~Giveaway~ TMNT Pajamas

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[Good luck everyone, these are adorable!]

Welcome to the TMNT Juniors Pajamas Giveaway Event!

Hosted by Southern Mom Loves

Sponsored by Richard Leeds International

Richard Leeds International has come out with a line of cute and cheeky pajamas featuring everyone's 4 favorite turtles, just in time for summer sleepovers! Holly from Southern Mom Loves reviewed one of their designs here, check that out and then enter to win in this huge, mega-awesome giveaway!

There are 3 designs in PJ sets (tops and bottoms sold separately) and 3 dorm shirt designs, all featuring the lovable TMNT from Nickelodeon. You can find these PJs exclusively at Walmart in-store (you can find them in the sleepwear section) and online at Walmart.com!

15 WINNERS will each receive both a pair of PJs AND a Dorm Shirt from Richard Leeds International! Each winner will be sent a set of pajamas AND a dorm shirt in a randomly chosen TMNT design (shown above), in their size as they state it in the Giveaway Tools widget below.

Enter below, the odds are fantastic!

Giveaway begins on 5/27/15 at 1:00 am CST and ends on 6/17/15 at 11:59 pm CST. Must be 18 years or older, open to residents of the US only.

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~Blog Tour~ When Grace Sings by Kim Vogel Sawyer

~I received this for my honest review, all opinions are 100% my own

I just love this author. This book starts out pretty quickly and jumps you right in. Unlike most books you feel as if you have know the main characters forever. I truly love the way she ties them all in together in the most unexpected way. She has a real knack for a good revolving story line. I love the whole idea behind the reporter Briley trying to discredit the community but instead learning some good lessons of his own. As with all her books, I just loved this one. It is a great story, with wonderful messages.

Book Summary- When Grace Sings (WaterBrook Press, March 2015)

Alexa Zimmerman wonders if the Old Order Mennonite community in Arborville, Kansas will ever fully accept her. Her family roots here aren’t what anyone thought when she first arrived, but she is hopeful that her culinary and hospitality skills will win the skeptics over. The bed-and-breakfast she’s operating needs to succeed so Alexa agrees to allow Briley Forrester, the hotshot reporter from Chicago, to stay as a long-term boarder not knowing his real motives for being amongst the Plain folk.

But when Alexa agrees to host her cousin Anna-Grace Braun, the presence of extended family brings out Alexa’s insecurities and sets Briley on the trail to uncovering a web of hidden truths.

Plans for a secure future and the sweetness of young romance hang in the balance when Alexa and Anna-Grace have to face that their secrets are interconnected, binding the two in ways they could not have imagined. They must trust in a loving, heavenly Father and His plan for their futures.

You can Purchase a copy of your own HERE

About the Author-

About the author: Kim Vogel Sawyer is the author of twenty-nine novels, including several CBA and ECPA bestsellers. Her books have won the ACFW Book of the Year Award, the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, and the Inspirational Readers Choice Award. Kim is active in her church, where she leads women's fellowship and participates in both voice and bell choirs. In her spare time, she enjoys drama, quilting, and calligraphy. Kim and her husband, Don, reside in central Kansas, and have three daughters and nine grandchildren.

Visit the Author HERE

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~Review~ Camping Folding Shovel Pick With Compass

~I received this for my honest review, all opinions are 100% my own.~

We camp ALOT...every year. It is one of our favorite things to do as a family. We also prefer backwoods tent camping so the equipment you need for that is not the same as your run of the mill electrified campgrounds. I was offered to test this Camping Folding Shovel Pick With Compass by CLD Brands and knew it would come in handy.

This is a mini shovel. It comes apart in a small bag with a velcro closure. It is small enough to fit in your pocket, glove box, truck, you can attach to your belt or put it just about anywhere. As you will see in the video it takes seconds to put together. You basically just screw it together. It is easy enough for anyone to do. The shovel works as a shovel, pick, saw, bottle opener and compass. This would make an excellent addition to an emergency kit. It could be a life savor if you get stuck somewhere in the winter.

