Isn't it lovely when a Friday rolls around? Today I'm going to share five things from the previous week or so that I am loving or excited about. I hope that you'll read and share your own Friday Faves in the comments. If you did your own Friday post, please leave a link and I'll come visit!
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My parents, sister, and I all went and saw Going in Style on Easter. It wasn't as funny as I thought it might be, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it. I love all these actors and I thought they did a great job. It's nice to see older actors making films that revolve around their age and circumstances. I'm still in my 20's, but I could still feel for these guys who have lost their pensions and aren't sure how they are going to take care of themselves and/or their families without it. Definitely a good one!
2. I'm working on building up my social media follows, but I'm definitely focused on Twitter at the moment because I'm so close to 3 thousand followers. I'd love to reach at least 5k by the end of the year, so help me out by following here! I'm going to do a giveaway once I reach 3k so please follow!
3. I went to Old Navy last weekend because they were having some good deals. I've been getting new clothes when I can because I'm doing well with my weight loss, and it feels nice to get more of the things that I like. My trip to Old Navy was in order to get some pants/bottoms because most of my new items had been tops. I ended up getting a pair of pants, two shorts, and a dress. Not bad, I don't think! As for my weight loss - I'm a few ounces away from a 30 pound weight loss, and I'm so excited! I'm thinking of ideas for blog posts, so expect something soon. Any questions you have that I can answer? I'm doing a hospital-led weight loss program - I introduced it here.
4.
For those that aren't aware, I'm a new consultant for Usborne Books and More. If you are on Instagram, then you have probably seen Rep Searches for various businesses. They tend to relate to books - a bookish Etsy company or a book subscription box. The idea is that people "apply" to be a rep by posting on their Insta why they want to be a rep for such and such company. Then a certain number of people are chosen and they are given products every month for about 3 months to help spread the word.
Well, I thought it would be fun to do something similar for the Usborne books. I'm going to be posting this on Instagram too, but for now, here are some basics in case you want to "apply":
1. You must have an Instagram account. If you want to blog about the products, that's great, but you have to post on Insta too.
2. I'm seeking up to 3 representatives, so we'll see who applies! You have to be in the U.S. though because the books from my shop only ship within the U.S.
3. This will last for three months - I'm hoping May-July but it might change a bit depending on how long things take!
4. Every month, I will send the Reps ONE book from Usborne (my choice - but you can let me know age ranges, etc.) and you have to post about it on at least Insta. In the end, each Rep will get three books from Usborne!
5. The main goal is to entice people to have online parties with me! This is how I get most of my sales. If you are a Rep, you can do a party too, but it's not required. When people sign up for a party - they will mention the Rep they heard about it from. By the end of the three months, if you got me the MOST parties, I'll send you a $20 gift card of YOUR CHOICE!
Sound like something you're interested in? Let me know! You can browse my shop here!
5.
I'm setting up a Giveaway Hop where you give away at least ONE item that would be considered "your favorite thing." You can sign up here but the actual giveaway hop will be in the beginning of June. It doesn't matter what country you're in or what you want to give away - you can still join!
The prize, who the giveaway is open to, the requirements for entry - these are all things that you get to choose! The only thing I ask is that your giveaway takes place during the hop period (details on post) and that the item is a favorite of yours. You can give one item or a mix of items! Again, it's your choice!
Please sign up and/or spread the word!
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Happy Friday- and Have a Great Weekend. I'm linking up here:
Friday Favorites- http://meetat-thebarre.com/
High Five for Friday- http://www.ktcupoftea.com/
Friday Favorites- http://tabanderika.blogspot.com/
Oh Hey, Friday- http://www.farmerswifeamy.com/Five on Friday- http://www.northcarolinacharm.com/



Congratulations on your weight loss! It's always such a great thing to need new clothes for this reason. Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your weight loss! I need to head to Old Navy soon, they have the cutest stuff right now :) Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your weight loss!! I did a trip to Old Navy last week to get some stuff for spring/summer - they had lots of good deals! Great job on Twitter followers too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your weight loss.
ReplyDeleteThat movies sounds very good - I'm going to look out for it here in South Africa.
Congratulations on your weight loss. And your twitter followers, too. Awesome achievements. I'm already following. I hope you gain more this weekend. Fingers crossed you can reach your 3000 followers goal. Can't wait for the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteA Giveaway Hop sounds like so much fun!
