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Monday, April 30, 2012

Motivate Me Monday....A Nice BUTT!

Happy Monday!!!


Let's get motivated girls!!

Summer is around the corner and most of us are already in those swim suits!

What are you doing to stay fit these days?!

I'm always saying I want a "nice" butt!
and I am seriously noticing some changes with Crosssfit.

Some of the exercises that we do...I can de tell my butt is getting a work out.

One move that we did was the one legged squat.
This was hard but boy did it work my booty!
You can even hold onto a chair if you need to for balance.




Source: bodyrock.tv via Amanda on Pinterest


Another is the squat jump.



and lunges of course!


What are some moves that you do to get a toned butt?!?!

Now let's get ready for the week...with some motivation!






Now knock this week outta the park!
You can do it!


Link up and tell me about your fitness journey or anything fitness related!!

Grab the button and visit my co-host Ashley!

xoxo
manda

PS: Would you like to sponsor me for May?!
click {HERE} for more info!

PPS: Don't forget to enter {THIS} giveaway...Lots of great prizes from my April sponsors! !

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Sponsor GROUP Giveaway!!

YAY! I have so many wonderful sponsors this month!

And they are giving away some amazing prizes!

This month...one winner will take all!

Want to see what they are graciously giving away?!?!?



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Good Luck!!







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xoxo manda

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Sponsor LOVE!

I am so excited to introduce these lovely sponsors!!
Show these ladies some love...
you'll def want to get to know them more!




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And if your looking for a coupon code...visit PURSEmafia  {HERE} to receive 15% off of their new beach bag line!! Use code: cupcakelove

have a great saturday!!
xoxo
manda







Friday, April 27, 2012

Procrastination...Wedding Style...(plus a winner!)

Ok ladies...I started this post thinking that we have been procrastinating on our wedding planning. But according to The Knot...we are right on schedule!

Well...in a way we have...because we got engaged in August!

We booked our venue {HERE} within just a few weeks!

Everything is kind of included so we just need to make appointments to visit with the vendors.

In May...I plan to...

Visit with the Baker (I like ruffles!)...




Visit with the Florist
(haven't picked out our flowers yet but want something similar)...

Source: google.com via Amanda on Pinterest



Remember the David's Bridal fiasco {HERE}.
Well we went back and tried on tons of dresses again.

I originally did not want strapless or chiffon but that's what looked best on everyone!

I chose the one on the far left but it will be in gray! (I almost changed my colors to coral because I seriously love the color of these dresses!)

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I also need to pick out my wedding shoes and jewelry!
My dress arrives in May!
(I ordered it in November and actually chose the very first dress I tried on...if you want to know what style I'm wearing just email me! Eric doesn't want to know ANYTHING!)

Where did you shop for wedding shoes and jewelry at?
And what little things should I not forget to do?!?!

If you want some of my wedding inspiration...visit my Wedding Pinterest Board {HERE}.

Or {HERE} for previous posts about our wedding!

xoxo
manda

PS: the giveaway winner of the PURSEmafia messenger bag is Jessica from Before The I Do's, Congrats girl!! Email Me!

If you didn't win...check out their facebook page {HERE} for a great coupon code and visit the shop {HERE}...they are launching a line of awesome beach bags today!!

Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Last Thing Thursday! Britt Renee

Britt Renee from
is taking over my blog for the day!

Let's show her some love and get to know her a little better!

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    The Life of the Wife


the last thing I ate was...
boiled peanuts

the last song that got stuck in my head was...
Gold by Britt Nicole

the last text message I received was...
"Sounds great." - from Gerie

the last piece of jewelry I wore was...
my Tiffany & Co. earrings that my boyfriend gave me for Christmas

the last thing I laughed at was...
It was a crazy conversation between my boyfriend and I, it was funny!

the last dessert I ate was...
slutty brownies with ice cream. Oh my gosh! It is so good. {HERE} is a link to the recipe

the last thing I cooked was...
Stouffer's Teriyaki Chicken

the last thing I bought was...
boilded peanuts and Steak n shake : )

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Did you take a look at those slutty brownies??
Yeah...those are on my to do list!

Also...the winner of The Life of a Not So Ordinary Wife giveaway is Natalie from Spoonful of Sugar!
Email me!

Happy Thursday everyone!
xoxo
manda

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Instagram Me!

Well..I had a pretty good weekend!
Saturday Audra and I ate Sushi at Ra.

I think we'd both been craving it for a while!
(I did instagrm it BUT it was so dark and I forgot to use a flash!)

Audra and I did a little photo shoot before...
and here is one of my favs...any one need family photos? haha jk.


so here is everything else via Instagram!

