Beauty Reviews

Covergirl & Olay Simple Ageless


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Pure and True

Click here for the full post:  Glow Intensive  C Rejuvenating Serum

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Head Organics

I posted earlier about Head Organics because I found that this was an innovating business due to the organic mission long before it became popular.  If you ever looked at the ingredients of your favorite hair care products, you would be quite surprised.  I would venture to guess that there are some things in there that you have no idea what they are let alone be able to pronounce them. 

Since Head Organics have been in business for over 40 years, I can trust that their products are safe and trusted.  It was 1969 that Head Organics launched its first pH-balanced, FD&C color free shampoos and conditioners. 

Here are some other interesting facts about Head Organics:

• Natural Biodegradable Ingredients
• Sulfate Free
• Paraben Preservative Free
• FD&C Colorant Free
• Gluten Free
• 1,4-dioxane Free
• Carcinogen Free
• Glycol Free
• Unique Fragrance Containing Essential Oils
• No Animal Testing
• Packaged in Recyclable Clear PETE Containers

The First Review:

This is a weightless treatment that also nourishes and detangles.  It helps to calm static, smooth flyaways and treats stubborn and damaged ends.  The infused hydrolyzed soy protein and plant based glycerin can be used in between for touch ups.  It can also be used daily. 

The top is a cool flip one that stays attached which is great for me because I'm always losing the caps or too lazy to put them back on.  It has a great botanical aroma that is light and not overpowering like some products can be.

After I washed my hair, I sprayed the Leave-In Conditioning Spray all over my hair and combed it through to ensure all parts of my hair received the treatment.

I was hesitant to use too much as in the past, the products would weigh my hair down and give it a greasy look that wouldn't respond to the flat iron.  This was not like that.  My hair felt softer and had more volume.  My hair usually has the frizzies since it's naturally curly but this lasted until the next morning.  I have used it for five days now and I am not disappointed (see pic to the right).  I will update this after a couple of weeks to see if I notice a change in my split ends.

Click HERE for my other review on the 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner post.

Click HERE for my initial Head Organic post.

Click HERE for my Head Organics Extra Hold Hair Gel post.

Want to purchase Head Organics now? Amazon has a sale right now:

Head Organics

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Rose Plus Marine Collagen Complex by The Organic Pharmacy

Everyone wants to look younger and if you are still young enough to not worry, you should!  There is no better time to fight aging.  I have tried product after product and am quickly becoming a fan of The Organic Pharmacy.  I'm still using the Carrot Butter Cleanser that I tried and reviewed earlier.  My face glows with the gentle cleansing, softening ingredients of carrots with shea & cocoa butter.  This is a definite favorite of mine and I've barely made a dent in the jar.  I feel it's well worth the costs as this will last a long time.  It was even awarded the Best Organic Skincare CEW award.

Megan Brown from Light Year's Ahead provided a bottle of The Organic Pharmacy's Rose Plus Marine Collagen Complex.  The bottle is slender enough to take on trips if you are a traveler and is very easy to apply.  The product information states this is "an intensive treatment aimed to make skin 10 years younger by targeting the collagen and eslastin in the skin."  The best part is it is suitable for any skin type so you don't have to worry about choosing the right type for your skin.  I am prone to acne and most products will increase my acne but this did not.

It's very light, goes on without a heavy residue and has a fantastic scent.  Most facial creams and serums are either heavy or greasy and require your hands to be washed after application.  This is not like that.  I just applied after my nightly cleansing and my face feels cool and wonderful. 

Four unique ingredients were isolated due to their novel and effective action thanks to extensive research.  Rose Plus Marine Collagen Complex's four unique ingredients were combined with other organic extracts known for their antioxidant and healing activities. 

