The Florid Maven: 2017

Christmas Gift Ideas with New Jersey Lottery

By Anamika - 08:13:00

Christmas is just around the corner and I am super excited to go gift shopping for all my friends & family. While I do have some gift ideas, this time I have decided to also be creative! So, recently I just came across NJ holiday themed instant lottery games. They are really impressive in their appearance and need no wrapping to give and send! These games are not only fun and festive but would also make a great Christmas gift. All you have to do is add a touch of creativity in your gift-giving!

Thus, today I am giving away few incredible DIY ideas of how you can send New Jersey Lottery as a Christmas gift.

The New Jersey Lottery have introduced 4 new Holiday themed Instant Games for this season ($1 Holiday Sparkle, $2 Holiday Luck Times 10, $5 Holiday Spectacular, and $10 $10,000 Bonus). These Holiday games are perfect for every occasion i.e. Secret Santa, Stocking Stuffers, Office Holiday Party and recipient i.e. hostess, fitness trainer, nanny etc

Let’s see some of the innovative ways of gifting them:

1. Holiday Cards: We all exchange holiday cards with friends and family on Christmas. This year, insert NJ lottery games in the card. This will come across as a great gesture and would make a great Christmas gift as well!

1. Stocking Stuffers: You can stuff some of the instant NJ lottery games in the stocking and give it to your loved ones! They look adorable and would be a perfect way to celebrate Christmas with your family.

1. NJ Lottery Bouquet: I love this idea of putting together a bouquet with a bunch of instant games from NJ lottery. You can get creative and design your bouquet the way you like. You can also mix up some Christmas décor, flowers too in the bouquet.

1. Wallet full of NJ Lottery games: So, the idea is to be creative! Wouldn’t you like a wallet full of NJ lottery games? Take a clutch, handbag or wallet and fill it up with these instant games. Now just sit back and receive compliments on your idea!

1. Secret Santa: Being a good "secret Santa" means being creative yet thoughtful of who you’re secretly shopping for! Well, we got you covered in both aspects! No matter who you're shopping for, these NJ Lottery games as a gift will make certainly their holidays fun & festive.

Instant games offer the wonder of a wrapped gift, the entertainment of a game experience and the potential for a large cash pay-out!

These Holiday Instant Games are easily accessible at any brick & mortar lottery retailer like Wawa & Quick Check near you! Well, why not buy some for yourself too!

Don’t forget to enter your non-winning Holiday Instant Games Tickets into the Million Dollar Replay second chance drawing for the chance to become a MILLIONARE! All you have to do is join the NJ Lottery VIP Club and collect and enter $10 of eligible NJ Lottery non-winning Instant Tickets.

For more information visit New Jersey Lottery

Disclaimer: You must be 18 or older to buy a lottery ticket. The New Jersey Lottery reminds players, it's only a game...remember to play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1800-GAMBLER®.

This post is sponsored by NJ Lottery.

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Beauty

5 Beauty Hacks Every Girl Should Try

By Anamika - 19:05:00

Holiday season is all about getting together with your friends & family. It’s also about food, dinner events and lots of festivities. So, how to keep your beauty and selfie game on point?

Well, here are a few beauty hacks to try at home this festive season! They’re super easy, takes only a few minutes and work wonders! So, let’s get started.

1. White Eyeliner Fix: There is always a method to apply this wonder white stick. White eyeliner is that multipurpose product that can make your eyes look brighter and eyebrows well defined! All you have to do is draw a thick line below and above your eyebrows and smudge it out with hands or a sponge brush to see the results. Trust me, you’ll love it!

2. Nail Paint Hack: Who doesn’t love trying variety of colors and also the ones that match your outfit! Now how many of us have applied the nail paint just before stepping out?

Next time, after applying your nail paint, drip your nails in an ice cold water. It will dry your nails much faster than you think and you will not have to wait for so long before rushing out of the house!

3. Green Tea Bag Magic: I love green tea for both drinking and applying purposes. We all have those mornings of puffy eyes when you just want to hide behind your sunglasses. Try this hack for the fastest way to de-puff your eyes. Just take two used green tea bags, put in the refrigerator and apply under your eyes for 5-7 minutes. These results are pretty instant. So next time don’t throw away those used precious tea bags!

4. Comb your Hair Inside Out: Want to add some instant volume to your hair? Instead of combing from the outer part, try combing from inside out. This will add a good volume to your hair. It will also make your hair soft and bouncy!

5. Bobbi Pins For Strong Hold: After styling our hair, we often struggle to keep them in place. For this, we apply tons of hair spray to hold the hairstyle. Next time, apply half of that hair spray on the Bobbi pins before putting them on your hair! Yes, this works and will make your hold much stronger!

So now that you know these quick hacks, try and let me know how they worked out for you! Would you like to share any of your secret beauty hack?

