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Are you ready for something REALLY amazing??

 I’m teaming up with 20 Creative Bloggers — and we are EACH giving away our FAVORITE THINGS for Summer!!

Our giveaway Up Close

Summer Favorite Things Blog Hop & Giveaway

1. Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke | 2. No Biggie | 3. Tatertots and Jello | 4. The Idea Room | 5. TidyMom | 6. Dine & Dish | 7. Skip to My Lou | 8. House of Smiths | 9. I Heart Faces | 10. Nest of Posies | 11. The Inspired Room | 12. Living Locurto | 13. 30 Handmade Days | 14. Picky Palate | 15. Today’s Creative Blog | 16. Live Laugh Rowe | 17. Snap Creativity | 18. My Baking Addiction | 19. Sweet Sugar Belle | 20. FoodieCrush

(design from Amy Locurto’s new Pool Collection!)

These givaways are amazing. Be sure to click on the links above to go directly to each site and enter!!

My Favorite Things Up Close

Here are MY favorite things:

($250+ value)

kaboo bag for giveaway
The Jenna Bag from Kaboo —  (has a “tech-pouch” is designed to keep any iPad, tablet or e-reader safe and secure. With the included over-the-shoulder strap, this bag works great as a shoulder bag or a satchel. Plus, gorgeous chevron interior — $125 value.

necklace and ring

Bright sparkly necklace – perfect for ANY outfit, ANY time of the year – $25 value.

Real Butterfly Ring from Trinkets and Butterflies — REAL butterfly wing, placed inside a silver plated adjustable ring base with glass cabochon over to magnify the beautiful detail and color of the wing. ~NO BUTTERFLIES WERE HARMED~  They lived their full lives(about 1-2 months) in butterfly farms around the world. By buying real butterfly art you are supporting people who otherwise would sell their rain forest land for clear-cutting. This is a GREEN renewable resource! $25 value.

favorite beauty products

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Foundation — 8-in-one skin perfector. I love this foundation. It makes getting ready really easy. It has sunscreen, primer, brightener and foundation in one. Plus it doesn’t make me break out. $10 vlaue.

Maybelline Touch of Light — Luminizing Face Glow. This is a great product to wear all year round. It makes your face glow. You can wear it instead of foundation, or over foundation. (sorry I can’t find a link for this one. I bought mine at Walgreens) $7 value.

. I love this color for the Summer. It’s so pretty and sparkly. $8 vlaue.

hair ties and washi tape

Tribal Notpad from the Target Dollar Spot. $1 value.

Trendy Washi Tape. $4 value.

5 Colorful Hair Ties. $6 value.

three crafty books

Three Crafty Books $10/each value.

iphone case

Tendy iPhone Case/wallet.

Hold your cards, cash, ID and smartphone all in one stylish case. Front
flips open for easy access to your phone. Use all the features on your
phone without removing it from the case. You can use the camera, plug in
ear buds and charge your phone…All while it’s safe and snug inside the
case. $25 value.

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Isn’t that FUN?? 

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Here’s how YOU can win!!

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xoxo

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Comments

  1. camgirlsquirt.blogspot.com says

    To repeat the words of Jack Kerouac: “It is not what you write, it is the way you write it.” And you do it
    very well!I really can not decide if I should share your blog with my buddies or
    keep it as my very own private secret…

  2. barbara macaskill says

    When will you be announcing the lucky winner of this awesome prize package? Fingers crossed!

  12. Brit Kohl says

    We’re totally excited about water balloon fights and camping during 4th of July week. 🙂

  23. Patti Keil says

    Love making homemade ice cream…just screams SUMMER!
    The sparkly necklace in this giveaway is beautiful!!

  30. Shelee Brim says

    Just came to North Carolina yesterday to help my daughter. She is going to have her first baby this summer and her husband is deployed to Afghanistan. I am going to live here this summer…one of the perks of being a teacher. Love, love, love the bag!!!

  32. Michelle Murphy Ramey says

    I love reading books outside in the summer! Preferably on the beach!

  35. Sara C says

    I love to visit the beach in the summer.., love the sand between my toes, the sound of the waves, and the cool ocean breeze at night! BTW.., love the purse! The color and style are awesome : o)

  37. Lisa Knarr Valles says

    I love the iPhone wallet and iPad bag. I also love the foundation!!!!!

