Thursday, September 30, 2010

SpiceStack Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to 
SpiceStack 
I got to review one of their products! They sent me their Original SpiceStack Organizer. I was impressed with how fast this got to me.

 
I am always excited about trying new products out that help get me organized. This is awesome! I love it and plan to order more not only for my spices but other things! It will be perfect for my spices, craft items, vitamins and lots more. I love that these come in different sizes.  

Thanks SpiceStack for the great product!


More about the Original SpiceStack...
The Original SpiceStack stores your own spice bottles in the dark, dry cabinet where spices stay fresh longer. To use, simply pull the drawer out to a stop and lower to resting position at eye level. You'll be amazed at how quickly and easily you are able to find, use and replace your spices while cooking with the SpiceStack! Makes a great gift for new cooks! 


  • Fits in virtually any cabinet, Measures 8" w, 8.5" h, 10.75" d

  • Holds 18 full size or 36 half size spice bottles up to 5.5" tall

  • Includes 48 blank and 48 pre-printed drawer labels for the utmost organization

  • Stackable, durable, easy-to-clean

  • No assembly required, Made in USA

  • Spices NOT included

  • Now here's the exciting part...

    Thanks to SpiceStack I get to give one 
    lucky winner a Original SpiceStack Organizer!

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    Wednesday, September 29, 2010

    Beauty and the Beast Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack Review...

    A Beloved Fairy Tale Is Restored To All New Heights On Blu-ray™!
    Disney’s Academy Award®-Winning Animated Classic Beauty and the Beast:
    Diamond Edition

    On Blu-ray™+ DVD Combo Pack – October 5, 2010
    And Standard Definition DVD - November 23, 2010 

    I love Beauty and the Beast! This is a good movie for all ages. When a spell gets placed on the Prince and everyone in the house gets turned into animated objects, the dog becomes a foot stool. It's so funny to see this little foot stool running around barking and wagging a tail. I love watching the romance progress between Belle and the Beast. At first he is really mean and has a bad temper. Then he starts to fall in love with Belle and changes his attitude on life. I also felt bad for Belle's father when the town turned against him and said he was crazy because he talked about the beast.

    There are tons of special features on the Blu-ray disc! There's also an extra Blu-ray disc that's all just special features. The Blu-ray comes with composing a classic, Broadway beginnings and a music video just to name a few. Then the extra disc comes with games, classic DVD bonus features, beyond Beauty, the untold stories and much more.  
     

    Disney’s most requested film, Beauty and the Beast, arrives for the first time on Blu-ray Hi-Def as
    the second installment to the company’s new Diamond Collection. The Blu-ray transformation
    reveals the magic, music and majesty of the film as never before experienced with state-of-the-art
    picture restoration, pristine 7.1 Digital Surround Sound and hours of additional viewing
    experiences that include behind the scenes features, deleted scenes, enhanced music tracks,
    immersive games and more.

    The first of only two animated films ever to be nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Picture
    (the second is 2009’s Up), Beauty and the Beast earned six Academy Award® nominations and
    won two Oscars® in 1992 for Best Original Song (“Beauty and the Beast”) and Best Original
    Score.
     
    Film Synopsis:
    Set in and around a quaint French village during the late 18th century, Beauty and the Beast
    follows the fantastic adventures of Belle, a bright and beautiful young woman who finds escape
    from her ordinary life, and the advances of a boorish suitor, Gaston, by reading books. Meanwhile,
    off in a castle in the distance, a cruel young prince is cast under the spell of an enchantress who
    turns him into a tormented beast, while transforming his servants into animated household objects.
    In order to remove the curse, the Beast must discover a true love who will return his affection
    before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. When Belle’s inventor father stumbles upon the
    Beast’s castle and is taken prisoner, Belle comes to the rescue and agrees to take her father’s
    place. With the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, she sees beneath the Beast’s exterior and
    discovers the heart and soul of a human prince.

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    And today's winners are...
     

    NOVICA... 
    Stephanie Smith

    $50 Buycostumes.com Gift Card... 
    Kimberly

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    Tuesday, September 28, 2010

    Fit Couture Review...

     



    Thanks to Fit Couture I got to review a couple of their items! They sent me their Carefree pants and also a pair of their Classic straight leg pants.

    The Carefree Pants has a relaxed-fit and straight leg. It is a great staple of any workout or yoga set. The Carefree feature a fold-over waistband that you can adjust for the perfect fit and the relaxed fit straight legs are very figure flattering. There's no elastic in these pants which ensures a smooth and very comfortable fit around your waist.

    • Relaxed-fit
    • Fold-over waistband, straight-leg
    • Machine wash
    • Made in the USA
    • 88% Nylon / 12% Lycra


    These are so comfy not only for yoga but also to lounge in at home! I really like these. The thing that attracted me to
    Fit Couture is that I can order my pants in long sizes. I always have a hard time finding pants long enough so this is exciting for me!

