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Join Us on Our Next Travel Adventure with saigon om

2/22/2018

Normally I would take a little time here to talk a bit about how my life has been going lately, or give some sort of introduction about what I'm going to talk about, but honestly, I am just too excited for that, so I'll get right to the point!

I am super duper excited to share with you guys, that I have teamed up with the rad people from saigon om to plan our next travel adventure! In October, Nick and I are going to... beautiful Vietnam! Six days of yoga, mindfulness, and self discovery in tropical paradise!

Yes this is for real! I had to pinch myself when saigon om agreed to this partnership, because I have been dreaming of doing some sort of yoga/meditation retreat for years. And the fact that I have the opportunity to do it on a beach in Vietnam is just way too amazing!

What is this saigon om I keep talking about? saigon om is a holistic wellness school run by Sarah Martin and Hang Nhan. They offer teacher trainings and retreats in yoga, mindfulness, Reiki, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and massage in Canada, Australia and South East Asia. saigon om has an impressive array of classes and training sessions happening this year, and there is something for everyone. Be sure to check out their full schedule and events for the year.

This incredible 6-Day Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat is going to be held at the dreamy Full Moon Village Resort in Mui Ne, Vietnam, October 25-30, 2018. This resort has a private beach, a stunning pool, and is a TripAdvisor award-winning resort!

Our daily schedule will look a little something like this:

Qi Gong, Walking & Sitting Meditation: 6-7am
Fruit & Tea/Coffee: 7-7:45am
Lecture: 7:45-8:30am
Morning Yoga: 8:30-10am
Brunch: 10am
Free Time / Beach + Pool Time: 11am-4pm
Evening Yoga: 4-6pm
Mindful Dinner: 6:15pm
Noble Silence: 9pm - 7am

How incredibly magical does that sound!

Sounds pretty amazing right?! Well there are still spots available, and we would love to see you there! That's right, you could be doing yoga on the beach with us in just eight short months! And yes, that is the resort pictured above!

The cost to attend the retreat which includes; 5 nights ensuite villa accommodation, daily vegetarian brunch and dinner, and all activities listed above, is $675 USD per person for a shared twin/double room, and $875 USD for a single room (that does not include the cost of airfare or visas).

If this sounds like something you would enjoy, why not come along! This is a vacation that will not only be a blast, but be sure to enrich and change your life! Email Sarah and Hang at saigonom@gmail.com with any questions, and to sign up for the retreat! Be sure to tell them that you were referred by Jessica LaPinta from My Peace Love Life Blog.

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I will be attending the retreat with my wonderful husband, and once the retreat is over, we will be spending another week exploring this stunning country, for our long overdue honeymoon! So I am doubly excited about this trip!

Sound amazing but think you can't afford to travel the world? Be sure to check out "My #1 Secret to Saving Money for Travel" blog post. It will change the way you think about saving money for travel, allowing you to save enough money to travel anywhere in the world, be it to Australia, Fiji, or Vietnam!
Have a wonderful week lovelies!

*Huge thank you to saigon om for sponsoring this post*

Peace Love and saigon om
Jess <3

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Book Review; Manifest $10,000 by Cassie Parks

6/25/2017

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I was so excited when I received my copy of "Manifest $10,000", complete with Cassie's John Hancock scribbled on the inside!
If the name of the book didn't sell me, the rest of the front cover certainly did; "Learn how to manifest $10,000 by using the law of attraction and improving your money mindset." Yes please!
I looved that the book was not super long; it is only 94 pages, of step by step, and how to's.

In the last couple of years I started to learn about, and read manifestation books. They were all awesome for starting out manifesting, getting my head in the right place, and teaching me the general techniques and ideas behind it. "Manifest $10,000" by Cassie Parks however, takes manifesting money to a whole new level!
This book makes manifesting money seem not only within your grasp, but totally do-able, and fun!

I am about two months into the book, and am having a blast going through all the steps so far. Two of the items that I wrote down that I would spend part of the $10,000 on, were a good blush, and eyebrow makeup. After less than a month of doing the steps, I received a blush, and eyebrow makeup for free from Influenster! I was blown away! I can not wait to keep going, and see what else happens!

If you have been waiting for a sign to start manifesting, or to try something different in your life, this is it! Pick up this book and see what magic you can start manifesting into your life right now!
You can find "Manifest $10,000" on Amazon, in paperback or kindle edition.
And also check out Cassie's website.

*Disclosure*
I was given this book, and these are my thoughts on it.

