Skylar's Next Theme...............

Dreams and Aspirations

 

via Jar The Ground

Our next theme is going to be "Dreams and Aspirations", and I wanted to get a head start on it.......................................

I am really stoked about this theme and wanted to share with you, the subjects that will be covered.

Each day I will be presenting to you one of the subjects that will go along with the "dreams and aspirations" theme and there will be questions for you to answer as well.

So, here is the first one..........


Childhood Dreams

via 365 Days of Inspiration

*When you were kid, what did you dream about? Did you dream about being a princess, did you dream about living in a castle or did you dream about being a Superhero, were you able to fly?

Working in childcare I learned a lot about a child's imagination, in a child's mind anything is possible, they can be anything they want to be. What was your imagination like? I can remember literally thinking I was Dorothy.


*What did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor, a teacher, a scientist, an astronaut, an artist, a writer, a movie star? Did you want to be famous?


I think I always wanted to be a writer, I've always enjoyed it. I believe that there are some people who are born to be writers or doctors. You may not be able to fly off of a building, but maybe you were born to be a pilot.

Your child won't be one of her favorite Disney princesses, but I think what little girls love about those princesses it the magic, the beauty, the dresses... maybe they will end up working in the fashion or beauty industry.

I'm not Dorothy, but I think it was her ruby red slippers that made me love shoes so much, I think the magic and all of the pretty colors in that movie had an impact me. I still love bright and colorful things. I also love anything that sparkles and shines.


*Did you pursue your childhood dreams and aspirations or did you grow out of them?


I started writing at the age of 7 and I have always loved fashion and I'm still writing and trying to make a career out of it.

I have also always loved children, even when I was a child myself, I was always very motherly with younger children... especially my cousins. I loved my dolls like they were my own. I think I always wanted to be a mommy and that is the one thing I want more than anything now.


*Are you happy where you are now, with your life and career? If there was one thing about your life what would you change? Do you ever wish you would have stuck with the dreams and aspirations you had as a child?

I do love comments and you are always welcome and encouraged to leave them, but since there are so many questions I would love it if you would send your answers to skylarmagazine.sarah@gmail.com*

$100 Rainy Day Facebook Frenzy- no cost blogger event.............

The Ultimate Baby Shower is hosting a no cost blogger event...


You can have your Facebook link added for free and The Ultimate Baby Shower will provide the prize, $100 PayPal Cash.

To sign up go to this link to read the instructions.

Signing up is easy... all it entails is creating a blog post about the event, and filling out the form.

On April 4th, the host will send you a reminder about the giveaway via email so you can post the giveaway on your blog.

This would be a great way to not only get more likes for your Facebook page, but also a great way to boost your blog.

The best part is the event is free!

More Inspiration.........

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Inspiration has been the main subject for the past 2 weeks... I have decided to continue with the theme for the time being since it is a major part of what Skylar is all about. I also felt that because I was getting ready to head out of town, I didn't have as much time to spend on it and as a result I wasn't able to cover everything that I had planned.

While I am keeping the inspiration theme, in an upcoming post I will be introducing the next theme and throughout the week I will be talking a little bit more about it and will be giving you all the opportunity to participate and contribute.

For now, I would love to get some more feedback about the current subject.


I would like to know...

who or what inspires you and what is it about this person or thing that inspires you so much?

Back to Blogging

via LUULLA.com

While my trip was very brief, I had a wonderful time in Richmond, Virginia. I treasure the time that I got to spend with my family, the people I love and appreciate more than anything in this world.

It was fun getting to hang out and catch up with my awesome cousins who I don't get to see too often, because we live so far away from each other.

Being distant, especially from your favorite people, can be tough, because you just miss them so much. On the other hand, when you are distant from each other, I think it makes it more special. Regardless, of how long it has been, it's really just like picking up where you left off, as if you just saw them yesterday. They can be miles and miles away, but your family is always there.

It can be just as tough, when your family lives close by. You probably get to see them more often than those who live out of state, but people do get busy and you may not get to see them as much as you would like to.

I really enjoyed spending time with my brother, sister-in-law and my sweet adorable nephews, who in my opinion are the coolest nephews... I don't mean to brag, but I think I might just be the luckiest aunt on Earth. I think when you become an aunt or an uncle, you automatically earn bragging rights, right? Anyway, they are from the same area, but everybody has been super busy lately with school, work, sports, life, etc.


