Summer Moved On? // Naw, but time for some Coupons anyway!

After WEEKS of temperatures in the 100s, they dropped to a nice and cool 65F, and everyone in southern Arkansas is enjoying it. Even the humidity disappeared for a little while. The current weather definitely reminds me of Germany. Nonetheless, I want my heat back at one point.

But clouds and rain made me start crocheting again, so I have updated my Etsy shop! Early fall is usually my busiest time when it comes to orders, so go ahead and place your order today!

My readers get 20% off when using this coupon during checkout: BYESUMMER



If you are a fellow blogger, or a small business owner, this coupon might be something for you. The in-post ad space is currently down to $15 for 40 days, if you use the promo code "BOTTOMSDOWN" during checkout. Your ad will appear under every single post on my blog! Perfect spot to lead my wonderful readers to your little corner of the interwebs, your shop, business...

Want something different? Use the promo code "IMCHEAP" to get 25% discount on every ad spot on grapefruitprincess.com!

 

Weekend Recap LinkUp #4 // Cleaning and a SALE

Good Morning & Happy Monday!

It's past 7 am already, and I have to get this post ready while sipping on my cup of coffee. These few minutes might be the only "free" ones today... We've had a busy weekend. M was working Saturday and Sunday, and it was up to me getting the house ready for the new furniture, and the new washer and dryer.

So I was mostly cleaning and shampooing carpets over here. This morning around 4:30 am, M moved the "old" couch into the office/guest room,. Now as soon as he leaves for work, I will have to get the living room ready, and clean the parts of the carpet I couldn't reach during the weekend. I can't wait for the new stuff to arrive! I love the new couch!!! And you can't even imagine how happy I am, that the laundromat days are finally over!



One thing I want to share with you real quick though: I have a 50% discount on my 2 top notch ad spots right now. Just head to my "Advertise // Sponsor Info" tab, and select "Top Of The Blog". Using the promo code "TOPLESS" will save you $10! Or if you prefer the "In Post Ad" for maximum exposure, use "BOTTOMLESS" as a promo code. If you have any questions, feel free to hit me up!

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Welcome to the 4th edition of the "Weekend Recap" LinkUp!

An InLinkz Link-up

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Sponsor Spotlight: Meet Lisa from "The Joneses Blog"!

I am very happy to have Lisa from "The Joneses Blog" sponsoring my blog this month!  -------------------->

Make sure to visit her blog and leave some love :)

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"My name is Lisa Jones and I write over at The Joneses Blog. I wasn't always a Jones, though. I grew up Lisa Jeffries in North Carolina. In the midst of my college education, on one Fourth of July weekend, I met Clifton Jones, who was serving in the United States Navy. It was pretty much love at first sight. After I graduated and Clifton returned from a six-month deployment, we decided to marry. (Yes, it was a mutual decision over Skype. Clif is not a romantic.)

Since I become a Jones and started writing The Joneses Blog, we have moved to Hawaii and Oklahoma, endured military injuries, surgeries, and a medical discharge, and the birth of two sons, Owen and Wyatt. Clifton studies computer science using the GI Bill and I work as a secretary at a carpet store.
I don't pretend that my life is particularly more exciting than yours, but I love to share how I am making it all happen: as the wife to a weight-lifting veteran and mom to two baby boys. The best aspect of blogging is interacting with others, so please view my sharing as an invitation for you to share, also."

www.TheJonesesBlog.com // www.twitter.com/thejonesesblog // www.facebook.com/thejonesesblog

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Thank you again for sponsoring me, Lisa! 

If you want your own sponsor spotlight, click here and purchase the "Top Of The Blog" feature!

 

Happy Cinco De Mayo! // CINCO $$$ Discount on LARGE ads!

Man that makes me miss MySpace :oD

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

How will you guys celebrate? We will definitely have some kick ass Mexican food for dinner, and I am secretly hoping for a yummy Margarita!

And I am having a "Cinco $$$ Discount" on Large ads! 

So grab your spot, and make my blog a little more colorful! I'm looking forward to see you in my sidebar!

Go HERE, select "LARGE AD", and enter the promo code "LARGEFOR2" during checkout! 

If you need any help, or if you want me to design your ad, just shoot me an e-mail!

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Happy Labor Day! // Is it fall yet?

First of all: Happy Labor Day and a pleasant day off for all my lovely followers in the U.S.! Enjoy the holiday and take a nap for me, too! Nope, not a holiday in Germany today, so I'm sitting at the office, doing a whole lot of IFA exhibition preparations.
How's the weather in your neck of the woods? I think it's sure to say: Fall arrived in Germany already. I took the picture below about a week ago:

Yucky. Grey. Ugh. I don't like it... But instead of falling into a bad depression, I'm trying to focus on the good things about fall. Yes, there are a few!

1) Coziness. Candles. 

2) Another Season of "The Amazing Race"!

3) Football! Go Bolts!

4) Halloween!

5) Roasted Corn

6) Pumpkin Patches

...and last but not least: the AMAZING colors!

What do you like most about fall? 

 

P.S.: I still have 3 free small ad spaces left! 

Head here and use code "100PERCENTOFF" during checkout!

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30 Day Shred: DONE! // Plus: AdSpace Discount

I completed day 30 of Jillian Michael's "30 Day Shred" last night!

I will definitely go on doing her workouts - they are fun & challenging!

I've lost 15.8lbs during these 30 days. I have to admit, I didn't just do the "shred". I went to the gym at least twice a week, did my bike rides outside, and ate a whole lot cleaner than I used to. I am still really impressed by the results. Now I wish I would have measured my body before I started. But my clothes tell me: I've lost a few inches. So happy!

I will keep the hard work up though, because since I started working out on a regular basis, I feel sooooooo much better!