Peace Love and Manifest $10,000
Jess <3

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Create Your Dream Home from The Ground Up

6/10/2017

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By consulting site work experts like JT Magbe Contracting, you can set a sound basis to make a house a home.

By consulting site work experts like JT Magbe Contracting, you can set a sound basis to help make a house a home.

Today I am teaming up with JT Magbe Contracting, a North-Georgia based construction company, to talk about landscaping! As most of you know, me and my husband moved to Atlanta less than three weeks ago. One of the first things we noticed when driving around our new hometown was the diversity, lush greenery, and stunning beauty of the homes of Atlanta. I was, and still am, thrilled by this (I do nothing but stare out the window of the car looking back and forth at all the homes as we drive down the road)! I am obsessed with beautiful homes, especially with interesting greenery around (or on) it! Me and Nick are always talking, and fantasizing about our future home, and I can not wait for the day when we can finally buy a house, and turn it into our dream home! But until then...

Imagine a plot of land with gorgeous, mature trees, lush vegetation, ample space with shifts in terrain, and maybe even a small stream or pond. Now, picture your dream home tucked nicely inside this fabricated scenario. You might be picturing something straight out of a Thomas Kinkade painting, a utopian paradise where happy families gather for dinner every evening and tuck themselves into bed each night to a barrage of sweet and restful dreams. Bringing a masterpiece like the one you have just envisioned to life does not have to be a fantasized and unattainable concoction only available in the artwork hanging on a living room wall. If you live in or near the Atlanta, Georgia area those dreams may be closer to reality than you may have imagined.

As the Atlanta and North Georgia housing market skyrockets in a positive trajectory, sellers are happily closing on houses in record time, and they are witnessing a market so deficient in inventory that buyers are getting into bidding wars and often sellers are receiving offers above their asking price. It could not be a better time to sell your home if you are interested in moving. However, the issue arises because of the lack of available inventory as a buyer. This dilemma can be easily solved if you are willing to build the home of your dreams. If you purchase a parcel of land, you can design and construct walls to your new home in a manner which fits your style and aesthetic. You can hand select all the finishes, and you will be able to customize your home and truly bring your dreams to life.

After you find the perfect piece of land for your future home, there begins quite a bit of preparation before a single hammer or nail are brandished. First, you will need to take inventory of the entire property to get an understanding if there are any existing structures which might need to be removed, if trees or wildlife need to be cut away, or if the ground needs to be graded and flattened to create a solid foundation for your future homestead. This initial assessment of the land may seem like a tall order, but luckily JT Magbe Contracting, LLC. can help you through the entire process.

Finding the perfect piece of land to build a home on is only the first step in the home-building process.

JT Magbe Contracting is a North-Georgia civil construction company specializing in all forms of site work including grading, demolition, excavating, utility pipe construction, such as sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer; retention-detention pond maintenance, clearing, brush mowing and forestry mulching. They have experience working on commercial and individual/residential lots. With over 20 years of civil construction experience, the professionals at JT Magbe Contracting can help you add value to your property by seeing its full potential and manipulating the landscape to maximize it and start laying the foundation for a beautiful home and yard.

Landowners with plans of building on a lot might be interested in brush mowing, forestry mulching, and land and tree clearing services. JT Magbe Contracting does the job with only one piece of equipment, and they do it quickly, efficiently, and they keep the area clean with no leftover piles of unsightly debris. Their goal is to do the job with minimal ground disturbance, and they take a careful assessment of the area before they get started to ensure a high level of ground and soil integrity while also meeting the needs and goals of the landowner. They do not rely on burning to dispose of the remains, so you never have to worry about a smell lingering after the job is done.

Depending on the topography of the land, a bigger, more intensive job may be required, but no matter the size of the job JT Magne Contracting handles it delicately. North Georgia is riddled with rugged bluffs, steep drop-offs, differing elevations, and rolling hillsides. These drastic changes in terrain make it difficult to build a new structure. Excavating and grading are two more services offered by JT Magne Contracting. Excavating and grading are ways of leveling the ground in preparation for a solid foundation. It can also be done to create an area for a lake, pond, or myriad of other landscape needs.

If you are dreaming of building a home, then consider buying a raw plot of land and trust the site work experts of Northern Georgia, JT Magbe Contracting, for any commercial or residential excavating, grading, brush mowing, forestry mulching, and tree clearing services.

I don't know about you, but I can't wait to get my hands on a cute little house, and have JT Magne Contracting help turn it into my dream home (right after making my bathroom look like this)!

