Good News Friday {#12}

Hey y'all!

It's Friday which is good news in itself...huh?

...but today is also Halloween...so you can get FREE candy!

My little Batman and Kitty Cat.

I had bought an Iron Man costume for Jonah (By the time I went shopping there were only 4 different costumes to choose from)...but you see how well that went over :) 

He told me that Iron Man was the most boringest (his word)

 Super Hero ever....

so he wore his costume from last year.

Also.... TONIGHT these Indians will play their last home game of the season... 7 p.m. against Lockney.

Let's fill the stands!!!

and for these Seniors... it will be the last time they play 

at Indian Stadium

Photo by Kari Day

Remember what your coaches have told you.... if they could go back and play any game over....it would be one of these.

Enjoy every single one of those 48 minutes!

Make some good memories tonight!

High School Football doesn't last forever, but the memories do!!!

Photo by Quanah Digital

PUHA ~ DO WORK

Happy Halloween and Happy Football Friday!!!

xoxoxoxo....

The One with the Self-Interview for Texas Women Bloggers

Hello!

In November I will be attending my first Blogging Event...

I am going to the Texas Women Bloggers Farm to Table Dinner Event and I am really excited!!

They have asked the ones that are attending to link up and share this interview...

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1. What is your name, blog title, and URL link? (*include a recent photo of yourself too!)

Tara Sims

Mrs. Coach Sims

http://mrscoachsims.blogspot.com

2. How did you come up with your blog’s title?

I am not a coach, but I do use Mrs. Coach Sims on all of my social media.  Right after my husband and I were married I wanted to change my Twitter name.  He suggested to make it similar to his...so that is what I did.  The first time I was called Mrs. Coach Sims was at one of our high school baseball games.  We walked up into the stands and one of the dads said...Hello Coach Sims...Hello Mrs. Coach Sims....and that is where the name began.

I love it because I love my husband so much and because I admire how much he enjoys his job. I spend most of my days following him around as he chases his dreams and I wouldn't spend them any other way.  

3. How long have you been blogging?

I started this blog in November of 2012.  

4. When we visit your blog, what can we expect to discover?

You just never know. I'm pretty random. You can find anything from sports stuff, to posts about parenting, marriage....my faith, my quirky, little world....I like to keep you guessing :)

When I asked my husband what he would say I blogged about ----> He said Womanhood.

So there ya go.

5. Share the link to your favorite or most popular blog post(s).

The One with the SEC Wives & 7 Things I've Learned as a Coach's Wife (so far)

The One with Baby Heath - Our Heart Hero

The One with Our Heart Hero - Part 2

The One with the Choice

Things I Learned in July

Monday's Top 5 {#15}

6. What are three goals you have for your blog next year?

1) blog more consistently

2) blog more openly & unguarded

3) enjoy the journey

4) learn more (design & marketing)

5) attend a blog conference

7. Tell us about your family. Are you married or in a relationship? Do you have kids? If so, how many and how old are they? Do you have pets? You know, the usual stuff.

I am married to Coach Jason Sims and we 
have two kids, Olivia (8) and Jonah (6).  
We have two dogs, Tripp and Winston.

8. What part of Texas do you call home?

We live in North Texas, near the Panhandle.

9. How do you make a living?

I am a Transition Coordinator/Counselor for a Special Education Department.

10. Have you attended blog conferences or social events in the past? If this is your first time, what are you most nervous about?

No... This will be my first Blogging Event to attend and I am super nervous. 

Just about everything... from what am I going to wear to meeting new people ---- 
I don't know hardly anyone!!

11. What are you looking forward to the most at the TWB dinner event?

I am just so excited to go to this event and meet some new, friendly folks from this great state!

12. Finally, share your social media links so we can connect online!

Follow me on Tsu 

Follow me on Bloglovin

Follow me on Instagram

Follow me on Facebook

Follow me on Pinterest

Follow me on Twitter

Email me at mrscoachsims.gmail.com

Read more at http://www.texaswomenbloggers.com/#uAwy7xle5HAtX6lL.99



_____________________________________________________________________________ I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!
Just a little Throw Back Thursday before you go :::::

Photo by Ericka Moore Photography

What I Wore Wednesday {#17}

Welcome....to another edition of What I Wore Wednesday.....

I see a new Stitch Fix in my near future!!!

