Haunted Fishbowl Giveaway!

 

Every year Target has some fantastic Halloween decorations in their Hyde & Eek line. Last year I spotted the Animated fishbowl & kind of wanted it but didn't get it. This year they have it again & I debated getting it, but ultimately decided to grab one. I posted a short clip of it over on Tiktok & I am not the only one who loves the little skeleton fish, but sadly a lot of people commenting on the video can't find it in stock. It has completely sold out online & it sells out very fast in stores, I checked online & it showed only three Targets within 50 miles of me had a single one in stock. A lot of the fish bowls that are sold end up online at twice the price (or more). I feel bad seeing how many people couldn't find one near them so I promised if I found another one, I would scoop it up to giveaway. Well, I found another one, so here is the giveaway!!!!

I decided to host it here on my blog, mainly because it will be easier to collect the entries & pick a winner since the giveaway platform, I use picks the winner for me. I will include a small break down of how to enter using the form below if you've never used it before plus the rest of the information you need. The form is actually very simple to use & it shouldn't take that long for you to claim any entries you'd like to opt into. For example, you can gain 5 entries for following me on Tiktok & another 5 for following me on Instagram. So just a few minutes of work & you are entered to win this awesome Haunted fish bowl.

If you've never visited my blog before, you should stick around! I host giveaways quite often. At the moment I have a giveaway up for a beauty prize pack (click the link to enter) - This is actually a giveaway I host once a month. Next month's Beauty & The Book Giveaway will be Halloween themed, I'll include makeup, skincare and a few Halloween decor products. I also host giveaways for tickets to Arizona events, boardgames and more. 

The fishbowl can be found at Target for $35, as mentioned though they sell out very quickly - However don't give up hope and keep searching for if your store restocks. It has a setting where it will only turn on if you push the button or you can switch it to the noise activated mode.

How to use Rafflecopter -

1. Hit "Use your email" - Enter your name + email.
2. Fill out as many entries as you'd like! For example if you follow me on Instagram or Tikok you will enter your username in the "info" field then hit enter. I ask for your username so I can verify your entry is valid. 
3. Wait for the giveaway to end & a winner to be announced! 
4. If you have any issues or need help, feel free to reach out to me.

A few notes:

👻 This giveaway is being hosted/sponsored by ME - I paid for the fishbowl & will pay for shipping to the winner within the US.

👻 If you are outside of the US & would like to enter, you can however you will need to pay for the shipping. 

👻 The giveaway will run for TWO weeks. 

👻 You can earn as few or as many entries as you would like.

👻 The winner will be announced on my Facebook page & Tiktok, I will Email you to let you know you won - I will also reach out on social media. 

This giveaway ends on 09/24/2023

Thank you for visiting & good luck to everyone entering! Hopefully this is easy enough for everyone to enter, and if you need anything feel free to reach out to me. I can be found on Instagram,Facebook,Twitter and Tiktok all under the same name as my blog - The Moonlit Nook.

❤ Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite costume you've worn is!

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Loving the mini vintage radio speaker from Muzen Audio!

Sometimes when I clean, I like throwing on my Pandora playlist & turning it up loud, it makes the work more fun, and it seems to go by faster. I had a small speaker that connected with an aux cable to my phone, but it is pretty old now and is starting to go out. So, I was very excited when I was offered a chance to review a wireless portable speaker from Muzen Audio. One of the speaker lines they offer look like miniature versions of vintage radios. They have other models as well, But I couldn't resist going with the vintage look, there are two different options you can select from; you can go with a metal radio or a wood radio. I went with the metal radio & requested it in the color black to fit our home decor.

The OTR Metal Wireless portable bluetooth speaker normally has a price point of $139.99 however at the time of writing this (9/9/23), it looks like they are having a 31% off sale. This speaker is three-in-one, you can connect to it via bluetooth, via aux cable or use the radio since this is an actual radio as well. I know the speaker is made out of metal, but it is a lot heavier than I thought it was going to be. Although that is a good thing in my opinion though as it means it will be sturdy & more likely to not be knocked over easily. 

