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Shopping With Shopify

June 24, 2014 By Shannon Bird Leave a Comment

Have you ever considered opening up your own online store, but didn’t know how to start? Thanks to Shopify, now you can. Shopify is great and easy to run your online store stress free. You can manage inventory, create coupon and discount codes, and Shopify accepts online payments with Paypal and major credit cards. Whether you have been considering opening up your own store or want to find some great non-corporate online stores Shopify is just the place.

Here is a sample of some of my favorite summer finds…

Lilac One Piece Swimsuit / Blue Strapy Back Swimsuit / Flag Suit

Salute the Sun Sweater / Beach Tennis / Leopard & Blue Suit

Found all these products from different Shopify stores. Shopify is a service that allows you to setup your own online store and sell your favorite products. Shopify is a one stop shop, perfect for packing. Can you guess where I am packing up and going next? Ocean City, NJ! And I cannot wait!

Dinner In The Mountains

June 22, 2014 By Shannon Bird Leave a Comment

Chic Wish Lace Cardigan / Skirt / Shop Prima Donna Sandal / Fendi Tote / White V Neck Long Sleeve

This was my date night outfit that I wore in Colorado. I thought it was perfect to wear for a cool summer night. This cardigan is also adorable with jeans. I might have to do another post of me wearing it. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. Tomorrow is a busy one so I am taking it easy today.

Colorado Mountain Picnicking

June 19, 2014 By Shannon Bird Leave a Comment

Chic Wish Dress

Colorado Hot Springs

June 18, 2014 By Shannon Bird Leave a Comment

Wet Swimwear Floral Swimsuit

I love this suit and the way it fits! I love the retro bottoms and the cute ruffles that accent around the leg.

We are having so much fun here in Colorado, it is beyond beautiful. Last night we swam in the Strawberry Park Hot Springs. They are strikingly beautiful and peaceful all at the same time. I could totally see a “Bachelor” group date night here, I might submit the idea! IDK…I can just see it 🙂

If you ever decide to hit up the Steamboat Hot Springs, few things you should know before you go….

Come early, at dusk its becomes “adults only”

Its a cash only attraction, and the closest ATM is 25 minutes away

There is no cell service

Don’t forget to bring your own drinks and towels

It really is one of the coolest places I have been to. I wasn’t convinced Dallin knew where he was going, or if it would be a good time, however once we all jumped in the mineral pools, it was so fun, beautiful & relaxing! The kiddos loved it too.

So there are pools and pools of hot springs, with an ice cold mountain stream running along the edge as well. This is where many of the people (Dallin & little Hudsy included) would jump in the frigid river and back into the hot springs. I was too chicken to even try it. I definitely want to come back to this little adventure spot.

My article for SheKnows just got published! I am talking all about how to “thrift store shop”. I recently scored an amazing “new” kitchen table which my family eats every meal around, and decided to share with you how you can find amazing gems while buying second hand.

Click HERE for my article

Going Somewhere Fun?

June 5, 2014 By Shannon Bird 2 Comments

Suitcase: Tumi // Floral Pants: Kate Spade // Tucan Top: Kate Spade // Watermelon Flats: Kate Spade // Earrings: Kate Spade // Sun Hat: Eric Javits

Going somewhere fun this weekend? I am not, and that’s okay. But I would love to hear where you all are going.

All of these items can be found at Neiman Marcus. Take advantage of this amazing offer while you can! Take $50 off your select regular-priced $200 purchase with promo code JUNE50, online and in stores through Sunday.

Laser Hair Removal review

May 22, 2014 By Shannon Bird Leave a Comment

Victoria Secret striped shirt dress / Yellow French Connection Purse / Jeweled sandal

This swim coverup is a favorite. It came in handy when we were on vacation because your swimsuit could not be shown during dinner. The first night I was irritated by this rule because we hadn’t planned on going back up to the room to get ready. For the rest of the trip I packed a decent covering cover up in the morning that way when dinner rolled around it look like I had gotten ready for the evening. As much as I do like getting fancy, right after dinner we would all jump back in the water so there really was no point to ever get full blown ready.

Don’t forget about the Spa Trouve Laser Hair Removal Giveaway via instagram:)

And for those who were wondering yes laser hair removal works, even on someone as light haired as me.

My experience with laser has been great. I have had 4 treatments now, I am getting 12. I can go at least a week without shaving. And I am talking good enough to be running around in a swimsuit. I didn’t bring a razor with me on my trip (that never has happened, until I got laser)

Did it hurt? No, every girl who has worked on me always comments on my pain tolerance and how they can’t believe I don’t even flinch. One time it did kind of hurt due to me not shaving before I went. The longer your hair is that is getting lasered the more painful it is, so make sure you shave really well.

When my hair does grow back in it is funny how it is sooo sparse. I recommend it for sure. If you are afraid of it being painful I know you can take an advil before or get numbing cream. I have talked to others and they said it feels like a rubber band hitting their skin, and I heard boys are bigger babies than girls, but honestly it doesn’t hurt.

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