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Archives for June 2012

Jewelmint: Roma Bracelet

Jewelmint:
The Roma Bracelet

Just as last time, the bracelet came in a minty green boxe with a signature black Jewelmint ribbon around it.

On the inside was a short description of the Roma Bracelet. It is made with four chunky strands of rolo chains and finished with oxidized gold plating. It has a roman style box clasp that is decorated with aqua, rose, and amethyst colored stones.

The jewels in the middle add a little something extra to the bracelet. They are gathered in the center of the clasp bringing the whole look together.
One of the the many good things about this bracelet is how snug it fits. I expected it to be rather loose considering the pictures I saw before hand. But it actually fits very nicely on the wrist and you don’t have to worry about it sliding up and down your arm. This bracelet is very beautiful in person and i love how chunky it is. You can dress it up or down, even wearing it as a statement piece.


What did you choose for your June piece of jewelry?

Toodie Got Mail!

Each day when the mailman arrives Toodie jumps up from whatever she is doing and immediately asks to go check our mailbox. She has a perfect view from the window in her room and she always keeps one eye open for the mail truck. She loves being a helper and bringing the mail in. She loves getting her “own” mail even more..

Today Toodie got her very first, official, piece of mail! Thanks to her grandma she is now a subscriber to the “High Five” Highlights magazine.  “High Five” is especially for children ages 2-6 years old and invites them to explore a world of fun with age appropriate activities.  I remember reading the Highlights magazine when I was a little older than she is now and I thought they were the greatest thing in the world! I could tell she felt special that she now has a magazine to call her own.

The Highlights magazine was just as I remembered, and a bit re-vamped after 20+ years. It was full of simple stories, poems, learning activities, and even craft ideas. Toodie really enjoyed the activities where she was able to spot silly things or search for hidden items within the picture. We both had fun going through all of the pages together and this is her first piece of mail she can look forward to receiving each month.

All this thrill from the mailman’s visit each day gave me the idea to create our own mailbox. I want something that Toodie can access each day and check for herself without asking to go outside and check the mailbox 10 times a day!
I did a little searching on Pinterest & Google for homemade mailbox ideas and came across a few semi-easy projects.
These are mini plain white mailboxes decorated and personalized with the child’s name and photo. I have a ton of scrapbook paper that I could use for the outside and this would be a fun project to allow Toodie to decorate the box herself.

 
I had no idea that a simple cardboard box could be turned into a child size play mailbox! This is too cool. I could easily set this up by the front door and Toodie could drop her mail in it everyday. I really like this idea.
easier looking mailbox :)
This is one of my favorite mailboxes that I found surfing the net. I love the bright colors and polka dots. This would be so cute on the front of Toodie’s bedroom door!
I haven’t decided what type of mailbox to make yet but with so many fun ideas floating around I am sure I have plenty of inspiration. Besides the bills, junk mail, and paper mailers … getting a surprise package makes everyone happy, even for us adults. Do your kids get excited when they see the mailman in front of the house too?

My Bright Mountain Father’s Day GIVEAWAY!

Can you believe in a little over a week it will already be Father’s Day? I feel like Mother’s Day was just yesterday! With Father’s Day quickly approaching time is of the essence when choosing that perfect gift for the dad in your life. Recently I was introduced to a special site called My Bright Mountain.

My Bright Mountain is not your typical one stop shop site. It features the latest news, financial updates, coupons on your favorite products, a shopping section, and also classifieds. Most importantly, Bright Mountain gives back! Each year they will evenly distribute and donate 10% to charities including American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boca Helping Hands, Marine Toys for Tots, and Save The Children. Those are just a a handful, there are several more listed on their site.  Not only does making a purchase benefit you at unbeatable prices, but it also will help someone out there who is in need. That sounds like a win-win to me!
 