*Huge thank you to JT Magbe Contracting for sponsoring this post!*

Peace Love and Your Dream Home
Jess <3

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Summer Style with StyleWe

2/13/2017

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Quick show of hands, who's ready for summer?!
Me too!
Since I am craving some summer in my life, today I'm going to share some of my favorite summer finds from StyleWe.
StyleWe is a great fashion site I just discovered, and it is brimming with wonderful summer clothing and accessories! Let's take a look!

This dress! Is perfect!
I imagine I'd wear it on a beach somewhere. A beach...with a warm breeze blowing through my hair, the sound of waves crashing, the smell of salt water, sand in my toes...Oh oops! Forgot you were still there!

These lace up flats however, probably should not be worn on the beach haha. But they are so beautiful and versatile; they will go great with shorts, a dress, or even a romper this summer!

Speaking of rompers! I'm in love!
These rompers will surely become your new summer staples!
Visit it.

Well it's official, the rest of the day will be spent dreaming of salt water, sand, sunshine, and sandals!
I hope you too have happy thoughts of warm and glorious summers today!

Don't forget to find your perfect summer style on StyleWe, and follow them on social media!

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*Disclosure*
I was selected for this opportunity by StyleWe, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Peace Love and StyleWe Summer Style
Jess <3

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Omgnb Wigs

1/23/2017

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Hello dear readers!
Today I have something fun for you, something that I have never written about before...
Wigs!
I was contacted by Omgnb.com about writing an article on their wigs and hair pieces, and, with my propensity for all things girly, cute, and hair, I of course, had to say yes!

For the first hair piece I picked out, of course it had to be pink, and of course it had to be super crazy, fun, and completely over the top! If you are searching for a Cosplay Wig look no further, Omgnb.com has literally hundreds of them (and I want them all!)!
Any length, color, and style, don't worry, you will find it.

The next piece I picked out is a little (ok a lot!) more normal, because let's face it even though I might want to, most people don't want to walk around with anime hair for everyday life!
Omgnb.com has a huge selection of Clip in Human Hair Extensions. A Clip in Human Hair Extension is exactly what you need if you're trying to cover up the awkward stages of growing out bangs. It is also great for adding volume and fullness to your mane, throwing in a dash of color (that you can take out for work!), or just for that perfect Veronica Lake hair over the eyes look you've been trying to achieve! You can find any color, length, and even straight and curly clip in hair extensions.

The last piece I have for you today is the Lace Front Wig for Women. A lace front wig is exactly what it sounds like; a wig in which there is lace in the front (you can see it in this picture). The great thing about the lace front wig is that it allows the user to choose a hairline, part it any way they want, and give the appearance of a natural hairline. So in other words, they look much more real!

I hope you enjoyed this different post today, and that you will check out Omgnb.com's vast selection of wigs, extensions, and hair pieces! Have a great Monday, and a great rest of your week!

*Disclosure*
I was selected for this opportunity by Omgnb.com, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Peace Love and Wigs
Jess <3

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Bridesmaid Dresses

11/7/2016

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**Huge thank you to Style Dress for sponsoring this post!**

Today we're going to be talking about bridesmaid dresses!
I was just a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding last month, so I know how much of a hassle it can be for everyone! Trying to align everyone's schedules, getting all of the bridesmaids together, pawing through all the dresses on the store's rack, trying on a zillion different dresses, and then having everyone agree on a dress! Not to mention how expensive these dresses are!

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Thankfully, Style Dress has offered an alternative to this time consuming and stressful process!
Their website has eighty beautiful and affordable bridesmaid dresses to choose from.
Every dress has a sizing chart, along with a measuring guide, so forget about those expensive alteration charges you'll be paying if you get your bridesmaid dress from a dress store! The dress comes to you with a perfect fit!
There is also a dizzying array of colors to choose from, and you can choose the same color for every dress, so no worry if you let your bridesmaids pick different dresses, they'll all be the exact same shade!
Be sure to check it out, I guarantee you will find your perfect bridesmaid dress!

Peace Love and Bridesmaid Dresses
Jess <3

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Michiko Bates Chronicles

4/18/2016

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Recently I did some modeling for an eBook; The Michiko Bates Chronicles. Turns out, me and the main character look a lot alike!
It was a fun time, and I got to learn a lot about this character, and about the book too!

