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Stretch & Sniff Scen-Ties Hair Ties Review (Holiday Gift Guide)

November 19, 2016 By Marijean

My 8 year old daughter is really getting to be the fashionista. She loves fashion and style, and that includes hair accessories. She always wears the cutest headbands and hair bows. She loves to wear her hair in pony tails or braids. I was contacted by a company that makes really cute scented hair ties, and I knew that Alison would love to try them out.

WHAT ARE SCEN-TIES?

SCENTIES are a fun twist on a very common existing product – elastic hair ties. The twist is that we have fragranced ours with fun, attractive scents for girls like bubblegum, strawberry and cotton candy. We’ve also added a tiny fabric tag to each elastic. When the wearer tugs the adorable little tag the scent is emitted from the elastic. This makes our SCENTIES the first in a category for children we like to call TOYCESSORIES – an accessory that is also a fun, interactive toy. Go ahead and give Scenties a try – Stretch ‘em, Sniff ‘em, Wear ‘em, Share ‘em.

SNIFF ‘EM

Scent is one of the most powerful of our five senses. Smelling a fragrance can evoke a wide range of emotions in people. We use innovative technology called microencapsulation to add fun, savory scents to our SCENTIES. We’ve started our collection with kid favorite scents like Strawberry, Cotton Candy and Bubblegum. All of our fragrances have been created to comply with The International Fragrance Association Standards.

SHARE ‘EM

After conducting some focus group research last summer it became apparent that SCENTIES are both a collectible and tradable item. Girls were willing to share their SCENTIES with each other and equally interested in holding onto certain special scents to keep just for themselves.

Scen-Ties are available in 3 different scents. Bubblegum, Cotton Candy and Strawberry. Each pack is $5.99 and includes 6 hair ties in each pack. When I took them out of the box I immediately could smell the scents. They smell so good! My daughter was super excited to take them out of packaging and try them out.

She loves all of the scents. They smell so sweet and yummy. Alison loves to wear them as bracelets or in her hair, she loves to wear a couple at one time and combine scents. These hold her hair all day, and are made to not break. I have very thick hair and these hold my hair in a pony tail fine. She is very excited to take some to school and let her friends try them out.

These Scen-Ties would make awesome stocking stuffers for the little girl (or grown girl) in your life. These would be very cute also tied to a birthday present. The possibilities are endless.

You can purchase Scen-Ties by clicking here.

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*I received the mentioned Scent-Ties in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Lights Make the Perfect Holiday Gift!

November 19, 2016 By Marijean

3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Lights are the perfect gift this holiday season. They have a full range of comic book, super hero, Disney Princess, sports and car lights that look as though they are popping right out of the wall! They are cordless battery operated and cool to the touch so you can place them any where in the room! Your kids will loves having these in their rooms and they’re also the perfect editions to a den, family room, man’s cave or office! It includes a crack sticker so it looks like it really is breaking through the wall! Find all of these amazing products here: Target and Target.com .

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Beautiful Jewelry from Powder and Jade (Holiday Gift Guide)

November 19, 2016 By Marijean

I love Jewelry, and I am always giving jewelry as gifts to friends and family during birthdays and holidays. I was contacted by an Etsy shop called Powder and Jade to review one of their beautiful necklaces.

Powder & Jade: Gift Jewelry with a Personal Touch

About the Shop:
We’ve spent the last few years carefully designing jewelry that are perfect to give as a gift. We combine these pieces with the cutest, most thoughtful quotes we can think of/find in order to create gifts that you and whoever you give it to you will truly love. Each piece is handmade in our shop here in Boulder, CO and carefully packaged. We have been relentless about finding the best suppliers in order to source the highest quality materials at a reasonable price. If you have feedback, please let us know – we are always trying to find ways to bring more value to our customers.

About the Owners:
Powder & Jade was started in 2013 by husband and wife team Auri and Andrew Penner. Auri had started making jewelry as a hobby while in college, and at the same time Auri and Andrew decided that they wanted to start their own business and work for themselves — they decided to try selling Auri’s jewelry creations and Powder & Jade was born. After many, many design changes, they started offering simple, minimalist gift jewelry that people seemed to love.

