Make-A-Ball Customized Baseball Review and Giveaway

by Bre, 11:36 PM
Personalized items are the new thing this year. Everyone loves to make something for themselves that shows their personality. I had never thought to make a custom baseball for my husband. He has a love for the sport that I will never understand. Sometimes he gets a few eye-rolls. It is okay though because he still loves me. I also love to show him my appreciate and love him. I had the chance to work with Make-A-Ball on a product review. MakeABall.com allows customers to take pictures and turn them into a custom sports ball. They use Custom Image Technology to make this happen. 
Make-A-Ball offers a variety of personalized and customized sports products such as baseballs, basketballs, footballs, hockey pucks, soccer balls, softballs, and volleyballs that make great keepsakes to remember any event – summer or sports camps, senior night, graduation, championship games, all-star events, and more!
I chose to review one of their custom baseballs! Since I told you about my husbands love for baseball.. this was perfect for him.

I decided to add our wedding kiss photo to the baseball and gave it the perfect touch with the "LOVE" in flames. This is a beautiful wedding baseball! Making the ball was simple. I went to the website and chose to make mine vertical size and added our photo and picked one of the stock photos for the LOVE side. Being able to personalize it any way that I pleased was a great touch. I could have added text but I chose not to. This was prefect in my eyes! Check out the video on how to make your own!
Overall, I am thrilled with my purchase! It is so unique and perfect. This would make the perfect gift for the sports lover too. I also chose to add the clear display case to put my personalized ball into.
This makes things easier and no one is tempted to pick it up. I wouldn't want to have to break a finger. =)  If you want to make a Make-A-Ball for yourself, the baseball that I chose was only $25 and the display case is an add on for $3! Orders take 3-4 weeks for production.  Check them out for yourself and give a unique gift to the sports lover!
Visit Make-A-Ball on their social media too! You never know when they will have a special offer!
Make-A-Ball Facebook| Make-A-Ball Twitter| Make-A-Ball Pinterest| Make-A-Ball Youtube 
WIN IT: One winner will get to win their own Custom Baseball, softball or Hockey Puck! [stands, tees, and cases are excluded] Winner will be provided with a gift code to redeem. Open worldwide. Winner must complete mandatory entry to qualify. Ends 9/20! goodluck! 
*Disclaimer:The Small Things was provided with a complementary gift code to make my own Make-A-Ball. All thoughts are my own and may differ from others. Make-A-Ball will be providing the winners gift code to redeem*
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Back To School With logitech [TV Cam Review and Giveaway]

by Bre, 10:21 PM
 Not only is Fall going to be here soon but it is back to school season as well! So many college kids are moving across country and some students are also moving overseas. Logitech is making back to school easier for everyone. They have a variety of electronic products made for your every need. They have products sold in almost every country in the world. They are one of the best known brands out there. Logitech offers products for PC navigation, gaming, Internet communications, digital music and home-entertainment control. I recently had the chance to work with them on reviewing something pretty awesome. I was given the chance to review their TV Cam HD For Skype as well as one of their new Eye Candy Color Collection Computer Mouses. You can view the mouse review here.
When both arrived I was completely stoked! As you can tell the TV cam is made to Skype! Let me tell you more about it first. I hurried and opened the cam. I was able to sit it on top of the TV.

