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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

{Your Opinion Counts!} #ontheblog @Tracy_Iglesias of @Ascending1 (Ascending Butterfly Blog) tries @warbyparker #warbyhometryon - help me pick!

My prescription changed in 2021 so it's all - New Year, New Glasses Who Dis?

Since I do not have an iPhone, I was unable to do a virtual try on with Warby Parker, but the next best thing arrived in the mail - a virtual home try on kit!

I selected five frames I liked best (and that is not an easy task as they have a vast selection of colors, styles and fits) and I got a try on kit in the mail with the five frames I selected. I picked three medium fits (which is the size they recommend for most people, especially if you are unsure of your fit), 1 wide and 1 narrow. I tried two that are definitely cat eye inspired (I have never actually worn Cat Eye Glasses before), and was surprised by how much I actually liked them.

The problem is I like all five of them equally for different reasons. I wish I had unlimited budget problems right about now so I could justify keeping all five!

I tried them all on and compiled them into a cute video below:



Please ignore Pajamas, sloppy bed head hair, and bad lighting! (I was so excited to try these on I forgot I was in my PJ's!) I tried to take shots of the glasses with my hair down and then pulled up but that magic lasted for the first two pairs and then the last three was just one look.



Readers Sound Off: Which pair do you think I should select to have my prescription put in and keep? (The video gives you the name of each pair, but you can also tell me the number of the one you liked best as well). Don't forget to also let me know by tagging me on any of my social channels as well.

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FTC Disclosure: A pair of Warby Parker Glasses have been  provided for Editorial Consideration. All opinions are 100% my own! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

{TONIGHT} Join us for the #ClaraLume Valentine's Day #TwitterParty - follow @Tracy_Iglesias and @Ascending1 your moderators as well as sponsor @claralumeshop

DISCLOSURE: This is a sponsored post and part of a compensated campaign for Clara Lumé


#ClaraLume, Valentines Day, Twitter Party 2019, Handbags, Leather Handbags


Happy Valentine's Day Butterflies!

Tonight is the night!

Join us for the Clara Lume Twitter Party tonight at 9pm hosted by yours truly!

Still time to get in your extra credit on the rafflecopter form.

WIN IT:

You are cordially invited to win your own Clara Lumé AURORA Handbag at our #ClaraLumé Valentine's Twitter Party being held on Thursday, February 7th, at 9 p.m. EST - that's 6pm in California for our West Coast friends!

This party is for a half hour, so be sure to be there on time and use the hashtag #ClaraLumé to play along! Using the hashtag is your entry! So the more questions you answer and the more times you use the hashtag the more entries you will receive.

This one is open internationally! All USA, Canada and International Readers are very much welcome to join us!

Are you swooning over Clara Lumé as much as I am?

Here is a chance to RSVP, do some extras like additional social follows and earn some extra credit:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Look for our post about the party on Instagram, tagging friends there will get you extra credit as well!

It's in the rafflecopter, just remember you need to be following both https://twitter.com/claralumeshop and https://twitter.com/Tracy_Iglesias so it will be easy to DM you should you be the lucky winner! (And please note, if I get thrown in Twitter Jail for tweeting too much, yes this has happened, I will switch to the Ascending Butterfly Twitter Account so follow it too just in case: https://twitter.com/Ascending1)

DISCOUNT:

Ascending Butterfly Blog is honored to have the very FIRST and very much exclusive Discount Code!

Can't wait for the party?

Nab 10% off at Shop Clara Lumé by using the code: BUTTERFLY10 - note this code expires June 2019 so nab yours now!


Sensual Hearts Clara Lume Aurora Handbag, Designer Handbags
"Sensual Hearts" Light show - Clara Lumé Aurora Handbag


My Take:

This bag has been getting me so much attention at New York Fashion Week events! It makes me a new friend everywhere I go!

Cute photo of me sporting my bag during the Twitter Party! Can't give it all away now right?

Readers: Join us on TONIGHT for the Valentine's Day Twitter Party!


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FTC Disclosure: This is both a sponsored and compensated campaign, and all opinions are 100% my own!  The love however is genuine! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Monday, February 4, 2019

#ad - {Calling All #Fashion Lovers! #GIVEAWAY} Ascending Butterfly is bringing back our "Featured #Handbag In The Spotlight" with a #DesignerHandbag from @claralumeshop and a Valentines Day Themed Twitter Party too! + EXCLUSIVE Discount Code! #ClaraLumé

DISCLOSURE: This is a sponsored post and part of a compensated campaign for Clara Lumé



 

After the major fire I dealt with last year, I have found myself very much in a 'starting over' position. Not exactly a fun place to be. That actually was just one of many challenges on my plate last year. My handbag collection was one of my treasures and having to start that again from scratch feels like an incredibly daunting task. 

