Thursday, December 19, 2013

All Natural Ageless Derma Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener Review

                      Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
 I used Ageless Derma Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener for a few days now and I was anxiously waiting to talk about it. With age and pregnancies we get on our face lots of dark spots that we are not happy with. I remembered this summer a friend telling me that my pregnancy left me with a brown mark on my forehead. It was very noticeable mostly after the sun tanning, and I wanted to use something to have them disappear. I did use some other natural products and I was happy with, but I wanted to give Ageless Derma Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener a try. 

Ageless Derma Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener comes in a 1.0 oz bottle, has an airless pump which you can gently press and get the amount you need to apply on your face.

Ageless Derma Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener is an innovative treatment that is clinically proven to reduce all types of hyper pigmentation and leave you with soft, glowing skin. It contains a combination of natural and bio engineered ingredients to lighten the skin without any harmful side effects.
Ageless Derma Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener contains 7 revolutionary ingredients to provide fast, gentle, and effective skin lightening for your skin. If you are bothered by an excess of freckles, dark spots on the skin, uneven discolorations, hyper pigmentation, sun spots or liver spots, Ageless Derma Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener would possibly lighten and brighten up the skin’s surface within weeks of application.

 Some of the ingredients in the  Ageless Derma Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener are: NET-DG-Licorice Root, a natural anti-inflammatory agent that is extracted from the licorice root.  NET-DG works to inhibit the destroying effects of Hyluronidase activity, enzymes that destroy connective tissue in your skin. 
BV-OCS is a form of natural Vitamin C that is a powerful whitener, anti-oxidant and collagen protector,  increases the synthesis of collagen better than any other form of Vitamin C, Biowhite – Mulberry Grape Juice –  a plant complex, a stable, all natural substance, that is made up of mulberry, grape extract, saxifrage,  and Scutellaria.  It inhibits tyrosinase activity, the body’s producer of melanin which makes up the skin’s pigmentation,
Belides, take from the Daisy Flower, a skin-whitening agent found in nature that will ensure a more even pigmentation of your skin.Contains no chemical preservatives; it is naturally stable as a cosmetic ingredient.
 Alpha Arbutin fights against skin aging and hyper pigmentation.

Ageless Derma Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener retails for $49, and you can purchase it here.

Although I am very pleased with the cream, the change looks dramatic because of the difference in light the pictures were taken into, and the poor quality of my cropping and arranging it in the page.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

The Sound of Music (45th Anniversary Blu-ray/DVD Combo Limited Edition)

Are you a Sound of Music fan? This is one of the best movies of all times. It is clean, interactive, educational, a good musical movie.On Amazon is listed at $89.99 on sale for $30.35. I found a better deal at Costco stores, for $14.99 with an instant $5 coupon at the register, normally $19.99. Ask to check the price before you purchase it. If you have a membership card this is the best place to get it.
It includes:
    • All-New Hardcover Book The Sound of Music: A Few of Our Favorite Things
    • Hand-Painted "My Favorite Things" Music Box
    • Reprint of 1965 Theatrical Souvenir Book
    • Snapshots from Salzburg
    • Official Letter of Authenticity
    • 45th Anniversary Soundtrack
The 4 DISC SET CONTAINS:
  • Your Favorite Things: An Interactive Celebration — all-new immersive viewing experience with behind-the-scenes images, on-screen lyrics, trivia track and location quiz
  • Music Machine Sing-Along
  • Musical Stages: Creating The Sound of Music — all-new interactive “backlot tour” with in-depth featurettes on the songs, the stage show & movie, the film and sound restoration and the real-life von Trapp family
  • A City of Song — virtual map of filming locations in Salzburg, Austria
  • Vintage Rodgers & Hammerstein and The Sound of Music programs, including a parody with Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews, and an interview with the real Maria von Trapp on The Julie Andrews Hour
  • Rodgers & Hammerstein: The Sound of American Music, hosted by Mary Martin
  • Screen tests, rare treasures, interviews, photo galleries and more
  • BD-LIVE: Live Lookup Powered by IMDb... and much more.

Centrum® Flavor Burst® Multivitamin Chews

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 They offer new missions and if you qualify you get to try free products, and enjoy coupons for yourself and your friends. You can also earn new smiles for commenting on posts, updating your profile etc. 
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If you joined Smiley360 you will get a chance to try their new mission which includes:
  • 20 samples (10 Wild Grape & 10 Tropical Fruit flavor) of Centrum® Flavor Burst® Multivitamin Chews - Try it & share your extra samples with your family & friends!
  • One- Centrum® Flavor Burst® Multivitamin Chews branded brochure with a $2.00 coupon
  • Link for a FREE SAMPLE
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Beautiful Holiday Topiary & Garland - Handmade - Brand New!


