Old Factory Candle Gift Set Review #oldfactory

Disclaimer: The product described below was provided free of charge to facilitate the review. All opinions are my own.

When I was given the opportunity to try Old Factory Candles and provide my opinion, I was elated. I love candles and now that I do not have small children running through my house, I can place them anywhere that I want...providing it is safe.

That means that I can set candles in my bathrooms, my kitchen, my family room...where ever I want.
When given the opportunity to pick a scent, I chose the Fall Harvest Collection that contains one of each of Pumpkin Spice, Cranberry,  and Autumn Leaves. I thought the fall scents might get me into a holiday spirit.

The candles arrived and I was very excited to pop open the box to smell each one. They all smelled like anyone would think. The one that caught me off guard was the Autumn leaves. It really smelled just like leaves! I thought that the name was going to be for a mix of fall scents. Nope, it smells just like the name implies.

The candles burned clean at all times. Since they are in their own small jars, it was easy to blow out the candle when I was done and place the lid on the jar to prevent any smoke from lingering. My only disappointment was in the size of the candles. These are really not any bigger than a votive candle. They are in cute little jars with lids and would be very easy to break up to give as individual gifts.


Below are the list of Themes and their related fragrances that are available.
Fall Harvest
Pumpkin Spice
Cranberry
Autumn Leaves

Happy Holidays
Christmas Tree
Candy Cane
Gingerbread

Winter Wonderland
Hot Cocoa
Roasted Chestnut
First Snow

Romance
Rose Petals
Champagne
Dark Chocolate

Fresh & Clean
Lemongrass
Olive Blossom
Fresh Linen

Spa Day
Cucumber
Lemongrass
Green Tea

Vacation
Sea Breeze
Hawaiian Lei
Awapuhi

Coffee Shop
Coffee Bean
Hazelnut
Chai Tea

Man Cave
Straight Razor
Leather
Mahogany

High as a Kite
Cannabis
Incense
Bag O' Cookies

New Born Baby
Baby Powder
Baby Shampoo
First Blanket

50 Shades
Leather
Vanilla ***
Jasmine Bubbles

Alpha Garcinia Cambogia Review #alphapills

Disclaimer: I received the product described below free of change to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

If you are like everyone else, you probably carry a few extra pounds around with you. We are always searching for the easiest way possible to drop those extra pounds. I know I don't want to change the way I eat, and I certainly do NOT want to exercise. Yuck!

Alpha Garcinia Cambogia has allowed me to just take a pill to simplify my weight loss. I have always been resistant to taking diet pills due to the fact that they make me feel horrible. Alpha Garcinia Cambogia did not make me feel like  my heart was going to jump put of my chest, did not make me feel like I was going to starve to death, and it certainly did not turn my insides upside-down. 

All in all, While taking the Alpha Garcinia Cambogia pills for two weeks, I lost a quick 8 pounds. Now I know that seems small, but it was only 2 weeks time AND I did not do anything else. That means no exercise, not change in diet...nothing!



Manufactures information on the 100% Alpha Garcinia Cambogia Extract

Garcinia Cambogia is extract from the South East Asian fruit Garcinia Gummi-Gatta, part of the tamarind family. It is an all natural extract shown to suppress your appetite, burn fat while maintaining your lean muscle mass, and increase fat loss 3 times more than diet and exercise alone. Garcinia Cambogia has also been proven to increase serotonin levels and has all of these positive effects without negative side effects.

What Does Garcinia Do?

If your body does not use carbohydrates as energy, they are converted into fat and stored in the body as fat cells. Alpha Garcinia Cambogia stops the enzymes in your body from turning carbohydrates into these fat cells. It also assists your body in converting fat into glycogen, a readily available source of energy for your body to use. Other positive benefits of Garcinia are increased serotonin levels which can positively affect many aspects of the users lives including mood, sleep, and satiety.

What Sets Alpha Garcinia Cambogia Apart From The Rest?

Each capsule in Alpha Garcinia Cambogia is 1000MG of Garcinia Cambogia, compared to only 500MG in competitors capsules. This means you only need to take one capsule per dose and get double the effect per capsule. This makes taking Alpha Garcinia Cambogia a pleasure and increases the effects dramatically when compared to other low quality competitors on the market.

Great Last Minute Holiday gift Ideas From Best Buy

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Right now Best Buy has that last minute gift that you may need to tuck under the tree. No matter who you are shopping for, you can find the perfect gift.

