Welcome to the Silhouette CAMEO Giveaway! I am excited to join with several amazing bloggers who made this great giveaway possible! One very lucky winner will receive a brand new Silhouette CAMEO® electronic cutting tool! In the box: A Silhouette CAMEO® electronic cutting tool, Silhouette Studio® software, 51 exclusive cuttable designs, Power cable, USB cable, 12″ cutting mat, Cutting blade, $10 gift card to the Silhouette Online Store, and Basic Instruction Guide. Giveaway is open to US only. Prize valued at $300!

This giveaway is open to US and ends May 31 at 11:59 PM EST. Come back everyday for more chances to win by completing our daily entries!

 
The Silhouette CAMEO® is a must have for any crafter. You can design with Vinyl, create gorgeous scrapbook pages, personalize cards, clothing, and so much more! Entry is easy, just complete the Rafflecopter form below. Be sure to come back and grab your daily tweet entries, too!

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If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, you can watch it here.

From above the world of “Cars” comes “Disney’s Planes,” an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty’s not exactly built for racing—and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty’s courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar. “Disney’s Planes” takes off in theaters on Aug. 9, 2013.

Are you planning to see Disneys Planes this summer?

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I’ve truly enjoyed seeing all of your craftiness! Y’all are amazingly talented. One of my favorite things about blogging is connecting with so many of you through different networking opportunities. Sharing our crafts, recipes, and DIY projects is just one way to network. Don’t you love it, too?

Last week I shared the exciting news that I’m teaming up with a few other awesome bloggers to give one lucky reader their very own Silhouette Cameo! The giveaway will launch later today BUT…there is still time for you to join in the fun! One spot is available! You can learn more information and sign up over here.

Each week there are so many inspiring and amazing handmade projects shared! I love seeing all of them! Keep in mind that a handmade project is either homemade or made by hand – not something you’ve purchased. It includes recipes, paper crafts, sewing projects, decorating ideas, photography, furniture transformations and much, much more! This handmade linky party will be open until Monday at 2pm EST. I’d love it if you’d grab the button and include it, and a link back, in your post or on display it on your blog. Not required, but very much appreciated.

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I made great friends in my twenties, but I don’t see them any more. They’re in Florida. I’m not. Do I miss them? Yes! Of course! Have I found new friends? Some.

Like you, I have friends that I meet for this or that. But, maybe unlike you, I don’t have any friends that I can call and talk about nothing with at any time of day. I used to have that friend, but after 20 years of friendship I learned that she really wasn’t a friend at all.

Because of that particular friend, I think I have some trust issues and I have a low tolerance for bad behavior. I am struggling to develop worthwhile and meaningful friendships. I’m a busy. I’m no different from you. Whether you have children or not, everyone has a busy life. We all have interests and commitments and errands to run. Over the last few years, I have had a few woman treat me not so nicely. From failing to return a promised phone call, not showing up for a coffee date, and not showing up for dinner after I’ve already hired a sitter.

What the hell is wrong with women? Why are we treating one another so horribly?

Each time a “friend” does something like this, I get angry {Very angry if I’ve hired a sitter. Now I’m paying someone so that I can wander Home Goods alone on a rainy night. I’d rather be home.}. Then I feel sad, and wonder “what’s wrong with me?” that they don’t want to follow through with our plans.

I know that there is nothing wrong with me. That these other women, women that I considered friends, do not know the true value of friendship and how important it is to keep you centered and grounded. I’ve told others before that I do not have space in my life for behavior like this. It’s easy for me to delete you from my contact list and my Facebook friend list, too. After all, why do you want to be my friend on Facebook if you can’t be my friend in real life?

As I write this today, I feel angry. Angry at these women for taking advantage of me, but more angry with myself for allowing it to happen again and again. I feel sad, too. That people think this type of behavior is okay. Is this what we’re teaching the next generation? That it is okay to break plans without contacting the other party? That it is okay to be unkind?

No matter your age, making friends is hard. But why do some women make it so much harder?

This is part of series of posts titled Motherhood Mondays where I’ll be sharing my parenting experiences, tips, and advice.  If there is a specific topic you would like to see in the coming weeks, please email me with Motherhood Mondays in the subject line.

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Monday – Girls night out for me! Steak for The Texan, and if I have to guess, The Boy will choose PB&J.

Tuesday – Grilled Mahi Mahi with The Best Cole Slaw ever

Wednesday – Extra spicy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thursday – Y.O.Y.O. Rugby night!

Friday – Paleo Pad Thai

Saturday – Grilling steaks or burgers

Sunday – Paleo Chicken Pot Pie

Many of these recipes are new-to-me. I’ll be testing them and tweaking them and eventually sharing them with y’all! Exciting, isn’t it?

What’s cooking at your house this week? Do you have something fun planned for Mother’s Day weekend?

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