Review: Therapearl Cold/Hot Therapy Packs

 

I am pretty sure I have fallen in love! This Therapearl Eye essential Hot or Cold Pack has been my life line over the last month. As a mom, I don’t get very many way to relax- now all I have to do is take this out of the freezer or microwave and it’s instant relaxation!

Even after an adequate nights sleep *which I rarely get* I still wake up with bloodshot, red, puffy eyes. Not only does it make me look tired, unrested, and stressed out, but it makes me feel like it as well.

This is a great natural way to relieve the puffiness and redness that can come with lack of sleep or allergies.-When you stick it in the freezer, the cold relieves sinus headaches, dry eyes, puffy eyes, and it can also reduce the sting and pain if you’ve had a brow wax or a cosmetic procedure.

The heated pack will help relieves nasal congestion and swelling. I love it’s face hugging shape. I can lay down on the bed with this on my eyes (and string around my head) and actually relax while I have this on. The string is thin but stretches amazingly well. The string doesn’t cut into my head, pull my hair, or hurt my head when I’m laying down like ponytails do.

The heat or coldness lasts for 20 amazing minutes, and there is absolutely no dripping or leaking. This is perfect for dry eyes, headaches, sinuses, puffy eyes, and more! I’ve been having severe headaches for more than 2 months now. I have an appointment to go to a Neuro doctor, but he is booked up until the end of October. So I have been SO grateful to have this on hand. It has helped with the headaches in ways that nothing has so far.

TheraPearl^® hot & cold therapy packs are doctor designed to provide extraordinary relief from everyday aches and pains including inflammation, bruising, joint/muscle soreness and  so much more! Pearls conform to the body while holding their healing temperatures for the doctor-recommended time (15-20 minutes) for optimal theraputic benefit. Freeze or microwave. Non-toxic and reusable. Latex, lead and BPA-free.

BUY IT: You will NEVER want to be without the Therapearl Hot or Cold Therapy Packs once you get it, I promise. It’s such a great quality product for only $12.50

Therapearl also sent 2 Therapearl buddies for my kids and Oh MY GOD was I ever so grateful for it. I was running bathwater for myself and went to the bedroom to get some lotion. Adisyn was asleep and Aidan was laying down watching cartoons. It was almost bedtime for him as well because he had school the next morning.

I figured he would drift off while I was in the bathtub. I guess while I was gathering my bath products and pajamas, Aidan ran into the bathroom and jumped in the water.

Somehow he ended up slipping and smacking his face right on the toilet lid. His eye immediately started swelling. He is clumsy by nature- and nothing had EVER worked for him (having a black eye) before.

Everything was too cold for him (even when it was wrapped in a washcloth). He would never put it on his bruises to keep them from swelling. As soon as he had the accident with the toilet- I immediately reached in the freezer and grabbed a therapearl buddy and put it on his eye.

It didn’t keep it from blackening, but it did keep it from getting absolutely horrid. It kept the swelling down and he didn’t whine or cry that it was too cold for his face (and I only wrapped it in a thin napkin) when I covered his eye.

When I took him into school the next morning to explain his black eye, I was forever thankful that it wasn’t huge and swollen. It was black but not a giant knot like it would have been. These are also great to calm the itchiness of poison ivy and oak, scrapes, bumps, and cuts.

I love how the beads in these packs soak up the temperature and balance it throughout instead of it being absolutely freezing. AND the animal pals are VERY cute. He liked the Frog and Adisyn took to the Puppy (of course).

BUY IT: You can buy your own Therapearl Buddy for only $5.99

I am a member of PTPA (Parents Tested Parents Approved) and this has gotten a VERY raved about reviews from other parents. Now I know why. I never want to be without either the eye essentials for me, or the buddies for the kids!

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Review: Calgon Bath & Body Spray (Morning Glory & Tahitian Orchid)

Day 83 of Countdown to Christmas

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Morning Glory Bath Gift Set

The delicate hush of a perfect morning with soft petals swirling all around you.

In this Bath & Body Gift Set came a small body mist, full size shower gel & foam bath, bath salts, and a small loofah. I loved everything about these products. They are very high quality, refreshing scent, and cheaply priced.

