Recent Finds

Ello, loves!

Happy Thursday! Today is my Friday and I couldn't be more thrilled!

Three-day work weeks are the bomb.com.

I wanted to share a few of my recent finds with you...

Kenra Platinum Dry Shampoo

 I've tried several kinda of dry shampoo and have been super disappointed with them all. Up until trying the Kenra dry shampoo, I thought baby powder worked just fine. But I love this stuff! You can find this at Ulta.


Spornette Little Wonder Brush

I've said this before, but I have baby fine hair. And it has zero volume. Well this little brush teases my hair better than any comb I've ever used. So if you need a little oomph in your hair {or if you live in the south} go to Ulta and buy this brush. It's only $5.99!


Jessica Simpson Bow Sandals

I bought these from 6pm.com. {If you haven't heard of that website, please check it out. You can get all kinds of designer/name brand shoes, bags, etc. for discounted prices.} Can't wait to get these in the mail!!


Cupcake Wine - Angel Food

Oh my yummm! This wine is amazing! I've been a big fan of the Cupcake wines for a while now {umm... Red Velvet anyone??} but I had never seen this particular wine before. I found this last weekend at World Market. It's delicious!


That's all for today. Corby and I are headed to College Station tonight to celebrate my momma's birthday! I love my family and I can't wait to see them! And I can't wait to watch a little Aggie Baseball! Gig'em Ags!! Have a good weekend!

Speed Dating & Winner!

No, no, no... I'm not actually dating anyone. 

Been there, done that and I'm veryy happily married to this guy...

I'm participating in the Speed Dating link up with This Little Momma.

Basically, I'm gonna tell you a little about myself. Quickly. Ha. 

Here we go....

* I am a Christian. My true identity rests in the redemption and work of Jesus Christ in my life.

* On August 7, 2010, I married Corby Mayes. He's my best friend, my other half and he always knows how to put a smile on my face. I'm learning every day what it means to be a Godly wife.

* I am a Texas girl. Every little bit of me. I like to consider myself part country girl and part city girl. I feel very much at home at the ranch.

my family's ranch in Mason, Texas

* I am a total book worm. I've been known to put life completely on hold and live vicariously through characters in a book. I've also been known to read 2 or more books in a week. {sad, I know}

* I hate feet. Despise them. And I cannot stand it when people touch my feet. It creeps me out.

* I put ranch dressing on everything. 

* I am a proud Aggie. I graduated from Texas A&M in 2008 with a degree in Communications and Journalism. I also met my hubby at A&M :)

my graduation from A&M

* I think sweet tea runs though my veins. 

* I have my own craft business/Etsy shop: Joyful and Chic!

* I am the Communications and Membership Director for a non-profit organization here in Fort Worth.

* I love to bake {and cook}. Spending time in my kitchen is sort of a creative outlet for me.

*Friends is my absolute favorite TV show. Of all time. I have all 10 seasons on DVD and have watched them countless times. I can quote every episode. Obsessed? Maybe.

* I've been known to scream in my sleep. Scary, I know. Fortunately, it doesn't happen too often, but it has happened several times since Corby and I have been married. {No one has ever said anything about it before. I shared a room with someone my freshman and sophomore year in college, so maybe this is a recent development??}

* I am terrified of the dentist. 

* I did ballet for 18 years. I also danced competitively for about 8 years. I really miss it. And you can bet money that if there's a show on TV about dance, I watch it.  

Be sure to go link up! And let me know you did so I can learn something new about YOU! :)

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Now, the moment you've all been waiting for....

The big winner from my giveaway last week...

Drum roll please....

The lovely Michelle from Texas Tanners!

She is such a sweetheart and a fellow Texas gal... And Michelle is pregnant with twin boys! So stinkin' excited for her!

Weekend Recap - San Antonio

Happy Monday Tuesday!

As much as I love 3-day weekends, I really hate Tuesdays that feel like Mondays. Totally throws my whole week off. 

But on a lighter note, this is only a 3-day work week for me! I have Friday off because Corby and I are headed to College Station {again} for my mom's birthday!

Anyhoo...

This weekend was wonderful! Corby and I spent Friday - Sunday in San Antonio. We stayed at the Hyatt Regency on the Riverwalk. And all I can say is, if you ever decide to make a trip to SA, you must stay at this hotel! It was beautiful and the absolute perfect location smack dab in the middle of all the good restaurants/bars on the Riverwalk. And it was super close to the Alamo.