Panera has the best bread ever : Sunday morning coffee at Le Peep
Pink and Black : Subway with jalopenos!

Finally mailed our Save the Dates : Found Mio Energy
Chloe patiently waiting for Panera's shortbread cookie : Casual Friday

Pineapples for a mid day snack : Another photo of Audra
Can you say longest toes ever? Yikes

Eric and I closed off the weekend with a visit to the mall and pizza for dinnner! ;)

What's your fav fruit to snack on?
Mine is def the pineapple but blackberries are moving their way up!

Have a great day ladies!!!

xoxo
Manda

Monday, April 23, 2012

Motivate Me Monday...Toned Arms!

Happy Monday Y'all!!

Let's start the week off with a little motivation...shall we?!

So as you know...I've been doing Crossfit for about three weeks now and it is a killer! It's so intense that I get sick almost every time...gross I know!!


but you know what?!?! I am starting to see a difference.

Like in the photo below. Look at my arms.

They are more defined...granted I've always had muscular arms...but look at the second photo (before Crossfit).

3 weeks of Crossfit

Before Crossfit

Did you know that I've always had pretty muscular arms...I wouldn't wear sleeve-less shirts until high school because I was embarrassed of them! But it's who I am and it's my genetics so I make the best of it!

Do you want to get toned arms for the summer?!!?

Do these three push up styles and I'm sure you will get the arms you want!

The Regular Push Up



The Triangle Push Up

The Pike Push Up



And the best part...you can do these at home!


I hope every one has a wonderful start to the week!

Now link up and tell me about your fitness journey or anything fitmess related!!

Grab the button and visit my co-host Ashley!

xoxo
manda

PS: Would you like to sponsor me for May?!
click {HERE} for more info!

PPS: Don't forget to enter {THIS} giveaway and {THIS} giveaway!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Sponsor this Family!!

Happy Sunday!


I love my sponsors! And try my hardest to direct traffic your way!


Click {HERE} to see stats at the beginning of April...the blog is doing some serious growth!


The money I receive from YOU for advertising...goes straight into me advertising on bigger blogs! It's full circle...a win win!


All ads automatically rotate with each page refresh so everyone gets a chance at the the best spot possible!

If you do not have a button I can make one for you! Just email me!

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If you have any questions at all...please email me at forloveofacupcake@gmail.com!

Enjoy your day!
xoxo
manda

Saturday, April 21, 2012

PURSEmafia - A Sponsor Giveaway!

Y'all...I am so excited to introduce
PURSEmafia!

I've actaully been a fan of this shop for a about a year now!

I've even bought a bag and a clutch from her!
I gave the clutch as a gift (they make the perfect gift!)

She custom made me this cupcake bag about a year ago!!
I love it and it's so well made and durable!



Ok...so enough about what I think!

Meet Michelle and Brigette!


I started PURSEmafia in 2005 right after finishing fashion design school. I started with basic tote bags, and it has grown into so much more over the last couple of years.
I am so happy to announce my new partner Michelle Jones. We were childhood friends and now having our babies together both due in July (: This is such a great addition to PURSEmafia, because we will now be offering so much more!!

We specialize in unique and one of a kind diaper bags, purses, clutches and cosmetic bags! We love taking custom order, and working with anyone's specific vision or creativity for a custom bag. We are excited to share our new beach bag line show casing the end of April!! Our mission is "Carry your individuality" everything we make is with lots of love and creativity and is so unique!

Here are a few favs currently in the shop!

  
Brigette and Michelle would like to give away this super cute messenger bag!

 

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good luck!
P.S...if you like them on facebook...they are always giving out discount codes!

xoxo
manda

Friday, April 20, 2012

Our 3rd Date Story!



Read the story of how we met {HERE}!
You can find our second date story {HERE}!

So I'm sure if I've really told you guys that I love food!

Well, Eric I and went to Cheddars for our third date. It had just opened and I'd never been there. It's good old country cookin'!

I order a chicken fried steak!
mmm...mmm...mmm
(I couldn't wait to chomp down on that!)

Eric...being the healthy eater he is...orders fish and veggies.

I know what you're thinking...fish and veggies??? YES!

I think at some point when we first got the food I offer him a bite to try...and he says no.

I'm like ok...so I eat the whole thing!
(mind you...these chicken fried steaks are bigger than the plate!)

I'm not a salad picking kinda gal...I love my food!!


Eric said he went to ask me for a bite towards the end of dinner and it was gone!

I think he was shocked!

 

Now...he likes to tell everyone that I scarfed it down and never offered a bite! He says he went to ask for a bite and it was gone!


You snooze...you lose buddy!



 I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!
Don't forget to enter {THIS} giveaway!

xoxo
manda