Easy being Green! RubberMaid 2-in-1 Recycler Review & Giveaway

I am in love with this recycler. It has made my life 10x easier. I went through SO much trouble recycling before I got this. I save cans and take them to the recycling center up the road. I used to save them in grocery store plastic bags. I would save up until I got quite a few, and then take them out, crush them, and then put them all in a garbage bag.
The grocery bags would get really sticky, and I hated it. I would basically have to PRY them off the bag. Then crush them and transfer them to the larger bag. My hands were sticky and my back ached from crushing so many cans at once.
Now I can do the crushing one at a time and place them inside the bottom part of the 2-n-1 recycler. It is so much easier, no stickiness, and no hurting back. It makes recycling easy. I seriously think that if everyone in the U.S. had one, they would recycle more. They wouldn’t have to think twice about throwing cans, paper, and plastics in the trash.

The top and bottom are sorters, so you can use the bottom for something different than the top. I use the bottom for cans, and the top for plastic. We go through a lot of milk and juice, so plastic was the best thing for the top of mine.
It is super easy to clean. The top lifts out, and I just put it in my sink, fill it a quarter full with warm water, drop in a few drops of dish liquid, wash, rinse, and put it back. The bottom also comes all the way out, but it doesn’t need to be cleaned very much because it clips the trash bag right in.
So you just pull the green levers up and pull the bag out, and replace it! Easy as pie, and very easy to keep clean also. The extra coke juice doesn’t seep out into the bottom of the recycler.

I love that Rubbermaid is designing so many products to not only help the environment but help their customers as well. I love companies that do this. I have been using Rubbermaid for a VERY long time.
I love this!! and so does everyone who walks in my house and sees it. My mom wants one. She said it would make saving her cans so much easier. She keep them in a bag on her counter and puts them in a large outside trash bin when the grocery sack is full. Doing this makes her hands sticky though, and requires extra time that the recycler doesn’t!

About the 2-in-1 Recycler
The 2-in-1 Recycler makes recycling easy! This two-unit bin allows you to either contain trash and recyclables all in one location or sort recyclables. The top unit is perfect for collecting recyclables and has a fold away handle that makes it easy to take out and empty into your recycling bin. The lower bin tilts out for easy access, and holds an 8 gallon trash bag in place with the Liner Lock™ system. Alternatively, you can use the lower bin to sort another type of recyclable and carry it out with the built-in handles.
We are very excited to introduce the Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler solutions that perfect for containing waste and recycling all in one location or for sorting recyclables.
The features of this product include:
*Keeps recyclables off the counter by giving them a place to live in your kitchen

*The bottom tilt out bin holds a standard 8-gallon trash bag AND features LinerLock™ bag management, so your bag stays put and does not slip.

*Both the top bin and bottom bin have convenient handles when needed to transport recyclables to wherever your recycling is stored for pick-up or transport.

*The 2-in-1 Recycler fits more recyclables while using 25% less floor space compared to typical divided containers.

*Made with recyclable materials and is recyclable
The Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler is available directly from Rubbermaid.com or physical Meijer store locations. This 2-in-1 Rubbermaid product will make organizing recyclables in your home an easy and painless operation! Purchase the Recycler for only $39.99!  *Measurements: Size: 12.1" l x 16.7" w x 31.22" h
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Tweezerman Review

Pop of Op Mini Slant Tweezer- The stainless steel Mini Slant Tweezer features a hand-filed tip perfectly aligned to grab every hair every time with the smoothest precision. The ideal on-the-go tool for any makeup bag, purse and travel, this is the perfect miniature version of the award-winning Slant Tweezer a.k.a. the choice of make-up artists, models, celebrities and the most discerning beauty enthusiasts who demand the very best.

Tweezerman carries the cutest tweezer designs I have ever seen in my life. I’m not kidding when I say that I have never actually even seen any ones with designs. The only ones I’ve seen are the plain silver ones.

