Simple Pleasures Pamper Yourself Giftpack Review + Giveaway from Devi Handcrafted!

September is Pamper Yourself on More Smores, as part of that I am reviewing and doing a giveaway for a giftpack from Devi Handcrafted!!!! Gotta love the simple pleasures in life!

So unbelievably excited! I recieved my giftpack from Devi Handcrafted today!! Even before now, I have absolutely loved this shop, and it's products! Handmade Jewelry, Accessories, and Soaps! So when I finally got the giftpack, I was beside myself! I couldn't wait to open it up, and see the goodies inside! 

The first thing I pulled out was the headband. I love headbands, but my head must be oddly shaped because I can never get the stretchy ones to fit and stay on. So it was love at first sight with this Flower Cabochon & Brass Filigree headband! Gorgeous! 

The second thing I pulled out was the earrings. Blue Glass Faceted Upcycled Dangle Earrings. I don't know about you, but I am in LOVE with any earrings that dangle. And these are no exception! They are soo much fun, I felt like going out dancing when I put them on. And I could wear them just about any where, from going to the grocery store, to work, to dinner or where ever! Fun, and SASSY!

The last (but definitely not least), was the Rasberry Lime Goat's Milk Soap. And who doesn't love soap? But this stuff is awesome, Rasberry scent on one side, and Lime on the other. Mixed together it smells DEVIne (haha... had to throw that in there)!!!

All in all, I was expecting some great stuff from Devi Handcrafted, and they DEVInitly (hahaha did it again) delivered!!! 

So here's your chance to win a giftpack like mine! Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below! Giveaway begins today (9/19/11), and closes on October 1st at 12:01 am, so hurry up and enter!!!

****I recieved a gift pack from Devi Handcrafted to facilitate this review. No other compensation was received , and this post's content was not influenced. All opinions are my own. If you have a questions, or concerns regarding this product, please refer to the company website for more info.***

10 Day Challenge: Day 4

Today's challenge is going to be hard. 7 wants? JUST 7? I have way more than that, but I will try to keep it down to 7. :)

7 Wants:

1. A better job (Make more money so I can actually afford a bigger apartment)

2. Enough money saved for Katy to go to college (So she actually goes)

3. A college degree (I started, never finished)

4. To get married to a sane, balanced, nice, dependable, loving, supportive man who loves my daughter like she was his own. (The only type I will accept)

5. No more arthritis. (I'm tired of being stiff every morning)

6. An Acer ICONIA Tab (Like the Ipad but Acer runs windows)

7. Nikon D7000 Black SLR Digital Camera w/ 18-105mm Lens 

(Not much more needs to be said about this one)

-Sicily

Social Love Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to my Social Love Blog Hop!! The idea is simple; link your Facebook, Twitter, or blog below and hop around to everyone else’s and say hi! It's EASY!!!

(Be sure to “like” as your personal Facebook account, “liking” from your fan page doesn’t increase numbers.) 

Thanks for participating, and have fun!!!

-Sicily


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Blogger Buddies 2

 THE MAVEN

I read some blogs from this dynamic blogger, and absolutely loved them. Please take a moment to go check her blog out!

The Maven of Social Media


Kerri Jablonski been socially active on the Internet since there was Internet. (yes yes she was on ICQ) She likes to share knowledge and believes as long as we learning and sharing with others we are growing. She can be obnoxiously passionate about things. Be forewarned. This is a good thing for the brands she works with.
She’ll probably answer to The Maven but people that know her call her Kerri. She started out in college with the intentions of becoming a writer with an emphasis in graphic communications, found herself with a B.S. in Textile Chemistry and now, well, she’s back to writing.
Residing in the Pacific Northwest she managed the Seattle division of CityMommy.com from April 2009-July 2011 until they were acquired by another company. Kerri is also an  “INK Blotter” blogger for Scandinavian Child, as well a guest writer for a  few other sites.
Aside from working with great companies and brands, Kerri  also has two terrific kids. My 3 1/2 year old son was recently diagnosed with Autism, so she’s interested in anything to make life easier for him. His younger sister was 8 weeks early and has her own challenges, so yes, you might say she has her hands full.
Never feel like you can’t drop her a line. Feel free to complete her contact form or email her at kerri AT themavenofsocialmedia DOT com.

