Organic Vitamin C Serum for Beautiful Skin at Any Age

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.  I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of the products for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the products. 

Are you like me? Allrighty then, we are both a little bit of health nuts and there is nothing wrong with that. I bet you work hard to keep your body in beautiful shape?  You probably exercise at home or at the gym, jog, hop on tons of machines and maybe even go to those sweaty boot camp classes all the time?  I do all of the above. It is hard work but it also feels good to take care of your body.  So you also probably shop carefully like I do for organic foods especially those fruits and vegetables.  

We do so much for our bodies but it recently occurred to me that I had not given much thought to the purity of my skin care regimen.  What about you?  What exactly is IN all those creams and potions that you are putting on your face?  That is the million dollar question.  If you are having some second thoughts then think about a botanical option that has been lauded by the medical expert, Mehmet Oz, M.D. 

A beautiful and effective part of your skin care regimen should include Organic Vitamin C Serum.  Dr. Oz recommends Vitamin C for healthy skin.  We all know Dr. Oz as a well known authority on health.  La Beaute Pure was kind enough to let me try their 100% botanical, organic Vitamin C Serum. Several things caught my eye when researching the La Beaute Pure Vitamin C Serum:

• 100% botanical

• Organic

• NO parabens, fragrances or colors

• Not tested on animals

• 20X more effective than taking Vitamin C orally

La Beaute Pure told me that you can see a plethora of potential benefits* such as a reduction in sunspots, dark spots & discolorations.  Vitamin C Serum can prevents free radicals and help collagen tighten skin.*  Results may vary but fine lines & wrinkles may be less noticeable within 2-6 months.*  The wonderful part is that La Beaute Pure Organic Vitamin C Serum works for up to 72 hours and does not wash off.  I find that very convenient especially on those busy nights when you just about have time to drop into bed after a l-o-n-g day.  It is very easy to use though and you can use it a.m. or p.m., whatever is more convenient for you. You just let it dry prior to moisturizing.  That one application lasts up to 72 hours.

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

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.

Shopping for Discounted Luxury Prom Dresses Can be Easy on Dress First

Disclosure: I was financially compensated for this post. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the website.

Prom dress shopping can be a challenge and the prices can get outrageous. Everybody who has ever gone out shopping for prom dresses comes back from the first shopping trip in shock. The prices....holy cow!  But what is a girl to do?  You need to look absolutely amazing and there is just no way you are going to settle for a less than luxury quality dress.  Is there anywhere you can find a beautiful prom dress 2014 for less? Yes, there truly is!  Dress First is your total prom dress solution. No matter what your size Dress First has so many stunning prom dresses you are guaranteed to be absolutely amazed.  The on trend styles and array of colors can't be beat anywhere.  They even have gorgeous shoes to go with your dress!

The best part about Dress First is that it is on the web.  Just like your other fave websites, you can relax and take your time to look and find the most gorgeous dresses at your leisure.  There are so many beautiful dresses in every color of the rainbow...the hardest part will be choosing just one!  Just think....late at night after all your homework is finally done, Dress First is open. Ready for you to shop to your heart's content. Weekends, weekdays....you can find the perfect prom dress at a discount anytime.  Who doesn't love to relax on a comfy bed and shop on a computer or tablet? Forget sitting in traffic or hunting for a good parking spot at the mall. You can easily find the prom dress of your dreams at Dress First.

Dress First takes care of all the girls too so no worries no matter what your size.  Are you a petite or a big girl looking for a discount prom dress that looks stunning on your figure?  No worries...Dress First has sizes from 2 to 26W and even custom sizes!  Sometimes it can be a challenge to find beautiful prom dresses for big girls but not at Dress First.  Dress First is a the place for a relaxed online shopping experience with every style under the sun. They have Mermaid, Princess, Empire, Floor Length, Sheath styles and more.  You will find everything from prom dresses to wedding dresses and more.  Be smart, let Dress First do all the work while you have all the fun.  Let me know what you think and don't forget to share a photo of your gorgeous Dress First prom dress with all of us!

Charmin® Ultra Soft is softer than ever! #charminultra Get the scoop here and now

Disclaimer: I received this information through Vocalpoint. I did not receive samples nor was I compensated for this post. As always, my opinion is my own.

New Charmin^® Ultra Soft now has Comfort Cushions for plush, pillowy softness you and your guests will love. It’s softer than the leading value brand of toilet paper, plus it’s more absorbent so they can use up to 4X less.*

Have you ever tried Charmin? It is super soft and I love the idea that you can use less because that means you SAVE MORE! What a novel idea. Thanks to Charmin for giving us the scoop on all the pillowy softness. 

 
I love that Charmin Ultra Soft has no inks, dyes or perfumes which is great for anyone  with sensitive skin including the kids and little ones. Charmin is really not more expensive than the other brands...especially if you keep watching for sales and use your coupons!