Have you tried it?

 https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3175235

Sunday - Church

Cardigan - from my Mom

Chambray Shirt - Old Navy

Jeans - Ann Taylor

Sandals - Target

Arrow Bracelet - Gift from my Mom

Tuesday - Work

Cardigan - from my Mom

Shirt - Rustic Rhinestones (New) (link)

Dress Pants - Express

Wedges - TOMS

Watch - Michael Kors

Earrings - Amelia's Fashion Exchange

Wednesday - Work & Church

Sweater - The Loft

Jeans - Ann Taylor

Shoes - Steve Madden

Watch - Michael Kors

Earrings - Ballyhoo

Sunday - Church

Cardigan - Walmart

Dress - H&M

Tights - Target

Shoes - Steve Madden

Watch - Michael Kors

Happy Wednesday!!

xoxoxoxo....

linking up with 

The Pleated Poppy

and 

The Mummy Chronicles

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Just a few things...

Do you have prayer requests that you would like myself and others to pray for?

I would be happy to add them to the Prayer List

I believe in the power of prayer.

Email me your requests to mrscoachsims@gmail.com

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Do you have good news that needs to be shared?

I would much rather share good news than negative stuff...

Please email me your story and I would be happy to share it on my blog!

Email me at mrscoachsims@gmail.com

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Don't forget about my GIVEAWAY...

I'm giving away FIVE copies of Davonne Parks' ebook - Chaos to Clutter-free: 16 Steps to an Organized Home

If you need a simple plan to help you turn your home into a happy, clean, decluttered, peaceful home....read this ebook!

The One with Living in this Season

Last week I mentioned that through this world of blogging I have met some wonderful friends.

I would like to introduce you to another one today.

Keri from Living in this Season...she is a wife and a mom of 3 little ones.  She pours her heart into her blog.  

It is filled with wonderful posts and I hope you enjoy them.  

I would like to share with you one particular post, called It is Okay Dear Mama -  She hopes that it will encourage you to live every moment to its fullest potential!!

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HI, I am Keri from Living In This Season. Life is full of different seasons and I hope to encourage and inspire you to live fully in your current season. From DIY projects, to fun activities as a family, to sharing the real life moments... there is a little sprinkling of everything. Stop on by- I would love to connect with you!

To read the full post click HERE

Follow Living in this Season on Facebook

Follow Living in this Season on Pinterest

Follow Living in this Season on Bloglovin'

Follow Living in this Season on Google+

Follow Living in this Season on Instagram

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I hope you enjoy Keri's blog....I have!

Have a fantastic day, friends :)

Monday's Top 5 {#24}

I hope you all had an awesome Monday...
I did.
Work, work and more work.
Dance class, supper & Cowboys game....that about sums it up!
Hoping to get in bed before midnight. [Fingers crossed]

Sooooo I will forever think that life is too short to dread Mondays, but I have decided that this blog series,
 {Monday's Top 5} will only go to #25.  

So 2 more.

Basically, I just peruse Pinterest and other sites and find 5 things that rock my world or just plain inspire me and I share them with you.... which I'm not going to lie... is wonderful time spent!

Pinterest, where have you been all of my life?

You make me feel like I can do anything, make anything and go anywhere!

You, Pinterest, are the best in my book.

So on to the sharing!

1) Life Inspiration

When making decisions::::

2) Trick or Treat Inspiration

How cute and simple are these??

via www.simplykierste.com

3) Invitation Inspiration

How cute are these invites?

I'm happily married.... but I think I'm going to have to find an occasion to use these for...maybe I can wear this skirt too!

I'm dying!

via Etsy

4) Fashion Inspiration

This dress is darling.

Do you sew? If so, click on the link and check out the pattern!

via Elle Apparel

5) Christmas Inspiration

Is anyone finished with their Christmas shopping already?

Yeah, me either.

Here are some stocking ideas...

Goodnight, friends!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo...

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Just a few things...

Do you have prayer requests that you would like myself and others to pray for?

I would be happy to add them to the Prayer List

I believe in the power of prayer.

Email me your requests to mrscoachsims@gmail.com

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Do you have good news that needs to be shared?

I would much rather share good news than negative stuff...

Please email me your story and I would be happy to share it on my blog!

Email me at mrscoachsims@gmail.com

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Don't forget about my GIVEAWAY...

I'm giving away FIVE copies of Davonne Parks' ebook - Chaos to Clutter-free: 16 Steps to an Organized Home

If you need a simple plan to help you turn your home into a happy, clean, decluttered, peaceful home....read this ebook!

The One with the Hayride

Tonight our church had their 3rd Annual Hayride...

We gathered at the Woods Home and enjoyed hot dogs.

