tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18658390977938261932024-03-08T03:32:18.625-08:00life unpublishedChelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.comBlogger394125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-60149082433043548922014-02-16T21:25:00.001-08:002014-02-16T21:25:07.346-08:00Lately. And Some Links!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been a little MIA lately... been contemplating a few things, feeling lazy and avoiding turning on my laptop!</div>
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For starters, I've been thinking about changing things up around here. I really, really want to change my blog name. I think I have a new name picked out that I like. The only catch is that I will have to put the word 'blog' into the URL. Not quite sure what I think about that.! Hopefully I'll make a decision about this sooner than later.</div>
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Lot's has been happening around us. Some, okay all, of which has been making me feel out of sorts and has put me into a funk. As a result, my motivation to do anything has dwindled. </div>
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We also started playing HayDay on the iPad. BIG mistake. We are hooked and are spending too much time playing it. We have also been watching a lot of the Olympics. Another reason why this hasn't seen much love. </div>
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What I'm reading on the WWW....</div>
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+ <a href="http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7789/7-herbal-remedies-for-stress-infographic.html" target="_blank">7 Herbal Remedies for Stress</a>.<br />
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+ <a href="http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-11117/how-to-fall-asleep-when-your-mind-wont-shut-off.html" target="_blank">How to Fall Asleep when Your Mind Won't Shut Off</a>.<br />
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+ <a href="http://qz.com/177694/why-major-creative-breakthroughs-happen-in-your-late-thirties/" target="_blank">Why Major Creative Breakthroughs happen in Your Late Thirties</a>.<br />
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+ <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Best-Bread-Machine-Bread/Detail.aspx" target="_blank">Best Bread Machine Bread</a>.<br />
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+ <a href="http://www.campbellskitchen.com/recipes/chicken-broccoli-divan-24320" target="_blank">Chicken Broccoli Divan</a>.<br />
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+ <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/337626/roast-beef-with-peppers-onions-and-potat" target="_blank">Roast Beef with Peppers and Onions</a>.Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-78409847878087149162014-02-11T07:53:00.000-08:002014-02-11T07:53:50.191-08:00Gipsy Dharma. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Who doesn't love handmade, one of a kind clothing and footwear?! </div>
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I recently I came across a really cool brand from the UK, <a href="http://www.gipsydharma.com/" target="_blank">Gipsy Dharma</a>. Their collection currently includes leather footwear and skirts. One thing I really like about this brand is that each piece is unique and tells a story. Gipsy Dharma is much more than just a brand, it is a passion for handmade clothing and leather footwear.</div>
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Here are my two favorites from their website..</div>
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01 // <a href="http://www.gipsydharma.com/collections/all/products/python-leather-flip-flops" target="_blank">Flip Flops</a> - with the warm weather a few months away, I can't help but be drawn to these white flip flops. They are both stylish and look very, very comfortable. </div>
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02 // <a href="http://www.gipsydharma.com/collections/all/products/dark-brown-nubuck-leather-knee-high-boots" target="_blank">Knee High Boots</a> - I am loving these brown leather knee high boots. They also look very comfortable (and I am all about comfortable boots these days!). </div>
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Gipsy Dharma also holds weekly giveaways! They are currently on giveaway 18! Don’t worry, it takes less than a minute to enter and the winner will be chosen at random on this coming Saturday, February 16th. Click <a href="http://www.gipsydharma.com/pages/giveaways" target="_blank">here</a> for more information and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=544449248985922&set=a.372962409467941.81627.369262583171257&type=1&theater" target="_blank">here</a> to enter!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*This post was sponsored by gipsydharma.com; all opinions are 100% my own.</span>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-86152818425885750682014-02-10T22:31:00.002-08:002014-02-10T22:31:43.065-08:00Instagram Favorite // @ifitwags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When my blog posts are far and few in between, chances are you can still find me on instagram! I am addicted to this platform. Currently, one of my favorite instagram feeds is from Gus and Travis (aka the Pointer Brothers). I absolutely adore these guys! I secretly wish I could make my dog Dakota model like them, but sadly, I know he would never go for it (unless you count wrapping his mom's red blanket around him). </div>
