If you’re anything like me, you have a to-do list that is pretty long and something that always needs to get done. It’s hard to find time to relax, but Peapod really makes this easier.

My sister and I  have both been using Peapod for quite a while. It’s great when you need things but simply don’t have time to shop or when there are other things you would like to do rather than stand in line at the grocery store!

The site is user-friendly and simple to navigate. I can virtually go down the aisles and pick out whatever I need in whatever flavor I want. I always check their specials first to see what is on sale. They have good ones often, for example, this week they have Tropicana OJ, fresh bing cherries, wild salmon filets, sweet corn and Klondike bars all on sale. I really love the specials!

Peapod does carry many popular and store brands as well as organic and gluten-free items, however, they don’t carry every specialty item, like that one flavor of Talenti Gelato your family just loves! And, I’m one who likes to pick out fresh produce when I can, so I often alternate between Peapod and going myself. I feel the prices are good but prefer to shop their sale items when possible. They have a great selection of sale items each week.

I think Peapod is great for bulk orders, for paper goods, for specials, for general shopping, for times when the weather is too hot or too cold, or when you just need a break. It’s also great if you want to order heavy items that you don’t want to lug around. They bring everything in for you.

I feel that the delivery charge is reasonable considering how much time I get to save for other things, and I’d rather work out at the gym than run up and down the aisles at the grocery store then wait while they do price checks or someone can’t find their lost credit card. And, as the saying goes, ‘time is money’.

You choose the window of time you want your order delivered, and as long as someone is home, that’s fine. You can even save money if they will already be in that area. 

They also now have Peapod mobile and you can shop on your iPad, smartphone, or Kindle! 

My sister works full-time and it has been a great time-saver for her as well. With two growing boys that eat her out of house and home, it’s perfect.

So, if you’re interested, check out Peapod and see if they deliver in your area.

You can also check out Peapod Coupon Codes here for added savings.

Disclosure: I received a Peapod gift card to facilitate my review, however all opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.

“Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.”

It’s so wonderful when you find work that you love so much that it is truly a passion. So many artisans embody this and Cat Marx most definitely does. Cat Marx to me is an artist, a dreamer, a visionary, a master perfumer. She puts so much love, care and brilliance into each and every creation!

I think imagination is one of the greatest gifts we have! So, I was thrilled to be able to sample some scents from Catrianna’s Deep Midnight Perfumes Etsy shop. Each one has a story behind it and you can get happily lost in a world of  dreams, mystery and magic.

CHILDREN Of The NIGHT:  shades of Gothic Victorian and Steampunk.  A nice blend of dragon’s blood, silky champas, deep vanilla, dark black fig, and the haunting faint breath of heliotrope.

I love the blend of this one. It’s sweet without being cloying and the champas give it a mystical sensual appeal.  The children of the night dance in alleyways, run wild in the streets and listen to no one.

CATRIANNA’S CAULDRON : Gothic, Halloween perfume oil

This one blew my mind!

Catrianna’s Cauldron: A little of this, a little of that… there’s magic in here!
Sweet Sudanese frankincense, rare spices, a deep warm luscious vanilla, and a pinch of sage, all topped off with a whiff of magic cauldron smoke.

This is just so lush and the smoky essence intrigues me. How does she get that into a scent? I love this one and wear it often. 

Some more treats:

SANGREAL PERFUME OIL: Gothic, medieval, Legends of the Grail Perfume Series 

Comprised of the word San and Graal, Sangreal has come to mean: Holy Grail, and also Blood Stone. The Holy Grail, long sought after in legend by Arthur Pendragon and his Knights of the Round Table. This perfume blend is a rich floral and resin blend that will sweep your senses into the time of legends of kings, maidens, and knights and make you feel as though you have walked into a medieval chamber.

Three very different red and black roses, enigmatic dragon’s blood, and a magical combination of other sacred resins and woods make for a scent that is rich and long lasting. The perfume tips towards the feminine side of the scale, but it is a deep enough rose scent that it can be worn by both sexes.

