Deflecto Craft Storage Solutions Review #SchoolsOutCraftsIn

Disclosure: Tryazon provided me with samples for this review. All opinions are my own.

I consider crafting one of my hobbies. Although I enjoy making things, craft supplies can become overwhelming. Deflecto is a company with a line of storage and organization solutions that are perfect for crafters. Here are my thoughts on some of the Deflecto products I received.

Expandable Marker Caddy

If you have a lot of pens or markers, the Expandable Marker Caddy keeps them all within easy reach. I like how there is a separate compartment for each pen. This case is extra tall which seems like wasted space for my normal size pens, but I suppose it would accommodate longer instruments such as paint brushes?

3-Drawer Organizer

I have been collecting washi tape, and this 3-Drawer Organizer is the perfect place to house my collection. I like that it is clear and that each drawer has three compartments. It could also be used for other small craft supplies as well.

Rotating Carousel Organizer

This Rotating Carousel Organizer acts as a lazy Susan for craft supplies. The different sizes of compartments fit nicely together and again, I like that they are clear.

Stackable Caddy Organizers

These Stackable Caddy Organizers are handy for organizing all of those odds and ends that do not take up much space but need to be separated. These Caddy Organizers can be stacked on top of a wheel base for mobility. There are also inserts that can be added on for extra interior compartments.

It is frustrating to craft when you cannot find the supplies you need. If you or a crafter you know needs some help organizing, these Deflecto products are worth considering. They can be found at Michaels and Target.

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Enjoy TV Outdoors This Summer With SunBriteTVs

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Memorial Day is this weekend, which means summer is right around the corner. Summer is always a great time to entertain family and friends. How amazing would it be to have a television like this in your backyard? You could enjoy a movie night or watch the game while still enjoying the outdoors.

I have often seen televisions like this when I visit model homes but I always wondered how they would hold up being outdoors year-round. The Veranda Series of SunBriteTVs are designed specifically for outdoor and can resist the harsh effects of rain, snow, dust, insects, and extreme temperatures. 

The Veranda Series of SunBriteTVs is a family of weatherproof televisions designed for full-shade outdoor spaces, like covered patios and screened-in porches.  The SunBriteTVs have a direct-lit 4K UHD screen with HDR, which is up to 50% brighter than indoor TVs and improves viewing in brighter outdoor environments.

The Veranda Series of SunBrite TVs can be purchased at Best Buy so check them out now and bring one home to enjoy for the entire summer!

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Simply Earth Essential Oils For Summer

Disclosure: I received a free sample in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

A few months ago I told you about my positive first experience with the Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box. Today I am excited to have the opportunity to review their June Recipe Box.

The June box is full of great summer “essentials”! It contains:

  • Liquid Aloe Vera (Filled with antioxidants to fight sun damage)
  • Dried Hibiscus Flowers (Protects against premature aging and controls oil production)
  • Anise Star Essential Oil (Uplifts, comforts, prevents gas and nausea, aids in digestion)
  • Head Soothing Essential Oil (Ho Wood, Lavender & Frankincense)
  • Palmarosa Essential Oil (Promotes healthy skin, calms, helps sleeplessness, and reduces fungus, swelling and aches)
  • Grapefruit Essential Oil (My favorite!! Uplifts, energizes, clears oily skin, promotes healthy hair, and cleans naturally)

This month’s recipe cards are for After Sun Blend, Beachy Hair Spray, Hibiscus Skin Repair Bath Salts, and a Travel Buddy Roll On.

As someone who often suffers from motion sickness, I immediately made the Travel Buddy Roll On. It contains the Head Soothing Blend, Star Anise, and Almond Oil. With the contents from my original Bonus Box, I had everything I needed to make it. I will be sure to keep this Roll On handy in our car this summer!

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 gift card when you use the code LIMBYLIMFREE at checkout. (New subscribers only).

I am excited to announce that Simply Earth is also generously offering my readers a chance to win an Essential Oil Recipe Box plus a Big Bonus Box!

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The Next Right Thing Review

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

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

I sometimes struggle with making decisions, big and small. I like to weigh my options carefully and am often worried about what will happen if I make the “wrong” choice. This often leads to “analysis paralysis” where I am stuck in a position of doing nothing because I cannot decide which path to take.