Here are My Bright Mountain’s  
Top Five Picks Under $50 for Father’s Day
Oregon Scientific SmartHeart Heart Rate Monitor
This SmartHeart heart rate monitor watch measures heart rate and calories burned. A simple tap on the lens changes the display to the readout you want. The comfortable chest belt transmitter picks up the heart signals and sends them wirelessly to the watch.
Manufacturer’s Retail Price: $59.99
Bright Mountain Price:$49.99

SanDisk Sansa Clip 4 GB Black Flash MP3 Player –
FM Tuner, Voice Recorder – OLED – 15 Hour
This tiny MP3 player boasts a range of cool features and distinctively big sound for its size. Rock out with up to 1,000 songs, and get even more play when you use the expandable memory slot to play preloaded  microSDHC cards.
Manufacturer’s Retail Price: $49.99
Bright Mountain Price: $46.99

Steve Jobs, By Walter Isaacson
Based on more than 40 interviews with Jobs conducted over two years — as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues. Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing and digital publishing.
Manufacturer’s Retail Price: $35.00
Bright Mountain Price: $17.49

Gerber Suspension Multi-tool Pliers with Sheath
This is a classic workhorse with spring-loaded pliers, Gerber’s patented Saf.T.Plus component locking system, a ballistic nylon sheath and the very same structural integrity that goes into every Gerber tool.
Manufacturer’s Retail Price: $49.32
Bright Mountain Price: $24.99

Texsport Camping/Stadium Chair
This fabric seat that comes in seaport blue can be used around the camp fire or while watching the game at the stadium. Its dimensions are 16.50″ x 16″ x 17″.
Manufacturer’s Retail Price: $16.00
Bright Mountain Price: $14.99

Whether you are shopping for your boyfriend, husband, grandfather, step father, godfather, or a special friend you can find fabulous gifts for under $50 on the My Bright Mountain site.  They offer a wide selection from books to outdoor equipment.

 

To celebrate Father’s Day and all the terrific fathers out there, My Bright Mountain has provided me with a $25 Gift Code to give away! Also, right now all orders $25+ qualify for free shipping. This is a great time to check out their site and pick a gift out. Enter below!

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Disclaimer:  I was provided with two $25 gift codes from MyBrightMountain.com to shop their Father’s Day selections and also give one away to a reader. All opinions are 100% my own, as always.

 

Homemade Fried Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant was never a vegetable in my vocabulary or refrigerator. I have never been a huge veggie person and if I did eat them it was the basics- broccoli, celery, cucumbers, and carrots. This past year I have got myself into expanding my veggie consumption and my new found favorite is- the fried eggplant! Tonight we had Fried Eggplant Parmesan for dinner. I have to thank my mom for getting me hooked on this and it’s seriously GOOD!

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Wordless Wednesday: Do Brunettes Have More Fun?

Continuing on my dark hair journey, I went to the salon yesterday and planned on getting my usual dark brown. It’s been a couple of months since I had my hair colored and I noticed that it was really starting to lighten. For the first time, I missed my dark hair! With intentions of getting my usual light brown, I walked out with this..borderline black. After being a blonde for so many years this completely terrified me. It feels strange having anything else and I have never had it this dark before. Could it really be true? Do brunettes have more fun? Maybe! All i know is I am happy I don’t have to deal with the maintenance or roots of being a blondie anymore!

Crowdtap : America’s Next Top Wooliteer Party Kit!


Were you selected to hose the America’s Next Top Wooliteer party with Crowdtap? Here is everything that you can expect to arrive in your kit! 

This Party Kit Contains:

  • 1 Woolite Swag Bag
  • 1 America’s Next Top Wooliteer Sampling Party Booklet
  • 3 Dry erase boards
  • Dry erase markers
  • 1 set of Woolite Great Denim Survey trivia cards
  • 10 Woolite Dark samples ( including a $1 off coupon in each!)

On top of all the generous samples Crowdtap provided us to give our guests, hosts also have a chance to win a denim shopping spree! By spreading the word through blog reviews, tweets, Facebook posts, and photos you have the chance to win one of three $100 gift cards for a denim shopping spree. Use your resources and make sure to spread the love for the new Woolite Dark.
 
Not familiar with Crowdtap and not sure where to start? Head over to the Crowdtap website and sign up today. It’s 100% free and all you need is a valid Facebook account.You will have the chance to interact with some of your favorite brands, host parties, earn money for charity, and gift cards for yourself!

Sneakpeeq : Free Cocktail Ring!

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  Sneakpeeq is a fun new shopping site featuring exclusive deals on tons of items you have yet to discover! These hot deals include up to 70% off savings on fashion, home goods, and even gourmet foods. Want to discover new brands at unbeatable prices? Head over to sneakpeeq and take your first “peek” at the new items they offer each day!
Sneakpeeq will provide you with a new shopping experience every day from a variety of vendors.  There are four categories to explore – Curated, Taste, Style, & Living. This site brings amazing undiscovered products to the light. The more you like, love, share, and peeq at items that catch your eye, the better your deals wills be. You can also earn badges worth credits by inviting friends through email, Facebook, and Twitter.

