God's Not Dead: Movie Review

So last night I went to the movies to watch the movie God's Not Dead, and I figured writing a review on it would be a good way to start the blog back up. First of all I would like to share an awesome experience that happened to me last night in the line to get my ticket. It was raining hard, like flash flood hard, and I was kind of regretting going. Well just as I was about to turn around and leave this lady came over to me, asked me what movie I was going to see, and when I told her she said, "Oh good! I felt God calling me to give this to someone! So here you go! Enjoy!" She handed me a printed out ticket for God's Not Dead. How awesome is that?!

Anyways, back to the movie! For those of you that don't know what this movie is about (I will include a link to the trailer at the bottom), I'll save you from my rambling and just tell you Google's summary. "Present-day college freshman and devout Christian, Josh Wheaton, finds his faith challenged on his first day of Philosophy class by the dogmatic and argumentative Professor Radisson. Radisson begins class by informing students that they will need to disavow, in writing, the existence of God on that … Morefirst day, or face a failing grade. As other students in the class begin scribbling the words "God Is Dead" on pieces of paper as instructed, Josh find himself at a crossroads, having to choose between his faith and his future. Josh offers a nervous refusal, provoking an irate reaction from his smug professor. Radisson assigns him a daunting task: if Josh will not admit that "God Is Dead," he must prove God's existence by presenting well-researched, intellectual arguments and evidence over the course of the semester, and engage Radisson in a head-to-head debate in front of the class. If Josh fails to convince his classmates of God's existence, he will fail the course and hinder his lofty academic goals. With almost no one in his corner, Josh wonders if he can really fight for what he believes. Can he actually prove the existence of God?"

I went into this movie, water and skittles in tow, expecting this movie to be exactly like it was. What I mean by that is: it was predictable. Now, don't get me wrong...I enjoyed it, but there weren't really any surprises. I won't go into great detail because I don't want to give any spoilers to any of you that haven't yet seen it. All that I mean is that it was pretty much like every other Christian movie produced. Every big thing that happened I saw coming from a mile away.
The movie has such an amazing message, and I do recommend that everyone see it (although I don't recommend that you go into it expecting it to be the greatest movie ever made). 

Aside from the predictability of the movie, the acting (for some of the actors/actresses) wasn't the greatest. I love the Robertson's (from A&E's Duck Dynasty), but Willie Robertson is definitely not a movie actor. It mostly seemed like he was uncomfortable, in a way. Props to his lovely wife, Korie, for her acting. (Much, much better than her husbands.) I think it was a good idea to add in the Robertsons for the few scenes they were in, they sent a good message, and I, personally, think that there will be a few people that go see the movie BECAUSE they made an appearance. So overall, acting aside, I enjoyed the fact that they added them in.

I was discussing the movie with a pastor afterwards, and we were talking about how realistic and unrealistic parts of the movie were. It did have a few over exaggerated, melodramatic scenes (which I figure were for more of a laugh than to be taken seriously). We were talking about how realistic situations, like in this movie, actually are. I didn't actually realize how much things like that (professors forcing students to disown God) until the end of the movie when they were listing all of these different cases...and that's just the ones that they actually listed. It's incredibly sad when you think about it. One thing that stuck out to me as incredibly accurate was when we found out why the professor felt the way he did. I completely and 100% understand where he was coming from, and I've met plenty of people who thought the same exact way as he did. Honestly, I've had moments where I've felt just the same as them. It's hard to be a faithful believer and follower, and constantly watch all of these bad things happen.

 

As a Christian every single day is a struggle. Most people have this mindset that being a Christian makes life perfect, and that's why so many atheists were once Christians. I thinks that's another reason that I enjoyed this movie so much. There were those Christians that had the picture perfect life, and there were the ones that did more suffering than they could ever deserve.

Well guys, I figured that I've rambled enough for today soo I'll just end by saying that this movie isn't perfect, but it's definitely worth seeing. I hope all of you that haven't will decide to take a look and hopefully get something out of it. Jesus love's all of you. Remember: GOD'S NOT DEAD.

