Mommy's Favorite Things: October 2010



Sunday, October 31, 2010

Monster Factory Review



These little guys are super uber adorable!! They have so many to choose from. We received 2 Monster Factory monsters for review. We got the Todd and Doyle. They are cute


Aren't they cute? They're made of fleece so they are super soft and cuddly too. I love these little fellas. Avery likes to take them to bed with her, I'm guessing they're warm and cuddly and the perfect sleeping companion.

There are over 20 different monster families. Like, Earthlings, wildlife, wingback, sugars, and many more, you will never get bored with your Monsters!

Price: I think these little guys are pretty expensive. The 2 I received are $35 and $40. They are not very big at all. Looking at them I would guess no more than about $12 and even that is pushing it. They are very expensive. But CUTE!!

Overall: **** Price is high, other than that, no complaints!!
*Disclaimer* I received these products directly from the Company for Review. I was not paid to try out these products!*


Sugee Review



Sugee's are so cute!! They don't even have a website yet they're so new.They are fun little girl's with lip gloss in the bottom. They are super adorable.

We received the Get Minty Wit It sugee girl. She is super cute and she has mint flavored gloss.

Super adorable. There is a string attached so you can wear it around the neck and the bottom just twists and you have gloss! Pretty neat. For very young children as the gloss turned Avery's lips blue/green so I wouldn't wear it especially out of the house, but Avery loves her Sugee girl. It's cute to see her twisting her and putting the gloss on throughout the day. My little diva!!
She's very cute with her Sugee Girl!

Sugee can be found at Toys R Us, and Specialty stores around the country.

With dozens of different designs, scents, and flavors, the fun is endless.

Price: I'm not sure, but I would hope no more than about $4.99

Overall: **** I don't like that it turns the lips, and it wasn't very Minty. But other than that, it's cute and Avery loves it!
*Disclaimer* I received these products directly from the Company for Review. I was not paid to try out these products!*





Saturday, October 30, 2010

Flames and Wicks Candles Review & Giveaway



I love candles. Everyone around here knows that. Everyone here on my blog should know that. So now that you do, let me introduce you to Flames and Wicks. They sent me a wonderful prize package to review and I'm in love.
I was sent the Apple Pie Candle, the Candy Corn Tarts, a Banana Nut Bread Sample Jar, some Spring Rain Tealights(I'm guessing, I thought they smelled like cotton), I also got Winter Wonderland Liquid Potpourri and a Simple Glass Tealight Holder

I love the smell of the Apple Pie candle. It smells yummy, I didn't like that it wasn't full all the way, and it was gone in 3 days! The tealights have a nice faint smell, again I guessed cotton, but they didn't have it on the website, so I'm guessing it was the Spring Rain. They burn pretty well. Last a few hours. 
The tealight holder is simple, but I like that. It's enough to tuck a little smell in somewhere without being distracting. It's nice on our bathroom counter between our sinks. 

The tarts have a funny smell to them. They smell like candy corn, but have a faint under smell, but when they burn they smell just like candy corn and yummy, we have a tart warmer and I'm so glad we did. These are lasting a LONG time, and they're so great now for fall. So yummy, and they are HUGE compared to our other tarts we have by Yankee Candle!

The Banana Nut Bread sample is YUMMY, it only lasted about 5 hours, but it was a sample, it smelled like I was baking. I make BNB often and this smelled just like it.Jon walked in the door and asked me, and I quote, "Did you eat all the banana bread? Where is it?" haha!! No It's the candle, honey.

Liquid Potpourri, I've never tried it before, but it was great. You pour it into the tart warmer and burn it, because it's liquid, once you're done you wipe it up with a paper towel and you're done and ready for a new scent. The thing I don't like about a regular tart is it doesn't pop out so you can't switch out scents. With this you can as often as you'd like.

Price: It all ranges. Their tarts are $2 for 4... $1.50 for the Candy Corn right now! This is SUPER cheap!! The Interlude Candle I got is $9 for a 22oz. The Tealights are $4-$5.50 for a 12 pk. Depends on clear plastic or aluminum.

