Beautiful Jewelry Gifts from Powder & Jade

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The holidays are such a busy time for me and finding the perfect gift for that close friend, mother, MIL or sister is elusive every year for me!

But this year I have the perfect gifts thanks to Powder & Jade! Their delicate, personalized and homemade jewelry helped me quickly find the perfect, customized gifts for all the women on my list! I really love the simplicity and beauty of their jewelry and the personalization options they offer are such a special touch! Plus, I love supporting and spreading the word about small businesses and handmade gifts!

Check out my two favorite pieces from their collection:

Silver Round Solitaire Necklace 

This delicate silver cubic zirconia circle pendant necklace is on a sterling silver chain and is gift-wrapped with note in box and name tag on outside of box!

I love the little message that is on the inside of each box! It really personalizes the gift whether it is for a friend, mother-in-law, mother or sister!

The Sterling silver chain and findings are not just plated so they are perfect for sensitive skin and then the cubic zirconia and rhodium plated over brass pendant make it an affordable but beautiful gift idea!

SIZE:
• Pendant is 6mm x 6mm
• Length: 18 inches (but length can be personalized as well)

priced at $20

Matching Mother and Daughter Heart Necklaces

Moms can be hard to buy for and so can daughters! But this year, I am so excited to give my daughter this beautiful necklace set! She LOVES wearing necklaces like her mommy and now we can have a matching set! It will be so special every time we wear them together!

This set includes two tiny gold heart necklaces (one for daughter, one for mom) and is also gift-wrapped with note in box and name tag on outside of box. The message on this set is so beautiful - I am definitely keeping the box as a keepsake as well!!

The necklace features 14K gold-filled chain and findings (not just plated - perfect for sensitive skin)
and gold-filled hollow heart charms (these are small and light but beautiful and good quality).

SIZE:
• The smaller necklace is 16" long with a 7mm pendant (please see 2nd picture)
• The larger necklace is 18" long with a 9mm pendant (please see 3rd picture)
• If you would like a different length (up to 20") for either necklace, they will work with you!

priced at $54

I can't wait to give such special, personal and beautiful gifts this year from Powder & Jade!

Make sure to check off all the women on your gift list this year by viewing all the jewelry from Powder & Jade and falling in love with each piece, like I did!!!

Buy It:

You can purchase all Powder & Jade jewelry from their Etsy Shop

* Thank you to Powder & Jade for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Natural Homemade Body Care from Buds & Scrubs & Giveaway

This post is brought to you by Buds & Scrubs. All opinions are 100% mine!

To me, the only thing better than using a natural, safe, chemical free body care product, is using one that is made with love, passion, care, the best interests of me and my body in mind! So where do you look for body care products made with care? Not in the big supermarkets or retailers most of the time, I can tell you that! You have to look harder than that but it is worth it in the long run!

I will help you with your homework today and direct you to a great natural body care company that really takes the time to make safe, natural body care products - handmade, honest, and natural! Three words I love to hear!

Let me introduce you to Buds & Scrubs, a small all natural handmade body care company based in Huntersville, North Carolina and sold online through their website and Etsy.

At Buds & Scrubs, they are committed to providing you with a truly natural, good for you product that you can trust. They hope that by sharing their knowledge and products with you, that you will be empowered to make the change from chemical laden products to ones that utilize the healing and medicinal properties of nature.

I received three great products and am loving each one of them, not only for their natural powers but for their uniqueness!

Coconut Oil

By now, you have probably heard of all the great uses of Coconut Oil and how versatile it is! I learn more and more uses for Coconut Oil everyday so having it on hand at all times is a must!

It smells like your favorite tropical paradise in a jar, but this simple product has a great many uses and has been extolled for its diversity. You will find it used in body lotions, lip balms, hair products and even used to soothe skin after-sun. The oil, organically grown and unrefined, will be solid at temperatures lower than 76 degrees but melts with the simple heat of your hand. It is edible and can be used to achieve a penetrating, softening effect.