 

-Lexie  

Click here to watch the trailer for God's Not Dead. I hope you all enjoy! :)

Eternal Girl Review and Giveaway!

Eternal Girl!

Hey y’all! Another great Christmas gift here! Eternal Girl on Etsy is a shop run by Julia Toussaint. She specializes in making hand-made, henna, and zodiac inspired jewelry and greeting cards.

I absolutely love hand-made jewelry! There’s something so personal to me about it. Also, I am a huge fan of henna. I lovelovelove it! Everything has a special meaning behind it, and they’re always so intricate! Here are some examples of Julia’s wonderful work!

These make wonderful gifts, accessories, and stocking stuffers! Not to mention, the adorable greeting cards! These are great for sisters, daughters, girlfriends, bridesmaids, friends, etc. She makes something for everyone and every occasion!

Her necklaces are custom made with a bronze backing and glass top, and they come in lengths 18 and 24 inches. Her rings are also custom made with a metal backing and glass top. She takes custom designs for necklaces and rings!

If you’re interested in purchasing from Eternal Girl click here.
I am hosting a giveaway for this Christmas Tree necklace, so enter enter enter! It will make a wonderful Christmas gift! Isn't it soooo cute??

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-Lexie!

Lug Life Review!

I was recently asked to review two products from Lug Life, the Puddle Jumper and the Flipper Jewelry Clutch.
The Puddle Jumper is an overnight/gym bag, and is perfect for traveling, trips to the gym, or for those of us girls that just carry a lot of stuff! It has space for just about everything you could possibly carry! It comes in a wide variety of colors, it’s so hard to choose! If you’re one of those hardcore gym girls…this bag is definitely for you! It has pockets for everything you could possibly need, an under compartment for shoes, it’s big enough for your clothes/towels, and it was designed to fit upright and perfectly into lockers! It’s perfect!
Features:
Tons of storage pockets and compartments.
Lower main compartments.
Detachable mirror.
Plastic coated bottom with metal feet.
Ventilated zip pocket compartment in back perfect for shoes or soiled clothing.
ID card for identification.
Interior bottle holder and cargo pocket.
D-ring for keys, pen holders, & interior zip pocket.
Material specially treated with water-repellent finish.

“Don’t get your baubles in a bunch! Get the Flipper Jewelry Clutch instead! It’s stacked with smart features-two soft-lined pockets, two removable zippered pouches, and two outer zip pockets, plus three innovative features that really go above and beyond for your bling!”
The Flipper is one that I will most definitely use! I’m not a big gym goer, but I am a big jewelry freak! I carry jewelry everywhere I go, you know...just in case. :P
First, the ring holder: a clever little padded strap that slides through your rings and snaps into place, keeping them safe and secure. Second, the necklace organizers: smart snaps on either side of the clutch that hold your necklaces in place (NO MORE KNOTTED NECKLACES! WHOOOOHOOOO!)! Third, the earring wrangler: a magic little mesh pouch. Just feed your earrings through the mesh to keep them organized and in place. In typical Lug fashion, there’s more! With its little wristlet, this clever clutch doubles as an evening bag.
Features:
Front zip pocket.
3 main zip compartments.
Middle interior has 4 zip pouches, 2 are removable, cargo pocket.
Ring holder.
Feed earrings through mesh panel.
Necklace loops to avoid tangles.
Wrist strap.
Material specially treated with water-repellant finish.

Lug Life has so many more amazing products than what I’ve listed. They carry bags (gym, overnight, crossbody, cosmetics, accessories, etc.), pillows, blankets, wallets, and accessories for your phone! They also carry a “Go Canada!” line of products too!

These would be awesome products to give this holiday season! They have something for every type of person! Don’t just take my word for it, go check them out! I know they’re on my list of go-to sites for Christmas shopping! If you’d like to check out their site click here.

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas y’all!
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Botanicals for Hope Review!

Botanicals for Hope

Skin care that cares!

“With a strong commitment to helping others, we donate 10% of your purchase to organizations, programs, and foundations offering wellness and support services for cancer patients, their loved ones, and survivors. We are skincare with a conscience…our earth-friendly and skin-friendly products not only leave your skin feeling great, but also a great feeling in your heart!”

