Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates Buy 1 lb Get 1 Free Perfect for Christmas Gifts! @mrscavanaughs @usfg

Everyone loves chocolate...especially homemade chocolate. It wasn't that long ago when Marie Cavanaugh spent hours in her South Dakota farmhouse each Christmas season making pecan rolls and homemade chocolates for holiday gifting.  "It started when my aunt sent her pecan-rolls recipe," Mrs. Cavanaugh recalled. "I gave the recipe my own touch and started making the yummy specialties. Then I began dipping chocolates. Our friends and neighbors loved these treats, encouraging me to start a candy business. Finally, I decided it might be a good idea.'  Her husband George and children Carla, Lorraine, Calvin, Colene and Genise rallied, helping Mrs. Cavanaugh fill demands for her homemade sweets

Fast forward to 1972 when the family moved to Utah, leaving good friends and their beloved cattle ranch. That was a big change for everyone.  "It was a difficult decision, especially for George," Mrs. Cavanaugh said. "He was excited about making our new venture, which we chose to call Mrs. Cavanaugh's Candies, a great success. We felt Utah was blessed with good chocolates and that we would enjoy, and could compete with, those who pride themselves on making excellent chocolates."

 
Millions of pounds of chocolates later, Mrs. Cavanaugh's candies have earned a reputation for unquestionable excellence.  If you have never tried them, you just have to know with this amazing deal.  Ask any of your chocolate aficionados. They will direct you right to the best chocolates..the eternally popular Mrs. Cavanaugh's Candies. 

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Ballroom Dancing Mastery System 7 DVD Set Review + Giveaway Perfect for a Christmas gift #ballroomdancing #christmasgift

Ballroom Dancing is something that I always wanted to do. You always see couples out there on the dance floor and just watch in awe. It always seemed like it was something that was way beyond possibility. I don't have the funds to invest in hours of ballroom dancing lessons at some upscale studio. Maybe you do but this is a great solution. You can learn like we did in the privacy of your own home.

Ballroom Dancing is so hot now! We see it every week on Dancing with the Star's on television and we see it on So You Think you Can Dance. It's everywhere and it seems like everyone else can do it. Well, now anyone can with the Ballroom Dance Mastery System. This is a perfect system for beginners too. No experience is required.

We have been having so much fun with learning. It is nice because it gives my husband and I some special time together even when we are practicing. It covers all the major dances that you want to learn like Swing, Waltz, Rumba and Foxtrot. I can't believe that we are really learning how to do all these dances. Well, not all of them yet but we are learning! It really isn't that hard to follow and it is just a matter of making the time to practice which we are doing. We are not the best dancers out there so to say we are really getting the hang of it is amazing, but true. It is very easy to follow the steps.  It is fun too. We make it a little dance instruction date night a few times a week after the kids go to bed

Ballroom Dance Mastery System is a 7 DVD set perfect for Beginner's to learn all the major social ballroom dances. Great for beginners of any age that want to learn how to dance. I am sure you will love this seven DVD set just as much as we do and have tons of fun learning all the steps. This is a perfect gift for Christmas or Hanukkah.
This CD's are set up progressively and step by step. It takes you into the beginner's world of Ballroom Dance, in all the major social ballroom dances. 

This is a fun and different gift that would be a perfect Christmas idea for your friends or even for your spouse. You can pick up the Ballroom Dancing Mastery System right on Amazon for easy as pie gift buying. Don't forget to enter my Rafflecopter giveaway to win your own Ballroom Dancing Mastery System 7 DVD Set. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Oleavine Facial Moisturizer Review #oleavine

 

It seems like every year that goes by I start using and buying more and more natural and organic products. It started with fruits and vegetables and has moved to the beauty and cosmetics. I really prefer to use natural products and feel more confident when I am putting things on my skin or in my body that I know just what is inside them. I recently had the opportunity to try a new facial moisturizer by Oleavine. They are a leading Anti-aging and Skincare Beauty Company who has their products in large natural foods stores and online. I have tried their products before and had a really nice experience, I was excited about this moisturizer.

Hello, first things first. What is NOT in this moisturizer. There are no harmful chemicals in here. You can feel good that this Oleavine Facial Moisturizer has organic and natural ingredients in it. No icky chemicals. It is free from Preservatives, Parabens, Petroleum, Phthalates, Sulfates, Silicone, SLS, SLES, PG or PG Derivatives, Synthetic Fragrance and Dyes.) Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, Allergy Friendly, Fragrance Free.

