We have a WINNER!!!! MKaltenbach Jewelry Giveaway.

Hey there Beauties! Thank you to all who participated in the Jeans and Tees and Travel and Cakes Giveaway with MKaltenbach Jewelry. One of you lucky ladies will be graced with the beautiful Carmel Fly Necklace from the MKaltenbach Collection.

Using Random.org the winner was selected.

The winner of the MKaltenbach Carmel Fly Necklace is Noel! Congratulations Noel, I know the Carmel Fly will look stunning around your neck.

Special Thanks to Megan Kaltenbach for providing Jeans and Tees and Travel and Cakes with this great Giveaway!

If you missed the Giveaway be sure to check out all of Megan's great designs at MKaltenbach.com.

Once again CONGRATS to our Giveaway Winner NOEL!

A Perfect Game and A Day Trip.

Happy Monday and Happy April Loves! I hope you ended March on a high note and are ready to tackle a new month, filled new goals and big smiles. I enjoyed a great weekend, one of the best I've had in awhile.

It all started on Friday as I watched something spectacular unfold before my eyes. Kyle and his team Limoges CSP had an away game in Evereux, which is right outside of Paris. I hate when I can't watch the games in person, I like to be there cheering on Kyle and his team, after what happened Friday night I was really bummed I didn't get to see the game live. I was home in our apartment in Limoges with Wooden watching the game and losing my mind as Kyle was having the "perfect" game, he was shooting 100%, which isn't a simple fete. I was on the edge of my seat after he hit shot after shot and breathed a sigh of relief as the game ended, Limoges won and Kyle had his perfect game, ending the night with 22 points. He shot 4/4 from the three point line, 4/4 from inside the arc and 2/2 from the free throw line, he also had 5 assists and nabbed 3 rebounds. I can't tell you how proud I am of Kyle and I know I'm not the only one, the outpouring of support from family, friends and CSP fans was phenomenal, everyone leaving kind words for Kyle and his amazing achievement.

This achievement however, doesn't surprise me. Kyle has been working his butt off to get to this point and it is very well deserved, I'm not just saying this because I happen to live with the guy. I'm saying it because I see day in and day out how hard he works and how focused he is on being the best player and professional he can be. I know there are still big things to come for Kyle and his career as a professional basketball player and it couldn't be more deserving. Below is a awesome clip that the CSP organization released of Kyle's perfect game, check it out it's really cool.

Yes, We Kyle ! from LIMOGES CSP on Vimeo.

After Kyle's success Friday night it made our day trip to Bordeaux even more desirable, we needed to celebrate. As I mentioned on Friday in my vlog, which you can check it out here (VLOG) if you missed it, I was quite nervous as this would be Wooden's first trip. Well, he blew Kyle and I away with how good he was, from the 2-1/2 hour car ride where he mainly looked out the window, to how he took over the city of Bordeaux like a seasoned traveler. His good behavior made the day even better. The weather was perfect in the city and we had such a great day, exploring, enjoying an amazing lunch and a sweet treat while we walked the streets.

Bordeaux is definitely one of my favorite places in France. The city has such a great vibe, it reminds me so much of Chicago. The weekend was a total success, I feel very blessed to be able to experience all these amazing things, which become even more amazing when I have my guy by my side and my dog at my feet. For a while I felt like a wanderer, traveling and living in different countries, in different cities, it used to be a scary feeling, not knowing what to call home, I felt lost. But now I am learning that not all who wander are lost, you can make a home anywhere, and it's crazy to think that Kyle and I managed to make a home in France, where we barely speak the language but it's all about making the best of your situation and having your best friend by your side does make the everyday challenges a lot easier.

Wooden and I

Taking in the sights of Bordeaux.

Bordeaux, France

Spring has sprung in Bordeaux.

Kyle taking in the sun and a yummy meal at Les Docks.

Salmon = The Best

Wooden being such a good puppy during our lunch.

Amazing Duck, which was more like a steak.

My boys. 

<3

Refreshing Slushie.

Outfit: Forever21 Coral Jeans, H&M Knit Tank, UrbanOutfitters Light Weight Blazer, Tory Burch Flats, Michael Kors Watch, Rayban Sunglasses.

Notes:

Today is the last day to enter the MKaltenbach Giveaway! Check out the post here -> MKaltenbach Giveaway , for your chance to win the beautiful Carmel Fly Necklace, all you have to do is leave a comment.

Did you check out Fat Bottom Fridays? What did you think? I know I wanted those doughnuts in my belly the minute I saw them. I can't wait to see what Becky whips up in the kitchen this week. If you missed it, click here -> Fat Bottom Fridays

Tomorrow is the return of Pinteresting Finds and Challenge, sorry for the hiatus! I promise tomorrow will not dissapoint.

Friday Favorites + a Vlog.

Happy Friday Loves! Here are a few of my favorite things from this past week. Also be sure to check out the Vlog below and Fat Bottom Fridays! So many exciting things going on at Jeans and Tees and Travel and Cakes, I want to thank you for your continued readership and support. Have a great weekend! 

