Teen To Teen 2019-2020 Academic Planner Review

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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We made it through our first week of school! As my kids grow older, they have more and more activities and deadlines to keep track of. Between homework, quizzes, tests, practices, games, parties and meetings, there is a lot to remember! The Teen To Teen Academic Planner helps teens with their time management and organization. This hardbound academic planner covers August 2019-July 2020. Each month has a monthly calendar as well as a weekly two-page layout with plenty of space to write. At the bottom of each weekly page, there is a space to record the week’s “Top 3”, notes, a short gratitude list. This planner is called “Teen To Teen” because there is also a short nugget of advice from other teens on each weekly page.

Time management is an important skill for teenagers to develop before they become adults. Using a planner can reduce procrastination, stress and missed deadlines. The Teen To Teen Academic Planner is sure to be a helpful tool for the student in your life.

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Fabulous Flossing With Cocofloss: Review + Giveaway

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

For me, flossing is an essential everyday activity. No, I do not mean the dance craze (I can’t do it, for the record). I am talking about using dental floss to remove food and plaque after brushing my teeth. Dental floss is one of the products where I am quite picky about which brand that I use. I have tried several, and the cheap ones just do not do an adequate job on my teeth. Tooth floss that shreds or breaks is a big pet peeve of mine.

Although I appreciate high-quality floss, I never considered flossing to be a very exciting activity. That all changed when I had the chance to try Cocofloss. You may wonder how flossing could be exciting. Well, to start, just look at the beautiful packaging and some of the enticing fragrances!

This 4 Piece Gift Set Contains:
Delicious Mint, Fresh Coconuts, Cara Cara Orange and Pure Strawberries

Dentist-designed Cocofloss is woven with hundreds of fibers that act as a “loofah” which actually removes plaque instead of just redistributing it. Because Cocofloss removes plaque, the result is a fresher smile and whiter teeth. In addition, Cocofloss contains coconut oil, which reduces gum inflammation and soothes gums.

The Summer Watermelon Cocofloss was especially intriguing to my daughter. Both she and I have a mild obsession with watermelon, and the watermelon fragrance comes through with this floss.

After using Cocofloss, I can definitely tell that my teeth feel cleaner. The thick, fibrous texture of the floss really “grips” onto the food particles and plaque. It was kind of disgusting to see how much more “gunk” I saw on the floss after flossing with Cocofloss. Using Cocofloss made me wonder how much of those particles would have usually been left behind by my regular floss.

Cocofloss can be purchased here and at Sephora. It would also make a great gift and a subscription plan is available.

GIVEAWAY

I am excited to announce that Cocofloss will be sending one of my readers a 4 Piece Gift Set and Summer Watermelon Trio!

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CrystalDry Bosch 800 Series Dishwashers Provide The Ultimate Clean

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

The dishwasher that we use came with our house that we have lived in for ten years, so I think it is about time that we upgrade. If you are in the market for a dishwasher as well, consider the Bosch 800 Series Dishwashers that are available at Best Buy.

Inside the sleek modern exterior, the 800 Series Bosch dishwashers contain the latest developments in cleaning and drying technology. With PrecisionWash, intelligent sensors continually scan and check the progress of dishes throughout the cycle, and powerful spray arms target every item of every load. Bosch’s patented CrystalDry™ technology transforms moisture into heat up to 176F and delivers 60% better drying results.* This pairing of advanced cleaning and drying technologies allows the 800 Series Bosch dishwashers to deliver the ultimate clean. In addition, every Bosch dishwasher is ENERGY STAR qualified.

*Based on aggregate average drying performance of Bosch Dishwashers with CrystalDry on combined household load including plastics, glass, steel, and porcelain as compared to Bosch Dishwashers with PureDry.  Drying performance may vary by dish type.

Touch Control: The integrated controls make it easy with simple touch technology.

