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Labor of Love Co: DIY Soy Candle Kit Review

Labor of Love Co: DIY Soy Candle Kit Review and Giveaway

About 10 years ago I decided I wanted to make candles for my family, friends and for myself. I purchased books, and diligently read whatever I could find online about candle making.

I found the process long, and honestly quite dangerous – have you been burned by hot wax before? Needless to say that initial foray into candle making scared me and I decided to back off until the process was streamlined and not as complicated.

Recently Labor of Love Co reached out to me to review one of their DIY Soy Candle Boxes and since I enjoy making candles I accepted. I was also eager to see if the candle making process could be simplified and made with only the ingredients sent in a box.

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Tin of Tags by Stampin’ Up Review

Stampin’ Up – Tin of Tags – Review and Giveaway

If there is one thing that I find occuring earlier are the holiday advertisements. My first thought is usually a plea to hold of on the passing of time, and why start advertising so early.

As I have gotten older I see there is a very practical reason for this mass holiday marketing, and while much of it is over my head, it boils down to planning. Most people start planning for the holidays and gift giving 6 months before the holiday.

The other thing that starts coming out this time of year are the holiday catalogs. While I know we still have some time before the holidays are thrust upon us, it is never to early to start planning. On September 1st Stampin’ Up released its Winter 2016 catalog and that is where I encountered this Tin of Tags Project Kit. I thought it might be fun to have this early holiday giveaway in support of the catalog release!

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The Ginger People: Ginger Rescue & Arjuna Bar Review and Giveaway

Let’s be honest, we all live stressful lives and sometimes that stress manifests into stomach issues. Most medicines that are made to help stomach issues are harsh and have less than positive side effects.

Since me and concept of nausea are very familiar I appreciate easy solution that will be as natural as possible. Given that this is a common problem during one of Jason and I’s many discussions he suggested that I try a ginger based solution.

I had done a review for the Ginger People about a year ago, and since they recently released some new products, I was curious to try their new ginger products.

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Deflecto Caddy and Carousel Organizer Review

Deflecto Caddy and Carousel Organizer Review and Giveaway

I recently took up a new hobby – sewing. When I was purchasing my sewing machine I made sure to do my research and make sure the machine I chose had the stitched and features I wanted. I carefully chose those first fabrics, and the matching threads. I read the patterns instructions from beginning to end, and cut the pattern with nothing less than perfection. I purchased the supplies and felt confident that first time I sewed.

With all the things that I did do, there is one things I DID NOT do – storage for all the accessories I would need as a sewer. As a sewer there is a need for thread storage, sewing machine accessories, scissors, and other implements and notions. When Shoplet reached out to me about reviewing the Deflecto Stackable Caddy Organizer and the Rotating Carousel Organizer, I realized that this could be the storage I failed to get the first time around.

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Whisker Graphics: Back to School Project Giveaway

Whisker Graphics: Back to School Project Kit Giveaway

When I was a child I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up, there was something about having a 3 month vacation that was appealing (remember the days when 3 months seemed like a lifetime?).

Now that I older, I have mixed emotions about not pursuing an education path. I see the tireless work, the dedication and the heart that it takes and I admire each teacher out there.

As kids prepare to return to the classrooms, the teachers and educators are also preparing. Educators undertake is with much more love and care than we can imagine. It is in this spirit of Back to School that I give you this Back To School Project Kit from Whisker Graphics .

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Smith’s Rosebud Lip Balm Trio Summer 2016 Giveaway

Rosebud Perfume: Smith’s Rosebud Lip Balm Trio Giveaway – Summer 2016

As summer winds down and we see those dog days of winter ahead of us our lip care routine can change. The sun burned and sun cracked lips make way for wind cracked and blisters.

I believe that lip care is as important as hygiene and brushing ones teeth, and to do this properly it is important to have the proper tools to accomplish this.

Back in April of 2015 I had the opportunity to review Rosebud Perfumes products and I really enjoyed them and thought they would be perfect for this upcoming change of weather giveaway!

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Fulcrum Gallery – Golden Wildflowers I Review

Fulcrum Gallery – Golden Wildflowers I Review and Print Giveaway

One of the most challenging parts about having a house is deciding on the various decor in each room.

After over 4 years in our home I am finally deciding how I want to decorate each of the rooms. For my craft room I decided on bright colors that would always inspire creativity, and the art in the room is my art throughout the years. Our living room is a mix of photos and sunflowers in a neutral palette. For our bathroom I went with a coastal/under the sea theme since we live on the west coast.

For our bedroom, I am still firming up my plans, but so far it is a collection of my art creations and various prints that evoke calm and relaxation. A couple of months ago I created a button project that expresses love. Since I have wanted to find a floral print that would coordinate well with the existing photos and prints I am always on the look-out. When FulcrumGallery.com reached out for a review from their “Timeless Chic” collections I was totally willing.

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Reviv3 Procare Review

Reviv3 Procare – 3 Part System Review and Giveaway

When I was a teenager I used to get perms. Alright, I am understating that fact a bit – I got them every 6 weeks. I also did not go for the typical curly perm, I went for the more complicated and more chemical filled spiral perms.

The thing is that I did not utilize the curl the perm provided, I went for the frizz that the brushed curls produced. There were to big problem’s with this – the first being that my hair looked like I stuck my finger in an electric socket, the second being this constant perming and brushing was causing me to lose my already thin hair.

Since my hair had sustained a fair amount of abuse over the years, I am on a constant search for the right products that will restore my hair to its pre-perm glory. When I received an email that the previously only salon available Reviv3 Procare was becoming widely available I knew I wanted to give it a try.

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Back to School 2016 with Crayola

8 Crayola Items Adults Will Love and Kids Will Want For Back to School + Giveaway

One of my favorite things to do when I was a kid was my yearly back to school shopping. My father would gather the list of needed supplies for the upcoming year and we would venture to the local members only warehouse and the local office supply store.

As I reflect back on those days I miss them and wish I could go shopping for school supplies again. Since I am an adult, and my schools days are behind me I have to find other excuses to indulge in Crayola products. I recently received a box full of items for that back to school time of year and I wanted to share some of my favorites with you.

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Calming Dot to Dot Review

Calming Dot to Dot: Intricate, Stunning, Stress-Relieving Patterns for Adults Review and Giveaway

As adults it is sometimes frowned upon to take a moment to ourselves and do a puzzle. If we do happen to take that moment to ourselves, the challenge to find a quick and easy puzzle, that will be entertaining and relaxing becomes the challenge.

When I received the book Calming Dot to Dot: Intricate, Stunning, Stress-Relieving Patterns for Adults by Emily Wallis for review it was clear to me that this could be a quick and easy puzzle book for even the most time restricted of people.

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