Liebster Award! + ebook SALE!!!

So the beautiful Sarah of Coffee & Glitter nominated me for the Liebster Award like, more than a month ago, and I am such a serious slacker that I am just NOW getting around to finding nominees and coming up with my own set of questions so I can post about it. I am so honored to have been nominated and it was really fun to answer these questions and nominate some lovely ladies! 

In case you haven't heard, the Liebster Award is a blogger to blogger nomination that helps more blogs to be discovered and recognized! You answer the 11 questions you were given, nominate 11 other bloggers with 100 followers or less (I used Bloglovin' followers in this case), and give them 11 questions to answer. They should then answer those questions and pass it along to 11 other bloggers with 100 followers or less! 

Without further ado, here are the questions from Sarah: 

Random pic of me, because blog posts need pictures. 

1. When did you start blogging and why?

I started blogging in August of 2014. I had read blogs for a while and really enjoyed it, and had thought about starting one of my own on and off, but I wasn't really sure if I should. I would always think, what do I have to blog about? I'm not too exciting...but then I was all "What the heck, why NOT?" and I don't know why I waited so long! I absolutely love it! 

2. What is the story behind your blog name?

I feel like Grace Makes New is kind of the theme of my life. His grace has been with me through every moment of my life, from the "best day ever" kind of times, to the "darkness and despair" times. In my hardest times, I have a distinct feeling of being carried by His grace and peace.  To me grace means not that life is perfect and wonderful all the time, but that He's there for me and carries me through, that He is willing and able to turn bad into good, ugly into beautiful, old into new, broken into whole. My mess into His glory. 

3. Dresses, Shorts, or Sweatpants?

It depends, but if I had to choose I would probably say shorts. Florida girl right here. 

4. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Hmmmm, that's a tough one! If we're talking savory I would say Pasta (constant carb coma= worth it), if we're talking sweet I would say dark chocolate. 

5. Other than blogging, what is a hobby you pursue?

Baking/Cake decorating. We used to do it as a business but decided it wasn't for us. I got TOTALLY burned out and I am just now really starting to enjoy baking again. I still love doing cakes but we only take a few jobs here and there. 

6. What is your biggest pet peeve?

Inconsiderate people. It drives me batty when people just plow through with no regard for other people or their feelings. 

7. To date, what is the best thing that has happened to you in you life?

Other than Jesus, it would definitely have to be my sweetie, Adam! (Cue the AWWWS) But seriously, he's my world. 

8. What is something you hope to accomplish in your life?

I hope to be a mom someday. 

9. What is your guilty pleasure?

Watching old shows on Hulu or Prime, like 7th Heaven or Sabrina the Teenage Witch. I'm not even sorry. 

10. Where is somewhere you want to travel to?

I would LOVE to go to Great Britain someday! All of it, England, Scotland, Wales. 

11. What is the best blog post that you have written so far?

Well that seems like something my lovely readers should answer! But one that a lot of people seemed to find really helpful was the one about how to earn free gift cards. 

Thank you so much Sarah for nominating me!! I hereby nominate the following beautiful ladies: 

The View is Beautiful

Alabama Graffiti

Be Mused Shenine Joon

Dear Gen

Happily Ever Mock

Kristie's Blue Jeans

Mary Martha Mama

Run Wright

The Knight's Place

Well Enough is not Well Enough

Wine, Workouts and Whippersnappers

And here are your questions! 

1. What made you want to start a blog? 

2. What do you mostly blog about? 

3. What are your goals for 2015? 

4. Favorite flavor of ice cream? 

5. What are three things you never leave the house without? 

6. Have you ever traveled outside of the US? If so, where? 

7. Do you have a "life quote", something that perfectly articulates your view on life? 

8. Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child? 

9. What is your regular order at Starbucks? 

10. What is the best vacation you have ever had? 

11. What is your favorite place to shop? 

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Oh and some exciting news! Joey of Hodges Podges is having an awesome SALE on her ebook, Yeah, Maybe (click this link to go to the listing on Amazon!) this week! For this week only, February 23-28, get it for just $1.99! Check it out! 

For quiet, reserved, and focused 15 year old Annie Mackey, school was a sanctuary.  But when her bubbly and beautiful neighborhood best friend joins her at Willow Point High for freshmen year, her world is turned upside down.

Everything Annie could count on for stability is shattered, and she's left feeling more alone than ever before.

Just when she's about to lose all hope, someone unexpected swoops in and gives her a much needed lesson in perspective.