Product Review (September 2020)

As some kids prepare to head back to classrooms, sports, and extracurricular activities, health and safety are a huge concern to everyone.  I wanted to share some products we have been using lately that we’ve really enjoyed.

Enjoy!

Good Green Cleaner

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

  Tell me you haven’t been cleaning nonstop since this pandemic began! We have been going through lots of different cleaners because they seem to sell out so quickly.  Some we’ve liked and some we’ve hated.  Good Green Cleaner has been wonderful because it is an environmentally friendly, food-contact safe cleaner.

WHAT ELSE I LOVE ABOUT THEM

 They are a great product to travel with because you don’t have to worry about them leaking.  How? The bottles arrive empty so you just fill them with water, and twist on the recyclable “pod” to release the cleaning agents.

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Our Top 10 Favorite Fall Activities in New England

  There’s no place as cozy as autumn in New England.  For the next few months it’s all about crisp leaves, comfy sweaters, dark nail polish, lattes, and pulling out my UGGs.  (Yes…I’m aware of how ugly they are, but is there anything more comfortable?) It’s the perfect time to slow down, unwind from out fast-paced summer, and enjoy the simple things. 

Here are our top 10 activities for fall:

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Nazare, Portugal…Armchair Escape

We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.

As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!

Today’s Armchair Escape is NAZARE, PORTUGAL…

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New York City…Armchair Escape

We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.

As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!

Today’s Armchair Escape is NEW YORK CITY…

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Smile Create Repeat Review

Smile Create Repeat

What do I love about this box?

I love that you don’t need to be an artist to use Smile Create Repeat.  I am not a good artist, but I love that I can pour myself a glass of wine, play some relaxing music, and have some Me Time as I do a little drawing.  I also love that people who are artistic…like my daughter…can appreciate good art supplies, watch the tutorials, and then add the supplies to their collection.

What comes in each box?

Each month in your themed Smile Create Repeat art supply subscription box, you will receive:

5 or more quality art supplies chosen and tested by artists

Their exclusive Creative Card art lesson

Supply specific narrated lesson/demo video

Additional surprises

What did we get?

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Paletteful Packs Art Subscription Box Review

One positive thing about having to practice social isolation for the last few months is it gave us lots of opportunities to spark our creativity.  We spent lots of afternoons doing crafts and working on art projects.   My oldest daughter has missed the art classes she takes during the school year, so we were so thrilled that Paletteful Packs, an amazing art supply subscription box gave us not one, but two boxes for us to sample!

What do I love about this box?

Art is a wonderful way to express yourself and this box helps you explore new mediums you may not have tried before.  I like that you don’t need to be artistic to use their box because they can be used by any level of expertise. I also like that each box includes a card that gives tips and prompts.  This subscription box would be a wonderful way to support your child’s art classes, for homeschooling, and for additional art instruction if doing remote learning. Let’s face it…anything that keeps these kids off of electronics is a plus in my house!

What comes in each box?

Each month you’ll receive a thematic selection of art supplies. Every box will include a variety of media. Products include paint, pens, pencils, brushes, markers, and more!

What did we get?

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Cascais, Portugal…Armchair Escape

We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.

As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!

Today’s Armchair Escape is CASCAIS, PORTUGAL…

 

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Orglamix & Wicked Good Review

Traveling is the perfect time to test out new beauty products.  It’s fun to experiment with new looks and see how long they last when you’re out having adventures.  Beauty boxes, like Orglamix, give you fun surprises each month that you can bring along on your trips.  As if we weren’t already thrilled to be receiving their box, they also offered us a box from their sister company, Wicked Good, a perfume subscription box!

What do I love about this box?

I used to not care what was in my cosmetics, but in the past few years I have started paying close attention to the ingredients.  I love that Orglamix prides itself on having clean cosmetics with 100% natural ingredients.  Their makeup is also cruelty-free, which is extremely important to me.

What comes in each box?

Each month they hand-pick trendsetting new eye shadow colors, cult favorites and cutting-edge beauty products and ship them to you.  When you sign up for Orglamix, every month you’ll receive a 4-6 expertly curated, good-for-you, artisan products including: non-toxic cosmetics, natural and sustainable, cruelty-free goods that you won’t find in any other subscription box.

What did we get?

Our theme was POOL PARTY!!!

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Armchair Escape…Lisbon, Portugal

We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.

As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!

Today’s Armchair Escape is LISBON…

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Florence…Armchair Escape

We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.  Although Florence wasn’t my favorite cities in Italy, it was still gorgeous and had so much history.

As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!

Today’s Armchair Escape is FLORENCE…

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