Hello and Happy Summer my amazing readers!! As we begin our summer and we see all the things happening and going on in the world around us right now it has inspired me. Yes! I said inspire me! Let me tell you why… because, even with all the hate crimes and the bad things happening in the world around us right now, I have chosen to do and show just the opposite! I have personally always been a little different in the sense that I tend to try and be pretty optimistic, most of the time. So, instead of voicing my opinion about the many different situations going on right now, I have tried to take it upon myself to show more kindness towards others and try to spread more joy. Sometimes, and I’ll admit it because let’s be real for a moment, it is not always easy to do, especially when your worn down, tired and just want to be home in your sweats snuggled up and zoned out watching a movie! Haha! By bringing more joy and more kindness to others around you though, it begins to become more and more contagious. Let me show you an example! You remember the viral video of Candace? The joyful lady from Texas who simply decided to buy a mask because she thought it would be fun to have and it lit up her life? She just sat there and laughed and laughed. Which, caused anyone who was watching the video to laugh as well! The first time I watched the video I laughed so hard I cried. It wasn’t because of the mask, it was because of her joyful laugh becoming so contagious it made me laugh! Joy spills out onto others just as a bad mood does or being rude. If you are in a bad mood ever notice some of that rubbing off onto others. Hmmm….

So, instead of lashing out towards others and declaring vengeance on them or something they have done lets all choose do to do the very opposite. When it comes down to it anyway our idea of revenge can not solve problems people. The only thing it really can do is escalate them!! Hence, what’s going on around us! So right now I am going to challenge you!! Because, it really starts with YOU! Be kind to those around you even if in your mind they don’t deserve it let me tell you THEY DO! We all deserve to be treated kindly. Spread more joy and laughter because even in your worst circumstances getting mad is again only going to make things worse or not get the problem solved so just skip that step and laugh and make it happen! Proverbs 17:22 says… “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” So, instead of giving into all the temptations of going with the crowd and calling people names for not thinking or acting the way you do, or talking bad about people in certain situations that you honestly have no idea what exactly went on in those very moments that caused something bad to happen, or lastly to spread the gossip about someone just because you heard something from someone. Do the very opposite I am calling you out and challenging you to instead PRAY for those people hurting in those bad situations, PRAY for the lost and broken hearted people because they need someone to pray for them.You may be the only person praying for them. Even SMILE at the old man looking lonely or sad in Walmart. You can even HELP the little lady in the wheel chair get something high off that shelf. That is how we make a positive difference! I challenge you to start sharing and spreading the love and kindness! As Momma Jo says quit feeding the enemy what he wants to see!! So, quit feeding the violence with violence, quit feeding the hatred with more hate, and quit feeding the gossip with more gossip! It only hurts people! Think how you would feel if you were in their shoes! Hurt people hurt people! So lets all choose not to do that!  Remember, it all starts with You!!! Be the change you want to see! You may be thinking I am just one person how can I make a difference! Oh my sweet reader that is how it all starts is with just one person! Just think if the only thing you did in your life was help make a difference in 1 person’s life by showing them a little kindness on a day when they maybe hurting the most and wanting to do something stupid to somebody or to themselves and because you showed them a little kindness it turned their day or life around. Well then I would say then YES it is worth it!!! So, with that I am bringing this blog to an end I am hoping and praying over you as you read this that God will show you how to share and spread the Love & Joy that this world is so in need of! That He will fill you up, so you can overflow into others! I pray that you have a safe and amazing week full of God’s grace, love and protection! In Jesus name Amen! Love you guys!!! Keep Stylin’ Smilin’ & Lovin’ God! Until Next Week!!!

Xo,
Hannah Leigh 

Happy Sunday you beautiful and amazing person reading this! ️ I hope last week was amazing for you! Mine seriously was pretty good, but this coming week is a big week for us with a wedding coming up on Saturday for my adopted sister! How exciting it is going to be!!! But enough about me lets dive into this weeks blog! Never too far gone! My amazing sister in law has been playing this song by Jordan Feliz and I ended up getting it and it just became so strong on my heart to do a blog with it. Here are the beginning lyrics…..