    The Classic Straight Leg Pant is a fitted pant with a cotton lined gusset and comfortable wide elastic waist band.

    • Fitted through the waist and thighs. Straight below the knee.
    • Comfortable one and a 1/2" elastic
    • Gusseted
    • Machine wash
    • Made in the USA
    • 88% Nylon / 12% Lycra


    It's great that these also have Lycra in them! I love the way these fit and how slimming they are. These are my new favorite pants to wear to the gym!  


    Thanks again Fit Couture for the great products!

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    Saturday, September 25, 2010

    Naya Shoes Review and Giveaway...

    Thanks to 
    Naya Shoes  
    I got to review a pair of their shoes! They sent me a pair of Bakula's in Taupe. I LOVE these! They are very well made and comfy! There are so many great things about this shoe!


    When I wear my new Naya Bakula pumps I get a ton of compliments on them. One of my favorite parts of this shoe is the origami rose embellishment.  I also love the smooth lining and biodegradable foam comfort system. These come in vegetable-tanned leather and suede or soft suede upper in a dress pump style with a round closed toe. I got the soft suede upper ones and they are so classy. Thanks Naya Shoes for the awesome pair of Bakula's!



    Naya was born from the belief that shoes should be beautiful on your feet, soft on your step and gentle on the environment. Because you should never have to choose between what looks good, what feels good and what is good for you and for the earth.

    Naya means renewal and this inspires and guides us in everything we do to create shoes that:
    • Renew your spirit with expressive, feminine style
    • Renew your body with exceptionally soft comfort
    • Renew the earth with environmentally-thoughtful designs

    You will wear Naya because they are beautiful, and you will love them because they are good for your body, spirit and the earth.

    They infuse each style with pure comfort using soft leathers, breathable leather linings and layers of premium cushioning. And, because preserving our planet is important to all of us, they choose natural and eco-friendly materials whenever possible throughout the Naya collection.


    They choose natural and eco-friendly materials whenever possible throughout the Naya collection, including:
    • Vegetable-tanned leathers and linings
    • Natural or recycled content fabrics
    • Water-based cements
    • Footbeds containing natural cork
    • Outsoles containing natural materials
    • Boxes made with 80% recycled paper pulp, soy-based inks and water-based glue
    • Reusable shoe bags and shoe forms made with recycled PET
    And this is just the beginning. As part of their dedication to the environment, they will continue to make choices we can all feel good about.


    Now here's the exciting part...

    Thanks
    to Naya Shoes I get to give one lucky winner a pair of Bakula's in their choice of color! ($140 Value)

    To win...


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    Friday, September 24, 2010

    Enjoy Lighting Review and Giveaway...

    Thanks to
    Enjoy Lighting

    I got to review some of their products! They sent me a 3 pillar set with timer feature
    in Ivory! I am so excited about these flameless candles!

    There are so many neat things I plan to do with these. The timer feature on them is awesome.
    I can even take these in a tent and not have to worry about something catching on fire. I love all the fun colors these come in and plan to get some more. You can visit their website here to see the stores you can buy these at. I was happy to see Target on the list since that is close to us.

    Thanks Enjoy Lighting for the great products!

    About Flameless Candles...

    With Enjoy Lighting candles, you can enjoy the warm atmosphere of candlelight without the unwanted fire risks or replacement costs. 
     
    Why Flameless Candles?

    Safety – Traditional wicked candles cause over 15,000 house fires each year. With flameless candles, there is no fire risk if a candle is knocked over or placed too close to a curtains or furniture. Flameless candles are 100% safe around children and pets.

    Décor – Use flameless candles in areas where wicked candles can’t go – in a floral arrangement or centerpiece, near curtains or drapes, on shelving or book shelves, in children’s bedrooms, and more.
    Enjoy Lighting flameless candles provide the look of traditional candles with real wax, realistic flickering effect, and light fragrances.

    Convenience – Candles won’t blow out when used outdoors. Some models include a built-in timer allowing the candle to turn on and off when you want it to, every day, at the same time. Set it once and your candle will automatically turn on and provide ambiance every day – without any effort on your part. Set it and forget it!

    Cleanliness – no soot build up on your walls or ceilings. No melting wax on your furniture or carpet.

    Cost Savings – while a traditional wicked candle can burn out in hours or days, Enjoy Lighting flameless candles will last for years. The LED lamp will operate for up to 10 years or 100,000 hours and a set of batteries can provide at least 300 hours of battery life.* With just the minimal cost of replacing batteries, flameless candles offer a 75% annual savings when compared to purchasing traditional wicked candles.
    *Battery life various depending on product and battery count.

