The Traveling Sisterhood: March 2017

Work from Home with Oberlo: Set up an On-line Store for FREE!!


Shopping has come a long way in the last hundred years! I recently discovered Oberlo, a free dropshipping application that allows you to easily import products from AliExpress directly into your store and ship directly to your customers – in only a few clicks. I tried it out this week and was amazed at how easy it was. I couldn't wait to share about it with my lovely readers. Read on to find out exactly how Dropshipping works and how you can get started totally for free!
  
Dropshipping is a retail fulfillment method, a simple e-Commerce business model, which allows you to sell products online without stocking a large inventory. It’s a way to easily start your first businesses or boost your current store’s efficiency. I literally signed up in minutes and didn't have to put in my credit card info or anything to get started!
There's no capital investment, because there's no inventory to hold. Dropshippers don’t have to manage a warehouse (or even free up space in your attic or closet!) You also don't have to take care of any of the packaging, shipping, or delivery of items. Since you don't have to acquire products beforehand, there's no risk that you'll end up with a bunch of overstock things you might not sell. There's an incredible variety of products available to add to your store with just a click of the mouse! In dropshipping, you can list a wide catalogue of products from as many wholesalers as you want.  I couldn't believe how easy it was to add items to my store! With Oberlo, it could not be more efficient. I was impressed!
First...
Go to Shopify.com, click ‘start your free trial’, enter your store name, and create your shop. It’s easy, fast and most important you don’t need to be a developer to create you store and you don't have to put in any credit card info! With Shopify, you get a 14 day free trial.You don't even have to cancel. They cancel it for you unless you decide to officially sign up, so if you don't think this is the right thing for you after 2 weeks, there's nothing you need to do but simply forget about it.

Next...

Install the Oberlo app (you can use it on your computer or smart phone). To be honest, Shopify confused me at first but once I added the Oberlo app, it all made sense and was completely easy. No wonder Oberlo is the most popular dropshipping app on Shopify! It allows you to easily import products from AliExpress directly into your Shopify store and ship directly to your customers – in only a few clicks.    

Then...
Once you install Oberlo, you have an option to browse and import products from Aliexpress directly to your Shopify store. Just pick a niche and select products you want to sell. It’s super easy! There are literally thousands (millions??) of items. I chose "Women's Fashion" and it came up with 40,000 pages of gorgeous things I could add to my store! Check out all of the categories in my screenshot below.

Oberlo is the best dropshipping solution on the market that I can imagine! Remember, it's a totally free app and you can have a 14 day free trial on Shopify, so there's nothing to lose! Which category would you choose for your store? Let me know if you decide to try it out and even share a link to your store below so we can support you!  


For more detailed info on Dropshipping, check out the article Why You Should Care About AliExpress Dropshipping. It helped me a lot!

The Most Amazing Beauty Freebie Ever! $134 Value 6-Piece Gift With Any $55+ Purchase from 100% Pure! #greenbeauty



If you're a blogger and would like to have the opportunity to make a profit on any 100% Pure sales and try out their products for free like I do in this review (available once you make a couple of sales), click here to sign up for their FREE Affiliate Program!

I had the pleasure of trying everything out in advance and I am in love... especially with the Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream! ♥ Here's a rundown on everything you get:
Coffee Bean Eye Cream, full-size, $25 value - This is just simply amazing! After I applied my makeup the other morning, I looked in the mirror and thought, "Wow, what in the world did I do different today?! Whatever it is, I need to do it every day!" Then I remembered--the eye cream! It gets rid of absolutely any eye-puffiness and brightens your eyes. It's just incredible.
Vitamin C Serum, full-size, $39 value - Perfect for all skin types (including oily, which is mine and I love it). It brings out a brighter, smoother complexion. Vegan.
Konjack Spong, full-size, $15 value - This is a super soft sponge that helps to draw dirt, oil, cosmetics, environmental pollutants and other impurities from facial pores, while buffing away dead skin cells, bumps and flakes for a smoother complexion. Very gentle!