*vs. Leading bargain brand

Boxtera Snack Subscription Box offers Smart Snack Options for Everyone December 2013

Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of the product for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the product.

Boxtera is a healthy, yummy and fun subscription snack service that delivers smart snacks to your doorstep every month.  They have a variety of plans that can accommodate a single person or a small office. You can choose from 5, 10 or 20 full sized packages of Boxtera's smart snacks. Great to make those money saving lunches for you or the kids more exciting even if you are a smaller family or a single.  Saves all that driving to the grocery store too.  If you own a small business, think about how much more productive your employees could be if they knew you were taking care of them with a Boxtera snack subscription box for yummy and smart snacks?  

Each month you will receive 5 ($19.95/mo) , 10 ($29.95/mo) or 20 ($49.95/mo) full-sized packages of Boxtera's smart snacks depending on the plan you choose. These are big bags too.  The subscription plans for their Discovery Boxes all have free shipping too--no surprises here.  An excellent value for what you receive.

Boxtera was founded by Rae Ann L'Hommedieu, a mom of 3 (G-d bless her..me with my one!) who also was working as a licensed massage therapist. Like me, she was constantly searching for nutritious and easy to eat snacks in and she just got plain tired of comparing and translating all those confusing nutrition labels on every product. My husband always wonders why my grocery trips take so long.  Sounds familiar?  Now Rae Ann knew she could not be the only mom out there making herself crazy in the name of health.  She decided to make an easier solution for finding healthy snacks the whole family could enjoy and she created Boxtera's snacks.  Boxtera Subscription Box brings you a lot more for less.  You can see they don't focus on fancy packaging....it is the food inside that counts, right? Their snacks are yummy, keep reading and you will get all the details on their snacks.

No snacking guilt with Boxtera.  Their products have no weirdo or yucky ingredients:

• No high-fructose corn syrup
• No trans fats
• No artificial sweeteners
• No artificial flavors
• No artificial colors

I was able to sample a recent Boxtera subscription that included an innovative and fun variety of snacks that we really enjoyed sharing with family and friends. All Boxtera snacks (including this one) are hand picked with the 5 senses of taste (gustatory perception) in mind which is pretty neat.  So they take into account savory, sour, bitter, sweet and salty in every box.  My box included a Pub Mix (salty), Tangerine Slices (sour), Sesame Kabukim Bites (bitter), Hibiscus Flowerettes (sweet) and BBQ Banana Chips (savory).  

The Pub Mix (Salty) had a nice blend of nuts, pretzels and crackers. It was tasty and fresh. One of the things I really liked about it was that it had a light salty flavor but was not too salty. It actually had just enough of a salty flavor but not enough to make you have that crazy thirst.  This was perfect to put out when we had friends over this weekend. It pretty much disappeared.

The second item was the BBQ Banana Chips (Savory).  I had never had these before and they were totally amazing. I had to seal them up and hide them from myself after I ate a serving. That good. These were crunchy and slightly ever so slightly sweet with a spicy pop.  Just spicy enough but not too much to make you run for a glass of water. Actually, I kept running back to that bag. Good thing all of the bags are resealable. My daughter kept trying to sneak these. I promised her she could take some to school for a snack.

Sesame Kabukim Bites (bitter) was another unusual snack that I had never tried. They looked pretty cool and tasted very light. I liked the ball shape. Little crunchy cracker-like balls coated with sesame.  I didn't sense overt bitterness but I liked the crunch. It was very satisfying with a light sesame flavor. Just kind of light and crunchy. 

The Hibiscus Flowerettes (sweet) were so pretty.  I was familiar with these and I liked the sweet and chewy texture. If you are a dried fruit fan you will enjoy these too. My family also liked these. Boxtera even included a yummy looking recipe for Seared Pork Loin with a Chipotle Hibiscus BBQ Sauce.  I will have to make sure we leave enough of them to make the recipe or a variation of it. I bet I could use chicken or if you were a vegetarian you could sub in a block of tofu and it would also be delicious.  

The last snack in this box was the Tangerine Slices (sour).  As I mentioned, I loved dried fruit and these tangerine slices were delectable. They were slightly sour and sweet at the same time. The texture was fresh and chewy. They even looked appetizing before I popped them in my mouth. Of course the family was clamoring for these too. 

All of the snacks would be nice additions to any lunchbox or after school snack for the kids. The bags are generous and definitely have enough to share with friends and family. I liked that the sodium was not excessive per serving as well. I like salty snacks but so many of the commercial ones are loaded. It really seems like Boxtera strives to find that nice balance between joy and health. I say spend time with your kids and quit chasing the healthy snacks every week.  Order your Boxtera and run on over to the playground, do that craft project with the kids or maybe even take a nap (okay I am dreaming about the nap).  

Don't forget to follow Boxtera on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram so you can find out about any news or updates.