It's cold outside! What better way to get your mind off the weather than to head to the movies? Thanks to the U.S. Cellular Blogger Brigade you have the chance to win two tickets worth up to $10 each for any Fandango Movie Theater! Certificates will be e-mailed to you to be printed out and expire at the end of the month...so pick a good movie in January to watch! Enter below, winner will be chosen on Monday, January 12th.
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Friday, January 9, 2015
Friday, August 1, 2014
The B.T.C Old-Fashioned Grocery Cookbook Giveaway
The contest starts on July 31, 2014 at 6:00am EST and ends on August 20th, 2014 at 11:59pm. One winner will be chosen at random on August 21st, 2014 and will be alerted by email.
Monday, July 21, 2014
Boden Love & Giveaway
If you've been reading my blog for long you realize that I have a love affair with clothes. You may also notice certain brands more often than others. Some of my favorites fill the kids clothes and dressers and one of those brands is Boden, specifically Mini Boden!
I especially enjoy the boys "baggies" (shorts) as they grow with the kids through the years and match so many of their tops. The first year I buy them they fit like capris (which is the intention), the next year they fit like board shorts, and the next like regular shorts. So I essentially get three years wear out of them. And, they usually hold up so well that I can still resell them (the value of Boden resell is high!).
And their Baby Boden line is adorable. I always want it all for Amy! They have excellent sales, which I combine with a coupon code, and usually get some pretty decent deals for our clothes.
The Fall 2014 line launches today! And OH. MY. GOODNESS!!!! This is my favorite line yet! A woodland theme?! PERFECT!!!!!
BIRDS?! This tunic is a favorite of mine and Becca agrees!
And this tunic top with footless tight set? Adorable!
Just look at these fabric choices this year. Birds, trees, color! Vintage and fun.
I don't own many Boden clothes for myself, but look at some of the items from the woman's line.
And these Baby Boden boys clothes make me want a baby boy, they are so cute.
You can use code X3Y2 for 15% off your order and free shipping.
Ready for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate? Boden is graciously offering one of my winners a $50 gift certificate! This drawing is open to residents with a US-based shipping address and is only valid at www.BodenUSA.com.
You can come back to enter once daily. Drawing ends on Monday, July 28th.
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You can use code X3Y2 for 15% off your order and free shipping.
Ready for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate? Boden is graciously offering one of my winners a $50 gift certificate! This drawing is open to residents with a US-based shipping address and is only valid at www.BodenUSA.com.
You can come back to enter once daily. Drawing ends on Monday, July 28th.
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Friday, June 20, 2014
Willow and Sage Review and Giveaway
Stampington & Company
creates such beautiful magazines that seem more like a book than a simple magazine.
You may have heard of their magazines "Where Women Create" or the "Artful Blogging" that I have mentioned before. They publish several others so there is literally a magazine for everyone. Their newest, "Willow and Sage" is chock full of homemade bath & body products.
The photography is beautiful and eye candy to those who love beauty products, or just those who love photography! While I admit that some of the recipes go over the head of a novice like me (and I wouldn't even attempt them!) there are several DIY projects that are great for anyone to try. Oatmeal Honey Face Scrub, Cooling Cucumber Face Mask, Whipped Coconut Oil, Vanilla Rose Body Scrub, Handmade Washcloths, and many more.
Not only are the projects amazing but the articles are as well. I love MaryJane's Farm books and magazines and products and was thrilled to see her article, "The Art of Bathing" in the Summer 2014 issue. Or reading an article about "Wharton Farms", which started out as a hobby farm and morphed into a bath and body business.
This is a magazine to savor and enjoy several evenings in a row. Sometimes I flip through to ogle the photos. Other times I get enraptured in an article or recipe.
Instead of going into the recycle bin after I finish, like all my other magazines, this will go on my bookshelf. It's so pretty and useful and a great addition to my DIY reference books.
Stampington & Company sent the Summer 2014 Willow & Sage issue to review. They are also graciously offering one lucky reader an issue of Willow and Sage. Just enter the Rafflecopter below (daily!) and the winner will be randomly chosen on June 26th.
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You may have heard of their magazines "Where Women Create" or the "Artful Blogging" that I have mentioned before. They publish several others so there is literally a magazine for everyone. Their newest, "Willow and Sage" is chock full of homemade bath & body products.
