It’s almost time, the challenge starts THIS Saturday! YAY!
I am so excited for the #pauseandsmile challenge/giveaway! I’ve been wanting to challenge myself to do some type of photo challenge for a while now and thought it would be fun if someone else played along too!
This challenge is a reminder to myself that I need to slowwwww it down sometimes. I can not tell you how many days go by where I am in a hurry and rushing. I get so caught up in mama duties, work, laundry, cleaning, errands, etc. I really just need to pause and take a moment to soak up the day. Remind myself to see the beauty in each new moment, and notice something delightful in the ordinary. (A sunset, a flower, anything really.)
It will be starting this weekend, on Feb 22nd and will run for 30 days until March 23rd. I’ll be tracking the photos with #pauseandsmile - so be sure to hashtag it up!
There are some seriously ah-mazing prizes involved in this challenge! (I mean eeeeeep, so good!) I’ve reached out to some of my personal favorite companies and feel so lucky and blessed to have them on board for this. I truly can not thank them enough! I’m very-very grateful.
This is not a photography contest at all, nobody will be judged on their photographs - no need for any fancy cameras or editing... just a quick picture is needed. (cell phones are perfect!)
TO ENTER:
1. Follow my page on Instagram over here @lutis as well as each shop that is on the prize list.
2. Repost this image on your IG page. (Another must.)
3. Post a daily photo from the list and tag it with #pauseandsmile - you’re welcome to get creative and interpret the daily subject or item however you’d like.
(If you miss a day, or join in late - please continue to play along & post.) All participants will have a chance to be entered. HOWEVER - if you play the entire 30 days, you will get additional entries. (see below.)
WHATS UP FOR GRABS:
Inspiration. Gratitude. A new perspective. A fun time. As well as these goodies:
A custom Gold Bar Necklace from @JamesMichelle with any names or word you choose.
A custom made 24 x 24 print on wood of your choice from @woodsnap
A pair of Freshly Picked Leather Moccasins from @FreshlyPicked in the color/size of your choice.
A tee of your choice from @prefresh - Bonus: the new season will be up by the time this challenge ends.
A 16x20 modern Cheers Around the World Print by @BluebirdKisses in black and white. designed by Ana Klizs.
Some fabulous goodies from Actress, Model, and Miss USA @ShannaMoakler ‘s cosmetic line, SMOAK Cosmetics.
A custom handcrafted 10’ Tassel Garland and a Tassel Fringe + Round Balloon in any color of your choice from @HomeMadeXoJules
A $50 gift certificate from @Chicky_Pop to ChickyPopShop.com
RULES AND DEETS:
Not gonna lie, it makes it much easier to track a hashtag if your account is public. (Unfortunately images from private profiles will not show up.) So if your account is public, YAY! If your account is private and you still want to play... please do. You can always post and then at the very end of the challenge just let me know you participated and are private. You can add me temporarily at the end so that I can see the images on your page. (Trying to keep it fair.)
I will be doing a drawing at the end of the challenge for prizes. (If you miss a day, or join in late - please continue to play along & post.) All participants will have a chance to be entered. HOWEVER - if you play the entire 30 days, you will get additional entries! (10 additional entries for the drawing if you post one photo a day during the 30 days.
Most of these prizes are only available to ship within the US - however if you’re outside the US and want to play along, please do. I will be sure to get something to you if your name is drawn. Promise.
You must be following my page along with the nine shops mentioned above.
HAVE FUN!!! I can't wait to see everyones #PauseAndSmile Posts and Photos!
xo
Below is the list of 30 days!! Can't wait to see your photos!
