#ZabrinaSecretSanta

Hi Treasures!!!! oh my gosh, sorry for going MIA on the blog but of course not on social media, so be sure to follow me on, TWITTER @mrsaguila09 INSTAGRAM @mrsaguila09, PINTEREST.com/mrsaguila09 and FACEBOOK.com/lifeasmrsaguila

I hope you all had a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

 

So I think I mentioned that I joined Sabrina of Cattails + Cardigans for #ZabrinaSecretSanta . This was my first time participating in something like this and it was pretty cool to secretly put together a gift for a fellow blogger.  I had to shop for Jenny and you can see what I sent her here, http://www.magiccatjenny.com/2013/12/zabrinasecretsanta.html

Alexandra of A Gregarious Mess was a sweetie and shopped for me.  Here is a Keek of the packaging.

Dec 24, 2013 | I got my package from my #ZabrinaSecretSanta. So excited to open this up. #happymail #Christmas #gifts by MrsAguila09 on Keek.com

Thank You Alexandra and here is what I got!!

 

How this worked was we submit some of our favorite things when we sign up and also we were given the blog and twitter of the person we were to shop for to get ideas.

I love candles and fruity scents.

 

I love to read.

 

 

 

I love marshmallows!! + these socks are so cute.

 

 

 

 







So how was your Christmas? Have you done a secret Santa exchange before? Tell me about it.

October Confessions

Hi lovely Treasures, so it is time for some "CONFESSIONS".  I confess I love doing these confession posts and then linking up with Maria-Isabel of Agape Love Designs  who hosts this with Michelle of Let it Shine. Have you done a confession post? If so link it up.

 

 

I CONFESS...

I have a lot of confessions I would like to share

I love, love, love this time of the year. (You probably already know that)

I love to watch sports especially football, especially Dallas Cowboys, especially when they are winning (like right now against the Redskins)

Since it is my birthday month, now my birthday week, I am just looking for stuff to buy

I have a long wish list (that Mr. Aguila is well aware of)

I have been eyeing a couple of things from these awesome online shops I discovered

Mila Rose Designs//A Little Piece of Me Shop//Show and Tell Faith 

 

I did take advantage of the My Beauty Addiction promotion this weekend and placed an order.

I have more make up and beauty products and jewelry, shoes and purses than I know what to do with but I still "NEED" more.

I did my first beauty swap this month and it was so much fun to put together and just so excited to do this.

I got my package last week and had so much fun opening up everything.

You can see all my goodies on KEEK and I will try to put blog post together as well.

I love Maria-Isabel. She is such a blessing to me. She has a heart of gold!

I am doing my first on line bible study or should I say blog bible study, Read about it HERE.


I am a part of a couple great giveaways. It's my way of celebrating my birthday month with you.
You can enter here for a Pier 1 $50 gift card and here for a piece of $750 Fall Cash Giveaway
I am super excited to get my hair done this week.
I haven't been doing to well on my fitness journey.
This week my fitness Coach and our group will begin to read "Made to Crave" by Lysa TerKeurst and I am praying that I can get back on track and continue this journey.
I had an awesome weekend of ministry at my church. We had a guest speaker, Jane Hamon and that lady is so anointed. She speaks fire and imparts fire and just so fierce. She knows her God given authority and is so down to earth.
I had started to read her book The Deborah Company but never finished it but after this weekend I brought it out and will continue to read it.

I want to be a woman who makes a difference.
I experienced a shift this weekend and  I am ready to take my place in God's kingdom.
I am excited for this week and for my birthday celebrations to continue.

These are my October Confessions. I would love to hear yours. You can link them up HERE.

I Love my Post Blog Hop {co-host}

Hi Treasures!! I am super excited to be a co-host with Sarah of Life In A Break Down. At this blog hop, it's all about you. Share your favorite post of the week and visit others favorite posts. How's that for some Friday Fun.

Welcome to the I Love My Post blog hop where we invite you to link up your favourite post of the week, to show it off and hopefully receive some love from the others partaking in the hop!

If you are yet to participate in a hop they are really simple to get the hang of all you need to do is 'hop' around, hopefully finding some new great reads!

The Rules are simple!
Have Fun, click around find some new blogs to read and share the I Love My Post LOVE!
And if you fancy being a co-host with us! Give Sarah an Email: sarah@lifeinabreakdown.com

Your Host’s this week are:
Sarah from Life in a Break Down
Bex from Futures
and our lovely co-hosts are:
Kristi from Coral Court
Meg from Adventures with Jude
Victoria from Life as Mrs. Aguila

I would love it if you would tweet, share on facebook or place our button on your blog, the more sharing we can get happening the bigger this hop can become!