One of the highlights of the trip, was getting to meet my youngest cousin, who is just one years old, for the first time. Up until the weekend, I had only seen pictures of him. I have been looking forward to seeing just how adorable the little guy would be in real life and he is a cutie... that's for sure! I was so happy that I finally got to meet him.

I also visited my aunt in the hospital, who technically is a cousin... she is the first cousin of my diseased grandpa's. Since neither of them had any brothers or sisters and because they were so close, they were more like siblings, so we have always considered her to be our aunt.

My aunt is someone who I have always looked up to,and is one of the sweetest, classiest and most elegant women I have ever known. At 88 she is still so stunning. She truly is a beautiful woman, inside and out. I have so much respect and admiration for her. Though she is going through a difficult time, she is still so positive and so chipper. I love her dearly!

I really do have an amazing family. I wouldn't trade that for anything... I have been blessed!

The trip did throw me off just a tad, but that is typical when traveling, I suppose. Now that I am home, I am very inspired and anxious to get back to revamping and blogging.

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend also!

So, what did you do over the weekend? Did you do anything fun? Anything exciting happen? Did you get to go anywhere or anything?

I would love to hear all about it!

Headin Out...................

Vintage Blue Suitcases via She Sits By The Seashore- Etsy

I wanted to let you all know that I am going out of town. I will be leaving for Richmond, Virginia tomorrow and will be returning on Monday. I'm working on some stuff to post for you tonight, but I just wanted to let you know I'm headin out!

Everyone have a fabulous weekend!

Rainbow Cookies by Lizy B of Lizy B bakes...............

via Lizy B. Bakes- Rainbow Ruffle Cookies for Lizy's daughters 6th birthday.

Keeping with our current rainbow theme, I would like to introduce a new blogger friend that I met just this morning...

I am an early bird and though I do enjoy waking up at the crack of dawn, I'm not much of a morning person. It can take a while for me to get moving. Once I have had my first cup of Joe I am usually good to go.

What really gets me pumped and ready for the day is getting caught up on what's happening in the Blog World. Linking up on Blog Hops, reading all the latest posts and leaving friendly messages, finding new blogs and new blogger friends to follow, as well as lots of reading and writing... all of these activities, while drinking my Folgers, gets me inspired and motivated.

Breakfast is my least favorite meal of the day, I like it, but I don't love it. I just can't eat right after I have woken up and I generally don't get hungry until 9 or 10. My stomach just can't handle it anytime before, it tends to make me nauseous. Until I have had a little breakfast or a snack, I try to avoid any food related subjects, but when I saw these super cute rainbow cookies in a post at The NYC Melrose Family blog, I could not resist.

I love the name Paige.

These are the Brushed Rainbow cookies which you can find here.

I wasn't going to click on the link to Lizy B Bakes, but they were so adorable. These cookies are possibly the cutest and most creative cookies I have ever seen, but I have to say they weren't just appealing to the eye, they also got my tummy grumbling. I have been craving sweets a lot lately, these would be satisfying. They are almost too cute to eat though.

So, after looking at the awesome rainbow cookies and some of the others she had made that were showing on the same page, I was going to leave, but I couldn't stop myself. I had to look further and what suppose to just be a peek turned out to be much more than that.

Here are some of the other goodies I found on Lizy's blog that made my tummy go grrr...

These are spectacular!

When you have a minute you may want to go take a look, though, I must warn you, you may want to grab a snack first, they look soooo good!

Rainbow Bride...........

via Where Dem Bloggers At? Where They At?

I Love Comments!........................

I hope you don't mind my cheesy graphics..................

.....anyway,

It's been pretty quiet here on Skylar. I would really love it, if you could all show some love and leave some comments on my posts. Also, I have a button on the left sidebar for anyone who would like to write an Alexa review. If you do one, let me know and I will write one for you as well! Anyway, I love hearing from my readers, I always try my best to reply to all comments, and I will definitely stop by your blog and comment on your posts as well.

So, what's on your mind... what are you all up to these days? Are you enjoying the spring so far? How is the weather where you live? It's been beautiful here!

fyi: do you like making graphics? Would you like to make some for me? I'm looking for someone or some individuals who love making graphics, who can make some nifty graphics for me...just some decoratives for my sidebars, some labels, picture graphics, and some cool graphics like the ones in this post...only way better! As much as I love making them, I'm not the best. I do dabble in it and I'm always trying to improve, but I know there are way better graphic designers out there. So, if you would like to help me out with this you can send some graphics or you can email me to discuss details- skylarmagazine.sarah@gmail.com.

$1.00 Off (1) Tube of Colgate Total Advanced..................