Meet Michiko, a 17-year-old teenager that mixes with the social crowd but likes her own space, having a knack for tech and using her head. After a trip with her friends to the movies one night, she finds a pendant that allows her to visit a mysterious world with massive trees, each leading to yet another different world with a new adventure. After getting drawn into a town in danger from a legendary creature, its up to Michiko to make a difference in the outcome. Her involvement is just the beginning…

I told you we look a lot alike!

Here's what the author, Janeil H said about his book; “I always liked adventure stories. When I was younger I discovered a lack of “travelling to other worlds via magic” stories that were not Medieval in tone missing from my local library. I decided I would write something better and more diverse for these bookshelves when I got older in hopes of providing something new to read. One story I’ve wanted to write was an adventure of a young girl discovering a mystical place and wanting to explore it deeper. The story would have an old-fashioned flair and yet be connected to modern conveniences, as sometimes portrayed in certain Japanese manga. I was inspired by many things which show through the appearance of the main character and the vistas she would encounter. Exploring anachronism and the interactions of different peoples she would run across. Something that left the reader wondering ‘what if” when they put the book down and looked out the window."

This is a great book, aimed at young adults, but adults of all ages will also enjoy! It's a great way to leave behind real life, for just a little bit, and enter into an exciting fantasy world, where anything can happen!
Sound interesting? Well, you can download the first chapter of this book here, and see what you think!

You can find buy the entire book, for your Kindle, for only $3.99! On Amazon.

Here you can see all the platforms to find this book!
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Don't forget to like them on facebook!

*Disclosure*
I was selected for this opportunity, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Peace Love and Michiko Bates
Jess <3

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Perfectly Planned by Val (and why you need a wedding coordinator!)

3/28/2016

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Wedding season is upon us!
Dresses! Cake tasting! Bridal shows! Flowers! Love! Stress! Stress?!!
Yupp, lots of stress!
If you are planning a wedding and have not hired a wedding planner, or at least day-of coordinator, let me ask you, "Why not?!!"
Your wedding should be absolutely wonderful; you will marry the love of your life, you will be surrounded by friends family, lots of food, dancing and fun! You will laugh, you will cry, you will experience so many raw and unfiltered emotions!
Why ruin all of that with stress?!

For my wedding I did not hire a wedding planner. Because, one thing I am good at, is being a crazy organized freak! I'm talking an entire binder that I made, filled with seven separate categories, receipt files, budgets, spending logs, to do lists for every month leading up to the wedding, an entire cork board (see above) filled with reminders, coupons, receipts, and more charts and lists than you will ever see in a sane person's home!
Anyways! I'm saying all that to say all this; Towards the end, I even got stressed out! Me! The person who's favorite activities include list making and budgeting!
Everything turned out fine, because I planned everything out, but the last-minute stuff is definitely stressful! If you are the kind of person who likes to procrastinate things, doesn't like planning, list making, or budgeting, I would definitely recommend that you hire a wedding planner! This will be worth it in the amount of stress it saves you in the year+ leading up to your wedding!

I didn't hire a wedding planner, because planning is my specialty, but I did have enough common sense to hire a day of coordinator!
A day of coordinator is a must, no matter how organized and cool-headed you are! Because let's face it, you can't be two places at once, you won't be able to organize things when you're in the middle of getting your pictures taken, and you don't want to be yelling at people on your special day!
That's Val above, always coordinating, even on her own day!

Val, who is a wedding planner and coordinator from Perfectly Planned by Val, was the person I hired to be my day of coordinator. She saved me so much stress and headaches, I will never be able to thank her enough!
Let's start with the fact that right before the reception started, the taps that I had for the kegs, didn't work! Not only did she make sure that no one told me (because she knew that I would freak out, and that is something you should not be doing on your wedding day!!!), but she took charge (which is what she's best at!), and fixed the problem! We had beer at my wedding reception because of her!!! That was just one of the many things she did! Some more of the life-saving things she did on my wedding day were;
Bossed people around that needed bossing around, made sure that everyone was in their places and went down the aisle when they were supposed to, helped with the wedding rehearsal, set up everything at the reception hall the day of that we couldn't do the night before, brought out the cake and coffee when it was time, helped the bridal party and my family clean up at the end of the night, and a million other things that I can't even remember, because she made sure everything went so smooth!
Above, at the reception hall she lit all the candles, and broke all the glowsticks that are in the vases. Resulting in exactly what I wanted!