This is a deep darker rose blend with an earthy, Renaissance feel.

VIXEN VENOM: GOTHIC  Amber, vanilla, patchouli 

The model here is Cat!

Vixen Venom: Wicked is your middle name. You entice with a blend of rich amber, sweet musk, the sweetest vanilla, and a dash of patchouli for that extra bite.

Some other scents I sampled and loved are:

LADIES OF LONDON:

Victorian, Gothic Perfume Oil, Les Miserables Inspired

Sensual florals highlighted with lily of the Valley, spicy indulgent opium, a bowlful of the deepest sensual red berries, and caresses of frankincense and patchouli for added mystery.

THE TEMPLE of TIME:  Magic, Mystery, Ancient History, Gothic

Two lovely and different frankincense scents, wonderful chypre, and a bit of cardamom create a magical aroma that will transport you to another time and place.

BOUDICA: PERFUME OIL– Celtic, Gothic, Magic, Historically inspired

I found this one extremely enchanting!

Highland heather, rich honey mead, the aromas of roasting barley and wheat on an open fire, tanned leather, and the fog rising on a forest of green.

This reminds me of the wonderful smell of a fireplace in winter and has a feminine yet very earthy feel.

EUPHROSYNE:

I also tried Alexandria, with frankincense, amber and myrrh reminiscent of ancient kingdoms; Dr Nautilus, with sandalwood and deep eastern spices;  Druids of Awen, with earthy cedarwood and basil – an earthy unisex scent; and Jack in the Green, with oakmoss, vetiver, and patchouli. That one has a more masculine sense to it.

I liked them all though some more than others. The ones I listed first (and Boudica) are my favorites. To be honest, I’d love to try them all!

What’s exciting to me is that every scent is unique and well-crafted. There is a story behind each bottle just waiting to unfold. 

All perfumes are made with the highest quality fragrance and/ or essential oils that are vegan, cruelty free, phthalate and paraben free, and are blended into a base of pure organic jojoba oil. Items are always carefully packaged and shipped.

 I can’t wait to try Cat’s new line inspired by The Hobbit which will be released during summer and fall!

I recently discovered So Lucky To B Me Tees, created by Andie Graff. I was immediately drawn to them because they were not only beautiful tanks and tees, but they also had messages that I loved on them.

Here is part of why Andie founded So Lucky To B Me Tees:

Andie

After my divorce I found myself raising my three children, two daughters and one son in a time  where I feared that the messages that were being put out there could chip away at the very core of who they are, their unique gifts and their self esteem.

In 2008, “So Lucky To B Me™” became much more than a statement to me. This company was born from a decision that I made to “fight back”, stand on my own two feet and create inspiration and encouragement for women of all ages and sizes, with personal messages of empowerment to wear proudly. I chose to use soft and comfy tees as the canvas for my original messages. – Andie Graff

Andie was very cool and sent me two shirts – a tee and a tank. I’ve been loving wearing them this summer. They are so incredibly soft and comfortable. They are also very flattering and fit well.

Here are the two shirts!

The first is the “I Believe Life is a Gift” Buddha Tee:


I’ve always loved studying different religions and Buddhism has some wonderful tenets. I was blessed to meet the Dalai Lama and hear him speak so this shirt is very special to me. Not only is it a vintage charcoal gray with a silver foil buddha on the front and supersoft to wear, but the message on the back really touched me:

 It begins: “I believe that life is a gift, the people in it are angels on loan, our children are ours for just a moment, we have a chance to impress everyone, our choices are ours, we are responsible for our actions, Our mistakes are ok, our lessons will be learned…

It has so many wonderful messages, that if I have had a rough day, or just want to stop and meditate a bit and remind myself how wonderful life truly is, I can simply read the back of it. It’s definitely wearable art and poetry.

This really is a great gift for moms, daughters, co-workers, friends and for yourself.  It is a reminder of who we really are and what is truly important. I know that when I remember, I feel at home in my skin and supremely happy.