ReplyDeletexx
You've encouraged me to get back on the weight loss wagon! Old navy is my go to for cheap, cute clothes during the journey. I saw an "old man" movie last year with my dad like Going in Style and it was awesome. I think we will add this to our list.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your weight loss!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your weight loss! I love old navy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your weight loss! I know the struggle as I am trying now to lose some weight. It's so hard! I keep meaning to get to Old Navy. A friend had the cutest tank top from there and she said she only spent $5. So gotta get moving!
ReplyDeleteA friend and I have talked about going to see Going in Style but we're having trouble figuring out a time that works for both of us.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to get new clothes when you lose weight! Keep up the good work!
Yay for new clothes and weight loss! Old Navy has some great stuff! Hope you show some pictures of what you got!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Sounds like a good movie! Oh, love getting new clothes because you've lost weight. That's gotta feel good! Have a happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteWay to go on your weight loss! Going shopping for new clothes when you've lost weight is kind of the best! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteBeth
http://www.thebethnextdoor.com
I am trying to grow my Twitter following, too! I am in the 2,000's, but not close to 3k yet. Going to see a movie on Easter sounds fun, we were thinking about it... but, were too tired from everything else! I just went in ON last week and they had so many cute things!
ReplyDeleteCarrie
curlycraftymom.com
3000 followers. WOW!! Congrats to you!!
ReplyDeleteThat's incredible re: 30-lb weight loss momma! So proud of you and hope you are excited to buy yourself some fun new clothes! I can't wait to hear more about it--seriously, that is so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteAlso congrats on Twitter! I have just followed your account from a few other accounts that I manage :) I don't spend as much time on Twitter as I should, which is a shame, because it's so fun!
I really want to see that movie--also I think Zach Braff directed it. Did you tell me that or did I just make that up? LOL sounds like something I would do. XO
Way to go on the weight loss! Keep up the great work. We saw that movie last weekend and thought it was really cute. Definitely worth seeing.
ReplyDeleteJust followed on twitter! You're so close to the 3k :) I just reached a milestone on twitter myself - feel so good. Best of luck with the 5k this year!
ReplyDeleteI'm so behind on movies I didn't even know about Going in Style! It looks fun though... hope you have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the weight loss, that is an AMAZING accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on the weight loss! And congrats on growing your Twitter too. I'm already following!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your weight loss!! And yay for new clothes!
ReplyDeletexo, Jessy | www.currentbliss.com
that's AWESOME about the weight loss. yay!
ReplyDeleteI have heard of all these online parties although i have never been personally involved in any of them. It does sound like fun. will have to join one sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteI followed you on twitter! I hope you reach your milestone! Well done on the weight loss my own weight loss journey is not really going anywhere! I thought sharing it on my blog would help but I just can't seem to find the motivation right now!
ReplyDeleteLianne | Makes, Bakes and Decor
Old Navy has some cute things this season! What a great way to reward yourself for your weight loss! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteJill
Doused In Pink
Congratulations, on your weight loss! SO amazing! Also I totally agree, Old Navy is the bomb.com
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the weight loss and Twitter achievements! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great Old Navy haul :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to ON in a bit! I need to remedy that, stat.
ReplyDeleteI love Old Navy! Such good deals
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your weight loss. I love Old Navy! They always have such cute clothes. I really like their active wear and leggings.
ReplyDeleteI love that you're doing so well with your weight loss goal and I'm glad you treated yourself too :)
ReplyDeleteI want to go see Going in Style too. I just love Morgan Freeman and would watch him in pretty much anything.
Right on, Lauren! 30 pounds is incredible. I personally didn't make any progress on my weight loss because Easter chocolate is my ultimate favourite of the year... so kudos to you for actually sticking with it over the holidays! Also, this Usborne thing you've got going on is pretty cool. You always come up with the most creative ideas!
ReplyDeleteAlready following, but I hope you get to 3k soon on Twitter! I've been super-slacking in the blogging world lately but mighttt be finally getting back into it soon! (I'm in the process of catching up-ish, at least? :P )
ReplyDeleteI love Old Navy! So many great finds at affordable prices! :] Great job on your progress so far!