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This week's Featured Blog is: Mrs Tee Love, Life, Laughter

Follow Mrs Tee (Tiffany) on her adventure through life - meet her husband and 6 kids and all the things they love in this fun packed blog. ~ Sarah

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Fall Into Cash Giveaway Sign Ups

Hey Treasures, it's my Favorite Season and I wanted to share this opportunity with you. It is a paid event but it really is worth it. 

Here is the information.

Fall Into Cash Giveaway

Bloggers, join this upcoming cash giveaway event!

This giveaway will be held from October 14th – October 27th.
You can sign-up until October 5th.

If you are interested, sign up here.

I did the Back to School giveaway and I got some great results. I went from about 200 Twitter followers to 800. These events bring you increased social media exposure and offer your readers the chance to win and amazing cash prize!

What’s the prize?

One PayPal cash prize, up to $500.

Additional cash prizes of $50 each will be added if/when the prize pot exceeds $500.

Exact total cash prize amount will be based on blogger participation. Maximum amount for main prize is $500.

How much does it cost to participate?

 

$5 per link, with the exception of Facebook.

You can choose from Twitter, Pinterest, Email, RSS subscription, GFC, Networked Blogs, etc.

Facebook links are $15/ea.

The listing order will be determined by the order of sign-up (if you hurry and sign-up, you’ll be closer to the top!).

Facebook comment interaction is $25.

One specific Facebook post on your fan page will be linked from the Rafflecopter each week. Entrants will be instructed to leave a comment on that Facebook post to earn an extra entry into the giveaway.

 If you are interested in Signing Up, Please use my name, Victoria Aguila in the referred by section.  I also have a chance to win a cash prize if you do.  Please and thank you.

 

Happy Fall (Autumn) Season!!

 



Celebratory Giveaway

Hey Treasures, so I am hosting/sponsoring another amazing giveaway with some awesome bloggers.  All the details are below. I hope you win!!!

It's The Sepia Puppy's Anniversary!  Whoop-whoop!!  Let's start this party with a little bit of obnoxious!  

Now it's time for the good stuff!

Meet Our Giveaway Sponsors

We'll start with the Anniversary Girl:

Hello Sweetie Lovelies!  My name is Bethany from The Sepia Puppy and I'm celebrating my 1st Blogiversary!  I am a Wife, Mother of two, Full-time Student & Part-time Blogger.  I love photography, art and all things crafty & DIY. I am working towards my B.S. in Psychology & Christian Counselling.  I am smitten with my husband more everyday and my kids keep me laughing daily.

I'm Bre from Peacoats and Plaid. I'm what you might refer to as a "die-hard creator". Stay at home mommy by day and a dance teacher by night. Throw in a little diy/crafting here and there and that's me in a nutshell.

 My name is Allison and "Okay, Allison" is my little blog about my little life. I say whatever is on my mind at the time, lacking pretty much any filter for what is deemed appropriate.  I seem to observe humanity from a perspective that a lot of people are thinking, but would never speak aloud, or for god’s sake- write down.  I love other funny girls who like to eat and take naps with puppies.   I love art, music, crafting, and of course, writing.  Everything I say in my blog comes from the heart, the stories are all true because I've lived them.  If you like to laugh and smile, read on.

SweetDappity: Two ladies making buttons. Fahmida does the designing, Julia does the businessing - together they are the magical dual guardians of this here button emporium. You are welcome to spend your money here - or not, we don't know your life

Jamie's husband surprised her with a logo and business plan for their company Saturday Morning Pancakes and the rest is History!  They make some of the coolest and funniest products and have even been featured on Good Morning America!  They have a little girl together and are based out of San Clemente, California.  

My name is Mrs. Victoria Aguila and I am from Los Angeles, CA and I blog over at Life as Mrs. Aguila (Faith, Hope and Treasures), about life as a Daughter of Thee King, being married to Mr. Aguila, and about being a Shoe Collector, a Makeup Junkie, a Shopping Addict and a Coffee Lover.  I work full time plus have an AVON/MARK side business.

Kaz Palladino is an illustrator currently living in San Francisco. She is addicted to adorable, geeky and weird things - which is how Awkward Affections was born. Awkward Affections is about evasive love, nerdy sentiment, and fun cultural niche. The goal is to help keep beauty, nostalgia and happiness in everyday life!

Julie is the redhead that blogs at Redhead Can Decorate.  Julie is from Buffalo, NY and is married to Rick, her college sweetheart, and they are blessed with two girls Daphne 13, & Valerie 11.  Julie's passion is cooking and decorating their home with innovative, creative, DIY ideas.  She shares all of it on her blog.

