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Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome – May 2016 Review

Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome – May 2016 Review

Each year before school started I would get a set amount to spend on clothes. It was my responsibility to spend wisely. I was never a teenager who spent a ton of money on designer clothes, or accessories. I have always looked for comfort and an affordable price. Even now when I do any type of shopping I look for the best deals and steals.

Clearance racks are my favorite places in the store and I love to visit discount store. The more I can get with a fixed amount of money the happier I leave a store or website.

It is in this money-saving and deal holding spirit that I was introduced to the Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome by That Daily Deal.com. Each month no theme is chosen, but rather a selection of random gender neutral items.

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Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – May 2016

Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – May 2016

Each month I make the 15 minute trek over to my father’s house with the intention to visit Meadow, and present her with her monthly treats. When I arrived this month, I failed to give my father a proper “heads-up” and when I arrived dog and guardian were nowhere to be found. Lucky for Meadow, the neighborhood in which she lives has numerous parks and places to play. It did not take me long to discover the whereabouts of k-9 and human.

Once I discovered my father, it turned out that she had a playdate with her best friend Noodles. It so happens that Noodles is a Golden Laberdoodle that is the same age as Meadow, as well as being a couple of homes away.

Since this month’s Pet Treater theme was “Doggie de Mayo” it seemed appropriate that I would find Meadow socializing, instead of her usual sleeping spot. I have mentioned before that I love this time of the month is when I receive the box because it gives me a chance see Meadow’s progress and growth. As I spend more time away from her the more advanced she seems when I do see her again, which is always a treat.

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BuddhiBox Monthly Subscription Review – May 2016 Box

BuddhiBox Monthly Subscription Review and Book Giveaway – May 2016 Box

As we embark in this election year it is becoming clear that the country is divided and needs some injection of peace and love. Every night on the news all that is seen are rally’s that turn into protests and protests that turn into arrest records.

The common thread is that the one thing we need the most, is the one thing that all yogi;s know, we need peace. There are a couple of ways to achieve peace but the easiest is to be what you want to put out into the world. I think many people forget that to be nice is not difficult and the simplest thing we can do.

Each month when I receive my monthly BuddhiBox I am reminded of this simple message. Each month I have the opportunity to review boxes (click here to see the previous reviews) and each month I can expect a nice introduction in the yoga/healthy living lifestyle. The message is always one of compassion, and understanding and living a pure life, as well as being the company’s motto.

This month continues the new box and is strong and sturdy box that is printed on all box sides. I loved that a green crinkle wrap replaced the green tissue paper, but still retained the green theme. This month came with 3 cardboard information cards that are in full color and on thick glossy card stock. The first card was the Yoga pose of “Balasana” that shows the pose in full color, as well as the benefits and directions about the pose. These pose cards are made especially for BuddhiBox by a company called Yogicards. There is a recipe for a “Strawberries Fruit of Spirit and Health” that is made using 6 ingredients The final information card included was a box manifest and on the other side the following quote:

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu

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The Hippie Hobby Box – DIY Herbal Bath Teas Review

The Hippie Hobby Box: DIY Herbal Bath Teas Review and Giveaway

I often comment that the one thing my house I miss is a bathtub. I miss the ability to grab a good book and a candle and zone out for an hour. The one thing I am able to do is take showers. I have a smaller bathroom that gets all steamed up (hear me shout!) so it lends itself VERY well to any type of aromatherapy treatments. I have recently discovered the relaxation that the different scents can provide.

One of my favorite things is to fuse something I want with my love of DIY, which I am able to do each month with The Hippie Hobby Box. Each month the spirit of DIY and up-cycling are fused into one monthly do-it-youself project. I have to say this is a crafters fun!

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Paper Pumpkin May 2016 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – May 2016 Review and Giveaway

June has always been a special month to me for 2 reasons. The first being it was traditionally when my summer would begin and my birthday is approaching (July). The second reason is that it is the month in which I get to celebrate my father.

I am appreciative of my father for many reasons, least of which is that from 5 years old he raised me. I learned to drive from my father, I celebrate my accomplishments and my biggest heart-breaks. Jason and I appreciate my father, and we try to show our appreciation each day.

My entire life I have made cards and plaques for Father’s Day. This year this task has been made much easier due to receiving the May 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit “Many Manly Occasions”.

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Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review: May 2016

Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review and Giveaway – May/Cat Mom’s Day 2016

While I have not had the best history with mothers in my life, I can see the love and see how a mothers love is irreplaceable. Due to my shaky history with my own mother I think at times i might over compensate with Maggee and Murfee.