  42. Brittany Morris says

    Shared in email! My favorite things about summer are summer nights; sitting outside with good friends and new friends, drinking sangria and sharing stories!! 🙂

  43. Carol f says

    Love that bag; would be perfect with my favorite sandals! Love freshly done pedicures!

  49. Peggy F says

    One of my favorite things is C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve – you can use it on your lips, dry skin spots, cuticles, or flyaway hairs!

  63. Tiffany Tweedie says

    I love the long days and all that extra sunshine!! I hated it when I was a kid, but now that I’m “old” I find it such a luxury to go to bed while the sun is still up!

  70. Kelli says

    I love that BB Cream too! During the summer I love to wear my hair wavy after swimming or showering after exercise so I love simple hair clips that I can pin it out of my face and just let my waves go naturally crazy!

  82. Ashley says

    One of my favorite summer things is seeing all the bright summery colors everywhere.

  93. becomingwendy says

    My favorite thing of summer is the relaxed time to play with the kiddos. We homeschool so I’m usually juggling the role of mom/teacher. It’s nice to just get to be mom!

  98. Erin says

    Hi Jen! I shared this exciting giveaway on Facebook. One of my favorite things is Almond Butter from the Body Shop! Can’t wait to see who wins.

  100. Tracy says

    All of your goodies are awesome but my fave is definitely the iPhone case. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  108. Robin R says

    I shared on Pinterest : )

    Thank you again! I am LOVING this orange bag & sparkly necklace! : )

  117. cnuland says

    I love the variety of fresh foods in the summer: corn on the cob, watermelon, peaches

  142. Cynthia H says

    One of my favorite summer time things – my DeVita sunscreen/moisturizer! I am allergic to UV/sun and using it allows me to be outdoors for short periods of time during the summer.

  145. Lynn Wickens says

    Gardening ,golfing and grand kids go together in the summertime. I also love wearing great bright summertime colours. And I enjoy the rainy days cause that gives me an excuse to quilt indoors

  147. Juliane says

    Living in Oregon, I should say the summer sunshine is my favorite summertime thing. But, I actually look forward to the thunderstorms. They are kinda rare where I live and not dangerous, but very entertaining!

  154. ileana carlile says

    my favorite summertime item is a hammock! i love sitting outside in the hammock, reading or snuggling with my son. love the summer time!!

  155. Tamara says

    My favorite summer thing is self tanner…just for the legs. They don’t get the sun as much as my upper half. Plus I live in the Seattle area so I’ve got to help my summer glow any way I can.

  163. Laura Donohoo says

    One of my summer favorite things are the outside fruit popsicles! I love the bag in this giveaway!

  168. kate m. says

    love the washi tape. who am i kidding?! i love everything. oh, and i shared via pinterest.

  171. Tracey Forrest says

    My favorite things that you are giving away is the BB Face Cream and Lip Gloss.I love makeup:)

  175. Heidi Babi says

    My favorite summertime thing is the sun. I live in the Pacific Northwest, so after 8 months of rain, I can’t wait for the sun!

  182. Celia Gerish says

    Favorite summertime event is fireworks at 4th July! & celebrating the holiday with family and great BBQ!!!

  184. Amy says

    My favorite thing about summer is forgetting the schedules and becoming more of a YES mom!

  189. Jennie Webb says

    I love the summertime family gatherings…grilling and swimming always included!

  198. Dezi A says

    I tweeted to share. And one of my favorite things is a book and an afternoon with nothing to do but read.

  204. Kate H. says

    That bag looks amazing. Who doesn’t love a nice bag? I’m also a sucker for any cosmetics. It’s a sickness.

  212. flora f says

    I love wearing my floral sandals. They’re comfy and cute! Also I shared on twitter

  213. Margaret J says

    I shared by twitter, and my favorite thing about summer are the funky hates I get to wear 🙂

  216. Jen says

    love my beach chair with the cooler bag on the back and straps so I can carry it like a backpack!

  220. Elizabeth Gentry says

    My favorite thing about summer is the water. I love to go swimming, have a nice day at the lake, go wading in the creek. I have always loved water in summer.

  223. Joy says

    One of my favorite summer things is sunscreen! I love that it gives us the ability to stay outside all day, and I really like the smell. It just smells like summer! 🙂

  236. Kara says

    Definitely the Roo Cup, from Kangaroo gas stations! You buy the reusable cup in May and you bring it in for $.25 refills until Labor Day! My kids love to get cherry Slurpees on hot summer days!