Now for the down sides. This is too small to be super helpful in a really tough spot. It has some plastic, and the compass well yes I would not rely on it for guidance. I suggest packing a better one. But for back packing, camping or just an emergency this is a great tool and a great price.

You can get your own Camping Folding Shovel Pick With Compass on Amazon!

~Review~ Azure Naturals Retinol Anti Wrinkle Serum & Cucumber Eye Brightening Gel

~ I received this for my honest review, all opinions are 100% my own.~

Lets start with the Azure Naturals ULTIMATE RETINOL Anti Wrinkle Serum. I love a good face serum. Even without a quick return they are good for your face, and a great routine to keep. Something I LOVE about this face serum is what it does not have in it. There is no alcohol and no parabens. It is totally plant based. NO GMO's and not tested on animals.

I love how this serum feels. It comes out in a small line of serum. It takes just a small amount to cover your face. You can instantly feel your skin start to tighten. My skin did not feel greasy at all. It felt clean and looked fresh. I have super sensitive skin and am allergic to many things in skin products. This did not bother me at all. There was no real scent here either. Perfect for people with allergies. I will certainly be using it daily. I prefer to use it at night now and love feeling my skin feel great at bedtime.

I also got the Azure Naturals Cucumber Infused ULTIMATE PEPTIDE Eye Brightening Gel to try out. Now if you have read my blog before you know that I LOVE eye gels. They are one of my favorite beauty products and I rarely find a new one I can use because I am allergic to coconut. This one is free of anything I am allergic too. I felt a tightening around my eye the instant I put this one on. It did not even take a minute. I use this twice a day, you can put makeup on over it and it actually will stay on better than without it. It has a very refreshing but light cucumber scent. You may use it as an all over facial serum, but I like using a combination of both myself.

I think the price is excellent for the length of time these will last you. It is much better than a department store price. Would you like to try them for youself? You can find both Azure Naturals products (and others) on Amazon.

~Review~ Yumms! Grill Mats, Burger Press and BBQ Grill Light & Giveaway!

~I received these for my honest review, all opinions are 100% my own.

Just in time for summertime I was given the chance to try some great BBQ products from Yumms! They sent me Grill Mats, a BBQ Grill Light and a Burger Press. My husband was very excited to get to try these out yesterday.

First up is the two piece set of of BBQ grill mats. These are non stick and are super easy to clean. You just lay these on the grill and keep the meat or veggies, etc on the mat and not falling through to the coals. The mats also block any ash from rising through to your meat when using wood or charcoal. The mat also makes for even cooking compared to open grilling. These can withstand heat of up to 450 degrees. The BEST thing about them is you can cut them to fit any size or shape of grill. We have a round grill so shaped them round. When your done since they are flat you can store them just about anywhere.

Next we got a really nifty BBQ light for your grill. This is adjustable so can be attached to most anywhere. It fits perfectly on the handle of any grill but We put ours on a pole next to our grill. It comes with a screw driver for the battery cover and is easy to remove and replace batteries. It can be used in the rain and is perfect for those late night, Hey a hamburger sounds good kind of nights. It is very bright and you can see much more than just your grill. It honestly just makes a good deck/patio light when your not grilling.

Lastly the Yumms! Burger Press. These make a perferct 4 oz burger, and also have an insert to make smaller burgers which is helpful for feeding young children. It is very compact and all fits together to store easy. It has rubber grips on the bottom which keep it from slipping while in use. It was so easy our two year old was able to help daddy make hamburgers. I would highly recommend using wax paper or something similar to make the burger slide out easier. In order to use start balled up hamburger mix and your spices, etc. You place on the press, put the top with handle down on burger. Gently press it down, and slowly pull up. If you want to make a smaller burger, put the insert in the bottom of the press before adding your meat.