Then the men headed out first so they could

 scare the women and children.

[Don't worry most of the young children (ours included) stayed behind with the Pams]

The kids hopped up on the trailer and off we went...

NGCC Youth

I won't mention any names....  Jace Parmer & Hayden Griffin ....but a few of these boys were pretty scared.  So scared they were jumping up into the laps of the girls and each other.

Chivalry must be out when it comes to spook houses and hayrides.

These are the women that rode in the truck pulling the trailer.

These are brave women.

None of them screamed ;)

Here is me and Hayley Mae...

It was a pretty fun night!

Thanks to Levi and Jackie for hosting us!! 

You guys do such a great job with the Youth!

I did learn that Jonah put on a show while we were away.  He showed the Pams some of his dance moves.  That kid may be too shy to be Santa in our church play, 

but I guess he has no problem dancing in public.

Send prayers.

Goodnight!

xoxoxoxo....

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Just a few things...

Do you have prayer requests that you would like myself and others to pray for?

I would be happy to add them to the Prayer List

I believe in the power of prayer.

Email me your requests to mrscoachsims@gmail.com

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Do you have good news that needs to be shared?

I would much rather share good news than negative stuff...

Please email me your story and I would be happy to share it on my blog!

Email me at mrscoachsims@gmail.com

-------------

Don't forget about my GIVEAWAY...

I'm giving away FIVE copies of Davonne Parks' ebook - Chaos to Clutter-free: 16 Steps to an Organized Home

If you need a simple plan to help you turn your home into a happy, clean, decluttered, peaceful home....read this ebook!

The One with the Book Review & a Giveaway {chaos to clutter-free}

A few weeks ago I was asked to review a new ebook coming out, Chaos to Clutter-free: 16 Realistic Steps to an Organized Home by Davonne Parks.

I was so excited to have this opportunity and Davonne has graciously offered to giveaway 5 of her new ebooks to my readers.

As a busy mother and wife I am always on the hunt for new and better ways to keep my house clean & organized!

This book....has not only given me hope, but a plan.  

A plan that comes in 16 simple steps.

The book is complete with encouraging quotes and scriptures at the beginning of each step.

I really loved how Davonne was so personable throughout her book and it made me feel like the two of us were sitting on my couch, having coffee and she was sharing with me
amazing, encouraging tips on how to make my home into the home I've always dreamed of!

Each step contains
 Encouragement - Tips - Tasks - Maintenance.

I am going to give you a few pieces of the book 

that really inspired me....

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• "If your home feels crowded, you have closets or rooms full of boxes, or you’re embarrassed when company comes over, then chances are that you’re hanging on to your past so much that you’re not able to fully embrace the beauty of today."

• "Organize your bedroom and home office space. Going through the parents’ areas before the kid areas will set an example and precedent for your kids. Later you can remind them, “Remember when I got rid of things in my room, and how nice it looks now? Now we get to make your room that nice!”

• "Be content to have a dozen outfits you really love and will be happy to wear often rather than fifty outfits that are outdated or that you don’t feel great in."

• "Think about playtime vs. clean-up time.  If your children spend 10 minutes playing with something and it makes for an hour’s worth of cleanup, the toy is probably more work than it’s worth. Get rid of it." 

During one step she also mentions having a clutter basket.... a place to dump everything and then she empties it once a week..... genius!

“Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor—it’s anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living.” 
– Peter Walsh

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Want to know how you can clean less and keep 
your house clean longer??? 
READ this book! It's soooo good and worth your time!

I dream of my house being peaceful, decluttered and clean and I know after reading this book...that dream can become a reality!

Ready for a giveaway????

5 of you lucky readers can win your very own copy of this ebook -- Chaos to Clutter-free: 16 Realistic Steps to an Organized Home by Davonne Parks

[Also,,,, please be a good reader and leave Davonne a review on Amazon....Thanks :) ]

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The One with the 31 Day Purge via A Bowl Full of Lemons {Days 11-20}

Hello, hello....

Are any of you doing this 31 Day Purge hosted by A Bowl Full of Lemons???????

Here are the links for Days 11-20

Click HERE for Days 1-10 :)

D a y E l e v e n

D a y T w e l v e

D a y T h i r t e e n

D a y F o u r t e e n

D a y F i f t e e n

D a y S i x t e e n

D a y S e v e n t e e n

D a y E i g h t e e n

D a y N i n e t e e n

D a y T w e n t y

Have a great Thursday night!!

xoxoxoxo....