Beauty & her Budget

 We received this beautiful party pack from Tryazon and SpinMaster of P.Lushes Pets and wow were we impressed at how adorable and beautiful these little plush toys are! They have beautiful patterns, colors, embellishments, and are SO SOFT AND FLUFFY! The girls had an absolute blast playing with these plush toys. Because the party packs arrived late, we ended up taking these Jet Setters on a road trip with us up to North Georgia to spend Thanksgiving week with family! There were less little girls than planned, but we warned them that they would need to part ways with a few of them once we got back - because sharing is caring!  The girls had a tough time choosing their favorites because they were all so incredibly beautiful! Thankfully, there are different enough patterns that there were several that matched each little ones' personality, so there wasn't *too much* fighting over specific toys.  Check out this short clip to see the unboxing, some play time, and make sure to ...

 Here’s a new Tryabox of the Cooking with Cakey Kitchen play set! My nieces absolutely loved this product. It was easy to set up and had lots of cute details like stickers, showing the Gabbys dollhouse scenes. They loved the colors because it was nice and bright. They also loved that there was sound effects. Great quality, it’s big, but doesn’t look bulky and it’s easy to move around.

 We just tried out one of the most unique and hilarious games & guess what? I've got a promo code for it! Thanks to Treason, we hosted a Hand-to-Hand Wombat game night, and got to test out this super creative game where you work together with your friends and use team work, cooperation, communication to build strong relationships and build harmoniously.....until a bad wombat messes it all up!!!! This game is sneakily fun and can be played with kids 7 and up, but is fun for all ages, seriously fun! With a minimum of 3 players, you can have a night full of laughs.  I love that this game also has so many adaptations and versions, so it can constantly feel like a fresh game (without having to dish it out for expansion packs). Within the game you have additional roles and tweaks for advanced game play and there are even some fresh ideas for new rules to change it up on the Exploding Kittens website:  https://www.explodingkittens.com/products/hand-to-hand-wombat  ! At ...

 This small but mighty little fish, the @luckyironfish could be one of the simplest solutions to a widespread issue: Iron Deficiency! 🐟 . I just received this party pack from @tryazon with my own Lucky Iron Fish and I can’t wait to see it at work, adding Iron to my daily recipes. The Lucky Iron Fish is designed to release 6-8mg of iron off its surface when it’s boiled in liquid that has been slightly acidified. So just by plopping this tiny iron fish into boiling liquids—Soups, Pasta Sauce, Tea, etc.— you can add up to 75% of your daily required iron intake! 🤯 . And if used correctly, it doesn’t even change the flavors of your recipe! . I love that this party pack was not just going to be a fun party but that it also impacts my daily life and health! 🎉 . . I made a yummy Squash soup from scratch last weekend & added Iron by using my @luckyironfish !! 🍁 . . It was a perfect fall party and it was so incredibly easy! I simply boiled the Lucky Iron Fish in the chicken broth bef...

Tryazon & Sculpey hosted a party opportunity for Liquid Sculpey Jewelry Making! The idea is, you have liquid polymer clay, pour it into molds, bake it and voila! Custom jewelry! I received a party pack containing:    3  Liquid Sculpey Boxes - Each bring 3 1 oz. Liquid  polymer  Clay bottles.     Liquid Molds o Reusable !    Purple Tool o  This is to be used to stir each bottle of liquid BEFORE you use for crafting.    Pliers o One to s hare to assemble earrings after baking!    Jump rings, fish hook earrings, toothpicks o  Qty.10 toothpicks –  every guest gets one – used to marble liquid in the  mold o  Qty.20 fish hook earrings –  each guest gets 2    o  Qty.20 8mm jump rings –  each guest gets 2   o  Qty.20 4mm jump rings –  each guest gets 2   Post card with promo codes and info for guests o P romo code to  www.sculpey.com  to get a dis...