They have been able to rent a studio space and are now joined by Katie Beglin, who runs the day-to-day operations, and several other amazing employees who help get the handmade jewelry into your hands. Auri currently works on new designs, does photography, and handles business strategy while Andrew starts a shoe company.

We also own 3 other Etsy jewelry shops:
forthemaids.etsy.com (specializing in bridesmaid jewelry)
pennerpearls.etsy.com (gorgeous pearl jewelry)
burnthoneyjewelry.etsy.com (bridesmaid jewelry for everyday wear)

I was able to review one piece of Jewelry. It was a tough decision since everything on the site is beautiful! I do love Anchors, so I decided on this cute Tiny Anchor Necklace. It is so tiny and dainty, I just love it. It looks so nice on!

Tiny Anchor Necklace

• A dainty silver cubic zirconia anchor pendant on sterling silver chain
• Gift-wrapped with note in box and name tag on outside of box

MATERIALS
• Sterling silver chain and findings (not just plated – perfect for sensitive skin)
• Cubic zirconia and rhodium plated over brass anchor pendant

SIZE
• Pendant is 9mm x 8mm
• Length: 18 inches – if you want a different length (between 14″-20″), let us know at checkout (length modeled is 18 inches)

You can customize each box with a saying they offer, or make your own! This makes the gift so special and unique. They offer jewelry gifts for everyone, this would make a great teacher gift from your child with a personalized note! The prices are very reasonable (my necklace was only $22) and the reviews are amazing. Definitely check it out for your next holiday gift purchase!!

They are offering a discount:

GET 10% OFF ORDERS OVER $100 WITH COUPON CODE: TENOFF100

Connect with Powder and Jade: Etsy Shop and Facebook

*I received the mentioned necklace in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Featurette

November 18, 2016 By Marijean

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY arrives in theaters everywhere on December 16th!

Cast: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, with Jiang Wen and Forest Whitaker

Director: Gareth Edwards

Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, Simon Emanuel

Executive Producers: John Knoll, Jason McGatlin

SYNOPSIS:

From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.

BOILERPLATE:

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, with Jiang Wen and Forest Whitaker. Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel are producing, with John Knoll and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” opens in U.S. theaters on December 16, 2016.

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ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY arrives in theaters everywhere on December 16th In RealD 3D and IMAX 3D!

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Ice Chips Candy Review (Holiday Gift Guide)

November 18, 2016 By Heather Little

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Finally, it’s here – a candy that is actually good for you! Ice Chips Candy is naturally sweetened with 100% Birchwood Xylitol, which has a long list of health benefits. These hard little candy pieces come in a variety of flavors including peppermint, pina colada, lemon, berry mix, and even egg nog. But our favorite was definitely the licorice! The candy comes in a small tin, just the right size for the car or a purse, and just one or two pieces is enough to get your sweet tooth fix. But even better, the ingredients in the candy won’t promote tooth decay like other candy and because Xylitol is a low glycemin index sweetener, it won’t impact your insulin levels, so they are a perfect sweet treat for diabetics.

Unlike other candy loaded with sugar, Ice Chips Candy is good for your teeth and is actually sold at many dental and orthodontic offices. The xylitol in Ice Chips strenghthens teeth, reduces new tooth decay, reduces cavity-causing bacteria, inhibits growth of dental plaque. Just a few pieces immediately after snacks and meals can actually be beneficial for your teeth. It is a candy I can actually feel good letting my kids eat.

These would make great stocking stuffers this holiday season!!

To see all the many delicious flavors Ice Chips Candy comes in, visit www.icechipscandy.com. You can also purchase Ice Chips at most Vitamin Shoppe stores near you. Click here to locate the closest store.

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*I received samples in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own.

Heather Little

My name is Heather Little and my husband and I have two sweet girls and one crazy dog. We moved to Florida 6 years ago and have loved every minute of it! I enjoy crafting, good food, shopping, and of course travel!