Overall, I really like this due to the fact it is made of 100% natural and 81% organic ingredients.  The picture on the top was taken two weeks ago when I first received the Rose Plus Marine Collagen Complex.  Granted the lighting is different, I can see a subtle change in the fine lines around the corner of my eyes.  My skin is softer and looks better in my opinion.  I didn't expect a miracle but it's enough to keep me using it.  The scent is wonderful, the feeling is light and with the two products to date, The Organic Pharmacy is becoming my favorite place!

Here are the ingredients and intended results:

• Hibiscus Abelmoschus extracts helps to stimulate growth factor & cell growth collagen boosting as skin is regenerated and the skin's texture, elasticity and density are maximized. 
• The unique dill extract stimulates LOXL, protecting Elastin degradation and stimulating Elastin production. As we age, LOXYL decreases but with this dill extract, elasticity is increased, wrinkles are reduced and facial architecture is restored.
• Milk protein provides bio active peptides that increase cell renewal, collagen and fibroblasts.  This assists in reducing deep and fine wrinkles leaving a radiant youthful appearance.  I noticed my skin was smoother and definitely softer.  I thought the texture looked much better and I saw a slight reduction in the fine lines but keep in mind, I only used this for two weeks.
• Marine collagen, chondroitin, sodium hyaluronate and ursolic acid derived organically increases elasticity and the reduction of wrinkles.
• The special combination of Kigelia Africana, Calendula Officinalis, Rose Hop, New Zealand Fern and Goji Berries help the skin to heal and protect from free radicals, helps to firm while giving skin a radiant appearance that is firm and hydrated. 

To read my full post The Organic Pharmacy's Carrot Butter, click HERE.


To read April's post on The Organic Pharmacy's Glam Eye Make Up Review, click HERE.
I highly recommend this to men and women of all ages to stop premature aging and provide better looking, firmer skin.  I will post an update in two weeks.


The bottle is 35 ml and sells for $185.96.


This was not a paid post and honest opinions were used. The product in this review was provided to me free of cost by the representing PR agency for review only. Opinions in this review are mine and are in NO way influenced by monetary compensation.

The Organic Pharmacy Organic Glam Eye Make Up

I previously posted an entry on The Organic Pharmacy and a wonderful facial cleanser called Carrot Butter which you can click here to read. If you aren't familar with The Organic Pharmacy, various media outlets have picked them over and over again for their high quality, organic products and they have a page dedicated to these featured articles at The Organic Pharmacy.
For example:
Harpers Bazaar - Nov 09

In our essential annual round-up, Newby Hands selects all the best products and treatments you need right now. Best Natural Facial. The Organic Pharmacy's facials. From the creams to the massage to the wonderfully scented masks, these treatments are pure and unadulterated joy.


Founded by Margo and Francesco Marrone, The Organic Pharmacy shop in Kings Road, London opened in 2002. Their passion and dedication for all things truly organic means that their very high standards have not changed since that very first day. They have a team of homeopaths, beauty therapists and consultants that share their passion and expertise to offer you solutions for all your health and beauty needs.

For this review, my daughter received three products:
Organic Glam Liquid Shimmer Highlighter


As the description for this product states, "the secret weapon in illumination, these liquid shimmers can be used to illuminate the cheek bones, eye lids, inside the corners of the eyes or on the bridge of the nose for a fresh dewy look."


For the full post, please click here.

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The Organic Pharmacy: Carrot Butter Cleanser

The more I learn about the chemicals and preservatives in all products we consume, the more I worry. These ingredients are in our food, our drinks, our our beauty products and I'm sure the list goes on.

With my continuous battle of the bulge, I started reading more and more about these products that are added into everything and became concerned. I never really thought about them being added to our beauty products and baby products until recently.

The Organic Pharmacy has interesting and informative content on this very issue. It states that on average, we use between 5 to 15 products a day that are full of toxins. If you think about it, at least from a woman's perspective, it's very true. Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, facial lotion/moisturizer, acne medication, deodorant, foundation, blush, powder and so forth. By the time we get ready to eat more toxic products, we are already toxic.

For the full post on The Organic Pharmacy and Carrot Butter Cleanser Review, click HERE.

