Today's Post: My 2015 Word For the Year: BELIEVE

BELIEVE.

This word and action has been popping out of my mouth a lot the past few months. It kind of hit me as a huge DUH when it came time to choose my one word to focus on for 2015.

Today I am guest posting at the Happy First blog. Be sure to visit me there today to read my thoughts about why I chose this word.

I would love to hear your Word for the Year and thoughts!

Goodbye 2014 & Word for the Year

2014.

Another fantabulous year of living, laughing, learning and loving at our nest. My word for 2014 was RESTORE. I can say with confidence by reflecting over the past 365 days that I achieved a full focus and emphasis on just that word- RESTORE. Did I get to restore everything I planned, no. But that is why there is a one word focus. 

With this blog post, our family blog wrote 101 posts this year. More than 10,601 people saw Pins from The 4-Crow's Blog on Pinterest in 2014.WOW!  Our year end link up's also received more activity than ever before. I cannot wait to see what is in store for next year. I also have guest posted at several other places including Oklahoma Women Bloggers and Happy First- this is where you can find why I chose my 2014 word..

We now have an 8th grader and a 2nd Grader! I just received the notification this month that I must enroll the 8th grader into high school in January- YIKES! Our lives are still full of sight words, reading, writing and arithmetic. Activities still include basketball, ballet, PTA, and church.

We have had a few uh oh's in our physical health, B has had a few sprains, and Jason a few broken ribs. I probably shouldn't tell everyone about his fight one morning with the shower curtain, tub and toilet. Evidently you don't heal well in your 40's. 

Speaking of 40's, that was a HUGE highlight of 2014. I turned 40 and Fabulous!

There are many words to choose from for 2015. I do have ONE word that stands out, but I am NOT sharing just yet.

As some of you may or may not know I am Happy First's assistant. For five years now Debbie Vinyard, the owner, has asked her readers/followers to come up with a word for the year. We have a group Pinterest board that we have invited people to pin those words/blog posts. In 2015, we would like to do that again, but would also like to feature more of those posts on the Happy First Blog. I would like to personally invite the you to send your Word Posts to us with links back to your own blogs & pages. You can email to: info@happyfirst.com. Here is last year's initial post which included Debbie's 2014 word- ZEN, be watching the Happy First blog tomorrow for her 2015 word.


What is your Word For 2015? Happy New Year from Our Nest to Yours!

Today's Post: My Word For the Year- RESTORE

The word RESTORE stands out to me for 2014. Today I am guest posting at the Happy First blog. Be sure to visit me there today to read my thoughts on 2014 and my restoration process. 

I would love to hear your Word for the Year and thoughts!

Goodbye 2013 & Word For the Year

2013.

Another year of living, laughing, learning and loving at our nest for sure. My word for 2013 was FAMILY. I can say with confidence, that I achieved a full focus and emphasis on just that- MY FAMILY.

With this blog post, our family blog will have an all time record of 151 posts this year. WOW! I frequently guest post at Oklahoma Women Bloggers, where I was featured as blogger of the month in May.

We now have a teenager who is in 7th grade and a 1st grader who is almost 7! Our lives are still full of sight words, reading, writing and arithmetic. Activities still include football, basketball, ballet, PTA and church.

We have had a few uh oh's in our physical health, Miss K received a nasty concussion early in the year and B ended up with a broken foot. Never ever tell your son to toughen up buttercup, or send him to school with a note to his PE coach that says the same, you will only end up eating your words and feeling terrible when you find out you made him go two days on a broken foot. He missed the entire season of football due to that injury.

There are many words to choose from for 2014.  I do have ONE word that stands out, but I am NOT sharing just yet.

As some of you may or may not know I am Happy First's assistant. For four years now Debbie Vinyard, the owner, has asked her readers/followers to come up with a word for the year. We created a group Pinterest board this year and invited people to pin those words/blog posts. In 2014, we would like to do that again, but would also like to feature more of those posts on the Happy First Blog. I would like to personally invite the you to send your Word Posts to us with links back to your own blogs & pages. You can email to: info@happyfirst.com. Here is last year's initial post: http://happyfirstblog.com/2013/whats-your-word-for-2013/.

What is your Word For 2014? Happy New Year from Our Nest to Yours!

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OKie Strong Tee Giveaway for Oklahoma- CLOSED

Note: For every entry received in this OKie Strong tee giveaway from Happy First, I will donate 10 cents to Oklahoma tornado relief efforts on behalf of The 4-Crow's, it's readers and friends. 

Monday night after the tornado destruction in Moore, OK everyone was connecting on Facebook.  I sent my friend Debbie, owner at Happy First, a message of a picture of Oklahoma, that I had doodled on my iPad and then sent it again with the words Okie Strong. It then gave Debbie the idea for the following drawing.

She put the Heart where Moore and the other towns that had been hit are located. Then she posted it on Facebook, just to show support for the victims. Then, the requests for the tees started. So we jumped into action and the above tees were born. All the profits from the tees will be going to the American Red Cross, Oklahoma Chapter, to help the victims of the tornadoes.