Do you need a gift for the gamer in your family? The Xbox One is the place for games.

What is Xbox One?

Xbox One was built by gamers, for gamers. With the best exclusive titles (Halo, Sunset Overdrive), the biggest blockbusters (Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty) the hottest sports franchises (Madden 15, FIFA 15, NBA 2K15) and top family titles (Fantasia: Music Evolved, Just Dance 15, Skylanders) Xbox One takes gaming to a whole new level.

In addition to being a great gaming console, Xbox one connects consumers unlike any other device.  Xbox One enables access to the latest TV shows and movies through your favorite apps.  With Xbox One all of your media is at your fingertips when you want it.

Maybe you have a music fanatic in your house. No music lovers? Maybe you have a loved one that loves to have their living room television sound like the local movie theater. Consider looking at JBL speakers.

JBL Charge 2- Between the twin passive radiators for deep bass, the massive 6000mAh battery and the hands-free conference speakerphone the key benefit is the Bluetooth Social Mode which allows up to three different users to take their turns to play their own playlists on a single speaker.

JBL Flip 2- Aside from the dual performance-tuned JBL drivers and a built-in bass port, the key benefit of the JBL Flip 2 is the SoundClear echo and noise cancellation combined with the state-of the art microphone system to pick up calls on the speaker.

JBL Reflect Earbud headphones-  Sweat proof ergonomic design.  With a 5 hour rechargeable battery and a reach of about 40 feet, the JBL Reflect BT’s key benefit is the design of the ergonomic eartips along with the built-in magnets which keep your buds on standby without loose cables.

Maybe you have that family member like I do. The one that gets lost going just a few blocks away. Sorry Mom. Consider finding them the perfect new GPS for their car. This won’t keep them from making the wrong turn along the way, but it will help get them to and from a destination.

Garmin and TomTom

Feauting bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, traffic and weather updates.  Lane assist, Lifetime traffic and map updates.   Voice Recognition Technology.  

·         Garmin 52LM

o   5.0” display

o   Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates1

o   Lane assist with junction view

o   Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time

o   Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest

o   Spoken turn-by-turn directions

·         Garmin 2597LMT

o   5.0” display

o   Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates1

o   Lane assist with junction view

o   Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time

o   Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest

o   Spoken turn-by-turn directions

·        TomTom Go 50s

• Lifetime TomTom Traffic: Drive with TomTom Traffic for the lifetime of your device
• Lifetime Maps (US, Canada, Mexico): Always drive with the latest map
• 3D Maps. See buildings and landmarks in stunning 3D
• 5" touchscreen with advanced lane guidance

Canon Makes a Great Gift at Best Buy - Save $150 through December 20th 2014

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

 

In my house, we are a Canon family. Currently owing two Canon DSLR camera, I love the images that I can capture and the quality that they deliver. I have never been disappointed with any of my cameras. Sometimes the DLSR cameras can be a little intimidating. Intercahngeable lenses, multiple picture modes, manual focusing. Don't let that stop you! You can you your DSLR camera just like your point and shoot camera. The only difference? You can take more photos, faster!

 

The Canon EOS Rebel T5i is one of the best-selling DSLRs. This camera makes advanced photography easy and fun, and gives you exceptional image quality, along with a host of features to enhance your creative expression.
•      Capture Hollywood caliber full HD video
•      Continuous autofocus while taking HD video
•      Features an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 5 image processor to ensure vivid, crystal-clear images.
•      The 3" vari-angle touch screen simplifies navigation.
Save $150 on the Canon EOS Rebel T5i at Best Buy*. Visit Best Buy to learn more.
*offer valid 12/7-12/20

Give The Gift Of Making Memories With Best Buy

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

 

Do you love to make memories with your family and friends? Do you need a last minute gift idea for that photographer in your family. You can now run over to your local Best Buy or BestBuy.com and find the perfect camera. The Best Buy Holiday Gift Center can guide you through finding just the right camera for the perfect gift.

These three cameras from Nikon, Sony and Samsung, all come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi so you can share amazing photos with ease. Upgrade your camera in time to capture precious holiday memories.

 

Nikon D5300 DSLR w/18-55mm VR Lens
A DSLR with built-in Wi-Fi so you can capture high quality photos and share them instantly.
This Nikon D5300 DSLR camera comes with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens that enables you to capture sharp photos and video footage. Optical image stabilization helps prevent blurring to ensure image clarity
Also available in red or gray.

