Perfect Bridesmaid Gifts

I received these products from Bridesmaids Gifts Boutique for review.  Fall is a beautiful time of year for a wedding.  The colorful leaves on the trees as they are turning make a gorgeous backdrop for an outdoor ceremony.  The air is not yet cold, buy it lacks the scorching heat of a summer day.  If you're currently preparing for your wedding, you're probably looking for gift ideas for your bridesmaids.  Or maybe you're trying to get your Christmas shopping done a little early and are looking for some great gifts for the ladies on your list.  Well, Bridesmaids Boutique has a wide selection of products at great prices, and you can even personalize them as well!  I'm going to tell you about the products that I received for my review.

The Garden Party Robes are just what you and your bridal party need as you get ready for your big day!  You can wear this while you do your hair and makeup to eliminate the risk of damaging or soiling your dresses.  The cotton robes are priced at $16.99 each and come in 6 different colors (white floral, navy floral, pink floral, burgundy floral, lilac floral and grey floral).  The size is One Size Fits Most (will fit up to an XL) and Plus Size (which fits a 2XL).  You can even choose to have them personalized with an initial if you wish.

Gifting your bridesmaids with one of these beautiful, comfortable robes is the perfect way to show your gratitude.  With the soft touch of a warm spring or summer morning embodied on the pattern, you can pick the background color that is most flattering for each of your bridesmaids or make them all match to share in the fun.  No matter how hectic your special day gets, you're sure that your girls are comfortably wearing this beautiful robe.  Definitely, a must have gift for your bridesmaids.

As you're getting ready for your big day, it's important to stay hydrated.  But who has the time to keep running to get a drink of water when there's so much to do before the ceremony?  The solution is to keep your drink with you using these awesome Cool As Ice Tumblers.  They're priced at $27.99 each, and you can choose from several different colors.  Get a different color for each bridesmaid, or get them all matching colors.  You can have them personalized with a name and/or title, and you get to choose the font color!  And there are lots of colors to choose from.

This tumbler is pretty and practical, so your bridesmaids will use it regularly rather than forgetting about it in the back of the closet.  Personalized just for them, whether they’re using their tumbler for water on the go during a busy day or enjoying something a little more interesting after a long work week, your ladies will be able to think of the amazing wedding day you had.  Whether you're about to ask her to be your bridesmaid or just want to say thank you to her for being part of your big day, this unique and practical gift is something they can get to enjoy and use every day.  The tumbler is approximately 8½" tall and has a 20 oz. capacity.  It's made of BPA free, non-toxic kitchen grade stainless steel and comes with a clear push on lid and a stainless steel straw.  The vacuum insulation will keep your drinks cold for 24 hours, or hot for 12 hours.

 

Since your bridesmaids need something to carry all of their necessities in, the Don't Make Me Blush Tote is a perfect choice to gift them with.  The tote is available in three different color combinations (navy & white, blush pink & white and navy blue, blush pink & white) and is priced at $39.99 each.  With all the compliments they will get on this adorable tote bag, they won’t be able to help but blush!  The Don’t Make Me Blush Tote is a sweet, eye catching accessory that’ll go with any outfit and can be used for any occasion, from shopping to beach days!  This beautiful color blocked faux leather tote features long sturdy handles, full lining and a snap metal closure.  Its roomy interior and sophisticated style make it suitable for any occasion - be it work, travel or errands. And you can customize it with a gold stitched monogram (up to 3 initials) to make it even sweeter.

The really great thing about all of these products is the fact that all of them can and will be used long after your wedding day.  Their use is not limited to that one single day.  So give your bridesmaids gifts that they will love, appreciate and use for years.  Check out the Bridesmaids Boutique website to see their full selection!  And remember, these products make great Christmas gifts as well! 

Your Teen would love to receive this lipstick set!

I received this product from Avon for review.  Teens can be really hard to buy for on any gift occasion.  But this lipstick set will be a big hit with any teenage girl!

Any teenage girl would love to receive the So Many Kisses Lipstick Set.  You will need to order this from your Avon representative because it isn't available online.  But this cute little rose gold lip shaped tin holds a limited edition collection of 50 Avon True Color Nourishing Minis Listicks.  This is a $30 value!