The Cam has a HDMI port that starts working when you plug it in. I had to put my Input setting on HDMI 1 on the TV. You may need to play with yours to see where exactly you plugged it into. It also connects to your internet hardwired or wireless. The awesome thing about it is that you don't need a computer or any software to install.
 Now it comes with a small remote that you will need to use the TV Cam. 
As soon as I turned it on, it gave me the option to get online to my wireless. I prefer wireless anyway.
 I was then able to log into my Skype account and get ready to make my first call! If you do not have one, you can make one right then and there on your TV! My husband was the first person that I saw on my account so I had him log online.
 The call was pretty simple and easy to make!
The Logitech TV Cam HD has four high-quality microphones — so you can provide premium audio, even in the largest of living rooms.
 It is pretty neat seeing the picture on the TV because it is so much bigger than a computer screen. So nice and crisp.  s Crystal clear, HD 720p, Logitech Fluid Crystal™ Technology and Carl Zeiss® optics deliver sharper video give you this awesome picture. All though this is a picture, it does look better in person. The wide-angle HD gets the whole family in the video call and you are able to talk to that special loved one, even if they are miles and miles away! It is more personal because it seems like they are right there in front of you. All though they are on the screen when you Skype on your laptop or Desktop, it is limited on what you can show. With this on your TV or mounted to your wall, you can show anything you want without being limited.
 Powerful Image processors also allow you to talk in dim light. It still provides you with a light and bright picture. Another thing about it is your Cam will still ring when your TV is off! Logitech TV Cam HD has four high-quality microphones — so you can provide premium audio, even in the largest of living rooms.  Overall, I am completely happy with the TV Cam! This is also perfect for military families wanting to talk to their loved one overseas. You will be able to have a gathering so everyone can talk to their loved one at once and not have to talk one by one on the small computer screen.
You can purchase the Logitech TV Cam HD on Logitech for $199.99. FREE shipping because it is an order over $50! You can also buy this at a Best Buy near you. Check out Logitech online and see what else they have to offer! Be sure to visit them on their social media to stay up to date with things! 
WIN IT: One winner will win a TV Cam of their own! I am the only blogger on this giveaway. The sponsor has been sweet enough to provide a cam for one of you and will be shipping to you herself! This giveaway is open to the Continental US and Canada ONLY. The giveaway will end on 9/27/13! Winner must complete the mandatory entry to be qualified. Winner must be 18+. Enter with the giveaway tools below. Goodluck!

*The Small Things received a complementary Skype TV Cam for review. All Thoughts are my own and may differ from others. The Small Things is NOT responsible for shipment. The sponsor will ship the prize direct*
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School is Cool With Logitech [Eye Candy Collection Mouse Review]

by Bre, 10:01 PM

With teens and college students going back to school, homework is always that dreadful thing they hate doing. Now with Logitech it can be fun!  Logitech offers products for PC navigation, gaming, Internet communications, digital music and home-entertainment control. They have a ton of computer accessories and this is one of their new items!
Logitech has a new line of products called the Eye Candy Collection.  Technology has never been so sweet with these colorful mice bursting with bright candy hues and luscious patterns designed for Millennials. A feast for your eyes, each unique design is like a cherry on top to your personal sense of style. With this bright, colorful collection, suddenly everyone’s like a kid in a candy store—reaching for a piece of instant gratification. Go ahead. Treat yourself to a little Eye Candy. This mouse is wireless and connects to your computer with the small receiver. It has 18 months of battery life too! There is a battery status indicator so you will be let known when you need to add a new battery.

I love how it has that velvet feel to it. I chose to review the Velvet Plum Mouse. The mouse is compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8. I have Windows 7, and the actions are different than windows 8. Check out Windows 7 actions for yourself and Windows 8 actions here if you have that. This mouse is convenient and different than the average computer mouse.  The rubber sides make it easy to grip and easy to use. Overall, I love my new fancy mouse! This will make a great gift for the student in your life too! Remember, Christmas is almost here!
The Eye Candy Collection is $39.99 a piece. Buy this mouse on the website or visit a retailer near you! Check out Logitech online and see what else they have to offer! Be sure to visit them on their social media to stay up to date with things! 
*The Small Things received a complementary mouse for review. All thoughts are my own and were no way influenced by the retailer. My thoughts and opinions may differ from others*
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Soundfreaq [Sound Step Recharge] Review

