Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Wordless Wednesday: Focus on #Fashion! All things Green!

Just needed a little break from focusing on 'Frankenstorm Sandy', for the past two years Mother Nature has been very angry on Halloween! Hope all my fellow East Coasters now have power back!

Thought I'd make this a Fall Fashion Focus Wordless Wednesday!

How I styled it:

Jacket: Wilson's Leather Green Scuba Jacket w/ Knit Inset, Bag: Linea Pelle Dylan Medium Tote in Kelly Green (this color isn't available now so I linked you to the Dylan in the color 'gunmetal' instead), Boots: Emu Australia Dalwood Hi Boot in Black, Jeans: BeijaFlor Bootcut 'Jennifer' Jean

Even the sunglasses are green! Yes I wear my sunglasses at  night! ;)
These were taken during Vapiano's 10th Anniversary Birthday Bash, if you missed my recap coverage, click HERE!

Fellow Bloggers, feel free to link up your Wordless Wednesday Posts by leaving them as a comment below!

Happy Wordless Wednesday Butterfly!


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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Even 'Frankenstorm Sandy' Couldn't Stop Us From Having An @UNREAL and UNJUNKED #Halloween #getunreal



They don't call New York City 'the city that never sleeps' for nothing! We don't sleep, and we don't let much deter us or get in our way. Nothing says Halloween like not having power anyway right? Light's Flickering just add to the creepy Halloween Party Vibe, you know like a Strobe Light!

Horror is my favorite Genre, making Halloween one of my favorite nights of the year! This year most of the party came to me, thanks to the awesome folks at Get Unreal, www.getunreal.com, which meant less time planning and fussing, and more time just enjoying the vibe!

Assortment of UNREAL Candy!


We got UNJUNKED for Halloween! What does that mean exactly? We had the same fun, with NO:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Corn Syrup
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Partially Hydrogenated Oil
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Preservatives
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - GMO's (Genetically Modified Organisms)

or 'Artificial Stuff'. (You know like colors that come from chemicals and dyes!) And if you are not sold yet, how about 40% less sugar per serving on average, more peanuts, more protein and more fiber.

UNREAL Candy Assortment with product info!


Their flavors are Numbers and are similar to candy you already know:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - #54 are Chocolate Candy Shell Peanuts - Similar to a certain 'Peanut M&M'

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - #41 are Chocolate Candy Shell - Similar to a certain 'original' version of the 'M&M'

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - #5 are Chocolate Caramel Nougat - Similar to a certain 'Milky Way Bar'

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - #8 are Chocolate Caramel Peanuts Nougat - Similar to a 'Snickers'

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - #77 are Chocolate Peanut Butter - Similar to a 'Reese's Peanut Butter Cup'

Getting the Gift Bags Ready!


Their Mission is not to just 'Unjunk' Candy, it's to 'Unjunk' America! That's a pretty big mission, but I think Halloween was the perfect way to start! What I love is that the little ones didn't notice and the adults who did notice, liked Get UNREAL Candy WAY, way better!

Get UNREAL Chocolate Caramel Peanut Nougat Bar, before it's sad demise!


OOPS! This candy bar fell out the box and literally attacked me, I just HAD to eat it! :)

Happy Halloween Butterflies!


Who was that masked butterfly?

My Take:

Last year I dropped 3 dress sizes little by little and healthy substitutions was part of that strategy, this year after spending quite a bit of time in the hospital, my work out routine got halted for awhile so while I slowly ramp up again, substitutions and cutting out the 'junk' are more important to me than ever. Can I cut chocolate from my diet completely? NO! And I'm not going to even pretend I would want to! Life needs to have some indulgences to keep it fun and interesting right? But I can tell you I don't miss what's missing and I'm going to happily 'UNJUNK' my snacks!

Get Social With It:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @getunreal on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like UNREAL on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Want your Halloween Pictures Featured? Tag your Instagram Halloween Photos with the hashtag #UNREALHALLOWEEN for a chance at being featured by Get Unreal!

Wishing all my Butterflies a Very SAFE, Happy and HEALTHY Halloween! Get 'UnJunked' You Won't Regret It!

