Paper House Puzzles - Christmas in July Gift Idea #2

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Paper House Puzzles

  If you are looking for a great last minute gift idea.  Paper House Puzzles may have exactly what you are looking for.

  And don't be fooled by their name, they sell other things too like stickers, scrapbook supplies, cards, journals, magnets, and much more.  

  

  We got a chance to try out their floor puzzles and here is what we thought:

  Mommy in GA: these are awesome!!!  My big kids pull them out to play with the baby!! We love the dinosaur and fire truck!! I did give the castle and puppy one away as a gift (labeled the to and from right on the box because they made a spot for it!!) The kids all love them....when my nieces and nephews show up they pull them out and put them together.... I love how big they are (it is REALLY hard to lose the pieces to these!!) I am excited to check out more products because they are a very sturdy product as well!!

  Mommy in PA:  Ok I just want to start with the first thing I noticed when I looked at the boxes...they actually have the "to and from" label on them already so gift giving is made that much simpler.  This would be a wonderful idea for a grandparent to give their grandchildren every year because the child will know who it was from the whole time they have it.  

  I also have to mention that these are high quality puzzle pieces.  We have never had any issues with the pieces bending or having those annoying frayed edges like some others do.  

 The dinosaur one was our favorite : )

  Even my twelve year old enjoyed putting them together, this totally surprised me as he is a major computer addict, but this gave us some good quality time as we turned it into a game of "how fast can we put these together : )

  My only disappointment was the fact that these puzzles don't have the shapes in them like the other ones we did.  But other than that they were a blast.  

Kristine's Shower - Christmas in July Gift Idea #1

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  Kristine's Shower

  If you are still looking for the perfect gift for that special lady in your life or perhaps a mother who has no idea what to get her daughter, then we recommend you checking out the products over at Kristine's Shower.

  Kristine's Shower offers a huge assortment of homemade products.  Shower Bombs, Bath Bombs, Bubblecakes, soaps, body sorbets, aloe vera body whips, and body frosting.  She even has product varieties for the kids and the guys.

  Kristine's Shower was kind enough to send us each a variety of products to try out and here are our thoughts:

  Mommy in GA:If you are a bath kinda gal or  guy......keep reading❤❤.  If you just like to pamper yourself like a spa but in the privacy of your own home at a fraction of the cost? 

Again keep reading😍😍! 
We had the privilege to try bath bombs ,a sugar rub and a whipped body lotion! My skin felt amazing and I smelled delicious lol.

I have all the kids so they used the bath bombs and really liked them a lot, when they were gone the kids asked when we were going to get more!

The whipped lotion goes a long ways too and my skin was soooooo soft BUT
My favorite is the sugar scrub.....i used it from head to toe started with my face which helped with blemishes and used it on my legs which exfoliate and even helps if you have a pesky ingrown hair all the way to your feet if you have a rough patch and the sunset colors and tropical scent make you forget you are in your own home scrubbing your feet you used to chase after your 5 kids all day...very relaxing!!!

  Mommy in PA:  Ok so even without looking at who sent the package I could tell what it was....that whoosh of scent when you open the box is just heavenly.  She always packages things so pretty with the tissue paper and you can tell she truly cares about making her customers feel pampered : )  

  My favorite product to try this time was the Shea Butter Body Frosting...this stuff is AMAZING!!!!  I don't know if my skin has ever felt that soft before, my husband even mentioned how smooth my legs were...couldn't keep his hands to himself lol : )  

  My favorite scent this time was the CocoVan.  It smells delicious lol, makes me think of a decadent dessert.  I got that in the Shea Butter Body Sorbet and it smells yummy : )  

  I also received a thing of the Aloe Vera Body Whip which is nice for my dry hands and feet and she sent along a good variety of bath bombs which I never get to try because my son LOVES them.  It is hilarious how much he likes these, claims them all as soon as they get here.  But I am ok with it because after he uses them in the bath then we get to enjoy how the house smells the rest of the evening.  We loved every scent : )  And the cupcake one with the elephant on it is adorable...not sure my son will use that one...he thinks he might be able to save the elephant lol : )

  So needless to say my household is HUGE Kristine's Shower Fans!!!!

