Getting to know charmeddesign1012 Where are you from? and a little bit about you I am a 42 Atlanta,GA native that is now living in New Haven, CT. I have lived here a little over two years now. While living in Atlanta, I had a successful, but not fulfilling, career as a lawyer. So, when I decided to move to New Haven, I also decided to leave that behind and make a brand new beginning in a career that would make me happy. When I first arrived, I got a job at a wellness center as their marketing manager. My new job included graphic design and writing and this really appealed to my creative side that had been stifled for so long. About a year ago, I became ill from an infection that was a side effect of a routine tooth extraction. I came very close to dying, had several life saving surgeries, and am blessed to be here today. My first bracelets came into being as something constructive and positive to do while recovering from this sudden and life threatening illness. What items do … [Read more...]
Travalo Review
My Thoughts on Travalo I remember going on a trip with my family once and made sure to pack all of my personal items very carefully. But of course it never fails that things do not come out of the suit case as nice as they go in and when I got to my destination my perfume had leaked all over my bag. Not a good thing when those are the only clothes you have to wear on your vacation for the next week and don't have a washing machine to get some of that perfume out of the fabric! Ok so you probably want to know why I told you that story right? Well because I will not ever have to worry about that again! Travalo is an amazing product that I can place in my travel bag and not worry about packing along this big bottle of perfume. Now I will easily be able to put the perfume of my choice into a smaller reusable container that is even allowed on air planes! Yay! So how does it work? Well at first I had it all wrong. I will admit that I was looking at the picture on the package … [Read more...]
Preschool is Cool: Counting With Elmo Review
My Thoughts on Preschool is Cool: Counting With Elmo Ok I am going to tell you all something crazy. I never saw Sesame Street as a kid. That is crazy Right? I mean everyone watched Sesame Street when I was a kid. I don’t know why I never watched it but always felt a little left out when all of my friends talked about it. Ok enough with that. I was able to review Preschool is Cool! Counting with Elmo and since I want to make sure my daughter never misses out on the benefits of watching Sesame Street I knew I had to review this! Elmo seems to be one of the top favorite characters on the show. I myself love Elmo as well. Elmo is so cute, fluffy, and red. Counting with Elmo had Professor Grover as a teacher for your young children. Elmo is the "big helper" for Grover’s counting lesson. But, during the movie Grover seems to have forgotten some of the numbers and he must rely on Elmo and the other students to help him out. I love the creative stories that Sesame Street comes … [Read more...]
Duncan Hines new Decadent Cakes and Glazes Review
My Thoughts on Duncan Hines With the holidays coming there is one thing that you don't want to forget on your grocery list this year! Duncan Hines new cakes are to die for! I just recently baked the Duncan Hines New Triple Chocolate Decadent Cake and my family and I added the Chocolate Glaze to the top! It was AMAZING! My husband is not a huge chocolate fan and I knew this would be a chocolate over load and was not expecting him to like it. But, he loved it! I also received the Duncan Hines Apple Carmel Decadent Cake as well as the Vanilla Glaze For purpose of my review! I am planning on making it for Thanksgiving to share with my family! I know they will all love Duncan Hines new Decadent Cakes and Glazes as much as I do! Duncan Hines now also sells their Decadent Cakes and Glazes at a store near you! So this Thanksgiving as you are all planning what you are going to serve on your tables don’t forget to add Duncan Hines new Decadent Cakes and Glazes! You and your … [Read more...]
Pocoyo World Review and Giveaway
My Thoughts on Pocoyo World I have never heard of or seen this cartoon and neither has my daughter. But there is still one thing I know and that is I promote fun interactive games for kids especially ones that are kid friendly! Poyoco World seems to be just that! Pocoyo World has fun games for the children to play. The first game that I played with my daughter was a recycling game. She was able to learn about how plastic, glass, and tin all go into different bins. There are also games to teach kids about growing their own garden, golfing, guessing games with animal sounds, there is places to learn some dance moves or a playground to let your little person play! There is so much fun to be had at Pocoyo World. My daughter and I could not believe everything they had to offer. There will be hours of fun time spent here together learning and growing! My daughter’s favorite is catching butterflies! My favorite game is the Racing! I would love for you to check it out and tell me your … [Read more...]
Etsy Feature!
Getting to know charmeddesign1012 Where are you from? and a little bit about you I am a 42 Atlanta,GA native that is now living in New Haven, CT. I have lived here a little over two years now. While living in Atlanta, I had a successful, but not fulfilling, career as a lawyer. So, when I decided to move to New Haven, I also decided to leave that behind and make a brand new beginning in a career that would make me happy. When I first arrived, I got a job at a wellness center as their marketing manager. My new job included graphic design and writing and this really appealed to my creative side that had been stifled for so long. About a year ago, I became ill from an infection that was a side effect of a routine tooth extraction. I came very close to dying, had several life saving surgeries, and am blessed to be here today. My first bracelets came into being as something constructive and positive to do while recovering from this sudden and life threatening illness. What items do … [Read more...]
Crane Humidifiers Review and Giveaway
My Thoughts on Crane Humidifiers As winter approaches the Colorado air is getting dryer! That is why it is important to run a humidifier at night! Running the humidifier aids my family in not having dry skin, lips, and throat when they awake in the morning. Just any old humidifier will not do as I have found that cool mist is the best for my family. Why? Well, my husband and daughter have allergies and my husband was born with asthma. So it is a little harder for him to breath in sauna. With that being said a warm mist humidifier just does not cut it! Another feature I like to have is a humidifier that actually looks cute. If I am going to be running it each night I want it to be pleasing on the eyes during the daylight hours. Crane humidifiers make and sell everything I need and want in a humidifier. They are adorable and won’t break the bank! But more importantly they are “cool” mist humidifiers! HA! No pun intended! Hehe! I have been running my Leopard … [Read more...]
