Pasteline Solid Perfume Giveaway!

Today I am so excited to introduce a brand new line of solid perfumes created by my friend called Pasteline.  Some of you may have never heard of solid perfume, or used it before, but let me tell you-you don't know what you are missing out on!  Pasteline perfumes are subtle enough to apply anytime you feel you need a little bit of freshening up and as inconspicuous as putting on a dab of lip gloss so you can do it anytime and anywhere.

There are six fragrances to choose from, so you really can find the perfect one just for you, if not a few that you love and can rotate through to compliment your wardrobe and mood at any given day.  They are also great gifts and Pasteline's gift finder makes it easy to choose the right one.  They come in cute packaging (always a plus and just the cherry on top when you find a great product.)

When I met with Melissa, I got to smell each one and had 4 favorites out of the six.  My very favorite, which I have been wearing a few days now and love more and more is the San Clemente Sun.  The description of this fragrance is "Charismatic and Relaxing.  A fresh floral mix of citrus bergamot and breezy marine notes mingled with soft powder—all inspired by the beach."  And, in the gift finder it definitely describes me the closest :)

  These fragrances are definitely a quality product and also have other great features.  Some of them include them being spill-proof and portable, along with "air-travel friendly."  They have not been tested on animals and have no alcohol, parabens, pthalates, animal ingredients or derivatives.  Since they are solid perfume you can put them on anywhere and aren't wasting any bit of them either so they will last a long time.

These would make excellent gifts and stocking stuffers and now until December 25th you get FREE SHIPPING!  Hurry and order before Dec. 14th to make sure you get them by Christmas!

 Pasteline has offered 1 Choice of Fragrance to 3 Winners!
  

 

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Moving Along

I am happy to say that the main level of our house is pretty much ready to move in.  We have finished painting the cabinets, getting the counter-tops installed, putting in the laminate flooring, baseboards, painted everything, and now just need to get the carpet installed as soon as we can finish the drywall in the basement.

I just had to share the chandelier I bought online today.  We were going to wait to get new light fixtures for the house, but this one was so perfect and such a great deal that I couldn't pass it up:

Nautical Antique Brass 5-light Chandelier from Home Depot:

Originally $96 on sale for $43 with free shipping today only!

It will look great with the drawer pulls I bought that I am still in love with.  And, I will be incorporating more of the brass color with my gold frames.  

Things are moving along!  Wish us luck with the inspector- hopefully we can get the basement walls done soon so we can move in!

How to Remodel your Home Successfully

The interior décor of a kitchen can easily become outdated over time. The flooring, walls, paint and more may show the true age of the home, and this can affect the overall style in your home. Remodeling your kitchen can make a huge difference to the feel of your home. However, you may simply not know how to get started with such a big project.

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Develop a Plan

To create a beautifully remodeled space, it is important to fully plan out your remodeling project. This will include carefully choosing all of the materials and supplies that will be used in your project. You can most easily develop a plan by visiting several home improvement stores and touring showrooms. Take note of which styles you like, what their estimated cost is and how significant the installation process is. Then, sit down and pull your thoughts together into a plan, noting the cost, the design elements and the installation processes involved. This step will help you to determine what your finished project may look like as well as what the total project may cost. If you believe your project is too costly, you can simply revise your plan using different materials to save money.

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Fund Your Project

Some people will have the funds necessary to renovate their kitchen on hand in a savings account and ready to use immediately. Others, however, will need to try getting a renovation loan to cover the expenses for the meantime. This may be a home equity loan or line of credit, or it may be an unsecured personal loan or a new credit card account. Consider choosing an option that will provide you with the funds necessary to complete your project according to the plan you have developed while still yielding affordable payments that you can easily manage with your budget. 

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Seek Assistance When Needed

With the funds necessary to pay for your kitchen renovation, you can then get started with your project.  There are many aspects of a kitchen renovation project that a skilled homeowner with a do-it-yourself mentality can accomplish. However, there are certain stages of a project that may need to be outsourced. For example, if you are relocating pipes, electricity outlets and more, you may consider using the services of a licensed plumber or electrician. It is far better to have these important tasks completed correctly the first time than to contend with issues like leaky pipes, faulty wiring and more later on. 

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The fact is that renovating your kitchen is a major project, and it can be a costly project too. However, by following these steps, you can most easily install the kitchen of your dreams into your home in an affordable way.