Dia Noche Designs

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DiaNoche Designs

  So with Mother's Day just around the corner we know a lot of you are still searching for just the right gift.  Well let us help you take some of the guess work out of it with  DiaNoche Designs.

  DiaNoche Designs has a variety of products from home decor, outdoor living, even fitness apparel and supplies.  And what makes DiaNoche Designs stand apart from any other shopping site?  Well we will tell you...it's the fact that you can make most of your things match...want your yoga pants to match your yoga mat???  How about your shower curtain matching the pillows on your couch?  Well they can do that.

  One warning...make sure you have plenty of time on your hands before going to their site...there is just so much to choose from.

  Mommy in GA: I was super excited to get my yoga mat❤! I have never really done yoga but now i do on almost a daily basis! It is soft and easy to use and store! 
Mine came with a carrying bag which is great to store your mat OR if you workout on the go.

The best part is if I want my yoga pants and mat oh also my bedspread and shower curtain I can find the same pattern for all those items and much more! Cutting boards and couch cushions (i am just getting started!!)

Yoga mat

Me doing reach ups(don't mind the baby😂 he is my coach😉)

My 11 year old being silly

Quadriplex?? Form is lacking but that yoga mat is not!!!

The yoga mat is so great that you need to watch your back or mid work out someone may grab it......no really that literally happened to me look!!!

  Mommy in PA:  I received a pair of the Leggings in the pattern Correlation IV.  But let me tell you...it was a tricky decision.  With so many patterns to choose from I actually had to ask for backup...lol.  I bet it took us over an hour to decide on just the right pattern : )

These are really nice leggings as far as feel goes, they are the really silky feeling ones so they are very comfortable : )  And like I said above, they literally have something for everyone.  Whatever your taste is I am sure you will find some that are right up your alley.

Now I did notice a couple of things with these that I did not like.  The first thing is the thinness.  I should have ordered a darker pattern as these ones you can see through pretty easily, even with white undies : (  I also don't care for the waist band so much as it doesn't have a lot of stretch, this in turn can be a good thing though after you have them on as it does help flatten the belly area : )  Now onto my biggest issue, which is not their fault at all...genetics actually.  Because I am so short there was a good couple inches of leggings bunched up around my ankles...I didn't actually measure but it was quite a bit (I am only 5'2" so I run into this problem from time to time).  Again, not their fault I am built funny : )

Knowing what I know now I would have chosen a darker color possibly in the next size up (to take care of my waist band issue) but I really do like them : )

  Oh and as a side note, if I wanted to in the future I could get the following items to match my leggings:  shower curtain, area rug, tote bag, ottoman, blanket, throw pillow, towels, place mats, duvet covers, shams, wall art, cutting board, bathroom mat, dog bed, curtains, or a yoga mat.  See what I mean about being able to match your stuff....it is AMAZING!

Invisible Glass

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Invisible Glass

So after a week of spreading the news about all of these Earth Friendly products we figured what would all that hard work be worth without the ability to see the Earth in all of its beauty...that's where Invisible Glass steps in : )

Or if you are looking for a unique idea for Mother's Day...you could always clean your mother's windows for her : )

Invisible Glass is a premium glass cleaner produced by Stoner.  Stoner actually makes a ton of high quality automotive cleaning products.  

  And what's even better...you can even purchase Invisible Glass at Walmart.  

