February 25, 2015

20 seconds...

After experiencing a lot of rude and alarming happenings
while out and on social media lately, I had a moment. 
I thought I would scream but what good would that do?
So I needed to let it and here I am!
It's worth a read...

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I would hold a door open for a 5 month old, 5 year old, 55 year old 
and yes, even a 105 year old.

No matter their race, their gender, their social standing,

their political party, or their religion. 

I might still even hold the door for them, 

when they refuse to acknowledge that act of simplicity.

The reason I call it simple - is because it took NOTHING for me to do so. 

Perhaps just an additional 20 seconds of my time...

Where's my time going, what real rush am I in?

I don't think twice about holding the door for someone

because it's courteous and it is polite.

It's because I have manners. It's because I believe in being kind. 


It's because that's how I was raised, and it is how I will raise my children. 
That is my preference.

No disrespect to you if you could care less. 

But how could we sit here and make such a mess of kindness...

What bothers me so much about the world today (yes among many other things)

is how hard simple gestures seem to be.

If everyone used a little bit of manners 

and used 20 seconds of patience and understanding... 

Not even every day just every once in a while to start,
I bet it wouldn't hurt you at the end of the day...

It's a small step in any direction.
It's definitely worth taking. 

February 14, 2015

it's just a saturday...

first let me say, this blog isn't directed to anyone in particular
this blog is for the ladies ~ no matter her relationship status!



do you know who the best person to love today is...
YOURSELF
yes, you read that correctly!

it doesn't seem like you would be able to put yourself first
 on a day like valentines day but it is much easier to do that 
when you realize today is just any ol' day!

do those usual saturday morning things we all know and love
but first reassess your list and add these few things to it :

1) curl up on the couch and finish (start)
 the book you've been meaning to

2) head to the hardware store, pick out that paint and get the supplies
go paint the powder room - you know you've wanted to

3) find your local hand & stone spa
stop all the chaos for an hour and get those knots out of your back 

4) get a manicure & a pedicure too!
make sure you leave your phone in the car - only unless you'll listen to your music on it

5) get some yummy smelling bath bombs and 
indulge in a luxurious bubble bath with a glass of bubbly of course


6) grab a notebook and make some serious goals for yourself
the key to making anything happen is the action you establish
the first step is the hardest, but plan a calendar on all the next steps

7) pin an awesome new recipe, get all the ingredients
 call whomever you love the most in your life
tell them to come by at 6 and you can make it together!

oh how i love me, let me count the ways...
7 ways 
however you spend this day, remember it's all about you!
so treat yo'self
no one else to adore and spoil more than yourself
hope you feel the love in more ways then you even imagined!



February 3, 2015

february happenings



i am so happy to be able to make the best of this month with you and for you!
february tends to creep up on us pretty quickly and than it's gone in the blink of an eye.

i thought this is the perfect time for us to gear up,
 have a vision in mind and stick to something that will lift up our spirits!

i mean c'mon ladies
 after the holidays, the resolutions which tend to challenge us, the snow filled & freezing month of january, the pigging out on superbowl, and valentines day...

28 days (well now, 25) will go SO fast 
you will be glad you did a couple of amazing things for yourself!

remember on fridays to share your OFTW (outfits from the week) on instagram 

just a little something for my lovely readers in honor of this blogs 4 years! 

<3

Gift'Away for our Birthday!

in honor of this blogs 4th birthday....
the only gifts to give, are to you my awesome readers!



 there are 3 super easy steps to enter...

you must follow Secrets on ALL of these Social Media pages!
i will be checking ;)


share this contest on either your facebook or instagram account
so your network can join as well!


once you have followed all the pages and shared the contest
send an email to me @ SecretsOfS@yahoo.com
so I know your entered!

that's it! you're all done!
contest ends on 2/15 ~ winner to be announced on 2/16

oh yessss, how could i forget?!
i bet you want to see what you will be winning...


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