Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves Frizz Control Hair Cream

Ever have your hair look like this?  Then you need Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves Frizz Control Hair Cream.  I received a sample of this product in my Beauty Blogger VoxBox from Influenster for testing purposes.  Thank goodness!  This product lives up to its claims...my hair has never been smoother.  Here is the product info:

Got Frizz? Straighten up and tame that mane... or whatever you call it. SMOOTH MOVES™ is your call to fighting out of control hair and will help reduce your styling time. Infused with natural coconut & silk extracts this salon formula will keep you thinking straight all day.

PRODUCT FACTS
- De-frizzes and straightens hair
- All day performance
- Adds shine
- Coconut & silk extracts add shine and strength to hair

STYLING TIPS & EFFECTS
Apply Smooth Moves™ to damp hair, distribute evenly with a comb and then blow-dry to reveal straight, frizz-free hair.

They also forgot to say that it makes your hair smell oh so delish!  Check out their website here!

Bath & Body Works Fall Mini Candles

I Love Bath & Body Works candles, always have.  So when I received one of their fall mini candles in my Beauty Blogger VoxBox compliments of Influenster for testing purposes, I was super excited.  I received the Cider Lane scent and it smells just like a trip to an orchard.  It has that apple and cider with mulling spices scent.  It is the true scent of fall.  Here is the product info:

Mini but Mighty! Our Mini Candles provide an amazing fragrance experience exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers. Now in an elegant glass container, these are the perfect size for trialing all our fall home fragrances! Mini Candles burn approximately 15 hours.

15 hours!  That is crazy for such a little guy but it is very true!  The mini candles are perfect for the bathroom.  They even have little jar covers for them which are too cute!!!  The mini candles make the perfect little present or party favor for the upcoming holidays.  Check them out at Bath & Body Works.  If you purchase online, use the code RMNNOVBBW by 12/4/12 and receive 20% your entire order.

Thrifty Thursday - 10 FREE Holiday cards from Cardstore

For today only, 11/8, Cardstore.com is offering 10 free holiday cards and free shipping!  Hop over there now to snag your deal.  Just enter the code CCN2433 at checkout!

What Do You Think Wednesday - Goody Simple Styles Spin Pins

I received these Goody Simple Styles Spin Pins in my Beauty Blogger VoxBox and have to say that I am blown away at how well these little guys work.  I have relatively think hair and when I saw these pins, i thought to myself they were not going to work for me.  Boy was i wrong!  Here is the product info:

The Goody brand is the most widely-recognized manufacturer of hair accessories and styling tools in the world. Through proprietary brands such as DoubleWear™, QuikStyle™, Simple Styles™, Slide-Proof™ and Ouchless®, Goody has introduced smart innovations like the exclusive Spin Pin and Quik Style Brush. With products inspired by the latest designer trends and innovative solutions, Goody offers an inspiring range of hair accessories and styling tools.

The box has simple directions with a twist hair and pin situation.  It is that simple! They are like corkscrews for your hair.  I am loving these!  You should definitely check them out.  The retail for about $7.29 at stores like Walmart, Target and CVS.

I did receive these complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.  Check out the Goody website here.

What Do You Think Wednesday - October Stork Stack

You know from my previous reviews that I love my Stork Stack.  To me it is completely worth the money.  ($28.00 a month)  The amount of things you receive in the box always surpasses that amount.  This was my 3rd month receiving this subscription.  Not my favorite month but still had some cute things in it.  The picture posted above is from their website because my camera is not working.  I was a little disappointed that I didn't receive the card that lists all the items, descriptions and cost.  However, a few days after receiving the package, I did get an email from Stork Stack containing the information.  The theme for this month was Imaginative Play.  So here is what was included in the box this month:

- North American Bear Co. -- Tinie Dinies $12.00

- Box Play for Kids -- Caterpillar  $5.00

- Harmonica Pocket CD - Apple Apple $14.00

- Green Toys - Twist Teether $10.99

- 2 KIND Healthy Snacks - KIND Bar $3.78  ($1.89 / bar)

Total Value of Box:  $45.77

All In All:   My daughter who is 11 month old did not like this box as much as the last two either.  But Stork Stack is still by far my absolute favorite monthly box.  I also am subscribed to Bluum Box, which is $12.00 a month, but their products are not nearly as great as Stork Stack.   Again I have to give them praise because they are the ONLY monthly subscription that I actually receive on or about the 1st of the month.  This is a great service...check them out here.

Tasty Tuesday - Caramel Apple Cupcakes

I haven't tried these yet but they are on my to-do list.  I think they look adorable and they have gotten great reviews.  The recipes comes straight from Taste of Home.

Ingredients

• 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) spice cake mix or 1 package (18 ounces) carrot cake mix
• 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
• 20 Werther's® Original Chewy Caramels
• 3 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
• 12 Popsicle sticks

Directions

• Prepare cake batter according to package directions; fold in apples.
• Fill 12 greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• In a small saucepan, cook the caramels and milk over low heat until smooth. Spread over cupcakes. Sprinkle with pecans. Insert a wooden stick into the center of each cupcake. Yield: 1 dozen.

Make It Monday - Black Tutu (Skunk Costume Part 2)

Making your own tutu skirt is inexpensive and easy to do.  All you need are the following things:

- Tulle any color you would like.  For my costume I am using black.
- Crochet headband
- Scissors

You 1st want to put your crochet headband around something round so it is easier to see the holes.  I used a small trashcan.  Then you want to cut your tulle into strips.  I made mine 2" wide by 12" long.  Keep in mind that the length is going to be cut in half because we are folding it.  I only wanted mine to be 6" long so I doubled that amount to get the length.

Once you have cut the strips and I believe I used about 80 pieces for two layers.  You want to start on the bottom row of holes.  Fold a strip of tulle in half and pull through the hole.  Here is how you want to make the loop.  (from http://www.skiptomylou.org)

Continue doing this all around until you have all the holes covered.  You then want to do the holes in the row right above the 1st layer.  You can continue up the headband as far as you want.

When you have the look you want you are finished.  You can do more than one color...the possibilities are endless!