My name is Tara, I'm from Easy Makes Me Happy.  I'm a wife and a mother of four. I grew up in Alaska (the beautiful and the cold) and I'm pretty sure this is where my family will grow up too.  I love to crochet, design, and craft. I absolutely LOVE being able to share everything with you via this blog, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! 

Behind every chocolate chip cookie and every sprinkled cupcake on this blog is a burgeoning photographer, an emerging entrepreneur, an experimental baker, and a social networker. I’m Ashton, the face behind Something Swanky! And I believe in doing what you love and loving what you do.

 Hello! I am Kathe, with an e. I began blogging as a creative outlet. I was born in Washington state and moved with my family to Colorado as a teen.  I married, had two sons, divorced and worked my butt off to make sure my boys had everything they needed.  Then, I met Mr. B, He is the reason and cause of my laugh lines. Bottom line, I am a woman of a certain age that is still trying to find herself after raising two sons and finding my own true love later in life. Someday I may figure out what I want to be when I grow up! Until then, let's have some fun!

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September GiveawayS

Hello Treasures and Happy Sunday! I am hosting Agape Love Designs September Sponsor Giveaway today and be sure to check out more giveaways I am a part of below.

Its time for another group giveaway, also be sure to check below for the sales & discount section!

This is a winner takes ALL, and here is what YOU could win:

~ Avon Jewelry Set

~ Avon Perfume 'Blue Escape'

~Lace & Floral Zippy Pouch

~ Medium Ad Space on Agape Love Designs

~ $20 Visa Gift Card

This giveaway is open to Residents of the US Only. My apologies to all whom this excludes.

 Meet the wonderful sponsors!

Maria ♥ Megan

 Tabby ♥ Victoria

 To enter, simply fill out the rafflecopter widget below.

Be sure to come back each day to extra daily bonus entries!

And dont forget to check out the sales & discounts for my lovely sponsor's shops below.

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Use code AGAPE10 for 10% off at Bishop Place Handmade

 

MORE GREAT GIVEAWAYS I AM A PART OF...

MRS. AGUILA & FRIENDS XL SPONSOR GIVEAWAY ON CATTAILS + CARDIGANS
STARTS TONIGHT/TOMORROW MORNING  

THE SEPIA PUPPY'S FIRST YEAR BLOGIVERSARY

Confessions of Mrs Aguila

Hey Treasures, it's time again to get some confessions off my chest. I love doing this and then linking up with Agape Love Designs and Let It Shine.  Try it, you will like it.

I CONFESS...

 

1. I am late to the party as USUAL. This linky party goes live every other Friday.
2. I love to write these confession posts but I also like to read others confessions (Go ahead write up a post and link up). Let me know you linked up so I can take a read.
3. I lost 4 more pounds and I am over the top excited.
4. I have 20 more pounds to go so my goal is to lose 10 in September and 10 in October.
5. I am so happy it is September and summer is ending.
6. Even though Summer is ending or over, this weekend was super hot in California.
7. I love the Fall and Winter Seasons.
8. I love September because that is Mr. Aguila's birth month.
9. I love October because I am an October baby.
10. I am excited to be getting a new tablet this week and I am hoping that it'll help me get better at blogging.
11. I finally got an Instagram account, follow me MrsAguila09
12. I am on just about every social media and I love it!
13. I have a KEEK account and you should check out my 36 second videos there, MrsAguila09
14. I was a little bummed out when my blog Facebook Page, Life as Mrs. Aguila went down in likes instead of up. I had 199 and then 198 and now 195. 
15. I am sort of a new blogger and people say numbers don't count but I confess, to me they do, even on the scale.
16. I am pretty excited that I have 870 Followers on Twitter.
17. It would be nice if those followers followed me on my other social media sites.
18. I have spent a lot of money sponsoring on other pages and I am not sure that it benefits me but I love hanging out on the side bars of some awesome blogs.
19. I won another giveaway and it included a lot of ad space, thank you Jo, My Gosh and sponsors.
20. I  will be introducing you to the blogs I am hanging out at this month.
21. I have met some wonderful ladies on this blogging journey and for that I am thankful.
22. Even though I am late to the linky party, I am actually scheduling this blog and my goal is to blog each day this week.
23. I am excited for a four day work week.
24. I am itching to shop for some make up from everywhere and anywhere but I know I shouldn't because I already have so much make up and I don't even wear make up every day.
25. I am going to pray, read my bible and call it a night (scheduled post hehehe), GOOD NIGHT or GOOD MORNING depending on when you read this.