Overall: ***** love these items. Use them often and they all smell good. 


 *Disclaimer* I received these products directly from the Company for Review. I was not paid to try out these products!*


Thursday, October 28, 2010

MetroMamma Review & Giveaway




I wish I would've found wraps when Avery was little. MUCH more little. I could've got great use out of them. She had acid reflux and colic. It would've helped the reflux by sitting her straight up as opposed to the incline of the swing or car seat and It would've helped the colic by giving her more attention with me holding her. She had colic until she was 4.5 months old.That was a long time to be holding her and I wish I had a wrap to my rescue. I had no idea they even existed.
I wish MetroMamma had been there for me back in the middle of 2007.
But they hold babies up to 38 pounds and Avery is only 29. Although she is a little BIG for it in general, But I was able to get her in it and walk around the house with her comfortably in there for 2 hours. She didn't like it though because she couldn't run off and play, but it was long enough for me to get a good review on it.

It's hard to tell, but it is the San Francisco Chocolate with the Peace Bling! 
I love the Peace, It's very gender neutral and it can mean so much. It seems to be very well put on the wrap. It's very secure. 
Although I had never worn or tried on a wrap before, I knew how to tie them. It was a little bit hard because the tails get all caught up around your ankles while you're trying. I think they were a LITTLE too long, when you're done and they're behind your back then I go around 2 more times to get them tied. I think they should offer different lengths for different size people. Because they were about 10" too long for me! 

Other than that it went on great, was very easy to wrap. I also tried this wrap out with one of Avery's dolls. She's about 5 pounds and the size of a newborn. I wore it for 8+ hours and it was just fine. I did dishes, cooked dinner, vacuumed, cleaned the whole kitchen, I didn't even notice it was there. It was that great.

MetroMamma offers the Bling collection and a cheaper standard collection without rhinestones. In a lot of different colors too.

Price: The Bling that I received (well all Bling) is $130. This is a bit pricey compared to others, I think it's worth it, but have nothing to compare it too. But think, You'll use it for probably 18 months or so, then probably with a SECOND child, or you could sell it for probably half your money back!! So I think it's worth it. 
The regular version runs for $80! Which again you could sell and probably get $35-$40 out of it as long as it's in good condition. 

Overall: ***** I think this is a good wrap. I'll have to have my friend try it out and let me know what she thinks about it with her 8 week old. 


 *Disclaimer* I received these products directly from the Company for Review. I was not paid to try out these products!*


Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Sticky Jewelry Review & Giveaway



This website is pretty awesome! They have a HUGE selection of items. Jon hardly ever gets anything for review, so he asked if he could get something this time. I quickly told him yes, and he chose what he wanted. He's a larger man so he was happy to see that Sticky Jewelry carried bracelets in his size of an 8.5" they are all 8" and never fit him.
He chose the beautiful Brushed Titanium Bracelet. He decided to put the Guitar on the front of it and the words Country Is My Rock on the back. He really wants to get into country music and he LOVES that saying, so that's what the bracelet says

I could not get the words to show up!!
Overall we're happy with the bracelet though, It's very durable as it is titanium and It came out just the way he wanted it too. He loves it and wears it all the time. Almost daily. 
Because he's so busy and never has time for anything I haven't gotten anything out of him about it yet, so there's not much of a review for this one. 

I thought the quality was great, it looks great and is a good price too!

Sticky Jewelry has some beautiful high quality stuff. They have women's bracelets, men's bracelets, men's and women's necklaces, customized jewelry, medical ID jewelry and then some. So much to choose from and all great quality!
I love this for myself and it's engraveable


Price: At $55 for this bracelet, I think this is very generous. We have quoted titanium bracelets at as much as $180 before NOT personalized and engraved, so I'm very happy with this price.

Overall: ***** I guess. Haven't gotten much out of him.