A friend is handmaking these beautiful holiday decorations.
Exquisite holiday decorations for your home, entry area, or landscape influenced by European design & taste. This set includes a 4 foot faux norway spruce potted topiary adorned with miniature indoor / outdoor candle lighting, pine cones, ornaments, and ribbon. Also included is a
stunning 54" garland in matching color scheme (minus lights) which can be placed over a mailbox, fireplace mantel, end table, or kitchen island. Cash, credit card, or PayPal accepted (no personal checks). Email or call 612-208-seven-seven-eight-zero. 
$110 for both (North Metro) MN
Thanks for viewing. Happy Holidays!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Relish! Menu Planning Service Review



If you are a very busy person, but you like to cook having a menu plan laid up is important. I found a very easy to follow menu plan that will ease your search and spare you time. Relish.com is a weekly menu planning service, load up with delicious, easy to make dinners. You'll get menus, recipes, grocery lists, a mobile app, specialty menus and more. Every week you can choose from 15 different recipes, with entrees, side dishes and desserts.

The website makes it easy for you to search and choose what you would like to see, all recipes, weekly only, or freezer only. You can search recipes by title, by ingredients, or by category. When you look up for a certain meal you will be given an entree with a side dish. You will be able to review your shopping list and modify it according to your needs. You can change the servings, you can add the ingredients you want to buy, the quantity, and you have the option to either send it to your email or print it right there. On one page you will have the ingredients categorized into different sections of the grocery store for easier shopping. You also have the recipe for the main dish, side dish and desert for easy access and convenience. You can print it and take it with you to the store.

I like about this menu planning service the fact that I can find everything I need in one place, and being able to print everything on one paper. From the shopping list to the recipe directions everything is there.

The Relish! Menu Planning Service is $7 a month, but will build you a nice variety of recipes you can use and reuse over time. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Sleep Number 5” CoolFit™ Foam Contour Pillow


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 They offer new missions and if you qualify you get to try free products, and enjoy coupons for yourself and your friends. You can also earn new smiles for commenting on posts, updating your profile etc. 
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If you joined Smiley360 you will get a chance to try their new mission which includes:
  • SLEEP NUMBER® DualTemp™ Layer catalog explaining more about how this exciting new product could help you and your sleep partner sleep better.
  • One (1) Sleep Number 5” CoolFit™ Foam Contour Pillow ($139.99 value!) after sharing your store experience using the Smiley360 sharing tools. You have from October 23rd to November 22nd to share about your store experience. The first 1,000 members to do so, will receive a pillow
  • Smiley360 information card to bring with you when you visit the SLEEP NUMBER® store

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream Review and Giveaway


I am really excited to introduce you to another product that is natural and effective. Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream is a result of hard work and intensive studies into alleviating pain associated with joint and muscle inflammation, nerve damage, fitness and sports injuries. Dr. Ghorbani, the creator of Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream, a Harvard-trained, board certified Interventional Pain Management Specialist, is currently the President and Medical Director of Advanced Pain Medicine Institute in the Greater Washington, DC area. Dr. Ghorbani has devoted his entire career to helping patients overcome pain, and Noxicare Natural Pain Relief is one result of it.

Turmeric, Willow Bark, Ginger, Holy Basil, Rosemary Extract, Alpha Lipoic Acids, Boswellia Extract are the active ingredients in Noxicare Pain Relief Cream. These ingredients work together to relieve pain and discomfort in your body.

 Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream is odorless, non-greasy, paraben free. It has a yellowish color absorbs quickly in the skin. It has no side effects. When I applied it on my affected area, on the back of my neck, I had a slight cold feeling and then warm. It felt really good, and the pain seemed to be less troublesome.

Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream retails for $26.95 and you can purchase it here. 
Or you can win one tube of cream by entering the giveaway below. I will pick two winners.

As the widget doesn't allow me to add more entries I want to give you a chance to have more entries by liking the Noxicare on Facebook for 1 entry, follow on Twitter for one entry and comment below if you did these entries for one more entry.

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

RecycleBank





Recyclebank is a company that rewards people for taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals from thousands of local and national businesses.You are rewarded points by doing environmentally friendly behaviors including recycling your their household garbage, using energy more efficiently at home, reducing water usage, buying greener products and many others. Educates on green behavior through “Learn and Earn” quizzes that give Recyclebank users points for correctly answering questions about ecology, energy and the like.
RecycleBank points can be used to get nice rewards, such as FREE high value coupons, FREE magazines, FREE gift cards and so much more!!

