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Monday, November 10, 2014

Product Review - Liver Support and Detox Formula by LES Labs


Liver Support and Detox Formula by LES Labs


Liver Support is a natural dietary supplement taken daily to support healthy liver function and detoxification processes. Liver Support includes extracts and amino acids that aid in glutathione production* with N-Acetyl L-Cysteine.  Our liver is key organ and often ignored until too late.  It's important for many of our bodily functions and it's also important to our energy levels.



The ingredients are:

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid), Milk Thistle Extract, N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC), Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), Dandelion Root Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Choline Bitartrate. Other Ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate

Milk Thistle Extract - Milk Thistle Extract is a natural herb that provides hepatoprotective properties and supports liver function.*

N-Acetyl L-Cysteine - NAC supports glutathione production, a powerful antioxidant and detoxifier within the liver.*

Dandelion & Grape Seed Extracts - Dandelion and Grape Seed Extracts help to support healthy liver function.*

Choline Bitartrate - Choline is an essential nutrient that is vital to healthy liver function.*


There are 90 capsules in the bottle and depending on how often you take the 2 capsules, it will last you either 3 months or a month and a half.

There is a slight "herbal" smell to them while in the bottle together but the pills themselves don't smell bad or off-putting.  There's no ill-side effects so far for me and I've been taking them for about 3 weeks now.  I don't notice any particular "change" that screams out at me however, I feel better mentally knowing I'm using preventative actions to take care of an essential organ.  The company does offer a 100% optimum results guarantee.  But again, since I'm not sure what results I should be seeing, I wouldn't know where to even begin to "complain".  I'm just happy to be taking a supplement that gives my liver what it needs to function at its best!  :)

I leave this review saying, try them for yourself, I recommend them and as with any supplement - check with your own physician first for consultation and advice and remember, results are varied from person to person. :)






* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

**As always, the opinions expressed are my own and no monetary compensation was received, although I will sometimes accept and keep goods or services for review purposes. Posts may contain affiliate or referral links. Thank you for your support!**

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Product Review - Foxbrim's Advanced Formula Vitamin C Serum


Foxbrim's Advanced Formula Vitamin C Serum


As we age our skin begins to lose it's natural collagen and tightness becomes less and less.  Wrinkles begin to form and those tiny fine lines.  Whether it's from weather, diet, stress or genetics, no one can avoid the hands of time.. We can however, find products that help wake up our skin and give it that youthful appearance once again!  Thanks to Foxbrim there's now an affordable, natural product called Advanced Moisturizing Serum, a Vitamin C serum that applies with ease and actually works when you use it!

It comes in a small, brown bottle with a dropper.. The bottle color IS important!  The brown bottle keeps out light to help preserve the benefits of the Vitamin C and other active ingredients.  The dropper is also the perfect size.  It's not short, therefore when you're at the end of your stash, you're not struggling to get some up into the dropper.


Here you can see a list of ingredients.  Organic Herbal Infusion isn't an ingredient but a process.  Not sure why this is printed as an ingredient but no matter.. Here they are:

Organic Aloe is amazing for soothing skin as well as for hydrating the skin, this is perfect for people, like myself, with sensitive skin and experience reactions to new products.

According to the Q&A on Amazon, there's 20% Vitamin C aka Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate.  It's an antioxidant that fights free radical damage to the skin including fine lines and wrinkles, dryness, and collagen loss.  Vitamin C also helps  to brighten and smooth dull and damaged skin.

Botanical Hyaluornic Acidic Acid is a fabulous moisturizer and helps to hydrate your skin.   It’s also known as a water binder.  Hyaluronic Acid can actually bind 1,000 times it’s weight in water!!  Wow!  It's a wonderful ingredient to help push that needed moisture deep into the layers of your dry, thirsty skin.

Witch Hazel is a well-known acne fighter, natural astringent and help to lock in moisture.

Organic Jojoba Oil is the only oil that I know of that's the most similar to the skin’s natural sebum, meaning it most closely resembles what naturally comes out of our pores.  It's also highly moisturizing to your skin and it’s non-comedogenic aka non-pore clogging!


The directions are pretty straight forward as far as how to use.  There aren't any specifics of how much to use aside from "a small amount".  In the 2nd photo you can see the amount I have in the dropper.  This was enough serum to cover my entire face and neckline without it being too much or too little.  You'll want to experiment with yourself on this and see how much is good for your needs.

Now, for the results!  The serum oil absorbs quickly into your skin and leaves no no oily residue or funky odor.  It leaves my skin feeling noticeably softer and smoother and definitely less dry!  It takes about 15-20 seconds to fully absorb into my skin and then I apply moisturizer or whatever products, if needed, after.  My face feels amazing...! It feels so much more smoother and refreshed and I've noticed less fine lines on my forehead and less darkness around the bottom of my eyes.  I also love that it's VERY affordable in comparison to others.

