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HOLIDAY EVENT- Ayalas Herbal Water Review and giveaway!!

I recently had the chance to review Ayala's Herbal Water

 What is it?

Here is a little info from their website:

The Herbal Water story begins in the spring of 2005, in the garden of Dr. Ayala.  A passionate cook, trained pediatrician, talented artist and lifelong vegetarian, Dr. Ayala has spent years exploring healthy, tasty ways to feed children and adults.

Seeking an alternative to sugar-laden and artificially flavored beverages, Dr. Ayala created her own blends of herb-infused waters that magically satisfy thirst and restore the spirit.  Among her family and friends, Dr. Ayala's herbal waters became famous for their uniquely refreshing tastes and aromas.

Full of flavor yet free of calories, artificial sweeteners, and artificial chemicals, these naturally fragrant beverages evoke happy feelings, like a breeze in a sunny garden.

The growing demand for these tasty herbal waters led Dr. Ayala to bring Ayala's Herbal Water to everyone.

Ayala's Herbal Water is the first nationally available organically certified enhanced flavored water made with all organic ingredients.  Each Herbal Water blend is all-natural and sets a new standard for healthy beverages:  zero calories, zero artificial sweeteners, flavors, and colors, and zero chemical preservatives.  And our water comes from an Artesian Well in Virginia.

Nothing but great taste from pure water, infused with the finest natural herbs from around the world and kept fresh in a beautiful bottle for your enjoyment

You can find Ayala's Herbal water on the web:

TWITTER

FACEBOOK 

THEIR WEBSITE

You can also follow the creator of this water on TWITTER

Herbal water comes in a bunch of different flavors:

Lemongrass Mint Vanilla

Lavander Mint

Lemon Verbena Geranium

Cloves Cardamom Cinnamon

Cinnamon Orange Peel

Ginger Lemon Peel

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 here:   http://herbalwater.com/sign-up-for-our-newsletter.aspx  

My thoughts:

My favorite flavor was the Cinnamon Orange Peel.  I was very hesitant to try these waters.  Although I don't think these waters are for me, they were actually pretty good.  I don't like water that is strong in flavor and these are pretty strong, but not in a bad way.  Although I didn't enjoy many of these, I completely recommend these waters!  I think that if you enjoy herbal stuff, then I think you will enjoy these waters!  And they are good for you!  What's better than that?

They have also offered one of my readers 
the same thing that I received!!!

 1 sampler prize pack = 1 bottle of each 16oz flavor plus our Food Pairing recommendation card.  (NOTE: The selected winner must provide an email address and a shipping address located within the 48 contiguous US states – no APOs, PO Boxes or shipments to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada or Mexico.)


Here is what you have to do


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THANK YOU AYALA'S HERBAL WATER!!

*I received these waters for my complete and honest opinion.  The opinions I expressed here are my own.  I was not compensated in any other way.  I am not responsible for delivery of this giveaway.  The winners information will be handed over to the company*

HOLIDAY EVENT: Snapware Review and Giveaway!!

Snapware is such an awesome company!

They carry so many great containers/carriers

They carry anything from Food containers and Pet containers.

I was able to choose two different things!!! 

I was able to review the Cupcake container and the Deviled egg container!

I haven't used the cupcake carrier yet, but I have used the Deviled egg container twice!

The egg container/carrier is AWESOME!!!  It holds a whole dozen eggs!! And they don't get all smashed!!

I'm really looking forward to using the Cupcake Carrier! It holds 24 cupcakes!

Each of these containers have handles and snap into place and are very secured.

They are very easy to remove the egg or cupcake holder part without messing up your eggs or cupcakes.

I LOVE these!! And I completely recommend these containers/carries.  These make it so much easier to take these places!

Want to know another great thing!!!

Snapware is giving one of my readers the same two things that I received!!!

MANDATORY:

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done this, let me know- 2 entries

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THANK YOU SNAPWARE!!!!

*I received these products for my complete and honest opinion.  The opinions expressed here are my own.  I was not compensated in any other way.  I am not responsible for delivery of this giveaway.  The winners information will be handed over to Snapware*

HOLIDAY EVENT: Skin MD Review

This is what I was sent

I was sent the Skin MD Shielding Natural Lotion a 4oz bottle and some sample packs

With winter season coming up Skin MD will come in very handy for Scott and I.  We both get really dry skin.

