Valentine's Day Gift Guide ~ Green Mountain Coffee Review & Giveaway

~VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE~

If you are running out of ideas for Valentine's Day gifts, have you thought about treating your Valentine to a special breakfast? Maybe even breakfast in bed!! Oooo...now that is something that I would love. :) I remember as a child making my mom breakfast in bed. Oh my, the things we would think of to put on her tray! I think we included foods like Pringles, toast, cereal, juice, eggs, etc. Looking back, she was always sooo gracious and would never complain about the menu (even when we poured the milk on her cereal 1/2 hour before we took the tray to her.). Bless her heart. :) I cannot remember the last time I got breakfast in bed; usually I am up getting the children breakfast before hubby wakes up so I have yet to experience this! If I were to be treated to such a luxury, I know I would want a nice hot cup of coffee on my tray. So, if you are looking to surprise your Valentine with a special morning, I have a wonderful coffee company to introduce you to today! They will get you on the right track if you are looking for the perfect cup of coffee.

Green Mountain Coffee is a company that caters to the coffee and hot beverage fan. They have everything from Keurig Brewers to spiced cider. Also, they carry a multitude of varieties of coffees and gifts. Here is a bit more about this company...

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) was founded in 1981 as a small café in Waitsfield, Vermont. In 1993, the Company went public (NASDAQ: GMCR) and that same year made an early investment in Keurig, Incorporated. GMCR acquired the remainder of Keurig in 2006 and the combined company is changing the way North America prepares its beverages both at home and in the workplace with its Keurig® Single-Cup Brewing System. Today, GMCR is recognized as a leader in specialty coffee and coffeemakers, and acknowledged for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and environmentally and socially responsible business practices.

I have always admired the Keurig Brewers and think that they are soooo great! I don't own one...yet, but hope to sometime in the future. How convenient that you can brew a fresh cup of coffee each time you want one? To me, that is ingenious!

So, for this review I was sent a VERY tasty bag of Green Mountain Coffee in the Golden French Toast flavor! I am a huge French Toast fan, so I was very eager to see what the flavor of this coffee tasted like. I also might add that because I am pregnant, I do not indulge in coffee very often so this was a treat!

When I first opened the bag all I could say was "Wow!" The smell alone was enough to get my mouth watering. This coffee comes already ground, which works great for me as I do not have a coffee grinder.

I started my pot of coffee and jumped into the shower. While I was showering, I could smell the coffee brewing and it smelled JUST LIKE French Toast!! I knew this was going to be a great cup of coffee.

As I thought, the flavor of the Golden French Toast was just like I imagined. I could taste all aspects of French Toast...syrup, butter and cinnamon. It was SO good! My children must have liked the smell as well because they kept asking for a taste. Ha ha!

Golden French Toast from Green Mountain Coffee retails for $9.49 for a 10 ounce bag. It also comes in K-Cups.

So, in my opinion..Golden French Toast coffee from Green Mountain Coffee is pretty amazing. I love how the flavor is just like eating a hot stack of French Toast. As someone who loves coffee, I am becoming a fan more and more of flavored coffee and believe me, Green Mountain Coffee is on the top of my list now!

Green Mountain Coffee has offered to give a bag of this Golden French Toast coffee to one of my readers! Hope you enjoy this giveaway and a huge thank you to the sponsor for this opportunity. :) Here are your entry options...

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide ~ "I Love You...More Than Chocolate" Book Review & Giveaway

~ VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE~

When I was pregnant with our second baby, I often thought to myself "how am I going to have enough love for two babies???" I honestly knew how much love I had for Hannah...but the new baby was going to need lots of love too and I felt like I would not have enough to go around. It probably sounds silly, but I really didn't know what to expect. Then, when the big day came and we brought tiny Jacob home from the hospital I suddenly understood how I was going to love them both. I had more love in my heart for them then I had ever experienced with just one child...it was wonderful!! I find that some days, I need to tell them just how much I love them. Hannah and I have a little saying that we use and it goes like this "I love you much!". This was a spin-off from "I love you very much!" and it was just so cute when she said it the other way that it just stuck.

Do you have trouble trying to let your children know just how much they are loved? Perhaps you are a busy mom and really cannot think of a way to tell them. Or, maybe you are just not good with words and so oftentimes, it goes unsaid. Well, today I have a delightful book to tell you about that will help you express your love to your children in a totally new way! 

"I Love You...More Than Chocolate" is a really sweet book (no pun intended!) that was written by Melanie Milburn; a musician, award-winning songwriter and teacher. Here is a bit more about her and the story behind this book...

