Review: LoveSac Phur Slippers

 

LoveSac sent me an amazing pair of house slippers to review, and I ended up getting the Mink Phur Slippers. OH my- was my feet ever so happy. They are the most amazing slippers my feet have ever gotten to experience.

They came packaged so beautiful yet so simple. They were in a plain (HARD) box wrapped in ribbon with the tags telling the information about the Phur Slippers.

This would be an amazing gift to give on Christmas, Birthdays, Mother’s Day, or Father’s day! Mother’s day is coming up—let her experience the true meaning of relax with these beautifully made slippers.

I am a HUGE fan of slippers, not only because I like to be warm- but because I like to be comfortable. I’ve had a really hard time finding the “Right” ones though. They are either too heavy, too thin, or tear easily because of the “quality” of the slippers.

With these, I have had absolutely NOTHING to worry about. In all this time that I’ve been wearing them, they are STILL just as comfy and have the same amount of padding they had from day one.

They are so comfortable and fit so well. I ended up getting a medium (I wear an 8 1/2 shoe), and they fit snug without being too tight! Even in April here, it’s been NOT like spring AT all. We’ve had really cold days, too much rain, and chances of snow.

It’s really weird, since we didn’t really have that many REALLY cold days all winter. There were days in January AND February that I could wear a short sleeve shirt outside and not freeze. I am NOT one of those warm-blooded people either- I usually freeze to death!

BUT since the weather’s been hectic, crazy, and downright weird- I’ve been SO please with these slippers. They have kept my usually cold feet SO warm and cozy.

They are made out of Hypo-Allergenic Poly Knit, so they can be bought and used by ANYone! The best part about it is that when they get dirty —you can throw them in the wash and sit them on the dryer to air-dry and wa-lah FRESH, beautiful slippers.

The fabric inside of the slipper is the same as the outside. A soft, plush, beautiful faux fur (mine are a silver color). The bottom is made of a nice rubberized material that has tiny bumps to help keep traction. I don’t know how many times I almost slipped in regular slippers. NOT to mention I can wear these outside to check the mail (AHA- Don’t have to change the shoes! )

Of course my daughter had a blast playing with the packaging. She used the ribbon as everything from a guitar to a lead for her horses. She of course used the box for a house for them. We will definitely be painting and coloring it for her! Glad that something so simple could make her so happy.!

Lovesac also sells tons of other comfy items- such as pillows and blankets. WHY not make a comfy basket for mom for Mother’s day? Umm.. how she would love that. I know I would!

Buy IT: You can buy the Lovesac Mink Phur Slippers for $59.

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Jessica Renee

Toy Review: Our Generation Off The Beaten Path 18" Doll Bundle

Guess what? Want to know a way to make a little girl a very happy person? Order her a Our Generation Off The Beaten Path 18” Doll Bundle  and see the SMILES flowing freely.

The UPS man brought the package on Friday. As soon as she seen what the outside of the box looked like, she was GLUED to the table waiting for me to open it. She was thrilled to see a big giant box waiting for her!

The Our Generation Off The Beaten Path 18” Doll Bundle comes with a very beautiful doll. She has thick, wavy, long blonde hair that is tied back into a ponytail and bright beautiful blue eyes that blink.

As you can tell by the look on my daughter’s face, she instantly fell in love with “Robyn”. She comes with a purple short sleeve shirt, with a blue polka dot zipper jacket and a matching headband. Jeans, socks, and rubber-like purple shoes that match her shirt.

It is a really adorable outfit AND doll. She is high quality and I know she will last for years to come. The clothes are well made, are very bright, and can be washed along with your kids clothes (if they get dirty). They are easy to put on and take off, my daughter has already re-dressed her tons of times. (She even comes with little panties- how cute!)

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She fits nicely inside the hot pink jeep. I like that it’s high quality and isn’t going to tear up very easy. My daughter even sit on top of it, and it didn’t hurt it. I told her that it was for her baby, and she got off. LOL

The Jeep is pretty big and well built compared to most cars and stuff I’ve seen for 18” dolls. The doors open, so it makes it look more realistic. It has side view mirrors and a “place” in the back for all the dolls accessories.

The camping gear comes with some small parts, so I wouldn’t recommend it for any girl under the age of 3. Adisyn LOVED that it came with a big cooking pot and lid, a smaller saucepan and spatula, a story book, a ladle, harmonica, and a cantina drinking bottle.

The sleeping bag is really cute (and I think it can be reversed). It has a hot pink outside (quilted look) and a flowery inside. It’s high quality too- there weren’t any missing or loose threads. The doll fits inside it perfectly, and Adisyn took her “camping” as soon as she was out of the box.

She had tons of fun playing with everything that came. It kept her occupied almost all day. She was racing the jeep up and down the hall, playing in her room, and even took them outside.

The tent was very easy to assemble. If you’ve ever put a tent together, you won’t even have to read the instructions. If you haven’t (like I haven’t)—it still only took me about 2-3 minutes.

