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7 Easy Ways to Keep Your Hair Healthy when Traveling

Karyn Locke
how to protect your hair when traveling

If you’re concerned about how your hair will behave when you’re on a trip, you’re not alone. It’s taken me plenty of miles on the road to learn what to do with my extra long hair when I’m away from home. From what to pack (or not pack!) to tips for keeping your style in check, here are 7 easy ways to keep your hair healthy when traveling.   This post was sponsored by Gray Away as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are…

August 2020 Aldi Candles Review from Huntington Home: Worth Every Penny

Karyn Locke
August 2020 Aldi Candles

When I see a new batch of three-wick Aldi candles in my weekly flyer, I make it a point to be at my local store on the morning they hit the shelf. I’ve been so impressed with every batch over the last year, I couldn’t resist this month’s scents. Here are all four August 2020 Aldi candles from Huntington Home and which ones you better make a beeline for fast.    Over the past year, Aldi has impressed me every time it brings out a new batch of three-wick candles.…

CBMe Beauty Review: My Honest Experience

Karyn Locke
CBMe Beauty review full product line

Denise Richards recently launched a new line of skincare, CBMe Beauty. Vegan and cruelty free, the line offers four products for face and neck. Sure, it sounds like an amazing line, but does it live up to the claims? Additionally, is it worth the cost? Here’s my honest CBMe Beauty review including product photos and pricing.    Disclosure: I was graciously given the full product line of CBMe Beauty to test drive. In no way does this sway my opinion or review.    CBMe Beauty: What It’s About In a…

Sweetnight Mattress Review: 12 Inch King Gel Memory Foam

Karyn Locke
From photos to a full unboxing video, here's my Sweetnight mattress review of a 12-inch Gel Memory Foam King. 

Sweetnight mattresses are affordable and easy to unbox but are they comfortable? From photos to a full unboxing video, here’s my Sweetnight mattress review of a 12-inch Gel Memory Foam King.  Disclosure: I was graciously given a Sweetnight Mattress in exchange for a full review and unboxing video. All HONEST opinions are my own! When it comes to online mattresses, quality, comfort, and price matters for me. Next, I’m all about ease of unboxing, especially if I’m doing it by myself. Lastly, I want one made from good things because…

2019 Ohio Lover Gift Guide: 25 Creative Gift Ideas

Karyn Locke
2019 Ohio Lover gift guide

Have a Buckeye State lover in your life – or want to share your love of Ohio with your family and friends? Here are the coolest, cutest, ideal gifts for anyone that needs a little Ohio in their life! Check out these 25 gift ideas for this year’s 2019 Ohio Lover Gift Guide.  Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click on an item and purchase through my links, I’ll make a small commission with no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Sand and Snow!   1.…

Dia de los Muertos Rag Wreath: Day of the Dead Wreath DIY

Karyn Locke
Day of the Dead Wreath DIY

Looking for a super easy (and inexpensive) Dia de los Muertos wreath tutorial? You’ve come to the right website! Using only items that cost $1 or less, this super cute rag wreath is large enough for a front door or window. Here’s the scoop on how my Day of the Dead wreath DIY was done.  If you’ve been to this website before (thank you!), you may know that my daughter has Mexican heritage. And, truthfully, I love to embrace it, especially when it comes to Mexican holidays. Day of the…

How to Make a Video Pinterest Pin in Canva

Karyn Locke
How to Make a Video Pinterest Pin in Canva

I’ve been seeing plenty of Pinterest video pins lately when I’m browsing and pinning. I feel that video pins really do stand out from the proverbial pin crowd, so I wanted to combine the look of a standard pin with a video insert. I began digging around, and one of my favorite pin-creating platforms, Canva, has a super easy way to add video to a standard 2×3 pin. Here are 7 super easy steps on how to make a Pinterest video pin in Canva.  Create a Free Canva Account  Create…

The Lion King Musical in Pittsburgh: Know Before You Go

Karyn Locke
The Lion King Musical in Pittsburgh

The Lion King is the #1 musical in the world, truth. And, last night’s showing really drove that stat home for me. Its beauty, combined with talented actors, made me wish it didn’t go by so quickly. Here’s the scoop on The Lion King Musical in Pittsburgh and what you can expect when you go.    The Lion King has always been on my musical bucket list. In fact, it was my teen daughter’s priority show to catch. Last night, thanks to The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, her dream came true.…

7 Important Tips for Bloggy Con at Cedar Point: Know Before You Go

Karyn Locke
Tips for Bloggy Con: Hotel Breakers Exterior

Bloggy Con is a fun event in the Midwest for both new and seasoned writers alike. It’s filled with tons of information and useful takeaways, too. Ready to make the most out of your experience? From location to what to expect, here are my best tips for Bloggy Con at Cedar Point. I always enjoy my trip up to the Lake Erie Shores & Islands area at Sandusky, OH, for Bloggy Con. Not only does it take place at the PERFECT time of year (AKA opening weekend at HalloWeekends!), it’s…