Hey Beautiful Ladies, and if there are any gentlemen that read this, haha! I am back and ready to get back at this blogging thing I like so much. It has been a whirlwind of a few weeks and before I knew it, it was and is April! Time flies when you’re having fun and are super busy, but back to the routine of things-ish! This week’s blog is titled “The Struggle Is Real!” Oh how many times have I heard this or even used this saying in my own life. When I got up on Friday morning I was dealing with some struggles in my mind, in my heart and physically. One being, I did not want to physically get up and get out of bed! Can I get an Amen! Haha!  Number two, I did not want to go outside and workout, at all. I had to tell myself, I can do this,  Hannah you can do this, Hannah get up and get to it! See the struggle. So, I threw on my work out clothes, tennis shoes, grabbed my head phones, and out the door I went. My head knew I needed to work out, but my heart wasn’t into it at all. Slowly, but surely, every step I took got easier and easier and the music started to inspired me. Then came the song that I ended up putting on repeat, “Broken Places” by Plumb on her Exhale album.

Like I had said, I was dealing with some things on my heart and in my mind. I was feeling like I wasn’t quite enough and wasn’t good enough. (Basically having a pity party in my mind, lol) The first thing I ended up doing during this workout was recognize that, that was a huge lie! We are more than enough because of who we are in Christ and who He wants us to be. We tend to get stuck in the worldly views and tend to forget that sometimes, hence the pity parties! I recently read a quote and it said, “There will always be someone who can not see your worth. Don’t let it be You!” So, I recognized the lie that the devil was trying to bring into my life and as the song began to play the first verse and chorus. This is when my mindset began to slowly change, and so did my heart.Here are the lyrics to the first verse and chorus that began to fill my mind and heart.

It says…
“I trust You to heal
I trust You to save
So I’ll trust You enough To get out of the way
To come where I am
To silence my doubt
So I’ll forfeit my plans
And let Yours play out
You are strong
In the broken places
I’m carried in Your arms
You are strong
In the broken places
There’s healing in these scars”

Those words touched my heart in such I way I began to feel strengthened! We have to remind ourselves who we are and who we belong to. John 10:10 says, “The thief comes to steal, kill and destroy but I have come that you might have life and life more abundantly.” So when “The struggle seems real”, in your life take the time to pause and remember that the devil is a liar and doesn’t want you happy or to succeed. He likes to see you fail and constantly struggling. Jesus says I have come that you may have life (a happy, amazing, successful one) and live more abundantly. So let all those fears and insecurities fade away and remember He is strong in the broken places and carries you in His arms. He is strong enough to heal your scars, if you let Him!

So needless to say, I am so glad I got up and worked out so I could get filled back up. So, I could attack the rest of the day! Well, after some coffee and I still kind of wanted to go back to bed! Hehe! The moral of today’s blog, is don’t let what is going on around you pull you down and don’t let the fears and insecurities take you over. Stand up and Be Fearless! War for yourself and the life God has for you! You are made in His image (Genesis 1:27) and have all the grace and style at the tips of your fingers! Don’t forget that! I love y’all and I love being able to share my ahh-ha moments with you. I hope they encourage you to stay strong and stay inspired on whatever journey of life you may be going through. We learn and inspire each other! (Iron Sharpens Iron) So, know today that YOU are more than enough and sometimes you just need to take a moment and a breath and be still and know that He is God!
XO,
Hannah Leigh

Link To YouTube Video:
“Broken Places By Plumb“

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Here it is Day 3 of this fun Valentine’s Day Gift guide. Sorry it’s a day late but sometimes things happen and one thing has lead to another this past 24 hours. So please forgive me in not being consistent. For those of you just joining us here is a little background! I thought it would be fun to put a gift guide of sorts together for y’all who are struggling to buy those meaningful gifts for that special someone in your life! I have recruited some help from some beautiful ladies I know! I will be posting 3 ladies’ suggestions for a male and female gift that ranges from high end, to a lower end gift and also my personal favorite a charity or gifts that support a charity! Also, each gorgeous lady has told us about their favorite Valentine’s memory and might I add they all touch my heart! Yes, I am a romantic I would say hopeless romantic but I choose not to be hopeless because their is the right person for each of us out there who are ready to spoil us the best they can. Some just haven’t found their way to us yet hehe! But for you singles out there trust in God’s plan and His timing it is always spot on. So let’s get started with the last day!

