Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Dreaming Tree Soapworks Giveaway

Most of us that study the Craft spend at least a little time working with herbs and essential oils. They have so many uses, from enhancing magic spells to blending a nice herbal tea to making lovely soaps and lotions.  At Dreaming Tree Soapworks, they have harnessed the natural power of herbs and oils to create a full line of amazing soaps that smell wonderful and leave skin soft and touchable.





Last year, I got to try some of their soaps and I loved them. The wonderful scents left me feeling invigorated and the mystical names they create make them a fun and unique choice. Many of their soaps have adopted their names from classic fairy tales and novels that we all know and love. In addition to soaps, they also offer a wide range of lotions, scrubs, and perfumes. And I was excited to see they have even added some candles to their inventory. If you love handmade beauty products with a hit of mysticism, than Dreaming Tree Soapworks is definitely the right company for you.




In honor of the release of Destiny, Dreaming Tree Soap Works has agreed to give one of my readers the chance to win a soap and perfume gift set valued at $15 (companies choice). To enter this giveaway, you must follow my blog AND visit Dreaming Tree Soap Works and tell something you would love to try. For additional entries you can do any of the following but you must complete the initial entry first. Be sure to leave one comment for each entry you complete.

1) Heart theDreaming Tree Soapworks
2) Subscribe to this blog via email
3) Become my fan on face book
4) Follow me on twitter
5) Tweet this giveaway including @authorldeluca
6) Post or share this giveaway on face book, sweepstakes sites, Mr. Linky, etc (1 entry each)
7) Blog about this giveaway including a link to this blog and Dreaming Tree Soapworks (5 entries-leave 5 comments)
8) Grab my button and tell me where I can find it
9) Join the Dreaming Tree Soapworks Mailing list (at the bottom of the page)


This giveaway will end on 3/8/11 at 12pm. Giveaway is open to the US only. Winner will be selected randomly from all comments received using a random number generator. Thanks again to Dreaming Tree Soapworks for offering this terrific prize.



***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Green Owl Curiosities Pendulum Review & Giveaway




Divination is a  popular practice in Wicca, but is known is many other religions and cultures as well. There are many ways to divine the future. You can use tarot cards, Ouija boards, or scrying bowels. But one of my favorite forms of divination has always been the pendulum. First of all, I love to utilize the natural energies of crystals and stones. But I also love the simplicity of the pendulum. You simply hold the it between the thumb and forefinger and ask it yes and no questions, starting with things you know the answers to so you can see which way it swings. Once you know the pattern, you can ask other questions. It is a useful tool to help guide you along your spiritual path. Of course there are many other ways to use your pendulum, but this is my personal preference.



I have purchased pendulums from many different places over the years, but one of the nicest ones I ever received came from a little Etsy shop called Green Owl Curiosities. I received one of their obsidian pendulums to review and it is absolutely gorgeous. The first thing I noticed is that the stone is much larger than most of the pendulums I own, yet it still maintains the perfect weight. At the tip is a small black stone that makes it easy to grip. Both are attached to a sturdy silver chain. If you are looking for a quality pendulum that will last you a lifetime, Green Owl Curiosities is definitely the way to go.



There are many stones you can choose from with the pendulums including clear quartz, rose quartz, amethyst and more. If there is a certain stone that you feel works better with your energy it is probably available. If  you are looking for answers to specific questions, like love questions, then the rose quartz may be right for you. In addition to their pendulums, Green Owl Curiosities also offers unique spiritual jewelry, beautiful fairy ribbon stars, felt creations and more. All of their items are available for everyday low prices. They would make wonderful gifts or a great addition to any witch's cupboard.



One lucky winner is going to receive a beautiful quartz pendulum of their own. To enter, you must follow my blog on friend connect AND visit Green Owl Curiosities and tell me another item you would love to have.  For additional entries you can do any of the following but you must complete the initial entry first. Be sure to leave one comment for each entry you complete.

1) Heart the Green Owl Curiosities Etsy shop
2) Subscribe to this blog via email
3) Become my fan on face book
4) Follow me on twitter
5) Tweet this giveaway including @authorldeluca
6) Post or share this giveaway on face book, sweepstakes sites, Mr. Linky, etc (1 entry each)
7) Blog about this giveaway including a link to this blog and Green Owl Curiosities (5 entries-leave 5 comments)
8) Grab my button and tell me where I can find it


This giveaway will end on 3/5/11 at 12pm. Giveaway is open to the US only. Winner will be selected randomly from all comments received using a random number generator. Thanks again to Green Owl Curiosities for offering this terrific prize.



***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Auric Blends Review & Giveaway (2 Winners)




I have always been interested in aromatherapy and I know that different scents can really enhance your moods. For example, lavender is great for relaxation. Because of my love of aromatherapy, I have become much more picky when I am choosing perfumes. Things with heavy, flowery scents just aren't right for me. And I am always more inclined to choose perfumes that are made from pure essential oils and other natural ingredients, like the perfumes you can find at Auric Blends.






I received a nice selection of Auric Blends products to try out and I was very impressed with the quality. As soon as I opened the box I was in love with the lovely designs of their bottles and applicators. The oils come in thick glass bottles with roll on applicators. The scents are strong enough to make a statement without suffocating you or the people around you. I especially loved their essence of amber which comes in a beautiful carved stone container that makes a lovely decoration.  This is a cream perfume which goes on smoothly and lasts all day.



I was also lucky enough to try out some of their incense. I received the Seduction scent which was perfect for the romantic Valentine's Day season. The sticks burned evenly without creating an over abundance of smoke. They did not go out until they had burned all the way through. The nice packaging lets your incense sticks stay fresh until you are ready to use them. Seduction is only one of many scents they carry including the popular Nag Champa.






Wouldn't you love to try some of the products from Auric Blends for yourself? Two lucky winners are going to receive any two fragrances of their choice (Excluding Egyptian Goddess and Love in the larger sizes).  In order to enter this giveaway, you must visit the Auric Blends and tell me another item you would love to have. For additional entries you can do any of the following but you must complete the initial entry first. Be sure to leave one comment for each entry you complete.

1) Follow my blog on friend connect
2) Subscribe to this blog via email
3) Become my fan on face book
4) Follow me on twitter
5) Tweet this giveaway including @authorldeluca
6) Post or share this giveaway on face book, sweepstakes sites, Mr. Linky, etc (1 entry each)
7) Blog about this giveaway including a link to this blog and Auric Blends (5 entries-leave 5 comments)
8) Grab my button and tell me where I can find it


This giveaway will end on 3/2/11 at 12pm. Giveaway is open to the US only. Winner will be selected randomly from all comments received using a random number generator. Thanks again to Auric Blends for offering this terrific prize.



***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Winner of the Signed Copy of Destiny!



The winner of the signed copy of Destiny is #27

Wanda said... 27

I am following your blog through Google Friend Connect.
wandanamgreb(at)gmail(dot)com

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Destiny is Available on Amazon!


I just wanted to let everyone know that Destiny is now available for sale on Amazon! If you sign up for Amazon Prime, you can even get free shipping! Check it out and get a copy today!

Happy Imbolc!

Magical Omaha Winner!



The winner of the Blessed Be Triquetra Pendant from Magical Omaha is #20

mouster said... 20

i like you on facebook (michelle cooke)

January 14, 2011 3:52 PM