Duplika Handmade

duplika handmade

Today I want to share with you a shop belonging to one of my sponsors. Duplika Handmade. Your shop name; Duplika Handmade, I have never heard of that. What does it mean, and what was your inspiration for choosing that name? The name Duplika has been with me, in my head, since I was a child. I first heard the name on a morning cartoon. It was one of those words or names you hear and instantly take a liking to but you [...]

Living Lockets by Origami Owl

living locket assembly

Living Lockets by Origami Owl. Wouldn’t it be cool to have a locket that symbolized who you are? With Origami Owl’s living lockets you can get just that. On the website you can choose every single thing to customize your personal locket. From the chain, the size of the locket, the charms, the tags, the dangles and everything else in between. The set-up of the site is very easy to navigate, when you find an item that represents you, add [...]

It’s a Mystery! Who will be the Hostess with the Mostess?

It's a mystery hostess party!

If you are a fan on Facebook, you may have discovered I recently became a Lilla Rose consultant. In fact, it is quite possible that you may have even liked my Lilla Rose by Kendra fan page! So maybe you’re wondering why I said it’s a mystery? Well, there is a Lilla Rose party being hosted right now and the hostess is a mystery. In fact, the hostess could be you! That’s right! You could become the next “hostess with [...]

Ransomed by Shelley Ring

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I was recently contacted by a friend on Facebook who is an author. She asked me if I was interested in reading and reviewing her newest book “Ransomed”.  Because I had already read “Forsaken” also written by her, I quickly responded that I would love to review “Ransomed” for her. I must admit I stayed up a bit late twice while reading Ransomed. While the writing voice is the same as in Forsaken, the story lines couldn’t be more different. [...]

Good Neighbors Candles ~Reveiw and Giveaway +Linkup

good neighbors candles

A review of Good Neighbors Candles, a giveaway, and the Shopping Saturday linkup! A couple weeks ago an Etsy shop called Good Neighbors Candles linked up to Shopping Saturday. As always I clicked the link and looked through the shop. I found myself very impressed. Not only were there candles, but also soaps, lotions and beautiful photography note-cards. When I went back and looked at the candles again I noticed they were high quality soy candles and not made with [...]

Special $100 Giveaway!

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Question: Who would like to win $100? You? Well today just might be your lucky day! I’m teaming up with Baby Costcutters and Mom to Bed by 8 to bring you a special $100 giveaway. Wondering why it’s special? Read below to find out. And good luck, how cool would it be if one of my readers could win!? Welcome to the 7 Day Flash $100 Giveaway! Organized by: Baby Costcutters and Mom to Bed by 8 This giveaway is [...]

Casa de Naomi book 2

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Some time last year I had the privilege of “meeting” a wonderful author (Paula) and reviewing her book Casa de Naomi. You can read that review here. So, imagine how thrilled I was when she contacted me a month ago and asked if I would be willing to review a second book in the Casa de Naomi series! In the last book, Naomi has kept hidden her true heritage. She is a Jew, and because of persecution in Spain (Spanish [...]

Designs by a Rose ~Feature and Giveaway!

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Today I want to cast the spotlight on one of my sponsors: Designs by a Rose! In addition, I’m adding the Shopping Saturday linkup to this post as well. Who is Designs by a Rose? Sheis a talented seamstress who can sew custom clothing and bedding for kids like it’s no-body’s biz! Here she is to tell you a little more about her business: I come from a family of sewing fanatics, but it wasn’t until my first baby was [...]

Silky Smooth with Hydro Silk

As a BuzzAgent, I often get sent new products to try and share about. I don’t usually blog about then but this time I am. I was sent a buzz-kit with a Schick Hydro Silk razor to help get those silky smooth legs, and some coupons to share with you readers! So, just in time for Valentines, I got to try out this razor and find out what all the hoopla about silky smooth was about. Turns out, it wasn’t [...]

Soups at Panera Bread

Broccoli Cheddar soups at Panera Bread

 This sponsored post is written for DailyBuzz and Panera Bread. While I received a stipend and compensation for this post, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Delicious Soups at Panera Bread. On a cold winter evening, nothing sounds better than a hot bowl of soup. While I’m not a huge fan of soups, there are several that I do enjoy. And in the winter, we enjoy! So what could be better than coming home and enjoying a bowl of [...]