I love Argentinian Alfajores! These shortbread cookies melt in your mouth and are as beautiful as they are delicious! I also really love fall and all things pumpkin spice. So I thought, why not combine the two? SO I introduce you to Pumpkin Spiced Alfajores . This recipe is adapted from a recipe from En Casa Contigo , it is simple but does take some time and preparation. The ingredients are not all daily household baking ingredients and you will likely need to make a trip to the store for these! The key to making the cookies crumbly and soft is the Wheat Flour & Cornstarch. I tried this recipe with regular flour and "Whole wheat" flour at first, but then I finally found the right flour and it made the world of a difference.  Prep Time: 35 minutes Chilling Time: 30 minutes Baking Time: 8-10 minutes Ingredients: • 1 cup - Wheat flour • 1 cup - Corn Starch • 1 teaspoon - Baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon - Baking soda • 1/2 cup - Unsalted butter at room temperature • 1/2 cup + 1 ...

These Fall flavored popcorn snacks were the perfect compliment to a Fall birthday party 🍿🥳🎉 . . This past weekend we celebrated my cousin (basically sister💞) with a lot of laughter & a lot of GOOD food!! We played dominoes, caught up on life, and talked about the upcoming holiday season ! 🦃😬 . . We also got to enjoy these super yummy fall flavored popcorns by Sweet Chaos!! They were delicious, crunchy, and tasted really fresh! My favorites were Vanilla Chai & *no surprise* Pumpkin Spice!! 🍁 . .  If you’re anything like my family you’re probably reading the labels and thinking WOW, that’s a lot of sweetness 😳 honestly, I was not sure what to expect before trying these. With flavors like Candy Corn & Maple Brown Sugar, I thought these could easily be overwhelmingly sweet. But they were not!! I mean they are Sweeeet, but it’s definitely not overly sugary and you can eat a good handful without getting sick of it. 😋  . . These were a definite hit for me and my ...

 GUESS WHAT?! I have found the BEST brushes for every single hair type. Say bye to the hair pulling, hair ripping, frizz creating brushes of the past. (Sorry Wet Brush, this Flexy Brush left you in the dust 🙈) . . I received these products from @curlkeeper for a @tryazon Mommy & Me party and I am blown away with the softness and variety of products they have. I had received a previous party pack from this company and was already so in love with this brush. But this time I had the chance to see it work it’s magic with the little ones & I am a double fan now!  . . If you’ve ever tried detangling hair for kids, especially the younger ones,  you know they squirm and complain and sometimes it takes way longer than their attention spans can manage. These “Kinder Brushes” are miracle workers, detangling hair with ease and almost no pull! The detangler spray makes the task even easier and the definition & softening creams create beautiful, bouncy, lasting curls. . . ...

 This last weekend we were able to play a new game that was a huge challenge but so simple and fun!! The game is all about COLORS! You have a board with 480 colors (!!!) and you have to get other players to guess the exact hue that's on your card. This game makes you get both incredibly creative and also competitive! Only one player can guess the actual hue in each round, though others will be able to get points for being close.  We received this game as part of an awesome party pack from Tryazon! It is supposed to be for ages 8+ but I think even younger ones can get involved with the help of an adult. I also love that this game can be played with up to 10 players! My game nights always involve larger groups and it isn't always easy to find games that can be played by more than 6 people and will keep everyone engaged during each round. It makes it even more of a challenge to play with more players because the hues get taken up pretty quickly each round, but we have so much fun...

