Giani Granite Review: Transforming My Counter Tops

As most of you who follow my Blog know, We are working on remodeling our 1910 built home. Although I would really love to gut my Kitchen and get a new one , that is just not in the foreseeable budgeted future, so I am doing the next best thing.

The Kitchen has become my first DIY project that I have tackled alone and that Chris actually let me do on my own. 

My counter tops were just plain ugly. I wanted something that looked more modern and made my kitchen look larger than it is. I choose to use a Giani Granite Counter Top Kit to redo the old counter tops. 

Take a good look at what my counter tops looked like before.

As you can see in the picture, I had old tile in some spots and wood in other spots. They were very unattractive.  I choose the Giani Granite White Diamond  Granite Kit to transform my counter tops with.

Giani Granite Counter top kits are super easy and I accomplished it all in a weekend ( most was drying time between steps.

The first step after cleaning them very well was to apply the primer included in my kit, which was black. You apply a very thin coat as you see here.

You let your primer dry for 8 hours before you continue to step 2. It took me about 1 hour to totally prime all my counters. Everything I needed to prime the counter tops was included with my kit.

Next up was applying the 3 minerals included with the kit, which are your prime colors for transforming your counter tops. I applied the Pearl, then the lighter tan color then the bright white. This took about 2 hours to do all of my counters and another 4 hours dry time ( I actually left mine overnight since it was later in the evening when I finished this part)

To apply the color, you use a sponge which is included in the kit, and the best part was that you did not need to wash the sponge out when changing to the next mineral color.

This looks amazing and the picture above is before I put the final sealant on. 

The final step was the apply the sealant. This was the easiest part, and again, everything I needed was included in my kit. This part took about half an hour and was super simple.

My husband was impressed with my accomplishments and at how well the Giani Granite Kit worked. My kitchen still needs work, but this simply made it look so much better already. I have been texting pictures all day to my friends and family because I am in love with my new counter tops.

Below, the final outcome after 2 coats of sealant and after  it had dried for 4 hours.

As you can see, we still have much work to do. The wall paper is 7 layers deep and era 1950's which will be removed and painted  and the cabinets need to be painted ( I am doing this on a budget and all on my own, so I will not be replacing the cabinets)

I was super impressed with the Giani Granite counter Top paint kits and would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to remodel their kitchen or bath on a budget.

Giani Granite has many different Granite Kits to choose from and you can see all the colors HERE

Neocell Super Collagen Powder Review & Giveaway : New Year, New You

It's a brand new year, so why not have a brand new you to go a long with it.





So where do you start? I started with Super Collagen Powder , it's very important to me to keep my hair and nails healthy but even more so, I love the benefit I get for my joints as well, because let's face it, none of us are getting any younger.








Super Collagen Powder supports collagen in tendons, ligaments, hair, skin, nails, and lean muscle. It  is rich in hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine, key amino acids.You get added benefits because the body is nourished with collagen 1 and 3 where it is deficient and then super collagen acts as a messenger to trigger the synthesis of new collagen fibers.

I have noticed a great improvement in the tightening of my skin and a big plus is the fact that my complexion is noticeably much better than when I started the Super Collagen Powder 3 weeks ago.


Super Collagen Powder also recently won a Best of Supplements Award from Better Nutrition Magazine and I can personally attest to the fact that it does work wonders.


My nails have never been as strong and as healthy as they are now. They are growing at a normal rate, and they no longer peel and split like they did 3 weeks ago.


My hair is simply amazing! Shiny, healthy and full in just a few short weeks, I am loving how healthy it looks even with daily flat iron or hot rollers.

Neocell has many other products In which I simply cannot wait to try, if they are half as good as the Super Collagen Powder, then they will get an A+ in my book.


NeoCell products, including Super Collagen Powder  are available at Whole Foods Market, Sam's Clubs, GNC, Vitamin Shoppe and health and natural product retailers worldwide.


Neocell is offering one of my readers a chance to win Super Collagen Powder to try themselves!

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Patrida Tequilla Review

Although I am not a big drinker, I do enjoy a Cocktail a few times a month. My favorite of all time is a Margarita...and what better way to enjoy it than with Patrida Tequilla.

Patrida Tequilla is made with true Blue Agave and you can tell!  I really enjoyed the unique taste while at the same time I knew I was drinking some top notch Tequilla. The smell alone was not what you would expect from any other Tequilla, it was strong, yet pleasant and  went down easily. I did have a shot just to see exactly how it tasted with any added ingredients, and wow...I loved it.



