Antique Wooden Jewelry Boxes: A Perfect Gift Idea!

I'm in love with this antique wooden box set by Valdler. There's so many ways to use these boxes and they have a great antique vibe; not like some of those "wanna-be" antique items that look fake from a mile away.  These boxes actually look and feel like something passed down through the family. They're well-made and have beautiful brass-like finishes.  

Doll Club of America: Adorable 18 inch Doll Clothing & Accessories

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If you are shopping for American Girl accessories and clothing, you should definitely check out Doll Club of America.  Their doll clothing fits any 18 inch doll.  The clothing and accessories are constructed very well and their prices are amazing!

Check out the cute beachwear outfit that I received for my niece.  She loves it!

Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band by Odyssey Rings

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If you're a planning a wedding or celebrating your 25th wedding anniversary, this Tungsten Carbide wedding band is perfect for all occasions. It's beautiful and looks great on the hand. My husband loves the fit of the band and has already received several compliments on it.

Heal Your Skin! Pure & Essential Minerals Dead Sea Mud Mask

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I'm so excited about this Dead Sea Mud Mask by Pure & Essential Minerals! It reminds me of a popular, expensive mask that I've used over the last year.  I got into a testing panel for one of the newer high end mask (the one in the bright green jar) last summer and fell in love with it. Once I used it all and it hit the market it, I went to buy a new jar. Then I saw the price.. $70 for a jar twice as small as this!! The point I'm trying to make is that this mask really reminds me of that $70 product.  Not so much the scent, but the consistency and the results.  It even has the tingle feeling that I love so much.

Just after the first time applying this mask, my skin felt and looked different.  My pores seem to be smaller, and my overall complexion appeared healthier and brighter.  I've been dealing with a dullness to my skin and some flakiness around my T-zone.  All of that has vanished.

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The main thing to remember is this is a weekly mask.  I believe it would be too drying to the skin if it were used more than once per week.  I made sure to use a moisturizer with a SPF after I used it.  I tend to have skin that is on the sensitive side and I experienced no breakouts with this mask.  It's 100% natural and organic, so I felt safe using it.  A good way to make sure, is to do a patch test before applying it all over the face.  

To get your own jar of Pure and Essential Minerals Mud Mask, check it out on Amazon by clicking HERE.   

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By purchasing it through this link, a free EBOOK called The Natural Skincare Guide is also included with the mud mask.

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Be Impressed! imPRESS Manicure Press-on Nails

How gorgeous is this nail color?  Can you believe I achieved this look in 5 minutes?  You can have this exact same look yourself, and it's super easy because they are press-on nails!  

I received a great opportunity from imPRESS Manicure to try out their awesome new nail kit.  I'm very pleased with the outcome.  Not only are they super easy to apply, but they last much longer than press-on nails I've used in the past.

What's their secret to long-lasting press-on's?  Keep reading to find out!

Rejuvenate Your Skin with Perennial Essentials!

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I'm so excited to share this moisturizer with you!  Perennial Essentials wonderful moisturizer is packed with Jojoba Oil and Aloe Vera to rejuvenate, moisturize, and enrich the skin. 
It's perfect for sensitive skin because it's 100% natural!
Plus, it's made in the USA; Ohio to be exact! Keep reading to learn all about my results after using this moisturizer.


I've used this moisturizer every morning and night for the last 3 weeks and I'm very pleased with the results I'm seeing. I have combination skin... my T-zone area is usually oily, however, my nose gets flaky and dry. It's very annoying and I have trouble finding products that accommodates both issues. This moisturizer by Perennial Essentials has been outstanding at moisturizing my skin. I haven't noticed my skin being oilier, yet the flakiness around my nose has completely disappeared!



Just a suggestion... Along with this moisturizer, I use my favorite Vitamin C+Hyaluronic Acid Serum. I apply this moisturizer first because it allows the serum to penetrate deeper into the skin. Just in the 3 week period of using this product, I can tell a HUGE difference. My skin is much brighter, softer, and that dullness that I've been fighting is finally gone.


Bottom line? A very high-quality American-made product at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend trying out this face moisturizer. It's super creamy and moisturizing while not being oily and greasy. 

Buy your own jar of Perennial Essentials Moisturizer through Amazon by clicking HERE.

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Sir Stitch to the Rescue! The Ultimate On-The-Go Sewing Kit!

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Unfortunately, I didn't inherit my grandmother's awesome sewing skills.  Usually, when my husbands loses a button from his shirt or pants, I'm digging through my desk looking for a needle and thread.  Thankfully, I now have this handy little sewing kit by Sir Stitch.  

Slender and Bright! SecurityIng® 520LM Flashlight Review

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This flashlight by SecurityIng is super bright at over 520 Lumens!  At just over 3 inches long, it's the perfect size to keep in my bag or purse. Also, since I work long night hours, I feel safe knowing I can throw this in my console, or glove compartment.