This is a light floral fragrance which takes my breath away with the beauty of the smell. It mimics a light spring rain on a freshly grown morning glory bush. Just Lovely.

The smell is long-lasting and makes me feel like I’ve just jumped out of the shower no matter what time of day it is. I love the fresh, clean scent. It is indispensible as well, because it can also be doubled as an air freshener. I had ran out of my usual glade air freshener and needed to air out the house. Just 2-3 random spritzes here and there and my house smelled amazing!

I love to run a hot bath and sprinkle the bath salts in.. and watch them bubble up a bit. Then as I sit down- I take a drop of the shower gel and run it under the faucet. Not only do I get a nice fresh smelling bubble bath, but the smell is also invigorating and relaxing at the same time. =)

Then when I get out of the shower, I can spritz a couple of squirts of the body spray on and be good to go all day. So FRESH and SO CLEAN CLEAN`

BUY IT:  You can buy the small Morning Glory Body Spray for only $2.29

             The  Morning Glory Shower Gel & Bath Foam for $4.99

           Buy the Morning Glory Gift Set for $15.99

(contains)

• Body Mist: 8 FL OZ (236mL)
• Body Cream: 8 OZ (226g)
• Moisturizing Shower Gel & Foam Bath: 4 FL OZ (118mL)
• Shower Pouf
• Cosmetic Bag

Tahitian Orchid Gift Set

This bath set came with a full sized shower gel & foam bath, loofah, and a very cute purple sparkle case. I use it for my makeup on the go! It’s very high quality and I love the sparkled material!

Beach and Vacations? Yes, please! This is what comes to mind when I spritz a little of this body spray on me. What could be more pleasant then a sunny day at the beach with your family just relaxing?

I am truly in love with this scent. Out of the 2, this is my absolute favorite hands down. I have always heard that people have certain “fragrances” that mix well with their own unique body fragrance. This one is totally me.

It’s fun, smells beautiful, and comes in a beautiful purple packaging! exotic, sweet, mystical, and radiant smell. When I get out the bath or shower and have used this- I swear I can’t stop smelling myself. This is a great refresher during the day as well. =)

I have gotten tons of compliments when I wear this. People think I am wearing Ralph by Ralph Lauren, Escada, or Paris Hilton. They look at me in shock when I tell them that it’s just a body spritz and that they can get it for under $8 at walmart.

BUY IT: The Tahitian Orchid Body Mist full size for $6.99

             The Tahitian Orchid Shower Gel & Bath Foam for $4.99’

Or Buy the Tahitian Orchid Gift Set for only $15.99

contains:

• Body Mist: 8 FL OZ (236mL)
• Body Cream: 8 OZ (226g)
• Moisturizing Shower Gel & Foam Bath: 4 OZ (118mL)
• Shower Pouf
• Cosmetic Bag

Right now you can print a coupon for $1.00 off any Calgon Product! =)

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Crafting with an InkJet Label Printer

As a crafter, in todays world- it is SO easy to create so many different things. The numbers are limitless. I sew, crochet, and want to get into making my own candles, body products, and cleaning products.
When I sew and crochet, I get lost in the making of the item. It’s so easy for me to sit down- grab the yarn and crochet sticks or go to my sewing machine and fabric and just make whatever is in my heart’s desire.
This not only lets me relax and enjoy creating something out of nothing. When I’m done, I get the pleasure of seeing something that I created with my hands.

Now that I have an inkjet label printer, I can create my own customized labels for my handmade items. It will not only make them look more professional, but they would be so much eye catching!
Using an inkjet label printer was so easy and had such a great outcome. The ink never ran or blurred together. I can insert iron-on sheets into the printer, print out my design, and then iron it on.
Not only does it look much thicker, but if I make a tote or a blanket- the person who buys it can wash it without the label coming off!

The last thing I was able to make (which made me SUPER SUPER happy) was my first crocheted blanket. I have made tons of different purses, bags for ereaders and tablets, scarves, and bookmarks- but finishing a giant project was absolutely exciting.

It was even more fabulous when I got to make the label and attach it! Nothing like seeing a beautiful handmade piece with your name on it. ;) I want to start an etsy shop with all the stuff I make, but haven't. I've been a chicken and just been saving the stuff I make. I have no clue why- but when my designs are in the hands of another person, it suddenly seems to have flaws it didn't have before.

