Rtgs 20 Micro LEDs String Lights Review #rtgspoducts

If you have been looking for battery operated string lights I found a great brand frot you. These are so tiny but are super bright. You really have to see them in action to believe how gorgeous they look. Perfect for summer parties or get togethers...or just to light up some of your space. Rtgs Products makes these 20 LEDs Micro LED Battery Operated String Lights and they really are the ideal lighting element to use for any decorative project or event with no worries about plugs or electricity. 

They have a very thin wire that hosts 20 very small LED bulbs. Each micro bulb is about the size of a rice grain but is  intensely bright. They give off a steady 360 degree viewing angle so they illuminate in every direction. It provides a pretty look that I love.  It really makes any area from an outdoor deck to a tree or trees or even a porch look special and even adds a bit of glamour.

I tried these Starry String Lights out this weekend and they worked perfectly. They lasted all evening long and added a beautiful glow to our weekend get together with friends on our back deck.  My friends ooohed and aaahed the minute they walked around back. Everyone was amazed that these beautiful lights operate on a few little batteries and put out so much light. A really special look.  The company shares with me that when used with new batteries they will last for over 48 hours. They are easy to hide, give beautiful true color and use a fraction of energy needed by regular light strings.

Some people also call Starry String Lights Fairy Lights and I can see why.  They are so delicate and pretty...they emanate a fairy-like light perfect for summer or fall evenings indoors or out. 

You can find Rtgs Micro LED's String Lights right on Amazon too so you can have them fast ready for your next outdoor party or get together.

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Prospect Tea Review + Giveaway #prospecttea

There is nothing like a hot glass of tea to relax after a long day.  Sometimes I even start and end my day with tea depending on my mood.  I love all kinds of teas from bold Green teas to soft and relaxing Chamomile teas.  There are tea options for every mood and occasion.  I do like a high quality tea and you can always tell.  I was happy to hear that Prospect Park tea has a variety of teas for all my moods and I can use the pods right in my Keurig!

Prospect Park tea is a true escape from the daily grind.   They have so many delicious and unique teas that are delicious hot or cold.  You can choose a variety to immerse yourself in a few minutes of sublime serenity or longer if you like. Let yourself relax with your favorite custom-crafted blend of tea and leave the stress of the day and the world behind. Prospect Park tea creates their special teas because their goal is for you to find true tranquili-tea every single day. 

For me and my whole family, variety is the spice of life.  We love to try new things and teas are included. From the kids to the grands, we all enjoy different kinds of teas served hot and cold.  Variety is the theme of the assorted Prospect Park Tea package that I was able to sample and that was just perfect for us. A surprise is in every single variety box of Prospect Park tea.  No two boxes have the same assortment which I find a thrill. I LOVE surprises. Each variety box has an assortment of the following teas in no specific order or cup count: Duke Of Earl Grey, Golden Dragon, Chamomile Chill, Lemon Taxi, Graffiti Burst, Himalayan Spring, Peppermint Heights, Brooklyn Breakfast, Green Power, Prospect Park, White Bengal and Vanilla Chai.  

I have made my way through several varieties already including Golden Dragon, Graffiti Burst and Green Power. Each one of them was unique and delicious. Prospect Park is definitely a high quality tea brand.  I actually let the Green Power cool and added ice for a delicious afternoon treat.  It would be yummy as part of a Green Tea smoothie too.  Add a frozen banana, some plain fat-free Greek yogurt and ice cubes and blend it up for a energizing and healthy Prospect Tea Treat. You can find these luxurious teas in my favorite place online at Amazon too so they arrive fast.

Prospect Park Tea has generously provided Glamamama's Goodies readers with a special giveaway for a 40 count Variety Pack.  Enter here through Rafflecopter and good luck!  a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Beauty By Shea Raw Organic Unfiltered Shea Butter Review +Giveaway #BeautybyShea

To be used topically only on hair and skin.