This is the first tee that Deb has made that men can wear. The tees are in both berry (pink) and steel blue. They are 100% combed and ringspun cotton, men’s sizing (fashion fit so flattering, not super boxy) XS-XXL. $25. There are also baseball caps available that can be embroidered with OKie Strong or OKie Strong Chick, profits also will be donated.

As an Oklahoma blogger, I feel its important that I do more to give back. This is my state. My neighbors. I am giving away one of these OKie Strong shirts to one of my readers. The entry is simple. In a Disqus comment-must be in Disqus, answer the following question. What size & color do you want? For each entry (one per person) I will donate ten cents. So if I get 100 entries, that means $10. I of course would love for you to make a purchase of one of these shirts and join us to further help Oklahoma tornado victims. 

Giveaway/donation period ends at midnight Okie time, May 25, 2013. U.S. only.

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Happy First Pinterest Giveaway Ends Today-3/12/13

 Comment & Pin to Win this Shamrock Scarf from Happy First! (must use below link) http://pinterest.com/pin/123075002289154153/ Also, HUGE Spring Forward Sale going on now. Prices as low as $5!!

Who Am I? Blogoversary Celebration Day 4 with a "SUPER" Giveaway

Exactly who is the author of the The 4-Crow's?

ShaRhonda Williams Crow

I am just a small southern Oklahoma girl, still trying to find my way into the “BIG” city life! I am a God-Fearing stay at home mom. I have two beautiful kids, Braden 11 and Kaybrie 5. I have been married to my prince charming now for seven years. I of course write this blog and am co-founder of the blog The Real Housewives of Oklahoma aka The RHOK where I write as ♥Mrs. Hart♥. I am a PTA volunteer, football mom, ballet mom, coach- in and off the bleachers I might add, run a professional kid taxi service to and from practices and events and am a self-retired banker- oh and am a social media addict! In December of last year a local company here in Tulsa- Happy First decided to let the public name its next "Chick" T-Shirt. A portion of the proceeds would go to the winners choice of charity. I threw a name, vision and charity out there and it was picked as a top contender. The voting was conducted through Facebook and once all was said and done, my entry was selected as the next "Chick" shirt. 

One of my favorite quotes is “When real people fall down in life, they get right back up and keep walking.” Carrie Bradshaw. This quote is one that has helped remind me many times of who I am and to get up and get going again. I think it accurately describes the “Super Chick” shirt as well- because a “Chick” who can honestly follow that advice after experiencing some of life’s roller coasters and curve balls, truly is “Super”! Creativity is just part of my being. Whether I am working on a gift for someone, a school project with my kids, posters for the football team, or in my writings, I have to give it my all. When I was a bank manager my employees always told me that I should be a teacher because of the ideas I would throw out there and make them do to achieve their sales goals. I guess my degree in Business Management/Communications applies to all ages and activities at times.
I am very humbled that “Super Chick” was chosen amongst such great entries in the “New Chick” contest. I am absolutely thrilled that a portion of the profits will be going to the local charity Turn Tulsa Pink, $46,000 was raised by this organization in 2011 and I am so excited that we will be a part of exceeding that goal in 2012.

Me, Judi aka Talula w/ Turn Tulsa Pink & Debbie Vinyard

I am also loving the fact that the owner of Happy First, Debbie Vinyard and I have become such great friends. Deb's company story and personal story are absolutely amazing. Debbie is celebrating this Blogoversary with me by offering to one of my readers:
 ONE Super Chick Shirt and ONE Super Chick Baseball Cap (new product line) So, I am curious. I just told you who I am, who are you?  Identify with one of Debbie's "Chick" items!
To place a Happy First order, visit the website or Facebook page! Free shipping on many items, plus a first time buyers discount. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Super Chick Photo Shoot

Are your wearing a Super Chick shirt yet?

Today's post is actually at The RHOK telling you all about the Super Chick photo shoot, but I think I need to put these on my own blog as well! These are my favorite shots of the shoot!

Thank you all for voting for me in naming the shirt for Happy First! 

30% of the proceeds of the shirt will continue to go to Turn Tulsa Pink until May 31st!

Now go get your shirt and help Turn Tulsa Pink!

A "Super Chick" T-Shirt Giveaway

Do you remember voting for me on Facebook for the "New Chick" T-Shirt for Happy First?

Well, your votes were counted and I WON!!! Yay!

Here is the winning design!

CuTe, huh?

Did you happen to see me on the news this past Friday morning?

Pretty good for live TV, right? Well I thought so.

Thank you all so much for your votes. I am so excited to help Turn Tulsa Pink through March 31, 2012 with a portion of the proceeds of this shirt. Oh, and if you buy online right now its free shipping! How cool is that?

Debbie at Happy First has given me two shirts to give away. One for my readers here at The 4-Crow's and the other for my readers at The RHOK (giveaway starts Wednesday, Feb 1). 

Wow, you get two opportunities to win! 

Double Cool!

(The size I have to give away at both places is a Large, I grabbed the largest that the shirt comes in. If the winner needs a smaller size, I can get it for you.)
Now, who wants to be a "Super Chick" in this awesome shirt? All you have to do is a few clicks of the easy Rafflecopter form.