Aqua Boost Hydrating Mask, 0.3 oz - This one I haven't tried yet, but it smells so amazing! It's a super hydrating mask that delivers water to thirsty, dehydrated skin cells so complexion is rejuvenated, plump and refreshed. Dehydrated skin shows lines and forms wrinkles, sagging and bumps. When your skin is hydrated, you look more rested and vibrant. Oh yes, I definitely need to use it!


Argan Creamy Cleanser, full size, $35 value -  This cleanser is so rich and creamy! It leaves skin super soft and glowing and has a nice, light scent.

GInseng Collagen Boost Mask FREE with $72 or more purchase
And an Adorable 100% Pure drawstring bag! I didn't get this one with mine, but what a cute place to put all your pampering goodies. Click the pic above to get them! 

 

What Did Lucy Find Under the Rainbow? Shamrockin' Treats from Chewy.com!

♫ Somewhere under the rainbow, Lucy waits... for Wellness Core Chunky Centers on a plate! ♫
She finds Wellness CORE Chunky Centers worth waiting for because they feature meaty middles surrounded by a savory pate and tasty superfoods! That's why she loves them. Mama loves them because they're packed in a convenient containers ready to serve and they're filled with nutrients and are grain-free. Since Lucy is small, I only give her 1/3 of a package at a time. So much goodness in one package--as lucky as a 3-leaf clover!

My pup's tastes buds are having a pawty with every bite! She's only tried the Lamb & Turkey variety, but they also come in chicken & spinach, turkey & duck, beef & lamb, salmon & tuna, and tuna & chicken.

And now a little Irish blessing for you: May your pooch run up to greet you! May the sun shine warm upon your face! May your joys be as deep as the oceans, and your troubles without a trace!
You can buy Wellness CORE Chunky by packs of 24 at Chewy.com at a discount with free shipping!
I received these goodies free of charge from Chewy.com. 
All opinions are honest and my own.

The #1 Thing EVERY Fur Baby's Parent Should Have on Hand!

Last year, I thought I was going to lose my fur baby. Lucy became very sick! At first, she was simply not playful, lethargic. The next day, she wouldn't eat or drink! Calling the vet, they said to try feeding her things that were easy on her stomach--watered-down mashed potatoes and chicken broth. For another couple of days, she would eat those things--but only sitting at the table with me spoon feeding her. What made matters worse was that we were supposed to be leaving on a month-long trip to the midwest. I hugged my baby and worried about what we should do, and I have to admit, I really started worrying "what if I lose my Lucia?"
Once it was obvious she needed to go to the vet, we took her to the vet a couple of days before we were supposed to leave on our trip. They did a series of tests. It turned out she had a bacterial overgrowth in her intestines. She needed an antibiotic and something called FortiFlora... Both meds worked wonders! But if I had known about FortiFlora, I could have been giving it to her before the bacterial overgrowth became serious and it could have prevented her from getting so sick that she needed antibiotics.
FortiFlora is a probiotic that comes in both dog and cat varieties. It's live and active cultures (like what you find in yogurt) specially made for pets. You simply sprinkle it on top of their food. It must taste delicious because Lucy loves it and thinks of it as a treat! We bought our first box from the vet for about $40. I wish I would have had a box on hand, as Chewy.com sells them for $25--I could have saved $15! Now I always keep a box in the pantry and feed Lucy a packet about twice a week just to keep her intestinal health up. Everyone should have a box of this stuff! Then you'll be ready if your fur baby comes up with diarrhea. It may prevent you from paying a big vet bill and it will give you peace of mind, keeping your little angel healthy.
While I was taking the pretty FortiFlora blog photo, Lucy came up and said, "What are my treats doing up there, mom?!" She knocked the bowl down with her paw and WHOOSH! kibbles all over the floor! At least she didn't mind cleaning up the mess. ;)
The best place to get FortiFlora at a discount is Chewy.com. They have both the cat and dog varieties for $24.69! So much better than the vet's $40...

