Sweeten Up Snack Time Naturally with Honey Acres! #giveaway #spon

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

I am a fan of all things dark chocolate and all things honey, so when we got the chance to review Honey Acres, I was in heaven!

Honey Acres jars and manufactures all of their own products in house. These fresh, unfiltered, raw and unprocessed honey products are simply amazing!  Honey Acres' line of products includes mustards, chocolates, and flavored Honey Straws.

Take a look at a few of our favorite Honey Acres products:

Honey Straws in an assortment of flavors

Honey straws are goodness on the go! Sealed plastic straws filled with delicious honey are perfect for livening up hot beverages, bagels, and muffins on the go. Or you can enjoy right out of the straw. Flavors include Clover, Lemon, Orange, Mint Chocolate and Raspberry. Each straw contains 5 grams of gluten-free, no sugar added, pure raw honey.

Cinnamon Creme Honey

This Cinnamon Creme Honey is pure ”raw” creamed clover honey with natural ground cinnamon mixed in for a delicious, guilt-free, two ingredient spread! Contrary to its name there is -no- creme in it and it is -not- whipped, It's smooth, crystallized, and perfectly spreadable! 

This is great spread on breakfast breads, added to tea, drizzled on ice cream, even added to baked goods!  It's gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and has no added sugar.

Honey Acres has a fantastic line of chocolates as well.   They have a maximum of 3 simple ingredients. 

There are 3 amazingly indulgent flavors...Mint-Dark Chocolate, Orange-Dark Chocolate and Cocoa-Dark Chocolate.

They start off with pure raw honey, add natural flavor extract, and coat it in only the purest 99% dark chocolate liquor.  Simple and delicious!

You can get them in 18 count bags or 3 count packages of single flavors or an Assorted Chocolate Truffle Gift Box that features all three flavors.

Each one is rich and decadent and a healthy alternative to most mass produced chocolates.

We were super impressed with every one of these products.  They are simply delicious!

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Book Review: Too Close to Breathe by Olivia Kiernan

*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Penguin Random House for providing a copy of this book in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

Too Close to Breathe

by Olivia Kiernan 

About the book:

In a quiet Dublin suburb, within her pristine home, Eleanor Costello is found hanging from a rope.

Detective Chief Superintendent Frankie Sheehan would be more than happy to declare it a suicide. Four months ago, Frankie's pursuit of a killer almost ended her life and she isn't keen on investigating another homicide. But the autopsy reveals poorly healed bones and old stab wounds, absent from medical records. A new cut is carefully, deliberately covered in paint. Eleanor's husband, Peter, is unreachable, missing. A search of the couple's home reveals only two signs of personality: a much-loved book on art and a laptop with access to the Dark Web. 

With the suspect pool growing, the carefully crafted profile of the victim crumbling with each new lead, and mysterious calls to Frankie's phone implying that the killer is closer than anyone would like, all Frankie knows is that Eleanor guarded her secrets as closely in life as she does in death. 

As the investigation grows more challenging, Frankie can't help but feel that something doesn't fit. And when another woman is found murdered, the same paint on her corpse, Frankie knows that unraveling Eleanor's life is the only way to find the murderer before he claims another victim . . . or finishes the fate Frankie only just managed to escape. 

Olivia Kiernan's tautly written debut novel immerses readers in a chilling murder case . . . and the tantalizing, enigmatic victim at the center of it all.

This story is expertly written and incredibly engrossing.  It is crazy easy to get wrapped up in this complex story line and it's hard to put this book down.  If you are a fan of wonderfully written suspense, check out Too Close To Breathe! 

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.

Book Review: Other People's Houses by Abbi Waxman

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

Other People's Houses 

by Abbi Waxman 

About the book:

The author of The Garden of Small Beginnings returns with a hilarious and poignant new novel about four families, their neighborhood carpool, and the affair that changes everything.

At any given moment in other people's houses, you can find...repressed hopes and dreams...moments of unexpected joy...someone making love on the floor to a man who is most definitely not her husband...

*record scratch*

As the longtime local carpool mom, Frances Bloom is sometimes an unwilling witness to her neighbors' private lives. She knows her cousin is hiding her desire for another baby from her spouse, Bill Horton's wife is mysteriously missing, and now this...

