Happy Small Business Saturday!

Today is the day to appreciate the small businesses out there. I know a lot of us try to shop small businesses more than large companies, but sometimes we can't quite afford it. Well today a lot of small businesses are having sales, so check out your favorites! I am also having a sale until the end of the year.

 A lot of my favorite bloggers/small businesses are having sales today too!

Like Kaylah of the Dainty Squid is offering 15% off with the code: BLKFRI

Kaelah of Hive and Honey is offering 15% off with the code: SMALLBIZ

Kaylah of Cupkay is offering 15% off with the code: HORRAYCUPKAY

And Laura of Tea @ Noon is having a buy one get one for a dollar sale! 

So happy shopping everyone! And if you have a small business, please leave your link the comments so we can spread the love.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Okay so no video blog

Trimmed my fringe today.

I have to come clean. William and I totally forgot to do the video blog. In our defense, by the time we got home from running around town all day on Sunday we were way too tired to make it. Then I got really sick that night and had a cold the rest of the week. And this cold gave me "smoker voice" to the point that William didn't recognize me over the phone... ya it was pretty bad. I started saying "sugah" and "hun" a lot for added effect.

We also didn't get too many questions and I hadn't put enough thought into making up my own. So, when I move I'm going to do a lot of videos. I want not only to share our experiences with the internet, I also want to document them for us in the future. So I promise those videos will show up soon. I'm planning to film a little while we drive, film a little when we get our first apartment, our first few days, ya know big things like that. 

Anyway, how was your Thanksgiving? I have had two so far and two more to go. Tomorrow I'm going to get up early and make individual pumpkin pie desserts from a recipe I found on Pintrest. If you're interested the recipe is here. 

Well I hope you all are well! 

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

P.S.

 

This might have taken place today.

Time To Give Thanks

With it being the time to give thanks, ya know tomorrow is Thanksgiving after all, I'd like to tell you what I'm thankful for.

1. William. I am so blessed to have such a strong, passionate man in my life. He truly treats me like a queen. He makes me laugh all day everyday. He loves me for who I am and we really click as a couple. I'm so blessed to be loved by my best friend.

2. My wonderful families. I have three really great families that support me on all sides. They all love me no matter what and truly are there for me. I know they'll love me and support me throughout my life.

3. The blogispher. I know that might seem a little silly to some, but truly the blogispher has helped me grow a person. Naturally I am very shy and often keep to myself. But blogging has helped me with stress and letting things out in ways I wouldn't do otherwise. I love getting to know other amazing ladies through their blogs and making really interesting friendships this way.

4. My lovely IRL friends. "The Move" has put on so much stress and my friends have truly helped me through those hard feelings I tend to keep. They help me know that this is what I want, even when I'm feeling super down. I love them so much for that.

5. Laura Shane. Laura is one of the most interesting young ladies you will ever meet. She is full of spirit and more life than anyone our age. She makes beautiful jewellery, here, and writes down her thoughts, here. As much of a plug as this might seem, I truly mean it. Laura has been there for me so much and I appreciate our friendship daily.

6. "The Move". As hard as it is right now, a day before I have to go back home and go back to school soon, I know this is where I belong. We'll be here in William's home until I get a job and then we can easily afford our own apartment. A little home of our own. I know this is where I need to be to grow in life. I know it will bring my spirit back.

7. My business. It's been about a year and half since I started my business and it's grown into something I'm very happy with. I don't get sales every day but I truly get to work with people who love my product. And those few times I get to see how happy my Lovebots make people are what make it worth doing.

8. Misc: Dexter. New iPhone. Mac laptop. Lurk. Making blankets out of fleece. Warm showers. Waking up next to my best friend. Cat socks. Pajamjam pants. 

Although we should be thankful all year long, this is my little Thanksgiving list.

And to show my thanks to all my followers and lovely friends, I'd like to offer a coupon code till the end of the year! Please check it out before year is up!

Click here to go to my shop!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Cat iphones, respectful mohawks, and pink shirts.

William and I have been having a great time together this week! I've been here since Saturday and I'm having such a great time. We've been playing video games and sleeping in and getting me sick.

And trying on amazing hats at Target.

On Sunday we had a real outing! First we went to William's hair salon to get his hair cut, he has curly/wavy hair so he needs to keep it super short for it to behave. I love it. He gets his hair cut in what I call a "respectful mohawk", real short on the sides and kinda spikey on the top. His hair dresser, Gloria, does a great job.

Afterwards, we had a Baja Fresh date! We shared a Burrito Dos Manos, which William didn't know means Burrito Two Hands. It was absolutely delicious. It had chicken and beans and the works! The best part was the cranberry salsa they have for the holidays. It's like a spicy cranberry sauce! I think it'd be great with turkey.

Then we headed to Verizon to get me my own iphone! Verizon is having a great deal for iphone 4s right now and so we pounced. I got a black one and William and I have really cute covers. I have a bear and he has a black cat.

