Friday, September 27, 2019

#GiftsForTeens - BOTI Box Subscription #HolidayGiftGuide


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


I have a great gift idea for those tween and teen girls on your gift giving list this holiday season!  A BOTI Box subscription!


BOTI stands for "Beauty On The Inside" and sends a great message to young girls...what's on the inside is way more important than what's on the outside!  The box is full of awesome goodies to inspire and empower girls ages 8-12 (though A is 13 and she loved it!)  


Each box is centered around a theme for the month.  The theme of our review box was "Happiness"  Check out what we found inside:


Small Cardstock Poster

Evil Eye Bracelet


Crane Necklace

Mermaid Putty


Panda Face Mask

Cat In A Box Pencil and Eraser

Owls On A Roll Tape and Dispenser Kit

This box was so fun!  BOTI boxes are always filled with health and beauty products, inspiration, jewelry and fun stuff to help empower young girls with strength and faith in their own inner beauty.  I love the message and A loved the contents!

You can choose a single box or a monthly box and each month brings a new theme of positivity and strength to help girls gain confidence and realize inner beauty.  The cost is $30 for a single box and there are discounts for prepaid subscriptions with 3, 6 and 12 month options.

Tween girls are sure to love a BOTI Box subscription!  








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.

#StockingStuffer - itSpray Vitamins #Giveaway #HolidayGiftGuide


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


Looking for an easy way to get the vitamin boost you need?  itSpray offers a solution to help you get the vitamins you need in an oral spray.  There are three varieties to choose from, one for energy, one for immunity and one for sleep.


With the upcoming holiday season, we all need that extra boost of energy to help us get through the busy days of shopping, baking, cooking, preparing for guests or a holiday roadtrip...the list goes on and on! CHARGEit gives you the energy you need with just a few quick sprays under your tongue. 


Made from ingredients like ginseng, which fights fatigue and lowers stress levels, and ginkgo biloba, which enhances cardiovascular function, CHARGEit will help support your mental focus and get you through that midday slump. Plus, with natural caffeine and a range of B vitamins, it only takes 7 simple sprays under your tongue to get and stay energized.  You can get just the amount you need...spray a little for an afternoon pick-me-up, or pump it up for an all-nighter, the small bottle contains 175 sprays (up to 7 sprays per use) and fits in your pocket. Best of all, it absorbs quickly and goes straight into your system, so you get the benefits right away.

With cold and flu season looming, we could all use a boost of germ-fighting vitamins to keep us healthy! BOOSTit is packed with immunity strengthening vitamins that your body craves. No matter where the holidays take you, you can easily boost your immunity with a fast dose of Zinc, Vitamin C, and Echinacea. 


You can take BOOSTit every day because these ingredients don’t just help shorten a nasty cold, they work together to build up your immune system. Vitamin C and Echinacea encourage white blood cell production to fight off infections, while Zinc supports skin, nails and gut health. Simply take 7 sweet sprays of BOOSTit under your tongue, then share it with any germ monsters around you.

This busy time of year, a good night's sleep is a must-have.  If your brain is full of to-dos and you find sleep to be elusive, say goodbye to pills, powders and gummies! DREAMit Spray is a quick and natural way to fall asleep fast.


DREAMit is a proprietary blend of vitamins and herbs including 5HTP, Melatonin and Valerian Root. 5HTP increases your natural serotonin to aid in restful sleep, while Melatonin reduces nerve activity, signaling your brain it’s time to rest. This unique blend includes Valerian Root which eases stress and anxiety.  

If you usually take vitamins on the road, itSprays are a great replacement.  No more worrying about pill bottles or gummies melting together. itSpray is a small convenient bottle you can put in your suitcase, purse, or pocket for the trip and then back on your night stand when you get home. 


All itSprays are made with a proprietary blend of vitamins and herbs and are great tasting and drug free.  You won't find any fillers, binders, and they are gluten free.

     Be ready for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with itSprays.  Grab a few for stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts.  Everyone is sure to love them!


