Christmas Tees with I Love Apparel

Hi Friends! Today I'm sharing a new favorite shop of mine - I Love Apparel. I don't know about you guys, but I am sucker for graphic tees, like give me them all please :)

When I saw I Love Apparel's line of Christmas graphic tees I couldn't wait to get one. I mean who am I kidding, I wanted them all, but ultimately decided on this one:

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Gahhh! How cute is it!? I chose the fitted womens tee vs the regular tee and I also sized up to a Large and it fits great. The material is so comfy and the quality is really really good. 

Check out these other super fun graphic tees - all and so much more can be found in their Christmas section

Not only do they have an awesome selection of Christmas tees, they have so much more! You can shop by interests and see just how many categories they have.

Another favorite of mine is their selection of Gilmore Girl shirts - I want every one!

If you are in need of that perfect Christmas present or just shopping for yourself, I really recommend ordering through I Love Apparel. 

Readers can use promo code 'thishappylife' to get 15% off your order. I hope you find something you love!


*I was gifted this shirt in return for my review, all opinions are 100% my own


*linking up with Jessi's Design

Happy Mother's Day to me

Good Morning & Happy Monday! I'm holding off on my usual weekly recap so I can share with you an awesome Etsy shop!

Maybe you'll get an idea for Mother's Day for either yourself or any Mama in your life.  

I found Malibleue on Etsy while searching for a druzy pendant necklace.  

I mean look at how gorgeous these pieces are!!

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Not only did I fall in love with many of the druzy necklaces, but also all of the other non druzy jewelry too! 

Like this open circle necklace - how pretty!? 

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Or this beautiful gold tube bar

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Malibleue also has tons of beautiful earrings!

Like these

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Or these

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To top off her beautiful jewelry, Stacy, the shop owner is so so sweet! She was so kind to send me one of her pieces (Happy early Mother's Day to me!!) 

I'm in LOVE with my new druzy necklace!! I tried to capture it's beauty, but trust me, it looks even better in person. The stones are just so pretty and sparkly!

Stacy is offering my readers 10% off your order using code Malibleue10off.  She ships orders out in 1-3 days so there is still time to order and receive for Mother's Day!

Also, make sure you are following Malibleue  on IG - @Malibleue.  Stacy is going to be doing some fun giveaways and you won't want to miss out!

Stacy was such a pleasure to work with, I hope you check out her Etsy shop and find something you love!

Vintage honey shop teething necklace

Hey hey friends! Today I'm sharing with you an awesome product for teething.

Avery is teething sooooooo bad right now, like seriously, we are in teething Hell.  We have never been ones to use any of those over the counter teething remedies (I'm looking at you Orajel) and I just never thought those natural teething tablets would really work.  Honestly, when it gets real bad, we treat with a pain reliever, but of course that can't be used too often.

Enter The Vintage Honey Shop! I follow them on IG and have always seen their nursing/teething necklaces and of course loved how cute they were!

So many Mama's were always raving about them so they must do something right! I was very happy to be able to find out first hand just how great they are.

Avery immediately was drawn to my teething necklace.  She of course wanted to play with it and didn't get it at first that she could actually chew on it. I wasn't sure she would be into something like this, but once she figured it out, game over! She actually really loved it! And of course that made me love it.

I wear the necklace on the days when I know Avery is teething pretty bad.  I can tell when all she does is put her hands in her mouth and acts extremely needy.  We sit down on the couch together and I let her have at the necklace.


I have at times, handed her the necklace to chew on without me wearing it (under my supervision of course!)

What's also so great about these necklaces is they are not just for your teething baby! They can also be used during feeding time! They can help keep mama from being scratched & pinched while nursing or bottle feeding. The necklaces provide a focal point for baby, and give them something to play with and grab onto while being close to your heart.

You can go here and check out an entire page of the FAQ's - here's just a snippet:

The necklaces are made from the best quality fabric, organic wood beads and rings, double sided satin ribbon and a little dab of non toxic fabric glue at the very ends (where fabric and ribbon meet)


Another benefit of this teething necklace is that it's cute enough to wear out.  Now if we're out to eat or at a birthday party and Avery is clearly miserable from her teeth, I can easily have this on hand to wear and help give her some relief.


