If the Shoe Fits...

You all might shake your heads in disbelief if you knew how many pairs of shoes I own. It's a TON. But nonetheless, here I am googly-eying a bunch of new ones I want...

These Vans shoes from Treds shoes are to die for. Am I right?

Pretty much ANY shoes from Blowfish. One day I will splurge and buy myself a pair. 

I love the casual yet classy look of these heels from Payless. They are to die for. 

I'm obviously into patterned shoes right now, because these ones from Target are amazing.

What are your favorite pair of shoes you own? I think I've almost worn my leopard flats out in a matter of months. I wear them like 4x a week! They are just so cute! I can't help myself. Hastag, shoeprobs.

Today I am excited to share with you an awesome idea on how you can serve others! Service rocks right?

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Hi folks! I'm Sarah V. from over at My Randomness and Ramblings!

I want to thank Brooklyn for having me today! :D



Recently my family made some blessings bags to give to homeless people we may see while running errands around town. We keep two or three in our van at a time, to be prepared. Just last week, my mom and I saw an entire family sitting out on a curb, and all we had were two bags. I wish we could've given them more, but we at least gave them something more than they had. :)



(a Pinterest example of a blessings bag)





If you're looking for a simple way to be an encouragement, this is a really great way.

If you have an account on Pinterest, you've probably seen this idea lurking somewhere on the website. All you need are some simple essentials to package up into gallon size Ziploc bags.

We used:



gallon size bags

water bottles

fruit cups and spoons

toothpaste, toothbrushes

granola bars

and

peanut butter sandwich snack crackers



You could also include tracts or small Bibles, or something of the sort. I'm not saying if you make these, that this is what you HAVE to put in them, I'm just giving ideas. :)

You'd be amazed at how an act of giving can make you so happy, and it's great to see the smiles lighting up faces when you hand them one of these bags!

These are really inexpensive to put together, too. So, next time you go to buy groceries, I encourage you to buy a few extra essentials to make some blessings bags. :)


Go and be an encouragement to somebody today! :)

Sarah xx

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Super cool right? Yeah, go be awesome peeps.

7 Days No-Negative Challenge...

A couple of weeks ago I made a call on Twitter for bloggers who wanted to participate in an experiment. The experiment consisted of a bracelet to wear to remind you to watch your words. Trying to ONLY say positive things and to suppress those nasty negative thoughts that so easily come out of our mouths.

I realized I complained about 3 things mostly...

1. Having to wear pants

2. Not having Coke

3. Doctor's appointments

Holy first world problems right?
The other places I noticed myself struggling

1. When talking to Mr. Jolley: Not that I was being rude, but he's a great listener. It's really tempting to unload everything on him.

2. Conversation starters: I often start conversations with a complaint. "That homework was way hard." "It is so hot out here." "I wish it was summer already." (Please tell me I'm not alone!)

3. About myself: I catch myself saying things about myself just because I'm dramatic. "Oh I forgot to take those pills. I am so stupid!" "I have the WORST hair today." etc... We women are so hard on ourselves.

But the most important thing I've learned is that I am in control of me. No one can put words in my mouth. I control my influence because I control what I say. And even though I wasn't anywhere near perfect, I was better this week than last week, because I CHOSE to be.

Words are SO powerful. They can change the world. Use your words for good. Let's do this.