Monday, October 28, 2013

Free Beginning Piano Lessons You Can Do at Home from Hoffman Academy



 If you want your child to learn piano this is a very good resource Hoffman Academy. They offer free piano lessons for kids and everyone who wants to learn piano in the comfort of their home. They are fun and easy to follow and upload lessons often. They have three units with 20 lessons each. Joseph Hoffman is the teacher of these series. The lessons are very interactive and your child will soon learn to like his teaching method. 

I am glad to have discovered them since I am planning to have my daughter learn piano soon, maybe in a year or two since she is only 14 months now. I am really excited to have her try this program, so I am gathering all the materials needed to present them to her when she is ready.

The video lessons are free, but you can download at half price till the 31st the worksheets that go with the videos. Although the worksheets are not required to learn piano, they are very useful in keeping up with what the child learned. This is what the supplemental material contains:
 -Music Theory Worksheets & Activity Pages ( 84 PDF pages)
- Song Sheets with Practice Instructions (17 PDF pages)
- Piano Listening CD MP3s
- Practice CD MP3s
- Parent’s Guide

You can see lesson one from unit one here, and you'll soon want to see them all.

or watch the newer version from Youtube.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

MIRA Kitchen Scale Review


 I don't know your thoughts on this issue, but I am finding it harder and harder to slow down, although I am a stay-at-home mom. We live in a time and era where everything seems to be done in a hurry. Shopping, cooking, eating, it's all on to go. The faster is done, the better, but most of it seems to be lacking essence. I wander what do we need in order to slow down...The answer is simple. Enjoying the little but beneficial things in life.

 With the recent loss of my beloved father, I've seen how much I need to slow down and enjoy life, good relationships, and a good and healthy meal. And that's what I want to talk to you about in this review. The importance of cooking your own food from scratch as much as you can. Set aside time, plan it in the beginning of the week, do your grocery shopping, and start cooking. You do need to eat, you might as well eat healthier. A good digital scale will help you:
  • control portions.
  • ease your baking, mostly where it requires measuring by weight.
  • accurately weigh your mail before sending it (I added this as I needed it for myself)
Do you want to loose weigh, or keep your current weigh? Portion control is one of the best ways to do it. If you use the scale to control your portions at home, when dining out will help you judge portions better. You might need to do this for a few weeks, and then continue to one week a month to help you stay on track. 

 Use the kitchen scale for measuring the big ingredients like flour, sugar, brown sugar, butter, cocoa, chocolate, water and milk and switch back to measuring teaspoons for baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices. A good rule of thumb – if you want to measure less than 1/4 cup, use teaspoons and tablespoons and for more than 1/4 cup, use the kitchen scale.


Current price of stamp is 46¢. I still use stamps and envelopes and I want to make sure the mail reaches it's destination. It happened to me once to have a heavier mail and less stamps and it didn't get to where it needed on time. I had to make sure that it doesn't happen any more, and I am glad to be prepared when sending thicker mail. If your letter weighs more than 1 ounce, then it will cost more. The table below shows the prices for letters over 1 ounce.
2 oz.66¢
3 oz.86¢
3.5 oz.$1.06

The Mira Kitchen digital scale I got to review is very nice. It is light and accurate. It reads from 0.1 to 11 oz. It is made of strong glass and displays weights in pounds, kilograms, grams, and ounces (lb/oz, kg/g, fl.oz., ml). It doesn't take much space and you can easily store it when not in use. The scale uses 3 AAA batteries included, and will automatically turn off after 1 minute of no use, or you can simply press and hold the 'On-off-Zero' button.

I am very pleased with this product and I definitely recommend it to everyone. Do you want one of your own, visit  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ECIYGWY. Now you can get it on sale and save 55%.

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Easy steps to 'winterize' your car!


Freezing cold weather can take its toll on car engines. That's why it's important to be prepared for the winter season and the car trouble that's bound to ensue. Here's some friendly advice on what to do when your car won't start and the steps you can take to prevent it from happening again!

When Cars Won't Start
1
Let the battery recover if the car fails to start. If your car does not start up after ten to twenty seconds of cranking, stop and wait for a minute or two before attempting to start again. This gives the battery time to recover by allowing the starter motor to cool down.

2
Gently push on the gas pedal while still parked. Depress the accelerator once and then release it. This will inject a small amount of fuel into the engine which can help get things going. Only do this with engines with a carburetor. There is no need with fuel-injected engines. Almost every vehicle today have cold starting instructions in the Operator's Manual (who knew) that instruct you to use a small amount of throttle to help with a cold start. Refer to your vehicle's Operator's Manual for further information.

3
Turn the key and hold it for 20 seconds. This should help to get the engine going. Don't hold it for any longer than 20 seconds as over grinding the starter can cause mechanical damage. If the engine fails to turn over, wait a couple of minutes and try again.