The packaging for this speaker made me so happy to unbox! You will receive a tied-up cloth bag inside of a gift bag that says, "Let's Rock & Road" and features a vintage VW bus. Inside of the bag you'll find a miniature version of a vintage luggage bag that contains the speaker, I am going to 100% be re-using the little luggage for something even if it is just to look at. Upon opening the luggage, you will find your new speaker, a charging cord, an aux cord, a plug-in antenna, a user guide & some free stickers. I think everything was packaged beautifully & it kept the speaker safe during its travels. When it is not in use or charging, I have actually been using the luggage case to store the speaker. 

The antenna isn't required to be plugged in to listen to the radio, but it will definitely help. I can easily find all of my favorite local radio stations, the dial is fun to use. I do wish it went up slightly louder, but it gets the job done. I like that it doesn't take up a lot of space and it is easy to bring with me on trips. 

What color speaker would you want to get?

Disclaimer- The product mentioned above was provided by Muzen Audio or the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

September Beauty & The Book Giveaway!

 

September is here! That means it is almost time for the temperatures to start dropping. I can't wait, I love when it starts to get chilly out so I am very much looking forward to fall/winter. August went by semi-quickly for us, it was the kids first month back in school and we are starting to get out to do more again. Over the weekend we took a day trip to Northern Arizona to explore a few fun places that I'll be sharing here on my blog sometime over the next month. I will also have some other great reviews & working on some giveaways as well to share with all of my followers. Speaking of giveaways, I know that is why, you are visiting this page so let's dive into this month's giveaway. 

If you aren't familiar with my Beauty & The Book Giveaway, each month I combined two of my favorite things - Books & Makeup! I pick out a book that catches my eye and put together an assortment of makeup, skincare goods and sometimes other items like jewelry or décor into a bundle that one lucky winner will win. Please remember to check your inbox & spam folders of the email address you use to enter this giveaway, I will be emailing you to congratulate you & collect mailing info from burningmoonproducts AT yahoo.com - I generally give an extra day or two past the deadline however if you do not respond within a week you forfeit the prize to the next name drawn. 

Here is what is included in this month's bundle.

★ Soft cover copy of "A Dangerous Breed"
★ L.A Girl Neons palette
★ Natasha Denona single eyeshadow
★ Ioni Eyeliner Pen in Black
★ Cessy Charm Cosmetics Eyeliner Pen in Black
★ Cessy Charm Cosmetics lipstick
★ Origins Clay Face Mask
★ Neutogena Face Mask
★ Some By Mi Face Mask
★ Azure Under Eye Mask
★ Silicone makeup applicator
★ Moroccanoil protection spray
★ Wave+Curl Cream
★ Revlon Lipstick
★ Revlon Cloud lip color
★ Cetaphil Travel Lotion
★ Blue Mermaid Nail Stickers
★ 111Skin travel moisturizer

This is open World Wide! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email! This giveaway is hosted by ME.

This giveaway ends on 10/02/2023

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment answering at least one of these questions.

Which item in this bundle are you most excited about?

What is something you are looking forward to this month?

What is your favorite makeup brand?

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Explore the world through snacks with Try The World!

 

If you are someone who enjoys trying new snacks & treats from other countries, then you should look into a subscription box called Try The World. Every month they send out a box that contains snacks from all around the world. I was recently gifted a box to test out with my family & review here on my blog. Our box contained seven different products, six of which were food and the seventh was a drink. We had a lot of fun trying the different products together, only one of them was a product we have tried before otherwise everything was brand new to us. 

The two products that were loved by all four of us, were the Kiki Tutti Frutti which is a popular candy in Serbia & Croatia, it is also the candy that we had already tried before. The second product was the Tottis Oregano chips which are from Greece, they were so delicious & completely full of flavor. I also really liked the Sesame Snack; I've tried something similar but not from this brand. It is primarily made from sesame seeds and honey which is then shaped into a snack shaped bar, I enjoy the flavor combo although I cannot eat more than one bar at a time. 

From there the rest of the box was a little divided on who liked each product and who didn't. My daughter really enjoyed the Smoki original fresh baked peanuts & the Jowar Puffs. My son liked the Howar puffs as well, so both of my kids slowly finished the bag of puffs themselves. Sadly, none of us liked the drink or the mushroom chips though. I am really the only one who likes mushrooms, but they have to be cooked just right. The soda/drink was a sour flavor, we didn't really like it as it had kind of a bitter taste to it that is hard to describe. Overall, we were pretty happy with the box we received; it was fun trying some new snacks even if we didn't end up liking them. The snacks were big enough we were each able to try them and still have some left over. 

