Yankee Candles

This is the time of the year when I like to burn candles the most, because the fall scents are so awesome! One of my favorite brands is Yankee Candles. They have great scents. We love the big jar candles.

The traditional design of Yankee Candle's signature jar candle reflects a warm, relaxed sense of style that's always at home. Convenient and easy to use, Yankee Candle's Housewarmer Jar Candles provide hours of true fragrance enjoyment. My favorite scent of all time from Yankee is Honey and Spice. Mmmm!

I also really love the wax tart candles. Simply place in a wax potpourri warmer and light an unscented tea light below, or use an electric warmer. As the wax melts, the fragrance is released. You can mix and match scents to create your own personal aroma blends. It is a great time of year to get your house smelling really yummy!

 

Sebastian Signs

Sebastian Signs was founded on the philosophy that a little luxury should be an essential part of everyone's life. They believe that caring for yourself is not an indulgence, it's a necessity. Quiet moments, sensual experiences, soft skin, better posture, pleasant surroundings, a stronger body, inner peace: these are not only luxuries, but are essential to your health and well being. They also believe in the integrity of their products. They make them by hand in small batches, using the finest of ingredients. Ingredients they choose carefully for their luxurious and therapeutic properties, like bath salts from the Dead Sea and goats' milk for the soaps.

I was able to try a variety of products! Purusa Dream Extract - Create a more elegant dream environment with this luxury pillow spray. Comprising Sandalwood, organic Clary Sage and Bergamot, this scent is unique - at once clean, crisp, smooth and sensual. Mist your sheets and pillows and freshen your clothes and the air around you to evoke your dream atmosphere. Welcome to the rest of your dreams.

Goat Milk Soap - Work yourself into a lather with these hand crafted soaps. Whereas detergents and other harsh chemicals can leave skin stripped, the goat milk and glycerin in these bars combine to draw moisture into your skin, leaving it luxurious. Small batch production ensures quality in every bar. Life can be hard. Your soap doesn’t have to be. I love love love love this soap! It smells fantastic and makes my skin feel awesome!

Amber Essential Oil Blend - These essential oil blends were designed for men and women with healthy luxury in mind. Made with all natural ingredients derived from flowers, herbs, wood, and fruits, these hand blended formulations can be worn directly on skin or added to bathwater, lotion, or massage oil.

These are all great products! You'll love them as much as I do!

 
I received a product from Sebastian Signs in exchange for a review on my blog. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I'm Back!

I am back from my small time away. It might take me a bit to get caught up with everything, but I will! We have lots of great things in store for you in the next few months! It is going to be great. Thanks for being patient, and faithful, to me and this blog while we took some time off to mourn for our son.

 

Etching Expressions + $20 Off

Whether it's a birthday, wedding, holiday, or just a way to say thanks, a personalized bottle is the ideal way to make sure the occasion is remembered forever. Just pick one of Etching Expressions many stock designs, add your own customized text, select your choice of wine or liquor and your bottle(s) typically arrive to you within one to two weeks. It's that easy! The etched bottles are deep-etched by hand using a sandblasting process and then hand-painted for the highest level of quality.

Jason and I received the Till Death Do Us Part bottle. The Till Death Do Us Part design is inspired by the Mexican day of the Dead holiday. Remind the couple that they are in it for the long haul with this lovely etched bottle. Each custom etched wine bottle is a stunning piece of art to be admired as you savor the delicious wine. Hand-engraved and painted by skilled artisans, this notable gift is a truly amazing and striking work of art that will surely be a treasured keepsake. All bottles are customized with your design selection and personalized four-line message allowing you to share your special thoughts. We enjoyed the delicious cabernet sauvignon, a savory blend of plum and berry flavors. The bottle is so awesome! I love it so much! Very cool!

Check it all out on Etching Expressions on Facebook, as well as Etching Expressions on Twitter. And check out this awesome deal!

Winter Is Coming - Outdoor Clothing

I really hate to keep saying this, but winter is coming. I can feel it in the chilly nights we are getting. Brrrr. But if you buy the right outdoor clothing, winter can be fun! A good pair of boots and a nice coat are all I really need to enjoy the outdoors during the cold winter months!