I started this empowerment community in 2008, because nothing like it existed at the time. I was looking for empowerment that wasn't necessarily spiritual, I was a long time life coach looking for my own inspiration. I couldn't find it, so I created it. 

'Blogging my way through it' has really been my therapy, and in doing so, I found my tribe. People who wanted a place to turn that was positive. A moment of light. 

With Valentine's Day swiftly approaching, I wanted to find a way to give my butterflies a gift and bring back my all time favorite regular feature! 

I have decided this year I do not want to stick with what I know, I do not want to play it safe, it is time to turn heads! And this Valentine's Day Recommendation and our first Featured Handbag in the Spotlight for 2019 is definitely going to help me achieve that goal.

I have a few Valentine's Day Recos, but I can't help but to start with this one and when you see the bag you will totally get why!

There are several passions I have often dreamed of turning into a full time business (and in some cases have been approached to do so):

Handbag Design (I have been approached about this, but haven't found the right partner yet)

Creating my own Scent (I sort of do this already, I also do it with lipstick)

Owning a Winery (Champagne or Prosecco Please!)

Owning a Casino (I have been enjoying 'Casino-Cations' for years now, in different places, I can take the best from each and avoid the mistakes I have seen along the way, I'd be good at this!)

Some of these being a bit more do-able than others, but all vision board worthy!

One of the things I love do when I collaborate with Designers is pick their brain. I love to know what inspires fellow creatives. How dreamers bring their visions to life.




Five minutes with Richard Hofer of Lucent Wear LLC

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - When was Clara Lumé  formed? 

Development of the Clara Lumé bag started in April of 2017. The product was released publicly in September of 2018. 

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  What was the inspiration for the design? 

The original inspiration for the Clara Lumé bag was from Burning Man. I have been many times and I absolutely love the culture. Light up fashion is popular at the event and I found it very inspiring. Over the years I have developed and shared a number of art projects at the event. One of these projects was a set of light up coats. They were amazing, but they weren’t something that could be brought directly to the market for everyone to enjoy. They were just too expensive to build, too heavy, too hot, and too fragile for the general public. So, I looked for a way that I could share some of that fun but in an affordable and durable product. And that’s where the Clara Lumé bag came in. 

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Can the fur be water treated like footwear to prevent stains? or is it just the leather that can be treated to prevent stains and make it easier to clean? 

We do not recommend treating the fur with stain preventers. They often change the feel of the fur, and it’s not really necessary anyway. During development we tested many different fur products and one of the reasons we chose the one we did was because of its ability to resist staining. We tested red wine, cola, beer, and several other staining substances and found that they all could be easily removed with water alone. The fur fibers are very stain resistant. If something does get on your bag we recommend spot cleaning with a damp cloth and a small amount of soap. Do not wet the fur all the way through as this can loosen the fibers. 

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Will you offer interchangeable straps? 

We are certainly planning on offering different length straps and other styles as well in the future. 

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  What is your typical day like, are you involved in other businesses in addition to Clara Lumé?

During development of the bag Clara Lumé was more than a full time job. Once the product was released and production was lined out, the work load started to decrease. As of the last few months I have been taking on other outside engineering consulting contracts to fill my time. As sales increase with Clara Lumé I suspect I will have to devote my entire energy to the business once again. 

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Please consider making matching vests and boots! :) 

Boots are on the horizon, but I need to get this product rolling steadily first.

I got my Clara Lumé Aurora bag all set up this weekend and it is making it's debut for New York Fashion Week events this month!

This bag is well crafted, super soft, and the unique light show feature is going to turn heads. I have had so much fun playing with the app and picking light shows for it that match my personality like Yin and Yang, Cross, Sensual Hearts and She's on Fire! (And don't think I wasn't pumping Alicia Keys' 'Girl on Fire' in tune to the light show on my Aurora!)

WIN IT:

You are cordially invited to win your own Clara Lumé AURORA Handbag at our #ClaraLumé Valentine's Twitter Party being held on Thursday, February 7th, at 9 p.m. EST - that's 6pm in California for our West Coast friends!

This party is for a half hour, so be sure to be there on time and use the hashtag #ClaraLumé to play along! Using the hashtag is your entry! So the more questions you answer and the more times you use the hashtag the more entries you will receive.

This one is open internationally! All USA, Canada and International Readers are very much welcome to join us!

