God Life Happy Wife: May 2014

Thursday, May 29, 2014

#AskAwayFriday With Stacey From This Momma's Ramblings

I got a chance to swap questions with

another great blogger this week.

It's that time again for another #AskAwayFriday

This week I got the honor of meeting Stacey from

This Mommas Ramblings

She also happens to be one of the hosts

to this great link up.

Stacey asked the questions, and I answered.

Check out all my answers below.

1. If you could go back in time and interview any historical figure, who would you choose and why? I guess the first person that comes to mind is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I respect all that he represented and his strong faith.

2. What is your fondest dream that you have yet to accomplish? I would love to go on a missions trip to another country. Any country. I just love the idea of giving of yourself to serve and share with others. I think sometimes we don't realize how good we have it in America until we experience how others live. Plus I have heard stories of people's lives completely changed after a missions trip.

3. I am looking forward to summertime weenie roasts in our back yard, complete with glazed donuts and s’mores. What is something that you are looking forward to doing this summer? My family is planning to go to Disney at the end of August. My hubby went into complete Disney mode and has done research and planned out a complete itinerary. He has gotten me excited about our plans.

4. What would a pamper day include for you? A day at the spa including a full body massage, facial, hair, nails, and of course there would have to be shopping and food. A couple years back I got a taste of this when my hubby treated me to a day at the spa for Mother's Day. It was a complete surprise and I was in heaven. Talk about being relaxed. I came out of there feeling like jello.

5. Do you have a favorite book that you will read over and over? What is it? To be honest I'm not that big of a reader because it takes me forever to complete a book.
I would definitely have to say my favorite book is the bible. I read it over and over and learn new things from it every time.

6. What is something that blogging has taught you about yourself? That I actually like writing, and that I can express myself so much better through writing than with speaking. Who would have known?

7. Do you have a favorite recipe from your childhood that you now make for your family? Baked macaroni and cheese. My mom made it the best and now I make it the same exact way for my family. I love cheese!

8. What is your favorite thing about being a mom? There are so many things, but I guess my favorite thing would be the unconditional love of my children. They know I'm not perfect, but they love me anyway.

9. Have you ever had the chance to meet any of the blogging friends that you have made? No not yet, but I hope to have an opportunity to in the future. I did get a chance to chat with Mrs.Tee from Mrsteelovelifelaughter one night, when she shared her story on my blogtalk radio show. It actually was my very first show. She helped me calm my nerves. It was my one and only show since I decided to take a break from it right now, but who knows what God has planned for the future.

10. Do you have a favorite story from your childhood that you now read to your children? I always loved the story of Corduroy by Don Freeman. He is the teddy bear with the missing button. It is such a cute story, that my kids loved just as much as me. I love the movie even more.

I had a great time answering these questions and getting to know Stacey. Check out her blog here to see how she answered my questions.

Be Blessed!

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

What Wives Wear Link Up: Week 4

Welcome to the
What Wives Wear Link Up!

This week we got the chance to celebrate Memorial Day.
It is a chance for us to honor and remember all of those
that served and sacrificed for our country.

We send a special prayer to all of those that serve
and to their families. Also those that may have lost a loved one.

This weeks link up we got a chance to see a few
Memorial Day outfits.

Also with the temperatures rising we got to see
some more of the summer looks coming out.

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What Wives Wear Link Up is a place for wives/moms
to express their own personal style.
Link up your favorite outfit post of the week.
Get inspired while inspiring others!

We will meet and link up every Thursday.

Each week the hosts will choose the Top Two looks
to be featured for the next weeks link up.
Join us each week and we may just pick you!

This weeks Top Two we got to meet Agi who linked up
her monochromatic look. She added a pink blazer on top of
an all-white look. With the summer almost here we want to
start wearing our pastel colors and our whitest whites.

Rachel's look I described as a perfect stylish mama outfit.
She took a fun and easy LBD and remixed it,
with some super cute accessories.

This is a dress she has worn in more than one season,
and with just a few changes, she easily made it work.

Agi@Vodka Infused Lemonade Rachel@Garay Treasures

Summer Style:Lace & Cutoffs

I don't know about anywhere else but in NJ

lately we have been experiencing some high temperatures.

