Q&A a day by: Potter Style Journal!

     What can be said about the Q & A a day journal by Potter Style? I will start off by saying this is NOT your ordinary boring journal. This book has a page for every single day of the year, with 5 different spaces for 5 years of writing! The edges are gilded (gold leafed) and just beautiful to look at. The book is smaller than I imagined (think palm to fingertip), but it is a good addition to any home library. It's adorning my shelves as I type.

Isn't it just the cutest little book you've ever seen? There are 365 pages of writing surface in this journal, each one dated and asking a pressing question to write about. For instance, February 17th (my birthday!) poses the question: "If you could change something about today, what would it be?" It will be interesting to see how my answers have changed over the next 5 years. Below is an excerpt from Valentine's Day, respectively.

This journal will allow you to follow your own journey through life. Maybe you will surprise yourself, when you look back and read old entries.  If you would like a little more information about the book, you can find it here. Want more info about the brilliant author? Click here. The Q & A a day journal retails for $16.99 and would make an amazing gift for anyone in your life. I hope you buy the book for yourself or someone you love, and if so let me know in the comments below how much you loved or hated it!

**I received this book for an honest review from Blogging For Books. All opinions are my own.**

Old Factory Candles

     A girl can never have too many candles! I mean that wholeheartedly. Who doesn't love a good scent? Am I right? I was lucky enough to try the Old Factory Candles "Winter Wonderland" in the scents First snow, Hot Cocoa, and Roasted Chestnut. Each candle is 2 oz of natural soy and comes in a glass jar. They are heavily scented, and heavenly I might add. I wanted to eat the Hot Cocoa candle it smelled so nice. 

   

The glass is sturdy, so if you drop it chances are it isn't going to shatter. It has a good weight to it for it to be 2 oz. Each scent is crisp, and lingers in the air after the candle is snuffed out. They really are amazing candles, but don't just take my word for it. Get yourself or your valentine their own set of Old Factory Candles. You won't regret it! The packaging itself is adorable.

 All of their candles are hand poured in the USA, which is rare with most products these days. They burn for 20 hours evenly and the scent will remain intact for just as long. They have so many scents to choose from, it is hard to just pick one. 

Here is a list of all of them via links to check them out and even purchase your own!

New Born Baby  -Baby Powder, First Blanket, Baby Shampoo

Coffee Shop  - Coffee Bean, Hazelnut, Chai Tea

Fall Harvest - Pumpkin Spice, Cranberry, Autumn Leaves

Fresh and Clean - Lemongrass, Olive Blossom, Fresh Linen

Happy Holidays -Christmas Tree, Candy Cane, Gingerbread

50 Shades -Leather, Jasmine Bubbles, Vanilla Sex

Romance -Rose Petals, Champagne, Dark Chocolate

Spa Day -Cucumber, Lemongrass, Green Tea

Vacation -Sea Breeze, Hawaiian Lei, Awapuhi

Winter Wonderland -Hot Cocoa, Roasted Chestnut, First Snow

**I received these free for my honest opinion from Brandbacker**

Dead Sea Mud Mask By Insta Natural

   It seems these days facial masks are becoming all the rave, and that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Companies are competing for consumers by brilliant marketing and rock bottom prices. Smart I'd say. Well, today I am testing out the Dead Sea Mud Mask by Insta Natural. It comes in a 16oz container, and premixed so you can use it instantly! It smells like your everyday mud, but it has a silkier texture and it is quite pleasant. 

And in case you're wondering about what's inside this lovely container full of beauty...

This mud comes directly from the Dead Sea, which in itself is pretty amazing. It helps to detoxify and purify your skin of all the impurities that may be lurking on or in it. You can use this product on your face or body, but never use it on your eyes, or too close to them! For obvious reasons of course.  You can use the Dead Sea Mud Mask once a week, no more than that or it could dry out your skin and potentially break you out. My skin has never felt softer. :) 

It doesn't dry super dark either, but basically you apply it in a thin layer all over face (or body), let it dry (no more than 15 minutes!) then wash it off with warm water using warm circular motions. It is really simple to use, and the results are fantastic. Your skin will thank you for using it! If you want to get some for yourself, you can order it here: Get my own Dead Sea Mud Mask! 