Sony α6000 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
A compact system camera with the World’s Fastest Autofocus
This Sony Alpha A6000 features a 24.3-megapixel, Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor that makes it easy to shoot scenes in stunning clarity. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you share stored content across devices.
Also available in White or silver

 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
A digital camera that allows you to shoot, share, and use Android Apps
This Samsung Galaxy 2 digital camera's 16.3-megapixel, 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor allows you to capture sharp images and high-definition video footage. The 4.8" touch screen simplifies operation, and built-in Wi-Fi makes sharing stored files easy.


Visit the Best Buy Holiday Gift Center to see more great cameras, whether you’re giving as a gift or upgrading for yourself.

Make sure that your family never misses a moment. #CamerasatBestBuy

Display-Sheet Makeup Bag Review #displaysheetbag

As women we always want to be prepared at all times. But it can be difficult carrying all of our make-up around with us. Most of us have a cute little make-up bag that we tuck everything into to take with us. Then we pull out what we need as we need it. What I have found over time is that I have to dig to the bottom of my make-up bag to find that one little eyeliner or lipstick. Or sometimes I have found myself dumping the entire contents on the a counter someplace to access the items that I need.

With the display-sheet make-up bag you will not have that issue. You can place all of your make-up inside the bag and quickly close it up. When you are ready to use an item in the bag, you just loosen the strap and pull out the display sheet. All of your items are easily seen and and accessible.

Traveling anytime soon, this make-up bag will be a lifesaver. No need to scatter everything all over a hotel room counter. In a hurry. Left your display sheet and drop the contents right back into the bag, pull the drawstring and go.

One additional feature that worked out well for me was the nylon material that the bag is made up of. Over the years I have learned that I am an absolute klutz. The nylon material made my spills easily cleaned up with just a damp cloth. No need to stare at ugly make-up stains on your cute bag any more.

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Red Apple Reading Program Review #redapplereadingfun

In my home, teaching reading is a difficult task. With a 6 year old autistic child, repetition is key. But with that same 6 year old having ADHD entertainment is key. How to you get a child with attention deficit and a learning disability to read? I truly have not found one answer, but having programs like Red Apple Reading are a big step in the right direction.



Red Apple Reading makes learning to read fun for children ages 4 to 9, teaching fundamental reading skills online with animated videos and games! The HD graphics and lovable characters captivate young school-aged children, turning them into active, confident readers.
-Over 700 fun activities and videos
-Phonics, sight words, vocabulary, and reading comprehension
-Great for struggling readers, English learners, and early readers
-Children play games and learn at their own pace
-Developed by educational experts and aligned to Common Core
-Members-only apps included with online purchase
-Free Trial lets you try before you buy

Red Apple Reading makes learning fun. The ability to set a learning level makes it easier to take a step backwards for those children that are not at age level learning. The fun characters help keep kids interested in continuing the program. Personally, my son has no idea the game is about learning. We just tell him it is a game and he can have 30 minutes of game time after school and he thinks it is a reward for behaving at school.

If you have a child that is struggling to keep up with reading or has a disability that makes learning a little more difficult, this is the way to go. As a parent, you should be prepared to get involved in the program with your child. This will not replace you as a teacher. It is just an additional tool for an extra boost in the right direction. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Stretch Mark & Scar Removal Cream Review #sievastretchmark

As we get older strange things happen to our bodies. We gain and lose weight, we have children, and we have random injuries that leave scarring on our skin. Whether you want to call it a scar, stretch marks, or your personal tiger stripes, they are all injuries to our skin.

The injuries can be ugly to some and bothersome to others. Who wants to sit on a beach in a bathing suit with bright purple stretch marks showing on your exposed skin.

You can now work on preventing and reducing the look of your stretch marks and scars with  Sieva's Stretch Mark and Scar Cream.

Sieva Stretch Mark & Scar Cream: The Affordable New Secret to Beautiful Skin

Are you Tired of those unsightly stretch marks and sagging skin? Imagine the freedom and confidence you'd feel if you had nothing to hide. Finally feeling great about how you look

UNIQUE COMPOSITION, CAREFULLY CRAFTED IN THE USA: Revolutionary Stretch mark and Scar therapy specifically designed to help in preventing and removing stretch mark and scars due to Pregnancy, weight gain, growth spurts, and bodybuilding. Precisely formulated to visually reduce discoloration and improving restoration of skin elasticity.