Are you swooning over Clara Lumé as much as I am?

Here is a chance to RSVP, do some extras like additional social follows and earn some extra credit:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Look for our post about the party on Instagram, tagging friends there will get you extra credit as well!

It's in the rafflecopter, just remember you need to be following both https://twitter.com/claralumeshop and https://twitter.com/Tracy_Iglesias so it will be easy to DM you should you be the lucky winner! (And please note, if I get thrown in Twitter Jail for tweeting too much, yes this has happened, I will switch to the Ascending Butterfly Twitter Account so follow it too just in case: https://twitter.com/Ascending1)

DISCOUNT:

Ascending Butterfly Blog is honored to have the very FIRST and very much exclusive Discount Code!

Can't wait for the party?

Nab 10% off at Shop Clara Lumé by using the code: BUTTERFLY10

Sensual Hearts Clara Lume Aurora Handbag, Designer Handbags
"Sensual Hearts" Light show - Clara Lumé Aurora Handbag


My Take:

I love that the Aurora Handbag has the light show on BOTH sides, and lets me express a wide range of moods at any given time. For my animal lovers, it's FAUX Fur, while it feels soft like a rabbit, no rabbits were harmed in the making of this handbag.

It gives me ski bunny realness and you are going to turn heads wearing this bag that's for sure!

I will post a photo of myself soon rocking my new Aurora handbag soon (Hmm....or maybe I will save it for the Twitter Party on Thursday!)

Hopefully in honor of our partnership they will develop a butterfly light show on the Aurora just for me!

Readers: Are you joining us on Thursday for the Valentine's Day Twitter Party?


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FTC Disclosure: This is both a sponsored and compensated campaign, and all opinions are 100% my own!  The love however is genuine! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

{#WineWednesday} Looking for a Sparkling #Wine to start your #FourthofJuly2018 with a pop of apple crisp goodness that will carry you into fall? Check out @drinksauvage

Happy Fourth of July Butterflies!

Compensated Post Sponsored By: Sauvage Comsi Comsa Apple Crisp Sparkling Wine

June was a BIG month at Ascending Butterfly, it marked the 10 year anniversary of this blog. I normally do a 'it's our birthday, you get the gifts' month of giveaways, but things got super busy so I will sprinkle some giveaway goodness into your life throughout the summer.

Something about Independence day and the expression "As American as Apple Pie" made me want to work on this post today. And while I am not presenting actual Apple Pie, I am talking about 'Apple Crisp', of a LIQUID variety.


Sauvage Comsi Comsa Apple Crisp Sparkling Wine Flat Overlay with Animal Print Wine Glasses, Sauvage, Comsi Comsa, Apple Crisp, Sparkling Wine, Kosher Wines, Gluten Free Wine



Above: Sauvage Comsi Comsa 'Apple Crisp' Sparkling Wine

You guys have no idea just how long it took to get this flat overlay shot to work, then I used Ribbet (my fave online Photo Editing Software) to get this matte effect!

For some odd reason my wine tasting experiences have leaned heavily on the international side, and when I got to cover the Tropicana Winter Wine Fest in Atlantic City, New Jersey, it was the first time I had a chance to try wines produced closer to home.

Today I am proud to share a wine that is produced in Oneonta, New York and has only TWO ingredients - apples and champagne yeast. This wine is natural, gluten-free and kosher and made with dozens of apple varieties sourced from local farms surrounding the distillery.

Sauvage's distillery and tasting room is in Oneonta, New York in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains along the banks of the Susquehanna River and has direct access to 24 varieties of apple's growing in the nearby region's orchards.

It is 12% alcohol by volume with an Amber-Caramel color and a 'full-bodied nose' and is that intersection where bubbly meets cider (cider is only 6% alcohol by volume, Comsi Comsa 'Apple Crisp' is 12%).

It has the refreshing taste of a crisp green apple, not a sweet, crumbly dessert, I tend to lean toward brut and dry palate wines and love that this is crisp, surprisingly full-bodied and well-balanced.

Sauvage Comsi Comsa Apple Crisp Sparkling Wine Flat Overlay with Animal Print Wine Glasses, Sauvage, Comsi Comsa, Apple Crisp, Sparkling Wine, Kosher Wines, Gluten Free Wine

Above: I was so inspired I even started exploring fun filters - this filter is called "True Vintage" and I love everything about it, I want to enlarge this one and put it in my kitchen!