This is the first time while living overseas that I actually look like a European. This was my Outfit of the Day on Thursday. Thinking of including an OOTD post each day, what do you think?

Was so happy to see my tribute to Cobi make Bloglovin's Lifestyle Homepage. 

Yummy Macaroons that Kyle and I enjoyed for dessert, sometimes you have to indulge. 

Love this Bog Day App, it lets you keep  track of important days in your life. 

Wooden is one goofy dog!

Weather for Saturday in Bordeaux is looking great, can't wait for our day trip.

Make sure you enter the MKaltenbach Jewelry Giveaway for your chance to win this beautiful Carmel Fly Necklace.
MKaltenbach Jewelry Giveaway

Giveaways, Collaborations and Tweets

Hey there Loves, Happy Thursday! Hope you are enjoying this last week in March, another month that flew by, I can't believe it. The weather here in Limoges has been so ridiculously beautiful but I've been feeling a little under the weather so other then my daily walks with Wooden I haven't really been able to enjoy it. I am hoping that I will be back to my healthy self by the weekend, Kyle has both Saturday and Sunday off so we are going to take a trip to Bordeaux and I don't want to be sick. I am also running the Paris Marathon in a little over two weeks and I need to feel that I'm in tip top shape, so fingers crossed that I feel better.

There is a ton of great things going on with Jeans and Tees and Travel and Cakes, I really feel like this blog is on the right path to where I want it to go and what I want it to be as a Lifestyle Blog. I know it's a process and that I have to be patient, but I'm a dreamer so it's hard sometimes to trust the process. I can't express how much love and appreciation I have for all of my loyal readers who keep coming back day in, day out and you are motivating me to keep dreaming big.

Remember to comment on the latest giveaway, you can win the beautiful Carmel Fly Necklace from the MKaltenbach Jewelry Line. The contest runs until Monday April 2nd at 12 Noon (est) and the winner will be announced Tuesday, April 3rd. All you have to do is leave a comment or two or three, letting Jeans and Tees and Travel and Cakes know why you deserve to win the Carmel Fly Necklace. You can also can extra entry points for following MKaltenbach on Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin' and Pinterest.  Click the Giveaway Link Here -> MKaltenbach Jewelry Giveaway for all the entry rules and more info on the gorgeous Carmel Fly Necklace.

Jeans and Tees and Travel and Cakes has some really exciting news! JTTC's has teamed up Fat Bottom, which is only one of the best baking blogs on the planet. Along with the weekly Friday Favorites post there will now be a weekly Fat Bottom Fridays post! I'm drooling just thinking about all the amazing recipes that will be coming our way. This is a huge collaboration and it's an honor to work with such an amazing blogger and baker, who also happens to be my sister. Check out Becky the Baker and her amazing blog here ->Fat Bottom and be sure to check back here every Friday for some Fat Bottom Fridays!

I am also back on Twitter and I promise I'm here to stay this time. You can follow me @megmccarrick and I'll be sure follow you back. Stay up to date on all of Jeans and Tees and Travel and Cakes' latest posts and my other daily adventures.

Have a great Thursday, go out, be great and remember to dream BIG!

The MKaltenbach Jewelry GIVEAWAY.

Time for another giveaway and I absolutely love this one! Jeans and Tees and Travel and Cakes has teamed up with MKaltenbach Jewelry  and will be giving away a beautiful piece from the MKaltenbach Collection.

Enter the Giveaway with your chance of winning the gorgeous Carmel Fly necklace shown below.

The Beautiful Carmel Fly Necklace

What's great about MKaltenbach Jewerly is that every piece is handmade and one of a kind. MKaltenbach Jewerly is made by the beautiful and talented Megan Kaltenbach. Check out her website here, www.mkaltenbach.com, to see some of her other amazing pieces. She is also running an awesome March Madness Sale, so stock up on some great jewels to go along with your Spring wardrobe.

Here's a little info on the gorgeous Carmel Fly necklace you can win.

It's made with Grade A small brazilian agate stone with rings of brown, cream and carmel tones, paired with a pearl and firefly charm, approximately 34" thin antique brass chain, agate stone approximately L: 2.5", W; 1.5".
It can be worn short or long (shown short in photo). The Carmel Fly Necklace was handmade in the U.S.A.

The Giveaway will run from Monday March 26th until Monday April 2nd at 12 Noon (est), the winner will be announced the very next day Tuesday April 3rd. The winner will be picked at random using random.org

Here are the Giveaway Rules.

How to receive Giveaway entry points:
1 ENTRY POINT PER COMMENT ON THE GIVEAWAY POST, you can comment as much as you'd like.
2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING MKaltenbach on Facebook
2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING MKaltenbach on Twitter
2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING MKaltenbach on Bloglovin'
2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING MKaltenbach on Pinterest
2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING JEANS AND TEE'S on Blogger

Please if you follow MKaltenbach on Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin' or Pinterest, let Jeans and Tees and Travel and Cakes know through a comment so you will receive the right amount of entry points.


To learn more about Jewelry Designer Megan Kaltenbach click the picture below.

Good Luck to all of those participating!