4
Turn off all accessories. This includes the heater, radio and lights. This will help to maximize your starting power.

5
Consult the owner's manual. Things can vary from car to car and from model to model. What works for one may not work for another. This is why the owner's manual is the best source for guidance on how to start a particular car in cold weather.
If you do not have the owner's manual belonging to your car, you can order one from a car dealer, find one at a salvage yard or look for one at an auto parts chain.
You can also find many owner's manuals online. Try typing in "car owner manual" into a reputable search engine and look for relevant results.

6
Jump-start the battery. If the starter turns very slowly, or not at all, your battery is probably dead. It's now time for a jump-start. You will need a set of jumper cables and a willing volunteer with a running car.
Position the running car as close to the car with the dead battery as possible, with the bonnets facing each other, if possible.
Look for the + and = symbols on the jumper cables and connect the one with the + symbol to the positive terminals on both the running car and the car with the dead battery. Attach the cable with the = symbol to the negative terminals.
Once the cables are connected, rev up the engine of the running car for a minute or two, getting the engine to an increasingly higher RPM.
Try to start the car with the dead battery. It may take longer than usual. If it doesn't work on the first try, double-check to make sure the jumper cables are connected properly before trying again.
If the car still won't start after a couple of tries, your only other option is to call for service.

7
Replace the battery when necessary. At some point in every car's lifetime, its battery must be replaced. This is because car batteries have definite shelf lives, and no amount of maintenance or care can reverse the effects of chemicals on metal. Car batteries typically last about three to five years. If your car needs to be jump-started, it may be time to consider purchasing a new battery.
If it's time to get a new battery, the best time to do it is in the fall when batteries typically go on sale.
If you're changing your car battery yourself, ensure your vehicle is turned off and in park, with the emergency brake set.

Always wear gloves and safety glasses when changing the battery of a car, as car batteries contain potentially hazardous acids and gases, which can be released if the battery is mishandled. You should also make sure that your car battery is recycled using the correct procedures, you can do this by bringing your used battery to a local recycling center, or to certain repair shops.
If you don't feel comfortable changing your car battery yourself, you can bring your vehicle to an experienced auto mechanic.

Preventative Measures

1
Winterize your car. Winterizing your car essentially means preparing your vehicle for the cold winter season. With proper planning, you can prevent or at least prepare for many of the car-related problems caused by freezing temperatures. Just as it's necessary for us to put on a coat, hat and gloves in cold weather, our cars need a similar kind of attention if they're going to function at their best potential.
Replace your windshield wipers and wiper fluid. Low visibility can make driving in cold weather extremely dangerous, so it's important to make sure the wiper blades are up in tip-top shape. Your wiper blades are made out of rubber, and with time they'll crack, split and deteriorate. It's suggested that you replace your windshield wipers every six to 12 months. Keeping your wiper fluid filled up is also a plus, as fluid can assist in breaking up snow and ice on the windshield.

Check your tire pressure and consider snow tires. Wet and icy roads increase the risk of car accidents in the winter and it's important to make sure that your tires are equipped to handle such adverse weather conditions. Deflated tires cause decreased traction, which leads to an increased chance of sliding on icy roads. Make sure tires are filled with the correct amount of air. Many gas stations offer tools to check pressure and pump tires. If you live in an area with prolonged snowy or icy conditions, consider investing in snow tires or winter tires as these offer improved traction, breaking and control.

Keep your fuel tank full. Cold and constantly shifting temperatures can cause condensation to form on the walls of a gas tank in the red, and soon water will drip down and into the gas. It will eventually sink to the bottom, since water is heavier than gas, which is bad news -- if water finds its way into the fuel lines, it will freeze up, blocking any flow of gas to the engine and effectively halting your travel plans. Any repairs that have to be made can be costly, too, so despite high gas prices, keeping your tank full will help both your car and your wallet.

2
Maintain the battery. Winter is tough on batteries, for two main reasons. The engines are far harder to turn over because all the oil inside them has turned to molasses. This demands much more current from a battery. In addition, the battery cannot produce its normal amount of energy because of the cold. The chemical reactions that generate electricity are slower at a lower temperatures. Checking your car battery from time to time will help you stay on top of any maintenance issues, but be aware that most car batteries only last between three and five years.