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Tame the Beard! Smooth Viking Beard Care Set

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Out of all the product reviews I've done over the last year, there's probably been 5 products that my husband got to try. He's been great at helping me out with this review for the Smooth Viking Beard Care set.  

Smooth Vikings' Beard Oil 

This is definitely a must for any man that keeps facial hair, especially year round.  I know my husband, Kevin, likes this oil a lot!  He says it really helps with the dry skin and itching that goes along with keeping a beard.  Also, it's 100% natural and is great for sensitive skin.  Another great thing about using this Beard Oil, is the amount it takes to achieve the desired result.  Kevin says 3 drops is all you need and it helps with not only itching and flaking, but it keeps the beard tangle free and in place all day long.  Get your own bottle on Amazon by clicking HERE.

Smooth Viking Beard Balm

Unconditioned Beards can be hard and brittle.  Smooth Viking Beard Balm keeps your beard soft and easy to manage. This balm features Argan Oil, Mango Butter, Shea Butter, Beeswax, Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil & Castor Oil.  It helps hold moisture and make beards look thicker and healthier.  Check out this amazing beard balm HERE.

Smooth Viking Beard Conditioner 


This beard conditioner nourishes the skin and helps to stop itching associated with beard growth.

It is easy to use and doesnt create a mess. All it takes is a small amount of conditioning balm which can easily be rubbed with your fingers and then spread into the beard.  Kevin's beard is super soft after he uses this conditioner.  Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.

If you or the man in your life use conditioners and balms to tame the beard  If so, comment below and share his favorite tips!

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Be Prepared! Emergency Lantern from SecurityIng®

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This great little emergency lantern by SecurityIng emits 300 lumens with it's brightest setting. Since I wasn't exactly sure about the "lumen" measurement I did a little research and found out the following...

Pura d'or Hair & Body Care--Shampoo+Conditioner+Argan Oil Review

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As a licensed hair stylist, I will admit to being a bit picky when choosing hair care brands.   There's so many to choose from, and this can become overwhelming at times! 

I became very excited when learning I had the chance to bring Pura d'or Hair and Body Care products to my readers. Why?  This hair care brand has worked very hard to provide hair and body care solutions that work naturally.  All ingredients come from nature, not a test tube.  After using it just once, I could see and feel a change in my hair.  Keep reading to find out all the great things Pura d'or has to offer! 

Clean Like A Pro with Zep!

As a member of Crowdtap,  I was given the opportunity from Zep Commercial to try out a couple of their cleaners. This was the first time trying Zep cleaning products, so I was excited to see how they would perform next to my usual cleaners.  

Zep All Around Oxy Cleaner and Degreaser:

"Versatile multipurpose cleaner with Oxy action to tackle tough stains and Degreasing action to break up grime. Perfect for daily use in kitchens, bathrooms, and throughout the home, yet safe on delicate materials such as upholstery and granite. Great on the following stains: Red wine, blood, fruit juice, food stains, urine stains & dirt. No harsh fumes!"

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Quickly cleans virtually any hard or soft surface
• Powers out stains & grease
• Safe on granite, upholstery and more
• No harsh fumes

Zep Quick Clean Disinfectant:

"Quick Clean Disinfectant kills 99.9% of bacteria in just 5 seconds. Additionally, Quick Clean kills Rhinovirus, causative agent of the common cold. Safe on virtually all hard, non porous surfaces, Quick Clean is perfect for disinfecting kitchens, sinks, stove tops, appliances, bathrooms & floors."

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Kills 99.9% of bacteria in 5 Seconds
• Kills common kitchen & bathroom bacteria
• Effective virucide, kills cold (rhinovirus) & flu virus, HIV, Canine Parvovirus
• Cleans, disinfects, deodorizes in one easy step
• * Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Klebsiella pneumonia

My thoughts after using both cleaners:

The All Around Cleaner and Degreaser is perfect for everyday use and works great on tile, stainless steel, porcelain and several other surfaces around the house or office.  I used it on the inside of my microwave.  I noticed it worked extremely fast and it was very easy to wipe it clean.  It's become the cleaner I reach to grab while cleaning in the kitchen and it works great to cut through the grease on the stove top.

The Quick Clean Disinfectant is a perfect disinfectant to have around the house or office, especially during cold and flu season! After finding out all the bacteria it kills, it's another cleaner I've found myself grabbing in the kitchen.  I use it to wipe down the counters after cooking, especially after having chicken and beef around the kitchen counters.  It's a great all-in-one cleaner/disinfectant!

For more on the Zep cleaning line, visit their website HERE.  

Also, if you are wondering where you can purchase your own bottles of Zep Cleaners, click HERE for a full list of stores that carry the line.