I also like how this dishwasher boasts a lot of flexibility to easily accommodate different types of loads. For example, the MyWay rack provides additional loading space for cereal bowls and large utensils. The Rackmatic® adjustable upper rack easily adjusts to 9 different positions, to allow taller items like stemware to fit in the middle rack while leaving room for bulky items below.  I can see how this would be really helpful since not every load of dishes is the same.

Another nice feature is 24/7 Aquastop®, which is a 4-part leak prevention system that uses sensors to detect and stop leaks, and can even turn on by itself. This line of dishwashers also has a 42-dBA noise level rating, which makes them so quiet, you have to check the exterior Infolight® to know they’re on. If you are looking to upgrade your dishwasher, I would definitely look into the CrystalDry Bosch 800 Series Dishwashers at Best Buy.

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Ready For Fall In PinkBlush

Disclosure: I received a sample from PinkBlush in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for fall to come! Going back to school/work this week in 90 degree weather is not going to be fun.

Fall is my all-time favorite season for many reasons: the crisp air, the cozy homey feeling, the food (all the pumpkin spice!) and the comfortable clothing. I recently had the opportunity to choose an item from a local online clothing company called PinkBlush to review here. I had a difficult time choosing which item because there were so many options! In the end, I chose the fall-ish Rust Ribbed Knit Twist Top.

Here I paired the Rust Ribbed Knit Twist Top with a denim skirt, gray cable knit tights and my favorite pair of boots.

This is my first “rust” colored item of clothing, and I like it! The color is perfect for autumn days. The fabric is really soft and the twist detail in the front makes it just a little different, which is a style I am drawn to. This top ended up being exactly what I imagined from the online pictures. I am sure it will become one of my fall staples!

I should also note that PinkBlush specializes in maternity clothes and plus-size clothes. I really wish I had known about this company back in my pregnancy days! A lot of their items would also be good for those “transition” months post-pregnancy.

It might be several weeks until the weather cools down enough for me to comfortably wear this outfit, but I am looking forward to when I can!

PinkBlush Giveaway

I am excited to announce that one of my readers will win a $75 gift card to shop at PinkBlush!

This giveaway is open internationally and any person who has not won a PinkBlush giveaway in the last 6 months is eligible to win.

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A Portable Snack: Lindsay Snack and Go! Olives

Disclosure: I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links.

Do you have olive fans in your house? Lindsay Snack and Go! Olives make it easy to add olives to a lunchbox or take them along as a snack for your next outing. The individual packaging contains BPA-free lining, and eliminates the liquid and mess that is usually associated with olives. No refrigeration is necessary until after the package is opened.

Lindsay Snack and Go! Olives come in four varieties:

  • Pitted Black Ripe Olives
  • Sliced Black Ripe
  • Kalamata Pitted Olives
  • Pimiento Stuffed Spanish Manzanilla Olives

Lindsay Olives are a good choice for snacking. They fit into a keto, Whole30, paleo, vegan, and gluten-free diet, do not contain artificial flavors. and are non-GMO.

n had fun using the Lindsay sliced black olives and red bell pepper to make English muffin pizza faces.

Aren’t these mini pizzas fun in a cute/creepy sort of way? Kids could get more creative by adding hair and ears, etc.

Look for Lindsay Snack and Go! Olives at Raleys, Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, Winn-Dixie, and Bi-Lo. To find a store near you, visit: https://www.ilovelindsay.com/products/where-to-buy/

Use the promo code LINDSAYVIP19 to receive 20% off your order of Lindsay Snack and Go! Olives on https://www.ilovelindsay.com/snackandgokids

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Face the Day With Simply Earth Essential Oils Recipe Box: Review + Giveaway

Disclosure: I received a sample box in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

The August Simply Earth Essential Oils Recipe Box is filled with ingredients to make a bunch of products to use in your natural skincare routine. The items in this box include:

  • Clove Essential Oil
  • Frankincense Essential Oil
  • Rosemary Essential Oil
  • Clear Skin Essential Oil Blend
  • Lavender Hydrosol
  • Reusable Sheet Mask (compressed)

The recipe cards and stickers in this month’s box are too cute! The following recipes are included in the August box:

  • Step 1: Frankincense Face Scrub
  • Step 2: Rosemary Facial Steam
  • Step 3: Skin Renewing Face Mask
  • Step 4: Hydrosol Facial Toner
  • Step 5: Moisturizing Face Cream
  • Step 6: Clear Skin Roll On
  • Feel Good Morning Diffuser

I made the Feel Good Morning Diffuser, which has a combination of Frankincense, Clove, and Rosemary essential oils. I have been really enjoying this one. The uplifting fragrance is the perfect way to start the day!