Makeup is great, but without a healthy clean smile it's pointless. Taking care of your teeth and gums is number 1 in my book. It is important to keep up on brushing, which should be done 3 times a day 2 times at least and don't forget to rinse and floss! Currently, you can get $1.00 off for 1 tube of Colgate Total Advanced. I have not used this product, but I use their other toothpastes and in my opinion Colgate is definitely the best.

What toothepaste brand do you use?

$2.00 Off Any Revlon Photo Ready Face Product..............

It has been so long since I've bought new makeup and I do need it. The Photo Ready Face products sound pretty interesting. Right now you can get $2.00 off any Revlon Photo Face Ready Product. I don't know much about it, but I would love to try it. I personally favor Maybelline, but it has been a long time since I've used Revlon. I don't know much about any of their latest products.

Have you tried this product? Do you like Revlon products? If so which are your favorites?

$1.50 Off Any Maybelline New York Eye Studio............

Maybelline is probably my favorite makeup brand. It is a little out of my price range at the moment, they are pretty pricey, but when I have the money to splurge, I do think they are worth paying a little more. I have always been very pleased with their products, come to think of it, I don't think I have ever been disappointed with anything I have tried.

I haven't had the privilege of trying their New York Eye Studio products, but they sure do sound amazing. Currently, you can get $1.50 off any of their New York Eye Studio products. That may not be much, but if you don't mind spending a little more on excellent quality cosmetics, this offer might be worth it.

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*I have found a lot of great coupons on many of my favorite blogs. Unfortunately, my printer doesn't work, so I am unable to print them. I do love coupons though.

I thought it would be fun to start featuring them. I've already been keeping an eye out for Skylar related coupons and when I find them, I will be sure to share them with you.

Diapers, formula, cleaning products... all of that stuff are important necessities. At the same time, I think that Mommy time is also a necessity. Sometimes you have to do something for you, splurge on something that you want... whether it be Maybelline products, a new pair of killer shoes, or a brand new outfit or maybe even an entire summer wardrobe.

When you have the time or the funds, what are some of your favorite products to splurge on? What are your favorite beauty and clothing brands?

Crochet Cuteness...............

via Stitch- stitch.hellooperator.net

I love dolls!

At first, I was kind of creeped out by them, but now I adore these adorable little crochet dollies! I would have loved to have had one of these when I was a tot.

(designforchildren.co.uk)

I must have this Betty Boop doll!

(Curly Girl's Crochet Etc)

(All About Ami)

(Petite Purls)

If I had this doll, I would seriously carry her around in my pocket.

(Curly Girl's Crochet Etc)

(Dee*Construction)

I've developed a bit of an obsession over these Russian dolls lately.

(All So Cute- via Etsy)

Aww... this one is so precious.

(Curly Girl's Crochet Etc)

(kleinezebra.com)

(By Hook, By Hand)

This one is by far my favorite dolly of them all.

(craftster.org)

Now, I have to say, I have mixed feelings about this one. She's super cool, but she really kind of creeps me out. Still, I would have killed to have this doll when I was a kid.

What can I say... I am a kid at heart! I don't think I will ever grow out of dolls.

Did you play with dolls when you were a tot? What was your favorite doll that you had and what was so special about that doll?

Working On Things............

via Think Simple Now- thinksimplenow.com

Clearly, I am in no way the Worlds best writer... no where in the vicinity! My writing was much better and more detailed during my teens and early twenties. I'm not horrible by any means, and not to sound conceited, I think I am pretty decent at it. I do my best to make it as presentable as possible, though, I have made plenty of mistakes and I'm sure there are plenty more to come. I'm human ,what can I say.

The truth is, I don't want to be a decent writer, I don't want to be a good or great writer either. I want and am determined to some day become an excellent and well-respected writer. I know that I can do much better, I'm just not pushing myself enough. This is just something that is very important to me.

When I worked at the library 14 or 15 years ago, I use to read a lot, after I left and ever since then, I haven't been doing as much of it, up until recently. English has always been my favorite subject, though there are some things I do struggle with. In school, I never really paid attention to the teacher when she was teaching us about verbs, nouns and all that fun stuff. I just wanted to write, I didn't realize how important they were, now I'm finding out just how important they really are. Now I'm having to learn and re-learn them on my own and I still struggle with it.

My 2 favorite things to read are the dictionary and the thesaurus... I know weird right? I use to read them all the time. I love words, always have... I love discovering new words and studying their meanings. I got out of the habit of doing that and because I have done that and have not been reading as much as I use to, it has had an effect on my writing skills as well as my vocabulary.

