Let It Snow VoxBox

Happy Tuesday! It's been a while since I received a voxbox from Influenster so I was pleasantly surprised when I received one in the mail. I received the Let It Snow VoxBox and it was filled with products for everyone in the family including pets!

Not Your Mother's Naturals Dry Shampoo

I don't use dry shampoos and I'm not really a fan of them. I tried a brand of dry shampoo a year or so ago and I was not impressed. I haven't tried this dry shampoo yet, but I really do like the scent. I'm actually excited to try this one because I have read great reviews of their products. I've also tried one of their regular shampoo and conditioner so I'm hoping that this dry shampoo works well.

Masquebar Black Gold Peel Off Mask

I'll be honest...I was so scared to try this because I've watched videos of people having a hard time taking off charcoal masks. Despite being hesitant to try the mask, I'm glad that I did because this mask is amazing! It was easy to apply and very easy to take off. All you have to do is peel (never pull) the mask off. This mask left my face feeling soft and smooth.

Barkbox Young Grinch & Max's Antlers

I don't have a dog, but these two items are just too cute. The Grinch is a squeaky toy and the antlers are perfect for dressing up your pet. I will be giving these two items to a friend and I'm sure that her dog is going to love it.

Gold Bond Ultimate Cracked Skin Fill & Protect Cream

I was so excited to try this cream. This is great for winter or if you work in a profession where you have to wash your hands frequently. This cream made my hands feel soft and not sticky. The cream is thick and lasts even after washing your hands.

Have you tried any of these products? What are some of your favorite products?

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DISCLOSURE: I received the products described in this post complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster. All opinions are my own and no compensation was received.

10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Happy Friday! Today I'm linking up with Charlotte, Lindsay, and Beth for their weekly happy and grateful list link up.

1. Starbucks

2. New finds at Target

3. Watching the boys play video games

4. Quiet moments to myself

5. Reading

6. Naps

7. Christmas movies

8. Preparing for Gabriel's birthday celebration

9. This story about police officers responding to noise complaint and playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

10. Our Christmas tree and lights

What made you happy this week?

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If You and I Had Coffee

Happy Thursday. Today I'm joining Lecy from A Simpler Grace for a little virtual coffee chat.

If you and I had coffee...

We would meet at Barnes and Noble or a local bookstore. We would get some coffee. I would most likely get a toasted white chocolate mocha and a pastry or sandwich. We would be very happy to be indoors because it is way too cold outside.

If you and I had coffee...

I would tell you that I have been incredibly stressed and feeling overwhelmed. I keep trying to do too much in so little time. My to-do list is piling up and I haven't really been taking care of myself as much as I would like. I'm realizing that everything does not need to be perfect and it's ok if I have to put things off.

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I am excited for the new year. Even though I have been stressed, there are so many things that I am looking forward to. I have so many realistic goals and I can't wait to share them soon.

If you and I had coffee...

I would tell you that I have been feeling like a horrible friend. I haven't been able to catch up with a lot of friends and I have also had to cancel a lot of plans. All of my friends are so understanding, but I still feel horrible.

If you and I had coffee...

I would tell you that I am so over the cold. I know it's still fall, but I consider the day after Thanksgiving to be the beginning of winter. I am so ready for Spring. Maybe I've been feeling a bit down because of the cold weather.

If you and I had coffee...

I would tell you that I am so excited for Christmas. It will be Raphael's first Christmas and we are excited to make some new memories with the newest member of our family.

If you and I had coffee...

I would tell you that I have been devouring all of the holiday treats and baked goods. I've been downing hot chocolate like there's no tomorrow. Right now, I am all about the holidays.

What would you tell me?

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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Happy Friday! Today I'm linking up with Charlotte, Lindsay, and Beth for their weekly happy and grateful list link up.

1. Krispy Kreme donuts and hot chocolate

2. Evening walks to see Christmas lights

3. Quiet mornings

4. Extra sleep

5. Target

6. Finding new-to-me songs and bands (I'm loving Blood Bank by Bon Iver)

7. This firefighter who dressed up as Buddy the Elf and challenged strangers to pillow fights

8. Tyler Perry and his generosity

9. Raphael laughing in his sleep

10. My family

What made you happy this week?

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Holiday Gifts with Crayola

The holidays are upon us! I'm sure many of you have already started your holiday gift shopping. Many of you know how much I love Crayola and their products so I just had to share some really cool products that would be perfect for gifts.