  Our @southbeachbubbles Fun Party was a total blast...or how they like to describe it WOWmazing!💥😄 . . It took a few minutes to get the technique down but as soon as we got it, it was so easy and fun! *Take a look, even the 2 year old was making some bubbles of her own 👀 * . . These giant bubble packs are wonderful for parties, gifts, or just a fun family day! Each “WOWmazing” pack brings:  • 1 set of WOWmazing™ Wands • 2 pouches of WOWmazing™ Bubble Concentrate • WOWmazing™ Bubble Trick Booklet . . There is so much fun contained in these little packs, it’s so worth it for both kids and even adults! Thank you @tryazon for providing this party pack free for us to test, share, and review! . . . #southbeachbubbles #wowmazingbubbles #wowmazing #outdoorfamilyfun #bigbubbles #giantbubbles #Tryazon #free #freebies #freeforreview #producttesting

  Ever wanted to bring the sweet smells & flavors of a Jewish bakery into your home? Well this recipe is a perfect way to do just that! When I was younger, in elementary school, my parents loved to visit the Jewish bakeries that populated Miami Beach and try all the yumminess they have to offer. The smells and taste of those pastries & breads remind me of those childhood memories walking Lincoln Road into the small Jewish bakeries and having our fill of fresh Rugelach, Challah, and of course Chocolate Babka!  Last year I went through an Italian pastry phase and learned to make Rainbow Cookies (or 7-layer cookies) & Pignoli cookies. This year I decided I wanted to jump into the Jewish pastries, which scared me a bit cause they seemed so much more complex. But I found a pretty straightforward Chocolate Babka recipe on Food&Wine and tweaked it as I went along and let me tell you, the results were a total win!! So fluffy, soft, and flavorful, it was perfect!🤤...

New Tryazon Party!! If you're familiar with my blog, then you already now how awesome Tryazon is and the great brands they partner with for party opportunities! If you're new here, then let's catch you up: Tryazon  is one of the best sampling communities there is, where you get to apply for Parties and receive completely free products to review and share with friends and family. I have hosted several of these parties and I have come to find some of my favorite products through it (Examples: Organic India Tea - a.k.a. best tea ever & Silk'n Infinity - an affordable laser hair removal device that you can use at home!). If you want more information, watch this  INFO VIDEO  and to sign up go  HERE . The party I hosted this last weekend was a Wiley Wallaby Licorice Party! This licorice is soft & chewy, unlike most of the licorice you buy in stores. " They feature less sugar and absolutely no dairy or fat.  And, they have kicked High Fructose Corn Syrup to the...

 A few months ago, I wrote a post about a Tryazon party where I able to try this amazing brand of grass fed dairy  products, Truly. They have some  of the creamiest and most flavorful butters and cheeses that I have ever eaten! Well I had the blessing of hosting another Truly party, this time focused on holiday baking. For the party, I received a great party pack filled with goodies! Here’s an unboxing: During the party we used the adorable cookie cutters to make star gingerbread cookies & some incredibly scrumptious cheesecake brownies!   

 Best way to get restful sleep while up in a mountain cabin ? 🏔 Have some @megafood & cozy on up by the fireplace 🪵 . . Our MegaFood @tryazon party happened last week right before our trip and everyone was so excited for these supplements. This Herbal Sleep remedy is made with Valerian, Ashwaganda, Passion Flower & Hops. It’s made for those who have occasional sleeplessness to naturally get their body feeling rested and tension-free. 😴 . . Take it 1-2 hours before you’d like to sleep and just let your body fall into it’s natural rhythm of calm and rest. It’s meant to not just get you to sleep, but to sleep well. 🛌 . . . #herbalsleep #sleepwell #herbalsleepaid #restorativesleep #ashwaganda #valerian #passionflower #tryazon

  Over the past few years, I have really come to realize just how much work is involved in having pretty waves and curls in your hair. A curly look is not a "woke up like this" or "effortless" look, and it requires the right products! I was so excited when Tryazon posted about a new, CurlKeeper party hosting opportunity and was double excited when I got chosen as a host! If you are new to my page and have not heard of Tryazon before... here's the deal: it is one of the best sampling communities there is, where you get to apply for Parties and receive completely free products to review and share with friends and family. I have hosted several of these parties and I have come to find some of my favorite products through it (Examples: Organic India Tea - a.k.a. best tea ever & Silk'n Infinity - an affordable laser hair removal device that you can use at home!). If you want more information, watch this  INFO VIDEO  and to sign up go  HERE . Now back to my Cur...