Let me explain a little further to bring some clarity. I was raised from a young age by my father and while I learned many valuable lessons, I did miss my mother. It was made clear early on that my mother wanted nothing to do with me, and while this was hurtful, it ended up being for the best. I did not have an example of a mother, so I base my experience on snippets of mom’s i have seen my life.

At times I think this has worked well, and it really is a broad example base. Recently Jason has made comments and dropped words such as “helicopter” and “smother and mother”. I think during this time of year, as much as I love the moms in my life, I overcompensate with my two cats. Lucky for me they seem to love the love!

It was announced that this months Cat Lady Box would have a “Mothers” theme, and they delivered. To say that each box is “pawsome” is an understatement. Each month is better than the last, (see previous reviews here). The box exterior is printed with the logo in black and is almost a proud announcement of your Cat Lady status. Once the box is open, you are greeted with a black tissue with a sticker enclosing everything in the box. The box is packaged well, and there is space enough that items do not get smooshed and smashed together.

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CastileSoap.com: Liquid Castile Soap

CastileSoap.com: Liquid Castile Soap Monthly Subscription Review and Giveaway

I am a simple girl, and this simplicity extends to the soaps I use. It is starting to extend to the products I use in my home. My two cats affect my life in many ways, and as of recently in the products that I use around my home to clean myself, my home and even them.

Since I am already a castile soap fan for my facial cleanser I have been wanting to see what else I could do with it. After some quick research I learned that castile soap can be used for anything from washing vegetables to a laundry detergent on over to a body wash. Lucky for our cats, this is also a safe soap to use on animals, so bathes are eminent for 2 creatures soon.

Back in December I had the opportunity to review CastileSoap.com and recently they added liquid castile soap to their monthly subscription box. Since they specialize in only castile soap based soaps I was intrigued and eager to sample this new offering. The great thing about castile soap is that it utilizes the natural and essential oils to add benefit to each soap. Castile Soap is not only bio-degradable but also organic, and contains no harsh elements, and it is safe to use on children and pets!
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Peaches & Petals Subscription Box – May 2016 Review

When I was young I thought that parties were the best things ever with their combination of people, food and gifts.

I have had a birthday party for every major birthday starting from 6 years old and going up until my 40th last year – so far. My most memorable party that I have thrown has to be Jason’s and I reception. Well, in reality is was a catered backyard affair with wedding themed decorations. I made everything from the “congratulations” sign to the favors at the table – everything done by me in my vision.

I love to celebrate and have had parties for EVERY milestone in my life including graduation, birthdays and everything in between. As we approach my birthday again this year I am beginning the consideration process of how I plan to celebrate to when I saw the May Peaches and Petals box I was filled with ideas. The boxes contents all revolve around the “Let’s get Together” theme and are appropriate, and useful while remaining in theme.

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Paper Pumpkin April 2016 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – April 2016 Review and Giveaway

Since I am not only a scrapbooker and card maker but I am also a crafter, I love a good project that is attractive and easy. As we embark on Spring I am seeing more and more floral wreaths on the doors of my neighbors.

Wreaths are not only colorful, but are a wonderful way to use the flowers that are in season. Since we moved into our current home, I have been wanting a Spring themed wreath and with the April Paper Pumpkin kit I finally got a themed wreath with a frame. The frame allows the wreath to be used for any season or holiday. The name of “Lovely Little Wreath” was appropriate and honestly a perfect description of this months project.

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Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – Special Edition Cat Box

Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review: Special Edition Cat Box

Anybody who knows me in my offline life knows that I love cats. I have had 4 cats in my adult life – Maggee, Murfee, Momar and Sebastian. My cat Momar was a pure bred Birman, and not the friendliest of cats. The belief was that he knew he was gorgeous and that gave him right to be a bit on the temperamental side.

My cat Sebastian was a white deaf odd-eyed boy, that was a young cat when I discovered him in the rain. It was a rainy the day I rescued him and the saddest thing was that he did not know to get out of the rain. I took him to the vet, got him checked out, and learned that he was a feral cat that was a kitten when he was introduced to the outside world. It took some time but what resulted was a friendly and sweet cat that lived to almost 10.

My two cats now are easily as special as Momar and Sebastian were, and I love to spoil them. Each month I review the Dog Pet Treater box, but recently I had the opportuity to review the Special Edition Cat Box!

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