Check the battery cables and clamps for fraying or corrosion. If there's a white, powdery substance around the clamps, that's corrosion from battery acid -- you can clean it off easily with baking soda, water and a toothbrush.
Your battery is also filled with fluid, so make sure it has enough inside. Most batteries have caps on top, and you can check the level by removing the caps. If it's low, fill the holes with distilled water, being careful not to fill past the bottom of the cap

3
Use gas line antifreeze with fuel stabilizer. Gas line antifreeze, also known as dry gas, is a chemical (essentially Methyl Hydrate) that is added to your gas tank to inhibit your gas line freezing. If your gas line freezes, your car will not be able to start until it thaws. Many gas stations already add an anti-freeze agent into their gas during colder weather months. Check with your station of choice and see if this is their practice.
Add dry gas to your petrol or gas fill-up before filling the tank (if possible) to ensure it mixes completely in the tank.
This product will also help conserve gas.

4
Warm the engine with a block heater or battery wrap. Keeping your car's battery warm overnight can help prevent freezing temperatures from affecting the engine. You can do this using either a block heater or a battery wrap.
An engine block heater is a small heating device installed in the engine that plugs into a wall socket. It warms the engine and oil and keeps the battery in optimal condition for start-up. Engine block heaters are not expensive, but they must be installed properly by a mechanic.
A battery wrap or blanket is an insulated sheet of plastic that preserves battery warmth. Wrap the blanket around the battery and leave overnight. Remove before starting the engine in the morning.

5
Park indoors. Parking indoors, in a garage, helps to shelter a car's engine from icy winds and freezing temperatures. Heat the garage, if possible, to keep the temperature warmer.

6
Use thinner oil. In the extreme cold, oil thickens and doesn't flow quickly to vital engine parts that need lubrication. A lightweight, winter-grade oil flows easier in cold weather and increases fuel economy. Your owner's manual should tell you the ideal type of oil you should use.

7
In diesel engines, consider using fuel conditioner. A fuel conditioner is a multi-functional diesel fuel additive. A diesel engine will start better in the cold if you use fuel conditioner, which prevents the fuel from "gelling" and ensures reliable fuel performance in severe winter conditions.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

25 FREE 4×6 Photo Prints at Walgreens till 10/4

Walgreens is running this promotion again. You can get 25 Free prints until 10/4. To get a 25 FREE 4×6 Photo Prints at Walgreens add up to 25 4×6 prints to your cart, select in store pickup, and enter coupon code: 25FREEPRINTS at checkout to make it 100% FREE.

51 Ways to Love Your Enemies: How to love others when they are hurting you- Free Kindle Book

 


 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. Matthew 5:44,45

I came across this free Kindle Book, and I decided to write something about it. I know it is a topic easy to talk about but very hard to put into practice; and we need somehow a 'supernatural' power to achieve the above statement, which is one of Jesus' teachings. 

Our natural reaction to negative feedback, tough circumstances, and intended wrongdoings, is either to pay back, or treat with indifference. And, yes that is the normal response to many of the widely condemned actions. 

We all carry wounds and scars that others left in our lives. We hurt, and want the other person to feel the same, thinking that somehow they will learn not to do it again. But acting this way would only make the wounds more painful and the scars uglier, even if we don't want to admit that. It eats us from inside out, and no one hurts more than we do. 

The process of healing starts only when we are ready to let go of the pain, and embrace God's love. Only then we can rise above the circumstance, treat others with the grace they don't deserve, and be part of a greater call.

Letting go of the pain doesn't mean that we instantly forget everything they've done wrong to us. There are situations that will never be forgotten. To exculpate somebody of their wrongdoing to you it must be an active choice. You might need to stop acting in hurt, lay it down before God in simple words, and sometimes it means just dealing with it one day at a time, one person at a time. Do a kind gesture, say a prayer, offer your help to those you find  'unworthy' of your service. These things take many by surprise, and beautiful things can come out of them. If not for them, for sure for yourself. 

I am a work in process, desiring to have a heart that doesn't let circumstances or people influencing my decisions on who I want to become or what I want to accomplish, being ferm and yet kind, pleasing God above all. How about you? 

Saturday, September 28, 2013

SmartKlean Laundry Kit - Laundry Ball & Stain Remover Review


 SmartKlean is a family company that introduced an innovative product, the chemical- free alternative to laundry detergent. It is reusable for 365 wash loads. Retails for $45. 
The Laundry Ball is 100% hypoallergenic and provides a natural wash without leaving any residues behind. There are small beads inside the plastic ball that work together to give you a clean and smell free laundry. 

Just like regular detergent, it doesn't take away heavy stains, so you do need to treat the stains before you put your clothes in the washer. That is where the Stain Remover Stick comes in. It's made of natural ingredients, has a pleasant citrus smell, and retails for $9.80.
 

My Review:
As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am very supportive of natural products, and it is a delight to promote them if they do the job. I decided to put them to the test on heavy soiled clothes, to see if there are immediate results. I pre-treated my husband's work shirt on some stains that don't come off with regular washing. I slightly applied the SmartKlean Stain Remover on the stained area, put it in the washer with the SmartKlean Laundry Ball and waited for the end results. 

