Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Since #WordlessWednesday is a day to let the pictures do the talking, here is a visual representation of where I am at right now!

So my visit to the Cost Plus World Market Hello Kitty Pop Up Shop in New York City where there was a Japanese Calligrapher who I asked to spell out "Butterfly" instead of my actual name totally got me back into Calligraphy again. I used to do it when I was younger, but haven't whipped out my calligraphy pens in a very long time.

In Japanese Calligraphy, here is where I am at right now (at least emotionally):



My Take:

Right now I am definitely an "Ascending Butterfly in Transition"

It is hard to believe that in a few short weeks we will be ending an entire decade!

Are you ready for a new decade?

I am trying to start thinking about my "focus word/phrase" for 2020 - have you figured out yours already?

I also want to take a moment to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. 

Even if you do not do anything special to celebrate it - it is an amazing time of year to tally your blessings and take a moment to express your gratitude for all that has gone well this year.

READERS: Have you ever used the Kanji Name Generator to see your name in Japanese Calligraphy?

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FTC Disclosure: All opinions are 100% MY OWN. This is NOT a Compensated Post. 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.

Friday, November 29, 2013

How was your #Thanksgivukkah? Shake off the Post Turkey Day Coma + SAVE THE DATE + Winners Announcement!



Ascending Butterfly has been dark most of the week, it's not because I forgot you all butterflies, I've actually been pretty busy plotting something super fun, so I need you all to save-the-date! Sunday, December 8th, something SUPER BIG and SUPER FUN is going down! It's the mother of all Social Media Parties, so be ready be at your computers starting at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST. I will be posting an RSVP page this weekend, while you know I like 'Come as you are parties' this one will be a hybrid, so the Door Prize and Grand Prize will be RSVP and the rest will be come as you are. Butterflies this will start on twitter, switch to facebook, then google plus and then BACK to twitter for the end of it, a whopping 4 hours of non-stop prizes and fun, so mark your calendars now! (There's even an instagram component for those who like that channel best), and oh did I mention a trip to London for my pure sweepstakes lovers? You don't want to miss this one, Just Saying!


Are you still in Turkey Day Coma? Did yesterday consist of a lot of eating, napping and television? So did mine, but I did stop to take in this year and all that I am grateful for. And each and every single one of you are definitely on my list! Considering where I was last year at this time, I realize that I didn't give myself nearly enough time to heal and rest. I took on almost every event and opportunity that came my way, to make up for lost time, to be outside as much as possible, but as this year winds down, and winter sets in, I realized yesterday that I might have over done it and pushed myself a bit too hard. I think all the Go! Go! Go! took a toll on my energy levels and spirits, but yesterday's downtime was just what the doctor ordered. And I realized my life could use a bit more downtime.

As a lifelong New Yorker I am super happy that the snowstorm we were expecting for Thanksgiving Day veered off, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was able to take place with minimal inconveniences to the live audiences except for some high winds which made it a bit difficult to maneuver the balloons. (NO, this is NOT a Sponsored Post!) I love when the cameras pan in to zoom in on the kiddos in the crowd. The kids that still have a twinkle of magic in their eyes and in their heart, that still have a sense of wonder, it always makes me smile. It's been awhile since I've gone down there in person myself and maybe I should consider it for next year, I actually almost did this year, but it was just to prove I could get out of bed, and that didn't feel like enough reason. I spent the entire day in my PJ's, not because I was in a hospital bed and had to, but because I was in the comfort of my own home and wanted to. That was a big deal, and a lot to be grateful for.


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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - We have FOUR winners to announce from our last two holiday contests!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Join me in congratulating: Entry # 125 shani f. who has received a $75 IGIGI Gift Card for her Holiday Shopping! Happy Shopping Shani!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Join me in congratulating Winning Entry #108 - Deana M. + Second Winning Entry #305 Sherri J.  + Third Winning Entry #427 WinitMama they all win the Professional SkinCare Brush System in their choice of color! Enjoy your radiant skin!

Emails have been sent to ALL the contest winners!

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How was your #Thanksgivukkah Butterflies? What are YOU most grateful for?

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a Sponsored Post! Please don't forget to save-the-date!

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Birds the Word! Gobble Til You Wobble!



Counting my Blessings today! And one of them is YOU! Yes that's right you! This week Ascending Butterfly welcomed member # 3,000 a milestone I never expected to reach in such a short period of time. We are now over 3,000 members strong and I'm grateful for each and everyone of you!

I managed to nab a shot of the bird this year before it got switched to a serving platter:


Wishing all my butterflies a very happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving! What are you most grateful for today?

Birds the Word! Gobble Til You Wobble!
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Active Giveaways:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Holidays Buying Guide Giveaway # 6 - In Bloom by Jonquil beautiful Butterflies Pajama Maxi Gown Giveaway! Ends 11/26 -This nightgown is absolutely beautiful and super soft and comfortable! (men to enter to win this for a special lady in your life, and score MAJOR brownie points!)


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Holidays Buying Guide Giveaway # 8 - $25 Uncommon Goods Gift Certificate Giveaway! Ends 12/02

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Ascending Butterfly Book Club Selection with a special holidays twist! -  Unlikely Friendships Book + 2012 Calendar Giveaway! Ends 11/30! (This book is for animal lovers of all ages, if you have children and teen animal lovers, nothing to worry about here, this book is appropriate for young ones as well!)

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Hope to be back in action tomorrow, if I'm not in a Turkey Tryptophan Coma!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Did Prepping the Bird Go Something Like This?



Did prepping the bird go something like this?

While me and Tom (the Turkey) duke it out, today I leave you to our current active giveaways and yes I'm taking Turkey Day off! Entries will NOT be processed that day, so if you put in an entry and don't see it, please don't panic, please don't email me, entries will be processed after Turkey Day is over. :)


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Active Giveaways:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Holidays Buying Guide Giveaway # 4 - The Littlest Angel DVD Giveaway! Ends 11/23

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Holidays Buying Guide Giveaway # 6 - In Bloom by Jonquil beautiful Butterflies Pajama Maxi Gown Giveaway! Ends 11/26 <-This nightgown is absolutely beautiful and super soft and comfortable! (men to enter to win this for a special lady in your life, and score MAJOR brownie points!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Ascending Butterfly Book Club Selection with a special holidays twist! -  Unlikely Friendships Book + 2012 Calendar Giveaway! (This book is for animal lovers of all ages, if you have children and teen animal lovers, nothing to worry about here, this book is appropriate for young ones as well!)

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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving! From 'Casa-de-Butterfly' to YOU!



Photo Credit: @Funscrape
From 'Casa-de-Butterfly' to you, wishing you an abundantly blessed Thanksgiving, filled with family, good friends, good food and much laughter. Our 'Giveaway-A-Day' Countdown to Christmas will return tomorrow.

In the meantime, I thought I'd share my recipe for a perfect Thanksgiving

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Give Thanks
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - EAT
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Dessert
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - TV
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - NAP
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - EAT
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Movie
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - NAP

And Repeat! =)



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