Author: cvegnad

September 24, 2014

October Snapshots with Posterjack! #OctoberSnapshots

Fall is here! With it brings gorgeous colours, leaves falling from the trees and some of the best photography opportunities – think fall hikes, apple picking and farms!

For the month of October, Posterjack is bringing back the 31 Day Photo Challenge for all of you shutterbugs!

Starting October 1st all are invited to share their snapshots on the daily theme on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Your entry has the chance to win 1 of 3 daily prizes of a $25 voucher to Posterjack! Awesome right?!

So get those cameras and smart phones ready – don’t forget to share on Posterjack’s Facebook wall or tag them on Twitter @Posterjack using the hashtag #OctoberSnapshots. This contest is open to all Canadian and American fans.

Looking forward to seeing all of your photos!!

September 23, 2014

Captain America to the Rescue! #WW w/linky

Halloween costumes are in store and we were out buying groceries when our youngest saw this Captain America costume and fell in love!

We decided to purchase it for him and he has not taken it off (except for bath and bedtime!). He even wore it to his big brother’s football game!

Make sure to link up below so that I can visit you too! Have a fabulous day!

September 18, 2014

#GOSHGoddess Makeup Collection #review

I love my makeup – in fact I am a bit of a makeup hoarder! I am constantly checking out the newest selections and purchasing them (even if I don’t need them!). When I was chosen to try out GOSH cosmetics through Chick Advisor I was beyond excited. This was my first time trying out the GOSH line and I couldn’t wait to get my #GOSHGoddess on!

My favourite item in the #GOSHGoddess collection I received was the Lip Lacquer #6. This has to be the brightest lip colour I have ever tried but it looks stunning on. A small amount is needed and it applies extremely well and evenly. It has the most amazing shine and lasts well into the lunch hour (I applied at seven in the morning!).

The second product was GOSH Mineral Powder 004. I don’t usually use a loose powder so this was also new for me (I almost always purchase a compact powder). The coverage was light but covered very well. I am going through a current breakout (no one warned me about the adult acne breakouts!) and had to use just the mineral powder one day and it helped to soften the redness around my nose perfectly.

I also tried out the GOSH double precision mascara – one side for the top lashes and the opposite for the lower lashes. This is the perfect solution as the bristle lengths are shorter for the lower lashes which is usually such a problem to deal with if using a larger brush. It allowed for better definition of the lower lashes. The coverage is nice and dark which is my favourite!

The last product I was able to try was the brow defining gel. This is a product I would have never even thought of buying before but it blew me away. It truly makes the difference when you are aiming for a more polished look. It was easy to apply (just like a mascara wand) and gave greater definition and shape to my eyebrows. I was actually complimented at work where a supervisor thought my makeup was done professionally! It truly made my day!

Here is my favourite #GOSHGoddess look (sorry for the blurry image my iPhone doesn’t always capture the best images!)

Are you familiar with the GOSH product line? What is your must have makeup product?

Disclosure: I received the above mentioned products free of charge. I was not obligated to post about my experiences but wanted to share my love of them with you!

September 18, 2014

Subtech Sports Dry Skin Series #review

Our smart phones and tablets are one of the biggest product investments many of us will make (for an everyday use item) – unfortunately it tends to be the one product that has to be replaced at a higher rate due to falls in water, spills or drops (yikes – our toddler sent my iPhone for a swim in the tub several months ago and it was awful!).

Subtech Sports provides the number one protection in 100% waterproof and shockproof solutions for your smart phone, tablets, PC and other electronics. Subtech Sports products are the result of a group of extreme sports enthusiasts who wanted to take their electronics to the next level capturing their every adventure. While each product is tested to protect your electronic in extreme conditions it makes the perfect product for every day use – the damage from a toddler seems comparable to some extreme sports!

Whenever we purchase a new electronic, whether it be a smart phone or most recently a tablet, the first thing my husband purchases afterwards is a screen protector to prevent water or food damage. There is nothing worse than having a fantastic product only to have it damaged by daily use or spills.

The Subtech Sports Dry Skin Series is 100% waterproof (bonus!) protecting your phone from damage due to the weather, spills, drops and scratches. Accidents are bound to happen so it is always better to be safe then sorry!

With it’s small size and affordable price, the Subtech Sports screen shield is the perfect stocking stuffer gift for the tech member in your family! They also have a large range of products for the adventurous or tech lover in your home so make sure to check out their website.

We loved the affordable price and the range of products that the Dry Skin series protects. It also did not interfere with phone function which was perfect. While I didn’t go swimming with (too chicken to test that out!) it did do well against the rain (summer is soccer season and us lovely parents get to stand out in the rain during games!). It also protected against scratches and with my tendency to drop stuff this was perfect for me!

Disclosure: I received product in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

September 17, 2014

Hidden in the Stars by Robin Caroll #review

A quilt holds deadly secrets that has led to blackmail and ultimately death in Hidden in the Stars.

About Hidden in the Stars

Following an attack that killed her mother and stole her ability to speak and use her hands, 21 year old Sophia Montgomery has no choice but to accept her estranged Grandmother’s offer to their family home – a person she did not know even existed. Detective Julian Frazier is working hard on her case but Sophia’s inability to speak thwarts her eyewitness evidence. The fact that Julian is undeniably attracted to Sophia doesn’t help either, so Julian hides his feelings as concern for a trauma victim and focuses on finding her mother’s killer.

Little do they know the clues to solving the case may be right in front of them displayed through Sophia’s mother’s “special” quilt design. Who will realize the secret Sophia has been unknowingly displayed in plain sight. When the truth comes to light will Sophia find her voice again? Or will the murderer – still at large – silencer her forever?

My Thoughts

Wow – an incredibly suspenseful novel. Sophia is at the same time a fragile victim of a brutal crime but strong beyond words as she struggles to remember what happened and any evidence the police might have overlooked. Hidden in the Stars jumps right in at the brutal attack on Sophia and her Mother and slowly the attack is unravelled but keeps you guessing throughout the entire novel. Her mother’s Russian heritage that she guarded secretly is revealed to her as her Grandmother who she never knew existed enters into her life.

The relationship between Julian and Sophia develops slowly and at first you wonder if maybe the attraction is because Sophia looks at him as her rescuer and protector. It is not until near the end that you realize their relationship is deeper than this as they have both suffered terrible losses. They both feel alone and help each other through this emptiness.

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Rating: 5/5

Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.