Geek Fire Labs Review!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Geek Fire Labs for the review free of charge.****

What does a summer in Arizona mean to me? It means dry skin, chapped lips and temperatures that can make you feel like your an ice cream cone melting which means I use a lot of lip balm and lotion to keep my skin in good condition during the summer months. I enjoy uniquely scented and flavors lip balms so when I came across a etsy shop called Geek Fire Labs and started reading the assorted balms they offered I knew I had to try them.



With so many options to choose from it was hard to decide which balm I wanted to try, after clicking around for a while I decided on the Harley Quinn Poison & Ivy Inspired Lip Balm. My package arrived in a timely manner and even had three extra balms included which was quite sweet and I was excited to have them in my balm collection which I am sure won't last long once the summer heat hits and I use them all. The Harley Quinn inspired balm is called "Hey Mistah J" and Smells like warm red velvet cake with smooth, white vanilla frosting it actually does smell how Red Velvet cake does after baking it is a delectable scent. Ivy's Poison smells like a crisp, green apple dipped in ooey-gooey caramel I use this one all of the time! It reminds me of those caramel apple lollipops that you get at Halloween. Each balm comes sealed and ready for use I personally love these balms and have told quite a few people about them, they don't leave your lips with an oily or waxy feeling which I absolutely can not stand in most balms. Head over to Geek Fire Labs and take a look at all of the balms they have to offer you!

Beech-Nut Review!

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My son is a year old and still has baby food from time to time depending on his mood, although he doesn't always enjoy the flavors the baby food comes in. I was recently invited to join a Beech-Nut campaign to review their new line of real food for babies. The slogan is "This is not baby food, This is Real food for babies" I received a cute wooden box with four of the flavors and a small USB drive.

My son really seemed to enjoy the Beech-Nut food for babies his favorite from the four was the Just Honeycrisp Apples which smelled delicious even to me some baby foods I can't stand the smell of but these all have a lovely scent. The only one he didn't seem to like is the Just Spinach, Zucchini & Peas as he has never been a fan of any of the three flavors but I am sure he will grow used to them over time. The jars are just right for a child of an older age since they eat more and the jars are the perfect shape to get all of the food out of without a hassle.



Along with food in jars the new line from Beech-Nut also offers Cereals, Pouches and Classic foods in a variety of flavors, sizes and stages for each development stage your child goes through. I plan on purchasing some of the pouches because they are convenient and almost mess free my kids both love using them. Head over to check out their new selection today to see what they have to offer for you and your child.

Just Honeycrisp Apples

Just Honeycrisp Apples

HoneyBaked Review & Giveaway!

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It is officially April 1st which means Easter is on it's way, and yes my family is already asking what we are doing, who's house were gathering at and wanting to know what we are eating. A great solution to our 'What should we eat?' question is HoneyBaked who sells delicious meats, sides and desserts for your holiday or every day needs. I recently participated in a HoneyBaked campaign in which I received a gift card to try out some of the foods from my local HoneyBaked, since I've never had their food I was excited to try it. We visited our local HoneyBaked located at 4635 East Cactus Road Phoenix,Arizona 85032 and was served by a nice employee by the name of Kasha.



I was surprised to find that not only did HoneyBaked offer a number of cooked meats and frozen items but they also had a Cafe where they served salads,sandwiches and more. I was unsure what to purchase so my fiance and I walked around looking at everything for a few minutes before deciding what to buy. The girl who was working offered a few friendly suggestions and let us know which she liked the best from what she has tried along with some helpful tips on how to serve the Turkey/Ham. I know they are most popular for their Honey Baked Ham but I am sorry to say we didn't purchase the Ham, shocking I know instead we went with the roasted Turkey which is coated with the same sweet, crunchy glaze as HoneyBaked’s signature Ham. We also picked up the following sides: Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Sweet Potato souffle, Potato Au Gratin and for dessert we got the Cinnamon Apples and a cheese cake sampler the total came to $84.26 not bad for everything we put together for a meal. Once everything was purchased we set out for my mothers house where I told my family to meet for dinner so we could try everything as a family, Two of the sides and a dessert needed to be placed in the oven and we also used the oven to heat up the Turkey.



