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Get Discount Vitamins & Supplements at Piping Rock
I am always looking for a deal – and when I get one, I don’t want a deal just for the sake of getting one (no mountains of mustard or Depends in my basement!) but I want it to be… Continue reading
Be Stylish & Green with Woodwear Bamboo Sunglasses
For hubby, he is definitely the far more stylish one of the two of us so he is on always on a quest to find fashion-forward accessories that not only look great and work well, but also fit in well with our eco-friendly lifestyle. When he received a pair of bamboo sunglasses from Woodwear for this review, I knew that a match was made in heaven!
Learning Resources Buggy Balance Activity Kit Review
The girls have been back in school for about a month and they are loving it – although, at their new school, they do get more homework than before and that involves more time from all of us as the girls learn their new lessons and as their dad and I navigate helping them. In Miss LadyBug’s class, they have done a few lessons on weights focusing on heavier than, lighter than and equal to – so when we received the Buggy Balance Measurement Activity Kit from Learning Resources for review, the timing could not have been better!
Mia Mariu – Reveal your Glamorous Side with Mineral Makeup!
I find that when hubby and I do have the rare time to go out, I really want to make myself up and look great – in fact, I want to look glamorous. Considering that for the last seven years I have gone to work with spit up on my shoulder or flour on my stomach, there are days that I just want to look good! Mia Mariu has an incredible line of mineral makeup that will help you find your most glamorous look! I received an assortment of mineral makeup products in exchange for my honest opinion.
Organic Coconut Oil from Thera Vita
One of my favorite products in the world because of its sheer versatility is coconut oil! Seriously – you can eat, clean with it, moisturize with it and make things, too! Baking or frying: coconut oil does it all! I received a 16-ounce container of organic coconut oil from Thera Vita in exchange for my honest opinion.
Portable Bluetooth Speaker from Havit Brings Big Sound Anywhere
As the girls get older, they are definitely coming into their own when it comes to pretty much everything, especially music! They like to listen to their music when they are cleaning their rooms or just playing and I would prefer that they not use headphones or earbuds quite yet since they tend to turn up the sound. Wireless, Bluetooth speakers are a great option for this, especially if you can find one for an affordable price! Well, I found that with Havit! Havit offers different wireless, Bluetooth speaker options and they sent me this great portable, bar speaker in exchange for my honest opinion!
Get Organized on Vacation with Travel Packing Cubes!
We recently returned from an amazing trip to Branson, Missouri where we spent five days exploring the beaches, mountains, caves, waterparks, amusement parks, wineries and more! With such a vast array of events, we needed to bring a lot of different types of clothes and a lot of toiletries and accessories! Three girls in the house means that we have a lot of stuff and little space to pack it in – so when we received the Evatex Travel Packing Cubes for review, I knew we had a winner!
What did I think?
The Evatex Travel Packing Cubes come in four sizes and also come with a bonus shoe bag! These packing cubes fit nicely into one another (like nesting dolls!) for storage, and also stack well with on another when full. These packing cubes are sturdy, well-made and hold a ton! What I liked was that I could assign each person in the house, a packing cube based on their needs for toiletries. Of course, I had the biggest and was able to easily fit in my hair dryer, flat iron, makeup bag, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotions, face wash and a few other random items. Hubby received the next size and packed it full with this toiletries including his electric razor, body wash and some of his running accessories and then the girls received the last two sizes – one they filled with their bath products, hair things and lotions and the smallest one, they filled with their Littlest Pet Shop toys for ease of travel.
Mineral Eye Gel from Adovia Eliminates Puffy Under Eye Bags
I am finding that with being 30 for almost a year, the later nights are taking more and more of a toll on my face! Seriously, before I could stay up until midnight without an issue, but now if I do, I can expect bags under my eyes all day long! That is, until I started using Adovia mineral eye gel! This easy to use mineral eye gel features Dead Sea Minerals, Vitamin E and Aloe Vera to help soothe and condition my most delicate skin. I received the Adovia mineral eye gel in exchange for my honest opinion.
What did I think?
I have used many Adovia mineral products and have loved them as they feature many wonderful and natural ingredients. While the mineral eye gel does feature a lot of the same wonderful Dead Sea minerals and other fabulous natural ingredients (I love Jojoba and Sweet Almond!), there are a few ingredients that are on my “caution” list, so I recommend that you definitely always check labels and decide what you are comfortable with!
Mineral Based Serum from Adovia that will Lift and Firm Skin
Getting old – what a concept right? We finally get to the point in our lives where we are ready to really put ourselves out there and things start going South – literally! I recently noticed that my neck skin has been hanging slightly looser than usual, so I wanted to find a mineral-based beauty product that could give my skin a lift! I received the Adovia Mineral Lift Serum in exchange for my honest opinion.
What did I think?
Electrolyte and pH Enhanced Water from Essentia
I will admit it: I am bad at drinking enough water each day. It isn’t that I am drinking other things, in fact I do not drink coffee or soda at all and I will only occasionally have a tea, juice or cup of milk. A few years ago, I ended up in the hospital will a very serious illness and as it turned out, one that was exacerbated by being practically dehydrated. Since then, I have tried to improve my water intake, but until recently I had only slight improvement. I started running again and with that, had an increased need for water, but I was still exhausted (in a way that I felt was ‘beyond’ normal). I did some research and learned that electrolytes (like those in sports drinks such as Gatorade or Powerade or the like), except I did not want to drink the sugars, or fillers in those beverages. Essentia offers enhanced water that is pure, free of chemicals like chlorine and has a pH of 9.5 to aid your health goals.
What did I think?
The enhanced water from Essentia has a very clean, almost silky smooth taste. It was different than the water I get from my tap and even from our filtered water. I really enjoy it and find that I want to drink more of it since it has a great taste and texture. I started taking the Essentia enhanced water with me on my runs and found that after a few days, I had more stamina and felt that I was recovering more quickly. This water is infused with electrolytes for just that purse – to keep you hydrated, refresh you and help you recover – may that be from a workout or from an illness.