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FTC Disclosure: I am participating in the UNREAL Candy 'Unjunk Your Halloween #getunreal' campaign via Global Influence Network. This party was sponsored by UNREAL. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Weekly Moment of Gratitude: Motivation Monday Surviving #Frankenstorm #HurricaneSandy





What I am grateful for:


Frankenstorm Hurricane Sandy



Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - So Far So Safe! -  Right now I am super grateful to still have lights, power and water. How often do you remember to be thankful for those things? It's super easy to take 'little' things for granted until you don't have them and then you remember just how big they really are! So to all my fellow East Coasters just trying to survive 'Frankenstorm Sandy', my thoughts and prayers are with you right now! I hope you are not dealing with too much damage!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digital Free Day! - I have kept up with one Digital Free Day per week, and have been thoroughly enjoying it. The more I do it, the less guilty I feel for taking some much needed time to myself. It lets me re-group and come back to things with a much better perspective!

What are YOU most grateful for this week Butterfly? What will you do to get this week off to a good start?

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What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live in gratitude, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for, and the more reasons that the universe will send you to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude and inspiration. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

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Giveaways!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ENDING SOON: 'Featured Handbag in the Spotlight' is back! If you haven't put in your entry this month, there is still time! Enter our Nicole Miller Addison Crossbody Designer Handbag Giveaway today! ARV $295, there will be 1 winner and you have until 10/31/2012 to get in all of your entries! (It's all treats, no tricks for my butterflies!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In case you missed it, the 20 winners have been announced from the HERSHEY'S BOO BLVD. Candy Giveaway HERE - Remember if all the winners do not confirm, we will re-draw until we have 20 winners!

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Gratitude Journal Reco:
For those of you who are interested in keeping a gratitude journal this year, here is my recommendation and where to purchase it:
















Make this Your Best Day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

HERSHEY’S® BOO BLVD. @Ascending1 #Giveaway #Winners Announcement – 20 Winners!




Happy Halloween Butterflies, as always it's all treats and NO tricks for my butterflies! All the above winners for the HERSHEY’S® BOO BLVD. - Throwing the Perfect Halloween Bash! + Treats #Giveaway have been notified, should any winners not respond within 72 hours, we will re-draw, so I'll be sure to keep everyone posted if new winners need to be drawn. (Just a reminder entries that did not comply with rules and instructions were deleted, so please be sure to follow all giveaway instructions very carefully, particularly the main entry, if that is one is wrong, all the other entries will have to be deleted.)

Congrats to our winners! Some Sweet Candy Surprises are headed your way!

So Butterfly, what are YOU going as this year for Halloween?


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FTC DisclosureI am participating in the HERSHEY’S BOO BLVD. campaign via Mom Bloggers Club. This giveaway was sponsored by HERSHEY’S. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER 3D Now on DVD {@AbeTheHunter #Movie #Review}



PRESIDENT BY DAY… HUNTER BY NIGHT




Needless to say that Ascending Butterfly is counting down to Halloween already as Horror is my favorite movie genre of all time! (Any fellow Horror and Vampire Movie Genre Lovers out there that would get into trouble for slipping their copy of Fangoria Magazine in their school books?) Yesterday's Movie Review was for an all ages Family Friendly title, (Disney Secret of the Wings Movie Review, if you missed it, you could check out HERE) but today's title is most definitely NOT for the kiddos!

I didn't get the chance to see this one in the theatres because of my insane travel schedule and now that I got to see it on video I truly regret not catching this one on the 'big screen'.

While I'm a huge fan of the genre, I'm the first to admit that most horror movies are a bit plot 'light' and usually disappointing in the end, but I can honestly tell you this one is NONE of those! I greatly enjoyed this movie! For the life of me I could not conceive how Vampires and Abraham Lincoln would come together, but they really did do it somehow!


Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter 3D Box Cover Art



Plot Summary



English: The election season is about to get a whole lot bloodier as historical legend throws his hat into the ring in ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER, arriving on Blu-ray™3D, Blu-ray™ and DVD October 23 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. A citizen by day and a hunter by night, this action-packed film with cutting-edge visual effects shows the Lincoln you know – with one additional quality of which you were unaware... until now.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER explores the secret life of Abraham Lincoln before he became President, and the untold story that shaped our nation. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton (Dark Shadows) and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) bring a fresh and visceral voice to the bloodthirsty lore of the vampire, imagining Lincoln as history's greatest hunter of the undead.