**I received this product free for an honest an honest and unbiased review from Brandbacker.com.**

Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes by Younique-yay or nay?

     I'll start off by saying this, I'm a cynic. Anytime a company guarantees a product to do a certain job, I feel it is my personal challenge to prove them wrong. Younique is no different. I LOVED their lip glosses, but that could have been a fluke, not every company sells products that are all amazing, do they? Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes are on the proverbial trial today.

     Each set costs around $29. They include a sturdy case, a tube of "transplant gel", and a tube of " fibers". Basically you apply the transplant gel just like a regular mascara and immediately follow with the fiber wand. If your lashes normally clump with mascara, have your lash comb on stand by just in case. I surprisingly did not need mine when I tried this product.

     A lot of people say that Younique 3D lashes give you spider lashes, think Bride of Frankenstein. I did not have this unfortunate experience with this system. 

     As you can see in the photo above, I applied Younique 3D Fiber Lash mascara to my right eye (left in the photo). I angled the camera so you could clearly see my lashes and how they stood out against the Tarte mascara on my other eye. This was one coat! In the photo below I applied 2 coats.

     There is an obvious difference in the length of my lashes. I decided to do both eyes to see if I could replicate the length on both eyes. See below.

Holy cow the fullness of my lashes! And these are post chemo lashes, thanks to this amazing mascara! I highly recommend this product to anyone wanting full lashes with minimal effort and at an amazing price! Not convinced? Here's one more photo.

You can order your own here Janet's amazing younique lashes! 
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*I received this mascara for review purposes and all opinions are my own!*

The Pizza Bible *Book Review*

     The Pizza Bible, written by 11-Time World Pizza Champ, Tony Gemignani, should be in every pizza lovers home! There are 320 delicious pages covering everything from making the dough all the way to topping and brick ovens. I feel like I've gained 10 lbs just reading it, hehe.
     This book schools you on 9 different regional styles of pie, each one with its own amazing qualities. There are lots of pictures for those who are more visual learners. It's a sturdy hard back chock full of pizza-ology that even the Ninja Turtles could appreciate. I mean, just look at this!

Makes my mouth water just looking at it! If you want to know more, check out The Pizza Bible
More info on the amazing author? Click here
Tony Gemignani .

**I received this book for review purposes from Blogging For BooksBooks **

Christopher Hart's Monstrously Funny Cartoon book review!

   Christopher Hart is a well known world wide author via the art of drawing. He simplifies the often over complicated explanation of drawing into terms anyone can follow. Even if you can't draw a stick figure, after utilizing the instructions from his book Monstrously Funny Cartoons, you too will be drawing zombies and other fascinating creatures just like the pros!
   This brightly colored book catches your attention, and the fabulously simple instructions will keep you intrigued.
         

   With 160 pages of how-to-draw this adorably creepy creatures, there are many creations to choose from.I received this book for my honest opinion/review from www.blogging for books.org. My honest and humble opinion is as follows: this is the best how-to-draw book I have ever read. I'm not an artist and drawing is not my forte, but with Christopher Hart's instruction, I can draw like nobody's business! And best of all, my kids are enjoying using this book as well. This book is very affordable and well worth every penny. Need more convincing? Check out more info at http://www.randomhouse.com/book/214648/monstrously-funny-cartoons-by-christopher-hart. 

                    

Mary J Blige - The London Sessions

    The much anticipated Mary J Blige album The London Sessions is in stores now! There are 12 tracks on this album, and not a single one dissapoints. This female powerhouse has always been known for her powerful vocals and heart wrenching ballads.

    "When You're Gone" is the best song on this album, in my honest opinion. I can relate in many ways. Every human feels loss and yearning, and she captured this lyrically as the song paints a picture for the listener. Have a listen and see for yourself.

    This album would be a great Christmas gift for anyone on your list. I wouldn't mind finding it stuffed in my stocking. :) #TheLondonSessions available now. What are you waiting for? Pick yours up here:
http://bit.ly/MJBLondon
http://bit.ly/MJBLS
*Disclaimer: I participated in the Mary J Blige album review program as a member of the One2One Network.  I was provided a free album to review, but all opinions are my own.*