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Getting Gorgeous Blogger Event

Published by Tara Sroka on April 12, 2011 in Blogging, Events and Great Finds. 0 Comments

Last weekend I attended the Getting Gorgeous event in NYC, where social media savvy women came together to “get gorgeous”. There were many giveaways, prizes (I won a gift card from BJs – woo hoo), yummy cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcakes, mini makeovers and many hair stylists on hand to spruce up everyone’s hair. It’s always good day when you get to see fellow blogger friends, meet people from great companies and celebrate being gorgeous both inside and out. And free swag doesn’t hurt either!

DegreeWomen was this year’s sponsor and the participating vendors/sponsors were: Sarah Potempa (such a sweet lady), Dream Water (works pretty well), Goody Hair, Shopafrolic, BJs Wholesale, Tide to Go, Simply Orange Juice, Flip Out Sandals, Lifetime Moms, Weight Watchers, Hair Room Service, Georgetown Cupcakes (YUM!), Sandals Resorts, Belli, Hanes, Bump It Up and Miraclebody.

Just a side note about the cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcakes – SO GOOD! The one I had was Mint Chocolate chip which is my ultimate favorite and I seriously could have ate like 3 of them! Also the food from Moe’s Southwest Grill that BJ’s is now selling was a great treat too – that guacamole hummus was awesome!!

I plan on trying out a few of the freebies I received and report back to you with reviews and information, so stay tuned.But the best part I wanted to share with you is that some of the brands are offering discounts to TSD readers to help you look even more gorgeous for your scrapbook photos . Enjoy!

Miraclebody: 20% off any purchase made at Miraclebody.com when you use code GGNYC20 at checkout. Offer ends 4/18/2011 – I just order a pair of the Miraclebody jeans today which promise to make you look 10 pounds lighter in 10 seconds, so I can’t wait to get those!
Celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa created a line of hairstyling tools to help women achieve a red carpet look – enter promo code GG2011 to get $50 off the purchase of a titanium or ceramic flatiron
Sue Devitt Beauty: 15% off your next purchase when you use code GGEVENT11 at checkout. Offer ends 4/17/2011
Belli Pregnancy Safe Skincare: 20% off when you use code BLOG4401
Studio Jewel, Lisa J Lehman Designs: 20% off your next order. Use code: ggNYC11
Pishposh Mommy Stuff: 20% off any purchase. Use code BUMP20.

I was not paid for this post but all Getting Gorgeous attendees received a gift bag with complimentary products for review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions expressed herein are my own. Special thanks to Audrey McClelland and Vera Sweeney for putting together such a wonderful event!

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Fun Finds

Published by Tara Sroka on July 23, 2008 in Great Finds. 0 Comments

I’ve only been back to work 2 days and I’ve probably worked 40 hours already! Blah, blah, blah…ever get tired of yourself complaining about the same thing? LOL =P

Anyways, here’s a few highlights I forgot to mention yesterday. I got some really cool things when I was in Chicago. Picked up a few nice shirts at Macys, this funky LOVE bag with cool pockets (on sale too), 2 awesome Chicago tshirts and super cool breakfast cereal icon shirt.

Today would have been my grandfather’s birthday…so Happy Birthday Poppy! I’m thinking of you and miss ya. =)

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Back to Basic Stamping

Published by Tara Sroka on June 23, 2008 in Designs & Inspiration, Great Finds and Stamping. 0 Comments

Today I took a Back to Basic Stamping class that was given by a local rubber stamping store. I’ve always collected rubber stamps because they were cool but never really knew what to do with them. All the different inks and papers always overwhlemed me and I didn’t know what to use with what. So this class sounded perfect to go over the basic of rubber stamping. Well the class was great and now I want to stamp! We learned about dyes, inks, paper and the coolest technique – heat embossing. I came home tonight and bought online with a coupon a heating tool. LOL! I’m even thinking of taking another class this Thursday night to really apply what I learned because I know if I don’t do something with the knowledge I have I’ll forget it. Least this will put all the cool stamps I’ve been collecting over the years to good use and out of the boxes I’ve hid them in.

I’m going to try to do some more hands on crafts instead of all digital stuff. I was going through boxes this weekend and found lots of artwork I did in college and high school. So much of it was mixed media and really cool. I’m going to try to have some fun creating things and not stress over it. Well TRY is the key word.

