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Yes, you read that right…did you know different countries spell “jewelry” differently? I didn’t know that when I was contacted to review Circuit Jewellery, which is located in Hong Kong, and had to look it up! But, regardless of how it’s spelled, I have some wonderful items to share with you today.

About Circuit Jewellery:

Circuit is the story of a quirky girl and a treasure box of jewelry her grandmother gave her. Sparked by the beauty of each gem within, Loris sets out to learn of the dreams behind each heirloom and rekindles a connection to her grandmother. Her rings tell of promises, her pendants of friendship, her bracelets of bonds and wishes. Jewelry gives Loris that bond to home, yet inspires her to be who she wants to be in her own life. Now Loris brings you her collection, these dreams from her heart, each inspired by imagination and love.

Circuit is Classic Vintage with a Modern Twist. Defining style through creativity, Circuit jewels reflect your elegance, your spirit, and your confidence. Circuit connects the past and the present. As you wander through our online collection, imagine the past, sparkle in your now and dream of what you are and all that you can be.

Begin your story with Circuit.

 

Circuit Jewellery offers beautiful, fashionable bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants and earrings. I picked three items: The Awakening Crystal Bangle, the Mod Pod Ring, & the Queen V Coral Earrings.

I’ll start with my favorite piece…the Awakening Crystal Bangle. This bangle is absolutely gorgeous.

It is covered with little crystals, making it elegant enough for a dressy occasion but not too flashy, so you can still wear it everyday too.

I love that it has a front magnetic closure that you just pull apart and push back together, making it super easy to put on with one hand.

In the past, I haven’t been a big ring person. I like how rings look, but because my nails weren’t always the best-looking, I didn’t want to draw any attention to them. Well, I have been doing well with my nails lately and they actually look nice…so I was excited to try wearing a fashion ring (and because my wedding ring doesn’t fit me right now!).

The Mod Pod Ring makes a bold statement without being flashy or cumbersome.

It can go with any outfit and is work appropriate! Below, you can see the ring and bangle on the same hand for size purposes.

Lastly, the Queen V Coral Earrings!

These earrings include several crystals paired with a nice summer coral color. Perfect for a summer night out!

These are just a few of the pieces offered by Circuit Jewellery. I received my items within just a few days! Amazing how fast you can get items shipped from halfway around the world! They ship worldwide and you can even use Paypal to checkout!

Visit their site to learn more! http://www.circuitjewellery.com

 

I received these items in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own and honest. Thanks for reading!

 

Is the Dad in your life the one who brings the game home and turns the party up? Or, cutting edge, always On-The-Go – not just keeping up but keeping ahead? Or, maybe the Dad that cherishes every day, and captures every moment?

Sometimes, looking at different “dad personas” could help you pick out the perfect gift that you never even thought of. Skip the tie and head to Best Buy, but first decide which type of dad you will be buying for:

Entertainer: Gifts for the Dad who aspires to set up the ultimate man cave complete with gaming, sports, movies, listing to music, or just hanging out. This Dad loves to share so it also has everything at the ready for entertaining a crowd.

Gizmo Guru: Gifts for the dad that always wants to take his tech to the next level with the latest and greatest – always connected, at home and on the go.

Fitness Fanatic: Dad who doesn’t let age slow him down. He has no fear and loves adventure, but aspires to be/keep healthy as well. Dad uses technology in a wide range of ways in his active life both for himself and the family for instance; Go Pro and Fit Bit to track activity and recording adventures, to portable batteries for on the go fitness, camping while listening to music / watching movies on the smartphone

Memory Maker: For the Dad that makes sure that not only all the memories are captured and stored (video/photo) but keeps the family organized and under control. Gifts for him make his life easer; Dad pays the bills with laptop, videos kids, back up storage for pictures, prints out schedules for baseball practices and games, etc.

I would say that Brett is definitely the Memory Maker Dad. Not only is he a photographer by profession, but he makes sure our memories are captured and properly stored for as long as we need them…even if I continuously question why external hard drives have to be so expensive.

Without him thinking of ideas or making sure to capture events as they happen, we would be left with just the memories of those events. And let’s be honest…my memory is almost nonexistent these days, so I appreciate his photo-loving ways so very much.

Because a photographer could never get enough, a memory card could be a perfect gift for the Memory-Maker in your life, like the SanDisk 32GB Ultra Micro Memory Card. Sure it’s small, but packs a punch in usefulness…and will fit in a greeting card! Just make sure any memory card you get will be compatible with his camera(s).

So if you have a Memory-Maker in your life to find a Father’s Day gift for, here are some more gift ideas that you can find at the Best Buy Gift Center, which has all types of gifts for all types of Dads. http://bit.ly/Gift_Center

Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens.

GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition Action Camcorder.

GoPro Headstrap Mount

Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS 16.0MP Digital Camera

Samsung Galaxy 2 Camera

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mm IS STM Lens.

Canon VIXIA HF R50 8GB HD Flash Memory Camcorder

Geneva 10 Camera Case

Newport 30 Camera Case

Canon SELPHY Wireless Compact Photo Printer

OlloClip Photo Lens for iPhone

mophie space pack

HTC One (M8) Amber Gold

$50 iTunes Card

And as if you need another reason to check out Best Buy for your Father’s Day gift needs, they also offer Free shipping on qualified orders http://bit.ly/FreeShipBBY and a Low-price guarantee http://bit.ly/LPGBBY!

 

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card in exchange for this post.