MY TAKE:

Sauvage Comsi Comsa Sparkling Wine is affordable luxury at $14.99 per bottle and pairs so perfectly with cheeses that you will want to make it the star of your summer and fall. I'm a Brie Cheese lover and the pairing of this wine with Brie is literally a match made in heaven.

If an 'Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away' surely stocking my bar with Comsi Comsa Apple Crisp will help me live forever right?

So be sure to pick up a bottle to go along with your backyard barbecues and fireworks today!

Please drink responsibly butterflies, do NOT drink and drive!

Readers Sound Off: What is your favorite way to enjoy Apples?

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FTC Disclosure:  This is both a compensated and a sponsored Post, but the love is real. Ascending Butterfly is not just my passion project, it's my business/brand. All opinions are 100% my own! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

I am joining @garlandtheelf and Santa.com to bring you a very special #SantaGiveaway

This is a Sponsored/Compensated Post in conjunction with Santa.com and The Mom Bloggers Club, Ascending Butterfly Shares Products and Services that we feel are beneficial to our readers and all opinions are 100% my own.

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I hope all my butterflies had an amazing Thanksgiving! I hope this year gave you many moments of joy and amazing blessings to be grateful for.

It's been a wildly mixed year for this butterfly, I think life always brings an equal mix of highs and lows. The trick is learning to ride those lows with grace while waiting for that roller coaster to ascend again.

We are plunging right into that 'Tis The Season' Season. And with all the shopping, cooking and decorating it's super easy to get stressed out.

Tons of stuff has gone digital, and with more kids in possession of cell phones and devices these days it's no wonder that even Santa has embraced technology - just because kids have gone hi-tech doesn't mean the magic of Christmas has to get lost.

Santa.com The Official Site of Santa "Oh Yes I'm Real"
Kids from 0 - 120 can now amp up their holiday spirit by enjoying fun messages from Santa in the following ways:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Emails from Santa (FREE!!!) - The newly re-designed Santa.com is the only site in the world that will send a detailed, thoughtful reply using the email: santa@santa.com

Santa.com Personalized Texts from Santa


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Text Messages from Santa - From December 1st until Christmas Day ($9.99) - Recipient will receive daily, PERSONALIZED text messages filled with Christmas Spirit, Amusing Facts, and Positive Values. 

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Handwritten Notes from Santa - Santa.com is offering a new service for sending handwritten notes from Santa! (I must admit I am stoked about this, I have had penpals since Elementary School and am happy to see the art of putting pen to paper and getting actual mail that isn't a bill isn't dying!)

Santa.com Personalized Text from Santa to Enzo
Santa.com is the oldest Santa website in existence, originally registered in 1994, it was recently acquired by start up Santa Holdings II, LLC a small, family-oriented company, comprised of four members: two parent entrepreneurs, a child educator and a software engineer. They made sure that this site is completely kid safe and focused on bringing Santa and some Holiday Magic to you and your loved ones. They also take privacy seriously, they are currently being certified by an FTC Safe Harbor Program to ensure FTC privacy and security requirements for sites that provide content for children under 13.

I am partnering with Santa.com and Mom Bloggers Club to bring you some fun ways to bring some holiday magic to you and your littles this holiday season!

Want some Printables? Here you go!

Santa.com Teddy Bear Printable

Above: Just right click on the teddy bear and hit Print!

Santa.com Candy Cane Printable
Above: Just right click on the Candy Cane and hit Print!

Santa.com Sugar Cookie Printable
Above: Just right click on the Sugar Cookie and hit Print!

Santa.com Holiday Stocking Printable
Above: Just right click on the Stocking and hit Print!

Santa.com Reindeer Printable
Above: Just right click on the Reindeer and hit Print!

Santa.com Santa Claus Printable
Above: Just right click on the teddy bear and hit Print!

Santa.com Frosty The Snowman Printable
Above: Just right click on the snowman and hit Print!

Santa.com Holiday Stationery Printable Letter to Santa Template

Above: Just right click on the image and hit Print! (This one is perfect for the littles to use to write their list to Santa!)

Santa.com Holiday Stationery Printable Letter to Santa Template 2

Above: Just right click on the image and hit Print! (Cute for those Thank You notes!)

How about a neat Giveaway? (This Contest is Sponsored by Santa.com, and they will be drawing the winners, not Ascending Butterfly.)