Today I have asked 3 ladies who are just simply put just amazing! Each having an amazing story! I will include links to their websites so you can read more about each! So lets dive into to today’s Gift Guide!

Up first the Jenny Gilbert or Go Rope Clothing..

I just love this lady and her great big heart! She is a roper herself, a mom, a wife, a business owner and well she’s amazing! She is a huge supporter of helping others and supporting their dreams. As she says discover what brings you true joy, and use that joy and passion for His glory! I just love that! So let’s dive in and see her picks.

Here are her picks for this Valentine’s Gift Guide
High End Gift
Male/ Female: 
It’s a little cliched, but I think a great Valentine’s Day gift for both men and women is a really good, high end cologne or perfume. Take the time to go pick one out that YOU like for your significant other. My favorite men’s cologne is Acqua di Gio by Armani. For women, I LOVE the scent called Liaisons Dangereuse, Typical Me, by Kilian. It is so unique and sultry–definitely a great perfume for a romantic date night.
(I love that!!)
Low End Gift
Male:  Go Rope hats, Go Rope tee shirts, Go Rope pullovers….lol! Sorry, shameless plug there. A great lower end gift idea for a guy would be a Yeti coffee mug. I am constantly borrowing my husband’s. They’re stainless steel, very masculine in appearance, and retail for less than $30.
Female: I am a huge fan of gift cards, so for the ladies, my suggestion would be a gift card to her favorite coffee shop, or a gift card to get a manicure, etc. Pair that with a sweet card and a few hand written sentiments from the heart, and you can’t go wrong.

(These are my favorite for sure! Hey gotta love the plug I love love Go Rope stuff!! And the Yeti coffee mug! YES! I am not sure how I ever lived without mine! Your coffee litteraly stays warm all day in that thing!)

Charity/Gift Supporting Charity
Gosh, this one is tough for me because there are so many amazing charities out there! I want to support them all! I have been a supporter of St. Jude’s Children Hospital for years. They have a great online gift shop where 100% of the profits from the merchandise goes directly to St. Jude’s mission of finding a cure for childhood cancer. They have some really cute tee shirts and hoodies and benefit a wonderful cause.

(Click The Picture Below To Check Out St. Jude’s Gift Shop)

Most Memorable Valentine’s
You know, this might sound sad, but I don’t really have a favorite Valentine’s Day memory. My husband is really great at spontaneous gifts. Not long ago, I got to our office and found a dozen roses waiting on my desk with a note telling me how proud he is of how hard I’ve worked to get Go Rope off the ground running. Those things mean more to me than him showing affection on a designated day.

Awe how sweet is that! That would melt my heart as well I love the out of the blue things like that! I think it is because they just stopped and took the time to let you know. Thank you Jenny so so much for being a part! I’m sending you a big Valentine’s Hug you are amazing lady! xo

Up next is not 1 lady but 2! It is the gorgeous women of Cooped Up Cowboy’s Wife!

I was introduced to these beautiful ladies through their article on Brianna Hall aka The Bleacher Babe. I have fallen in love with their blogs. They have started a new series called The Brave Series and well you seriously need to hop over and read them! I look forward to each weeks blog!!! These lady’s divided up the questions because we get them as a beautiful pair! So lets find what Candace and Kirste have suggested for this Valentine’s!

