Its that time of the year again…

Can you believe its already that time of the year? Its back to school time. It literally just feels like yesterday he finished school. We are anxious and excited for school to begin. It will be so nice to get back into the routine of things again and having consistency.

This year the senior school (grades 3-6) did something different, the night before school started they sent out emails to the student body letting them know who their teacher was going to be so that they could avoid the mass confusion of the first day of school. Just imagine 400+ (kids and parents) in the school yard trying to find there name on a class list.

I think this was fantastic because we knew who we had and where we had to be. Wishing all the kiddies a great school year.

copyright 2010, Cindy (Cindy’s Love Of Books)
If you are reading this on a blog or website other than Cindy’s Love Of Books or via a feedreader, this content has been stolen and used without permission.

Its Officially my 4th Blogoversary (Give Away)

Its officially here, my 4th year Blogoversary.

I find it hard to believe that I have lasted this long but I am so happy that I have. I have met so many amazing people both online and offline because of blogging. I have worked/met with so many amazing reps and publishing houses. Received so many amazing books. Spoken/worked with some amazing authors.

I have been fortunate to attend two BEA’s (Book Expo America) during my blogging and had so much fun meeting new people, meeting with reps and attending some amazing events. Hoping that in 2013, I will be able to make it number 3.

During my four years of blogging I have written 1,423 blog posts in that time. I am still amazed at that.

I was just checking the stats and to my surprise here is a top 5 list of my most popular posts:
http://cindysloveofbooks.blogspot.ca/2011/08/on-vacation.html
http://cindysloveofbooks.blogspot.ca/2011/10/happy-thanksgiving.html
http://cindysloveofbooks.blogspot.ca/2012/05/loose-buttonluxe-box-may-edition.html
http://cindysloveofbooks.blogspot.ca/2011/10/happy-halloween.html
http://cindysloveofbooks.blogspot.ca/2009/06/kindergarten-graduation-today.html

I seems like its all the other things I post that have people interested in my blog because not many of my reviews get hits like those. Hmm should I take that personally? Perhaps I am doing something wrong? What do you think?

So no blog would be complete without readers (even if you don’t comment hehe) I am always amazed at my readers and where you guys come from. So I thought I share my top 10 list:
United States
Canada
Russia
France
United Kingdom
Germany
Singapore
Netherlands
Slovenia
Ukraine

Thank you guys for taking the time out of your busy day to stop by and read my blog I appreciate it and you.

So to show you guys how much I appreciate you I have a give away for you. You have a chance to win (1) $10 Book Depository Giftcard. This is going to be the first of many prizes I am offering this week.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

copyright 2010, Cindy (Cindy’s Love Of Books)
If you are reading this on a blog or website other than Cindy’s Love Of Books or via a feedreader, this content has been stolen and used without permission.

(Meme) Sundays In Bed With….#12

I will shortly be heading to bed but before I do, I realized that I need a new book for my  Sundays In Bed With…. post.

The awesome blogger behind this is Kate from Midnight Book Girl   not only is she an awesome blogger but she is was one of my roommates for BEA. YAY!!

Midnight Book Girl

Sundays In Bed With….is a meme I’ve started to share the book we’re spending the morning in bed with, or the one we’d like to stay curled up in bed with all Sunday if only our busy lives would allow! For fun, take a picture of the book in your bed, or simply write up a post or comment below sharing your Sundays in Bed With book. Quoted from Kate’s blog

This week I am happy to say that I was able to stay in bed to read:

On Thursday I had some dental work done for a crown. I thought it was just to do that but I found out that no its not, its only a temporary crown so I have to go back in two weeks for the permanent one so the last few days its been painful so I have been taking it easy and resting and reading.

I was super excited to get this book at BEA in June and to meet the author. I will be on her blog tour for this in early September.

Hope your having a good weekend and that you manage to find some time read this week.

copyright 2010, Cindy (Cindy’s Love Of Books)
If you are reading this on a blog or website other than Cindy’s Love Of Books or via a feedreader, this content has been stolen and used without permission.

Topbox August Edition

I am super excited for the August Topbox because I have been stalking looking at their facebook page and I was seeing alot of comments of people loving their box this month so I was excited to find out what I got.

Sadly this was another month where Canada Post messed up and I ended up getting my box much later then expected. You are probably noticing that I am posting this later then normal as well but that was because Topbox was a few days late in sending them out (which I believe is a first for them) because they were waiting for a sample.

As you can see I went with the traditional box just because I like it much more then the recycled one and it looks much prettier sitting on my shelf. These make great containers to put little things in on your dresser or shelf.

I noticed right away when I picked up this tube that it was heavier then normal. I have to say that as soon as I brought it in I tore into this box because I was so curious to see what I got.

This is what greeted me right away. Isn’t this great? I have heard of Nexxus before but never used it so I was curious to see what they sent.