I start thinking to myself ways I could have made it better, why it shouldn't look like that, and so on. When in real perspective- it probably doesn't have anything wrong with it. It's just my mind working overtime. ;(

Review: Lady Soma Detox

 

The Lady Soma Detox is an advanced cleanse designed for women that is easy to follow and gentle on the system. The benefits of the detox program include getting rid of excess waste buildup, reducing bloating, and support in weight loss. The proprietary formula triggers detox using natural plant ingredients ingredients.

Our Begininng

Lady Soma solely focuses on the women’s body. We created a strict line, to enable women to find the best solutions to their feminine and personal issues, whether it be for her body or skin. The word “soma” comes from the Greek language meaning “body”. Throughout history, the Mediterranean food and culture, rich in fresh fruits, olive oil, vegetables, fish and whole grains, has been known to be the epitome of health. Scientists have known for decades that people who eat these foods have lower rates of heart disease, cancer and other health issues. We have developed a line for a woman that strictly focuses on internal and external demands of the body.

My Thoughts*

The Lady Soma Detox is formulated for just us women, it contains no fat, cholesterol, or sodium (so it won’t hurt to take if you’re on a diet). It is easy on your body and the instructions are very easy to follow.

The jar comes in individual packages of 12 pills in each package. You take 3 full packages a day. 1 package each at Morning, Lunch, and Before bed.

You have to allow 3 weeks in between cleansing cycles and you have to drink a lot of water during your cleansing week. You can use this with a balanced diet to suit your needs.

This eliminates all the toxins in your body, so be prepared to be visiting the bathroom more often (just a warning). I mean- how else could the toxins come out?  This is a detox system that eliminates the toxins by using pure all natural plant ingredients. So that although you are detoxing, you aren’t using chemicals to do it.

I know that my body definitely needed this! I drink WAY too much coffee and have to take medicine each day to control my headaches and bipolar. So- I definitely needed to clean my body out. I could definitely tell a big difference within the first week. Not only did I have more energy, but it helped me lose 2 pounds (not bad for a week, huh?)

There is absolutely no fasting with this. You eat as you normally would and drink plenty of water.. take the pills (which are quite a lot) but I got used to it after the second day.

If you feel like you need to detox and cleanse your system, then this is absolutely perfect way of doing so! As with all Lady Soma products, this is made in the United States and is completely all natural.

BUY IT: You can buy the Lady Soma Detox for $74.99

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Get Unjunked: UNREAL Candy Review #bzzagent

UNREAL candy started with a simple idea: Junk food doesn't need to be full of junk! Most of us think, candy is just candy, it's all the same. Do we really have any idea what we are putting in our mouths or our bodies? Sure it tastes great, but what it is made of may not be that appealing. I had no idea until I did my UNREAL research and saw the facts in front of me. UNREAL candy contains less sugar and is also made with more cacao, real caramel, peanuts, protein, and fiber. It also is free of many thing that are found in our everyday candy selection..

• NO Corn Syrup
• NO Partially Hydrogented Oils
• NO Artificial Ingredients
• NO GMO's
• NO Preservatives
• LOW Glycemic Index

UNREAL candy provides a healthier option for consumers and removes the "junk" from junk food. Their mission is to prove that candy can still be delicious without having all of the unhealthy elements added. There are five different types of candy available: candy coated chocolates with or without peanuts, peanut butter cups, and caramel & nougat bars with or without peanuts. When you open the candy for yourself, you will notice the concept of each is very similar alternative to popular brands on the market.
My Thoughts*
I was selected to participate in the UNREAL candy campaign through Bzzagent They sent me several coupons to try it for myself and to share with friends and family.
I headed to CVS (which is in Bowling Green) but I had to go and pick something up from Walmart anyway. When I got to CVS, I started looking around to compare the look and prices of the candy with other candy.
UNREAL is real, but it is very low in price compared to other candy. I was actually saving money by buying candy  that is free from all the Junk that is in regular candy.  This has shown that making a little change doesn’t have to hurt your wallet.
 