This book was originally a song, and inside the back cover of the book, is a CD of Miss Melanie singing the song. When Melanie would tuck her children into bed at night, she made sure they knew how much they were loved. She told them she loved them more than anything – even chocolate! Her children knew she was a chocoholic, so they had no doubt, they knew they were loved.

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your children than to snuggle up on the couch with this book and enjoy it together? I will say that this chocolate is MUCH healthier for your children than the edible kind! (Although, I still have my stash! Ha ha!)

So, for this review I was sent this book, "I Love You...More Than Chocolate". My daughter LOVES to read and so tonight as we were sitting down to do our nightly reading session, I knew it was the perfect time to get this book out and show Hannah just how much her mommy loves her!

This book is simple in it's message, yet very colorful and eye-catching for little ones. My daughter is 3 and she asked me to read this book twice to her. She loves rhymes because they help her remember what the book is about.

It talks about how a mother loves her child more than things...even more than chocolate! If you LOVE chocolate and your child knows it, then this is the book for you! It will show them that no matter what, you love them more than anything else in the world. This is a picture of the second to last picture in the book and yes...that is REAL fudge on the bottoms of the pages!! YUMMMMMMMMM!!!!! 

My Hannah loved to read this book and kept re-reading it even after we were done reading together. So, tonight before I tucked her in I hugged her and said "I love you more than..." and she finished the sentence with a hearty "CHOCOLATE!!!"! It was pretty cute. :)

"I Love You...More Than Chocolate" also comes with a beautiful music CD with the words of this book put to music. It was very soothing and gentle to listen to. Melanie has a beautiful voice!! This book retails for $16.95 and is available for purchase directly from Melanie's website HERE. 

So, in my opinion... "I Love You...More Than Chocolate" is a wonderful book! The pictures are colorful, the message is simple and the meaning is clear. Show your child this Valentine's Day just how much you love them and get them this book. They will LOVE you for it! :)

Melanie has offered to give a copy of this book away to one of my readers! So sweet...thank you Melanie for the generous giveaway! Readers, here are your entry options!

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide ~ MakerCraft Jewelry Review & Giveaway {CLOSED}

~VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE~

Being a woman, and being the "bling lover" that I am, I love jewelry! This was evident when I went on a missions trip back in my early 20's. I went to the Dominican Republic and being the island that it is, you can just imagine the jewelry that they make there! So, it is no wonder that I came home with a whole bag full of beautiful beaded necklaces for souvenirs. Beaded jewelry really is beautiful and when designed correctly, looks so stunning with any outfit for any occasion. This Valentine's Day, I have the perfect company to introduce you to that allows YOU to design and create your own pieces of beaded jewelry!

MakerCraft is a company that is allows customers to design their own jewelry on their iPads, by dropping and dragging beads from the available selection and customizing their design. Then, the customer pays for the design, MakerCraft assembles it and ships it out! Simple! Here is a bit more about this company and why Corissa McClay, the CEO, came up with the idea of do it yourself jewelry design!

So many people have problems finding accessories that fit their style perfectly, especially jewelry. I can't tell you how many times I've gone looking for a necklace to match an outfit and had no luck finding what I wanted. Or needed just the right kind of belt, which was nowhere to be found. For so many of us, shopping is a time-wasting exercise of frustration and compromise. And with our increasingly fast-paced, mobile society we don't have time to waste buying things we don't love!

I started MakerCraft to try and fix this; so that no one has to compromise their personal style. Our goal is to change the way you shop. We want everyone to be able to buy exactly what they want, as quickly as possible, without having to pay extra for the privilege.

It is nice to have a company like this think about the consumer and the time they spend looking for a specific type of jewelry. So many times I have found myself in a store perusing the jewelry section COMPLETELY bewildered. I have something particular in mind and suddenly, I am overwhelmed with the options...none of which are even close to what I had in mind! That is what makes MakerCraft so special...you can avoid the frustrations and make EXACTLY what you want!

So, for this review I was sent a necklace from MakerCraft. I just had to get a picture of the package it came in...I love how the box looks! Very unique.  

This necklace is made completely out of glass beads and I just love the blue! The beads are kind of iridescent too, which adds a touch of elegance. If the light hits them just right, they seem to glow! Very neat!

The pendant itself is glass as well and the color scheme really fits the rest of the necklace. Now, I am not a huge fan of the gold beads but honestly, each time I look at this necklace, it grows on me a little more and more! 

As someone who has worked extensively with beads in the past, I can say that this is a very well-made necklace. The string is sturdy and not elastic and the clasp is very well constructed. (I am saying this because I have had several necklaces that I have made fall completely apart...yeah, not fun!!) So, the quality of this necklace is very nice.