Santa.com Christmas Giveaway

Prize Includes:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Christopher Radko Ornament for Anderson's of Nantucket, MA (Limited Edition of 300)


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Santa.com Fidget Spinner wrapped in Gift Paper and Santa.com Ribbon

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Santa.com eco-friendly folding tote bag

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Santa.com story book and coloring pages

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Santa.com oval bumper sticker

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Santa.com pen

Want a discount so you can nab your texts from Santa at a discount? Of course you do! And it's as easy as 1,2,3. (Cause that's how we like it around here at Ascending Butterfly)

To get a Hidden Coupon Code to use on Santa.com you need to:

(1) Download the Blippar App from iTunes Store or Google Play
(2) With the app open visit Santa.com and hover over the images on the site.
(3) One of the images will reveal a code you can use to get personalized texts from Santa for $2.49 instead of $9.99

Get Social with Santa!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Twitter: @garlandtheelf

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Facebook: @santa.com
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Instagram: @santa.com

MY TAKE:

I was watching a movie a few weeks ago where a little boy receives a text from Santa, and shortly after this campaign hit my inbox, coincidence?

I think this is one of the greatest ways I have seen where tech doesn't take away from the magic of being a kid but actually enhances it, and that's quite rare these days.

I have quite a few Radko Collectible Ornaments on my tree and each one has it's own memory behind it, so I thought it was actually pretty neat that a Christopher Radko Ornament is being included in this prize package.

I have more surprises up my sleeve this holiday season, so stay tuned for a few more neat giveaways that are headed your way butterflies. (And some overdue event recaps too!)

Spill Butterflies: What was your all time favorite gift from Santa?

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FTC Disclosure: This is a compensated post, all opinions are 100% my own! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway & Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure. Things that lure this butterfly out of her cocoon: Technology, Travel, Fashion, Beauty, Spirits (Sparkling, Champagne, Prosecco, Sake, Bourbon, Craft Brews), Foodie Fun - really I'm such a *simple girl*.

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

#ad #GiftThemJoy + have fun & win at the Cost Plus @worldmarket Golden​ ​Llama​ ​Treasure​ ​Hunt​! #worldmarkettribe

This post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market. I am a Cost Plus World Market Blogger Brand Ambassador and member of #WorldMarketTribe all opinions are my own.

Earlier this year I got to have some major fun hosting workshops at the Cost Plus World Market Retail location in Brooklyn, New York, I hosted an Easter Treat Jars Workshop and a Children's Story Time Event in honor of National Library Month. (If you missed those click HERE to read up on it), one of the books I read was Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney and that set me off on a Llama obsession that is definitely carrying over to the holidays thanks to Cost Plus World Market!

If you didn't get to attend one of the totally fun workshops at your nearest Cost Plus World Market, I have got a great reason for you to RUN not walk to your nearest location starting TODAY! To find your nearest store check out the store locator page HERE.

While the New York City/Manhattan location (620 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10011) is closer to me, the workshops I conducted were held in the Brooklyn location (850 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232), but our friends at Cost Plus World Market have a super unique program that launches today that gives you the chance to win great prizes just for visiting the store, it's called the Golden Llama Treasure Hunt Program, www.worldmarket.com/hunt, check out the video below for more info:



Golden​ ​Llama​ ​Treasure​ ​Hunt


Find​ ​a​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​and​ ​receive​ ​a​ ​coupon​ ​valued​ ​at​ ​$20,​ ​$50​ ​or​ ​$100!

Over​ ​$1​ ​Million​ ​in​ ​Total​ ​Rewards!

How​ ​to​ ​play:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Every​ ​day​ ​beginning​ ​Wednesday,​ ​November​ ​1st​ ​through​ ​Wednesday,​ ​November 22nd,​ ​your​ ​local​ ​Cost​ ​Plus​ ​World​ ​Market​ ​store​ ​will​ ​hide​ ​5​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​pieces throughout​ ​the​ ​store.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Each​ ​day,​ ​we’ll​ ​share​ ​the​ ​daily​ ​clue​ ​in-store,​ ​via​ ​email​ ​and​ ​on​ ​our​ ​social​ ​media channels.​ ​Use​ ​the​ ​clue​ ​to​ ​help​ ​you​ ​find​ ​a​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​and​ ​you​ ​could​ ​receive​ ​a reward.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Locate​ ​(1)​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​piece​ ​and​ ​bring​ ​it​ ​to​ ​the​ ​nearest​ ​store​ ​associate​ ​to exchange​ ​for​ ​a​ ​reward​ ​coupon​ ​valued​ ​at​ ​$20,​ ​$50​ ​or​ ​$100.​ ​Reward​ ​is​ ​valid​ ​only​ ​on the​ ​day​ ​it​ ​is​ ​awarded.