One day when we hit almost 90 degrees with high humidity,

I thought it was about that time to break out my summer wear.

Plus in my last #AskAwayFriday I was asked the

question of what my typical summer outfit consisted of.

So here it is. I had a taste of summer in the spring.

Tank:Gifted, Shorts:Delia's(thrifted), Sunnies: Old Navy

Shoes:Authentic American Heritage, Necklace:Etsy:Annsterw(gifted),

Bracelets:Made by daughter/thrifted

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3. Share the love by visiting and commenting to at least three other blogs in the link up.

4. Tweet about this!

Now let's get linking!

An InLinkz Link-up

Influenster Vox Box Reveal

I got it! My very first Influenster Vox Box.

I was so excited even though I didn't know what to expect.

That's what made it even more exciting!

The box was a little beat up but it was here!

I love all the free goodies I have been receiving

especially after my great Favorite Color Swap package.

Look at these. I don't really wear fake nails anymore, but

next month I am going to a family wedding in Baltimore

so these will be perfect.

I love mascara! I already have pretty long eyelashes

so when I put on mascara it makes them look super

long and full. Sometimes people think I have falsies on.

I will be using this.

It's the season where I will be more

dresses, skirts and shorts.

Now my legs can be moisturized,

while they're firming.

Sounds like a win win to me.

I always need these, especially since I always

think I have enough and then I realize I don't.

That's never fun. Am I the only one?

Look apple pie so yummy!

You'll never guess what this is.

Unless of course you have your own Vox Box.

It's an air freshener, and it smells just like

fresh apple pie.

Here's the back. It's promoting the new movie

Labor Day. I haven't heard much about it.

I'll have to check it out.

All I know is with this air freshener scent,

this thing is going straight to my car.

Apple pie definitely smells better than old fries.

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Be Blessed!

Monday, May 26, 2014

Remembering God's Miracles

Today is a day that it is important to remember. It's not simply a day off from work and school. It's not just a day to eat lots of food and go to a bbq, or watch a parade with all the excitement.

Sure these things are fun and we try to celebrate, but we must not forget that on Memorial Day we are honoring and remembering those that served and gave their lives for our nation.

There are some that may not celebrate on this day because they are remembering a loved one that they have lost. My heart and prayers go out to them.

There are many men and women that were willing to give their lives for our freedom and God wants us to never take that for granted, but there was one that gave His life for our freedom and we should never forget.

Jesus died on the cross so that we all could have freedom. His life was the ultimate sacrifice.

Through your life has God shown you miracles? I know myself I can answer yes, yes, and YES!

How often do we forget these miracles when we are going through hard times and struggles. We get so consumed by our situations and our emotions that we forget that we serve a powerful God.

God has not failed us and He won't start now. Remember the miracles and the sacrifice in those hard times. Let it encourage your heart. Remember that we serve a faithful God.

Today as you are going about your day keep these things in mind. Enjoy your day with family and friends. Please remember to honor and thank a person in service for all that they do.

Happy Memorial Day Be Blessed!

Thursday, May 22, 2014

#AskAwayFriday with Sonya from Savings With Sonya K

Alright ladies it's been a while,

but I'm back with this weeks

#AskAwayFriday

Who is my swap buddy this week you ask?

Good question!

I had the opportunity to swap questions with

none other than...

Sonya from

Saving Everyday With Sonya K

Sonya asked me questions about

my three favorite subjects: fashion, faith, marriage.

See how I answered her questions.

You have lots of fashion/style posts on your blog. So lets start with some fashion/shopping questions.

1. I read that you are loving stripes. What is one fashion trend that you don't like that's popular now?

That is true I am loving stripes. I've always worn them but it seems like lately I have been drawn to them more.

When it comes to popular trends that I don't like, I have to be honest I don't even know what the trends are right now. As much as I love fashion I'm not always up on the latest trends. I just wear what I think looks good.

I do sometimes notice online and in magazines some of the trends, like for example I know florals are big right now. I like that one.

So to answer your question I would say anything showing too much skin. Like crop tops and bra tops. It may work for other people but not on this christian mama. It would not be a good look!

2. What would be your ultimate fashion splurge if you had unlimited funds? Not only am I not into trends but I'm not really into big name brands. Way too expensive just for the name. At least that's what I think.