The doll fits nicely inside  (in her sleeping bag) and still had room for the camping accessories.

Adisyn loved everything about the tent, and I was glad she did. They are a MUCH better option than spending tons of money on the AG Dolls, clothes, and accessories.

They also have other really cool accessories and clothes that I want to add to her new collection at target (and available online at target).

Buy It: You can buy the Our Generation Off The Beaten Path 18” Doll Bundle for $60.

 

Jessica Renee

Review: Victoria USA Inglesa Elastico Shoe

There are currently 12 colors in the amazing line of Victoria USA shoes for women. I am ecstatic to be one of the first to own a pair. I’ve been sporting mine for over a month, and LOVE them.

There were many beautiful colors available, but I chose to get the Blanco (white) shoes. These are absolutely amazing shoes!

They are VERY comfortable. I usually have to get an 8 1/2 wide because my feet feel squished inside a regular sized shoe. Not with this one. The size is extra forgiving, allowing room for my feet to spread without feeling like the sides are pressing in on my feet or toes.

I love the way they are structured. They look amazing, stylish, and are very versatile. They can be worn with anything and everything. Whether I’m wearing jeans, capri’s, dress pants, or shorts—these totally rock the outfit OUT!

The quality of these babies are TOP notch. I love how thick the rubber soles are. They aren’t SO thick that I feel like I’ve grown an entire inch while wearing them, but I can’t feel gravel or anything when walking in them (which is the exact thickness I like).

They are the perfect spring and winter shoes a girl could ask for. They do NOT require a shoelace, although it looks like they do.. Just cool production of the product.

 

They actually have a spandex insert where the tongue of the shoe should be, which allows you to slip your foot in AND holds your shoes to your feet so they don’t fall off.

I love that I don’t have to wear socks with them. Who wants to wear socks in the summer when it’s 95 degrees and you’re already sweating like crazy? NOT me, which is why they make the perfect spring and summer shoes.

Most shoes take a little breaking in for me to feel comfortable wearing, but not these. I didn’t have to break these in. They were comfortable RIGHT out of the box, which is very rare! AND the best thing is that they are totally washable. They can be thrown in with a regular load (or with whites- since mine were white) AND dried in the dryer without shrinking. OR you can always put them on top of the dryer to air-dry!

AWESOME concept! Love everything about these shoes.

I TOTALLY want these in orange (naranja)!

Get YOURS: You can buy the Victoria USA Inglesa Elastico in a variety of color for only $55.

 

Jessica Renee

Book Review: Old Time Country Wisdom- 1000’s of Traditional Skills for Simple Living by Jerry Mack Johnson; Voyageur Press

A grand encyclopedia of country lore by famed Texas folklorist Jerry Mack Johnson, covering water witching, maple syruping, weather wisdom, country remedies and herbal cures, cleaning solutions, pest purges, bird migrations and animal lore, firewood essentials, adobe making and bricklaying, leather working, plant dyes, farm foods, natural teas and tonics, granola, bread making, beer brewing and winemaking, jams and jellies, canning and preserving, sausage making and meat smoking, drying foods, down-home toys, papermaking, candle crafting, homemade soaps and shampoos, Christmas wreaths and decorations, butter and cheese making, fishing and hunting secrets, and much more.

My Review

It seems SO long ago that people lived off the land. Now we have to read/watch the weather to tell what the day is going to be like. We have to go to stores to buy our food, drinks, cleaning supplies, and candles.

BUT- what if I were to tell you that it isn’t as hard as you think it is to all these things AND MORE by YOURSELF? The world would be a WAY better place if we learned to do MORE things at home instead of CONSUMING so much.

In the book Old-Time Country Wisdom & Lore 1000’s of Traditional Skills for Simple Living it brings us back to the much simpler times. I’ve always been interested in how our ancestors lived and now we get a glimpse just HOW to live off nature and do things for ourselves just as we did. They didn’t have a walmart in town or the next town..

This is truly an encyclopedia of old country wisdom, something everyone could benefit from. There are over 300 pages, with over 100 different interesting skills and recipes. So t his isn’t a book that you can read cover-to-cover in one sitting—it’s a flip through book for when you’re looking for something or if you’d like to use it as a coffee table book.

This isn’t a guidebook for farming though- some of the stuff is folklore and/or doesn’t apply to us today. It has some really awesome parts about canning, hunting, fishing information, and natural cleaning recipes!

I really liked this book, and if you are interested in doing things in a more natural, country-like way, you’ll enjoy it too!

Old-Time Country Wisdom & Lore: Traditional Skills for Simple Living

By Jerry Mack Johnson

ISBN: 978-0-7603-4001-1

Retail: $19.99 US ▪ £14.99 UK ▪ $21.99 CAN

Pub Date: April 2011

Paperback / 352 pages / 8.5 x 11 / 469 b&w photos

Available at bookstores and online booksellers and from http://www.voyageurpress.com/.  