Not only are the projects amazing but the articles are as well. I love MaryJane's Farm books and magazines and products and was thrilled to see her article, "The Art of Bathing" in the Summer 2014 issue. Or reading an article about "Wharton Farms", which started out as a hobby farm and morphed into a bath and body business.
This is a magazine to savor and enjoy several evenings in a row. Sometimes I flip through to ogle the photos. Other times I get enraptured in an article or recipe.
Instead of going into the recycle bin after I finish, like all my other magazines, this will go on my bookshelf. It's so pretty and useful and a great addition to my DIY reference books.
Stampington & Company sent the Summer 2014 Willow & Sage issue to review. They are also graciously offering one lucky reader an issue of Willow and Sage. Just enter the Rafflecopter below (daily!) and the winner will be randomly chosen on June 26th.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Snack Girl to the Rescue! Giveaway
Just enter in the Rafflecopter below (you can click to enter daily!) and a winner will be randomly chosen on Sunday, the 22nd.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014
The Handy Box Review & Giveaway
The Handy Box is a new monthly subscription box that specializes in tools and other handy gadgets that everyone should have around their house. Each box will include over $40 in value.
It was heavy when I picked it off the porch so I was excited to see what was within!
Included in the pre-launch box was:
*25 Piece Tool Kit with flashlight ($25). This will be perfect to stick in our vehicle for on-the-go needs.
*Compass Key Chain ($5)
*4 AA Duracell batteries ($5)
*10 ft. measuring tape ($5)
*Crank Power LED Flashlight ($10) Perfect for an emergency kit.
*Hex Keyring Set ($5)
This was a nice assortment of items that everyone should have. I think that a box like this would make a perfect gift subscription for someone just moving out on their own as a way to build up their useful tool collection.
The pre-launch box got off to a rocky start with not enough postage being added to the box but I can attest to the wonderful customer service as they immediately contacted everyone, reimbursed postage, and gave an added bonus for the trouble. Sometimes it's customer service that makes or breaks a box, as I know a few subscription box companies that many people warn against solely for their bad customer service. The Handy Box was quick to rectify this mistake and that says a lot about their character.
Do you want a chance to win this exact box? The Handy Box is offering one winner this pre-launch box, so just enter in the widget below for a chance to win!
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*25 Piece Tool Kit with flashlight ($25). This will be perfect to stick in our vehicle for on-the-go needs.
*Compass Key Chain ($5)
*4 AA Duracell batteries ($5)
*Crank Power LED Flashlight ($10) Perfect for an emergency kit.
*Hex Keyring Set ($5)
This was a nice assortment of items that everyone should have. I think that a box like this would make a perfect gift subscription for someone just moving out on their own as a way to build up their useful tool collection.
The pre-launch box got off to a rocky start with not enough postage being added to the box but I can attest to the wonderful customer service as they immediately contacted everyone, reimbursed postage, and gave an added bonus for the trouble. Sometimes it's customer service that makes or breaks a box, as I know a few subscription box companies that many people warn against solely for their bad customer service. The Handy Box was quick to rectify this mistake and that says a lot about their character.
Do you want a chance to win this exact box? The Handy Box is offering one winner this pre-launch box, so just enter in the widget below for a chance to win!
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Disclaimer: This box was given to me by The Handy Box in exchange for my honest review.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
This Week & Book Winners
*The kids and I went thrift store hunting yesterday. It was a rainy, gloomy day and my husband had to work until 6pm so figured it was a good day to get out of the house.
It was tough, as we went to a town that the last time we were there was Jacob's birthday. At one point, for no reason in particular, I felt the beginnings of a panic attack.
Though I don't write much about my journey with grief at this point it is there, every single moment of the day. Which is maybe exactly why I don't write about it much. Sometimes, just for a moment, I want to feel normal. That's a thing I don't feel often these days.
*Back to the thrift store shopping. I was finally able to find Becca some jeans. We've been having a hard time as the regular jeans end up being too big and the slim end up being too small. She tried on several different pairs and we found four that fit her! One new with tags Pumpkin Patch jeans and a pair of Joe's jeans even...all for under $2.50 each.