 I am one busy mama so I totally look for moisturizers and serums that can do double duty. This Oleavine Facial Moisturizer is an anti-aging serum and rejuvenating moisturizer all wrapped up in one bottle. Happy day.  It has powerful active ingredients that penetrate deeply into your skin. Some of the ingredients you would expect in an Anti-Aging Serum like this include Inflammation Reducing Omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9. Wrinkle Fighting Argan Plant Stem Cells, Powerful Antioxidants Vitamins A, B, C, E & Alpha Lipoic Acid, Skin Plumping Hyaluronic Acid, Soothing Rooibos Tea Extract, Avena Sativa Oat Extracts and Aloe Vera.  I love all the natural elements in this powerful moisturizer.

Even smarter, this Oleavine Facial Moisturizer uses a proprietary cold process technology that protects the active ingredients. Most moisturizers use heat. Oleavine uses a special process that uses little to no heat to carefully create their finished facial care product. Heat during manufacturing is the enemy to sensitive active ingredients in moisturizers and serums. They go even further to protect their formula by using their elegant Airless Pump to shield it from oxidizing air and outside germs and contaminants.

Oleavine makes it easy to get luxuriously smooth, hydrated, youthful glowing skin in just minutes a day. That is about all this busy mama has so that works perfectly for me. This is truly a non-greasy formula that delivers rapid moisturization and locks it in all day or night long. Carefully combined botanicals address all aspects of aging skin that I need. I love that it contains naturally occuring phytoceramides and skin healing liquids from botanical oils and exotic butters. Think grape see, coconut, almond, jojoba, almond, argan, olive, squalene, sea buckthorn, rose hip seed, borage, cranberry, pomegranate, pumpkin seed, flax seed, murumuru butter and mango butter! It sounds almost delicious enough to eat but of course it is just for external use on your skin.

I feel really confident in knowing this new moisturizer is all natural, preservative free, paraben free, Petroleum Free, Phthalate Free, Sulfate Free, Silicone Free, Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, and allergy friendly.
 
You can follow Oleavine on Facebook and you can find out more by visiting the Oleavine website right here.  You can find this lovely Oleavine facial moisturizer right on Amazon which makes shipping a cinch anytime of the day or evening. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Beauty Box Five November 2014 Subscription Box Review @beautybox5 #afterfeather #dentek #haskhair #lauraashley #OneShowerChallenge

Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of the products for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the product.

I love it....Beauty Box Five has the most amazing outlook no matter what the season and always stays gracefully grounded.  I can manage to keep it all together at work and at home with BB5 to help out my glam look.  BB5 shows you how you can project Heaps of beauty right into fall with a smart new beauty look.  Check out all the trendiest of fall fashions and hot colors...don't forget to bookmark your fave finds and share with friends too. Everyone loves getting the inner scoop. I like trying new beauty products from sunscreens to lipsticks and find that I often find new faves.  That is one of the great things about BB5.  You can try lots of new things and sub in new favorites without being stuck with a huge bottle of this or that. I happens to the best of us even with green intentions. Sometimes I look at a product in the store but I worry it might not be for me and I don't want to spend all that money if I don't know that I really like it.  Who needs something else to sit on the bathroom shelf or take up more room in a drawer? I would always feel guilty. Every once in a while you get lucky and the store has a sample or perhaps a beauty company sends you a sample and you get to try it first.  That is the premise behind BB5.

The ideal solution for all of us is brought to you by Beauty Box 5. They understand  and created their great sampling box program. Beauty Box 5 is an amazing subscription beauty box sampler that is delivered right to your doorstep (or mailbox) filled with a combination of 5 brand new cosmetic samples monthly, quarterly or annually. You can start out at just $12 a month or save more by getting a longer subscription. Signing up to receive Beauty Box 5 each month is a great new way for anyone from teens to moms to sample new cosmetic products and see what works for you.  Each month they include tips and tricks for the products on the back of this little card below to help you get the most out of your beauty samples each month.

