Dwell on These Things Inspiration Cards by John Stange // Review

About Dwell on These Things Inspiration Cards Your daily inspiration is never far from reach with this unique set of cards that encourage you to see yourself through God's eyes, featuring messages that are biblical and beneficial, all designed to be displayed with the included stand. Countless messages enter our hearts and minds each day. Some of these messages are true and helpful. Others are hurtful, destructive, and out of line with the message God wants us to understand and embrace. What messages are you choosing to believe and repeat to yourself? When you first saw your reflection in the mirror this morning, what did your internal conversation sound like? Did you speak a message of hope to your heart or a diatribe of defeat? Based on the book Dwell on These Things by John Stange, this thirty-one-day inspirational card set will encourage you to change the message that enters your mind into a positive, biblical one. On the front of each beautifully designed card is a short message to remind you of how God views you and everyday situations. The back of the card reinforces that message with time-tested wisdom. Let this be your first step in a great journey toward self-love and self-acceptance! Change your life by changing the messages that enter your mind.

Review:

A collection of affirmations and encouragement, inspired by Scripture from John Stange's book by the same title. 

The cards are sturdy and of medium weight, there are thirty-one cards, the first side has a thought, and when turned over that is followed up with inspiring words along a more devotional bent. The cards come in a nice box, and display easily for daily use. My only complaint about the design is that the filler piece of cardboard that is used to filler the space between the holder and the cards to help display them more neatly, is very flimsy and kept popping out and flattening, leading to the cards spilling a couple times. But the cards are beautiful, and go well with the book that they were modelled after. 

Overall this set would make a nice gift, for a friend or family member, though I did often think while going through them that it would have been nice if the quotes had actually been Scripture rather than like sounding sentiments, though I think that might have to do more with being derived from a book. Nevertheless a very nice set of daily inspirational cards.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Ellie Claire Journals ~ Perfect for Christmas Gift Giving

Friends, I'm so excited to share my review of three beautiful inspirational art journals by Ellie Claire. Christmas is just around the corner and any one of these gorgeous journals would make a lovely and thoughtful gift for a friend, sister, mother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and the list goes on! 

All three of the journals are beautifully bound in a sturdy embossed cover, they are made to last. The advertisements do not do them justice. The paper is high quality, smooth for easy drawing or writing, but thick enough to not bleed through with most common writing utensils and art supplies. Each journal is designed to teach a unique technique of art, providing pages for practice with guides that help the user become comfortable with the skills, along with traditional lined pages for journaling. Elegant and faith based, these books also focus on honoring and glorifying God with our thoughts and art, encouraging meditation on the Word. 

Faith and Lettering Journal

This particular journal focuses on hand lettering, showcasing four fonts and four embellishment inspirations, along with dotted graph paper to practice your skills. There are beautifully illustrated inspirational quotes that serve as excellent examples of how you could use lettering to add beauty to the things around you. I loved the examples, and how many of them were designed with the increasingly popular Bible journaling in mind. This would make a great gift for someone who likes or in interested in getting started with Bible journaling, likes making cards, crafting, sign making, etc. The sky's the limit!

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Illuminate Your Story Journal

This beautiful journal celebrates the painstakingly illuminated ancient texts, teaching the user how to illuminate every letter of the alphabet in various styles, as well as tutorials on how to draw other accompanying pictures and designs. There is also a cute keepsake pocket in the back. I enjoyed learning about the 6 different styles of illuminated text as well as their history. There are dotted graphs with guides that help you grow your confidence in illuminated lettering. Using colored pencils is encouraged. The lined journaling pages include quotes from the Bible, theologians, philosophers, and famous writers, I enjoyed how the quotes where themed towards slowing down and meditating on the word along with prayer. Again, great for Bible journalers, as well as many others. This was one of my favorites out of the three journals because of how unique it was. 

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The Illustrated Word: An Illuminated Bible Coloring Journal

Perfect for fans of adult coloring and church history, this stunning journal features intricate coloring pages inspired by illuminated Bibles, stained glass windows, elaborate prayer books, tapestries, and classical art. The illustrations are stunning, the intricate designs bring the rich history of illumination art to life. Perfect for fans of historical art. 

Well crafted journals that would make a wonderful gift for a loved one. 

You can purchase one or all of these journals at the following retailers. 

FAITH & LETTERING
Amazon: http://amzn.to/FaithAndLettering-Amazon 
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/FaithAndLettering-BN 

THE ILLUSTRATED WORD
Amazon: http://bit.ly/Illustrated-Amazon
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/Illustrated-BN

ILLUMINATE YOUR STORY
Amazon: http://bit.ly/Illuminate-Amazon
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/Illuminate-BN

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will 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."

Gratitude: A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal ~ Review

My Review:

An absolutely gorgeous journal, filled with verses, prayers, and room for you to write down your devotions and notes from quiet time with God, accompanied by lovely illustrations to color.

This would make a great gift for someone who enjoys coloring and journaling, bound in a sturdy hardcover, this book makes for a great keepsake. Each illustration is accompanied by a prayer for the day and a scripture selection. This would be a great addition to devotions.

Overall. a completely lovely book, I almost didn't want to color in it because it was so pretty. So whether a gift for someone else or for yourself, this a lovely book that becomes even more so with use. Definitely a great product to keep in mind during the upcoming season.



Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will 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."