I leave this review saying, try it for yourself.  I recommend this serum and as with any supplement or product - results are varied from person to person. :)




**As always, the opinions expressed are my own and no monetary compensation was received, although I will sometimes accept and keep goods or services for review purposes. Posts may contain affiliate or referral links. Thank you for your support!**

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Christmas Party Food Inspirations

So last year we hosted our first Christmas Party for friends in our home.  I've been hosting and throwing Halloween parties for over 11 years and I needed to change it up.  I absolutely love anything and everything Christmas.  So much so that you will often find me listening to Christmas music off and on during the entire year.  Once it's November 1st, my brain goes into full Christmas mode and I literally have dreams about Christmas; the birthday of Jesus, love towards fellow man, the decorations, music, giving out gifts, donating to adopted Christmas Angel kids, baking, cooking and all around entertaining!  I wouldn't be surprised if there are Sugar Plums dancing around in my mind at night!

Getting creative with food for entertaining doesn't have to break your wallet.  There are a ton of easy, cheap and delightful things you can make and show your festivities to everyone.  :)  Here are some photos of things my husband and I made last year:

Penguins made with olives, cream cheese & carrots
Igloo is a cheese ball we made with a small layer of plain white cream cheese outside to give it that snow/ice look :)

Meat & Cheese wraps that we laid out to look like a tree! :)

Grinch Santa snacks!
Green grapes, banana slices, strawberry & mini marshmallows!

Broccoli wreath with cherry tomatoes and a red bell pepper cut to make a bow!
Ranch dip when in the center bowl :)

Vanilla and Chocolate cupcakes shaped and decorated into a tree
I used Peanut M&M's and Mike & Ike's to make the "light bulbs"
Cut the Mike & Ike's in half and warm the cut ends with a lighter to make it sticky.. then attach to the Peanut M&M

Three different hot meat choices for guests to enjoy! :)

Holiday flavored M&M's and Hershey's Chocolate Mint Candy Canes

Homemade Muddy Buddies in little treat bags :)  Find free templates to make & print at home or check online for cheap printing services!

Miniature Hershey's with customized labels/wrappers we had printed :)

As you can see, it's easy and affordable to create stuff that you and your guests can enjoy!  Simple is always good... Inexpensive is always a bonus!  LOL!

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Product Review - Excelerol 90 Day Maximum Strength America's #1 Brain Health Supplement


Excelerol 90 Day Maximum Strength
America's #1 Brain Health Supplement


Honestly, I was skeptical about taking Excelerol and that it would actually "work" the way it's described.  There's a lot of hype out there regarding supplements - whether they're for weight loss, appetite control, pain relief, memory/concentration or even as an energy booster.

I struggle with various illnesses and conditions that cause me to have extreme lethargy, exhaustion, and fatigue.  I've been taking these capsules for a few weeks now and for me, I've found that they actually do help my mental focus and clarity throughout the day.  Overall, I've experienced a noticeable improvement in my focus on work, memory and productivity output.  It keeps my energy at a safe level and I can work longer, consistently without worrying about the side effects of shady carbonated beverages and prescription medications with a list of side-effects!

After about three weeks, I've have not experienced any side effects or problems with nervousness, jitteryness, hyperness or mood swings...  I've also had no extra or unusual problems sleeping compared to before I began taking them.

There's something awesome too about taking a supplement that nurishes your body and brain with much needed nutrients and vitamins such as; B12, Gingko Biloba Extract, Kola Nut Extract, Peppermint Oil, Niacin, Holy Basil Extract, Green Tea, Black Tea & White Tea Extracts and more..


The cost value is honestly up to you.  Some folks will gladly pay just under $100 for a 3-month supply and see it as a great investment.  Others feel it's way too high for their budgets.  In my opinion, there ARE ways to "extend" the usage of them and make the supply last you longer..  Such as, if you work Mon-Fri, don't take them on the weekends unless for some reason you need to be focused.  Another suggestion is an obvious one - see which dosage works best for you.  Someone may find taking just 1 pill effective and then their box will last for the full 90 doses.  Some people use 2-3 pills a day or even 2 pills a few times a day!  Just don't exceed 8 capsules in a 24 hour period.

All in all, I am very pleased that Excelerol works so effectively for me and in just a short time span!  I leave this review saying, try them for yourself, I recommend them and as with any supplement - be sure to check with your own physician first for a consultation and personal advice... and remember, results are varied from person to person. :)



**As always, the opinions expressed are my own and no monetary compensation was received, although I will sometimes accept and keep goods or services for review purposes. Posts may contain affiliate or referral links. Thank you for your support!**



I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Saturday, November 1, 2014

HOT!! Amazon Kindle Payment Plan Offer

HOT!!  Amazon Kindle Payment Plan Offer

The awesome Amazon Kindle payment plan offer is back again and just in time for Holidays and Christmas!!

For the first time EVER, some of my friends and even I qualified for the Amazon Kindle payment plan offer!!  My friend just ordered a brand new Kindle Fire HDX 7 and only had to pay around $50 down!  :)  NICE!!

A New Convenient Way to Pay
They'll charge your first payment when we ship your device. Pay the remaining balance in four equal monthly payments.
  • No finance charges
  • No interest or hidden fees
  • No credit check or application required
How it Works
1. Click the "Apply offer" button from here or click the photo at the top or down below.

