I live with my fiance

I had the good intention of running in the morning, but my body felt like a brick. So I got up and walked Mochi instead. Since I had time after the walk, I got on Facebook.

Then I see this post:

6 Reasons Living Together Doesn't Work

I felt compelled to read the post because I live with my fiance.

The first paragraph:

Today isn’t for the married girls.  And since I’m guessing that is who usually reads my stuff, I’m hoping you’ll relate to this…and then forward it to your favorite single girlfriend. Particularly that girlfriend who’s living with her man.

Hey, send this post to all your friends living with their boyfriends and ruin their day. 

The writer said something that really upset me. "You shouldn't have to earn a ring".  Marriage requires unconditional love, but living together creates a performance-based love.  Be a good girlfriend.  Do all the wife-like duties.  Don’t be too much of a nag or a bore or let your body lose it shape.  And maybe he’ll decide you are good enough for the real deal.

 Everyone leads a different path. Everyone has a story to tell. 

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What are you looking for in a sponsor?

A couple of weeks ago I asked you, What are you looking for in giveaways when you sponsor a blog.

How do you like the winners picked for the giveaway?
Multiple winners, each winning one prize each. A lot of you liked having more winners so the chances of winning would increase!

When sponsoring a blog, do you participate in the giveaway?
This had mixed answers, but most of you answered YES and MAYBE. 
The bloggers who picked MAYBE wanted to know if there was a minimum dollar amount to join the giveaway. 

If there was a minimum dollar amount to participate in a giveaway, what do you feel comfortable contributing?
$5-$10 was the highest amount that bloggers felt comfortable with.

When sponsoring a blog, are you looking to join a individual giveaway or a group giveaway?
Mostly, everyone said both or individual. I now made that an option again for sponsors. 

Do you like to participate in a giveaway that has gift cards or prizes from the sponsors?
This was tied. Bloggers liked both types of giveaways!

Sometimes, I think that blogging is the cat's pajamas and I got this sponsor stuff down. Then other days I just sit and doubt myself about what I am doing with my sponsorship program. Honestly, I change it a lot because of self doubt. 

But really, what are you looking for when you want to sponsor someone? Is it the numbers on the sidebar? Page views? Comments? Blogger interaction?

I would LOVE to know your opinion!

Weekend Wrap Up + Giveaway

We had so much going on over the weekend, it was E's birthday! I took him out to dinner on Friday night to our local Mexican restaurant. They make a mean margarita. Always a great way to start the weekend. 

Then on Saturday, we went jet skiing!
There are no actual pictures to share since I didn't want my camera destroyed by water. So this is what I imagine we looked like. 

E had never been before and I had only rode a jet ski on a lake. Which I found out is way different on the ocean. It was really chopppy, but after we got used to the waves, it was a blast. 

Then we finished the day by heading to Ra Sushi and drinking the night away. 

Finally on Sunday, it was E's actual birthday. We went to brunch at Lazy Dog Cafe with his parents. Hung out all day and then went to dinner at Paul Martin's American Bistro.
Our birthdays usually involve going out to eat at a lot of places.

Outfit details: 
green dress| Stitch Fix (similar dress here)
grey jacket| Stitch Fix (similar jacket here)
purse|Olivia and Joy (this is my summer staple. I get so many compliments on this purse. i love the creamy white color, goes with everything!)
shoes| Tory Burch (similar shoes here)

Even though it was my fiance's birthday, I got my own gift in the mail...my Pop Sugar Box came!

This box was the best one yet:

Beauty Blender Set: $34.95

The Modern Cocktail Modern Margarita Set: $8.29
Questions I Ask When I want to Talk About Myself: 50 Topics to Share with Friends by Mindi Kaling: $13.45
Pacifica Color Quench Lip Tint: $7
Charm & Chain Gift Card: $30
Way Better Snacks: $1
Kooringal - Giselle Mid Brim Hat: $27.99

Total value: $122.68 
But I only paid $35!
If you are interested in getting your own monthly Pop Sugar Must Have box, use promo code REFER5 and use my referral link here.

Finally, my sweet sponsors (Mandi, Laura and Melissa) are giving away $30 to Nordstrom!

Giveaway ends on May 31st, so enter daily for more chances to win!

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