 *Disclaimer* I received these products directly from the Company for Review. I was not paid to try out these products!*


Sunday, October 24, 2010

Newman's Own Organics Review & Giveaway




In trying to eat healthier, we have been eating more and more organic food. It's so much better for you. When I contacted Newman's Own Organics I had no idea what I was in for. They sent me SO MUCH stuff. I was so delighted to open that box and find what I did.



Thursday, October 21, 2010

SnuggyBaby Review & Giveawa




I wished I would've known about babywearing when Avery was born. I had no idea the option was there. Jon doesn't believe in the AP way of life, so I'm sure he wouldn't have let me anyway, However, with the next one I will wear my baby and He won't say anything about it. 
I will turn to SnuggyBaby when I need another sling or wrap. 
I was sent the lovely White Chocolate Swirl Linen Ring Sling


I love this sling. It already has the rings connected for you, You just drape it over your shoulder, put the long end through the rings and put baby in. It is really simple. But if you can't figure it out they have a DVD included in every package! It shows you the different wearing styles and how to do every single one!

SnuggyBaby carries so many different items. She has the Slings, She also has Wraps, as well as Doll Slings for your child, and lastly she carries WetBags. With 39 slings, and 46 wetbags this mama is BUSY!

Her stuff is very well quality done. This sling will never break! That much I know for sure. Because it's Linen it breathes real easily. While Avery's in it I can't even tell she's in it. I feel like It's not even there. It is really easy to use and I use Avery with a hip hold. It's super easy to figure out and from taking out of package and watching the DVD to on, was less than 10 minutes. Now I can get Avery in it in just 2 minutes.  It is that easy. 

The DVD has instructions for both the Wraps and Slings on it, so it's easy to figure out. 

Above All, I LOVE this sling. It is very comfortable, the shoulder is pleated so the weight is distributed evenly. I heard from people that a wrap is best because it's across both shoulders and in a sling the child will feel heavy. Very untrue. I don't notice a difference. It doesn't dig in to my shoulder and it's super comfortable!

Her Slings hold up to about 35 pounds. She says as long as you're comfortable holding you're child, they can probably be worn in the sling!

Price: The Linen Slings are $85. This is pretty competitive they are the same price everywhere. Her Prestige line is $95. They have the pattern all along the sling. And she also has cheaper sold color slings, they are $79.
Her WetBags are $19 for a small, $29 for a large and $49 for a hanging. Her Doll Slings are $14 at most and her Wraps are $52. These a little more than regular wraps, but I'm sure they're worth it! All her prices are generous!

Overall: ***** Love this sling and would recommend it to anybody!

FOR 10% OFF YOUR ORDER ENTER CODE: HeatherandAvery


 *Disclaimer* I received these products directly from the Company for Review. I was not paid to try out these products!*


Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Zevia Soda Review & Giveaway



I have reviewed Zevia in the past and I still can't get over how good it is. I don't like diet soda, because it tastes so fake. But Zevia which is sweetened with Stevia is so much different, it tastes real, not fake
We received a mixed 6 pack of Zevia this time for review. My favorite is still the Black Cherry!!
We got one of each but the twist

Love them all. I don't like regular root beer or dr. pepper, but I loved theirs, Both of them! In fact I drank all 6 of these in 3 days. They were that good!! Love Zevia, can't get any better, it's fake sweetener so they don't pack on pounds like regular soda, and they're just good all around!

Oprah's Magazine is featuring Zevia in their September edition of O-List.  Oprah says,

"You may try this Stevia-sweetened soda because it contains no calories, no sugar, no aftertaste, no artificial anything, but you'll stick with it because it's delicious."

Price: Case of 24 is $23.99 So $1 a can, not bad at all. You pay that at a machine. You can get all one flavor or a mix of flavors. 

Overall: Yet again another *****


 *Disclaimer* I received these products directly from the Company for Review. I was not paid to try out these products!*


Monday, October 18, 2010

Conair Review & Giveaway



We've all heard of the brand. They have hair products for all!They also have Footbaths and Hair trimmers.
I received the Infiniti Pro Hair Dryer. It's an 1875 watt and I'm generally happy with it.

