Things I love - Beauty Edition

Things I am LOVING today!!!

I LOVE this haircut!
I am seriously considering cuting my hair like this, should I?
Are bangs still in???

These Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadows are to die for!

They glide on SO EASILY and last ALL day long!

Source: the36thavenue.com via Katie on Pinterest

I can't get over how stinkin cute these nails are!

 I plan to do mine just like this.

{I will let you know how it goes.}

Source: weheartit.com via Ashley on Pinterest

Are these heels just not to DIE FOR???

Where oh where could I wear these??

Source: nicolehill.blogspot.com via Ashley on Pinterest

I can't get over how much I LOVE this swimming suit.

Yes I do realize it is winter. But I couldn't resist showing you.

Source: hfm.co.jp via Ashley on Pinterest

I just adore these flats...they are BEAUTIFUL!

 

I am linking up here

 Come join in on the fun with me!!!
 

Make a Difference Monday - Festival of Trees

It's make a differnce Monday, wahoo!!
It has been such a crazy and fun weekend!
Jeffrey and I have stayed very busy making gifts for the boutique at Festival of Trees!

{Please pardon the horrible pictures, I think I need a new camera}

I'm thinking about offering these chalk boards in my Etsy shop, what do you think?

It was a very time consuming service project but we were honored to do,

it feels so good to give back to children who are sick.

If you ever get a chance to go to Festival of Trees...I HIGHLY reccomend it!

If you have never been it is where so many beautifuly decorated trees are donated and displayed for families and businesses to purchase and every single penny raised goes to a children's hospital.

It is a magical time, and there is YUMMY treats and the most gorgeous boutique ever!

I will definately have to take pictures this week and come back and show you!

I'm actually really sad though, the last three years I have decorated and donated a
tree but this year I felt too busy and I felt it was too much of a financial burden
for me to handle right now.
Oh well, there is always next year!!

How have you made a difference???

Be sure to link up below!

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Happy Black Friday

Yesterday was such a beautiful day!!

I sure hope all you lovelies had a wonderful day!

 I LOVE Thanksgiving! 

Being with Family. Eating yummy foods. Playing games. Enjoying Pie.

Well I finally added items to my Etsy Shop and 

more will be coming but I wanted to show you a sneak peak!

Today ONLY get 30% off your 

ENTIRE PURCHASE!

Just enter code BlackFriday

Have fun shopping!!

By the way...I am hosting 

an AMAZING giveaway over at

 Cait + Create's adorable blog. 

You must go check it out!

Picture Wood Block Christmas Gift tutorial

I showed this tutorial over on The Mrs. blog but I wanted to have it over here too!!
I made this picture block as a wedding gift but would 
also be SO CUTE as a Christmas gift!

Here are the supplies you will need!

1. A block of wood measuring about

2. Paint (Your choice of color)

   {I love black because it gives it that classic look}

3. A paint brush

4. Wood Glue

5. Mod Podge

6. Your choice of any picture OR use a picture from a calendar

7. Ribbon - at least 2 Yards

First take your block of wood and paint till your heart is content!

Be sure the wood is completely dry before moving on

Use your paintbrush to lightly spread wood glue 

on the backside of the entire picture

Place picture on the wood block pressing firmly but being careful 

not to leave fingerprints

After the glue is completely dry get your mod podge and

starting at the top paint thin lines and layers on the entire picture

and wood block.

 {This will help ensure the picture stays on the block

but also gives it that textured look}

Then tie ribbon around the block making a bow in the left hand corner

Make your bow as big or as small as you desire.

And your done!!

Simple but BEAUTIFUL right???

I am linking up over at Vintage Wanna Bee

Mary Kay Sale - Alternative to dry shampoo

I am SO EXCITED! I am guest posting over at The Mrs. today showing you
how to make a beautiful photo gift like this one, so come visit me!

Anyways, I know I shared this beauty secret with you before but

now I want to offer you this beauty secret at a special price!

I am sure you have all heard of the baby powder trick...

You know the one where you put baby powder in your hair

 to make the grease disappear and last one more day without washing it! 

PROBLEM for some:

 If you have brown hair like I do, white powder

does NOT look so attractive.

It makes your hair appear

 like you just came in from a snow storm or

PERHAPS like you have dandruff.

SOLUTION:  

A beige Mineral/loose powder foundation

 I used Beige 2 mineral Powder and it worked like a CHARM

All you do is pick up a little with your fingers and rub/scrunch it through your hair

then comb away. SO BRILLIANT

So this beauty secret brings us to a...

Mary Kay Sale!!!

This weeks deal is...

 

Mineral Powder Foundation

{Your choice of Beige 1, Beige 2, Bronze 1 or Bronze 2}

USE: A weightless, skin-perfecting powder foundation that provides
build able coverage
OR
A perfect but simple alternative to dry shampoo

ON SALE: $7.00


Normal: $18.00
{That is a 61% savings people}
Limited quantities of each available.

This deal ends November 25th!!


Shop ahead for Christmas - Great pillow gift or stocking stuffer!

P.S. Go check out the good words Little Miss Momma

has to say about Mary Kay!!!

{She looks so radiant wearing Mary Kay makeup}

 

To order simply order online at my Mary Kay website 

and upon checkout click 'contact me'

OR

Email me at AshleyFrederickson@marykay.com

 I do respond quickly!!!