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• Tyndale’s Inspire Creativity board on Pinterest has downloadable samplers and sharable coloring pages from our coloring and Bible journaling line, the Living Expressions Collection!

• Check out www.livingexpressionscollection.com for the latest news and information on our coloring and journaling products.

Punderdome Game by Jo and Fred Firestone ~ Game Review

My Review:

A game fashioned after the classic game show of the same name--which to be honest I had never heard of before this card game.

Two different colored cards are drawn, one is a action, and the other is more of a noun. And these two prompts must be used to construct the pun, and the person or team who is the first to have 10 pun matches wins.

As a pun lover myself I found myself challenged by the game, and I appreciated the fun scenarios that were presented. It is a clean, but witty game, but beware, if your fellow players hate puns...you may make some enemies.

The biggest challenge for me was to find people who actually wanted to play this game with me. Because believe it or not there are people who absolutely hate puns, with a passion. So unless you want to make some friends into enemies try to stay clear of pun haters with this game.

It takes a while to get the swing of the game, and we changed some of the rules to make the prizes simpler. Honestly, it's the people who play the game with you that make the game, and if you are blessed with pun loving friends this is perfect. But if you are more like myself--not quite so blessed with pun loving friends, this game will likely not see the light of day again for some time.

Overall, I'd have to say that this is definitely more of a niche game, so if you are the targeted demographic then this is a dream come true. But if this isn't your thing, or it is your kind of thing but you don't have anyone else to play with this might fall a bit flat. Would make a great gift for the pun lover in your life.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will 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."

Loved + Blessed Box ~ Review

In the last few years subscription boxes have really taken off, a wonderful gift to someone special or for yourself that brings new surprises every month. I had the unique opportunity to receive and review a Loved + Blessed box.

Loved + Blessed boxes are specially put together to inspire and encourage a special woman in your life, letting her know that she is in your thoughts and prayers. It comes in an adorable pink box that brings excitement and anticipation.

The box that I received was themed with the message: You are God's Masterpiece. It included a scripture care with the verse Ephesians 2:10 in it, a sticker, a 12 pack of colored pencils, and a framed coloring page that you can turn into your very own unique masterpiece.

Boxes start at $10 a month, and they can bought a few months at a time or even a whole year, I like the idea a lot, and it can be so fun and meaningful to receive a gift like this, especially during a hard time. 

I would definitely recommend looking into this if you are looking for a great gift to give. 

You can enter to win a year of Loved+Blessed boxes at this link here:  Loved and Blessed

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will 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."

Jamberry Nail Wraps ~ Review

About a little over a month ago a friend of mine contacted me about possibly doing a review of the Jamberry nail wraps. So I gave them a try!

Jamberry nails are very fun and attractive because they come in multiple colors and designs, they even come out with new patterns based on the season. One sheet typically costs $15.00, and often there are fun promotions going on, where you can get some fun deals on buying multiple sheets of nail wraps. A fun alternative to going to the nail salon every week, and making return visits when one chips or breaks off. Also a typical salon visit runs around $40-$60 for a manicure, so for $3.75 a manicure Jamberrys are a great alternative. They come on a clear sheet that helps with sizing. 

They last for about a week, and don't chip unlike polish, though after a while and depending upon what kind of stress you subject them too, they do not last forever and do tend come up at the tips a bit after long wear. 

It took me a while to get a hold of the application, because I don't know if it's how my nails are shaped but it was hard to achieve a smooth application, while some other people I know, never had a problem with that. But after some practice it wasn't that hard, I'll embed a video below about the application process. I used a hairdryer on high instead of the heater. 

Not only that but there are all sorts of tips and tricks that many consultants have for making your Jamberrys last longer. 

One of the most fun parts is looking at all the beautiful designs. I found a few that I thought I'd share to give you and idea of the may designs.

Country Harvest

Butterfly Bliss

Marsala Sky

Undertow Blue

Ombre Lotus

The wraps are also nice for putting over torn nails to hold them together while you grow them out. 

To find out more, and to shop hundreds more fun designs and to connect with a consultant you can go here: https://amyleggett.jamberry.com/

Amy is a great consultant, very helpful, and full of tips for getting the most out of your Jams, and she will do her very best to give you an awesome experience :)

So what are you waiting for? Check it out!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will 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."

Dean's List VoxBox from Influenster ~ Quick Review

I recently received a college VoxBox of full sized products though Influenster. So I made this quick video to talk about some of the products I received.



To See everything I received in my #DLVoxBox go to my pinterest board: http://www.pinterest.com/fayeoygard/deans-list-vox-box/


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will 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."

Influenster Venus® Snap with Embrace Review

My Review:

Gillette Venus has a new razor, and it is just adorable! A miniature razor with a fully functioning, full-sized head, packed smartly in a travel case, that has holes in it so you can put it away wet or dry. At home or on the go, this is a genius product that you can use where ever you are.

Just a little bigger than the palm of my hands this razor can go with me wherever I travel this summer.

I have never tried a Venus razor at all before, and it was amazing how much the moisture strips and hinged head with five razors made a difference, leaving no unwanted hairs behind. All I used was the razor and some water, and I got great results.

Personally, I think this is a product that I would use anytime, not just on the go but also at home.

This is a handy product that I would definitely recommend to those on the go, or traveling this summer, or even for at home use, because who doesn't need a smart practical way to store their razor?  Overall, just a great product. Thank you. #InASnap


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will 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."