Mightly Leaf and Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

I'm so excited to bring you another amazing giveaway! I ablsolutely love tea! It is probably as much in my favorites as coffee! On a rainy day, there is nothing like a warm cup of tea with a good book and a blanket. Even when I'm sick and can't stand coffee, tea is my saving grace! With the winter weather upon everyone, who wouldn't want to warm up with some amazing tea! And to top it off....they're throwing in a $50 Amazon giftcard! 
Have you heard about this giveaway: it's a Mighty Leaf Tea pack (ARV: $57.00 ) and a $50 Dollar Amazon Gift Card. If you drink Tea you will love Mighty Leaf Tea, or they can make a lovely holiday gift; and come on, who does not love Amazon Gift Cards. Jay @Crafty Spices has done a review on the Mighty Leaf Tea, you can read all about them right here, she is also hosting this giveaway and granting us the opportunity to win some great tea for the holidays.

Saturday Funny- I just couldn't resist any longer!

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What you missed W48

This week has been a little slow getting back into the groove! I won’t lie.....I’d much rather still be on holiday! ;-)

It was so wonderful and honestly, our family truly needed it! Although, that house from our Ouma and Oupa is far from childproof! We were so heart sore and tired of telling the kids no for everything that when we got home they’re were able to just about whatever they wanted!

Dawn's Disaster Pinterest Celebration Giveaway

When Dawn announced she'd reached 600 Pinterest followers I couldn't wait to help her celebrate! Dawn is an amazing force in this bloggy community and I love how supportive she is of other bloggers! So join in celebrating her awesome achievement!!

YAY!  Dawn's Disaster has gotten over 600 Pinterest followers.  In celebration, we're giving away $100 in PayPal CASH {and a few other prizes}.  Please welcome our hosts:

Durban vacation Part 2: Old Friends, New Laughs, and UShaka

As promised, I'm trying to downsize the posts....I don't think I'm succeeding though!
But seriously, when you see these faces...how can you not expect me to post a ton of photos! (And I mean really, peeps, I took like 1000 photos! So don't complain!)

After the amazing beach trip on Saturday, we decided to use Sunday to head to our old stomping grounds! We knew that everyone was working during the week....so we wanted to make sure we saw some old friends!

Blogger Opportunity!!! Awesome Giveaway!!

Crafty Spices is hosting an event and is offering this Bloggers opp, sign up for this opportunity and grow while you help us promote this giveaway. . 

You get a free Twitter link with announcement. And the bloggers who brings in more referrals will get a Free Co-Host Spot. Read on to find out about the prize pack. 

30 Days of Gratitude: Day 26 and Day 27

As usual, I'm posting a double gratitude! ;-) Hehe It seems to be becoming the norm around these parts! I just had too much going out yesterday. I felt like I was bombarding yall!

Day 26: Nov 26, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: Family Moments

XOXxx

Shana Danae..

Durban Vacation: Part 1 Our First Trip to the Beach

Well, we're finally back from our holiday! Did you miss me? I missed you guys terribly! I loved all the support and comments I got while I was gone! I hope you enjoyed the Instagram updates!

I have tried to narrow down these posts as much as possible but with kids as gorgeous as Lil Mister and LJ the photos are numerous to say the least! ;-) I don't want to bombard everything on you at once....so I'll just try to give you the best highlights!!

Tuesday Tunes: My Wish

After having spent an amazing week with my boys, I realize how quickly they're growing! It's unbelievable and the time is just flying! I can't get this song out of my head now!

XOXxx

Shana Danae..

Blogger Opportunity: Free link Giveaway

I love Christmas and I love the idea of the blogging world coming together for some awesome giveaways! Sign up now for your chance to participate in these amazing opportunities!

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30 Days of Gratitude: 4 in 1

Today I'm linking with both A Complete Waste of Makeup for Sunday Social and Keeping up with Kelsey for the #30DoG linkup.

After having been on holiday last week, I have a little bit of catching up to do! Yay!

Sunday Inspiration: Giving Thanks

In light of Thanksgiving coming up, I'd like to share with you what God says about giving thanks!

Saturday Funny: Thanksgiving Style

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What you missed W47 and I'm missing yall!!

 

While I have been away this week....I’ve also been very active! I hope you are enjoying all of the posts up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Otherwise head over there and catch up! Since I’ve been gone and not staying up on what everyone else has been doing....I’m sad to report there will be no favorites this week! I promise to make it up to you next week though! I’ll be back Monday in full swing....or barely surviving being back at work....we’ll just wait and see!

If you happened to be busy as well this week....it’s okay! Organized Chaos is always happy to keep you informed!

30 Days of Gratitude: Memories

Day 21: Nov 21, 2013
It's quite simple actually....I'm thankful for all the beautiful memories that have been afforded to me in this lifetime! I am blessed just for having had the life that I've lived! I pray that I may always live it to it's fullest and glorify God with it! I only get this once!

Two Miracles....a breath taking story!