You can get any of these Yumms! Products on Amazon and when you use this link you will also get 10% off. If you sign up below for their email you will get 20% off.

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~Review~ Aroma Trees Premium Home & Bathroom Fragrance Room Sprays

~I received this at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are 100% my own.~

I have to say I was pleasantly shocked with this Aroma Trees Apple Room Spray. I love Room sprays but some of them are so strong you want to be sick or they last for like a minute and then need to be sprayed again. Most just mask odor and then smell terrible. This one smells delicious. I am not kidding you my bathroom smelled like a kitchen with baking happening in it. The scent was strong but not over powering.

I got the 2oz bottle and I thought it would be way to small but it honestly does not take more than one small spray. It has a nice simple brown bottle with an easy to read label. It can just be left out in your bathroom, kitchen, etc. I think these would also be great to keep in your car. It is small enough to store in the glove box or center console.

I tried this in our bathroom, and I just went and checked it. I sprayed it around 1pm, and it is now 10 pm and the scent is still strong and noticeable. That's excellent! You can try it for yourself on Amazon.

~Review~ Anavita Moisturizing Anti-Wrinkle Cream

~I received this for my honest review, all opinions are 100% my own.~

I am always looking for good moisturizer's. I am not the kind of woman that has 100 and the stash keeps growing. I like to find one I love and stick to it. Sadly the one I used to love no longer seems to work for me. So I was glad to try the Anavita Moisturizing Anti-Wrinkle Cream and see if it could be a replacement for me.

This is a good sized jar. I would not call it large, but it is larger than some of the others I have tried that are high end. I opened it up and liked the soft cucumber scent that it has. It is not strong at all and just smells nice and fresh. I see visions of women with cucumber's on their eyes. The cream itself spreads well. It does not take hardly any cream to cover your entire face. The first time I used it I just used the excess stuck to the seal lid and it covered my face and neck totally.

Pretty much right away I felt a tightening to my skin. I would say maybe 1-2 hours later. My skin feels firmer and smoother. I would not say my wrinkles are magically gone but I can feel and see a difference after about a week. Just a small decrease in the lines especially by my mouth and eyes. The only downfall I see at all to this cream is while it wicks into your skin quickly it leaves a light greasy feeling on your face. One thing that does though is helps your makeup blend in better. The only time it bothered me was at night. It made me feel as if my face was not clean.

So Major Pluses

1- Good Size Jar

2- Soft Fresh Scent

3- Spreads Evenly

4-Little Amount Needed

5-Almost Immediate Skin Tightening

6- Blends Makeup Well

7- Priced Less than Department Stores Cons

1- Slightly Greasy Feeling

This is some info about Anavita Moisturizing Anti-Wrinkle Cream from the Amazon page.

To improve skin texture, smooth fine lines and deep wrinkles, firm, tighten, tone and moisturize skin

Ingredients are Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline), Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl), Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate

The directions are as follows.

Apply morning and evening to cleansed face, neck or body. Place a pea-sized dollop on a finger and dab bits of the cream on the areas needing treatment. Massage gently with upward strokes until absorbed. Visible results in 2 to 4 weeks with continuing improvement for 12 weeks with regular use.

You can buy Anavita Moisturizing Anti-Wrinkle Cream on Amazon.

Kids Academy | Educational Apps for Children

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Kids Academy | Educational Apps for Children

I know many of you homeschool or have preschool aged children at home. Are you having trouble finding ways to keep them busy while your busy working? There's an app for that or two.... I know these will keep your kids occupied for hours.

Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Kids Game Educational Books & Free Songs

Ok first things first this app is based on Montessori learning Meaning your kids get a say, they get a choice in how they learn. This app has so many great features. It is pretty simple to get around in. My 2 year old picked it up quickly. He loves the tracing features and used this for awhile. I think he will be writing in no time. The characters are fun and it is all bright and kept him interested. We all know with a two year old that is not easy. The animation is very well done compared to most kids apps. There is a ton of games they can play, and each one teaches something differently, thus pulling in the Montessori education style. If you have more than one kid that will be playing you can make other profiles for them. I love that since I have 8 kids. This is basically like a worksheet app. We just love it, perfect for travel, the doctors or in the car.