AND I’m not going to lie when I say I am a wuss. YES! I admit it. I hated tweezing my eyebrows because it ALWAYS made my eyes water and it did more damage to me then actually helped. WHY? because eventually I’d give up and NOT even do it.. lol.. You can make fun of me all that you want.. It really did hurt.

I even switched to the eyebrow shaper shaver thing. (which if I must say, made eyebrow hairs WORSE) They grew in thicker and faster, which sucked! I would notice a day or so later that they were all back. What’s the use in even using something like that if it makes taming eyebrows worse?

But when these tweezers presented themselves into my life, who was I NOT to give them a try? I was absolutely glad I did. They are very easy to hold, pull gently but get the job done, and help create a better shape than the regular stainless ones.

With these tweezers though, it’s an entirely different story. It’s like- it pulls but not STINGY pulls. It seems to do it in the direction of the hair, so it doesn’t hurt as bad. I’ve learned a few tricks and tips over the years.

The slanted tip of these amazing tweezers make it so much easier to grab ahold of those pesky little hairs and get them out of the way. Having unruly eyebrows IS NOT attractive in any shape or form. These are super-accurate and exact in the way they grab and don’t let go. I hated to spend so much (with other brands) that were letting hairs slip and break, which would eventually end up in redness, bumps, and blotches.

Since using Tweezerman, I have acknowledged less irritation and ingrown hairs that result in red bumps. It takes HALF the time it did when I was using the other brands because I don’t dread it. Half the time I spent whining about how much it hurt.. Now it’s a breeze; no whining, crying, or putting it off and ending up a caveman wannabe. (HA).

It’s a lot less stressful, I’ll admit. I wanted perfect eyebrows, but could NEVER get them because of the whiny baby stuff AND the growing back super fast when using the shave shaper. Now I don’t have to worry about it.

They are super fashionable, and are small enough to fit in any cosmetic bag or purse. As long as you have some kind of mirror with you, you could tweeze in the bathroom at work before a meeting or sitting in your care before a date with your babe. There is nothing less sexy than a uni-brow.

But to make tweezing go BETTER for you and to not hurt so bad, I give you some tips.

Tweezing Tips:

Take a hot shower (and put your face directly in the line of water for about 5 minutes.) Don’t drown yourself though.. lol. The hot water softens your eyebrow hairs and opens your pores. This makes tweezing a breeze.

FYI: If you are running behind on time and there is no way possible for you to take a shower, there is another option. Wet a washcloth in hot water (for about 2 min) and lay directly across your eyebrows. Leave it this way for a couple of minutes and the hot water does the same trick. Softens the hurt because it softens the hairs and opens the pores.

While tweezing- pull the hair in the right direction. Right eyebrow pull it right and left pull left. Pull UP and left or right. I f you pull down on the hairs, it will break your hair.

AFTER: Soothe your skin so it doesn’t turn red and blotchy. Great soothers include ice, skin cream (not lotion), or witch hazel (or something with witch hazel inside).

 

They have some pretty awesome tweezers for sale. Different styles and price ranges, no matter what your looking for. From $15-

Animal prints are a HUGE hit these days. I even started liking them and I have NEVER liked them. You still won’t see me wearing a zebra or leopard print shirt- but purses, clutches, and shoes- yes. Have you ever thought about animal print tweezers? Tweezerman HAS.

Animal Print Slant Tweezer- $25

Tweezerman doesn’t just sell tweezers though. They have a full line for just about every part of your body! They can help you with Brows, Lashes, Hands, and Feet.

Don’t forget to check out their “Beauty How-to’s”, to keep you looking your best!!

