Fourth of July: What are you wearing?

Or rather, what are your kids wearing?

Last year Isabella wore this ensemble.
Funky Fabric Flower Headband
Ruffled Flag Tee
Tutu
Tutu leggings

JT wore a fancy shirt :)

The year they wore these fantastic clothes.



This year I'm not sure what to do.
I'm loving these ideas via Pinterest.

We have some cute hair accessories from Little Penelope Lane,
but that's about it! Ahhh!

So inspire me!
Tell me what to make:)
Better yet, make me something cute. LOL

Utah Peeps: Show my Brother Some Love

My awesome brother - Dr. Russell Terry -
is having the GRAND OPENING of his new chiropractic office -
Chiropractic Health & Rehab -
on Thursday and Friday of this week!
He's having a ribbon cutting ceremony, giveaways,
free new patient exams - the WORKS!

Russell is awesome and is committed to the recovery, lasting pain relief,
and overall health maintenance of his patients.

Here are the details:

Come join us for our Open House to meet Dr. Terry and schedule a free new patient exam!
This Thursday and Friday, 6/30 and 7/1 from 9-6.
Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 on Thursday!
We will be hosting a raffle where you could win an iPod Nano,
or a 60 minute massage with our new massage therapist!
We can't wait to see you there!

Chiropractic Health & Rehab of Riverton

3898 W. 134th S. Suite B

Riverton, Utah

I hope if you're a local that you'll come
out and support him and if you aren't local,
but know Utah peeps, that you'll help spread the word!

Nutrisystem: WEEK THREE

Woohoo!
It's the end of week three with Nutrisystem and I really
appreciate all the encouraging words you left me last week
and the fab ideas for veggies.
I was so inspired and fortified to have a GREAT week.

This week I tried some new veggies and loved them.
Well, I loved the mini cucumbers I picked up at Costco.
However, the mini sweet peppers were "heh".
My friend - and former colleague - could just totally munch them for lunch.
They just gave me heartburn and the kids felt tortured
when I made them try one. LOL

The other awesome thing about me eating more veggies
is that my kids are eating more veggies.
Hallelujah!
When the see me eating them and being a better example.
they are totally more inclined to try them.
I am really excited that we are becoming
a healthier family together!

I have failed at exercising this week.
Since Summer Vacation hit I've been staying
up later and been reluctant to get up early and swim.
I keep saying -
"The girls I babysit aren't coming. We can totally do it later."
Um, but "later" never comes.
So I'm jumping back on the wagon this week
and exercising in the wee hours of the morning.

Some of my favorites this week!



CURRENT STATS:
Week One: -6 lbs
Week Two: -3 lbs
Week Three: -.5
(lame, but Aunt Flo is visiting, so I'm glad I didn't gain!)


Things I need help with this week:

1. I'm still searching for a fabulous fat free dressing. I'm particularly interested in a fab honey mustard. I love the Chickfila FF Honey Mustard, but I don't think you can buy it by the bottle :(
2. Strategies you use to distract your mind from wanting to munch. I chew gum sometimes, but because I have jaw issues - I know, I'm falling apart - I can't do it very often. What are some things that help you avoid mindless chowing?
   

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Want It? Win It! Wednesday:Polka Dot Moon

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I am so in love with the pretty little shop Polka Dot Moon!
Everything in the shop is so dreamy and lovely.
The fabulous color combinations and pretty beads make me smile.

Denise says about herself and her shop:
Hello Friends, my name is Denise and I'm a mom, wife, blogger, friend, and the creative force behind Polka Dot Moon.

I enjoy creating whimsical and Vintage inspired pieces using all the things that I love to play with...Pretty beads, vintage trinkets, ribbon, glitter, paper and ink.

See something you like, but maybe want a different color? Getting married? Need a special gift? I'm convo friendly and would love to make something special for you!

Some of my favorites are:

{SHOP}
{FACEBOOK}
{BLOG}

Polka Dot Moon is giving away a $25 shop credit!!!!
So you can pick some lovelies up for yourself or a friend.

Want it?
Well, you can WIN IT!
If you want to win
then here is what you need to do!

MANDATORY ENTRY

(this MUST be completed for any other extra entries to count)

Visit Polka Dot Moon and leave a comment telling me TWO of your favorite things from the pretty shop.

Extra Entries:
(You MUST complete the mandatory entry before completing any extra entries.)

