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Soap.club Monthly Subscription Review

Soap.club Monthly Subscription Review and Giveaway

As we travel through this crazy path we call life, we are met with a lot of unknowns. When we are children our parents try to tell us to appreciate life, and that one day you will wake up 40 and wondering where the last 20 years went.

I have always thought that it is important to have memories and moments. For many people they have the ability to turn those moments into not only memories but something more tangible. I love hearing the stories behind a company – what makes them start, why did they chose now to take this leap and where do they want to end up.

When I find companies that are inspired by moments and memories rather than the alternative, it always gets my attention – Soap.club has done just that. Soap.club is a small family run soap business. The business was inspired while the founding couple was on vacation on the Hawaiian Islands. While there they saw soap making in its purest form and set out to create this same soap. Soap.club uses sustainable ingredient sourcing and achieving ethical trade partnerships.

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EasyAcc: Classsic Powerbank PB10000C Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of EasyAcc but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

EasyAcc: Classic Powerbank PB10000c Review and Giveaway

I have a terrible habit – I let my phone’s battery get very low. Now when I say low I mean in the single digits. I think that the reason I do this is because I dislike being tethered to the wall and/or my computer. This flagrant disregard for battery power levels has not served me well over the years, and yet I remain stubborn. Be sure to ask in the comments the most precarious position this disregarding habit has gotten me into.

It has been suggested to me over the years that a portable battery of some brand would serve me well. As luck and fate would have it, I recently had the opportunity to review EasyAcc’s Classic Powerbank PB10000c charger.

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Sock Club – November 2015 – Review

Sock Club – November 2015 – Review & Giveaway

I have always been fascinated by the mere miracle that is aviation. The concept that a metal object that weighs anywhere from thousand to hundreds of thousands of pounds is able to fly is the definition of a miracle. When I think back I think my fascination is from my father and his previous career as a pilot. Rumor has it that when I was a fussy baby instead of a car ride to calm me, my father would take me up on his plane for a flight. The result apparently was a instantly calmed baby.

Due to this love of aviation the story and mythology of Howard Hughes equally fascinates me. The legacy that Howard Hughes left was more emotional than physical and it was the legacy of dreaming. When you think of dreams and Howard Hughes, the one thing that comes to mind is the Spruce Goose. The Spruce Goose was only in flight once, for a total of 70ft off the surface of the ocean.

In honor of the November 2nd, 1947 flight, the 69th anniversary, of Howard Hughes maiden and only flight of the Spruce Goose, SockClub decided that this would be the inspiration behind the November sock.

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Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review: October 2015

Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review and Giveaway – October 2015

There is a trend happening around the world that I would like to mention to all of my fellow animals lovers – the dressing up of animals. The outfitting of attire for animals is not a new trend, but one that has been around as long as animals have been domesticated.

As humans we tend to put our emotions into the animals, thinking that our desires are their desires when in fact this is not the case. There is no better way to express this than in the dressing of our feline friends. I am not sure when this began, but i think it is more our desire for laughter and “awws” than for the cats themselves. I would imagine that the dressed animal is uncomfortable and a bit confused. That being said, I dream up outfits and costumes for the Muggles and plans have been made.

Since Halloween just passed I saw many dressed up animal photos on my social media feeds and I have to say, confusion aside, many were very inventive and cute outfits. In support of cat ladies I was very excited to see this months Cat Lady Box (*spoiler alert* – It contains cat ears). It makes me happy to say that this is the fifth month and the first “special editions” box. Each month it is just as good as the previous month, (see previous reviews here). Despite the previous months printed boxes, this one was the stamper version. I have to admit that I like the printed name and log on the box as opposed to the irregularity of the stamped boxes. Despite this minimal complaint the box contents were nothing short of creative and diverse.

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Crispy Green: Crispy Fruit Holiday Giveaway

Crispy Green: Crispy Fruit Holiday 2015 Giveaway!!!