Download Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Kids Game

 

Bugs, Shapes and Robots Face Paint for Toddlers

FREE for a limited time! (usually $2.99)

Another wonderful app for toddlers. We just loved the animations and colors of this app. Nikolas' favorite part is the fireflies you collect. I can not wait to see how he reacts when he gets to let them go free. Again I think his favorite thing was the tracing. He is pretty good with a pen so I know he will be writing in no time with the help of this app. This one does shapes, and quite a bunch of shapes way more than just circle, square and triangle. I appreciate that they did some extra ones. This one also allows for multiple profiles for other kids and you can track what your kids have down on the app. This app is just fun!

Download Bugs, Shapes, and Robots

~Review~ Rid-Tech Ultrasonic Pest Repeller

~I received this for my honest review, all opinions are 100% my own.~

I gotta admit, I will try anything to not deal with a multitude of bugs. I detest them. I did not want this so much for the mice, just the bugs. I can handle mice and well we have a cat. But bugs make me squirm. When we moved here and I realized you had to check yourself daily for ticks I almost passed out. Bleech! Needless to say when they offered to let me try the Rid-Tech Ultrasonic Pest Repeller I said YES PLEASE!

So at first I was going to use it in my room, (which I should of looking back)but then I decided I would really rather not have bugs in my kitchen. So we plugged it in on the kitchen counter by our sink. The cupboard there is where most of our food is stored. We have a very small pantry area because we rarely buy any kind of processed, canned, or boxed foods. So basically we have the basics, flour, sugar, etc.

We have been having quite an issue with ants and while I still had some ants here and there, no like huge ant trails, no gnats, etc in the kitchen since we plugged it in. So while I would not say it totally eliminated the bugs it certainly keep them at bay. It is small and makes no noise at all. It would basically blend in to most walls.

A great advantage to the Rid-Tech Ultrasonic Pest Repeller is that it is non toxic and not harmful to your family or your pets. It works by sonic waves instead of nasty chemicals. You would need one per room, two for large spaces like a garage or attic. For my kitchen which is pretty big, just one worked fine. So just so I do not leave you hanging two night ago they cat was going crazy in our bedroom. We were laughing until my husband heard a "Squeak". So I guess you can say we also have a Rid-Tech Ultrasonic Pest Repeller in our room...only for mice! Good Kitty!

Ok now I know you want some of these for your house, who wouldn't? You can get them on Amazon.

~Review~ Los Angeles Women's La Palazzo Pants

~I received this at a discount for my honest review, all opinions are 100% my own.~

Man oh man are these comfortable. I would like one in every color please. These would make awesome pajamas. They fit really nicely, not too snug at all. They are super soft and while form fitting they do not fit so tightly that you have rolls or anything. They are very well made and stitched tightly. The top can be left up or rolled over depending on how you are comfortable. The best thing is they can be worn anywhere. They are acceptable for dress, work, or play.

I love all the different patterns that they have to offer. I chose to get the first pattern which is the blue and navy with pink. The color does not look as blue as the photos show. More of a grey blue color to them. Mine are about 6 inches to long but I am only 5 foot 2 inches so if you are short expect to be hemming these even with heels. They are worth having hemmed because they look beautiful and are exceptionally comfortable. I would love to get a bunch more.

Do you want a pair of these super fun comfy Palazzo Pants for yourself? Check them out on Amazon.

