Thursday, May 31, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Beautiful Butterfly Friday!
Friday, April 13, 2012
Friday, October 21, 2011
TGIF, Winners! and Active Giveaways!
TGIF Butterflies! Are you stoked it's Friday? What are your plans for this weekend? We have two winners to announce and two active giveaways as well!
SmartLight - The Lamp For Learning! Review and Giveaway! Ends 10/26
BEARPAW Taylor Boots Giveaway! Ends 10/29
Have a Wonderful Weekend!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Happy Labor Day Weekend Butterflies!
Friday, June 24, 2011
TGIF - Thank God It's Friday
Friday, May 13, 2011
Look Out it's Behind You! Happy Friday the 13th! Cocktails Anyone?
Friday the 13th Mayhem started a bit early! Wednesday night my site hosting went down and I lost access to the site as well as emails, it's been pandemonium!
Please note while I get things sorted, the entries for ALL current giveaways are being extended to accomodate those who were unable to get entries in during our site maintenance. If you put in entries since Wednesday and noticed they haven't appeared, it's because we didn't have access to our server until now. If you have sent me an email in the last 3 days, please be patient as the email server was also down.
I am a horror movie buff, making today a close second to Halloween as my favorite day to watch scary movies. Usually I'll just go to the Theater and catch the newest Horror Movie released today, but this time, my Friday night Wii Game Night with friends, is becoming a Horror Movie themed Fest including some fun cocktails and great eats!
I experimented with some new recipes (and ultimately decided to make some minor alterations to the original recipes! So read the notes alongside recipe ingredients to see where I made changes)
Ingredients:
One orange wedge
Ingredients:
⅓ oz Alizé Gold Passion (I prefer Alize Gold, if you prefer one of the other blends of Alize you can substitute)
Both cocktails pair nicely with the Pork Belly Tacos or if you prefer you can make Chicken Tacos (which will also pair very nicely with the Tequila in the Margarita) and one of my personal favorites, Fish Tacos. I'm actually making one of each, Pork, Chicken and Fish!
Ingredients:
We will resume our regularly scheduled Mother's Month Buying Guide this weekend with something super special from our friends at Borghese!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!
Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.
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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!
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Our September Book Club Title 'America Libre' by Raul Ramos y Sanchez will be launching shortly!
Check out our review of Tiara Minerals Makeup HERE
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!
Spend some time each day enjoying focused breathing AND soul guided meditative visualization, in doing so, you can bring about amazing, profound and powerful changes in your life.
Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.
It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field:
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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!
Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.
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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!
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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site(s) of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!
1. Enter to win an Activeion Pro HERE (a $299 Retail Value!)
2. Enter to win the Smashbox Cosmetics Reign Eye Shadow Palette of YOUR CHOICE in either 'Majesty' or 'Monarch' HERE (This giveaway ends on September 11th, so get your entries in TODAY, and don't forget you MUST be a follower of Ascending Butterfly to enter this and ALL giveaways!)
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Friday, September 4, 2009
Labor Day Weekend - Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!
Ascending Butterfly would like to wish all our readers, families and friends a very Happy, Healthy, AND Safe Labor Day Weekend!
While there will be no new posts until Tuesday, September 8th, the giveaways will still be moderated and your comments will still be posted, so feel free to enter and comment away! Don't forget to keep spreading the word about our giveaways to your family and friends, remember doing so earns YOU extra entries, so what are you waiting for, get viral already! Tell your friends on Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter to join us at Ascending Butterfly for great inspiration, gratitude, honest reviews, and the best giveaways on the net!
Our weekend words of inspiration are very simple, create memories. These are the last days of freedom and the winding down of the summer, spend as much time as you can outdoors with those you love. Don't forget your camera or camcorder, take tons of pictures and videos. Those are the precious memories you'll look back on.
Wishing you good food, good laughs, good friends and incredible memories.
Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I allow myself the joys and pleasures of this holiday weekend with friends and family. I create lasting memories.'
Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.
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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!
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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site(s) of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!
1. Enter to win an Activeion Pro HERE (This is a $299 Retail Value!)
2. Enter to win the Smashbox Cosmetics Reign Eye Shadow Palette of YOUR CHOICE in either 'Majesty' or 'Monarch' HERE (This is a $42 Retail Value!)
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.
Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.
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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!
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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site(s) of the Day - And THREE Giveaways!
1. Enter to win an Activeion Pro HERE (you may also press on the Activeion graphic below to be taken directly to the giveaway)

2. Enter to win the Reign Eye Shadow Palette of YOUR CHOICE, Majesty or Monarch HERE (you may also press on the Smashbox graphic below to be taken directly to the giveaway)

THIRD GIVEAWAY ALERT: Our Friends at Ouidad are celebrating their 25th anniversary! 25 years of helping 'curly' girls love our locks, no small feat! They are having a '25 days of curly celebration'. This celebration is 25 days of winning their hottest products! How cool is that?? Check out the calendar of prizes here (the current days prize will say 'Enter Now' press there to enter for the giveaway product of the day. Today, Anniversary Surprise - Free Shipping All Day:Use Code: 25AFREE!)
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Friday, August 21, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!
Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.
It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field:
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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!
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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site(s) of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

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Friday, August 7, 2009
Saturday, August 08, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!
I am in Weekend Mode. My mind filled with fun and indulgence. Some time outdoors, time with friends and family, good food, refreshing drinks and treats, I have to admit it's hard to focus on the ever growing inbox and to-do list.
So let's focus today on indulgence, and how it can actually be a good thing. A healthy thing even. We all know that stress causes damage to your heart, your brain, your immune system, and it makes your blood pressure rise. Sometimes you need to indulge your whims. Doing so reduces stress and as you can see reducing stress is a good thing, a VERY good thing.
What are you doing this weekend to indulge yourself? Please share. Sometimes we can all use reminders of the little and big ways to help ourselves feel better.
Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I will indulge at least one whim this weekend.'
Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.
Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.
It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field
OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and two super Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx
Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!
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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!
1. Enter to win NEWLY Launched shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!) Remember, this giveaway ends SOON! You only have until August 10th to put in your entry!