Fashion and function exist in total harmony on The North Face Women’s Abby IV, an outstanding insulated boot for cold-weather excursions. The high-cut boots, overhauled for this season, feature generous PrimaLoft Eco insulation, soft recycled linings, and faux fur collar to wrap feet and lower legs in luxurious warmth, while waterproof suede uppers perform as well as they look. Footbeds are Northotic-engineered for supreme stability and support, while underneath TNF Winter Grip rubber outsoles and temperature-sensitive Ice Pick lugs deliver grippy traction by biting into slick or snowy ground. I think these are adorable, and I could sport these all winter long!

Sierra Designs Long Flex Coat - Flex design hugs the body for added warmth and comfort while the long cut helps retain core body heat for enhanced warmth. 650 FP goose down FLEX baffle Technology for ease of movement and heat retention, Two zipper hand pockets, One interior Zip pocket and two dump pockets. Fitted, adjustable hood. Interior waist draw cord. This looks so comfy and so warm! I'm almost ready for winter to get here. Almost.

 

Arbor Mist Frozen Cocktails

Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails are a new way to enjoy great-tasting wine with a splash of fruit, frozen! Great for a backyard party, pool day, barbeque, or casual get-together with friends and family – simply freeze, squeeze and enjoy. Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails require no mixing of ingredients, ice or blenders. Simply place the liquid pouch in the freezer for five hours, gently massage, tear open the top, squeeze to pour into a glass and enjoy a smooth frozen wine cocktail with all the great taste and same alcohol level as Arbor Mist Wines.

There are 3 great flavors. Blackberry Merlot - Bursting with aromas of ripe blackberries and fresh guava, this naturally flavored frozen Merlot adds a new twist to the classic Arbor Mist wine. Strawberry White Zinfandel - Strawberry White Zinfandel is redefined in this new spin on an Arbor Mist classic. Aromas of fresh-picked strawberries create an enticing bouquet that integrates perfectly with this well-balanced and smooth, naturally flavored frozen wine. This was my favorite flavor! Yum! White Pear Pinot Grigio - Frozen White Pear Pinot Grigio is a true delight! Refreshingly smooth, this frozen wine has a taste that is rich with natural flavors of ripe pear and hints of apple and citrus.

Check it all out at Arbor Mist on Twitter.

 
I received products from Arbor Mist and SheSpeaks in exchange for a review on my blog. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Love Letter for Living

I am grateful for the loneliness that taught me self-knowing. The abuse that taught me compassion. The sadness that taught me to swim in deep waters. I am thankful for the broken heart that taught me self-love. The rejection that taught me self-acceptance. The humiliation that taught me tenderness. I am grateful for the darkness that taught me empathy. The hopelessness that taught me perseverance. The failed suicide attempt that taught me that love is the reason to live. I am thankful for the grief that taught me to say “I love you” today, not tomorrow. I am grateful for the the difficult relationships that show me where inner development is needed. The mistakes that teach me responsibility. The forgiveness that teaches me grace. I am thankful for the time of homelessness that taught me that life is about choices. I am grateful for the job loss that taught me entrepreneurship and the concept of dreaming big, and for having a job that supports me in the creation of my dream while allowing me to provide for myself. I am thankful for my mother’s strength for teaching me to respect the feminine, and my father’s softness for teaching me to temper the masculine. I am grateful for the trees that teach me stillness. The cloud formations that teach me the sacredness of the now. The mountains that teach me the quiet gentleness of true greatness. I am thankful for the heights of ecstasy that teach me the limitlessness of experience. The unfolding of joy in the quietness of a moment. The wonder of being. I am thankful for the folks in my life who make living so worthwhile. I am thankful for you, for being the mirror that shows me who I am. For being my teacher and my friend. I am thankful for you, who makes the Universe complete.

Daniel Collinsworth is a teacher and cloud watcher. He has a blog called Metta Drum where he shares insights on compassion, oneness, healing and freedom. You can connect with him on Facebook and Twitter.