iOrange-e Review

I live in an Apple-product-addicted family.  Seriously. We all have iPhones and iPads of various sizes. One of my biggest complaints regarding Apple products is that the charging cables just don't last very long. They become twisted and kinked, and even when we put a tiny spring at the end to keep them straight, the die an early death. Granted, we are tough on our charging cables. We use them in our home, and we take them with us in the car, to school, to work, on vacation, and to friends' houses. Apple charging cables aren't made tough enough for my family.


Fortunately, we have found the PERFECT substitution- iOrange-e charging cables. Man, We could have saved a lot of money over the years if we had found iOrange-e earlier.Not only are they Apple certified, but they are also constructed to take on my family's needs. The cables are sturdy and tangle-free and are covered with braided-nylon fiber jacket and anodized aluminum shell which is durable and sturdier than the normal lightning cable.

iOrange-e sent us a standard 3 foot cable and a 6.6 cable to review. I wasn't holding out much hope for the 6.6 foot cable, as any cable longer that 3 feet has not charged our devices quickly at all.  I was so wrong! The cables, regardless of length charged our devices quickly.  Additionally, the lightning end fits in our devices snugly. Another nice feature is the little velcro piece that is used to wrap the cord. No more tangled wires!

I highly recommend iOrange-e charging cables. 
Save yourself the headache of needing to replace your charging cables every couple of months and buy yours today on Amazon.com.

PaperOnly Etsy Shop {Review} #LLRGiftGuide2105

I have a friend {who shall remain anonymous for soon-to-be-obvious reasons} who is next to impossible to shop for. When she sees something she likes and wants, she buys it. This makes gift-giving quite difficult, as you can imagine. What do you give a person like her? Gift cards are a no-go; they're too impersonal.

I was browsing Etsy {LOVE Etsy!}, and I happened upon the shop PaperOnly. What caught my eye and made me take a second look are the monogrammed wallets she offer for sale. Now THIS is a gift that I could get on board with. It's pretty, functional, and personalized. {Win!}

I got in touch with the absolutely sweet owner of the shop, Ayse Nur. We discussed what I was looking for, and she was helpful in answering all of the questions I asked. When the monogrammed wallet arrived {super fast- especially considering it shipped from Turkey to the US}, I knew I made the right decision. 

The wallet is such a beautiful color, and the perfectly sized monogram is placed in the front corner. What really impresses me are the pockets.  There's so much room in the wallet for cards, chance, cash, coupons, receipts- and so much more! Even so, it is not bulky at all.  I really like that!

I am so happy I found this shop. I intend to purchase many more gifts from PaperOnly.

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Whether you are looking for a woman's wallet or a men's wallet, you will find a beautiful selection at PaperOnly. Additionally, Ayse offers engraved compasses and pocket watches as well. You simply must check out PaperOnly for all of your personalized gift needs.  You will not be disappointed!

Disclosure: 
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Noble Character Crafts- Boot Cuffs with Interchangeable Flowers {Review and Giveaway} #LLRGiftGuide2015

Boot socks and boot cuffs are really "in" right now. They are a fun accessory paired with boots.  I can't seem to own enough now that I figured out how to wear them. {You might remember from an earlier post that I was a little clueless when I received my first pair.  Well it didn't take long for me to become addicted to this fashion trend!} I have them in many different colors and patterns.  One of my absolute favorites though are from Noble Character Crafts.

Amy, the owner of the Etsy shop, sent me an ivory pair of crocheted boot cuffs with three sets of interchangeable flowers.  I chose ivory, wine and tan fleck flowers. Oh my heck. I'm telling you, they are seriously adorable! I love being able to switch the flowers. They simply slip onto the silver button that is sewn on the boot cuff.

Amy makes these boot cuffs with elastic at the top to prevent slipping and stretching.  I wish all boot cuffs had elastic! They are available in size small through plus size, and they measure 6" in height. The flowers measure approximately 3.25" in diameter.

These boot cuffs are so much fun to wear! I love adding a pop of color with the flowers.  I also like that they can be worn without the flower and still look great!

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Noble Character Crafts offers a variety of reasonably priced, stylish crocheted items, such as boot cuffs, hats, cowls, fingerless gloves and so much more.

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Amy has generously offered one lucky reader a chance to win a pair of ivory boot cuffs with three interchangeable flowers. {Yay!}

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Good luck!