~Review~ Antique Edison Style Chandelier Light Bulbs

~I received this free for my honest review, all opinions are 100% my own.~

> Ok I know everyone here knows that my house is full of antiques and make-do primitives. I do not even like leaving my television uncovered. So same goes for my lighting. Who wants regular (UGLY) modern light bulbs. Not me and I know not most of you. So when I saw these bulbs I said I have to review these for all of my Primitive Antique readers. We are always on the search for good old fashioned bulbs. These are awesome!

These are made for reproduction lighting. They will not fit a standard socket. They are shaped just like the old bulbs, like a candle flame. They can be 25-40 watt and give a great flame looking glow. The only thing I do not like is that they do not flicker. But they are great for everyday use, which flicker bulbs are not.

The packaging on these is AWESOME. They come in a box and then are placed in a very, VERY thick foam padding plus have more padding over where they are inserted. Not to mention the bulbs themselves are super thick as you will see in my video I made. These are just super well made and packaged bulbs. I have been using mine for about a month now and they are still going strong and offer a ton of light! I would most certainly buy more.

You can buy your own Antique Edison Style Bulbs on Amazon.

~Review~ PopSockets Phone Grip & Stand

~I received this for my honest review, all opinions are 100% my own~

What a fun idea PopSockets is. I know when I received them the kids were fighting over them, and I didn't even get to pick ours, just was a random set. They are just fun and adorable looking. I got three PopSockets to try out, and one immediately got whisked off to that place where your socks in the dryer go. Ok not really one of the teenagers took it and it was never seen again. I wish I could of picked the one's I got because they have some awesome ones. Here is what I got.

The animal one's are just adorable. These are so useful. You can easily attach them with the adhesive that is on them to the back of just about anything. We tried them on a Samsung Galaxy and an Amazon Kindle. They pull out just like an accordion. It was MUCH stronger than I imagined it would be. The best part is that they kind of rotate to just about any angle you can think of. Hands down the BEST thing is that we could angle the tablet, for our two year old Nikolas to watch cartoons on. Normally he is always stopping the show on accident from touching the screen. This was truly a life saver. You know what else was fun, listening to them pop up and down. This was a super great stress reliever. I gotta say I love these.

Here are the one's I would love to have. How fun are these designs!

About PopSocket from the website.

PopSocket is a phone grip and phone stand accessory for your mobile devices that expands and collapses by way of an accordion mechanism. Add a single PopSocket, or a pair of PopSockets, to the back of almost any mobile device to transform its capabilities. PopSockets "pop" whenever you need a phone grip, a phone stand, a headset management system, or just something to play with.

The PopSockets Case for iPhone 5 comes with a pair of PopSockets that collapse flush with the outer surface of the case. Individual PopSockets come with our PopTek adhesive pad, which attaches to most phones, phablets, tablets, and many cases by way of a thin layer of reusable, residue-free, adhesive gel.

You can get your own PopSockets on the PopSockets website!

~Review~ Very Healthy Spiral Slicer

~I received this for my honest review, all opinions are 100% my own.~

I gotta say we really loved this Very Healthy Spiral Slicer! It is just such a fun product and has a ton of uses. It is a simple design and takes up very little space. You can store it in a small drawer, or cupboard or even on your kitchen counter because you will probably use it often. It is a simple design but works very efficiently. It's a good size to fit in your hand easily and is not too heavy for any age to use. I don't like to cook at all but this was FUN to use!

This has a super sharp blade. It worked super fast and on all different kinds of veggies. My husband loves to use it for onions, potatoes, and carrots. It makes cutting them up a breeze. All you have to do is take off the top and twist while feeding your veggie in. It takes very slight pressure and comes out perfect every time. It's excellent for onion strings, and veggie pastas. We love it for shoestring potatoes also. It is just so easy.

The Very Healthy Spiral Slicer is very easy to clean with the little brush that is included. It will get anything left or stuck right out! It is a handy tool all by itself. I use it to get between utensil handles also. This can basically be brushed, and then rinsed. All if all we just love this slicer. You can get your own Very Healthy Spiral Slicer on Amazon.