I have to mention that we use the common top laundry machine on our apartment floor, and I usually use a lot of detergent to make sure my clothes get clean. I was quite nervous this time without adding detergent to the washer, but only a small layer of stain remover. To my amazement, the clothes came cleaner and better looking than I thought.

My husband was really impressed and quite happy to see his work shirt spot free. I will be having 364 more loads to go with the SmartKlean Laundry Ball I got, and I am quite happy that it saves me time and money. Go visit their website and check them out. You will be surprised at how well these products work.  

You can find them on Facebook & Twitter.

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Beauty Box 5 Review



 Beauty Box 5 is a monthly subscription company from Austin, Texas,  that delivers 5 deluxe samples from different brands right to your door for $12 a month! Every month you get surprise beauty samples with selection of makeup, hair care, skin care, nail care, fragrances and beauty accessories. Shipping is free.


My review:
When I got the box in the mail I was really excited to see what it contains. I was pleasantly surprised to see a nice variety of samples I would use in no time.
Here is what I got. 

Bask Heavenly Silk Daily Skin lotion- an anti-aging moisturize. Smells very nice and feels soft on hands. 
Retail:$19.98-22oz/beautybrands.com

Nubar Nail Lacquers- Phthalate, Formaldehyde, & Toluene Free The color is beautiful. I am more conservative with colors on my nails, but I actually like this color I got. It dries fast and it's not messy.
Retail: $8-0.5 oz/bynubar.com

H2O  Plus Aquafirm + Micro-Collagen Moisturizer- Fights lines and loss of firmness. I just applied it on my half of face to see a difference. But I would probably have to use it more often to see something. I like the moisture in it.
Retail: $50 1.7oz/h2oplus.com

Be a Bombshell Eyeshadow- nude color, can be used wet or dry. It applies really well on the eye, and it's a neutral color that is complementary to what I usually wear in the fall.
Retail: $14 One Size/ beabombshellcosmetics.com

Swissco Nail File It is very sparkly and girlish. I could never have enough nail files for my nails. It's nice to carry it in my purse for a quick fix.
Retail: $1.50 One Size/ swisscollc.com

To find out more about beauty box 5 you can visit their website http://www.beautybox5.com, find the on Facebook & Twitter.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Free Sample: Free Snickers Bites Bag - Limited

Free Sample: Free Snickers Bites Bag 

Request: Free Snickers Bites Bag
Fill in the Facebook form, and wait for your coupon for a Free Snickers Bites Bag in the mail!

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Free Lance Crackers XtraFull with coupon.

 Go to Walmart's web page to print a coupon for Lance free crackers. Click on the 'Get a Free Sample'. You can print 2 coupons per computer!
Buy 1 Lance Crackers XtraFull, 8 ct $2.78, regular price
Use one FREE – Lance Crackers Xtra Fulls, Up to $2.78, Redeemable only at Walmart – (walmart.com)
Free


Thursday, September 19, 2013

Cheap items at Target for the week 9/16/13

Buy 2 Schick Hydro Silk Razor $5.09-$8.06, sale price through 9/21
Use two $4.00/1 – Schick Women’s Razor or Refill – (smartsource.com)
And use one $5.00/2 – Schick Hydro Razor and/or Cartridges, 4 ct, limit one coupon or offer per guest, Target Coupon – (target.com)
And use 10% Off – Schick Hydro Silk Razor or Cartridges, Target Cartwheel Offer (exp 10/5) – (cartwheel.target.com) 
Final Price: Free-$1.00 each, when you buy 2 


 Gogo Squeez Applesauce, 4 ct $2.00, price through 9/28
Use $0.75/1 – GoGo Squeez Product – (facebook.com)
Final Price: $1.25, or $0.31 per pouch  


 Seventh Generation Dish Soap $2.99, regular price
Use $1.00/1 – Seventh Generation Product – (bricks.coupons.com)
And use $1.00/1 – Seventh Generation Homecare Product, limit one coupon or offer per guest, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: $0.99


 Buy 2 Nivea Shave Gel, 7 oz $2.89, regular price
Use one $3.00/1 – Nivea Men, Post Shave Balm or (2) Shave Gels, 0.3 – 8.7 oz, up to $2.99, limit 4 like coupons in same shopping trip – (bricks.coupons.com)
Final Price: $1.39 each, when you buy 2


 Buy 2 Van’s Frozen Waffles $2.99, regular price
Buy 2, Receive Free Market Pantry Peanut Butter  
Use two $1.50/1 – Van’s Product including 11oz. Cereal, 5 oz. crackers or 5-Count Snack Bars – (facebook.com)
Final Price: $1.49 each, when you buy 2 plus free Market Pantry Peanut Butter 


