#BehindTheBlogger: My Kinda Freedom

Once again I'm excited to be participating in this great #BehindTheBlogger blog hop, where you can get to know your favorite bloggers a little better. This weeks topic is "My Kind Of Freedom".
    My Kind of freedom is freedom of expression. I love to express myself through art and writing. I find it therapeutic to pour my emotions into creating art and poetry. It relaxes me and eases stress. My newest love is art journaling. There are no limits, I can create any and all of the craziness that goes on inside my head, and it combines 2 of my loves, art, and writing.
      I've been writing poetry since I was 10 years old. I love to write and create emotional work. Anything that evokes a strong emotion anytime I read it is something I'm proud of. I also have always loved to create art in all kinds of mediums. I have done some detailed work in my life, landscapes, portraits, but my heart is in abstract art. It is full of emotion, and creativity, like myself. I can just put any emotion I'm feeling into an abstract piece of art, and it's a powerful thing.
  Freedom is so open to interpretation. There are  so many ways we can experience freedom. To have the freedom to just be myself and experience life in the way that makes me happy is one of the best things in life. I hope all of you are living free to be you and to enjoy your life and the things you love.

Thank you for reading a story from #BehindTheBlogger Hop. Every 2 weeks a group of bloggers is given a writing prompt. These prompts are very open ended, so our bloggers can write about whatever they desire. The main rule is that their blog post directly relates to the topic of that week. The point of this hop is for our readers to get to know us on a personal level. Please hop along and read all of the blog posts in this weeks hop. Just click the links below. If you want real and raw emotion, then you will find it here. After you read each post, please comment and share. We want to get to know you too!

Quick Stitch Sewing Kit Review

This little sewing kit is a life saver. This is a durable compact sewing kit that's easy to carry with you for any emergency sewing situation. Imagine you're on your way to an important interview, a date, or even a big event and you notice a rip or tear in your outfit. If you have this kit on hand, then you have everything you need to fix your little snag in no time at all. The sewing kit is light weight and portable, so it fits easily in your purse, suitcase, or car. It comes in a sturdy zippered case that folds open and contains all of the tools you need to mend any garment.

This little kit is great to have on hand and would also make a great gift for pretty much anyone, man, women, or child. It can be useful in so many situations: for performers who need last minute costume adjustments, for a bride on her wedding day just in case, and many others. The kit comes with 12 rolls of thread in all your basic colors, a measuring tape, a thimble, various sizes of needles, 2 needle threatens,a safety pin, a few pins , several buttons, a thread puller and a pair of scissors, ball neatly organized and held in place by elastic bands.This is a great kit. I'm happy to have it on hand for all my little emergencies.If you'd like to get one of these you can find it on Amazon Here.

I received this product for free for my honest review.

Loose Leaf Tea Infuser Set of 4 Review

I love tea, and I have a whole cabinet full of every flavor tea you can imagine. My favorite kind of tea is loose leaf tea. If you want to enjoy a great cup of flavorful loose leaf tea then you need a good tea infuser. This four pack of tea infusers is great.

 It would make a great gift , or you could even split it up and make several gift baskets, with an infuser, some tea and a nice mug. These infusers are BPA free and rust free. They are made from eco friendly food grade  silicone and stainless steel. These are durable and high quality. They are reusable for many many cups of tea.They are dishwasher safe, which make cleanup simple.
These infuser are a really cute leaf design, so you have an easy handle,that protects your hands from the hot water. and they are so simple and easy to put together, use and clean.The small holes eliminate most of the floating herbs you get with some infuser. It also comes with a little silicone drip tray to set it on after steeping.This is a great set for yourself  or your favorite tea lover. If you'd like to get one you can find it on Amazon Here.

I received this product for free for my honest review.

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VIA Cosmetics Ultra Mud Mask Review

I love mud masks and this one is no exception. This VIA Cosmetics UltraSonic is a treatment for men and women , with any skin type, however it's not recommended for ultra sensitive skin . This is an exfoliating and clarifying mask made with a  6% blend of Salicylic, Mandelic, Glycolic and Azlaic acids. These acids help with skin resurfacing and regeneration. It also uses nutrient rich bentonite and lanolin clays infused with botanical extracts and antioxidants. The mask helps to extract impurities from your pores and clears your skin of toxins.
This mask has several components that have amazing benefits for your skin.

