Get in Touch With Your Adventurous Side With Gipsy Dharma

At the beginning of the year, I did a guest post on finding adventure in 2014. One thing I suggested was going out of the box and buying or wearing pieces of clothing you love but are a bit different from your day to day wear. I recently was introduced to an online boutique that exudes adventure and excitement.

Gipsy Dharma is an online store based out of England that specializes in handmade, unique clothing and leather boots. The boots that Gipsy Dharma provide are truly one of a kind. Each pair is handmade from genuine leather. There is something about quality, handmade items that make wearing them that much better. Not just that, because of the quality of the materials and the durable soles, these boots will last a long time.

As soon as I saw these boots, the first word I thought of was whimsy. They are so exciting and bring fantasy to every day wear. Go on over to Gipsy Dharma and check out all of the wonderful items that await. There are so many options, from ankle to above the knee. They even have handmade, leather flip-flops.

Pardon My French

There are people in the blogging world that you meet and think, "Wow, I would really like to be friends with her in real life." That is exactly how I felt as soon as I "met" Kelsey from Pardon My French. She was one of the very first people I met through the blogging community. She always leaves the sweetest and most genuine comments, the kind of comments that keep bloggers coming back day after day. The first thing I noticed about Kelsey, besides being hilarious, is that she has serious style. It's not just the "oh I saw that trendy outfit on pinterest style," but the timeless, "why can't I look like cool" kind of style. Not only that, but she manages to look cute even while wrestling 3 adorable kids. She is the cutest momma ever and always has the funniest stories to share. I hope you go check out her blog, because I know you will lover her as much as I do!

What is your favorite thing about living in Alaska? Or what is something people may not know about Alaska?

I think my favorite thing about living in Alaska is just the sheer beauty that you live around on a daily basis. You live among some of the most beautiful scenery, and the wildlife that surrounds you is crazy! Waking up to a Moose in your front yard is quite the experience. Or driving to the grocery store in the summer and seeing a bear, just not things I could have ever imagined before. 

Something people may not know about Alaska is, there are no snakes, cockroaches, killer bees, or termites!! Not bad huh? 

You always look so fashionable. What would you say your "style" is?

My style is totally dependent on my mood. I can go from girly one day, to completely grunge inspired the next. I love fashion and I think it is so fun to experiment with all different trends. 

What is your go-to outfit?

My go-to outfit is most definitely a blazer, graphic tee, skinny jeans, statement necklace, and whatever footwear the Alaskan weather will allow me to walk around in without breaking a hip!

What does a day in the life of Kelsey look like?

Oh man...close your eyes and picture a tornado except instead of 110 mile per hour winds I have 3 extremely energetic offspring! My days are filled with diapers, caffeine, smashed goldfish, lego building, more diapers, and an abundance of laughter!

What are three posts on your blog that readers should not miss?

-The backstory to our Army life

-Welcome to the jungle

-Things I wish I knew before moving to Alaska

You can find Kelsey on bloglovin', instagram, and twitter

Operation Smile

November is a month dedicated to saying thanks and giving to others. I have always been very thankful  that my parents taught me to give at a very early age. They are always giving to others, whether it is their time or their money. In the spirit of giving, I wanted to share with you an amazing charity that is making the world a better place, one smile at a time.

Operation Smile is a volunteer-based medical charity providing free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial deformities in children around the world.

Did you know that every three minutes a child is born with a cleft lip? Did you know that only 1 in 10 of those children will die before their first birthday? These statistics are shocking. I never knew these facial deformities were so common or so life-threatining. Even if a child does make it past their first birthday, they do not get to have a normal life. They may not be able to speak, eat, or socialize as other children do.

Through Operation Smile, children with facial deformities are given a chance at a better life. But, Operation Smile cannot give children in need these surgeries without help.

How can you help?
-One time monetary donation
-Monthly monetary donation
-Gifting items from the gift catalog (surgery, medicine, supplies)
-Fundraising
-Employer Match
-Renting textbooks from Campusbookrentals.com


Yes, you can donate by doing something as simple as renting a textbook. Every college student needs textbooks, why not use the opportunity to give to others. Campusbookrentals.com is a company that rents out textbooks to college students for any period of time, saving you up to 90% off bookstore prices. When you rent a book, you can customize your rental period and extend at anytime. They provide free two-way shipping and free returns within 21 days. Campus Book Rentals will donate money to Operation Smile for each book rented. Not only will you save money, you will be donating to a wonderful cause.

This giving season, give the gift of a better life to children in need. Donate to Operation Smile or simply  use Campus Book Rentals for all of your textbook needs.

**This post was sponsored by Campusbookrentals.com, but all opinions are my own.