There are three different sized boxes you can purchase that each have their own price point. There is the 7-8 snack box for $35 a month, 10-14 snacks for $45 a month or 16-20 snacks for $55 a month. If you subscribe for longer than a month you can get those prices lowered. After selecting your plan & how frequently you would like to receive a box, they do give you the option to select countries you'd like to try snacks from. You can choose as many or as few as you'd like, however if you do with a smaller selection, they cannot always guarantee that all your products for the month will come from that country. You can use code themoonlitnook0823 to get $10 OFF of your order. 

Disclaimer- The product mentioned above was provided by Try The World for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Check out the Spaltter room at Pinspiration!

 

The best kind of mess, is the mess that you don't have to personally clean up! If you are looking for a way to unwind a bit, make a mess and then leave with a souvenir of your time then you should check out the splatter rooms at Pinspiration in Mesa,AZ. Pinspiration is a craft store that has a wide range of crafting supplies & craft kits set up to where you can pick out a project, & then complete it in store. You can craft without having to worry about running out of supplies or not having something on hand that you need. One of the biggest draws for me is their Splatter room, where you can hang up a canvas or even a shirt on the wall then use paint & paint brushes to splatter, flick and splash paint onto your project. The store was packed full of fun projects to work on & they even had a small food area where you can order items such as DIY cupcakes, smores, and drinks to upgrade your experience. 

The cost of your experience will depend on the size or type of canvas you would like along with the type of paint used. Regular experiences with a 12x12 canvas + protective gear & one hour in the splatter room start at $35 per person. Regular paints are cheaper than if you were to do a glow paint or fabric paint. While we were leaving, I saw a girl prepping a canvas bag to use in the splatter room which sounds like a fantastic idea as well. How are you & your clothing protected? You will be provided with a poncho, a pair of gloves, shoe booties to cover your feet and are provided with protective eyewear if you choose to wear them. I opted not to wear the googles, they started fogging up a little & I knew I wasn't going to go overly crazy to where I would be splashing paint back into my own face. For our experience we each received a 12x9 canvas along with some glow paint to use with the black lights on. For my canvas I requested one that had already been painted black, they also have white which you can use as is or use a solid color to paint the base then splatter over that. 

It takes only a few minutes to store your personal belongings then get into your protective gear, everything else will already be set up in the room for you. You & your group will be in the splatter room by yourselves so you can shut the door & turn the black light on and off as you please. Inside of the room you'll also find a wash station for when you need it, tape so you can tape off areas of your canvas you wish to leave unpainted, extra brushes along with a fan to help keep you cool plus an Alexa you can request to play music for you. We did the splatter room as part of our staycation girls weekend my mom, my daughter & I did together. We found the experience to be a lot of fun, we enjoyed the paint colors they had to choose from and each one of us left with a unique piece that fit our personal colors and preferences. I also really enjoyed having the Alexa in the room, it was a blast playing some of our favorite songs while we splattered away. 

Depending on the weather & how much paint you add to the canvas your drying time will vary. I didn't put nearly as much paint on mine as my daughter did so mine only took a few hours to dry, but her painting took a bit longer. So keep this in mind & be prepared to carry the wet canvases home in your vehicle, they will provide you with a sheet of brown paper to place under your canvas to help protect yourself & your car a little more. When we got home my son enjoyed using his black light spy pen on the paintings to see the black light paints shine. I need to get a small black light to hang above these in the hallway so we can light them up at night when it is dark out. 

Does this sound like an experience you would enjoy? Would you prefer to do a canvas, or something else?

🌵 If you live in Arizona check out the "Things to do in Arizona" section of my blog to find entertainment, restaurants, vacation spots & more. 

Disclaimer- The experience mentioned above was provided by Pinspiration for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Give a beautiful statement piece from Love & Crafted to your loved one!