Just the other day I received my Botanicals for Hope Deluxe Basket, and I just want to say that this is such an AMAZING company! My basket included body wash, lip balm, body balm, and moisturizer, facial cleanser, nourish bioactive serum, and body lotion!

Pamper your skin with a gentle line of additive-free and fragrance-free skincare created by a cancer patient and crafted with ingredients from nature. Using only the finest organic healing herbs and plants out skincare is naturally simple yet exceptionally moisturizing and lovingly formulated to balance and relieve dry, itchy, and irritated skin. Your skin will be soothed, nourished, and noticeably softer with a supple, youthful glow-naturally!

Botanicals for Hope pride themselves on knowing that their products are:

1.     Proudly made in the U.S.A in an FDA compliant facility!

2.     Non-irritating.

3.     NEVER tested on animals!

4.     Dermatologist & Allergy Tested!

5.     Made with 100% organic ingredients.

6.     Backed by a 30-day 100% Money Back Guarantee!

7.     Aloe Vera based.

8.     No Soy.

9.     No Dyes.

10.                        No Fragrance.

11.                        No Petrochemical Ingredients.

I, personally, love my Botanicals for Hope products, and will be giving some products for Christmas presents this year! Here are some testimonials from some other people who loved their Botanicals for Hope products!

“Kimberly Lucker has done something wonderful for women with breast cancer and women that love them. She has created a line of skincare botanicals that are natural and safe. A portion of that sale goes to breast cancer research and support!” –John S. Link MD

“I am so glad to have a product that works for our patients with breast cancer who are receiving Taxane therapy. This product works and we receive great feedback. Keep up your wonderful work!” –Linda Cannon, RN, OCN, and breast cancer survivor.

My favorite products that I received were the “100% Natural Intense Therapy Vegan Lip Balm”, Balance Body Lotion, and the Soapless Facial Cleanser. I am a complete chapstick/lip balm freak. I am very picky about what goes on my lips, and I am constantly rubbing them down with chapstick! My go to chapstick is usually MABELLINE Baby Lips, but now I think Botanicals for Hope has them beat! My lips get soo chapped, VERY easily, and after using this…they’re “baby booty soft”. After this, I don’t believe I will be going back to anything else!

I used the body lotion one night after I shaved my legs, and OMG! My legs are silky, smooth, and rehydrated! They’re like brand new legs! One time was all it took! Usually, after I shave and put lotion on…my legs would burn and itch, but not with this stuff. It’s all natural and organic, and so great!

Now, my face…is VERY, VERY, VERY sensitive. I break out like crazy! I usually use Clinique for all my face soap, toner, and moisturizer, but this stuff was heaven for my skin! It didn’t burn, I didn’t break out, and it didn’t dry my face out. It cleaned it beautifully! I didn’t believe there could be that much dirt and oil on my face! It was pretty gross! HAHA!

I definitely recommend Botanicals for Hope for not only yourself, but Christmas/Birthday presents! They are not only amazing products, but it goes to a wonderful cause! I love when amazing companies get even more amazing by giving back. Cancer is such a terrible disease, and I have so much respect for everyone that gives to try and overcome it.

If you’re interested in purchasing from Botanicals for Hope or just donating, you can click here. It’s a great company full of great products! I highly suggest that everyone go check it out!

Fullips review!

Fullips

                                      Fuller Lips in Seconds!

I was recently sent a set of Fullips Lip Enhancers to test out. Before I get into my experience; I’d like to tell you a little more about Fullips, and how it got started.

Fullips was created by Linda Gomez, a wife of 33 years, a mother of 6, and a grandmother of two. She said, “One of the biggest issues I noticed in my late 40’s was thinner lips.” She said that she tried plumper gels and suction, but it only fixed it temporarily. After trial and error she found the three that work the best, and it soon became a part of her daughters’ daily routine. Now Fullips is a patent pending product, and is ready to be a useful tool in makeup bags across the world!

