Cara Box {April}

This post is about a week late (whoops) but I finally have a minute to sit down and write it.

I got my Cara Box this month from Laura over at My Life South of the Mason Dixon and loved her sweet gifts. This past months theme was going green and man was it a genius idea. My hubby and I have been doing clean eating for about a month and so this came at the perfect time.

Laura sent a reusable fruit/veggie bag which is wonderful - I go weekly to the farmers market so this will be perfect to carry my healthy items in.

She also sent "green" notebooks to use - I always carry a notepad in my purse and I was about to go get a new one (again, perfect timing!)

I received a cilantro growing kit and Zinnia seeds for my backyard garden.

I got really excited over the J.R. Watkins all natural hand soap. I have had this soap at a friends house once and loved it and wanted it since then - and now I finally have it! Its fresh smelling and leaves my hands super soft. 

Thanks again Laura for my adorable April Cara Box!!!

Cara Box {March} and guest posting

Awesome things in the mail + Meeting new women + Encouragement = Cara Box

Kaitlyn at Wifessionals started this monthly box swap. Each month there will be a different theme. Anything from a season, to a color, to a topic (like fashion or childhood).

Everyone is paired up with another blogger and she with another. That way, you get to know 2 new bloggers. Cute huh?!?  

Towards the middle of the month you will create a box or package, specifically for the woman you were paired with, and ship it off to her. You will then get a Cara Box from the girl who was paired to get you. 

You can read more about it here if you want to join.

This months theme was......your initial. Your partner gets to know you and sends gifts with the initial of your first name. I got paired with Beth this month and you can see what I sent her here. 

This month, adorable Hallie over at Life: Oceanside sent me my Carabox. I was so excited to be paired with this adorable girl! I am a major fan of Hallie and have been bloggy friends with her for a couple months now. She is getting married this month, so stop on by her blog and wish her well! I am also guest posting for Hallie TODAY on her blog so go check out me here. 

The first item was an adorable green water bottle - green is my favorite Color. Perfect timing because I am using this bad boy in Maui!

The next was a Candle - to enjoy and relax with - and the scent is amazing!

Some delicious Chocolate - oh how I do love me some Dove chocolate. I was nice and shared it with my hubs. :)

Tools to Care for my feet - I love pampering myself and this is wonderful - and I am in LOVE with the blue nail polish!!

Hallie also sent the cutest Cheetah Coasters - I mean how cute are these??!

Hallie also sent some delicious recipes for Campfire Apples and Cabana Banana Bread. These are going to be gooooood.

Thanks so much Hallie for the incredible Carabox this month! It was a wonderful treat to come home to!

Cara Box Reveal {February}

It's that time...It's Cara Box!

Awesome things in the mail + Meeting new women + Encouragement = Cara Box

Kaitlyn at Wifessionals started this monthly box swap. Each month there will be a different theme. Anything from a season, to a color, to a topic (like fashion or childhood).

Everyone is paired up with another blogger and she with another. That way, you get to know 2 new bloggers. Cute huh?!?  

Towards the middle of the month you will create a box or package, specifically for the woman you were paired with, and ship it off to her. You will then get a Cara Box from the girl who was paired to get you. 

You can read more about it here if you want to join.

This months theme was Club Sexy. The plan was to make a fun date for you and your significant other. I sent my friend Ashley from Always Ashley her box and Amber from The Chickapea & Me  sent me an incredible date night box!

I told Amber our favorite date nights were dinner and a movie at home. 

The tools for a perfect date night!

It started with a really sweet note from Amber...

And some wine to get the date going...

A recipe for homemade Bang Bang Shrimp (our favorite when we eat at BoneFish)

Some bread to go with the meal...

All the ingredients to make the shrimp...

Even the 3 steps already mixed and ready to add!! This was super thoughtful and so appreciated!

And fabulous chocolate chip cookies to top off the meal. 

We love movies at home, so Amber sent a classic movie...

And popcorn to go with it!

To finish off our Club Sexy evening, a facial and some bath bubbles.

And a wonderfully scented candle to set the mood as well. 

Thanks Amber for the AMAZING Club Sexy package! We loved it all and thank you for our date night!

Cara Box reveal {January}

My first Cara Box!!!!! Yes, I am that excited! 

What is a Cara Box you ask?

Awesome things in the mail + Meeting new women + Encouragement = Cara Box

Kaitlyn at Wifessionals started this monthly box swap. Each month there will be a different theme. Anything from a season, to a color, to a topic (like fashion or childhood).

Everyone is paired up with another blogger and she with another. That way, you get to know 2 new bloggers. Cute huh?!?  

Towards the middle of the month you will create a box or package, specifically for the woman you were paired with, and ship it off to her. You will then get a Cara Box from the girl who was paired to get you. 

You can read more about it here if you want to join.

This month was my first month participating and man was it awesome! My dear Holly at The Oklahoma Peppler sent me the SWEETEST box.

The theme: New Year's Resolutions. Since I didn't really have much of a new year's resolution, she sent me some things I just love:) My husband was so shocked by the size of the box Holly sent me - seriously it was HUGE!

Holly made me a personalized baking dish with my name on one side and my blog name on the other! How creative and thoughtful. We southern girls love our name on everything!

I can't wait to try some new recipes in this baby. 

Then I pulled out the cutest mug! It had the bible verse I love from my blog and the other side had Walking in the Light on it. How creative. This is the perfect mug for some hot tea or coffee - I drink at least 2-3 cups a day. 

 Holly also knows how much I like to cook and bake, so she sent me some of her recipes to try out! I'm planning to make the brownie one this week. :)

I am OBSESSED with these journals. I love Europe and am ready to start using these cuties. How fabulous are they!?

Holly also sent 2 Essie nail polish bottles! I am really into muted and gray colors right now and ready to make my nails look stunning. 

Lastly, she included the sweetest and most encouraging letter. 

I love love LOVE everything Holly sent and am so thankful for her friendship! Thanks Holly!!!