Fun Personalized Mugs and More

How often do you pull out a coffee mug? If you are like us at our house, it's often. We use them for much more than just coffee and tea. They are soup mugs, microwave cake mugs, and more. So it is always fun to have special mugs to use so often.

5amily has some fun mugs that you can personalize for pretty much anyone in your family. They offer a variety of designs and styles to choose from.

Here are some of the options they offer to help you choose just the right mug for just the right person.
~ Who you are; Mom, Dad, Grandma, Aunt, Brother, etc...
~ Hobbies
~ Profession
~ Sport
~ Zodiac
~ Place
~ College Major
~ Animals

Under each of those are so many fun things to choose from. You are bound to find something that fits you or your family & friends. These would be wonderful gifts for a family reunion or special group you belong to.

Each mug is personalized with a name or a title if you prefer. The design of the mug fits one of the options you chose. For example, I chose gardening and then added my name. It was fun going through all the designs they had and it took no time at all to get the mug made and delivered to my front door!

5amily has more than just mugs too. They have T-Shirts, Tote Bags, Hoodies, and Phone Cases. So many fun options and the quality is fantastic. I'm enjoying my new mug and will for a long time!

You can purchase a 5amily Mug HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Crazy Faith Coffee Is A Welcome Addition To Our Days!

I think all of you know that I am a coffeaholic. Seriously, the perfect beverage truly is coffee, so I was excited to learn about this coffee offered exclusively at Family Christian Stores.

Introducing Crazy Faith Coffee! John and Josee Waller spend each morning together with God and a cup of coffee. They created Crazy Faith Coffee with the idea that Crazy Faith gets you off the couch and out the door. No matter what is holding you back, Crazy Faith Coffee will move you forward-- with a jolt of caffeine.

I love the concept of this coffee as well as the flavor. As Christians, we need to have a crazy faith and be actively doing what the Lord has called us to do believing He will lead us each step of the way. And He always does! Sometimes we need a good jolt to help us get out the door and do what we have to. This coffee is exactly what you and I both need to get that little extra jolt in the morning. The flavor is fantastic. It's a rich, bold, and does offer a wonderful awakening sense as you sip it. A really neat thing is that the coffee is Organic and Fair Trade. I love that! It comes in regular and decaf and right now is only available in ground.

But the really neat thing is the story behind the coffee and the wonderful inspiration you get inside the coffee. Each bag comes with a small sealed pouch with a nifty little card in it. On that card is an inspirational story from the creators of Crazy Faith Coffee, John and Josee. The story will touch your heart and inspire you!

The bags of coffee come with a really easy to use pull tab on the front of the bag that has a resealable strip under it, so you can always keep your coffee fresh and sealed and not lose any of that wonderful flavor!

Crazy Faith Coffee is something I would highly recommend to you for multiple reasons. You can find it at your local Family Christian Bookstore or you can purchase it online from their website HERE!

Ooh, and check out the fantastic mugs they have too.

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

A Fun Mug For Dad On Father's Day

With Father's Day just around the corner, it's time to think of some gifts for the dads in your life. At our house, one thing we like to do is give a fun gift and a serious gift. I have a fun gift today for you to consider for all those dads you gift.

The company GearBest has a nifty Self Stirring Mug that will help dad get his coffee in the morning and do it little easier!

The Self Stirring Mug holds about 14 ounces of liquid and as it says in it's name, it stirs the liquid for you. It's really easy. The mug take 2 AAA batteries (not included, so plan ahead) to stir things.

In the bottom of the mug is a small propeller-like thing that spins very fast and very quietly. I was surprised at how quiet it is. It spins when you hold down the small yellow button on the top of the mug handle. So with one hand you can hold you mug ad stir it too.

It stirs really, really well too. I was pleased with how well it mixes in not only creamer, but sugar and sweetener too. I didn't try it with hot cocoa mix, but I am guessing if you add a little at a time, it should mix it just fine. The neat thing is if you add creamer as it is stirring it kind of froths the creamer while it is mixing.

The mug also comes with a lid so you can take it with you on the go. The lid fits neatly in the top, but is not super snug. So far it has not leaked on us, but I would be careful since it is not super snug. The mug also needs to be hand washed because of the motor in it and should not be immersed in water at all!

