Horsing Around with JORD Wood Watches #JordWatch @Woodwatches_com

Horsing Around with JORD Wood Watches

By Erin

*Disclosure: I received product in order to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions remain my own.*

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Earlier this month as I was getting ready to leave for Disney World, Jord Watches approached me about trying out one of their wooden watches. A wooden watch? How interesting… so I checked it out. I was rather intrigued. Jord is Swedish for “earth, soil, and land.” Being that I am 1/2 Swedish, this caught my attention even more. Jord is sustainable, efficient, simple, and influenced by experiential living. Their timepieces were derived from the desire for a timepiece that was made of natural elements and modeled a modern design and lifestyle.  While browsing through their collection, I saw quite a few different watches that caught my eye and were something I’d choose for myself. I loved the modern and Earthy designs. Besides being aesthetically pleasing, I was happy to see that the company lives, works, and plays in the United States. In St. Louis, Missouri. Jord features beautifully crafted pieces that are as unique and distinctive as its owner. Each watch is custom fit to your wrist for the perfect fit. The beauty of the wood shines through each piece, each individual grain and sparkly jewel showing off the visible craftsmanship and unyielding utility. Some of their current series of watches feature bamboo, maple, sandalwood, blackwood, cherry, zebrawood, and koa.

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So which watch did I choose? I chose the Sidney Series, in Maple and Rose Gold. The Sidney series was designed in an effort to capture both the venturesome spirit and quintessential styling of a modern watch wearer. The chronograph functionality is lightened by the iridescent dial and fixed crystal bezel. The Sidney is bold and reaches beyond a typical lady’s sport timepiece. The watches come in a series of wood colors and styles, and there are several models to choose from; all at their own price point. There are men’s, women’s and unisex models to choose from. These luxury watches, range in price from $120 to $295. The Sidney Series one pictured in this post runs for $199.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE, how the watch arrives to you, in the gorgeous wooden box shown above on its own pillow. It makes for a great place to store your watch when you’re not wearing it.  Usually I’d just throw the case away, as most just come in an ugly plastic case that you wouldn’t even think of keeping. But, THIS! I love. The metal clasp makes it easy to put the watch on and off and the link pieces are surprisingly durable and sturdy. It does not pop off and doesn’t get too lose on me (due to the custom fit, and why they have you measure your wrist when placing your order I’m sure). In a nutshell these watches are beautiful, functional, and sustainable. So where have I gone with my watch? 

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The watch isn’t completely water safe, though you don’t need to worry about getting a splash on it. My watch spent the day near water, and was just fine. 😉 Do not submerge it in water (it’s untreated wood, so it expands when it gets really wet.) Wood watches by JORD are produced with all natural and untreated woods. This keeps them hypoallergenic and maintains the true finish of the wood and since wood is inherently porous, it is prone to dirt and oil. For best cleaning results, mix two tablespoons each of olive oil and lemon juice and apply with a soft cotton cloth. It is recommended that you apply a natural coating such as beeswax, butcher block oil, or walnut oil to help to protect it against damage and improve the durability of the wood while helping to maintain the moisture balance (prevent drying or cracking). I have not done this yet, but I probably should.

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Keeping it Fresh This Spring with U by Kotex

Keeping it Fresh This Spring with U by Kotex

By Erin

Spring just arrived, and is in full bloom, which means a fresh start and a new season for style. If you’re a guy you might want to just skip this post as it’s mostly geared for the ladies and might be a little bit TMI for you 😉 Unless you’re like a lot of guys I know and just look at the pictures anyways… then you should be okay. Today’s post is sponsored by U by Kotex and has inspired me to become an #UnderWarrior Super Hero and I hope you will join the ranks and become one too! (Be sure to get your free samples as well.)