I may not be able to afford a Dyson vacuum but Amy now has one waiting for her for her birthday. :) A little toy Dyson vacuum was just too cute to pass up for $3.88 and when I looked online about them to figure out the wheels on hers I saw that they are $30+ new and actually suck up some bits and pieces! Joe had fun playing with it yesterday and now it is in the closet for Amy's birthday.
I fell in love with a vintage clock. The robin egg blue second hand and the typeset of the numbers spoke to me. It works and found a place in the living room now.
*The winners of the Shades of Mercy book were chosen by Random.org and were number 9, 2, and 6. If your comment is posted below please e-mail your address to me at babys_mama1 "at" yahoo.com and I will get the books sent out this week!
It was tough, as we went to a town that the last time we were there was Jacob's birthday. At one point, for no reason in particular, I felt the beginnings of a panic attack.
Though I don't write much about my journey with grief at this point it is there, every single moment of the day. Which is maybe exactly why I don't write about it much. Sometimes, just for a moment, I want to feel normal. That's a thing I don't feel often these days.
*Back to the thrift store shopping. I was finally able to find Becca some jeans. We've been having a hard time as the regular jeans end up being too big and the slim end up being too small. She tried on several different pairs and we found four that fit her! One new with tags Pumpkin Patch jeans and a pair of Joe's jeans even...all for under $2.50 each.
I may not be able to afford a Dyson vacuum but Amy now has one waiting for her for her birthday. :) A little toy Dyson vacuum was just too cute to pass up for $3.88 and when I looked online about them to figure out the wheels on hers I saw that they are $30+ new and actually suck up some bits and pieces! Joe had fun playing with it yesterday and now it is in the closet for Amy's birthday.
I fell in love with a vintage clock. The robin egg blue second hand and the typeset of the numbers spoke to me. It works and found a place in the living room now.
AnonymousDecember 2, 2013 at 8:51 PM
I would enjoy curling up with this book some snowy afternoon! I've not heard of it or the author and it would be a treat to try something new. --Dorothea
AnonymousNovember 30, 2013 at 7:26 AM
I love to read--everything and anything. But most of all, I check each day to read your latest post.
AnonymousDecember 2, 2013 at 7:03 AM
I would love a new book to read. Thank you for the chance!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Friday, November 29, 2013
Shades of Mercy & Giveaway
When Moody Publishers contacted me to ask if I'd like to do a review and giveaway, I jumped at the chance after hearing what the book was about.
Shades of Mercy by Anita Lustrea and Caryn Rivadeneira is set in the 1950's on a farm in Maine, three topics I love to read about. It's not another fluffy romance, but rather digs deep into the racial tensions of the townspeople and the Indian Tribe of the Maliseets.
I typically don't like books co-authored by two authors or more...the writing style often reflects two different styles of writing and seems disjointed but this book had nothing of that sort. The book flowed along perfectly. The Christian slant to this book flows nicely as well, without being preachy at all except for a chapter in the middle. The romance aspect of the book actually seemed realistic, unlike most romance books. A few things didn't quite add up for me, such as the town's people not liking the Maliseets at all and yet loving the food of a new chef in town, who had a Maliseet working in the kitchen, but I often find little things in books like that which bother me so it isn't held against this book.
I must admit, I read half the book the very day I received it and grabbed moments throughout the next day in order to find out how the book ended. It kept my attention the whole time and I enjoyed the characters. The ending leaves me wondering if this will be the first book in a series as it did end a bit abruptly.
Moody Publishing was generous enough to send three additional copies to give to my readers. With the cold weather upon us this would be a wonderful book to snuggle up in a chair with. I think teens to grandparents would enjoy this story! To enter, just leave a comment below and I will pick three winners on December 4th.
I typically don't like books co-authored by two authors or more...the writing style often reflects two different styles of writing and seems disjointed but this book had nothing of that sort. The book flowed along perfectly. The Christian slant to this book flows nicely as well, without being preachy at all except for a chapter in the middle. The romance aspect of the book actually seemed realistic, unlike most romance books. A few things didn't quite add up for me, such as the town's people not liking the Maliseets at all and yet loving the food of a new chef in town, who had a Maliseet working in the kitchen, but I often find little things in books like that which bother me so it isn't held against this book.
I must admit, I read half the book the very day I received it and grabbed moments throughout the next day in order to find out how the book ended. It kept my attention the whole time and I enjoyed the characters. The ending leaves me wondering if this will be the first book in a series as it did end a bit abruptly.
