Trust Yourself!

I thought I would take the next couple weeks

and share a few things that I have learned through my experience with

 Lindsay P Designs.

Some tips and advice on what to do, 

what not to do, and everything in between! 

It is as simple as that!

I am someone who needs/likes affirmation. 

And I don't think there is anything wrong with that...

Unless, of course, it is prohibiting you from moving forward and trusting yourself.

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The first few months of Lindsay P Designs I was cautious.

I didn't want to be annoying to potential customers.

I would run things past anyone who would listen to me...

"does this sound okay?" "does that sound okay?" "can I read this to you?"

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Now I will be honest...I still do this to an extent 

But before, I would do it out of fear and distrust in my own abilities...

I would often doubt what I thought would be the "right" thing to say or do in situations.

Learning to trust my own judgment and instincts was a hurdle that I am slowly getting over.

By doing so, it makes the positive outcomes so much sweeter.

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I hope you all have a great week!

It's a...

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

I thought I would share one more bit of exciting news with you all today...

A couple weeks ago...the same day we found out we were moving...

we also found out that we are having a...

BOY! 

We are beyond excited and can't wait to meet him already!

(I'm still getting used to calling him a him!)

Of course we had girl names all picked out and continue to struggle with a boy name...

that we can both agree on :)

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We are anxious for this new adventure and it has become so real now.

To look ahead and see myself as a mom to a little boy and all that will come with it.

But until then I want to enjoy the time with just the two of us and the entire journey.

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I hope everyone has a great week!

Good morning!

I  hope you all have been enjoying your week.

It's been a crazy few weeks since I have last blogged:)
We spent a wonderful week with Brian's family at the lake... 

Boating, eating delicious food, golfing, and spending quality time together.
Straight from there it was off to Washington for my sweet nieces one year birthday party. And my cousins beautiful wedding the following weekend. The last few weeks were jammed pack but oh so special.

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Now on to some exciting updates...
We are taking a plunge a moving to Washington! 
After a couple years of pursuing this goal of ours and praying so hard and continuously about it for what seems like ages, the time has come. We feel so blessed that this is all happening but of course are nervous for the change. Because as we all know... Change can be nerve racking and scary to say the least. 

We are jumping into a new unknown as a couple. 

But what is comforting to know, is that god has a plan. 

And his plan is so much greater than our own.
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Lindsay P Designs will of course continue, just from a different location.

No major changes will be taking place in regards to that. 
Did I mention we are moving at the end of the month?! 

I am very saddened to say that I will not be attending the Seattle Gift Show this month. 

After looking at my options and how to squeeze a week at the show and packing into just 3 weeks (not to mention being pregnant!) I decided I can't do it all. 

It was a very tough decision for me but because everything has happened so quickly, I think this is the best option.
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I hope you all have a wonderful summer weekend!!!

A toast to my parents

Today is there 33rd Anniversary!

It's funny how as time has gone on, I look at their anniversaries differently. 

When we were young, my sisters and I would find every excuse to do 

something creative for it.

We would huddle around and brainstorm. 

We would look to the future about what we would do for their 20th, 25th, or 30th when we would be SO old by then and could even drive!

It was a reason to celebrate.

But today, I look at my parents and see a marriage where they have always stuck together and have always put each other first. 

Where they laugh and still have fun together.

And their actions show how much they love each other.

I am so blessed to have such an exemplary marriage right before my eyes!

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Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Denver

I hope you all have had a great weekend!

I spent the weekend in Denver visiting one of my best friends!

Meeting new people, spending quality time together and having great conversations

 always calls for a good weekend.

Restaurants to visit while in Denver...

The Denver Biscuit Company

El Camino Tavern

Sweet Cow Ice Cream

Of course there are so many more fun places to eat at and visit!

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It's back to reality this week as I prepare for the Seattle Gift Show.

I was so excited to have my aprons featured in their 

Summer 2014 Preview Guide

Now it's the final push to finish all catalogs, samples, order forms and editing photos!

Don't forget 10% of the profit from all sales are being given to 

World Vision through September.

If there is a certain category you would like the donation to go to leave a comment below.

Enjoy this beautiful week!

 

Camping
I hope everyone had a fun weekend celebrating the 4th of July!

We went on a camping trip with my husband's siblings.

What a fun time we had despite the hot hot HOT weather!

We went with expectation of having the lake near by to combat the hot weather but were surprised when the lake was so low it would have taken a drive and a long hike to get to it.

Luckily we found this nice little stream, not too far away to cool down a bit.

Always a refreshing break to be away from computers and phones and just enjoy each others company...
and eat good campfire food of course!

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I am loving this new french fabric I just received last week...

it's like unwrapping a christmas gift when it gets to my door step!

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I hope you all have a great week!

New Charity

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

Gearing up for 4th of July, I'm sure!

Summer is always such a fun time.

Filled with the busyness of vacations, bbq's and summer activities.

I know for me,  I get consumed with everything that is going on each weekend for me and what my summer will look like.

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But there are so many people where summer doesn't mean 

swim parties and bbq's but rather questions of...

How will we get enough water for the hot weather? 

And who will watch the children since they won't be in school? 

And for others summer doesn't change the fact that food may be scarce and 

simply put, life is still hard.  

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It's July 2nd...

which means it is time to announce the next charity that will be receiving 

10% of the profit from all sales through September!

World Vision will be receiving the donation.

If you are not familiar with World Vision, it is a

"Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice."

World Vision works in nearly 100 countries. 

What I am so excited about is that there are multiple ways to give.

And I would love your input on where to give.

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To name just a few, the donation can go toward...

Where it is needed the most in the USA

Where it is needed the most around the world

Buying animals to provide milk and eggs

Clean water

Disaster relief

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Click on this link to see all the ways to give and leave a comment below.

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Have a wonderful day!