A design like this, with the beads that were used retails for about $15, which really is not bad at all considering that you can design it yourself and save the headache of shopping for one!

So, in my opinion...MakerCraft is a company that really is on to a great idea! I love the idea of being able to make my own jewelry the way I want, when I want. This makes shopping so much easier for me (and for hubby too!). I would recommend this company to anyone looking to try their hand at jewelry design...it is easy and convenient which in my book--is perfect!

MakerCraft has offered to giveaway a piece of jewelry to one of my readers...designed just the way you want  it! Now, you don't have to have an iPad to enter this giveaway. They can help you design what you want. Either way will work fine. The value of this prize can be anywhere from $15-$25. Here are your entry options!

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide ~ Fog Free Shaving Mirror Review & Giveaway {Closed}

 ~VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE~

 Well ladies, if you are looking for a great gift for your man this Valentine's Day then I have something you are going to love to get him!  Does your man like to shave in the shower? Mine does. He uses razors and likes to get his shaving done while he is getting his bath. I had never thought of having a shower mirror for him before and actually, he never even mentioned wanting one.

Today I am going to introduce you to a product that will aid that special man in your life with his shower shaving. The Fog Free Shaving Mirror is a product that emerged after multiple attempts to use "fog free" mirrors when in the shower. The man behind this mirror is Bill Vogel and here is a bit more about his product...

The Shave Well Company™ anti fog shaving mirror is fog free simply by design!  The Shave Well mirror removes easily from the wall mounted hook.  Just hold it under the shower stream for a few seconds.  In that short time, the temperature of the moist air and the mirror itself will equalize to create a long lasting, truly fog free image for the duration of your shower.  It's basic science.  No more temperature difference - no more fog.  It's just that simple.

Like I said before, I had never tried a fogless shower mirror before so I was very interested to see what this one was like. 

So, for this review I was sent a Fog Free Shaving Mirror for my hubby to try. I got my opportunity right away as my hubby has to shave his facial hair quite frequently. He was very excited (literally) to use this product as he usually just shaves blindly and "cleans up" what he misses when he gets out of the tub.

This mirror is simple to use. It comes with an adhesive hook that is mountable anywhere in your shower. I chose to put it down lower so Greg could reach it when bathing. 

The mirror then just hangs from the hook and is easily accessible from anywhere in the shower. I really wasn't sure what Greg would think of this as it would seem like any other mirror to him. When I showed it to him and he began to shave, he LOVED it! He kept saying "This is really nice! I like this alot!" 

The beauty of this Fog Free Shaving Mirror is that it really is fog free! I tried it multiple times while in the shower and it really does do what it says it does! All you do is run the mirror under the shower when you first get in and the mirror adjusts to the temperature of the water. This prevents condensation, which keeps the fog non-existent. Also, it is not a huge mirror so it is easy to handle and maneuver with one hand.

This Fog Free Shaving Mirror can be found on the Shave Well Company's website and holds a retail value of $9.99. If you have a guy who shaves in the shower, then this mirror is definitely worth every penny!

So, in my opinion...the Fog Free Shaving Mirror is a wonderful product. My husband loves it and uses it each time he shaves. It has really helped to eliminate the time it takes to finish up his shaving when he gets out of the tub too. I would definitely recommend this product...and so would my husband!

Bill Vogel has generously offered to give one of these mirrors away to one of my readers! (OK...think VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT for a guy, ladies!). Here are your entry options... 

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide ~ K-Y Date Night Gift Pack Review & Giveaway {CLOSED}

~VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE~

Please note: This post contains content that is for mature adults only. While this blog is family friendly, I am married and did make an exception for this post in honor of my Valentine's Day Gift Guide as the product itself is geared towards married couples and does not represent inappropriateness.

Ahhh Valentine's Day. The perfect day for couples to spend precious time together and enjoy each other's company. I for one look forward to opportunities to spend time with my husband. I am a stay at home mommy of two busy little toddlers and when hubby gets home from work, it is so good to be able to talk to an adult!! :) When it comes to our date nights, we love to go out to eat as it usually means a sitter for the children and several hours to shop, eat and be together without having to worry about bibs, sippy cups and wiggly children. I don't know about you but that is WONDERFUL for me!

I am sure that you have all heard of the K-Y brand of lubricants and the quality that they represent. I for one do not like to use cheap imitations because if it is going "there", I want to be sure I know what it is! So, that is why when I look for something of this nature, I usually end up going with K-Y because I TRUST it (not to mention there is so much from which to choose!!). Here is a bit more about this brand...