    Features & Benefits


    • Wax candles have a classic fragrance to provide freshness and ambiance.
    • 75% annual cost savings when compared to traditional wicked candles.
    • Colors and textures to match any décor.
    • Safe to use all around the home. No exposed flame or fire risks. No melted wax on carpet or furniture. No soot build up on walls or ceilings.
    • LED bulbs will last over 100,000 hours!
    • 3 LED's and a computer chip built into the candle produce multiple points of randomly shifting light, creating a glow that flickers, rolls, and casts dancing shadows, just like a real candle flame! 

    Now here's the exciting part...

    Thanks
    to Enjoy Lighting I get to give one lucky winner a prize pack with 3 pillar flameless candles with timer feature in Ivory and two flameless beeswax candles!

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    Giveaway ends on Tues. Oct. 19th, 2010.

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    Thursday, September 23, 2010

    Natura Review...


    Thanks to 
    Natura  
    we got to review a couple of their products! They sent us a Organic Dream Mate Pillow and a NaturaProtect Pillowcase

    We are very impressed with the quality! The pillow is very well made and has lots of great benefits. We love the support it gives while sleeping. The pillowcase is 100% cotton and perfect for sensitive skin. The pillowcase halts the spread of allergens, dust-mites, bacteria, mold and fungus. What a great thing for allergy suffers here at our house. Both of these are great products! You can read more about them below. Make sure and go visit Natura to check out the other great things that they have.

    More about the NaturaProtect Pillowcase...

    The NaturaProtect Pillowcase protects your pillow from contaminants with healthy, all-natural ease. Non-toxic Natural Silver Technology halts the spread of allergens, dust-mites, bacteria, mold and fungus so the core of your pillow remains pristine. Natural Silver doesn’t affect feel of fabric, so your pillowcase stays silky soft against skin. The freshness and durability of 100% all-natural cotton paired with this antibacterial advantage make this pillow protector a must have bedding item to preserve your family’s health.


    More about the Organic Dream Mate Pillow...
    Granulated
    Talalay latex fill

    Organic Natura Grow Wool™ lining
    Organic Pima Cotton Sateen cover
    • Ensure antimicrobial, hypoallergenic and dust-mite resistant breathing room
    • Provide proper head and neck support for healthy spinal support
    • Enjoy velvety soft, fleecy cover for soothing comfort
    Thanks again Natura for the awesome customer service and products!

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    *I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion.*

    Wednesday, September 22, 2010

    Sockwa Review and Giveaway...

    Thanks to
    Sockwa
    I got to review some of their products!
    I got the Amphibian, Playa Hi-Top and the Dojo. The Amphibian's are going to be great for boating, gardening, and many other things! The Playa Hi-Top's are so comfy and great for lots of things even just going to get the mail! Last but not least the Dojo's are perfect for yoga to help with balance and to keep my feet clean and protected! You can read more about each of these on their site.

    I am really impressed with Sockwa's products and their great customer service!


    About Sockwa...

    Sockwa combines ultra-thin sole technology with stretchable, form fitting uppers.
    D
    esigning fat-free shoes for every imaginable environment and terrain.
    The Sockwa Amphibian, the Sockwa
    Dojo, and the Original Sockwa Playa.



    Sockwa. Tread Earth Lightly.
    • Sockwa was founded by creative, driven, honest, hard-working people who follow their passion.
    • They started in the Beach Soccer community, and listened intently to their customers.
    • Their offices and design studios are located in Ventura County, California.
    • They have been in business since the spring of 2008.
    • This year they are introducing the Sockwa Amphibian and the Sockwa Dojo to accompany their Original Sockwa Beach
    Thanks to Sockwa here's a 15% coupon code for my readers to use on their site: calm15



    Now here's more excitement...


    Thanks
    to Sockwa I get to
    give one lucky winner a Sockwa product of their choice!


    To win...


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    Giveaway ends on Tues. Oct. 19th, 2010.

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    Today's Winners...

    All are welcome to use this button to post on your blog or sidebar. You are all winners in my book :)

    And today's winners are...



    Vtech Phone System...
    jillyrh


    Mareblu Naturals...
    Alissa Apel
    mommyfirefly

    Olive Garden Prize Pack...
    Lucretia

    $50 Costumes4Less.com...

    MAC Mom

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    Monday, September 20, 2010

    Scentsy Review...

    Thanks to Mary with Scentsy I got to review the Montpelier Full-Size Warmer! I love fall time and really excited about this warmer! I also got some Scentsy bars and love those too! They sure make my house smell yummy! Go visit Mary and check out all the cool products! She is awesome to work with and makes sure you get your items safe and fast! Please tell her Shauna from Trying To Stay Calm sent you :)

    I also got to try the new Fragrance Foam!