This is just a fun little thing that would put a smile on dad's face and he would enjoy his coffee every morning, or at work, and remember the sweet person who gave it to him!

You can purchase one o the GearBest Self Stirring Mugs HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Heartfelt Gifts For Your Special Mom From Hallmark and A Giveaway

I'm having a hard time realizing how fast this year has been going for me. It's May already and soon to be Mother's Day. That being said, this is going to be a tough Mother's Day for me this year. It will be the first one for me without my Mom. She passed away last October 23rd, so celebrating this year is a bitter sweet thing for me as a mom.

But it does not stop me from celebrating some of the other women in my life who are moms and who I love dearly for the impact they have had in my life. So many sweet women have been special and have provided me guidance, advice, examples and an abundance of love, and I want to thank them in special ways for it.

That's why I love these products from Hallmark. They are a part of the heartfelt Ken Sheldon Collection. Each of these products reminds me of how special these women have been to me and will continue to be. Each piece features a beautiful and touching sketch done by Ken between a mom and her child. The tender moments are so sweet and evoke memories for me of my Mom and being a mom.

Honestly it is hard for me to pick which of the items I love the most. Each one reminds me of several women. The mug is so sweet with the image of a mom gazing into the eyes of her sweet baby. It says, "All the love a heart can hold".  I remember moments like that looking at my new borns and being amazed at how much I loved them.

"Some things we hold on to forever" is a statement I can completely agree with. This is stitched on the small throw pillow with a mom hugging her child. As a mom of two grown boys I know I will hold on to a part of them forever. They will always be my babies, much to their chagrin.

But the one thing I lean to a little more than the others is the print of a mom cuddling her child in rest. Ken wrote on this one "And the love only grows".  That statement could not be more true. With each passing year I have loved my kids more and more.

I love how Hallmark has a way of capturing special feelings in a moment. They have some of the most beautiful gifts and sentiments you could wish for, and they have been kind enough to offer this special bundle of gifts to one of my readers. Just use the Rafflecopter below to enter.

You can find these products featuring sketches by Ken Sheldon in your local Hallmark store or HERE!

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Copper Mugs Add A Special Touch And Flavor To Your Drinks And They Look Fabulous

I love to have things in my home that fit a particular decorating theme. You might say my home looks a little like a colonial kind of home. I love things that are old and look old, including things made from iron, pewter, and copper. That's one reason why I love copper mugs.

Copper mugs, like the one made by Gear Ultimate, are made mainly for one reason, to keep drinks cold. Copper is the perfect metal for the conduction of both cold and hot temperatures, so copper mugs are perfect to do this.  Copper is also  important for the ionization of some chemicals too in drinks and foods. Granted, most people drink alcoholic drinks from these mugs, but they can be used for a lot of things.

The mug by Gear Ultimate is a really nice one and I am enjoying it a lot. The entire mug is made from a smooth finish copper that shines like crazy. It really looks nice siting on your table and hanging from a peg waiting to be used. It's a 16 ounce mug that has a really nice handle to grip. It is riveted on to the mug and very, very secure, I've had a few of these kinds of mugs, including a couple of antique ones, and most are made from a thinner copper sheet than this mug is. I love the thickness of the copper. It makes the cup sturdy and able to do it's job for many years to come.

Each of these mugs will hold the cold and the heat of any drink you put in it. I love to see how the the moisture condenses on the outside as I drink a cold beverage from it. Now I have tried a hot beverage in it as well, but be warned, the handle can get a little too hot to hold on to if the beverage is really hot. Caution should be taken

One thing that is beautiful about copper, especially uncoated copper like this, is how neat it looks as it ages. They get such a nice patina to them as they age and I love it! They are super easy to clean when they start to tarnish though. I use a combination of lemon juice and salt and lightly rub on the copper to bring back the beautiful shine. You can also use white vinegar and salt to do the same job. I don't recommend using professional copper cleaners though, especially on something you will put food or liquids in. For daily cleaning, just wash by hand in regular gentle dish soap. Don't use any kind of harsh chemicals on them though. It could damage the copper.

Just to let you know, you can use these mugs for all kinds of things. I love placing flowers in them. I have one that holds pens and pencils, and others we use to drink from. They are great mugs and they look fabulous in your home even for just decoration!

You can purchase the Gear Ultimate Moscow Mule Pure Copper Mug HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.