Strivectin AR™ Advanced Retinol Night Treatment Review

I am a member of W Originals. I received Strivectin's AR™ Advanced Retinol Night Treatment complimentary in order to evaluate it myself. My opinions are 
my own.

 

I heard recently that I would get the opportunity to try a new night treatment product from the luxe brand Strivectin.  I have used their products before and have had great experiences so my expectations were high.  This is not some brand you just pick up from the local drugstore for a dollar or two either. When I use high end brands I expect more.  I don't know if that is reasonable but I do.  I use a variety of brands from my head to my toes but you will probably agree that you always feel like you get better results from the higher-end brands like Strivectin. The pharmacy brands can do the job but the question always is do they do it as well as the luxury brands?   Hmmm.... I have to say I really enjoyed using  Strivectin's AR™ Advanced Retinol Night Treatment because it made a difference for me. The proof is in the pudding morning when you wake up and look in the mirror....at least it is for me.
 

I always remember back to my mom and her beauty routine when I was a little girl. I remember how much cream and oil she always used on her own skin...and still does.  She uses lotions, potions and serums and damn, if I gotta say it she looks amazing.  But, it does start to happen.  You know it when you are exhausted one night and forget your cream. You wake up and look in the mirror....eeewww. Then you know that you just have to really start getting a good routine and applying some quality night cream to help your skin recover for another long day.  I am super fit and eat really clean but I see some of those changes so I was practically grabbing the package out of the poor mail guy's hands. I wanted to try this Strivectin AR Advanced Retinol Night Treatment to see if it could truly help me look better in the a.m.

The company has put some serious ingredients in there to help restore the structure beneath the skin. Now it provides even more tightening, lifting, and firming than ever before.  Strivectin's AR™ Advanced Retinol Night Treatment has a unique Gravitite-CF Lifting Complex™ which they say actually helps to restore the elastin fiber architecture. I like that it is something that can actually create noticeable lift and help defy gravity a little. I like that it works immediately and over time. I have been using it a few weeks now and I see my neck looks firmer.  Even after my crazy work schedule the past few weeks my skin still looks good and I have to say a little bit smoother and more lifted.  I have been really good with applying it almost every day even when I am exhausted at night because I am motivated. I apply it on my neck down to the beginning of the bra line (decollete) area as the directions suggested.  I hope I can continue and not get lazy because the good results have buoyed me.  I think I will continue with it and be good because I like the results. I want to see if the improvement continues because they do point out the refinement will continue over time.

You can get additional information and see what others have to say on their Facebook page.  

I could feel the tightening sensation almost as soon as I applied this fabulous serum. It makes my skin look so beautiful and flawess. It is lightweight enough so that I can wear it under my daily foundation without any greasiness. It makes my skin look so smooth, as well as line free. I love it! - See more at: http://www.allbeautifulmommies.com/blog/entry/3698579/strivectin-antiaging-skin-care-review#sthash.Cey5atNE.dpuf

I could feel the tightening sensation almost as soon as I applied this fabulous serum. It makes my skin look so beautiful and flawess. It is lightweight enough so that I can wear it under my daily foundation without any greasiness. It makes my skin look so smooth, as well as line free. I love it! - See more at: http://www.allbeautifulmommies.com/blog/entry/3698579/strivectin-antiaging-skin-care-review#sthash.Cey5atNE.dpuf

I use this at night after cleansing before I apply my nightime moisturizer. I do not have any deep wrinkles as of yet, but by using this amazing night time retinol cream, you can bet I will not be getting any wrinkles any time soon, as this formula is at work repairing my skin as I sleep. Upon wakening, my skin is unbeleivably soft and supple. It looks renewed and refreshed as well as dewey, but not greasy, so I know that the product has fully absorbed into my skin. I love it! - See more at: http://www.allbeautifulmommies.com/blog/entry/3698579/strivectin-antiaging-skin-care-review#sthash.Cey5atNE.dpuf

You can also get more scoop on the whole Strivectin AR Collection here.  

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IPadTabletBuddy stand and holder for the car, desktop or table Review

It can be a real challenge to find a good tablet holder for Samsung, Google Nexus or the Apple iPad Tablets in the car. The iPadTablet Buddy is a great sturdy option that comes with a free lifetime warranty from iPadTabletbuddy. As a mom that makes me rest easy and I know the kids can have all their entertainment fun in the car or on the go. This even works on a desk or table so if you are traveling this would be a lifesaver in a hotel too.