First of all, I love the color. Orange is awesome and I can easily find it if it's at the bottom of my drawer.
Secondly, this dryer replaced an older Conair 1875 watt dryer. I loved that thing. It was small but powerful. We got it at Target for $20 and it lasted us 3 years. In fact it still works. Thing was great!! This is more powerful and because of that it knots my hair up faster. When my hair is done being dried it needs to be brushed, with the old dryer that didn't need to happen. I rotate between my dryers now and I do like this one. I just need to take that extra step in brushing. 
Also for them both being an 1875, I don't know how it's possible, but this dryer takes me about 5 minutes longer... So I'm not sure why. I don't use diffusers that often, but I do like these, they give me more of a direct dry then all over the place. They do cut down the time a bit as well since you're not wasting air blowing behind and in front of you.

This dryer has 2 settings, high, low off speed and warm, hot, cool temps and it also has a cold button. So there are a lot of options

Another thing I liked about my old one, is it folded up. The handle flipped right under the main part and then I wrapped the cord up, so it took a LOT less space in my drawer than this one does. But I needed a change and I think this was the right step.

Here is my old dryer Conair 157P and I loved it

Conair has so many items for so many different tastes and I like that in a company. I don't like when a company specializes in just one type of product. I like Conair!

Price: The Dryer I received is $39.99 it's nice and worth it!

Overall: ***** Love this dryer


 *Disclaimer* I received these products directly from the Company for Review. I was not paid to try out these products!*


Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Juicy Juice Review & Giveaway *CLOSED*



We have all heard of Juicy Juice and we all love it right? Avery LOVES Juicy Juice juice. She is in love with it. She loves all flavors as well. Juicy Juice has come out with a new product. It is the Sparkling Fruit Juice. We received 2 of each of the 3 flavors.

I loved the Berry ones. Avery liked both the Apple and Orange. They were so cute.

They are designed to make your child think they are drinking pop. They look like pop and have the Sparkling fizz like pop, but they are juice. They are 70% juice and 30% sparkling water, so mostly it's juice. They are also a great source of Vitamin C. One of these little cans is one serving of fruit! You can't beat that. How many other 'pop' drinks give your child a full serving of fruit and a good course of vitamin C? NONE! 

Love these little things and I will be buying them. They are easy for in the car, or at the park too because of the small opening. It's hard to lug juice around normally.

Price: A 4 pack of juice is $4.29, It's a little bit high, but they are convenient!
Overall: ***** they were all gone in a week. and I only had 1 plus a few sips of the other flavors. So she loved them!




Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Boba Baby Carrier Review & Giveaway *CLOSED*



You all know I love carriers. I have reviewed a couple different kinds already. Actually, 2 more styles to come. But I love the ease of use of a carrier. It doesn't hurt your shoulders or back like it does to carry them say just on your hip. Plus they can't escape no matter how hard they try. We love carriers and the Classic 2G from Boba is no different. We received the carrier in Glacier and it's the perfect color.



We love everything about this carrier. The best part is it holds up to 45 pounds, so we will get LOTS of use out of it, since Avery is only 29 currently. I think it is very comfortable and I like it more than the Ergo. It's a little bit thinner so it's lighter weight and it feels lighter on. With a 15 pounds infant they may feel equivalent, but with a 30 pound toddler, this is definitely the winner. I'm in love with this carrier.

I love the belt band which absorbs all the weight of the child. I honestly don't feel like I have a 30pound toddler on my back with this carrier. I hardly even notice it at all. The waist and shoulder straps have high density foam, so they absorb a LOT of pressure and weight. The shoulder straps are 19" and they extend an additional 19" so this carrier can fit most adults. It fits Jon and he's quite large. So it will fit most. He would never be caught dead in it though!!