• Glycolic Acid is naturally extracted from sugar cane and pineapple plants. It exfoliates, improves skin texture, reduces wrinkles and enlarged pores. It boosts collagen production
• Salicylic Acid deep cleans the skin and unclogged pores, prevents blackheads.
• Mandelic Acid, naturally derived from bitter almonds, contains antiseptic properties, and promotes healing

I really liked the nice cooling effect of the mask. It made my skin feel really fresh and clean.. The mud mask is made in the USA and all products are cruelty free which is so important to me. The mask contains no parabens, sulfate or harmful ingredients.If you'd like to try this mask, you can find it Here.

I received this product for free for my honest review.

Electronic Foot File Review

So I am a huge fan of these new electronic foot files on the market. My feet need lots of help. This particular electronic foot file is a really nice set, that would make a great gift. It comes in a versatile color, that could be great for men or women. It comes with a nice little velour carrying case and two grinding heads with different grits.

This little tool works so great. It really does a job like no normal foot file could ever do, with very little work. Your hand won't get tired filing away because this machine does all the work for you. It's very gentle, but really gets down deep to get rid of all of your heel callous in a short time. You will be amazed at how much comes off on just the first use.This is such a simple product to use, you will be amazed. My feet need all the help they can get but this tool is my new best friend. The only thing that would make it better would be to have a power cord instead of being battery operated, so it's rechargeable, but other than that, this is truly amazing.If you'd like to get one of your own, you can find it on Amazon Here.

I received this product for free for my honest review.

Electronic Callous Remover Refills Review

Ok, so you all know by now that I am in love with the new electronic foot files on the market today, but with how callousness my feet are I go through the file heads after a while and need some freakish ones. This 2 pack of refills will fit the famous brands of callous removers, like, Amope, Scholl Velvet and other similar brands. These files are a coarse and designed to work quickly. These refills are easy to snap on your favorite file . These work just as well as the files that come with your foot file. My feet feel much softer and smoother. I'm glad to know that's a quality b

Refill company.Instead of getting a whole new unit, you can easily just buy two refills. 

If you'd

D like to try these you can find them on on Amazon Here.

I received this product for free for my honest review.

Tree of Life Guitar Fret Inlay Sticker Review

I recently got to try out a cool new product that would make a great gift for your favorite musician or guitar player. This is simply a sticker designed to fit on the frets of any electric or acoustic guitar. This sticker will give your guitar some style. It's really easy to install and also easy to remove when you want a change. The sticker is a very pretty design that will fit anywhere from 19 to 24 frets. It's a very thinly designed sticker, so it won't interfere with your playing. They are great quality, and the design is versatile. Anyone would love it.What it will do is make other people envious of your cool and unique guitar "jewelry". Like jewelry these stickers are metallic silver, then eye are really pretty. If you want your guitar to stand out, these are for you.If you'd like to get some for your own guitar, you can find it on Amazon Here.

• I received this product for free for my honest review.
   