My ultimate fashion splurge would be going to a NYC thrift store with unlimited funds and with unlimited time to go through all the racks, and of course it would have to be on their 50% off day. I would be in heaven!

3. What is your typical spring/summer outfit? It's not too different from my fall outfit except less layers. I would say skinny jeans for spring and cutoff shorts for summer with a brightly colored t-shirt. I love color!

As far as my shoes flats for spring and a comfortable sandal for summer. I even like to throw on a maxi dress because it's quick, easy, and keeps me cool.

4. Online vs. in-store shopping which one do you prefer and why? Definitely in-store because I like to dress up so I need to be able to try on the clothes.

You write a lot about your faith. So I thought it would be fun to have some questions about gospel music.

5. What is your favorite praise song?I have so many favorite praise songs it's hard to narrow it down to just one.

It all depends on what I'm going through spiritually God will speak to me through a specific song, then that song will be my new favorite song.

God has really been speaking to my heart through the song Oceans by Hillsong United.

This song talks about trusting God in those times when we feel overwhelmed. Trusting Him to make our faith stronger with no limits, because He is always with us. Plus I love the voice of the girl who sings it.

6. Do you have a gospel song that lifts you up when you are feeling down? One of my favorites songs is Dara Maclean Wanted. This song reminds me that no matter how I feel God made me, and He makes no mistakes. He will always want me exactly the way that I am. I think often times as a wife, and a mom we need to be reminded of that.

Here are the lyrics to the song:

From the day you were born
And took your first breath
You opened your eyes and in came the light
He was watching you
But all of your life you couldn't shake the lies in your head
Saying you're a mistake
Oh but you were made
By a God who knows your name
He doesn't make mistakes

CHORUS
You are wanted
To every broken heart, He stands with open arms
You are wanted
To every searching soul, look to the rising sun
If you're lonely, hurting, gone too far
To the outcast you come as you are
For you, you are wanted, you, you are wanted
You, you are wanted, you, you are wanted

Let this be the day that joy takes the place
Of all of the years that shame tried to steal away
He is calling you
Lift your eyes to see His face
Come run into the arms of grace

CHORUS

You, you have been marked
You're set apart
And He calls you His
So you don't have to search
Don't have to look for where you belong

You are wanted

CHORUS

7. Do you have a favorite gospel artist, group, or choir?

I like a variety of Christian music from gospel to Contemporary Christian. Some of my favorite artists and groups are Israel Houghton, Fred Hammond, Mandisa, JoAnn Rosario, Britt Nicole, Group One Crew, and Casting Crowns.

How about a few marriage questions?

8. What are three things that help you to be a happy wife? First and foremost my relationship with Jesus. If I didn't depend on God I would be doing it all wrong. Even with God I do things wrong, but with God I have that guidance.

Second the love of my family. My husband and kid's love gives me so much joy everyday.

Third is the support of my family and friends especially with all their encouragement for my marriage and prayers for my family.

9. What is a typical date like for you and your husband?

The one thing that we are blessed with is available babysitting. So whenever we want to plan a date night my mom is always willing to take the kids.

We like to go to new restaurants, so my hubby and I usually go to dinner for our dates. On our first date we went to the Olive Garden, and then a movie.

10. I love seeing older married couples and find them inspiring. Do you have any married couples in your life that you admire? If so, what have you learned from them? I shared on my blog about how I always admired my grandparents and their love for each other. Their marriage definitely left a legacy for our family. The one thing I learned from them is that no matter how long they were married they always acted as if they were just married.

They would always do little things for each other to make one another happy. They would retell the story of their first date like it was the first time. They would even dress alike. Read their story here.

These were great questions Sonya.

Thanks for swapping with me.

I really got a chance to know you better.

Go to Sonya's blog here to read her
answers to my questions.

I hope my answers helped you all

get a glimpse into my God Life Happy Wife world.

See ya next week.

Be Blessed!

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

What Wives Wear Link Up:Week 3

Welcome to the
What Wives Wear Link Up!
Week 3

Last week we had some good looking
wives join in and link up.
If I do say so myself.

We are so thankful for all the
new ladies that joined our link up.

We hope you continue to join us each week,
and please spread the word about our community.

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