Sunday, January 25, 2015

O’Keeffe’s® Working Hands® 2-Week Challenge with @smiley360 #sponsored

Disclosure: I am a member of Smiley 360. I received the product free in order to provide an honest review.


I have very dry hands. I always have since I was little. I really try to hydrate with lots of water and I notice my hands improve when I am good with applying creams and lotions. I had the opportunity to try out O’Keeffe’s® Working Hands® Hand Cream recently and wanted to share my experience with you.

If you haven't tried this brand before let me give you a little scoop. This is a concentrated, highly effective moisturizer that relieves severely dry hands that frequently crack and split. That is me, sisters. O'Keeffe's is not a fragranced cream just so you know. It does have a unique formulation of moisturizing ingredients though...I read through the list. It is odorless, non-greasy and actually naturally hydrates the skin. All these ingredients work in synergy to help your skin retain moisture.

I started using my O’Keeffe’s® Working Hands® a few weeks ago. I have to say I really do see and feel the difference. I do like a fragrance but more important is how a moisturizer works--how effective is is in relieving my dry hands. This stuff works. My hands were much better every morning when I woke up. I have to wash my hands so often in the medical environment where I work. This keeps the moisture in.

How lucky was I to receive a great kit like this from O’Keeffe’s® Working Hands®:

Your Smiley kit contains:
• 1 Full Size O’Keeffe’s® Working Hands®
• Smiley360 Sharing Guide

O’Keeffe’s® Working Hands®  is an effective moisturizer. I will continue to use this to relieve my dry hands. I did want to let you know that this is a good hand cream but O’Keeffe’s® Working Hands® Hand Cream is not intended to Cure dry or cracked hands, Treat dry or cracked hands or Heal dry or cracked hands. If you have any questions you should consult with your health care practitioner or physician. O’Keeffe’s® Working Hands® Hand Cream will help provide relief and hydration for dry hands that frequently crack and split.

STASH Hotel Rewards and the Hotel Mazarin of the New Orleans Hotel Collection are perfect partners for fun #NOLASTASH

Disclosure: I have been entered in a Double Duty Divas giveaway for sharing this information.

Hotel Mazarin, New Orleans

I love New Orleans. It is such a beautiful city with tons of fun things to do no matter what your age. We were there last year as a family and we had a wonderful time. From the aquarium to the waterfront, New Orleans is a can't-miss vacation location. One way to really make it special is to stay at a gorgeous and luxurious hotel. There is nothing like the Hotel Mazarin of the New Orleans Hotel Collection.  You get to experience all the luxury and relaxation these hotels offer plus rack up STASH Hotel Rewards.

You can find out more by visiting Hotel Mazarin or taking a peek at their beautiful New Orleans hotel collection. You can choose from several options that will suit anyone's needs from A to Z. You can follow them on Facebook through their beautiful Dauphine Orleans Hotel or the Hotel Mazarin itself. They even have a Facebook site for the whole NOLA collection. Don't forget to follow them on Twitter from the Dauphine Orleans to the Hotel Mazarin and the entire NOLA Collection. You want to be the first to know about all the discounts and deals. They even keep up with their Instagram and Pinterest pages with the most gorgeous photos and specials.
 

Adeline Anti-Aging Moisturizer to treat your senses and renew your skin #adeline


I notice I really cannot pass on my moisturizer or eye cream at night. The results are kind of devastating in the morning so I have trained myself against this act of laziness. I look for creams that can really offer a major skincare benefit because I am no spring chicken this days but I keep up with fitness and health so why not beauty?

This powerful cream from Adeline has 5 different anti-aging ingredients in one bottle. Adeline's Anti-Aging Face Cream is formulated superb ingredients that fight wrinkles and support my skin. What are the super 5? Matrixyl, Witch Hazel, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C & Vitamin E. That is one powerhouse blend in a single bottle. This is a big time saver for me. No need for me to purchase multiple creams to attain the benefits that Adeline packs into one of their elegant bottles. I don't want or need to use any other creams on their face after using this effective and luxurious skin cream.


This cream supports the collagen needed to give the skin its elasticity. All the ingredients work together synergistically to repair and regenerate. This means your search for the perfect anti-aging skin cream is over.  After washing in the morning and evening, it takes just 30 seconds to gently apply the cream to your face, neck and decollete. Skin appears radiant and more plump after multiple uses. Over time Adeline shared that many users experience visible improvements in the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, laugh lines, dry skin and uneven skin.

All Adeline face creams are handmade in our FDA-Inspected facility according to strict manufactures guidelines outlined by the GMP right here in the USA. I like using products that are made in the USA. I feel good about supporting our own economy. All Adeline products are free from parabens, SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) & petrochemical derivatives. They have no added fragrances, no additives or fillers either.

My facial skin 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 Adeline Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Matrixyl before bed and let it work while I have my beauty sleep.  It is a cinch to use and I can pick up my Adeline anti-aging moisturizer 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.

ErgoGrip Colorful Comfort Grip for iPads and Tablets helps relieve the hand fatigue GiVeAwaY #TheErgoGrip



I use my iPad all the time sometimes for hours  with all the work that ends up on my plate. A big corporate job comes with tons of computer work. That is the reality. My hands just ache sometimes but I never knew there was a solution. I heard about this colorful gripper called ErgoGrip and I was sold.  ErgoGrip is a universal comfort grip that is effective and helpful for all kinds of tablets. While we all appreciate that our tablets are getting thinner and lighter, they are getting harder to hold on to and maintain a comfortable, safe grip. I might add...all of this and trying to avoid injury to your hands.



If you are like me, you are holding your tablet and trying to grip it without having your whole hand covering the screen. The other option is that you rely on the case that your tablet is in to grip onto the case. Otherwise it is just plain uncomfortable to hold for long periods of time. 



What happens when you have the live conference call that just goes on forever? You are trying to do other things and gripping that ipad for an hour or more as you try to keep your attention and get work done. When holding on to it for an extended amount of time you may even end up with some lasting discomfort. Ugh, that is the last thing I need and it has happened to me. So painful and it takes weeks to go away.


ErgoGrip crafted this design so that anyone can comfortably grip and hold a tablet without covering the screen or worries about dropping it.
The ErgoGrip is made of a soft silicone and shaped to fit comfortably in your hand. It stays on the tablet using well-designed suction cups properly placed so that they do not damage to your tablet. It comes in bright colors to make it fun to use. I have a pretty lime green. It also comes in several other colors including bright pink or sleek black. A great option to relieve stress on your hands and make it easy to get your work done anytime. You can pick up the ErgoGrip comfort grip for ipads right on Amazon for easy shopping anytime. Meanwhile, don't forget to enter my Rafflecopter giveaway to win your own ErgoGrip.a Rafflecopter giveaway


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.