In The Next Right Thing, Emily P. Freeman gives us a Biblical framework for making life decisions. Freeman does not recommend simply making pro/con lists and going along with the longer column. Instead, she shows us how to listen to God’s direction for us and to analyze the decision in the bigger context of his plan for our lives. At the same time, Freeman shows the reader why it is important to focus on what Jesus wants us to do next, rather than be consumed by our own ten-year plans. I found The Next Right Thing to be an interesting and helpful book. Freeman offers several examples of decision-making situations from her own life and her writing style makes her relatable. I would recommend The Next Right Thing to anyone who is facing an important life decision.

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Spend Time Together Outdoors With Kestrel Disc Golf: Review + Giveaway

Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Have you heard of disc golf? I had heard of it and seen a couple of courses, but no one in our family had played it before. When Kestrel contacted me about reviewing a couple of their disc golf sets, I searched for a local course where we could play. I saw that there was a disc golf course located at Aldrich Park in the heart of the UC Irvine campus so we decided to check it out.

The Kestrel disc golf sets each come with three sizes of discs: a driver, mid-range and putter. These discs are made of high quality plastic and are Professional Disc Golf Association approved!

Kestrel Disc Golf Beginning Set Bundle
Kestrel Disc Golf Pro Pack Bundle + Bag

I like how these Kestrel sets come with their own bags. They make it easy to transport and keep the sets together at home.

At first we found a nice open field and practiced throwing the discs back and forth.

Next we started our hunt for the disc golf baskets, which look like this:

However, none were to be found. We even asked a couple of students along the way. I had D look up the course map on his phone and he figured out that this course did not use the baskets. Instead, their “holes” were light posts wrapped with different colors of tape.

The discs are designed for different distances, just as you use different clubs in golf. We ended up guessing where to start from and which target to aim at.

Even though we did not play an “official” game of disc golf, it was still a lot of fun. n wanted to keep on playing, but our parking time limit was up! Next time we will have to find a better marked course with real baskets. However, even if there are not any disc golf courses near you, I think it would also be easy to make your own course, since you really just need to set up targets.

Disc Golf is a great way to spend time together outdoors as a family. A Kestrel Disc Golf set would make a wonderful Father’s Day gift.

Enter to win a Kestrel Disc Golf Pro Pack Bundle + Bag!

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Almonds Meet Chips: CrrrunchBites! Review + Giveaway

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As you may recall, a couple of months ago I reviewed a snack called Mozaics. Today I am reviewing another product in the Deliciousness line called CrrrunchBites.

CrrrunchBites are whole roasted almonds wrapped in either a potato chip or rice cracker shell. They come in six delicious flavors:

  • BBQ Almonds
  • Chili Lime Almonds
  • Honey Mustard Almonds
  • Nacho Almonds
  • Ranch Almonds
  • Sea Salt Almonds

These CrrrunchBites are addictive! I am a big almond fan, and the crispy outer shell adds another layer of flavor that is really unique.

It would be a good idea to keep a bag of CrrrunchBites on hand for your next get together for guests to munch on. Don’t they look festive in this cupcake liner?

CrrrunchBites are also good for keeping at work because they are a low-sugar snack with protein and fiber that will help you get through the day. I know that D’s co-workers will all be asking for some when they see them at his desk. The resealable bag helps to keep them fresh.

Use discount code CRRRUNCH20 at checkout for 20% off any CrrrunchBites 6 pack on Amazon.

I am holding a giveaway where three of my readers will each win three bags of CrrrunchBites!

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Trying Out The nomakenolife Japanese + Korean Beauty Box #nomakenolife

Disclosure: I received a free sample in order to facilitate this review. I will receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Japanese and Korean beauty products seem to be growing in popularity here in the United States. I have not had the chance to try too many, so I was excited to review the nomakenolife subscription box. Each month’s box contains a different selection of beauty products from both Japan and Korea.

Here are some of my thoughts regarding each item that I received in the May 2019 No Make No Life Box.

1. Patting Panda Tool (Japan)

When I first saw this tool I had no idea what it is for and the directions on the package are in Japanese. However, according to the little booklet that comes with the box, “An important part of Japanese and Korean skin care routines is using lotion and gently patting your skin until the product has been absorbed…”. Leave it to the Japanese to make this tool in the shape of a panda bear! Have you ever heard of such a tool?

2. CanMake Lip Tint Jam (Japan)

I like a good lip tint. The color is sheer and lasts longer than lipstick. The color of this one is called No. 4 Espresso Jam. This color is a little too orange for my taste, but I do like the consistency and wear of this tint.