Based on the New York Times Best Seller novel by Seth Grahame-Smith, ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER stars Benjamin Walker (Flags of Our Fathers), Dominic Cooper (Captain American: The Frist Avenger), Anthony Mackie (The Adjustment Bureau), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World) and Rufus Sewell (The Tourist). The Blu-ray™ 3D and Blu-ray™ are loaded with killer content and hard action, including an exclusive never-before-scene animated graphic novel prequel about the origins of vampires in the U.S.A.

Spanish/Espanol: La temporada de elecciones está a punto de obtener un montón radicalizarse como leyenda histórica lanza su sombrero en el anillo de ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER, llegando el Blu-ray ™ 3D, Blu-ray ™ y DVD el 23 de octubre de Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Un ciudadano por día y un cazador de noche, esta película llena de acción muestra efectos visuales de vanguardia el Lincoln sabes – con una calidad adicional que desconocían... hasta ahora.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER explora la vida secreta de Abraham Lincoln antes de convertirse en Presidente y la historia no contada que formaron nuestra nación. Traen cineastas visionarios (Dark Shadows) de Tim Burton y Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) trae una voz fresca y visceral a la tradición sanguinaria del vampiro, imaginando a Lincoln como el cazador mayor de history de los muertos vivientes.

Basada en la novela superventas del New York Times por Seth Grahame-Smith, ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER estrellas Benjamin Walker (Flags of Our Fathers), Dominic Cooper (Capitán América: El Vengador de Frist), Anthony Mackie (The Adjustment Bureau), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs el mundo) y Rufus Sewell (el turista). El Blu-ray ™ 3D y Blu-ray ™ se cargan con la acción de contenido y dura asesina, incluyendo un exclusivo nunca-antes-escena animada gráfico novela precuela sobre los orígenes de los vampiros en los EE. 


My Take:

I had the same reaction most people had when they heard about this title, 'yeah right'. But I can tell you that as Far Fetched as it may seem, it really does come together, you get invested in the characters, it's well-paced, isn't just solely relying on special effects, and does not let you down! This one is definitely a winner for your Halloween Weekend viewing and for your Horror/Vamp Movie Collection!

If you already saw this one, what did YOU think YAY or NAY? Did you catch them at Comic Con This Year?

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post, no monetary compensation has been received for this review. The video was provided for our editorial consideration. All opinions are 100% my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Questions about our Disclosure? Visit: http://www.ascendingbutterfly.com/p/disclosure-policy.html

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Disney Secret of the Wings DVD/Blu Ray Video Release Review!



Disney's Secret of The Wings is now available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD and I got a chance to see a Special Sneak Peek of it during a Disney Screening of The Odd Life of Timothy Green that I attended during the BlogHer Conference back in August, after the screening there was a special cocktail reception and in our Gift Bags was a pair of Fairy Wings! Now you know Ascending Butterfly loves all things with Wings so I was super excited to see my wings in the bag! And now the Movie is finally out on Blu-Ray and I can share all about it!

Center: Secret of the Wings Blu-ray Combo Pack Box between Fairy Wings! (I am so wearing those wings on Halloween!)


Plot Summary



English: Journey with Tinker Bell and her fairy friends into the forbidden world of the mysterious Winter Woods, where curiosity and adventure lead Tink to an amazing discovery and reveal a magical secret that could change her world forever.

SpanishViaje con Tinker Bell y sus amigas hadas en el mundo prohibido de los misteriosos bosques de invierno, donde curiosidad y aventura llevan Tink a un asombroso descubrimiento y revelan un secreto mágico que podría cambiar su mundo para siempre.

The direct-to-DVD 2012 computer-animated comedy film, based on the Disney Fairies franchise, produced by Disney Toon Studios revolves around Tinker Bell, a fairy character created by J. M. Barrie in his play, Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, and featured in subsequent adaptations, especially in animated works by the Walt Disney CompanySecret of the Wings is the fourth film in this series of direct-to-DVD films and was released on October 23, 2012. In the film, Tinker Bell ventures into the forbidden world and discovers a frost fairy named Periwinkle.


