We are lucky enough to have five Kirkland’s stores within 25 miles of us.  My husband and I both enjoy shopping at Kirkland’s because they offer such a variety of home decor items that are appealing to men and women.  He appreciates that the store is not overly feminine.  My husband loves the Piper Hurricane candle holders just as much as I do and we’ve come up with several ways we can use them every day and around holidays.  This Halloween, we are going to fill the small hurricane with fake eye balls (husband’s idea), the large one with pinecones (my idea), and the medium size one with wrapped Halloween candy (the kid’s idea).  Yum!   At Christmas time, we will tie holiday ribbon around the hurricanes and put candles in them.  Imagine how beautiful that will be!  Now, the hurricanes are on our dining room table, making a beautiful center piece.

Busy moms (and dads) will appreciate that the Piper Hurricanes are easy to clean.  Just use a damp cloth or glass spray and wipe any fingerprints right off.  The Piper Hurricanes’ openings are wide enough to put your entire hand into so cleaning them is not a problem.  I’m sure my kids will find a way to make these into scientific beakers or something.. anything that will make a mess!  I wouldn’t be surprised if I find a frog in one of them, one of these days.  That’s the way my kids roll.

Kirkland’s Piper Hurricanes can change the atmosphere of a room instantly!
Put candles or flowers in the hurricanes to set the mood for date night and for a more fun, vibrant look, you can get creative and fill the hurricanes with crayons, candy, or cookies.

About the Piper Hurricanes, Set of 3

• Set includes a 7 inch, 10.5 inch, and 14 inch high hurricane
• Crafted of glass
• Metal inserts in a bronze finish sit inside clear, glass hurricanes
• Unique, “floating” design
• Accommodates 3” pillar or sphere candles; candles sold separately

Priced at just $22-$29, Piper Hurricanes will make a great gift – so order a set for yourself and for a friend.

Connect with Kirkland’s

• Kirklands.com
• Visit www.mykirklands.com to take part in fun contests and get the inside scoop from Kirkland designer’s projects.
• Follow Kirkland’s on Twitter

Giveaway!

To enter to win a set of 3 Piper Hurricanes (candles not included) from Kirkland’s fill out the Rafflecopter form below.

Official contest rules on Kirkland’s website

Kirkland’s sent me a complimentary Piper Hurricane Set for the purpose of this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way. Please refer to my Disclosure Policy for more information.

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Don’t you hate it when you put your glass under an ice dispenser, push the dispenser button and next thing you know, there are 20 ice cubes in your glass and on the floor? That’s what happens when I use my mom’s ice dispenser. Like anything, I got used to it over time.

Now that I have a beautiful Frigidaire Gallery Refrigerator with an ice dispenser at my house I can actually limit the number of ice cubes that come out! If I want one ice cube, I tap my glass against the dispenser and one ice cube comes out! It’s awesome. I know this sounds trivial but I hate it when ice cubes come pouring out of the dispenser and fill up the glass so fast that they can’t all fit and then they end up on the floor.

Here is a quick video demonstration of the ‘one ice cube phenomenon’. I sound very Zen like.. like I’m instructing a yoga class or something so don’t fall asleep. The video is about 16 seconds long. Enjoy.

Hilarious huh?

This post is part of my series of Frigidaire appliances review posts. You can read all of my Frigidaire appliance review posts here.

More Frigidaire links to check out and how you can win Frigidaire appliances:
• Frigidaire More Me-Time Guarantee
• The Frigidaire DAILYDARE
• Tell Frigidaire what 5 things you would do with an extra hour and you’re automatically entered for a chance to win a suite of NEW Frigidaire appliances!
• Frigidaire on Facebook

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This handpainted wooden step stool is great for those of us who need a step stool in our kitchen or bathroom but don’t want a big clunky, brightly colored step stool that looks like it is just for the kids (which it probably is in most cases).

