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Friday 5 With 2 Giveaways!

April 4, 2014 · In: LIFESTYLE, Uncategorized

Happy Friday!! So lucky to be a part of 2 giveaways this week!  

1. These lovely ladies are giving away $130 to Sephora – check out their blogs and enter via the Rafflecopter below. Good luck!

 

Ladies in Navy / Lazy Boleyn

 

hello, rigby! / With Love, Rachel / Kelly Haas Jewelry

 

Happy or Else / Petite Ramblings / Jade and Oak

a Rafflecopter giveaway

2. Kelly Haas earring giveaway

Kelly Haas Jewelry 
a Rafflecopter giveaway

3. I know, another acai bowl. The cravings come in waves! I got to have another one this week! Can you spot the tummy?

acai bowl4. This is my handbag these days. I’ve started knitting!!!!

IMG_42965. I am so excited about my baby shower! It will be so wonderful to celebrate with my friends. I’m so lucky! It’s been hard being away from these wonderful people. 

Have a wonderful weekend. Does anyone else knit? 

Linking up with The Lauren Elizabeth Crowd!

By: Christina Warren · In: LIFESTYLE, Uncategorized · Tagged: acai bowl, giveaway, kelly haas, knitting class, sephora giveaway

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  1. 7% Solution says

    April 6, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    I’ve never had an acai bowl before. Yum!

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    • Christina Warren says

      April 7, 2014 at 8:34 am

      Oh, I’m going to do a recipe post on it. I usually buy them but they are super easy to make. I made one this weekend! You would love it!

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  2. Thien Do says

    April 6, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    I’ve been so so behind with my blog reading! I love that you’re knitting! Do a post to fill us in on your baby shower…??? 🙂

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    • Christina Warren says

      April 7, 2014 at 8:33 am

      Thanks, Thien! I will surely do a shower post. I’m already so excited to get all the gals together! Most of them live in San Diego or farther parts of LA (I’m in West LA). SOOO thrilled! I’ve gone total grandma with knitting and I love it!

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  3. Abby says

    April 6, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    I’ve always wanted to knit but I’ve never found a good teacher. I can’t wait to see some of your handcrafted creations! 🙂 I hope your baby shower is (was) all kinds of wonderful!! I want to hear all about it! xoxo

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    • Christina Warren says

      April 7, 2014 at 8:32 am

      Yes, the teacher makes a huge difference! The teacher I found is so cool! The group of knitters is very eclectic and interesting too! I just listened to all of their interesting lives. Shower is in a few weeks and I’ll surely post! Yay! XO

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  4. Dee says

    April 5, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Hi Christina! Thanks again for stopping by Routes&Wings yesterday! Your acai bowl looks delish! I saw those when my husband and I were honeymooning in Hawaii a few months ago! I’ve been looking for recipes to try to make them at home – any recommendations! Just started following you on bloglovin – looking forward to reading your posts! Have a great weekend – Dee

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    • Christina Warren says

      April 5, 2014 at 3:48 pm

      I would love to do a recipe post on them! They are totally everywhere by the beach in SoCal and Hawaii would be an amazing place to eat them too! I want to go to Brazil someday for the real thing!

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      • Dee says

        April 7, 2014 at 2:47 pm

        Wow! I didnt realize they originated in Brazil!! I’ve been seeing them all over instagram and the blog world lately! Looking forward to reading your post!!

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        • Christina Warren says

          April 7, 2014 at 6:09 pm

          Yay! Thank you!

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  5. Em says

    April 4, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Girrrlll I wish I knew hot to knit. My cousin knits the most amazing things and I just don’t know how she does it! If I had more time on my hands, I would definitely want to learn! Make sure to post all of your knitting creations! 😀

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    • Christina Warren says

      April 4, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      Oh there were people (men and women) in my knitting circle who make shawls, hats etc. that are ridiculous! I would just like to know how to make some blankets with those twisty cables someday. For now, I would love to be able to make a simple baby blanket by June! 🙂 I will surely post as soon as I get started. This blue stuff is only practice! 🙂

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  6. Rowena @ rolala loves says

    April 4, 2014 at 8:19 am

    I used to knit and I’m not sure why I stopped. That’s such a pretty yarn color! Enjoy your baby shower and have a fantastic weekend Christina!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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    • Christina Warren says

      April 4, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      Oh it’s totally one of those things that will come in and out of my life in phases. My dream is to be the friend who knits a baby blanket for someone! I think it makes the most incredible gift. The blanket from my grandmother (that I got in college) is one of my most prized possessions!

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  7. Pamela Bannon says

    April 4, 2014 at 7:03 am

    I love the pic of your belly with that acai bowl! So cute! I would love to learn how to knit! Beautiful yarn color! Have a wonderful weekend! xo

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    • Christina Warren says

      April 4, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks, Pamela. At first I tried to back it outta there but gave up. 🙂 I wanted to learn how to knit b/c my grandmother has always made amazing blankets for everyone. I want to be just like her!

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  8. withluckblog says

    April 4, 2014 at 5:55 am

    doesn’t knitting get so addicting?! When I have some free time, I like to knit while watching TV, but I only know the basic knit stitch. Needless to say, my “creations” are all boring scarves haha

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    • Christina Warren says

      April 4, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      It is TOTALLY addictive. I want to do it all day and have to tear myself away. My “creations” are most likely going to be blankets! The teacher showed me a really easy pattern for a blanket with many textures using just the knit and pearl. Those two stitches do everything! 🙂

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  9. Chelsea says

    April 4, 2014 at 3:54 am

    I’m trying to learn to knit…it’s on my goal list for 2014!

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    • Christina Warren says

      April 4, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      Yes, it’s been on a goal list for a while for me! I am taking a weekly class at a charming yarn store. I love the group! One woman in the group just published a book like you!

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