Think of Fullips as your "first step" in applying or re-applying your lip cosmetics.  Fullips is a "lip enhancement tool" designed to help enhance your look, by defining your lipline and adding fullness to your lips, making for a better finished lip overall.  It is a "pre-lipstick applying" aid to be used prior to starting your regular "lip makeup" routine.  After your first routine "lipstick application" for the day--when you are ready to "touch-up your lipstick"--you would start your lipstick touch-up by first using your Fullips enhancer. The “Fullips affect” is meant to be temporary-lasting between 2 and 4 hours- just like your lipstick. It is an all natural way to get fuller, sexier lips-without all of the injections and treatments.

Fullips is:

1.     small

2.     portable

3.     hand-held

4.     inexpensive

5.     all-natural alternative to lip injections

6.     temporary, so you’re in control!

7.     different sizes

8.     can be used daily

9.     made from food grade plastic. (washable, affordable, and durable)

10.                         lightweight and small for travel

I have decided to give Fullips as a present this year for Christmas, and I would suggest you do the same! They make great stocking stuffers! If you’re interested in purchasing from Fullips click here. I hope you enjoy! Happy Holidays!

 

Epica Review and Giveaway!

Epica

Handmade in Italy shipping worldwide from Tennessee

Are you a writer? Do you keep a journal? Are you getting married/know someone that is in need of a guestbook? Do you love keeping photo albums? If so, Epica is the company for you!

Epica specializes in making the finest Italian distressed leather journals, photo albums, and specialty books around. They also make wooden and custom products too!

“All of our products use signature distressed solid leather construction, subtle inconsistent color marbling, and scarring with handcrafted abrasions. There are never scratches or actual damage to our books done by human hands. Rather it is just a natural characteristic of leather that has not been combed over and intended to look flawless. We’re going for perfection in imperfection, beauty in the differences, and uniqueness in our craft. All of these abrasions or scarring from the animal make each piece unique. And while you may receive an item that has little or none of these markings, it’s important to know that it is a natural part of our Italian journal making process.”

Epica has not only pleased many everyday clients, but many celebrity clients, such as: Jerry Bruckheimer, Robert Deniro, Stephen King, and Oprah Winfrey! Epica is not a company you come across everyday; it’s special and unique. That makes it a wonderful Christmas, Birthday, or wedding present for the writers, artists, parents, or brides-to-be in your life! They hand make journals, photo albums, and guest books out of 100% real Italian leather! 

Epica products have always been both acid and chlorine free while coming from sustainable forests in Europe. They were ‘green’ before it was fashionable. They’re Amalfi paper is handmade a single sheet at a time by one of two paper mills left on the Amalfi Coast. Looking closely at the Amalfi or hand-cut journals you can see the stitching and work of master bookbinders. Larger products are double reinforced with extra thick bookbinding boards for presence and strength. So much thought and specificity goes into their work and they are glad to be able to share it with you! “We’ve taken every measure possible to ensure that this is one of the most unique and magnificent books you may ever encounter!”

I love to write and draw. I have journals galore, notebooks like crazy, and sketchbooks covering my bedroom! I have never had such an amazing journal to write it. I got one with extra thick pages so that I would be able to do more than just write in it. When I first opened my box the smell wafted through the entire room. I flipped through the pages and the sound was just so clean and crisp. It actually made me smile. You may think that it’s odd that the sound of pages flipping for the first time or the smell of a freshly bound book made me happy, but it did. I appreciate good books, and Epica definitely makes good quality books. If you’re a lover of writing, poetry, sketching, drawing, painting, scrapbooking, making albums, or maybe you just want to start keeping a journal…Epica is the place for you.

Right now, you have the chance to win one of these fantastic journals! Enter now for a chance to win!

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Giveaway will end Dec. 1^st!

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That's Lolli Boutique!

That’s Lolli is an Etsy shop, run by owner Wendy, and set in Georgia.  She makes ADORABLE hair accessories, not only for children, but adults and American Girl Dolls too!