Right now, our skin isn't that dry but we both used the lotion and our skin felt so great afterwards!

I was very much impressed.  I have a hard time finding a lotion that is not sticky feeling after I have put it on, this makes your skin feel very smooth.

Here is some information on this lotion:

There are thousands of skin irritants in our modern environment that didn't exist even 50 years ago. These irritants can strip the protective barrier off your skin causing dry skin, eczema and other skin problems. These changes in our environment have brought about the need for a new type of dry skin care solution - a shielding lotion.

Shampoos, antibacterial soaps, cosmetics, fragrances, colorants and other irritants bombard and penetrate the skin. These harsh chemicals and irritants can break down the skin's natural protective ability. Some strip away moisture, while others lodge in the pores where they cause irritation and other negative reactions.

Unfortunately, conventional lotions have one basic goal - to simply make up for the moisture that our bodies are losing by adding an artificial source of moisture. Many common household products including soaps, are absorbed directly into the skin, causing dry cracked skin and other skin disorders. Also, when participating in other activities from gardening to painting, furniture restoration to fishing, or exposure to harsh weather, you are further drying and irritating your skin. Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion helps to break the dry skin cycle by restoring skin's natural moisture and protection.

Eco Friendly, Cruelty Free and Vegan Skin Care

You can find Skin MD on the web in many different places

TWITTER

FACEBOOK 

THEIR SITE

YOUTUBE

I 100% recommend this lotion!  When the weather becomes horrible skin weather, I will use this again and do another review on how well this works for dry skin!!

So look back for another review!

THANK YOU SKIN MD!!

*I received this product for my complete and honest opinion.  The opinions I expressed her are my own.  I was not compensated in any other way.*

HOLIDAY EVENT- Smashbox Review!!

 I received the above samples and I LOVE them!!  These are great make up products and would make a wonderful gift!  I 100% recommend this companies products!!!  With proceeds going to help Children with Illnesses it just makes it a ton better!!!  So what are you waiting for?  Head to their WEBSITE or head to one of the stores listed at the bottom and pick some up!

The below information was sent to me from Smashbox 

INTRODUCING THE WISH HOLIDAY COLLECTION

BY SMASHBOX COSMETICS

THINK: Beauty wishes come true.

WHAT THEY ARE: Stunning sets of glam holiday color. For the second year in a row, Smashbox Cosmetics is granting holiday wishes with the Wish Holiday Collection. Each limited-edition set in the fun, festive collection benefits the Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization that grants the wish of life by providing medical care, life-saving research and ongoing education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of all kinds. With each Wish purchase, Smashbox will donate one dollar up to $25,000 to the life-saving charity. This holiday season, you can make miracles happen when you make beauty wishes come true.

The Wish Holiday Collection includes:

EYE WISH PALETTE $45 ($243 value)                                                                                                  

This limited-edition eye palette lets you create an endless array of fun and festive eye looks with Smashbox’s exclusive step-by-step Get-the-Look guide. The luxe compact also doubles as a keepsake box. 

Includes:

• 12 EYE SHADOWS – Champagne, Soft Grey, Matte Bone, Ballet Pink, Shimmering Bronze, Mauve, Aqua, Cool Grey, Warm Brown, Eggplant, Deep Teal, Charcoal4 CREAM EYE LINERS – Dark Brown, Black Violet, Blue-Black, Gunmetal
• MINI PHOTO FINISH LID PRIMER
• MINI LASH DNA MASCARA

WISH FOR THE PERFECT PRIMERS $39 ($72 value)                                                                        

This limited-edition set features Smashbox’s best-selling skin-perfecting PHOTO FINISH favorites to create a flawless holiday complexion instantly. Includes:

• PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER
• PHOTO FINISH LID PRIMER
• PHOTO FINISH TARGETED PORE & LINE PRIMER TRAVEL SIZE

WISH FOR THE PERFECT POUT $29 ($96 value)                                                                               

This limited-edition set of gorgeous glosses includes Smashbox cult favorites and exclusive holiday shades to create the perfect pout.  Includes:

• CANDID (pink with gold shimmer)
• LUSTER (sheer golden pink)
• RADIANT (shimmering pink plum)
• BABY POUT (sheer and shimmering version of best-selling POUT)
• ECSTASY (shimmering blackberry)
• DIVINE (golden nude)

