Carpenter's Daughter for Michael J Foxx's Foundation for Parkinsons

I'm so excited because today you will find me over at The Blog Baton! I love what Mason Like the Jar has done for the blogging community. Of course, lucky me, gets the baton on the day that I'm seeing Eminem and Rihanna's Monster Tour so you better believe there will be some awesome pix! Head on over to insta @theblogbaton to follow along! 

Today I want to share with you an amazing cause - and a chance to purchase some awesome handmade headbands from my cousin-in-law (Is that a real thing?) I can't say enough how much I adore Alisha and her company, Carpenter's Daughter. I feel so blessed to have met her, be a part of her family and witness her heart and passion.

@carpentersdaughter // Rochelle Sheri Photography

Carpenter's Daughter was created by Iman's cousin Alisha. She's 6'1 (they're giants in his family, I swear. His mom was tall, too) and spent much of her life unable to find clothes to fit her. She's created Carpenter's Daughter to create clothing for all body types. Currently, she creates boho headbands, until she gets her fashion degree!

Why Carpenter's Daughter? " I grew up in, and am still inspired by, a very creative family. My Mom works wonders on people's hair and my Dad builds beautiful, custom homes. Watching my parents over the years, I have learned very quickly that hard work & able hands make wonderful masterpieces. To this day, in our spare moments, my Dad & I still make all sorts of custom wood work pieces together like we did when I was a 'little' girl. It was in those precious moments growing up & creating where he taught me about the love of another Carpenter named Jesus Christ." 

@loruns4lew // Photo credit: LoRuns4Lew

Until the end of August, Carpenter's Daughter will donate 25% of each purchase of their pink diamond turban headband to the Michael J. Foxx's Foundation for Parkinsons.

Alisha's friend Lauren, is on a mission to honor her Father's legacy through running! In her words, "I got my love of chocolate, music and sports from my dad (he loved to cycle, I love to run). He passed away at age 42 from complications of Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder. This year I felt convicted to turn my love of running into a greater purpose, one that would honor my dad's memory and work towards the effort to find a cure for Parkinson's, so I signed up for my first FULL marathon to benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. When training gets tough, I remind myself to 'Run for Dad, run for those supporting me, and to run for those who can't.' Free movement is such a gift, and I am thankful to be able to use that gift to help find a cure and #outrunparkinsons!"

Rochelle Sheri Photography

You can purchase your headband here.

If you'd prefer to donate to Lauren's race, follow this link to her fundraising page.

I absolutely love CD's headbands, and can't wait for my two new ones to come in the mail!!

Alisha has one of the biggest hearts and I truly think we are soul sisters. So go check out Carpenter's Daughter and get your headband. What are you waiting for??

At the very least, go and follow @CarpentersDaughter on Instagram because tomorrow Alisha is hosting a giveaway!  Speaking of giveaways, don't forget about my giveaway!

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April is FINALLY here + Bowtique by Jacqueline

At the beginning of March, I did this and I absolutely loved it! So I decided to do it again. I'm sorry for the wedding obsessed posts, but it is literally less than 20 days away! Girl's goin crazy over here! 

Making: a seating chart, oh boy!

Cooking: nothing! I've got no time! 

Drinking: a lot of water! I'm finally being good :)

Reading: my guest list. over and over again to make sure I'm spelling names right

Wanting: a new planner! Mine is finished in June!

Playing: crosswords, those count as a game right? They always keep me calm.

Wishing: Europe to be everything we want!

Enjoying: all of the love!

Waiting: until wedding week!!

Liking: how calm I've been feeling

Wondering: how the wedding will go

Loving: Iman so much!

Hoping: to spend time with all of our guests at the wedding!

Needing: to start setting up my guest bloggers for the wedding / honeymoon! 

Smelling: maple syrup candles in my classroom.

Wearing: jeans that miraculously fit me perfectly, and a pretty, sheer top.

Following: the hashtag #earthquakeproblems

Noticing: how wonderful people are!

Knowing: I try my hardest 

Thinking: about the wedding..it's all I can think about! )

Feeling: excited, nervous and giddy!

Giggling:  over my students

Watching: time zoom by!

Listening to:  Christina Perri's Head or Heart! It was released today :) 

Obsessing over:  tiny details

Shopping for:  last minute wedding things

Learning: that trusting myself is the most important

Bothered by: my unpainted nails

Eating:  less Jack in the Box and McDonalds (I hope)

Wasting time on:  nothing. Side note, this makes me think of I Love College by Asher Roth

Working on: staying organized for the wedding / on my blog when I'm gone

Looking forward to: APRIL 19th!!!!!!!!!!!

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I also want to tell you about Bowtique by Jacqueline today! 

A few weeks ago Jacqueline sent me a decal to review, and let me tell you, I just love it! It gives Daisy {my car} a little more personality.

I will preface with the fact that I love decals on my cars. My truck has a Damzl sticker, a GlamisDunes.com sticker and - for my inner nerd - my high school newspaper staff sticker. Across the top it used to have my nickname Polly Pocket. I have to put that one back on, it came off. 

My beautiful car, Daisy, was sticker free. She does have a custom license plate but that's not the same! So I was so happy to add this girly touch, and can't wait to make a WQ one to put on the back. 

Jacqueline has excellent customer service. She sent the decal quickly with a card. Did I mention she's also a blogger? She blogs at Pretti Please and I love reading it! I met her through Her Campus Blogger Network. 

You could put your Decal anywhere. I contemplated my laptop, but I think I will have my car for a little while longer :) 

Go and take a look at her Etsy and buy something! She also offers glitter canvases [I'm in love with the heart one] and actual bows for your hair!  :) 

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