  238. Sharee J says

    One of my favorite things about summer working for the Noah’s Ark Summer Day Camp. I love working with the kids and having the fun of the summer of going to attractions & NO SCHOOL!

  248. Jasmine D. says

    One of my fave summer things is lazy afternoon reading under a shady tree.

  250. Trish F says

    Sandles are one of my favorite summertime things, seems like the feet have been cooped up all winter in hybernation and need to get out and breathe. Thanks!

  267. ckaren09 says

    My fave thing about summer is getting to spend more time with my teenage daughter. Having no school, homework, or test stress allows us time to just relax together. We always go away for a few days on her birthday in July, usually to the beach. Good times…

  268. Christy Z says

    My favorite summertime things are my earth boxes. I get so excited to plant them in the spring and enjoy the yummy veggies all summer long. Plus I don’t have to worry about how much food or water they need because the earthbox has everything planned out for me. 🙂

  274. Shannon says

    I love this bag! It would be a perfect way to tote everything I need for summer especially my camera!

  277. Nicole Mills says

    I shared your post on my FB page. Love your favorite things. Great taste.

  288. Stephanie says

    I love freedom from schedules and the time to be creative! My favorite “item” would be a big beach bag and fresh new towels!!

  291. Donna Vinolus says

    My favorite summer things are spending time with family and wearing sandals of all kinds!

  293. Mara Yager says

    My favorite things about summer are

    taking the kids outside everyday and having less socks to wash 🙂

    Thanks!!

  296. Connie says

    I love to have my family over and eat on my patio. We play with the little ones in the family and play with the dogs.

  301. Angie Henegar says

    I love the bag most of all! It’s the perfect size & color for summer fun!

  310. kesha says

    One of my favorite things is going to the beach with my daughter! And the necklace that you are giving away!

  314. Leesa says

    One of my favorite summer things is spending MORE time with my kiddos now that “School’s Out For Summer”!

  315. Katy says

    I am loving Bb Creams this summer because they are so light weight and many have spf and I shared this on twitter!

  325. Robin R says

    Shared! One of my favorite things to do during the summer is taking my little ones to the sprinkler park : )

    Awesome Giveaway! Thank you : )

  357. Amy Pellicer says

    Happy Thursday! My #1 favorite thing about summer is being off with my four kids. A close 2nd would be being able to sleep in during the week. These are some of the nice things about being a teacher! Woo-hoo…Summers off! Thanks for offering the contest & have a GREAT day!

  366. Jennifer Laneaux says

    My favorite thing about summer is chilling and grilling by the pool 🙂

  375. Rachel M. says

    My favorite thing for summer is the Rockboom Keychain Speaker Ball. It’s a rechargeable speaker for your iphone/ipod. Love it!

  377. Cherie Montorio says

    One of my favorite summer time things are NYX blotting paper and of course BBQ’s.

  379. Meaghan Wild says

    My favorite thing these days is working in the backyard while my daughter plays and enjoying the weather!

  382. Megan C says

    One of my all time favorites would have to be polka dot shorts on a sunny summer day, oh with lemonade of course :).

  384. ACMommy3 says

    One of my favorite things – Dark Chocolate! 🙂 And Weekend Day trips with my family! 🙂

  390. Lori Ann says

    I love tomatoes fresh from the garden, sliced thickly plopped on soft bread with mayo and basil and pepper. Pretty heavenly!!

  421. stephanie says

    I adore the orange tote. Orange is one of my favorite colors right now. I’d so love to win this package!!

  432. Tiffany says

    I shared via Pinterest. My favorite thing about summer is taking fun vacations with my family!

  434. Mao says

    Followed you on pinterest! Could you tell me where you got the necklace I love it so much!

  436. Kellie Houck says

    Yay! SUmmer! No school! Sleeping in, and lots of time with my favorite boys!

  438. melt003 says

    One of my favorite summer things is reading a good book! On my list are The Silver Linings Playbook, The Five Love Languages and juicing books!

  443. cathy johnson says

    My favorite thing about summer is spending time with family at the beach!

  449. Kellie says

    In the summer I love all the extra daylight hours! One of my favorite oriducts (though I must confess to using it year round) is Burt’s Bees lip balm.