Buy 4 Colgate Optic White Mouthwash, 8 fl oz $2.99, regular price
Buy Three Get One Free through 11/9
Use four $2.00/1 Colgate Mouthwash, 8 oz or larger, Limit 4 same coupons in same transaction from SS 9/8 (exp 10/5)
Or $1.10/1 – Colgate Total OR Optic White Mouthwash, 8 oz or larger, limit 4 like coupons in same transaction – (coupons.com)
Or $1.00/1 Colgate Mouthwash, 8 oz or larger, Limit 4 same coupons in same transaction from SS 9/22 (exp 10/19)
Final Price: $0.24 each, when you buy 4

Buy 1 Pantene Shampoo, 29.2 oz $6.49, regular price
Buy 1 Pantene Stylers Gel, 6.8 oz $4.99, regular price
Buy 1 Pantene Stylers Hair Spray, 8.5 fl oz $4.99, regular price

Buy 3, Receive $10.00 Target Gift Card through 10/12
Use one Free Pantene Conditioner or Styler Product, up to $4.99, when you buy (1) Pantene Shampoo, excludes trial/travel size, Limit 4 like coupons per household per day from SS 9/15 (exp 10/31)
And use one $1.00/1 – Pantene Styler or Treatment Product, excludes trial/travel sizes, limit 4 like coupons per household per day – (coupons.com)
And use 5% Off – Pantene Hair Care, Target Cartwheel Offer (exp 10/5) – (cartwheel.target.com)
Pay $9.66, Receive $10.00 Target Gift Card 

Final Price: $0.34 Moneymaker, when you buy all 3



Banana Pudding Squares


Prep:30 min
40 Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers, finely crushed
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese softend
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Free Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
3 medium ripe bananas
3 cups skim milk
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) Jell-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1/2 square Baker's Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, grated

Mix wafers and butter. Press firmly onto bottom of 13x9- inch dish.

 Mix Neufchatel cheese and powered sugar with wooden spoon until well blended. Gently stir in 1&1/2 cups of the whipped topping. Spoon mixture evenly onto crust; spread carefully. Cut bananas in half crosswise; cut each piece lengthwise in half. Arrange banana pieces over Neufchatel cheese mixture. 

Pour milk into a large bowl. Add dry pudding mixture. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. Spoon over bananas. Spread with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving. Makes 24 servings.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Free Kindle Books!

I so enjoy reading books on my kindle. I found tons of free and great books there. Here are some you can get free today. If you don't have a kindle you can still download them on your computer. Happy reading!


Friday, September 6, 2013

Enter to Win a $600 Peg Perego Car Seat & Baby Gift Basket Giveaway from Seven Slings!



This is their Facebook post:

We're giving away a Peg Perego Convertible Car Seat and 15-piece gift set valued at $600! This includes many of your favorite mother and baby brands including *Carseat Canopy, Nursing Pillow, Seven Slings, Udder Covers, Baby Leggings, Breast Pads, and Milk Bands.

To enter it's as easy as 1-2-3:


  1. Go to Seven Slings' Facebook page and like us if you haven't already. (:
  2. Look for the contest post and leave only one comment in the form of a number BETWEEN one and 1,000,000. (Only one post allowed per person)
  3. Contest closes on Thursday September 12th at 5 p.m. EST, and the winner will be announced the following day on Friday the 13th! (Person closest to the number randomly selected will be our lucky winner)

Thursday, September 5, 2013

FREE Espresso Drink/Smoothie at Panera

To get a FREE Espresso Drink/Smoothie at Panera you need to sign up for the Panera card breads program. The FREE Drink will be loaded on your card. You get your free drink by presenting the card at your local Panera.  You can check your “rewards” under ”view my rewards” on the registration confirmation screen.  You will be able to print your card out right away. Also for your Birthday you will get a Free Pastry loaded to your card, which is valid for 3 months.
*Offer expires November 4, 2013.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

BOGO FREE Edge Shave Gel Coupon

NEW: BOGO FREE (Up to $3) Edge Shave Gel Coupon!