Disclosure:
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Feature Friday: Wood Art Boxes {Review} #LLRGiftGuide2015

I am generally not the most organized person you will ever meet. I try, but most times, I fail. I misplace my car keys, my cell phone, my lip balm, my stylus, and my shoes constantly. I need a system. I need things to help me keep items in their place. I am a huge sucker for anything I can find that will help me get organized.

Fortunately, Tim, from Wood Art Boxes, sent me something to help solve some of my organization problems. Tim makes handcrafted wood products which he sells on Etsy and in the shop he and his wife own in El Paso, Texas {Libby and Lilly}.

Tim's desire {and his Wife's wish} to quit smoking led him to ecigs, and that eventually led him to creating a wood box that would hold all his ecig items. Those handcrafted boxes can be found in hi Etsy store.

Tim send me a desk organizer to review. I love it! It's small enough to be kept on my nightstand and holds my cellphone, my stylus, a pen,a notepad, and my lip balm. It is constructed with cherry wood on the outer sides and red oak in the center.  It has a gloss hand-applied polyurethane finish. There are small felt pads on the bottom to protect furniture.  It measures about 5 1/2" x 3" x 2 1/2". I absolutely love it!

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You simply must check out Wood Art Boxes on Etsy- especially if you know someone who uses an ecig or vape. His handcrafted boxes are a perfect solution to help one keep those items organized.

Disclosure: 
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Pohakanten Journals {Review} #LLRGiftGuide2015

Hello. My name is Colleen, and I am a stationary addict. I have no desire to cure this addiction.  I love the way paper feels in my hands.  I can't help but hoard any stationary supply I can get me hands on- pretty papers, pens, stickers, die cuts, journals, planners, oh, just EVERYTHING!

When I was young (not even going to admit how long ago!), I kept a diary that I wrote in every day- sometimes twice a day. Soon, I was writing stories in my notebooks.  At one point in my life, I wanted to be a novelist. 

Shortly after our first son was born, I was invited to a Creative Memories party. While creating my first scrapbook layout, I became hooked. In the years to follow, the time I spent in my craft nook (really, just a tiny space in our basement) were the most enjoyable and relaxing hours in my day (aside from spending time with my family, of course!). 

Unfortunately, I was injured at work by a student which resulted in years of physical and occupational therapy, casts, splints, and surgeries.  I was unable to use my right hand, so I had to give up paper arts.  As time passed, I missed it something fierce.

I can't remember how, but eventually I learned about the filofax. I bought one with the intention of keeping my life organized. But then I saw pictures on Facebook of filofax pages that were decorated with colored pens, washi tape, and stickers.  Hmm.. see where this is leading?  :)

So, yes, I found myself being creative in my planner.  The paper, sticker, washi tape, and pen addiction was rekindled.  Even so, I still missed the freedom I used to have when I was scrapbooking.  

Discovering the traveler's notebook was just what I needed to get my addiction and creative juices really flowing again.  Now, I collect faux doris as well. (I say collect merely because once again, I am in a full-arm cast for a little over a week still. Once this beast is gone, I will be back at it creating once again.  I have big plans for those notebooks!)

SO... sheesh! That was a long back story that I needed to tell so you can understand how excited I was when Elew Mompittseh, owner of the Etsy shop Pohakanten Journals. invited me to review one of her delicious handcrafted traveler's notebooks.

Pohakanten Journals offers one of a kind leather journals and accessories. The 6" x 9" leather wraps are made only once a year- in August, so what they have in the shop is all they will have of that style until the next August.

The journal I chose to review is a traveler's notebook field note size and made of high quality hand-tanned buttery-soft mule deer leather. The elastic strap is adorned with fox fur, natural turquoise, coral, and heishi beads. It is the softest leather I have ever touched.  Elew was kind enough to send two notebooks for the journal as well- a 2016 calendar, and a grid-style notebook.

I have great plans for this beauty. Her pages are going to fill with plans, ideas, post schedules, and contacts for my blog. It will not only be a great brain dump journal, but it will also help me stay organized with this blog. (I promise to share photos every now and then.)

Pohakanten Journals currently has a beautiful selection of handmade journals. Whether

you want to buy a gift for someone who enjoys writing or planning, or if you want something unique for yourself, I highly recommend you take a gander at the great selection Pohakanten Journals has to offer. 