Here are their picks for this Valentine’s Gift Guide
High End Gift: (Candace)
Male: This is like a way far out there in-his-dreams-kind-of-gift, but my husband, Kody, would love to get a Tracking Point Rifle. He tells me that it’s the most sophisticated shooting system in the world and would run around $8,000, haha, probably not gonna happen. But it’s okay to dream big, right? One year I got his pick-up bed Rhino-Lined and he really loved that, so I guess that’s a little more realistic.
Female: So I guess I’ll apply this to myself, a high end gift that I’d love to receive is a Nikon D3200 camera. I’m loving the memories that I get to preserve in pictures with my family and a better camera than my phone camera would be great!
(Haha I so love these the in his dreams is awesome! But yes Dream BIG!!!)
Low End Gift (Kirste)
Male:  We have never been the “smooshy mushy” type of Valentine’s day givers. So at this point in life it’s more about what my husband would use that would be good as a gift. He is definitely a sports/ outdoors kind of guy. One gift that is easy enough to buy (as long as you know sizes) is sports rash guard shirts or any type of hunting wear/jacket ect. which are fairly affordable. If your husband likes anything outdoors from camping to hunting then a good old gift card would be easy enough. At stores like Cabela’s and Sportsmen’s warehouse a $50 gift card would suffice. This is great especially if your not quite sure what to get. They get to take a trip to the outdoors store and pick out whatever they like, and they are content!
Female: I would say for myself that I’m totally a sucker for flowers! I would love flowers because that “feels” more affectionate to me, but I also like a good gift. I like the gifts that have purpose and that you can use. A good lower end gift that I would enjoy is a massage or pedicure gift card. It’s something as mothers, wives that we don’t go and just do by ourself sometimes. We are always taking care of everyone else’s needs that we sometimes put ours behind. You can get away with spending under $100 for a gift card like this and trust me any woman would love getting pampered.
Charity/Gift Supporting Charity (Candace)
Male: The military is very near and dear to my husband’s heart because he views those people as the ultimate heroes. I know that he’d love to donate money towards the Lone Survivor Foundation. This is an organization that provides a place for wounded service members and their families through health, wellness and therapeutic support. You can even purchase commemorative brick that will be laid at the Retreat Facility in honor of someone.
Female: I’d love to support any charity that helps out young mothers. I know there are a few out there like Hope House of Colorado. These young girls are so brave in taking responsibility for raising their children and wanting to provide the best life for their family.

Wow I haven’t ever heard of those foundations but those would be some I would definitely like to be a part of too! Both are very dear to my heart as well!

(Click The Pictures Below To Check Out Lone Survivor/ Hope House of Colorado)


Most Memorable Valentine’s (Kirste)
The best memory that I have from Valentines day is when I was first dating my husband. He was working in Kansas while I was in Cheyenne, Wyoming for school. I remember getting called out of my equine science class by the superintendent. I thought something must be wrong so I followed him out to the hallway where he told me I had someone waiting for me. I was thinking that it would be CW (my husband now) there to surprise me on valentines day. To my surprise it was another guy… standing there holding flowers. It kind of freaked me out for a moment as I was thinking, “what in the world”. The look on my face probably said it all because as he approached me he said don’t worry these aren’t from me they are from someone else. I was relieved they weren’t from this other gentleman but from my soon to be husband! He had put someone up to getting flowers for me and writing a card since he was so far away! It definitely made my day!

Oh my goodness melt my heart how sweet is that! Haha, I can only imagine what your face looked like! Lol!  Thank you so much Candace and Kriste for being apart of this 3 day Valentine’s Gift Guide y’all are blessings and I am grateful to get to know each of you! Sending y’all some Valentine’s Love and Hugs! xo

Here we go last but not least to round out our 3 Day Guide is ME! hehe

Well let me start by saying I haven’t ever been a Valentine yet but I have given some Valentine’s! We have been discussing this a lot at my house though, if you are struggling with being single on Valentine’s Day what is to stop you from being a Valentine to someone who may need a little pick me up? So thus here is my personal interpretation the Single’s Valentine Giving Gift Guide hehe!