One lucky reader will win a travel pack from itSpray!  Enter below:

#GiftsForBabies - BabyLit Board Books #HolidayGiftGuide


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


Guys!  I have found the cutest board books!  Check out some of our favorite gifts for babies and toddlers from BabyLit:


BabyLit is the fashionable way to introduce your baby or toddler to the world of classic literature and more, while they learn numbers, sounds, animals, colors, and more!

Why do we love books as gifts for babies? Books are a bonding experience for a caregiver and a child. The benefit of reading aloud with babies and toddlers has never been more relevant.  Plus, they really can start learning from books as a baby!  BabyLit books teach babies and toddlers basic concepts.  We are talking about super adorable board books that each teach a basic concept such as counting, colors, sounds, emotions, or animals.

Look inside some of our favorites:

All Aboard Texas

Hop on board the train and explore Big Bend National Park, the San Antonio River Walk, Palo Duro Canyon, the Johnson Space Center, and of course, Big Tex and more. 


The simple writing and adorable illustrations will have little Texans and baby explorers enthralled with every page encouraging little ones to Be Adventurous!


As a Texan through and through, I am super excited about this book!  


What a great way to tour the great state of Texas without having to leave your home!



Gotta Go, Buffalo

Make goodbyes fun with animal rhymes and colorful lift-the-flap illustrations!


“So long!” “See you later!” There are so many ways to say goodbye! Lift the flaps in this colorful book to discover favorite animals (and maybe a few new ones, too) and fun goodbyes. Children and grown-ups alike will be giggling before you can say, “Toodle-Loo, Kangaroo!”


This book is such a fun read with a little one!  They love the surprise element of lifting the flap to find he cute critters hiding underneath.


It's a great introduction to animals, colors and language!


Good Dog

Your little one will love Dawn DeVries Sokol’s cute and funny illustrations, from the tiny Cheeky Chihuahua to the huge Gracious Great Dane. The droopy ears of the Brave Beagle and the Kindhearted Corgi’s sweet hug are sure to delight little dog-lovers, and kindle a life-long puppy love.


This book is a fun and playful introduction to dog breeds.  


The pictures are gorgeous and any dog lover is sure to fall in love with this book!


As you can see, BabyLit is an excellent source for education books that are fun to share with your little ones!  They also have an extensive line of classic literature that has been reimagined to appeal to a younger audience.  You could build a whole library of classics for babies and toddlers with BabyLit books!  The have board book version of some of the most well known works like Pride and Prejudice, Great Expectations, Little Women, Moby Dick and  many, many more!  

If you have a little one on your gift giving list this holiday season, be sure to check out BabyLit for some awesome board books to add to their collection!




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.

Thursday, September 26, 2019

#GiftsForHer - Gerrard Larriett Coffee Shop Candles #HolidayGiftGuide


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


Today's gift idea is perfect for teachers, secret Santas, hostesses and anyone who loves coffee, tea and candles!  Introducing Gerrard Larriett Coffee Shop Candles:


These candles smell amazing and are beautiful to boot!  They are inspired by Gerrard's favorite pastime- spending lazy summer afternoons at the local indie coffee shop.  


Each bespoke fragrance in this giftable candle collection will remind you of one of your favorite café treats.  The two we tried were Organic Chamomile and Loose Leaf Herbal Tea. They are simply lovely!  Other flavors in the line include Hazelnut, Hot Cocoa Fudge, Chai Tea Latte and Vanilla Bean Cappuccino...yum!


I love a multi-purpose gift and these candles fit the bill!  After burning, simply recycle your coffee mug and use over and over again.  These awesome candles ship in a beautiful burlap coffee bean bag-inspired box making them perfect for gifting. Plus, all of Gerrard Larriett's candles are hand poured in small batches by American workers.  Love! 

Grab a few and be ready for any of those unexpected gifts that pop up over the holiday season.  Better yet, treat yourself to a Coffee Shop Candle to being a cozy warm vibe to your own home!




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.

#StockingStuffer: Amazing Smooth Feet Foot Serum from Legendary Apothecary! #HolidayGiftGuide #Giveaway


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


Do you or somebody you know spend a lot of time barefoot or in flip flops?  If so, you know that by the end of summer your feet have really taken a beating.  My heels are perpetually rough, dry and cracked thanks to a summer at the pool, the beach and just lots of outdoor time in general.  Lucky for my feet I found Legendary Apothecary Smooth Feet, a magical foot serum that makes a fantastic stocking stuffer idea this holiday season!


