Indian Healing Clay gets my skin fresh and clean every Sunday #tomoson

I try to get my face really clean every night before bed. I find that my creams and serums penetrate better and I look fresher in the morning. Once a week I find it beneficial to use a good clay mask.  I recently had the opportunity to try something a little different for my weekly Sunday evening facial spa ritual. I find that Sunday nights are my best night to prepare my skin for a busy week ahead. It is a nice few minutes of relaxation to give myself a little facial with a great product like Indian Healing Clay. It really cleans my skin and prepares it for all my creams and serums during the week.

I like that this is a natural product. Indian Healing Clay Powder is 100% Pure Sodium Bentonite. It comes in a huge 16 oz container which lasts a long, long time. It is a big enough container to host a girls night in and let everyone have a purifying facial....no pictures though! If you do share I would pick up disposable wooden sticks so you can keep it all sanitary and fun. This is truly therapeutic grade facial skin care at its best. I like that it really provides deep skin pore cleansing in just a few minutes.  It is an easy way to detoxify and revitalize my facial skin. This is different and I feel a real improvement over calcium bentonite. You decide for yourself.

I really like using products that are made in the USA and facial skin care is no exception. I was thrilled that this Indian Healing Clay is from Wyoming, USA. It is a premium quality skin care product with no additives either.  It definitely cleans down to the pores. Indian Healing Clay is effective on my sensitive skin and feels comfortable before, during and after I use it. The company tells me it works on oily or sensitive skin equally well. This kind of clay makes a fabulous facial mask since it shrinks pores, tightens and tones skin. I feel like it does a great job to remove impurities. I know it makes my skin look and feel great.

What is so special about this particular clay? It contains Sodium Bentonite which actually has been shown to have electromagnetic properties. This makes it highly absorbent and helpful for drawing out icky impurities. Clay baths and foot soak help to draw impurities from the skin and out through the pores. It even helps to soothe and heal skin.  I love to use it every week to keep my skin fresh and clean.  You can pick up this wonderful Indian Healing Clay right on Amazon for easy shopping anytime.

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Organic Eye Serum from Adeline really helps brighten the eyearea #ADELINE

I really take a lot more time than I used to in caring for my skin especially my face and eye areas.  I do prefer products that are natural and organic. I was happy to try a new organic serum from Adeline that is gentle but effective and really helps to brighten my eye area. It is produced in a FDA Certified facility too so that makes me feel more confident. Adeline Organic Eye Serum is alcohol and paraben-free too so one less thing to worry about when caring for my eyes.

I definitely have noticed a difference in the past few years with those fine lines around my eyes. I used to get so upset but I found when I am diligent with my skin care routine and moisturizing, it really makes a big difference. Creams, lotions and serums vary a lot in efficacy. I like that Adeline Organic Eye Serum works quickly and effectively to gently ease the lines around my eyes and reduce the puffiness and even lighten the dark circles. Of course a good nights sleep combined with my Adeline works even better but that doesn't always happen! Adeline shared with me that this serum is effective for crow's feet, fine lines, discoloration, brown spots, dark circles and even puffiness around the eyes which is a relief.I really have seen some quick results. I know that continued use of a good beauty product like this will offer me additional results, I just have to be diligent.

We all know that dull, wrinkled, discolored, or puffy skin around your eyes can make you appear years or even decades older than you really are. You know you see ladies through work, school or even the local PTA or charity events who look like they need some help. You don't want to be that person and I sure don't either. There is a simple solution with Adeline Eye Serum and it only takes a minute. This gentle eye serum can really improve your look like it did for me and give you a more vibrant, youthful appearance.

Adeline included only the most effective, natural ingredients to help restore a more youthful look too:

• Cucumber extract, like other extracts in the aloe family, moisturizes your skin to diminish lines and wrinkles.

• Chamomile extract soothes the skin around your eyes and reduces puffiness.

• Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice improves collagen production to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and crow's feet.

• Sunflower seed oil contains antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E to prevent free radical damage, and fatty acids to prevent premature aging and promote new cell growth.

• Usa Urvi leaf extract is a natural source of hydroquinone - reduces inflammation and the appearance of brown spots.