Moody Publishing was generous enough to send three additional copies to give to my readers. With the cold weather upon us this would be a wonderful book to snuggle up in a chair with. I think teens to grandparents would enjoy this story! To enter, just leave a comment below and I will pick three winners on December 4th.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Curly Girl Winner
Random.org chose #3 as a winner, which is:
I would love to see what it says. Does the library have the book too I wonder? I have wavy, frizzy hair so I understand what you mean. I don't know about throwing my shampoo away though, not sure I could do that! :O)
Carol Ann Singleton
E-mail your address to babys_mama1 "at" yahoo.com and I'll get that book mailed out to you this week. Please let us know your results! :)
I would love to see what it says. Does the library have the book too I wonder? I have wavy, frizzy hair so I understand what you mean. I don't know about throwing my shampoo away though, not sure I could do that! :O)
Carol Ann Singleton
E-mail your address to babys_mama1 "at" yahoo.com and I'll get that book mailed out to you this week. Please let us know your results! :)
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Coconut Oil
We love our coconut oil! For the past two years we have used coconut oil for popping popcorn as well as for health and beauty issues (homemade deodorant, chapped lips).
It's only been recently that we have switched over from vegetable and canola oil (I will not use these oils at all any more!) and have gone to the good oils: olive oil, safflower oil, and especially coconut oil. The health benefits are amazing and it can stand high temperature frying. We use this for everything from popping popcorn to frying up our taco shells. I go through at least a jar a month!
I was honored when Tropical Traditions wanted to host a review and giveaway on my blog. I was sent a 32 oz. jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. I had been using the Tropical Traditions cold-pressed coconut oil but had never tried the Gold Label. The gold label has more of a coconut taste and smell and we love this much more than the cold-pressed coconut oil. It works great for all our cooking/baking/frying needs and also is wonderful for our health and beauty needs.
Want a chance to win a 32 oz. bottle of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil? Use the form at the end of the post to enter!
It's only been recently that we have switched over from vegetable and canola oil (I will not use these oils at all any more!) and have gone to the good oils: olive oil, safflower oil, and especially coconut oil. The health benefits are amazing and it can stand high temperature frying. We use this for everything from popping popcorn to frying up our taco shells. I go through at least a jar a month!
I was honored when Tropical Traditions wanted to host a review and giveaway on my blog. I was sent a 32 oz. jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. I had been using the Tropical Traditions cold-pressed coconut oil but had never tried the Gold Label. The gold label has more of a coconut taste and smell and we love this much more than the cold-pressed coconut oil. It works great for all our cooking/baking/frying needs and also is wonderful for our health and beauty needs.
Want a chance to win a 32 oz. bottle of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil? Use the form at the end of the post to enter!
Tropical Traditions is America’s source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?
You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil:
Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the advantages of buying coconut oil online. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.
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Disclaimer: A 32 oz. jar of coconut oil was given to me in exchange for an honest review.Thursday, January 31, 2013
Book Winner
I used random.org to pick the winner for the book Wishing on Willows and it chose #3:
Sheila - please e-mail me at babys_mama1 "at" yahoo.com with your full name and address and I'll get that mailed out to you!
I am having a hard time finding books I
want to read. I agree with your thoughts on Chtistian fiction. Thanks for
hosting a giveaway!
Sheila - please e-mail me at babys_mama1 "at" yahoo.com with your full name and address and I'll get that mailed out to you!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Winner Is...
More people guessed girl than boy on the poll...
the majority was right! :) Out of the 8 people who wrote "Girl" in the comments, Random.org chose number 4:
Sara November 15, 2012 3:27 AM
girl!
Will that Sara please e-mail me at babys_mama1 "at" yahoo . com with your name and address?
The kids were thrilled to learn that they are going to have a little sister...that is what all three were hoping for!
Sara November 15, 2012 3:27 AM
girl!
Will that Sara please e-mail me at babys_mama1 "at" yahoo . com with your name and address?
The kids were thrilled to learn that they are going to have a little sister...that is what all three were hoping for!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Poll
I added a short little poll on the side bar at right. Do you think I'm having a boy or girl? Add your guess at right on the poll AND write boy or girl here in the comments under this post. Everyone who guesses right will be entered in a drawing to win a fun little surprise in the mail. Poll will close November 20th.