I recently found out about a simple but really amazing beauty secret that has pretty much transformed my dry skin. I have tried so many creams and lotions but I have been working towards using more and more organic products.  I recently found a wonderful organic Shea butter than it imported directly from Ghana.  Beauty By Shea has a lovely and luxurious Shea butter product that keeps my skin looking beautiful and actually kind of luminious.  It is so easy to use too. Beauty By Shea crafts organic, raw ivory Shea butter direct from Ghana. This high quality product arrives in their US based laboratory where it is crafted into 1lb bricks, packaged into their special heat-sealed bags, and shipped straight to Amazon. Beauty By Shea wants to ensure that the natural richness and purity of the shea butter is preserved for all their customers.
 

This Shea Butter naturally softens and melts easily just from the heat of your hands. You don't need a lot since a little goes a very long way.  When you are ready to moisturize you simply take a nickel or dime size amount and allow it to melt in the palms of your hand.  You can rub your palms together to soften the Shea Butter as well. You just apply the melted shea butter to skin in the desired area and enjoy your soft and beautiful glow. As you use it regularly you will be able to easily determine if you need more or less.   Shea Butter can even melt in the heat but this is not an issue.  All you need to do is simply pop it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes and it will solidify again. I like to store it at room temperature or in my refrigerator at home for the ideal consistency. 

I love to create DIY beauty products like hand creams, body butters and lotions. Shea butter is always a staple in my creations.  I love Beauty By Shea Shea Butter because it is organic and a high quality product to work with.  I feel like I am using the highest quality ingredients which is important to me.  I will sometimes make a body butter for friends or colleagues to give as a little gift.  Shea butter is a critical ingredient in any handmade soaps, body butters, lotions, and conditioners. I always find that if you start with the best quality ingredients to get a more luxurious final product.  

• Organic Raw Ivory Unrefined Shea Butter From Ghana
   
• 16 oz (1lb) of Pure Organic Unrefined Raw Shea Butter from Beauty By Shea is crafted with the highest standards to ensure you receive the purest Raw Shea Butter.

• Beauty By Shea Organic Shea Butter is filtered in Ghana, and then again at their US Laboratories

• Beauty By Shea 100% Ivory Organic Raw, Unrefined Shea Butter imported directly from Ghana

• 100% organic, pure and natural, nothing else added

• Naturally rich in essential vitamins A, F, K for beautiful, luminous skin

• Perfect for daily external use 

• Beauty By Shea Organic Raw Shea Butter is an excellent moisturizer and emollient skin

• Organic Unrefined Shea Butter is perfect for topical use on skin and hair

My thoughts on this excellent skin care product:  this is a high quality organic Shea butter. It arrived sealed in an easy to reuse package. It helped to moisturize and beautify my skin. It smelled fresh and natural. It blended easily into my DIY body butters and creams as well.  I would definitely recommend this for any use on the skin and hair or for creams, lotions or body butters that you make yourself. 

You can find Beauty by Shea Organic Unrefined Raw Shea Butter right on Amazon so you can stock up anytime for all your beauty needs too! Meanwhile, don't forget to enter my amazing Rafflecopter giveaway to win your own Beauty By Shea Shea Butter. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Makeup by ONE DIRECTION Sneak Peek and aGIVEAWAY @brandbacker #makeupby1D #thelookscollection #markwins #makeupby1D, #ilovemakeupby1D

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Are you ready for the latest scoop on One Direction?  Did you hear about the infamous tweet? The buzz began a few weeks ago when 1D member, Niall Horan, tweeted about a makeup line in the works  but the details of the line remained unknown until now! If you are already super fan of this amazing vocal sensation you are going to just swoon with excitement now.  The colorful styles of all the most fashionable girls is going to totally pop because One Direction is introducing a new line of super glam cosmetics called Makeup by One Direction. The world’s biggest pop band sensation is launching a limited-edition cosmetics collection by Markwins International.  A few weeks from now in mid-August 2014 you will be able to head to Macy’s and select other major retailers worldwide (all listed here so keep reading!) and snap up one of these gorgeous makeup and cosmetic palettes for yourself or your favorite fan.