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Ladies! We’ve had enough! We’ve all been doing this long enough. When Aunt Flo makes her regular monthly appearance, sometimes showing up early to the party, getting a head start on us, THIS is when we need our #UnderWarrior gear to help #SaveTheUndies as well as our favorite spring and summer outfits we don’t want ruined! Since I can be a girly girl, I love me some lacy & pretty things, and just like I’m sure the rest of you do, I stop wearing some of my favorites for fear of wrecking them. I always try to be prepared and start wearing them a day or two early, but that first day on Aunt Flow, can sometimes catch you off guard and I too have lost some favorites along the way throughout the years. Thank goodness U by Kotex® 3D Capture Core technology is here to help save the day and your favorite spring outfit (as well as your favorite undies). Forget about those embarrassing leaks and focus on making a clean start for Spring! I’ve joined forces with U by Kotex®  to become an UnderWarrior to help save the undies!

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The U by Kotex® line offers women a full range of feminine care products for their periods which includes pads, liners, and tampons. This provides us with outstanding protection that will keep you one step ahead of your period.

The new U by Kotex® Ultra Thin Pads with 3D Capture Core have a one-of-a-kind pad center that locks away wetness to help stop leaks. It’s now available in Cleanwear® pads, AllNighter® pads, and Security pads. Besides the amazing protection these provide, I love how cute the U by Kotex products are! Not only do they allow me to wear my favorite undies, but my favorite spring and summer outfits in confidence and I can hold my head up high and not have to worry about any embarrassing leaks and unwanted stains, ruining my clothing!

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I am a very active gal, I love to be outdoors, riding horses, riding bikes, going on a hike… whatever. So I.DO.NOT. have time to let THAT time of the month slow me down with worry about any “accidents.” With U by Kotex with 3D Capture Core, I can continue on with my day without a care in the world.

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 You know… just going on a bike ride… 😉

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“Have Courage and Be Kind,” A Modern Day Cinderella

“Have Courage and Be Kind,” A Modern Day Cinderella

By Erin

*I was invited by Disney to attend the press junket for Cinderella. All opinions are my own.*

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“Where there is kindness, there is goodness. And where there is goodness, there is magic.” This pretty much sums up the magic that is created in Disney’s new live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella.” To make this film relevant to modern audiences, this core value of kindness and compassion was fundamentally important to its success. The filmmakers were convinced that by having a powerful story, combined with an exceponally-talented cast, along with complex and realistic characters, would make for a truly entertaining and magical experience. After seeing the film, I am still in awe of all the magic, beauty, artistry, and the heartfelt message of “Have Courage and Be Kind.” I cannot wait to see it again, and am happy to say that I had the pleasure of interviewing a few of the key characters, producers, and the costume designer for Cinderella to be able to share with you today a little bit about what makes this re-make of Cinderella oh so special.

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First, we spoke with Prince Charming himself, Richard Madden. We had many questions to ask him.

What drew you to the roll of the Prince?

Richard: I wanted a character with depth and humor. I got to see Cinderella as a daughter and the Prince as a son. Cinderella sees the Prince as a friend and soldier first, as well as a prince.

What was it like working with the Director, Kenneth Branagh?

Richard: It was wonderful. I’ll be working with him again in 2016. He’s considerate and has confidence in me.

How will this movie speak to kids at heart today?

Richard: Cinderella would have been fine if she didn’t end up with the prince. It’s not like the original. This is two people bringing out the best in each other. Young boys will see love in a more equal way, and will have more of a respect for women and the world around them.

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What’s the first thing you see in a woman Richard?

Richard: I don’t know. I am just interested in people. I want to talk to them and get to know them.

What did you think about learning to Waltz?

Richard: Awful!! You won’t be seeing me on Dancing with the Stars. Absolutely not!

What was it like working with Lily James as Cinderella?

Richard: A joy. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. She’s so kind, generous, caring, loving, giving, everything you could want.

 What is your favorite scene from the movie?

Richard: When the Prince and Cinderella meet for the first time. There are many feelings going on, the dancing around of the horses. Lily hadn’t ridden horses before the movie. She took many riding lessons to prepare for these scenes on horseback.

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