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...

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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!

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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."

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Sponsor Spotlight: Distinctive Chesterfields!

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I am very happy to have "Distinctive Chesterfields" as a sponsor! Thanks again!

So here goes the sponsor spotlight! Please visit "Distinctive Chesterfields" and tell them I sent you :)

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Why, oh, why? // PR gone wrong

My fellow bloggers might know that issue: I get tons of e-mails with the weirdest content. 95% of the time the stuff companies offer me, don't fit my life(style) at all. So I chose not to accept it. No, no giveaway on my blog for random stuff. My readers are special, and that's how the products offered on here should be. The company should fit me, and me and my personality should fit the company. Easy!
Anyways....
Last night I got an e-mail to my blog account. It wasn't an offer for a collaboration or anything. It was just a random e-mail telling me about a $50 gift card, "JUST" for me. Ummmm, ok. Not, I guess. 
Everything was fine until the moment I opened that e-mail and saw the pictures and stuff:

Scott. Disick. WTF? Do I look like someone needing something that is being presented by/hosted by/kissed butt by Scott Disick? Ummmm HECK NO! And I really don't understand how a company can pick this dude as a face of the brand? 
For me, this is a serious case of PR gone wrong. Like an overweight personal trainer trying to sell me some diet stuff. Not happening.
What's your favorite no-go when it comes to advertising and PR? Any examples?
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But maybe YOUR company and MISS ANNI would a great match?

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WANT ME TO SPORT YOUR STUFF?
As a sponsor, if you would like to send me one of your products to show on my blog I would be more than happy to! I will list the item and cite it back to your business/blog/shop/ect. Again, these would only be things that would fit into my personal day-to-day style - and that I would love to wear! (Im not very picky, though!)

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Workout Questionnaire!

Precious over at "The Coily Bombshell" did this a couple of weeks ago and I thought I'd do it too!

1. Five Fitness Items I Can’t Live Without:
- Jillian Michaels DVDs
- bike
- My "Mizuno Wave Nexus 5" running shoes
- sports bras
- my leopard dumbbells

2. Favorite pre-workout snack/meal:
Banana. Or some Yoghurt.


3. On my fitness bucket list:
- DEFINITELY running the "Bolt to the Q" 5k run!!! Hello? I'm the biggest Chargers fan EVER!
- Running one of the big marathons. Like the one in Boston or NYC.
- Riding my bike across as many states as possible in the US
- Do "Urban Hiking" (= I think I invented that one) and doing sightseeing runs in cities all around the world!
  Just like I recently did in Berlin (Brandenburg Gate was my halfway finish line :oD)

4. Must-have tech tools:
- My "Polar FT7" HRM. Love it!
- "SportsTracker" App (Add me as a friend, if you use it as well! "AnniSchenk")
- Wireless headphones. I need to buy some. Or are there any sponsors out there? ;o)


5. Top exercise gear:
- Definitely my running shoes. I did treadmill analysis and everything to find a pair that suits me and my
  running style perfectly. So they might not look the way I would have designed them, but running in them
  is just wonderful!
- I am recently in love with "Hunkemoeller" workout clothes and sports bras!
- Reebok EasyTones. Shoes and shirts. Perfect for aerobic! I now own 3 pairs of shoes and 2 shirts :oD

6. Motivational mantra:
Jillian Michaels changed my life, so my mantras sure come from her :oD

7. Next big exercise goal:
- Beat my PR at the next 2 races
- Run 10k
- Finish "Ripped in 30", "Extreme Shed & Shred" & "Hard Body"
- Lose more weight

8. Favorite cardio exercise:
Ummmmm... Running! Biking! And HIIT on the elliptical!


9. Favorite strength move:
Squats

10. What would you say is your biggest fitness accomplishment thus far?
- Quit smoking
- Finishing the 30 Day Shred
- Running my first 5k in 32 mins

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Pick a question (or all of them) and answer it here!

Or do an entire post on your blog!

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