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The last few months have been a bit hectic, so I hate that I was not able to share my new found love of Silver Sculptor's jewelry for Mothers Day. Let me tell you this though, just because Mothers Day has passed, it doesn't mean that you can not give a WONDERFUL gift of love. You could give it as a gift "just because" or for a late Mothers Day, this is a gift that needs to be given!   Don't just stop at moms either... They have great gifts for dads and the grandmother of my children (my mom) has been asking me for mine, so like I said... NOT JUST FOR MOMS!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Okay, so let me tell you more. Well, let me start by saying she has so much more, but the thing I am sharing because I am SO IN LOVE is th...

Stop what you are doing right now.  I have what I think is the coolest thing to share with you.  A company contacted me about hosting a review for Mothers Day and when I learned that I would be making a "signature scent" of perfume, I was all over it.  How fun does that sound?!?!?!   Of course, I said yes and quickly went to see what I had to do to create my scent.  FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Okay, so let me hurry up and tell you about Waft personalized perfume so you can head on over to order one for you or a loved one.  I am telling you, I am totally loving this!!!!  So, you go to their site and you answer a set of questions.  (It doesn't take that long, so don't worry about that!)   It...

Still trying to decide what to get mom?  Maybe you have her covered and are looking to get an awesome gift for dad.  Either way, don't forget to check out Loot Crate and see about getting a subscription for someone you love!!!  Like I have said in the past, I have been impressed with every box that we have been fortunate enough to review.  I might not be familiar with it all, but I am still amazed every time by what all they stuff in there.  Let's not forget that the box transforms to something pretty cool as well, so that is always neat to discover! FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. This is a past Loot Crate that was full of great looking products.  I will admit, I was not familiar with anything in it, but in thi...

Several of my friends rave about how wonderful Coconut Oil is.  I really had no clue anything about it, until I was lucky enough to be sent a selection of Skinny & Co. Products for us to review. Broxton has eczema flare ups from time to time, but Savannah has it really bad pretty much all the time. Everyone said to give coconut oil a try and with this review product being sent to me, I figured why not.  I just did not know it was a good product to have for your skin.  Lucky for me, the containers that were sent to me also had on it what it was best used for! FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Here are a few things that stand out about Skinny & Co. Coconut Oil:     ● Skinny Coconut Oil is the only 100% raw, alkal...

Want to know a gift I love to give and receive?  Candles!  They just smell so good and just makes the place amazing.  I noticed that when people take a hostess gift, it is a candle and I can see why! Mother's Day is a great time to give candles and even teachers love candles! (Our school has a form teachers fill out at the start of the year and then when it is close to a reason to give a gift, the room mom sends out a list of "favorites" for the teacher. Sometimes it even has favorite scents! Bright Endeavors has a limited edition scent this year, just for Mothers Day and it is "Black Currant Orchid."  It smells amazing and even Broxton has commented on the scent!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. A new, limited editio...

I have spoken in the past of my mom and her "need" for Salon Pas.  She has had aches and pains and the one that caused her the most trouble was her knee.  I was able to review Salon Pas in the past and once my mom got to try it out, she was hooked.  She said all of the products she had tried in the past did not even come close to Salon Pas.  A friend of mine mentioned aches and pains and I suggested Salon Pas and spoke of my mom singing praises all the time!  FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. If you are not sure what product you would need, you can click on their "Symptoms" button and go from there.  SalonPas has great products and appears to have a pretty amazing website to help you out. As I mentioned you can click...

I never really had skin problems growing up, but good grief... Savannah and Broxton both have eczema and it is not fun trying to help them out.  We have tried different products and some have worked, while others not so much.  I have tried a few products from Seabuck Wonders in the past and was eager to try out their lotion to see if it might help her out. So far, so good! FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion : Intensely moisturizing, Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion rejuvenates and replenishes the skin’s natural balance, softening and nourishing for silky, touchable skin. Its high concentration of sea buckthorn oil allows for superior moisture retention while protecting the skin from signs of aging and the effe...

When I first moved to Atlanta a million years ago, my first apartment had smelly water.  That meant I would only drink bottled water and would never use the ice from the ice machine.  Fast forward to today and we are long out of that first apartment.  I also found that I could use a water filtration system and not have to constantly be buying water bottles.  For several years now, we have used the ZeroWater pitcher and I absolutely love it. FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. ZeroWater isn't just a water filtration system.  They have such cool products! Look at what they offer: ZeroWater has pour pitchers that are available in 6, 10 or 12 cup sized. They also offer a 23 cup dispenser. Another product is their Tumbler ...

