Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Supercharge Spring skincare with a mask #sponsored @Neutrogena #ItsInTheGel #GotItForFree


Thanks to @Neutrogena for sending me products from their new Mask Collection just in time for spring. I can believe that my flowers are actually coming up. I love all the bright, cheerful flowers that are in bloom now. I get to choose cute little candy colored dresses even wear my hair up. My skin has to look its very best though because more skin is exposed now that I am free of coats, scarves and even those winter hats. I look to my go-to brands like Neutrogena to help me keep my skin in beautiful condition with simple tweaks to my regular routine. I was excited to see that there is a new Neutrogena® Mask Collection to help refresh me and my skin just in time for festival season.

As a busy working mama, I don't have time for hours of beauty rituals morning and night. Don't get me wrong, I am meticulous with caring for my skin from SPF to creams, lotions and serums morning and night. I don't miss a day....or night no matter what. Sometimes we all need a little extra help to bring out the radiance and boost the fresh look of our facial skin. You don't need a lot of time to do that either, thanks to Neutrogena. The solution is "in the Gel," literally. Get ready for new line of gel facial masks from the Neutrogena Radiance Boost and Hydro Boost that make it easy to look your best even on a time budget. I received three different masks to try and will share the scoop about each of them: Radiance Boost Brightening 100% Hydrogel Mask, Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask and Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hydrating Overnight Gel Mask.

It is possible to maintain radiant, healthy skin with a simple line of quality products plus a few extras. Don't forget that the most healthy skin starts from the inside with a healthy diet, lots of water and an active exercise regimen but....good skincare is critical as part of the whole picture.  It doesn't have to to be complicated or expensive but don't take short cuts with your skin. HydroBoost and Radiance Boost lines from Neutrogena address my personal skincare needs at a reasonable price point. HydroBoost has expanded their line of gentle but effective skincare that have the advantage of novel technologies from South Korea. 


Neutrogena® Hydrogel Sheet Masks use innovative technologies to make your skin look beautiful with minimal effort. Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask is a moisturizing face mask with hyaluronic acid that quickly quenches dry skin and contours to your skin for optimal absorption, leaving it supple and hydrated. This mask fuses nourishing essences with a polymer derived from seaweed to form a translucent, flexible sheet. It is super easy to apply, wear, and most importantly, to remove. The best part is the Hydrogel conforms to the contours of the face so the hyaluronic acid can penetrate into the skin. The mask creates a barrier, helping intense hydrators and other ingredients to quench skin. This is a favorite of mine. I love the comfortable feel and it really holds in the moisture. Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask instantly pumps up the moisture and keeps my skin looking smooth all day long. My skin feels comfortable and looks smooth and soft after I use it.  It is easy to use too. Cleanse your skin first. Peel the white film backing from the mask sheet and throw out. Place the hydrogel down on your face and relax for about 15-30 minutes with the mask on. I like to read a book or close my eyes and meditate. Remove the mask and massage the rest of the product onto the face and neck.


The Neutrogena Radiance Boost Brightening 100% Hydrogel Mask provides intense hydration and actually brightens skin and boosts the radiance. It gets rid of that dull, tired look and smooths the skins texture too. It is a sheet mask that contours right to your face with a comfortable feel. . This mask contains Vitamin B3 to make your skin look refreshed and radiant. I like how it intensely hydrates and energizes the look of my skin very quickly. It really supercharges my appearance after only a few minutes. Neutrogena recommends using this mask after cleansing. It is easy to use just the other sheet mask. Always cleanse your skin first. Peel the white film backing from the mask sheet and throw out. Place the hydrogel down on your face and relax for about 15-30 minutes with the mask on. Read a book or just relax. Remove the mask after 15-30 minutes and massage the rest of the product onto the face and neck.


Neutrogena® Single Use Mask Shots are another novel skincare booster that you can try. I adore these cute little pods. Hydro Boost hydrating Overnight Gel Mask pod is a mask "shot" to deeply hydrate and moisturize  the skin. This is the perfect one dose formula to boost hydration for ultra soft skin. It contains hyaluronic acid to saturate the skin with moisture while you sleep. This formula is also infused with that key ingredient, hyaluronic acid which we know boosts the skin's hydration.  It left my skin soft and comfortable when I woke up in the morning. I looked refreshed and my skin looked super smooth.I like the neat and portable pods. These are great to bring on vacation and business trips so you can look refreshed on the go. They are sealed completely for maximum freshness so you can take them anywhere. There are a variety of formulas that are tailored perfectly for every skin type too.

Check out all the new masks available for spring right now. Get to Know the Neutrogena® Mask Collection:

Radiance Boost Brightening 100% Hydrogel Mask: Boosts skin’s radiance and smooth skin’s texture. This innovative hydrogel face mask with vitamin B3 leaves your skin looking luminous, evenly toned, and radiant.

Deep Clean® Purifying 100% Hydrogel Mask: Instantly hydrates for refreshed skin. This peel-off hydrogel face mask with seaweed extract contains 50% more essence than ordinary paper masks leaving your skin purified and healthy looking.

