Disclosure: I was recently chosen to participate in a Ricola® Revitalizing Herb Drops event through Crowdtap. I received complimentary products and
promotional gifts in exchange for my honest opinion.
For over 80 years, Ricola has been one of the most modern and innovative
manufacturers of herb drops in the world. All herbs used in their
products are organically cultivated in the Swiss mountains. Ricola®’s
selection of products includes about 50 different herb specialty flavors
and now they're looking at their Chrüterchrafters to get to try their
newest creation, Ricola® Revitalizing Herb Drops!
I received the following items in my sampling package:
Bag of Ricola® Revitalizing Herb Drops
1 Ricola® Revitalizing Herb Drops Sampling Insert
I have used Ricola products for years now. My older sister introduced them to me and I always looked for them in the pharmacy when I had a cold or sore throat. The winters here in the mid-Atlantic are just so harsh and even though I am one healthy girl I end up with colds, flu, strep or pneumonia at least once a year. I don't smoke either and I eat organic and exercise regularly.
Anyone can get a cough or cold no matter how healthy they are. That is one of the things I love about Ricola....all their products including these new Revitalizing Herb Drops are made with specialty herbs. Totally different from those other cough drops on the shelves. These Ricola® Revitalizing Herb Drops were very soothing to my throat and tasting refreshing. This will be one of the new options I look to if I need something to soothe my sore throat during the winter. They actually taste so refreshing though that I think I will keep a few in my purse and in the car for those days when my throat is just dry....they will be perfect for that too.
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.
Have you heard about the latest in fun and entertainment for the whole family? If you like puzzles and games, here is a novel way to keep things exciting this fall and winter. The Amazing Escape Room is actually open year round. If you live in New Jersey or the surrounding area this is a must visit fun spot. After experiencing it myself, I would totally go back for a Girls Night Out or for a get together with friends. It would be a fun spot to connect with your teens or tweens as well. Amazing Escape Room is a great place to bring the family or friends. I love that this is a fun activity for all ages. The great part is that the whole premise to work together as a team to solve a puzzle.
We had a great time this past weekend! We booked the Time Travel Room and it was a complete blast to the past. I don't want to give away details but the room was impressive with period details. After about 5 minutes you were so engrossed in solving each puzzle and mystery that you forgot that there was anything outside that room. It was a real challenge and very exciting to work as a team to solve the clues. The countdown clock just adds to the excitement.
I was so impressed with everything from the beginning to end. It was a cinch for me to book the room but you never know. Once I arrived, I definitely realized that the staff are really well trained and actually provide superb customer service to everyone from kids to adults. We arrived a few minutes early to the Princeton location (literally right across from Whole Foods).A staff member was helping a customer book a room over the phone. The staff member was accommodating and explained the different room options so patiently. Each of the rooms has a different exciting theme. Right now you can get 20% OFF Amazing Escape Rooms with 4 locations located around New Jersey. Click on the Amazing Escape Rooms link and use the special code: blog_20 to receive 20% OFF on any Amazing Escape Room experience. It is good at any of the locations below. Bring your family
and friends to the most entertaining experience you will ever have. It is definitely good for all ages. Our group included one adult and 4 teens.
By the way, in case you wondered...each room has a technician watching and listening so they can give you hints if you need them. They are there to help you have a uber fun experience so no worries at all. This was just such a great experience from beginning to end I can't wait to go back and try the other rooms. You definitely should make a reservation though. When we left the waiting room was packed with guests for the following session. Check it out and let me know!
Princeton 3490 US Highway 1 Princeton NJ 08540 609-919-0091
Montclair 20 Lackawanna Plaza 2nd Floor Montclair NJ 07042 973-509-8215
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Amazing Escape Room is a great way to get the kids out of the house and have fun. This is a great option for small or large groups too.Don't forget to use the 20% off code for the best deal.
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.
I work hard to keep my diet healthy and to make fitness a priority. It can be a challenge but I think about my long term health and that keeps me on track. I think about my mom who is going to be 83--she looks like she is 60. She has exercised and ate healthy her whole life and that makes a real difference. One of the tricks I have found is to not deprive myself but find treats and snacks that make it easy to be healthy but feel rewarded. Lenny and Larry make it easy with their Complete Cookie. There are so many varieties and they all taste delicious. The Complete Cookie is filled with protein...each cookie has 16 grams of protein. There are no artificial sweeteners and each high protein cookie is even vegan. Baked Nutrition is what sets Lenny & Larry's apart from other snacks and cookies. I discovered them a while ago and decided I liked them so much I wanted to partner with them as a brand ambassador.
From the very beginning Lenny and
Larry's has been committed to making the tastiest source of protein possible. They realized early on that nothing compared to eating something that was
freshly baked. In addition to the fresh baked taste, all their products have a
variety of other benefits. They are super versatile too, you can eat them on their own or make a healthy ice cream/fro-yo Complete Cookie sandwich or crumble them up on Greek for a delicious high protein snack.