After the shock of seeing Anne Porter in all her extramarital glory, Frances vows to stay in her own lane. But that's a notion easier said than done when Anne's husband throws her out a couple of days later. The repercussions of the affair reverberate through the four carpool families--and Frances finds herself navigating a moral minefield that could make or break a marriage.

My thoughts:

Abbi Waxman's writing style is always entertaining, witty and laugh-out-loud funny.  I have enjoyed everything she's done and Other People's Houses is no exception!  This book gives the reader an insider's view of the chaos and hilarity that is the neighborhood carpool.  It's a fun read and Waxman's irreverence will definitely keep you entertained from start to finish!  Other People's Houses is the perfect Spring indulgence!

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.

Treat Yourself with a Vellabox Candle Subscription #spon

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

I love home fragrances, but can sometimes find it hard to find time to shop for quality candles.  Vellabox makes it easy to treat yourself to a new candle each and every month.

Vellabox curates a perfect combination of the highest quality candles and handpicked products that complement your candle, boxes them up and ships them straight to your door.  The candles they choose are non-toxic, lead free and hand poured from the best companies in the country. 

You can choose from one of three subscription choices:

Lucerna

One 4oz Candle Per Month

Approx. 25 Hours Burn Time

One Surprise Gift

$10 / MONTH

Ignis

One 8oz Candle Per Month

Approx. 50 Hours Burn Time

One Surprise Gift

$20 / MONTH

Vivere

One 8 + 4oz Candle Per Month

Approx. 75 Hours Burn Time

One Surprise Gift

$30 / MONTH

(free shipping)

Check out our Lucerna box:

Our box featured a candle from Atticus + Finn and the fragrance was Garden Rain.  This soy candle is simply lovely!

We also received a packet of seeds from American Meadows, perfect for the Spring season!

Vellabox is a great way to treat yourself to high quality candles each month and would also make a wonderful gift idea.  With affordable plans to fit your home fragrance needs, you deserve it!

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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.

House-Autry Mixes Make it Easy to Whip Up Your Southern Favorites! #spon

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

I love cooking and baking Southern foods and House-Autry mixes makes it easier than ever!

Check out a few of our favorite House-Autry products:

 Medium Hot Breading Mix $3.89

Give your next meal a little kick with our Medium Hot Breading Mix. It’s a medium spicy blend of seasoned flour and seasonings that is excellent for seafood, chicken, pork, or vegetables. Just the right amount of hotness!

This coating mix fried up crispy and though we didn't taste much heat, it sure was delicious!

 Hushpuppy Mix with Onion $2.79-$3.89

House-Autry has several hushpuppy mixes.  We love onion, so this was a big hit!  Corn meal blended with flour; a hint of sugar, distinct onion flavor...yum!  We threw in a chopped jalapeno for an extra kick, and man were these good!

Cheese Biscuit Mix $1.69

An easy 3 step process bakes up light and fluffy biscuits bursting with cheese flavor!  This just-add-water mix couldn't be easier!

 Yellow Stone Ground Grits $2.49

Cheesy grits are a staple around here and it couldn't be easier to whip up a tasty batch than with these home-made stone ground grits!

Our House Gluten-Free Brownie Mix $4.79

You never want to sacrifice flavor to eat gluten-free. The Our House line of baking mixes means you can still enjoy desserts, breakfast and breads while avoiding gluten.  

This Chocolate Brownie mix was easy to make and tasted rich and indulgent!  You can't go wrong with chocolatey brownies!

House-Autry gives back with year-round assistance to disabled veterans and active servicemen and women with their charity partner Military Missions in Action, making them an even more worthwhile company to support!

If you are looking for Southern-inspired flavors and easy to make mixes, check out delicious and affordable House-Autry!

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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.

Your Pups Will Look Forward to Snoozing with Bedtime Bones and Spray from Bedtime 4 Dogs! #spon #giveaway

*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Bedtime 4 Dogs for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

We love spoiling our pups and we're always looking for healthy new treats they are sure to love.  Bedtime 4 Dogs makes products that help your pups settle down and get a good night's rest.  We got to try out a couple of these great products, the Eau de Bedtime Canine Calming Scent and the Bedtime Bones.