Blogging Buddies

Loving Click. Check. Mom. !!!
In her own words:
"I was born and raise in the city of Mexicali, which is in the border with California. Living as a single working mom in my hometown , I met this wonderful guy and we fall in love, got marry, after that we had two more children Hallie and Cole, that makes three with Cassie.
Now I spend my days trying to figure out how to go back to school, been a mom and wife, between that time I enjoy posting in my blog, I know I am not a great writer, but what I write comes from the heart, did I mention that I try to have peace from my family life with guilty pleasures like coffee and cola? I hope hop on our life Journey.
Where the blog name came from? This is an inside joke between me and my 4 yr old boy, we start mocking the Cheez-It commercial and bugging each other saying, click-check-click every time we saw it, we always had a laugh. So when it came to got a name for the blog, it make sense and fitting for me say Click: when you come to the blog, Check: no need to explain, Mom: because is what a write. I know, is silly, but is the things I share with my kids."
I love the heartfelt blogs from this inspired momma!! Please take a moment to check her site out!!
Click.Check.Mom
Click.Check.Mom on facebook

I'll scratch your back, if you scratch mine!!

Hey ladies and gentlemen: so heres the deal, for every person that likes my new facebook page I will like your page, subscribe to your blog, and recommend you on twitter. And for those who recommend the page to their friends, I might even write a small blog about your blog recommending it to others. This may seem a bit ridiculous, but well I want people to like my page please!! So if you like my page on FB, make sure to leave me a comment here or fb so I can subscribe to your blog, follow you on twitter, like your page, etc! Thanks everyone!!
( the easiest way to do it is by clicking the little like button on the right hand side of this page!)
Here's the fb page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/More-Smores/115485635219887?ref=nf

Devi Handcrafted

I love Devi Handcrafted! I found this site on etsy and absolutely love their jewelry, clothes, hair pieces, and accessories, all HOMEMADE or ANTIQUE!!!! They have some absolutely gorgeous stuff. Hair pieces, and jewelry for kids! Gorgeous necklaces for women. Even a few pieces of clothing for men! I recieved a pair of their Rosebud earrings as a gift from a friend and they are adorable. I can wear them with just about anything!

"Deidre + Levi + Handmade = Devi Handcrafted. We are a married couple that loves to create! It is by far one of our strongest passions! Deidre currently designs a large majority of the items found in our shop, while Levi lovingly offers support and encouragement. We also have another shop: Devi Vintage (www.etsy.com/shop/DeviVintage) with a fun collection of random findings we have discovered over the years. We thoroughly enjoy custom orders and constructive feedback...if you want a certain item altered in anyway let us know. "
Deidre's Specialties: Jewelry, Soap, Textiles, Hair Accessories, Fashion, Style
Levi's Specialties: Sculpture
And if you are wondering, no I'm not getting paid for this review. I just love Devi Handcrafted!!! :)
Go on, go! Go check them out, you wont be sorry!
They are having a back to school sale right now, so don't miss out!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeviHandcrafted

Silly Saturday!

All the other blogs I see seem to have things like favorite friday, wordless wednesday, etc. Well I haven't seen much for Saturdays... So here it is! Silly Saturday!!! Every week, I will ask another silly question. This week's question is (drum roll please...): What is the silliest thing a child has said to you?
For me, this is hard to choose, my daughter thinks she is a regular comedian, and is always trying to make people laugh. But I think it may be the time she said "fock". I know what you're thinking but no, she wasn't repeating a bad word said by mommy. Her lullaby at night is "Joy to the world (Aka Jeremiah was a bullfrog)". Which she calls "the fock song (frog song)". Lol. :)
So you can leave a comment here, in facebook, or twitter me @smores0988, and tell me what silly things you've heard!!!