CHRISTmas in July

Hello Lovely ♥Treasures♥

So it seriously feels like Christmas in July to me, especially since it rained on us at my nephews party on Saturday. I am a Cali girl and while we do get June gloom, I don't ever remember a rain storm in July here. I am not complaining. I love rain and cold weather anytime especially in the summer.

A couple weeks ago I got an email from the lovely Ms. Trine Marie that I was the winner winner of her Summer Shoe giveaway! Sweet!!! There is something about winning that is just awesome even though the shoes aren't my size, I was still super excited to get the news. I know I am not the only one, am I?

Last night, I got home pretty late but I got home to packages. I was so excited! I love receiving packages in the mail. The shoes are so pretty, too bad they dont fit me.

She even addes some pretty nail polishes, hair ties (that I LOVE) and a nail filer !

On top of this lovely package, I received my starter kit from Beachbody for my new journey. I was really excited opening it up and checking out all the goodies. It felt like Christmas in July and then it hit me I am really nervous about this journey.  I am suppose to take before pictures, get all measurements done and shared with a group for accountability. I know its no different than blogging BUT STILL just feeling a little weird about the whole thing.

We officially begin on Saturday, July 29th but I will begin working out tonight AFTER I take photos and measurements. Have any of you done this Beachbody challenge? Drank Shakeology? Worked out to the Slim in 6 videos? If so, send me some tips and tricks please!

Well now it's your turn for a chance at CHRISTmas in July. I have a few giveaways that I am a part of this month and I want to be sure you have a chance to enter them.

Joining Nykki Talks Beauty for a Cash Giveaway, $125 via Paypal Enter Here

Joining Everyday Life for an AVON product giveaway Enter Here

Joining Agape Love Designs for MARK products giveaway and its a linky party so be sure you add your beauty posts Enter Here

Have a great evening.

Wonderful Wednesday....

Hello Lovely Treasures,

I hope and pray that you are doing well today and that you are ready to have a fun safe Independence Day celebration.  So Mr. Aguila and I decided to go to San Diego and catch some lunch in Little Italy and watch a firework show by the ocean with our lovely friends. I am super excited. This will be our first time spending the day over there for this celebration. I will share our experience and photos with you on Friday.

I just love this photo I found while browsing the world wide web. I don't take credit for it but it's cute and wanted to share.

Anybody want to try one of these hand creams from Avon?  Leave a comment and I will choose a random winner from the comments to try them in honor of 4th of July (be sure to read til the end for more good news) You can check out more information on my website Mrs. Aguila's AVON/MARK shop. You can browse the ebrochure, Campaign 14, page 168 or look up Summer Mini Hand Creams.

From right to left we have: Skin So Soft Signature Silk, 592-674

Moisture Therapy Daily Skin Defense, 592-655

Skin So Soft & Sensual, 592-660

Moisture Therapy Intensive Healing & Repair, 592-640

Here is a look into my make up bag that I pretty much carry with me from my car to my office back to my car, just for those days when i feel like wearing make up.

And last but not least, if you are like me and wait for the specials and the deals to shop, this is for you. This is one of my favorite promotions when shopping online, to be honest, so of course I want to share it with you.

Please feel free to email me or contact me with any questions or comments. My information is listed above.

♪♫ "These are my CONFESSIONS" ♪♫

Hi Treasures, hope you all had a good weekend.

As always I am late but I like to say better late than NEVER, so here it is a link up hosted by Maria-Isabel at Agape Love Designs and Let it Shine Blog.

I CONFESS...
**I seen this post and just knew I had to "go ahead and fess up."
**I wanted to write this post since Friday but just getting to it now.
**I do a lot of procrastinating and I DISLIKE IT.
**I am always late and I DISLIKE IT.
**I started this last night and got sucked into a movie with my mom and Mr. Aguila
**I don't have or use Instagram
**I am kinda over Facebook and loving Twitter
**I am obsessed with entering giveaways
**I feel so lost in the blogging sphere
**I am super duper excited to be getting a new blog design. Thanks Sabrina Dellinger.You are so sweet.
**I stalk my favorite bloggers
**I want to lose 25lbs by August (anybody want to help me out LOL)
**I don't usually cook and I love to eat out. (I know bad bad bad)
**I am going to be a vendor for the 1st time ever at my church Swap Meet and Food Truck Festival
**I am mostly excited to see what food trucks will be there
**I hate summer time
**I don't know how to swim
**I don't wear make up everyday and right now my hair is in a bun
**I don't like taking self photos (awkward)
**I made this list way longer than I wanted to.
**I changed the title right before I posted because i kept hearing that song (LOL)

Ok so there you go. I have confessed a feeling.  Share your thoughts, comments, and CONFESSIONS with us and for more confessions be sure to check out the links at the top.

His Delight,

Victoria