The company shared with me that the ipadTabletBuddy is quality assured because every single unit is crafted with a light but solid construction to secure your individual tablet. That makes me rest easier, Lordy knows I don't need any more headaches especially when we are traveling and on the go. I just want to relax and for everyone to be able to have fun and enjoy the time we have together. This is just what moms, dads and kids of all ages need to make travel time a joy.

Even better, the ipadTabletBuddy also works as an effective desktop and table stand with a 45 degree viewing angle.  You can use it at home in the office or at hotels or even when visiting friends. It makes it easy to enjoy your favorite shows or play games.

You can find the iPad Tablet Buddy for your car on Amazon for the best shopping convenience ever.

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.

CRESBI Crate Collapsable Colossal Tote and Cooler for Groceries and More plus a GiVeAwAy

Disclosure:  I received a free sample of CRESBI Crate products for review purposes. As always, my opinions are my own.

I really try so hard to live a healthy lifestyle. It is a real challenge though as a busy, busy, busy working mama. Am I 100% perfect and "green" all the time? I wish I could say yes but I try everywhere I can. I always feel bad when I have those plastic grocery bags. I reuse them everywhere I can but I longed for a better solution for two reasons. I live in a large suburban area but unfortunately I have no Trader Joes or Whole Foods close to me.  My real job takes me all over the state  so I end up racing into either one TJ or Whole Foods grocery store like twice a month depending on my schedule. That is in addition to my regular grocery shopping on Saturdays after my high powered crazy challenge workout class. Sometimes I need to make a run to Kings or ShopRite during the week too. You never know.  Yup, one busy mama. I was excited to hear about CRESBI Crates foldable, packable grocery totes that are totally stashable in my trunk. They even have optional thermal inserts that zip right up and fit perfectly into the CRESBI Crates. 

A major issue is when I do my TJ and Whole Foods runs because half the time I forget my reusable bags and giant cooler...sigh...I have all these grocery bags. Even if I remember the cooler then I have to transfer all the refrigerated and frozen items into the cooler. Then I worry if I am going to get stuck in traffic and the food is going to spoil. The CRESBI Crate solves two problems with one great product.  It is a super efficient way to shop. It folds almost totally flat to store in my trunk. I have a huge reusable grocery tote with a carry strap AND a built in removable cooler insert all in one with the CRESBI Crate.  A lot of the grocery stores around here let you use the handheld scanners that read the UPC codes to create your order as you shop. I just pop open up my CRESBI Crate with my cooler insert and pop all my refrigerated and frozen stuff in the crate in the cart.  By the time I get to the register I am out of the store in a flash and I don't have to move my items from the bags to yet another cooler (that is what I USED to do in the old days!) I just zip it up and grab the colorful strap and place the CRESBI Crate in my trunk or back seat. I can also just use my CRESBI instead of the grocery store tote.  It stays cleaner because I am the only one using it either way. No worries if something spills though because CRESBI Crate goes right in the dishwasher. Easy as pie. 

If you know you do big grocery orders on a regular basis it might make sense to pick up a few CRESBI Crates to save you time and do good by the environment. I am trying to decide which CRESBI Crate package will work for me. You can get one in a variety of sizes or several. They even have carry cases.  They comes in several sizes to fit everyone's shopping needs. I think I am going to pick up one or two more since they store so flat they take up no room at all in my trunk. It folds up so easily too. It couldn't be more convenient or simple.

These open and close in a snap.  It is so easy even my tween can do it on her own.  These would be great to tote any kind of supplies you have never mind just groceries.  You can even get a dolly for it so you can roll it along if you like or carry it like a tote for small orders. 

Right now they have blue or red Colossal crates but in December they are getting tons of new fashionable colors including lime green, orange, pink and clear. You can even choose from fun strap colors just about every color of the rainbow including rainbow!  I love the way they collapse and open easily. Cresbi Crates are a fantastic concept that are really useful in tons of ways.

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NESCAFÉ with Coffee-mate® plus a digital coupon makes coffee fun @smiley360

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