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CellCeuticals Versus Oil of Olay

I had used CellCeuticals products for aging for several weeks and wrote about those results at two weeks and again at four weeks (click here to read about the four week results). I put CellCeuticals aside to try Oil of Olay via my assignment over at Yahoo's Shine. After reviewing and writing about Oil of Olay, I decided to return to CellCeuticals as so far, it's the best product I have found.

Click here for the full post.

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Oil of Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller Review

I'm in a race. A race against time and wrinkles.

Okay, that's not me and I'm not literally racing but I am doing whatever I can to ease the effects of year's of abuse by laying out as it was cool in the 80's and 90's to look tan. I also am trying to combat new wrinkles so I try whatever is new to see if it will help. I've tried Botox which scared me too much as I watched it wear off and saw my upper lids droop. I've tried just about every cream, lotion, solvent that you can think of so although I'm not deemed an expert, I can provide a fairly good opinion!

For more on this beauty review, click HERE.

Watch for more reviews and giveaways to come!

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Organic Beauty Products

Do you worry about the chemicals and other ingredients in your make up?  Are you looking for organic products that give you the results you want without the worry of chemicals or other dangerous products you are putting on your skin?

Join me in sharing what great products you have found that are organic and/or never tested on animals.  I've brought my 21 year old on board to help with this blogging feature since she's into all the trendy, latest products.

Have a product you love and can't say enough about?  Leave a comment or better yet, be a guest blogger!

Do you know what qualifies a make up line to be considered organic?

• Free of synthetics
• Free of parabens
• Not tested on animals
• May or may not be certified

You probably know that the skin is the largest organ we have.  Most everything you put on your skin is absorbed so why add to the toxic level of our bodies with harmful chemicals and other products?

The other benefit of using organic make up products is the manufacturer usually uses organic oriented containers so that means less waste.

Stay tuned for more!

Womentorz and Etsy Shop Showcase

  

This is my tribute to the wonderful women of Womentorz and Etsy seller entrepreneurs who try to make a little extra spending money or use their sales to live off of. 


I have my store on Zazzle so I know how nice the extra here and there means.  With that, I want to use this space to promote unique, special or great products.  Know one that should be added, let me know!


Scroll down below for the Etsy Shop spotlights!




WOMENTORZ Spotlight

Womentorz™ is a marketplace of the latest inventions made by women where each inventor has their own storefront.  Visitors are given a wonderful place to find unique gifts and interesting gadgets that solve problems in daily life in one, easy to navigate online forum.  Every product listed is supporting a network of creative women and sustaining their independence.

Womentorz™ provides a user friendly, membership-based website which allows women inventors to sell their products directly to consumers, thereby eliminating cost and dependency on retail distribution. Each member is given their own storefront with multiple promotional tools built in to really showcase their product.  The visitor is able to purchase the product either on the inventor's own website that will pop up in a separate window, by phone or email.  
We've done the legwork for members! Their product will not be thrown in with hundreds or thousands of others hoping to be found.  We provide one on one marketing that's outside the box and unlimited while a member.  Every inventor works hard to bring their invention to life.  We give the invention the exposure it deserves!


I don't understand why Blogger is giving me such a hard time with these posts so starting with Goddess Box and Grill Charms, I'm writing a separate post and linking it here.


Goddess Box and Grill Charms
Kt Steppers

Ficklets

Do you struggle to get your child to wear their eyeglasses? Kids think eyeglasses are geeky. Ficklets makes them Hip & Cool. Introducing Ficklets, the first interchangeable eyewear charm hugger, designed to adorn eyeglasses with a fun, fresh twist to help kids feel comfortable in their glasses and make the whole experience more enjoyable. Another reason for Ficklets? Prescription eyeglasses are expensive. Ficklets give tired, old eyeglasses a quick, affordable update. Best part, your child will find the "eye-popping" designs irresistible. ~PATENT DESIGN

"I did receive the Ficklets, and I love them." Dr. Alaina T. - Eye Doctor, NJ

"... love, love, love them…several of my OD friends are wanting to carry them now too." Dr. Kreslyn B. - Optometrics Dr., GA

"You are my hero! Your Ficklets are THE one thing that makes my four-year-old WANT to wear her glasses! She is nearly legally blind, and even though they help her tremendously, she doesn't always cooperate with me about wearing them. But now, thanks to her tiaras and ladybugs, she is always willing to put 'em on!!! THANK YOU!!!!" Jennifer C.H. - NJ (via Facebook).