  458. Kimberly J. Martin says

    My favorite thing…. Spending the day at the beach in Oregon with my daughter and mom!
    Shared on FB… Thank you!

  464. KristinaReads says

    One of my favorite summertime things is the combination of summer dresses and flip-flops. Comfy, cozy, and feminine all at the same time.

  466. Erica W says

    I am loving the new BB creme to put on to go out of the house without makeup on in the sweaty weather!

  472. Janvi says

    I love being able to lounge around watch some tv, all with a big bowl of ice cream.

  473. Andrea says

    One of my most favorite summertime things are hammocks. I could lounge in one all.day.long.

  476. Kristin Wynder says

    One of my summer faves–a bronzer highlight stick for a sun kissed look!

  477. Clara S says

    I shared via twitter and my favorite thing about summer are the flowers! A close second are the sunny days

  492. Kim C. says

    One of my favorite summertime things is the Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen. The smell of coconuts is intoxicating and it instantly transports me to a summer state of mind. I Love all of their products!!

  497. Manette Gutterman says

    One of my favorite things in summer is the smell of sunscreen. It transports my brain straight to the beach! I also love mango margarita salt.

  499. nancy Genova says

    Oh what fun. This bag full of fun will go along with my casual summer of gardening, hanging out on the front porch with ice tea and my Kindle! Of course, my summer always includes a trip to the Jersey shore!

  511. Patti says

    Jen, that orange bag is awesome!!!!!! Super fun for a super Summer!
    Thanks for the chance!
    Hugs,Patti

  522. T Bosch says

    Not having to get out of the house on time every morning!!
    sntbosch(at)me(dot)com

  540. Cynthia Rathunde says

    I love the Kaboo bag, gorgeous! I love painted toenails and my sandals for summertime. 🙂

  542. Lisa says

    i love taking my kids to the beach and watching them build stuff in the sand. It’s amazing to see what they come up with

  546. Melanie says

    My favorite thing for the summer is flip flops. Autumn is my favorite season of the year, but every year when it rolls around I always say how much I miss my flip flops. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  558. Alissa Udy says

    Just add a Diet Coke to this fabulously fun bag of awesomeness and you’ve got my perfect summer pegged!!

    • Kelly Shirley says

      The Kaboo bag is my FAVORITE!! I love, love, LOVE it – I have a Kaboo purse and I LOVE the tech pouch!

  581. Dinah Martin says

    The Iphone wallet is my favorite. I’ve been looking for one and this one is adorable!

  610. Danya says

    No school. Meaning:
    1. Visiting friends and family back home.
    2. Swimming and sun.
    3. No homework or stress.
    4. More time to bake. Yay!

  612. Staci torgerson says

    I love that my girls are out of school and we can go on day trips together…even if its just a hike in the woods.

  618. Alyse says

    love the iPhone case/wallet… it is brilliant and would solve many a days of no pockets and no free arms for a purse!

  619. Alicia Cruz says

    I love the summer weather being able to be outside . I will share on my Fb page, Ty

  633. Debi says

    Ahh! Love all of your ideas and this giveaway!! One of my favorite Summer things is sitting near an open window and getting the smell of fresh cut grass – yay Summer!

  637. Angela says

    I LOVE your giveaway! It is SO exciting! I love that it is almost summer and that I can spend oodles of time with my little boys each time experiencing new adventures each day!

  642. Emma says

    My favorite thing about summer is summer camp- even after all these years is still get excited for all the fun activities we get to do with the kids!

  645. Susan says

    My favorite thing about summer is being outdoors, sitting by the pool or taking a walk.

  651. Mrs. C says

    This is so silly but one of my favorite things right now? All the fresh ears of corn showing up at the farmer’s market!

  652. melle@feathered ruffles says

    my favorite part of summer? flip flops and pedicures. the scent of suntan lotion. flowers in pots on the porch. dinners outside on the deck. the smell of fresh cut grass. 🙂

  660. carmen says

    One of my favourite things is sitting on the porch with my husband after the kids have gone to bed

  663. Susan E says

    Shared via twitter. My favorite thing about summer are the sunny days and the blooming flowers.

  669. Holly Law says

    I love that bag! One of my favorite things is my charm necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs!