Here's our weekend in pictures....

right outside our hotel

outside our hotel the other direction

riverwalk

my love

Remember the Alamo!

lobby of our hotel

before our dinner date

dinner at Landry's on the riverwalk

this little guy joined us for dinner

before heading home

We had so much fun, but my feet were killing me by the time we left! One day, maybe I will dress for comfort instead of fashion. Tennis shoes would have been so much more comfy.

On the drive home, we stopped in Granbury to take pictures at their Memorial Day festival.

 

I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend :)

Come back tomorrow to see who won my big giveaway!!

Happy Memorial Day!

I hope you are having a fabulous holiday weekend!

Many people spend this weekend at the lake or beach. It's kind of a kick-off to summer!

But there is a much more important reason behind Memorial Day...

Thank you to those who serve our country. Thank you for putting your life on the line for me, for my freedom. I am forever grateful to you. 

Thank you to those who have lost their lives so we can live in a free country. 

We will never forget you.

And a special "Thank you" to my daddy and uncle for their service to our country. I love you both more than words can say. 

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Friday Inspiration

Happy Friday, y'all!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway! Today's the last day to enter!

Hubs and I are San Antonio bound today for some fun and relaxation. 

So today, I leave you with a little inspiration!

Have a great weekend!

And Happy Memorial Day!

Fresh Fruit Pies

With summertime here in Texas right around the corner and all of these yummy berries and other fruits coming into season, it's making me want to bake pies. 

Lots of pies. 

Do I need to eat pie? Not one bit.

Will that stop me? Absolutely not. 

How can you see those farm fresh berries and not want a cherry or strawberry pie?!

Or blueberry?

Peach?

Apple?

Mmmmmmmmm....

Anyhoo...

Here are some yummy pie recipes that you can bake using fresh fruit!

Strawberry Pie

Blueberry Pie

Key Lime Pie

Blackberry Lemon Chess Pie

Apple Pie

Peach Pie

Cherry Pie

Ok. Now I'm hungry. For pie.

Happy *Almost* Summer!
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Don't forget to enter my giveaway! Giveaway ends Tomorrow!!

In Love...

First things first...

Don't forget to enter my big giveaway!!

Giveaway ends Friday.
Enter now and thank me later :)

There's lots to love over here....

* I'm loving my 4 day weekend coming up (and that next week is a 3 day work week!)

* I'm also loving that husby and I are headed to San Antonio this weekend. Just for fun and a chance to get away. Just the two of us. This was a last minute decision (ie. we planned this Monday) and I'm so glad we decided to do this! We're staying on the Riverwalk! Can't wait!

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* I'm loving my yummies from my recent trip to the Farmers Market! I just love fresh fruits and veggies!

* I'm loving this stuff. YUMM!

* I'm loving that I have sooo many friends that are getting married or having babies! I love weddings!! And babies :)

* And you better believe that I'm loving this guy! He's my rock, my everything!

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I'm also loving these pins... I haven't been on Pinterest much lately. But there's still so many pins I love!

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That is all. 

Linking up here and here.

Happy Wednesday, my friends!!

How 'Bout a Giveaway?

Happy Monday, y'all!

Just because YOU are awesome, I'm giving away some awesome stuff to one lucky winner...

Since it's practically summertime here in Texas, I'm giving away some of my summer must haves!

First things first, you're gonna need a fun beach {or pool} bag...

And you need some summer must-haves to go in your beach bag...

1. A Lilly Pulitzer koozie is a necessity for keeping your favorite beverage cold
2. Fekkai Beach Waves spray is the bomb.com
3. Maybelline's Baby Lips SPF 20 Moisturizing Lip Balm
4. Lilly Pulitzer eco-friendly cup is perfect for your fav summer cocktail
5. A $25 Tar-jay gift card

And as an added bonus, {and completely unrelated to summertime} you'll get this little lovely!

To enter:

Mandatory:
*You must be a follower of life is aMAYESing via GFC.

Optional additional entries:
*Follow @lifeisaMAYESing on Twitter (+1)
*Like life is aMAYESing on Facebook (+1)
*Tweet about this giveaway (+1)
*Blog about this giveaway linking back to my blog (+2)

**PLEASE LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY**

Happy Monday, lovelies!