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If you aren't already following these handsome fella's on instgram, you should! You won't be disappointed!! </div>
Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-8091750153525359912014-01-30T23:11:00.000-08:002014-01-30T23:11:00.876-08:00Food Hack // Freezing Yogurt. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love <strike>making</strike> drinking smoothies. </div>
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I also like to buy yogurt and let it sit in the fridge until it is past it's expiry date. I become lazy and never want to put in the effort to make them. So, the yogurt sits, and sits, and sits in the fridge. I hate wasting food, so I am surprised I never thought about his before... frozen yogurt cubes!<br />
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Such a simple solution, and a brilliant one too. Using a small ice cube tray, spoon the yogurt into each section, place in the freezer over night (until solid) and transfer into a zip-lock bag (and return to the freezer)!<br />
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Oh, and you can freeze these cubes up to <a href="http://www.eatbydate.com/dairy/yogurt-shelf-life-expiration-date/" target="_blank">1-3 months</a>.</div>
Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-85954349009374021692014-01-30T00:19:00.001-08:002014-01-30T00:19:36.524-08:00For Bloggers // Logo Templates.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every time I view Creative Market's latest goods, I cannot help but be inspired. Tonight, I started viewing all the logo templates on the site, and found myself wishing I was more creative in the logo design department for my blog. The fonts, their layouts - I love it all!</div>
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01 // <a href="https://creativemarket.com/TomAnders/19147-10-Name-Based-Logo-Templates?u=chelseaward" target="_blank">10 Name Based Logo Templates</a><br />
02 // <a href="https://creativemarket.com/TomAnders/12061-10-Photography-Logo-Templates?u=chelseaward" target="_blank">10 Photography Logo Templates</a><br />
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03 // <a href="https://creativemarket.com/ScottKrieger/7482-ThePack-Vector-PSD-Identities?u=chelseaward" target="_blank">ThePack - Vector & PSD Identities</a></div>
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04 // <a href="https://creativemarket.com/ScottKrieger/18971-ThePack-V-Three-Vector-Identities?u=chelseaward" target="_blank">ThePack V Three - Vector Identities</a><br />
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The above links were a few of the many logo templates that really jumped out at me.
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1 bag of small yellow potatoes, scrubbed<br />
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I have been itching to try this recipe for some time now! These smashed potatoes reminded us a lot of the <a href="http://www.lifeunpublished.com/2013/09/hasselback-potato.html" target="_blank">Hasselback Potato</a>, quite possibly because I used a lot of the same spices. However, the next time I make them, I would use less *olive oil, maybe a little less than 1/4 cup. To be honest, when I cook hasselback potatoes, I normally eyeball the spices and olive oil in a ramekin - I will probably do the same the next time I make these! </div>
Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-5122671720472317172014-01-25T20:52:00.001-08:002014-01-25T20:57:54.614-08:00#whereilive.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I took the above photo yesterday afternoon. It's still a little chilly out and we've been having a lot of foggy days, but yesterday, oh what a beautiful day! The sun was shinning and I was able to walk around without my jacket for a bit. Can't wait for summer!</div>
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Linking up with <a href="http://rougeandwhimsy.blogspot.ca/2014/01/whereilive-new-ig-linkup.html" target="_blank">rouge & whimsy</a>.</div>
Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-45469423560220770732014-01-24T00:30:00.000-08:002014-01-24T00:30:00.980-08:006 Life Hacks Every Girl Should Know! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh how I love life hacks..! It was tough to pick only six - regardless, these simple hacks help make our lives a heck of a lot easier. These tips and tricks are not only low-budget, but they also help us organize and de-clutter space, prolong and preserve our clothes and beauty products, or teach us something that we did not know before! </div>
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01. <a href="http://www.brit.co/waterproof-shoes/" target="_blank">How to Waterproof Your Shoes</a>.</div>
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02. <a href="http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2011/11/goodbye-to-yellow-armpit-stains.html" target="_blank">Goodbye to Yellow Armpit Stains</a>.</div>
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03. <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/diy-smart-phone-speaker-105736" target="_blank">Smart Phone Speaker</a>.</div>
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04. <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5924262/create-double-clothes-hangers-with-beverage-can-tabs" target="_blank">Double Clothes Hangers with Beverage Can Tabs</a>.</div>
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05. <a href="http://rachelschultz.com/2012/05/07/tic-tac-bobby-pin-case/" target="_blank">Tic Tac Bobby Pin Case</a>.</div>
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06. <a href="http://whatkimmididnext.blogspot.ca/2013/01/how-to-revive-dry-mascara.html" target="_blank">Revive A Dry Mascara</a>.</div>