Salty Bath, The Most Pampering Spa by Mail! #Discount

Receiving Salty Bath in the mail is like receiving a pampering spa in a box! I was amazed at how gorgeous it was upon opening--even before opening--and I was especially impressed with all of the thought that went into its contents.

Five of my favorite things in the whole wide world are tea, dark chocolate, candles, essential oils, and bath salts and I was thrilled to see they had included all of these things! There was also the touch nice of dried lavender which made the box smell heavenly upon opening, and an organic all-purpose balm salve that contains another of my favorite things--coconut oil. And when it says "all-purpose", it really is! I even use it in my hair instead of gel and it makes my curls so soft and frizz-free. This box, you guys!! I love it!!!

Salty Bath's website explains the box as "Luxurious moments of stillness. Where stress and tension melt away. Where your spirit is restored and you have a total body experience that completely recharges you. That's...Salty Bath." And it really is. I haven't been this impressed with a box in quite awhile.
Use the coupon code 20OFFSTART at checkout to save 20% off your first delivery at SaltyBath.com!
Special thanks to the wonderful people at Salty Bath for providing me with this box to review. All opinions are thoughtful and are my own.

Laura Story’s "Open Hands" Album #Giveaway

 
Laura Story's What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops and Mighty to Save are two of my very favorite songs on KLOVE so I jumped at the chance to review her newest CD Open Hands. Her new album is filled with 11 new songs that all speak to my heart when I listen, inspiring me to pray along with them. She is truly gifted, writing all of her own lyrics.


In addition to being an artist, mom and author, Laura Story is also a worship leader and is gifted at teaching the truth of God to others.
In 2011, Laura released her album Blessings. The album and the emotionally powerful title was inspired by her real life trials and adversities, primarily her husband Martin's diagnosis of a brain tumor. She is an amazing lady and I pray God will continue to bless her music. And... I am very excited that one of my readers will win a copy of the Open Hands CD! Check out this video of the cover song:

Enter below by 3/23. I'll choose the winner the next day.
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Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway.  Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller /FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days on the same blog, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

Get 20% off Veestro's 21-Day Quick Start! Fully Prepared, Gourmet, Plant-based Meals Delivered


Veestro makes delicious, chef inspired, plant-based meals delivered straight to homes anywhere in the U.S. It's a healthy alternative when you're too busy or too tired to cook, a great way to form a good habit for correct portion sizes and weight-loss friendly meals. You just defrost, heat and enjoy! I had the opportunity to try some meals from their 21-day Quick Start Program, the perfect way to get fit for the new year and you can get it for 20% off! It not only includes the meals, but every single thing you need to meet your health and wellness goals super fast!

My favorite meal was the Black Bean Alfredo. It was so good.... but not very photogenic! This one, the chick'n with mashed potatoes and veggies looked much prettier for the camera. ;)
Mouthwatering, Chef-Prepared Veestro meals
Supplemental menus provided by Buddhalicious
Weekly fitness challenges that are fast and effective
Weekly wellness checklists, motivation and inspiration
Access to their private Facebook group


Or... take the Guess Work out of a Juice Cleanse with 3 or 5 Days of Juice from Veestro.com! No fancy blender. No fridge full of greens. You get all your vitamins, enzymes, fiber and minerals in their delicious juices without having to DIY. You can choose a 3-day or 5-day cleanse and everything you need for your cleanse shows up at your doorstep. It couldn't be easier!

Let me know if you decide to try Veestro's 21-day quick start or juice cleanse and how much weight you lose so I can celebrate with you!
Special thanks to Veestro for providing me with these products to review.

Newport Skinny Tea: Delicious, Energizing, and it Works!


I'm 38 and I have to admit, once 30 hit me, it really seemed like my metabolism suddenly slowed down! Suddenly, chasing around 4 kids was just not enough exercise to keep me fit and I couldn't eat whatever I wanted and get away with it.  Not that I eat a ton, I don't--but I do have a thing for sweets, I love carbs, and I was drinking a ton of soda to keep me energized all day (wrong way to stay energized--trust me!)  About 2 years ago, I did a diet plan for 3 months and it worked!  You couldn't drink soda with it, though, so I switched to tea.  The fact that both of my best friends drink a lot of tea definitely helped!   