*Limit​ ​one​ ​(1)​ ​reward​ ​per​ ​person​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​Promotion​ ​Period,​ ​regardless​ ​of​ ​store location(s)​ ​visited.​ ​EMPLOYEES​ ​NOT​ ​ELIGIBLE.​ ​

See​ ​Terms​ ​of​ ​Participation​ ​for​ ​complete details. Full Rules www.worldmarket.com/hunt

As you know I am a World Market Tribe Member/Blogger Brand Ambassador, which means I get the chance to post clues as to where to find the Golden Llama on my social channels DAILY through November 22nd. So be sure you are already following Ascending Butterfly on Twitter and Facebook where I will be sharing the clues, today's clue will also be posted in this blog post!

I am all about the Holiday Llama-Rama at Cost Plus World Market right now and between the Llama Ornaments, Llama Lamp, Llama Art/Llama Pictures, and even a cute Stuffed Llama there is a little Llama love for pretty much everyone on your list, and check out my slideshow below to see some of the Llama items on my holiday wish list! Leave it to me to find the perfect gift for the Llama lover who also loves Wine. Ahem, like ME!!!! And don't forget the Llama Llama Holiday Drama Picture Book.

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Check out Cost Plus World Market Holiday World Market's Christmas Shop


I am torn between all these picks and think I need them all in my life. Those Llama Wine Charms are EVERYTHING and I need those for my holiday wine tastings and Wine Wednesday posts. I also really get into Gingerbread scented products at this time of the year so those soaps are totally up my alley. (I have a candle that I am super obsessed with that I really need to share about! But I will save that for another post.)

I need to fill that "Save the Drama For Your Llama" mug with hot chocolate (ok so it might be spiked with something, don't judge me!) and fill out those Holiday Llama Cards, hang that cute stocking, then put on that super cute Gray Cable Knit Llama Scarf and hit my nearest Cost Plus World Market to find the Golden Llama, and then come home to a glass of wine with my Wine Charm on it, and take a long bath using that Gingerbread Soap while perusing the picture book!

Ready for Clue #1?


Above: Golden Llama Treasure Hunt Clue #1: "Golden Llama Where Are You? Hiding Next To Something Blue."

 My Take:

Don't you just love my Wish List slideshow?

I think I am going to make one of these every year, and on my birthday, and on valentine's day too!

I am going to go Llama crazy this holiday season, how can you resist any animal that looks like it is smiling/happy? I think it's why I also like Sloths, looking at them always makes me smile. And aren't the holidays all about surrounding yourself with things that make you smile?

And because I know many of you will ask, NO, I do NOT know where the Llama is hiding, I have the clues my butterflies, but you need to hunt for it to get the reward.

Visit Cost Plus World Market, (warning: this is an affiliate link so if you shop using this link you will be supporting my Llama habit!) then come back here and let me know which of the Llama products (or other Christmas Items!)would you most want Santa to slip into YOUR stocking this year and why? And if you visit your local store and find the Llama, please tag me on twitter and let me know! (@Tracy_Iglesias or @Ascending1)

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Our #WomenEntrepreneurWednesday #NYNow Spotlight is back with a Flash #Giveaway from @elementstruffle #Spon

 Giveaway Sponsored by Elements Truffles

This summer I met so many inspiring women at the NYNOW Tradeshow (The Market for Home, Lifestyle and Gifts), that instead of lumping my recap of the show into one big post where you might only get a one or two sentence recap, I wanted to give each woman entrepreneur and their amazing brands their own individual day in the sun.


While the first Woman Entrepreneur/Woman Crush Wednesday was not from NYNOW but from a different event entirely (if you missed it I featured Emaurade Toubia from the show Shadowhunters who moderated a great panel on Latina Beauty HERE), I wanted to devote some dedicated time to featuring women who are pursuing their passions and following their dreams.

One of the brands that stood out was Elements Truffles and it's Founder, Alak Vasa who I got a chance to meet in person during NYNOW.

About the Founder:

One of the things that stood out most about Alak Vasa, founder of Elements Truffles is that she was a Wall Street Trader. I worked in Finance for quite awhile during College and I remember working on the Trading Floor for quite a number of Financial Firms and remember first hand just how incredibly stressful the environment is.

Good chocolate is one of the things that kept Alak going and also planted a seed of inspiration. Combining her culinary experiments with her spirituality and the ancient life science of Ayurveda, Alak turned her passion for chocolate and how the five elements - earth, water, fire, air and ether - into an artisanal dessert.

Oddly enough when I worked in Finance we had a great truffle store located inside our building, except those truffles were popular for their 'spirits' not just their spirit! If you know what I mean! Wink! Wink!