To celebrate this and my blog being featured on "Passionfruit Ads"-Marketplace, I created a promo code for you guys to save 20% on every ad spot. Just check out my "Advertise // Sponsor Info" page (you might have trouble seeing the plug in if you are not using Firefox), select an ad space that suits your style, and use the promo code "JILLIAN" during checkout to save 20%!

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Snow! // Christmas-Decoration? Check!

This morning I woke up, and it was snowing like crazy! I got out of bed, kept jumping up and down, clapping my hands, going all crazy...Ummmm... what of course woke up M as well, who was up waaaaay past midnight last night. But seeing me happy made him happy as well, I guess. Even though he´s not a "Snow Person". So he went to the kitchen to make some coffee while I stayed at the window, cheering.

M is not a "Christmas Person" as well, as he keeps mentioning. Well: You picked the wrong woman then :oD! I LOVE Christmas! So of course I started decorating right away after Thanksgiving was over. Our tree is decorated red, white, and blue. I´ve already posted a picture on Instagram a couple of days ago. I think it looks nice!

Did you guys unbox your Christmas decoration already as well? In Germany most people put up the tree very late, around the 23rd of December. That´s way to late for me! I want to spend as much time as possible surrounded by Christmas stuff.

Did it snow in your part of the woods as well? Now, as I´m having my lunch break, most of it is gone already. I just tweeted a picture... You are not following me on Twitter yet? Geez! Go ahead and change that! >>CLICK!<<

I hope I can leave the office around 6PM today. My sis made an "Eierlikörkuchen" - ummm hard to translate. It´s something like egg nog. In cake form. Pure awesomeness!
Plus my Bible class starts at 7. I´ve already missed last week, so I want to make sure to go there again today. We are in Matthew, chapter 7.

Oh - I teamed up with another awesome etsy store, so there is going to be another giveaway next! Ain´t that cool? Make sure to check back!

And don´t forget to purchase your ad for December/January! I have a 40% discount on all ad spaces right now. Since I use "Passionfruit Ads" it´s really easy and PayPal is a save payment. Just enter "GlassesUSA" as a promo code during checkout!

Have a lovely day!
xoxo
Anni

Sponsor Spotlight // Meet Mayra!

Welcome to the "Sponsor Spotlight"! It´s my pleasure to introduce to you: My sponsor of the month, Mayra who blogs over at PonderWonders!

When and why did you start blogging?

I started blogging in March 2012.  I have a passion for writing and inspiring, blogging allows me to continuously live this dream! 

What is your blog about?

The main objective of my blog is to inspire and be inspired. I love searching and finding inspiration in the simplest of things, in places unexpected and then writing stories about them provoking a chain reaction of inspiration, self-awareness, love, acceptance, spiritual awakening and empowerment! I also love sharing my personal stories, experiences, triumphs, challenges, tears and laughter in hope to touching and enriching someone's life for the better. 

Do your friends/family know about your blog?

Yes, my family and friends know about my blog and although at times they feel I blog to much, for the most part they are supportive.

Meaning behind your blog-URL:

Well, although I named my blog PonderWonders, the blog url is www.simplyymayra.com. I chose to use this name because I am who I am...simply ME!

Favourite quote:

I have many favorite quotes. But, my most ultimate fave is "There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It's why you were born and how you become most truly alive!

Favourite place:

My favorite place, most definitely, is the book store or the Library. I feel at home around books. Especially when it's the neighborhood bookstore. They tend to be small and offer a sense of intimacy as oppose to large-chain bookstores. Not that I don't enjoy the larger-chain bookstores as well, I enjoy anyplace that houses books. But to me, I feel that the little neighborhood bookstores have this old-fashioned charm about them that attracts my soul.

Favourite style of clothing:

My favorite style of clothing is psychedelic, eclectic, vintage, comfy and a great pair of high heels!

What’s your strangest talent?

Strange talent? Hmmm...I don't know if it's a talent or not, but I have an exquisite sensitivity to other peoples feelings. At times to the degree of feeling their pain or sadness. Sometimes I am emotionally drained from it. 

Anything else you want the world to know?

I Am Who I Am! Artist, writer, dreamer, ponderer, photo-taker, lover of books, butterflies, tea, laughter, self love & acceptance, a kindred spirit sharing an unbreakable bond with 3 precious treasures, honoring my soul by following my dreams and everything else in between! I Am Who I Am!

Name some of your favourite blogs:

I have many favorite blogs and it is extremely difficult for me to just name a few when each, one in there own way, inspire me.  

Thank you, Mayra! :o)

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And since it´s almost Halloween, one of my favourite holidays, you will get
a discount of 50% on every ad purchased in October!

Use the promo code "HALLOWEEN" during checkout to get 50% off!  

(Since I have a giveaway running until the end of october, 
traffic is a lot higher on my blog right now! 
Perfect time to advertise on here RIGHT AWAY!)

Labor Day Weekend Sale // 33% off

Don´t miss this great deal: Since most of you will have a three day weekend coming up,
I decided I to have a nice ad space sale!

To get 33% off of every ad size, enter the promo code "LaborDayWeekendSale"!

Summer Sale // 25% off! // Sponsor Me! // Wanna swap?

SUMMER SALE ENDS WEDNESDAY 1st of AUGUST, 12pm EST! Book your ad now for the 25% off!

I just joined "Passionfruit Ads" to make it easier for you to buy ad space on my page.

Plus I have 4 spaces available for swapping! Just use promo code "SWAP" on the "Do-the-swappy-thing" Ad :o)

On all the other ad spaces, I offer a 25% discount - all you have to do is using the promo code "SummerSale"!

If you want me to design your ad, I charge 15$ to do that. Great deal, isn´t it?? :o)

Looking forward to hear from you!