The stool is Muted Lime and Turquoise and an Aged Bronze metallic trim. On the top of the stool Red Birds rest on Black tree branches. This stool is a real eye catcher. The stool is lightly distressed and signed. It is 14″ long, 7″ tall and 9 1/4″ wide.

How much? $40
Where to buy: Azure Dandelion

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The Dyson DC28 upright vacuum features Root Cyclone technology so you don’t lose suction power as you clean your carpets even carpets with handfulls of goldfish snacks crumbled into the fibers, or cat hair, or.. you know what I’m getting at, especially if you’re a parent.

What’s Included

* Dyson DC28 Animal HEPA Bagless Upright Vacuum
* Mini turbine head and Flatout head
* Owner’s manual

Product Features

* 12 amps of power
Thoroughly clean carpets, bare floors and stairs.
* Bagless container
Saves time, energy, and money with no bags to buy or replace
* HEPA filter
Can be washed clean and traps more than 99.9% of dust mites, pollen and ragweed for a healthier environment.
* 13-1/2″ cleaning path
Lets you cover a wide range of flooring with every pass.
* 35′ cord
Allows you to reach a large area before needing to move on to another electrical outlet.
* Pneumatic actuator
With Airmuscle technology pulls the cleaner head deeper into the carpet to remove embedded dirt and pet hair.
* Powered cam
With 4 fingertip controls focuses suction by adjusting the brush bar while the cleaner head seals to the floor.
* High-torque clutch
Delivers power to the brush bar.
* Root Cyclone technology
Ensures suction power is constant.
* Mini turbine head and Flatout head
Tackles tough dirt and pet hair on stairs and upholstery.
* Dyson proves no loss of suction using the IEC 60312 Cl 2.9 test standard.

We have a Dyson DC21 Stowaway Canister Vacuum
that I got a couple of years ago that we use primarily for vacuuming out the car and for the stairs, while the upright design is great for vacuuming the entire house quickly and efficiently. I still use my Dyson pink DC16 Root handheld vacum every day, although I have to say that I would love the newest version, the DC31 Animal with the stronger suction for tough jobs like those that parents experience almost every day. Just like the Dyson

Learn more about the Dyson DC28 Animal or buy it on Amazon.com here.

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70% – The number of Moms, according to a Mom Central survey, who have given keys to people who are not members of the
household.  When asked to consider how many non-residents have keys
to their homes, 86% reported feeling at least moderately concerned.   The number that was even more surprising to me is 84% which is the percent of Moms who
have experienced a child, babysitter, or housekeeper entering a
designated "off-limits" area in the home, sometimes with serious
consequences.  Scary!

I was recently given the opportunity by Mom Central and Schlage, to review a Schlage keypad lock and will never go back to a regular deadbolt lock and I think my family agree’s.

As featured on The Learning Channel’s Designing Spaces, Schlage keypad locks are a great way to keep your home safe from intruders who are pro’s at picking locks, while allowing your older children to enter your home after school or sports practice without having to keep up with
a key.

Schlage keypad
locks are ready to use right out of the box.  The keypad lock comes preset with two unique user codes so programming the lock in not necessary unless you want to create a custom code.  All you have to do is install the keypad lock with one simple tool, a flat head screw driver. 

The keypad lock allows you to add, change or delete
user codes in seconds and uses a premium 9-volt battery which is included.  Schlage keypad locks have a plethora of features including, but not limited to:

• A simple keypad to be used for keyless access (no need to keep up with keys!)
• Buttons are coated to prevent wear and tear
• A warning signal after four incorrect attempts
• Lots of finish options (brass, oil rubbed bronze, and more) that have been proven to withstand harsh weather conditions
• Less than 30 minute installation
• Available for interior and exterior doors and in varying styles
• Innovative ‘Turn Lock’ feature allows you to lock & leave without a key

Take a look at all of the different Schlage electronic keypad locks here and where to buy one online here.

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