About Elements Truffles They contain NO:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - GMO
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Soy or other Emulsifiers
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Preservatives
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Synthetic Flavors
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Gluten
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Cane Sugars
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Refined Sugars
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Dairy

You read it right, Dairy Free and Gluten Free Chocolate and trust me you wouldn't be able to tell by the flavor that these are Dairy Free!

Ingredient Sourcing:

Their ingredients including Cacao made from fine quality Criollo beans from Peru and honey extracted ethically from local honey bees in New Jersey are all from Fair Trade Manufacturers that align with Element Truffles philosophies (high quality with low environmental impact).

Social Stewardship:

Not only do 25% of the profits go towards supporting the education of under-privileged children in tribal areas of India, (their charity partner is www.careforchildren.org) each member of The Elements Truffles team invests at least five hours of their time each week giving back to the community.

I loved them all, but these were my top two flavors in no particular order:

Above: Peppermint infused with Lavender - Elements Truffles Ayurveda Inspired Artisanal Chocolate Bar


Above: Raspberry infused with beetroot - Elements Truffles Ayurveda Inspired Artisanal Chocolate Bar

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WIN IT + MY TAKE:
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24 Count Assorted Elements Truffles - Photo Used With Permission

What I can't stress highly enough is just how delicious Elements Truffles are! It's rare that people rave that something good for you, tastes good too. That's what amazes me most, they hide all this healthy stuff inside their chocolate, yet it tastes better than most I have tried to date. At this point in my blogging career the highest praise I can give something that helps you understand my sincerity is to tell you I plan to buy these on regular rotation so I can have them at hand, and that is saying A LOT!

Our friends at Elements Truffles want you to experience their artisanal chocolate first hand so we have teamed up to give away a 24 count box of their assorted truffles!

Can't wait to see if you've won, or have a chocolate craving and must get some NOW, now NOW!? I can't say I blame you, shop them here:  Shop Elements Truffles

Follow the instructions in the Gleam widget below so you can be in it to win it (we are switching from Rafflecopter to Gleam this time around, please let us know if you experience any glitches so we know going forward if we should stick with Gleam and consider going Pro or go back to rafflecopter - we are letting you decide!)

I have tried a larger number of 'healthy chocolate' brands than you know dear butterflies. The reason you don't know is because they don't all make these pages. The last time I was this jazzed about a chocolate that could honestly call itself "healthy" was unreal which I featured HERE if you missed it.

READERS SOUND OFF: Visit Elements Truffles and tell us which of their flavors you are most excited to try (by the way that is the mandatory entry for this contest, so don't forget to tell us in the Gleam Widget what name you commented under so you can get your entry!)

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FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post sponsored by Elements Truffles, all opinions are 100% my own! They are sponsoring the prize, however this post is NOT compensated! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Join @Ascending1 in #Brooklyn @worldmarket for the Children’s Story Time Event in honor of #NationalLibraryMonth

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Cost Plus World Market Children’s Story Time Event in honor National Library Month


Photo Collage of March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
Photo Collage of March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY - Press Photo to make bigger or see it on Instagram @Ascending1
This Cost Plus World Market Brand Ambassador is co-hosting a Children's Story Time Event at my local Cost Plus World Market (Brooklyn, 850 Third Avenue), there are a few other US locations hosting this event as well, and guess what?

YOU are invited! RSVP HERE!

Sometimes the cool stuff I do is "Press Only", but this time around you can come to!

Details:


Join us to celebrate National Library Month with our Let's Read Children's Story Time Event! On Saturday, April 8th from 1pm - 3pm (your local time) we will be hosting Children’s Story Time, enjoying snacks and treats and handing out Children’s Activity Sheets created by Laura Kelly Walters of www.meandmyinklings.com.

DEAL: BUY ONE, GIVE ONE* Children's Books.

Buy one children's book and get one free. If you choose to donate your free book, we'll deliver it to a local elementary school.

WIN IT: Enter in store for a chance to win a $100 World Market gift card**! Raffle drawing will take place Saturday, April 8th at 3pm.