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Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored review, all opinions are 100% mine. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read this,

 

Jessica

Kidzikoo Review & Giveaway

Adisyn had been on a sippy forever. She does drink mostly from cups throughout the day, but she still loves her sippy. I have been traveling a lot more throughout the day, and a sippy is a must. Keeping the liquids inside of it cool was much harder than I thought.
Until Kidzikoo that is.  My children complain if their drinks aren’t cool. They will not even drink it, and I don’t blame them. Who wants to drink room temperature juice on a hot day? And not to mention that if you put ice inside it will sweat everywhere. AND- in the winter- my kids need something to wrap around their cups because their little hands are freeze.
So, to prevent the complaining and the room temperature drinks- I was on the search for something AWESOME.
These Kidzikoo insulators keep the bottles and sippies the same temperature of whatever you have in them, without allowing them to sweat everywhere. These insulators work with both bottles AND sippy cups.
I really wish I had owned this when my kids were small and getting a warm bottle on the go was a very hard thing for me to do. With this you could simply fill up the bottle with warm water, slip the insulator on and then when baby gets hungry- throw in the formula. (Or pre-heat breast milk) All the same.. !!
If you look at the picture below>

you can see that they fit just about any bottle or sippy out there. They are extremely easy to put on. It doesn’t even take the maximum of 2 seconds to slide it on. It doesn’t give you any problems (of being too tight) and having to wiggle it on.
When you have it on, your kids won’t be able to pull it off though. It gently molds to the bottle or sippy. Also easy to get off. You just pinch the bottom of it and pull. Easy as that. It is also a GREAT protector for glass bottles (if that’s the kind you use.)

Did you notice that they are just as fashionable as they are functional? They have ten fun designs that fits just about every sippy or bottle on the market. I had trouble choosing my favorite because they are all so adorable and affordable AND made by a mom-prenuer. AND not to mention that they fit a RANGE of sippies and bottles (8-12 oz)
I hated when the kid’s sippies ended up sweating and leaving rings on the table. This prevents that also. So all in all- you GET more than you actually pay for. This prevents headaches all the way around, and how can I complain about that?

Out of the ten designs available, I ended up choosing the Julie Print. This is a red background with cute kittens and fish all over it. It has white stitching holding it together. I was never worried about keeping it clean though. Most of the time my kids are HUGE mess makers, and I had no doubt it wouldn’t be that bright beautiful color for very long. AND it wasn’t, but all I had to do was toss it in the wash with like colors. You also have the option of machine drying as long as you tumble dry. (Or just line dry it).
I love that she has included designs for both boys AND girls. That way I can purchase one for Aidan also. They are only $6.99 for one. So- you can purchase one for each kid, or one for yours and one for a friends’ or family members kid. They will be sure to thank you. It is a whole new meaning of fashion plus function.



About Kidzikoo

“Hi Kidzikoo Fans!  Lindsay Coleman here.  In case you don't know, I am the creator of the Kidzikoo!
Totally kid inspired, my son Landon has been the #1 driving force to make this new product from an idea to a reality.  Without him, I couldn't have done it.  Literally!  Here's the story...
One morning in October of 2010, Landon was sitting on my lap as he was drinking his cold milk out of his sippy cup. He reached back and put his little hand on my cheek and it was FREEZING.  I chuckled and said to him "burrrr, you need an insulator for your sippy cup!"  So, I marched upstairs to the computer to search for baby bottle/sippy cup insulators, thinking they would be found at any retailer.  Well, much to my surprise, I found NOTHING!  Immediately the light bulb turned on and the idea was born!
Over the past year, countless hours and tons of energy have been put into building this new business and creating the Kidzikoo for babies and kiddos around the world.  I hope you love them as much as I have loved creating them!

Lindsay, a "Mommy Inventor" is the president and CEO of LadyEdison, the parent and distribution company for Kidzikoo.  LadyEdison is dedicated to creating new and innovative products never before seen in the consumer market and distributing them to retail stores around the Globe.  Lindsay  hopes she can inspire other women to follow their dreams.
"Many people will knock your ideas and say you'll never make it happen. Use those who doubt you to fuel your passion and keep driving forward until you've accomplished your dreams. The sky is the limit and with good faith and hard work, all things are possible.  Believe in yourself and you WILL make it happen." (Lindsay Coleman)
LadyEdison is currently in the production of more products so stay tuned for their launch!”