If you check out sneakpeeq today you will get this free Cocktail Ring (retail at $37) just for signing up!  PLUS FREE SHIPPING. This is for new accounts only. This beautiful cocktail ring will add a pop of color to all of your Summer looks and is available while supplies last. 
 
How Do I Get My Free Ring? 
  • Sign up with SneeqPeeq HERE (authorize with Facebook)

  • Then, click on “Style” and “Dazzling Gems” sale and select the Free Ring of your choice

  • If you don’t see free shipping when you are checking out look to the left of your subtotal and click on “Get Free Shipping“

May Cravebox: A Closer Look & Review!

May Cravebox:
A Taste Of The Tropics
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Lipton Tea & Honey To Go Packets
This low calorie iced tea mix contains only 5 calories and is available in six flavors. The packet I was sent in my Cravebox was the Mango Pineapple Iced Green Tea Mix. Before receiving the sample I had already tried this flavor and absolutely love it. The Mango Pineapple flavor is a refreshing blend of mango, pineapple, green tea, and honey. It has the right amount of sweetness from the honey and a citrus blend to quench your thirst. I really love the to go packets because you can keep them in your purse or car. They make it easy to create your own drink to go whether it is in a water bottle or you want to liven up your glass of water at a restaurant. I am looking forward to trying the other flavors since this one is so addicting!

 Guylian Original Belgian Chocolate Sea Shells
These were yummy but did not last very long when they arrived. My three year old loved that they were shaped like sea shells! Within seconds of removing the wrapping two were missing and somebody around here had chocolate covered fingers! The outside of the chocolates are marbled with milk, white, and dark Belgian chocolate. On the inside they are filled with a sweet roasted hazelnut praline truffle chocolate. The sea shell shapes are so pretty, it makes you not even want to take a bite. One of these will satisfy any sweet tooth. 

Tree Hut Coconut Lime Shea Sugar Body Scrub

The first thing I noticed before I even opened the body scrub up was the scent. I love anything Coconut Lime! It reminds me of the Summer time and sipping on tropical cocktails. This sugar scrub is infused with coconut oil and lime extract giving it a sweet fruity scent and boy does it smell good. I first used this on my hands in the sink to see how it felt and they were so soft afterwards. The scrub is fine grained and very gentle on the skin. It also leaves the perfect amount of moisture and fragrance behind. This will be in my shower for a long time! 

Skintersection Intense Repair Cream

This intense repair cream treats, moisturizes, soothes, and helps to heal dry cracked skin. It’s a rich formula that creates a barrier on your skin locking in any moisture. It can be used on your hands, feet, elbows, and any place on your body you may have severe dry spots. The first person I immediately thought of when i used this was my mom. My mom is a nurse and always complaining how dry her hands are from constant washing and disinfecting at work. Luckily, I had an empty makeup jar that I was able to scoop half of the product into and pass on to her to try as well. So far, she loves it and so do i! I have been using the Skintersection Cream as a substitute for lotion everyday since my Cravebox arrived. I love that it keeps my skin soft and smooth without leaving a greasy residue behind. It is also fragrance free so if you need to re-apply you do not have to worry about any over powering scents lingering. 

Sunsweet Plum Amazins

Plum Amazins are tiny pieces of dried diced plums containing less calories than raisins and cranberries. I have never been a fan of dried plums or prunes. There is something about the texture and taste that turns me off completely! Don’t get me wrong, i love whole plums but i just can’t get myself to eat a prune. I guess I am not a huge dried fruit fan in general. BUT my daughter on the other hand seems to really enjoy them. When I first opened my Cravebox this was the first thing she went for. She overlooked the chocolates and wanted to taste these first. I like that they are tiny and bite size. The cute individual packs are a nice size to put in her lunchbox and also make a good topping for cereal or oatmeal. 
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For the most part I was happy with the May Cravebox. Even though I may have not been able to get the most use out of all the items, I always know someone else that will enjoy them when I can’t. The retail value of this box was well over $10 and the two full sized skincare/body products alone make it worth the small fee. Subscription programs are my weakness and i love getting full size products in the mail to try! This is my first “official” Cravebox since being accepted into their membership program and I am looking forward to seeing what they have in store. Keep ’em coming Cravebox!

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