Local bloggers will serve as special guests leading the Let's Read Children's Story Time Event at the following Cost Plus World Market stores:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Phoenix, AZ (2501... W Happy Valley Road Suite 22 Phoenix, AZ)- Vanessa Coppola of www.seevanessacraft.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Goodyear, AZ (885 South Cotton Lane Goodyear, AZ)

- Laura Peterson of www.pinkcakeplate.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - San Diego, CA (372 4th Avenue San Diego, CA)

- Alli Ward of www.madewithhappy.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Westlake Village, CA (160 Promenade Way Suite 1 Westlake Village, CA)
- Stacy Molter of www.fancyshanty.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Oceanside, CA (2140 Vista Way Oceanside, CA)
- Kylie Jenkins of
www.madebyaprincessparties.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - San Diego, CA (10455 Reserve Drive Suite 150 San Diego, CA)
- Elizabeth Light of
www.1111lightlane.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Framingham, MA (1 Worcester Road Unit 501 Framingham, MA)
- Amanda Light of
www.primandpropah.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Durham, NC (6807 Fayetteville Road Suite 114 Durham, NC)
- Shelby Vanhoy of www. prettyinthepines.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Raleigh, NC (5900 Poyner Anchor Lane Suite 121 Raleigh, NC)
- Paula Jones of
www.bellalimento.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Albuquerque, NM (3301 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM)- Ciera Hudson of www.yourstrulyciera.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Brooklyn, NY (850 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY)
- Tracy Iglesias of www.ascendingbutterfly.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Portland, OR (2315 NW Westover Road Portland, OR)
- Carissa Bonham of www.creativegreenliving.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Columbia, SC (6090 Garners Ferry Rd Suite B Columbia, SC)
- Alli Smith of
www.anallievent.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Corpus Christi, TX (5425 S Padre Island Dr Ste 136D Corpus Christi, TX)- Rebecca Fry of www.mysparklinglife.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Pharr, TX (500 N. Jackson Road Pharr, TX)- Marina John of www.mommysnippets.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Arlington, TX (239 Curtis Mathes Way Arlington, TX)
- Julie Grimmett of www.juliemeasures.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Bee Cave, TX (12700 Shops Parkway Suite 200 Bee Cave, TX)
- Kay Zarrugh

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Addison, TX (13912 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240)- Mariah Leeson of www.gigglesgalore.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Waco, TX (4633 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway Suite 103 Waco, TX)- Juli Purcell of www.flirtingwithflavor.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Cottonwood Heights, UT (6960 South Park Centre Drive Cottonwood Heights, UT)- Tauni Everett of www.taunieverett.com

You are certainly welcome to come as you are, but be sure to RSVP first so the stores will have a headcount and know just how much supplies to have in stock so they don't run out!

Remember the event I told you about in March? Here are some photos from the DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop that I led at the Cost Plus World Market location in Brooklyn (just press on the shots to make them bigger):

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
Above: DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop at Cost Plus World Market, Brooklyn, NY

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
Above: Had to get a shot of that signage - I'm the "Discovery of the Day"

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: All smiles with her freshly created Easter Treat Jars! (and I have to point out that I was living for her boots! And that vest though! Total Fashion Plate here!)
























Above: Who could resist this dimpled smile?

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: So I lucked up with all kinds of cuteness stopping by to make jars with me! Doesn't she have the cutest smile?

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: This mom and daughter tag team made a few jars! I thought it was neat she also made jars for her younger cousins too, super thoughtful!

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
















Above: You all know I can't resist photos were someone is totally immersed in what they are doing.

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
















Above: Our table got pretty busy!

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: I love this family! A very proud Mother-in-Law declared with much pride that her son-in-law is a model!

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
















Above: Got another shot of a mom and daughter at work!

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: Melinda Rivera displays her Easter Treat Jars

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: Melinda Rivera also turned out to be the lucky raffle winner, Store Manager James presents her with her Gift Card

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY





















Above: Left: Raffle Winner Melinda Rivera, Right: Yours Truly Tracy from Ascending Butterfly - don't you just love her daughter's pink bow? and look to our left a customer brought in a poodle! The kids loved that! :)

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY




































Above: Had to get a shot of some of that Easter Goodness used to make Easter Baskets!

My Take:

It was so much fun leading this workshop and I can't wait for this Saturday. I have always been an avid reader and participating in this upcoming event in honor of National Library Month is right up my alley!

And not that I'm dropping hints or anything, but stay tuned I am cooking up something special for May my butterflies!

Readers Sound Off: Is there a location near you participating? Which demo did YOU RSVP for? What is your favorite book? What is your child's favorite book?

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Things that lure Ascending Butterfly out of her butterfly cocoon of fabulosity: Electronics/Technology (yes I am a Gadget Geek first!), Fashion, Jewelry, Bubbly/Spirits, Foodie/Restaurants, Photography and Travel.

Unless it's charity related, If a campaign doesn't pay, this butterfly won't want to play.

Smile if you got this far, twirl around twice and sing Mariah Carey's Butterfly. Still here? Now go make someone happy today.