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Amanda Rettke Surprise-Inside Cakes Cookbook Giveaway – CLOSED

The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Lydia Houghton, winner chosen via Random.org. Thanks to all who entered! My friend Amanda wrote a book! You may know Amanda from the blog I Am Baker and as the most creative cake decorator extraordinaire. For years now, she’s been drawing us in on her blog with unique…

Alluring Cake Balls {Recipe: Thin Mint Chocolate Cake Balls}

I’ve heard the talk of them over the past couple of years… these little things called cake balls. As much as I love cake – I really, really love cake – the cake balls never really tempted me. I have been able to avoid cake balls, un-phased by their alluring pull all over the internet.

My wish for you is to have people in your life who love and support you as much as my family and friends do. I’m pretty blessed! 🎉🎉🎉 Why the celebrating? It’s the @rockyourhappy life coaching official business launch day! Make sure to follow along this week for giveaways for free one on one coaching and other awesome goodies!!
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#hustlebelievereceive #lifecoachforwomen #motivationmondays #lifecoach #businesscoaching #entrepreneurlifestyle #entrepreneurlife

Parenting is not for the weak of heart. My friend @howsweeteats recently told me being the mom of a boy is like having your heart broken little by little over their lifetime. It’s so true...in a good heartbroken kind of way because he will thrive, he’s so happy and this is what we’ve prepared him for. But damn we’ll miss him. I already do. (PS I held it together until the very last minute which we all know is probably a record for me). We love you @jacobdoyle02 ❤️Have so much fun!!
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#collegebound #kansasstate #emaw #grownandflown

We’re soaking up the last handful of days before @jacobdoyle02 heads off to college and this unbelievable dreamy August weather. Can someone just freeze today please and keep things as they are for awhile longer (but with a better president & #justiceforbreonna )? Thank you very much 🙏🏻
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And actually be careful what you wish for, right? I want Jacob to be able to go to college and have a great experience. So universe, if you are listening, just freezing the weather like today’s would be fine *if* you can give these college kids a great as can be on campus school year. My heart sometimes get ahead of logic.
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#blueskiesandsunshine #parkpicnic #grownandflown #collegebound #parkday #terrierlove

Meg is quite angry she doesn’t get a spot on the family picture wall. I may need to take her, the cat and the turtle out for a photo shoot of their own. PS photos by the extremely talented @sweetchaiphotography Love her work!!
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#picturewall #rescuedogsofig #terriermix #familyphoto #seniorpicturesunday #interiorideas

2 book US Giveaway (2 separate winners)!!
How far will the human heart go to protect itself and the ones it loves?
This is what’s explored in one of my top ten favorite books from last year, If You Want to Make God Laugh by @biancamarais_author If engaging dramas focusing on strong women characters with heart and grit is your thing, then you’ll definitely want to check out this 5 Star Read! Recently released in paperback, I’m giving 2 lucky readers the chance to each win a copy of this phenomenal read. To enter:
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1) Leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite book is that not many people have heard of.
2) follow @biancamarais_author on Instagram and tell her hello! She’s one of the friendliest authors on Instagram & I know would love to connect!
Giveaway ends at midnight CST on July 19th. Winner will be chosen at random and notified July 20th. Thanks for entering and happy reading! Tell your friends because I know they’ll want to read this book too!
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@putnambooks #bookgiveaway #booksilove #readthis #whattoread #kcbookstagram #readeveryday #booksarelife #fictionbooks #strongfemalecharacters
#sunflowers

I’ve decided to add “spend a few nights / days on a sailboat” to my live list. Ever since reading the book Love With a Chance of Drowning a few years ago I’ve been so intrigued and fascinated by sailboats. I really think a little sailing adventure sounds like fun. Actually I’m upping the ante and I’m going to add “in Santorini, Greece”. Dream big!
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Have you spent the night on a sailboat before? Is it worth it?
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#sailboats #coloradoskies #visitcolorado #lakelifeisthebestlife #sailaway #livelist #bucketlistideas

Breathe in. Breathe out. (But wear a mask if you’re breathing around others😷).

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#visitcolorado #kayakingadventures #lakedillon #friscocolorado #justbreathe #relaxmood #waterreflection #travelcolorado

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