POWER PACKED FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS: Optimally blends Vitamins and natural moisturizers such as Shea butter, Cocoa butter, Olive oil, Jojoba oil, and Rosehip seed oil to help Prevent, Repair & Remove Stretch Marks and Scars.

BETTER ABSORPTION & PREVENTION: Fast-absorbing cream helps build collagen while reducing the appearance of red and silver stretch marks all while smoothing your skin's texture.


The Stretch Mark and Scar Cream is a thick cream that is easy to apply. It goes on smooth and leaves a light smooth feeling on your skin. Just rub it in and go. It could not be any easier to use. If you are currently pregnant, you can apply the Sieva cream regularly to help prevent stretch marks from forming as your belly grows. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Stretch Mark and Scar Cream #instanatural

As we get older strange things happen to our bodies. We gain and lose weight, we have children, and we have random injuries that leave scarring on our skin. Whether you want to call it a scar, stretch marks, or your personal tiger stripes, they are all injuries to our skin.

The injuries can be ugly to some and bothersome to others. Who wants to sit on a beach in a bothing suit with bright purple stretch marks showing on your exposed skin.

You can now work on preventing and reducing the look of your stretch marks and scars with  Instanatural's Stretch Mark and Scar Cream.

InstaNatural’s Stretch Mark & Scar Cream is an effective treatment to minimize the appearance of current marks, while also preventing the forming of new ones. Stretch marks and scars are created when collagen is weakened and skin is stretched or torn beyond its limit. Our cream heavily moisturizes affected areas – such as hips, stomach and arms - delivering nourishment and hydration to enhance elasticity of your skin and help restore a youthful look and even appearance.

Key Ingredients:
+ Vitamin C (15%)
+ Cocoa Butter
+ Rosehip Oil
+ Mango Butter
+ Grapeseed Oil
+ Evening Primrose Oil

The Stretch Mark and Scar Cream is a light cream that is easy to apply. It goes on smooth and does not leave a heavy greasy feeling on your skin. Just rub it in and go. It could not be any easier to use.

It leaves you skin smooth and soft and over time will reduce the look to your scarring and stretch marks.  I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

LG OLED Is Available for Your Holiday Shopping At Best Buy #OLEDatBestBuy

Disclaimer:  The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Do you have the ultimate tech lover on your Christmas list this year? If you do, there is the LG OLED TV with the Ultimate Display!

What is OLED TV?
The stunning design of LG OLED TV is only 0.21" thick at its thinnest point. Picture quality is spectacular, with Infinite Contrast that ranges from the most blazing whites to the deepest blacks. And, LG's exclusive 4 Color Pixel technology delivers bright, vibrant colors. Learn more here.

Your first kiss. A baby's first steps. The majesty of a desert sunset. Some things in life defy all explanation and must be experienced to be believed. Such is the case with LG's latest display technology. With deeper and richer colors, stunning contrast and ingeniously curved screens, it is unlike any technology you've ever seen, and it delivers a picture that exceeds your wildest imagination.

LG  55EC9300 SKU# 7846019 – OLED TV

• ·         Infinite contrast ratio and stunning color - delivers more natural, lifelike viewing.

• ·         4 Color Pixel technology enhances color range and accuracy.

• ·         Super pencil thin design

• ·         Find content faster with webOS 

•           Magic remote with Voice

•           Curved Screen for an immersive viewing experience

What a great was to get your favorite movie buff the best TV? All of the best technology wrapped into a thin TV at $500 off MSRP. 

Pampers News for Mothers of Newborns with Giveaway

Disclosure: This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. I was provided product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% my own.

Pampers Stool Color Chart English

 

 All new moms want the perfect child. But if something is wrong, how are we as a first time mom supposed to know? As a new mom, I know that you have questions about what is normal and not normal. Am I correct? I know that when I had my first child I did not know the first thing about how often my baby should pee or poop, let alone what the color of their stool said about their health. Pampers has provided the Stool Color Chart for new moms just like you. They are also providing this same information to hospitals for distribution to mothers of newborn babies. 

By providing this information, Pampers is helping answer some of the questions new moms may have. Can you think of a questions that you would like answered? How about when to go see a doctor over a diaper rash? Yup, Pampers has that one covered too. You can click here to get a simple guide to diaper rash information from Pampers. 