Spearmint Salve

I get very dry hands in the winter so when I saw the Spearming Salve from Buds & Scrubs, I knew it owuld be a perfect fix in those cold, dry winter days!

Simple yet effective, this salve provide ultra moisturizing properties for dry hands, cracked feet, or as an all over body moisturizer. This product is easy to use, great for on the go, a first aid kit, or a gift for that special someone, and is a lot less messy than using regular oils.

To Use: For areas that require a touch of care, rub your finger gently over the top of the salve and apply directly to the skin. For deeper, more penetrating effects, we recommend that you dig into the salve with your finger and apply directly to the skin. Please remember that a little goes a long way.

Soothing Muscle Bath Tea

I like to workout and I like to workout hard! I can't wait to get back to exercising after having baby #3 last week! I am itching to get active again...but what comes with exercise? MUSCLE SORENESS! I can't wait to use this Soothing Muscle Bath Tea in a nice hot bath and take some me time!

Is there anything more relaxing, soothing or rejuvenating for your mind and body? The ritual of the bath is something that has been done for thousands of years, from nature’s hot sulfur springs to luxurious milk baths to the fragrant and therapeutic herbal soaks. Take some private time, light some candles and enjoy a milk bath or one of our tea options to see what all the fuss is about!

To Use: Add sachet to tub while the water is filling. For a stronger herbal bath, steep 7-10 minutes in 2 cups of boiling water and then add water and sachet to the tub.

As you can see, all these products are useful, natural and one of a kind to take care of your body, pamper yourself and keep chemicals out of your body! I love that they are all homemade and made with care and love!

Buy It: You can purchase all these great products and much more from the Buds & Scrubs website.

Win It: Buds & Scrubs is generously offering (1) Coconut Oil, Soothing Muscle Bath, and Spearmint Salve to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Coconut Oil, Soothing Muscle Bath & Spearmint Salve
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* This post is brought to you by Buds & Scrubs. All opinions are 100% mine. *

Make Homemade Valentine's Day Cards This Year!

Instead of opting for the generic pack of Valentine’s Day cards at the drug store this year, why not give kids something more creative that will also help them stand out from the rest of the class? I absolutely love to have my son create cards for holidays instead of buy them because they mean so much more to our family and it is a lasting memory!

That is why I think it is awesome that Kiwi Crate introduces Handmade Valentines for the month of February, a special offering to help families celebrate friendship and caring in a creative and engaging way.

Kiwi Crate is dedicated to sparking children’s natural creativity and curiosity. Every month, Kiwi Crate delivers engaging, hands-on activities in art & crafts, science, or imaginative play to kids ages 3-7. Monthly themes have included Dinosaurs, Gardening, Colors, and more. Every project is designed by parents, reviewed by child development experts, and tested by kids. Kiwi Crate is delivered monthly by mail. Subscriptions can be ordered month-to-month, annual, or gifted to others.

The Valentine's Day crate includes all the materials and inspiration needed to create 24 fun and easy personalized DIY pop-up cards in assorted designs such as hearts, robots and ladybugs. Kids can create, personalize and decorate their cards – no scissors required!

Each Handmade Valentines pack includes:

• 24 pop-up cards
• 36 colorful Valentine-themed punchouts (e.g., hearts, robots, ladybugs)
• Glue stick
• Set of 10 washable markers
• Wiggly eyes
• Sticky-back jewels
• Two plain cards and simple instructions to teach kids how to create their own pop-up card designs.

This box has everything in it to help my son be creative and make great Valentine's Day cards for everyone in our lives that mean so much to us! We LOVED the wiggly eyes and the jewels the most - they added that special fun element to each card!

My son made Valentine's cards for hours and didn't want to stop! He loved the pop-up element of every card and I loved how easy it was for us to do together!

Buy It: You can purchase the Valentine's Day crate for $14.95 from Kiwi Crate Celebration Shop

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* Thank you to Kiwi Crate for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*