As I said earlier, I was given these free samples through CrowdTap.  If you haven't become a member of this website, I highly recommend it. I've received countless freebies from CrowdTap over the last few months.  Plus, by helping out your favorite products and companies, you earn points.  Those points are used at the end of each month for chances in earning amazon money!  Over the last 4 months, I've earned over $70 in Amazon cash!  You will love it!

Do you have a favorite Zep Cleaner not mentioned in this post?  If so, comment below and tell me all about it!

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**GIVEAWAY** Old Factory Candle 3-Piece Gift Set

It's time for another giveaway!  My posts and reviews usually center around beauty products and skincare, but today it's all about candles!  I was contacted to review and host a giveaway for Old Factory Candles and I've  had a lot of fun getting to know this company and their products. 

Keep reading to find out my thoughts on these candles and look for the giveaway at the bottom of the post.  A Old Factory 3-piece candle set (pictured above) will go to one lucky reader!



From Old Factory:

Old Factory candles are hand-poured in the USA with natural soy wax, and premium fragrance oils. The Old Factory Candle Gift Sets each contain 3 different scented candles. Each candle burns clean and even for 20 hours. The subtle jar design makes it the perfect complement for any decor, and any room of the house - kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, family room, great room, and basement. Each gift set is themed around a group of related fragrances. So everyone is sure to find something perfect for every occasion, every room in the house, and all the special someones in your life. Old Factory Candle Gift Sets are sold exclusively on Amazon.


Choose between 12 candle sets:

Each 2 ounce candle is in a glass jar with a black lid.  The scent of the candle is marked on the bottom of the jar.  They came neatly packaged and smell wonderful!  Gift wrapping is also available when ordering through Amazon.

I decided to go with the Winter Wonderland set which includes Hot Cocoa, Roasted Chestnut and First Snow. 
At first glance, I was slightly disappointed with the size of each candle.  I usually buy large jar candles because I use them frequently.  However, after burning these candles quite a bit over the last 2 weeks, I see how Old Factory can guarantee the 20 hours of burn time.  My candles still have quite a bit of wax left which tells me they are slow burning.  

As for the amount of fragrance the candles have?  The scent of the candles are perfect for my taste.  Right out of the box, I thought the scent was a little weak. However, that changed after the candle burned for a few minutes.  The room slowly began filling up with the scent and it wasn't overpowering.  I don't like a candle to be so strong that it induces a headache. Also, I've had several candles disappoint me once they were lit the second time.  Lots of candles smell wonderful in the beginning, but fade through the life of the candle.  After 2 weeks of using the candles several times each, the scents are very noticeable and smell amazing.

I’m so happy I was given the opportunity to review these candles.  I've already got my eye on a few other sets that I would love to try such as Man Cave and Fall Harvest.  I think they’d be a great Christmas gift as a set, or separate if you need a few small, inexpensive gifts.

You can purchase the Old Factory candle gift sets from Amazon.   



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FOXBRIM Retinol Cream

I really love Foxbrim’s products as they really work and this product is no exception! I love this Foxbrim Complete Anti-Aging Moisturizer. This product is nice and creamy, smooth and goes on so easily. It left my skin feeling so soft and silky. One of the best parts is that it works at fighting the signs of aging. It also left my skin feeling nice and tight, which is a great sign that it’s working! 


This product uses Retinol as its main ingredient and that is one of the best ingredients to keeping your skin young looking. I’ve been using this product for a few weeks and can already tell a slight decrease in the appearance of my crow’s feet. I am so excited to keep using this product.


The cream comes out light and creamy from the convenient pump bottle. It can be applied all over the face and neck. It absorbed quickly into my skin and didn't leave any ind of oily or greasy residue. Something great about this cream as opposed to ones that just moisturize- it actually clears your pores and tightens them, which helps with bumps and breakouts. I felt like it made a marked difference in the size of my pores and in the overall smoothness and radiance of my skin. 

Overall, I feel this is one of the best moisturizers I’ve tried in a while! I would highly recommend this Complete Anti-Aging Moisturizer to anyone looking for a moisturizer that helps to fight the signs of aging as I can already see it working!


From Foxbrim's Website:

• Effective Retinol Complex for all of the restorative benefits without the worry. It's finally here! 
• Unveil the skin you've been wanting to show. Life's too short to wait! 
• ONLY 100% Natural and Organic Ingredients. No parabens or additives. Not tested on animals. Everything you've come to expect from Foxbrim.

If you're searching for a great anti-aging moisturizer, this is an outstanding choice.  It does so much more than just moisturize and it's priced just right.  Check it out HERE.

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My Konjac Sponge: The Beauty Game Changer!

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My latest obsession is the Konjac Sponge.  If you haven't tried one yet, you are missing out!  This particular sponge is by My Konjac Sponge.  This little sponge offers many different benefits. I started using it on a daily basis over a month ago, and I'm already seeing results.

Are you asking yourself "What the heck is a Konjac Sponge?" 

Keep reading to find out!