Mommy in PA:  I love, love, love the Reach & Clean Tool!!!  It

worked perfectly at allowing me to finally reach my hard to 

clean windows.  I was finally able to reach the tops without having to use a step stool, which in turn made my window cleaning go a lot quicker : )  

I also like the Invisible Glass formula, it did leave my windows so clean that my twelve year old actually said he was having a hard time telling if the windows were open or not.  LOL

before...see those nasty smudges...yuck!

after : )

Now I did notice some streaking but it was actually because of some kind of residue on the window which I was finally able to scrub away and no more streaks : )

And last but not least, the wipes...these are AWESOME!!!  They worked great for cleaning our Ipad which has a tendency of getting very smudgy.  The wipes also worked great on our computer monitor.  

This is a wonderful line of products that I would recommend to everyone : )

Before...can you tell I play a lot of Candy Crush?!?!  LOL

After using the Invisible Glass Wipes....AMAZING!

Fulcrum Gallery

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Fulcrum Gallery

 Mommy in PA:   Well as some of you probably already know, we've worked with Fulcrum Gallery a couple of times in the past.  It never ceases to amaze me at the variety of prints to choose from.  You could literally spend hours on this site trying to narrow down your selections.  And trust me, I always have a rough time deciding which new piece I want to add to my home, so this time I let my husband choose : )

  I narrowed down the selection from him by telling him that we needed something for our living room, which happens to have a wildlife theme.  That shouldn't be too difficult right?   Well it still took him a good bit of time to decide.

  Once he chose the print that he liked the best, which also happened to be one of my favorites too, we went about choosing a frame that would go with our decor.  Now this part is my favorite, I love how when you click on a frame that it shows you a picture of the print with the new frame on it.  That makes it so much easier to imagine the completed product.

  Another thing that always surprises me is that it doesn't take very long until your print is arriving at your door.  This is a customized product but they get it made up quickly.  And take the greatest of care inspecting and packaging it.

  I just can't get over how beautiful it looks and how wonderful this company is for providing everything you need to properly mount it on the wall, super easy and now no worries about it falling off the wall.  To see how these are mounted just go to my first post here.

  I also want to mention that the prices here are great and can fit any budget.  If you don't have the money to buy a nice frame to go with your print you can always just purchase the print and get a frame elsewhere, or perhaps you have one laying around.  I know I have a vintage wooden frame in my attic that I would love to get cleaned up and I will be sure to check Fulcrum Gallery for a beautiful print to put inside : )

  I also want to say again about how much of a great selection of educational type prints they carry.  My son, the one I got the Titanic Deck Plan print for the first review, is currently obsessed with the Periodic Table.  Well lo and behold they have multiple prints of that, some educational, and some humorous.  Maybe that's what I will use that vintage frame for.

  So if you have a few minutes to spare (the more the better, lol) head over to Fulcrum Gallery and check out their vast selection of prints and they are currently running a couple of sales, 70% off Warehouse Clearance and 50% off All Art Sitewide - ends soon, so you better hurry : )

Cave Tools Stainless Steel V-Smoker Box With Water Reservoir

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Cave Tools Stainless Steel V-Smoker Box with Water Reservoir

  If you are looking for a way to get smoke flavor into your meats without purchasing one of those expensive smoker units than this may be a great option for you.  

  The Stainless Steel V-Smoker Box with Water Reservoir is made to fit right inside your grill between the flavorizer bars.  It is made of a thicker stainless steel than most smoker boxes on the market to avoid warping.  It also has a hinged lid that makes it easier to reload and also comes with a removable water reservoir for a deeper smoke flavor.  

  Mommy in PA:  So my husband is pretty good with a grill but we typically don't dabble in much more than the typical hamburgers and hot dogs.  He had been talking for awhile now about turning our old refrigerator into a smoker so when I got the opportunity to test this smoker box I figured it was worth a try.

  It is incredibly easy to use.  Just put your wood chips in, add some water to the reservoir and fire up the grill.  Now we really didn't want to spend a whole lot of money so instead of going and getting wood chips we used part of an apple tree branch we had and broke it up to fit.  