Girl's Holiday Dresses & Giveaway!

Now that Thanksgiving is over we can totally focus on Christmas- my favorite holiday!!!  How about a giveaway and feature of a great place to buy kids holiday attire?  The Happy Seal Boutique has the cutest girls dresses you have ever seen - all in one place!  I had a ton of favorites, but I ended up going with this one for Allie:

It fits adorably and looks just as pretty, if not prettier in person as on the website.  I also love the attached crinoline and all the fullness to the skirt it adds.  This is the first dress I have been really careful with because of how nice it is- I won't let Allie wear it anywhere but to church and special occasions!

"The Happy Seal Baby and Kids' Boutique prides itself on offering high quality, stylish, unique, trendy and chic products which will make shopping a great experience for our customers. We offer a great selection of unique products such as hand knit baby clothes, baby diaper cakes, newborn gift baskets, unique baby gifts, organic baby clothing, newborn baby girls' clothes, newborn baby boys' clothes, baby gift ideas, girls formal wear, boys formal wear, holiday outfits and organic hand knit toys. "

There really are so many pretty holiday dresses and also cute boys attire- go take a look for yourself!

Now is a great time to get your kids' holiday attire at the Happy Seal Boutique, as they are currently offering free shipping to orders over $50!

Also, if you are expecting or know someone who is, when moms register for their baby shower with Happy Seal Boutique, after 3 sales are made she will receive a $30.00 gift certificate!

The Happy Seal Boutique has offered a $30 Gift Certificate to one lucky person!
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Free Christmas Cards!!!

Right now you can score an amazing deal on Christmas cards at Minted.com- if you have read before, you know I love this company and their products!

Here is what you do: 

1) Sign up for Minted.com and get  $25 sign up credit.
2) Add $50 or more in Holiday Cards to your cart -promo code only works on holiday cards.
3) Use promo code HOL25SHIP at checkout to save $25 PLUS get FREE Shipping on your holiday card order.
4) The $25 credit should come off automatically when you checkout.

 Go get it!!

Burt's Bees Baby Holiday Line

You may remember the review I did for the Burt's Bees new baby clothing line recently.  Well, I was super excited to be able to review one of their pieces from their new Holiday Line!  

I got to review these pieces from their Holiday line, along with some of their baby bath products:

Just like the blanket I reviewed before, their clothing is super soft and thick, perfect for baby in all seasons.  The Burt's Bees print is super cute and this set can be used for a baby girl OR boy!

"Burt’s Bees Baby is the evolution of the iconic, parent brand and trusted name of Burt’s Bees. All of Burt’s Bees Baby’s newborn essentials (including apparel, accessories, bath linens and gift sets) are 100% ORGANIC, super-soft and VERY affordable."

   Burt's Bees Baby’s Holiday Collection is available at www.burtsbeesbaby.com and www.target.com

Go take a look and get some great Holiday gift ideas!

Excuses, Excuses

Please excuse me for a couple weeks as I try to clean up this mess we have made:

I am so excited to show you the before and afters when it is all done!

Winners Announced!

Please check the giveaways that just ended to see if you are the winner!  Contact me at jessicahills22@gmail.com to claim your prize within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn!  Thanks!

KeriAnn Designs Jewelry Giveaway!

November is birthday month for my family (me and my sisters were all born in Nov. along with my close cousin, grandpa, and Macsen is now a November birthday boy too!)  So, I thought why not do a review/giveaway that represents that?!

I found KerriAnn Designs when I was looking for a rings to represent my kids (whether it would be birthstone or significant numbers, etc.)  I have one for Allie but it is a little thick and I wanted to stack them on the same finger.  

Her Etsy shop was just full of pretty, perfectly-sized stack-able rings to represent all kinds of significant life events, family, etc.  You can mix and match pretty much everything in her shop- there are so many possibilities!

Kerri had this to say about what she does:

"I love when jewelry has a special meaning to the person wearing it. I love hearing the stories behind the pieces I am creating and I get excited when I finish a piece and know it is going to bring a little bit of joy to who ever is receiving it."

Kerri sent me a birthstone ring for April and one for November (April for Allie and Trey's birthdays and November for me and Macsen's!)  I absolutely LOVE them- I have worn them almost EVERY SINGLE day since I got them and I will definitely be buying more to stack when more kids come along :)

KeriAnn has offered to give away $35 of credit to her Etsy store!

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