by Bre, 5:01 AM
I love music! I love it even more when it is convenient to dock my iPhone and jam it up while cleaning house or having a few drinks. I was able to review an awesome product called the Sound Step Recharge from an awesome company called Soundfreaq! Who are they?
Soundfreaq is a global co-op of craftsmen –- designers and engineers with deep expertise in consumer electronics and a passion for great sound. By working outside the limitations of a traditional corporate structure, we are able to develop products from the ground up that deliver premium sound for a wireless world.
  The Sound Step Recharge is awesome because you charge it up and can put it anywhere. It has a rechargeable battery. Of course that is why it is called Sound Step Recharge too! This product is not too small but it is not too big as well. It is compact and perfect to take in the bathroom when you want to jam in the shower, or leave on the kitchen counter when you want to jam while cleaning or cooking dinner. I was pretty excited when I received it in the mail!
Soundfreaq Sound Step Recharge is made to work with iPod, iPhone and iPad. It has 7 hours  of  listening time too! One thing I loved about it is unlike other docking station, this product delivers a crystal clear audio experience for music, movies, TV shows, videos, games, internet radio and apps. I think it is pretty neat!!
 Step Recharge features a USB power jack to charge any compatible USB device. Including an iPhone, iPod and most Bluetooth headsets, mobile phones and smartphones.
Check this out from the website: You can charge your iPhone while your iPad is docked or keep your Bluetooth headset charged while your iPhone is docked. If Sound Step is paired with a Blackberry, Android, Motorola, Nokia, HTC, Samsung, HP or LG device, you can keep it fully charged while still streaming audio.
Another great thing about the Sound Step Recharge is that it has the option to connect via Bluetooth! Bluetooth wireless works with any A2DP compatible device and wirelessly plays any audio that would otherwise play through the device's internal speaker or headphones. Once you pair, you are able to play those games, music apps and more. It is also able to play Pandora and more!
Now, you have the option to download the FREE app for your iPod, iPhone or iPad or go to the Google Play store and download it for Android so you can pair it and play as well! 
What does this allow you to do? You can listen and blast iTunes.. or listen to your local stations with the built-in FM tuner!! Use the remote that comes with it so you can play from your couch!
Overall, I am thrilled with this product and my husband is as well. He uses it more than I do! Sound Step Recharge is available in black, white or red and for the RED Sound Step Recharge, a portion of the proceeds are donated to the Heart to Heart Foundation. How much is it? You can buy Sound Step Recharge for $149.99! Head over and see where you can purchase it in person as well!! 
Now that I have told you all about it, them on their social media to stay up to date with their products. They have a ton more to offer than just this! 
*Disclaimer: The Small Things received a complimentary Sound Step Recharge for review. I simply gave my honest opinions on this product. The company in no way influenced my review. All thoughts are my own and may differ from others*
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Wood Snap Review and Giveaway! Your Picture On A Wood Canvas!

by Bre, 10:46 PM

As you all know, I love sharing things about our sweet Aubrey. I love getting things in memory of her too. I recently had the chance to work with an awesome company that prints pictures on wood! I have never seen something like this! SO NEAT! One of the things that I loved about them is they do everything IN HOUSE! Your order doesn't go to them, then to someone else and then shipped. WoodSnap takes your greatest photo memories and prints them DIRECTLY on beautiful wood canvases, bringing the grain of the wood through your photo. Located in Southern California, WoodSnap provides nationwide wood printing services. Commercial and trade-only customers have direct access to discount wood printing pricing. I was in awe trying to figure out what I wanted to put on mine.. I chose an amazing picture that my husband and I love. It is our sweet Aubrey's hand with on his finger.
The wood print that I received is a 11x14. It is perfect because it is on my husbands side of the bed. He fell in LOVE with it! This came at just the right time because it is Aubrey's due date this month.
All wood is U.S.A. approved, meeting all U.S. EPA requirements. In addition, all of the labor involved in sourcing, cutting, routing, sanding, printing and finishing of the wood is done by Americans for Americans. Made in the U.S.A. baby! 
I am so incredibly in love with my print. It is just perfect and amazing in every way. The prints vary on pricing. An 11x 14 print like mine is only $49.95! It is a GREAT price if you ask me! You upload the photo that you want and they can add type print to the photo! They offer 8x8,all the way up to 30x40! Orders typically take 3-5 days to ship. They ship via FedEx and they ship to Canada via USPS! Check out this cool video on how they print on wood too!
Not only am I thrilled, but I do want to say Thank you to Woodsnap for helping our grieving process happen a little easier. This is just amazing! check out Woodsnap on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date with things! They have given my readers a 25% off code too! Use code:JTBGC25.This is so perfect for a gift or an anniversary!
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One winner is going to win their own 11x14 Wood Print!! Woodsnap is going to ship to the winner and they will get to add their own photo! Neat huh? GIVEAWAY FACEBOOKS and TWITTERS to not qualify. This means if you use a facebook or Twitter JUST to do giveaways and not use on a regular basis, you don't qualify. Too many "fake" profiles enter and the point for social media entries is to get the word out. BLOGGERS qualify. ANONYMOUS entries do not qualify. This is open to the Continental US And ends 8/26/13 at 9PM CST. Enter with the Giveaway Tools Below. Goodluck!
Entry-Form
*Disclaimer: The Small Things is not responsible for Shipment. Wood Snap will ship your prize direct.*
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Missing My Sweet Angel