  It does take a little while for the smoke to start coming out but you have to figure it takes a little while for things to warm up.  Once it gets going you can throw on your steaks or whatever you are cooking and you are good to go.  

  We only made two small steaks so we didn't need to refill the box but it wouldn't have taken more than a minute or two to do.  

  This would make a wonderful gift for the griller in your life.  And at only $15.99 it really is a great bargain.  

To purchase your very own smoker box head over here, where you can currently save 15% off by using code F9SCPBQK.

Bioken Regent Pomade

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Bioken Regent Pomade

  We all like to try to look our best but sometimes our hair has other ideas.  Well if your hair likes to make it look like you just stepped out of a wind tunnel or just climbed out of bed then Bioken Regent Pomade may be just what you need.

  We've all seen the guys with their hair all slicked back either in real life or the movies.  Well pomade is what made that possible.  Well guess what...pomade isn't just for guys anymore.  Did you happen to go to bed with damp hair and have a section that just won't lay down?  Do you have frizz that needs some taming?  What about those annoying fly-aways?  Well fret no more, Bioken Regent Pomade can help you out.  

  This lightly scented pomade is great for all hair types, offers all-day hold, and rinses out completely without residue.  Just rub a small amount between your palms and apply where needed.  

  Mommy in GA: WE got the Super Hold version of Bioken Regent Pomade I have used pomade before and normally you get that gross sticky residue.... YUCK! With the Bioken we did NOT experience the YUCK factor!!

One when I applied this to my 7 year olds hair it did not leave that super sticky feeling that you tend to expect with these hair products....my fingertips felt just a little slick but I did not feel like I had to run to the nearest sink lol.

Two it is Super easy to wash out ( like I did not have to go in the bathroom and make sure that my 7 year old washed his hair good, he was able to do it and not be checked behind!)

And 3 it holds up pretty well even in the Ga Summer humidity (that is impressive!!!!)

  Mommy in PA:  We received the Gold version of the Bioken Regent Pomade.  I will admit that I doubted that this would work as well as it did.  My son has major bedhead most days due to the fact that he has multiple cowlicks.  We usually take care of this problem by just cutting his hair short but sometimes he likes to let it grow and finding a good product to keep it down seemed impossible.  

  I was a little bit nervous applying this to my son's hair as I have never tried a pomade before.  Well let me tell ya, it was super easy.  Just like they said I took a small amount and rubbed it between my hands and applied it to my son's hair where it was sticking up.  Sure enough the pomade was strong enough to hold it down and the scent was very pleasant as it was light and neutral (no manly/girly smell).  I also thought for sure that it would leave his hair looking greasy but it didn't.  It also washed out easily : )  

  No more worries for picture day at my house : )

ToiletTree Products Professional Skin Care System

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  ToiletTree Products Professional Skin Care System

  Facial brush systems are a really big hit these days.  All the major skin care companies seem to have their own versions.  With so many to choose from and so many price ranges how do you possibly know which one to choose.  Well thanks to ToiletTree Products we got a chance to try theirs and we are here to let you know what we think.  

  The ToiletTree Professional Skin Care System comes with your choice of system in the following colors (green, blue, purple, pink, grey, or black).  It also comes with a pumice stone, two face brushes (one for cleansing and one for exfoliating), and a body brush.  

  This system also boasts the following features:  

  Interchangeable rotating head - why have a face brush that is just a face brush.  This one has easily switchable heads.  Just pop off one and pop on another.  You can cleanse your face, exfoliate your face, scrub your body, and buff your feet all in a matter of minutes : )  No extra tools necessary.

  Waterproof - Take it right in the shower with you...it also has a nice loop for hanging attached to the handle.  

  Batteries - It runs off of 4 AA batteries, which ARE included.  

  Used daily, this system can help polish away dead skin and exfoliate away impurities, that normal cleansing can't reach.  It can help stimulate skin renewal, improve clarity and appearance of your skin, remove dead skin cells to reveal the healthier-looking skin below, energize the skin, cleans deep to help remove makeup residue, and helps enhance the absorption of your skin care products.  

