The wonderful folks at http://www.majestical.com sent me some lovely earrings. Majestical Jewelry is a boutique online jewelry store. They have a huge range of items, from budget to luxury.

The earrings I tried would be a great option for the budget-conscious. They are large, but not heavy, and eye-catching.  Since I prefer to take costume jewelry with me when I travel—as do many others—this would also make a fantastic Bon Voyage present.

http://www.majestical.com has wonderful customer service! Orders over $49.99 ship free and come with a free gift pack. If there’s a problem, they offer a full Money Back Guarantee and easy, no hassle returns or exchanges. For those who are interested, they even have an In-House stylist! (How cool is that?!)

I would love to try more pieces from them in the future!

Have you ever bought anything from Majestical Jewelry?

The wonderful folks at http://maplehillnaturals.com/ sent me some wool dryer balls. I’d heard of this product, but never used it. Because I have an old, slow Kenmore dryer, drying clothes takes forever. Towels, in particular, seem to never dry fully.

There were two extra large dryer balls in the package. They look like white tennis balls, just slightly bigger. They have an amazing Lavender Vanilla scent.  I tossed both in, since more is better, per the instructions.

As you can see from the pic, I experimented with  a load of whites—3/4 towels, with some clothes. I almost always have to dry towels twice.

Using the wool dryer balls, I cut my drying time in half!

This is a product I plan to keep. Everything came out soft and no static. Not only is it saving money on electricity; it also saves time. Anything that can do both is definitely for me. I love that the dryer balls are reusable and last for years—not bad for an investment of $16.99.

If the dryer balls are this good, I can’t wait to try more of their products. They all look awesome!

Have you ever tried wool dryer balls?

The incessant media coverage of the upcoming Sochi Olympics has me feeling worried. The buildings aren’t completed, the hotel rooms are a disaster, and there are major security issues.

Most of all, I’m worried that some sick coward has destruction planned.

I’m going to be saying a special prayer for Sochi—for all the athletes, families, friends, fans, and journalists. Will you join me?

Do you think something bad will happen at the Olympics?

Thanks to my #1 reader and sister, Jackie, for sending me this great pic of her dogs in response to https://thejewishlady.com/pet-pal/!

These little cuties are called Charlie (on the left) and Oscar. Charlie is a long-hair Chihuahua and Oscar is a mix. They currently live in Florida, where they get into all kinds of mischief!

Keep the great pictures coming, friends.