Crayola Ultimate Light Board

The Ultimate Light Board is such a fun and easy to use product. You just simply draw your art directly onto the surface and then turn it on. There are LED lights that are built into the frame of the board and it makes the gel FX markers glow. You can also use the removable black panel to trace images. The light board is easy to clean...you just simply wipe it down.

My boys had so much fun using the light board and said that it is their favorite. We used the light board to write what we were thankful for on Thanksgiving. Check out the images below.

You can purchase the Crayola Ultimate Light Board here.

Crayola Color Chemistry Lab Set

This color chemistry lab set is perfect for children who love science experiments and activities. It's really fun for the entire family. The set comes with an instruction booklet that has 50 science activities. There are enough Crayola supplies to do 16 of the experiments right from the box. I love that the science experiments were approved by real Crayola scientists. This is such a fun and educational gift. Adult supervision is required, but trust me you will have so much fun working on the activities. 

You can purchase the Crayola Color Chemistry Lab Set here.

Other Crayola Products to Look for:

Crayola Melter

Scribble Scrubbie Pets

Silly Scents Sticker Maker

Which Crayola product is your favorite? 

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Disclosure: I did receive these products for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own. As always, I only recommend products and services that I have personally used.

December Goals

Happy Tuesday! Oh my goodness! It's December! I still can't believe how fast November came and went. This year will be over before we know it.

Since it's a new month, it's time for some new goals. Before we get to the new goals, let's recap on November. Okay, here we go...

Recap of November Goals

• Read 1 book: I read Gmorning, Gnight! by Lin-Manuel Miranda. It was such a great book. Jonny Sun illustrated the book. I loved the little pep talks and poems. I will post a review soon.

• Clean out the trunk of my car: This was a fail...again! It will get done this month. I really want to have the trunk of my car cleaned out before the end of the year. 

• Make Christmas cards: I didn't get any cards done. However, I have worked in my Autumn Stories travelers journal. I also made some Christmas embellishments for my 30 Days of Lists travelers notebook.

• Continue to work in my journal: I did work in my journal, but not as much as I wanted to. I had so many little projects to work on so I tried to divide my "me time" on them as equally as possible. 

December Goals

• Read 1 book

• Clean out the trunk of my car

• Continue to work in my journal

• Try 1 new recipe

What are your goals for December?

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Photo by Kari Shea on Unsplash

TBB Asks: Holiday Edition

Happy Monday! Oh my goodness...it's finally December! Christmas is almost here and the year is almost over! Can you believe it?

Today I'm linking up with The Blended Blog for TBB Asks. TBB Asks is a monthly questionnaire link up series.

1. Candy Canes? Yes or No? 

Yes, but I don't really eat candy canes anymore. I love to put them on my Christmas tree.

2. Christmas morning early riser or sleep in? 

Early riser since I have children. When I was a kid (and even now), we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve. Christmas Day was our recovery day. 

3. Did you shop on Black Friday? Yes or No 

We did go shopping on Black Friday this year. We had a few gifts that we wanted to make sure that we were able to get. Last year, I went to Michaels to get a new planner and a gingerbread house. Going to Michaels and Barnes and Noble has become a tradition.

4. Christmas Tree up in November? Yes or No 

When I was younger, we would put the tree up in November. For the past few years, we've put it up in December.

5. Do you get Holiday ideas from Pinterest? Yes or No 

Nope. I'm really bad at checking Pinterest. It's been a while since I checked out Pinterest.

6. Christmas Glam or Ugly Sweater? 

Definitely Christmas Glam. I tend to have a super laid back wardrobe and basically live in T-shirts, leggings (or yoga pants), and sneakers so it's nice to dress up.

7. Stocking Stuffers: Wrapped or Unwrapped?

Unwrapped. Do people actually wrap stocking stuffers?

8. Traditional or Modern Christmas Songs?

A mix of both. 

9. Fruitcake? Yes or No

I've never had a fruitcake and I don't think I will ever try one. They don't look really good.

10. Is your Christmas Shopping Finished? Yes or NO

Almost...

11. Is there Snow in December where you live?

I wish...we have gotten a tiny bit of snow before, but nothing like the snow that NYC gets. Oh how I miss living in New York City during Christmas time.

12. Classic Show: A Charlie Brown Christmas or Rudolph?

Both. They are both such great shows.

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