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LoveTrueNatural Review & Giveaway

I received Plump up the Volume Anti-Aging Kit from LoveTrueNatural. The Anti-Aging kit comes with

1. Advanced Lift & Firm Serum (4ml tube)
2. Eye Bright Peptide Serum (4ml tube)
3. Plump Lip Treatment (15 ml tube)
You put all of these products on your freshly cleaned face. I washed my face and then put on the Advanced Lift & Firm Serum on my face and neck. I immediately felt it drying. After it started drying, I felt it gently tugging and tightening my face. After it was dry, my skin felt so smooth and silky. I loved it.
After the Advanced Lift & Firm Serum dried, I applied the Eye Bright Peptide Serum around my eyes. It took more than one application to see the results in this, but after about 2-3, I did. Making dark circles disappear is more difficult than tightening your face. Dark circles are caused from many different things.

Often it’s fatigue, or the natural process of aging- where you skin thins, you lose collagen and the blood lines show. My dark circles are from fatigue. I rarely get the needed amount of sleep, and NEEDED something (desperately) to help me with this. I didn’t just want to cover it up with makeup, I wanted it to go away.
I can see each day as I use this a big difference in the amount of darkness underneath. This product has amazed me in the amount of time that it helped the darkness go away. It wasn’t completely gone, but really—there isn’t a product that can truly make it go away, just reduce it.

Like I said- the reason I even have dark circles is because of my sleeping pattern. I couldn’t expect this to take it ALL away, since my sleeping is still at a minimum. I loved that it helped reduce it SO much and then using concealer and makeup- you CAN’T see it at all.

The Plump Lip Treatment is something that you can feel INSTANTLY. You can feel this helping your lips. I have tried others that taste VERY bad, this one tastes like a peppermint/cinnamon mix and actually DOES work. You put it on like a normal lipgloss during the day. (It feels like a chapstick but is more creamy) It doesn’t stay on for long periods of time as a creamy liquid, but you can still feel it long after the cream is gone. It seeps into your lips and gives your lips a natural glow (and tint).

I was very happy with all 3 of these products and how well they worked, and how fast the results came. If you AREN’T looking for something to keep your skin youthful and glowing- they also sell other products.
They sell Face Products like cleanser, exfoliators, and moisturizers. They sell organic makeup; such as foundation, makeup remover, mascara, and more. Natural Hair Care products such as shampoo and conditioner, etc. Even more on the website.. be sure to check it out.

"True Natural Spa's all natural and pepperminty lip plumper is the must have product for full, voluminous lips! Combine this with their ultra-concentrated, spa-grade anti-aging serums to restore your skin's youthful appearance and resilient complexion.

"Plump" combines cinnamon oil, peppermint and niacin to bring fullness and a warm tingle to your lips

The True Natural Spa Lifting Serum contain bio-hyaluronic acid to reduce the appearance of fine lines, natural polysaccharides to provide intense firming and lifting, Ferulic acid and pomegranate extract give antioxidant protection against harsh environments and premature aging.

The Eye Bright Peptide Serum combats dark circles, skin pigmentation and fine-lines around the eye area with arbutin, cucumber extract and collagen enhancing peptides."

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Mineral Hygienics Review

Mineral Hygienics is an all-natural mineral make-up that is made in the United States. It is completely organic—Meaning no talc, no nuts, no dyes or fragrances, No Gluten or Bismuth..

You get 5% cash back on every order, and if you don’t like it ( within 45 days) you can return it.

I love companies that offer your money back if you don’t like their product. This usually means that they are a VERY honest company, and want you to REALLY test it out before making a decision.

With mineral make-up, you have to get it at least a week (if you have never used it before) before saying yay or nay. WHY? It could blend well with certain moisturizers or NOT, you could NOT exactly know how to use the brush and come to realize that once you get the hang of it, that your makeup seems more and more flawless.

I had this issue. I realized that I was putting too much makeup in the lid at first and it was clumping (in spots). And that I was DIPPING the brush and not SWIRLING. For the best results—tap a little makeup in the top of the lid at a time and SWIRL the brush in circles to help it pick up the makeup. The swirling actually warms the minerals and helps it stick to your face longer, smoother, and without all the clumps.. silly me.