2. Don't forget to enter for a chance to win a AUTOGRAPHED copy of our book club of the month title: 'Perseverance' by Carolyn Rubenstein. You can enter for the book HERE (you may also press the cover graphic below) - Stay tuned for an Author Q & A next week. You can begin to send in your questions now. Email your questions for the author to me HERE
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and a giveaway!
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I live in wonder and enjoy surprises.'
Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.
It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:
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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!
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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site of the Day - And a Giveaway!
Enter to win NEWLY Launched shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!) Remember, this giveaway ends SOON! You have until August 10th to put in your entry!

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Friday, July 24, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!
Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here!
Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:
Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!
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1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry HERE! (You may also press on the picture to be taken directly to the giveaway!)
Friday, July 17, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration AND Three super giveaways!

This week has truly flown by! Happy Friday Ascending Butterflies! I'm already very much in weekend mode. I'm going to try to get some errands done and sneak in a little special treat just for me! I hadn't done anything special to celebrate Ascending Butterfly's One Month 'Blog-A-Versary' and I plan to celebrate this weekend by doing those special things for myself that life often gets in the way of doing. Thanks for celebrating one month of inspiration and gratitude! It's been a blessing sharing sources of inspiration with you as well as wonderful products to make your day a little easier, brighter and stress free. We are all about 'stress-free living'. What are your weekend plans? Don't forget to make time to be outdoors. Some time spent 'doing nothing' will be time well spent!
I received a lot of positive feedback about Thursday's post regarding the meaning behind each day of the week, so I thought I'd share Friday with you!
(Source: http://www.crowl.org/Lawrence/time/days.html#Friday)
Friday -- Freya's day
Middle English fridai
Old English frigedæg
"Freya's day"
composed of Frige (genetive singular of Freo) + dæg "day"
(most
likely)
or composed of Frig "Frigg" + dæg "day" (least likely)
Germanic frije-dagaz "Freya's (or Frigg's) day"
Latin dies Veneris
"Venus's day"
Ancient Greek hemera Aphrodites "day of Aphrodite"
Freo is identical with freo, meaning free. It is from the Germanic
frijaz meaning "beloved, belonging to the loved ones, not in bondage, free".
Freya (Fria) is the Teutonic goddess of love, beauty, and fecundity
(prolific procreation). She is identified with the Norse god Freya. She is leader
of the Valkyries and one of the Vanir. She is confused in Germany with
Frigg.
Frigg (Frigga) is the Teutonic goddess of clouds, the sky, and
conjugal
(married) love. She is identified with Frigg, the
Norse goddess of love and the heavens and the wife of Odin. She is one
of the Aesir. She is confused in Germany with Freya.
Venus
is the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
Aphrodite
(Cytherea) is the Greek goddess of love and beauty.
I love the references to freedom and being free today, that is just what Friday's tend to always symbolize, the freedom from the work week! And I'm glad to know Aphrodite is thrown in there too, I'll be spending today focusing on love and beauty in my own life today!
Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of, say creative if you are experiencing writers block) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I will embrace the weekend and the freedom it will bring'. Let these words put you in a mindset of freedom, joy and relaxation. Shake off the work day world for the next two days!
Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!
Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here!
Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:
OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and THREE Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx
Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!
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1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry HERE!

2. Enter to win one of TWO awesome pieces of shapewear sponsored by Tres Sleek HERE!
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NOTE: My busy schedule is YOUR GAIN! I will have limited access to emails this weekend, I didn't want this to interfere with everyone being able to get their entries in for this fabulous shapewear, so to be fair to everyone, I'm extending the deadline for this giveaway! You now have until Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 11:59 pm EST to get your entries in. The winner will be notified on Monday, July 20, 2009 and will have two days to respond. Make sure your winning notice doesn't get inadvertently sent to your junk mail! The subject line will read "Congratulations! You have been selected as Ascending Butterfly's Tres Sleek Giveaway Winner!". Once BOTH winners have confirmed, their (user) names will be posted on BOTH the homepage and the contest page.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009 - - Today's Words of Inspiration

Use Today's Words of Inspiration as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I give myself the same love, care and attention that I do for my family, friends and work. I matter.'
Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!
Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.
It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here:
http://twitter.com/Tracy_Iglesias
Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4ThxMake this your best day ever, Bless and be blessed!
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Don't forget to enter our TWO Amazing Giveaways:
1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry:
http://ascendingbutterfly.blogspot.com/2009/07/tuesday-july-07-2009-todays-butterfly.html
2. Enter to win awesome shapewear sponsored by Tres Sleek:
http://ascendingbutterfly.blogspot.com/2009/07/monday-july-6-2009-todays-butterfly-and.html
Stop and be thankful for something good today.
Make this your best day ever, Bless and be blessed!
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