 Once everything was done cooking it smelled so good in the Kitchen everyone couldn't wait to dig in even the Easter bunny couldn't wait to get his fill of the food. Now comes the time for the Good, the Bad and the Bloated: The food review. The Turkey did wonderful with being reheated in the oven the hard honey coating melted slightly in the oven keeping the Turkey moist and tender, it was the best Turkey I've had in quite some time. The next favorite that everyone commented on was the Sweet Potato souffle which even my brother who hates sweet potatos loved and went back for a second helping, the Baked Beans were pretty scrumptious as well and you can see from the photos above it hard large chunks of bacon and not the flimsy fake bacon you find in a lot of processed or frozen products but wholesome thick bacon made in house. The two things that weren't really liked as much was the  Potato Au Gratin and macaroni salad, Why? The main comment on the macaroni salad was that there was too much mayo and the seasoning tasted off, as for the Potato Au Gratin it took quite some time to cook and didn't have a great taste or consistency other wise everyone loved the meal.



We were quite pleased how everything turned out even my beyond picky five year old had some Turkey and rolls with us and my one year old ate what ever we gave him happily enjoy the meal as well. Shortly after  everyone let their stomachs settle we had some Cinnamon Apples and assorted cheese cake, everyone felt bloated, full and happy after everything was said and done the kind of happy full you get when eating Thanksgiving dinner. The meal we purchased fed Seven adults and two children for $85 is a great deal for a good wholesome meal plus dessert we have all agreed that this Thanksgiving we are taking the easy and delicious road and purchasing from HoneyBaked again. The evening ended up with all of us sitting on the porch enjoying a nice sunset on full tummies. Since Thanksgiving is still a long ways off why not take advantage of the Easter sales and try some of their food this upcoming holiday? Don't forget to check out the coupons they are currently offering for your Easter Dinner needs.

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The Haunted Knoll Review

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by The Haunted Knoll for the review free of charge.****

     

My fiance & I are huge fans of the video game Borderlands, We have been playing it for almost two years now and still find entertainment in it which is easy to do when they are still releasing new content for it. We also enjoy Comicon so it isn't a surprise that I am always on the look out for makers of Cosplay materials that are both high quality, easy on the wallet and look good. If you have been a reader of my blog for at least the last two to three months you will have seen past reviews from a company called The Haunted Knoll. I am happy to announce that the owner Will has come out with a new Borderlands mask for your cosplaying needs.



I would like to introduce you to the new Borderlands Psycho Bandit Mask that comes with real leather stitching. The first thing I always notice about the masks Will makes is how clean they are, I have never had an issue with there being extra plaster material, sharp or rough edges everything has always been perfect. He really goes the extra mile to keep his customers happy, my favorite thing aside from the great designs is that he puts a liner on the inside of the mask which is smooth and already finished for you. The mask kit comes with 1 Unpainted mask,9 lengths of 1mm Leather Cord lacing,1 mouth fan accessory piece (optional install),Black Tulle for covering the eyes sockets and
Foam padding for inside the mask all for just $55 plus shipping that is a steal.



You can purchase the mask in either white or black depending on your painting needs. Will suggests painting the mask before adding the stitching which I agree with you don't want to end up ruining the leather by painting it a color you didn't want on it. Keep in mind this mask is stylized as a more "real-life" version of the mask, and not intended as an exact replication of the game artwork I add this because I know some cosplyers like things 100% like the actual character but to me these makes are cutting it really close to the real thing which is wonderful. Want to see more Borderlands cosplay items? Head over and check out The Haunted Knoll they have a great selection and professional grade products this is in my opinion the best shop to get your Borderlands needs from.

Fresh Frog Tees Giveaway & Review

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My little guy isn't quite so 'little' he may only be a year old but he wears a 2T-3T in clothing and he is still growing at a fast pace. Thankfully he has begun to slow down a little so I have been keeping my eyes open for cute shirts to put him in, during my search I found a etsy store called Fresh Frog Tees who sells an assortment of children's T-shirts. All of the designs are Hip, Unique and Attractive this is another one of those stores that you will spend quite a bit of time in trying to figure out exactly which shirt you would like to buy. As a bonus not only are the designs wonderful but you have the option of getting the shirt customized with your child's name or a date.



