Christy Miller Book Giveaway!

We have a giveaway going on now!  Watch the video below for more info about the giveaway and then be sure to enter by clicking this link to go to the SKG website!  Good luck!

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Christy Miller Series: Book Review Video

Me and my sister have just created another review video!  It's about the Christy Miller Series written by best-selling-author Robin Jones Gunn.  Be sure to watch the video below or click this link to view the video on South Kakalaki Girl!

Tell us what you think of the review by commenting below!

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Interesting Winter Candles

There is almost always a candle brightly burning in my house.  A couple days ago, my dad got some new winter-themed candles.  The names are quite interesting, if you ask me.

The first one is called "Dream By The Fire."  It smells nothing like dreaming by the fire because what does dreaming by the fire even smell like?  It smells like a guy's cologne.  It's really strong.  

The next one is "Frolic and Play!"  You know I've always wanted to know what frolicking and playing smells like!  Okay not really, but it sounds interesting right?  Sadly, it dosen't smell like that.  I don't think I've ever smelled a candle like this one, but it smells like sonething I ate when I was little and made me sick.  I can't remember what it was, but I still remember the smell!  The smell is sort of minty, yet sickly smelling.

The red one is "Sleigh Bells Ring."  Like the song, "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, in the lane, snow is glistening..."!  Even though this one has a cool name and picture,  like the others, it doesn't smell like its name.  If it smelled like its name, it would probably smell like metal.  Bleh!  Instead, it smells like a clear soap that is glycerin-free or something like that.

Lastly, there is "Build A Snowman."  Of course, this one doesn't smell like building a snowman because I don't think snow even smells like much of anything.  It smells like peppermint with a hint a coconut.

I have a feeling that they just renamed four smells that they had previously and didn't do very well.  

So which scent did you find most interesting?  Be sure to comment down below with your thoughts!❄️

 ♥ Rachel

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Minions!

I love watching Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2!  My favorite characters are defiantly the minions.  I mean there's Jerry and Kevin and Stewart and even a Lance!  I love the way they talk, like when they sing the lullaby to the girls!  Bobo gee, bobo gee. . . The things they do are also comical.  Like when one comes in with the megaphone and a siren on his head and calls,"Bee-do, bee-do!"
You know who these minions remind me of?  My little 5 year old brother, Benjamin!

Do you see a resemblance here? :)

Rachel

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Bass Pro Review

Bass Pro Shops is like the best store for a girl (especially if your like me!)  Bass Pro is an outdoor + sporting goods store.  Let me tick it all off on my fingers. . . it has fishing and hunting stuff, clothing, goodies. . . and more.  If you are a girly girl, you will probably not like Bass Pro, but hey, who knows?  You can at least buy a camo cup or some jewelry!

While in the city or what not, be sure to look around for a big sign with Bass Pro Shops on it.  You might fall in love with it like I do.

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J Dollz: A Review

 All pictures photographed by me!

Hey guys!  Amanda here.  Today I am going to be writing about these Japanese dolls: J Dollz.
I discovered these darling little things on a trip to Tuesday Morning (that's a store name).  Tueasday Morning is kind of like GoodWill, where you never know if you'll find a treasure or not.
I saw this ballerina doll and fell in love with her.  I bought her and named her "Genevieve Antoinette."
These dolls are very dainty and so beautiful.  They have joints in their wrists, elbows, shoulder, knees, and ankles, which makes them perfect for practicing portrait photography!

 Look at how dainty the details are on her tutu . . .

 And the top!  Wow, talk about a statement!  I want this in my size!

 Here she is, dancing at the foot of a tree, just having the time of her life!

Phew, what a workout!  Genevieve rests for a little bit . . .

 Then she adventures back out into the wide world!

 Being shy (What dainty little feet!).

 

Soon she's right back at it, pirouetting and whirling about!

 Then she rests for a couple minutes.

 Such a tiny, dainty little creature!

 A couple months later, I visited Tuesday Morning and found another J Doll!  Her first name was Evangeline, but I can't remember what her last name was . . . let's call her Evangeline Lorraine.

 She is a very delicate doll, with a pink gingham dress and lots of lace work.

 Evangeline enjoys just sitting out in the sun and looking pretty.

 Here is a close-up of her pretty dress . . . once again, I need this in my size!

 Such gorgeous eyes! 

 Looking pretty as a petunia . . .

 Posing some more . . .

 She loves giving me that faraway stare . . .

 Ooh, it's windy!  Hold onto your hat, Evangeline!

 Evangeline may look very elegant and girly, but she loves walking around barefoot.

 This is my most favorite picture of her!

 Buh-bye, and have a fantastic week!

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dELiA*s Review

dELiA*s is a super-cool clothing shop for teen girls.  They have dresses, tops, swimwear, shoes.... you name it!

I need these ok.  $50. Buy HERE

The Mia Wayne Boot - $50.  So sassy.  Buy HERE

Stay modest in this tankini.  Only $35!  Buy HERE

Casual, much? Shirt $25. More info HERE

Ombre Lace Dress, $45.  Buy HERE

I especially love the different fits of their jeans and shorts!

$35 HERE.  Go short with Liv shorts... 

Or a bit longer with Reese shorts.  $35 HERE.

dELiA*s = Awesomeness.