I love the features it offers like 100% cotton! I also love that if you order before 5PM EST it will ship the SAME DAY!! AWESOME! The classic carrier comes in 6 colors and one PRINT!! It's adorable! 

They also have an organic collection which comes in 5 colors and one print! 

I love all the options!

Price: The Classic is an even $100. And it's so worth it. I think it's better than the Ergo, which is a bit more expensive. The organics are $118!

Overall: ***** I love everything about it




Saturday, October 9, 2010

All About Fall week CREATVE QUEEN BEE *CLOSED*



This is our last giveaway for this event!!!
Fall, It means holidays. Halloween and Thanksgiving. It also means we get to decorate and finally cool down from the summer. I was sent some gorgeous Boo Blocks for Halloween from Creative Queen Bee. I LOVE them and my counter is donning them very nicely!
Here is the Picture I took when I got them. I switched the Os later on and that black one is upside down. It's right now, I promise!

Here is the picture she sent me. So much prettier! And this is how mine looks now. I promise!

I let her know that her B was upside down and backwards, but she informed me that it was the font she uses. I like the look of it, because it looks less than perfect and homemade, but she said it was RIGHT!! I like it though.

These blocks are blocks of wood, painted, adorned with scrapbook paper, letters and pretty images like the pumpkins and spider. I love them. They are simple enough, but so adorable. I love them and have gotten a couple compliments on them already. I think they're adorable, and small so they don't take up much room. 

She has many others to choose from! She has Christmas Countdown Blocks, Halloween Countdown Blocks, and even a Custom Family Rules Chart. 

Adorable stuff. 

Price: The Boo blocks I received are $19.99. SO WORTH IT! These aren't a one time use thing, they are like a 30 year use thing! 

Overall:***** Love these blocks and they are made very well.




All About Fall week LUNA B TEE *CLOSED*




Along with fall comes out the jeans and long sleeves. This week I received a GREAT long sleeve tee from Luna B Tee and we're in love. She sent me the Personalized Snowflake Shirt with the name Avery in a long sleeve Girly tee. It's a girly tee, so it's not standard and it comes in in the waist a little bit and gives it some flare.



I know this is a fall event and I received a snowflake shirt, but it snows in fall right? It does here in MI. Winter doesn't come until late December and it snows on Thanksgiving sometimes here... So it definitely snows in fall. But we absolutely love this shirt. It fits her great even being a size 4 and we just adore it. They do say that the girly runs a little small, but I can almost guarantee that it will still fit her next winter when she's 4 1/2. It's a little big, but kids don't grow that much at this age, It will fit her.

I love that all her shirts are personalized and I love her graphics. She screen prints them herself and I adore them. There are so many more I have my eye on.
We won a Luna B Tee last year and Avery is just fitting in it this year. It's the Ladybug Tee It's also a 4 girly

 So we love her tees and I will continue to buy them.

Price: Her short sleeve tees are $28, $2 more for long sleeve and all of these tees come in ADULT sizes as well and they are $33-$35 These are generous prices for personalized tees.
Overall: ***** We love these tees




Friday, October 8, 2010

All About Fall week GURLYSTUFF *CLOSED*




With fall quickly arriving (or already here) it's time we pull out hats, mittens, jackets, and boots. It is that time of the year and winter will arrive long before we want it to. I'm very happy that we now have a new fall hat from GurlyStuff to wear this year!! She made Avery a custom hat to match her winter jacket!


We love it! It fits great. She made the Earflap/Aviator style in a 2-4 year and it fits great. I love this hat. Avery's jacket is that pink color and they match so well together. I think this hat will keep her head and ears warm this winter for sure. I think it's ever adorable and we will get a lot of use out of it until it no longer fits her. But it ALMOST fits me, so I think it will fit her far past 4. Probably close to 6 or 8 (although she won't still want to wear it then, I'm sure) I think it will fit her and she'll wear it until she no longer wants to. So that's great!!

The yarn she used is really thick, so it's sure to keep a little head warm. It's very durable and I think we'll have no problem with this hat lasting a long time.