I was recently offered a change to work with the jewelry company Love & Crafted that I couldn't pass up! They create each piece in their collection with a love & purpose aiming to create more of a connection behind each piece of jewelry. Every piece of jewelry has a special meaning behind it. Their jewelry collection is perfect for gifting to your loved ones or even gifting to yourself, if you want to add something beautiful to your collection. Today I have a short & sweet review of a stunning ring to share with all of you.

When looking through their collection, they have a lot of fantastic choices to select from however the one that really stood out to me was their "Spark Between Us" ring. The ring is adjustable so it can be worn by most ring sizes, they are also nickel-free/lead-free so they are hypoallergenic. Due to the materials this is made of you can keep it on for as long as you want, you can even safely shower with it on. Every ring comes with a message card & small jewelry bag. This specific ring cost $39.99 and comes with a card that reads "There's a spark between us I've never felt with anyone else. Wear this ring as a reminder that I'll always be there for you". One of the other pieces I really loved from their collection was the "To The Moon & Back" necklace.

The ring is beautiful in person, I love the shine it has, and the lightning bolts are shaped just right to where they won't be painfully poking into your fingers. My daughter ended up loving the ring as well, so she claimed it as her own and has been wearing it since shortly after we received it in the mail. I highly suggest heading over and checking out what they have to offer! My readers can get an extra 20% off their order by using the code LUNA20 at check out.

Disclaimer- The product mentioned above was provided by Love & Crafted for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Odysea Aquarium in Scottsdale!

 

If you are looking for a fun family activity to do that will keep you in doors and out of the bad weather outside, an aquarium is always a great option to visit together. My family & I recently paid a visit to the Odysea Aquarium located at the Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale to explore & watch the fish. What sets this aquarium apart from others I've visited? This located is two stories tall, it has a room that rotates 360 degrees stopping at different tanks along the way, they have a downstairs bathroom that has Sharks on display & more. I have a video up over on my IG of their shark bathroom if you want to check it out for yourself. To make the day even more of an adventure they have several experiences you can purchase in addition to your aquarium entry ticket such as a penguin experience or scuba diving into one of their tanks. 

Depending on how much time you spend at each tank or if you stop to do one of the add ons they have available you should expect to spend about one and a half to three hours at the aquarium. This time around we didn't do any of the extras & we spent about an hour and a half here before making our way to our next adventure. Everything is set up to make the aquarium easy to navigate on your own, it was structured to create a nice flow in visitors from start to finish while still being able to see everything they have to offer. It is very wheelchair friendly & also stroller friendly so don't be afraid to bring them with you if you need to. 

I like the assortment of animals they have at the aquarium; it isn't just fish you'll be seeing. They also have a sloth, birds, otters, and penguins to see on your trip through the aquarium. My personal favorite spot aside from seeing the adorable otters and the sloth, is the touching pool. They have a small assortment of creatures you are able to touch after washing your hands. It is fun feeling the differences between them all & being able to touch SeaLife you may not have an opportunity to otherwise such as starfish. They also have a sting ray touching area, however in that section we generally find they mostly like to swim around as they aren't being fed there isn't a huge reason for them to want to come up to be touched. If they added in a feeding option, I would 100% pay to feed them as an additional cost. 

There are a lot of fantastic fish & tanks to see when you are visiting. It is crazy just how large some of the tanks are, it is astounding to see all of the fish & the size of some of the sharks and other marine life that lives at this aquarium. All of the fish & animals we seen while on our trip looked healthy & well taken care of and the tanks were quite clean. We had a great time on our visit, it was a nice stroll looking at all of the fish. Some of the spots you could sit & watch for hours, such as the clown fish tank shown below. I love the assortment of colors the clown fish come in & there are dozens of them in this tank together swimming around. 

What do you think would be your favorite part of visiting this aquarium?

Tickets for the aquarium are $44.95 per adult & $34.95 for children, they have an option where you can save 30% if you visit after 4:30pm. There are also bundle options with the other attractions at the boardwalk which can help you save on your tickets. The experiences all range in price. Food wise they have a Starbucks near the touching pools which is usually a pretty popular spot for visitors to stop and take a break. 

🌵 If you live in Arizona check out the "Things to do in Arizona" section of my blog to find entertainment, restaurants, vacation spots & more. 

Disclaimer- Tickets to the center + exhibit mentioned above were provided by The Arizona Boardwalk + Odysea Aquarium for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.