  
The lip shaped tin measures 6.25" x 3 7/8" x 1 5/8.  It holds 50 small lipsticks that your teen will love mixing and matching to coordinate with her different outfits and moods.  

 
There are 5 each of the following shades:  Delicate Date, Raspberry Rosé, Black Cherry. Toasted Cashew, Dragonfruit Blush, Brown Sugar, Mellow Melon, Spring Lilac, Peony Blush and Candy Red.  This would be great for a young girl who is just beginning to use make up.  For an adult woman, it's a great way to try out some new shades without buying the full size lipsticks first.  Contact your Avon Representative to order your own So Many Kisses Lipstick Set.   

Your Valentine will love this Love Bracelet!

I received this product from Innovate Supplies (offered by their brand Amogha Collections) for review.  Your Valentine is sure to love this beautiful bracelet!  So if you are looking for a gift idea for a special lady in your life, please consider the Love Flower Bracelet.  It's available in two styles:  a heart shaped bracelet and an oval shaped bracelet. 

This Heart shaped Love Flower Bracelet is the perfect way to say "I love you" to your Valentine.  And with a price of $21.99, it is very affordable.  The hand made heart shaped pendant holds a real pressed flower encompassed by luminous crystal like rhinestones.  The pendant was specially handcrafted using an advanced technique of flower preservation.  A real orchid is encased in transparent resin.  The flower is in full bloom with all of its petals visible, symbolizing eternal love.  It has 4 round cut Cubic Zirconia stones on each side of the pendant.  The chain is a Rhodium Plated Brass Slider Chain.  It's nickel free and strong, yet light weight.  The smooth sliding buckle makes it easy to put on and take off and to adjust it to fit your wrist.  It will adjust to a circumference of 10.4 inches.  

   
The Oval shaped Love Flower Bracelet is also priced at $21.99.  The only real difference between this beautiful bracelet and the Heart shaped one is the shape of the pendant.  It is made with the same nickel free Rhodium Plated Brass Slider Chain, the round cut Cubic Zirconia stones and the pendant holds a real orchid flower encased in transparent resin.  Either style of this exquisite bracelet would be a well loved and much appreciated gift for the ladies in your life (wife, girlfriend, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, etc.).

Have you ever written a song?

Recently I told you about a website called Bring My Song To Life and you can read that review HERE.  This site is actually a part of another site, called Tunedly, and today I am excited to tell you about my experience with the Tunedly process.  Where Bring My Song To Life will write and record a song for you, Tunedly is for songwriters.   
    

For as long as I can remember, I have always loved to write.  I write poetry, stories and song lyrics (which is probably my favorite thing to write).  I usually don't choose what to write, I write what pops in to my head.  The words just come to me, line by line, and stick in my head until I write them down.  If it's going to be a poem, I just get the words.  But if it's going to be a song, the words in my head are accompanied by a tune.  The problem I have when I write a song is, while my lyrics have a tune and I can sing it, I don't do music.  I don't play any instruments and I can't write music.  I have always wished that I had a way to add music to my songs.  And now I do... with Tunedly.  And just an FYI: you retain all rights to your song when you use Tunedly for any music production service.

Tunedly connects songwriters with musicians, singers and audio engineers to produce their songs.  You will be able to collaborate with some of the most talented people working in the music industry.  If you don't play any instruments and need music added to your lyrics, a composer will create the perfect sound for your song.  (If you already have your own music, they will use that instead of composing the music for you.  But I am reviewing my own experience and will be describing the process when you don't have music to provide them.) You can review their available musicians and choose the ones you would like to work with (they have samples of their work that you can listen to).  Or you can choose to let them decide who you will collaborate with. 

Tunedly offers different price packages depending on what you choose to include.  A Vocals only package costs $75 for Professional Lead Vocals and a Rough Mix.  The Small Band package costs $427 for Professional Lead Vocals, three Instruments and Pro Mixing and Mastering.  And for $549 you can get the Full Band Package which includes Professional Lead Vocals, five Instruments and Pro Mixing and Mastering.  There are also different add ons that you can choose for an additional $75 each, like Background Vocals and additional instruments.  The time it takes to complete your song varies depending on which package and how many add ons you choose. 