I was also excited about the Skin Renewing Face Mask. We recently bought an aloe vera plant, and my daughter gets a kick out of extracting the gel! I was also intrigued by the reusable sheet mask, which I have never seen before. This is a great, eco-friendly alternative to those disposable sheet masks that are so popular right now.

It is also notable that this month (August), Simply Earth is giving 13% of its profits to Grounds of Grace, which assists victims of human trafficking. Love when companies give back!

Simply Earth Promo Code

Simply Earth is offering a great deal for my readers! When you start an Essential Oil Recipe Box Subscription, you will also receive a Big Bonus Box AND a free $40 eGift card when you use the code LIMBYLIMFREE at checkout. (New subscribers only). Be sure to check out their other products too, such as this adorable Essential Oil Car Diffuser!

Enter to win the August Simply Earth Essential Oils Recipe Box + Big Bonus Box below!

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A Watch That Mirrors The Sea: Jord Watch Review + Giveaway

Disclosure: This review was written in collaboration with Jord watches. All opinions are my own.

Even though a lot of people rely on their smart devices to tell the time these days, I am still a big fan of the traditional wristwatch. I like how watches are a functional accessory and can convey an individual’s style.

Jord Watches

Jord (pronounced Yode), a company based in St. Louis, sent me the Olive & Aegean Blue watch from their Cassia collection. When I first opened the box, the quality of the workmanship was immediately apparent. This watch definitely makes an impression! The combination of the warm olive wood and metal band with the large blue domed crystal face is so beautiful! The Jord team designed the Cassia with “Scandinavian street style” in mind, which is so appealing to me.

Just glancing at this Cassia watch reminds me of the beach. Last week I spent the afternoon in Newport with D and the kids. Doesn’t the sapphire crystal seem to blend right in with the blue skies and sea? I love how this watch is dressy enough to elevate an outfit, but not too formal to be worn everyday. Jord has a wide variety of styles for both men and women, so take a look!

More Reasons to Choose a Jord Watch

  • Jord watches make a wonderful gift! Most watch backplates and their presentation boxes can be engraved with a special sentiment.
  • The watches may be sized for the recipient.
  • Every watch comes with a one year warranty and options for return & exchange.
  • Jord offers free worldwide standard shipping.

Jord Watch Giveaway

For your chance to win a $100 gift code toward the purchase of any Jord watch, enter my giveaway here: www.jordwatches.com/g/limbylim

As a bonus, all entrants will receive a 10% off gift code, so enter today!

Wooden Wrist Watch
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Display Your Memories With Canvas Factory: Review + Giveaway

Disclosure: I received a sample in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

When Canvas Factory reached out to see if I would like to partner with them again for a review and giveaway, I did not hesitate to say yes! I had a great experience ordering from them last time, and my experience this time was no different.

The Canvas Factory website is very user-friendly. It literally takes a few minutes to create a personalized canvas with a photo of your choice. The most difficult part is choosing which photo to use!

We took tons of photos with Disney’s Memory Maker during our Walt Disney World vacation last month, so I had a lot to choose from.

I ended up ordering a 16″ x 20″ canvas of k and n standing in front of Cinderella’s castle at the Magic Kingdom. After I placed my order, the canvas promptly arrived in a carefully-wrapped package on my doorstep. I love how it turned out! The picture is nice and clear and the quality of the workmanship is high.

