Yay, my first-ever tagged post! I was tagged by Chelsey from The Girly Enthusiast to do the "Get to Know Me" tag. I've seen YouTube vloggers participate in tags before, but I guess I never realized that they were out there for bloggers, too. So read on if you're interested in learning more about me :)
The Rules
1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves on their blog.
2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you plus eleven questions for the people you have tagged to answer.
3. Choose eleven people and link them in your tag.
4. Go to their page and tell them.
5. No tag backs.
6. You legitimately have to tag.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Waxelene Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers
I recently received a jar of Waxelene in the mail to review, and I'll admit I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Here is the product description:
I love the cute little bumblebee on the jar! I knew that this was beeswax based, and I expected it to be, well, waxy in texture. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not. Once I tried it, though, I realized that it was completely different than I had imagined. Turns out, the consistency reminded me most of a body butter. It's a very thick, creamy, and potent moisturizer. Waxelene has many uses: to remove makeup, to moisturize all over, to tame flyaways in your hair...I first tried using this to remove my eye makeup, but then decided to use it as a body butter for my dry ankles and elbows.
I love the consistency of this product! The jar I received contained 2 oz of product, which I know will last me a while because a little goes a long way. It works so much better than petroleum jelly and is so much better for you (in my opinion), too. There are only four ingredients, which are listed above in the product description. A 2 oz jar costs $6.99 and a 9 oz jar will cost you $15.99; you can purchase some online at the Waxelene website (linked below), or at various shops and Whole Foods markets.
The kind folks at Waxelene have offered a jar of this awesome product for one of my readers! You can enter to win after the "read more."
Waxelene - The Petroleum Jelly Alternative. Made of Organic Soy Oil, Beeswax, Organic Rosemary Oil, and Natural Vitamin E (from soybeans). That's it, no petroleum or artificial ingredients. 2oz size glass jar.When I first heard about this review/giveaway opportunity on Mom Blog Society and saw that description, I was very interested because I don't like petroleum jelly-based products, but I do like natural products. I'm glad I was selected for this review because I've found a new favorite product!
I love the cute little bumblebee on the jar! I knew that this was beeswax based, and I expected it to be, well, waxy in texture. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not. Once I tried it, though, I realized that it was completely different than I had imagined. Turns out, the consistency reminded me most of a body butter. It's a very thick, creamy, and potent moisturizer. Waxelene has many uses: to remove makeup, to moisturize all over, to tame flyaways in your hair...I first tried using this to remove my eye makeup, but then decided to use it as a body butter for my dry ankles and elbows.
- Learn more about Waxelene, purchase a jar, or use the store finder at their website
- Connect with them on Facebook and Twitter
The kind folks at Waxelene have offered a jar of this awesome product for one of my readers! You can enter to win after the "read more."
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Howard B. Wigglebottom Review [CLOSED]
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
I received a copy of Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sportsmanship: Winning Isn't Everything to review through Mom Blog Society. Being selected for this review and giveaway made me smile because I've checked out Howard B. Wigglebottom and the We Do Listen foundation previously after learning about them on other blogs, but being able to review a hardcover copy of one of their books was really great!
I shared this book with my cousin, who is 7 years old. Aside from our mutual love of bunnies, I thought it would be great to share with her because she's active in sports. I didn't even know this before receiving the book, but the story centers around Howard and his soccer team, and my cousin plays soccer. I think she really enjoyed the fact that "her" sport was featured in the book. When I asked her what her favorite part was, she said the ending because Howard and his team worked together to win.
What I especially like about the We Do Listen Foundation is that they also provide plenty of free resources for parents and children! The Howard book I received retails for $15, which is a fair price for the excellent quality, but not everyone has extra money around so the free resources on the foundation's website are still great for all types of uses. Such resources include, but aren't limited to, posters, songs, and animated books. Currently, the hardcover books are on sale for only $6 (or you can buy all 10 for $50) at the We Do Listen website.
Bottom Line: The Howard B. Wigglebottom series of books and online resources is a dynamic way to empower children to be well-rounded and conscientious people. The book itself was well-written and beautifully illustrated. I highly recommend checking out the We Do Listen Foundation and Howard B. Wigglebottom for yourself and your young one(s)!
- Visit the We Do Listen Foundation and browse the whole line of Howard B. Wigglebottom books and online resources
- Connect with them on Facebook and Twitter
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Blue Honeycreepers: Volume 1 Review
I have a confession to make: I am a total bird nerd! I love birds and everything about them. I'm really just a beginner, but that just means there is so much more information out there for me to learn. My interest in birds began when I was younger and my dad would take my brothers and I out on nature walks. I feel blessed to have woods in my backyard, which always meant there was plenty of wildlife to observe.
When I stumbled across the Blue Honeycreepers: Volume 1 book by Deborah Carney and Vinny O'Hare, I was interested in learning more because I don't know much at all about Honeycreepers. This coffee table book is full of gorgeous photographs and information about Red-legged and Yellow-legged Honeycreepers.
I learned that "Blue" Honeycreepers are actualy referred to by the color of their legs, and sometimes known as Sugarbirds. Deborah titled the book "Blue" because of the brilliant blue plumage that male Honeycreepers possess. Their scientific names are Cyanerpes cyaneus (Red-legged) and Cyanerpes caeruleus (Yellow-legged). I also learned that the main reason why I had never heard of them before is because they're indigenous to tropical areas from southern Mexico to Peru, Bolivia, central Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, and Cuba. I'm a resident of western New York and have never been outside of the country other than north to Canada, so no Honeycreeper sightings for me!