 Healthy Baking doesn't seem like a phrase that makes much sense. And when I first tried to think of it, I only thought of the most unappetizing recipes I could think of. BUT, Organic India is on a mission to make healthy conscious living a priority for everyone and that includes eating baked goods that benefit your body instead of harm it. That is why they have brought whole husk psyllium fiber to the US and made sure that it was high quality, and Certified Organic. Thanks to Tryazon, I was able to test three flavors of this fiber as part of a Healthy Baking party!  If you are new to my page and have not heard of Tryazon before... here's the deal: it is one of the best sampling communities there is, where you get to apply for Parties and receive completely free products to review and share with friends and family. I have hosted several of these parties and I have come to find some of my favorite products through it (Examples: Organic India Tea - a.k.a. best tea ever & Sil...

Just a few weeks ago I received an awesome package from Tryazon with some amazing products to test from Rituals Cosmetics. Rituals is "a unique luxury lifestyle brand focused on ancient eastern traditions for body and home". In September, Rituals launched on Sephora.com and is now available for purchase online! The Rituals brand celebrates traditions and rituals with products that smell incredible and feel luxurious. As part of the Tryabox, I received three products, a foaming shower gel, a daily body scrub, and a body cream. The specific line I received in this Tryabox was the Ritual of Sakura line, celebrating the Japanese tradition of honoring Cherry Blossom Trees. I absolutely love all the packaging of Rituals products because they are always very elegant and themed. After using all three for a few weeks already, I have written a quick review on each one: Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream - I am not usually a fan of lotions, mostly because I tend to feel very oily ...

  Triple the Fun because this weekend we had a TRIPLE Water Slide Party and it was exactly what we needed to destress from the day-to-day madness of life. I received this waterslide from Bestway , for free, through a community called Tryazon.  If you are new to my page and have not heard of Tryazon before... here's the deal: it is one of the best sampling communities there is, where you get to apply for Parties and receive completely free products to review and share with friends and family. I have hosted several of these parties and I have come to find some of my favorite products through it (Examples: Organic India Tea - a.k.a. best tea ever & Silk'n Infinity - an affordable laser hair removal device that you can use at home!). If you want more information, watch this  INFO VIDEO  and to sign up go  HERE . Anyways, this was actually not my first time hosting a Bestway party. I was lucky enough to be one of 100 Tryazon members able to host a Spring Swim Par...

 My latest Tryazon party was so yummy, it made us want to go live on a farm. Okay, maybe I am exaggerating, but it really did make us rethink how dairy products should taste. These products were so incredibly rich and creamy, our guests kept coming back for cheese even after the main food dishes were served. I received this party pack from Truly Grass Fed to try their grass-fed Cheese & Butter and share them with others. I decided to combine this party with a very special occasion, my grandmother's birthday. Due to covid, our family really had not been gathering with other people and we hadn't even met up as a family all together since February! It was such a nice gathering to have everyone together again for my grandmother and it was made extra special by the delicious food we served! Before I show pictures of the party, let me show you what was inside my party pack: 4 Free Item Coupons for Truly Grass Fed Cheddar Range 4 Free Item Coupons for Truly Grass Fed Butter Range ...

So last weekend we did something a bit "crazy". We decided to be one of those families that wears a mask all day long in the excruciating sun just so we could visit Mickey Mouse. Just to give you a bit of history, we are BIG Disney fans in my house. We are annual pass holders, DVC members, and mostly just lovers of all things Disney. There's something magical about just being on Disney property. It's as if the magic is in the air and you can't stay angry or sad for more than a few minutes before you crack a smile. Anyways, back to our covid adventure. When the parks first opened we were still very unsure of how it  would look like and whether it would even be worth going to. So I started paying close attention to my favorite Disney bloggers, specifically Serena (@livingbydisney), and seeing how they were experiencing the parks. For the most part, I heard very similar stories. They said they felt safe, the crowds were very minimal and any groups in the park could b...