Something Fun: 5 Favorite Things Swap

Recently, I have found different swaps among bloggers and Instagramers. You know, when different people mail each other little trinkets and gifts. Well each swap I had seen was over by the time I wanted to join. Bummer! Then Liza, Elina, Deanna and I decided to host a swap of our own! After discussing the details, we came up with the swap theme: 5 Favorite Things! For this swap, participants will mail their partner 5 of their favorite things. Sounds fun!?!

Well, we've decided to invite all of you to participate in this swap. Just email us here and you'll get paired up with someone. 

Here are just a few rules and extra information to get you started in this swap:

• The swap sign up starts October 7 and the sign up closes on October 21!

• When you receive your package, don't forget to share what you received in a blog post or on social media sites using #5favthingsswap

• When you send your partner their package, don't forget to include a little note with your social media links like Instagram so that you can connect after the swap too!

• This giveaway is for U.S. residents only. Sorry :(

• When sending your gifts, you will have to pay for the shipping fee, and stamps. (Just in case you were wondering:)

• And last but definitely not least, don't forget to ship out your partner's package by October 31! Their counting on you!

Have fun with this swap and think outside of the box when you're filling up your partner's box with 5 of your favorite things. Girls of all ages are going to be a part of this swap so gifts must be appropriate. 

If you would like to be a part of the swap, just tell us a little about yourself (like if you have any allergies!) and send your full mailing address (don't worry, your address will be kept private)

Do you think your friends might be interested in joining us in this swap? Feel free to share with them the details! The more the merrier!

Something Fun: Instagram Videos

A few months back, my mom and I were talking about the fact that at any moment, Instagram was going to come out with a video feature. I thought that it was a great idea and it would be SO much fun to see what my Insta-friends where up to in live time. Then, when I updated my app a few weeks ago, I saw an exciting, but not shocking, new feature: they finally added video sharing!!!

I've played around with the new video feature and I'm really digging it, especially the new filters. Below are my four instavideos from most recent to the oldest one. Enjoy :)

the beach. it's a beautiful day!

we're going to see fireworks! happy (now late) fourth of july. #proudtobeanamerican.

so, we're pretty stoked to be at the @verabradley outlet!

summer daze. p.s. please excuse that honk in the background :| #city living

Something Fun: Pick Your Plum

Who's ready for something super, duper fun and exciting?!? A few months ago, I came across a website that offers #scorethrifty prices on all sorts of crafting goodies, clothing, baking supplies, home decor and other fabulous finds. Each weekday at 7 am (MST), this site is updated with a new item and the item remains there until it either sells out or until it's time for a new item. This rockin' website is called Pick Your Plum.

I know that many of you are interested in Smash-booking, journaling, gifting and every other creative process that a teenager loves. On Pick Your Plum, you are sure to find something (or many somethings) to suit your creative fancy.

Here's what you need to know about this delightful site:

-We have limited supplies on some of the most swank supplies. We have agents out in the field who find killer deals on high quality products.

-We delicately slap prime-o pricing on crafting, clothing, baking supplies, home decor and other fabulous finds. Stellar pricing. Cool.

-We sell it 'til it's gone or 'til time is up.

-You leave feeling like you just won Martha in a crafting contest (our favorite!).

-The supplies arrive in 7-8 shipping days and you've just picked your 'plum'! Doesn't it feel good?

Seriously. They've got everything! Just take a peek:

And those are just of few of the fab items they offer at unbeatable, rock bottom prices.

Be sure to check back everyday for the amazing item they will be offering.

And, if you are planning to make a purchase from Pick Your Plum, I'd really appreciate it if you click the logo I have provided. (I am a PYP affiliate and when my readers make a purchase, I receive a percentage of the sale:)