I actually ordered a white cat but they sent me this.

This is William's.

It was a really wonderful Sunday. Since then we've been lazy bones. William was sick last week so I caught whatever he had. I've been trying to sleep/rest it off while he goes to work.


He even tried to win me that Warthog thing!

What have you been up lately? Anything fun?
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

My Head Is Full Of Dreams

Lately my head is full of dreams. Not quite precise yet not quiet vague. The closer I am to moving to Las Vegas the more I dream, the more I believe my dreams will truly come to be.

I have dreams of a family. I see myself chasing my babies around the house, stressed, tired and happy with what I have made. I teach them to sew and organize, see the beauty I see in the world. I want their Dad to teach them how to cook and about science. I want three, maybe even four kids. I want a small home that fits all of us but isn't really "spacious". I want a small backyard with grass and flowers and room to play. I want cats and small/medium dogs that cuddle with my babies all the time.

I want an old fashioned life. I want to teach my girls how beautiful vintage is and the way life used to be. I want them to like the things kids their age like but also to like the things kids used to like. Playing outdoors. Imaginary games. Wooden blocks. I want my home to be decorated in vintage things mixed with modern things. I want it to be bright, warm colors. Crocheted blankets and needle point wall hangings. 

These are the things I see when I close my eyes. Some girls want successful careers and love, I want a home and babies. I have my love. I believe William is who I truly want, always. He is in this future I see. He is that Dad who talks about science and plays with his kids when he gets home from work. I see his parents over all the time, talking loud and playing with our kids. I see my parents coming over for visits and being happy for us. 

I believe dreams are important. These are the most important things to me. What do you dream of when you're alone? What is it that your heart wants more than anything?

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Little Update in the Shop!

I finally got around to putting my newest three Lovebots onto the shop! 

First we have Clark Superbot:

Clark Superbot is just as great, young fellow. His favorite things are justice, fighting crime, flying, and being amazing at everything. Everyone loves Clark Superbot!

 Litty Mousebot

Litty Mousebot likes quiet things. She likes to tip toe around the house and see what her friends are up to. Would you like to be Litty's new best friend?

And Lex Evilbot!

Lex Evilbot is about all things, well... evil. He appreciates a good, long maniacal laugh. He also loves capes, the color black, and his cat Fluffy. Will you be his new henchman? 

Please give them a look see and show us to your friends! They make great Christmas presents.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Ps. Just as a reminder, William and I are going to be doing a video blog this Sunday! Please ask us any questions you might have HERE!

Send us your questions!

So in about a week I will be in Las Vegas to see William for a few days during my Thanksgiving break. And for a long while now we've been meaning to make a few vlogs together. So I was thinking, for our first vlog we could answer any questions you might have for me or for us! 

Please don't be shy and let us know what you wanna hear! If not I guess we'll wing it ;)

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Silence.

I know I've been constantly apologizing on here about my silence. But to be honest it's been a hard month or so. School is not quite what I thought it would be, not saying anything solid about it because it is still new but right now it is not my favorite thing. And this whole moving business is very stressful. It's still happening and it's what I truly want, but all of my family is at some level of upsetness with me and that's hard for me. I think they know I'm not trying to hurt them but it is hard for me to upset everyone. I like to keep the peace, I'm not confrontational. Just knowing that my decision has upset my families has made it harder one me.

But when I look deep down into my heart I know it's what I want. I know I'm excited underneath the turmoil I'm feeling. While I am afraid it could backfire, like everyone thinks it will, I also know that if it works the way I want it to, that it could be the best thing I ever do. William and I truly love one another and it's time for us to be a real couple. Long distance is much harder than it seems, trust me. I wouldn't wish it on any couple. It's time for us to start a life together.

I've wanted to write this for so long but I know just admitting it will upset some people further. But truly this is my best way to let out how I feel and live my life. I've always found blogging to be so relaxing and it feels great to share my life with others while they share their lives with me. So thank you everyone that has given me kind words, I truly need it.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Craft Fair Bust

Over this last weekend, I participated in a fair in Long Beach along side my step mom Kathy and her friend, Malinda. Kathy and Melinda are wall artists, they do faux painting and are pretty dang amazing at it. Anyway, Melinda wanted to do this fair so Kathy and I decided to go in the booth with her.

So I made signs for my Lovebots, little tags, and whipped up three more little lovelies to put in the show. We got there around 11 to set up, I brought about 12 Lovebots and Kathy and Melinda brought samples of their art as well as their portfolios. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. And waited.

Turns out this little fair wasn't all it was cracked up to be. It wasn't well advertised and absolutely no one came. The only people who I saw that day were other vendors, there were about 10 of us. Oh well! It was worth a shot, so Kathy and I packed up and went back home.

So although my first fair didn't go so well, but I'm really hoping to give it another try at a better one sometime soon!

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline