Thursday, August 7, 2014

Introducing Make-Up by One Direction (BrandBacker)



I received the Up all Night collection, in exchange for honest review from Brandbacker. The collection was designed by One Direction.





The collection comes with a body pencil, lip gloss, eye shadow, stencils, nail varnish, lip stick, and mascara. The collection also comes in a collectible tin. 

The lip gloss also glows under UV light. 

I loved the lip gloss. It matched my complexion perfectly. I also loved the eye shadow and mascara. On the other hand, the lipstick does not match my complexion. I tried it on my niece since she lighter and it worked on her more. 

Next, the nail varnish started separating within a few hours. The color is beautiful but it does not last long. 

The stencils and body pencil are ok. I gave those two to my niece after I finished the video review. I have no coordination :-). 

Other Collections:

The other collections include Take me home and midnight memories. For more information on the three collectible tins, click here: 

US Release Dates:

Macy's - August 11th
Stage Stores – August 25th
Dillards – August 25th
Beauty Brands – August 25th
Lord and Taylor - August 25th

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Monday, August 4, 2014

Adovia Exfoliating Facial Salts Review (Tomoson)

This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links.


I received Adovia Exfoliating Facial Sea Salts - At Home Microdermabrasion Crystals - Dead Sea Salt Exfoliating Crystals for Acne, Oily Skin and Blackheads - Finely Ground Facial Sea Salt for Face Exfoliation - Remove Dead Skin Cells and Reveal a Radiant, Clear Layer of Skin - Mix with Cleanser, Soap, Masks or for At Home Microdermabrasion with Dead Sea Salts, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson.

I wanted to review the salts because I never tried a face salt before. I also have reviewed other Adovia products. I love the dead sea minerals and the quality of the products. You can rub the salt on your face and rinse while in the shower. You also can mix the salt into your soaps or cleansers. For me, I make a paste using the lid. A little salt, a little water, and apply to skin. Check out the video review below.





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One Direction Make-Up Giveaway (BrandBacker)





#makeupby1D, #thelookscollection, #markwins

One Direction is coming out with a new make-up line. The Looks collections include the following:

  • Up all Night
  • Take Me Home
  • Midnight Memories
Each collection comes in a collectible tin with lip gloss, which glows under UV light; lipstick, mascara, body pencil, nail polish, eye shadow, and body stencils. 

For more information on the three collectible tins, click here: 


I received the Up All Night Collection for review, which is coming later on today, after I finish editing the video. As a preview, the lip gloss does change colors under UV light.

U.S. Release Dates:

Macy's - August 11th
Stage Stores – August 25th
Dillards – August 25th
Beauty Brands – August 25th
Lord and Taylor - August 25th

Giveaway

Enter to win make-up by One Direction. The contest ends tomorrow.

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Saturday, August 2, 2014

I got Tech Magnetic Screen Door Review (Tomoson)


Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links.








I received the Magnetic Screen Door: Premium Quality, TOUGH CONSTRUCTION. Velcro SEWN Around Entire Frame, NO GAPS! Won't Fall Apart Like Magic Mesh Screen Door As Seen On TV, Bug Off, Magna. Home, Garage, RV Mosquito Curtain. 35"x83" - "Bugs-Not-Invited" Guarantee, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. The product is sold by I Got Tech.

I wanted to review the product to protect the inside from flies and mosquitos. I also wanted to watch the kids play from the inside of the house and not leave the door wide open, for bugs to fly in.

The product was easy to install. The company has a helpful video on Youtube. You simply lay the door flat. Match up one side of the video to the doors. Cut as needed to make the velcro fit. Then, apply on the outside of your door frame. Slowly. Remove the velcro tape as needed starting in the top middle.

Then move to the sides. Finally, use nails to secure the velcro.

I made a mistake and applied on the inside. Wrong move, Stacie. The paint came off when I had to remove the velcro at the top.

I finally applied the velcro on the outside door frame. I couldn't find the nails. The door fell down quick. I found the nails the next day, behind my bed. Once, I hammered the nails in, the door has stayed in place since.

Please check out the photo slideshow and video above. I had my niece help with the recording. Never again. Tripod only.  I did the installation myself without any help. Took me less than an hour. The product comes with the screen door, the nails, and the velcro tape. You also get a link to the Youtube Video.

The magnetic screen door is available for purchase on Amazon. The product is not prime-eligible.

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Friday, August 1, 2014

It's all about the deck event Even Sweepstakes (Mom Powered Media/Purple Monster Coupons)

Welcome to Its All About The Deck Even Sweepstakes

Hosted by: Enter Here Canada


I don't own a deck, but I always wanted a home with a beautiful backyard deck, with plants, maybe a water feature. A few benches with a lot of shade to write, read, and watch the kids play. Simply having a deck is not enough, you have to maintain the deck. Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing stain helps homeowners/renters maintain their decks. Please check out the promotion below, hosted by Mom Powered Media and Purple Monster Coupons.

Homeowners who would rather take it easy on their decks will find a new line of Thompson’s®WaterSeal®Waterproofing Stain that makes deck care just that -- easier on them. The new line, at The Home Depot, offers multiple features that make it easier to choose and use the right deck stain.

“From the new packaging to the formula that’s inside, this line-up offers multiple innovations to help homeowners get great performance with less effort,” said Mike Kozlowski, Director of Marketing for the Thompson’s® WaterSeal® brand. “This is the most complete exterior stain line that we have ever offered.”

Along with powerful waterproofing protection from the industry leader and rich, beautiful color all in one coat, the new stain delivers homeowner-friendly features like:

· Increased durability for a better looking deck, longer. Elastomeric polymers help the dry stain expand and contract with the wood during temperature fluctuations, reducing cracking and peeling. Advanced acrylic polymers greatly improve resistance to scuffing and marring. Waterproofing protection exceeds industry standards, while the coating resists mildew and UV damages

On horizontal surfaces like decks, the Transparent Stain is guaranteed for three years, the Semi-Transparent Stain is guaranteed for four years and the Solid Stain is guaranteed for five years.



· Time-savings that start in the store! Pigment suspension technology keeps the color evenly dispersed in the container; there’s no need to put the can on the paint shaker and no waiting at the paint counter. The customer can just “grab and go.”

Back at home, the formula can be applied to damp wood so the project can begin soon after cleaning and be finished faster (most deck stains require a 48-hour wait between cleaning and staining the wood.)

· Latex-based formulas provide soap and water clean-up.

Check out Thompson's Waterseal HERE

THE WHOLE PACKAGE


Even the packaging of the new Thompson’s® WaterSeal® Waterproofing Stain is easier to use. The product comes in the familiar, traditional square Thompson’s WaterSeal package that consumers prefer. Research conducted for the brand proves that consumers find round cans messy, hard to close, hard to carry because the wire handle cuts into your hand and hard to store because the lid can pop off.

Thompson’s Water Seal Waterproofing Stain is available in the five most popular colors; colors are Acorn Brown, Harvest Gold, Maple Brown, Sequoia Red and Woodland Cedar. Each color is available in three opacities (Transparent, Semi-Transparent and Solid), and the packages feature a sliding-scale graphic with a marker that indicates if that particular formula will show “Most Grain,” (Transparent), “Medium Grain” (Semi-Transparent) or “Least Grain” (Solid.) This provides the user with as much information in store as possible so that the right choice is made the first time. At The Home Depot, the five transparent colors come in one and five gallon sizes; the semi-transparent and solid colors are available in one-gallon containers.

Win 1 of 5 "Deck Care Kits", each valued at $120+. The package includes 1 case of Deck Cleaner and 1 case of Waterproofing Stain (4 gallons in each case). Winners choose stain colour!

Rules:

  • Open to USA/CAN 18+ 
  • void where prohibited (Quebec) 
  • starts August 1/14 at noon EST 
  • ends August 14/14 at noon EST 
  • ONE entry per household 
  • Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner/s will be picked 
  • Facebook, twitter, pinterest etc are NOT responsible or liable in anyway! 

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*Disclaimer: Mom Powered Media and Purple Monster Coupons did receive compensation for this giveaway. All other bloggers did NOT receive anything from this giveaway and only Thompson's Waterseal is responsible for the prizes! Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc are NOT responsible or liable in anyway. If you have any questions or want to work with Mom Powered Media or Purple Monster Coupons please message me at natasha@mompoweredmedia.com*

Keep your Cool for Back to School Giveaway Event (Southern Mom Loves)


Welcome to the 'Keep Your Cool For Back To School' Giveaway Event:



One of the happiest days is coming in less than a month. Both of my kids are going back to school. Brad currently is in ESY but ESY ends in a week. Then, the real fun begins. 2-3 weeks off until school starts back. A few days before school will be another adventure: A cruise to the Bahamas. First time, I am cruising with my children. First time for my sisters, nephew, and nieces as well.

I remember how my mother used to shop for Back to school: We would put our school clothes on layaway during the summer, in hopes the clothes would still fit. Then, she would buy supplies as needed based on sales. Sometimes, she would buy the pre-packaged bag based on school and grade.

For me, it's been different. I only had 3 years of school experience. My oldest son, started school with his father because we was separated. He only been living with me, alone, for the last 3 years. When he got here, I had two weeks to scramble to get him in school. I had to transfer his medicaid, his SSI, hunt down shot records because his father forgot to include them. I had to fill out the free lunch forms and the transportation forms. Not to mention, a last-minute ARD/IEP meeting because he is special needs.

Then we have school supplies. I had to wait for school to start to get his school supplies. The special needs list is different than the regular school list. You have his personal care items on top of the school supply items.

And on to Kalen. Kalen started school in May, 2014. He is enrolled in the Preschool for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Since he started late, he did not qualify for ESY during the summer. August, 2014 will be his first full year of school. I didn't buy supplies earlier because he started so late, but now, I have to buy double supplies for both kids.

One lucky winner is going to take home a prize pack worth $560 to help you get Back To School without breaking a sweat!


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The Prize Package includes:




A Pimsleur Approach Spanish I Gold Edition language course boxed set, ARV $345! Get ahead of the class with your very own Gold Edition Spanish language-learning set based on the proven language-teaching methods of Dr. Paul Pimsleur, and Sponsored by Southern Mom Loves!




Read the review here.


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A big sample box of school supplies from School Tool Box worth $47! School Tool Box works with your school's supply lists to get you everything in one box without the hassle of shopping for it!


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A huge package of custom labels from Mabel's Labels! The winner will choose between the Stylish Scholars Combo and the Ultimate Back to School Combo, and design their own custom labels and tags for Back To School.




Visit the Mabel's Label's Sponsor Spotlight.
Read the review here.


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A Mom's Daily Planner and a Weekly Schedule Notepad, generously Sponsored by Kahootie Co.!




Visit the Kahootie Co.Sponsor Spotlight.
Read the review here.




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A Classic International Moonjar Moneybox. This durable moneybox will teach your children to save, spend and share wisely for a lifetime. A great Allowance tool!


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A 3-Step Skincare Starter Kit from Good For You Girls! The kit will last from 4-6 months and is an all-natural, organic, chemical-free way to care for your child's delicate skin!




Visit the Good For You Girls Sponsor Spotlight and Review here.


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A double-wall tumbler with travel lid from Tervis to help get you out the door in the mornings! The winner will choose between the 10 oz. wavy Disney Fairies or the 16 oz. Yoda Star Wars designs. Thanks Tervis!




Visit the Tervis Sponsor Spotlight and Review with a quick, healthy Breakfast Shake recipe here.


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A 2014-15 Academic Planner from Order Out Of Chaos to help keep your school assignments on track and organized this year. The winner will choose their favorite design from Blue Kaleidosco​pe, White Out, Orange Crush, and Green Plaid.




Visit the Order Out Of Chaos Sponsor Spotlight and Review here.


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A FunBite of the winner's choice! The winner can choose between Squares, Triangles, and Hearts to entice even the pickiest eater!


Visit the FunBites Sponsor Spotlight.




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Giveaway ends August 15th at 11:59pm CST. Open to Continental US residents, ages 18+. Excludes AK & HI. Only one entrant per household. All entries are subject to verification. Enter using the giveaway form below. Good luck!








Disclaimer: Southern Mom Loves and the participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household. Void where prohibited by law. Winner will be contacted by email and have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsors will be responsible for product shipment to the winner of this giveaway. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. Contact Holly at southernmomloves@gmail.com if you are a company interested in having your product reviewed and/or holding a giveaway, or if you have any additional questions or comments.

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Akvis Oil Paint Software Review (Tomoson)






I received Akvis Oil Paint Software, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. The software allows you to upload your photos and turn them into beautiful oil paintings. You can adjust the settings for stroke, intensity, and look of the canvas. You also can share to social media, print, or save to your computer.

I took a photo of Brad when he was younger and turned the photo into an oil painting, seen above. 

Check out my video review below with me demonstrating the product. 



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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Armed with Truth Temporary Designer Scriptures Tattoos Review (Tomoson)


I received Armed with Truth Temporary Designer Scriptures Tattoos, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson.

The tattoos can aid with bible verse memorization or to help you through a rough patch. The tattoos are sold in 10 packs for 9.95 each. Whether you need to take action or to take care of others or if you want to feel victorious, there is a scripture for you. The tats are easy to apply and takes a while to fade off. I have worn a tat for almost 24 hours before it started fading. Check out my video review below, in addition to a demonstration.





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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Charlie the Cavalier Print Review (Tomoson)


This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links.


I received a print of Charlie the Cavalier in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. The prints was created by Lisa Rusczyk, who wrote Charlie the Cavalier books. Each print costs $2 dollars in Rusczyk's Etsy Store. 

I wanted to receive the print to add some art work to the walls. I can't stand blank walls. Brad's wall still has nothing on it. 

Each print is available for digital download for immediate print. You can frame, tack, or tape, the images to your wall for decor. The store sells three Charlie the Cavalier prints, in addition to a Charlie the Cavalier Printable Puppet. 



I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Vegetarian Quick and Easy Under 15 Minutes by Jonathan Vine Book Review (Tomoson)


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I read Vegetarian Quick & Easy - Under 15 Minutes: (100 Simple Natural Foods Recipes) (Weight Maintenance & Low Fat Lifestyle) (Special Diet Cookbooks & Vegetarian Recipes Collection Book 2), in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. The book was written by Jonathan Vine and Tali Carmi.

I wanted to review the book because my nephew is a picky vegetarian, with an allergy to gluten. He also does not consume foods with certain dyes and chemicals. He doesn't eat meat or wheat. He also loves dairy such as eggs and ice cream.  Cooking for him is hard but the family still tries to cook him healthy food. I prefer quick food, so I can get out the kitchen. Oatmeals, cheese roll-ups, beans and rice.

First, the book discusses the different type of vegetarians. For example, total vegetarians are vegans (such as my sister). My nephew is an example of an Lacto-ovo-vegetarian. He doesn't eat meat, but will consume some animal by products, such as cheese and eggs.

The book also discusses the benefits of being a vegetarian. Then we head to my favorite section, which discusses quick meals for busy moms. Some of the recipes, I loved included the:


  1. Avocado Scramble. Avocado and Eggs. 
  2. Vanilla French Toast
  3. Cheesy Mushrooms
  4. Ricotta Cheese Fritters
  5. Greek Salad
  6. Potato Pancakes
The book also has quick, romantic meals, such as nutella french toast, caprese salad, nutella trifle,  or the spinach and strawberry balsamic salad. mmm mmm good. 

I also loved the cheese-filled croissants, the caramel pears, and the warm peanut butter banana sandwich. Think grilled cheese, but without the cheese. 

The book also has pictures scattered throughout.  


The book is available on Kindle and paperback. The paperback is Prime Eligible. The kindle book is free for today. Go download it. Add it to your devices. 


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.