She makes a couple different styles but in a whole lot of colors! I love her Newsboy Style as well. It's so cute, I love the brim.

Price: Her hats are super cheap at under $18!! So they are very affordable and will last a long time.

Overall: *****




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Thursday, October 7, 2010

All About Fall week STAR COSTUMES *CLOSED*



Our last costume for this event, well actually for the year. Is brought to you by Star Costumes. We received the ever adorable Cuddly Elephant toddler Costume. And we LOVE it! Elephants are Avery's favorite animal, so I knew this would be a great choice. This will be our if the temp is under 65 costume on Halloween, even if it's 72 on Halloween night, this will make a great Dress Up Costume!

Is that not the cutest thing you've ever seen? I mean EVER seen?

We love this costume. It's a toddler size, so it's like a 3. It fits her great. I think it might still fit her next year, but not sure. I think it's adorable. It's so soft and it fits her perfectly. The head is detachable and it makes it easier to put it on. It just attaches by velcro, but it holds great. Avery has already used this costume about3 times as dress up already and it's held up great. I'm going to wait until after Halloween before letting her play again because I don't want it ruined before Halloween. 

Am I weird for keeping all of Avery's Halloween costumes so far? I have every one of them.
 Her first year she was a poodle, an adorable one at that. Her second year she was a Duck, and her third she was a mouse. So she's been an animal every year so far. So I really want it to be warm enough for the Witch this year, just because I want something besides animal.

Price: This costume is $24.75, Very reasonable.

Overall: *****




All About Fall week MY LIP STUFF *CLOSED*



Along with fall comes COLD, CHAPPED lips. Why not protect them BEFORE they get chapped!!
I have done a review for them in the past. They sent me 6 before. I loved every single flavor but the lavender and that I gave to my mother. This time around My Lip Stuff  sent me 2 balms. They sent me the Caramel Almonds for Halloween and the For Men. 

The for men is no shine, no smell, and no glitter. It's just plain. Jon really likes it, because there's nothing special about it!

I love the caramel almonds. It's so yummy and tastes just like caramel and almonds. It's real oily (which I LIKE) so it's shiny and good!!

There are over 500 flavors of lip balm, I don't know how they do it!! That's amazing! They also now have 100% vegan lip balms!! She also has OTHER stuff like Bath and Body things as well.

Price: Each lip balm is $2.50 Such a nice price. They last a LONG time too! My favorite lip balm ever is her marshmallow krispies I reviewed about a year ago. I use it at least 5 times a week. It's only half gone!
Overall: ***** LOVE these balms, I suggest everybody buy just one, then you'll be coming back for more, and more.




All About Fall week COSTUME SUPERCENTER REVIEW



The other costume we got was too big. This one fits perfectly! I think she'll wear this one this year. It fits her great and it's adorable. Even if it's cold a long sleeve shirt and pants would still be cute. If it's really cold we'll have to use our THIRD costume (coming soon). 
We received the Glitter Witch Child Costume as well as the 36" Straw Witch Broom. Which I think is much taller than that. At least 40"


I love it. My daughter can actually be a cute witch!! I love the sparkles on the bodice and so does she. She keeps saying to me "Mommy, I'm not going to be a scary witch, I'm going to be a cute witch this year" SO CUTE!!!! I love the hat, and I also love the straggles hanging all around, it makes it look tattered and very worn. So cute. The broom definitely adds a touch.

I hope it's warm enough for this costume with some tights/leggings and a long sleeve shirt...

They have SO MANY costumes to choose from at such great prices. I loved looking at their website and was a bit overwhelmed with all the choices.
This was our runner up costume


Price: The broom is $4.99 on sale and the costume is $26.99 on sale!