WISH FOR THE PERFECT PENCILS $16 ($50 value)                                                                         

Featuring four signature LIMITLESS EYE LINERS in stunning shades, this limited-edition set delivers longwearing, bold, creamy color that won’t smudge or budge for up to eight hours. Apply shades individually or layer to create alluring holiday looks all your own. Includes:

• ONYX (jet black)
• ORCHID (dark purple)
• GRAPHITE (metallic grey)
• 14K (soft metallic gold)

WISH LIST $49 (value $108) *exclusive to Sephora                                                  

Smashbox makes your holiday wishes come true by giving you everything on your beauty wish list. These Smashbox superstars are handpicked to get you party perfect, from lined and defined eyes to a gorgeously gilded peach pout. Includes:

• PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER - TRAVEL SIZE
• PHOTO OP UNDER EYE BRIGHTENER
• JET SET WATERPROOF EYE LINER in MIDNIGHT BLACK
• FUSION SOFT LIGHTS in BAKED STARDUST
• NEW O-GLOSS GOLD

WISH FOR THE PERFECT PALETTE $59 (value over $260)  *exclusive to Ulta

Give the gift of the beauty this season!  Create hundreds of looks for eyes, cheeks and lips.  Includes a Get-the-Look insert with easy-to-achieve holiday looks.  Includes:

• 49 Eye Shadows
• 10  Cream Eye Liners
• 6   Brow Powders
• 1    Brow Wax
• 8   Lip Glosses
• 2   Blush
• 1    Bronzer
• 1    Highlighter
• 4   Mini Brushes – Eye Shadow, Cream Eye Liner, Angled Brow & Lip

WHERE TO FIND IT:

Smashbox.com, Sephora, Sephora inside JCPenney, Ulta, Nordstrom, Beauty.com, and select Macy’s 

THANK YOU SMASHBOX!

*I received samples of this products for my complete and honest opinion.  The information provided regarding the products information was provided from Smashbox.  The reviews are my own.  I received not other compensation*

HOLIDAY EVENT: Spoonful of Comfort Review and Giveaway!

Haven't heard of Spoonful of Comfort...I haven't either, until I stumbled upon them on another website and I thought it was one of the greatest ideas!

Here is the story behind this great idea:

In October 2007, I received the phone call from my mother that she had been diagnosed with Lung Cancer.

I was shocked, scared and panicked. The hardest part about hearing the news, was that she lived in New Brunswick Canada and I lived in Florida. More difficult still, I had just returned the day before from a trip visiting her. With two young children in school, I couldn't just turn around and go back.

I was so upset and felt helpless being so far away. I needed to "Do Something". I looked into sending flowers or fruit, but nothing seemed appropriate. I wanted to show her how much I cared, and in some way comfort her.

I immediately thought of Chicken soup - it's what she (like many mothers) used to make to comfort me. And the idea for Spoonful of Comfort was born.

Just six weeks later, I lost my mother

During her final weeks she got lots of soup and other comforts from many of her 11 siblings and close friends. She never had the opportunity to

try "my" soup. However, in her honor, it is my goal to help others with sick loved ones. Whether you have an ailing mother, a child away at college with the flu, or a grandchild with an ear infection, Spoonful of Comfort can help you show that you care.

It is my promise to make and deliver a Spoonful of Comfort to your loved ones with as much care as if I were sending it to my own mother. They'll feel better and so will you.

They send a jar of Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup along with fresh rolls and very fresh Oatmeal raisin cookies to anyone that you would think that could use this.  Or you could just send it to yourself :)

About their Soup:

Our old-fashion chicken soup recipe is handmade the traditional way using all natural ingredients, no additives or preservatives. With great care, it is prepared in small batches to draw out the best flavors and ensure a superior taste that can not be matched by large scale processing.

Spoonful of Comfort Chicken soup is made and sent with love to warm your heart.

My Thoughts:

It comes very nicely packaged.  A little note comes on top.  You get very delicious Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, yummy rolls and scrumptious Oatmeal raisin Cookies

I ate a lot of this soup, it was so good!

I 100% recommend this!  Not only is this is a great idea, but it is SOOOO good!!

Want to know an even better part??

Spoonful of Comfort is giving one of my readers this same package that I got!