Target deals for the week 9/1/13

DiGiorno Pizza $5.00
Buy 3, Receive Dreyer’s Outshine Bars Free 
Use one $2.00/2 DiGiorno Large Pizzas from RP 8/25 (exp 9/30)
And use one $1.10/1 – Dreyer’s Outshine Fruit Bars Multipack OR Outshine Coconut Waters Bars, 6 ct, zip code 77380 – (coupons.com)
And use one $1.00/2 – DiGiorno Rising Crust Frozen Pizza, limit 1 coupon or offer per guest, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: $3.63 each plus free Dreyer’s Outshine Bars 
  
Windex Touch-Up Cleaner, 10 oz $3.14, sale price through 9/7
Use $1.00/1 – Windex Touch-Up Cleaner – (coupons.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Windex Touch-Up Cleaner – (pillsbury.com)
And use $1.00/1 – Windex Touch Up Cleaner, limit one coupon or offer per guest, Target Coupon – 

Final Price: $1.14 

 Wet Ones Wipes, 40 ct $1.99, price cut through 9/7
Use $0.75/1 – Wet Ones Wipes Products, Canister or Singles, excludes 15 or 20 ct Travel Packs – (redplum.com)
Or $0.75/1 – Wet Ones Product Canister or Singles, excludes 15 or 20 ct travel packs – (digitalrewards.com)
And use $0.50/1 – Wet Ones Moist Wipes, limit 1 coupon or offer per guest, Target Coupon – (target.com)
And use 20% Off – Wet Ones Wipes, Target Cartwheel Offer (exp 9/7) – (cartwheel.target.com)

 Final Price: $0.44 
  
Advil Ibuprofen Tablets, 24 ct $3.49, regular price
Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card through 9/7
Use two $1.00/1 – Advil or Advil Migraine product,20 ct or larger – (advil.com)
Or use two $1.00/1 Advil, 20 ct or larger, Advil PM, 16 ct or larger, Children’s Advil, 4 oz or larger, Thermacare Cold Wraps, 1 ct or HeatWraps, 2 ct, Limit 4 like coupons in same shopping trip from RP 8/25 (exp 10/26)
And use 10% Off – Advil, Target Cartwheel Offer (exp 11/2) – (cartwheel.target.com)
Pay $4.28, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card

  
Children’s Advil Chewable Tablets, 24 ct $4.99, regular price
Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card through 9/7
Use two $1.50/1 – Advil Children’s Product, limit 4 like coupons in same shopping trip – (facebook.com)
And use 10% Off – Children’s Advil, Target Cartwheel Offer (exp 11/2) – (cartwheel.target.com)
Pay $5.98, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card

 Buy 1 Barilla Plus Pasta, 14.5 oz $2.14, regular price
Use one $0.55/1 Barilla Plus Pasta from SS 7/28 (exp 9/21)
And use one $0.75/1 – Barilla Plus Pasta, 14.5 oz, limit one coupon or offer per guest, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Pay $0.84

Buy 1 Mt. Olive Sweet Relish, 8 oz $1.19, regular price
Use one $1.00/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers or Relish Product from SS 8/25 (exp 9/29)
Or $0.75/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers or Relish Product from SS 8/25 (exp 9/29)

 Buy 1 Poise Ultra Thins Light Bladder Leakage, 30 ct $4.89, regular price
Use one $2.00/1 – Poise Products – (commonkindness.com)
And use one $1.00/1 Poise Liners or Pads, Target Mobile Coupon (exp 9/6)
Pay $1.89

Buy 2 L’Oreal Paris Ideal Clean Makeup Removing Towelettes, 25 ct $4.49, price cut through 9/14
Use one $5.00/2 L’Oreal Paris Skin Care Items, excludes trial/travel size, Limit 4 identical coupons per household per day, TARGET Coupon from RP 6/30 (exp 9/29)
And use two $1.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Skincare Item, excludes trial size
Or $1.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Ideal Clean or Ideal Moisture Skincare Product from RP 7/14 (exp 9/7)

 Buy 2 Vidal Sassoon Hair Color $7.99, regular price
Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card through 9/21
Use two $3.00/1 Vidal Sassoon Hair Color, Limit of 4 like coupons per household per day from PG 7/28 (exp 8/31)
And use two $2.00/1 Vidal Sassoon, Nice ‘n Easy, Natural Instincts, Root Touch-Up or Perfect 10 Hair Color, Limit 4 identical coupons per household per day, TARGET Coupon from SS 7/28 (exp 9/1)
Or $1.00/2 Vidal Sassoon, Herbal Essences, Head & Shoulders, Pantene or Aussie Hair Care Items, excludes trial/travel size, Limit 4 identical coupons per household per day, TARGET Coupon from SS 7/28 (exp 9/1)
Pay $5.98, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card

Buy 10 Gerber Organic Pouches $1.23, sale price through 9/7
Use two B4G1 Free – Gerber Organic Baby Food Pouches – (coupons.com)
And use one $2.00/1 – Gerber Organic Baby Food Purchase, $12.00 or more, limit one coupon or offer per guest, Target Coupon – (target.com) 
Final Price: $0.78 each, when you buy 10
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