#TBT - Throw Back Thursday - Old Toys

Teto the Clown

My TBT toy this week is a vintage Hazelle's Marionette. Teto was an eBay find several years ago. After seeing something about this company I began to look around and see if any of the marionettes were still around. Once I saw a picture on the web, I knew I wanted to find one! I initially found a Teto that didn't have the box and had some damage to his plastic parts. That one was only a few dollars, so I bought him. A short time later I found this one on eBay. He cost a little more than the first, but not much. I loved that he had the original box and was in such good shape. I ended up selling the first Teto to gentleman wanting a marionette for his grandson. Teto is from the 1950's. I have now had him for about 15 years.

A little about the creator of Teto:

Hazelle Hedges Rollins was born in 1910. She graduated from the University of Kansas and the Kansas Art Institute and later started her business in the basement of her father's house. She married and her husband became her partner in the company.  She owned the company until she sold it in 1975. Her small business that started in her father's basement, became the largest puppet factory in the world! Located in Kansas City MO, the factory made marionettes, hand puppets and finger puppets until the 1980's when the factory closed.

Onite 32 GB OTG USB Flash Drive Review

#Onite

I think I have a fetish for memory! Every since I got my first digital camera, I have amassed memory cards. In the few years, the fetish has grown to include both SD cards and flash drives. I salivate over newer, larger capacity memory devices. 

I received this Onite 32G Dual Purpose USB Flash Drive to review and it is my new favorite! Why? Because it the double ends allow it to work with my laptop AND my tablet! 

This has opened up my world! I can take photos with my Sony camera, upload them to my laptop and if there is something I want to share on Instagram, I can save it to this drive, insert it into my tablet and share it where I want to. I love this because my camera produces MUCH better photos than the tablet does! 

This flash drive is can be used with the regular USB ports on you computer or laptop as well as micro USB ports on cell phones and tablets. 

This great for people that store a lot of photos or info on their phones or devices. My mom saved so many photos on her phone that it quit working correctly! She had to clear out space before it would act right again. This flash Drive gives you portable, expanded storage.

I haven't had any lag or slow speeds. This has transferred back and forth very quickly. The date read speed is 8M - 18M/S and the Write speed is 2M -7M/S. It complies with USB 2.0 specifications and works with the major operating systems such as: Android, Windows, Mac and Linux

The Onite Flash Drive has super a super simple plug and play operation and is lightweight, easy to carry.

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If you need to expand your memory capabilities or if, like me, you have a slight flash drive obsession, You can find this great 32G Dual USB Flash Drive from Onite at a great price on Amazon.

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Disclosure: I received the item mentioned above for the purpose of review. The Opinions are 100% my own based on my usage of the product. You opinions and experience may differ. This post contains affiliate links, which only serve to help me in my efforts to provide for my family.

Living Colors Light, Colorful Mood Rechargeable LED Light

#Livinglight

Lighting can help improve your mood. Whether you need an uplifting or a calming atmosphere, lighting can help. 

I received one of the Living Colors LED Lights from Onite to review and I love the rainbow of colors it produces. 





A movie or TV show has a special team of people to control the lighting to express the mood of any given scene. You can do the same in your own home. The Living Colors light produces the whole spectrum of lighting colors with just a light touch of the color control on top.



You can select a single color or press the "on" arrow for a few seconds to activate continuous color change and it will automatically flow from one color to the next in an ever changing rainbow.

I can imagine having several of these to light up a room or using them with mirrors or prisms! I was surprised by the calming effect of just one. I put it near my computer while I working and set it on the continuous color change. I really enjoy having it there!

The Living Colors light is small, versatile and can be placed almost anywhere. It is rechargeable using your USB port or a USB wall adapter. It's small, lightweight and has a stylish design that will fit in most with decor. 

You could set the mood for dinner, your romatic Valentine's Day moments or like me, use it anytime you feel like it! Of course if you have a teenager, they might like the fun and funky side of it and steal it from you!  

You can set the mood for your occasions with the Onite Living Colors Light by snagging one... or a few from Amazon.com.

#Livinglight

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Disclosure: I received the item mentioned above for the purpose of review. The opinions stated are 100% my own based on my usage of the product. Your opinions and experience may differ. This post contains affiliate links which simply serve to support me in my efforts. 

Tootsie Roll Hot Cocoa Sampler Giveaway

#TootsieRollHotCocoa

I about flipped when I saw this Tootsie Roll Hot Cocoa! I mean it's Tootsie Roll. Lovely, sweet chocolatey Tootsie Roll... AND cocoa! YUM!

I received a box of this to review and I flipped again when I opened it and found not just Tootsie Roll Hot Cocoa, but a slew of other nostalgic flavors too! Forty cups in all! 

Most of them are a little bit of heaven in a mug. Charleston Chew Chocolate is a very good one - smooth and well, chocolatey! Charleston Chew Vanilla is rich and smooth. Sugar Babies is fabulous. It tastes like the candy I remember. Junior Mints is great. It is a steaming cup of minty deliciousness. Tootsie Roll is simply yummy. I have always loved Tootsie Rolls and this didn't disappoint me. My least favorite is the Charleston Chew Strawberry Nougat. It was okay, but I could taste the artificial sweetener in it. It left an aftertaste. 

The ones I love make this box so worth it! This is a great box full of variety that is sure to please everyone in the house. 

