~UnBoxing~ OwlCrate YA Book Subscription Book for All Ages & Discount! Get Nerdy!

I received no compensation for this post, I will receive a discount if you sign up for a subscription

OMG I just love books, I think most of you know that. I also have a sneaky obsession for those young adult paranormal or fantasy books. Yes at 38 I love YA. Just saying, it's ok if you do too. It's also something fun I can share (of have her steal) with my seventeen year old daughter. I honestly will read anything if it's a good book. One of my favorite all time hands down youth series are the Harry Potter books. I mean they were so descriptive and well written and I loved how they moved up with the kids. I bought them for my much younger brother (twelve years younger) and it was something for him and I to enjoy together over the years. Now my baby brother is a genius so when he said you need to read Harry Potter I thought hmmmm maybe there is something to these. I will never not try a book, so I did and boy was I hooked. How can you not love that series and how it grew up with that late 80's early 90's youth. What a great concept!

So this months OwlCrate theme was MAGIC. I knew there would be some Harry Potter in this box and so I decided it was time to try it out and give you all a review. I don't do video unboxings all that often but I did for this one. It was just too much fun. OwlCrate is $29.99 a month and if you do a six month signup you get a discount. You can also get 10% off your first OwlCrate for being a new member with the code NEWMEMBER. It's a really good deal as you will see below, and well just fun. I love getting little gifts in the mail, don't you?

Want to see my unboxing video? Check it out on my YouTube Page HERE! Now onto the goodies. I seriously watched the mailbox every day for this, and it was hard to get the camera out when all I wanted to do was start reading.

First up is the Spoiler Warning Postcard that tells you what is in your box. This is on card stock and heavy and the best thing is, the other side is adorable and totally able to be framed. It's going up on my Harry Potter wall.

Next up is the awesome POP Vinyl Funko Figure of Albus Dumbledore from the Harry Potter movies. The estimated value is $10.57. This I was so happy with, as I stated, I adore Harry Potter, books and movies!

Next up was the super looking Bookmark by Elvie Bookish. It was inspired by the The Raven Cycle Series by Maggie Stiefvater. I found some other things she has for sale at society6 I estimate the bookmark value at around $4.

Then there was a little card stock for an eBook A Knot in the Grain by Robin McKinley. Sadly it was not free and it costs $3.99 but has a savings of $3 making it almost half off. The book looks very interesting if I do say so.

Next was the cute art print also by Elvie Bookish. It was inspired from Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. I thought it was so cute and want to frame it for my wall or dresser. I love the stars and flowers. It's made of heavy card stock, and the value is $12.50.

Next up is the fantastic smelling (and tasting) Patronus white chocolate mint lip balm from Geek Fire Labs. This has a value of $4 and check out some of their other stuff, so fun!

Last up was this months included book. Every month you receive a new book to read. Best part in my opinion. The book is Worlds of Ink and Shadow by Lena Coakley. This was already on my GoodReads bookshelf along with all the others in this box, which I find too funny. You can follow me on GoodReads if you want to. Included with the book was a sweet little note from the author just for OwlCrate subscribers and a paper doll set. Yes you heard my right, a paper doll set. I adore paper dolls, so I am thrilled! I wish they were still popular. The retail value of the book itself is $12 and you really can't put a price on a special note and the dolls.

So all in total I give this box a value of $46.07 not including the adorable OwlCrate Stock Card, the note or the paper dolls that were included. That is a great value for what the box costs and I certainly recommend this box. It is my new favorite. As I stated above OwlCrate is $29.99 a month and if you do a six month signup you get a discount. You can also get 10% off your first OwlCrate for being a new member with the code NEWMEMBER. Please sign up HERE! ENJOY!!

My Beautiful win from Divining Oil Designs!

I received nothing from this post, this was an actual contest that I won online.

How many of you use Essential Oils everyday like I do? Well you should go look at Divining Oil Designs. Ginny who owns the company creates beautiful pieces of jewelry art with stones. Each piece (including mine) is hand created for you. No two pieces are alike. She combines Semi Precious Stones with Essential Oils to help aid with specific wellness concerns. This is totally geared towards you and your needs.

