Thursday, October 31, 2019

#GiftsForMen - The Gents Box from Izzy Box! #HolidayGiftGuide


*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to The Izzy Box for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 


Lifestyle subscription boxes are all the rage this holiday season and today we want to introduce you to a new box, The Izzy Box:


The Izzy Box has boxes for both men and women.  You can choose between a sample box or a quarterly box.  We got to check out the quarterly Gents Box:


 In every box you receive you get one product from each of the following categories: beauty, hair, skin, grooming, health, fashion and food.  The quarterly box offers several full size products as well as a few that are sample size.  When you order your box you will be directed to the Taste Test where you will answer questions about your skin, hair and fashion preferences in order to allow the folks at Izzy Box to curate a box that you are sure to love and be able to use.


Take a look at a typical Izzy Box:

Sassafras Shave Soap


Bay Rhum Beard Balm 

Runamok Maple Ginger Infused Syrup 


 Canyon Coffee Sample



Recipe card for Runamok Maple Syrup

They also sent along a few women's items so that we could give y'all an idea of the types of products that would come in a box packed for the ladies:


Overall, we were pretty impressed by the quality of the items we were sent.  These were indulgent goodies that we probably wouldn't have otherwise purchased, but that's what makes subscription boxes so much fun!  You get to try out so many new and interesting products that you may not have otherwise had access to.  If you find something you love, you can purchase it through Izzy Box while supplies last.  I love boxes that are full of products we will actually use...a sure mark of a good box!  

If you are searching for a lifestyle box subscription to gift someone with this holiday season, you should give Izzy Box a looksee!




Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

#GiftsForTeens - DC Comics Graphic Novels #HolidayGiftGuide


*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to DC Comics for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 


13-year-old A and 11-year-old D have really been digging graphic novels lately and they have some recommendations for middle grade and teen readers this holiday season.  If you have a graphic novel lover on your holiday gift list, take a look at what A and D been reading below and get some great gift ideas!

Recommended by D for middle grade readers:


 Jon Kent and Damian Wayne are opposites in every way except one—they are the sons of the World’s Greatest Heroes! To uncover a global conspiracy, this unlikely dynamic duo will need to learn to trust each other and work together to save the Earth. But who is the mysterious Candace? And what secrets does she hold that could be the key to everything?

The polar ice caps have nearly melted away, causing devastation to coastal cities. Erratic, deadly weather forces everyone inland, tearing families apart. Earth is facing its greatest crisis—and Superman and Batman are nowhere to be found.

From New York Times best-selling author Ridley Pearson (Kingdom Keepers) and artist Ile Gonzalez comes the first original graphic novel in an epic three-part series that follows the Super Sons of Superman and Batman as they struggle to find their place in a rapidly changing world!


New York Times best-selling author Ridley Pearson returns to the world of Super Sons, where the adventure increases and the mystery deepens as the heroes investigate The Foxglove Incident!

In the aftermath of The Polarshield Project, Jon Kent and Damian "Ian" Wayne, the respective sons of Superman and Batman, are on the run with their new teammate, Candace. With their hometown in ruins, and in the absence of their heroic fathers, Jon and Ian have big capes to fill. Meanwhile, Candace follows clues that hold the key to her destiny, and her journey is filled with twists and turns as she unlocks powerful abilities she never knew existed. While their quests threaten to divide the three of them, it's only through teamwork and trust that they can succeed. 

THE FOXGLOVE MISSION is the rare sequel that takes everything readers love about Super Sons and raises the stakes without losing any of the charm or sense of wonder. Join Ridley Pearson and artist Ile Gonzalez as they introduce new settings, new allies and villains, and all-new adventure in this latest action-packed chapter!

Recommended by A for teen readers:


 HARLEY QUINN: BREAKING GLASS is a coming-of-age story about choices, consequences, justice, fairness, and progress and how a weird kid from Gotham's poorest part of town goes about defining her world for herself. From Eisner Award and Caldecott Honor-winning author Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, Supergirl: Being Super).

Harleen is a tough, outspoken, rebellious kid who lives in a ramshackle apartment above a karaoke cabaret owned by a drag queen named MAMA. Ever since Harleen's parents split, MAMA has been her only family. When the cabaret becomes the next victim in the wave of gentrification that's taking over the neighborhood, Harleen gets mad.

When Harleen decides to turn her anger into action, she is faced with two choices: join Ivy, who's campaigning to make the neighborhood a better place to live, or join The Joker, who plans to take down Gotham one corporation at a time. 

HARLEY QUINN: BREAKING GLASS is at once a tale of the classic Harley readers know and love, and a heartfelt story about the choices teenagers make and how they can define--or destroy--their lives.


When 15-year-old Selina Kyle, the girl who will grow up to be Catwoman, becomes homeless, she must confront questions of who she is and who she will become.

Selina rejects human cruelty, but sometimes it seems as though brute force is the only way to win. And if Selina is going to survive on the streets, she’ll have to learn to be tough. Can she find her humanity and reconcile toughness with her desire for community...and love?