Shop dELiA*s today @ delias.com or find a store near you HERE.

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Willa Skincare Review & Giveaway (CLOSED)

It's that time again - the time for another great Willa skincare review!  Except this time there is going to be a giveaway involved.... sounds cool, right?  Well, be prepared to have fun learning about your skin, then, get the chance to WIN your skin over with great Willa products.

What Willa Skincare is about:

  

Willa, a natural skincare company made specially for tween/teen girls, has grown year after to year to produce great skincare for young skin.  I especially love Willa's slogan:  Start Young.  Stay Young.  What a good way to put it, because that is what Willa is all about.  As Willa says, "You need to love the way you feel." 

How Willa Started:

  

Willa's mom, Christy Prunier, noticed it was time to start buying her then 8-year-old daughter her own natural skincare products after seeing how Willa didn't like using her younger sister's childish products.

That made Christy think back to her own skin; how she had her first facial skin cancer.  Of course she didn't want that to happen to her daughters, so she went to work at finding natural skincare for them. Unfortunately, she couldn't find anything that didn't involve nasty ingredients, so Willa skincare was born.

Natural Ingredients:

I especially love all the natural ingredients in Willa skincare.  This is one way on how they stand out from the rest.

Here are a few ingredients that can be found in Willa:

green tea extract
lavender water & extract
aloe leaf juice
grape seed oil
jojoba seed oil




Willa Products:





One of my most favorite products is the Start Fresh Foaming Face Wash ($17.00).  It is so gentle, and it removes dirt and oil to reveal great clear skin.





This Smile Shimmer ($9.50) feels so great on your lips, no matter what flavor you get!  Choose from watermelon, mint, and mandarin flavors.  Helps with chapped and sore lips and has a fashionable clip, so you can take it on the go!





On the Go Face Towelettes ($4.50, 10 count) work perfect for an on-the-go clean and for when you can't reach your foaming face wash.




This amazing Fresh Face Cucumber Face Mask ($4.00 each) works great for acne, and helps reveal a more radiant you.  Also works perfect for sleepovers.


Giveaway:

Finally - giveaway time!  First, I would like to say I was beyond excited about having the opportunity to review and give away Willa skincare.  I love it so much, if you haven't noticed already. :)

You could win a Willa Smile Shimmer, Willa face mask, and Willa towelettes(10 ct) ($18.00 value)!  

1.  There will be one winner for this giveaway. 

2.  Any girl ages 6-30 can enter, even if you won a contest/giveaway in the month of January, you can enter this one.  Because this is one of the biggest contests we have had.  

3.  Only ONE entry per person.   

4.  Contest begins January 31, 2014 at 9 AM EST and ends February 10, 2014 at 9 AM EST.  

5.  Winners will be chosen on or around February 10, 2014 at random.  

Good luck!

I know your going to love Willa as much as I do! :)  And I heard that they are going to start something called a "Willa Ambassadors" program where girls can sell their own Willa skincare and learn about what it takes to have a business.  Seems really cool, if you ask me!  Enjoy (your skin!)

And as Willa says,  xo.  

You can follow Willa on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  

Thanks Willa skincare for allowing me to have this opportunity! :)  And thanks Amanda for the Willa banner!  It looks awesome!

Please fill out the form below.  If there is more than one person in your household entering, please be sure to use a different e-mail address for each person.  If you enter more than once, School and Sun Tans has all rights to remove you from this giveaway.

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Claire's Boutique Review

Do you love jewelry?  Adorable accessories?  Beauty products?  Then Claire's is for you!  With thousands of products, they are definitely going to be a place to stop on your next shopping trip.

Find a Claire's boutique near you!

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What will you find at Claire's....



Look at these unique earrings!  You will definitely stand out with them!  My personal favorite would have to be the Frogs Front and Back Stud Earrings ($6.50).



Sparkle and shine with this Angel Wing and Glitter Crown Backpack ($28.00).  Perfect for your beauty products as well as for gym, dance, etc.






Fun nail polish for a great price.... yes, puh-lease!  I especially love the Pastel Nail Polish in Heart Shaped Bottles Set of 3 ($5.00).  This water-based nail polish is not only a little healthier for nails, but looks great on nails too!





Leopard Bling Sweetheart Body Mist ($7.00) comes packed with a sweet scent and contains very little ingredients.... perfect since you will spraying it all over you!




Look at this cute little Offbeat Owl Sleep Mask ($6.50)!  It is so cozy and will help you sleep tight through the night.... while in style!




Sophia Grace and Rosie Sequin Tutu ($16.00).  Stay adorable, sassy, and sweet with this tutu!  Pink, fun, and frilly!  Find many more tutu styles online at Claires.com!




Snow Leopard Hooded Critter Scarf and Mittens ($30.50).  While this cute little scarf may come off a little bit pricey, I am sure you'll love it.  If you don't like this style or print, you can find many more like it or different from it at Claires.com.









What do you think about Claire's?  Would you shop here?  If you already shop here, then what do you like to buy?  What do think of all these great styles I shared with you?

Happy shopping!
- Maddie

NOTE:  Prices may change and offers may expire.  Please check with your local Claire's on what offers are currently going on to get the best deal and have the best shopping experience.  

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