 
You can choose your Project Manager, Singer, Musicians, etc. based on their profiles and examples of their work, or you can let them choose for you.  They will then take your lyrics (and your tune if you have one) and compose the music for them.  (I recorded myself singing part of my song to give them an idea of what I had in mind. I also chose Rock Ballad as the genre to give them an idea of the type of "feel" I wanted my song to have.  They used that to create the music to fit the tune.)  Once you approve the music that they compose, they move on to add the vocals and to create the final Master Recording.  I really liked that they provided me with audio recordings for each step, allowing me to approve what they had done, or to request a redo.  This ensured that I was happy with the final Master Recording.

This has been such a great experience for me!  Every single person that I dealt with from Tunedly was extremely nice, talented and helpful.  My Project Manager answered all of my questions, no matter how big or small.  He kept me informed of the progress of my song and thoroughly explained each step of the process along the way.  It was obvious that he cared about the project and wanted to produce the best possible Master Recording of my song that he could.  And that final Master Recording of my song sounds far better than I ever imagined it could.  I love it so much that I can't stop listening to it!

 
Once your Master Recording is completed, you can stop here if you wish.  But Tunedly offers a few other awesome services as well.  You can get your song Transcribed into a chord sheet for a fee of $50.

For $25 you can get a Critique of your song (the critique will be made up of the opinions of a group of 40 different listeners) to get an indication of Market Potential, Song Rating and an analysis of lyrics, instrumentation, commerciality, artist, vocals, track and production.  The critique will come from SoundOut, which is one of the largest music, art and fashion market research companies. The results will be presented to you in an easy to understand visual one pager.

  
You can also submit your song for placement.  If you submit it, it will be strictly evaluated by Tunedly's A&R Department.  If they think that your song is marketable, it will be accepted and they will offer you a publishing contract.  They will then start trying to place it in film, TV, ads and with artists across the world.  Only songs they truly believe in will receive a publishing offer.  I chose to go this route and my song is currently being evaluated.  But whether it is accepted or not, this has been a wonderful experience for me... one I never expected to have.  Truly a dream come true!

These superfood smoothies are delicious!

I received these products from Everipe for review.  These pre-portioned, ready to blend superfood smoothies contain plant based nutrition and are delivered right to your door!  Clean eating is easy with these five delicious flavors.  Just pour the contents of the outer pouch and the contents of the superfood packet into a blender, add 1 cup of water (or your favorite milk) and 1 cup of ice.  Blend for at least 60 seconds to get the smoothest smoothie possible.  

These smoothies are plant based, dairy free and gluten free.  They are made with 100% real foods, with no added sugars or preservatives.  And they taste great!  All ingredients are freeze dried, so it won't spoil and won't take up valuable space in your freezer.  Each individual flavor is available for purchase in a 5 pack, but I got a Variety 5 pack that contained one single serving pack of each flavor.  You can purchase a 5 pack of 5 for $28.95.  The 5 delicious flavors available are as follows.

Strawberry Bonanza:  This classic flavor combination combines the delicious flavors a strawberries and bananas.  Make a smoothie with this power couple flavor and even your pickiest eater will love it.  

  
Cocoa Mojo:  When you make a Cocoa Mojo smoothie, it tastes like melted ice cream!  Rich dark cocoa is sweetened with bananas.  The almonds and superfood packet just makes it extra delicious!

 
Unbelievaberry:  Raspberries, blueberries and mulberries are combined for a triple threat of outstanding flavor.  Superfoods like hemp hearts, chia seeds and beet root powder are thrown in for a dash of wellness.

  
Pina Colossal:  This tropical blend of pineapple, banana and coconut gives this smoothie a fantastic island flavor that will transport your senses to the tropics.  Add the superfood packet to make it much healthier than the average pina colada.

  
Tropical Zing:  This is another tropical flavor.  This one combines the subtle zing of ginger and termeric with pineapple and mango to give you an immunity boosting smoothie that is the ultimate rejuvenator.  The superfood packet contains bee pollen, hemp hearts and chia seeds to add an extra kick of nutrients to keep you recharged.

