Win $50 Gift Card to Waffles & Honey

Disclosure: The Whitwell Earrings from Waffles & Honey Jewelry mentioned below were provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.
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I absolutely love finding great companies that have wonderful products. I must admit that when I first saw Waffles & Honey, I was in awe and had to look at a huge part of their website before I could do anything else. I was so excited to try out the Whitwell Earrings in Chalcedony.

About Waffles & Honey:

Waffles and Honey Jewelry was founded by designer Karina Harris and named after her beloved childhood pets. It was created in the Fall of 2013 after Karina’s passion for collecting and designing jewelry grew into a small business.

Her passion began when the San Francisco native first stepped into her local bead store. In her late teens, she then went to explore South America, Africa, and Asia, where she was inspired by the textiles, jewelry and designs she discovered there.

Waffles & Honey Jewelry has become a reflection of Karina’s travels, and the confident, eclectic women who inspire her. Each of the stones  and quality metal in the jewelry have been hand selected.

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Win a Flower Headband Set from Via Cacao

Disclosure: The bows and headbands mentioned below were provided to me from Via Cacao for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

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Most of you probably know by now that I absolutely love bows and headbands for my girls. They love to wear them and are very picky about which ones to wear with what outfits. I was so happy to receive a few new awesome bows and a headband to add to my collection from Via Cacao.

About Via Cacao:

Via Cacao was created by Vanessa. In 2012, after taking design courses in patterns, color,and graphics, she started creating playful hair accessories and gifting them to her friends around Seattle. Their enthusiastic responses led her to launch Via Cacao, which now offers a line of ultra-modern leg warmers, tights, and mismatched socks in addition to hair clips.

Via Cacao uses high-quality materials like Peruvian pima cotton in vibrant colors and quirky patterns to create pieces that make a statement and defy dress codes. After all, fashion is a form of expression that deserves to be cultivated in even the youngest savvy dressers.

The true inspiration is their children, Ignacio and Alessia, who truly make this venture worthwhile.
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Lunsdale II Quilted Jacket

Unfortunately all seasons have to come to an end, and with those ends clothing options change as well. From summer to fall, then fall to winter- jacket and layers are necessities in many parts of the country. In mine it is absolutely necessary. Today we will be looking at a new jacket which is water proof and insulated for the perfect fall into winter jacket, the Lunsdale II Quilted Jacket.

products and ian snoring video 10 2 14 007The Lunsdale is built with some interesting technology involved, like the AquaDry Membrane mesh lining. This lining will not only keep you dry but also warm in all kinds of nasty weather. Along with the quilted construction of the jacket you will be comfortable and stylish in this jacket. The jacket also sports 9 pockets including 2 zipped hand warming pockets, 2 studded chest pockets, 1 mobile phone pocket, which can also be used as an mp3 player pocket, 1 Velcro credit card pocket for easy access during bitter cold days and 1 zipped inner pocket for those items you want to keep most safe. The storm flap and narrow inner zip guard help keep unwanted drafts out of the Lunsdale, keeping the jacket where you put it and most importantly wrapped around you.
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Need New Sneakers? Stride Rite for All Seasons

My son, like so many of your children, wears a uniform to school. This means that he needs both playclothes as well as his uniform clothes. We need to have 2 wardrobes, but that doesn’t mean that we want to spend money like we are Donald Trump. You want the best for your child or children, but you don’t need to break the bank to get them what they want and need for school. You can save a lot of money by shopping at Stride Rite and picking up the new shoes you need, the styles you want, at prices you can afford to pay.

8 17 14 056My boy needs brown shoes for school, and these Merrels fit the bill perfectly- they are also slip on (which saves much-needed time in the morning) and easy to clean. They are good in all sorts of weather, and they can easily dress up or down, which is something that I personally love about them. It’s like getting two shoes in one- and with how fast kids grow, it’s just one less thing you need to spend money on. Super durable, these are cute and easy to wear.

Here is a bit more info on the shoes-

8 17 14 057“Casual, comfy and ready for anything, the Jungle Moc will easily become your child’s favorite. And, not just because they slip on easily and feel as comfortable their favorite slippers. Or because they have a great sole that grips when they need to. But because whether they are headed to school, a party or just running errands, these shoes are up to the task and will last until you have to insist on a new pair.”
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Get Runway Ready Hair with TRESemmé® at Walgreens

This post has been sponsored by Global Influence, but all opinions are my own.