Well, it turns out there is this amazing and delicious tea called Skinny Tea--it's actually the perfect combination of what you need to have energy throughout the day, curb your appetite just enough, and give you perfect rest at night.  Plus, it's delicious! Did I already say that?  I did... but it is!  It comes loose leaf--loose leaf tea always seems fresher to me and always tastes better but I really don't like those tea ball things--the tiniest pieces of tea somehow always get through and I don't like to drink it so I found these cheap little bags at Amazon.  They're perfect! 
Feeling perfect because... TEA! And also, a pretty dress. 

Newport Skinny Tea does what it says it does--"Curbs Cravings, Stops Bloat, and Enhances Energy". The combination of a diet program and Skinny Tea more than works--I cannot recommend it highly enough If you want to look better than you ever have, or as good as you did in high school, it's so worth it!  I totally wish I could post a bathing suit pic of me--but my hubby wants those for his eyes only.  ;)

You Can Find Newport Skinny Tea On

Special thanks to the wonderful people at Skinny Tea for providing me with this tea to review!

Artisan Candy Giveaway! 4 Winners!!



How beautiful are Candy Club's springtime butterfly gummies?!  I just received my second month's delivery--and this time I got to choose from over 60 different types of candyJust like last time, all 3 pounds of candy included were delicious!

Candy Club delivers fast! It would make a special treat for yourself or to sent to someone else.  Within a day of ordering, they had sent it via USPS and it was delivered 5 days later.

I am so excited that I'll be able to send FOUR of my lovely readers a box of this incredible artisan candy. You are going to love it! Come back and let me know what you chose!
Enter below by 3/20. I'll choose 4 winners the next day. Good luck!

Imperial Glamour Beauty, the Subscription Box that Truly Makes You Feel Like a Princess! #pamperyourselflikeaprincess


I am so honored to be featured on the cover of the new historical Christian fiction novel, Awaiting the Reign! A theme that so resonates with me is that every woman is a princess because her father in Heaven is the King of kings, and my favorite beauty box fits that so perfectly.
Once upon a time, a princess named Mary had the idea of creating a natural and organic monthly beauty subscription... and Imperial Glamour was born! Every month, the recipient is blessed with a box filled with natural, organic, and vegan products curated around a special theme. February's theme: Pucker Up Buttercup! Yes, m'ladies, all of these goodies are about pampering our lips.
The February box came filled to the brim with $37 worth of goodies. There was also a lipstick not pictured here (I gave that one to my mom, as I'm more of a lip gloss girl... but I realized that I forgot to take the pics before I gave it away!)
It's hard to pick just one favorite with this box as many of them compliment each other perfectly. I was so excited to see the makeup bag! It's a nice one, and my old one was in tatters! Besides that, my other favorites are now a part of my new daily routine: the orange sugar scrub (you'll see that in a minute) followed up with the plumping lip balm and...
... the clear Luscious Lip Gloss. After these 3 wonderful items, my lips don't even need any color. They look fresh and full, prettily pink fitting for a princess like the one of the cover of Miss Pizarro's book. ;)

This orange sugar lip scrub is made by Body by The Good Stuff and it is definitely good stuff! It's as good as Mary Kay's Satin Lips, better because it's organic and tastes incredible! It has you wanting to lick your lips... or just eat the whole jar... but a princess probably wouldn't do that. ;)
You can use the code Two4One to purchase any 2 Imperial Glamour Boxes from 2016 for a total of $40--that's $10 savings... or subscribe for monthly boxes here!

You can read Awaiting the Reign for free if you have Kindle Unlimited or purchase the paperback copy for $9 and free shipping here.

Special thanks to the lovely Mary for providing me with this subscription box to review! All opinions are honest and my own.