 

Our recent Disney trip has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the Disney fun has to end. Trent loves watching Toy Story 3, Up, and Bolt, all already on his iPad, but our recent trip had me thinking about some other Disney movies that he could watch and enjoy. Some of the classics are the best!

Luckily, Netflix offers many Disney options, both new favorites and timeless classics. Below are some options currently available through instant streaming:

Just search for Disney Movies using the convenient Netflix search options, or go here: http://www.netflix.com/KidsAltGenre?agid=67673

To make Disney movie nights even more fun, you could incorporate both Disney items and movie treats to go along with your movie.

We’ve had a set of Disney popcorn tins that’s great for making a big batch and sharing.

You could also make popsicles or serve ice cream in Disney bowls.

Grab some boxes of candy from the store to enjoy…much cheaper than getting them at the movie theater!

You can turn your movie night into a full dine-in movie experience and make a pizza with Mickey head pepperoni!

So grab some treats and select a Disney movie from Netflix to enjoy a Disney movie night at home…the perfect way to pass the time until your next trip!

 

This post was written by me as part of my membership in the Netflix Stream Team. All opinions are my own and honest. Thanks for reading!

 

Sure, I’m a working mom. My day starts at 6:30am as I try to quietly get out of bed and not wake anyone up while I get ready for the day. The further along in this pregnancy I get, the longer it takes me to get up and ready…leaving less time for things like breakfast.

Don’t get me wrong…I still have a breakfast, but I know it could be better…much better. Right now, I enjoy my coffee in the car then munch on a granola bar or some muffins at work first thing. By the time I am eating breakfast, I’ve been awake for almost 2 hours!

I am lucky in the fact that I have a husband that works from home and watches Trent. This means I don’t have the added time pressure of preparing another human being for the day. I can barely get myself ready in the morning!

So when I was invited to try the new Tyson® Day Starts™ sandwiches (the first line of breakfast items introduced by Tyson Foods) in order to get a better breakfast experience, I was definitely on board.

Tyson® Day Starts™ sandwiches are available in seven varieties, including biscuit sandwiches, breakfast flatbreads and wrapped omelets, all available in your grocer’s freezer section. Tyson® Day Starts™ sandwiches offer a protein-rich way to start the day with high quality ingredients like real cheeses, zesty vegetables, fresh eggs, and quality Tyson® sausage, ham and chicken. The sandwiches are ready to eat in less than two minutes - ideal for busy families who want a wholesome breakfast, but are pressed for time in the mornings.

I chose to try the Chicken Biscuit and the Wrapped Omelet. Variety!!

I was most looking forward to the chicken biscuit and it did not disappoint. I was happy to see thick, real, white-meat chicken inside two fluffy biscuits.

After a quick trip in the microwave, I enjoyed a delicious chicken biscuit WITH my coffee. It was actually relaxing to take a few minutes to enjoy a better breakfast instead of rushing out the door and then sitting in a random drive-through with half the town that’s on their way to work.

Given the deliciousness of the chicken biscuit, I was excited to try an omelet the next morning.

The tortilla was crispy and the Colby and Monterey Jack cheese and egg melted perfectly together.

There are three sandwiches in a box and 2 omelets in a box. They each come prepackaged, so it’s up to you where you want to enjoy them. Each item has different cooking instructions, so be sure to read them before you enjoy! The chicken biscuit is best microwaved from refrigeration, so I suggest taking one out of the freezer the night before. The omelet comes in a metallic wrapping that shrinks around the omelet while cooking to give it it’s crispiness. Cool!

It’s nice to have the option of getting a good breakfast at home or at work. With Tyson® Day Starts™ Products, I can enjoy them at home or grab one to enjoy at work. Whether enjoying breakfast at home or on-the-go, Tyson® Day Starts™ products provide a convenient way to start the day with warm and savory breakfast sandwiches the whole family can enjoy. Much better than pre-packaged sugary treats!

 

Here’s a special offer just for you!

Please visit Tyson.com to download a $1 off coupon and check the product locator tool to find out where Tyson® Day Starts™ products are sold at a store near you!

 

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

 

I’ve definitely said if before, but Trent sure does prefer snacking over full meals (what toddler doesn’t?). We try to offer him healthy options, but that doesn’t always happen when he opens the pantry himself and makes selections when we forget to lock it.

We like coming across new foods to create some different snacks option for him. SKIPPY® now has these really convenient single serve snacking containers of peanut butter! Yum!

SKIPPY® Singles are perfectly portioned single-serve cups of peanut butter, available in two varieties – Creamy Peanut Butter and Natural Creamy Peanut Butter – so you can have the great taste of SKIPPY® wherever you go.

SKIPPY® Singles can be enjoyed as a tasty spread on crackers, as a delightful dip with fruits and veggies, or straight out of the cup. They’re a great way to provide much-needed convenience for your busy lifestyle – easy to toss in a lunch bag while trying to get the kids on the bus, and a perfect solution for a protein-rich, on-the-go snack while en route to the soccer field. Each package includes six single-serve cups in an innovative re-sealable canister, which is ideal for convenient storage, and features a clear front panel so consumers can easily see when to add SKIPPY® Singles to the grocery list.

Here are some ideas to pair along with a single serve peanut butter for some quick snacks on the go.

-Banana

-Crackers

-Apple slices

-Celery

-Pretzels

You could even bring these along with some bread and jelly packets to make pb&j sandwiches without having to bring the large containers!

How would YOU eat peanut butter on-the-go?

 

This post was written by me as part of my membership in the Hormel Extended Family Blogger. All opions are my own and honest…I do not joke when it comes to peanut butter - yum! Thanks for reading!