These work with most single serve K-cup type machines (however, not with the Keurig 2.0) . Don't have a Keurig or K-cup compatible machine? In that case, you can open them and pour the cocoa directly into your cup. :) I found I like them made with the 8 ounce setting on my machine.

#TootsieRollHotCocoa

How would you like the chance to win a 40 count box of these yummy cocoas? Two Rivers Coffee has graciously allowed a giveaway so one of you can enjoy All These Great Flavors of Hot Cocoa as well! Enter using the Rafflcopter below. There is only one simply mandatory entry. The rest are all optional but increase your chances. Giveaway is open to US residents, 18 and older. Giveaway ends on January 9th at 12:00 AM. Winner will be selected via Random.org. Winner will have 24 hours to respond to my confirmation email. Failure to respond voids the win and another winner will be selected.

GOOD LUCK!

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Disclosure: The Happy Clown With A Frown received the product mentioned above for the purpose of review. The opinions expressed are 100% my own based on my usage of the product. You opinion and experience may differ. This post contains affiliate links, which only serves to help support me and my efforts to contribute to my family.
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Get Glowing Skin With Valentia Even Glow Vitamin C Serum

Valentia has a wonderful line up of skin care products, Even Glow Vitamin C Serum is but one. I received a bottle to review and I love the way it makes my skin feel.

It goes on very smoothly and absorbs quickly. It doesn't take a lot either. The glass dropper makes it easy for me to measure out what I need on my finger. 

I liked how great it made my face feel, I started applying it to the tops of my hands too! It makes them feel soft and smooth.

Product Information:

Vitamin C: With a 20% concentration does more than boost the body's immune system; it also provides many benefits to keep the skin tight, smooth and looking ageless. Vitamin C has been scientifically proven to reduces the effects of sun exposure on the skin, including sunburn, sun spots, redness and wrinkles.

In addition to helping reduce the signs of aging, Vitamin C is essential for everyday maintenance to strengthen and smooth out the skin, as well as neutralizing free radicals before they can damage the skin.

The smell is fantastic, too! It smells like a fresh peeled orange. It is an energizing peppy scent! Like having a skin serum and aromatherapy all in one! 

I just can't say enough how much I like this serum. It is just a great feeling to put it on and the good feeling lasts and lasts!  

You can find this and other great skin care from Valentia on their website

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Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above for the purpose of review. The opinions expressed are 100% my own based on my usage of the product. Your opinion and experience may differ.

TASTYFACE Organics Winter Skincare Giveaway

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TASTYFACE Organics Winter Skincare Giveaway!

Winter is one of the hardest times on your skin so taking care of it (including your lips!) is extra important right now!  Krista over at Savory Savings recently tried the TASTYFACE Organics skincare line and cannot believe at how much her skin has improved - even in the cold, dry weather!


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Taking care of your skin is getting with quality products is getting better and better!
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Would you like to win a lip balm and moisturizer from TASTYFACE?  If you would like a chance to win, enter with the Giveaway Tool below.  If you have won a giveaway from TASTYFACE from another blog in the last 12 months, you are not eligible to win.  The giveaway will run from January 14 through January 28, 2015 at 11 PM CST and is open to US residents (excluding HI/AK), ages 18 and older.  Entries will be verified.  Winners will be notified via email (consider adding gloriouslygreengal@gmail.com to your safe list) – winner will have 48 hours to respond and claim prize or another winner will be selected.

Good Luck!

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Krista from Gloriously Green Gal and Savory Savings received products from this sponsor to facilitate her review, no other compensation was received. All participating blogs are not responsible for prize fulfillment.  This giveaway is in no way associated with social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Dead Sea Mud Mask Review

#deadseamask

This is some powerful stuff! I have used facial masks before, usually a gel or cream, but never a mud mask. I received the Dead Sea Mud Mask from InstaNatural to review and this one makes my skin feel GREAT!

The container is a large 16 ounces so you are going to get more than just two or three masks out of there because even when you smear it on and cover your face, you haven't used a whole lot. 

I love that there is no mixing anything together. You open it and go! It is a jelly consistency, a little cool on the skin at first, but very easy to apply and cover. You will look like a swamp monster. That's okay.

The real action starts when it begin drying. You will feel everything tightening. There is a reason why the directions say to avoid your lip and eye area.. unless you're an ogre and WANT to squeeze the jelly from your eyes, I would follow those! :)

All kidding aside this is a really great mask. It contains ingredients you can pronounce. All organic and real. 

You'll see it change from the dark seaweed color to a lighter gray as it dries, so you can see if there are areas that still need a moment to dry. It takes roughly 10 - 15 minutes and you can feel it really tightening during that time. 

I tried to smile. My face was too tight!

It is super easy to remove. Just use warm water and lightly rub in a circular motion and it feels like it is dissolving from your skin. I used a washcloth to do this part. 

My skin feel fabulous each time I use this. It looks radiant and feels smooth and freshened up. It feels good! And it feels good for days afterwards. This is one of the best masks I have ever used and has quickly become one of my favorite. 

#deadseamask

You can experience this rejuvenating experience for yourself. You'll find InstaNatural Dead Sea Mud Facial Mask on their website as well as on Amazon.com.

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Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above to review. The opinions expressed are 100% my own based on my usage of the product. You opinions and experience may differ. This post contains affiliate links which only serve to support my efforts to with this blog and help my family.