March Cara Box: My Name Is....

I had so much fun participating in the last Cara Box Exchange with Kaitlyn over at Wifessionals, 

that I didn't want to miss out on this month's exchange.

Such a fun way to meet two other bloggers.

This month I was paired up with Amanda & Megan.

(So you can head over to Amanda's blog and see the fun package I sent her)

This month's theme was "My Name Is...".

So we had to come up with at least five items starting with the first letter of our partner's name.

It was hard, you guys! 

Megan did such a great job putting together a PERFECT box for me! 

I was so excited, I couldn't resist Instagram-ing a picture the moment I opened it! 

She just read me perfectly.

I LOVED all of the items she found. And I wouldn't have thought of many of these =)

So thanks SO much Megan! 

You are super sweet!!!

If you guys are looking for a fun box exchange, I would highly recommend the Cara Box Exchange. The ladies who participate are so fun & thoughtful! 

Hope you guys are having a relaxing Saturday.

Much Love,

L

Current Favorite Reads.

Outfit Stats: Mustard Peacock Coat - Charlotte Russe, Striped top - AE, Jeans - AE, 

White Cami layered underneath - Old Navy, Boots - England ;)

Hey friends! 

Lately I have had a little more time to catch up on some favorite blogs.

This doesn't always happen for me depending on how busy we are during the week.

So when I started to take some time away from a regular blogging schedule, I have been able to put some of that freed-up time into reading.

And I have been enjoying listening and reading to so many wise and encouraging ladies.

I thought I would share several of these reads for you guys to head over and check out.

Kerrie from The Williams Post - Free At Last

Caroline from JCaro - Time Spent worrying is Lost Joy

Moriah Sunde (On the Influence Network) - Called To Love 

Julie at From Awkward to Art - Doing What I have to Do to get What I want

Rachel at Finding Joy - The Gift of Grace

Cassidy at Cassidy Robinson - Why Blog?

Amanda (On Allume) - When you struggle to Find Your Niche

Nadine at Secondary Heartbeat - Even If My words Defeat the Purpose

Erin at SweetnessItself - Vlog//My Ten Favorite Books

I hope these encourage you! I have found them so thought-provoking and challenging. 

This is what I love about the blog community.

If you came across a post which encouraged you this week, leave it below in the comments.

I'd love to read it =)

Much Love!

L

Girl Behind The Blog - Your Inner Foodie

I'm super excited about these two sweet friends joining forces for this month's girl behind the blog linkup.

I had the privilege and I totally mean privilege of meeting both Chelsea and Ashley at the Influence Conference last year. 

They are both just some of the sweetest girls you will ever meet. 

I had tons of fun hanging around both of them. 

photo credit: 5ohwifey

So they are doing a VLOG linkup about food this month. 

So anyway I won't spoil anymore except to go ahead and let you watch the video.

Be sure to head over to their blogs and check out some of the other videos.

This linkup is how I made some amazing friends in this blogging community.

The Girl Behind The Blog- Your Inner Foodie

Time limit: Vlogs should be 2-3 minutes long

Do you have a food philosophy? (gluten free, vegan, whole foods, whatever is easiest, kid friendly,etc)

If you could only have two foods for the rest of your life, what would they be?

Do you have a favorite food blogger or place for inspiration?

Share a favorite recipe or link with us!

Smitten Kitchen: Link to amazing cake I talked about.

Resurrection rolls recipe I plan on trying this weekend.

Love you guys! Be sure to check out some of the other videos! 

Such a great community on this linkup.