2. Add any ONE eligible Kindle e-reader or Fire tablet to your cart

3. At checkout, pay 20% of the device price
The remaining balance will be automatically billed to your credit card in four equal installments every 30 days from shipment date. This offer is limited to one Kindle e-reader or Fire tablet per customer. Any applicable tax and shipping charges are charged in full on checkout.
***NOTE***
This offer is targeted, so you will just need to click the link and see if it’s available to you!

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Product Review - Fast acting Advil®

Fast acting Advil®


Recently, from the awesome people at Crowdtap, I received complimentary for product testing and review purposes, 8 2-count sample packs and 4 coupons for the amazing, fast acting Advil®.  This film-coated tablet is the newest innovation from Advil® with an Ion Core designed to stop pain before it gets worse!

I have a lot of medical conditions and there are way too many pain relievers I cannot take, including aspirin products.  When I have severe pain or headaches, I reach for and trust Advil® to work for me when I need it.  I was ecstatic to give these new tablets a try and share the sample packs and coupons with my friends and family as well.

My husband is an aspirin taker and also likes the powders out there because they work fast for him - but he hates the taste of the powders.  I gave him a sample pack of his own - and proud to say, he's joined the family of Advil®! :)
Our daughter is a tennis player and also takes dance.  She's always having pains but her stomach is really sensitive.. so she doesn't take anything for it.  I gave her a sample pack as well.  Her report back to me was that she used the sample pack, felt results with no digestive issues and the next shopping trip, the coupon I had given her was being used as well!  :)

I gave away 3 more sample packs to people I ran into at the grocery store - all were shopping in the pain relief section so away went the coupons too!  They were all very happy indeed and loved hearing in person the positive results my family and I experienced.
Being in pain causes me un-necessary forehead wrinkles as well.. LOL!  As you can see my before and after photo.. it works!  :)  I leave this review saying, try them for yourself, I recommend them and as with any supplement or medication - check with your own physician first for consultation and advice and remember, results are varied from person to person!

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Product Review - Épique Beauty Firming Body Cream

Épique Beauty Firming Body Cream

During the 1st week of October, I decided to purchase this Épique Firming Body Cream on Amazon and give it a try.  I read over the reviews and wondered to myself just how true they really were... Then, I saw what sealed the deal for me.. a total 100% money back satisfaction guarantee and that it's made here in the USA!  Two things that are hard to find with a lot of products, especially as of late, beauty products!  In my opinion, if a company can offer such a strong guarantee then they truly believe in and stand by their product(s) and claims.
So, when the product arrived I looked it over, re-read the ingredients and instructions for use.  I also found myself pleasantly surprised at how much there really was.  I know it's 6 oz/180 ml but for some reason, I imagined it would be a smaller container and wouldn't last me very long.  Glad I was mistaken!  :)
The cream itself has the consistency of a thick or non-cheap shampoo.  It's milky white in color and a little goes a long way!  A blueberry sized amount covers my entire back thigh from buttocks to the back of my knee.  It's NOT oily or greasy.  And oh wow, the scent is amazing!  It's like a peppermint stick went and rolled around with some oranges and had this delicious smelling baby right here!  Because of the unique blend of smells, I think it's perfect for all seasons for use.  My husband loves the scent - he actually asked me what new perfume I was using!  Hahaha!

When I apply the cream as directed, it takes a few minutes to fully absorb into my skin and gives a refreshing, cool sensation... I'm guessing that's the Peppermint Leaf Extract!  It's a nice feeling.  :)
As for personal results - I do believe and can see where it's actually doing its intended work vs offering up false hope.  My little thigh dimples are diminishing and my skin feels smoother, firmer and even softer than it did 2 weeks ago.  Mind you, this isn't plastic surgery in a bottle - however, it DOES actually work when you use it and give it time.  Don't look for a miracle in a week, especially if you aren't even willing to use it 2-3 times a day and don't look for it to be like liposuction either.  Remember, unrealistic expectations will lead to zero results and a complete and total disappointment.


Ingredients
Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rose Hip Seed Oil, Carnitine,Caffeine, Green Tea, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Methyl Nicotinate, CollagenIngredients: Deionized Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, SD Alcohol, Ethoxydiglycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Perfluorononyl Carboxydecyl PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Castor Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol Isoceteth-20 Acetate, Maltodextrin, Caffeine, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Carnitine, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cysteic Acid, Pantetheine Sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Rose Hip Seed Oil, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Orange Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract , Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Collagen, Lecithin, Alcohol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Leaf) Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Uncaria Tomentosa (Cat's Claw) Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Peppermint Oil, Chondroitin Sulfate, Acrylates/C 10-30 Alkyl Acryalte Crosspolymer, Lactic Acid, Linalool, Menthol, Salicylic Acid, Methyl Nicotinate, Retinyl Palmitate, Cholecalciferol, Xanthan Gum

Directions
Apply directly to the abdominals, hips, thighs, arms and glutes. Massage into skin using a circular motion until absorbed or brush on in even layers with a fan brush. Apply regularly to have maximum effects.