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What are some of your favorite life hacks?Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-59429177610706281792014-01-23T00:15:00.001-08:002014-01-23T00:15:27.510-08:00Being Silent.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been silent lately, especially online. It's been nice, really nice.</div>
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A big part of my silence is because we have had family in town, and still do. My day-to-day routine has slightly changed, and I have found myself turning on my laptop less and less while our house guests have been here... I have hardly instagrammed, tweeted, facebooked, blogged or even checked my bloglovin' account. </div>
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While on the one hand, I feel like I have been slacking, but on the other hand, not being online twenty-four-seven has been a fresh of breath air, I guess you could say. Sometimes it's nice taking a step back from all this technology and enjoying what's in front of you!</div>
Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-18674518030284885622014-01-21T22:42:00.001-08:002014-01-21T22:42:15.510-08:00Music // What I'm Listening To. <center>
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<i>‘Cause I, I’m capable of anything</i></div>
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Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-6304551764531622602014-01-21T20:36:00.002-08:002014-01-21T20:36:44.735-08:00Ad Space Giveaway!Hey, peeps! It's that time again! A giveaway on <a href="http://shanascott.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Organized Chaos</a>! I know the holidays were chaos for everyone and as much as we enjoyed them....some of us need some uplift for the new year! So, say hello to these lovely ladies who've stepped up to bring you more than $100 in ad space across the blogosphere!
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Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-71135831230135399622014-01-13T19:03:00.000-08:002014-01-13T19:03:58.810-08:005 Things I am Doing to Sleep Better! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The other day, I <a href="http://www.lifeunpublished.com/2014/01/what-im-reading-happiness-project.html">mentioned</a> how I have decided to follow along with The Happiness Project. January's resolution is to boost energy. Being happy energizes you; and having more energy makes it easier to engage in activities that boost your happiness.<br />
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So ... to be happier, one must boost their energy. And to do that, the physical aspect of energy must be taken into account. That means getting enough sleep and exercise! <br />
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Normally, it takes me a long time to fall asleep. I am also easily woken by noise, or having to go pee in the middle of the night (so annoying!). If I don't get minimum 8 hours of good sleep, I am not the happiest person in the morning.<br />
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<li><b>Turn off electronics</b>. At least 30 minutes before bed time, I am turning my laptop and TV off, and putting my iPhone/iPad away. If I don't, it takes forever to shut my brain off.</li>
<li><b>Go to the bed at the same time, every night</b>. For example, I plan to be in bed between 10 to 10:30 pm every night. Once in bed, I will usually read a book for 30 minutes, or until I am sleepy. Getting my body onto a consistant sleep schedule really makes a difference. I also try to wake up at the same time every day! </li>
<li><b>Avoid Alcohol & Caffeine</b>. I know this is an obvious one. I love soda pop, and often find myself finishing a glass right before bed. Big, big mistake - I don't think I need to explain why! </li>
<li><b>Go dark</b>. Light is a big disruptor of sleep, so making your bedroom as dark as possible is crucial! </li>
<li><b>Stretch before bed</b>. Stretching before bed helps to relieve aches, but it can also help calm and make for a deep, wonderful sleep! <i>This is something I really need to work on and make a habit!!</i></li>
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Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-45866078423734318792014-01-12T00:30:00.000-08:002014-01-12T00:30:01.283-08:00My Go-To Photography App.<div style="text-align: justify;">
I am a loyal app user.</div>
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Yes, I have a lot of photography apps on my iPhone, but I do have one particular favorite which I find myself using more and more than any others. I do try to change it up once and awhile, but I always find myself going back to it. I can't help it, its an amazing, easy to use app with some pretty amazing presets. </div>
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Hello, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vsco-cam/id588013838?mt=8&uo=4&at=11lc5c" target="itunes_store">VSCO Cam™ - Visual Supply Company</a>!</div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vsco-cam/id588013838?mt=8&uo=4&at=11lc5c" target="itunes_store">VSCO Cam</a> is available as a free app (with in-app filter purchases) for iPhone and some Android devices.<br />
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One thing I love about this app is its simple interface - probably one of the simplest I have seen in a while. This app also offers a number of image adjustment tools - exposure, contrast, saturation and much more! Unfortunately, there are only ten filters included in the free app; additional filters can be purchased for as little as ninety-nine cents, or as much as three-dollars for a collection of presets. Sometimes there are a couple of free effect downloads that are pretty sweet!</div>
