Category: Talk

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…

Gray Away Spray Review: Does it Work?

Karyn Locke
Gray Away Spray Review: Does it work?

Have you seen Gray Away Temporary Root Concealer Spray on store shelves and wondered if it really worked? Or maybe you’re looking for a product that temporarily cover pesky gray hairs? Either way, this review covers all the bases. From ease of use to where to find it, here’s the scoop and full review.   This post was sponsored by Gray Away as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. #GrayAway #NoMoreGrayDays #GrayAwayPartner #IC Just in case you don’t know me, I’m…

Sweetnight Mattress Review: Is It Worth the Money?

Karyn Locke
Sweetnight Mattress Review: King Hybrid Mattress

When it comes to buying a mattress online, does a Sweetnight Mattress make the grade? And furthermore, why choose an online mattress versus one from a brick-and-mortar store? From unboxing to comfort, here’s our Sweetnight Mattress review. Disclosure: Sweetnight Mattress Company graciously offered us a king mattress in exchange for this review. Affiliate links are included in this post, and all opinions are honestly my own.  I’m a travel writer, so spending the night in a different hotel every week is a fun way of life. Having written that, I…