I was sent some of her headbands with detachable flowers, and I am in love with them! If I wasn’t giving them to you guys, I would so keep them for myself lol! In fact I might just be ordering some things for myself in the near future! (:

She has so many cute products to chose from (ALL HOMEMADE so they vary is size and shape!). She makes elastic hair ties (comes in sets of 2 and sets of 5 with many different colors, designs, and for different occasions.), American Girl Doll hats, scarves, and headbands, photo props, party favors, flower headbands (removable and not. Adult and kid sizes), and hairbows! She has a wide variety of colors, and will also take custom orders! She ships to anywhere in the US, and if you message her prior to ordering she may ship internationally.

She currently has a special “Movember” deal going on! Any orders $15 + (before shipping) will include a FREE pair of mustache earrings! (While supplies last) She sends mustaches in honor of “Movember” encouraging men to get checked for prostate cancer! So go, go, go! She also does customized cards for events!

I strongly believe in supporting Etsy shops, and this one is an awesome one! I recommend that everyone go check it out! She is on Instagram(ThatsLolli), Twitter, and Facebook! (insert links) You won’t be disappointed! These are great gifts and stocking stuffers for kids and adults! If you are interested in purchasing from her, she has given me a 10% off code for subscribers! You can email me at blessyourheartblog6@gmail.com if you’d like it! (You must be subscribed/ following!)

You can enter to win a headband w/ detachable flowers in your choice of pink, peach, and coffee! 

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Giveaway is over Dec. 1st! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! -Lexie!

Bulu Box: Go the Extra Mile! Review!

Okay so today I'm finally getting to post this AWESOME review that I've had done for weeks now. (DARN YOU INTERNET)
I got sent a Bulu Box a couple weeks ago, and for those of you that aren't familiar with Bulu Box, it's a company (similar to Orange Glad *see last review) that sends you a box full of goodies. Instead of yummy sweet they send (for you health and fitness nuts) health products, vitamins, weight loss pills, fitness products, ect. The box I received contained cool stuff, such as: Power Ice- a popsicle that keeps you cool, hydrated, and energized, Gu Chomps- strawberry flavored gummies that help sustain energy, Eat Green Tea- edible green tea that you sprinkle on your food (equivalent to 30 cups of green tea), Power Fuel- a powder you mix in drinks or smoothies for extra energy, Burn Blend Diet Pills, and Theragesic Gel- a pain relief gel.
Considering I don't work out like ever, I handed these products off to a good friend of mine that works out 4 times a day everyday. I think it's safe to say that he could definitely use these products more than me.
After trying all of these products, he told me that he was beyond pleased with all of these products, but especially Power Ice, Power Fuel, and Theragesic Gel. He said that he is more than likely to order some of these products. He and I, both, recommend ordering your Bulu Box TODAY! If you're interested in checking out Bulu Box for yourself click here.
GO THE EXTRA MILE, order your Bulu Box today!

Orange Glad Sweet Box!

Guys!  I'm sorry I've been MIA recently. Internet issues, computer issues, and more. I have a bunch of reviews coming y'alls way! Starting with the ORANGE GLAD SWEET BOX!
Orange Glad is a company that sends you a box full of sweet goodies every month! Who wouldn't like a box full of sugary goodness on their door step every month? I LOVE it!
Their September Sweet Box contains yummies such as: Chocolate-dipped Macadamia Shortbread Cookies from Kelley's Kookies, Designer Chai and Almond Spice Cookies from Modern Bite, Almond Nougat from JJ Bakery, Oreo Cookie Cake Push Pop from Cinderella Cakes, and Lemon Sugar Cookies also from Cinderella Cakes. 
I seriously suggest you all of you go order your sweet box now!
My favorites were most definitely the Lemon Sugar Cookies and the Designer Chai and Almond Spice Cookies.  FABULOUS!
It is SO easy to get these goodies! You just sign-up at OrangeGlad.com. You'll receive a box of delicious gourmet sweets every single month! You sample the goodies, and tell everyone! Tell everyone so y'all can get 10% off your first order!  Email me @ Blessyourheartblog6@gmail.com for the 10% off offer code!