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Christmas gift Ideas for Men

Two Innovative Christmas Gift Ideas for Him

By Anamika - 15:08:00

Holiday season is finally here! How is it already that time of the year? Yes, I am thinking the same way but steadily getting into this festive spirit! Let’s admit, we all need some gift ideas and inspiration to make it special for that someone special in our life. Well, don’t worry, I have got you covered this time! Browse through my favorite two picks of the innovative gift ideas for all those great men in your life. These men never fail to show their affection to us all throughout the year, now let’s pamper them a little.

Are you bored of giving the same old ties and wallets every year? Then here is your ultimate guide for finding creative gifts for this holiday.

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1.Wooden Watches – JORD: This is my favorite holiday gift this year! Well, let me confess, I started holiday gifting early this year. I recently gave my hubby an early Christmas present of this gorgeous Wooden watch from Jord. His reaction? He absolutely adores his new watch and was so pleasantly surprised by the craftsmanship and refined design. It’s always good to add at least one wooden watch to your man’s watch collection! I got him the one from their latest luxury series– Hyde – Ebony & Iron.

The newest offering in the JORD collection, the Hyde series, is a model of minimalism. Cutting through the noise, the stark face, polished band, and precision quartz movement create a timepiece that will truly speak to you. What I love the most about Hyde series of Jord watches is the fact that it’s handcrafted with sapphire crystal glass and the natural ebony is hand finished and pre-treated with tung oils. The Jord watches are also splash-proof!

This particular watch is Priced at: $219, but hold one, I do have a 25% off discount to share with you all! All you have to do is fill the form in the link: https://www.woodwatches.com/g/floridmaven with your name & email id and you will be mailed your exclusive 25% discount coupon.

You can use this coupon on everything sitewide and is valid until 12/19/17

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This Christmas, add this beautiful wooden timepiece in your man’s watch collection 😊

2. Assorted Basket of His Favorite Products: I totally understand how difficult it is to buy a gift for a man. Here is where your creativity comes in to the picture! Why not put together some of his favorite products and do some DIY basket designing. This will be a unique and exclusive gift that your man will absolutely love. You can put together 4-6 of his favorite items, be it his shaving kit, his favorite cologne, a jar with love notes, wooden watch and the game! Dang! You created something incredible! Now design the basket with some Christmas decor and add your personal touch. Now just sit back and get ready to get the compliments!

Let me know what do you think of these ideas? Do you have any creative ideas to gift your man?

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Where to Shop for Fall Sweaters on Sale

By Anamika - 10:26:00

This season, sweaters and specifically over-sized sweaters are trending big time! If you know me, then you would know that I love over-sized sweaters and shirts.

So, to make things easier, I have listed down the top 5 online destinations to shop for up-to-the-minute Fall Sweaters.

1. Nordstrom: Nordstrom is stocking up on their fall collection like no other. They have a wide range of warm comfy sweaters and sweatshirts. Wait! It gets even better! They are now having a 40% off on selective styles. Shop here

2. Banana Republic: This is my go to place for all things fashionable yet classy. If you want to keep it chic yet sophisticated, this place has so much to offer. Known for their neutral tones, you’ll find many good formal wear options to choose from. The good thing is you can style them as both formally and casual wear. Shop

3. Zara: Zara have some of the most amazing and fashion runway sweaters. I love their oversized sweater collection both in-store and online. Currently Zara too have a good sale on their ‘special price’ section. If you get lucky on sale, you may also find a matching pair of boots to go with your sweater! Zara Special Prices

4. Lulus: Black Friday has started early at Lulus. Yes, you heard that right. Currently they are hosting giveaways & discounts every day on their website. If you participate in their daily spin a wheel, you will also get an early access to their bigger special black Friday sale. Girls, start browsing and spin a wheel. Sweater Deals

5. Shein: If you’re one of those fashion divas, who like to keep their fashion game on point, then this is your go-to place. This place never fails to impress me with their up to date collection and trends. I always buy at least one thing from here for every season. Sweatshirt Under $15

So now that you know where to shop, head over to these sites for a shopping haul!

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By Anamika - 10:16:00

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Beauty

Review + Giveaway – Maple Holistic Argan Oil

By Anamika - 17:30:00

Product: Argan Oil from Maple Holistics

Ingredients: 100% Pure Moroccan Argan (Argania spinosa) Oil.

Price: $14.99

Buy Here: Maple Holistics

Fall is here in full spring with the most stunning colours around us. We love Fall for all things pumpkin, lattes and warm clothes. However, it’s also that time of the year when your skin needs that extra moisturising boost. For this, what is better than the age-old magical Argan oil formula!

We all know Argan oil and its benefits, but not all products in the market gives you the same results. Reason? - The number of other ingredients added to argan oil. If you are like me and love your Argan in its purest form, then you must try this product. Yes, the only ingredient in this bottle of Maple Holistics is pure Moroccan Argan!

I bought this product 3 weeks ago and have been using it consistently since then. This is a multipurpose product and can be used for your skin, nails and hair! Usually, I put few drops of this oil on my damp hair and it has definitely made my hair silky smooth and hydrated. Make sure you spread the oil evenly throughout your hair to get the desired results.

