Loot Crate

Every month my little brother gets a package delivered to the house and it’s filled with random, quirky, nerdy/gamer type items. I’ve always been a nerd/gamer at heart so it has always peaked my interest and finally I asked him what it was. Thun-dun-da. It’s a Loot Crate!  So what is a Loot Crate you might ask? In a nutshell, it’s a subscription box that is filled with different types of nerdy/gamer items according to the theme of the month. Each box contains about 5 to 8 items and some of the items are: small toys, t-shirts, books, magazines, etc. Last month’s theme was covert spy so the box contained spyglasses, a shirt, a watch, and a few other spy type gear. Each box has a minimum value of $40, which is double the price of a subscription. So is it worth subscribing to? Honestly, I don’t know. I personally have never purchased a subscription but my little brother loves it. He looks forward to his crate every month.

I decided to purchase a three month subscription and with Games of Thrones coming back in April (April 12, 2015 YESSSS) I kind of had the suspicion that April’s theme crate would be something related to it and I was right! (Happy dance) April’s theme is Fantasy!

"Do you like swords, sorcery, and the occasional mythical beast? Well you're in luck! This month, Loot Crate™ is all about FANTASY! We’re giving you epic collectible (and wearable) items from some of your favorite fantasy franchises, including Games of Thrones, Dungeons & Dragons, and The Princess Bride! So grab a good sword and the most impractical armor you can find, because you’ve got a quest to complete and a kingdom to save! Thanks for joining us for another mystical month!”

I am SUPER excited about my first Loot Crate especially since I love fantasy themed books, movies, stories, games, and everything else you can think of. I will definitely make another post of my crate when it gets here next month for all of you to see. I also heard that there might be a Harry Potter item (eeek!) but that’s not a for sure thing.

If you want to get a Loot Crate of your own, you can click here to get a subscription. Also you can use the promo code NEWS3 to save $3 off your new subscription!

Sunday Family Funday

Last Sunday was our weekend to have Trendan (my 5 yr. old nephew) and thankfully the sun was out. Lately Trendan has been asking for rollerblades so we decided to buy him his first pair this weekend. He was so excited! Once we got home he wanted to put them on right away.

After falling a couple of times he finally got the hang of it. 

The cherry on top to this perfect day was an ice cream truck driving through our neighborhood! I got a chocolate eclair which is my favorite ice cream popsicle. Yummy. Trendan got a snow cone, which he later dropped while rollerblading. :( 

We ended the day at the neighborhood park which is across the street from my house. That's Trendan with my little brother, Vuthy. All in all, it was a great Sunday Funday spending time with my family. I would love to know how you spend your Sunday Funday or any other family bonding time tips! Have a great day! -Always, Thavy

Lokai Bracelet Review

I received two Lokai bracelets last Christmas from my friend and my little brother and I'm honestly in love with them. Not only by the simplicity of the design but the meaning behind the bracelet. Steven Izen created the Lokai bracelet after he learned that his grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He realized that it's a necessity to have balance in your life so he sought out a way to create an item that would be a daily reminder. The Lokai bracelet was created on the pretense that life is circular, filled with highs and lows. This idea is represented in the beads. The white bead is filled with water from Mount Everest (highest point on Earth) as a reminder to "stay humble," and on the opposite end is the black bead that is filled with mud from the Dead Sea (lowest point on Earth) as a reminder to "stay hopeful". There are clear interconnected beads that links the two to represent each individual's own journey.

As a full time college student, with a full time job, and the head of my household I'm constantly striving for balance in my life. I have dealt with many highs and lows and strongly believe that I can overcome any obstacle life throws my way. Even during my darkest days, when I feel like giving up I always try to stay hopeful. As well as when I'm feeling like I'm on top of the world I have to remember to stay humble because with the blink of an eye it can all go away. We must not take anything for granted and cherish every moment that we have.

So if you would like to purchase your own Lokai bracelet or give to someone to remind them the value of their own journey you can purchase it here. The bracelet comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large. I got the small because I have a childlike wrist. 10% of all proceeds are donated to a variety of charities. Also for a limited time, they are selling Lokai bracelets in blue in support of World Water Day. If you purchase a blue Lokai bracelet before March 22, 2015 they will donate $3 to the charity: Water. Water's mission is to provide access to clean water in developing countries.

-Always, Thavy