I hate writing Christmas cards. I always balk when the pressure is on to write a nice authentic message without sounding condescending or bitter. The best way to write a Christmas card is to be polite and not unleash all of your resentments out as the Christmas holidays take off if you can help it!…
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86 Christmas Gifts on a Bare Bones Budget and Under $5 | Leverage Ambition
Christmas is the time to dish out the dough! The cash, that is! Presents and gifting can be super overwhelming, especially when you are on a strict budget. The best part of being on a budget is that you can play a price game with yourself. Gifts under $5 can be really thoughtful during the…
50 Retail Email Subject Lines for Christmas E-commerce Deals | Leverage Ambition
Need to sell some Christmas cheer?!?! Here are 50 retail email subject lines for Christmas e-commerce deals and sales that will help you get great open rates. Prep your kitchen for holiday FUN Load up the sleigh Let’s dance Get ready for that kiss under the mistletoe Tree-mendous Crafts Easy Christmas wins Give the gift…
Corny Christmas Jokes To Keep YOU LAUGHING All Christmas Long | Leverage Ambition
Why do mummies like Christmas so much? Because of all the wrapping! What did the ghost say to Santa Claus? I’ll have a boo Christmas without you. Where do mistletoe go to become famous? “Holly”wood! What do sheep say to each other at Christmas time? Merry Christmas to EWE! What’s the best thing to give…
It’s Snowing in LA AND Santa Came To Visit Us 🎅 | Leverage Ambition
Today is Black Friday and to kick off the holiday season, we stopped into The Grove at Fairfax & 3rd Street in the city of Los Angeles to get this party started right. The Grove in Los Angeles is owned by Caruso, and has plenty of good stores to shop in for Christmas presents that…
Saving My Pennies on Black Friday | Leverage Ambition
I have decided that I will not be shopping this Black Friday. I see all of the major news outlets are telling to get out and spend our money, then in the same segment telling us that there is a South African variant of the COVID virus running around that we should be scared of…
A Pink Rose in My Garden | Leverage Ambition
Today I found the most delicate pink flower in my garden, which I think is a testament to god and the crumpled eggshells I have been throwing on the soil. There were some smaller buds left to bloom, and I will send an update once more come in. Happy Monday! #leverageambition #leverageambi1 #leverage #ambition #eat…
What’s Your Funny Thanksgiving Nickname? | Leverage Ambition
Thanksgiving is a great time to give thanks for all that we’ve been given through the last year. It is a good time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished, what you’ve overcome, and prep for the holiday madness. I always like to be introspective as the holidays approach, but Thanksgiving time is a great time…
Kickstart Your Creativity with These 4 Discounted Holiday Shopping Tricks Today 💫 | Leverage Ambition
As the holiday season approaches us, we come to realize that we want to save and be frugal with our holiday budgets, but we also want to have fun spending as we should! The great news is that there are many discounted stores both online and in store that make purchasing easy and fun with…
5 Terrifing + Murderous Prehistoric Dinosaur Facts For An Extra Haunted Halloween ☠ | Leverage Ambition
Not long ago prehistoric monsters ruled the earth. It was a combative time where competing dinosaurs were savages, ripping their competition apart like the ferocious and terrifying animals they were. Killing wasn’t just a fun sport, it was a matter of survival. Flash forward to the twenty first century AD like today, mammals were able…
Women’s Wardrobe Basics by Color | Leverage Ambition
As the holidays approach, I like to be comfortable as possible with my wardrobe. When I dress nicely, I feel more confident. The honest truth is that the only time of my life that I really loved shopping was in the 80s when my parents foot the bill. That was also the time where I…
The Oscar’s Museum Opening on September 30th | Leverage Ambition
The Academy Musuem of Motion pictures is opening on Thursday, September 30th, 2021! Next to the LACMA in the Miracle Mile section of Musuem Row, the construction phase has ended and they are letting musuem goers in to see the big reveal. The grand host of the reputable Oscar’s ceremony brings in the best of…
I Made It To 40 Years Old, Whoop There It Is | Leverage Ambition