I have also been using this product on one of my cracked nails and it seems to be working wonders for me! My nail is in much better shape than ever before. Though it will not fix your cracked nail, but it will surely help heal!

My skin is also very prone to getting super dry in fall and winters. So, I decided to try using tiny drops of Argan Oil on my hands and feet. Results? - I am so happy I did that! It has reduced free-radical skin damage so drastically. All in all, I think this is a must have Multi-Purpose Fall product that you just can’t afford to miss.

Pros:

- Pure Argan Oil

- Very Attractive Packaging

- Reasonably Priced for being a Pure Essential Oil

- Multipurpose Product

- Perfect for this Season

Cons:

- No scent (but that’s what I prefer)

What con can you find in a great quality Argan oil?

Would I recommend? Yes, for sure – Stock up for the season 😊

You can also join their free sample program here !! So check out which ones would you like to try :)

I am planning to do a giveaway! All you have to do is post in a comment why would you like to win this?

I will announce the winner on November 3rd, 2017 All the best lovelies!!

P.S : Open for US residents only

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Beauty

Pumpkin Beauty Products to try this Fall Season

By Anamika - 16:07:00

Yes, Pumpkin Season is here with oodles of sweetness. While we love ‘Fall’ for it’s warm & cosy fashion outfits, there is no doubt that Fall is all about Pumpkin. Be it pumpkin picking with your family, making some pumpkin pie or indulging in delicious pumpkin lattes.

This orange love is loaded with goodness and nutrients. Did you know that Pumpkin is one of the most skin friendly fruits? It consists of tons of nutrients like antioxidants, zinc, vitamins A and C, fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids.

So, why not include them in our beauty regime too? This season there are many Pumpkin based beauty products out in the market.

I have picked out some of my favourite Pumpkin Beauty Products that you should not miss out on:

1. Smoothie Beauty Face Mask: This is an all-natural fruit mask which will certainly make you feel like a radiating beauty! It consists of pumpkin, banana, dark maple syrup, cold pressed unrefined pumpkin seed oil, pumpkin spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove) You can shop this Here

Image source: smoothiebeauty.com

2. Spiced Pumpkin Cider Body Scrub: This bath & body works scrub will make you fall in love with it’s sweet & spicy fragrance. This gentle exfoliating scrub is just what you need to get in to the spirit of this season. You can buy this Here

Image Source: Body&bathworks.com

3. Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask: The Andalou Naturals Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask contains vitamin C, pumpkin puree, manuka honey, and glycolic acid. This luxurious and organic mask beautifully transforms your skin by brightening and making it supple. All you must do is apply a small portion evenly on your face. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse clean with cool water. For best brightening results, use 1-3 times per week. Shop Here

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4. Vanilla Pumpkin Body Butter: Body shop has launched its new Special Edition of Pumpkin Collection! Give your body the spa treatment with this new fragrance of Vanilla & Pumpkin. With moisturising power of 24 hours, this body butter will certainly make your skin soft and glowing. Bonus: It’s currently on 50% Sale. Hurry up, Buy Here

So, this is my list of things that I will be using for this Fall. What is your favourite Pumpkin based beauty product?

Let me know!

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Trip to the Caribbean – Grenada

By Anamika - 15:03:00

Recently I got to visit this beautiful tropical island of beauty, beaches and dreams! Surrounded with Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago, this ‘island of spice’ is a pure bliss. So today, I will share with you the few highlights of Grenada, places to visit and what to expect!

The View

It was a 5 hours flight from New Jersey, USA. The place has a fair amount of public transportation with busses and taxis available at a good frequency. There are many good resorts on the island, one of them being The Radisson resort of Grenada where I stayed. It was a scenic place with the private beach and a humongous water pool. The staff was courteous and rooms comfortable. Since it’s a small island most of the places were in close proximity from each other, which was fantastic!

There are many guided tourist buses that can be booked through resorts. Since we like to keep it more personal, we had booked a guided taxi tour and visited popular places like The spice market, their popular Waterfall, local cocoa chocolate factory, beach Anse and a local beer factory where they still use age-old methods and equipment to make beer. Most of the process is done manually which was very fascinating and thrilling to watch!

The highlight of this island is their lovely beautiful beaches! Wherever you stay, you will always find one gorgeous beach in a walkable distance. They are also known for their black beaches, spices and cocoa.

For food, don’t miss trying out their local specialties like Cocoa Tea, Roti Roll, Nutmeg Syrup with Pancakes and Seafood. In cocktails, my favorite was their signature style mudslides.

Overall it’s an amazing place to catch up on some sun, unwind and go with the flow of the beach waves! Afterall that’s what tropical vacations are made of!

Here are some of the Pictures from Grenada!

Radisson Grenada Beach Resort

Grenada Waterfall

Spices of Grenada

Grenada Beach

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