Two Little Doves Giveaway!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. No products were received in exchange for this post, Two Little Doves provided the giveaway GC free of charge.****

I am always on the look out for cute Etsy shops and websites, so when I found Two Little Doves I knew I had to share their shop with you. Two Little Doves offers an assortment of Jewelry has has dozens of cute designs to choose from in both Gold and Silver. Prices range from $18 to $140 depending on which item you are interested in. I like how small most of the necklaces are, I can't stand large jewelry so this shop is right up my ally and I like that they offer different types of metal. Below you can find a few of my favorites along with a giveaway! One lucky winner is going to win a $30 Gift card to Two Little Doves.





This giveaway is open World Wide and will run for two weeks. You MUST complete the Mandatory entry otherwise all of your entries will be voided.

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Glitter Wishes by Kara Giveaway & 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 Glitter Wishes by Kara for the review & giveaway free of charge.****

My daughters birthday isn't until December but I wanted to get a head start on making plans because it will be here before I know it and if I'm not prepared then I will go crazy from last minute planning. I asked my daughter what she would like as here theme this year and she decided on Frozen which I think is a great theme for her Winter birthday and I know there are lots of Frozen party supplies available but I wanted to search around for some unique party supplies you won't find walking into Party City. The smallest details can really make a party pop, up until recently I hadn't really thought about the birthday candles I always just bought the regular numbers from the grocery store. I found a great etsy shop called Glitter Wishes by Kara who sells custom designed candles to fit any birthday theme.





I want to start by saying that Kara's customer service is fast and quite friendly, I had requested that she ship the candle to where it's delivery would fall between Thur-Saturday as I am home during the day and was afraid the candle might melt if it was left in the AZ heat. She happily sent it so it would arrive on Friday. As you can see in the photo above the candle was neatly wrapped and came in a wax parchment paper to prevent it from getting stuck to the tissue paper. The candle looks great it is completely full of glitter, gem stones and has a large snow flake. My daughter was ecstatic when she seen the candle and I think it will go perfectly with her other party decorations. The candle is large and will stick out well sitting on top of a cake, I will be keeping this to put in her keep sakes box and think it would be a fun idea to buy more customized candles in the future to really tie the party theme together. The candle I received is well decorated and will hold up to being handled a lot on the birthday party day.





Looking for a specific theme? If you message Glitter Wishes by Kara I am sure she would be more than happy to work with you on creating the perfect candle for your party. She offers candles for both boys and girls with themes such as Fire Trucks, Mickey/Minnie mouse, Butterflies and more. All candles range from $8.50 to $17 for double digits, yes it might seem a bit high for a candle but taking into consideration it is custom decorated to fit the party theme and can be kept for a future keepsake I think the price is very reasonable, some of the sets such as the "80's" candle would make a big impact for someone who might not be receiving a big party and will show you went the extra mile to really make their big day special. Glitter Wishes by Kara ships world wide!

PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will receive 1 candle of their choice. Single Digit number only. Open World Wide.

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Complex Wish 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 Complex Wish for the review free of charge.****

I used to save plastic bags from the store for dirty diapers because they came in handy when I wasn't able to put it in the outside trash can right away, but since my son is in the process of potty training and our plastic bag collection has become quite large I have too many bags. I've been thinking of ways I can cut back on the amount of plastic bags my family & I go through, when I decided I want to start using tote bags to put my store purchases in. So I began a hunt for cute tote bags that fit my personality and likes along with being effective for carrying groceries or other purchases which is when I came upon Complex Wish on Etsy. I was recently sent the How to train your dragon - Toothless and Hiccup tote for review.





The bag arrived in a very timely manner and was well packaged it arrived in a sealed plastic bag to keep it safe from getting wet or dirty while on it's journey to me. Along with the bag I also received an adorable bonus Totoro drink coaster that is squishy and adorable, I think I would be sad to put a cup onto this coaster because of how great it looks. The tote is 14.5in x 15in and has a hand drawn photo heat pressed onto 100% cotton. The images featured on the products sold by Complex Wish are hand drawn by Lynn the artist who runs Complex Wish, I personally think there are a lot of details in the image and she really captures the essences of both characters. I now carry this bag around with me in my car to make sure I have it with when I make purchases, I have received quite a few compliments on it asking where I purchased it from.