So what is Legendary Apothecary Smooth Feet?  It's a simple Old World recipe that will leave your feet soft, smooth and hydrated.  Smooth Feet hydrates your feet by penetrating truly-natural organic ingredients into your skin and prevents evaporation of water from the surface.



What is in this magical concoction? Smooth Feet has only three USDA Certified Organic ingredients! There are no toxic chemicals, preservatives, artificial colors, animal derived ingredients, and no synthetic fragrance or flavors.  Just vegetable glycerin to help your feet retain moisture, pure lavender oil to stimulate cell growth and sugar cane alcohol to help those first two ingredients penetrate and soothe your skin.

All you do is apply the serum, kick your feet up and relax!  After seven to ten days, you will have noticeably softer, smoother feet and then you can apply as needed to combat cracking.  The serum feels a little sticky, but doesn't stain your linens or other fabrics.  You can put it on right before bed and by morning the sticky feeling is gone.

Check out my results after 4 days of using Legendary Apothecary Foot Serum:

Before:

After 4 applications:

So much better!  My heels are much softer and the cracks are smoothing out.  My feet feel super hydrated and pampered!  I love it when products actually do what they claim to be able to do!

Plus, Legendary Apothecary products are never tested on animals and they are dressed in eco-friendly packaging sourced responsibly in the United States.  Win!


Smooth Feet makes a great gift this holiday season!  Pamper someone you love with a gift that they can use all year long!





One lucky reader will win a bottle of Smooth Feet from Legendary Apothecary!  Enter below:

Easy to Maintain Indoor Plants from Wild Interiors #HolidayGiftGuide #Giveaway

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


Guess what guys?  Plants make fabulous gift ideas for pretty much any adult on your holiday gift giving list!  Women, men, teachers, the host/hostess at the holiday gathering...pretty much anyone would love a gorgeous, easy to care for houseplant.  Or maybe you ARE the holiday host/hostess and you want to spruce up your home with some lovely houseplants for the festive holiday season.  We have found an absolutely awesome place to find the perfect plants for all your gifting and decorating needs this fall and winter...Wild Interiors!

Wild Interiors has an Amazon store where you can find a huge selection of gorgeous plants, from succulents to trailing plants and everything in between, there are so many gorgeous plants to choose from!  Let's take a look at two of our favorite  houseplants from Wild Interiors: 

Our plants were expertly packaged to combat even the most careless package deliverer:


Once out of the bubble wrap...


We had a little soil spillage, but nothing we couldn't scoop right up and put back in the pot.  Our plants came out of the packaging looking like rock stars!


We chose a lovely Curly Spider Plant and a Trailing Ivy:


Wild Interiors gives you all the important information you need for each plant.  For example, by reading the info on these plants, we learned that The Curly Spider Plant is pet-friendly, while the Trailing Ivy should be kept out of reach of pets.  There is also plenty of information of how to care for your plants...it really couldn't be easier with these two and most of the other plants Wild Interiors offers.  A little water once a week or so and some sun will do the trick!


Look at those healthy buds and new leaves within just a few days of receiving the plants!


These gorgeous plants are suitable for any decor, adding a touch of green to any home’s style.  The pop of natural color does wonders to brighten up any space. Plus, houseplants are great at purifying the air you and your family breathes!  Beautiful and functional?  Talk about a great gift!  Throw in a macrame hanger (also available from Wild Interiors) and you've got a gift they are sure to love all year round!


You can feel secure in knowing that your Wild Interiors foliage house plant was grown “low and slow” to fully develop its roots and leaves before making its way to your home. This ensures the health of the plant and its transition to the home environment.  Our plants from Wild Interiors have been thriving for several weeks now and we couldn't be happier with them!  They are simply beautiful 😊






Wild Interiors is hosting a giveaway for you lovely readers!  Visit them on Instagram or Facebook to enter the Plant Lover Giveaway for the chance to win a 5" Plant and a Macrame Hanger!





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.