Grateful for my 40th birthday today! I have to say with so many of my friends passing away over the last 10 years I was scared I may not make it. Looks like the universe has more work for me to do! I am really grateful for my immediate family and am really blessed to…
My Favorite Birthday Activities | Leverage Ambition
I love my birthday! Getting older is a privilege and I do not take it for granted. I am grateful to celebrate my birthday again this year and have a bunch of activities that I love to get through so that my birthday is a complete success! First, I ask my husband and kids to…
13 Easter Quotes | Leverage Ambition
We live and die; Christ died and lived! John Stott Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there. Clarence W. Hall Do not abandon yourselves to despair: We are the Easter people, and Hallelujah is our song. Pope John Paul II Christ has not only spoken to us by…
Easter Scavenger Hunt Checklist | Leverage Ambition
Nothing says Easter like an Easter Scavenger Hunt for you and your family! Here is a good list you can pull together and print for kids to find all of the Easter goods. Jelly beans Stuffed Animals Easter Grass A decorated egg Give a hug Peep like a chick Hop like a bunny Find a…
15 Easter Trivia Questions + Answers | Leverage Ambition
Easter is here! We are excited to see the spring flowers and enjoy celebrating Easter as we roll into a new season. Here is some Easter trivia for you to test out today. In which country did Easter Bunny originate? Which celebration immediately is after Easter? What is an Australian alternative to the Easter Bunny?…
10 Easter Paper Craft Kits for Kids | Leverage Ambition
Have you pulled out your Easter decorations yet? If not, have no fear! We have pulled together 10 Easter paper craft kits that can help you make your house look festive for the Easter holidays! Hopping Bunnies Kit 2. Easter Bunny Garland Kit 3. Bunny Headband Craft Kit 4. Daisy Pom Wreath Kit 5. Colorful…
60 Happy Easter + Spring Quotes | Leverage Ambition
Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life. S.D. Gordon Easter is the time to rejoice and be thankful for the gift of life. Easter is very important to me. It’s a second chance. Reba McEntire Easter is the only time of year when it’s safe to put all your eggs in one…
8 Salty + Sweet Spring Sneakers for Women | Leverage Ambition
Breathable Mesh Sneakers Hawaiian Fauna Platform Sneakers Blue Spot Sneakers Aesthetic Rainbow Sneakers Van’s Old Skool Sneaker Goya Grandslam Trident Sneakers Adidas Iniki Boost Sneaker Madewell Kickoff Sneaker What are your favorite pair of sneakers? Mine were New Balances that were purple and black back in the day. 🙂 #leverageambition #leverageambi1 #leverage #ambition #eat #drink…
10 Etsy Gifts Under $10 | Leverage Ambition
I love digging for fun gifts under $10! Here’s what I foudn for you: Shower Steamers to Pamper Your Favorites 2. Personalized Wooden Pen 3. Mini Spa Kit with Lip Balm, Facial Steamer & Stamped Cotton Carry Bag 4. Tree of Life Bracelet 5. Ten Salted Brownie Cookies 6. Birthstone Wish Bracelet 7. Sunshine Zipper…
7 Retro Vintage Outfits to Level Up Your Wardrobe | Leverage Ambition
Bitchin Betties is a retro store on Etsy that you’ll absolutely love! Every woman is looking for stylish accent pieces to level up your wardrobe, so here you are. Brought to you by Long Beach, California native Kayla Bennett, you can support local shops with a purchase today. Here are 7 retro vintage outfits to…
8 Funny Men’s T-Shirt Gifts on Etsy | Leverage Ambition
I have been on quite the Etsy rip tear lately, and have been searching for fun t-shirts for my man. I really love the funny t-shirts out there, and I think a good t-shirt is always better when it’s funny and affordable. Check out these funny men’s t-shirt gifts on Etsy, click on each to…
5 Colorful + Buyable Prints by Artist Inslee Farris
Inslee Fariss is discovering new inspiration in Raleigh, North Carolina after a recent move from Manhattan where she spent the past eight years cultivating her brand as an artist and fine-tuning her opinions about pastries – croissants in particular. Inslee’s whimsical and playful creativity is an identifying thread woven through all her artistry – be…
5 Healthy + Fun Saint Patrick’s Day Activities | Leverage Ambition
Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us! I love dressing up in green and eating corned beef and cabbage. There are many recipes that were handed down in my family, and I am happy to share them with you. Since we have kids we do like to keep it healthy, so we’ve come up with some…