Beauty Box 5 is always on the lookout for the latest new items to make the best matches for your own personal taste and lifestyle.  The prices are reasonable too. You can get a Beauty Box 5 monthly for $12, quarterly for $30 or annually for just $99.  Shipping is always free.  A fun way to check out lots  of the new beauty stuff out there without a whole lot of $$ investment. The great part is that if you like something, you can just up and buy the full size item, right?  Much better than buying a full size you-know-what-beauty-item and paying a fortune and then it sits in the makeup bag gathering dust because it doesn't work for you.

Beauty Box 5 mixes it up with their brands and keeps things adventurous. They source from a mix of niche, luxe, regular drugstore, vegan and eco-conscious brands.  One month you might get hair care, nail care, makeup, skin care, fragrances or even beauty accessories or a mix of any of the above.  I love the suspense!  You will get a carefully curated blend of travel, full-size and deluxe samples from their most current collection.
  

I just received the November Gracefully Grounded Box this week.  The team at Beauty Box 5 wants to remind you to stayed on the ball and keep up your self care no matter what the season.  Don't forget about yourself as you start thinking about sales, Christmas and Hanukkah! Take a few minutes and take good care of yourself with some of these goodies. If I can stay Glamamama Gracefully Grounded then you sure can. Sometimes it is a challenge, yes it sure is but I do it. You have only one YOU and each one of us is special in our own way. We deserve to take a little bit of time to beautify and keep our look fresh. Beauty Box Five is here with a few special treats to help you along the way.  Here is the scoop on the amazing treats that were in this sweet sea blue November box:

As always It was chock full of amazing goodies that I could not wait to try. There were goodies for my hands, hair, skin, teeth and body tucked in there this month.  Lots of special items to keep me looking fresh and alluring wherever my fall days take me.  They take me all over too....from the the mid-Atlantic to Florida and who knows where else this winter. We will have to see. I am one busy mama!

The first treat in this box is an AfterFeather Refillable Travel Bottle.  The perfect solution for a traveling mama like me. Who hasn't been in this situation where you have your fave creams, shampoos, lotions or potions and you want to bring them on the trip.  I buy some luxury products and I want to use them on the go too. I love that these are TSA approved and the perfect size for a long weekend or more. What an amazing invention. I will be squirreling this little bottle away for my next business trip or vacation...I am sure it will be soon. Retail: $8.95/2 Refillable 2oz bottles

The next product in the box is perfect for my on the go lifestyle. How did they know?  DenTek Floss Picks are an amazing product. If you have never tried them, you just must give them a go. They came in the cutest little case that will fit perfectly in my purse. These are great to keep your mouth cleaner and fresher and it works so easily between the teeth. No more embarrassing smile. Consider that this is a great size to stash right into any makeup bag ready for a long work day or a business trip.  A super steal at $2.49 for 4 count

Have you ever tried HASK hair products? They are great and HASK has been around forever for a reason. Macadamia Revitalizing Shine Oil is going to make you nutty for healthy hair. Heehee. Really though this stuff works beautifully. The bottle lasts forever too...all you need is a few drops and you apply it to your ends after conditioning and the dull hair just comes back to life. The price is super reasonable at $2.99 5/8 oz

Who doesn't love lavender? It is one of my favorite scents. Laura Ashley Body Butter smells just wonderful in Spring Lavender.  This is a winner for me especially during the cold winter days. It keeps my hands and body soft and moisturized and smells so amazing. It actually comes in a set of 6 different fragrances so you can grab them all. This is staying right on top of my makeup bag...ready when I need it!   An amazing deal at $20.00/set of 6 body butters 1.75 oz each

The last item in this exciting November box for a final moisturizing treat is the old favorite that is with a new twist,  Dove Deep Moisture Nutrium Body Wash.  I have to hand it to Dove....I have been using their products since I was a little girl and they never stop innovating. I really like their soaps, creams and body washes, I tried this one yesterday and my skin felt so good after my shower. I love the rich lather and loved my smooth skin after the shower even more. Retail: $6.49/22 oz

So, are you ready to get in on the fun? The ladies from BB5 have put together another really amazing box full of beauty fun perfect to take you straight into Fall. Don't forget to join Beauty Box 5 and get in on the goodies to keep you looking fab all four season.

After you join, you can even spread your good fortune via Instagram and have an opportunity to win full-size versions of these products too! Don't forget to tag @beautybox5 and #bb5fave so they know that it was you spreading the love around!

 




Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255:  "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."