Since 1917, we've been making quality personal lubricants and intimacy enhancement products for all kinds of duos, twosomes, and pairs. Your pleasure is our business, and we're proud to be the leading brand trusted by couples all over the world.

From personal lubricants to arousal enhancers, we make a diverse range of products to satisfy your every intimate need. K-Y® is the #1 doctor recommended brand.

This Valentine's Day, K-Y has partnered with Moviefone.com to offer couples a date night package that is phenomenal...and FUN! I was sent one of these lovely packs to check out and try and I have to say...it is quite a nice set of products.

Inside of this package you will find several products from K-Y. It includes K-Y Yours + Mine and also K-Y Touch 2-in-1 Warming Oil and Personal Lubricant.

Also included in this special package of goodies is a voucher code for $10 off two movie tickets! To redeem, just go to the website provided (Moviefone.com/date-night) and enter your special voucher code that is provided on the inside of the package. Easy! So, on Valentine's Day, you can go out for dinner, a movie and then have a romantic evening with your love!

I won't go into details as to my experience with these products but I will say, they definitely made for a romantic experience with my hubby. This is definitely my preferred brand! :)

This K-Y Date Night package retails for $26.99 and can be found at major retailers. Today, you can WIN it for FREE!! Yes, that's correct...one of my readers will receive the lovely gift pack pictured above AND this giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents! Here are your entry options...

Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a free K-Y Date Night Pack for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the K-Y website and email. Prize is being mailed by the sponsor. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine. 

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide ~ Trinity Candle Factory Review & Giveaway {CLOSED}

~VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE~

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In keeping with our romantic theme for Valentine's Day, I would love to bring you another post pertaining to candles. It seems that you cannot talk about the single most romantic day of the year without thinking about candles. To me, no matter the occasion, you can never have too many candles. They create such a warm ambiance and soften the room in such a calming way. If I find myself getting stressed out, I have discovered that lighting a candle or two really helps to make my life much more tolerable (not to mention they help to eliminate "child-created" odors...if you know what I mean!!).

In honor of another Valentine's Day Gift Guide post, I am going to introduce you to yet another lovely candle company and I am certain that you are going to love them! :)

Trinity Candle Factory is a company that produces soy candles in abundance, as well as other candle-related products to make your candle-burning experience safer and easier. Trinity Candle Factory sells Reed Diffusers, Scented Oil Burners, Rooms Sprays as well as Wax Potpourri; among other things. When I first visited their site, I was amazed at the different and unique scents that they have in stock. Here is a brief list of some of their scented candle choices:

~Blueberry Fields

~Birds of Paradise

~China Rain

~Mojave Springs

~Pear Glaze

~Secret Crush

~Strawberry Kiwi

I would really LOVE to know what China Rain smells like...doesn't that sound like an interesting and intriguing scent?

So, for this review I was sent a nice package of Trinity Candle Factory products and am going to share them with you all today! In my package were two of their most requested Valentine's Day candles...Cupid's Arrow and Rose. I am usually not a huge fan of rose scented things, but I made an exception with this special jar candle. :)

I was also sent a beautiful straight votive holder and a Candle Pad as well! I hadn't heard of a Candle Pad before so it was really nice to receive one and see how it worked! A Candle Pad is a soft coaster type of product that you place under your candle to protect furniture on which the candle is sitting. Pretty nifty, don't you think?

This cute little votive is called Cupid's Arrow and I just love how it has the two layers of pink. Cupid's Arrow smells like strawberries and looks quite pretty when lit!

And as for the Rose scented candle...wow. It smells really nice! I love how it has the pretty gold shimmery ribbon tied around the neck of the jar. It looks great placed next to Cupid's Arrow and will definitely be one of my favorites on Valentine's Day! If you look closely in the picture above, I am utilizing the Candle Pad and it is so discreet, you cannot even tell the candle is sitting on anything! I love it!

All of these items and MUCH more can be found right on Trinity Candle Factory's website. I guarantee that if you visit this amazing site you will be there awhile...there is so much to see and so many candles from which you can choose.

So, in my opinion...Trinity Candle Factory is a wonderful soy candle company. I am very impressed with the products I was sent and also with the quality. This is no ordinary company...they definitely try to offer a variety for any person. This Valentine's Day, why not surprise your sweetheart with a pretty candle and some accessories? You cannot go wrong when it comes to candles!

Trinity Candle Factory has offered to give one of my readers the same box of goodies that I received for this review! That's right, everything you see in the picture can be yours ~ a retail value of $23.00! Here are your entry options...

Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive Trinity Candle Factory products for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Trinity Candle Factory website and email. Prize is being mailed by the sponsor. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine. 

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