by Bre, 12:34 AM
This month is Aubrey's due date. I should be 37 weeks pregnant right now. Instead, I dust my daughters urn. This time last year, Jon and I were still trying to conceive her. We were unsure that we would ever have a child of our own together.
I have been dreaming about her here lately and it does make me really happy. People have asked me if I would do it all over again.. YES I would. Meeting the sweet baby that I carried inside of me for that short 20 weeks was the best thing that I had ever done. When we were told Aubrey had Anencephaly, we were scared! My doctor tried to push abortion on us but it was not an option for me. There is NO reason to terminate a pregnancy because of a birth defect she could not help happened to her.
Everyone's decisions are different..you do not know what you would do unless it happened to you personally. If this birth defect happened again, yes.. I would carry as long as I could. This experience has made me have a totally new outlook on life! Losing a child is traumatic. I cannot get control of my emotions some days, and some days I am just fine. I find myself crying over the dumbest things and when I am having a bad day, all the pregnant women in the world seem to be around me or newborns in public.
The point about that is, I overcome it. I come home and I cry, or I cry in bed and then it is a new day. 
 My husband helps me a ton. He comforts me and holds me. There are days that he cries with me. I love him so much. It has been proven that 80% of marriages fail after the loss of a child. I am SO happy that we are one of the 20% that have made it! We do have our bad days, I will not lie..but all couples do have their bad days.. If you tell me you don't, you are a liar. No ones relationship is perfect. Please keep me in your thoughts on August 24th. Thank you for reading!
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My Baby's Heartbeat Bear Review

by Bre, 11:24 PM
Since losing our daughter in April, I have been wanting something to hold close. I have her blanket we wrapped her in when she was stillborn. It still smells like her too! Ah. I can smell it now. So precious! Jon and I were browsing online trying to find something that we could keep Aubrey's heartbeat in because we have so many recordings from when I was pregnant with her. I can hear it now.. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh. We were lucky enough to find a heartbeat bear. I emailed them  was kind enough to allow me to review!  Not only is it a heartbeat beat but in memory of our daughter, it is an Angel Bear!
My Baby's Heartbeat Bear was founded by Purusha. She has so many heartbeat animals and heartbeat buddies to offer. I am so glad that she she offers this Angel Bear for us parent that have had a loss. 
The Angel Bear comes with detachable wings and a recording module.
Remove the plastic tab from the heart and switch to "R". A red light will show up when you squeeze the heart to record the heartbeat, let go of the heart to stop recording and switch to "P" to play it and see if it is how you want it to be. If you achieved the recording that you wanted, place a piece of tape over the switch to prevent accidentally deleting the recording! 
You can open the back of the bear and open the pouch and place the heart as closest to the front as you can. When you close and squeeze, you will see a red light flashing when it plays the heartbeat.
I am so happy with my bear! The angel wings are beautiful too!
I have Aubrey's urn sitting with the bear and I could not be happier! 
 Check out my short sneak peek of Aubrey's heartbeat. Please turn up your volume. 
I am so happy that I was able to receive this bear. It brings SO much comfort to me! I am still having a hard time with her loss. I miss her so much every single day. Nothing will bring her back but the comfort that this brings me cannot be described.
I am so appreciative and recommend these to anyone! Check out My Heartbeat Bear and view the other animals they have to offer. This would make a perfect gift to an expecting mother, or that special friend that needs comforted from a loss. You can purchase the Angel Bear for $59.95. Check them out on their social media to stay up to date with things!
My Baby's Heartbeat Bear on Facebook|Twitter|Pinterest|Youtube
 If you wish to learn more about our loss, go to the Anencephaly Awareness tab above or go here.
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