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You simply must check out Pohakanten Journals for all of your journal needs.  Elew is generously offering my readers 10% off your purchase through December 15.  Use code LLODAAT2015.


Disclosure:
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Red Leaf Leather Men's Custom Leather Wallet {Review} #LLRGiftGuide2015

My oldest son is 18 years old.  When he left for college, we gave him his insurance card and told him to keep it in his wallet with his driver's license, school ID, and MAC card.  He pulled out a pathetic-looking small black wallet that was actually falling apart.  It would have to do.

Fast forward six weeks, and due to medical circumstances, our son took a leave from college and moved back home.  It wasn't what any of us wanted for him, but it couldn't be helped.  {We are hoping things will be okay and he can return in the fall.}

I started to notice that he was becoming withdrawn.  He was also depressed.  Life was changing for him, and he had no control over it.  He no longer felt as if he had direction in his life. He lost faith in himself.

Somewhere around that time, I connected with Kelsey Roberts, owner of Red Leaf Leather on Etsy. We talked about doing a product review and I told Kelsey to create whatever she wanted.  Little did I know then how important this wallet was going to become.

The wallet arrived a short time later, and I took one look at it and got goosebumps.  Truly.  The mahogany leather was gorgeous and excellent quality. Kelsey chose to  stamp the following on the cover of the wallet: everything you want is on the other side of fear.  Originally intending to give the wallet to my husband, at that moment I knew the wallet had to go to my son {besides, he needed a new wallet}.

That evening I handed my son the package.  When he opened it, he read the quote several times.  Then he cried as he hugged me.  He said that he needed that message; he needed it more than any of us could ever know.

I could never thank Kelsey enough.  What began as a product review, became a life-changing inspiration to my son.

The Product
I simply cannot stress enough how beautiful the wallet is. Kelsey creates custom leather products that are handmade an d crafted to ensure you are purchasing a special, personalized gift  for anyone on your gift list.

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You simply must check out Read Leaf Leather on Etsy for all of your personalized gift needs.  You will not be disappointed!

Disclosure: 
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

GrindleHillFineGoods Infinity Scarf and Boot Cuffs {Review} #LLRGiftGuide

Living in Pennsylvania, we tend to get some very cold days. Our weather is fickle.  One day it is warm enough to wear a sweatshirt and the next day we need hats, scarves and mittens.  I love wearing infinity scarves and cowls on those frigid days because not only do they keep me warm, but they are super fashionable too!

Another fashion I have fallen prey to is leggings. {I promise I wear them with shirts long enough to cover my bottom!} I like to wear my leggings with tall boots, and until recently, I was satisfied with that look.  


I was fortunate to be sent an infinity scarf and boot cuffs {check out the adorable buttons!} from GrindleHillFineGoods to review for the gift guide, and I wasn't so sure what exactly I was supposed to do with the boot cuffs. {Yes, I realize now that it should have been obvious.} Once I figured it out, it was like the lights suddenly turned on. One look in the mirror and I realized what was missing with my leggings and tall boots get-up. Now I never wear tall boots without boot socks or boot cuffs.

Amanda Rogers is the owner of and artisan for GrindleHillsFineGoods.  She is located in Michigan. Her shop is filled with coordinating boot cuffs, hats, gloves, and scarves that are sure to keep you warm and on trend this fall and winter. 

I have worn my boot cuffs and infinity scarf numerous times, and every single time I do, I receive compliments on them. They are extremely well-made and are so fashionable!

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All items are READY TO SHIP!  New Coupon! Use 5OFF50 to get $5 off your purchase of $50 or more in crochet items! Perfect for creating a matching set or purchasing multiple gifts. 


Disclosure:
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Feature Friday: Paws.Plan.Create December Days Edition Christmas Planner 2015 TN Printable and Christmas Countdown/Planner Reminder Stickers PDF {Review and Discount Code} #LLRGiftGuide2015

I like to think I am organized.  At least I try.  Sometimes. It's funny when I think about it.  At the beginning of the school year, my classroom is always decorated {In owls, of course} and everything has its place.  More importantly, everything is in its place. Within six weeks, my classroom looks like a tornado hit. Papers are stacked everywhere. Art supplies are scattered throughout the room.  You get the picture.