I had the chance to try Blanco, Repasodo and Anejo Patrida Tequilla. while each had it's own unique flavor, they were all of the top  in taste, smoothness and overall quality.



The Blue Agave from Patrida comes from a field close to a doormat volcano and once moved to the plant to process, is baked in a stainless steel oven instead of like most others who use old stone ovens to cook it.  Once cooked they began the process of fermenting the Tequilla which averages between 36-40 hours...Fresh unaged Tequilla is the final product.


I  used the recipe from the Patrida site to make my margarita's and they were amazing!

PARTIDA MARGARITA

with 100% Organic Agave Nectar

1 & 1/2 oz Partida Blanco Tequila*

1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice

3/4 oz Partida Agave Nectar

3/4 oz Water

Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or over

fresh ice into an old-fashioned glass.

I highly recommend Patrida Tequilla if you are in the market for a fresh new Tequilla which will provide you a nice tasty shot or an even better Margarita.

Giant Microbes Review

I bet this has you wondering...Giant Microbes? What is she talking about.

We all love a good laugh, or at least, I know that I do, but what if you can have a good laugh and some education at the same time?

Giant Microbes provides you with both.

Check out Paramecium, he is famous in his own right.

How cool would it be if your child had their own little Microbes to cuddle up with . Looking for the common cold? Of course not, but since we get them so often, how about having one just laying around so your child can see?

Giant Microbes come in most every thing you can think of. Athlete's foot, chicken Pox, or how about E.Coli?

These a re fun little stuffed animals that would be great to have on hand to console your child, help them understand illness if the need arises and to help educate them on a daily basis. I think these would be an awesome additional to any home school mom's ( or dad's) agenda.

Giant Microbes also carries other fun stuff, which would be great stocking stuffer or even just for fun.

How about this putty?

 

Okay, so a little gross out for Adults such as us but the kids would love it and they would be learning something at the same time.

These would also make great Gag gifts or even better, they would make Wonderful teacher Gifts, and I plan to get my kids teacher's a few to help them next year!

Visit Giant Microbes today and see all the fun, yet educational Microbes they have for you!

Healthy Surprise Review

How would you like to receive a box each month packed full of Healthy Surprise?

It's actually quiet simple and affordable to do just that. Healthy Surprise is a monthly subscription box which you pay for and receive every month that is packed full. It truly packed, not just a few samples but loaded down with healthy Goodness, and delivered right to your door.

My family and I have been trying to change our eating habits and lifestyle and find healthier options that do not include things loaded down with Gluten and sugars and processed foods.

I was quite "Surprised" with the Healthy Surprise Box when I got it. Most all of the products in the box were Gluten Free, Vegan or Raw. I never actually realized that so many fun and Delicious products existed for a healthier lifestyle.

My kids loved the Home Free Chocolate chip Cookies and the Dried Pitaya shown in the picture above. I loved the fact that I could send one of these snacks to school with my 10 year old and know that not only was she eating a healthy snack, but that it was not loaded down with sugar.  She came home one day after taking the cookies to school and said her teacher tried one and loved them and was impressed with the fact that I was one of the few parents who did not just throw candy or cookies in her bag for her snack because it was easy.

Of course, with a Monthly Healthy Surprise Box, it can always be that easy and your child can try new things while at the same time you know you are providing a Healthier alternative to those sugary snacks which most kids think are the best.

Healthy Surprise has 3 different options for you to choose from when ordering a subscription and you can see those plans HERE

You can also visit Healthy surprise on Facebook to see what others are saying about these wonderful snacks!

GlitzSee Motion Activated Purse Light Review AND Giveaway

GlitzSee....doesn't that sound so Bling Bling!

I love my little GlitzSee and carry it everywhere I go.

What is a GlitzSee? It's a super cute and bling motion activated purse light. You can also hook it on your Dog's collar when you take them for a walk o even on your child's backpack.

I want to get one for my daughter as well because it is still a bit dark outside when she goes to catch the bus and even though there is 10-12 kids waiting, I want her to be safe and seen by cars or people.


A GlitzSee would make the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone on your list including your pets. I think it would be a cute little collar gift for a dog  and I bet they would love to play ad be very funny when it lights up.

I think the Glitzsee is a great safety tool for anyone, especially women who frequently are outside at night.

Going for a walk or run? Why not bring your GlitzSee so you can be seen by passing motorist?