    This is new out and really great!


    Emollient-rich, lusciously scented, and alcohol-free, Fragrance Foam kills germs without drying hands. Available in five fragrances.


    Make sure and check out the new Scentsy Buddy!
    Cuddly companions for children of all ages, each Scentsy Buddy features a zippered pocket to hold a Scent Pak in one of 15 delightful Scentsy fragrances.

    How the Scentsy Warmer Works...
    There's no wax evaporation, burning and ZERO carbon emission so it's perfect for people with allergies or sensitive lungs. The Scentsy Candle Warmers only warms the wax. The wax is not burned like the traditional flame-based candle. The warmer melts the wax a very low temperature using a 25 watt bulb (included with each warmer).
    Company Profile
    Founded : 2004
    Mission Statement
    To bring value to the world by providing an industry leading, family-friendly business opportunity selling creative, artistic, high-quality products that warm the heart, enliven the senses, and inspire the soul.
    Scentsy Story
    Scentsy “Makes Perfect Scents”. They are pioneering the move away from the smoky, sooty candles of today to safe, healthy, fun and creative ways to bring the scents that make us happy into our lives. They offer over 80 high quality fragrances delivered in a variety of ways. Their flagship product is the Authentic
    Scentsy Bar, an impressively fragrant wickless candle bar that is warmed in a warmer rather than burned with a flame.

    Each year thousands of homes are damaged or destroyed by burning candles. The enthusiastic response they receive from their customers, consultants, and more particularly fire-fighters, reflects the nationwide concern over the devastation burning candles can cause. This was their initial motivation – to create a safe alternative to burning candles. Their passion has grown from offering a safe alternative to offering a better alternative. Going wickless has allowed them to offer the public a better, more cost effective method of scenting their world.
    A secret combination of ingredients is used to create a pool of melted wax, which is transformed into a wickless candle bar. Only the finest scented oils are hand-picked to give an array of aromas. The melted wax is poured into reusable containers for easy storage.
    The wax is poured in an assortment of containers, giving the consultants party testers, basket testers and of course, Scentsy Bars to share with their customers. Room sprays and car candles are also produced in the warehouse.
    Scentsy hand packs each order, ensuring the correct items come right to your door in a timely manner. By using UPS, your order can be tracked the moment it leaves the warehouse. Orders are typically shipped directly to the hostess, or can be shipped direct for a minimal cost.
    Their hand-picked staff adds a little bit of Scentsy Spirit into each hand-packed box.
    Scentsy believes that every employee, consultant, hostess and customer are part of the Scentsy Family.

    Authentic Scentsy Candle Bars melt in your plug in candle holder releasing the fragrance without using a flame. This wonderful way to enjoy an aroma filled home is a clean, safe and convenient way to use a candle.





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    Friday, September 17, 2010

    Bistro MD Review and Giveaway...










    Thanks to
    Bistro MD

    I got to review their
    7 day meal plan with snacks!

    I am al
    ways excited to try new healthy food and snacks! Out of all the meals I tried, the BBQ Pork was my favorite. The dried Italian chicken strip snack was good too. I love that it came with a weekly menu and lots of great information.



    I was impressed with this company and their customer service. I also really liked the taste of the meals!
    Thanks to Bistro MD for the great products!

    Eating Healthy can be as easy as 123!

    Say goodbye to cooking, cleaning, shopping and calorie counting...

    Say hello to “Gourmet Meals” provided by Bistro M.D. their delicious meal plans take the hassle out of preparing healthy meals for the whole family. Eating healthy and losing weight has never tasted this good!
    Their team of chefs have designed a variety of exciting menu options to ensure you will never get bored! Unlike other programs that send you powered or freeze-dried foods, their chefs create gourmet healthy dishes with quality ingredients. All meals have been approved by Dr. Cederquist and her team of dietitians.

    BistroMD is the #1 rated Physician-Designed Diet Meal Plan in the United States.

    Dr. Phil has featured BistroMD on his television program and says it is “the best home meal delivery available.”

    Now
    here's the really exciting part...


    Thanks to Bistro MD
    one lucky
    winner will win a 7 day plan with snacks
    !

    To win...

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    Thursday, September 16, 2010

    The Power of Positivity...

    In March I came up with an idea after thinking we need more positivity in the world! I then wrote a post about positivity and designed and made my Positive Thoughts Button. WOW! I never dreamed that post and this button would be such a blessing to not only me but everyone that comes here to visit.

    I want to thank you all for the love, support and positivity you share and bring here! I totally believe that if we focus on the positive it
    not only blesses us but others. It's powerful and contagious!

    I am thankful for all the love, support and positivity shared! Hope you all have a beautiful and blessed week :)

    ♥ HUGS ♥ Shauna