The bonus item was this shampoo and conditioner from Nexxus (I love when companies send both because this way you truly get a feel for what the product will do to your hair.) The shampoo is Therappe luxurious hydrating (89ml) and the conditioner is Humectress ultimate hydrating (89ml). I really like the smell of these and can’t wait to try them out.

Cost of Sample: Shampoo $2.22 (full size is 400ml for $9.99)  Conditioner is $3.34 (full size is 400ml for $14.99) = $5.56

I recently had the chance to try a Chloe perfume and I really liked it and I think this is a great alternative to perfume. I really like this light scent and I can see me wearing on days I don’t want to wear a perfume. When I put some on I instantly thought this is a great summer scent and I am sure it will come in handy when its -40 and you need that list boost of summer feeling.

Cost of Sample: $9 for 30ml (full size is 200ml for $60)

I am slowly building up my brush collection and its nice to get another one. This one is from Expression and its a round crease brush. I like the feel of it, it was soft and it seems well made and will be quite useful. I know this will be used alot and can’t wait to start using this.

Cost of Sample: $16 This is actually a full size product.

This is a new to me product its called Pink Wipes and its biodegradable, paraben free and hypoallergenic pH balanced feminine wipe. Hmm not sure how I feel about this but I will try it out just the same.

Cost of Sample: $0.80 (full size is $12 for 15 wipes)

Another new to me product is this Kellett Skincare and its an clarifying acne treatment. I have a tendency to break out (around the chin area) so this is perfect and I actually have a little bit starting so I have started to use it. I will keep you posted on this and let you know how it works. I like the packaging of this.

Cost of Sample: $15 (full size is $75 for 50ml)

I have to say at first I was like oh no another perfume sample but once I opened the box I was like this is too cute. I love the bottle. Isn’t that butterfly bottle topper to cute? I love the smell of this and I know I will be wearing this all the time. Its made with jasmine and juicy red berries.

This is actually the full size bottle on the left isn’t it too cute? I have actually put it on my wishlist for Christmas. I love the scent. This could possibly be my next favorite perfume.

Cost of Sample: $2.53 (full size is $79 for 50ml or $105 for 100ml)

Total Sample Value: $48.89  and I paid $10 + tax for this box so as you can see value wise,  the box paid for itself and these are actually products I will be using and are using and I do consider these deluxe samples.

I am always impressed with Topbox and enjoy this box. What did you get this month?

I also wanted to mention that starting September I will be making vlogs of my beauty box unboxings. So these posts will include the vlog, pictures and the basic above post. Let me know what you think about that.

copyright 2010, Cindy (Cindy’s Love Of Books)
If you are reading this on a blog or website other than Cindy’s Love Of Books or via a feedreader, this content has been stolen and used without permission.

Bout of Books Read-a-Thon Wrap Up Post

Bout of Books Read-a-Thon
Its hard to believe that the Bout of Books Read-a-Thon is over.

I really loved the idea of this being a week long event instead of a 24 or a 48 hour event. With that being said I feel as though I didn’t get alot done or as much as I wanted.

I went into this read-a-thon with a set list of books (6-7) that I wanted to read and I think I might have set my goal a little to high and I think this is why I feel a little bummed.

I managed to read three books:
~The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer (I actually ended up finishing this one up so would that count?)

~Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker
~Beautiful Disaster by Jaime McGuire (which wasn’t on my list but wanted to read it)

I didn’t get to comment on as many blogs as I would have liked but I did discover a ton of great blogs and added a bunch to my blog roll that I am looking forward to checking out in the next little while.

I am looking forward to taking part in the next read a thon. How did you do?

copyright 2010, Cindy (Cindy’s Love Of Books)
If you are reading this on a blog or website other than Cindy’s Love Of Books or via a feedreader, this content has been stolen and used without permission.

(Meme) Sundays In Bed With…………. # 11

I will shortly be heading to bed but before I do, I realized that I need a new book for my  Sundays In Bed With…. post.

The awesome blogger behind this is Kate from Midnight Book Girl   not only is she an awesome blogger but she is was one of my roommates for BEA. YAY!!

Midnight Book Girl

Sundays In Bed With….is a meme I’ve started to share the book we’re spending the morning in bed with, or the one we’d like to stay curled up in bed with all Sunday if only our busy lives would allow! For fun, take a picture of the book in your bed, or simply write up a post or comment below sharing your Sundays in Bed With book. Quoted from Kate’s blog

This week I’m sadly not in bed with any book because we have a prior commitment today to take my in laws up north from us. Its roughly an hour away and we will be gone all day although I will be bringing this to read in the car because I really need to finish it.

Hope your having a good weekend and that you manage to find some time read this week.

copyright 2010, Cindy (Cindy’s Love Of Books)
If you are reading this on a blog or website other than Cindy’s Love Of Books or via a feedreader, this content has been stolen and used without permission.