As Andie puts it: To believe that “I’m not perfect, I’m perfectly me”! Is the most wonderful feeling.

The second shirt I received is The “I Am Peaceful” tank. This one runs small, so if you order it, go up a size. I did that and it fits great. This shirt is also very soft and comfortable and it looks great with jeans, shorts or leggings. Really it goes with just about anything.

The back of the shirt reads: “I am accepted for who I am, I am influential, tranquil, secure, protected, focused, courageous, and loved, I am peaceful… my peace comes from within.”

Sometimes I feel that life is just going to keep throwing lessons and experiences at us, and the trick is to find your zen or your peace in the midst of it all. To be able to meditate in the middle of a town square surrounded by chaos is true peace. I really love this shirt and its message.

For me, these shirts are a gentle reminder of who we all truly are, imperfectly perfect and completely whole, lacking nothing.

So, please check out these beautiful elegant tees that encourage and empower women!

You can buy So Lucky To B Me Tees and read Andie’s story here.

You can also connect with her on:

Twitter and Facebook.

And, if you’d like to win some tees, please come back July 3 (tomorrow!) for the Unique Gift Ideas Blog Hop when you’ll have the chance to win two from Andie’s site along with another surprise. Enter the giveaway!

Disclosure: I was provided shirts by the sponsor to facilitate my review, however the opinions expressed herein are completely my own.

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Welcome to the For The Luck of Liberty Giveaway Hop! Nearly 90 bloggers are participating in this event to celebrate Independence Day! This event is hosted by BloggerPR and will run from July 2-8, 2012. Each giveaway prize is valued over $25.00, and I hope you find things you love! Help us celebrate July 4th and win some prizes! Good Luck!

Yes, and not candy you see every day.  Some is Patriotic; some is nostalgic; and some is completely unique! It’s quite a mixture and it’s being sponsored by the wonderful Candy.com.

I love this site! I love to browse it because they have candy I either fondly remember from when I was a kid but can’t find anywhere else or new candy I’ve never seen before.

 They have candy to fit every color and every theme!

They are also extremely helpful with great customer service.  Candy is their passion and they are willing to try to help you find whatever you’re looking for, for yourself, for a gift, or for your business. They even have a cool candy blog.

I know, I know, get to the good stuff already, right? Ok, well, we are giving away:

5 lbs of Patriotic Gummy Bears!

Patriotic Gummy Bear Flavors: Cherry, Pineapple, and Blue Raspberry

  

 

5 LBS of delicious RED strawberry licorice wheels

 

A 48 Count box of BLUE  Raspberry fizzy and fun Zotz Strings

And also two of their very new fun items:

For those who love bacon with a touch of maple
and love both salty and sweet, Maple Bacon Salt Water Taffy takes the wildly popular flavor combination and turns it into a treat well beyond breakfast. The bacon flavor isn’t overpowering and the maple flavor isn’t overly sweet.

 

5 lbs of Maple Bacon Salt Water Taffy

and

      For those who love refreshing mango with a kick of heat, Soft and chewy Chili Mango Salt Water Taffy has a hint of hot spice that’s tamed with tropical fruit flavor. Heat meets sweet!

5 lbs of Chili Mango Salt Water Taffy

That’s $95 worth of super delicious interesting candy for you to savor and to share with those you love!

Just enter below via Rafflecopter and best of luck to all!!

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Disclosure: I was provided samples in order to facilitate my review however all opinions herein are strictly my own.

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One lucky winner will receive an iPad 3rd Generation, 16GB Unit from BeeSavy!

Good Luck to all my readers!

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from yours. Strange Daze Indeed is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

Makobi Scribe is hosting the Unique Gift Ideas Event with a Sumo Lounge Beanbag Chair as the grand prize!

Throughout this event, you will find many unique gift ideas as you hop down the list of amazing blogs and I wish you all good luck!

I’m very happy to be bringing you two unique gift ideas for my giveaway here at Strange Daze Indeed, where the unusual is always welcome! I have two gift ideas for your body, mind and spirit!