Here are my picks!
High End Gift:
Male: I think a gift card to buy a gun of their choice would be super fun! Most of the men in my life love to hunt and shoot!
Female: I think us ladies are always looking for some R&R so I would say a Cruise! They really don’t cost as much as you think either!
Low End Gift 
Male:  I would make a dessert and a hand written card! I love to bake and I know men like to eat! Hehe! My homemade brownies are a hit from young to old!
Female: Flowers! Even buy a dozen and give 12 roses away to random ladies! Watch them light up!
Charity/Gift Supporting Charity (Candace)
Male:/ Female:
There have been so many amazing places talked about over the last 3 days. Something that has been very dear to my heart is children fighting cancer. It breaks my heart to know a child has to go through something so big, but to watch them rise up with strength and fight is so inspiring. So I would buy and have bought from Love Your Melon! They are on a mission to put a hat on every child’s head who fight cancer. Also, I will take this one step further! Jenny with Go Rope and our first lady up today introduced me to the story of sweet little Faith! Faith is so inspiring and she is fighting cancer. I know she will conquer this quest she is on as well! She is a beautiful little girl! I have only met her once but you can tell there is something so sweet and special about her! So I would donate to little Miss Faith! If you are looking to help and donate somewhere this Valentine’s Day or would love to bless someone just because this little girl would be a great place! A link to her Go Fund Me page is below just click her smiling face wearing the Love Your Melon hat! 😉

(Click pictures below to go to Love Your Melon or Faith’s Go Fund Me)

Most Memorable Valentine’s
Well not so sure just yet! I love that my mom would always get me and my little sister a box of conversation hearts every year growing up! So they have grown to be a tradition even if I buy myself a box! Hehe! I just love those things! Even last year Momma Jo got me some which totally made my Valentine’s Day!

I want to thank all 9 of these gorgeous women for being a part of this 3 Day Valentine’s Day Gift Guide! I hope all you fabulous readers have enjoyed it as well and was able to get some ideas if you are struggling to find just the right thing. Just let it be from the heart whatever it is you are looking for! If I have learned anything from watching my parents it is that giving from the heart weather it be big or small it always touches the heart of the other! If you are single don’t let Valentine’s drag you down give a gift and make someone smile, it will in turn make you smile! I pray for each and every one of these amazing guests and each reader that you are truly blessed this day and everyday! That your heart is overflowing with peace, love and joy! So have a very Graceful and Stylish Valentine’s Day my loves! Also don’t forget to let those around you know how much you love them not on just a specific day like Valentine’s but everyday make it count!
XO,
Hannah Leigh

Below are the Links to Go Rope Clothing & Cooped Up Cowboys’ Wife Like I promised!
Check Them Out!

Here we are with day 2 of this fun Valentine’s Day Gift guide. Here is a little background if you are just tuning in! I thought it would be fun to put a gift guide of sorts together for y’all who are struggling to buy those meaningful gifts for that special someone in your life! So I have recruited some help from some beautiful ladies I know! I will be posting 3 ladies’ suggestions for a male and female gift that ranges from high end, to a lower end gift and also my personal favorite a charity or gifts that support a charity! Also each gorgeous lady has told us about their favorite Valentine’s memory and might I add they all touch my heart! Yes, I am a romantic I would say hopeless romantic but I choose not to be hopeless because their is the right person for each of us out there who are ready to spoil us the best they can. Some just haven’t found their way to us yet hehe! But for you singles out there trust in God’s plan and His timing it is always spot on. So let’s dig in and get this thing started with day 2!

Today I have asked 3 ladies who are very dear to my heart! All are mom’s with amazing families whose kids might I add are just adorable. I love the relationships between each of these ladies with their husband. It is always apparent to me in a sweet observing way to watch each of these ladies with their husbands! Read on and you will see why!
Up first the beautiful Tonya Yeary…

I love Tonya! She and I have the same home church (Silverado Cowboy Church) in Weatherford, TX. This lady right here has a heart of gold and I always just love her fashion style as well!

Here are her picks for this Valentine’s Gift Guide
High End Gift
Male: A Razor ATV
Female: Weekly maid service
(I love this that is an awesome gift suggestion!)
Low End Gift
Male:  Lucchese boots
Female: Pre-Planned Dinner and a romance movie
Charity/Gift Supporting Charity
Grace House Ministries
Where hope lives, life matters and knowledge counts.

(Click The Picture Below To Learn More About This Ministry)


Most Memorable Valentine’s
Last Valentine’s Day my girls cooked and served a candle light spaghetti dinner to Toye and I. They dressed up and made it truly special for us.

