Thursday, September 22, 2016

[#WinnerAnnounced] Fall Nail Polish Faves and $25 Fall Cash #Giveaway! Open Worldwide. Ends: Oct 22, 12AM/EST



Winner Announced!! Congratulations to...

Debbi W. 
(verified and posted on the Rafflecopter form below)
Thank you all for participating! See you soon for the next one!

It's officially the First Day of Fall! Wow! Before we know it, it's going to be time for heavier jackets, coats, boots, ear muffs, and beautiful Fall Nail Polishes to try!! 

During the Summer, I started wearing more nail polish colors outside of my normal comfort zone. It turned out to be a positive experience for me and a little color on my fingernails put a smile on my face too! While at CVS, I started looking for my Fall Nail Polish Faves and picked up four (4) so far. I also decided to have this $25 Fall Cash Giveaway, to help you get started looking for your faves too!

In the YouTube video below, I share the Fall Nail Polish colors I picked up during my CVS shopping trip and also how to enter my $25 Fall Cash Giveaway! 

Make sure to enter my Giveaway using the Rafflecopter Entry Form BELOW the video!! Good Luck



$25 Fall Cash Giveaway
hosted by 
Selena Thinking Out Loud
(Giveaway Runs: Sept 22 - Oct 22, 2016, 12AM/EST)



Prize:
One (1) lucky winner will receive $25 Cash via PayPal

Rules:
  • Must be at least 18 years old or older.
  • Open Worldwide.

How to Enter:
Enter using the Rafflecopter Entry Form ONLY. All entries are optional but the more entries you complete, the more chances you will have to win.

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Disclaimer: Selena Thinking Out Loud is responsible for providing the cash prize in this giveaway event. No social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, or YouTube) were involved in organizing this giveaway. The winner will be contacted by Selena Thinking Out Loud via email, after verifying all entries, to send out the cash prize using PayPal. No purchase necessary. To advertise with Selena Thinking Out Loud, click here, for more details.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

#VLOG: Chocolate Tofu NO BAKE #Pie | #DairyFree Dessert



Selena Thinking Out Loud is here with a Chocolate Tofu No Bake Pie dessert recipe that I haven't prepared in years. Wow! However, I absolutely love this NO BAKE pie because it's quick, easy to make, and your friends who frown up their faces when you say words like "TOFU", will love it (don't tell them it's in there)! 

So...for your next potluck, company party, or social gathering, prepare this Chocolate Tofu No Bake pie and let me know in the comments how your guests like it. 

It's rich and chocolaty, so I like to have a slice with a cup of hot tea! Enjoy!



Chocolate Tofu NO BAKE Pie

Photo by Selena Thinking Out Loud

Ingredients
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 Pkg & 1/2 FIRM Tofu
1/4 cup or less, Soy Milk (optional, for an even creamier pie filling)

Melt the Semi-Sweet mini chocolate chips. Then blend all ingredients together (melted chocolate, tofu, cinnamon, and brown sugar)until creamy. Pour into Graham Cracker Ready Pie Crust. Refrigerate until pie filling has stiffened or firm to touch, about 1 - 2 hours). Serve and keep refrigerated.

Serves about 10.


Photo by Selena Thinking Out Loud

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Story Time #Sunday | Time With God Ep12: Hagar The Other Woman #BibleDiscussion #BibleStudy



Selena Thinking Out Loud welcomes you to Story Time Sunday, Time With God Episode 12, a bible discussion about the concubine Hagar, who became "the other woman" from no actions of her own. She was an Egyptian maidservant and a foreigner, in the Pagan culture, for Abraham's wife, Sarah. However, because Sarah could not wait on God's plans for child-bearing, she created a complicated love triangle in the process. So what happens to Hagar and her son, Ishmael?

Hagar and Ishmael

Comment Below on This Week's Question: How do you handle unexpected situations with people who mistreat you, devalue you, or stab you in the back?

The Story Time Sunday video and scriptures are listed below for you. You can use your Bible or Bible app and follow along, or just watch and listen.



The Scripture for this Story Time Sunday Episode #12:

♥Genesis 16: 1-6, 10-13
♥Genesis 21: 8-13, 17-21

The Bible I Use: Women of Faith NIV Study Bible -http://bit.ly/WomenofFaithBible



♥ Have a blessed week! ♥

Friday, September 9, 2016

My Tiny Apartment Tour 2016 | #Minimalist Living in #LosAngeles



Minimalist living is my new way of enjoying the things I absolutely love and use on a daily basis. In Los Angeles, we always see and hear about the huge mansions of the rich and famous!! Indeed, the homes of beautiful and breath-taking. However, not everyone chooses to live in such huge places, entertaining lots of guests, family, and friends. Some even live off the grid in Tiny Houses!! How cool is that?! 


VS

Tiny House - Country Living

Well, this year, I have realized how important "my possessions" are to my everyday life and how they influence my thinking, emotions, and physical comfort. Too much clutter can make you feel overwhelmed and mentally unfocused. Besides, you can only spend time in one room at a time. I found that I spent my time in one room more than any others at home. 


On the closet door in my new tiny apartment

That's why when I discovered how people were living in tiny spaces and only taking things that they actually will use on an almost daily basis, that clicked with me!! I became curious and when I moved out of my condo, I was surprised to discover that I, myself, would be embarking on a more simplistic, minimalist, way of living. Go Me!!

So...I thought that I would share with you a video-backstory and a look inside my new tiny space apartment in Los Angeles! What do you think? Share any comments below.

Sunday, September 4, 2016

Story Time #Sunday | Time With God Ep11: Ruth Overcomes Rejection #BibleDiscussion #BibleStudy



Selena Thinking Out Loud welcomes you to Story Time Sunday, Time With God Episode 11, where we will be having a bible discussion about the widow Ruth and how she overcame rejection. 


'Ruth in the Fields', Merle Hugues, 1876
No matter who you are, male or female, you probably have faced some form of rejection or felt like an outcast. Some forms of rejection come from racial tensions, cultural differences, gender inequality, and more! They could have manifested as a teenager in High School or College, in the workplace, or from family and people you thought were your friends. 

Comment Below on This Week's Question:
Have you ever felt like an outcast (like you didn't belong)? If so, how did you overcome the odds placed against you? 



The Story Time Sunday video and scriptures are listed below for you. You can use your Bible or Bible app and follow along, or just watch and listen.




The Scripture for this Story Time Sunday Episode #11:

♥Ruth 1: 16-18
♥Ruth Chapter 2

The Bible I Use: Women of Faith NIV Study Bible -http://bit.ly/WomenofFaithBible



♥ Have a blessed week! ♥

Shattered My IPhone 6 Screen Fix It Tips! #IPhoneScreenFix



When I shattered my IPhone 6 Screen, I could have gone to the Apple Store or a local fix-it shop, but I decided to do it myself!! Yes, it was pretty brave of me to open my cell phone, not really having a plan B. However, I was up for the challenge ;)


In this video, I share with you my experience and the resources I used below. 



The Links to Get Started are below:
*Purchased the iPhone 6 LCD & Touch Screen Digitizer Assembly Replacement - White: http://www.repairsuniverse.com/iphone-6-lcd-touch-screen-digitizer-assembly-replacement-white.html

*RepairsUniverse Instruction Video: https://youtu.be/oxVlLdHtsCc

*YouTuber Repair Video I Recommend: https://youtu.be/t6O-bGY_1dM