3. Fiancee Fragrance Body Sheets (Japan)

These are sheets that can be used on your body (not face) to stay fresh and moisturized. Grapefruit is my all-time favorite scent, so I was excited about this one. I like how these would travel well.

4. Japanese Bath Powder (Japan, obvi!)

Love the packaging for this product. It would be so cute as a gift topper, don’t you think? I will have to take a bath soon, just to try it out.

5. Fluffy Cleansing Pad (Japan)

I like how this cleansing pad removes makeup and gently exfoliates your skin. It is also nice that it is washable so it can be reused.

6. Berrisom Horror Mask (Korea)

I must say, the packaging for this mask is not appealing to me. Why would I want to wear a mask that makes me look like I am in a horror movie? I guess it might be fun as a Halloween present. However, I felt like this mask does not go along with the whole vibe of the other products in this box.

7. Etude House Oh My Lash Mascara (Korea)

I am always looking for a good mascara. I have heard of Etude House, but have not tried any of their products. I like how this is a true black mascara, and that it is clump-free.

8. Speed Off Brush Cleaning Sheets (Japan)

These sheets use Alkaline electrolyzed water to help clean makeup brushes. I am sure I do not clean my makeup brushes often enough, so this is a good addition to my makeup drawer.

The nomakenolife subscription box offers a nice variety of products in one box. This box contained six Japanese products and 2 Korean products (I am not sure if it is usually more balanced between the two). The monthly box contains 8-9 items, and costs $35 a month with free shipping included. If you or someone you know is interested in trying out Japanese and Korean beauty products, it is worth trying out!

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Joyful Surrender Book Review

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Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a prolific and popular Christian author. One of her books, Joyful Surrender, 7 Disciplines for the Believer’s Life, was originally published in 1982 and republished this year. Even though Elliot wrote the book over thirty years ago, the Biblical wisdom she imparts is still relevant for today.

The seven disciplines Elliot covers in this book are:

  • The Discipline of the Body
  • The Discipline of the Mind
  • The Discipline of Place
  • The Discipline of Time
  • The Discipline of Possessions
  • The Discipline of Work
  • The Discipline of Feelings

Discipline is a topic that probably turns some people off from Christianity. The word discipline sounds rigid and not like much fun. However, God calls us to obey Him, but that obedience requires discipline. Elliot shows how this discipline should take place in every aspect of our lives, and that discipline can ultimately bring us joy!

Trying to live a disciplined life by ourselves is impossible. Although Elliot offers practical advice on how we can develop certain habits and thinking, she also emphasizes how we need to ultimately rely on God during our journey to a disciplined life. If you know Elliot’s story, she went through difficult times that most of us cannot even imagine. Joyful Surrender is a testament to how we can continue to obey God’s desire for us to live a disciplined life for Him despite our trials. Elliot’s life is an example through which we can all learn.

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Springtime Calls for Similasan Allergy Eye Relief

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.

As you may have heard, Southern California experienced a “Superbloom” this year thanks to the rain we received in this winter. While the explosion of flowers everywhere is a sight to behold, it can also mean trouble for those who experience seasonal allergies.

Similisan has a product called Allergy Eye Relief that helps relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, burning, watering and redness. This product is unique because it is made with natural active ingredients and does not contain harsh chemicals, antihistamines, or vasoconstrictors.

I tried out the Allergy Eye Relief and it offered the moisture that I need for my sometimes red and itchy eyes.

Similisan also offers other products, including Pink Eye Relief and Earache Relief. It is nice to know that Similisan is a brand that has products that can offer temporary relief of such symptoms using natural ingredients.

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Exercise Their Brain With Brick Mates: Review + Giveaway

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Have you heard of Brick Mates? My son loves to build things with his hands, so I knew he would enjoy playing with their Stack By Numbers kits.

Each kit comes with everything you need to create a 3D piece of art that can be hung on a wall. The building process allows kids to use their problem-solving strategies, develop fine motor skills, as well as practice math skills such as counting, quantifying and patterning.

n had a lot of fun putting his picture together and he really liked the 3-D effect of the end product! The Stack By Numbers toys are recommended for kids 5 and up. Younger kids may need some help, but n had no problem figuring everything out by himself.

Stack by Numbers is STEM.org authenticated and recently won The National Parenting Center Seal Of Approval. This would be a great screen-free way to keep the kids busy during a summer afternoon!

Stack By Numbers comes in a variety of different fun designs and can be purchased on the Brick Mates website or Amazon.

I am pleased to announce that Brick Mates has offered to give away a Stack By Numbers kit to one of my readers!

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