Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer leaves my skin with a fresh look @brandbacker

I am always looking for new options to help me keep my skin looking fresh and beautiful without chemicals or added ingredients that I cannot pronounce. Who needs that? I do want to keep my skin glowing and moisturized though and mediate any dark spots. Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer is a nice option that has many of the important things I need for beautiful skin like helping to improve radiance, evening up my skin tone, softening those fine lines and hydration. This is a lightweight cream that absorbs quickly. I notice an immediate illumination in my skin when I use it too so it gives me a visual boost.  I like that it is effective and provides me with all-day hydration as well.
 
Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer works to:

• Lighten dark spots 
• Restore skin radiance 
• Even skin tone 
• Diminish fine lines 
• Provide all-day hydration

You can see that it has a wide spectrum of specially selected ingredients. They work synergistically to achieve optimum results for each individual. Everyone has different issues that they focus on and look to improve. I am diligent about keeping my skin out of the sun, using SPF daily and wearing hats wherever possible. I was finding that my skin had lost some of the radiance that I used to enjoy without thinking about it. I like that I see some of that radiance restored since I started using
Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer.
 
KEY INGREDIENTS:
 

• Botanical Hyaluronic Acid: Floods skin with moisture, supports skin elasticity, and plumps skin from within

• Kojic Acid: Controls melanin production and prevents dark spots.

• Ginseng: Boosts skin firming collagen, fights wrinkles, and gives the skin a brighter and more energized look.

• Safflower Oil: Repairs skin's natural moisture barrier and provide superior skin protection.

• Shea Butter: Infuses skin with a myriad of vitamins and nutrients for superior skin hydration and nourishment 

I lived in Italy for some time when I was younger. I didn't know this but, the Roman Goddess of healing, Valentia, relied on nature’s gifts to heal the citizens of Umbria. Whether matriarchs seeking to maintain their youthful look or farmers seeking help for sun damaged skin, Valentia used berries, herbs, barks and other natural ingredients. Today, Valentia relies on all natural ingredients due to their protective, preventative and corrective powers.  Just like their namesake, Valentia Skin Care products have been formulated with natural and organic cosmetic ingredients that seek to repair and protect the skin.

Valentia did extensive and exhaustive research into what skin care customers found to be most important. They discovered that there was an overwhelming demand for skin care that is natural, free of toxins and paraben-free. Natural ingredients with an organic base have proven most effective for a variety of needs. That includes repairing skin damaged by sun or wind, supporting against signs of aging such as wrinkles, dark spots, and reversing the effects of oxidative stress on the skin.

I definitely  like the way my skin looks when I use the Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer. I appreciate that it has only the best natural and organic ingredients too. This is a nice moisturizer that is truly formulated to provide all-day weightless hydration. It absorbs quickly and does not feel greasy. It provides a natural illumination for my skin and softens the fine lines. I am hoping to see a more even skin tone but I know that occurs over time so I will continue to use it. You can find Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer on Amazon or check out their website as well.

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Advil® PM lets me get the rest I need plus relieves the pain @crowdtap @advil #sponsored

Please consult with your personal physician or health care practitioner prior to using any medication including Advil® PM. This product is not intended for pediatric use. 

Advil® PM has helped me to stay fit and active while many friends my age lie on the couch, eat junk and gain more and more weight. I get to the gym 5+ times a week, go hiking, biking and ski in the winter. If my shoulder or knee is a little sore, I just eat a light snack before bed, drink a nice glass of water and take Advil® PM.  I feel better in the morning and I keep performing at 100%!

The timing could have been better to receive my samples from Advil and Crowdtap.  Hiking and biking all week had me a little sore.  Advil® PM helped me push past the discomfort and pain.  I had a healthy dinner, took two Advil® PM  and had a great nights sleep. I woke up and and biked 20 miles.

My husband and brother in law were also sore so I shared my stash of Advil with them this weekend. My brother in law had been hauling rocks for the garden so his back was bothering him. The Advil® PM really helped him out. He woke up ready for a long bike ride to the other end of the island.

I work out 5-6 times a week and I know when I am sore I can count on Advil to help me keep going. As a busy mom I don't have time or the luxury to be down for the count either. Advil works fast and lasts for hours to give me the relief I need so I can sleep soundly and let my muscles recover properly. 

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.