You really should try all 5 of these flavors because they are all delicious.  My personal favorite is Strawberry Bonanza, but I honestly love them all!

Looking for a unique gift idea for your Valentine?

If you are looking for a unique gift idea for your Valentine, I'd like to suggest Bring My Song To Life.  They will create a completely customized song for you.  With customized lyrics and a fully produced recording.  You don't need any experience, knowledge or talent in songwriting or music, they will do it all for you.  You just tell them who the song is for, what you want it to be about and the occasion you're gifting it for.  This is not only a gift idea for Valentine's Day, it's great for any occasion...birthday, anniversary, job promotion, graduation...any occasion!  

To get your personalized song, you begin by choosing the package you want.  The "Nice and Simple" package is $99 and includes one instrument and vocals.  The "Small Band" package is $199 and includes three instruments and vocals.  And the "Full Band" package includes five instruments and vocals.  Once you choose your package, you fill out a form to let them know who the song is for, what the occasion is, the song genre you would like (you can also let them choose the genre if you prefer) and whether you prefer a male singer, a female singer or if you have no preference.  Then you fill in the box telling them what you want the song to be about.  The more details you can give them, the better they will be able to customize your lyrics.  

 
Once you have filled out and submitted the form, one of their songwriters will begin writing your lyrics.  They will incorporate as many of your details in the lyrics as they can.  If anything is unclear, or if they have any questions while writing your lyrics, they will contact you.  Once they have completed a draft of the lyrics, they will send it to you for approval.  You can request that changes be made if you're not completely satisfied with it.  Once you approve the lyrics, they will move on to the music.  

 
The Bring My Song To Life musicians will work out the melody and the instrumentation, putting music to the lyrics according to the package you chose.  You can request a genre and vocal type, or let them choose for you.  You can even mention reference songs if you have any that you want your song to be similar to.  Once they have worked out the medley and instrumentation, they will again submit it to you for approval.  This will be your last chance to request any changes because once you have approved it, they will begin mixing your master recording.

  
Once they have mixed the final version into a master recording, it will be uploaded to your personal story page.  You can download the file, stream the song and share it with your gift recipient.  You can write a personal message and upload photos to your story page as well.  This page will be hosted on their servers for as long as you want it to be.  You can also get a lyrics video with personal photos for an additional fee of $29 and/or a CD with customized artwork for $49!

You can see a sample Personal Story Page (including a sample song) HERE. 

I highly recommend Bring My Song To Life for a truly unique gift for some one special.  Everyone is very friendly, helpful and talented.  They are great at keeping in contact with you through each step, they thoroughly answer any questions you have and they listen to you when you make suggestions.  They really put in the time and effort to make sure you are 100% happy with the song they create for you.  And receiving a personalized song as a gift will leave your special some one feeling happy, amazed and truly extra special! 

Try these amazing products from Wildflower!

I received these products from Wildflower for review.  All Wildflower products are formulated from plant derived and natural ingredients.  Their full spectrum CBD extracts are derived from the highest quality whole hemp plants and are packed with essential amino acids and beneficial terpenes.  CBD infused products are becoming increasingly popular for the simple reason that they work.  

The Wildflower CBD Cool Stick offers quick and convenient relief from muscle, joint and back pain.  It has a retail price of $59.99 on the Wildflower website.  It has been scientifically formulated to be the most reliable remedy for every day aches and discomfort.  Once it is applied, the unique blend of therapeutic ingredients will immediately cool and soothe any discomfort and will give you long lasting relief.   

 
Apply the cool stick to your neck, shoulders, back and anywhere that you have aches and pains.  It's best to apply it after a hot bath or shower because your skin will absorb it better then.  Just rub it into the affected area 3 to 4 times a day and you will quickly notice that it gives you substantial relief.

 
The Cool Stick has worked better than any other product I have tried.  My husband has a very physical job that requires a lot of heavy lifting all day.  As a result, he usually comes home with an aching back, neck, shoulders and arms.  The first time we applied this Cool Stick, we were amazed!  Almost immediately the soreness and stiffness were gone from his tired back and muscles.  Now we apply it to his trouble spots before he goes to work as a preventative measure, and he also throws it in his duffel bag and takes it with him in case he needs to reapply it due to an extra busy work day.