#BehindTheBlogger : If I Could Turn Back Time

I like to say that I have no regrets in life, but here's what I actually mean. I'm not sure that I would change anything in the past...If I Could Turn Back Time. I've made plenty of mistakes, there are plenty of people I wished I never met, I've had a lot of heartache, and pain, but all of these things are part of what made me the person that I am today, who I believe to be strong and insightful. If I had never had to overcome anything in my life I may have been happier sooner, but maybe the next obstacle in life, because there's always something, would have destroyed me, because I had no idea what to do, but because of my past as it is,when that next obstacle inevitably comes my way,  I will cry for a while, hard, and then I will pick myself up, and start making it through one day at a time. It will take everything I have, until one day, it doesn't, and I'll realize I'm no longer holding back the tears and I've made it through another tough spot. Maybe if I had never been with the wrong people in my life, I would never have learned the red flags to watch for, so I don't make those mistakes again. Maybe if I had never been forced to stand up for myself when people tried to tear me down, then I wouldn't have learned to do it at all. Maybe I would still be scared and never have realized that sometimes, even if it takes everything you have, you have to be brave.Maybe if I had never seen people I cared about go through struggles and pain I never would have learned compassion and empathy.Maybe if I had not been beaten down with other peoples words so many times, I would not have learned not to hurt other people myself, but instead I learned that I only want to build people up, and never make them feel bad about themselves. Maybe I would be a completely different person, with no worries, and no past, but I happen to like the depth of my soul and the wisdom I have gained. I may have been down more than I was up, I may have wasted a lot of time, I may have struggled, and cried, and hurt, and been through it all, but I don't think I would change any of it, because it has all made me who I am. I am not perfect, I still have flaws, but I know exactly who I am, and I'm good with it, and  and I have earned every scar and bruise along the way to getting here.

......Maybe if I had not spent forever writing a great post for this blog hop that I felt really good about, and then accidentally deleted it :( I would not have been able to write a new one and might have missed out on some important little addition that might have made it just perfect. ;) Everything happens for a reason, even the setbacks. Learn from them and move on. 

Thank you for reading a story from #BehindTheBlogger Hop. Every 2 weeks a group of bloggers is given a writing prompt. These prompts are very open ended, so our bloggers can write about whatever they desire. The main rule is that their blog post directly relates to the topic of that week. The point of this hop is for our readers to get to know us on a personal level.  Please hop along and read all of the blog posts in this weeks hop. Just click the links below. If you want real and raw emotion, then you will find it here. After you read each post, please comment and share. We want to get to know you too!

Shredded Memory Foam Pillow Review

My sleep is less than great, and a big part of it is trying to find a pillow that doesn't hurt my neck. That part is almost impossible. This shredded memory foam pillow comfortably shapes to your head and neck in any position while also giving you support. A good night's sleep is so important to your over all health and well being.

 There will be no flipping this pillow for the cool side, this pillow has a Kool Flow bamboo cover, so it stays nice and cool all through the night.This high quality foam will never go flat, it always goes back to its original shape. This pillow isn't like your typical memory foam pillow which can be pretty flat. This one is a very full pillow, and a little bit firm. I found it to be just a little thicker than I like, but it is very squishy and comfy. I love the fact that it stays cool all night. Overall I was happy with it. I am a big fan of memory foam. I think you'll like this. If you want to get one for yourself, you can find it on Amazon
Here.

I received this product for free for my honest review.

Hopping To The Tune Of June Giveaway Hop

Hey there readers, I'm happy to announce that once again I'll be hopping along with the hopping bloggers, for another great blog hop. So be sure to enter the great giveaway on my page for a carton of awesome Organic Dandelion Root Tea and then follow the list at the bottom to hop along with us to some other awesome giveaways and as always have fun and good luck. So now let  me tell you a little bit about the great Tea I'm giving away. This is a detox tea that promotes healthy liver, kidney and digestive function. It's organic and rich in vitamins.
 It tastes great, with a hibiscus and cinnamon flavor. You'll love it.
Not only do I have the opportunity to give away some of this great tea away to one of my lucky readers, but exclusive to my readers I have a discount code, so you can order it on Amazon at 20% off. Here's the code TIAVTI3K.
Good Luck!!!You can enter to win on the form below.
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Welcome to the Hopping to the Tune of June Giveaway Hop, brought to you by The Hopping Bloggers & Up All Night Blogging! Hosted by Mama Smith’s Review Blog & Women And Their Pretties Co-Hosted by Momma Jez Bargain Bin, Reviews by Clo, I Love Family Travel, Dorky's Deals, Chelsea's Mommy Experiencing New Things Loving Life, The Mixing Bowl, & Joyful Gifts by Julie Each blogger participating in this hop has a giveaway with a prize value of at least $15 – and some are much more than that! Be sure to scroll down the whole list and visit them all – there is no limit to how many prizes you can win! Good Luck and Have Fun!

