The Perfect Planner Giveaway

If you have known me for any amount of time, you know that I am one of those extreme Type A people who just can't function without a planner/agenda. I have tried every kind you can possibly thing of - Filofax, Lilly Pulitzer, DayTime, Franklin Covey, generic Target planners. You name it and chances are I've tried it. And while some of them served their purpose, I have never found one that I absolutely love...until now.

I found THE perfect planner at Modern Belle Boutique.  

• It's MONOGRAMMED!! So you know I was immediately drawn to it. You can choose from four fun prints for your monogram color.

• It's set up so that you can start using it any month you want - you don't have to wait for January or August to start a new planner. Another reason I quickly fell in love with it.
• You design your own calender! You can choose from four different layouts, so it's truly set up in a way that is perfect for you. No more unused components of your planner or wishing there was something added to make your life easier. You get to make it what you need it to be.

• In addition to weekly pages, you get twelve monthly overview pages, a special occasions/gift ideas page, and note pages for jotting things down.
• And now for the fun part - You can customize it with your own quote! It can be something fun and fabulous, something inspirational, something silly...whatever you want it to be!

I have already purchased two of these and could not be happier. 

And I'm excited to share with all of you that I've partnered with Amanda at This Modern Belle Boutique to give a planner away to one of you!  You get to customize it any way you want. I just know you're going to love it as much as I do!

You have up to five chances to win:

- 2 Entries (Required): Visit The Modern Belle Boutique and leave a comment telling me  your favorite product. (I've highlighted some of my favorites at the bottom of this post.)

- 1 Entry: Follow me on Twitter

- 1 Entry: Follow my blog

- 1 Entry: Add This Modern Belle Boutique to your favorite stores on Etsy

**Leave one comment telling me how many total entries you have.

Winner will be drawn Tuesday, July 5 at 9pm (you have until then to enter) and posted Wednesday morning.

I wish everyone could win one of these planners, but since they can't, Amanda has been gracious enough to extend a discount to my readers! Visit her Etsy Shop and use the coupon code PREPPYPRINCESS when you check out to get 10% off of your order. And this applies to everything in her store! She has so many other fabulous goodies. I've highlighted a few of my favorites below.

Sailboats Key Fob

Preppy Stripe Wristlet

Pink and Green Nautical Belt

Day at the Beach Soy Candle

Hand Embossed Stationery

Pink and Green Argyle Key Fob

Monday Medley

Only 10 more Saturdays until SEC Football!

The Bama Rising Benefit Concert this past Tuesday raised $2.2 million for the Alabama Tornado Relief fund. I've been to many, many concerts and this was one of the best I've ever been to. Detailed post coming this week.

Previous discovery re-inforced this past week: I'm not cool enough for the Apple store. It intimidates the crap out of me.

I have recently become addicted to baked Pita chips with sea salt. I cannot get enough. Throw in some spinach artichoke dip and I'm in heaven.

I really want to see Mr. Popper's Penguins, even though I'm above the age of 7.

I have finally started playing around with Pinterest a little and am loving it. I can see it becoming a huge time-waster, so I'm trying to pace myself, but I don't really see that lasting very long.

I am insanely excited about the new season of Project Runway starting next month. I adore Tim Gunn and absolutely love Michael Kors.


What's on your mind today?

Father's Day

I've been trying for a week now to write a Father's Day post, and now here we are at 10:30pm and I still can't do it. It's too difficult, or at least it is this year.

So, instead, I'll just say this: Hug your Daddies extra tight every time you see them. There's nothing I wouldn't do for one more hug with mine.

I love and miss you, Daddy. Today and always.

SEC Saturday: Top Tailgating Spots

This week's SEC Saturday is all about where the best tailgating can be found across the Southeastern Conference.

I've had the amazing opportunity to tailgate at every SEC campus, with the exception of Florida. (The only time I care to see Florida is when they play Georgia, and since that's held in Jacksonville, I have no reason to be in Gainesville.)

These are the Top Five SEC Tailgating Schools (in my opinion) in no particular order.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA - I may be a tiny bit biased, but I feel like there is no better place to tailgate than in Athens. The campus is gorgeous, the people are amazing, and the food is heavenly. I think there is no better way to spend a Saturday in the fall than in Athens, GA, and it all begins with the tailgate. On any given Saturday, you can find everything from BBQ in the smoker, brats on the grill, and low country boils. One of the widest variety of Game Day food choices can be found in Athens.

OLE MISS - Tailgating at The Grove always makes for a fun Saturday. It transforms into a sea of blue, red, and white tents, complete with delicious food either catered or brought in from home (there are no smokers, grills, or open flames allowed at The Grove). Saturdays at The Grove are no doubt a social event that every SEC fan should experience at least once.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY - My experience with tailgating in Auburn has been nothing short of pleasant. The rivalry between Georgia and Auburn has always been a friendly one (we won't get into last year's game...), and I have always enjoyed tailgating on The Plains. The campus is pretty, the people are friendly, and the food is good. What more do you need for a good tailgate?

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA - Tuscaloosa is home to some of the best and most famous BBQ in all of the South. That in and of itself is enough to put Alabama in the Top Five, if you ask me.

LSU - LSU fans are serious about their team and they are serious about their game day. Tailgating in Death Valley is definitely an experience, to say the least. Because of the Cajun influences, you will find tailgate food unlike any other in Baton Rouge. Where else can you tailgate with some of the best gumbo you will ever eat?


What are some of your favorite SEC tailgating spots and traditions?

SEC Saturdays: Bring on Game Day

Football season is just around the corner, and that means it's time for SEC Saturdays.

While future (semi-impartial) posts will be about game day outfits, tailgating recipes and the like, I'm kicking it off with this video because, well, it's my blog, and I'm proud to be a Bulldog.

Bring on Saturdays Between the Hedges.

Obsessed: Big Hats

I am obsessed with floppy/wide-brimmed hats. I'm not even sure the word "obsessed" does it justice. I just cannot get enough.

Some of my favorites I've found while stalking them online.

I love, love, love this Kate Spade Striped hat. I only wish I didn't look horrid in yellow.

The white is so simple and classic

Too perfect!

I adore this hat! It's perfect for a Sunday after-church outing

I have a similar Vineyard Vines floppy hat and love it

Simple, no frills