Oh my goodness how sweet is that! Y’all are raising some pretty amazing girls! Just love y’all and send you some Valentine’s Day Love and Hugs! xo

Up next is the beautiful Natasha Arendall…

Natasha also attends the same church! I just love this lady’s heart and passion for Christ! Every time I see her and her precious family a big smile always comes to my face!

Here are her and her husband Matt’s picks for this Valentine’s Gift Guide

High End Gift
Male: A Dodge Cummins 4×4 Longhorn Edition =) ONLY fair because he bought me a Car for Valentines Day a few yrs ago! lol
Female: Matt said I would love a power programmer & goose neck hitch, front bumper and air bags for his new Pickup BUT I really would love a FULL DAY @ The Havens Spa with the Works!
(Haha gotta love the try behind that suggestion!)
Low End Gift
Male: A bag of individual Reeses or a Savoy leather gun holster (According to Matt haha)
Female: a Pedicure, hand written note and a I tunes gift card…then for Him to dance me around the living room floor to our fav song!
(Awe dancing to your favorite song how sweet! Swooning about that!)
Charity/Gift Supporting Charity
Male:  I would donate to Jared Allen’s home for wounded warriors project in honor of Matt
Female: A piece of Noonday Jewelry…I LOVE their mission and cause…

(Click the picture tobe taken to the website of each)


Most Memorable Valentine’s
Story begins when Matt and I had just met..We were driving around in his pick up and listening to music…NO JUSTICE “Circles” came on the radio and I casually mentioned how I loved them and had lost that cd…a Week later for valentines day he gave me that cd and a sweet card! 9 valentines days later and I STILL have that cd! Also WE LOVE REESES!!! One yr we didnt have a lot of money so he bought me a reeses and carved our brand in it with a heart and a arrow! Seriously  sweetest thing ever!

Awe that is seriously so so sweet thank you so much Natasha for sharing with us! Sending y’all some Valentine’s Love and Hugs! xo

And last but not least Chelsy Lyles…

Oh where to start with this amazing lady! Well we counted up recently that we have known each other for at least 10+ years I believe! She is not only beautiful on the outside but her inside is just as beautiful! I was so blessed to meet her through her amazing grandparents who pastor Russellville Christian Center in Russleville, AR. That church is my home away for home and I enjoy listening to Sunday sermons via CD!

Here are her picks for this Valentine’s Gift Guide
High End Gift
Male: Gun! All the men in my life love guns, and they can never have too many! Guns to them are like shoes to women!
Female: Spa day 😍 with all the works! Body wraps, pedicure,manicure and massage !
(Ahhhh that sounds amazing!)
Low End Gift
Male: A home cooked meal with his favorite “dessert”, because let’s face it it’s free and it’s by far their favorite!
Female: A handmade card from Hubby. I think most women, like when our husband/boyfriend puts a lot of thought into a gift.
Charity/Gift Supporting Charity
I personally like The Hampton Foundation as a good charity. They provide a home away home for families who’s children or loved ones are hospitalized for long term visits. That way they don’t have to drive back and forth from their homes and hospital.

Wow what an amazing charity!

(Click image below to Donate and Read more about this foundation)


Most Memorable Valentine’s
My husband ( boyfriend at the time) was working out in Florida , I live in Arkansas, and was due to be there for 6 months. He’d only been their about a month when Valentine’s Day rolled around. We were talking marriage and making big plans for when he got back so it was definitely hard for me wedding planning while he was gone. I walked outside one day with my mom and said mom there’s some guy walking down here, then looked closer and saw it was PJ. He had flown home for Valentine’s Day and surprised me!

Oh I won’t ever forget seeing this when you posted it on Facebook! I thought oh he’s a keeper for her right there!! Thank you Chelsy so much for being a part tonight! I hope to see you someday soon, but in the mean time I will send you some Valentine’s Day love and hugs! xo

Thank you so much you beautiful stylish ladies!!! I hope all the readers have enjoyed today’s post as much as I have!! Check back with us tomorrow for 2 more beautiful women’s and my suggestions to round out our 3 day Gift Guide!

Don’t forget who your biggest Valentine is!
XO,
Hannah Hogner