1 Extra Entry: {FOLLOW} the Polka Dot Moon blog (leave 1 additional comment)
1 Extra Entry: {LIKE} Polka Dot Moon on Facebook (leave 1 additional comment)
1 Extra Entry: {TWEET} about the giveaway with a link back here and mention @funkyPDgiraffe (leave 1 additional comment)

As always, giveaways are only open to
FPG Google Friends Connect PUBLIC followers.

This GIVEAWAY will end on Tuesday, July 5th at midnight PST.

1 lucky reader will be selected using Random.org and will have 72 hours to claim the prize or a new winner will be chosen.
The winner's name will be posted in a blog post and at the top of the blog.
You must respond either in a comment or via email.

TOO Cute Tuesday: Linky Par-Tay! #38

As a good bye gift for JT's fab preschool teachers
for the past two years, I made summer totes.
Then I filled them with things you'd need
to relax by the pool :)

I even added a little inside pocket.
I love pockets.

And I had JT sign the bag.




We made these to say good bye to his friends.
They say:
"Wishing you s'more & s'more fun this summer."

Now onto TOO Cute Tuesday!

What did you make this week that is TOO Cute??

Come link up!

Rules:

• Must be made by you.
• Link up to the specific post - not your main blog.
• No Etsy shops or giveaways please :)
  
• Please post the button or link back here so more people can join in the fun.
• Visit some of the other participants and leave them some LOVE!

TOO Cute Tuesday will be open Tuesday-Friday.
On Saturday I'll highlight some of my favorites
and then we'll start over on Tuesday!


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I changed the linky party so that the most recently uploaded project will show up as number one. This way everyone gets a chance on top. So, look in the first spot for your project, not at the end. Thanks!!!

What's in Your Mailbox? Monday {JUNE & JULY}

Oh my goodness!
I can't believe that I totally missed out on
Mailbox Monday for June!
Where did the time go?
We were having so much fun during the par-tay,
that I just never got it posted.

In May we had EIGHT fabulous friends link up!
I had to remove six links because they weren't things
SENT/RECEIVED via snail mail.

I'd like to give shout outs to all our link ups!
Dukes & Duchesses
Sugar Bee Crafts
From the Heart
Willow Bean Studio
The Kerri Way
Sitting at Our Kitchen Table
Bolo Heads
PolkaDot Whimsy

Thank you all for sharing the happy mail you sent and received this month.
I definitely need to get in on the next fabric swap over at Bolo Heads
because this rainbow swap is my kinda swap!




I've had such fun with mail over the past month or so.

We got a little funky up in here with double ruffled hot mess
headbands from little bit funky.

And I was blessed to win a $25 GC to Amy Cornwell's shop
so I picked this fabulous bracelet.
It's stamped on both sides.
One side says:


And the other side says:


Then, the sweet Lisa Leonard gifted me
this custom button button bracelet.
It's so fabulous.

I love wearing both of them together.



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I love getting REAL mail.
So it's time to share what you got in your
actual
snail mail
real life mailbox.

So, what's in your mailbox this past MONTH that you thought was extra cool or special?

Rules -
It has to be something you SENT OR RECEIVED in your mailbox.
That's it!
Link us up!
Please link us to the actual post - not to your main blog.
And if you link up something that isn't snail mail, I will delete the link.
Don't make me the bad guy :(

Each Mailbox Monday will be open the 1st Monday through the Last Friday of the month.

Here's a button to grab if you link up!
Pretty please post the button if you play along :)

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Woohoo!
I'm so excited to have Hautala Couture as a sponsor.
She has a beautiful shop full of so many fabulous handmade items.
It was so hard to pick only a few of my favorites, because I love everything.

And this made my laugh out loud . . . it's so true!

Trina says about her shop:
I love vinyl lettering, and I LOVE doing things with vinyl lettering that you've never seen before! I have a full line of customizable wood signs, and a fun variety of wall decals. I also love to sew and make personalized shirts, I think they are a must for kids and I love having them for pictures, holidays or any special moments. I take custom orders, so if there is something that you have in mind, please contact me and we can figure it out. I Love to sew and craft as well.

Trina also has a fantastic blog with lots and lots of inspiration.

{SHOP}
{BLOG}
{FACEBOOK}
{TWITTER}
{PINTEREST}

I hope you'll visit Hautala Couture, say hello, and tell her Funky PolkaDot Giraffe sent you!