Category Archives: Reviews

Milton’s Craft Bakers: Gluten Free Baked Chips Review

Milton’s Craft Bakers: Gluten Free Baked Chips Review & Giveaway

One of my favorite local deli’s is Miltons in Del Mar – the soup, the sandwiches, the deserts and every piece in between is tasty and delicious.

When I originally heard that they also have a craft baking division I was excited to bring home that Milton’s goodness. Milton’s has continued the tasty tradition with the Milton’s Gluten Free Baked Chips that are crispy as well as tasty!

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SmartyPants Vitamins Review

SmartyPants Vitamins – Adult Probiotic Complete, Men and Women’s Complete Review & Giveaway

As I age I realize the utter importance of taking vitamins daily. When you are younger, the suggestion comes to us to take our vitamins daily and that they will help us grow big and strong.

Once I got a little older I realized that it is just good health to take vitamins and one simple capsule or gummy can make all the difference. When I was at the Natural Products Expo I had the opportunity to try SmartyPants Vitamins. The thing that made me want to try them is that they are delivered in gummy form and I am a fan of gummies of all forms!

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Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome – March 2017 Review

Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome – March 2017 Review

I believe that every day should have an element of pure randomness. This could be a phone call from an unexpected friend that you have not spoken to in many years, or a piece of mail that you were not expecting.

Each month when I receive the Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome by That Daily Deal.com my love of randomness is fulfilled. Each month no theme is chosen for this monthly box, but rather a selection of random gender neutral items that will undoubtedly meet a need of yours or a lucky recipient that you were unaware you had.

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Dawn Ultra: Elite Super Premium Gloves Review

Dawn Ultra: Elite Super Premium Gloves Review & Giveaway

As a crafter my hands get abused constantly, despite mt best efforts to keep them safe.

When I work on projects I often use disposable gloves, which due to the flimsy nature, only allows for one use. I always reflect on what a waste this is, and always think I should invest in a more permanent pair for painting. When I saw that Dawn Ultra had a pair of gloves I was curious if a permanent pair really was the right idea.

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The Path to Becoming a Review Blogger

The Path to Becoming a Review Blogger

A couple of years ago I had the desire to start a blog, but did not know where to begin. I started by writing a couple of posts about the daily mail that I received. Much of the items were free and sent to me via sampling programs and such.

It became clear very quickly that while I thought that was a viable topic, it was not enough to fill an entire blog. I began to brainstorm, and that is when I received the suggestion to do product reviews.

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How to Draw Cool Stuff – 3 Book Series Review

How to Draw Cool Stuff – 3 Series Review + Giveaway

There is no doubt that I am a creative person. I love to up-cycle items in my home, I love to use paper to craft cards and scrapbook layouts and I love to just doodle.

My entire life I have thought it would be neat to have the ability to draw cute things on the pages and cards I create, but I am never able to get past a bloated looking stick figure. As a crafter, I am dismayed that I can not draw event the simplest of images, and made a resolution that this year I would work on changing that.

Timing is a constant theme on this blog, and this item is not exempt from a case of perfect timing. When I received an email with an opportunity to review the How to Draw Cool Stuff – 3 Book Series I could not believe the timing, because the night before I started looking for a books that would help my drawing skills.

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Stampin’ Up: Birthday Bright Project Kit Review

Stampin’ Up – Birthday Bright Project Kit Review + Giveaway

When I was young I knew my now husband since we were friends and hung around the same social circle. At the time I considered him my best male friend, yet there was one thing about him I did not know – he is from a large family. Now when I say a large family, I am not kidding – just his immediate family of sisters, parents and us there are 13 of us. That is starting from 5 people to 13 now, and this is not uncommon as you dig further into his extended family. The most people in one branch of the not to extended family rings in at 16 people with what started with 6 people.

Since there are so many people, and it seems to be constantly growing, there are many events, birthdays and moments to celebrate. Given the fact that there are so many special occasions, the need for cards is constant and ever-expanding.

The fact is that as much as we want to personally celebrate each individual achievement, birth, wedding, anniversary or seasonal holiday, it is impossible with a family of over 50 people and that is just in town! Card’s are simple easy sentiment’s that can be sent anytime, and for almost any occasion. With a simple card, the recipient knows we are thinking of them even if we can not attend, so when I got the Birthday Bright Project Kit I was able to make some cute cards, and stash them for the celebrations ahead. Continue reading

Petstages: Mix & Scratch – Channel Scratcher Review

Petstages: Mix & Scratch – Channel Scratcher Review & Giveaway

Our cats are indoor cats, and as far as we can tell they are happy with this decision that we have made for them.

The reason that we made this decision was as selfish for ourselves as it was selfish for them. When we adopted them we debated making them indoor/outdoor cats, but since we live on a major road, if they happen to make their way out it could end deadly for them. For this reason, and about a million more, they are now happy indoor house cats. Since they live their life in the confines of our home it is important to both of us that we give them the most stimulating and full life humanly possible.

Back when I first started reviewing cat toys I came across a company called Petstages that has a complete line of toys for cats (and dogs). The thing that we loved about these toys is that they stimulate the cats mind, as well as their reward system that keeps them hunting and playing, all while providing exercise in a safe environment that we control.

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Luseta Beauty: Tangle Free Argan Oil Shampoo + Conditioner Review

Luseta Beauty: Tangle Free Argan Oil Shampoo + Conditioner Review & Giveaway

Ever since I was a kid I have had issues with my hair tangling. One of my most dreaded moments was when I needed to get the tangles out of my hair. I would cry and moan and groan. There would be times that I would use a detangler, and after half the bottle my hair would be a little better than when I started.

When I saw that Luseta Beauty’s Tangle Free Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner I wanted to see if this would help my chronically tangles hair.

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Ticket Chocolate: Easter Themed Chocolate Review

Ticket Chocolate: Easter Themed Chocolate Review + Giveaway

There are a few holidays throughout the year that are synonymous with certain treats and sweets. Since we are young kids, we know when we see a bunny it is either hollow, or solid, and sometimes filled with a chocolate ganache varieties.

With the approaching hollow chocolate holiday, I started thinking that a chocolate review would be a perfect addition and that is how I came across a company called Ticket Chocolate.

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