At only $5.98, you can purchase them here.

Papillon Baby Bath Ring Seat

The Papillon is a soft baby bath ring tested and approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If your baby is sitting up on his own and has outgrown his infant tub, this product is exactly what he needs to play freely in the water while while you wash him safely.

Designed by a chiropractor, The Papillion's revolutionary butterfly shape prevents baby from tipping over in the tub. It lets baby “float” around the bathtub and reach for bath toys freely!
Simply tie the Papillon around baby's waist and let the fun begin!

What makes the Papillon a great alternative to cold, hard plastic baby bath seats?

• The Papillon develops your baby's sense of independence

• The Papillon enhances baby's motor skills and sense of balance

• The Papillon supports your baby even when he tries to stand up

• The Papillon outlasts a traditional bath seat

• Made of gentle fabric, the Papillon is soft and comfortable against baby’s sensitive skin

• The Papillon lets you bathe all of your baby’s body with ease

• The Papillon lets you easily bathe two children or twins at a time
• The Papillon is super easy to clean

• The Papillon is light, foldable and portable

Read our Papillon baby bath ring product review:


"We love the Papillon! The bathtub became a safe playground for my son, and I could rest assured he’d be safe while splashing around in the water. I definitely recommend this product" - Review by Mimi


"I purchased the papillon for my daughter and loved it so much that I have bought it as a shower gift for 2 other people!! This is a wonderful product!!" - Review by Maia


"I was extremely skeptical about this bath ring, but when I remembered what a pain it was getting my older children in and out of the classic plastic bath seats, I figured it was worth a shot. Needless to say, I am no longer a skeptic. I love it!! I’ve used it at least a dozen times now, and have yet to see my little boy have any trouble with it. He was a bit unsure the first time, but he soon realized that he could scoot around and even flop on his belly and kick his feet. He is all smiles in the tub now. I highly recommend this product!" - Review by Denise
Price: $39.99 to purchase, click here.

The Breast Chek Kit

Do you really know how to perform a Breast Self Exam?We can show you how! 


The Breast Chek Kit is a 4 piece self breast examination kit consisting of the "Patented" Breast Chek Shirt a unique reusable knit spandex & nylon shirt with a superb fit for any breast size from an A cup to KK cup and above. A fabric maker, an annual calendar and instruction card are also included.


The size of the diagram depends on the size of your breast. The fit of shirt allows for the natural sag in the breast tissue allowing you to take the exam standing or lying down. The diagram is also raised slightly for the visually impaired.


The Breast Chek Kit is available in Spanish & French. And, while rare, men do get breast cancer. We have a special shirt for men in darker colors. E-mail us for more information on the product for men or for the product in other languages.


The purpose of the shirt is to teach you how to perform an accurate breast self exam by allowing you to trace and target any lumps in the breast tissue and lymph node area under the arm pit. 




The shirt forms to fit the breast like a second skin and features an embedded traceable diagram knitted into the garment, ensuring all of the breast tissue and lymph node areas under the arm pit are covered. By following the diagram with your fingers, you will learn how to accurately perform a self breast exam.




Should any lumps be felt, the  unique fabric marker included, allows you to write directly on the shirt targeting the area where the lump was first felt. By  targeting and tracking  you can easily show your physician precisely where a suspected lump was located.  Using the annual calendar to record the date of your exam,  any changes, or questions you might have for your physician, helps you take more responsibility for your breast health.




