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Gourmet Gift Baskets: Back To School Bear Hug Care Package Review

Send a Bear Hug to a Student Away From Home with a Back To School Bear Hug Care Package Review + Giveaway

I remember the first time I moved away from home. I was a couple weeks out of high school and totally naive to the experience that lay ahead of. Those first couple weeks were an adjustment and I began to miss home quickly. I craved anything that reminded me of home, and I made many phone calls during that time.

Remembering that feeling, when I recently received the Back to School Bear Hug Care Package from GourmetGiftBaskets.com I wished I would have had something similar during those hard first weeks.

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Live Clean: Fresh Water Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner Review

Live Clean: Fresh Water Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner Review + Giveaway

Being a San Diego resident, if there is one thing that we do not see often it is rain, which can be a downside. The smell after a fresh rain is second to none and leaves the ground and the area around smelling fresh and clean.

One of my favorite scents is rain/fresh water. When the scent is able to be bottled up and put into a shampoo and conditioner, than you have a clear scent winner. Since I am such a “Fresh” fan I was curious if the the Live Clean: Fresh Water Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner would meet the scent expectations i had. I will give you a hint – it did! 

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Stampin’ Up: Love Today Planner Review

Keep Love on the Schedule – Love Today Planner by Stampin’ Up Review + Giveaway

There are busy days ahead, there is no doubt – the school season has returned. With this new year comes appointments, meetings, carpools, assignments due and somehow finding time for you to breathe.

One of the biggest struggles is keeping all these dates and schedules straight. I have tried to make sticky notes in strategic places that I know I will see. These fall and inevitably end up doing nothing more than assisting me in forgetting the event. I have tried phone reminders but I end up “snoozing” those, and before I know it, I have snoozed through another event. There is one method that helps me keep events and dates in order – a nice planner. I am a simple gal and need a calendar, room to write events and places to put random pieces of paper.

A couple of years ago my favorite planner finally had met it’s fateful end while I was sad, I never anticipated that it would be so difficult to replace. Ever since I had that loss I have been on a search for an adequate replacement. When I saw the new Love Today Planner Kit by Stampin’ Up it was the closest thing to my beloved planner.

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Buffalo Range: All Natural Buffalo Treats Review

Buffalo Range: All Natural Buffalo Rawhide Treats Review & Giveaway

As a pet guardian I am a firm believer that as “guardians” it is our job to make our pets have the best life possible. This could be from giving them attention when they want it, giving them the best food available or making sure the treats they have are pure.

As much as we love our pets, we are unable to communicate with them. Due to this we are responsible for making their food decisions for them. When I look for treats, my goal is to give them the most pure products with ingredients I can pronounce.

When I learned about the new Buffalo Range All Natural Buffalo Rawhide Treats I knew that I wanted Meadow to have the opportunity to try them since I had read that they were natural and did not contain preservatives or fillers.

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Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair: Color Guard Shampoo & Conditioner Review

Keep Your Color With Schwarzkopf Color Guard Shampoo and Conditioner – Review and Giveaway

I remember the day it happened. It was a sunny day and not a cloud in the sky. Despite the lack of clouds above, As I do each morning, I went to brush my hair and discovered that the day I had been dreading was finally here – my first grey hair appeared.

As memorable as this moment was, it was not a complete surprise since I had long suspected that I would gray earlier than most of my peers. Since I had always had this suspicion I began to color my hair while I was still a teen.

One problem I have always encountered when I color my hair is that the color tends to fade and lighten much earlier than I would like. Also, since I recently colored my hair, it was the ideal time to give the new Schwarzkopf Gliss Color Guard Shampoo and Conditioner a try.

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Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper Review

Stampin’ Up: Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper Review + Giveaway

Have you ever looked at a printed design and thought that with different colors? I know i have, and when i saw the Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper I immediately thought that I can finally make paper background in the colors that I want.

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Back to School with Crayola Silly Scents

Bring Some Scents To Your School Year with Crayola Silly Scents + Giveaway

When I was young, I looked forward to back to school shopping. My father would take me to the store and I would choose the perfect notebook, pencils, pens, erasers and crayons. Each year my goal was the same – stock myself for the year ahead.

Each year I looked forward to this shopping excursion and as an adult look back at them fondly. One items I always remember purchasing were Crayola items, from colored pencils to crayons. This year getting ready for school will be filled with scents, with the Silly Scents crayons, pens and pencils – these are my choices for school year must haves!

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Summer Salads at Wendys

Summer Salads at Wendy’s & Gift Card Giveaway

We all know the logo – the girl with pigtails with the collared shirt – she is Wendy. Wendy is the ubiquitous mascot to this international fast food restaurant. Since I was a young girl, I not only knew the logo but also knew the exits that they were located on frequently traveled routes. When I was young my father would enjoy stopping here, while I found the food not as tasty as other burger places, plus I wanted my toy in my meal. As I have gotten older and my tastes change, I have come to enjoy Wendy’s in a way I could not appreciate when I was young.

A couple of weeks ago I was watching television and saw advertisements for a new salad with strawberries and mangos. I was curious how this fruity flavor would play against the lettuce and chicken.

I decided to reach out and within a couple weeks I was given the opportunity to sample Wendy’s Summer Salads as well as thier other salads and three seasonal drinks that use Honest Tropical Green Tea as a base.

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PupBox: 9 Month Old Box Review

PupBox: 9 Month Old Box Review + Box Giveaway

When I was young we adopted a dog and while I tired puppy raising I was young and did not know what I was doing. I had little guidance, and due to my age, I was practically being raised with my puppy.

As pet guardians, we want to do the best for our pets and give them the best life we can. The downside is that we do not speak puppy and knowing what they need or want at each stage of their lives can be difficult.

As regular readers know, we are Shark Tank fans, and last year I saw a company featured that focuses on that special time in your puppies life. The PupBox Subscription Box is a monthly box tailored to the age and developmental stage your puppy is at.

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Gourmet Gift Baskets: Gourmet Deluxe Meat & Cheese Sampler

Gourmet Gift Baskets: Gourmet Deluxe Meat & Cheese Sampler Review + Giveaway

There has been a lot of transition going on around us lately – from neighbors moving to hospital visits, it has been a long and rough couple months. When life gets hard, simplicity is sometimes preferred and wanted. To make these monumental events easier, sending a gift basket can make a bad day, that much better.

When I need a easy gift that i know will make my loved ones smile I send a item from GourmetGiftBaskets.com and when I recently received the Deluxe Gourmet Meat and Cheese Sampler I knew that I would be adding it to my list of baskets to be sent.

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