  All that and this product sells for $34.95 and replacement heads (which will need replaced every two to three months on average sell for $9.95-$29.95).  

  To find out more about this product you can head over here.  Also be sure to check out ToiletTree Products on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.  

  Mommy in GA: I am going to start by saying I was SUPER excited about the facial brush!!!  I have seen them but being the frugal mama of 5 (yes yall it is 5 now!!! Sorry that is why I have been mia for what seems like FOREVER, SORRY!!!) I never invested in one ( WELL let me just tell yall this frugal mama would spend the 35$ on this product!!!!)

This product is so great I have no idea where to start?!?!?!  Let's just start with two easily interchangeable heads for your face....cleanse and exfoliate with one simple step between (popping the cleansing head off and popping the exfoliate brush on) Now your face feels amazing!!!


Next  pop your face brush off and pop the body brush on (easy breezy!!)(weather you had a baby or not.....) Imagine using the body brush to make your whole body so nice and smooth (you feel more relaxed right??).

now the best part!!! pop that body brush off and pop on your pumice stone (this is AMAZING....whether you were on your feet at work all day, chased the kids' all over the world OR both!!) This is a treat to make your feet feel amazing as well.

You change out the heads in seconds and feel like you just left the spa when you step out of your shower all for a whopping 39.95!!!

OK I told you all the good now to tell you about my clumsy side...... I was in the shower feeling refreshed from head to ankle......was about to switch out and put the pumice brush on and OMG I dropped it :0 NOOOOOOOOOOOO It broke as did my heart! Moral of the story... just be a little bit careful!!! and you will feel refreshed from head to toe!!!!

  Mommy in PA:  Well this is my very first facial brush and I must say that I am impressed.  I always thought they were just another gimmick to get folks to spend more money.  Boy was I wrong.  

Not only does this brush make my face feel amazing...so much smoother, but it also has dramatically reduced the amount of oil on my face.  Now that the weather is warmer my face has become quite oily.  I use those little oil absorbing sheets on my face once a day to help with the shine and I noticed one huge difference after using the brush system.  I went from using almost the entire oil absorbing sheet to using less than half.  That is a huge difference.

Holding the brush properly does take a couple of minutes to adjust to but you'll be scrubbing like a pro in no time.  I also want to mention to not get too much cleanser on at once or you will have suds flying everywhere, in your eyes, up your nose, on the wall...well you get the idea : )

Another thing I noticed is that I don't have any blackheads now and that makes me pretty darn happy as I really don't like using the pore strips that often cause quite frankly they can hurt and leave my skin somewhat red and irritated.  This is a much better alternative to me : )

"Iesodo Joy"

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"Iesodo Joy"

  With the kiddos all home from school for the summer we as parents are left trying to figure out ways to keep them entertained.  Often times when it is too hot outside our kids are left either watching tv or playing video games.  Well the tv shows and video games these days are nothing like the ones we had growing up.  Sometimes it is practically impossible to find something that is appropriate for our kids.

  Well in steps FishFlix.com.  FishFlix is one of the top destinations online for Christian and family-friendly dvds.  

  I received "Iesodo Joy", it is one in a series about Iesodo and his friends available at FishFlix.com.  Here is what we thought:

  Mommy in PA:  This movie was beautiful!!!  Not only in the telling of the story of the Nativity but also in the animation and the music.  

  My son is a little too old for this movie as I believe this is actually meant for about 2-5 years but I wish we would have had this when he was little.  This is a great way to get small children to understand the story of Jesus's birth in a way that they can more easily understand.

The story is about how Iesodo's friends are planning his birthday party but there are others trying to keep them from celebrating.  See how the friends come up with a solution. 

  The artistry is amazing, the characters are just so darn cute  : )  My favorite characters are the tortoises, I really wish there would have been more of them but they were the ones carrying the three wise owls so they weren't seen a whole lot.  