I hung the new canvas next to another Canvas Factory canvas I had previously ordered of our family at Disneyland. I really like how the pictures complement each other. I am also impressed with how well the older canvas has held up over time in comparison to the new one I just received. There are no signs of fading and it is still nicely stretched over the wood frame.

If you have a lot of pictures sitting in your phone or on your computer, I would encourage you to make some of them into prints. Displaying photos in your home allows special memories to be enjoyed everyday. Canvas Factory offers a lot of different types of printing options, so be sure to check out their website! (If you are in Canada, visit them online here.)

One of my readers will also win a code for a free custom 16″ x 20″ canvas, so enter today!

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Be Prepared With SCOUTbox: Review + Giveaway

Disclosure: I was provided with samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Both of our kids have been scouts since the first year they were eligible. k started as a Daisy in Girl Scouts and is now a Cadette and n started as a Tiger and is now an AOL. Therefore, they were both excited to have the opportunity to check out SCOUTbox, a monthly subscription box for scouts, curated by scouts!

SCOUTbox sent us two of their previous boxes to review.

The first one was called “Tame the Wild”, which contained:

  • First Aid Kit-Right Response
  • Water Purification Drops-PURINIZE
  • Trail Markers-VSSL
  • Edible Plant Guide-National Book Network
  • White Fandana-SCOUTbox

I was most excited about the Right Response First Aid Kit. With the recent earthquakes in Southern California, there has been a lot of renewed talk about the importance of being prepared in an emergency. It is a good idea to have an emergency kit in different places in your home as well as in your car(s). This kit is nice and lightweight for hiking and traveling. This particular brand can be sold by scouts as a fundraiser, which sounds like a great idea to me.

The second SCOUTbox was called “Communication”. It included:

  • Self Reliance Outfitters-All Weather Notebook
  • Nite Ize-Inka Key Chain Pen
  • Waterford Press-“Signaling for Rescue” Waterproof Folding Guide
  • UCO AIR Headlamp

I like how the notebook and pen are fun and useful. The notebook is waterproof, and contains helpful information such as knots, tarp-configuration and animal tracks. The pen can write upside down, in extreme temperatures, and at any altitude!

n really liked the headlamp. We own other headlamps, but this one is nicely padded to make it comfortable. It is rechargeable, its brightness can be adjusted, and it can change to red night vision mode for signaling and communicating. We will be sure to bring this on our next camping trip!

I was impressed with the variety of items that we received in each SCOUTbox. Each one contained products that would appeal to both kids and adults. SCOUTbox offers monthly subscription of varying lengths, as well as a unique selection of products designed for camping, hiking, etc. SCOUTbox would make a thoughtful and useful gift for any scout, as well as anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors!

Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a SCOUTbox!

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Bring the Outdoors In With Succulents Box + Giveaway

Disclosure: I received a sample box in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

I am a huge fan of succulents. They are an easy way to add a dash of fresh and modern decor to your living space. Having plants in your home can improve indoor air quality, improve your mood, and reduce stress. I also appreciate succulents because they are low-maintenance. (I have a tendency to kill houseplants.)

Succulents Box is a website dedicated to providing organically grown succulents directly to your doorstep. Succulents Box recently sent me one of their boxes with four different succulents. Each succulent was individually wrapped to minimize damage and soil spillage. I was impressed with how healthy the succulents looked.

I re-planted a couple of the succulents in glass jars that I had saved. So easy, and environmentally-friendly, too!

Love how these succulents look like miniature flowers!

Each box comes with a postcard with care instructions. In the summer, the succulents only need to be watered once every 1 or 2 weeks. In the winter, they only need to be watered once a month!

I added the other succulents I received to my ever-growing collection. They fit right in and I like how they provide contrasting colors and textures.

Succulents Box has an amazing selection of over 200 varieties of succulents, both rare and popular. Keep them in mind when looking to add succulents to your home. Their subscription boxes would also make a great gift idea!

Enter below for your chance to win a 4-pack of succulents from Succulents Box! Please note that by entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to be added to the Succulents Box e-mail list.

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