Eau de Bedtime Canine Calming Scent $19.99

Eau de Bedtime is an all-natural proprietary blend of essential oils to calm your canine.  The spray comes in BPA-free pet-safe plastic bottles and it smells amazing.  Just spritz it on their bedding to encourage a restful night.  It smells so lovely, I'm tempted to spray it on my own bedding!  I adore essential oils and if they can help me sleep, I'm sure my pups can benefit too!  If your fur baby gets easy riled just before bed, this is a wonderful way to help calm them down.

Bedtime Bones $10.99 (month supply)

Bedtime bones® are an organic, chamomile-infused bedtime treat for your dog.  What better way to get your pup ready for bedtime than with a treat?  These bones are small and one should do the trick.

They are made with simple organic ingredients like rye flour, oat bran, canola oil, eggs, honey and of course chamomile.  You  can feel good about giving your pup a healthy treat to help them sleep better.  

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Refresh Your Home with Nebulizing Diffusers and Essential Oils from Organic Aromas #giveaway #spon

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

I love using essential oils for their aroma-therapeutic and homeopathic properties and I'm always on the lookout for ways to incorporate them into my home.  Organic Aromas has an absolutely beautiful line of nebulizing diffusers and an extensive line of essential oils and blends that are sure to coordinate wonderfully to your home!

We got to try  out the Raindrop Nebulizing Diffuser and the Discovery Collection of essential oils and were super impressed with both!

Raindrop - Nebulizing Diffuser®  $95.00

This is the most effective diffuser of pure essential oils on the market. It silently nebulizes using the Bernoullis Principle. Perfect for aromatherapy, just place it in the spa, office, bathroom, kitchen, classroom or meeting area for immediate and long-lasting fragrance.

This unit uses no heat or water which maintains the holistic and therapeutic properties of essential oils. It even has a "volume" switch to precisely control how much oil you diffuse.

The Raindrop is low energy and has a usage cycle of 2 minutes on, and 1 minute off as well as an auto shut-off after 120 minutes feature. You don't have to use much oil at all meaning your bottles last a lot longer.

The refined and elegant hand-made wood base and custom-blown glass diffuser makes the device a work of artistic craftsmanship.  The Raindrop is as gorgeous as it is functional!

The sparkling rainbow LED carousel lighting creates an enchanting atmosphere as the piece works to diffuse its precious contents.

This diffuser is equipped with a "touch sensor" light switch enabling the user to turn the LED light on or off any time with a swipe of a finger.

The Discovery Collection  $84.00

This is the most comprehensive "sampler" product on the entire market.  With this kit, you get to try 40 different single and organic pure essential oils and their blends.  Each vial contains 2 milliliters of pure essential oil.

The Discovery Collection is the perfect way to indulge your curiosity about essential oils. Try all sixteen of Organic Aromas® proprietary blends, fourteen single oils and ten certified organic pure essential oils. The lovely two milliliter vials allow you to experience each individual aroma for up to four hours in one of our Nebulizing Diffusers®. 

This Collection includes 2ml of each of the following:

Organic Oils: 

Lavender 

Eucalyptus

Sweet Orange

Peppermint

Ylang ylang

Grapefruit 

Rosemary

Tea tree

Lemon

Bergamot

Single Essential Oils: 

Cinnamon

Citronella

Clary sage

Elemi

Frankincense

Marjoram

Pine

Rose geranium

Spearmint

Sweet basil

Sweet ginger

Wintergreen

Lime

Juniper

Blends: 

Burglars

Energy

Purity

Passion

Signature

Serenity

Butterflies Breath 

Celebration 

Formosa

Harmony

Jubilation

Meditation 

Morning Bloom 

Ocean Breeze

Pacific Northwest

Welcome Home

This bespoke collection of hand-picked aromas allows you to find exactly what you want quickly and easily without worry or unnecessary expense. 

If you are looking for a unique diffuser to add beauty and fragrance to your home, check out Organic Aromas!

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