  I also loved the music.  There are a couple of the songs on here that I personally would have downloaded and played for my son all the time when he was younger.  

  I love the idea of having a whole series of videos using these characters because it is easy for the kids to recognize them after just a short time.  I believe that this series can help a lot of parents have an easier time teaching their children about the Bible.

  

  The wonderful folks over at FishFlix.com are offering a special deal right now.  Get a $5 coupon to FishFlix.com just by joining their email list or by texting 5-GIFT to 44222.  

Holiday Gift Guide - Beauty Idea - CandyLipz

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CandyLipz

  Need a great finishing touch to your glammed up holiday style?  How about finishing your look with gorgeously plump lips without having to get any expensive procedures done...sound impossible, well it's not thanks to CandyLipz.

  CandyLipz is an all-natural, non-surgical Xtreme Lip-Shaper System.  No waiting either...results are immediate!  It has also been clinically proven and dermatology tested to be safe and effective.

  Just decide if you want to plump both or just one, squish the base of the system and line it up on your lips and release.  The longer you leave the plumper on the larger your lips will be.  

  CandyLipz is currently running a special of 50% off all Lip Plumpers!!!

  Mommy in GA:  I am a little cautious about the use of this product right now due to pregnancy and gestational diabetes.  I will post in the future if able to use the product.  

  Mommy in PA:  Ok so this has to be the #1 scariest product we've gotten to review yet LOL!  Due to the fact that it warns you about possible bruising it was hard to find a time to initially try it when I wouldn't be going out in public shortly after.

  After getting over my fear and actually attempting it I was surprised that I could get good results without having to leave it on for very long.  It took me a couple of tries to get it lined up and get the suction correct but it wasn't really difficult.  It actually made my lips hurt a little bit, like a pinching feeling but it did make them plumper : )  I will be gradually working my way up on how long I leave it on, I think I am a long ways away from the one to two minutes they suggest LOL!

  Oh and don't worry, the product comes with a lot of info for new users and their site is also jam packed full of helpful info for those who need it.  

Holiday Gift Guide Gift Idea - Travalo

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Travalo

  So do you know someone who travels a lot?  Or maybe you do a lot of traveling?  Well ladies with the strict rules on what you can and cannot take on planes with you these days it gets a bit daunting.  What if you have a signature fragrance that you wear all the time.  Well what if that fragrance doesn't come in a small enough container to take with you on your flight?  Well Travalo has the answer.  

  The Travalo Excel and Milano is the perfect size to take in your carry-on luggage, and even has a pressure regulating system built in to prevent leaks.  And for all of you eco-friendly people out there it is also 98% recyclable.  

  I know what you are thinking...how on Earth do I get my fragrance into the Travalo?  Well it's simple.  Just remove the plastic cap from the top of your fragrance bottle (the cap you push on to spray) and place the bottom of the Travalo over the tube.  You then just move the Travalo up and down until the Travalo is full (which is easy to tell by the clear side window that they nicely provide).  When full the Travalo holds 65 sprays of your favorite fragrance.

  Travalo Excel comes in 9 different colors and is also available at ULTA.  Travalo Milano comes in 8 color choices.

  Mommy in GA: These are a fantastic gift for all those ladies in your family that have to do a lot of traveling be it to come home and visit, to travel for work, or that just travel for fun!

The Travelo allows you to pack your favorite fragrence  and carry along in your luggage without having to worry about security confinscating it!!

  Mommy in PA:  How cool is this.  I don't really do a lot of traveling but I do like to keep some fragrance handy without having to lug the whole bottle around.  This is really cute and fits in my purse nicely : )  Filling it really was a breeze too, now I didn't fill it completely up but I did put enough of my fragrance in for a few days and had no issues at all.  

   What a wonderful gift idea at an affordable price.  The Excels sell for $19.99 and the Milano for $49.99.