If you are looking for a unique gift for your Valentine, or something fun to show your love everyday, then the Love Struck toaster is for you! The toaster is super cute, works well, and comes with 4 different designs that show your love right on your toast!

It’s so much fun to use too. Speaking as one who happens to love toast, I was really excited to give it a try. I was not disappointed at all, and it was a riot to be able to surprise my husband at breakfast with a special message of love right there on his food! The plates are very easy to remove and install, so you can change messages easily. It even comes with a special little tool to help you lift the plates out of the toaster, though I was able to just use my fingers with no problem.

For more information, including where to buy and other styles of Pop Art Toasters, be sure to visit their website. We think this would make a memorable gift for Valentine’s day, and it lasts much longer than flowers too!

Being kind to the planet is something that we strive to do in our household. Reusable bags are one of the easiest ways to reduce waste, and with so many stylish options, it’s also a fun way to express your personality! Recently I got a chance to try out a bag from enVbags!

The bags come in singles, or in packs, and they offer a great variety of patterns and colors. The bag I got is called Destination, which features an Eiffel Tower, and cherry blossoms. What I loved the most though is that it comes in a handy travel holder that can clip to the inside of my purse. This way I can always have my bag on hand, making it very easy to use for shopping in place of plastic. I don’t know about you, but often the biggest obstacle to making the switch is just remembering to bring a reusable bag along.

Bags are a great value, starting at $9.50 for a single. These are high quality bags, made of water resistant nylon, and can hold 2-3 grocery bags worth of goods. The bags are very fun though, and can easily be used for all your shopping, or even as a purse/tote for everyday use.

I also thought it was charming how the company got started. Not only do I really like the bag, but I always love to support small business when possible, but you would never know that these bags had such humble beginnings, they are so nice! Be sure to visit the website to see all the design options.

The idea of the bags was developed in the spring of 2007, my then six year-old son’s kindergarten class was dared to go a whole week without using paper or plastic bags. It was Earth week and my son was learning about what we can do as individuals to help save the planet. Although I had always thought reusable bags were a great idea, that little push from my son was all I needed to start changing my ways. Forced at the counter to buy the store’s logo-laden bags, I found that like other people, I kept forgetting my bags at home. I found them too bulky and quite frankly, pretty ugly. I also became really conscious of all my family’s bag usage, not only at the grocery store, but at the mall, traveling, and even at the pool carrying our wet swimsuits home. I found myself looking for bags that had to fit four requirements: affordable, compactable, versatile and above all, fashionable. I should also mention that I have been in the fashion world for quite sometime, and since no one had yet developed a bag that fit all my requirements, I figured, “why can’t I?”… and EnV Bags was born.

If you are thinking of making the switch, be sure you add a few enVbags to your wish list!

I have always had pretty great eyelashes, but I had noticed that they were a bit thinner than in the past. Maybe just the combination of age and years of use (mascara), had thinned them out a bit. So I was very excited to try the Code.ai serum that is meant to regenerate eyelashes, and also one that is meant for eyebrows. It’s available with out a prescription, and you can start to see changes in two weeks of use.

It did make a difference! I had tried to take a before and after photo of my eyelashes, but I could not get a good shot for the life of me. Below is a before and after shot from the Code.ai website showing a result after 6 weeks of use, you can see it’s pretty dramatic!

However, I can tell a difference in the way my lashes feel and look, and especially when I put on mascara. It is very easy to use, just apply it to clean lids daily (you can do once a day, but they do recommend morning and evening for best results). While I didn’t need any help with my eyebrows (the serum is great for patch or bald brows), it did work well to hold a great shape in my brow.

I really liked that they made it non-irritating, and that it has been tested to be safe and non-clogging. Of course, being an animal lover I was also very glad to learn that the product was not tested on animals, and that it is free from parabens. I always worry when I try new products on my skin because my skin is very sensitive. Code.ai didn’t irritate my skin.

To learn more about Code.ai eyelash and eyebrow regenerating products, and to buy your own, be sure to visit the Code.ai website.

I really love thought jars, and used to make my own when I was young, but they were nothing like KindNotes! KindNotes takes the idea of a daily thought jar and takes it to the next level by using the most amazing stationary and mini envelopes that I have ever seen!

KindNotes are a unique, one-of-a-kind stationery company. The paper that is used for the envelopes and notes is very nice, high quality paper. These are notes that you are going to want to keep!

Their daily thought jars are filled with 31 notes, each enclosed in mini decorative envelopes, offering words of inspiration, love, or fond memories. They even offer gorgeous versions just in time for Valentine’s Day! Not only can you choose from ready-made collections, but you can also add personal touches to the gift by customizing it. I even saw Hello Kitty options (which I love)!

We got a chance to preview the jar in the photo, and I was so impressed. This is truly a lovely and thoughtful gift. It felt like a bit of a holiday when I first opened the box, but this was a treat that lasted a full month! To learn more, and see all the options to make a personal gift for yourself or someone you love, be sure to visit the KindNotes website. Also, if you are in the military, be sure to contact them for a special discount (they even ship overseas).

Bark Om Dog Tee

Read My Paws is a dog clothing company with a great sense of humor and fun! Baby was lucky enough to try out one of their shirts, the “Bark Om” shirt from their “Zen Paws” clothing line. Now, I love yoga, even though I am terrible at it, so I really thought the shirt was adorable. Baby liked it too, especially with the cold weather we have been having.

The Zen Paws line offers messages like “I Bark Therefore I Am”, and “Be The Treat”. They come in a wide range of sizes that will fit most dogs, from XS-2XL.

They use 100% organic cotton for their clothing, and manufacture their shirts in the USA. They even have shirts for people! We were impressed by the wide range of options and fun saying that they offer on their shirts. They have a lot of sizes as well, and the shipping was really fast.

In addition to shirts, they have note cards and bandannas. They have many more lines planned. You can order products online for both consumers, and they even offer wholesale to retailers. Be sure to visit the Read My Paws website to see all the fun choices and find something fun for your furry friend.