Magikuchen Pineapple Cutter makes it a snap to neatly cut any pineapple for fruit salad or smoothies #magikuchenpineapplecutter

We are in full blast holiday mode here in our home. Thanksgiving was wonderful but Hanukah and the Christmas holiday are right on the way. Holidays are a great time to enjoy fruit salads as part of a party or on their own. There is something about cold weather that makes me crave colorful, sweet fresh fruits like pineapple and mango. There is nothing like a fresh, fruit salad to make me happy. Fruit Salads are a staple at any of my parties and get togethers. I enjoy bringing fruit kabobs or fruit platters when I am invited to someone's home or party. I am a busy working mom though so I have to be realistic and I am always on the lookout for tools that help me cook and prepare food more quickly. I am a little bit of a fruit fanatic though. There are a lot of other busy moms out there though so I like to share my kitchen hacks to help everyone else. I just found a terrific tool to help me quickly slice a pineapple from Magikuchen. They have a Stainless Steel Pineapple Corer that works like a dream. This Stainless Steel Pineapple Slicer makes it effortless to cut up fresh pineapples into perfect crisp and sweet rings with a strong handle and the sharp steel blades for ease of use. You don't even need to peel the pineapple. It is also multi-functional as you can also use this Stainless Steel Pineapple Cutter with other large fruits and vegetables like pears or tomatoes. This is a fun and easy kitchen gadget to use too!

If you are into juicing this is your must have tool. This Magikuchen Pineapple Cutter makes it so much easier to get in your 5 A Day. That is the recommendation from many dieticians and health care professionals as far as fruits and vegetables. If you are a fruit lover, this is the must-have kitchen tool for you. This would be a great gift for anyone that loves to eat or cook. This handy kitchen cutter effortlessly peels, cores and slices an entire fresh pineapple into perfectly shaped delicious rings. The best part is that you retain all the juice and see minimal waste.

Magikuchen has shared that this Pineapple Slicer is completely food safe. It is constructed from high quality materials that are built to last. It is BPA free and made from pure 100% Food Grade stainless steel. It is a healthy and safe essential for every fruit lover and any kind of health fanatics. It is a multi-purpose kitchen accessory too. It is made of tough, rust-proof, razor sharp, stainless steel blades that won't tarnish or get dull. It may be used to slice and cut other fruits and vegetables from apples to pears or tomatoes.

This Stainless Steel Pineapple Corer is 100% dishwasher safe. It was designed to make it incredibly easy to clean using the dishwasher and super easy when doing dishes by hand as well. I like that I can quickly wash it up or just toss it in the dishwasher if I don't have time. It is great that either option is available. You can pick up this Stainless Steel Pineapple Slicer right on Amazon for easy shopping anytime 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.

Norcho Anti Slip Safety Bath Mat for Bathtub Bathroom with Suction Grip 34" x 23" L x W Light Blue #Norcho

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above in exchange for review from Giveaway Service website. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. Reference ID: b7d8c3a6f7f1

This is a nice, thin bath mat that has plenty of suction to stay in place and prevents slippage. I received a pretty soft blue color that matches nicely with my 3rd bath. This bath mat is flexible and has no odor. It feel comfortable under my feet and provides a light cushion as well as a secure surface to stand on. It is a generous size so it will fit a larger tub or shower.

• Full-length bath mat has 93 suction cups that provide an active, secure grip that conforms to your bathtub
• Non-skid all over design, base uses special soft non-skid rubber material to stay in place 
• This bathtub mat also has multi soothing massage zones that offer a relaxing, therapeutic effect that encourages circulation
• Made form TPR£¨Thermal Plastic Rubber£© and free of odor. Soft rubber mat is easy to clean and can be rolled up for storage
• Available in 34 x 23 inches

• Product Dimensions: 13.9 x 10.3 x 2 inches

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.