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#BehindTheBlogger

I just want to quickly tell you all about an upcoming blog hop I'll be participating in. This is a fantastic hop, that is all about getting to know your favorite bloggers better. We will have real writing prompts that will help us get open and honest with our readers, so you can get a better look at who we are. I think this is a great idea, and will be a lot of fun. I can't wait to learn about my favorite writers. Stay tuned for our first topic...coming soon.

SantaFe Art Supply Artist Brush Set Review

This paint brush set is perfect for any artist from beginner to professional. This great set comes with 15 professional long wooden polished handle brushes to help you create all of your art projects. These brushes are great for oil, acrylic, watercolor, ink, gauche or face paint, on any canvas.

The brushes themselves are made with soft  synthetic hair.
The brushes make the paint go on smooth, and you have a variety of shapes and sizes,including round, flat, filbert, fan and wide,  for doing any kind of detail needed. The brushes come in a great  black zipper case, so your brushes won't get lost or ruined. You can keep your brushes safe, but also have a convenient way to carry them with you.
These brushes work great and they are great quality. There's none of that constant shedding of hairs from the brushes like you get from some brushes. These are solid, easy to hold brushes, that would make a great gift for your favorite artist, or yourself. If you want to get a set of these brushes, you can find them on Amazon, Here.


I received this product for free for my honest review.

Purse Key Clip Review

This product is something I never would have thought of, until I saw it. It is so useful. I am constantly digging around in my purse looking for my keys, and it drives my boyfriend insane. This handy and sturdy little hard plastic clip makes it simple and convenient, to quickly grab my keys. All you do is clip one side of the hook into one of those small pockets on the side of the interior of your purse, then just snap your key ring into the other side and there they stay.

 There is no more searching for your keys. When you are ready to use them you just easily snap them out of the hook. This is so simple yet so ingenious.When you want to switch purses it's so easy to just pull it out, but yet it holds your keys tight when it's attached. The clips come in a 3 pack and a variety of fun colors. You will love this. Every girl needs one. If you want to get a package for yourself, you can find them on Amazon Here.

I received this product for free for my honest review.

Angel Craft Podge Review

I am very familiar with this type of product. I use Mod Podge regularly. This craft podge is great for all kinds of crafty products like decoupage, paper crafting, scrapbooking, and photo collages. My favorite part about this craft podge is that it has a convenient brush cap, which makes it easy to use without a mess or extra utensils to clean up. This craft podge dries fast and clear with a semi gloss finish.

 I use it a lot for art journaling, it protects and seals whatever masterpiece you are working on, with a great finished glossy look.The uses are endless. If it gets on your fingers, it's easily washable with soap and water. It's non toxic, so it's safe for kids to use too. If you'd like to get some of this awesome multi purpose craft podge, you can find it on Amazon here.

I received this product for free for my honest review.

Acrylic Paint Set

I love to paint, so I go through a lot of supplies. I'm always looking for new paint. It's great to get a set like this that comes with so many great colors. This set comes with 12 vibrant colors including ; titanium white, lemon yellow, medium yellow, yellow ochre, burnt Vienna, scarlet red, crimson, midnight blue, blue lake, light green, forest green, and mars black in .4 fluid ounce squeezable tubes.

This set would make an excellent gift for any artist or crafter. These paints are great for any project. Acrylic paint is fast drying and versatile, I use it for all kinds of crafty projects. This paint has a nice smooth texture, it goes on smooth, with great coverage. The colors are crisp and vibrant.They are great for use on canvas, wood, ceramics, fabric and more.  I would recommend this set to anyone, whether you are a seasoned artist or just starting out. This paint set is high quality and a great gift. I was very happy with it. If you want to get this set for yourself or for a gift, you can find it on Amazon here.
i received this product for free for my honest review.