From Lauren Myracle, the New York Times best-selling author of books like ttfn and ttyl, comes a new graphic novel that tells the story of a teenage Catwoman as she struggles to find her own identity while living on the streets of Gotham City. 


We think books make great gifts and sometimes it can be tricky to find the ones that middle grade and teen readers actually want to read.  If you have kids in this age group and they like comics, odds are they will love these kid-approved graphic novels!




Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Loved + Blessed: A Christian Faith-Based Subscription Box November 2019 Edition


*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Loved+Blessed for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own.

We recently had the chance to review the November box from Loved + Blessed:


Loved+Blessed is a monthly membership and subscription care package for women who want to live life encouraged.


Each month subscribers receive:
-a box of encouragement
-a blog article
-a 4 week life application workbook
-4 video lessons
-online fellowship in our private community
-access to our membership library of past videos and workbooks

Let's take a look at this month's box:

Each box revolves around a central theme and comes with a mini poster, a sticker, a purse-sized scripture card and a gift.


The theme for the November box was Unconditional Love:


 The scripture card this month featured Jeremiah 31:3 "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness"





The special gift for November was awesome! A Proverbs 31 Devotional called A Woman of Noble Character: 





This box also included an encouragement kit to pass along to a friend:


I definitely think there is room for Loved + Blessed in the subscription box market and I love that their mission is to deliver encouraging products that support a fantastic message!

If that wasn't enough, Loved + Blessed gives a portion of the proceeds of each box sold to Union Rescue Mission, a charity that offers hope and healing to the homeless.  What an amazing cause!

They offer two subscription options.
-Month-to-Month for $25
-3 Month Prepaid $60 (this is a $15 savings)

Get your Loved+Blessed box and membership or gift someone else with this monthly dose of encouragement today!

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

#GiftsForHer - Womanswork Gardening Gloves Gift Set #HolidayGiftGuide #Giveaway


*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Womanswork for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 


If you are a gardener you might know how tricky it can be to find a good pair of quality gardening gloves that fit women's hands well and protect the arm as well.  Womanswork specializes in comfortable gardening gloves made to fit and protect women's hands...no one size fits all here!  Plus they make them in stylish prints and pay special attention to all of the tiny details that make up a really great glove!  Got a gardener on your gift giving list this holiday season?  Read on for one of our favorite gardening gift ideas and enter to win this awesome gift at the bottom of this post!





The Gardeners Gift Box is a lovely gift for the women gardeners in your life! Upon opening the box, there is a pretty drawstring pouch with a card sitting on top that says "A Gift For You." On the back of the card is a description of the products inside the pouch. 



Untie the pouch and discover a pair of Womanswork Arm Saver gloves in our popular floral print, plus a 4 oz. jar of Pink Grapefruit Shea Butter Hand Cream and a pair of Plant Snips with sheath. 


Floral Arm Saver Gloves

Great fitting gloves protect your hands while you work. Long cuffs protect arms from sun, scratches and insect bites! Gloves come in small, medium or large for an even better fit.


The gloves are really well made with some of the greatest protection and thorn resistance of any glove I've used in my gardening adventures.


There is an adjustable band at the wrist as well as adjusters at the cuff.


Seriously, I've tried a lot of gloves and these are hands down my favorite!

Pink Grapefruit Shea Butter Hand Cream 

Womanswork's Master Herbalist blends organic shea butter with grapefruit essential oil in this lovely hand cream and it looks and smells ahhh-mazing!  The perfect treat after spending time working in the garden.
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Plant Snips 

These small snips are great for cutting soft stem flowers and deadheading. They come with a protective sheath so you can safely carry them in your pocket.

Cotton Twill Drawstring Pouch 

 Gift items are nestled in a 9X9 drawstring pouch handmade with fabric that matches the gloves. A lovely accent to tie the whole bundle together and zillions of uses after opening!

Womanswork has so many awesome gardening goodies and if you have a woman who likes to play in the dirt on your gift list this holiday season, you should definitely check them out!


Enter below to win the Womanswork Gardeners Gift Box:

Soft Comfort Ankle Boots for Fall!


*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Soft Comfort for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 


We love fall fashion and one of our favorite things about fall fashion is boots!  Soft Comfort has a gorgeous lineup of fall must have footwear including these amazing Prescott booties:


Prescott is a Slouch Front Jodpher Ankle Bootie that is perfect for all of your fall outfits!



This Jodpher Ankle Boot is sure to please, with its flexible outsole that bends with ease.  Its soft faux suede material is smooth to the touch - with the perfect memory foam insole- you’ll love it so much! 


The slouch look is super trendy this fall and with the buckles and straps, Prescott is a winner for sure!  



Paired with jeans or leggings and an oversized top, these boots make any outfit look a bit more polished.



We love how easy they are to style, plus they are super comfy!



Add Prescott to your fall footwear wardrobe and let the compliments start rolling inšŸ˜Š




Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.