Sunday, July 31, 2011

Thank You!

I just wanted to say a quick thank you to the sponsors who's ads end today!

You ladies are amazing, thank you for advertising with me.

Please say hello and continue to visit these amazing sponsors:

Much Love & Hugs,

500 Follower Celebration: Rock-N-Regalia Giveaway!

Hello all! Today I have a fun giveaway for you, sponsored by:

RockNRegalia!!

Also...

Check out her {Facebook}{Blog}

She has some really cute stuff.. Im totally loving all her nautical themed items the most!

Like these:

NautiCALI earrings (they come in blue and red!)

And I just LOVE these precious shirts!

Christ is Kind Hand painted shirts (also available as onsies)

Today the lovely Jayna of RockNRegalia is offering on lucky winner this awesome nautical headband!

If you would like to win this giveaway here is how you can enter:

MANDATORY ENTRIES:
Please leave SEPARATE comments for each to maximize your chances of winning! :)

1.) Must be a public follower of Agape Love (this blog)

2.) Heart RockNRegalia on etsy

EXTRA ENTRIES:

3.) LikeRockNRegalia on Facebook AND leave her a comment letting her know I sent you!

Then leave a comment here saying you did so.

4.) Follow RockNRegalia Blog!

5.) Let me know your favorite item in her shop!

6.) Blog

7.)Facebook

8.) Tweet

about this giveaway! Be sure to leave separate comments for each that you do to up your chances of winning!

Good luck!

Saturday, July 30, 2011

500 Followers Celebration: Guest Blogger Nina From Momma Go Round

Oh boy am I THRILLED beyond words to announce the special guest on my blog today! :) I have been loving and (PINNING like crazy) each post this Momma does! She is a HUGE inspiration to me! I love how REAL she is, how CONFIDENT she is, and how GORGEOUS she is!

I LOVE style and fashion.. but sometimes I am a CHICKEN when it comes to really stepping out of the house in a certain outfit.. because that means stepping out of my comfort zone, having to face insecurities and wondering what people will think! Well this certain Momma has been such an encouragement to me because of her "Real Momma, Real Style" posts. Now I step out with confidence and you know what? I get complimented a lot for my style! Its not so scary now.. and I also have her to look at for inspiration and ideas on what will look good on me too. :) She rocks!

Ok.. was that too long of an introduction? haha I guess I better get on with it..
NOT that this Momma NEEDS an introduction from me or anything.. but here is
Nina AKA Momma Go Round!! :)

Hi Agape Love lovelies! I'm Nina and I author a little fashion blog
called Momma Go Round.

Momma Go Round is all about
real style, for real women, on a real budget. After having my son and
my body TOTALLY changing shape on me, I had no clue
how to dress. So for 18 months I lived in yoga pants, jeans, and t-shirts. Exciting.

Finally fed up with my frumptacular style, I decided to dive into the
fashion world head first and hope for the best. It's definitely
difficult balancing fashion with momma-hood...so here's some of the
lessons that I've learned on how to be a momma fashionista.

#1 No Matter How Cute It Is, If It's Not Child Friendly You'll NEVER Wear It

Yup, I got suckered in by the "It's such a great deal at Target and
it's so adorable, I know I'll find like a million ways to wear it".
FAIL. I've found one way to wear it, that was a total fashion flop,
and now it sits at the bottom of my drawer. Note to self, black
sequins + squirmy toddler = squirmy sequiny toddler + a sad looking shirt.

#2 Momma Fashion Is All About Form AND Function

Each piece doesn't have to cost a fortune, it just needs to fit YOU
right and work with your lifestyle. I build my wardrobe on a
foundation of basics. A classic white shirt and great fitting jeans,
then gussy it up with fun accessories like a fedora, bright necklace,
and a turquoise ring. This way, I can mix and match my clothing pieces
with my accessories depending on what's up for the day.

#3 Be Practical, Yet Fun

While I would love to go gallivanting around in my killer tan canvasy

ruffle wedges all day, my 2 year old that's the size of a 4 year old (not kidding) but
still wants to be carried like a 2 year old has something to say about
that. So for special occasions, church, or those magical child-free
days, I have fun wedges and heels that didn't cost a fortune cause
they hardly get worn, but are there when I need them.

For everyday, I have a boat load (boat load, boat shoes, get it? I know, I'm so original!) of fun flats,
sandals, boots, and sneakers for mommy duty at the park, splash pad, Costco...you know, the glamorous stuff. Just because it needs to be practical, doesn't mean it has to be boring!