P.S. Anyone who is a friend on my person Facebook page, or relative, is unable to enter as they already know the answer! :)
P.S. Anyone who is a friend on my person Facebook page, or relative, is unable to enter as they already know the answer! :)
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Rock the Laundry Winner
Random.org drew #11 which is:
It's not my most hated chore, but I don't love it either. It's nice when it's all done!
Please e-mail me at babys_mama1 "at" yahoo.com with your name and address, choice of formula and scent and it will be sent out to you. Must e-mail by March 10th or another name will be drawn. Thanks!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Rock the Laundry
I love doing laundry. No, really, I do. It's one of the few household chores that I find relaxing and joyful. I love hanging clothes on the line. I adore folding clothing into neat little piles. I just don't like putting the clothing away. That part of laundry I loathe.
For those who aren't so keen on laundry, why not rock up your laundry room? Rockin' Green makes all natural laundry detergent. It is often marketed for cloth diaper washing (and it works great for that!) but I'm still using it even though we no longer have any babies in diapers (the first time in 8 years that diapers have not been needed in our house!). I use it for washing our clothing and love, love, love the scents and the way it washes our clothing.
Even though I already use Rockin' Green, I was sent three samples to try. I'm happy about that as I was able to try some new (to me) scents. Motley Clean is my new favorite!! What a fresh, original scent! Some other great formulas are Femme Rock which is for all those cloth menstrual pad mamas and Dog House Rock which is for pet beds and toys.
You can read my last review of Rockin' Green here.
Now for the fun part! Rockin' Green is offering one lucky winner a bag of 40/90 in your choice of formula/scent. Leave a comment below telling me whether you love/hate laundry. One winner will be chosen through Random.org on Saturday, March 3rd. If you would like additional entries, tweet, Facebook, or blog about this giveaway, linking back to here. Enter additional comments below letting me know you did so (one additional comment per additional entry).
Monday, August 8, 2011
Chia, anyone?
Remember when I wrote about chia seed being one of my new found favorite foods? I'm still loving it and eating it every morning!
Spectrum was kind enough to send a coupon for one lucky reader for ANY Spectrum Essentials Product, up to $9.99. Here is your chance to try chia seed, or use it for some flax oil or whatever may fit your mood at the time.
Leave a comment below telling me one of your new favorite food loves. Winner will drawn on Saturday, the 13th.
Spectrum was kind enough to send a coupon for one lucky reader for ANY Spectrum Essentials Product, up to $9.99. Here is your chance to try chia seed, or use it for some flax oil or whatever may fit your mood at the time.
Leave a comment below telling me one of your new favorite food loves. Winner will drawn on Saturday, the 13th.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
ZAZA Couture Winners
Winners of the ZAZA Couture dresses were chosen by Random.org and are #14 and #8, which are:
Lee said: I tweeted about it.
and
Lindsey said: Aquamarine is my favorite.
Please e-mail me at babys_mama1 "at" yahoo.com with your address! And thank you to everyone who entered - there are a few more giveaways coming up!
Lee said: I tweeted about it.
and
Lindsey said: Aquamarine is my favorite.
Please e-mail me at babys_mama1 "at" yahoo.com with your address! And thank you to everyone who entered - there are a few more giveaways coming up!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Cute? No, Adorable!
You all know by now that I love children's clothing! Boys are fun to dress but one of the best thing about having a girl is all the adorable clothing to choose from! Not only do I like clothing but Becca loves it! Ever since she was able to dress herself she showed an interest in clothing. She likes to sort through her storage bins of clothing and help me organize them. She holds items up to herself, she tries things on, she mixes and matches outfits.
We both share a passion for clothing. We both especially like "girly" outfits and bright colors. Wild designs and crazy patterns. Imagine our delight when ZAZA Couture sent a dress to be reviewed. The clothing that ZAZA Couture makes matches our style to a "T". I could start drooling when I look at the clothing on their site! Their clothing, by the way, can be found at several specialty boutiques across the US or at different internet boutiques.
In order to enter you must go to ZAZA Couture and click on the Fall/Winter 2011 button on the top of their site. Find your favorite fall group which you would be most likely to buy (the groups are all named after precious gems this season - LOVE IT!). Then head down to the bottom of their website and "Like" them on Facebook - leaving a comment on their Facebook page of which fall group is your favorite. Come back here and leave the same comment that you left on their Facebook page. It's that simple!