Readers can use code VHSHARE for 15% off your purchase! Now go check out The Vintage Honey Shop now :)



* I was given this product in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own

getting ready for kindergarten

Please tell me how it is even possible I am going to have a kindergartner next week!? Not just a kindergartner, a full time student since our district just passed all day kindergarten this year!

There is so much to do to get ready for kindergarten. Practice letters, shapes, writing, words, get all the school supplies (which seems to have tripled in amount since I was in school) and of course get a super cool backpack and some back to school clothing.

To help get us organized and ready for Kindergarten, we are using Mabel's Labels.  Mabel's Labels offers tons of different custom labels, stickers, etc for your needs.

The ordering process was so easy and fun! We chose the ultimate back to school combo pack which comes with name stickers, name tags, shoe stickers and 2 mini tags with a ring that you can attach to something.

There are so many different color/theme combinations. Brayden helped picked his out and he went with the solid blue steel with the pirate ship logo (which was my favorite!)

When they arrived, we got started on labeling everything we could for school.  First up was his shoes.

In our school district, about 90% of the school supplies you purchase are considered "community" so you are not suppose to label.  All of the crayons, markers, glue, etc that we bought are already in my little mans classroom.

We did get to label his folders and supply box and used the 2 mini tags to attach to his lunch box and backpack.

The custom mini tags are great for clothing. We will be using these on some of his t shirts and definitely his soccer jersey.

The possibilities are endless for the use of Mabel's Labels. I'm so happy I have plenty left because I know they will go to good use!

My little guys stuff all ready to go (minus a lunch, I did not pack that yet, LOL)

Thanks to Mabel's Labels, it's been fun getting ready for Kindergarten! Now I need to go enjoy my last few days with my little guy, but make sure to check out all of the fun labels Mabel's Labels has to offer!



Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, however I did receive a sample for my review. All opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.

Lotus Flower Vitamin C Review {+ promo code}

A few months ago I started really hating the way my face looked. I always looked run down and there was no brightness to my face. It was starting to really affect me and I could sense I was getting too upset about it. So I decided it was finally time to do something about it besides complain :)

I was on the search for a brightening serum + dark spot corrector because those were my main concerns. Stupid teenage me did not take care of my face while in the sun and I have plenty of sun damage that is taking its toll.

I googled like crazy and found many choices but ultimately decided on this Vitamin C serum by Lotus Flower Health & Beauty.

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It's not just a Vitamin C serum though, it has so many other benefits! Dark spot corrector, wrinkle filler & acne treatment! (yes please to all of those!)

So off I added the Lotus Flower Vitamin C to my Amazon cart and waited for it to come. I was using it for a little over a month and was already noticing subtle changes. My face no longer looked dull and tired all of the time, I was finally looking a little refreshed!

Here's more information on the product:

Vitamin C serum is a product that can take a little while to build up in your skin, so after 4-6 weeks of using this product you should begin to see some nice benefits. Now, let's get down to what to look for. 

Results Within the First 1-2 Months:  

  - Skin holds moisture longer and looks more hydrated (this shows up as a more dewy, glowing skin texture)
  - Skin begins to feel tighter
  - Pore size begins to shrink and is less noticeable
  - Skin appears more radiant and vibrant


These Results have been noted after long-term use (2 months or More):  

  - Fine lines and wrinkles diminish once skin collagen levels start to increase
  - Fading of dark spots, age spots, and acne marks
  - Skin breakouts (for those prone to this) are significantly diminished
  - Skin texture and appearance becomes more even and lighter


I was so happy when Melissa from Lotus Flower personally reached out to me to see how I was liking the product. I thought that was awesome customer service! Not only was she sweet to chat with but she is also offering a promo code for anyone interested in ordering the Lotus Flower Vitamin C serum!

*Use code MLTIMAMA (expires 12/31/15) at checkout for 20% off! Remember, you can get the product here *

These would make great little stocking stuffers for the ladies in your life and of course a great gift for yourself! 

If you order and use this, I would love to know your thoughts on it!

I am now on month 2 of using this product and I can really tell it's working. It is part of my night time regimen now and I never forget to use it. I am not one to really wear make up so having my face look nice and bright is something I absolutely need.  I am so happy I found this product and recommend it to anyone looking to brighten your skin and diminish fine lines and dark spots.


Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, however I did receive a sample for my review. All opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.