Keeping up with current hair styles and styles in general can be difficult for most women.  Even those in the fashion industry know what is in one day isn’t necessarily in the next.  Keeping in style can be especially difficult for those of us who juggle many things or wear many hats, as so many women do these days.  Be it a home life, work life, social life, love life, or quite possibly a combination of the four- fashion often sinks to the bottom of the responsibilities pile. Yes, being an adult is not super fun or fashionable sometimes, but there is help for that!  We can do whatever we like with our look,s and use some exciting new products to do so.  Why not start with your hair?  TRESemmé® is available at Walgreens- they offer great products in convenient locations for any woman on any budget.  Who wants to spend a bunch to look her best?  Not anyone I know.  (Bonus- you can grab other items you need while you are there shopping for TRESemmé® beauty products, kill two birds with one stone. Bam.)
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Walk Easy (and Travel Light) with Arcopédico Shoes

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Recently, on a trip to Europe, I knew I was going to be doing a lot of walking.  I had to pack light, and wanted to make sure that the shoes I did bring were able to match everything and also wear well- that is, stand up to the sightseeing, touring, luggage dragging- and of course, the weather.  No one has time to be fussy on a full-steam-ahead tour, and I am not one who likes fussy, anyway.  I am definitely form over fashion- but I do try to find pretty things that also work well. That’s why I loved my Arcopedico “Water” sandals so much- pretty, comfortable, and easy to wear all day long with no blisters or worries.

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They are also lightweight- which is good for your feet as well as for packing.  No one needs heavy shoes when they are going to be A- paying for any excess baggage weight fees or B-  lugging bags around with them daily.  No thanks- lighter is better, and they feel better on, as well. These shoes were great, and I have worn them regularly since coming back as well.  They come in 4 colors- beige, blue, red, and the above black.  Arcopédico makes a wide variety of shoes that are made for both function and wear-ability, easy to wear in all sorts of weather and easy to clean as well. Check out the site and find your next pair of travel shoes.

 

Consider Comfort, Weight, Material and More for Light Feet from Airport to Exotic Destination
 
There’s nothing worse than a blister or aching arches to sabotage an ambitious travel itinerary. Arcopédico, maker of high-quality, Portuguese-made women’s comfort shoes, believes that finding the ideal travel shoe is at the crux of any successful adventure, whether walking the Great Wall of China or island-hopping in Fiji. After over 30 years in the business of crafting reliable, comfortable, durable and lightweight footwear for world-wandering women, Arcopédico offers its own “Top Ten” travel shoe tips to avoid the common pitfalls:
 
1.      Travel Light. Look for shoes that won’t weigh you (or your luggage) down. At a mere 10.9 ounces, the Arcopédico L2 is an excellent option, and the flexible, metal-free shanks also make a strategic choice for airport security lines.

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Comfortable Shoes by Therafit

When you spend a lot of time on your feet, sight seeing and dashing from location to location like I do, you understand the importance of comfortable yet stylish shoes. A pair of shoes can make or break an outfit or an entire day of travel. When I saw that there are few things that are less frustrating than a pair of shoes that pinch or leave blisters while you are on the road, you will just have to trust me.

Therafit sent me a pair of Roma Women’s Sport Casual Shoe in Taupe to try out. Before I tell you what I thought of the shoe, let me tell you a little more about the style.

9 14 07 thereafit 007Roma follows a chic trend in footwear ; fashion athletic shoes. While the style is trendy, the shoes are made with your feet in mind. With arch support and deep heel cups, this shoe is made to provide relief from foot pain. In my case Therafit prevented the on my achy feet all day long woes.
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Win a Women’s Watch From Original Grain

Disclosure: The watch from Original Grain was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

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I am a big fan of jewelry. I absolutely love my new watch from Original Grain and have received a ton of compliments on it as well.

About Original Grain:

Original Grain emerged from the minds of three regular guys who grew up together intheir home state of Oregon. Brothers, Ryan and Andrew Beltran and their lifelong friend, Jasem. As natives of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, the cultural influence of the great outdoors was engrained in their minds from an early age. So, designing something that incorporated wood was a natural fit when they sat down to create the first line of OG watches.

To put things simply, the wood symbolizes the nature of the Pacific Northwest, a place known for it’s superior outdoor lifestyle, and the stainless steel represents the cityscape of Hong Kong, a hot pot for trendy fashion. And as we all know, a little California style never hurt anyone.

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About Women’s Rosewood:

The women’s Rosewood is a slimmer, more feminine version of their Men’s Rosewood. When you can’t steal your boyfriends OG watch, you can keep this on call for the occasions that require a more delicate approach to accessorizing.

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