Making Wishes Come True Review + Giveaway

Mindfulness

Wish Making Reinvented

MBE partnered with Wishbeads for this review + giveaway

Every dream realized begins with a wish proving wishes can and really do come true. Making wishes is a part of the human experience, a way of living with eternal optimism and of setting our hopes and dreams in motion.

 

 

Think about it. Who hasn't made an earnest birthday wish before blowing out the candles on your birthday cake? Or made a wish upon seeing a shooting star or set a new goal to work toward while watching a beautiful sunset?

The question then becomes how do you increase the chances of turning that wish or goal into reality. That's why California mom entrepreneur Alexa Fischer created Wishbeads, reinventing the wish making process with affordable, beautiful and meaningful jewelry for women, men, and children along with authoring a how-to companion book called Wish Work.

Make a Wish, Do the Work

Whether you are wishing for a dream career opportunity, looking for a new and lasting relationship, or any other desire, it all starts with having an intention, an end goal in mind. Granted, making a wish is the easy part and is just the beginning of your journey. It also requires focus, dedication and hard work on your part to help bring your heart's dreams to fruition.

 

Wishbeads Make a Wish Bracelets

Inspiration for the Wishbeads logo comes from the stylized Japanese kanji for "wish granted" and if you turn it to the side, it's also the sign of "woman" as well as is quite similar to the Egyptian ankh which is considered the staff of life.  

The unique brand's mantra helps you discover and harness your own positive potential and energy, guiding you through the process of manifesting your wishes, goals and desires from visualizing it to writing it down on the included wish paper to inserting your handwritten wish into the jewelry's small cannister.  Then you wear the bracelet or necklace with your secret wish safely tucked inside wherever you go as a constant reminder of the dream you are actively working toward. 

Intentional Jewelry Rich in Meaning

Wishbeads includes a huge selection of handmade recycled glass bead as well as natural stone bead bracelets and necklaces. Among the brand's lines to choose from are the African Recycled Glass, Shine Collection, Intention Collection, Kids Collection, and one-of-a-kind Bling by Billie who is Alexa's very creative mom. From polished lapis lazuli (associated with tranquility) to matte amethyst (known for its connection to the mind) to matte rose quartz (the love stone), to beads crafted from recycled glass each piece in the collection is rich in beauty and special meaning.

Wishbeads African Recycled Glass Bead Bracelet in Rose

The African Recycled Glass collection, which currently comes in nine different colored beads, is especially noteworthy. Like the others in this eco-friendly recycled line, the Rose Recycled Glass Bracelet ($58) I received is created with beads handmade by members of the Krobo Tribe in Ghana, Africa. 

To hand craft these beads, native artisans use a centuries-old technique to form each bead individually by compressing the glass into a dry grain. Then, the grain is heated and poured into porcelain molds and the stem of the cassava leaf is added to each one to form the bead's hole. The final heating burns the stem away and fuses the glass together producing vibrant colors and beautifully irregular bead shapes that are then used to create one-of-a-kind wearable jewelry art pieces.

Wishbeads Kids Rainbow Bracelet

The Wishbeads Kids Collection includes six happy and colorful choices including my personal favorite, the Rainbow Bracelet style, which you see pictured here. So, a fun idea for moms or dads might be to pair a Wishbeads bracelet for you along with one of the children's styles for your son or daughter,  so you both can make wishes together.

Each of the brand's bracelets is gift boxed (except for children's styles) and all include hand strung glass or stone beads and clasp; solid brass cylinder with screw cap, and five wish papers. Necklaces are similarly boxed and packaged. Women's bracelets ($48-$58) vary in length between 18.5cm-19cm while Men's bracelets ($48) are slightly larger in size and Kids' bracelets ($30) are a bit smaller to fit tiny wrists. Necklaces ($58) are adjustable with a chain length of 31".

Wishbeads Bracelet with Wishwork Book

Wishwork Book

If jewelry isn't your thing, you can still work on your wishes in a tangible way, benefiting from the wisdom of the journal style paperback book Wishwork: A 21 Day Journey by Alexa Fischer ($14.99) which is available separately. 

Through a new prompt every day in this book, you'll read a short inspirational passage and take one small action daily over 21 days. The author guides you through a gentle step-by-step personal journey which starts with identifying and committing to your #1 wish and then motivating you and helping you work toward realizing your dream.