I have gotten back into reading and I have been doing a lot of it. Since I started reading again, I am much more inspired and more motivated. I haven't had hardly any issues with writers block. I've also noticed a difference in my writing skills, my vocabulary and I have also gotten better at communicating with others. I've noticed I don't stutter near as much either. I still do a little, but it has improved. Reading has become a new hobbie of mine. I actually appreciate it even more so now, than I did when I was younger.

I'm not just reading the content, I'm also absorbing it and I'm much more focused on it. Whereas before, I never really fully understood what I was reading. I had an idea, but if there are words that I don't know the meanings of, it makes it more confusing for me.

When I am reading the content, I take all of the words I don't know the meanings of and put them in Wordpad and then after I have finished reading, I look them up in the dictionary. Sometimes there are words in the definitions I have to look up also.

Once I have learned the words, I go back and read it over again... doing this has helped me understand what I'm reading so much better. Knowing what I'm reading makes it so much more enjoyable and I've gained even more knowledge from doing it.

Another one of my struggles is punctuation and I am working on that. I'm sure you have seen the comas and apostrophes in the wrong places on several occasions. I might have even done it in this post. I'm sure there are tons of typos. I have a lot more to learn, it's not going to get better over night... baby steps.

I'm not perfect, but I am no dummy either, though I have had a few harsh critics who I am sure would have a different opinion about that. Critics don't bother me and fortunately I haven't had to deal with too many of them. Most of the people I have met through this experience have been wonderful.

There are going to be critics, there are people who think they are superior, because they know all those big fancy schmancy words. I've been to plenty of blogs that are too wordy, so wordy that they are actually very boring... it's like reading a medicine label. Those can be snoozers.

I'm not ashamed of my struggles or my mistakes, or the fact that I purposely use words in creative ways, even though it may not make sense to everyone. I love being creative with words, that is something I will never change. I do want to be a better writer, but I'm still going to have fun.

(via digibuddha Art Prints- etsy.com)

What is the one thing you struggle with most? If there was one thing you could change about yourself as a blogger what would you change and why?

Bright Hues, Bright Ideas.........

There isn't one specific color that I can call my favorite, it changes quite frequently according to my mood.........

I love colorful things... rainbows, flowers, jewelry, brightly painted fingernails, makeup (even though I would most likely not wear it the way I see it in magazines), colorful paintings, butterflies all of these things always get my creative juices flowing and they also have a tendancy to make me smile. I've always been drawn to bright, vibrant, colorful hues.

Colorful Scenery...

I love rainbows!

(via Love Liberally- tumblr.com.)

Even though I have a bird phobia, I must admit these birds are gorgeous looking creatures and they are pretty darn cute... they've got personality.

(via google.co.uk)

I wonder if there is a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow. If there is, I would love to find it.

(via flickr.com)

I'm not real good with names, when it comes to flowers. I do know that I've seen these before and they are my favorite kind of flowers. They are gorgeous!

Loud Wearables...

(via Fashion Soul- tumblr.com)

I would love to wear these gems on my fingers.

These are so fun!

I want!

(via Little Green Notebook- blogspot.com)

(via Love 2 Do Crafts 2- etsy.com)

One of those trendy barefoot sandals everybody is already wearing this season.

You can never have too many colorful bras.

(via weheartit.com)

I'll take one of each please!

Brilliantly beautiful face...

(google.com)

This would be fun to do for Halloween or just for fun.

(via beautylish.com)

(via vi.sualize.us)

Would you dare? I definitely want to try a red or bright pink someday, not sure about orange or purple. They are pretty to look at though.

(via Creations By Alana- tumblr.com)

Great fairy makeup idea.

Now that's chromatic!

(Happy To Be Quirky- tumblr.com)

I am always so intrigued with eye makeup pallettes. I want to try on every color...okay not all at once, but they are a lot of fun to play with.

(via The Girl Likes Rainbows- blogspot.com)

I like what they did with her eyebrows here...very interesting.

Flashy Food...

(via iambaker.com)

A pretty sweet treat to eat!

(via blogs.babble.com)

A colorful treat, to cool you off from that sizzling summer heat.

(via Beehive and Birdsnest- beehiveandbirdsnest.com)

 

Sparkly colored Oreo's.

I would have never thought to eat cake from a mason jar. It's pretty and it's genius!

What's your favorite color? What color inspires you most and why?