One of the biggest reasons you need a day of coordinator, and one of my favorite things about Val, was that she was my middle man! The middle man between you, and everyone's questions, comments, and concerns! Val made sure that on my wedding day, no one bothered me! I made sure that everyone knew that if they had any questions, comments, or concerns, to please direct them to Val! And they did! And it was marvelous!
The reason I know that I needed a middle man, was because the day before my wedding when we were setting up the hall, I didn't have Val there, so every 2 minutes (I'm not even joking!), someone was asking me a question! Every time I heard my name being called, I cringed! It was the closest to losing my mind I have ever been!!! Above, me literally running around about to lose my mind, setting up the hall the day before my wedding.
So because of her, that did not happen on my wedding day!!!

So if you or someone you know is planning a wedding, I highly recommend getting ahold of Val, through one of the various means below, and see what she can do to help!

Website: www.perfectlyplannedbyval.com

Wedding Wire

Phone: (330) 760-4789

Facebook

Wedding Packages

Testimonials

Contact Form

Peace Love and Perfectly Planned by Val
Jess <3

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Giveaway!

2/28/2016

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Iiiiiiiiiiit's giveaway time!!!
And with Pi Day coming up (3-14-16! Get it get it get it?!!), what better giveaway than this great Pi Day T-Shirt from Big Head Bob's?!!

This "Pi Day March 14, 2016 That's close enough 3.1416" t-shirt is a woman's size medium. It is a beautiful baby blue color, and it's super comfortable, and obviously, awesome!

Last week I had the opportunity to model three of Big Head Bob's Pi Day T-shirts for their website. I absolutely love them, and have been wearing them almost non-stop!
So I decided to do a giveaway of the blue shirt, to one lucky reader! Yay!
The giveaway has just started, and it ends on March 8th, so that I can ensure that it will get to you by Pi Day!
You can enter this giveaway by doing any of the options below. The more options you complete, the more entries you get! And some of them, you can do once a day!
So get ready, get set........GO!

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Good luck to you all!

*Disclosure*
I was given these Pi Day Shirts, and these are my thoughts on them.

Peace Love and Giveaways
Jess <3

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Back Me Up! COCOMELODY Backless Wedding Dresses

2/15/2016

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Hello future brides (and ladies who just love to swoooon over beautiful wedding gowns)!
Today is a special feature, as we will be looking at a great style to consider when looking for your perfect wedding dress; backless, and open back wedding dresses! Yay!

Ok let's back it up here for a minute.
Today's amazing and cutting edge dresses, are all brought to you by CocoMelody wedding dresses, the most beautiful wedding dresses on the web!

In my mind, there are two different kinds of backless wedding dresses, which is perfect, because there are two different kind of brides (generally speaking of course)! The two different kinds of backless wedding dresses, are the completely exposed back, and the partially exposed back.
The first kind of backless dresses, the completely exposed back, are for the first kind of bride, the bold or funky bride! The bride that wants to look sexy and daring on her big day! Cleavage? So last year! A plunging back line is the new plunging neck line!

Your back will steal the show with this stunning lace dress with a plunging back! This is the perfect dress to wear if your hairstyle is pinned to the side.

So sexy, with a hint of rock and roll, this dress is perfect for the bold bride!

Wow! I am completely in love with this intricately designed back! And pearls going down the middle? Yes please!

Love this plunging backed dress!

Let's get back to it, with more open back wedding dresses!
The second kind of backless dresses, the partially exposed back, differ from the first kind, in that the back is not completely gone. They usually have a sheer layer of lace or other material so your back is not completely exposed. The partially exposed open back wedding dress is perfect for the second type of bride, the romantic bride. The bride who wants to look timeless, and be swooned over on her big day. Partially exposed backless dresses are the epitome of romantic and breathtaking beauty!

Do you see now what I meant by epitome of romanticism and breathtaking beauty?

This dress is a great example of the romantic bride.

Is it just me, or would you look like an actual Queen in this dress?!

The lace and pearls on this dress ensure you timeless beauty status!

So if you're going back and forth between both styles of dresses, and both styles of bride, and can't decide which one you fall under, never fear! Cocomelody has a dizzying array of beautiful backless wedding dresses that can fall under either category, and fit any style! For example, the first dress above is a partially open back wedding dress, but it's perfect for the bold bride (check out the front of it! Holy funky and sexy bride Batman!).
Also, the second dress above, is a completely exposed back dress, but is perfect for the classic romantic bride.

Which one would you wear? Let me know and share it around!

And now, Cocomelody is having a sale, $25.00 off any wedding dresses over $200 (excluding clearance items)! Hurry, the sale ends on February 29th!

*Disclosure*
I was selected for this opportunity by Cocomelody and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Peace Love and Cocomelody
Jess <3

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