With Christmas fast approaching, I NEED to be better organized than I was last year.  Oh my.  What chaos that was! We shopped, hid presents throughout the house, and forgot what we bought, how

much we spent, and where we hid everything.  {We were still fining presents months later!}

I promised myself that wouldn't happen this year.  Thanks to the Christmas Countdown planner that Hailey from Paws.Plan.Create. sent me to review, I'm feeling much better about this year.

This planner is seriously the bomb dot com. It has everything you need to be sure you have a great holiday {Well, minus the gifts and eggnog}.  For those who have an Elf on a Shelf, you will be able to track what you want to do with that pesky elf each day.  There's a countdown calendar- That page scares me, actually. I can see in black and white how quickly my days to shop keep slipping away.

In this planner, you have a weekly calendar and a grid page next to it- perfect for keeping track of your to-dos for the week and jotting important reminders to yourself {like where you hide the gifts!} The two parts of this planner I love the most is the online shopping tracker and the budget tracker.  {Hubby likes those pages even more than I do, because he lives for creating budgets!}

I would be remiss if I didn't mention how adorable the drawings are in the planner- so cute! Hailey truly paid attention to detail when she created this planner! If you want more decoration, purchase the countdown stickers well.  I like adding some washi tape to mine too.

This planner for your Midori notebook or faux dori notebook and the stickers are printable which makes them amazingly affordable! This was my first time attempting to print planner inserts on my own.  It was tricky at first, but Hailey was extremely patient with me and helped me to figure it out.  I wish I would have printed them on a heavier weight paper, but I am still thrilled with how they turned out!

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Paws.Plan.Create. is generously offering my readers a 10% discount on a minimum purchase of $14. Use the code LIVELIFEREVIEW10 at checkout.

Disclosure:
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

HomeCraftTreasures~ Lacy Shawl {Review and Giveaway} #LLRGiftGuide2015

Are you the type of person who is always cold? Like, need-a-sweater-all-the-time-cold? I admit I have a hard time relating to you because I am just the opposite. (Probably has something to do with menopause. Ugh)

Anyway, my cousin Judy is definitely an always cold person. She carries a sweater with her everywhere. She bundles up big time when she's at my house since I keep the furnace a wee bit low. :) Recently we went to breakfast together and she remarked about the inconvenience of having to carry that bulky sweater with her all the time. I mentioned that she needed a lightweight option, and I was certain I had just the thing for her.

When we got to my house, I gave her a gorgeous, soft lacy shawl that I received in the mail from HomeCraftTreasures. She loved it immediately. Not only is the shawl beautiful, but is also lightweight and still managed to keep her warm. Score!

The delicate shawl doubles as a scarf and is made with Department 71 Dainty Lace mohair yarn. It is bordered with 15 crocheted flowers and edged with Solomon's Knot rows that are tipped with cluster stitches. The combination of chain, single, double, double treble, long double crochet and cluster stitches give this shawl and airy, elegant look.

Maureen and Suzanne, the ladies who own and operate HomeCraftTreasures on Etsy, remarked that their love of knitting and crocheting is what has kept their friendship strong for over 29 years.

If you are looking or a unique gift for any female on your list- especially for the always-cold girls, you are certain to find something special at HomeCraftTreasures.  I know some friends of mine who would love a gift of a scarf made by Maureen or Suzanne. Also, their christening gowns and childrens clothing are simply stunning.  I wish I had a pregnant friend or one with a new baby because the blankets by Home Craft Treasures look so soft!  Personally, I have my eye on this gold glitter shawl. {Hint. Hint.} It looks so luxuriously soft; doesn't it?

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HomeCraftTreasures offers a variety of reasonably priced knitted and crocheted items, such as scarves, shawls, blankets, childrens clothing and so much more.

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HomeCraftTreasures have generously offered one lucky reader a chance to with the gold glitter shawl.  a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck!

Disclosure:
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Review~ Thirty-One Gifts

Earlier in the month my sister-in-law invited me to a Thirty-One party she was hostessing.  I never heard of Thirty-One before and was interested in seeing what they had to offer, but I was unable to attend due to a prior commitment.  Regardless, I asked to see a catalog.  Well, goodness!  I was hooked from the first page! 