Overall: ***** shipping was FAST and I love this costume. It's also cute and easy enough for her to wear after Halloween as a dress up outfit. I love it and so does Avery.
*Disclaimer* I received these products directly from the Company for Review. I was not paid to try out these products!*


Wednesday, October 6, 2010

All About Fall week BRIDGEWATER CANDLES



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I love to get some new candles for fall and winter. I usually go out and buy about 8 candles to last me both seasons. Sometimes it lasts, usually not. So then after Christmas I go out and buy the Christmas scents for 75% off and stock up!! Sometimes I still have some left over for the next year!! This year thanks to Bridgewater Candles I don't have to buy any for a while. 
They were very generous and sent me 6 candles. 2 of each 3 scents and I'm in love. They are all great for fall/winter. 
They sent me 2 Cookie Jar, 2 Frosted Berry and 2 Autumn Avenue 

I like that each candle has a tag hanging from the lid and it has the scent on it. This is great for a gift because there's no guessing. A cookie jar will be a Christmas gift for my grandmother this year. She leaves for FL every year in December so she will be getting it when she visits us for Thanksgiving this year. She can take it with her to FL and remember us while burning it. 

Bridgewater Candle Company offers everyday hospitality through fun, friendly, comfort fragrances. From fresh and clean to warm and cozy, these scents create those special moments in life worth savoring.  Furthermore, we are committed to sharing this warmth and hospitality with the world because we believe that everyday matters to everyone.

In June 2010, Bridgewater launched our Light a Candle • Feed a Child™ campaign. Through a partnership with Rice Bowls™, Bridgewater donates a portion of each jar candle sale to different orphanages around the world. One jar feeds one child for one day. Everyday.

Bridgewater jar candles are known for their clean burn. Our natural soy blend wax is formulated for maximum fragrance, long burn times and a safe, clean burn.

I'm loving these candles so far.The cookie jar is like sugar cookies, but with some spice added and I LOVE it. The Autumn Revenue is like a crisp fall day when you walk out of your house and can actually smell the crisp freshly rained on leaves, But with added spice. Frosted berry is hard to explain, but I think it's my favorite!

They are 140-160 hour burn time. This is  great for a 17.6 oz candle!! I can't wait to see if that's how long they'll really last! So far our Frosted Berry is working on about 30 hours and it's barely even touched. 

They have 42 different scents to choose from :)

Price: Each candle is $20. Which I think is very generous.

Overall: ***** Love the smells, love that they give back and I love the price!!


 *Disclaimer* I received these products directly from the Company for Review. I was not paid to try out these products!*


Growing Tree Toys Win Your Wishlist Contest



From now until October 31st. Over at Growing Tree Toys you can make a wish list of up to $1,000 and you could possibly win everything in your wish list!
Here is more Info on it.
Here are my 3 favorite things that are in my wish list!!
Kidcraft Outdoor Playhouse
Kidcraft Savannah Dollhouse
and All of the Schleich toys that I thought Avery would enjoy. There are 7 Schleich toys in my list!!!

So what are you waiting for? Head over and make a wish list. It won't be hard with all that there is to offer.

All About Fall week ANYTIME COSTUMES




Along with fall comes Halloween, Along with Halloween comes Halloween costumes!!!
We received an AWESOME costume for Avery from Anytime Costumes. We received the Child 50s Hop costume and I'm in love with it!


I think it fit me about how it should fit her. To about the knees. I can't believe it's that big on her. It fits to the knees on the model, It fits almost to my knees, but it's not pulled up high enough. It fits her OKAY in the waist. I think this will be next year's costume and pray that the shirt still fits. It can be a little bit short, but I hope it fits her next year. This is just too big for this year sadly!

But I do love it. I also love the big selection they have over at Anytime. They have so many and you can search by using a bunch of different options.

Price: This costume complete was $30. We got it in the X-small 4-6x. Avery is 3 1/2. But I don't think that shirt will fit her until she's 6. In fact there's NO WAY it will. 

Overall: **** I can't believe how big that skirt is. I haven't worn a 6X since I was 7 and yet that skirt fits me.


 *Disclaimer* I received these products directly from the Company for Review. I was not paid to try out these products!*