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I am personally in love with almost all of the presets, so I have purchased them all. In my opinion, money well spent. Tonight, I also discovered a few new <a href="http://vsco.co/blog/new-vsco-cam-presets-available-now" target="_blank">presets</a> that became available back in December. So far, I loooove them! </div>
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Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-17305620198191025372014-01-11T07:00:00.000-08:002014-01-10T21:16:28.344-08:00Live Simply.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I think about 2014, one word that keeps popping into my head is "simplicity." I have the tendency to make things / life more complicated than sometimes they need to be. As a result, life becomes very stressful and I almost always end up getting my panties in a knot over something very stupid. It's a vicious circle and I don't enjoy it. </div>
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I could live without the stress, my body and my health would probably thank me very much if I could eliminate it. Anyways, along with my own happiness project, I want to dedicate 2014 to making my life more simple. I like simple. </div>
Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-70119622168796395072014-01-10T13:10:00.000-08:002014-01-10T13:10:15.970-08:00What I'm Reading // The Happiness Project. <div style="text-align: justify;">
Back in January 2013, I started reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006158326X/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=006158326X&linkCode=as2&tag=lifeunpub-20" target="_blank">The Happiness Project</a>.</div>
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I finally finished reading it just last month, December 31st to be exact (it was one of my <a href="http://www.lifeunpublished.com/2013/10/four-simple-goalsbefore-2014.html">four simple goals</a> before 2014!) ... I am really, I mean really, really bad at reading books. I become easily distracted by the internet, television, life and forget all about them.</div>
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The book itself was fantastic. It was easy to read and even easier to relate to. If you haven't read it before, go buy it, its well worth the read!<br />
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After finishing the last few pages, I decided that I wanted to read the book again and try my best to follow along in 2014. I may not follow everything exactly, might make a few changes along the way, but I think it will be good thing. This time around, I decided that I was going to read a chapter at the beginning of each month - there are twelve chapters, one for each month with different resolutions. My hope is that by only reading one chapter, it will be easier to follow along and to be successful in my own happiness project!<br />
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For example, January's resolution for Gretchen (the book's author), was to boost her energy. And to accomplish her resolution of more vitality, she decided to focus on both the physical and mental aspects of energy. For her, these included:<br />
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03 // toss, restore, organize<br />
04 // tackle a nagging task<br />
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Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-75052454569694592612014-01-05T21:33:00.001-08:002014-01-05T21:33:56.128-08:00Campus Book Rentals = A Student's Best Friend! <div style="text-align: justify;">
The holiday's are over (bummer!) and a new semester is about to begin. Some would say back to school is the most wonderful time of the year ... especially when a particular website exists that allows you to rent your textbooks! </div>
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Yes, you read the above sentence correctly, you no longer have to pay ridiculous amounts of money to pay for text books, you can now rent your text books and save 40-90% off of bookstore prices. </div>
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Amazing right?!! It get's better ... a lot better ... here are a few additional perks of renting your textbooks through <a href="http://www.campusbookrentals.com/" target="_blank">CampusBookRentals.com</a>:</div>
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In additional to all of that, <a href="http://www.campusbookrentals.com/" target="_blank">CampusBookRentals.com</a> now offers a new initiative that allows students to rent the textbooks they own - <a href="http://www.rentback.com/" target="_blank">RentBack.com</a>. If you already own your text books and no longer use them, this service is perfect for you. Every time your textbook gets rented, you make money! </div>
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Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-10600888606744292722014-01-04T21:06:00.000-08:002014-01-04T21:06:45.545-08:00photo diary // favorites from 2013!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Twenty-thirteen was a good year.<br />
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I would have liked to have done a few more things and accomplished a bit more, but things didn't quite work out as I had hoped, and that's okay. There is always this year! </div>
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Happy 2014!
