Thursday, September 25, 2014

Vitamin C Facial Toner Review #instanatural



I spend a lot of time caring for my skin from washes to scrubs, toners to creams and serums. Sometimes it can be a challenge and multi-step products come to my rescue. Vitamin C Facial Toner is an ideal way to tone and hydrate my skin while still delivering the powerful benefits of Vitamin C and other anti-aging elements.  I love the double duty efficacy!  This wonderful toner is rich in sulfur. Each spray allows the sulfur to penetrate deep into the skin and help to increase elasticity. It only takes a second and I know that I am doing so much good for my facial skin.

This instanatural Vitamin C Facial Toner also contains high quality Witch Hazel.  This is a gently agent that really helps to purify the skin and pores.  I love how it really helps to reduce my pores visually and keep them clean.  At the same time this multi-benefit product with Vitamin C renews and strengthens the skin to help reverse the signs of aging.  instanatural suggests that it may even help prevent future damage.

I use the Vitamin C Facial Toner every day now because I find it is a great all-in-one hydrator.  It really preps my skin to absorb serums and moisturizers more efficiently and effectively.  It just takes a second and adds that additional benefit that I know I need.  This Vitamin C Facial Toner really is the perfect staple to add to your beauty regimen.

You can find this wonderful instanatural Vitamin C Facial Toner right on Amazon too.

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.

Custom Water Bottle Labels Review + Giveaway #icustomlabel



School events, parties and anywhere you need something a little more special demands consideration for Personalized Water Bottle Labels.  Holiday parties are almost here from Halloween to Hanukkah and Christmas. Don't forget that Valentine's Day is around the corner. Baby showers, kid's birthdays and engagement parties are another thought. Think about how many ways you can really add some pizzaz to even an everyday event like school lunch.


My tween was so excited about the opportunity to create special labels for her daily water bottles. We drink so much water and it is one of the healthiest beverages you can consume. iCustomLabel sets the standard for Personalized Water Labels. What is different? They use a professional series digital press, which allows them to produce a very high quality label.



Consider all your options to make your event special from the PTA Halloween bash to the Senior Prom. If you're looking for that missing "it factor" for your wedding, birthday party, holiday, iCustomLabel is the option to really bring something different to the table. High quality professional labels take ordinary water bottles to the next level.


iCustomLabel is able to provide a one of a kind chic and elegant label suited for any occasion. You can take a peek at their website and see all the different options. It was as easy as 1-2-3 to create and order our label from scratch.  No special skills required and you can customize to your heart's content too. Just so you know the water bottle Label Dimensions are 2" x 8." The material they use is a high quality Glossy Polypropylene to give a beautiful presentation.



I love that these are totally and 100% waterproof which is important when you are considering that they are wrapped around a water bottle.They work beautifully and seamless with our water bottles.  My tween brought her water to school this week and all her friends were buzzing with jealousy.  I had to write down the website so many times on sticky notes so she could give it to the requesting friends so they could ask mom to create special labels for their own water bottles. You can find these fun water labels  right on lane and save time and money by ordering from your own, comfortable home. Meanwhile, enter my Rafflecopter giveaway to win your own iCustom Labels. a Rafflecopter giveaway


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.

Luxe Beauty Microfiber Hair Towel dries hair super fast #LuxeBeautyEssentialsMicrofiberHairTowel



There is nothing like a soft, absorbent hair towel. I recently had the opportunity to try out a Luxe Beauty Microfiber Hair Towel which was a lot of fun. This a big towel...a full 19 x 39 inches made from double sided brushed terry microfiber. This towel is super soft and it was very gentle on hair and super absorbent. It washes well and dries very nicely.

I didn't realize that microfiber is that absorbent but it is...it actually dries hair faster.  I find that after washing my hair and drying it with this towel I can really cut how much time I need to use with my hot brush or flat iron.  I am thrilled because that means less damage to my hair. Of course my teen has already tried to repossess my special Luxe Beauty towel. I resisted but let her try it. She couldn't believe how much softer it was versus our regular bath towels.  It dried her long, long hair really quickly.  She has been asking for her own towel now. Sigh. I told her I would consider it.

You can pick up this hair towel on Amazon too and have it in your house fast.

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.

Dave's Killer Bread Blog Review #momsmeet @killerbread

I received this product for free from the sponsor of the MomsMeetSM program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms MeetsSM blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product. 