UNREAL Peanut Butter Cups
The UNREAL candy had such a better quality of peanut butter than the popular Reese’s Cups. The peanut butter in the UNREAL candy had a better consistency and wasn’t as salty.
UNREAL Chocolate Caramel Nougat Bar

Milky Way? Yes please! This tasted just like a Milky Way but even better. The caramel in this isn’t as thin and messy! It’s really really yummy.
UNREAL Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Nougat Bar

This is more like a snickers because it has peanuts in it. It has surprised me how much these actually taste better than the candy we are all accustomed to, yet we aren’t putting so much sugar into our bodies and they have a great amount of protein in them.!
UNREAL Candy Coated Chocolates

These taste just like M&M’s without all the Junk. No artificial coloring or flavoring, As s mom who’s kids love candy- I have to say that I am very impressed.
UNREAL Candy Coated Chocolates with Peanuts

This tastes just like M&M Peanuts. It even has the extra crunch to it which I loved. The Chocolate and the peanuts are surrounded with coated candy.

My kids and I have thoroughly enjoyed tasting and testing these amazing candies. I can now say yes to them more often when they want a sweet treat.!
Disclosure: I received the products above from Bzzagent for my consideration and to share my honest opinion and experience. I am under no obligation to post a positive review on them. I will not be compensated for this review. All opinions are honest and completely my own.

Payday Loan

 

Having 2 kids and a ton of bills has left me in some very hard situations at times. We’ve had to move unexpectedly and need the extra money to do it with. I didn’t have the money for the down payment and first months rent, as well as deposit for the lights and water.

I’ve reached terrifying situations where the rent was due and I didn’t have the cash to pay it. I didn’t want to be kicked out on the street with two small kids. My landlord isn’t very lenient even for someone with kids.

I’ve been a couple weeks from Christmas and had almost no presents for the kids because all my money went on bills. I would sit there and think about what I could do just to at least get them a couple of presents.

The same thing for their birthdays. I didn’t want them NOT to be able to celebrate their birthday with presents, a cake, friends, and party favors. I wanted their birthdays to be fun. I didn’t want to have to explain WHY I couldn’t do this or do that for them. I just wanted them to be happy and have a great time. Playing, eating cake, and having fun with their friends.

So instead of doing without, I just went and got a www.paydayloansuk.org.uk. They have certainly helped me out in short notice, and my kids never had to know. =)

Review: KYI #Natural Skincare Products

I am always on the lookout for natural skincare products that not only work amazingly but are great for my skin. KYI is just that. Not only are they completely natural, but they work tremendously.

KYI which is short for KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTS clearly list all of their ingredients. Which isn’t very many at all. The ingredients are all completely natural; Shea Butter, Argan) Kernel Oil, (Sweet Almond) Oil, (Jojoba) Seed Oil, & Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate.

 

Whipped Shea Butter Mask

What: Lavender and Chamomile- Refined Shea Butter (butryrospermum parkii butter), jojoba oil, essential oil of chamomile and lavender.

Refined Shea Butter (butryrospermum parkii butter), jojoba oil, essential oil of litsea cubeba.

Why: 1. To moisturize skin, reduce lines and wrinkles, soften and condition. 2. To soothe, heal and protect dry, chapped, irritated skin. 3. To condition dry, coarse hair and add shine. How: 1. For dry/aging skin, on just washed face, gently rub on as nightly mask. 2. Rub liberally on hands, feet, elbows or anywhere skin needs. 3. Massage into hair as leave-in conditioner, shampoo and condition as usual.

KYI’s Whipped Shea Butter Mask is recommended as a night face mask for those with older, drier and aging skin.  However, it is multi-functional and can be used anywhere on the body and is excellent to treat dry, red and irritated skin on children.

My Thoughts*

I have been using this for about 2 weeks now. I have used this an a night mask, skin conditioner, and hair conditioner. I love that this product that can be used in so many different ways.

I was sent 2 tins of these. A larger one (Lavender and Chamomile) and a smaller one (Litsea Cubeba). I use the larger one for my body and hair and the smaller one for my hair!

As a night mask- I use after I get out of the shower and have washed my face for the night. I dip my fingers in the metal tin and scoop a small amount out. I then rub it between my palms and apply to my face. As soon as I apply it, it’s instant moisture and nutrition for my face. I love this!

