The Wonderful Life of the Parkers

Encouragement

Just a couple of months ago I posted on encouraging after attending a women's tea party at my church.

As I see loved ones around me struggling with the weight of the world, this subject is heavier on my heart now more than ever.

Take a step back and look at our world.

Honestly, the world is just full of sin and destruction.

Everyone at some point in their life has probably faced a time where it seemed like nothing could go right. Everything that could possibly happen, did. I've been there, and believe me its hard when it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. I felt depressed, like no one was on my side supporting me. To me, thats the lowest way you can feel. And yes, at the time I thought, "why would God put me through this? I haven't done anything wrong!"

Years later I've come to realize that God had a purpose for this.

Life isn't meant to be easy. We're meant to face battles so that we can win and become stronger.

I know when times are hard the thought of praying may seem crazy but after finally breaking down and opening my heart I soon learned it was exactly what God was waiting on. For me to turn to him for help and not try and fix the problem on my own.

When I graduation high school, my church rewarded each senior with a gift. It was a nice little set of cards that contained verses. I set them on my dresser at home and really thought nothing about them. But little did I know they would soon work their magic.

One day, when I felt the lowest, I glanced over at the cards. I randomly grabbed one out of the center without looking. What my card read, brought tears to my eyes. In a nutshell it basically said that what I was doing was right. Even thought everyone was against me, this card assured me I was following God's plan and what he wanted...not what everyone else wanted.

Today I look back and as rough as times were, I wouldn't take them back for anything. I know that God presented me with this just to make me stronger and to turn my attention back to him.

Now, I'm the happiest I've been in a long time and the decision I made then by following my heart and turning to God was something that changed my life for the best.

The Lord is amazing and he never just leaves us out in the cold. You just have to be willing to turn to him and not try and make it on your own.

Product Review: OneSoles

OneSoles are the perfect interchangeable shoes!

They are very simple too!

1. Pick Your Sole

2. Choose your Top

3. Snap and Go!

I received the Chic Soft Step Soles with 3" Chunky Heels.

They came with a soft and comfie black top and a super cute pink flower embellished the top!

I was amazed at how comfortable they were!

As I browsed the website I fell in love with all the adorable tops they have to choose from!

Here are a few of my favorites:

UVa Collegiate Top

(They have lots of teams to choose from!)

Red Lizard Slingbacks

Pink Berry Cosmo

(Also available in several other colors!)

The tops are available at very good prices!

If you love shoes then OneSoles are definitely for you! Head on over and check out their website. They have lots of great sole & top combinations to choose from!

Visit them on Facebook to place your order!

Product Review: Suddenly Pink

{ About Suddenly Pink }

Suddenly Pink began in 2010. A true southern girl, I love boutique items and unique preppy inspired finds that inspire and make me happy when I look at them. I love rooms that pop, gifts that make people say wow, monograms on everything, and accessories that make someone ask where did you get that? Here I am in 2012 and Suddenly Pink just keeps growing everyday! I am so thankful to each and everyone of my customers and absolutly love my job of creating fun persoanlized gifts for you!

My missions is to become your online shopping destination for everyone in your life. To continually update my product selection with new, exciting products that inspire you.

Suddenly Pink send us a market basket to review.

I had a variety of patterns to pick from but I chose the gray damask pattern.

I decided to go with a red monogram so that it would pop!

I was so excited to receive my market basket. As you can see, the handles are frame is made from a very durable material so that it will be strong enough to carry whatever's in your basket :)

I've carried it out a couple of times and got tons of comments on it!

When browsing Suddenly Pink, I was immediately in love. They have all kinds of awesome products that are fun to give as gifts or even have in your home!

Melamine Platter in Yellow Damask

Metro Monogrammed Car Tag

Personalized Wine Glasses

Monogrammed Coasters

Head on over and Visit Suddenly Pink and check out all their great products!

You'll be in love!

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You can win your own great products from Suddenly Pink!

Enter below to win a $50 Gift Certificate!

Pinned Pretty specializes in adorable makeup bags & brush holders.

They sent us an adorable makeup bag in the midwest modern martini mustard pattern!

The inside is even lined! Perfect for those makeup mishaps!

They have lots of fun patterns to choose from for your makeup bag!

They even have these super cute makeup brush covers!

Check out more of their super cute and awesome products on

Facebook or on their Etsy Shop

Product Review: Jilly and Joon

My name is Bridget and I have a 6 month old baby girl. I recently had the opportunity to review a diaper clutch from Jilly and Joon.

I absolutely LOVE this diaper clutch. It has room for approximately 7 diapers, and it has a changing mat included. Also, in the clutch there is room for a small pack of wipes. This clutch is so handy because you can take baby to the restroom to change her and not have to haul the whole diaper bag.

Jilly and Joon has lots of adorable products.

Here are a few of my favorites!

Check out more of their awesome products :)

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Product Review: Sweet Light Candle Company

{ About Sweet Light Candle Co. }

Our candles and wax melts are handmade with a creamy blend of paraffin and vegetable wax which gives each of our candles and melts their unique appearance and a clean, long burn time. We use cotton core or paper core wicks, and rich fragrance oils. All of our candles are thoroughly scented while in the liquid stage, allowing you to enjoy our rich fragrances every time you burn your candle! There will be no dripping or caving in of the candles, and no sticky soot or black smoke when burned properly. Our candles are made with the best materials available and with careful attention to every detail. Although our candles and wax melts look and smell good enough to eat, they were meant to be burned. From the wonderful aroma to the bright steady glow of the flame, you'll enjoy every one of our candles. They are a treat for your senses!

Our handmade Dessert Soaps are all natural and vegan friendly.

The moment I opened up my package from Sweet Light Candle Co. I was instantly in love. They sent me a blueberry muffin candle and a sugar cookie wax melt and a apple pie wax melt.

I was blown away by the look and the smell of the items.

This candle is even shaped like a muffin! How cute :)

It smells exactly like blueberry muffins baking in the oven!

Next I tried out the Wax Melts.

The apple pie melt looked just like a little apple pie! As soon as I turned on my warmer the wax melt melted down quickly and filled my kitchen with the delicious aroma of apples.

The sugar cookie melts smelled yummy too!