New Year, New Me

So, the ball officially dropped.
It is 2019 and time for some changes.  My resolutions (I hope) are doable and achievable.

1)  I would like to go through my son's playroom and the spare bedroom.  Basically, I wish to clear out (in my son's playroom) toys that my son no longer plays with and has shown little interest in and either putting them away for future use or donating.  The spare bedroom simply needs to be cleaned out, reorganized and maintained.

2)  I would like to attempt a cleaning schedule for the house this year.  After all, it is said that it takes 28 days to create a habit. I'm vowing to make this resolution a habit!
This would include:

• The dishes
• Dusting
• Vacuuming
• Picking up son's toys in the living room
• Wash (both clothes and bedding)

3)  I would like to assign time for ME each day.   A "me-time" from my experience IS needed in order for me to stay sane.  The thing is, it MUST be scheduled when neither my husband nor my son is home in order to be achievable.  I say this because my husband will accuse me of being a hermit and not being "family-oriented"  These accusations frustrate me! 

Every Stan Lee Cameo Ever (1989 - 2018) Marvel

A beautiful collaboration of Every Stan Lee Cameo Ever!

Subscription Box Review// Succulents Box - September 2018

I'm back my loyal readers.  This time, I'm bringing you The Succulents Box.  This box was given to me in exchange for an honest review.  Succulent Box currently offers more than 200 varieties of succulents (popular and rare) along with five monthly subscriptions.
The prices per month were what drew me to do this review.

• For one air plant: $6.50 per month
• One Succulent: $4 per month
• Two Succulents: $8 per month
• Three Succulents: $12 per month
• Four Succulents: $16 per month 

Shipped from California, these plants are shipped year round and 3-5 days after ordering.
I had received the $12 box of three.
Now, the plants had come wrapped in bubble wrap.

 Hummel's Sunset

 Ice Plant

 Living Stones

I can not WAIT until I am able to get these succulents in the dirt and grow them.  The drawings and pictures on the website don't do justice to the plants in real life!  

The box comes with a care card just in case you've never cared for these plants.  If you would like to order on their site, use code LOVEPLANTS in order to get 15% of the first order.  

All in all, I'm happy with the box and (if I had the space and money)  I would indeed subscribe to this box.

I Miss Classic Nicklodeon..

Well, I suppose I miss the 90s in general.
    The 90s first off had WONDERFUL cartoons!  None of this "Adventure Time", "We Bare Bears", "Craig of the Creek", "Gumball", or "Steven Universe" (and yes I know these are Cartoon Network shows but they are STUPID!)  I know other networks have stupid shows too.  I think the stupidity started with Nickelodeon's "Sponge Bob"...  Yes, that was MY generation....
    But the 90s also had: "Clarissa Explains It All", SNICK,"Rugrats", "All That", "Are You Afraid of The Dark",  "Hey Dude", "Salute Your Shorts", "Welcome Freshmen" and "You Can't Do That on Television" (and yes, that was when Nickelodeon was great!)
   Now, I AM glad to see that Nickelodeon is coming back with their classic game show Double Dare.  They are even showing some of the classic "dare" games which makes my heart soar.   Now Nickelodeon PLEASE bring back your other classic game show Legends of the Hidden Temple.  PLEASE????
 I shall have to review the first episode of the reboot here.
 

Subscription Box Review// Vellabox - June 2018

First off, the disclaimer:
I received this box courtesy of Vellabox.com in exchange for my honest review.