But wait, there is more! If you would like additional entries, you can 1. twitter the link to this post 2. Link back to this post on your Facebook, and 3. post about this giveaway on your blog. For EACH additional entry that you do please leave an additional comment below. That gives you up to 4 entries into this giveaway.
Winners will be chosen through Random.org on Saturday, July 9th. Good luck!
We both share a passion for clothing. We both especially like "girly" outfits and bright colors. Wild designs and crazy patterns. Imagine our delight when ZAZA Couture sent a dress to be reviewed. The clothing that ZAZA Couture makes matches our style to a "T". I could start drooling when I look at the clothing on their site! Their clothing, by the way, can be found at several specialty boutiques across the US or at different internet boutiques.
The dress they sent to be reviewed is from the Summer 2011 collection "Hummingbird". It is cute, stylish, and BRIGHT - I love bright clothing for children! The clothing is well made and the material is excellent - lightweight for summer but quality. Becca oohed and ahhed as she opened up the package and saw her dress and she instantly wanted to try it on. She fluttered and danced around - quite like a hummingbird! It is a very eye catching dress and has quickly become a favorite in this house.
Do you have a daughter nearing size 4? A granddaughter? A friend with a daughter? ZAZA Couture has so graciously sent me two brand new dresses for a giveaway, which means that TWO readers will have the chance to win a dress in size 4 for their daughter! It will be a surprise which one I send to which winner! :)
In order to enter you must go to ZAZA Couture and click on the Fall/Winter 2011 button on the top of their site. Find your favorite fall group which you would be most likely to buy (the groups are all named after precious gems this season - LOVE IT!). Then head down to the bottom of their website and "Like" them on Facebook - leaving a comment on their Facebook page of which fall group is your favorite. Come back here and leave the same comment that you left on their Facebook page. It's that simple!But wait, there is more! If you would like additional entries, you can 1. twitter the link to this post 2. Link back to this post on your Facebook, and 3. post about this giveaway on your blog. For EACH additional entry that you do please leave an additional comment below. That gives you up to 4 entries into this giveaway.
Winners will be chosen through Random.org on Saturday, July 9th. Good luck!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Scentsy Winner
The winner of the Scentsy giveaway was chosen through random.org with the winner being #29:
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I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/brijustbri
- Please contact me at babys_mama1 "at" yahoo.com with the warmer and three scents of your choice!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Heavenly Smells
Ask anyone close to me and they will tell you that I love candles! Scents evoke memories for me; muskmelon brings back our first year of marriage of living in an apartment since my sister-in-law had given us a HUGE muskmelon candle which took forever to burn out so our apartment seemed to always smell of that. Dawn dish detergent brings back memories of my Grandma as that is the only dishsoap she ever had at her sink. The smell of coffee comforts me for some reason. And the list goes one. I'm just a huge fan of scents!
I also have three children and pets so there are times when I want my house to smell like something other than them! All you candle lovers know that it is difficult to find a candle that actually smells good while burning, much less one that surrounds your home in it's scent. Very few of them actually do.
My husband would tell you that he is tired of my candle addiction because I almost always say to him, once we are upstairs and ready for bed "Did I remember to blow the candle out?!" He groans and stumbles down the steps to check...I really don't think he enjoys that part of candles!
I was thrilled to have found Scentsy candle products and thrilled to test them out and review them for you! They smell wonderful and there is a boat load of scents to choose from. They envelope the house with their scent (I can smell these even when upstairs, and yet the scent is not overwhelming when even in the same room as them). And best of all, they are wickless candles and instead are melted in beautiful warmers.
I was first introduced to Scentsy when someone at Jacob's Benefit gave him a Scentsy Buddy; these are the coolest stuffed animals and make the whole bedroom smell delish! What Jacob likes best about these is that he takes it along with him to the hospital and it brings him a sense of comfort...the scent helps cover the smell of a hospital and it starts to smell like home.