Until there is a CURE for BREAST CANCER, Early Detection is the key! A once a year mammogram is not enough! Get to know your BREAST! Visit us online at:


Price: $49.95


To purchase, click here.




Stay tuned for more great products from Womentorz.

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The Etsy Spotlight:


Strawberry RicRac - children's clothes with a bit of a retro feel is what describes many of the cute products you can choose from.


Evelyn White Fine Fabric Fancier - Fine fabric items & more


Handmade Creations by Shelly - Click here for full post.


Catnap Cottage - vintage items and more.  Click for full post here.

Made at Nana's House - beautiful, trendy and cute clothes for kids and more.  Click here for my post.


Simple Luxury - Handcrafted jewerly, wine glass charms and more. Click here for my post for Simple Luxury.

HTM Designs - Special occasion wrappers, coloring pages and much more for parties and every day.  Click here for my post for HTM Designs.

Little Girl Creations - Hair bows, clothing for little girls and bottle cap creations.  Click here for my post for Little Girl Creations.

Creative Clam - Bags, purses, magnets, medical alerts, collectibles and much more.  Click here for my post for Creative Clam.


Tiny Trees - Hand crafted wood jewerly and Scrabble pendants.  Click here for my post for Tiny Trees.

Sweet Harvey's Shop - Wonderful cards and other great products.  Click here for my post on Sweet Harvey's.

Michellenstamps - Adorable cards and more. Click here for my post on Michellenstamps.

Intentions - Beautiful hand made soaps and more.  Click here for my post on Intentions.


The Preppy Peach Boutique - Amazing handmade baby hats and hats for others.  Click here for my post on the Preppy Peach Boutique.

Party Ideas and Themes

Click on the title to see the details.

Baby Girl Shower Ideas

Minnie Mouse Party

Huggies Diaper Cake Gift Idea How To

Minnie Mouse Paper Cake Box Favor Set

Star Wars Kids Party








Click below for more ideas:


Football Party


Monkey Theme Kids Party


Ratatouille Kids Party


Tinkerbell Kid's Party


Halloween Party Planning 2009


Martha Stewart Halloween Coffin Treat Boxes


Cherry Blossom Wedding Theme Ideas


Taylor Swift Party Theme Ideas


Truly Unique Party Photo Cards:  Star Wars, Dora & More


Doggie Party Theme Ideas


Kids Cooking Party Ideas

Little Lamb Properties: A Bright Halo Brings Hope to Kids With Cleft Lip and Palate

I'm a definite believer in supporting missions and acts of good deeds.  I've seen many times pictures of children born with cleft lip and palate and feel so sorry for those that can't be helped.  I went to school with a boy who had one that was fixed but very visible and he was made fun of.  Can you imagine what a child must go through that cannot have the surgery?  It must be terrible.   

Cleft lip and palates are the most common birth defects of the head and face for children worldwide.  It's not just a visible discomfort but it also has accompanying health issues associated with it like difficulty breathing and eating, ear infections, hearing loss, speech and language delays and dental issues.  It's also not a one time surgery and does require multiple  and long term follow up care.  It's not an easy road for these children.

Little Lamb Properties has introduced a new initiative to help ease the suffering of these children through the The Halo™ tee.  Little Lamb Properties will donate 10% of all sales to Smile Train which is an organization that provides free cleft-related surgery for millions of poor children in developing countries.  

You can purchase one here and help make a difference!

*Disclosure:  I will be receiving a free tee in support of this cause.

The New Adventures of Old Christine: Watched it Yet?

Have you seen The New Adventures of Old Christine yet?  It's a great comedy centering around a single mom, Christine, and the trials and tribulations she goes through on a daily basis between her not-so-distance ex-husband, her live in brother, her son, work and a best friend who is witty, sassy and out of this world.  I like it because there are aspects that I can relate to such as being divorced, I was a single mom during a large portion of my adult life and all the things I've ever done for my children that were over the top.