 The Wishbeads Paper Bracelet Kit

Also offered is a DIY jewelry making set suitable for tweens, teens and grownups, The Wishbeads Paper Bracelet Kit, sold individually ($40) and in bundles of 5 Kits ($125) or 10 Kits ($225) is perfect for groups, retreats, and special gatherings. 

Each boxed crafting set comes with everything needed to create Wishbeads paper bead bracelet including writing paper, red pen, scissors, glue, elastic, drying sticks, signature bead, and a writing journal with a 21-day guide.

Alexa with Wishbeads DIY Paper Beads Bracelet Kit

"Whether it's big or small, easy or difficult, you have the power to make it happen," explains Alexa. "As you go through the wish making process with my book Wishwork and/or with your chosen Wishbeads jewelry piece, you'll feel optimism grow as you take real, actionable steps toward bringing you closer to making your wish come true. Write, wear and witness the power of wish manifestation and enjoy each day of your personal growth journey."

Giveaway

Thanks to Wishbeads, MBE is giving away ONE (1) fabulous prize package including winner's choice of one adult and one child's Wishbeads bracelet plus the Wishwork book, total ARV $100+. Read on to find out how to enter for your chance to win this exclusive MBE Jewelry & Book Giveaway.

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Bracelets & Book

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Prize Package includes

• 1 Wishbeads Recycled Glass Adult Bracelet - Winner's Choice

• 1 Wishbeads Kid's Bracelet - Winner's Choice

• 1 Wishwork Paperback Book

To enter the giveaway Mommy Blog Expert is hosting, visit this MBE Instagram post. Contest is open to US residents only with ONE (1) qualifying winner being selected at random. Hurry, this giveaway ends November 18, 2020 at 11:59 pm ET. Wishbeads is providing the prize package and is responsible for delivery to winner. Good Luck to everyone who enters to win this fabulous prize package giveaway!

About Wishbeads

Alexa Fischer, a graduate of Yale School of Drama, founded Wishbeads because she wanted to inspire others to make exciting wishes, take action, and inspire others to make those wishes reality. The company gives back to the community pledging a portion of profits to underwrite the cost of bringing Wishbeads DIY Paper Bracelet kits to teens in need through workshops focused on goal setting, self-confidence, positivity and more.

In addition to running her entrepreneurial business out of her funky bright red 1961 Shasta Airflyte trailer outdoor office, Alexa is a TV/film actress, speaker and public speaking coach. She lives in Santa Monica, California with her husband, two kids, and a white fluffy rescue dog. 

Visit the official Wishbeads site to learn more about all the items available as well as to access Alexa's blog and podcasts to help point you in the right direction to making your wishes come true. In addition to grabbing the free Wishbeads app for iPhone available in iTunes, for more inspiration and motivation, be sure to visit Wishbeads on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

Stylish Comfy Bed Sheet Set Fall Makeover

Home Living

MBE partnered with Therapedic for this collaboration

Autumn Bedroom Refresh 

Fall is definitely here in full force with winter already arriving early in many parts of the country this week. With the days shortening quickly, the nights getting colder, and Daylight Savings ending on the first of next month, this is the perfect season to refresh your bedroom to make it more conducive to not only relaxing, napping, and sleeping but also breakfast in bed.

 

Therapedic Sheet Collection Review

To inspire you to create a cozy and comfortable sleep space of your own, I'm excited to share our experience with the luxurious Therapedic 450 Thread Count Cotton Sateen Bed Sheet Set available now at Bed, Bath & Beyond. The sheet set featured in this review is available in four versatile and trendy colors for fall including the cool Mineral hue (which we received) as well as Blue, Grey, Linen, and White. 

After first-hand use for just a few nights, my new son-in-law and daughter tell me these new sheets are well-made and feel soft and luxurious, like silk or satin -- perfect for getting a good night's rest. As the nights get colder in New York City where this newly wed couple live, they have found that with their bed made up with their new Therapedic sheet set is not only more welcoming for sleeping at night, but also good for naps and reading in bed, too, so they plan to make these their main set of sheets this fall, winter and beyond.

Designed in machine washable wrinkle-resistant 100% cotton with a 450 Thread Count, Therapedic high quality bed sheets are made to last with TheraFIT® technology providing an extra wide elastic band that keeps the bottom fitted sheet snug against mattresses up to 18" deep. 

There's also something different we've never seen before: the fitted sheet includes directional labels (marked head, bottom, and sides) so that bed making is a breeze. Other perks included with this bed linen set are two small buttons at the bottom to keep the oversized stay-tuck top flat sheet in place and a European envelope closure.