Along with tote bags Complex Wish also offers key chains, coasters, mouse pads & more featuring a number of characters. The tote bags are $14.99 a piece which I think is 100% worth the price considering the bag is 100% cotton, sturdy and the images are hand drawn. Customer service is fast, friendly and reliable this is an Etsy shop I would purchase from in the future for gifting needs and my own person needs. All items ship World Wide!

Rude and Reckless Review & Giveaway!

****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 Rude and Reckless for the review & giveaway free of charge.****

If you are a fan of my facebook page you will have recently seen a teaser post for a Toothless necklace that is absolutely adorable. The giveaway you have all been waiting for is finally here! Read the review below and enter the giveaway to win a Toothless necklace of your own. Toothless is a personal favorite Disney character of mine because he is lovable, and an all around great character so when I came across this toothless necklace from Rude and Reckless on etsy I knew not only would my fans love it but my daughter would as well. I have received the opportunity to share not only a review of the necklace with you buy one of you will win your very own necklace.





Shipping was fast and the necklace came wrapped perfectly to keep it protected, the necklace was wrapped in bubble wrap laid on a padded cushion in a box and the box was also bubble wrapped. The necklace looks just as cute in person as it does in the photos online which says a lot because we all know sometimes the final product looks nothing like the photo shown. The necklace is about 3" x 3" which is the perfect size for a necklace, I was worried at first as the photo on Rude and Reckless lead me to believe it was slightly bigger but I was pleased to find it was smaller than I expected. Toothless has a lot of detail put into him, the wings have lines to show each section of the wing, he has hands, feet and his tail with its "fix" Hiccup made for him along with a number of other details. The price of the necklace is $30 which includes the chain, you may be thinking this is a steep price but I think it is right on the dot. The necklace is custom made, packaged with care and looks great and the price is fitting. The shop owner is sweet and professional!





Toothless not your style? Rude and Reckless offers a number of products from Zombies to TV show themed items as shown above. Some of my other shop favorites include the Cthulu Mythos - Amulet of the elder gods, Kirby necklace, Copperpus - Octopus necklace and the sloth necklace. Which product is your favorite from her shop?

Prize Alert:
One lucky winner will receive their own Toothless necklace! This giveaway is open World Wide.

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Makeup Goodie Box Giveaway!

It isn't a big secret that girls love makeup! I myself love finding and buying new and exciting products and wanted to share them with you as well. This contest is in No way sponsored by the brands that are included in the giveaway, this contest is being 100% sponsored by Me. Earlier this year I took a break from doing blog related activities to tend to home life, two of my close family members were in and out of the hospital along with other things that kept me buys, I am back now and looking to kick some blogging butt.

Exciting news: My daughter starts Kindergarten tomorrow! It is a little nerve wrecking but exciting as well. 

What is included in the giveaway? 

• Mary Kay Makeup finishing spray 2oz
• Mary Kay Lash Love lengthening mascara in I love Black
• Mary Kay Lip liner in Plum
• Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick in Berry A la Mode
• Mary Kay Gel Eyeliner With Expandable Brush Applicator
• Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color .5oz in Sparkling White
• Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color .5oz in Shimmering Lilac
• Buffalo Girl Organics Bath set scented Amber & Fig: Bath salts & Deep Moisture lotion
• Tatcha Gentle Ritual Discovery Kit 
• Tatcha Original Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers 30pc

Prize is worth $175, and for every 100 'Likes' on This facebook post a new product will be added.

This giveaway is open world wide! US residents please allow up to a week for the prize to be delivered, outside of the US it can take 2-4 weeks to receive a prize sometimes longer depending on customs.

You are Required to leave a blog comment in order to be eligible to enter.

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Cast Shadow Studio Review & Giveaway

****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 Cast Shadow Studio for the review & giveaway free of charge.****

My house is much like my blog in being out of the Ordinary, My home is filled with dragons, gargoyles, fairies and more. Recently while I was searching around online I found a wonderful shop called Cast Shadow Studio, that creates and sells a number of Gargoyles and other assorted statues. Cast Shadow is ran by a Artist named Richard Chalifour who is both quite friendly and professional. I have the pleasure of working with Richard on a review and giveaway of one of his Gargoyle statues named Irving.