Secret of the Wings by Disney Box Cover Art



Voice cast and characters:


Soundtrack:

The soundtrack was released on October 16, 2012, and I wouldn't be 'The Official #TwitterPartyDJ' without presenting you with a full track listing:

  • "Time to Mystery, Time to Winter" - Bella Thorne
  • "The Great Divide" - McClain Sisters
  • "We'll Be There" - Thia Megia
  • "Dig Down Deeper" - Zendaya
  • "Gift of a Friend" - Demi Lovato
  • "Fly to Your Heart" - Selena Gomez
  • "How to Believe" - Bridgit Mendler
  • "Let Your Heart Sing" - Katharine McPhee
  • "Shine" - Laura Marano
  • "Smile" - Sabrina Carpenter
  • "Magic Mirror" - Tiffany Thornton

  • My Take:

    As you know I have always had a fascination with Disney Movies since my childhood because they are always good for a butterfly sighting! Someone at Disney obviously shares my obsession with 'winged creatures', and magical adventures! This Family Friendly release would be perfectly placed in your Disney Fairies Themed Halloween Party this year! The video would make a great inclusion in your party treat bags if you are hosting a more intimate party for a few kids! (Could of course get expensive if you are hosting a lot of little girls and ghouls this year!)


    Are you team Disney 'Princess' or Disney 'Fairy'?



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    FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post, no monetary compensation has been received for this review. The video was provided for our editorial consideration. All opinions are 100% my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Questions about our Disclosure? Visit: http://www.ascendingbutterfly.com/p/disclosure-policy.html

    Wednesday, October 24, 2012

    Wordless Wednesday: Pictures from Vapiano's 10th Birthday Bash in New York City! {Photos}



    On Monday, October 22, 2012 Vapiano's Restaurant celebrated it's 10th Birthday with a Blow Out Bash in New York City where bloggers, patrons, editors and New York's Social Elite enjoyed great food, great drinks and great service in style! Here are my photos from the birthday bash!

    Vapiano Restaurant New York City 10th Birthday Bash, Wideshot of Bar as guests arrive!

    Vapiano Restaurant New York City 10th Birthday Bash - The Aperol Spritz and Summer Sangria were the Signature Drinks for the Bash!

    Vapiano Restaurant New York City 10th Birthday Bash Close Up of Aperol Spritz Signature Drink! Prosecco and Bitters and an Orange Garnish are all a part of the magic in this cocktail!
    Vapiano Restaurant New York City 10th Birthday Bash - And then there were two! Aperol Spritz Signature Event Drink with an Orange Garnish!


    Above: Signature Drinks and Appetizers for two at Vapiano Restaurant New York City 10th Anniversary Birthday Bash! Read more here: 
    Vapiano Restaurant New York City 10th Birthday Bash DJ Mixes Music during the Bash!

    Vapiano Restaurant New York City 10th Birthday Bash - This Little Cutie tried to make off with the Balloons!

    Vapiano Restaurant New York City 10th Birthday Bash Menu!

    Vapiano Restaurant New York City 10th Birthday Bash Pizza Americana - Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Spicy Italian Sausage, Sliced Sicilian Pepperoni

    Vapiano Restaurant New York City 10th Birthday Bash Granchi De Fiume - Crayfish, Lobster Sauce, Fresh Vegetables and your choice of pasta, I selected the Penne Pasta - YUMMO!

    Vapiano Restaurant New York City 10th Birthday Bash Staff and (Center) Managing Partner, Christophe Scherman and patrons mingle during the Birthday Bash!

    For my fellow New Yorkers you should definitely check this place out and for those visiting New York City, the proximity of the Restaurant to NYC Landmark Union Square makes this a must visit! I greatly enjoyed the Birthday Bash and thank the team at Vapiano Restaurant for their amazing hospitality and attentive service!

    Butterfly Bloggers be sure to link up your Wordless Wednesday Posts as a comment to this thread, and if you haven't already done so, don't forget to enter our Nicole Miller Designer Handbag Giveaway of the 'Addison' Style Crossbody Leather Handbag, you have until October 31st to put in an entry to win, the bag has an ARV of $295 and there will be ONE winner!

    Happy Wordless Wednesday Butterflies!

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    FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post. No monetary compensation has been received to share my event recap of the Vapiano Restaurant 10th Birthday Bash.

    Tuesday, October 23, 2012

    Global Motherhood Unites Mothers Around The World #InspireCare

    These photos represent a few of the many programs supported by Johnson & Johnson and its partner organizations to serve the health and well-being of communities and people around the world. Read more about these programs and others by visiting: http://www.jnj.com/connect/caring/

    Have you ever stopped to think about the Global Impact of Motherhood? It's certainly very common to think that Mothers solely impact their children and so easy to forget that the impact of a Mother is actually much wider spread! The values that you are instilling in your child affect every single person your child comes in contact with.