Black Cowboy Hat with Red Paisley Bandanna Review

Halloween is my absolute favorite Holiday. I am always looking for fun ways to dress up. One thing that I have never been for Halloween is a Cowgirl, so I was really excited to get to try out this black cowboy hat and red bandanna from SSAA Accessories. This is an adult black cowboy hat and it comes with a red  bandanna, but it comes in a variety of color combinations. This is a classic color combination, that will make you look like an authentic cowboy, or girl. This is amazing for Halloween, but it would also be great if you are in a play and need a cowboy costume, or if you just like to do some role playing. The hat is 100% Polyester Felt, so it's really soft, but unlike a cheap dress up cowboy hat, this hat is solid and sturdy. The bandanna is 100% cotton, and very large. It's soft and comfortable to wear around your neck. This set is really affordable at $14.99. We all know the extreme costs of Halloween costumes. The great thing about this is that it gives you the key pieces you need for a cowboy costume, and you can easily make the rest of the costume out of what you have at home, like jeans, a flannel shirt, and some boots. Pair that with some pig tails(if you're a cowgirl) and you've got yourself a great costume for only $14.99.Not only that, but you can use it for years to come because it is not a throwaway costume, this is a long lasting quality set. I love this set, and I am definitely gonna be a cowgirl this year for Halloween.

 If you want to pick up a set for yourself, you can find it on Amazon here.

I received this product for free for my honest review.

Broom Organizer Review

I have been looking for something like this for a long time. This product is the perfect organizing tool for your home or garage. This organizer holds mops, brooms, sports equipment and much more. This basically holds anything with a handle in its adjustable rolling balls, and then even more with the retractable hooks. It is easy to install, and easy to use. This product solves a common organizational problem easily. This would be great in the garage for shovels, rakes and other yard tools. It would be great in the house for your brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools. You could use it in the basement, closet or anywhere else you have the need. The rolling ball system makes it easy to adjust to each handles thickness. Each ball can hold up to 7 and 1/2 pounds.

It provides a secure grip on all of your tools, and keeps them against the wall in a compact and organized way. I love this product. I have it in my kitchen, and I think ill be getting another one for my garage.This is a simple but useful organizing tool for every household.If you would like one of these storage systems , you can find it on Amazon here.

I received this product for free for my honest review.

Naturalico Rechargeable Electronic Pedicure Foot File Review

OK, I need to talk to you all about the most amazing discovery of my life! Though I hate to post this online, for everyone to know, my feet are horrible. There, I said it. My heels are dry and cracked, and not even a little bit pretty. I live in flip flops or barefoot and it has taken it's toll. No matter what tools I have tried, it does not fix the problem. I am not consistent with a foot file because its so much work to do it endlessly . I just don't have the time or forethought. Now, I have found the answer to this problem. This electronic foot file is essentially a rotating sander for your feet. It is so easy, and fast to shave off years of dead skin and get down to the soft layers of my feet finally!!! I know this is gross, but I am so excited that I don't even mind telling you all about how much my feet needed this.

  Let's talk about the product itself. First of all, it's rechargable, so you don't have to use tons of batteries, you just plug it in and recharge. It's really cute and pretty it's accented with a lavender color and sparkles, so girly. It comes with a little brush to clean it, and an extra replaceable sanding head, that it so easy to change.  It has a powerful motor that spins 360 degrees at speeds of 40 turns per second. It has 2 speeds, so you can choose what you need for your feet, I always use the fastest setting myself. It is equipped with an LED light so you can see clearly all of your trouble spots.When you are using it, it is gentle, but so powerful. Within minutes it is sanding the dead skin off of your feet. My feet have not looked so good in years. This is my new best friend, and because its so easy to use, I have been using it more consistently. There is no dread of the time consuming and tiring classic foot filing. I love it. Everyone should have one. This is my results in just about 10-15 minutes.(I know this is gross, but it is so amazing)

Here are my terrible feet before Naturalico Electronic Foot File






















This is about half of what I filed off  in about 10 minutes.

And this is my new improved heel, just after one use.

They are only getting better every time I use it.The cracks are so deep in my heels, but now they are almost gone. I'm thrilled.
If you want to get one of these amazing tools you can find it on Amazon here.

I recieved this product for free for my honest review.




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