 

Jessica Renee

Games Table Ideas for Your Child's Bedroom

We all want our children to spend a bit more time playing real games and having fun; instead of staring at small flickering screens for endless hours, but not all of us have the time to take them to the park or playground for long periods of time. Sometimes the weather conspires against our best intentions and before we know it, the entire weekend or half-term holiday has flashed by without any physical fun being had.

Photo Courtesy of Liberty Tables

Games tables are an excellent solution, demanding some movement but able to be played safely inside the home. Table football tables are a fantastic feature for footie mad boys and girls, enabling them to recreate their favourite matches or goals. Foosball, as it is also known, is also greatly enjoyed by adults, and parents can challenge their children for supremacy, playing hard and creating wonderful memories at the same time!
Table football tables are not the only table games that are available for youngsters: there is also air hockey, miniature pool or snooker, the classic table tennis and many other variations on the theme.

The trend of indoor, compact table games was started in Canada in 1932, by the Munro family. Short of money for Christmas presents and suffering from the relentless grip of the Great Depression, the family worked together to make the games table, using scrap wire, bits of wood and other odds and ends. The resulting structure looked very much like a modern pin-ball game, in that it slanted down from the centre, but a double-sided one. The balls were flicked and moved from player to player using flippers and levers.

A travelling salesman passing through advised Mr Munro to sell his innovative game at a local store. The game sold quickly and orders for more flooded in, and thus a trend was born. It is fitting that this game innovation was born in Canada, a country prone to lengthy cold winters and long periods of being house-bound!


Many department stores and toy shops sell games tables that can be used for different games, with attachments to convert them from football tables to miniature pool tables and even air hockey tables – some even feature a smooth plain top that can be fitted so the child can use the table as a desk. These are ideal as they allow the children to play a good variety of games without needing to take up lots of space in their bedrooms.

When decorating or renovating children's bedrooms or games lounges, be sure to look at the wonderful array of games tables that are available today. The financial investment lavished on the purchase will be more than repaid with the sights and sounds of children laughing, playing and competing against each other – having active fun in a safe environment with friends and family, and what could be better than that?
Has this article inspired you to look for that perfect table football table for your home? Why not check out the range from Liberty Games, who’s foosball specialist James Ford supplied this article for us today,

Review: Yves Rocher Sexy Pulp Mascara & Kohl Dual Ended Eye Liner- Amethyst/Green Ray

I am very picky about the quality of the makeup I wear. I don't want to put something on that's going to smear, sweat off, or clunk up within a short amount of time. Yves Rocher is an amazing website that has nothing but quality, beautiful looking makeup and fragrances.

I was super excited to be able to work with them!! They sent me 2 items of my choice, which was the Sexy Pulp Ultra-Volume Mascara & the Intense Kohl Duo Eyeliner.

The Sexy Pulp Mascara

The Mascara is nothing short of absolutely fabulous. I have VERY long eyelashes and it's very easy for them to clump up. Not only do they clump up but most of the time I end up getting mascara all over my eyelids—I’ve had more than one occasion of messed up eyeshadow.

I love the way the brush is shaped, it is astounding how it molds to my eyelashes. It doesn’t even feel like I’m putting on mascara! Usually when I put on mascara I can feel my lashes instantly stiffen and it’s hard to put on a second coat.

I love this mascara, because it gives me time to add 2-3 coats (AND they aren’t clumpy coats).. My lashes are instantly transformed. Thicker, more volume, and absolute perfection!

The trick is the ingredient- Carnauba wax, which coats and thickens every single lash without weighing them down. It is a natural wax taken from the leaves of the Copernicia prunifera palm which can only be found in Brazil.

Another trick to beautiful lashes is the way the brush is built. Instead of it being a straight stick, it is curved to instantly curl and connect to your lashes unlike any other mascara!

It is an astonishing ingredient, and one that continues to amaze me everyday. My lashes never become brittle, feel heavy, or stick together ALL day. Flawless eyelashes all day!

BUY IT: You can buy the Yves Rocher Sexy Pulp Mascara for $11.00

The Dual Ended Eye Line‘

I love this eyeliner. I love that it’s dual ended, two looks in one pencil! Both sides have a very beautiful texture (like creamy butter) and pigmentation (you can tell that this is a high quality liner).

On one side it’s a darker, beautiful Amethyst purple that makes eyes pop and brings out the dramatic look for nights out on the town or an amazing date!

On the other side is a beautiful, elegant emerald green that I couldn’t live without. I’ve been in search of a color like this for a VERY long time. They were all too dark or too light—not THIS exact color! Yves Rocher hit both these colors right on the nose!

Both of these colors are perfect for green and hazel eyes!

I love how creamy and smooth they are. I don’t have to press very hard to get my desired look, nor do I have to light the ends with a lighter (like some of my eyeliners).

The look stays on all day without smearing or running. Both colors can be mixed or matched together or with ANY color eye shadow for both day (work or school) and night! You can make these look natural *mixed with lighter colors* OR dramatic *mixed with darker contrasting colors*

Buy It: You can buy the Kohl Dual Ended Eyeliner for $4.95

 

 

Jessica Renee