    Hello to my loyal readers and faithful followers.  I am attempting to try something new.  The big trend on You Tube right now seems to be unboxing videos.  Most are Ipsy and other makeup subscriptions.  However, because of this trend companies like Barkbox and others have become known commercially too.  
    My 1st review however, is for none of those subscriptions but rather for Vellabox.  
Vellabox is an all-natural, artisan subscription candle box company based out of San Diego, CA.  All of their candles are high quality, non-toxic, lead free, and hand poured by artisan candle makers.  They offer three different monthly  subscription boxes great for oneself or for gifting.  As a gift, you may chose a three, six, or 12 month options.  The different boxes are as follows:

• Lucerna ($10/month) - one 4oz candle and a special gift that total 25 hrs of burn time
• Ignis ($20/month) - one 8oz candle and a special gift that totals 50 hrs of burn time
• Vivere ($30/month) - one 4oz and one 8oz candle plus a special gift that totals 75 hours of burn time

Each month has it's own theme, matching the packaging style to the candle scents and time of year.  Vellabox partners with a different lifestyle brand each month as well for the special surprise gift.  Lastly, Vellabox offer options to buy candles from favorite brands without subscribing!
               www.vellabox.com 
               Instagram: @vellabox  


  Upon opening the  box, I soon discovered I was given the Ignis box to sample and review.  The 8oz candle was packaged in a beautiful mint green gift bag.  It had an adorable printing of cacti and succulents.  The candle created by Vacant Wheel was a wonderfully smelling.
 It's a soy candle and the sent for June was Cactus Flowers: Flowering Desert Succulents.  I have not gotten around to light it to test the throw yet, however I shall inform my readers of that when it does happen.
   As for the bonus item?   
The lip balm with SPF 15 was made by Aloe Up, a company in Eden Prairie, MN.  The one downside to this lip balm was that I wish it had a scent to it as well.  Will I use it?  Yes.  But it wont be my first go-to.  That's reserved for my Burt's Bees.
  
www.vacantwheel.com
@shopvacantwheel 
Use code "VELLABOX18" upon check out to get 20% off purchase. 

The lip balm was made by the company Aloe Up 
www.aloeup.com 
@aloeupsuncare 
Use code "VELLA" upon check out to get 15% off purchase  

Free Monthly Box Review: PINCHme May 2018

     Well Loyal readers, I've once again received my PINCHme box... 
I received a free product from PINCHme.  The reviews are my own.

   And honestly?  I'm not impressed.  I was expecting a lot more than what I had received.  That being said, on to the products.  Now, before I go on however, I want to state I suppose  foils are to be expected and you DO get what you pay for...
THAT being said I received:

•  A small foil sample of new Heinz Real Mayonnaise  - And I have my hesitation about that.  After all...it's summer and who knows how long it was in a warm truck before my house.... YUCK!  Oh yeah, I DID get a coupon for a "free" full sized (up to $4.50). But unless my husband wants to buy it, that's going to waste as well.
• Foil samples of Garnier Whole Blends "Oat Delicacy" Shampoo and Conditioner.    I've gotten these before and have loved them.  However, unless you're planning on sending me either 1) a coupon for a FREE full-size of both or 2)  something at LEAST considered travel size, do NOT send me the same product again!!

• Two, count them,only TWO Nexcare bandages! And not only that but oh WOW! (*note* Sarcastic tone) a coupon allowing me to save 50 CENTS on any Nexcare product!

 Besides those so called samples, I also received an "invite" to get a "Free" 4-pack sampler from Graze.  Free...Right...  Read the fine print and you'll realize NOTHING is free from them!  They require you to put in a valid debit or credit card number for future boxes.  Hence you're signing up for the subscription to get the "free" box.  No thank you!  That's going to waste too!.
Oh yeah!  Speaking of coupons going to waste, yet again I get a blue envelope from them.  A coupon was in it to receive 1 free Teatopia Infused Tea of my choice.  I would have gladly used it, had it not been the fact that I CAN'T use it because my Walmart doesn't sell it! 
 

Job Searching....Again....

Yes, you've read right...
Once again the 18 Month Curse hit me....
Let me explain:
Ever since leaving collage, I have been unable to hold a job.

I don't understand it. It's like I am able to hold the job for a year and a half.  And then, all at once...they decide they DON'T want me so the ones in charge do EVERYthing they can to find ways to fire me and make it look like I was at fault.
Ah well, back to the search right?