Most of the state pageants are starting to come to close and those selected winners and more are getting ready to head to a national stage. I’ve been watching a ton of Teens, Miss’, and Mrs’ prepping for the national competitions. I’m seeing post promoting their platforms, making appearances, promoting their sponsors, preparing at the…
We all see the ads up and down our social media news feeds. Influencers or celebrities opening their glamourous Fab Fit Fun box that looks incredible and sometimes to good to be true… But whats it’s really like for the everyday girl next door? I’m not one of their affiliates, so I thought I would…
Father’s Day is this weekend and my boys and I are excited to celebrate our #1! There’s no one on the planet they love and admire more than their Dad & their Papa’s! So I’ve been looking high and low on the internet for some gift ideas I wanted to share that can still be…
This weekend I had the honor of judging the Mrs. Oklahoma America pageant with three other fabulous judges, one including my husband. After the event my husband made one of those jokes “well babe, that’s the last of my pageant judging days.” I laughed and jokingly agreed “You don’t have to worry, because me too!”…
Several Weeks ago I did a blog called Body Confidence. I talked about trying really hard to enjoy the “stage” of physical fitness I was currently in instead of stressing so much about where I want to be. I embarrassingly even shared my weight and scale photos. lol I shared my struggles and my intimidation…
Recently I posted my June obsessions and I had a few girls reach out wondering why I always buy 2-3 of my favorite cosmetics. No, I’m not crazy, (well sometimes ;)) I am just always ready! Ready to go that is, That’s why. For the most part I stay packed. I have a carry on,…
I spent the long holiday weekend last week with family and friends enjoying some days on the water, mornings fishing, evenings by the pool, and nights by the fire. Going into the long holiday weekend I was anxious and excited. The weekend started off a little hectic and we had our moments here and there…
After my wild hair of some fun red, white, and blue nails for Memorial Day and the summer holidays ahead, I was headed back to the nail salon after 3 weeks ”hanging by a nail!” literally lol! Too much sun, water, and fun activity that was hard on the nails! I went in with 2…
One of the hardest challenges in the SPARKLE world of pageantry is being mentally tough enough to stay head strong, aware, and confidently consistent through out the competition. This is an important aspect to the SPARKLE girl because mental strength and confidence can really make you or break you before, during, and after the competition….