Shortly after, I contacted a woman named Jenny Hillenburg, a Senior Executive Director with Thirty-One, and expressed my interested in working with her on a product review.  Immediately, I was impressed with Jenny.  Not only did she respond to my email quickly, she took the time to choose the right products for me to review.  After some deliberation back and forth, we settled on an Organizing Shoulder Bag in Gray Quilted Poppy and an Organizing Utility Tote in Paparazzi Pop.

The Organizing Utility Tote arrived first.  Right away, I could imagine all the incredible uses for this product!  It has five exterior pockets and two mesh side pockets.  This bag is perfect for me to use as my teacher bag!  My son is eyeing up the bag for use as an overnight bag when he visits Grammy.  If my boys were younger, I would definitely use this bag as a diaper bag.  With all the pockets and the very generously sized interior, this bag has many possible uses!  The retail cost of this great tote is only $25.  You can get it personalized too for an extra $7.

When the Organizing Shoulder Bag arrived, I was just a wee bit concerned it would be too small for me as I simply love a large handbag.  I was silly to be worried.  This bag is roomier than it appears.  I love all the pockets (one exterior front zipper pocket, a flat back pocket, two interior flat pockets, and an interior zipper pocket!).  My favorite feature of this bag is the adjustable shoulder strap.  This handbag is perfect to wear everyday.  I am excited to try it out while on vacation this summer and when we go to the amusement park as well.  The retail cost of this purse is only $42, and it too can be personalized for an additional $7.

Both products I received are well-constructed, functional, and stylish.  I look forward to trying other Thirty-One products as well.

My experience reviewing Thirty-One products has been fun.  In fact, I think I am addicted now!  Maybe it's time to book a party!  :)

I wouldn't hesitate to work with Jenny Hillenburg again,.  If you are interested in learning more about Thirty-One or want to purchase some of the amazing products for yourself, please visit Jenny's website.  You will not be disappointed!

Disclosure:
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Nootie Dog Shampoo and Daily Spritz Combo~ Feature Review

Adopting our dog Ripley, a miniature schnauzer/yorkie mix, has brought our family many smiles and lots of laughter. Before we brought him home, we researched what his temperament might be like, what supplies we needed, and how to best take care of his grooming needs.

After some trial and error, we settled into a grooming routine and now take Ripley to the doggie spa about every six weeks. Even so, Ripley is a curious little dog and tends to get into things he shouldn't- like mud and deer doo, so there are times we have to bathe Ripley at home.

Fortunately, for times like those, I have a bottle of Nootie Shampoo and Daily Spritz Combo that I like to use.

{About Nootie}The inspiration for nootie began while searching for shampoo for our dog. We discovered most pet shampoo fragrances were not very appealing and thought, "Why not... indulge our dog with the same fragrances we so often enjoy ourselves?"
Hence, nootie was born. Many pet shampoo fragrances last a meager period of time as well as offer insignificant, if any, clinical benefit for your dog. We championed to find a solution. Our formulators, equipped with more than 20 years experience providing products to the veterinarian industry, developed a line of shampoo and spritz that offer long lasting, tantalizing scents as well as numerous benefits for your dog's coat and skin. With a plethora of naturally derived ingredients such as Aloe and Oatmeal, Essential Fatty Acids, Sweet Almond Oil, Rosemary and Jojoba oil, you will notice a distinct difference in your dogs coat and skin. Coats will be soft and shiny, while a multitude of skin problems will be alleviated.

Nootie sent us a bottle of their Shampoo and Daily Spritz Combo in their Cucumber Melon Scent. The fresh scent of cucumber melon combined with aloe and oatmeal helps relieve dry, itchy skin while leaving Ripley smelling fresh and clean. Not a huge fan of sweet smells, I worried at first that the smell would be too overpowering, but it isn't. The scent is subtle, light and only slightly sweet. It reminds me of the cucumber melon products at Bath and Body Works.
The top portion of the bottle contains 12 ozs of Soothing Cucumber Melon shampoo. The bottom bottle contains 4 oz's of Nootie's daily spritz in the same long lasting fragrance which conditions and freshens Ripley's coat.