#4 Dare to FAIL

Yep, it happens to the best of us. I swear in the mirror this outfit

looked good! The mirror is now sitting in the corner on time out
:P But you know what? WHO CARES!!! It's clothes
not a tattoo, you get to try again tomorrow. So I went to church
and my in-laws looking like the purple Kool-Aid man....whooptie doo!

It just makes those times that you get it right that much more
awesome!

The biggest thing I've learned, and am still learning, is to have fun.
In a world filled with nasty diapers, too much "mac cheese", endless
repeats of Elmo, Nemo, Up, Wall E, Buzz... I need a little fun on an
adult level. If a cute $3 necklace from Forever 21 brightens your
day, then ROCK ON! If it's stepping outside your comfort zone and
trying something new, YOU RULE! Whatever it may be, fashion is supposed to be fun!

************************************************************************

Isnt she great! :) Thank you SO much Nina for guest posting here today! I means a lot that you would come help me celebrate with this awesome post! These are definitely some good lessons! Thanks for sharing!! You totally rock! :)

Much Love & Hugs,

500 Followers Celebration: To Sew With Love Giveaway

Good Morning all! Today I have a fun little giveaway for you! :)

But before we get to that, let me introduce to you

Today's Giveaway Sponsor: Arcoiris by To Sew With Love

Find these Amazing Girls:

{Blog}{Facebook}{Twitter}{Pinterest}

What I love about this shop is that there are certain items, you can find them in the help Japan section, where they donate 100% of the profits to Japan relief!

Here are some of the cute finds from their shop!

I LOVE this skirt! Alice in Lilac!

Check out this amazing 5-piece gift set Flower Shower!

They even offer cute little plushies, and jewelry like this

Summer Day Statement Ring!

Today one lucky winner could win this girl's skirt size T8-10 with a matching hair clip.

I just LOVE the fabric and look of this! So cute right?!

This is the adorable matching clip that comes with!

If you would like to win this cute set for your daughter here is how you can enter:

Mandatory Entries:

Be sure to leave a separate comment for each that you do to up your chances of winning!

1.) You MUST be a public follower of my blog, Agape Love Designs

Leave me a comment letting me know you are one.

2.) Add Arcoiris by To Sew With Love to you favorites on etsy.

Extra Entries:

3.) Let me know your favorite item from that shop!

4.) Follow the To Sew With Love Blog

5.) Follow To sew With Love on Facebook

6.) Follow their Twitter Page

7.) Follow them on Pinterest

8.) Follow their Love Support & Promote Handmade Page on Facebook

9.) Blog

10.)Facebook

11.) Tweet

about this giveaway! Be sure to leave separate comments for each that you do to up your chances of winning!

Good luck!

Friday, July 29, 2011

500 Followers Celebration: Elle Sophia Design Giveaway

Today I would like to introduce you to

Elle Sophia Design

Great projects for kids! Sewing supplies that include adorable fabric and embellishments.
Kits for kids! Easy to sew sewing projects!

Be sure to check out her:

{Shop} {Facebook}

I absolutely ADORE this shop!

And if you have a daughter who likes to sew, or wants to LEARN to sew then you will adore this shop too! She has the perfect starter learn to sew kits, as well as some more advanced kits!

Check out this:

My 1st Sewing Bag and Starter Kit - Personalized

Kids Sew A Pillow DIY Kit - Groovy Goodness

Kids Sew A Jewelry Pouch DIY Kit - Birdies

My daughter, Kiah, LOVED her kits! Here she is proudly displaying her finished shape stuffers!

She did an amazing job! She had been asking me to teach her how to sew for a while. I was hesitant until I heard about Elle Sophia Design. I bought a couple kits as a surprise for her and we had a nice crafting time together! See my post on Kiah learning to sew with these kits {here}!

Today the lovely Ann of Elle Sophia Design is giving away TWO kits to one lucky winner!

This Starter Sewing Kit

and This Jewelry Pouch sewing kit!

Here is how you can enter to win:

Mandatory Entries:

1.) You must be a public follower of Agape Love

leave a comment letting me know you are one!

2.) Add Elle Sophia Design Shop to your favorites!

Let me know your user name

EXTRA ENTRIES:

3.) Become a fan of Elle Sophia Design on Facebook and leave a comment thanking her for this giveaway or letting her know I sent you!

Leave a comment here letting me know you did so.

