{lightscoop deluxe review}

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March 26, 2013 By | 7 Comments

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You may remember my review about the Lightscoop Original from a few months ago. I still love it for taking pictures after sun down; I was super excited, however, when the nice people at Lightscoop asked me to review their new model, the Lightscoop Deluxe!

The way it works is, it slides over the camera’s hot shoe and redirects
the pop up flash to a ceiling or wall.
It helps the flash distribute evenly, without casting harsh shadows.
All you need to do is attach the Lightscoop and follow these easy step-by-step videos to set up your camera.

Like I said in my last review, it can’t replace natural light 100%, but it’s still a great little gadget that definitely helps take better pictures in bad lighting conditions. And with the new size of the Deluxe version, it’s definitely something I bring carry along with my camera.

Here is an example that shows the differences (all pictures were taken after sundown, with the same lighting condition and are straight out of the camera):

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Disclosure: I was provided with a Lightscoop to review, however, all opinions in this post are my own. 

I’m partying here! ♥

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{glassesUSA review & coupon code}

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November 20, 2012 By | 1 Comment

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Recently I was asked by GlassesUSA.com to review one of their products. As I (luckily) don’t have to wear prescription glasses just yet, I asked my hubby to review a pair. In return I got to take a few pictures of him and post it on the internet. ;)

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GlassesUSA.com is a website that sells a large selection of eyeglasses. They have a wide variety of frames for men and women; metal, plastic, rimless; different shapes and even ℞ sunglasses.

The website makes it pretty easy to find the perfect pair of glasses that suits you and the shape of your face. You can try on every pair in the store or select the style you like first and browse the categories to find what you like, using the “Try-It Mirror”.

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We ordered the glasses on a Friday night and received them on Tuesday morning. That’s what I call quick for an international shipment!

The glasses arrived packaged securely in a box and even came with a case and cloth to wipe off dust and fingerprints.

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If you’re in need to buy glasses and you’re looking for a cheap and quick alternative to your local eyeglass store, I recommend trying GlassesUSA.com.

Here are a few details from their website:

Besides our high quality frames and lenses, we offer:

  • 110% lowest price guarantee and a 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • A generous refer-a-friend program (You can get $30 for each first purchase a referred friend makes — and use the $30 towards your next pair of glasses)
  • A Facebook page and Twitter feed with exclusive discounts for fans


Seeing properly shouldn’t be a luxury – it should be a necessity. We do our best to help our customers and we take their vision needs very seriously by providing our customers with top quality lenses in the most fashionable frames available!

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If you buy your pair right now, you can take advantage of the Thanksgiving sale going on:
Thanksgiving Sale — Buy One Get One FREE!
Use code: THANKS2FOR1

GlassesUSA is also offering 10% off your entire order for all {nifty thrifty things} readers:
Use code: Blog10

Disclosure: GlassesUSA sent these glasses to me for review; however, no other compensation was received and all opinions in this post are my own. 

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{nifty thrifty sunday #83 & review}

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November 11, 2012 By | 74 Comments

Welcome to this week’s {nifty thrifty sunday}!

How is your weekend going?
We’re busy celebrating my hubby’s Birthday and are just relaxing to fill up the batteries for another week of work. ;)

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Today I want to introduce you to an absolutely cute etsy shop. Esther from Happy in Red is a fellow European Blogger from the Netherlands and has some mad skills when it comes to crocheting and sewing!

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It was love at first sight between the pleated bag and I . Well, at least from my part. I left a comment on Esther’s blog, telling her how much I loved the bag and asked if she was willing to sell one to me. After a few emails back and forth, we decided on a trade. A beautiful handmade bag for me and some German chocolate & candy for Esther. Sounded like a pretty good deal to me! ;)

The bag arrived at my doorstep wrapped in a cute package and a personal note:

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I just love everything about this bag — the fabric (inside & out), all the little details and pleats.

I’ve been carrying this bag around to work and out & about and have gotten all sorts of compliments for it. What makes it even more special to me, is the fact that I am the only one in Germany owning this beauty. ;)

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Here are some of the beautiful items in the store:

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Happy in Red is offering free worldwide shipping on all crochet items!

Use “HAPPYHOLIDAYS2012″ at checkout to use the discount.
Offer is good through December 31st!
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Here are some of my favorites from last week’s {nifty thrifty sunday}:

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{2} Domesticity and Doctrine: Pretty DIY Face Powder

 

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{3} Miss Lovie: Fall Scarves

{4} Little Inspiration: Pumpkin Cinnamon Smoothie

 

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{5} Brooklyn Berry Designs: DIY Yellow Toaster

{6} Dukes & Duchesses: Mini Monogrammed Butter Pats

 

If you were featured today, feel free to grab a button!!

 

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Thank you all so much for linking up!

Party guidelines:

  1. I would love for you to become a subscriber to {nifty thrifty things}.
  2. Link up anything you’ve created.  ..crafty, DIY, recipe, before and after, decorating, anything creative.. Please no etsy shops and giveaways.
  3. Link to the specific post, not your main blog.
  4. Please grab the {nifty thrifty sunday} button and link back to me somewhere on your blog.
  5. Please check out the link before you and leave some comment love. :)
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{the taffy box review and discount}

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November 6, 2012 By | 6 Comments

I love personalized and memorable gifts. So, when Koryn from The Taffy Box asked me to do a product review of one of the items in her store, I was definitely hooked!

The Taffy Box offers a wide variety of hand-stamped and personalized jewelry & gifts.
Here are some of my favorites:

It was really hard to narrow it down to my favorite at first, but then I stumbled upon those amazing latitude and longitude rings. I just had to personalize them with the coordinates from my hubby’s and my first apartment in Houston, so I can always carry a little something of our past with us — 5,000 miles away. ❤

If you’re looking for the perfect Birthday gift or you are already shopping for Christmas presents, you should definitely check out The Taffy Box!

The best thing is, if you decide to shop until February 28th, 2013 you can take 10% off your entire purchase by using the code NIFTY10!

You can find Koryn here:
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Disclosure: I was provided with a set of personalized rings to review, however, all opinions in this post are my own.

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{quick and easy card making}

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October 16, 2012 By | 14 Comments

I love receiving packages in the mail — especially if they’re craft related!

So, of course I was extra excited to receive a huge box filled with paper crafting supplies from the DAVID TUTERA™ Celebrate line a few weeks back.

The Celebrate paper crafts line is exclusively available at JoAnn Fabric & Craft Stores and I was so happy to review it (especially since we don’t have JoAnn’s over here)!

Look at these fun supplies that were in the package:

The system is super easy to use — even if you’re new to card making:

{step one} Pick your card base from a great variety of colors and sizes.

{step two} Add layers and texture to the base card with some fun embossed and die-cut papers in different shapes and colors.

{step three} Now the fun part! Embellish. Choose from buttons, little banners, wording, butterflies, and and and.. :)

Creating personalized cards really is as easy as 1−2−3.
The supplies I used for my cards:
{1} square envelopes  // {2} greetings combo // {3} butterflies & balloons

Three lucky winners will receive a $300 grand prize pack of supplies from
David Tutera’s Celebrate cardmaking line AND a personally signed book from David!
20 additional winners will receive a $50 Celebrate prize pack.
Sign up here for a chance to win.

You can also connect with David Tutera Celebrate via
facebook // twitter // youtube.

Check out what others have created with the DAVID TUTERA™ Celebrate line:

I wrote this post as part of a paid campaign with Core’dinations David Tutera and Blueprint Social. The opinions in this post are my own. 

I’m partying here! ♥

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