Today I've got a little product review and giveaway for you, courtesy of Diamond Candles! I first heard about this premise some time ago, actually, and I thought it was a little weird, to be honest. But now that I have experienced it, it is honestly just fun! I chose the gingerbread latte candle, to help usher in the cooler weather. I don't think it lowered the hot Texas temperature any, but it sure made my house smell wonderful! The candle burned strong and while you do have to let it go for a while before you reach the ring (unless you want to dig it out, I suppose), what a nice way to wait, don't you think? And really, whatever the price of the ring you receive, it's fun to see what you get anyway. I haven't seen any that haven't been nice. My only suggestion would be that they let you select your preferred ring size so you would at least know it would fit, but overall the experience is fun. I think it would make a great gift, too. There are a lot of scents to choose from, so hop to it! Psst...scroll down for a giveaway to win a Diamond Candle of your own!
Would you like to a win a sweet smelling candle and surprise ring of your own? Enter below!
I don't know about you, but I love the Olympics! I'm not a big watcher of sports year round, but the Olympics draw me in and make me a fan of just about everything (so glad golf didn't make the cut, though). I love the history of the games- going back to ancient Greece, and how the Olympics bring the world together (however temporary it may be). I remember being a big fan of "the Thorpedo" back in Sydney 2000; the 2004 Athens games inspired me to write my college application essay about the Olympics, and the final hockey match in Vancouver 2010 (USA vs Canada) was simply stunning. I will probably tear up at the opening ceremonies tonight, no lie.
I wanted to do my first ever giveaway this summer; I thought first of doing one for my birthday, but the Olympics is way more fun and a better theme to create a specific giveaway around. If you're an Olympics fan, or even not, I hope you like what I've got for you! Here's what you could win: (one winner gets all)
(plus a t-shirt not pictured!)
1. London coin purse- to represent the host country.
2. $10 Subway gift card- to eat like a champ, like Michael Phelps or Apolo Anton Ohno in those commercials.
3. USA 1984 mug
4. 60 Straws in the Olympic ring colors.
5. Gold and Silver nail polish.
6. Candle- representing the Olympic flame (you don't have to keep yours burning, though)
7. T-Shirt size M (on its way to me so it is not pictured above).
To Enter:
Required: Follow From the Desk via GFCandleave a comment sharing what your favorite Olympic event is(winter or summer)!
Extra Entries (leave a comment for each):
Tweet about the giveaway (include your twitter handle in your comment and tag me @mrssmcp)
Blog about the giveaway (include link in your comment)
Winner will be randomly chosen on Friday August 3rd via Random.org. Entries must be in by midnight August 3rd, CST.
Good luck and thank you for participating!
Enjoy the games!
Hooray, my Erin Condren planner arrived! I thought this was the perfect time to order one, to start in August along with grad school beginning! I definitely have always preferred a paper planner; I love writing things down, using colors, making little notes and seeing everything laid out in front of me (not on a computer screen). I love the amount of organization that this planner promotes, and it has some really great features. Picture time!
nice packaging and bubble wrap
Taa-dah!
You can customize the design and text.
laminated tabs
Huxley came to inspect.
first thing I put on my planner! A sticker from our wedding, to mark our anniversary :)
lots o' stickers
gift labels, and a pouch and pocket for holding things (already put in some stamps)
I recently got some new pens too (plus my favorite pen lately- a free pen from Baylor)
I have to copy Sar with this and say my planner is my favorite new possession/obsession. And here's the rest of my favorites for the 15 Day Challenge! (psst- check out my summer favorites post from yesterday, too!)
Song: Possibly, probably, Will You be There by Michael Jackson. Yes, the Free Willy song. No other song moves me (physically and emotionally...I have to dance and sometimes cry) more than this song. We played it at the wedding (at my request) and everyone loved it; I was surprised- surely that song would clear the dance floor of all but me and my two friends who also love the song, and my wee cousin who danced to everything (Queen of the Dance Floor, that one), and abruptly bring the party to a depressing end, but no!
Quote: I'm not sure what my favorite favorite quote is, but I recently saw this one and I quite like it. Also, love Amy Poehler.
Food: Always- cucumber. Lately- whole wheat toast with avocado, salt, pepper and cucumber. It is reminiscent of Finland. The bread is different and I don't think I ever had avocado in Finland, but I try.
Vacation Spot: Finland! Though I wouldn't mind going somewhere tropical, either. Also, New Zealand.
Photo: We've only seen a preview of the wedding photos so far, and I'm sure one of those will end up my favorites, but for now, this picture of the kitties when they were brand new, napping on my desk chair, so tiny.
Movie: Jurassic Park. Runner Up: Away We Go
TV Show: Of all time, Arrested Development. Other great ones: Dexter (just watched all of season 6 on itunes in like a day), The West Wing, Parks & Rec, The Office.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Oh, and sidenote, I'm putting together an Olympic themed giveaway to hopefully have up in time for the Opening Ceremonies on July 27th! Stay tuned for more info! :)