How great is that??

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Giveaway with end on December 11th

THANK YOU SPOONFUL OF COMFORT 

*I received a sample of this product for my complete and honest opinion.  I was not compensated in any other way.  The reviews expressed are my own.  I am not responsible for the delivery of this giveaway.  The winners information will be handed over to the company.*

HOLIDAY EVENT: Overall Beauty Review and Giveaway!

I had the chance to review Overall Beauty's eye shadows and I'm very glad that I had this chance!

I love their eye shadows!  They have so many great colors to choose from.

I finally settled on:

Fairy Dust

White Sparkle

Heart Breaker

Pink Shimmer

They also sent me 

Pretty Gold

They also sent it in a cute little zippered pouch made from littleworm.etsy.com

and an eye shadow brush.  This will come in very handy!  I usually use my fingertip or a q-tip to apply eye shadow...

(Sorry Blogger is not my friend...Again!)

Their mineral makeup is Carmine free, vegan and never tested on animals.

Here is some more information from their website:

Overall Beauty company started out 2004 on the web selling Mood Nail Polish and Magic Lash eyelash enhancer & Black Magic Mascara and has since then expanded to offer our own line of Mineral makeup (Overall Beauty Minerals) and lots of natural and or organic skincare products.
Even though we still offer Mood Nail Polish we are now offer BB Couture nail polish as well. The cool thing about us is we offer beauty products you don't find just anywhere. Why would that be something different about us? For starters one of the funny things is the owner of BB Couture of the was the every first person to let me know about the wonders of Magic Lash!We all about helping others, its one of the things about us we are super big on. We learn all about how it can help others with their short eyelash issues. How's that for something different about us? She has since left the company that offers Magic Lash and started her own company BB Couture.. Its awesome to know that her tips and ideas on why Magic Lash is such a great product has lead it to be my number one seller! Thanks Cindy! BTW we now have over 50 reviews alone on how helpful Magic Lash has been. Check out the Magic Lash reviews to see what I mean. :)

More cool news about us. We started offering other beauty products from other small companies on the web thinking that not everyone wants to pay the high prices of brands.. But still wants to be able to have the same high quality skincare and makeup. Its that information about us is why we are able to work these other smaller companies to offer the best high standard of skincare by being to talk with the owners. Organic and handcrafted products are so much better for you and better still when created when you order it not been sitting on a shelf for who knows how long. 

My thoughts:

Their eye shadows are fantastic!  I love glittery eye shadows and these are very glittery!

I was very impressed with these eye shadows and completely recommend Overall Beauty!

And the best thing is....

Kim at Overall Beauty is giving one of you, your choice of FOUR eye shadows!!!!

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This giveaway will end on December 11th

THANK YOU OVERALL BEAUTY

*I received sample products for my complete and honest opinion.  I was not compensated in any other way.  These opinions expressed are mine.  I am not responsible for delivery of this giveaway.  the winners information will be handed over to Overall Beauty*

Giveaways to enter!!!

Head over HERE and enter to win a Vera Bradley fashion bag!!!


Head HERE to enter to win a Silhouette machine!!


Head HERE to enter to win a Silhouette machine!!


Thrifty Decor Chick: Silhouette Craft Cutter Giveaway!


Make It and Love It: Cyber Monday Deal and FANTASTIC giveaway! ($300+ value)

homemade by jill: Silhouette SD Giveaway!

Infarrantly Creative: Silhouette Giveaway Craft Projects and DIY Inspiration

I Give You: the Silhouette SD {Giveaway} — We are THAT Family

Grosgrain: ANOTHER SILHOUETTE MACHINE GIVEAWAY!!!!

Brugo mug giveaway!!!  http://msgiveaway.blogspot.com/2010/11/brugo-mug-review-and-giveaway.html

HOLIDAY EVENT- Creative Danes Review

Have you even heard of Creative Danes?  Well I hadn't either and I'm super excited that I found them, because I have been missing out on a ton of exciting products!!!

They carry these great rubber vases that come in two different sizes and a tons of colors!!

Yellow, Turquoise, Aubergine, Pink, Lime, Red 

I was able to review one of the large ones!

It took awhile to decide, and a bunch of you will be surprised that I didn't pick pink! :)

I choose Turquoise and I'm so glad that I did!!

I LOVE the color!!