My eye area can totally be sensitive and I did not have any problems at all. No redness or itching so that was also impressive. I am so busy with work and life I don't have time for complicated routines. This is so fast, all I need to do is just apply Organic Eye Serum before bed and let it work while I have my beauty sleep.  It is a cinch to use and I can pick up Adeline Organic Eye Serum on Amazon for easy shopping anytime of the day or night.

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."

My 2015 Ambition: Jump Start to Fitness and Good Health All Year Long @crowdtap #CrowdtapAmbition

Disclosure: I participated in a Crowdtap Challenge event. I am eligible to win a prize for participation. My opinions are my own.

I learned years ago that one of the ultimate best cardio workouts is surprising simple... jumping rope. "Who knew?" I remember thinking just that too. Jumping rope is a super option for boot camp,  Cross-Training, CrossFit, double-unders, MMA, boxing, cardio endurance training and even speed training. It promotes the greatest amount of weight loss in the healthiest manner possible while improving muscle tone in your legs, lower and upper body. Don't forget that jumping rope also helps to build bone! 

I also use my elliptical machine regularly and get to 

some crazy challenging fitness classes. My goal this year is to up the ante from 4 day a week workouts to 5 days a week. I like to squeak in the extra day at home...it's easy between my elliptical, a step, weights, fitness bands and a Nat. Anyone can do it, you just have to make the decision and think about your goals. I don't have time to buy new clothes in a larger size and I don't want the embarrassment. It is easier to eat reasonably, cut back when necessary and move my body. 

As the old saying goes, "Move it or lose it!" If you don't move your body you are going to lose strength, flexibility and gain weight. Just a fact.  Wish me luck on my new 2015 goals! 

MatchaDNA Milk Frother for coffee house coffee anytime #MatchaDNAmilkfrother

There is nothing like a nice cafe latte without the $5.00 and up price tag attached from the big name coffee house *bucks. I love to wake up and make my own coffee exactly how I like it with delicious frothed milk on top. It is easy and a cinch to do if you have picked up a MatchaDNA Milk Frother. This is an easy to use handheld electric milk frother that creates coffeehouse style creamy milk foam in a few seconds. I can practically do it with my eyes closed which is mostly how I do it since I am just waking up!

One of my colleagues used to rave about his homemade frothed milk in his coffee every morning and I kept meaning to try to find a milk frother. I just kept forgetting to write it on my to-buy list. I was excited when I had the opportunity to try out this MatchaDNA handheld, battery operated milk frother. It creates light, delicate foam for homemade cafe lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolates, and more. The kids love it already and beg for me to make my special hot chocolate. It works beautifully with all kinds of milk from skim to 2% or even whole milk. It has a stainless steel shaft and whip and an ABS plastic body.
It is super easy to operate and cleans up in a second.

Ready for frothed milk? Insert frother whisk in a glass of hot, warm or cold milk filled to 1/4 and old the frother at a slight angle. Turn it on and move it up and down.  Turn it off and enjoy a rich and smooth foam for your coffee, tea or hot chocolate. To clean it, just put the lower half in warm soapy water and rinse. I let it air dry. The upper half should always stay OUT of the water. The MatchDNA Milk Frother is powered by 2 AA batteries (not included)

The winter is the perfect time for making some fancy coffee house frothed milk at home in seconds with the MatchaDNA milk frother. This little Milk Foamer quickly turns your milk or cream into a smooth frothy foam in seconds. I love that it allows me to create fluffy and aerated hot or cold milk based drinks in a flash. You can even use the milk frother with any type of milk too. I have also tried it with almond milk but it would work equally well with soy milk, coconut milk, or even coffee creamer. This Matcha DNA handheld electric milk frother is super easy to use and to clean. I like that I can impress my friends and guests with my latte, cappuccino and foamed coffee drink making skills. They think I am a real pro.  My little one asks for foamy warm milk at night now. Sometimes I add a tiny bit of organic chocolate syrup, honey or cinnamon to make it special. A perfect calcium filled before-bed treat. Heheh, don't tell my secret! Hot chocolate is so much more delicious when it's prepared with foamy milk rather than water, so try that too. Save money this winter on those premium coffee drinks and pick up the MatchaDNA Milk Frother anytime on Amazon.

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."