 
The Wildflower CBD Cool Stick contains Coconut Oil, Hemp Oil, Shea Butter, Beeswax, Ecosoya, Vitamin E, Arnica, Broad Spectrum CBD Oil, Peppermint Essential Oils and Menthol Crystals.  This hemp based CBD product contains less than .03% THC.  If you live with frequent aches and pains, you owe it to yourself to try this product.  I think you will be amazed at the results.

Wildflower CBD Lavender Soap has a retail price of $29.99 for a pack of 3 bars.  This all natural soap is made with the highest quality broad spectrum CBD extracts and coconut oil to keep the skin healthy and hydrated.  It is gentle enough to use on your face, yet powerful enough to use on your body.  It lathers into a rich and soothing foam and will improve your overall skin health without drying it out.  Lavender's anti inflammatory properties offer soothing comfort for your skin and may help reduce redness and irritation.  It also contains less than .03% THC and is completely vegan. 

 
This soap smells amazing with the lavender scent (it is also available in a vanilla scent).  You can use it as an every day soap, as well as for removing make up.  You can even use it as a shampoo.  It gently removes excess dirt oils and dead skin cells to reveal the bright, fresh, radiant skin underneath.  As some one who tends to have skin issues, I am amazed at the results I have seen after using this soap.  My face doesn't break out like it used to, my face is clear and the redness is gone.  Also, most soaps tend to dry my facial skin out, causing dry flaky skin around my nose, between my eyes and on my forhead.  I don't have that problem after using this soap!  

 
The ingredients in this soap are Coconut Oil, Lye, Water, Broad Spectrum CBD and Lavender Essential Oil.  If you tend to have problem skin, I recommend that you try this soap.  You'll be amazed how clear and soft it leaves your skin!

The perfect candle for a romantic evening

I received these candles from Pairfum London for review.  If you are planning a romantic candlelight dinner for your Valentine, these Message Candles are exactly what you need!  They have a 23 hour burn time, are non-toxic, non-carcinogenic and they smell fantastic.  And priced at $9.95 each, they are very affordable.     

These candles come in a tin with a lid, but what makes these candles unique is that the sides are covered with chalkboard paper.  This allows you to write any message you choose on the side of the tin...any message at all. 

You will find a small piece of chalk nestled inside each tin.  Use it to write your message of love, such as "I love you!", "Be Mine!" and "Yours forever...".  

These candles are available in several different scents.  I chose Forest Berries, White Nectarine, Blush Rose & Amber and Apple Cup Cake.  Other scents are Anise & Black Vanilla, Bergamot & White Tea, Black Orchid, Cedar Noir, Cognac & Vanilla, Ginger & Lemongrass, Innocent Vanilla, Linen & Lavender, Magnolias in Bloom, Neroli & Olive, Orangerie Blossoms, Pink Grapefruit, Pink Lavender, Pink Powder & Violet, Rich Spices, SPA, Trail of White Petals, White Lavender and White Sandalwood.

Made with 100% soy wax, the Message Candles are much healthier to burn than traditional candles.  They burn beautifully for up to 23 hours with no soot and no smoke.  Each candle is deeply and heavily scented from top to bottom with couture perfumes.  These perfumes contain natural organic essential oils.  The wick is natural cotton and is free from metal filaments.  Skilled artisans in the UK make each candle by hand.

  
So what are you waiting for?  Head over to the Pairfum website and order your own Message Candles in time for Valentine's Day.  Your sweetheart will love the personalized message written on the side, and the room will smell amazing!

Perfume for your Valentine

I received this product from Sunday Splendid for review.

Whether attending a party, going on a fancy dinner date or going shopping, women love to smell nice.  So if you are looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the women in your life, look no further than Sunday Splendid perfume.  The regular retail price for a bottle of this perfune is $150, but at the moment it is priced at only $75.   