When I received my package not only did I find a Irving Gargoyle statue but I also received a Vined Dragon Tile. Irving measures approximately 3.5" tall by 1.5" wide with the base being 1.5" Dia. He is the perfect size to sit on your desk, in a planter, or really anywhere you want him displayed. I will be keeping mine on a small ledge above my computer desk. Irving was inspired by one of the many terracotta reliefs that decorate a prewar building, 81 Irving Place, NY. The street is named in honor of the famous author of "Sleepy Hollow" & "Rip Van" Winkle...Washington Irving. "Small Irving", from Cast Shadows Studio, sits at three and a half inches tall upon a one and a half inch diameter base. Each sculpture is individually hand cast and finished so is unique in color and feel. A lot of hard work goes into each and every piece sold by Cast Shadow Studio, you can tell just by looking at his work. Some of the gargoyle statues I have come across do not offer a lot of details since it makes it more difficult to get out of the mold, but the statues and other assorted pieces by Cast Shadow Studio offer a wide variety of details in each piece.





Each piece is light weight but sturdy, I would have no issue putting these on display in my garden because they are high quality and I feel they will withstand the weather. The pieces are smooth and well made, I didn't see a single thing on either piece I didn't like. Above you can find a show case of other items offered by Cast Shadow that I enjoy. The shipping was speedy and it was well packaged, each item was wrapped in foam and set in the center of a stand directly in the center of the box to prevent them from bouncing around or becoming smashed. Another small detail I noticed is that his last name is on each piece which is wonderful for those wanting to know where it came from, and when it was made. I am very happy with both products I received from Cast Shadow and I think you should head over and check them out as well! Their products would make a great new addition to any garden.

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July Orange Glad Sweet Box!

****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 Orange Glad for the review free of charge.****

Whether you are on a diet or not you should allow yourself a treat once in a while, I've cut back drastically on how much I have been eating and the treat I offer myself comes once a month and it is the Orange Glad sweets box a monthly subscription of baked goods and confections. Boxes start at $13 a month plus shipping and handling, You will receive five fantastic treats in the mail each month from a number of wonderful companies.



I recently received the July box and was delighted to see that they added a new feature to their box the treats now come in adorable little bags tied with twine, prior to this month they were still packaged nicely in the box but I find the new bags and twine to be more appealing to the eye. This months box contained the following treats:

•  A Hazelnut cheesecake brownie from Chocolate Maven - This brownie was an ooey gooey delight to eat! It had a rich and creamy taste packed full of flavor, it is one of the best brownies I've had in ages. Even with being made and then shipped to my home it was still moist and tasted as if it was just baked that day.

• A Cranberry muffin top by Seattle's Favorite Gourmet Cookies and Dessert Co. - I didn't personally eat this one my husband and son enjoyed this together, I was told it had a spongy texture that gave it that light fluffiness like pancakes.

•  A bag with two Freedom star sugar cookies from Gianna's Homemade Baked Goods - They look as if they would be the harder version of sugar cookies but once you take a bite you find that they are soft and melt in your mouth. They were covered in colored sugar which gave it a cute look and added some extra sweetness to the cookie. I would purchase these cookies again.

•  A Chocolate Babka from Lily's Bakery Shop - Okay I will admit at first I didn't know what a Babka was to me it just looked like a fancy piece of bread. After trying this out with my kids I found that it is similar to a cinnamon roll just in bread form making it easier to eat. I think this would make a good breakfast treat and would go great with coffee.

• A Ice Dream Sandwich by Orange glad themselves! I only managed to try a bite of this and thought it had a interesting yet satisfying texture to it, it was sweet and decadent. My one and a half year old then promptly devoured the rest so I can say he loved it.

I personally think the price is worth what you will receive based on how many products you get and the product size. If you want to buy more of one specific item they have many of the products available for sale directly through their website, otherwise you can visit the sponsor companies website. If you are looking for new subscription boxes to purchase this may be one you want to look into getting.