Having owned a Etsy shop of my own in the past I am never surprised to receive a product from a purchase or a review that is just placed into the package without wrapping, so when I come across a store that goes the extra mile [Note some shops can't afford this starting out so it isn't a big deal to me] I want people to know about it. The shirt came in its very own plastic bag which is perfect for keeping the material safe both during shipping or during gifting. The shirt is made from high quality 100% cotton fabric which is both soft and comfortable. I have run into T-shirt designs that become hard or stiff either from washing or from the material being too thick I didn't experience that with this shirt the logo is flexible yet sturdy.



Along with fast shipping, great products and packaging but they also offer wonderful customer service, if you have any questions or need a custom order they are there for you and respond in a very timely manner. Their sites suggest purchasing a shirt that is one size larger than you are intending to buy because the shirts run a little small, I agree with the statement and wanted to include it here as well for anyone wanting to place an order. Like a design and want it in an adult size? They have a number of Adult sized shirts or you can request a custom shirt.



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Space Sheep Giveaway & Review

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I am always on the look out for fun and cute items that match my personality, We recently purchased a new car so I have been on the hunt for a new key chain to go with it. During my search I stumbled upon a shop on Etsy called Space Sheep who sells laser created items. Looking through his shop I found some of the cutest Key chains ever, I am very excited to be able to have the chance to host not only a review for Space Sheep but a giveaway as well.



Looking through Space Sheep it was hard to decide which key chain I wanted but I ended up choosing the Wonder Woman laser cut key chain and I was also sent a Pikachu phone charm. The package was shipped to Arizona from Argentina and arrived in a timely manner, was well wrapped and in perfect condition. The Pickachu phone charm measures 42 mm wide by 52 mm tall & is made of acrylic on the bottom with EVA Rubber on top it is soft,small and sturdy. The key chain measures 40 mm wide by 23 mm tall (5 mm thick) and is made from Acrylic only, it is professionally cut and very sturdy.



 Space Sheep has wonderful customer service which is both speedy and friendly. They offer dozens of designs and welcome custom orders want another type of pokemon or another video game character? Contact the shop own and I am sure they will be able to help. I have seen quite a few items in the Space Sheep shop I know some of my friends and family members would love so I will be visiting this shop again soon.

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So Sweet Pops Review

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When I host parties I like the desserts to be easy to serve, mess free and easy to make or purchase. I enjoy cake but I am horrible at baking it, I dislike cutting it and spending a good enough of time serving it to everyone on plates so when I hosted my #DisneySide party I wanted something the guests could help themselves to that both the children and adults would love so when So Sweet Pops agreed to send me two dozen Disney themed cake pops for my party I couldn't have been more excited.



I received two dozen cake pops in the design of four different characters: Mickey, Minnie, Goofy & Donald. Right away after opening the box I couldn't believe how cute these were, they were almost too cute to eat. Each design had something unique to help you distinguish which cake pop was each character, Donald had his hat and a little red bow, Goofy had ears and his hat, Minnie had her bow and Mickey had his famous trousers. Everything on the cake pop aside from the stick is edible, each one is a good size for a dessert just one will keep you happy they were about the size of my palm and were individually wrapped with a matching ribbon to keep everything sanitary and easy for the guests. Were received our cake pops in Chocolate and Vanilla, they were a huge hit with both the children including the picky eaters and the parents. They were delicious
& vanished from the table fast and I heard wonderful comments on the cake pops such as their looks, the taste and more.



So Sweet Pops offers a number of fun designs for any occasion such as a Baby Shower, Bridal party, Birthday party or event a sports related event. Depending on the design the cake pops run from $23-$30 per Dozen and the oreo pops run from $18-$25 for a dozen which is affordable and convenient for your party. I would suggest ordering at least two weeks ahead of your party date to allow the owner time to make and ship your cake pops. Worried about shipping? Don't be they are packaged to prevent breaking or smashing of the product all of the cake pops I received arrived in perfect ready to eat condition.