Rubbermaid® FreshWorks™ Produce Saver container saves me money because it keeps my produce fresher for longer @crowdtap @rubbermaid #sponsored

If you strive to eat healthy you have to pick these Rubbermaid® FreshWorks™ Produce Savers up on your next shopping trip. They had them at my grocery store too. These innovative containers from Rubbermaid® keep my berries fresh for days longer than before. The containers come in three different sizes to keep fruits and vegetables fresh and organized. This is a super innovation that makes it easy for a busy mom like me. I can shop once a week and tens stay fresh. This is an rasy solution to a constant issue I have had...keeping my veggies and fruit fresh works now...thanks Rubbermaid!

I want my family to stay healthy and avoid pesticides and chemicals. That is the prime reason I buy organic produce. I like that Rubbermaid® FreshWorks™ Produce Saver containers make my produce last longer so there is less wastage. I can easily see what I have thanks to the clear, easy to view containers. 

I was excited to try the Rubbermaid® FreshWorks™ Produce Saver because we eat so much produce in our house. I like that there are a variety of container sizes to suit different needs too. This is a great innovation that really works. I have used the Rubbermaid® FreshWorks™ Produce Saver several times already for my kale and spinach and it stays much fresher versus those plastic tubs from the supermarket. I like that the Rubbermaid® FreshWorks™ Produce Saver has an innovative specially vented design that lets air circulate and gas escape. It is nice not having to toss expensive organic produce anymore since this little container keeps it fresh until I am ready to cook or whip up a smoothie.

I like that you can pick up several of these convenient Rubbermaid containers in different sizes to use for fruits and vegetables. These are wonderful to keep delicate fruits like berries fresh for an extended period of time as well. The containers actually pay for themselves quickly because I find I am not throwing away spoiled fruit and greens like I used to! Give Rubbermaid® FreshWorks™ Produce Savers a try and let me know what you think. 

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."

Luv Michael Granola is delicious, snackable and helps individuals with Autism @luvmichaelco #sponsored

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I recently had the opportunity to try a new granola product that tastes delicious and helps people with autism. What could be a better combination? At Luv Michael, they create delicious snackable, granola using the finest organic ingredients. Every bite delivers just the right amount of yum and crunch to give you a tasty, healthy way to get through your day. This granola is fun to eat on its own or as a topping on yogurt or fruit. Use it to create a unique fruit and yogurt parfait, sprinkle it on ice cream or think of your own creative options.  My daughter and I enjoyed a fresh parfait yesterday with lowfat Greek yogurt, sliced strawberries and topped it with Luv Michael granola. Delicious!

Each batch is hand mixed and packed by hard working individuals with Autism who Luv Michael calls their “Granologists.” I love how Luv Michael truly empowers “Granologists” with living wages and independent life skills. It is a wonderful way to create and deliver a product that tastes delicious and does good too.  Michael Kessaris is the inspiration for the non-profit Luv Michael. Michael is 18 year old, loves to cook and has autism. He is from Port Washington, NY.  His family had struggled to find a viable career for Michael. Since Michael didn't have a high school diploma, he was unable to enroll in culinary school. Michael’s parents, Lisa Liberatore, MD and Dimitri Kessaris, MD helped create the Luv Michael food based business so that their son and others with autism would have a career option to help them to lead happy, productive lives. Everyone loves granola and we all know how people snack on it, use it in recipes, as toppings and in a ton of other ways so granola was an ingenious business idea.

Luv Michael has a focus on education and creates custom curriculum for individuals to help foster learning and teach key skills. The idea for the company was truly ingenious since it produced a healthy, quality product that was in demand while it offered income and careers for individuals with autism including Michael. It is no surprise to me that the Luv Michael Granola has been a success. It is even gluten-free so more people can enjoy the granola than ever. Remember, Luv Michael’s mission is to provide meaningful vocational training for the autistic population and to produce exceptional gluten-free and natural products. Luv Michael educates, trains and employs individuals with autism. Every bag of Luv Michael Originola Granola is hand mixed in small batches and packed with LUV by individuals with autism.

So far, success has been super sweet for Luv Michael. The 2-ounce snackable Originola Granola can be found in all New York Fresh + Co., Café Metro and Wild by Nature stores as well as select Starbucks and at local stores in Southampton, New York and throughout Delaware. Luv Michael is expanding daily with hopes of sharing the LUV in all 50 states. You can check online on the Luv Michael website to follow availability and share with friends and family. You can find out more by following Luv Michael on Twitter
and Facebook as well.

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.