{About the Shampoo and Daily Spritz Combo}
- Long lasting fragrance
- Made with natural ingredients
- Soap & paraben free
- No sulfates or harsh chemicals
- Safe to use along with topical flea & tick products
Ingredients Shampoo - Purified Water, Decyl Glucoside, Coco Betaine, Glycerin, Polyquat 7 (Conditioner), Oatmeal Extract, Aloe Concentrate, infused with essence of Cucumber Melon, Preservative Daily

Spritz - Purified Water, SDA 40 Alcohol, Nonoxynol 9, Polyquat 7, Glycerin, infused with essence of Cucumber Melon, Preservative
I have been using the Nootie Shampoo and Daily Spritz Combo on Ripley for about a couple of months now. I have noticed his coat seems healthier. There's a shine to it that wasn't there before. In between trips to the groomer, I use the daily spritz on Ripley. (I LOVE the spritz!) It is a terrific detangler! Ripley’s coat is shiny and soft, and he smells great too! Two things I like best about this product is that it is safe to use- no harsh chemicals, and the soft, great smelling fur lasts a long time.

{Buy It}
I highly recommend Nootie products for any dog owner. You can purchase the smampoo and spritz combo for only $19.99 on Nootie's website. It's worth every penny!

Disclosure:
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Don't Drop the Ball on Your Shave Routine This New Year's Eve~ Ring in the New Year With Sexy Smooth Legs...Au Naturale!

We all tend to slack on our shaving when the cold weather and tights come around. But, the last thing you want is to be caught with Christmas tree legs when your hot date leans in at the stroke of midnight for some ball dropping action (no pun intended). Don’t get caught in a hairy situation this holiday season. Ring in the New Year with sexy, smooth legs thanks to Schick Intuition Naturals.

Made specifically for sensitive skin and with environmentally friendly packaging, Schick Intuition Naturals Sensitive Care razor’s built-in, hypo-allergenic shaving solid is enriched with soothing Vitamin E and 100% all-natural Aloe, so it’s gentle on your skin, leaving legs noticeably soft and smooth – making all other razors green with envy!

Adding a natural element to your life, the packaging is made with 55% post-consumer recycled paperboard, 25% post-consumer recycled window, and VOC-free inks. And the entire package is 100% recyclable!

Schick® Intuition® Naturals Sensitive Care® Razor Benefits:

Skin Conditioning Solid™

o Eliminates the need for shave gel, soap, or body wash, so you can lather and shave in one easy step

o Enriched with Vitamin E and 100% natural Aloe to lather and moisturize skin during shaving

Four-Blade Razor

o Helps eliminate nicks and cuts

o Allows for a precise shave, with a pivoting head that follows the body’s contours

o Makes it simple to experience a flawlessly smooth shave

One-of-a-kind Ergonomic Handle

o Shaving made easy with the slim design that fits comfortably into the hand

o No-slip rubber grip on sides allow for precise control

Each Package Contains:

· Schick® Intuition® Naturals Sensitive Care® razor handle

· Two refill cartridges in Natural Aloe with soothing Vitamin E

· A shower hanger and convenient travel cap

The Schick® Intuition® Naturals Sensitive Care® Razor handles and refill cartridges are currently available at mass and natural lifestyle retailers nationwide for $9.29 (razor), $9.99 for 3 ct, $17.59 for 6 ct.

Disclosure:
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Around the Collar: Feature Review

Life with Ripley gets more interesting by the day. One moment I have this adorable, fluffy dog, and the next, a dog with a lot less hair.

You see, I took Ripley for a spa day, assuming he'd enjoy (ha ha) a shampoo, nail trim, and after a soothing brushing, a little trim of his beautiful, curly coat. I didn't expect that when I went to pick him up after his four hour (Yes, it did take that long! Perhaps that should have been a hint to me.) stay at the groomer's, he'd have a whole lot less hair than he had when I took him in!! The groomer told me that she misunderstood me and thought I asked for Ripley to be shaved.

Regardless, my now short-haired pooch is able to properly review the simply stunning All-in-One Harness that we were sent by Sharon from Around the Collar.

About Around the Collar (from their website):
In 2001, with over 20 years in the leather accessories business, we entered the wonderful world of pets. We take pride in producing fashion savvy collars, leashes, harnesses and carriers with the same craftsmanship and attention we use to produce fine designer handbags and belts.

We truly believe that you and your pet should always be "well accessorized" and never compromise. At Around the Collar, detail is never forgotten. We use top-grade leather (even for our linings!), genuine Swarovski stones and create everything in our New York Studio to ensure your pet is stylish and comfortable. Every item is treated with love and care and dedicated to the ones we all adore … our pets.