My custom made bracelet includesd amethyst, jade, crystal and rose quartz. These are all stones I picked and felt drawn to. I also received a wonderful Wild Orange Essential Oil to go with it, that I can put on the lava rock. If you order one you will received a vial of an essential oil of your choosing.

On her Divining Oil Designs website you can find a page of some stones she offers and what they can be used for. I loved reading it, and then asking her if what I liked would work for me. She is a wealth of knowledge about stones and oils. I ended up with Amethyst which is a natural stress reliever, and encourages inner strength. This is something I struggle with due to my medical issues. Crystal Quartz for protection against negativity. Rose Quartz opens the heart to all types of love – love of self, family, friends, and romantic. Rose Quartz has high energy but is calming and soothing at the same time. Love of self is something I have always struggled with and so that is the reason for this choice.

She also includes a page of essential oils and how they work. I was sent Wild Orange (part of my prize) which is wonderful for me because I have a bad immune system. My favorite essential oil though is Clary Sage which lifts your mood. Let me tell you after falling low into depression and having severe anxiety basically every day this works wonders. As soon as my bracelet arrived I put some on the lava rock. It is almost an instant mood changer!

If you interested in getting a piece for yourself you can see some pre-made pieces on the Divining Oil Design website. She is also branching out into Barefoot sandals and other fun things. Did I mention that her prices are excellent? Go look for yourself. Please tell her Rebecca at Primitive Gypsy sent you!

Also check out Divining Oil Designs on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

~Review~ Fine Art Photography by WendyPCreations

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

We love photography in our house so I was glad to get this for review. WendyPCreations is an photographer who sells her work on Etsy. I chose Hell's Hollow Waterfall in Pennsylvania to buy. It's beautiful. Nice sharp bright colors, and focus. The photo looks so lush and I could just picture myself there in it.

It comes matted when you order in a photo mailer. The Matte is a very nice quality and thick. This photo is a 5"x 7" size but you can get other sizes. It is ready to put up when you get it. The cost is very good for the quality you receive. She has a number of beautiful selections to choose from. There are a number of new one's that are listed now I would of loved to of ordered before.

You can find your own beautiful Matted Photo from WendyPCreations on Etsy.

~Review~ Bobee Polka Dot Wall Decals

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

I just love wall decals. They are such a fun way to get art on your walls that isn't expensive. They are also easily removable and you can re-use them. I got three sets of the Polka Dot decals from Bobee in different colors. There is no process to these, you just peel and then firmly press to the wall, bed, door, diaper case, etc. Voila, Instant art in your babies room. Seriously it was that easy. Make sure your wall is clean prior to use so they stick correctly.

Bobee offers a few different options. You can get a whale, elephants, owls, giraffe's, Polka dots, Custom names, and sayings. I love the polka dots and as you can see I also bought the elephants. These are only $7.99 for a set! One set goes a long way, but it was so fun to work with multiple colors. You can do pretty much anything you want with them. I had a friend who made a bubble wall. I even layered ours on my son's bed because he thought it looked like trains. You can do a lot with them and they have a large selection of colors.

Bobee is sold on Amazon so you can also take advantage of free Amazon Prime shipping!

~Review~ Heart Wall Decal Kit

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

I just love decals.. I have quite a few now. They change a room instantly. They are easy to apply and can be removed and used somewhere else. I knew the Heart Wall Decal Kit from vinyldisorder.com would look adorable in my daughter's room. We were sent a bunch of Heart Wall Decal's from them to try out. We got a ton of different colors, styles and sizes.

I must say these Heart Wall Decals went up literally in seconds. They were so simple. My daughter had my two year old helping her and still went up as quick as could be. These are nice and simple understated decals.

The directions are fairly simple...Clean and dry the area you are placing them on. Then peel off the hard paper backing, place your decal where you want it to be, then apply pressure from the middle out. Slowly peel the transfer tape off starting in the corner. That's basically it! The website has video instructions also.

You can get your own on vinyldisorder.com along with a ton of other fun decals.

