The Iron Fey Series

This series was a lot of fun for me! The creation and depiction of the new clan of fey, The Iron Fey, was so inventive and riveting that I couldn't get enough of this series. These books were fun to read and I definitely recommend them! 




The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
My rating: 4 of 5 stars






I really enjoyed this book. It kept me entertained from the beginning. I am glad that all the books are out and I have them cause this book ended with a good cliffhanger!






 The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Really liked this book. I found myself crying through the first 7 chapters or so (may have been do to hormones :)). There was a lot of action in this book but I did find some spots to be a touch slow. Love how it ended and CAN'T wait to see what happens next!






 The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I enjoyed this book but did find a few parts slow. I did find myself getting thorough this series that every time Meghan and Ash did get a moment alone they were always interrupted. I did totally cry towards the end...poor Ash.








 The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa
My rating: 3 of 5 stars






This had a lot of slow spots and I felt like it was dragged on too much. I did like it though and at first I was not happy about Ariella but it all worked out in the end!

-chelz

Giveaway: JUNIEblake

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Happy Friday!!!

We're so excited today to be hosting a giveaway!  JUNIEblake is a clothing line that focuses on cute, trendy, modest clothes.  I can't tell you how much I hate finding cute clothes that are only modest if I wear layers -- tanks underneath or cardigans on top ... or both!  With this new line from JUNIEblake you don't have to worry about any of that.  :)

They are offering not one, but TWO $30 gift cards to their online store.  Pretty sweet, huh?!

 

Do you love it all as much as I do?!

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"Like" JUNIEblake on Facebook, share their page with your friends, leave a comment on JUNIEblake's wall, and let me know you did so in a comment here.

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Contest closes Wednesday, August 1st at 11:59 PM CST.

Two random winners will be selected Thursday, August 2nd!

Good luck!!!

Winners announced HERE.

WIWW- Racerback Tank

Cardigan- Target
Racerback tank- Target
White tank- Downeast
Capris- Buckle
Toms- Nordstrom 

I love the style of the racerback tanks. They can be casual and also dressed up and I like to wear a little cardigan over the top of mine. They are comfortable while still being cute! Then there are my Toms, I swear I have worn them most of the summer cause they are comfy and easy to throw on...they have become my "go to" shoes.

-chelz

Linked to: Rae Gun Ramblings, The Pleated Poppy, Two Thirty-Five Designs, Rolled Up Pretty & Transatlantic Blonde

Strawberries & Cream Crescents

Strawberry shortcake is my all time favorite dessert! Our family makes Strawberry shortcake a lot in the summer! I found these crescents by chance one day when I was with my daughter. We had stopped at Day's Market, which is a local grocery store in Heber City and there is also one in Orem City. Sydney wanted a doughnut and I looked over and saw these bad boys and had to try one. These are just like having an individual Strawberry shortcake! It was so delicious and I find myself craving them all the time. I am going to try to make these myself at home one of these days and see if I can get it right. 

 So, if you are ever close to a Day's Market you should stop in and try one!

-chelz

Frugal Friday- Drain Cleaner

We recently moved back to Utah and we are currently renting a home. Our shower is older and gets clogged up all the time. It drives me nuts! I got tired of buying expensive drain cleaner from the store, so I set out to find a home recipe to try out and I found this one here. I gave it a try and it worked pretty well. I had to do this twice to get it to really work but as I said our shower is older and could probably use a professional cleaning, so this should work great for just your average clog. 

Pour a 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain, then pour half a cup of vinegar down. Place a wet face cloth over it and let it sit for 5 minutes and then wash it down with hot water.

-chelz

Things We Love Thursdays: Take & Toss Cups

We drink a lot of smoothies in our house and let me just say, sippy cups do NOT work well with those!  The valves always get clogged and the boys can't drink their smoothies.  And regular cups are out cuz one little tip too far and the contents are all over the floor.  I found these Take & Toss Cups cups at Target (only $3 for a 5-pack!) and decided to give them a try.  I LOVE them!  The lids fit on tight and the straws slide in very tightly so they don't leak.  (Unless of course your kid tips it completely upside down -- then it will dribble out of the straw.)  I always love when I can find exactly what I need. :)

Skinny Pool Side Dip

I saw this on Pinterest and wanted to give it a try but there was no original source -- just a list of ingredients.  But it looked good so I decided to try it.  It was so easy and sooooo delicious!!!  The first time I made it I took out all of the jalapeno seeds and there was no heat to it at all.  The second time I left about half of them in and it was quite spicy.  It's great because you can adjust the heat to your own preferences.

Ingredients: 

1 red pepper
2 jalepenos
1 can of corn
1 can sliced olives, chopped
16 oz fat-free cream cheese (softened)
1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dip seasoning mix

Combine all ingredients and serve with crackers. Delicious!!