Now when I heard "rubber" vase I was a little skeptical!  But when it showed up, I completely fell in love with this product!  I actually was super excited that I found  a company that sells something like this!  With having a crazy cat that it always into flowers and everything else on the table!  

The rubber vase is very durable rubber!  So next time Yoshi gets on my table and there is a vase of flowers up there and he decides to go all hyper and knock it down, it WILL NOT break!!!

Look how cool it is!!  I love it!!

I totally recommend this company and this product!  Such great people to work with and fast shipping!!

This company sells so many great things!

From awesome water jugs to awesome candle holders!

Check out this awesome double candle holder!!!

I think these two things will be on my Christmas list for Scott!!!

Thank you Creative Danes!!!!

*I received a sample product for my complete and honest opinion.  

I was not compensated in any other way. 

The opinions I expressed here are my own.*

HOLIDAY EVENT-VerdigrisDye Review and Giveaway!!!

While looking through Etsy awhile back I stumbled upon VerdigrisDye .

They have some really great vinyl decals!

They have a ton to choose from, I had a hard time picking one but my nephew was over that day and he saw their dinosaur one and asked if I could get that one for him!

I settled on the Dino Rawr in large and in Forest green

I received this decal and I love it!

It is adorable!

We have only put up the Rawr!! part of it so far 

(we are looking for a canvas we can put it on so it can be moved if needed)

The RAWR!! part was very easy to apply!  I do recommend that while putting it up, you use a credit card or something like it.  It helps apply it a lot better.

I completely recommend this company for decals.  They are great to work with.  Very professional and nice.  They are one of the best companies I have worked with!

And another great thing about VerdigrisDye is they are giving one of my readers a gift certificate for vinyl decal(s) up to $30 with free shipping!!!

How great is this!!!

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Giveaway will end on December 11th

Thank you VerdigrisDye!!!!

*I received this decal for my complete and honest opinion.  The reviews expressed are my own.  I was not compensated in any other way.  I am not responsible for delivery of this giveaway.  The winners information will be handed over to this company.*

Surprise giveaway!!!! {CLOSED}

{CLOSED}

I want to thank each and everyone of you for being a follower 

and listening to my day to day rambles!  

So, I'm going to give back with a "surprise" giveaway!

Thank you Stacey at Bloggin' it like it is for this idea!

I have put together a great stocking full of great gifts! 

 I'm excited to give this to one of my 300 followers!!!

I will reveal everything in the stocking after the winner had received their gift!

To enter:

Let you know you follow through GFC and would like to be entered!!!

Extra entries:

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Giveaway will end on December 3rd

THANK YOU ALL!!!!

5QF and fill in the blanks!!

Five Question Friday...Hosted by My Little Life

1. What is your favorite part of a Thanksgiving meal?

The turkey

2. Are you a host or a guest for Thanksgiving this year?

We hosted this year and it was fun!  I'm still looking at the dishes though :)

3. When you think of one Thanksgiving tradition, what comes to mind?

We don't really have traditions...

4. You have two pieces of pie in front of you and you HAVE to eat one...do you choose pumpkin or pecan?

I'm not really a big fan of either, but it would be pumpkin

5. Are you a Black Friday Shopper?

We went out, but came home with nothing...

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Fill in the Blanks Friday...Hosted by the little things we do

1.   Black Friday is: CRAZY!  This is why we came back with nothing :)

2.  Christmas shopping this year will include: Not many things...

3.  Holiday shopping makes me: Tired and annoyed

4.  This year my Christmas list will include: I don't know yet...

5.  Bargain hunter, or full price shopper? I don't usually like to pay full price, but if it's something I really need or want and it's not on sale, I will buy it at full price

6.  The best and worst things about shopping is: Worst-the people. Best- um...buying stuff!!

7.  Online shopper or in-person shopper? I'd rather do it online, but hate shipping cost!

Gobble till you wobble :)

I thought this one was hilarious!!!  There's my gross humor kicking in!!!

Eat lots and be Thankful....Even for the little things!!!!

I hope you all have a fabulous Thanksgiving and can spent it with the ones you love and if you cannot, I hope you can at least talk to them...And if the ones you love have passed away, remember the great times you had with them and be Thankful for the many memories that you will have!!!

*I'll be on after our feast and will be posting more reviews and/or giveaways*