A few weeks ago, someone from LoveCoups got in touch with me and introduced me to their totally fun and awesome company. Basically, you can make little personalized coupon books for someone you love on their super easy and interactive website. You create and personalize your characters, choose a cover, and pick out which coupons (love coups!) you want to include. The result is a really unique and sweet or even funny gift.

They let me make my own book for Rob, and he loved it! I had a blast picking out coupons based on inside jokes and things I hate doing (one is a coupon for me to do the dishes, even if I'm the one who cooked). It actually came in time for our anniversary (we weren't going to do gifts) so I gave it to him anyway before we left for dinner, where he surprised me with a new watch. (We weren't going to do gifts.)

Enter below to win your own! Contest ends in a week, so if you can't wait, feel free to use freckled15 at checkout for 15% off your order.

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Thanks to Kleenex for sponsoring today's post. 

I know it's still early, but it really feels like spring has sprung here in Virginia. It's been so nice going for runs and walks on the Roanoke Greenway, eating dinner outside and wearing skirts and dresses. I definitely miss Rob and our home in Minneapolis, but this week of warmer weather was much needed.

I'm working with Kleenex over the next couple of weeks to talk about Kleenex Style Studio -- a fun, inspiring way to discover more of the Kleenex Brand designs and products you love. And maybe even a few that’ll take you by surprise.

Whether you’re decorating at home or adding a pop of color to your clutch, Kleenex style has you covered. I picked up this fun spring-y box to compliment some purple flowers my friend Tina brought over the weekend. Because you know, pollen.

What will you do with yours? Find your style today--which Kleenex design is your favorite? As always, thank you for your support as I work with sponsors.

P.S. This is my last post before a new design tomorrow! Check back on Friday and let me know what you think!

For the past year and a half or so, I have tried to improve my packing skills. It hasn't been easy, and I'm not even sure if I can say it has been successful. It wasn't until Alt Summit in January (with its set schedule and photo ops that suggest you look good in several different outfits per day) that I finally figured it out. You have to pack specific outfits for specific occasions--did you know that?

Until recently, I've just thrown all my favorite things into a suitcase and hoped for the best, which usually resulted in me wearing three of fifteen pieces and wondering where in the world that white top that I didn't bring could be, while marveling at how I ever got all of that stuff to fit in my bag in the first place.

So, because one successful packing experience obviously makes me an expert, and because I'm currently on a trip, I thought I would share a short list of packing tips with you.

1. Seriously, make a list of each thing you're doing and what outfit (accessories, shoes, the whole thing) you'll wear for it. 

2. Pack the things you wrote down, and then add two or three pieces (shirts, skirts, dresses) that aren't on the list as backups in case you change your mind once you get there.

3. Roll clothes instead of folding them. It's space-saving and they won't wrinkle.

4. Pack small, travel-friendly toiletries, like the Venus Snap (available at Target). It's a mini razor (with the Venus Embrace blade) that comes in an adorable little compact case and has a water activated ribbon of moisture, so you really don't even need to pack shaving cream! Having one less thing to bring is always nice.

How do you make packing (and travel!) easier?

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