    That was then:

    Left: Mama Butterfly, Right: (A very young) Ascending Butterfly


    For me, my inspiration and my example is my Mom, she has faced more challenges in her lifetime than this post has room for, but it's her grace under fire and strong example that has been my greatest legacy and greatest gift from her. My Father passed away when I was very young and my Mother had to be a Mom and a Dad and a sole provider for her family, and a caregiver to her own Mother at a very early age which certainly wasn't easy. She made it all look easy though!

    And this year when I faced an incredibly daunting Medical Challenge she was right there with me the whole time! As a Cancer Survivor she was able to help me overcome my own Medical Setback and help me to navigate the difficult waters that patients run into when it comes to the Medical System.

    This is now:

    Left: Ascending Butterfly, Right: Mama Butterfly at 'Toast to Survivors' Luncheon


    Johnson & Johnson and its partners support many programs that meet and cater to the needs of moms and babies in the United States and around the world.  They have been committed, for many years, to touching more than one billion people’s lives daily through health care products, services, and a variety of programs that cater to the needs of the community.  At this year’s LATISM 2012 conference, they will be presenting some of these programs under the theme “global motherhood.” If you are attending the conference, be sure to visit suite Arboretum II during the LATISM 2012 conference to talk to Johnson & Johnson and its partners about its global motherhood initiatives.

    Not attending the conference? No worries, you can get involved by helping to raise awareness for global motherhood by using your social networks to help spread the word! By using the Hashtag #InspireCare on twitter you can not only read stories about Motherhood across a wide variety of Blogs, you can also join in the conversation and raise awareness in support of Johnson & Johnson's Global Efforts!

    And because you know I love ending things with a question so you can join in the conversation, here are today's questions:

    What inspires you to make sure that your family is healthy and thriving every day? Is there a person who inspires you to be the best mother you can be?


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    FTC DisclosureThis sponsored post was written as part of a blogging campaign via Johnson & Johnson and Latina Bloggers Connect. All opinions are 100% my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Questions about our Disclosure? Visit: http://www.ascendingbutterfly.com/p/disclosure-policy.html

    Sunday, October 21, 2012

    Weekly Moment of #Gratitude! - What are YOU Grateful for today? #inspiration





    What I am grateful for:



    Ascending Butterfly and Mama Butterfly at the 'Toast to Survivors' Luncheon  in New York City hosted  by actress Kristin Chenoweth

    Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Great Event! -  I got to attend a very special event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, which I recapped originally HERE. If you haven't already done so, celebrate a survivor in your life this month! My Mama Butterfly is a Cancer Survivor and she is my daily inspiration, I'm so glad we were able to attend this luncheon together!
    Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Amazing Mail Week! - As a Digital Journalist, I'm taking my mail week and incredibly hectic schedule as a sign of optimism that the economy is starting to turn around!



    Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digital Free Day! - I have been taking a digital free at least once a week, it has not been easy I will tell you, I'm the type of person that always feels like each moment should be productive, and as a small business owner maximizing my time requires a lot of hours, but these digital free days have been very much needed and I plan to continue doing so. Difficult, but I will be very grateful during the holidays if I can keep this up! No more sneaking the smartphone to the bathroom to answer '1 more email'. :-)

    What are YOU most grateful for this week Butterfly? What will you do to get this week off to a good start?

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    What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live in gratitude, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for, and the more reasons that the universe will send you to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude and inspiration. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

    Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

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    Giveaways!

    Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I am super happy to announce that our regular and highly anticipated 'Featured Handbag in the Spotlight' is back! If you haven't put in your entry this month, there is still time! Enter our Nicole Miller Addison Crossbody Designer Handbag Giveaway today! ARV $295, there will be 1 winner and you have until 10/31/2012 to get in all of your entries! (It's all treats, no tricks for my butterflies!)

    Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Thinking Halloween Candy? Let Ascending Butterfly and Hershey's start you off with a bag of treats! There is still time to enter our HERSHEY’S® BOO BLVD. - Throwing the Perfect Halloween Bash! + Treats #Giveaway

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    Gratitude Journal Reco:
    For those of you who are interested in keeping a gratitude journal this year, here is my recommendation and where to purchase it:
















    Make this Your Best Day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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