I am a crafter and so I am always looking for a healthy snack that will not leave a residue on my hands. Usually I am able to find a cracker or cookie that fits this requirement, but usually not fruit. Back in July of 2015 I reviewed a company called Crispy Green and their product called Crispy Fruit – 7/15 review here.

Crispy Green has seven flavors of freeze-dried fruit including Crispy Apples, Crispy Mangoes, Crispy Asian Pears, Crispy Bananas, Crispy Cantaloupe, Crispy Pineapples and Crispy Tangerine. I tried the Crispy Apples, Crispy Mangoes and Crispy Tangerine and they were fantastic. I loved that I could get the benefits of fruit, but not the sticky hands that generally come accompany them.

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Ozeri Ceramic Knife and Stand Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Ozeri and Moderna Housewares. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Ozeri – Elite Chef Ceramic 3 piece Knife Set and Adjustable Ceramic Knife Stand Review

I had always heard while growing up that life is funny and there will be unexplained coincidences. Let me share a story that I think illustrates this fact – It all started about 3 months ago. As I am gathering cooking knowledge, one of the things that is vital is being able to make consistent cuts to the food you are cooking. Now it is important to note that we watch a lot of Food Network and the competition shows they air. We always watch a chef’s cutting ability because that usually tells us what kind of chef they are. If someone were watching me they would wonder if I could even boil water.

When we were out one Saturday we picked up a set of white ceramic knives. At the time I wondered about their quality but was assured that ceramic rarely breaks or chips. One night while I was doing my prep work, I saw why my knives were cutting less than ideally – they had various chips of various sizes. I mentioned this to Jason and he said we would go and replace them the upcoming weekend. Now, this is where the coincidences of life take over – I got the opportunity to review a set of ceramic knives.

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Little Debbie’s Holiday 2015 Giveaway

**Little Debbie Holiday 2015 Giveaway**

I am not going to lie, we are Nutty Bar fans! In Jason and I’s opinion there are few treats better than a frozen Nutty Bar. When I received an email inquiring if I wanted to giveaway a Little Debbie’s Holiday Treat box, I knew it would be the perfect holiday treat! Then I received an email later that stated I would receive a box of my own, and it would include a Holiday themed Nutty Bar and it became clear I had made the right decision.

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ToGoSpa Society Monthly Subscription Box Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of ToGoSpa This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own. Prices listed are subject to change without notice.

ToGoSpa Society Monthly Subscription Box – Review & Giveaway

I have mentioned in the past that I grew up with a single father. While this had many advantages there was also disadvantages. I grew up thinking that I might be missing the “girly” gene. I seemed to not be interested in fashion – I was happy in my spandex pants and hyper-color shirts. I was not interested in make-up instead sticking to one type of liquid foundation and powder into my early 20’s. The other thing that was lacking in my life was “spa days”.

I always heard of my female counterparts spending all of their Saturdays at the spa. The before prom preparations always included the typical “spa-day” for my peers but not for me. I spent the day of prom and dances having breakfast with my father, the afternoon at a friends house and then when only 45 minutes remained until pick up time I would get ready.

I always have wanted to do a “spa-day”, yet the cost always seemed quite prohibitive and seemed a long day out, despite there being a world-class day spa practically in my back yard. I am happy to say that I may have finally been able to get the “spa” experience in the comfort of my home with ToGoSpa’s Society Monthly Subscription Box.

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Sauce Goddess: Salted Caramel Corn Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Sauce Goddess. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Sauce Goddess: Salted Caramel Corn Review and Giveaway

We are approaching one of my food related favorite times of the year.This is because this is when caramel popcorn become abundant in stores, online and most importantly, in my life. I love the tins that the popcorn’s comes in this time of year and have begun amassing a collection of these additional storage spaces.

I have long thought it would be great to twist the caramel with spices and create a more savory popcorn. I am happy to say that I am not alone in my wishes and have come upon that savory caramel popcorn that my taste buds desire – Sauce Goddess Salted Caramel Corn.

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