Although I've never went on a date with anyone such as the "Lizard Guy" I had in the past, had to deal with snooty, over bearing moms when I tried to co-lead a Girl Scout troop many years ago.  It was alright as it was for my daughter.  I do everything over the top as maybe it's guilt or maybe I just love to make them happy or maybe just a little of both!  My favorite over the top are birthday parties!  I won't even divulge what I spend on those in case my husband reads this but here is an example picture of our last party:  

Have you seen it yet?  Do you or have you done things over the top for your kids?


If you get a chance, check out The New Adventures of Old Christine five nights a week.  You can click on the Entouage website to find your local listings for the show.


Disclosure:  I have been hired by Warner Bros WBWord division to raise awareness for 'The New Adventures of Old Christine.'

Loving My Thomas Bagel Thins

I'm a carb addict .. and a food addict .. and a chocolate addict but one category of food I crave and love the most out of any of those are breads.  Since I love bread products and know my body doesn't do well with high carbs or calories, I turn to Thomas' Bagel Thins. Not only am I ingesting only 110 calories but I'm only getting 25 grams of carbohydrates which isn't bad for a bread product.  I also like that pending my mood, I can choose between three varieties of plain, wheat or everything.

  

Did you know that Thomas Bagel Thins are not just for breakfast either?  They make great sandwiches for anytime of the day.


Here are some of my favorite ways to eat Thomas Bagel Thins:

• Omelet with bacon in between a Bagel Thin.
• Toasted covered with natural peanut butter and jelly.
• Avocado with ham and cheese in between a Bagel Thin.
• Hamburger with lettuce, tomato and onion in between a Bagel Thin.
• Toasted with butter, cinnamon and sugar for a not-so-bad guilty pleaure.

Anytime you eat bread, you can replace with the Bagel Thin for a great tasting alternative with less calories.  I did receive a complimentary wonderful basket full of Thomas Bagel Thins, a bagel toaster, jam, peanut butter and Nutella Hazelnut Spread but I am a dedicated customer to Thomas Bagel Thins and the basket had no bearing on this post.

 Next time you need a new recipe, Thomas has some great tasting ones here.  You can also stay up to date with Thomas here and join their Facebook page here.

Not Your Ordinary Card: 250 Die Cut Business Cards Giveaway 9/29 - WINNER CLOSED

CONGRATULATIONS TO ...

rrudnick@netnet.net

An e-mail has been sent and she has 48 hours to respond.

Thanks to all those who entered!

Business, schools, blogger, kids or anyone could use business cards.   Maybe you are getting ready to move, these would make a quick way to send out your address or of course, if you have a business, who couldn't use FREE unique business cards from UPrinting?  This is a giveaway posts but it's also my way of introducing you to a really nice, professional yet fun business card called Die Cut Business Cards.  They are really great looking:

Making them is very easy and involves only a few steps:

    

1. Assign name to your project as this allows you to go back without having to recreate the entire project again.
2. Choose your corners: rounded, leaf, rounded one corner, half circle or circle (see above pictures)
3. Choose size 
4. Choose stock
5. Choose color
6. Choose quantity
7. Choose turnaround time - either 4 business days or 6 business days
8. Click Proceed to Upload
9. Upload and click Click to Upload Files
10. Either check Send to press AS IS or Get File Inspection Proof after reviewing (there are two other options available for proofing)

Easy and you are done! 


The Giveaway:

• 250 Die Cut Business Cards for one (1) winner
• 2 x 3.5" (square) or 1.75 x 3.5" (slim card).
• Die cut options available: rounded corners, leaf, rounded one corner, half circle side, circle
• Paper type: 14 pt cardstock gloss, matte or high gloss, 13 pt uncoated
• Color 4 color front, blank back; 4 color front, black back; 4 color both sides

To Enter:


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Giveaway ends 9/29 at midnight (EST) - US only please and must be 18 years of age

*Disclaimer:  I will receiving 250 Die Cut Business Cards for hosting this giveaway by UPrinting.