I really did like this make-up. I am one to go with the trend of make-up. I try and stick with mineral as much as possible. When I was younger and heard all the horror stories about lipstick being made from dolphin and whale fat—it disgusted  me. I didn’t wear makeup for a VERY long time. Only eyeshadow for the longest.

Since companies are becoming greener, I have started back and am TOTALLY glad. I look flawless everyday (even though my skin is uneven) because of the way mineral makeup makes your skin look. It’s like it forms to your face as a second skin and covers all blemishes without KNOWING you have makeup covering it.

I was sent 6 different colors of the Mineral Hygenics Makeup to try. The 6 were Silk Translucent, Light, Fairly Tan, Medium Light, Medium, and Warm Kiss.

Before putting on any mineral makeup, I suggest getting a makeup primer or a really good moisturizer. If you do this, your makeup will stay WAY longer than if you applied it without.

I tried every single one of these foundations. Every single one of them work amazing well. I WISH I had DARKER skin tone, but I ended up using Medium Light mixed with skin translucent bronzed with warm kiss.

It created the most beautiful look. It looked sunkissed, natural and you couldn’t even HINT at me actually having makeup on. It didn’t peel off, fade away, or gently disappear. One day I was so exhausted that I even took a nap with this on—I woke up and my face looked EXACTALY the same. I was amazed that my pillow hadn’t made any of it come off.

Now that summer is on it’s way (very fast, if I must say) I am always looking for a way to keep actual sunrays off of my face without having to smother it in sunblock. This makeup has natural SPF ingredients that are chemical free. It protects against both UVA and UVB rays.

This makeup allows your skin to breathe because it doesn’t soak up the natural oils or moisture in your face cells. Most do—and shortly your face can turn into an icky ooey gooey mess—that WILL need to be redone. I can say that for mineral Hygenics that isn’t the case. I took the kids to the park on the hottest day of the week last week and I still didn’t have to retouch up my foundation.

Mineral Makeups (Most of them) claim to be organic (etc).. but ARE they? REALLY? How can you REALLY tell? Look at the ingredients. The less ingredients there are in a makeup, the better off your going to be. The less your going to have to google search.. lol

I do this all the time. I google search stuff to make sure I won’t end up with some horrible rash or something after using it. This makeup has 4—yes FOUR ingredients. Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxide, and Mica. Google search THOSE. No harmful ingredients in sight.

This isn’t a makeup that will make your face SHINE. It is designed to mimic the actual “reactions” of skin. So it is designed (as a matte finish) to not give gleam and glare to your face. It actually gives quite an airbrushed look. My face was smooth, soft, and NEVER itched EVER.

This is perfect for every skin tone, whether you are extremely fair skinned, olive skinned, or VERY tan. They have a shade for you. I would suggest getting the starter kit though, so you can test the waters so to speak. I thought I’d use a medium darker and I was SO wrong. That is usually the case with women and their makeup.. So go a little lighter at first and work your way up to a darker shade.. see which one is best for you. They have a section on their website that helps you choose the best color for you.

Medium (My Best Shade)

This is our most popular shade. When exposed to the sun your skin will tan very easily and in most situations you will not burn. You probably do not have skin sensitivity issues. Your neutral or warm undertones will look beautiful in our minerals!

• Medium Light - Cool to Neutral Undertones
• Medium - Neutral Undertones

Celebrities that best fit this shade:

• Pamela Anderson
• Jennifer Aniston

You should check out their application tips, which are VERY helpful in getting the best coverage.

Really awesome make-up. Organic all the way. Very great coverage, sun protection, no problems with it at all. The only thing I didn’t like about it was the brush. The brush was really scratchy.. I had another brush and used it, and the makeup was awesome. Other than the brush—I love IT!!

Disclosure: Mineral Hygienics provided me with a sample of product for my review but my opinions are my own. This isn’t a sponsored Post.

Jessica