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I'm usually not one to pay much attention to my <a href="http://www.nsnews.com/horoscope-2014-a-look-at-the-year-ahead-1.777409" target="_blank">horoscope</a>, but I happened to stumble upon mine this afternoon and I was intrigued...</div>
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Take extra time in this first two weeks of January to decide what you really want for yourself. Through the beginning of March, Venus in Capricorn can enhance your assets, your resourcefulness and earnings. Of course, you are likely to spend more too. Be especially careful regarding contract and commitment details during February's Mercury retrograde.
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Over the next seven months, Mars in Libra helps you to make good strides in several areas. Firstly, you are getting wiser regarding self care. A big part of this is learning to stay committed to that which serves you best. Secondly, whether it's new or well established, a key relationship will grow by leaps and bounds. Thirdly, Mars can spark new personal interests and income streams. It perks up your social life or community involvement, and keeps you intellectually, politically and creatively well stimulated. Lastly, Mars enhances your professional status and popularity.
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I know horoscopes are normally written so that all can relate to it, but the second paragraph is basically bang on as far as things I hope for myself / hope to accomplish this year.... </div>
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What is your take on horoscopes? Believe in them, or not? </div>
Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-69537223979282420952013-12-30T21:42:00.002-08:002013-12-30T21:42:37.777-08:00A Christmas Recap.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Christmas was really amazing this year! </div>
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This was the first year that D stayed in town and we got to spend the holidays with my family and part of his family (his aunts and uncles, cousins, grandparents and brother). We truly had such a wonderful time and I am glad that we got to spend all this time with our everyone. </div>
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Because this was our first year staying here, we went all out with our decorations. I am afraid to look at my credit card bill! It was a lot of fun buying bits and pieces and putting it all together. </div>
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Christmas is such a beautiful time of the year! I love all of it - the lights, decorations, all of it..! I would love it even more if it snowed here during the holidays. We had a tease of snow on the 20th, but it was all gone two days later. </div>
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All in all, we had a wonderful time and I am so grateful for all the presents we received and family we got to spend the holidays with! </div>
Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-26278770849251898662013-12-23T22:08:00.001-08:002013-12-23T22:08:59.339-08:00Happy Christmas Eve's Eve!<div style="text-align: justify;">
This was my view of the parking lot at work on December 20th ... a shit ton of snow! I love the snow, so I was a happy camper! </div>
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Three days later ... this was my view today ... a beautiful, sunny (& windy) day. It looked more like summer than December 23. This afternoon, I couldn't help but think how it doesn't feel/look like Christmas, mainly because of today's weather.</div>
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This is probably my last post before Christmas ... only 2 more sleeps ... I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and gets spoiled rotten! </div>
Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-12918089229149506472013-12-20T17:48:00.000-08:002013-12-20T17:48:11.230-08:006 Free Christmas Printables: Gift Tags!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am pleased to report that I am pretty much complete all my Christmas shopping. Believe it or not, I actually finished the other week! Most presents are even wrapped, but most don't have gift tags! </div>
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The gift tags that I keep finding at the store aren't that nice, so I decided today that I would find some free printables on the world wide web and give that a shot! Thanks to my favorite website, pinterest, I found tons that I adored. It was hard to pick only six...!</div>
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01. <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/free-holiday-greeting-tag-and-pocket" target="_blank">Free Holiday Greeting Tag and Pocket</a>.</div>