~Review~ Canvas n' Decor ~Happy Home Guide~

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

I just love canvas. I have the beginnings of a wall full of canvas for my family. I have tried a few different companies since I started a year ago. I must say that from the moment my Canvas n' Decor canvas came in the mail I knew I had found the best one. The photo I sent to them was one I snagged off of my facebook page. I just moved and so do not have my photo's all unpacked yet. So I honestly wasn't expecting it to turn out more than just alright. They did an amazing job.

This is the photo I chose, straight from facebook.

This is my brand new canvas from Canvas n' Decor.

In the original photo my husband and I have very dark faces. But in the canvas they are much lighter. The canvas itself is exceptionally well made. It's very tightly stretched around a large, thick wood frame. The wire hanger is already attached. Most canvas companies send you a hanger with teeth that you must hammer in yourself. So, I was very happy it was attached already. Not to mention it has a soft shell over the wire so that it does not scratch your walls.

I most certainly will be getting more canvas from Canvas n' Decor. The quality is just unbeatable. You will be able to see more about Canvas n'Decor in March on my Happy Home Guide ~Products that will make you and your home happy!~

The Naturals ~Sweetheart Central Gift Guide Review~

~Valentine's Day Sweetheart Central Gift Guide Review~

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

I just love The Naturals. They are based out of Pennsylvania and offer twig wreaths and much much more. They send you a basic form for you to add onto and decorate however you wish. You can choose from beautiful spring baskets, window frames and stars. They even have a peace shaped wreath and a heart for Valentine's Day. They never cut down trees or bushes only trim and allow the plants to continue to grow and thrive. What a wonderful way to bring nature inside without disturbing it.

I chose to get the Fairy chair, which in my opinion was beautiful on it's own. I chose to leave it natural. It has copper wire on the back for hanging and when winter is over I plan to move it out to my garden. I just love the wild look it has. I can just imagine this spring when it's outside and surrounded by color.

If fits so well in my home filled with Antiques that I think I could use one in every room. I would love to get a basket to fill with pine cones, acorns and dried pomegranate's. What would you choose? You can see all the different options The Naturals has to choose on Etsy. Check out how great the pricing is. I've seen similar items sell for triple the cost!

~Review~ Bobee Momma & Baby Elephant Decals

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

I love decals. They are such a fun way to get art on your walls that isn't expensive. They are also easily removable. I got the momma and baby elephant from Bobee. The large elephant is 9" tall by 12" wide, the smaller elephant is 7" tall by 9" wide. Side-by-side, they are 21" wide. I was worried about how difficult these would be to put up, I actually put it off for awhile. I worried for nothing, the process took less than 5 mins. You just peel the top cover off and then firmly press a little at a time to the wall. Smooth with your hand as you go. Then remove the top layer and voila, Instant art! Seriously it was that easy! (Do make sure your wall is clean)

Peel off slowly just in case you missed a spot!

I am still in shock of how easy this was! Bobee offers a few different options. You can get a whale, owls, giraffe's, Polka dots, Custom names, and sayings. I love the elephants though! The cost was only $12.99 and it would be well worth it! Bobee is sold on Amazon so you can also take advantage of free Amazon Prime shipping! Bobee is a small business run by a mom. She offers a 2 year guarantee that they will remove from your wall with no damage or residue.

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3 Beer Label Set Review + Giveaway

~I was sent these labels free for my honest review. I was not paid. All opinions are 100% my own.

I love to be able to customize things! So when I saw these custom beer labels from icustomlabel, I knew I needed to get some for my husband. I kept thinking how fun they would be in a bar or game room. You can get so many different options from Weddings, Baby Showers, Birthdays and many others. I wish I had know about them when I had my last baby. How cute would that be..Hi, Please Welcome Teddy to the world, now have a beer!

I received the three labels featured on these bottles. They were very high quality, clear and colorful. The minute we opened them we just laughed! They really are so much fun! I can't wait to make my own custom one's.

They have state of the art printers that allow them to print high quality personalized labels no matter how small or large your order may be. They also offer all sorts of other personalized labels which you can see on the website. The labels I received were high resolution and are very vibrant and bright. The labels can be printed to your exact specifications and you will be amazed at the huge selection of designs that they have to offer. Visit them HERE.

They have graciously offered me a set of labels to giveaway to my readers. Enter below!

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