Head Chefs Review and Giveaway
My Thoughts on Head Chefs My daughter loves to cook. In fact once a week she chooses her own recipe and makes dinner for her daddy and I. One thing I had been on the lookout for, for Christmas this year is some neat little cooking and baking items for my daughter. Head Chefs could not have come into my life at a more perfect time. They carry the neatest items for the little bakers and chefs. Head Chefs utensils actually look like little people and their little bodies are big enough for my daughter’s tiny hands to hold onto firmly. The quality is amazing and I love that the items can bend and move. They are SO CUTE! I just can’t get enough of them! Head Chefs makes SO many products! Sifter, Whisk, Icing Spreader, Spatula, Silverware, Cleaning Brush, Peeler, Measuring Cups and Spoons, Bowls, Rolling Pins, Pastry Rollers, and much, much more! They even have a Head Chefs music video for the children to watch as well as Cooking Adventure cook books! There is no way to make cooking … [Read more...]
Nora Jones ‘Featuring’ CD
My Thoughts on Nora Jones new album Featuring…. I am a big Nora Jones fan! I have been since the first time I heard her jazzy voice. There is just something about jazz and blues that I love! Nora has a new CD out entitled ‘Featuring’. Now you might think that is a weird name for a CD but in actuality it fits perfectly! Nora’s new CD is filled with songs that she sings with other artists such as The Foo fighters, Willie Nelson, Outlast, Ray Charles, Ryan Adams, and Dolly Parton just to name a few! Wow was I taken away with this CD! I love the arrangements and the way her voice blends with the other artists! This is a must have CD if you are a fan of jazz! Plus listening to the way she conquers the different styles of music is remarkable! From Country to Hip-Hop Nora can blend and jive with the best of them! ...Featuring Track Listing: 1. Love Me – The Little Willies 2. Virginia Moon – The Foo Fighters featuring Norah Jones 3. Turn Them – Sean Bones featuring Norah … [Read more...]
Trivial Pursuit: Bet You Know It Review
My Thoughts on Trivial Pursuit: Bet You Know It I have purchased many Trivial Pursuit games in my life. But, I will admit that I am horrible at the trivia questions and was never able to win a game..... that is until Now!! Trivial Pursuit: Bet You Know It, allows you to do what? Well, BET on if a player knows the answer to a question or not. This in my opinion is an awesome feature because well... I can earn chips by betting on players! Plus if the players bet against me and I get the question right…then I get their chips! Ok now on to my favorite part. You can use the chips to purchase the colored wedges! So in turn I can WIN! Ok so I know it would be better for me to actually know the trivia, but I guess the more I play the more I will learn right? Plus the new version is so much fun!!! Buy It! Go HERE to purchase Trivial Pursuit: Bet You Know It I was sent a product for purpose of my review! All thoughts are my own and may vary from others. … [Read more...]
The Muppets Movie in Theaters December 25th 2011!
The first images have been released for the upcoming Muppets movie that will be in theaters December 25th 2011! … [Read more...]
Find A Way by Merril Hoge Review
My Thoughts on Find A Way: three words that changed my life forever By Merril Hoge I have not been very close to cancer. I have had a Grandpa die from cancer but he got so sick, so fast, that chemotherapy really was not an issue. Find A Way: Three Words That Changed My Life by Merril Hoge took me through steps of cancer that I have never thought about. I was in tears before I even got to page ten. In fact, I read some of the parts to my husband who also lost a grandfather to cancer and my husband was in ‘Ah’ about what I read to him. Merril's book will take you on am inspirational journey and show you that the impossible can come true. Our mindset in life can take us far in life as long as we stay positive and take care of what needs to be done. We can "find a way" through anything that life throws at us. If Merrill and a million other people can put liquid death through their veins to try to live, then I can get through my problems in life that seem so small and minor … [Read more...]
HALO sleepsack review
My Thoughts HALO sleepsack SIDS is a very scary thing as a parent. I remember waking up throughout the night to make sure my daughter was still breathing. My heart goes out to each family that has ever lost a child. I don’t know how I would ever get through anything like that. When my daughter was a baby I don’t remember seeing anything like the HALO sleepsack. However, I do know that if the Lord ever blesses me with another child I will for sure; use one of HALO’s sleepsacks. The HALO sleepsack has a little decorative embroidered saying on each sack stating "back is best" to help remind us all that sleeping on the back is the best way to help prevent SIDS. The HALO sleepsack takes away the need for loose blankets and allows your baby to keep warm without getting anything over their tiny faces. I am extremely impressed with HALO’s sleepsack and I encourage you to check into HALOs sleepsack as you purchase Christmas gifts for that expectant mother in your life! Plus HALO is sold … [Read more...]
Disney’s Winnie The Pooh in Theaters July 15th 2011!
WINNIE THE POOH will be in theaters July 15th, 2011! … [Read more...]
Angelina Ballerina: Love To Dance Review
My Thoughts Angelina Ballerina Love To Dance I would have loved the cartoon Angelina Ballerina when I was a child. I was a ballet dancer but none if my favorite cartoon characters were ballet dancers. I received Angelina Ballerina: Love to Dance movie and I just love it. In fact I am the one that begs to watch it most of the time. I love that my daughter is learning about different kinds of music and dance while she is watching the entertaining movie. My daughter enjoys getting off the couch and practicing her ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and even river dance moves! At the beginning of the movie Angelina was trying to be something she was not. This movie shows that we all have different interests and we are each our own individual! It also teaches the kids that we should never change who we are to impress someone else. The movie teaches about what life would be like if we were all exactly the same. It would be dull as they say! What a cute movie! I can't wait to see what … [Read more...]