CrowdTap sampling: COOL MINT® LISTERINE® Antiseptic Mouthwash

I am a member of the Crowdtap LISTERINE® rewards program, and LISTERINE® sent me a sample of its LISTERINE COOL MINT® Antiseptic to review.  I am a big believer in good dental hygiene and that means starting with brushing and flossing at least twice a day. In the past few years I have added mouthwash and rinse to my regular routine. I see a big difference and so does my dentist. 

COOL MINT® LISTERINE® Antiseptic Mouthwash is easy to use and add to a good dental hygiene routine. I noticed a big difference when I added the Listerine to my daily dental care. My mouth felt super clean and fresh after rinsing with the Listerine. It had a fresh, minty flavor that lasted for hours. I felt confident each day to meet with clients and discuss challenging work opportunities. On the weekends I felt good about socializing and spending time with friends. Using Listerine is a great way to kill bacteria where your toothbrush and floss miss plus leave you feeling fresh and confident. 

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.

Beauty Box 5 November 2015 Subscription Box #altchekmd #moodmatcher #shopkaunis #lafresh #theallnaturalface @beautybox5

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

 

I love it....Beauty Box five has the fun beauty ideas for every day of the year whether it is spring, summer, fall or winter.  Each month my little blue box from BB5 helps me manage to keep it all together at work and at home to freshen up my glam look no matter what the day holds for me.  BB5 shows you how you can squeeze in quality beauty time into even the days you gotta speed things along with a few little marvy products.  Check out all the trendiest of autumn into winter fashions now that the cooler weather is rolling in! Don't forget to share your fave beauty and style finds with friends too. Take a peek at a few beauty goodies to go along with your fall fashions and maybe grab a few extra for friends. A BB5 subscription makes a great gift any friend would appreciate all year long.  

Everyone loves getting the inside scoop. I like trying new beauty products from sunscreens to lipsticks and find that I often find new faves.  That is one of the great things about BB5.  You can try lots of new things and sub in new favorites without being stuck with a huge bottle of this or that. I happens to the best of us even with green intentions. Sometimes I look at a product in the store but I worry it might not be for me and I don't want to spend all that money if I don't know that I really like it.  Who needs something else to sit on the bathroom shelf or take up more room in a drawer? I would always feel guilty. Every once in a while you get lucky and the store has a sample or perhaps a beauty company sends you a sample and you get to try it first.  That is the premise behind BB5. 

The ideal solution for all of us is brought to you by Beauty Box 5. They understand  and created their great sampling box program. Beauty Box 5 is an amazing subscription beauty box sampler that is delivered right to your doorstep (or mailbox) filled with a combination of 5 brand new cosmetic samples monthly, quarterly or annually. You can start out at just $12 a month or save more by getting a longer subscription. Signing up to receive Beauty Box 5 each month is a great new way for anyone from teens to moms to sample new cosmetic products and see what works for you.  Each month they include tips and tricks for the products on the back of this little card below to help you get the most out of your beauty samples each month.

Beauty Box 5 is always on the lookout for the latest new items to make the best matches for your own personal taste and lifestyle.  The prices are reasonable too. You can get a Beauty Box 5 monthly for $12, quarterly for $30 or annually for just $99.  Shipping is always free.  A fun way to check out lots  of the new beauty stuff out there without a whole lot of $$ investment. The great part is that if you like something, you can just up and buy the full size item, right?  Much better than buying a full size you-know-what-beauty-item and paying a fortune and then it sits in the makeup bag gathering dust because it doesn't work for you.

Beauty Box 5 mixes it up with their brands and keeps things adventurous. They source from a mix of niche, luxe, regular drugstore, vegan and eco-conscious brands.  One month you might get hair care, nail care, makeup, skin care, fragrances or even beauty accessories or a mix of any of the above.  I love the suspense!  You will get a carefully curated blend of travel, full-size and deluxe samples from their most current collection.
   