8 Etsy Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Adult Craft Kits | Leverage Ambition
Bored at home in your dungeon? We are too! Here are 8 do it yourself DIY home art craft kits to make fun easy peasy greasy. Sunflower String Art Kit 2. 3-pack Beginner Embroidery Kit 3. DIY Home Moss Kit 4. DIY Candle Making Kit 5. DIY Wooden Mandalas Paint Kits 6. DIY Heart Rag…
Artwork of the Day – Jelly beans, pine trees, & flowers | Leverage Ambition
Today is a rainy day in Los Angeles. Bad news for me, and good news for you as we ripped out our crayons from the drawer and drew some little kiddies to brighten up your Saturday night! For the first picture, I drew some circles with different colors and it ended up looking like scattered…
16 Easy Homemade Valentine’s Day Craft’s for DIY Fun | Leverage Ambition
Valentine’s Day is on February 14th and it’s time to start crafting some fun, creative gifts! I don’t know about you but our kids are still home and schooling via Zoom video calls since the pandemic. We’ve tried so many different crafts like homemade snowflakes to painting rocks, anything to keep them busy and having…
Healthy Paleo-Friendly Amazon Slash Whole Foods Weekly Grocery List | Leverage Ambition
I have to say finding the right diet was really hard. Being almost 40 next year has done some weird things to my body. Anything I eat is clearly visible on my body soon after, and eating clean is the only way to keep staying within my healthy weight range while also maintaining a clear…
Holiday Shopping with Artwork + Artifacts from Nepal
Nepal is a beautiful and mysteriously cold country in Asia. It’s artwork is colorful, filled with bright colors, leather, turquoise, and intricate woven styles. Have you visited Nepal? What artwork stands out for you? #leverageambition #leverageambi1 #leverage #ambition #eat #drink #wegotthatyummyyummy #life #family #winning #winningagain #videogames #gamingsuckers #twitch #amazon #youtube #etsy #netflix #instagram #twitter #movies…
Sponsor The Turrell Family This Holiday Season + Get Closer to God By Giving
Times are tough for many this holiday season. There are many different non profits within your community that you can donate your time and money to to make a difference, but have considered sponsoring a family in immediate need today? If you are looking to give a family a holiday blessing with a donation via…
Gobble, Gobble – 10 Thanksgiving Gifts for Friends + Family
Let’s face it. Not seeing your drunk uncle may be a blessing in disguise this year. But who will you gossip about now during the holidays? You’ll have a pick a new target. In the meantime, since we won’t be spending that uncomfortable dinner table moments with family and friends, it is a great time…
12 Holiday Shopping Gifts for Under $5
For the aspiring artist, a Bob Ross bobble head that talks about the pretty little trees. https://www.amazon.com/Bob-Ross-Bobblehead-Miniature-Editions/dp/0762490411/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=Gift+Under+5+Dollars&qid=1604251634&sr=8-17 11 Ways to Traumatize Your Children Book for the humorous parent https://www.amazon.com/How-Traumatize-Your-Children-Deliberately/dp/1601063091/ref=mp_s_a_1_22?dchild=1&keywords=Gift+Under+5+Dollars&qid=1604251634&sr=8-22 For the California dreamer, a US 1 shirt. https://www.amazon.com/Hanes-Mens-Graphic-Tee-Collection/dp/B016OTC7U6/ref=mp_s_a_1_27?dchild=1&keywords=Gift%2BUnder%2B5%2BDollars&qid=1604251634&sr=8-27&th=1&psc=1 For the funky hippie girl at heart, check out this sunflower ring. https://www.amazon.com/Clearance-Paymenow-Sunflower-Exquisite-Engagement/dp/B07PFQHMZT/ref=mp_s_a_1_29?dchild=1&keywords=Gift%2BUnder%2B5%2BDollars&qid=1604251634&sr=8-29&th=1&psc=1 Coffee socks for those…
How Target Got Me Through My Pregnancy
Oh the joy! I can remember it like it was yesterday. Can you guess what that was? My weekly Target trips while pregnant! Oh boy, I don’t know about you but have you been to target lately? When was stroll through the lovely wide open aisles, you may come across a beautiful women’s maternity section…
Amazon, Target, or Walmart?
Who will reign supreme in the home goods war? I am getting mixed reviews from friends and family on this question, so I dare to ask you as well. What company are you ordering from this year? With coronavirus flu spreading like fire, we’ve all made significant shifts to our daily routines. I have not…
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