 I can't thank you enough for supporting my small business!!

I am linking up with Small Business Tuesday over HERE

Come join me!! :)

Make a difference Monday - Guest Post capernaum Home

I am so excited to intoduce you to Ashlee!!
She is amazing and we are new Best Bloggy Friends!!!
So sit back and enjoy as she shares some service ideas and
don't forget to link up at the end of the post!

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Hi, I’m Ashlee from Capernaum Home. I am so honored to be posting today on Make a Difference Monday here at Simply Enchanted! Today I’d like to share a small way to make a difference in a child’s life this holiday season.

First I should tell you that I have five older siblings, all their spouses, nine nieces and nephews, and my parents. That would make for A LOT of Christmas gifts to buy which thankfully, none of us thought was necessary. Once our family grew so much, we needed to start a new tradition that didn't involve spending tons of money on gifts none of us needed anyways. The answer? A wonderful program called Operation Christmas Child put on by Samaritan's Purse. If you are not familiar with Operation Christmas Child, it provides Christmas gifts in shoe boxes to children in need all over the world.

So every year, each person in my family buys one girl gift and one boy gift. We bring it to our Christmas gathering, show everyone what we are donating, put it in the appropriate shoe box, wrap up the boxes, and pray for the children who will be receiving them together as a family. The deadline for sending the boxes is actually before Christmas, so we always save that year's gifts and send them the next year, but it still works out great. And it has been such a neat way to not focus on getting presents for ourselves and instead giving to those in need. I have put together an example of how to pack a shoe box for you. This example is for a 4-9 year old girl, but there are other age ranges to to pick from which are listed on their website. First you need to load up on some small gifts for the child including things like toys (think Dollar Tree!), candy, toiletries, etc. Just be sure to read the guidelines on the website to make sure you buy the accepted type of items.

Next, wrap and pack your shoe box! Be sure to read about certain rules on the website such as double bagging all candy. You are also encouraged to include a small donation of $7 for shipping.

Lastly, print out a label and mark the age and gender and place it on top of the box. Put a rubber band around it and take it to a donation center.

Easy and fun, right? I hope you will consider participating in Operation Christmas Child and bless a child on the other side of the world who otherwise would not be receiving any Christmas gifts. Visit Operation Christmas Child’s website for detailed instructions and make it a part of your holiday this year, even start this tradition in your family!
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Rules

Link up any post on how you have made a difference in your own life or in the lives of others.

Place the Make A Difference Monday button somewhere on your blog or your post


Be sure to visit at least 2 others and share the comment love

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Sunday Blessings

Source: etsy.com via Jessica on Pinterest

Home - Although I do not own my own home yet, I LOVE being home! I love everything about my home no matter how imperfect it may be. I love being with my family. I love having movie nights with my siblings. 
I love being in our cozy living room even though there is still much work to be done. I love my home and it is one of the greatest blessings I have!

Source: wholeliving.com via Ashley on Pinterest

Whole Living - I think this magazine has to be one of the best magazines invented of all time. I look forward to it every month for new health tips, inspiration for a happy and well balanced life and healthy recipes that I can learn to cook and eat!

Mary Kay Classes -  This is my beautiful friend Katie, isn't she just stunning? She came to a Mary Kay class on Wednesday and we had so much fun trying different colors of makeup on her! I love the colors we tried for her eyes, they make her beautiful blue/green eyes just POP! I love being able to help girls feel better about themselves and teaching them about makeup!




I love counting my blessings on Sundays as it allows me to reflect upon my week and realize all the goodness in this life! Join me!!! Leave a comment with your link because I would LOVE to come read about what you are grateful for.

Happiness and Healthy Whole living

First things first, I am guest posting HERE today about great holiday look items so
be sure to check it out!


I sometimes think I take happiness for granted. This past weekend I cracked with
feelings of depression and anxiety.
It was over nothing serious, it was something so simple that most of you would probably laugh. But that's okay because I have a different heart, we all do and different things
effect us all so differently.

It is proof that God knows each of us individually.

I was searching on www.wholeliving.com for tips and help to overcome it
  and I came across this is a stress free road map printable HERE

They also gave amazing tips I wanted to share just in case any of you
have ever felt the same way that I did.


Yoga and mediation

Source: fitmindandbody.tumblr.com via Laura on Pinterest

I can not wait to try these poses, they look so relaxing and
I can do it 10 minutes in the morning before leaving for classes.

 Do you have any favorite yoga videos you watch???
I would LOVE to know about them!
It has to be one of my favorite sites of all time

Eat Good Mood Foods
{Especially Omega 3's}

Source: healthy-perfection.tumblr.com via Andrea on Pinterest

This one is going to be HARD for me.
I am not a big salmon lover.
I guess I could learn to drink more milk and enjoy eggs more often.

Take care of SELF
{Serenity, Exercise, Love and Food}

Source: curvecreation.tumblr.com via Brandy on Pinterest

It is all about balance in our lives.

I love these two quotes:

"Money doesn't buy happiness - it buys choices; happiness comes from being spiritually and emotionally healthy"

"We are where we are today by the choices we have made or have allowed someone else to make for us."

I would love to hear how you balance your life with emotional and physical health!
What do you do to stay healthy???