Sunday Splendid comes in a cute box and is ready to be wrapped or dropped into a gift bag.  The perfume itself smells really good.  It doesn't have a strong, overpowering scent, its scent is light and unforgettable...it embodies confidence, boldness, royalty and opulence leaving you feeling Splendid.  It is a luxury fragrance obtained from gray amber, which is a legendary ingredient for perfumes.  It originates from the depths of the ocean, providing a pure and crystalline freshness that is clean and appealing to the senses.  Any woman who receives tries this will love it, and they will love you for giving it to them!

Sunday Splendid is the manifestation of a lifelong dream for its creator, Dr. Renee Sunday, who has lived, and continues to live, a life of adventure.  She has perservered through a life of poverty, bullying, low self esteem and self sabotage.  No matter what dreams and goals you have, it's sure to be Splendid!   

Check out my beautiful Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Necklace with the Engraved Names and Swarovski Birthstones of my Kids.

I received this necklace from AJ's Collection for review.  AJ's Collection offers a line of gorgeous jewelry products that can be personalized with the names and/or birthstones of your choice.  They have many beautiful designs for men and women, so I am sure you will find the perfect gift for your sweetheart, parent, grandparent, son/daughter, friend or any other special someone for Valentine's Day.  

This is the beautiful Heart Necklace that I received from them.  I tried to get a good photo of it, but I couldn't get rid of the glare.  So this does not do justice to this gorgeous necklace.  It's sterling silver with Swarovski Birthstones.  I had the names of my three children engraved on it, along with their birthstones, so it is a Mother's necklace for me.  And I love it!  I only needed three names, but you can choose up to four names (with up to 11 characters per line) if you want.  And it is very affordably priced.  It's regularly $60, but right now it is only $30.  And you get to choose the type of chain you want (cable chain, box chain or ball chain) and the length of the chain as well (16", 18", 20", 22" or 24").

   
This is what it looks like when it has four names.  You can also see more of the detail in this photo.  This necklace will be cherished by any woman who receives it for years to come.  It's perfect for Valentine's Day, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Mother's Day or just any time you want to give a woman you love a special gift.  For an Anniversary gift, simply have the names of the husband and wife engraved on it.  For someone with one or two children it could be made into a Family Necklace by engraving the Father and Mother's names along withthe name or names of the children.

There are many other designs available that allow different numbers of names and/or stones.  Perhaps you are looking for a ring, bracelet, earrings, anklet or keychain?  They have them!  Visit their site to see the full range of products that are available.       

These Lipglosses are shaped like little wine bottles and they are so cute!

I received these products from Hometown Hottie for review.  The CEO of Hometown Hottie is Cristy Guy, a small town girl who grew up on a farm.  She is an active makeup artist and stylist who works on commercials and world tours, with athletes and celebrities.  Now she has expanded into product developement, using her knowledge and formulas to bring the world a makeup line full of products that are very wearable and full of great color combinations.  

This adorable lip gloss that comes in tubes shaped like mini wine bottles is one of the wonderful products that Cristy has created.  They come in 5 long lasting colors and they are great at keeping your lips moisturized!  The colors are not overwhelming, the gloss is sheer with just a hint of color.  This makes it great for teens and tweens as well.  Each color is made up of sparkling pearls precisely blended into a velvety formula to give lips a luscious, high powered boost of shine.  The built in brush applicator makes it so easy to get flawless, sensational lips.  You can get your own Mini Wine Bottle shaped Lip Gloss for $23 each.  In shades of reds, pinks and plums, these glosses are perfect for Valentine's Day!  They look great alone, or applied over your favorite lipstick to give it an extra shine.  Check out the colors in the photos below.

 
KC Red Lip Gloss for sheer, glossy red lips that your sweetheart will find kissably irresistable.  

Mission Control Lip Gloss is another luscious sheer red gloss that will leave your lips shiny and kissable.

Trophy Wife Lip Gloss is a vibrant sheer red gloss that will look great on your lips.  Your sweetie won't be able to resist kissing you.  

Leawood Luxe Lip Gloss is a classy sheer gloss that is softer in tone.  This will give your lips a vulnerable, pouty look that just begs your guy to kiss them.   

P & L Plum Lip Gloss is a deeper, more sophisticated gloss.  Wear this for a fancy Valentine's Day dinner date and you're sure to get tons of kisses from your man!