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02. <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/free-printable-holiday-gift-tags/" target="_blank">Free Printable Holiday Gift Tags</a>.</div>
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03. <a href="http://sweetmuffinsuite.com/2012/12/day-1-printable-gift-tags-with-calligraphy/" target="_blank">Printable Gift Tags with Calligraphy</a>.</div>
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04. <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2012/12/09/smp-at-home-printable-gift-wrap-tags/" target="_blank">Printable Gift Wrap and Tags</a>.</div>
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05. <a href="http://www.livinglocurto.com/2012/11/holiday-gift-printables/" target="_blank">Printable Holiday Tags</a>.</div>
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06. <a href="http://blog.wantist.com/2011/12/free-holiday-gift-tag-printables-from-sassperil/" target="_blank">Free Holiday Gift Tags Printables</a>.</div>
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Which tags are your favorite? Enjoy!</div>
Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-29374745951643320552013-12-19T12:15:00.003-08:002013-12-19T12:49:41.180-08:00Another Year Older.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another year older, another year wiser. Right? Maybe! Anyways, it's my 30th birthday today! </div>
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To be honest, I kind of have mixed feelings about today. I love birthday's (and presents!), but I am not so keen on the big three-zero. The past few days leading up to today has been bit of a roller coaster of emotions. I am pretty sure I have been cranky more times than I would like to admit. I'm not sure why. </div>
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+ I would have loved to have a big sha-bang with friends and family to celebrate this milestone, but it didn't happen (and I seriously doubt it will happen). Last weekend was my boyfriend's brother's birthday and there was a big party / surprise for him. This coming weekend is basically filled with many Christmas festivites. Am I disappointed? Yes, a little. But I'm not surprised because this generally is what happens every year. It is what it is..</div>
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My goal for this coming year is to try and step out of my comfort zone and really learn a lot more about myself, and really figure out what it is that I want to do with my life! </div>
Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-67442870992906777982013-12-17T09:13:00.003-08:002014-01-21T22:42:50.975-08:00Music // What I'm Listening To.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>And some have said his heart's too hot to hold</i><br />
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<i>Yeah, you love, who you love</i><br />
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Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-30294885159321213762013-12-16T23:50:00.000-08:002013-12-16T23:50:04.382-08:00Whooo.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know this isn't a great photo*, but its the best I could do at midnight, through the bedroom window... </div>
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* You can see it slightly better in my <a href="http://instagram.com/chelseadward" target="_blank">instagram</a> photo.</div>
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At midnight, I awoke to a few text messages from my boyfriend on my cell phone telling me to wake up because there was a large bird on the balcony. He was sitting at his computer and didn't want to move in case his movement frightened it. I ran into the spare bedroom and could see it ... but I could also hear it. "Whoo, whooo, whooo" ... it wasn't just any bird, it was a friggin' owl. It was huge. </div>
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For approximately thirty minutes we listened to it talking to its buddy (we couldn't see the other one). It was quite something because every few seconds it would turn its head and look at us with its bright yellow eyes. Unfortunately it was so dark outside that any photo we took didn't turn out. We didn't want to use the flash as we figured he would fly away.<br />
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Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865839097793826193.post-88607279840985455052013-12-15T12:48:00.001-08:002013-12-15T12:48:55.400-08:00A few Decorations.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few snapshots of our Christmas decorations. You'll notice in the last photo our lack of snow outside. Fingers crossed that will change. </div>
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