Through this entire two weeks, I can tell that my face has become VERY hydrated, which I love. My skin is so soft and luscious feeling! I can apply my makeup the next morning so effortlessly because my skin is so soft. My makeup just seems to glide on without a hitch!

 

As a Hair Conditioner: I have 3 uses as a hair conditioner. I use this BEFORE shampooing with another leave in treatment. I let it sit for about an hour and then wash it out. I use it after shampooing it and adding conditioner. Sometimes I add a dab when it’s wet, sometimes I let it dampen or dry.

My hair is glossy and polished. All the split ends blend in together so they aren’t noticeable. Over the past two weeks I’ve noticed that it doesn’t only help the top layer of my hair, but it has also helped m scalp gain the vitality that it desperately needed.

This also helps keep down the harmful effects that blow-drying, straightening, and curling can do to your hair. It protects the hair shaft to hold in the much needed moisture, while you can quickly style your hair and be on your way out the door.

This is awesome as a defrizzer. I can take this with me and when I see hairs starting to pop up on my head, all I have to do is whip out my very perfect stainless steel tin and apply a VERY small amount and the frizz is gone, my hair is sleek and sooth, and I am a very happy camper with perfect hair.

As a Skin Conditioner: In the colder months, my Keratosis Pilaris gets very very horrible. It’s due to the drier skin. Tiny little bumps tend to pop up everywhere. They aren’t as bad in the warmer months because I can air my legs out.

In the cooler months- where pants are a must; I can’t let them air out as much which causes the bumps to get worse. I can rub this not only on my thighs where the bumps are- but use it on my knees, elbows, and feet to keep my skin ,moisturized, silky soft, and free of Keratosis Pilaris bumps!

I have a microdermabrasion kit, and this is perfect to put on after I’ve done my weekly treatment. I even use this nightly so that they stay away and don’t come back.

 

KYI’s Sweet Almond Softening Oil

KYI’s Sweet Almond Softening Oil is recommended as an after shower moisturizer, either wet or dry.  However, it can be used on skin anytime it needs some softening up!

This is definitely something I needed. I add a tiny mixture of this and the whipped shea butter mask to my skin. The whipped shea butter and this is AMAZING!

My skin hasn’t been dry at all since I’ve began using this. I can use this throughout the day, or before I go to sleep. Before or After the shower. No matter when I use it, it still has such a moistening effect that I’m not sure how I ever lived without this!

Not only can this be used as a “skin oil” but I’ve heated some of it, and it also makes the perfect massage oil. It is so slick and glides on so perfectly. Then I can let it dry on my skin and get dressed. It is so relaxing and so beneficial to my skin!

Not only is it useful, but it’s invigorating. Now I can’t go to sleep unless I’ve used this. It comes in a handy pump bottle, so all I have to do is grab half a squirt if I’m just needing to hydrate my legs for the day. Or I can do a whole squirt for my body. OR more if I want to heat some up and give myself a quick massage (or make Adam do it lol ).

About the Ingredients:

Shea Butter provides many benefits to the skin: it combats aging by reducing lines, wrinkles and increasing skin elasticity, it relieves red, sore skin including eczema and psoriasis, it minimizes stretch marks and scars, including those left from acne, it conditions and softens hair.  Shea butter can be used on any part of the body, including lips, face, hair, elbows and feet!

Argan Oil has numerous skin, hair, nail and therapeutic benefits.  It is quickly absorbed into the skin and is particularly effective against the effects of aging, including cell degeneration.  It also combats dryness, and reduces inflammation, acne and scars.  It can also be used in hair to smooth frizzies and split ends and add shine.

Sweet Almond Oil is a very emollient moisturizer and lubricant which prevents skin from becoming dry, itchy and flaky. It is easily absorbed and helps aging skin because it eliminates impurities and removes dead skin cells while refining the skin's structure and stimulating cell renewal.  Sweet almond oil is also a very good anti-inflammatory as it helps ease the itching and irritation caused by psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and sunburn

I love both of these products. The products that do have a smell come from real essential oils, not chemical induced fragrances. When my daughter got a little red on her butt, I could use the whipped shea butter on it as well. Because it’s safe and chemical free it makes a nice butt cream. It’s thick and creamy consistency is perfect!

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