The Therapedic King Size sheet set the brand sent us includes a 112"W x 102"L King flat sheet, a 78"W x 80"L King fitted sheet, and two 20"W x 40"L King pillowcases. This Therapedic 450 Thread Sheet Set is available in a variety of other sizes, including Twin/Twin XL, Full, Queen, California King, and Split King. Depending on the size of sheets, one or two pillowcases are included either in Standard/Queen or King-size.

With so many Therapedic bed sheet options to choose from, your fall bedroom makeover can be a reality.

More About Therapedic

Therapedic 450 Thread Count Sheets are available now at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Available in five colors and five sizes, these luxury sheet sets range in price from $49.99 to $79.99 per set. 

Halloween Safety Face Masks Review

Halloween 

MBE partnered with Shield Pals for this review and giveaway

Halloween Safely With New PPE Kids Face Mask Shields

Celebrating Halloween safely, especially if you have children, is shaping up to be a real challenge unlike any other year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents of course, could simply do Halloween at home with your kids this season. But there's a new option to put the fun back into this Halloween which you may not be aware that goes beyond complete social isolation while still following the CDC's health safety recommendations. 

That's why I'd like to introduce moms and dads to the huge array of adorable and functional Halloween face mask shields made in the USA now available from Shield Pals, a Maryland-based personal protective (PPE) retailer.

Shield Pals Masks for Every Kid's Taste

The new line by Shield Pals rolled out this month with 30 unique face shields perfect to complete your Halloween costume. These range from a witches hat face shield with a full brim to a PPE Frankenstein-inspired mask to a pretty princess crown to a Viking helmet face shield and lots of other creative options. 

During the past week the brand introduced a bunch of completely new Shield Pals Halloween mask designs that go beyond the ordinary to the extraordinary reflecting both history and the modern times which we now live in-- like the Pirate Halloween Face Shield pictured at the top of this post and this Judge Ruth Halloween mask.  With so many options for each kid's personality, from Frida Flower Girl to the Lion, Robot, and Pirate styles, your child might have trouble deciding which Shield Pals Face Mask is their favorite and then want to wear it every day, not just for Halloween.

Halloween 2020 for Kids Reimagined

These must-have costume accessories are paving the way to helping to minimize risk of infection while trick-or-treating or attending Halloween parties and other fall events this year. Not only is the selection of options ample, these cool masks are comfortable to wear and affordably priced ranging from $6-$10.

"This is our 2020 vision of Halloween PPE looks like," says Shield Pals Co-founder Chris McCormick. "As parents ourselves, we hope these face shield will help enable safe Trick or Treating this year, for the trick-or-treaters and treat-givers alike."

Giveaway

Thanks to Shield Pals, we're giving away face covering prize packages valued at $170 each to TEN (10) lucky participants. Read on to find out how to enter for your chance to win this MBE Halloween Giveaway.

Shield Pals Face Coverings

10 Winners Get Prize Pack ARV $170

MBE Halloween Giveaway

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To enter the giveaway Mommy Blog Expert is hosting, visit this MBE Instagram post. Contest is open to US residents only with TEN (10) qualifying winners being selected at random. Hurry, this giveaway ends October 26, 2020 at 11:59 pm ET. Shield Pals is providing the prize packages and is responsible for delivery to winners. Good Luck to everyone who enters.

Each Prize Package Includes*

• 4 Most popular Shield Pals

• 1 Standard Clear Shield

• 2 Comfort Halos

• 1 Pro Halo

• 2 HDPE Halos (Antimicrobial)

• 2 Face Coverings

• 2 Beekeeper Drapes

*Face coverings and beekeeper shield drapes patterns/colors in prize packages may vary

Important Consumer Note:

Like all other PPE products, Shield Pals are not a guarantee against infection or the transmission of viruses or diseases. For maximal protection, the brand suggests these face masks and coverings be used in addition to practicing COVID-19 CDC recommendations on hand washing and social distancing.

About Shield Pals

Shield Pals, LLC is a Maryland-based manufacturer and retailer of a wide range of personal protective equipment (PPE) for kids and adults including face shields, face coverings and shield drapes. Featured on the TODAY Show and other media outlets here in the U.S., Shield Pals new masks are now available at their flagship retail store at The Mall in Columbia in Columbia, Maryland. Made 100% in the USA, U.S. consumers can also shop the complete collection online. Visit ShieldPals.com site to learn more, see the complete collection, and pick out your kids' favorite Halloween masks. For more PPE costume inspiration, follow Shield Pals on social on Instagram and Facebook.