Neutrogena® Single-Use Mask Shots: Each Neutrogena® individual mask shot contains one dose of a formula tailored to the needs of different skin types. Packaged in neat, portable pods, they’re perfect for travel or use on the go. Each mask shot is sealed for maximum freshness until it’s opened and applied.

Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hydrating Overnight Gel Mask: Wake up to hydrated, supple skin. This moisturizing overnight face mask with hyaluronic acid wraps skin in a deep gel cream while you sleep for smooth, soft skin.

Deep Clean® Purifying Wash-Off Clay Mask: Gently cleanses and purifies skin. This wash-off clay mask targets 100% of impurities to leave your skin feeling soft and healthy looking.

Neutrogena, has a long history in skincare going back to the 1930's. It says something about the company when you know that your dermatologist always recommends Neutrogena products as well. I have known them since I was a teenager to be a company that I can rely on for premium skincare at a reasonable price.

Check out all the great masks that Neutrogena has to offer in the Hydro Boost, Radiance Boost and Deep Clean Purifying skin care lines:






Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Enter the True Lemon #HealthyHappyTrueSweepstakes and win! #sponsored



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Monday, April 16, 2018

Julie by Catherine Marshall: a Classic Book review and giveaway: Julie #sponsored #giveaway




Welcome to this blog stop. Don't forget to visit the other stops to see what everyone has to say about this wonderful read. Get ready for the beach with a good book like this one.

This is a great classic book you will just love to read or re-read. I love to dive into history with books like this one that involve other eras like the Great Depression. It is so fascinating to read and imagine the era. In this wonderful classic, Julie Wallace has always wanted to write. With limited options to  escape the Great Depression, Julie’s father tries something different. He buys a small town newspaper called the Alderton Sentinel. He moves his entire family to Alderton, Pennsylvania. Of course the town is subject to flooding and often. As flash floods ominously increase, Julie’s crack investigative reporting uncovers long hidden secrets that could endanger the entire community.
 




Things get wild when the powerful owners of the steel mills stand off against Julie, the newspaper, and her family. The family continues to investigate the horrid conditions of the immigrant laborers nevertheless. Tensions really rise when the Alderton Sentinel and Julie take on a more aggressive role to reform these awful conditions. The book takes a turn when a devastating tragedy follows a truly shocking revelation.  Julie’s courage and strength are tested again and again. You will want to read late into the night to find out Will truth and justice win, or will Julie lose everything she holds dear?


Catherine Marshall (1914-1983), “The New York Times” best-selling author of 30 books, is best known for her novel “Christy.” Based on the life of her mother, “Christy” captured the hearts of millions and became a popular CBS television series. Around the kitchen table at Evergreen Farm, as her mother reminisced, Catherine probed for details and insights into the rugged lives of these Appalachian highlanders. Catherine shared the story of her husband, Dr. Peter Marshall, Chaplain of the United States Senate, in “A Man Called Peter.” A decade after Dr. Marshall’s untimely death, Catherine married Leonard LeSourd, Executive Editor of “Guideposts,” forging a dynamic writer-editor partnership. A beloved inspirational writer and speaker, Catherine’s enduring career spanned four decades and reached over 30 million readers.

You can find out what others think and get more info about this great classic book: 




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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
 

Like Arrows movie Soaring Onto Big Screens Nationwide for Two Nights This May plus a giveaway #LikeArrows #flyby @flybypromotions #giveaway #sponsored


It can be a challenge to find family friendly movies these days. Get ready for a good one coming up this spring though...no worries. We all know the challenges of work and family and Like Arrows hits the target literally. You can find this wonderful movie I was fortunate enough to preview at over 800 theatres in the USA. It is an inspiration to any parent that struggles on a daily basis to maintain the balance and relationship with family and children in this busy world. "Like Arrows" stars Alan Powell ("The Song"), Alex Kendrick ("War Room," "Courageous") and newcomer Micah Lynn Hanson. It was directed by Kevin Peeples.

"Like Arrows" will debut in movie theaters nationwide for two nights this May. Charlie and Alice begin to lose relationships with each of their children as work and realities of everyday life consume their time. "Like Arrows" focuses on the power of a family to shape the next generation as they turn to their faith after all else has failed. Like many families, conflict and rebellion can pop up when least expected. Charlie and Alice experience this in Like Arrows with the added challenge of resentment. Charlie and Alice are forced to adjust their parenting strategy. They are surprised to find effective, life-long solutions that were closer than they imagined. Like Arrows explores the joys and many heartaches of parenting. The movie unfolds over a long journey of 50 years. During the movie, Charlie and Alice discover the power of family, and learn that knowing and living by God's word is the most important key to parenting with purpose over time.

Fathom Events and Collide Media Group partner to present this unique event in U.S. cinemas on Tuesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. local time (both days). Audiences will also experience an exclusive panel discussion featuring Alex and Stephen Kendrick, Dennis and Barbara Rainey, and Bob Lepine after the event.

Tickets for "Like Arrows" can be purchased online by visiting Family Life Ministries or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 800 select movie theaters.

You can check out Like Arrows right now online and get a little peek right now. 

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