Wordless Wednesdays - Dream

I'm currently reading a book I checked out from the library called Smart Cookies' Guide to Making More Dough.  It's about how five young women got smart, formed a money group, and took control of their finances.  I'm only on the first few pages but I loved the raw simplicity of talking about money.  I also loved this quote from the book.  "Discussing our finances and our financial goals not only helps to hold us accountable, but the more we talk about our dreams the more tangible they become. Plus, you never know: The people you share your financial goals with might be in a position to help you reach them faster.  Maybe they'll decide to share some advice that worked for them or they'll mention a high-paying job position they heard about that might be perfect for you, or they'll gently remind you of your larger goals when you're tempted to splurge on something you really don't need."

The more we talk about our dreams the more tangible they become!


Join me in Wordless Wednesday and enter your blog link below, visit and share!  That's what bloggin is all about!

New Giveaway a Pink Heart Ballet Bag from Ave Maria Dance

Today has been a rainy day in Southwest Florida with a subtropical storm passing us by.  We have been blessed with mild weather most of the winter.  On Monday my daughter attends Ave Maria Dance Academy and enjoys ballet and tap lessons.  I was chatting with the owner the other day about giveaways and she was sweet and offered this beautiful ballet bag.  I know it's one of my daughters favorite selections of all the bags on www.avemariadance.com shop online.  I wish you the best of luck with this awesome heartfelt giveaway!

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Ave Maria Dance offers a chance to win,"in a HEARTBEAT" book by entering free giveaway

The end of January is near, how did that happen so quickly?  Have you seen all the Valentine Displays at your local stores?  They are gearing up for the big heart celebration!  We've been given another giveaway and I know those that enjoy reading Young Adult Fiction will want to win.  This book by Loretta Ellsworth is called, in a HEARTBEAT.

Thank you Ave Maria Dance for offering a Heartfelt book to our fans.  This book is about two teenage girls that have struggles in their lives.  One is a professional skater and has relationship troubles with her mother.  The other is reserved, has heart problems and is on the donor list for a heart.

The back cover...

When a small mistake costs Eagan her life, she leaves many things behind -- including her heart, which now lives on in Amelia's body.  From Eagan's vantage point in her own version of heaven, she relives vivid memories through her still-beating heart and is distressed by her troubled relationship with her mother.  Unable to move on without resolving her past, Eagan is trapped...

Despite her mixed emotions of joy and guilt about her new chance at life, Amelia feels lucky to be alive.  But when she begins to take on strange new characteristics, Amelia wonders if her heart donor is trying to tell her something.  Is it too late for Amelia to help the girl who saved her life?

To enter the giveaway just complete the tasks below...

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We Love Rafflecopter, their Giveaway is an iPad2!

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In the last month I've been posting about heartfelt companies that offer Giveaways for our Heartbeat subscribers. While visiting my friends Clipping Money blog, I found this awesome giveaway. One of the entries was to post this sweet giveaway on your blog.  Who wouldn't want an iPad2 and this is a great way to bring more interest to Rafflecopter the giveaway program that Heartbeat Magazine loves!  So, if you'd like a chance to enter this Raffle please take a moment and let them know!

Have an amazing week!

Love,
Nicole

Wordless Wednesdays. My One Word.

I recently joined the Wordless Wednesday bloggin world.  This week is One Word to describe your year, what would it be?  For me my word is LOVE.  Whenever I see a Heart I think of Love.

There is a website called WeHeartIt.com that offers the ability to find images online and heart them.  It's a way of tagging the picture and letting others know you love it. I find the concept simple and fun to use.

http://weheartit.com/heartbeatconnection

You can find me on that site, I just started Hearting my favorites.

I also Love Instagram on my iPhone because I can heart all the pictures I like. You tap the image and a heart pops up letting you know you've liked the picture.  My username is nicoleflothe.

The last site I'm in LOVE with currently that uses a Heart for liking is Pinterest  They have so many pins that people have saved and share with others.  The site is full of crafts, vacation destinations, style, quotes, and so much more.

Since it's supposed to be wordless wednesday I better end this with saying, "Make it the best New Year and add LOVE to your list of words, its super powerful!:)

Love,
Nicole

U'nMe has graciously joined our Giveaways, win a Unique Red Chalk mat!

Hope your Holidays have been cheerful and you've enjoyed spending quality time with your family.  I know we have but at times the kids need entertaining and what better way to do this but find some great things to occupy their busy hands.  We recently found a heartfelt company, U'nMe that have the cutest gifts for kids.  They have created a unique roll up chalk mat that children can bring with them in the car or out and about.  They also have some other awesome products, like a support snake for your little ones and we love their dress line too.

Artist Suzanne Ervin raffles Original Painting with Rafflecopter

Since it's the Holiday Season and people are either Christmas shopping for their family or friends, Artist Suzanne Ervin has generously offered an Original Painting as a giveaway.  The winner will have the opportunity to send in a photo and have her custom recreate the picture on canvas.  You can view her work at www.semyart.com 

Suzanne being an International Artist has had her art displayed all over the world.  Suzanne offers many of her originals on Ebay and the Naples Community Hospital Art Program.  She has sold at auctions, shows, and produced many commissioned art paintings.  Suzanne has developed her skills in Montreal, Canada, throughout the United States, Alaska, and travels to Europe and South America.  You can view her albums on her website that show the detail of the paintings which represent thousands of brush strokes in order to bring the image to life.  The finished image is a work that has been collaborated with Suzanne’s husband Gary.  Gary has been commissioned for many wildlife scenes and animals over the years.  Gary sets the image in place while Suzanne’s artistic flair brings the images to life.