The photographs in this book really impressed me. I also enjoy photography and consider myself to be at the intermediate level. I've shot backyard birds before, and it's no easy feat. You need to have high-quality equipment and a trained eye to be able to catch birds living out their natural tendencies. The Honeycreepers remind me a bit of the Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds I see frequently because they eat similar foods: nectars, fruits, and insects.
Bottom Line: I really enjoyed looking through the PDF version of Blue Honeycreepers! I would love to get my hands on a print copy, because I bet the photographs are even more beautiful up close on the page. The book is the perfect mix of informative text and lovely pictures.
When I stumbled across the Blue Honeycreepers: Volume 1 book by Deborah Carney and Vinny O'Hare, I was interested in learning more because I don't know much at all about Honeycreepers. This coffee table book is full of gorgeous photographs and information about Red-legged and Yellow-legged Honeycreepers.
I learned that "Blue" Honeycreepers are actualy referred to by the color of their legs, and sometimes known as Sugarbirds. Deborah titled the book "Blue" because of the brilliant blue plumage that male Honeycreepers possess. Their scientific names are Cyanerpes cyaneus (Red-legged) and Cyanerpes caeruleus (Yellow-legged). I also learned that the main reason why I had never heard of them before is because they're indigenous to tropical areas from southern Mexico to Peru, Bolivia, central Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, and Cuba. I'm a resident of western New York and have never been outside of the country other than north to Canada, so no Honeycreeper sightings for me!
The photographs in this book really impressed me. I also enjoy photography and consider myself to be at the intermediate level. I've shot backyard birds before, and it's no easy feat. You need to have high-quality equipment and a trained eye to be able to catch birds living out their natural tendencies. The Honeycreepers remind me a bit of the Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds I see frequently because they eat similar foods: nectars, fruits, and insects.
- Learn more about Blue Honeycreepers
- Purchase a copy of the 36 page book for $12.99 on Amazon
- Enter to win a free print copy of Blue Honeycreepers
Bottom Line: I really enjoyed looking through the PDF version of Blue Honeycreepers! I would love to get my hands on a print copy, because I bet the photographs are even more beautiful up close on the page. The book is the perfect mix of informative text and lovely pictures.
Monday, March 19, 2012
March Conscious Box
It's Conscious Box time! My March box arrived a few days ago and I must say, they have the best shipping of any services I've ever tried. It only took about three business days to arrive -- some other services took as long as 10 days. I live in western New York, and my box made it all the way from their shipping facility in California in that short amount of time. Conscious Box costs $19 a month ($12 + $7 shipping) and contains 10-15 eco-friendly lifestyle items.
The theme for March's box was spring energy and invigoration. It was a little lacking compared to previous boxes, but I've been so pleased with the ones I've gotten since beginning the service in December that I could forgive this one for being a little less exciting. That's not to say it still wasn't good, though...
The first thing I thought when I opened the box was, "Yes! Chips!" I love food food food :) Here is everything that was included this month:
I've tried a majority of the items and my favorite is definitely the Tea Forte Minteas. They're pear flavored and made with white tea and are absolutely delicious! It's a full-sized tin and contains quite a few mints. My least favorite is the Eboost--I'm so sick of Eboost and "health boost" drink mixes in general! I've received them in boxes for quite a few subscriptions services and I just don't like them. They taste weird and I think they're pretty useless in general.
As you can see, this box was mostly food items. Actually, it's made up of all edible things (counting the throat lozenge), except for the gift cards/codes and the Olivella shampoo. But that's okay for me, since I like trying new foods. The Acai drink mix was not my style, but I loved the MixtBag chips and the multi-grain crackers. I'm a little apprehensive to try the whey because the idea of it kind of weirds me out. I know my brother uses whey protein drinks after he works out, so maybe I'll pass it along to him. Oh and I also tried the Java Juice -- it was too bitter for my taste but I think it's a cool idea.
The theme for March's box was spring energy and invigoration. It was a little lacking compared to previous boxes, but I've been so pleased with the ones I've gotten since beginning the service in December that I could forgive this one for being a little less exciting. That's not to say it still wasn't good, though...
The first thing I thought when I opened the box was, "Yes! Chips!" I love food food food :) Here is everything that was included this month:
- MixtBag Yellow and Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
- Mineral Hygienics $15 gift card
- Morning Sunshine Breakfast Cookie promo code for one free cookie
- EBOOST Pink Lemonade mix packet
- Crunchmaster Multi-Grain Crackers
- Hip Mountain Mama $5 off gift code
- Olbas throat lozenge
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds green lettuce
- Java Juice coffee extract packet
- Good Kind Coffee Creamer
- Tea Forte Minteas in Regroup
- Olivella olive shampoo
- Healthy To Go! Acai Energy Boost drink mix
- Tera's Whey Pomegranate Cranberry (bonus item)
As you can see, this box was mostly food items. Actually, it's made up of all edible things (counting the throat lozenge), except for the gift cards/codes and the Olivella shampoo. But that's okay for me, since I like trying new foods. The Acai drink mix was not my style, but I loved the MixtBag chips and the multi-grain crackers. I'm a little apprehensive to try the whey because the idea of it kind of weirds me out. I know my brother uses whey protein drinks after he works out, so maybe I'll pass it along to him. Oh and I also tried the Java Juice -- it was too bitter for my taste but I think it's a cool idea.
- Learn more about Conscious Box and sign up for a subscription
- Connect with them on Facebook and Twitter
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