This week at our school, we have been celebrating out teachers. If you get a good one, they go above and beyond each and every day.  Many times teacher have to spend their own money to continue providing supplies for the classroom. One year, a friend of mine (before Broxton was in school) was telling me how her school did Teacher Appreciation Week and while I thought it was a bit extreme, especially for those on low income, I see how it was beneficial to the teacher for her class.  Example, they were requested to send in $10 gift cards on one day to certain places, then a list of different things for the other days.  Oh and a $10 gift card for lunch one day too. This was EACH STUDENT.  What if you did not like the teacher?? Anyways, we have been lucky to have teachers we like and also in the fact that our school doesn't do crazy stuff like that. This year we had basic days: draw a picture or make a card, bring a flower, gift for the specials teachers (like art/ musi...

Still trying to find the PERFECT Mother's Day gift?  If you have a new mom in your life, or know someone that is expecting, this is the gift you need to look at. When Savannah was born, I knew I needed to find something to help us all out when we hit the teething stages.  Sure, you can have teethers and rings to put in the freezer, but if you are out and about running errands, you are not always going to remember to grab that, are you? Chewbeads is something you will remember, because it is something that you wear!  (A little "fashion accessory" if you will.)  I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to review a couple items from the Chewbeads line of products!   FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Chewbeads  ...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I heard it was Children's Book week, so I wanted to share a couple books that we were recently sent for review.  I am still trying to decide which is my favorite.  They are all three totally different, but each hits a soft spot for me.  With Mothers Day right around the corner, it would make a great gift if you decide you want to give a book or two to the little ones that made you a mom!   I really loved Hypnosis Harry, because it explains that when we say "NO" it isn't just no that we mean, it is so much more!  In Hattie Peck, we learn to never give up and to always follow your dreams.  Finally, My Shadow has been a favorite poem to me for years and years, so I love seeing the poem as...

I just wanted to share a bit more fun for the release of Norm of the North... (Remember that I was sent a copy for review!) First, a you tube clip for your enjoyment:   FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Also, as I mentioned in my earlier post, this would be cute to do a craft to help spend time together for Mothers Day.  Make the Norm of the North Paper Craft and then enjoy the movie... or make it after the movie, totally up to you! In case you need to get up and move, here is a clip showing Norm bust a move!

Mother's Day isn't always about me.  For me, it is about my mom, as well as the two little ones that made me a mom!  This year will be the first with our little girl, but each Mothers Day has been pretty special having this little boy in my life.  (Side note, every day is special, but Mother's Day seems to be a bit "extra" special.) Normally for Mothers Day, we just spend the day together and make memories, you know that is something I really enjoy!!!  We were recently sent a copy of Norm of the North and while we have already watched it (numerous times) I am pretty sure it will be in the playlist for Mothers Day weekend!  This really is a cute movie and I love that while Norm is the star of the show, they have a child that is pretty smart in the thought process!  (See video clip below) Just goes to show, age isn't everything!   As I said, it will be in our rotation Mothers Day weekend, but why not head on out and buy your own copy now? FTC Compli...

If you know me, you know that I absolutely love Nicholas Sparks.  I am determined that I will meet him one day, so if you have any connections to help mark that off the bucket list,let me know!  I really want him to autograph my copy of THE NOTEBOOK, since that is when I fell in love with his writing, but unfortunately he does not have any book signings in Atlanta (and never has,from what my research has shown me!) I can go on and on about his writing, but it gets better... If you love movies at all, I am pretty sure you know that several of his books have been turned into movies and we get another one to enjoy! The CHOICE is headed our way!!!  (You know, you could get a copy of the book and the movie and make an AWESOME gift basket for your mom... just saying!) From novelist Nicholas Sparks,  the  author of classic love stories  The  Notebook  and  Dear John ,  the  year’s most moving romance, The   Choice , will be av...

If you are trying to plan a great Mothers Day weekend, why not include a movie night? You could plan to watch it, or add it to a gift basket or something.  The opportunities are endless.   I have not seen  Joy, featuring Jennifer Lawrence, yet, but I plan to do so at some point...  maybe even this mothers day for me!   Just wanted to share for any of you looking for suggestions!   JOY JOY is the wild story of a family across four generations centered on the girl who becomes the woman who founds a business dynasty and becomes a matriarch in her own right. Betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence and the scars of love, pave the road in this intense emotional and human comedy about becoming a true boss of family and enterprise facing a world of unforgiving commerce. Allies become adversaries and adversaries become allies, both inside and outside the family, as Joy’s inner life and fierce imagination carry her through the storm she faces. Oscar® W...