A $5 Handmade Gift Guide for Him, Her and Kids,

Christmas $5 gift guide

Lately I’ve been talking about the importance of supporting the little guy (or gal). It’s much easier to sit at home and shop from your computer than to try going out in the stores. I’m sure this is especially true if you have little ones. Share it on Twitter! ~Join @aproverbs31wife and I to support the little guy this year!~ So in my looking through Etsy and Storenvy I’ve found many fun items as well as several Christmas Gifts. But [...]

Don’t Pull it Out, Pin it up! (Lila Rose Review and Giveaway).

Lila rose review. At the end of the day, the lila rose clip is still in place.

Ever have a bad hair day? Ever want to just pull it out and wear a wig? I wear my hair up in a bun, and under a covering, so it would seem that every day would be a good hair day for me. Not so, I have all these little fly-aways at the base of my neck, and despite using hair clips, and bobby pins and hair spray, my hair won’t stay in place! One day I noticed a [...]

Shopping Saturday with My Favorite Shops

Favorite Shops on Etsy

Because of everything else going on right now, this will be the last Shopping Saturday for awhile. I’m pretty busy, and time is running out to order Christmas gifts. So today I am just going to share a few of my favorite shops. That is, shops that I’ve found something awesome at! LOL, Since I know some of the friends and families I shop for read this blog, I’m going to be rather vague. But here are the shops I [...]

Catching Raindrops By Crystal Hoblit (My cousin!)

Catching Raindrops, by Crystal Hoblit

A Review of Catching Raindrops. Before I start telling you about the book, I would like to introduce you to the author! Her name is Crystal and she is my cousin! So yes, I am going to brag a little. I remember being young preteens and Crystal, her younger sis Kaylee and I would hang out every chance we got.  One thing we did was write. I remember writing very elaborate stories about; I kid you not, Our Cats! Oh [...]

Shopping Saturday with Michelle’s Eye.

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Are you guys ready for another Shopping Saturday? I am excited to share this shop with you! Before you read on, or completely skip this post, I want to mention something. When you purchase your Christmas gifts from Etsy, Storenvy and other online shops, you are supporting the little guy. Plain and simple. Do you want to support Walmart, or a mom and wife who is trying to bring in a little more income for the family this Christmas? Stand [...]

Mrs Smith’s for the Holidays!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mrs. Smith’s for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I am a big fan of pies, and to me, it isn’t a holiday with out one!  But what if you didn’t have time to bake a pie?  Enter the Mrs. Smith’s Signature Deep Dish pies! I was sent four coupons for each of Mrs Smith’s new pies, with the instructions to pick them up at the store and try [...]

Shopping Saturday with Wits End Designs

Wits End Designs

Shopping Saturday, featuring Wits End Designs! “My shop features a wide variety of crafts and supplies. I have over 260 products in my shop. Papercraft items include gift bags, gift tags and confetti. Completed needlework items such as samplers, personalized pendants and bibs and towels. Sewing patterns and other needlework patterns for crochet, knitting and cross stitch can also be found. If you love vintage items I carry a selection of those items too like books, housewares and home decor. [...]

NuNaturals, a NonBitter Stevia +Giveaway!

NuNaturals Review

Have you ever tried cooking with Stevia, a natural, plant-based sweetener with no calories or carbs?  I have, and was disappointed, because it was bitter. In fact, the only thing I used the stevia in was tea. Here’s another question; Have you ever used NuNaturals Stevia?The past two weeks I have been using it, and I’m in love!  NuNaturals liquid stevia is:  Gluten Free, Zero Calories, Zero Carbs, Sugar Free, All natural,  NonBitter, Zero Fat, Sodium Free. After that list, [...]

November Group Giveaway

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Don’t you love giveaways? I know I do! In fact, after you enter to win this one, if you have any giveaway running on your blog right now, please leave a link in the comments so I can go enter! After all, if I cannot win this one, I need to find some that I can win. So what are the awesome prizes this time? First up is from my dear friend Kim;  she is giving away the pretzel trio. [...]

Shopping Saturday with Sweet Home Treasures

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Shopping Saturday, featuring Sweet Home Treasures! “Last year, following some excellent parenting advice from my pastor’s wife, I started a new family tradition of memorizing a proverb a week. For the first few weeks, I’d just jot our weekly scripture down on a piece of scrap paper and post it on the fridge. Eventually I realized that I’d want to keep those little scripture cards for future use, so I got a little crafty on PhotoShop, decorated a container to [...]