4.)What are your fav items in her shop?

5.)Become a fan of Agape Love Designs on Facebook

Leave a comment letting me know you are one!

6.) Blog

7.) Facebook

8.) Tweet

About this giveaway and leave a separate comment for each that you do to maximize your chances of winning!
Leave a link if you can!

Good luck!

Thursday, July 28, 2011

500 Followers Celebration: Guest Blogger Elise's Pieces!!!

Welcome to another day of celebration!

Today I have the super cute Elise here to guest post! Have you heard of her blog Elise's Pieces?

Its super fun and sweet and full of great inspiration posts that are totally uplifting! I absolutely adore her and her blog! So be sure to check it out if you have not already. :) Also find her on {Facebook}!

And now I hand it over to Elise!

First and foremost, a suuuuuper big congrats to the darling Miss Maria for hitting 500 followers. Maria is so cool, so talented, and I am quite pleased to count her as one of my bloggy BFFs.

Name's Elise. Put 'er there.

I hang out over at a little place I like to call

Today, I want to share one of my favorite recipes with you. 'Cause this is a 500 followers celebration, right? And every good celebration has tasty food. Well, at least I think they should. :)

My favorite thing to order from Noodles and Company is their Butter and Garlic Noodles. Up where I'm going to school, however, there is no Noodles and Company even semi close, so I have to make up my own version. You'll love this pasta, even if you can practically feel your arteries clogging as you eat it. :)

3 small garlic bulbs
1 1/2 sticks + 1Tbsp. of butter (real butter is way better than margarine in this recipe)
1 tsp garlic salt
1 package of egg noodles
Shredded cheese

Mince the garlic into the smallest pieces you can manage (I put mine through the blender, though it's hard to scoop out right next to the blade-I added water to get it all out of the blender and let the water evaporate out before the next step). Saute the garlic cloves in about 1 Tbsp. butter until they are caramelized, sprinkle some garlic salt into the mix as you are stirring. Add a stick and a half of butter and stir as the butter is melting.

Mmmmmm, look at all that butter.

While doing this, boil your egg noodles according to the directions on the bag.
Once the butter is all melted, pour about 1/4-1/3 cup over your noodles, add some shredded cheese and stir to melt the cheese.

Again, congratulations to Maria! And I hope you all enjoy your celebratory bowl of Butter and Garlic noodles.

Thank you so much Elise! Looks like a yummy quick dish! I love butter.. so bad I know.

Plus I totally {♥} quick and easy, so this is great!

Thank you for helping me celebrate!

Much Love & Hugs,

500 Followers Celebration: Creations By Little B Giveaway

Welcome to the celebration, my lovelies!! :) Today's giveaway is sponsored by:
Creations By Little B

Amanda who runs Little B has been here Guest posting before, she is a newbie, but you are gonna LOVE her! :) Check out her:

{Blog}{Facebook}

Here is some of the cuteness you can find in her shop!

Double Rosette Headband

These are so adorable!

Painted Shell Earrings

I love these too!

Orange & White Polka Dot Earrings

Today She is offering TWO of her Contrast Necklaces to ONE lucky winner!!

Super chic right!?

You wanna win right!? :)
Well here is how!

MANDATORY ENTRIES:
Please leave SEPARATE comments for each to maximize your chances of winning! :)

1.) Must be a public follower of Agape Love (this blog)

2.) Must be a public follower of Little B Blog

EXTRA ENTRIES:

3.) Like Little B on Facebook AND leave her a comment letting her know I sent you!

Then leave a comment here saying you did so.

4.) Add Creations By Little B Shop to your favorites on Esty

5.) Let me know your favorite item in her shop!

6.) Blog

7.)Facebook

8.) Tweet

about this giveaway! Be sure to leave separate comments for each that you do to up your chances of winning!

Good luck!

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

500 Followers Celebration: The Style Projects Giveaway

Hello my lovelies!

Today I would like to introduce you to Sharde from The Style Projects!

This gorgeous, boots lovin, Texas gal now living in Nor-Cal is a self proclaimed Craft-a-holic (like me!) who's real profession is a Hair Stylist!

You can also find her on:

{Facebook}{Twitter}

Isnt she gorgeous!? Well, Sharde Doesnt have a shop, but since she loves to create, she offered to giveaway one of her creations!

Check out this totally adorbs Knotted Turban Headbands!
Winner can can pick between the floral, off-white lace, or leopard print
Its got an elastic back so it fits all size heads