This fanciful collection of makeup and cosmetics is everything you could dream of to create a youthful and stylish look that is perfect for day or evening.  You get to choose from three different "The Looks Collection" keepsake tins, each with a totally different look and style.  Maybe you will buy all three!  Each colorful cosmetics palette lets your creative side shine through as you celebrate the good life infused with vivid shades, fresh formulas and stylish limited edition collectable packaging.  Makeup by One Direction is just fun, bold and lets you get as wild as you like. Totally on trend so just pick your fave look. The best part is that this special new product is offered at prices that every girl and woman can afford the splurge without guilt.

“The Looks Collection” comprises three keepsake tins.  Each individual collection is inspired by One Direction’s globe-conquering albums, “Up All Night, “Take Me Home” and the latest chart topper, ‘Midnight Memories.” It sounds amazing already, right?  Each special collection tin comes complete with everything you need to create unique, bold and beautiful looks. You can find just the right bold colors to become a rock n’ roll girl, shake up the bright colors to transform yourself into a fun party girl or keep it sweet to channel the girl next door. They make it so easy and fun to find the ideal collection(s) just for you. The easy to follow illustrations make it a snap to get the perfect look. The LIMITED EDITION collectable keepsake tin holds all your beauty essentials in one spot...perfect for home or travel.  It even has a has a  removable sleeve, complete with ONE DIRECTION doodle stencils to decorate your keepsake tin and make it uniquely your own!  You can see all the exclusive deets on the 3 Looks Collection tins too.

The line will be available worldwide starting in the United States so get ready for August 11 and put on your trainers or running shoes and move fast to get them. Macy's has it first though but your other fave department stores will have it by late August.  Take a peek at the schedule below:

Macy's - August 11th
Stage Stores – August 25th
Dillards – August 25th
Beauty Brands – August 25th
Lord and Taylor - August 25th

*International release dates TBD. We'll keep you posted!

I received the Up All night Collection shown above.  It had a gorgeous collection of brightly colored eye shadows, a body and eye crayon, a lipgloss, lipstick and a mascara.  It even included a bonus doodle stencil.  The tween of the house went mad when she saw it. Of course we get to wear some of it when we go to the concert tomorrow night! 

The lipstick in "I Should Have Kissed You" glided on both our lips smoothly.  The color was bright and felt comfy all night long too! We looked like fashionable and trendy twins totally ready for the concert at MetLife Stadium. 

The liquilights glow gloss in "Taken" was bright and colorful.  It glided on easily and stayed put forever until we washed it off.  We both loved the vivid color...perfect for a party or even a 1D concert like the one here in NJ this week.  

The nail varnish in "Na Na Na" was bright and sparkly. It was super easy to apply and dried to a sparkly sea blue finish in a flash.  It stayed on all weekend long and is still on both on nails.  We got so many compliments on the pretty color and we looked gorgeous at the concert. 

The eyeshadow set had some gorgeous colors including More Than This, Save You Tonight, Up All Night, Another World, and Gotta Be You.  The guide made it a snap to create some fun party looks that I know will look super all summer long. A great concert look is in the works too with all the colors!

The body and eye crayon was lots of fun to play around with. It works great as a liner or you can use the stencils to make designs anywhere.  A totally amazing and bright color too. A fun look for a party or celebration or just a GNO or in. We had a lot of fun getting ready for the concert we drew on our arms and on our faces. We brought it with us and while we were tailgating pre-concert we did up our friends too

The mascara went on smoothly and stayed on without smudging or smearing.  It made both our lashes look long and lush.  The perfect base for all the cute makeup.  

1D has given my readers the chance to win a limited edition makeup set before it’s released to the public through a fantastic giveaway. Enter the Makeup by One Direction Giveaway here for this unique opportunity to win. Good luck!