I just received the November Your Basics Never Have to be Boring Box this week.  The November theme is all about boosted basics as part of your everyday beauty regimen.  Just how do you add a bit of zip to your everyday fall routine? Let BB5 help you out! The team at Beauty Box 5 wants to remember that sometimes you just need a tweak here and there to add a boost to your everyday look.  A few fresh colors do wonders to let you shine through the sunny but chillier days of fall even if you aren't walking the runway this week. Beauty Box 5 is here with a ton of special treats to help you along the way.  Here is the scoop on the amazing treats that were in this sweet sea blue November box:

As always It was chock full of amazing goodies that I could not wait to try. There were items for my hands, face and body tucked in there this month.  Lots of special items to keep me looking fresh and alluring wherever the cool fall days take me from work to play.  They take me all over too but hopefully not too far from home. We will have to see. I am one busy mama as always.

The first item in this box is a LaFresh good day day moisturizer.  All those workouts each day (and sometimes twice a day) require me to keep my skin clean so I don't get any breakouts. That's just fine but I need to moisturize really well so my skin doesn't get all dried out.  I like this light and gentle formula. I knit iced that it absorbed very quickly into  my skin.  Retail: $40. 

Kaunis shared a lovely Anti-Aging Facial Mask with us this month. Between the depuffing eye pads (see below) and this anti-aging mask I feel like I have had a lovely luxe facial.  It feels great when I put it on and my skin looked so much fresher after I took it off. What a difference and it only takes a few minutes. I need to use this more often because my skin looked so much fresher. I would try this again before an evening out to give me a fresh, more youthful look.  This could be a great part of a sweet spa basket gift for a friend along with a few other items for a special treat. Let's not forget our friends this season. A deal at $25.00.

This Moodmatcher Luxe Twist Stick for the lips is the perfect way to add some pretty and fun color to lips anytime you want. It glides on my lips quickly and has a creamy feel. Mine was a tangerine orange color but within minutes it transformed to a perky deep pink. It lasted for hours too without drying out my lips. It changes as it reacts with your lips. Love the retro feel...reminds me of my '70s mood rings. Sometimes its nice to have a brighter color. If the pretty pink color that this one transformed into didn't get your attention, I don't know what will. This is priced reasonably too so enjoy...pick up a few other Luxe colors for friends or to add to keep your look fresh all winter long. It is enriched with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.  This would also be perfect as part of a super cute little treat tucked into a stocking for your best friend, your girls.  At this price I can collect a few more. Retail: $4.99  

I love my fresh cheek and lip color from The All Natural Face. I received Dusky Rose. I am always happy to add to my makeup collection anytime at all since a bit of color always adds some freshness. Even better since this vegan line feel safe on my lips and cheeks. The container is tiny so it is Ulta-stashable too. This little container is the perfect size to add color and stash it for a touch up later on as needed. This is an ideal option for for a pop this fall because it adds just the right color with about 5 ingredients total. I use a bit of blush most every day even on the weekends.  My everyday makeup routine includes some kind of color on my cheeks and lips to keep me looking healthy. It is even more important in the fall. I am thrilled because this one goes on smoothly so I can swipe on some defining color in a flash. Even if I am in a rush a fresh swipe on my cheeks and lips really adds to my look.  Perfect on my busy days when I just want a bit of color to keep me looking youthful. I am looking forward to using this one during the fall. A good deal at $4.99.

The final item in this precious box is package of AltchekMD DePuff Eye Pads. Who doesn't need help with getting rid of that puffy look and those pesky fine lines. Okay, maybe you might not need it so much but perhaps you are 23. Just wait sister. These little tiny packages are like gold to me. Each pack has a pair of eye pads that really hydrate and reduce puffiness even if you indulged a wee too much with food and drink. I like it because it gives me an opportunity to relax and close my eyes for a few minutes too.   A secret beauty steal!

So, are you ready to get in on the fun? The ladies from BB5 have put together another really amazing box full of beauty fun perfect to take you straight through fall and winter. Don't forget to join Beauty Box 5 and get in on the goodies to keep you looking fab all four seasons.

After you join, you can even spread your good fortune via Instagram and have an opportunity to win full-size versions of these products too! Don't forget to tag @beautybox5 and #bb5fave that way they know that it was you spreading the love around!

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.