GlitzSee is very reasonable priced and they come in many different colors so you can give them to anyone. You can find out more about GlitzSee and order HERE


Want to win one of your own?

Tell me in the comments what color you would choose for 1 entry, make another comment on who it would be for for an additional entry

Bunnyslippers.com Review & Giveaway

Imagine prancing around, dancing the night away in........Your Fuzzy Koala Slippers!

I had you for a minute there, didn't I?

I love my fuzzy Koala slippers from www.bunnyslippers.com


These are probably the most comfortable slippers i have ever owned and I am not one bit embarrassed to wear them. My kids on the other hand would prefer I not wear them and give them to them because they say it's cool for kids but not for Moms...really?


www.bunnyslippers.com has some really cute slippers and the price is great. They would make a great gift for a teenager or even yourself. I'm telling you, they rate 5 stars in comfort and another 5 stars for embarrassing my kids when their friends come over. So worth it!

They have tons of Animal slippers that are just too cute and I am debating which ones to buy my kids. We have a tradition where on Christmas eve everyone gets to open a present, which is always new pajamas..this year I am adding Fuzzy Animal Slippers






Want Cute matching slippers for your whole family?

Check these out:

I think maybe I should buy all my teenagers slippers to match my Fuzzy Koala slippers ...they would love that!


Now the slippers below are some my Son would wear, he is 15 and is my crazy one who isn't afraid to wear silly stuff and to be honest I would probably have to make sure he didn't wear them to school!

So head on over to Bunny Slippers and get ready to shop for the whole family. I know you can find a pair that everyone would love!

The Great Christmas Caper Scavenger Hunt Review

What happened to Santa?  Where did he go? "Gasp" Was Santa Kidnapped?

What would happen if you ask your kids who kidnapped Santa? Would they get all worried or laugh at you? Would they be intrigued? I know mine were when I posed those questions to them and ask if they would like to play The Great Christmas Caper Scavenger Hunt.

So what is this Christmas Caper and Scavenger hunt? It's a fun game that you can play with almost any age. My children are 8 and above, so they really had a fun time playing, and yours will too. It is a game where if kids are playing they will need to be able to read and slightly comprehend what they are reading.

Before i began to explain the aspects of the game , I will give you a run down of what comes with the game, , which is a  printable game which you can print and laminate if you wish or in my case we used up a lot of clear tape when we ran out of laminate ( You can print it as much as you want but I preferred to just print it once and after securing it in a decorated Ziploc bag I can keep it forever )which you can purchase at www.partygamesplus.com

• Complete step-by-step set-up instructions. This includes everything you need to know to set up and play the game.
• One game letter which is used to explain the concept and rules to the player.
• 6 suspect cards, 6 weapon cards, and 6 location cards. Each features full color, fun illustrations.
• 36 point cards featuring missing presents and pieces of Santa’s suit each with it’s own point worth listed on the card.
• 8 Uh-Ohh cards. Each with a unique situation that the players must react to.
• 4 Blank Uh-Ohh cards that you can edit yourself to include your own situation. (optional)
• 4 respite cards used to release players from Uh-ohh cards.
• Fun 5x7 editable invitation ready for you to type in your party information and get the word out about your Christmas Scavenger Hunt. 

Do you remember as a child playing Clue ( Or if your family is anything like my family we play a lot of games still)  So when you think of this game imagine Clue with a treasure hunt twist while at the same time acting out funny scenarios which may occur if you get an Uh-Ohh card.

I normally get all bent out of shape when people are running around the house, but my family and I had a great time with this game and I think they were surprised when Mom wasn't yelling for them to cut it out. The game was very easy to understand after reading the rules and getting organized.

This is also a great time of year for this game. In the beginning Santa gets kidnapped, and players ( who are broken up in to teams at the beginning) have to find out who kidnapped him and what else they took as well as where he is ( Hence the location cards)

Now, I personally have a big family, so the 9 of us and a friend split up in to teams to play. I loved playing this game inside because there were so many places to hide the cards in.

The game for us lasted about an hour and everyone seemed to enjoy playing and my 10 year old ( even though her team lost) keeps asking when we can play again.

Partygamesplus.com has many games you can purchase for almost any situation or occasion you can imagine which you can get HERE


Intrigued and want to play the Great Christmas Caper Scavenger Hunt yourself? Just head on over HERE and grab your copy today and enjoy a game in which you, your kids, family and friends can all enjoy!

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