Simply Sarah-Ellen

Sunday, July 21, 2013

The iPhone App That I'm Super Happy About!

So there is a new FREE app in your app store that you all need to download. It's called Checkpoints.

Why do you need to download it? Because when you go shopping or out to eat, all you have to do is check in like you would on facebook and it gives you points for being there! Then you can save up your points and over time redeem them for gift cards and other prizes!

It's so cool! Because if I'm going to Walmart anyway, might as well get rewarded for it right?

You can also scan certain product barcodes in the store to earn extra points.

BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD IT you need to google "promo codes for checkpoints" and you will find a whole rash of people who have created promo codes that you can use when you sign up to get extra points right off the bat.

It's definitely my new favorite app. :-)

Friday, July 19, 2013

A Bun in the Oven!

Well, after a long time of no updates I am proud to announce that I will be having my first child! I'm not really sure how far along I am but my Doctors appointment is on Tuesday. My husband and I are so excited! I believe I'm having a girl, I just feel it, but we shall find out for sure in time. :-)

image credits to thedownsclan.com

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Something Beautiful....

Here is something beautiful to live by, often quoted by Audrey Hepburn, my favorite classy lady.

"For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge you’ll never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Never throw out anybody.
Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!"
~Sam Levenson

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Thought of the day...

"If you lead a simple life, and that story is written, then that story will not satisfy. It needs an angle. Suppose there is no angle?" ~Audrey Hepburn

The simple fact is, we have to take more risks if we ever want to accomplish our dreams or do anything extraordinary. If we don't, is life even worth living?

Image credits: singlein2012.wordpress.com

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Things To Do Before I Die

There is a little list of things I'm determined to do before I die, so here is a taste of my bucket list...

1. Visit Ireland

2. Be a movie extra

3. Sleep in a hammock on a beach

4. Own a emerald green mini cooper convertible

5. Visit an art museum in Paris

6. Shop at Goodwill in New York City

7. Own an art gallery/bistro cafe

This is just a partial list. Next year I'm determined to do one of these things. I want to inspire you to dream big. It may seem far fetched, but it takes all the fun out of life if you don't dream. So dream my lovelies, dream away! :-)

Photo Credits:

http://www.cooltownstudios.com/2006/11/08/art-gallery-20/

http://www.thefader.com/2011/02/23/thrintage-goodwill-chelsea/

http://eduforthemasses.blogspot.com/2009/12/museum-scavenger-hunt-webquest.html

http://www.zuoda.net/search.aspx?q=mini+cooper+convertible&offset=300

http://www.flickr.com/photos/atoftemo/4222226348/

http://etadventures.com/destinations/ireland-tours

http://www.hark.com/blog/2010/09/6-easy-ways-to-meet-celebrities/

A Good Truth, No Matter What Religion

The great way is not difficult

for those who have no preferences.

When love and hate are both absent

everything becomes clear and undisguised.

Make the smallest distinction, however,

and heaven and earth are set infinitely apart.

If you wish to see the truth

then hold no opinions for or against anything.

To set up what you like against what you dislike

is the disease of the mind.

When the deep meaning of things is not understood

the mind's essential peace is disturbed to no avail.

(from bamboointhewind.com)

Image credit:http://openwalls.com/image?id=591

Deco-awesome!

While in the midst of one of my thrifting adventures, I happened upon a coffee table for $10. As I currently had no coffee table I quickly purchased it. Only one problem... it's really darn ugly.

I knew whatever I did with the coffee table had to be more special than simply painting it, so I searched myself for other ideas. Then it hit me, somewhere along the line, crafts I used to do as a child were popping into my head and I remembered.... decoupage!!!

What is decoupage? You take any type of picture, fabric or paper and use it to decorate an object like this....

or this...

Pretty awesome right? So I'm going to do this on my coffee table.

It's really easy to do too. First off, you'll need the paper or fabric you want and the furniture etc. you wish to decorate. Then you need a bottle of mod podge and a sponge brush or paint brush, available at any craft store.

Take the mod podge and brush it on the back of your paper or fabric design, making sure to coat it completely, then stick it to your furniture. After you've finished sticking all your designs on, brush the whole thing with mod podge to create a nice finish. Let it dry and you're done!