Online Shopping Musts - Ebates & Gilt

Finally back to the rhythm of things after returning from our vacation to Seattle.  The three hour difference is quite an adjustment for our little one, however it was so worth it.  It was amazing seeing family and friends.  My hubs and I both got to do things we wanted: He went sky diving and I got to experience an Asian Spa (Body Scrubbing, massage, and eveything in between ;)

Ok, so I wanted to share a few recent online purchases (last few months, sorry I am a little behind, please forgive me :)

I picked up these gorgeous blush pumps by Sam Edelman on Gilt.com.  I have been eyeing these for quite sometime but they are sold out in most places, and when I received an email that they were hosting Sam Edelman shoes, I was all over it.  Plus they are having a sale for 20% off your purchase using coupon code MY20.

If you are not part of Gilt.com, use this link to sign up:

http://www.gilt.com/invite/151006515ap377yyzarx

They are selling a bunch of other Sam Edelman shoes.  I am a HUGE fan.  Check them out and if you do end up purchasing, let me know which ones! I have a few of the ones listed on the site.

AND HERE IS MY NUMBER ONE PLACE TO GO TO BEFORE SHOPPING ONLINE:

 

Yep they pay you to shop online.  When I purchased these shoes, I received an additional 4% back.  And I realize thats not all that much, but over time you would be surpised how much you can build up.

 

Before shopping anywhere, go to Ebates and search for the online store.  You have to go to Ebates before you start shopping because they provide a tracking ticket that ensures you will be paid for the money you spent at the store.

 

If you are interested in signing up use the link below:

 

http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=%2FQXL2BzISkcPnZjOMTVcDw%3D%3D

 

When you sign up, and make your first purchase of $25 bucks, you will get a choice of a $10 gift

card.  There are a couple options, but I love the Target one. 

 

 

 

 

 And I can verify that a couple weeks after making my first purchase of $25, I received my $10 gift card!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And I bought a new Kate Spade purse.  Its called the Gold Coast Ginnie in Hot Fuschia.  I love all things Pink, and when I saw this bag in person in Seattle I had to have it, but I decided to buy online at Katespade.com and use Ebates to receive a percentage back. Plus I received an additional 15% off and they ship for free! I needed a small bag because sometimes I don't want to tug around my huge bags.  I might be heading to the mall with friends and just want to have a few essentials.  This is the PERFECT purse for that and the color is simply divine, looks even better in person!

 

Till Next Time.

 

 

Always Lovely,

 

Luba

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love

What is Love?

It's the moment you realize you can't live without someone. It's the moment when you first lay eyes on your newborn. It's the look you get from your grandfather when he pushes you on the swing. It's the days when you feel like giving up and God just picks you up. Oh there are millions examples of Love.

Love is not always easy either. There are moments where the hubs and I drive each other up the wall with everday stuff. We are both very passionate people. Both first borns and pretty much opposites. What solves the problems. I'll tell you straight up: a good ole talk, lay it all out and sexy time. Lol that's what I call it.

So what drove us together? We sometimes talk about it. What drove me to want to be friends with him in the first place? He was sarcastic, loved working out, and was the most selfless person I knew. It's hard to find these days! He made me want to be a better person. I'm not saying we didn't do stupid things together. But I knew him deeper. This guy knows what Love is.

I believe sometimes we bury the very things that make us unique. The things that God placed in us from the very beginning when he was forming us in our mothers womb. We conform to society. I am guilty of this and it makes me angry.

He was the one that always told me I was beautiful even though I had chucks of hair falling out for years! He loved me when I hated myself. He loved me when I gave up. I'm talking about God here. However I can easily replace this with my hubs because God used him to reveal his love to me.

Think about the people you adore....

What draws you to them?

Oh I pray that God fills me with more and more love each and every day. I want my heart to ache for people. Do you ever have this thought?

I want to be more passionate about what is on God's heart. About helping those in need. God please stir me up inside.

I don't want to live mindlessly without purpose. I need a vision for the future.

When you love someone, it's selfless. This selfless love only comes from God. I always want to be connected to him. I always want my focus to be on him.

Till next time.

Always Lovely,

Luba

Outfit Planning for Seattle

I'm leaving on vacation in a couple days and decided to plan some outfits ahead of time. Its been super busy around here! Can't wait to see everyone in Seattle

Till Next Time.

Always Lovely,

Luba