HONORED

I am so excited right now!! As many of you know I am a Pinterest freak. The reason behind this is because I draw so much of my own ideas and inspirations, from the other posts. It may be the color of a post, the shape, the object or even the subject. Well being a Pinterest freak paid off, because I was recognized by the blog and the master mind behind the blog +Michele McDonald from +The Scrap Shoppe  for having a great Pinterest site. I  was elated to see that My Newfangledness grab button up on The Scrap Shoppe blog page, along with some of my boards and pins and topping it all off, was the very kind things Michele wrote about my Pinterest page. 

I feel overcome with joy right now, that I have the chance to turn my dreams and passions into a reality. I look forward to keep growing, learning and inspiring others. :) Much Love!! 

Cassi

http://www.thescrapshoppeblog.com/   here is the link that you can follow to see some of my stuff as well as being able to check out Michele's blog :)

Picking A New Winner!!

Well as I stated in a Facebook post, I have not been able to get a hold of the lucky person who won the FREE  +Spartan Race  code. So as promised I am going to enter everyone in again and draw another name. I am posting this post on the My Newfangledness blog and the other social networking sites tonight. I am going to give anybody that wants their name entered into the raffle, tonight and tomorrow to get back in the action. I will then have the results posted by either Monday evening of 6/17 or the morning of Tuesday 6/18. 

Again this code is good for ANY Spartan Race that the winner chooses. Plus don't forget I have a link to share with all that area interested that can get you 15% off any Spartan Race of your choice as well. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity and please feel free to share with any family and friends.  

I will be posting this same thing on Facebook and Twitter. I had a great response on Facebook because of this giveaway, but only the people that left the comments on the blog got entered. So I would like to give them the chance to do that as well. Please make sure I have a link to your blog, Facebook page, email or whatever. So that if you are the lucky winner, you will not miss out :)

Thanks Again,

Cassi 

The Spartan Free Race Code Winner is...

hdawgy!! Congratulations and thank you for showing your support to My Newfangledness  and also to the +Spartan Race  and the inspirations they set for people.

Not only have they offered to sponsor this giveaway of the free race code. But they have given me a link to share, that will give 15% off any Spartan Race. Anybody that is interested, just start following the My Newfangledness blog and leave a comment under the most recent post that you are following and an email that I can send you the link :) Spread the word as well to friends and family about My Newfangledness blog and my blog URL  http://mynewfangledness.blogspot.com  so they can check it out and if they follow same applies to them and the race code.


This giveaway would have never happened if it was not for Dan Krueger from the +Spartan Race who trusted me to help spread the word about these amazing races. Please click on the Spartan Race link that I have added in this post, and explore their site. These are not only races, but they are very inspiring.
I know that My Newfangledness leans more on the DIY/Craft side. But there is one big goal I have and that is to inspire others, in anyway. Spartan inspires me and my family, and I wanted to share that with everybody out there. I am very honored that they asked me to help spread the word for them, and would do it again in a heart beat. This quote in the picture says it all, and reminds me that in this world of blogging and shooting to have my own business. That if I do not prepare myself for the ups and downs of how to make it all work, then I will fail. 

My husband and three girls will be running again in another race in Utah. So in a month or so, I hope to share their experience with everybody, but to also share stories of the others. 


Cassi  

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SPARTAN RACE inspirational

My Husband ran the one in AZ and we are going to Utah so he can do it again and even the three girls are doing the kids Spartan run. I am gearing up to run in the one here in AZ next year 2014 :)

What I Learned This Week....

I have decided that Sunday is the day, to reflect on the past week and how I can make a change in myself, or the things I am most grateful for. So here is My Newfangeldness first post on "What I learned this week".

This past week has been an amazing week, but also a very emotional up and down week. I have always been the person who wants instant gratification and has no patients. I have struggled to try and overcome this area of my life, and every time I think I have it mastered, I am reminded that life is always about learning and growing and it is OK not to be a master at everything. Everyone conquers and overcomes different trials in life at different times and ways.

I have learned that even though I have hit a spot in my life that I have been able to not let many things upset or bother me. There are still some very sensitive areas and topics that I have a hard time just brushing it off. But at the same time I learned that holding onto hurt, anger, or negative feelings only causes more hurt and anger. Life is short and you never know what will happen, so just letting it go and moving on and learning from the experience is the better choice.

I have learned that starting this blog with a goal of turning it into a full-time business taking me where I want to go in life, is going to be a struggle and is going to take time. I have a friend, who has a craft type blog as well. Tell me that "she enjoys creating and has her best ideas, when it is not forced". As I thought about that, it really hit me that I am the same way. When I clear my head and just let go is when craft/sewing ideas, concepts, techniques, fashion ideas, decorating ideas, and all the creativity come spilling out.

As I start a new week, I hope I can carry what I have learned this past week with me only to better myself.

I wish everyone a good week :) and please feel free to leave a comment and share what you have learned or have experienced this last week.

Cassi