Hey, peeps! So, it's Thursday today which means I am on day 6 of our vacation! I know I'm enjoying it and getting some much needed relaxation as well as time with the family! Have you been following on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook? I'm sorry if I'm not as active as I'd hoped to be....I'm just living in the moments really! But I promise what I do post is worth it! In the meantime...I'm reliving this moment!

Even though the boys are too small to understand....it's nostalgic to me to show them where Momma and Papa got married!

Today I'm so grateful to another blogger who stepped up to offer a guest post for you all! I love receiving guests posts for the blog because it is such a fab way to meet new bloggers and here their stories! And I promise this one....it will soften those hearts! So without further ado...

30 Days of Gratitude: God's Plan

Day 20: Nov 20, 2013

Today I am grateful that I've always trusted in God's plan and followed His directions for my life! He knew exactly what I needed and where I needed to go and because of Him I have the most amazing family ever! I praise God today!


XOXxx

Shana Danae..

Wordless Wednesday: Swings

XOXxx

Shana Danae.

30 Days of Gratitude: Beach Sunsets

 

Day 19: Nov 19, 2013
 Today I'm grateful for beaches and the sunsets we see from them. I am so happy to be enjoying this time with my family and be back in one of the most relaxing places I've ever known!



XOXxx

Shana Danae..

Tuesday Tunes: I Gotta a Feelin

Had this song stuck in my head since we decided to go to Durban! Reminds me of Good Times!

XOXxx

Shana Danae.

4 Step-Kids?! Are You Crazy?!

If you're reading this then....I'm officially on DAY 3 of our holiday! Right now...I'm probably lounging by the ocean, listening to the laughter of my children, and baking my skin nice and crisp! Please, peeps, yall know I don't tan! ;-)

I was so excited when Sherry offered to take a place one day as a guest blogger! And you can imagine my excitement overwhelmed when I got to read this story! It fits so perfectly with my own little blog! So, without further ado....hear how Sherry and her Hubby, The Awesome One, met!

30 Days of Gratitude: Morning Cuddles

Day 18: Nov 18, 2013

Today I am grateful for morning cuddles....because that is exactly what I am soaking up while on vacation. Everything else can wait while we cozy up and hug and kiss just one more time!



XOXxx

Shana Danae..

30 Days of Gratitude: Brownies

Day 17: Nov 17, 2013

Today I am grateful for my chocolate brownies. I promise you....these things are what made me survive the 10 hour drive with two kids under three! ;-) I promise a recipe coming soon! Best of all....they're dairy free! Can you believe it??



XOXxx

Shana Danae..

Sunday Inspiration: Rest

I hope all is going well with you my friends! I am already missing you guys so much! I promise I really am! In light of staying in my vacation mood....I thought I'd share some Biblical perspective on rest.

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Saturday Funny: Vacations

While many of you are freezing this weekend away....I will be toasting my pasty whiteness in the summer sun of Durban! ;-) Sorry....it's my first vacation in the five years I've been living in South Africa...I had to rub it in a little. I hope the burn is gone now!

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30 Days of Gratitude: Our Car

Day 16: Nov 16, 2013
 Today I am grateful for our car! God has always taken care of our family so much and this has been the greatest blessing this year! Because of this we are now on our way to see our Ouma and Oupa for the first time in almost four years! Praise God!

XOXxx

Shana Danae..

What You Missed W46 and a goodbye! (only for now!)

Another week has passed here at Organized Chaos and well, for everyone at that! Life just keeps trucking on and I’ve had a little bit of mommy sadness as I realized this week how big my boys are getting! LJ turns one in under a month and my Lil Mister is storming head first into his threes! I knew it was coming, but wow....where did the time go!

Tuesday evening at the grocery store we were picking up items for our trip. I decided to grab a few jars of baby food since I’m not sure what Ouma and Oupa have planned for meals. LJ eats basically everything we eat, but better safe than sorry right! Hubby remembered one type that was Lil Misters favorite as a baby and asks why I don’t get it for LJ. I remarked that LJ is still too young for that type. He looked at me and confused said but the food is from 10 months. My eyes widened as I realized we’re already in our 11^th month! I just don’t see where it happened!

The boys are becoming good friends as they play and terrorize our household on a daily basis and the love between them is beautiful! I can’t wait to spend this 10 days with them without interruptions from work! I think we all need it!

30 Days of Gratitude: Skype

Day 15: Nov 15, 2013

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Today, I'm grateful for skype! Because I can now use this with my new phone....I spoke with my Dad on Wednesday for the first time in almost two years! It has made my whole month! I love this ability!!!

















XOXxx

Shana Danae..

30 Days of Gratitude: Rain

Day 14: Nov 14, 2013
Today, I am grateful for the rain! This is an old picture but I love it still. Where we live we go months through the winter with absolutely no rain.
It's dry but good because it doesn't bring our winter temperatures lower.
But now with us moving into summer, we get those lovely night time storms! Our yard becomes flooded with the water and we sit back and listen to it dripple on the roof! It brings life to the dryness and rest to the heat of each day!
I absolutely love the rain!




XOXxx

Shana Danae..