There is nothing like fresh, delicious bread.  Then, you have Dave’s Killer Bread which is fresh, delicious and the company works hard to do good too. Dave’s Killer Bread started out back in 2005 on the west coast. Being in the mid-Atlantic region, I had only recently heard about it and found it through my local Whole Foods.  They started out at local Farmer's Markets in the Portland, Oregon area and not suprisingly, quickly became a local favorite organic bread. Once you try it, you will know why.


Fast forward, and in less than 10 years they are the #1 best-selling organic bread in the country. All of Dave’s Killer Breads are organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and packed with killer taste and texture. This is not your typical supermarket bread.  It has an amazing taste and texture that works beautifully for sandwiches, French Toast and even in healthy recipes. You feel good buying it because there is a lot more to Dave's than just the taste.


Dave’s Killer Bread is known for its trademark explosion of seeds, delicious chewiness, and high quality ingredients. This is a company that want to more than just bake yummy bread though...they are determined to creating lasting change for the bread industry, their communities, and most especially their employees.  You have 12 varieties of delicious loaves to choose from too. You can find Dave’s Killer Bread in major grocery chains across 17 states and even parts of western Canada now.  Dave’s Killer Bread tastes delicious and each loaf is studded with seeds, ancient grains, and whole grain nutrition.  This kind of bread makes sense to me and fits perfectly into our healthy lifestyle. Even better, each slice also contains as much protein as one egg.  A loaf of Dave’s Killer Bread retails between $5.00 and $6.00 depending on where you shop.


I know some people (ahem, my husband...ahem, ahem) prefer a smoother texture.  To meet the needs of everyone, Dave’s Killer Bread even added a smooth textured 100% Whole Wheat bread to their product line recently.  So now your pickier family members can enjoy healthy loaves like the Dave's Whole Wheat with a touch of sweetness and that smooth texture they crave and require.You can still feel good about the nutrition and use any of the breads for sandwiches to French Toast or even as croutons in a cup of homemade soup.


One of the varieties I can't wait to try is Dave's Seeded Honey Wheat.  I didn't know until know that it was the first Non-GMO Project Verified honey wheat bread on the market.  Little Glamamama and I are definitely prime candidates for the 5g of fiber and protein, the sweet taste and crunchy texture of Seeded Honey Wheat. 


We tried the 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Thin-Sliced loaf. As a fitness buff, I appreciated that I can still enjoy the yummy taste and nutrition of Dave’s Killer Bread even when i really need to watch my calories which is almost all the time. I like that this is another variety loaded with grainy texture and big flavor but only 60 calories per slice.  I don't have to be deprived or feel guilty.

If you are really looking for lots of protein and fiber plus bold texture and sweet flavor you need to check out Good Seed variety of Dave’s Killer Bread.  We were able to sample this one and Little Glamamama and I both enjoyed it. Check out her lunch that I made last week with it above....she said it was delicious!  This will hit all the marks for you and your kids. I really liked it but I prefer the Thin Sliced so I can keep my own calories in check. That is the nice part that you have so many options!


The wonderful part about Dave’s Killer Bread is that you can stock up and freeze the extras. That is my busy mama tip that I always do since I don't have Whole Foods close to me.  If you are not going to eat a loaf in 7-10 days, they actually recommend freezing them. A best practice is to double bag the loaf (place the bagged loaf into a second zipper freezer bag), and you can actually freeze it for up to 3 months. I like to use a Sharpie marker to mark the date for easy reference. You can take pieces out to thaw as needed, toast directly out of the freezer, or just thaw the whole darn loaf if you have a posse in your home.


Truly, there are endless ways to enjoy Dave’s Killer Bread and your Pinterest pages are the only thing that limits your imagination!  You can enjoy a slice plain, toasted, or make a yummy hot or cold sandwich. Try some of the following delicious ideas:  Toast your bread and add your favorite topping (butter, almond butter, peanut butter, chocolate spread, cream cheeses, jam); create a cold sandwich (egg salad, chicken salad, turkey and Swiss, ham and cheddar, hummus and feta with cucumber); or whip up a hot sandwich (grilled cheese, monte cristo, tuna melt, tomato and mozzarella with fresh basil). You can make croutons too and add them to a nice Panzanella salad or a fresh homemade soup like I did. Any which way you slice it, you're gonna love Dave's Killer bread!

You can follow Dave's Killer Bread on their website, on Twitter and Facebook. I always like to follow my fave brands for all the updates and promotions. Don't forget to join Moms Meet too. It is a great way to meet other moms online, find out about new products and helpful ideas and maybe even sample some new options that you will come to love!