Sunday, November 25, 2012

SPARKLE by Cara Alwill Leyba



Hi Everyone, going to try to post three books this week because the year is ending and I have a lot of books to share with you so check back often! Here's today's book...


I love this book from author and life coach Cara Alwill Leyba. Sparkle, The Girl's Guide to Living a Deliciously Dazzling, Wildly Effervescent, Kick-Ass Life. Not only is it a sparkly pink and beautiful eye-catching cover, but the words she's written truly do sparkle!

I've been cyber friends with Cara for a while now, and her spirit amazes me. She is as bubbly as the champagne she drinks. The other day, I read on her Facebook page that she was going shopping. It might have even been Black Friday. What does this girl do? She takes herself out for a glass of champagne before she hits the stores. She's just that kind of classy!

The book has a little bit of advice, and a little bit of stories from Cara's own self-observation. It will dazzle you from page one. It's straight talk about focusing on ourselves the way we are, and Cara Alwill Leyba teaches us how to live our best lives the best possible way. With easy tips on positive thinking, living in the moment, being happy and loving yourself for who you are, this book is a great inspiring read. And I'll tell you, I will now choose the sparkling bubbly over the bloaty beer as my drink of choice!

Here is the official back-of-the-book blurb:

As women, we have become professional self-critics. We've become so convinced by society that we need to attain a level of perfection that just isn't real. Whether it's trying to get skinnier, look younger, get that promotion, please our parents, get fuller lips or rid ourselves of cellulite -- we're on a never ending mission to change and it always makes us feel like crap.

Instead, why not focus on all the fabulous qualities we already possess? There is so much to celebrate when we look at all of our accomplishments. In this straight-up girlfriend's guide, lifestylist and wellness coach Cara Alwill Leyba encourages women to discover what makes them sparkle so that they can design the lives they desire and deserve. So raise your glass and toast yourself. You're about to start shimmering, shining, and dazzling every day. Because isn't everything better when it sparkles?

To enter to win Cara's inspiring book, leave a comment telling us what is one quality you possess that makes you SPARKLE?

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44 comments:

  1. TaraUB4:46 AM

    That's a tough one. I am often thought of as a bitch, but my friends know that I will be there in an instant if you need me.

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  2. my sense of humor

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  3. ncsuloges7:29 AM

    huge heart

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  4. My kindness to others

    Melissa A from CLC

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  5. My voice. I even feel like I can sparkle when I sing.

    Margaret(Literary Chanteuse)

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  6. My snarky sense of humor and quick wit.
    -tmd636

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  7. I would say my dependability, I show up when I say I'm going to show up and my friends can count on me to tell them the truth (in the kindest way possible).

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  8. the ability to multitask, with 3 kids, it's the only way sometimes

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  9. Emma S.10:48 AM

    Hm, I'd say it's my sarcasm/wit. My observations usually make my friends laugh.

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  10. I sparkle the most when I make someone else sparkle. I'm always there for my loved ones and acquaintances, even for random people that I don't know and when I help them in even the tiniest of ways it makes me feel good to make them feel good. That's my sparkle. Inside and out.
    Lidija.o@gmail.com

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  11. I would say my big heart....sometimes to a fault.
    kndyer

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  12. My personality is what makes me sparkle most. I'm a little sassy, sweet, funny & to the point. But everyone loves me! :)

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  13. What makes me sparkle? I'd say that it's my ability to listen without passing judgement.

    This is a hard one. . .

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  14. TinaB3:44 PM

    I think its my personality!
    Brannanflooring@aol.com

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  15. My kindness to everyone know matter what.

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  16. Sense of humor. in any situation. I totally rock it. :-}

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  17. ludy228810:03 PM

    I look really innocent, so I often surprise people with my wit & humor

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  18. I have a fantastic smile, lights up my whole face. Goes great with my positive attitude!

    Terri M.

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  19. CAnative8:13 AM

    I think my loyalty (sometimes to a fault) and my ability to listen.

    Nicole

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  20. I have my PhD in sarcasm and witt! haha!!

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  21. Lizett3410:33 AM

    My loyalty!

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  22. I would have to say patience!

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  23. LeslieGC12:30 PM

    My general happiness at all times.

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  24. Wow that's tough, 'cause I am not what you would consider a sparkly person. (I mean, my whole family laughed when I asked them what made me "sparkle"!! Lol). But if i have to pic something, I'd say my smile!

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  25. I wouldn't say that I'm necessarily "sparkly" but maybe my kid? She brings a smile to my face and that's definitely a sparkle :)

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  26. My willingness to help out no matter what

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  27. DaphneSFL8:37 PM

    I make everything fun. Life is too short not to enjoy it, so I try to bring laughs and life to all situations.

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  28. Passion is what makes me sparkle. Passion for life...those of humans and animals alike.

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  29. absolutahnie7:02 AM

    my sense of humour, i love to make people laugh!

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  30. My ability to accept others for what they are and not expect perfection.

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  31. My ability to help others

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  32. I try to have a sparkle-y smile :)

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  33. I am thought of as kind and patient.

    Jencey from Writer's Corner.
    jenceyg at gmail dot ocm

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  34. I would say that my kindness and empathy for others!!

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  35. I am kind to all!

    Sarah

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  36. My magic wand, of course. And being a total dork!

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  37. JessFolkerts11:46 AM

    I am loyal to a fault and tend to put others' needs in front of my own.

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  38. Being a giving person to those I know as well as those I do not

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  39. I would probably say my huge heart.

    joelle. :D

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  40. My patience.
    Also, some people say I'm funny.

    Carly H

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  41. Probably my sense of humor and wanting everyone to be happy!

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