For the review I chose the rooster warmer as it fits in with my kitchen decor. There are a wide range of warmers to choose from but my favorites are from the Individual Collection; the Rustic Star, Nature's Haven, Cherry Blossom, and Fizz. I was planning on ordering one of those until I realized that if I put them somewhere lower such as my hall table (which I had been planning on), the kids would be sticking their fingers in the wax. So the Rooster warmer it was!
I love how at night it makes the kitchen glow and I never forget to turn it off as I turn out all the lights.
The names of the scents are awesome; the scents themselves even better. The ones I chose to review are Rio Beach, Surfer Chick, and Thunderstorm. Rio Beach is my favorite - but they are all light scents which are perfect for summer.
What I like best about these bars is that they don't melt away into nothing. I did not realize that once you were done burning your scent for the day you could pour the melted wax back into the container and reuse again! This is so economical and right up my alley. I usually pick one or two little squares to use and burn for hours. I've been using these bars for over a month now and as you can see from the above picture, they look almost brand new (except for the Surfer Chick; only because I was burning that square at the moment I took the picture).
I am in love with these candles and can't wait to try more scents. I was able to find a couple bars at a garage sale so those new scents will tide me over until I'm invited to a Scentsy party (or host one of my own!).
Scentsy is offering someone the chance to win a full or mid-size warmer and their choice of three bars. All you need to do to enter is leave a comment here. For additional entries you can 1. tweet about this giveaway with a link back to here, 2. Add a link back to here on your Facebook, 3. Write about this giveaway on your blog. Each of those will earn you an additional entry, so be sure to come back here and leave additional comments for each extra entry you participate in. Winner will be chosen through random.org on Saturday, June 25th. Good Luck!
I also have three children and pets so there are times when I want my house to smell like something other than them! All you candle lovers know that it is difficult to find a candle that actually smells good while burning, much less one that surrounds your home in it's scent. Very few of them actually do.
My husband would tell you that he is tired of my candle addiction because I almost always say to him, once we are upstairs and ready for bed "Did I remember to blow the candle out?!" He groans and stumbles down the steps to check...I really don't think he enjoys that part of candles!
I was thrilled to have found Scentsy candle products and thrilled to test them out and review them for you! They smell wonderful and there is a boat load of scents to choose from. They envelope the house with their scent (I can smell these even when upstairs, and yet the scent is not overwhelming when even in the same room as them). And best of all, they are wickless candles and instead are melted in beautiful warmers.
I was first introduced to Scentsy when someone at Jacob's Benefit gave him a Scentsy Buddy; these are the coolest stuffed animals and make the whole bedroom smell delish! What Jacob likes best about these is that he takes it along with him to the hospital and it brings him a sense of comfort...the scent helps cover the smell of a hospital and it starts to smell like home.
For the review I chose the rooster warmer as it fits in with my kitchen decor. There are a wide range of warmers to choose from but my favorites are from the Individual Collection; the Rustic Star, Nature's Haven, Cherry Blossom, and Fizz. I was planning on ordering one of those until I realized that if I put them somewhere lower such as my hall table (which I had been planning on), the kids would be sticking their fingers in the wax. So the Rooster warmer it was!
I love how at night it makes the kitchen glow and I never forget to turn it off as I turn out all the lights. 
The names of the scents are awesome; the scents themselves even better. The ones I chose to review are Rio Beach, Surfer Chick, and Thunderstorm. Rio Beach is my favorite - but they are all light scents which are perfect for summer. 
What I like best about these bars is that they don't melt away into nothing. I did not realize that once you were done burning your scent for the day you could pour the melted wax back into the container and reuse again! This is so economical and right up my alley. I usually pick one or two little squares to use and burn for hours. I've been using these bars for over a month now and as you can see from the above picture, they look almost brand new (except for the Surfer Chick; only because I was burning that square at the moment I took the picture).I am in love with these candles and can't wait to try more scents. I was able to find a couple bars at a garage sale so those new scents will tide me over until I'm invited to a Scentsy party (or host one of my own!).
Scentsy is offering someone the chance to win a full or mid-size warmer and their choice of three bars. All you need to do to enter is leave a comment here. For additional entries you can 1. tweet about this giveaway with a link back to here, 2. Add a link back to here on your Facebook, 3. Write about this giveaway on your blog. Each of those will earn you an additional entry, so be sure to come back here and leave additional comments for each extra entry you participate in. Winner will be chosen through random.org on Saturday, June 25th. Good Luck!
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