Ready for some real data? Each
Complete Cookie has:
16 grams of clean vegetable
based protein
8 grams of fiber
Vegan
Kosher
Non-GMO
No Soy
No Cholesterol
No Trans Fat
No Sugar Alcohols
No High Fructose Corn
Syrup
No Artificial Sweeteners
Are you ready to try these delicious healthy cookies? The Complete Cookie is perfect as a dessert, pre or post-workout or anytime you need a pick me up. You could enjoy one as a breakfast on the go as well. You can buy Lenny and Larry's Complete Cookie online and don't forget to use my discount codes below to save even more.
1. $10 off $50+ order: 10AMB50
2. $20 off $100+ order: 20AMB100
3. $40 off $200+ order: 40AMB200
Let me know what you think and which one is your favorite. I love the birthday cake--it is festive and delicious.
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. 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 special products. Check out all the trendiest of autumn fashions now that the long, hot days of summer are starting to fade! Don't forget to share your fave finds and share with friends too. Take a peek at a few beauty goodies to go along with your pretty 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 beauty 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 and even a savvy fashionista Gramma to sample new cosmetic products and see what works for you. Good skin care and the joy of beauty has no age limit! 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 September Staff Picks boxthis week. The September theme is all all about taking some good advice from the beauty pros. In between apple picking and pumpkin patches, squeeze in just a little touch of pampering for your skin and hair. Beauty Box 5 always has all the tools and tricks to help you look pretty from your head to your toes. Okay, but just how do you get your hair, lips, eyes and nails looking just so? Let BB5 help you out! The team at Beauty Box 5 wants to remember you are it is all about taking care of yourself. They show you just how to style your hair and eliminate the frizzies. They give you the tools to freshen up your nails super fast and glam them up with hot winter colors. This month the focus is on the skin and face. 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 month's sweet sea blue box:
As always, my box was filled with of lovely goodies that I could not wait to try. There were treats for my hands, face and body tucked in there this month. There were several special items to keep me looking fresh and alluring wherever I go. Even if it is far from home I will still be looking good with all my goodies stashed in my bag.
The first item in this box is a Happy Brands Happy Hair Turban. If you are short on time like I always am, this is an ideal way to twist your hair, loop it up and get it dry in a snap. This ultra soft towel is very gentle on my hair and dries it quickly. I can apply my makeup and my hair dries at the same time. It keeps my hair out of my way too, so I can apply my makeup faster. I find that it takes less time to blow out and style because the towel absorbs so much water so quickly. One advantage is that since I don't have to use hot tools as much, it is less frizzy and I find there is less breakage. Retail $18.00
While you have your hair out of the way in your turban, you can use these Simple Skincare Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes. These wipes are super soft and work really quickly to remove all the makeup on my skin from mascara, to CC cream to lipstick. They wipes are very gentle even around my eyes. I appreciate that these wipes leave my skin feeling comfortable and moisturized. My tween tried them and really liked them too. These are a cinch to use too, they are ready to go no water needed either. That means they are good for on the go, traveling and tucking in your purse for makeup emergencies. Just gently wipe the face and neck areas and watch the makeup melt right off. Retail: $5.99
We all need to use a full spectrum SPF moisturizer like this every single day even if you are going sans makeup. This is not an indulgence, it is essential to protect the skin. Everyone needs Blue Lotus Essential Daily Moisturizer SPF 30. Lovely ingredients like White Tea, Soy Proteins and Algae Extract calm and hydrate skin while improving texture. This is a very gentle formula too and it is safe for even the most sensitive complexions. It is lightweight and color neutral as well so it is ideal to use under your favorite BB, CC or foundation. I received a great travel size version so it is perfect to tuck in my purse for touch ups during the day when I need more moisture. Retail $55
It happens to all of us, that shiny skin. Be A Bombshell Smooth Criminal HD Finishing Powder can save the day when you need to mattify the skin. It is terrific because this is ideal for all skin types and the color is totally neutral. This translucent powder can be used in several ways. You can even out a complexion or just use it for quick touch ups to shiny skin on the forehead, nose or chin. I love that it is super light and adds no color. It feels really comfortable on my skin. My teen tester also liked it and gave it the thumbs up. A little goes a long way so get a little brush out and dip, tap to remove excess and leave your skin ready for the day. Retail $7.00.
I don't know about you but I am a freak about white teeth. Go Smile Teeth Whitening Gel is an easy way to keep teeth fresh and white on a regular basis.Lipstick colors and trends vary each season but white teeth are always in so check this one out. I like that this is a fast and simple way to keep my teeth white, no additional time or equipment needed. All you need to do is apply equal amounts of your favorite toothpast and this handy gel to your dry toothbrush and brush for two minutes, twice a day. White teeth are in your mirror this fall with no extra work. Retail $29.00
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 into spring and even summer. Don't forget to join Beauty Box 5 and get in on the goodies to keep you looking fab for 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 good tips and great products!
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.