You can get more information on your new baby by :    

• Going to the  Pampers website
• Following Pampers Twitter
• Liking Pampers on  Facebook

If you visit the Pampers website, you can enter their Mommy Memory Match Sweepstakes until
January 31, 2015.

· Grand prize winner will get six months of FREE diapers and wipes!

You’ll also have a daily chance to play the Mommy Memory Match game and win one month of free diapers and wipes or a Pampers t-shirt INSTANTLY!

Now for the Giveaway:

One luck reader will win a Pampers Prize Pack (estimated Value of $100) which will include:

· Pampers Wipes

· Pampers Newborn or Size 1 Diapers

· Diaper Genie

· Diaper Genie Refills

· Portable Diaper Caddy

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Dream Team Pets Dsicount For My Readers

Dream Team Pets is much more than a bedtime toy-it's an innovative kid's sleep aid that helps end the bedtime battles of trying to keep your child in bed. Developed with the help of a pediatrician, Dream Team Pets bedtime routine empowers kids as they reward their Pet with stickers and a certificate for a good night's sleep. If the child wakes up from a nightmare, there are no hard feelings because the responsibility is on their Pet, but when they successfully sleep in their own bed, the kids feel a sense of accomplishment as they reward their Dream Team Pet. What makes this unique is that the kids think they are training their Pet, but really they are sleep training themselves! My Readers receive 30% Off Dream Team Pets with Promo Code: USFGUIDE

Eco at Heart Stainless Steel Drinking Straws Review #ecoatheart

I know that I cannot be the only one that has an obsession with straws. In fact, I really know that I am not the only one because my children love straws. Especially the straws that are reusable and plastic. My kids seem to think that they are in my cup for them to chew on and flatten out.

In comes Eco at Heart. Their stainless steel drinking straws prevent the chewed up straw! They are also eco friendly and reusable. Quick, friends are coming over and you offer them a drink. Grab an eco straw and wow them with something new, unusual, and pretty darn cool too.

Each straw is made of stainless steel. That means that they are easy to clean and can be run right through the dishwasher like your standard silverware. I found it was just as easy to run them through hot soapy water to clean them out.

This is a great way to stop tossing straws into the garbage and an even better way to keep your children from chewing on your straws.  On a more serious note, they would make a great gift for anyone that you know. They are quick and easy to use and will always be around when you need a straw for anyone in your household.



I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Make Your Dishes Sparkle Cascade Platinum Giveaway Two #DDDivas #CascadeShiningReviews #sponsored

This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Cascade. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.

 Recently I was asked to host a get together with friends and family to test and show off the effectiveness of Cascade Platinum. There is no better excuse to have friends and family over other than to dirty some dishes with good food.

I have always believed if the dishes fit in the dishwasher, they will get clean. Unfortunately, experience has taught me different. I just need to know not to block the water jets with big bowls or cups and everything seems to come out okay. 

As my friends arrived, I managed to keep all of my dirty little secrets and dishes, to myself. While everyone was enjoying their brownies, I tossed the dirty dishes in the dishwasher and washed the dishes. I removed all large pieces of food, but did not pre-rinse.

  Enchiladas and brownies be gone! Can you see me waving my magic wand? 

 Yes, that is the same pan! Look how clean it came. Not even a hint of a brown crumb! My guests were all amazed that it could look so clean with scrubbing it first. That is more than an "okay clean." My dish sparkles!

Have an opinion to share? Head to the Cascade website to leave a short review of Cascade Platinum (http://www.cascadeclean.com/us/cascade/review) including #CascadeShiningReviews. One reviewer will win a Kitchen Aid Dishwasher. 

 

Now one of my readers can win a Cascade Platinum Prize Pack which includes (seen in picture above):

• Cascade Platinum
• Cascade rinse aid
• Wine stopper
• Whisk
• Sifter

You can enter by commenting below. Tell me what foods you would like to get off your dishes without pre-rinsing. 

You can earn extra entries by doing the following. Make sure to leave a comment that you did or I cannot give you credit. Contest will end October 23rd 2014 at midnight PST.

• Follow Cascade on Twitter:
• Like Cascade on Facebook

Disclaimer: Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to US, 18+ only. Confirmed Winner will be contacted by email. Winner will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. My blog is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.