First of all, you will receive a set of 10 sample (1 ml) scents of your choosing that rock my senses in a way no other perfumes have. They are hand-made by Cat Marx of Deep Midnight Perfumes. There are over 90 magical scents with exotic and unique blends! Gothic, romantic, steampunk, ancient Egyptian, Celtic – what kind of mood are you in? Explore!

You can read my review here!  Check out Children of the Night, Boudica, Catrianna’s Cauldron and so many more!

All perfumes are made with the highest quality fragrance and/or essential oils that are vegan, cruelty free, phthalate and paraben free, and are blended into a base of pure organic jojoba oil.

And, as a special gift, Cat is offering my readers a 15% discount on all orders with the Code: UNIQUESCENTS  until 7/31/12!

The next part of the package are two tees from the wonderful So Lucky To B Me Tees created by Andie Graff. You can read my review here!

These tees are not only stylin’, super soft, flattering and comfortable, but they also have a wonderful inspirational message to boost your spirit.

The two tees are:   “Because I Am”

which has this on the back:  “Because I am the one and only me, I am more than enough say it, feel it, believe it…So Lucky To B Me…” <3 andie ™ 

The other is the “I Wear My Crown Tee”

So, if you’d like to win this package of unique gifts for body and spirit, please enter in the Rafflecopter below and the very best of luck!

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Disclosure: I was provided samples in order to facilitate my reviews but all opinions expressed are strictly my own.

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I loved books as a child. I would go to the library and take out stacks of them and then fall asleep surrounded by them. These days, I still love books, but enjoy them on my iPad. And, I’ve been known to fall asleep the same way, being an inveterate night owl, surrounded by stories I love.

So, when I got the opportunity to review Oz for iPad, an interactive pop-up storybook, I was very much intrigued. I still have fond memories of pop-up books with trees and monsters that seemed more real at the time than images on a page.

Oz for iPad is very easy to download and install on your iPad.

Released June 20, 2012, Oz for iPad is now on sale at the App Store for only $1.99!

One thing I noticed right away was the beautiful and detailed 3D illustrations. I loved that you could interact with the story by simply touching the screen. Tornadoes spun; birds squawked; and I could even see a whole group of munchkins at the door by simply tilting the iPad.

Along with the beautiful illustrations is a narration. I read this with my nephew and he loved playing with the screen as the story unfolded. What I thought was really fantastic was that I could leave him with it and come back, and he had no problem at all touching the screen to keep the story (which is broken down into chapters) moving right along. It’s something he could experience all by himself and play with for hours on end.

I think that this is a great tool to foster online education. It provides enough interest to capture any young imagination and keep children reading until the end. Every time they read the book, the experience will be different, as it benefits greatly from user interaction.

When I was little, my Mom said I would always ask her why this and what was this word or that. One day while reading to me, she had to take an important call, and that was the day I learned to read. My curiosity knew no bounds and I wanted to know what happened next!

Nowadays our children are digitally-inclined, and what better way to engage them than with this one of a kind experience. The illustrations are incredibly vibrant and come alive as you can see a bit of with these screenshots. As you tilt the iPad screen, you bring more of the 3D landscape into view.

We loved the scarecrow, the tin man, the cowardly lion, the good and bad witches and the flying monkeys. What a treat! And, the ending, well, I’m not going to give that away but it is very very cool.

So, check out Oz for iPad at the App Store today!

Welcome to the Jumpin’ Outta June Amazon Gift Code Twitter Giveaway hosted by MamaNYC!  Over 40 bloggers have banded together to celebrate the end of JUNE – and help kickstart YOUR summer with an awesome Amazon Gift Code giveaway! Just think what fun or necessary things you could buy!

One lucky winner is going to receive a $100.00 Amazon Gift Code! Hopefully, one of my readers!

This giveaway will run from June 29-July 15th, which should give you time to hop down the Rafflecopter and follow our Twitter accounts.  Open Worldwide! Winner will have 48 hours to confirm their prize.

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