  679. Jordan says

    I Kiehl’s sunscreen. It’s so lightweight and doesn’t make my sensitive skin burn or breakout!

  683. Kathy Moody says

    Thanks so much for the awesome giveaway! I love that gorgeous bag! I shared on Tweeter, G+ and pinned. I love spending my summer vacation working on new projects! 🙂

  691. Leslie Galloway says

    One of my favorite summer things is Sonic.. you can’t beat their happy hour drink prices and their awesome ice on a hot day!

  696. Lauren N. says

    Favorite things: time with family, beautiful sunsets, photography, doing well in school, smiles, laughter, beach, palm trees, delicious food, …

  700. Courtney says

    the beach, pedicures, Pinkberry, reality TV, fresh flowers (especially peonies), date nights and laughing so hard I can’t breath and crying in movies/tv.

  706. Stephanie says

    I love that bag! and my favorite thing about summer is smoothies and Popsicles 🙂

  707. Barb B says

    I love the summer sunshine! I love the iPhone case wallet in your favorite things.

  712. Kelly Brown says

    I love getting to do what I want in the summer on vacation! My favorite thing in your giveaway is the bag of course!

  722. Ruth Cataldo says

    One of my favorite summer things is a great iced tea lemonade……nothing finer on a hot summer’s day! I tweeted about your giveaway! Thanks for hosting!

  729. Karen says

    My favorite thing is in the summer coming home from work and walking around my yard, barefoot, looking at all my plants and flowers I have lovingly planted and cared for. Nothing gives me greater joy! -Karen

  731. April says

    I love fireworks on the 4th of July. We didn’t have any last year because of the drought and fires and am excited this year we will!

  733. Penney Williams says

    I really love the butterfly ring and the story behind it 🙂
    I also liked this post on facebook 🙂

  745. ourcultivatedlife says

    My favorite thing is the longer and lazy days, sitting on the front porch watching the kiddos play in the evenings. My favorite item would be sundresses:)

  755. courtney toney says

    One of my favorite things is my wristlet clutch from The Pleated Poppy- perfect for holding my phone and keys when I’m at the beach or the lake. I can just throw it in my beach bag and don’t have to lug my whole purse.

  771. Kristen Moran says

    I absolutely love the bag! Bright colors and beautiful inside and out! Would love to have it! 🙂

  772. Karyn Luetje says

    My favorite summertime things are the smell of sunscreen and planes carrying signs!

  773. Colette says

    I love all things tech, so having a safe place to keep those things is essential! LOVE the iphone case/wallet!

  776. Julia says

    I love all things summer! The weather, the pool, the barbeques, the dresses and everything else!

  786. mitchypoo says

    A summer favorite that helps get rid of cruddy heels so you look nice wearing your summer sandals is Emu Oil! I use it on my feet at night and put socks on and I also put it on my arms, elbows and decolletage.

  796. Emily Pinkham says

    One of my favorite summertime things is Countrytime Pink Lemonade. It may sound simple but when put on ice it is often the refreshment my body needs.

  799. Shawna says

    Would love to try the Paper Pups book. Would love for my husband to try the Clubhouse book:)

  804. Theresa says

    I love the crocheted summer bag I made last year. It’s big enough to hold all my essentials.

  811. Janie Ochoa says

    My favorite summer items: A tote with lots of pockets, sunglasses(at least 2!), and softlips spf 15 lipbalm!

  819. Holly Ross says

    I’m so happy about this giveaway because so many of my favorite things are in this bag! I’m especially excited for the makeup selection though!

  820. Katie Cohagen says

    Olive oil! My husband and I try to grill virtually everything we cook for dinner so olive oil with salt and pepper are a must!

  823. Jessie Carter says

    I would love to win The Jenna Bag from Kaboo – it would work perfectly for carrying all my stuff around. I shared via Twitter, Pinterest & Facebook

  852. Diana Walters says

    I’ve been searching for a phone/wallet combo! Love the colors and am excited about my chance to win.

  858. Robin W. says

    Summertime favorite – vacation anywhere away from work with a cool drink in my hand!!!!

  863. Larissa Shooter says

    Embroidry and Beyond looks so fun. I’ve been tossing around the idea of teaching my girlies embroidery this summer.

  864. Becca Hill says

    Sleeping in! My husband is a teacher, so we get to be lazy on summer mornings.

  879. Lissa says