My favorite candle store Illuminations closed COMPLETELY a few months ago, no more in-store or online. They are fully CLOSED as a company
I was really disappointed when I found out because I absolutely love their that are soy and essential oil based. But I am learning to cope because I still have a few extras stashed that I bought when they had a sale so I have a few to get me through but NOT forever!

So now I am on the new search for a good soy candle.

Why soy? Well here are a few facts:

• Soy is a renewable resource (made from soy beans not chemicals), whereas petroleum based are not
• They burn longer and slower
• Less toxic than paraffin
• burns “clean” and does not produce black soot or smoke

I’m not really interested in the Yankee Candle company, none of their scents really appeal to me and I’m pretty sure they do not carry a soy in any of their . Their Autumn/fall scents are nice, but I dont feel like burning those type of scent in the middle of April ya dig?

So I am asking YOU! Help me find a good soy candle. Any recommendations? What is your favorite candle and scent? It is very hard buying online because we dont have smell-a-vision so a candle listed as vanilla or pomegranate might smell totally different by the time it get to your house and is not as pleasant as you thought.

So I’m counting on you to help me find the perfect soy candle!

Please comment below and share with us what your favorite candle is…

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The staple of each Easter celebration and deviled egg leftover is the hard boiled decorated Easter Egg!  How do you and your family color Easter Eggs?

In my family we have always used the dollar kits you see at the grocery store that have all that you need to decorate your eggs with various color dyes. My favorite growing up were the shakeable color kits, dont shake too hard or you’ll crack the egg! Also the  glittered ones were a favorite, all little girls love glitter, glam, and sparkle!

Now days there are so many purchasable kits such as Tye Dye, High School Musical, and Writable Crayon kits.

This year I think I am going to try the Rubber Band technique shown below.

Directions:
-Wrap a few rubber bands around an egg before dipping it into the dye. After the egg dries, remove the bands, revealing white stripes. Try placing the rubber bands in different places and using another color for a striped rainbow effect!

Check out my post I put together on how to cook the perfect hard boiled egg {HERE}.

Click on the title to see full directions on how to make these creations!

Marbelized Eggs from Epicurious

Glittered Eggs from Martha Stewart

Get in the mood for spring with fun ECO-FRIENDLY GREEN fun finds for around the home that help save the planet!

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- powered by H2O, No batteries needed

How do you have it? On your eggs? Between your hot dog bun? A few drops on your hash browns? Or do you not like it at all? Well if you dont know what I’m referring to its the liquid sugary salty goodness and breakfast of champions called KETCHUP!

Heinz Ketchup is holding a kids contest of students from schools across the U.S. in grades K-12 are who are invited to show their artwork creativity for a chance to have their creation appear on millions of Heinz Ketchup packets!

One of the top 12 winners will be chosen as the “grand prize winner” and his/her artwork and will appear on approximately 2.5 million Heinz Ketchup bottles

Lets revisit some of my favorite Easter posts and craft ideas that I posted last year here on TwoHeartsTogether!

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Chocolate Easter Egg Nests

Easter Egg Shell Votives

Crate and Barrel has a bright and whimsical line of Easter and Spring inspired kitchen goodies and decorations!
Crate and Barrel’s style reminds me of Pottery Barn but much more affordable.

Here are some of my favorite items I found on their website from the Crate and Barrel Easter Spring 2010 collection!

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Glass Bunny with Jelly Beans

Kids can create an Easter inspired table decoration using fake eggs and mini pots!

Project inspired by using Bostik supplies:

Supplies Needed:

• 6 Polystyrene eggs
• 6 Small Terracotta pots
• Ribbon, green tinsel, paper or foam letters to spell EASTER
• Colored sticks or straws
• Loose Glitter
• Craft paint
• Super Glue
• Hot Glue Gun
• Multi-Colored Mini Rhinestones, and any other decorations of choice for Eggs

A collection of cute Spring Inspired Handbags found online to bloom your wardrobe into something fun and flirty!

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My friend Sara does an awesome job at posting great deals on her site Crazy With Coupons ! She is a mommy and loves saving money just like any of us, check it out her daily round-up of local deals and coupon discounts!

http://crazywithcoupons.com/Deals/

Here of some of the latest deals she just posted and linked to:

* $2 off coupon for Nivea Body Wash

* Deals of the week for Safeway, Albertson’s, and New Seasons

* Free Victoria Secret Limited Edition Tank Coupon