I first stumbled upon the Around the Collar website when I was searching the internet for items with which to pamper the female miniature schnauzer we hoped to rescue, Bella. I was immediately drawn to the unique and stunning items offered by Around the Collar. Just glancing at the images, I could picture our new pup sporting a bubble-gum pink leather collar with white leather flowers and Swarovski crystals. I knew I HAD to have some bling for Bella, but without knowing her measurements, I had to put an order on hold.

Fast forward several weeks, and we found that Bella was not meant to be; rather, we were chosen by Ripley to be his forever family. Once again, I contacted Sharon, and after a wonderful chat on the phone where we discussed Ripley, blogging, her business, and San Francisco and NYC (I absolutely love her NY accent!), Sharon told me she and her husband (the creative geniuses behind the one-of-a kind Around the Collar designs) would custom-make Ripley an All-in-One Harness based on the measurements I provided her.

When the harness arrived in the mail, I was first impressed by the beautiful design and excellent craftsmanship. It is a soft brown leather with contrast stitching and an oval slider. On the slider is an image of a dog. Quite unique. After playing around a little with it on Ripley, I figured out how it worked (Poor Rip had to endure a bit of patience with me on this one!) If only I would have realized right away that the leather oval slider on the harness is what made the harness adjustable and secure. Silly me didn't even try that until after Ripley wore the harness several times!

I must say, now that we have had many walks with the harness, I love how easy it is to slip on Ripley. He looks handsome, and no matter where we go, we are stopped by at least one person comments on the harness. Everyone who has seen it agrees that it is truly unique. You simply will not find anything like it in your typical pet store.

If you are in need of a new collar, leash, or harness (or if you are like me and love to spoil your pet), then I highly recommend Around the Collar for your pet! Whether you are looking for some sweet bling, fancy flowers, tough studs, or some other design, you will find a vast selection of materials and decorative touches at Around the Collar. You won't find anything quite like their designs, and most definitely not with the excellent craftsmanship you'll get with Around the Collar.

After all, doesn't your pet deserve the very best?

Disclosure:
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

CSN Stores- Le Creuset 1.8-Quart Whistling Teakettle ~review

When our family moved into our new house in December, we purchased all new stainless appliances for our kitchen. Even so, as much as I love my appliances, the rest of the kitchen leaves so much to be desired! First, it’s too small. Second, the countertop is old and black. The floor is laminate {not bad, actually}, and the walls are yellow. There is no pizazz to my kitchen. No flair. No fun.

The best I can do to add some oomph to my small kitchen space is to spice it up with colorful touches here and there. So, I added some fun dish towels, but I still needed something more. CSN Stores provided me with the perfect opportunity to bring a colorful little something to my rather boring space. Enter the Le Creuset 1.8-Quart Whistling Teakettle in Flame.

{Website Description}A whistling reminder that it's teatime! Decorate your stovetop with the Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle. It performs on all heat sources and has a unique locking handle for easy lifting and pouring. The Phenolic knob, handle, and whistle are heat resistant for safer use. The enameled interior is easy to clean and will not absorb odors. Creates a lovely serving piece!

Features:
• Attractive Flame color
• Locking handle for easy lifting and pouring
• Enameled interior won't absorb odors or flavors
• Phenolic knob, handle, whistle are heat resistant
• Glazed with hard glossy enamel
• Works well on all heat sources

I have been using my new teakettle for about two weeks now, and I must say that not only is it absolutely fun to look at, but it work great too! I did read some mixed reviews about the enamel rusting easily, so I just wipe mine dry once it cools to avoid that issue.

{What I like most about the Le Creuset 1.8 Qt. Whistling Teakettle}

• Boils quickly


• Comfortable handle


• Tight fitting lid


• Loud whistle


• Solid construction


• Fantastic color
  

{About Le Creuset}
From start to finish, Le Creuset is the ingredient that brings every evening together. In kitchens around the world, from acclaimed European eateries to family dinner tables, Le Creuset has been trusted for over 80 years for its legacy of style and quality. Their brilliant colors and user-friendly cookware pieces have created an unforgettable dining experience. The ease of cooking, serving, and storing leftovers in one dish is truly wonderful! Le Creuset has been trusted by those who appreciate every subtle complexity of flavor. Trusted by those who want only the best for their guests and who enjoy food - and life - to the fullest!

