I'm putting "Halloween" to the side for a minute...

to share with you something I found over the Summer.

In my ongoing search for the perfect water bottle...

I think I finally found the answer when I discovered:

HYDRA BOTTLE BY COPCO

Reasons why I LOVE this 16.9oz. water bottle:
• Fits in my cup holder in the car.
• Looks like a regular water bottle - which fakes people out. *wink*
• Easily add ice (or in my case, frozen lemon wedges) to your water by unscrewing the mid-section (BODY) of the bottle.
• Comes in 4 color options (now everyone in my family - except Ella - has their own personal bottle).
• 100% BPA free
• SUPER Durable.
• Reusable - making it an eco-friendly replacement for disposable water bottles.
• Dishwasher Safe.

I found mine at JoAnn's over the Summer.
It can be purchased at a variety of retailers though. (see complete list here).

If you purchase one, I'd LOVE to hear your feedback.
Or if you already own one - I'd love know what you think.
Tell me here or email me at: pnpflowers AT live DOT com

Hope you've been loving the FREE Halloween Printables I've been sharing with you here and here...
in addition to the FUN creative ideas here and here. 

Leave a comment if you'd like to continue to receive free printables...
If you have something specific in mind you'd LOVE to see me make, share it here.

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These retail at almost $9 each....kind of pricey...but worth the investment.
Everyone in the family kept eyeing my water bottle after I purchased it.
So...after testing it out for a couple of months...
I purchased three more for J, Clara and Ema. *wink*
I think Ema has already lost hers...grrrr!

I DO stress a little bit about someone losing their screw-on cap.
Although I really wouldn't want the cap to be secured with one of those rubber attachments found on some water bottles.

DiSCOVER | Mermaids & Martinis by Hilary Pereira

The FREE art print I shared on Friday was inspired by the unlikeliest of places...
A party planning book I was asked to review...

Mermaids & Martinis by Hilary Pereira

Hilary is a New York based celebrity party planner who has decided to share 

all of her fabulous party planning secrets with us.
 Her goal?
To help anyone "Throw a FiNtastic party" by "Turning Your Party Into a Memory"

As I read through the pages...
 I was unexpectedly inspired in ways I didn't see coming.
Among the treasure trove of priceless party planning advice...
I also uncovered inspirational gems buried within the text itself.

Not only do these jewels of passages from Hilary apply to party planning...
they beautifully spillover into applying them to everyday life.
Here are a few more of my favorites:

"...being fully present is the best present you can give your guests [family]."
"It's really all about living in the moment and making people feel special."
"...it's the small things that make life big."
"Keep your energy aligned with all the greatness that is headed your way."
and lastly...

"...the people, places, and things we are inspired by are lighthouses leading the way to the bigger destination of

whatever we are working towards at that time".

In addition to all of THAT wonderful inspiration...
the book is filled to the hilt with valuable information related to every aspect of the party planning process.

Some of my favorite topics included are:

Suggested shopping sites

Favor/gift ideas

The three F's of entertaining

Invitation Etiquette

Photography Tips

Downloadable Planning Worksheets

28 Party Themes Ideas

Flowers/Centerpieces

Packing your Mini Treasure Chest - Tool Box

Appropriate Tipping Etiquette

You'll also find recipes, ways to keeping your budget trim, party game ideas and so much more. 

 

Giveaway starts today...(Monday)

                                                                      Giveaway closes at 12:01a.m. Friday. 

Winner announced Friday,  June 29th. 

Open to U.S. Residents Only.

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GIVEAWAY CLOSED...

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER!!

ENTRY #240 - Amy Kenyon

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I was excited and honored to have been asked to review Mermaids & Martinis.
Now I'm even more excited to give you the opportunity to
win your own copy...
(I promise the book the winner receives won't be written in or highlighted - I'll let you do that on your own). *wink*


Good luck to everyone...
and THANK YOU in advance for participating!


Sending a HUGE "Thank You" to Hilary Pereira for the tremendous inspiration in this fabulous book...
as well as for the opportunity to share a copy of Mermaids & Martinis with my readers!!

If you aren't the patient sort...
GO HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY OF MERMAIDS & MARTINIS!

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Don't be surprised...

You may see more FREE art prints created using some of the text from Hilary's book...LOVE the inspiration.

Ever heard of "Hostess Slippers"?

I hadn't until I read the book.

Oh...

and I'm SO stealing the "Rose Water" recipe idea in this book. Can't wait to try it!

I promise to share!!! *wink*