Anyways, I’m off to bed now to get ready for Monday and the new week.

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Things I’m Lovin

Published by Tara Sroka on April 6, 2008 in Birthday, CT Layouts, Great Finds and This & That. 0 Comments

Just chillin this weekend and enjoying some time off. Woo hoo! Been listening to George Michael all weekend and rockin out. LOL!

Put together this list since I was going to blog about a few things I’m totally diggin’ lately. Then I came across this cute list freebie from Nicole Seitler and Sugarplum Paperie and thought it was perfect.

One other thing I mentioned on my top 10 list was Gina’s baby cards. She is on my CT and did some wonderful baby cards with some of my products. They are so cute!

Hope you are having a good weekend. Need to get a few more things done off the To Do list.

Toodles,

P.S. Happy Birthday Greg if you read this! =)

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I Love Green – Deal With It!

Published by Tara Sroka on October 15, 2007 in Great Finds and This & That. 2 Comments

So this past weekend we went to Target to get some goodies and odds and ends. When we were checking out the cashier noticed that we had a lot of green items which isn’t a surprise if you know me. I pulled out my green wallet from my green purse and the cashier basically started harassing me cause I liked green. She thought it was too much and she would “pray for me.” What the hell is that about?! I was being polite and tolerating her but I was kinda getting pissed and miffed over this. What gives her the right to judge me because I like the color green a lot! I know my love of green is excessive and somewhat out of control BUT some of the things I buy just happen to be green. I don’t buy Sweet Mint Orbitz gum because it’s green but because I like it!

Sorry for my rant but I needed to share that and get it off my chest. I feel a bit better now but don’t expect me to “degreen” myself anytime soon. I am glad that an extra person is going to pray for me though. Speaking of Target I found these awesome green owl PJ pants on sale. I only saw them in green, so I had no choice.

Anyways, the rest of the weekend was nice. Saw some friends, ate at a cool kitschy place, took a bunch of pictures and chilled out. John and I walked around the Lower East Side yesterday and hit up some stores and veggie stands we’ve been meaning to check out. Can’t believe it’s back to work again today. I’ll share some photos from the weekend tomorrow.

I need to get some things done this week and also work on my Stand of and Scrap Layout #4. I’m starting to lose motivation for this contest but will try to keep going. I want to share with you but this whole anonymous thing…I might show you anyways. LOL!

It’s finally starting to feel like Fall and I’m loving it! Nothing says Fall like crisp air and finally getting to wear my new sweatshirts.

Hope you are all having a good Monday.

P.S. I get to see Jennie G this Friday – can’t wait!!!!!

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War & Peas

Published by Tara Sroka on September 11, 2007 in Cool Photos and Great Finds. 0 Comments

I saw this over at Threadless and thought it was cute. I love pea pods
so I like it even more..he he he.

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Pink Ink Studios

Published by Tara Sroka on August 20, 2007 in Great Finds and Pink Ink Studios. 0 Comments

My good web friends, Holly & Andie are starting up a new photography website. Pink Ink Studios has some awesome products to help with all your photography & scrapbooking projects. I’m so in love with their Lightroom Actions for photos. These actions make a huge difference in your photos and add such a “pop and wow” to your photos. They make me feel like a professional photographer which I’m so far from but it’s fun! Check it out!

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How cool is this?

Published by Tara Sroka on May 27, 2007 in Great Finds and Owls. 0 Comments

I came across this bedding set from Paul Frank and thought it was awesome!!! I don’t think my husband would go for it but it’s cool graphically to look at =)

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Cool Artist

Published by Tara Sroka on May 7, 2007 in Designs & Inspiration and Great Finds. 0 Comments

Came across this cool artist site today that I wanted to share with you.

Sorry for being so short but not feeling all that well today. See you tomorrow!

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Leggo My Eggo

Published by Tara Sroka on May 3, 2007 in Designs & Inspiration and Great Finds. 0 Comments

Here’s a waffle iron that rocks. I never thought I would say those words! LOl! The waffle iron was designed by Chris Dimino as part of a group exhibit for the School of Visual Arts. This post is making me hungry…need to eat! =)