Since 1925, Le Creuset has designed and manufactured their Enameled Cast Iron cookware at their foundry in Fresnoy-Le-Grand, Northern France. It began producing Cast Iron by hand-casting molten cast iron in sand molds, still the most delicate stage of the production process. Even today, after casting, each mold is destroyed and the cookware is polished and sanded by hand, then scrutinized for imperfections. Once declared good for enameling, the items are sprayed with two separate coats of enamel and fired after each process at a temperature of 1472°F. The enamel then becomes extremely hard and durable, making it almost completely resistant to damage during normal use. Since much of the finishing is done by hand, each Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron cookware piece is completely unique!
{Buy It}
This teakettle retails for $90. With CSN Stores, you can purchase it for only $74.95 with FREE shipping! That’s a fantastic deal!
Disclosure:
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Review~ Flat Iron Experts and Babyliss Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron

Flat Iron Experts is THE place to shop online for all of the hottest hair styling tools and products! Whether you are wanting to purchase a flat iron, curling iron, or hair dryer, you will find professional reviews and competitive pricing at Flat Iron Experts. Another great feature of Flat Iron Experts is their shipping price-FREE for orders over $50! That's fantastic!

Flat Iron Experts recently sent me a Babyliss Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron to review.

{About the Babyliss Pro Ceramic Curling Iron}

The Babyliss Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron is rated #2 on Flat Iron Expert's Best Curling Iron list for one reason alone and it is the price. If price wasn't a factor, this curling iron will for sure be the #1 choice. The Babyliss Tourmaline Ceramic Curling iron emits negative ions and far-infrared heat that brings a number of additional benefits to your

• Eliminates static electricity
• Neutralize odors
• Preserve more moisture within the hair shaft
• Causes less damage to the hair cuticle

From our expertise and customer reviews, most people are saying that tourmaline curling irons gives longer lasting curls compared to the non Tourmaline or Ceramic Hot Tools curling irons and other drugstore brands. The Babyliss curling iron comes with 40 adjustable heats setting up to a scorching 428 F perfect for all hair types. Two other great benefit of choosing this curling iron is the 2 year warranty and the fact that this curling iron is Dual Voltage, meaning you can use this curling iron any where around the world while you travel. If you want a curling iron that is up to date and wouldn't mind paying a bit extra. This would be your choice. Flat Iron Experts recommend the Babyliss Tourmaline Curling Irons with 100% Confidence.

This curling iron is definitely one of the best I have ever used on my hair. My hair is long and quite thick, and just about every curling iron I have tried left me disappointed until I worked with the Babyliss one. The Babyliss gives me beautiful, long-lasting, bouncy curls and leaves my hair looking healthy and shiny. I love that I need very little product in my hair when I use this curling iron. In fact, with this curling iron, I only apply heat protectant to my hair.

The Babyliss Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron heats up quickly. No more waiting five minutes for an iron to get hot enough to do a decent job of curling my hair. With this iron, I look like I just spent a small fortune at the beauty shop rather than a few minutes at home amazon amazing curling iron! Connect with Flat Iron Experts on Facebook and Twitter too!

{Features}

• 5 barrel sizes available
• Unique POP-IN/POP-OUT temperature control
• Ultra-powerful heaters that provide fast, steady maximum temperatures
• Instant heat recovery
• 40 heat settings
• Heats up to 428ºF(220ºC)
• Slim rubberized handles
• Tourmaline/Ceramic closes the hair cuticle resulting in smooth, glossy hair.
• Tourmaline/Ceramic plus heat emits NEGATIVE IONS which eliminate static electricity and neutralize odors and bacteria.
• Tourmaline/Ceramic barrels retain heat more efficiently, distribute it more evenly and eliminate damaging hot spots.
• Tourmaline/Ceramic radiates faster drying FAR-INFRATED HEAT, which dries hair from the inside out, preserving more moisture within the hair shaft and causing less damage to the hair cuticle.
• Extra long, heavy duty swivel cord
• Dual Voltage
• Two year warranty

You can purchase this curling iron at Flat Iron Experts for less than $90 and get free shipping too! Go ahead and check out Flat Iron Experts, and while you're there, take some time to really explore the site an all it has to offer.

Disclosure:
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.