Dec 30, 2011

Happy New Year And A Giveaway From Me, To My Loyals…

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Nicole Larsen #924!! (first person never got back to me..)

Since New Years Eve is tomorrow, I wanted to say please be SAFE!!! Have fun and DO NOT drink and drive. Don’t even drive if you take ONE sip of alcohol, just don’t do it. I can’t stress that enough.

I hope you all have a wonderful new year filled with joy, laughter, family, friends, health and whatever it is your heart desires. Mine desires another child, so hopefully 2012 will be our year for that since 2011 sucks butt.

Anyways…

I also wanted to offer a giveaway from me to my loyals (that would be you in case you are lost…)

I am giving away a $50 AT&T Gift Card to one lucky reader. You can enter by using Rafflecopter below. No mandatory entries, just enjoy and good luck.

xoxo,

Kim

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Dec 29, 2011

Winter Skin SOS with Neova Skin Care (Review)

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Winter can be harsh on your skin, not just the skin on your body, but the skin on your face too. Keeping it moisturized is very important especially if you want to fight the signs of aging.

Every morning and night, I wash my face with Proactiv Cleanser and follow that with my under eye cream and face creams. This ensures that my face stays clean and soft. I absolutely cannot stand a dry looking face, yuck!

I have only found a handful of facial moisturizers that I really like. Afterall, my face tends to be super oily, so I have to be very careful what goes on my face. That and my face is sensitive!

I had the opportunity to try out a new line of products from the Neova Skin Care Line. These are products that rejuvenate and help repair your skin. Certainly I could use this.

I received three products from the Neova line. The Creme de la Copper, Day Therapy SPF 30 and the DNA Total Repair. The bottles all looked the same, so at first I was a bit confused and had to research what each one was and what they did. After doing the research, I was ready to try them out.

The Creme de la Copper is a deeply nourishing skin cream that helps revive dull, lifeless skin while helping with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also restores moisture and firmness to your face. The copper peptide complex in this cream, is an essential micronutrients for your skins health. The DNA repair technology deeply penetrates your skin to deliver the best results possible. You can use this daily to achieve softer and smoother skin. I really like this cream. It is not too creamy and it feels light on my skin. It blends in and I only need a tiny amount as it smears around pretty well on my face. I mainly use this around my eyes, laugh lines and neck. It does not have a scent really, but I could pick up an “earthy scent” like dirt :) This retails for $110.

The Day Therapy SPF 30 is great for during the day. I will put this on, just a tiny amount, under my makeup and then I will put it on again OVER my makeup. This keeps my makeup in place and keeps my face soft and almost line free when I wear my makeup. If you have not tried lotion/cream over makeup, you SHOULD. Makes you appear years younger in my opinion. The Day Therapy SPF 30 is a multi-purpose daily moisturizer that features broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection against UV damage. The DNA enzymes help repair and remove sun induced DNA damage. Copper Peptide Complex and antioxidants nourish and moisturize the skin. Apply daily in the morning protect yourself from winter UV radiation. This is a great daily cream that will leave your face looking its best and you know it is being protected. Again, this was “earthy” smelling.. This retails for $85.

Last but not least, is the DNA Total Repair which speeds recovery from previous sun-inflicted damage and intensifies the skin’s ability to self-correct itself in order to resist future damage (something I think we all can benefit from). The formula offers the most powerful therapeutic intervention for UV-induced DNA damage and the results show diminished signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles. I use in the evening, when skin is at its highest for repairing itself. This has an earthy scent as well. This retails for $99.

These are all really great beauty product creams that don’t make my face feel like a big oily mess. My skin does appear softer and smoother. I would recommend this to you all who are wanting to have a great cream or creams to maintain a beautiful, healthy glowing face and for anyone who has seen too many days in the sun.

Feel free to “Like” Neova Skin Care on Facebook!

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You can purchase these products online at http://www.nextderm.com/ and you can check out the key ingredients too!

Disclosure:

I was sent products to review. These are my own, honest experiences with these products, thanks!

 

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Dec 28, 2011

Lugz Men’s Work Boots “The Elite” Line (Review)

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Lugz Boots has recently come out with a new collection of boots, the Elite Line. They are in stores now! The Elite Line features five styles of boots with extreme comfort and durability and they are a great value, can’t beat that!

My hubby received a pair of the Mens Circuit SR Boots in Black. We are very impressed with them so far. My hubby works as a machinist, so he needs a good pair of work boots to help him get through a long day on his feet. He says these boots are very comfortable and provide his feet great support. They are comfortable on his feet for 10 hours a day and he likes the looks of them. He also likes that they are nice enough to wear outside of work, like when he is out and about!

‘THE ELITE COLLECTION’

These boots feature leather uppers and slip resistant rubber soles for that perfect grip. Also, each shoe has cushioned insoles and a padded leather tongue that ensures comfort for a long day of work!

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You can purchase the new Lugz  Elite Collection online at http://www.lugz.com/

Disclosure:

I received product to review. These are my own honest opinions, thanks!

 

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Dec 27, 2011

Light Therapy For Life Review and FIVE Giveaways!

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Ariel Henry #583!! (32 led device Light Therapy)

Molly A Krantz #1450!! (32 led device Light Therapy)

Shirley Greenawalt Zolenski #1907!! (9 LED Light Device)

Lisa Li #1713!! (9 LED Light Device)

Melanie Comello #1484!! (9 LED Light Device)

 

*The Pot Has Been Sweetened!!! There will be THREE more Light Devices Available for winning! These are the 9 LED Light Devices!! So FIVE Winners will be selected! Yay!!!!*

 

 

Light therapy devices are pretty cool in my book. I have experienced what they can do in the past and now I am experiencing it again, through a great device I received to help me clear up my skin and a few wrinkles, sigh!

Light therapy can do all sorts of good things for you and your skin. Pretty neat, huh? What exactly is “Light Therapy”? Light Therapy is the science of using very specific wavelengths or colors, of light to achieve very specific results. When the body absorbs certain wavelengths, there is a very physical reaction that takes place inside the body to help correct and restore those damaged places.

So now that you know a bit about the light therapy, you can see why I wanted to give it a try once again. I received the Altapulse Beauty and Skin Care light. I am starting to see the dreaded signs of age around my eyes and I really don’t like it, who would? I also STILL get that stupid acne on my chin, from time to time and hate it so much. Ugh. So, I really wanted to try out the Altapulse Light Therapy and see if it could possibly help me out with this.

You only need to use these lights for a minute or two on the area or areas you would like to see improvements. For me this was mainly around my chin area (for the oil and acne crap) and a bit around my eye area for lines. The more you use this light, the less time you will need to use it,  because that means it is working!

The first week of using the light therapy, I was not getting any new pimples. The ones I did have (two of them) they were starting to dry out and were a lot less red. The area around my chin seemed the same. The second week of using this, the area on my chin was almost completely clear of acne and the skin itself seemed more vibrant to me. The third week, I had not gotten any more pimples and the ones I did have were completely gone. My chin looks and feels soft to the touch.

Now treating the lines around my eyes, is taking longer. That was to be expected as I was told this. I have been using the Altapulse light therapy for about a month and the lines around my eyes seem less obvious. The skin around my eyes is more youthful looking so that is impressive! When I smile, the lines are not sooo obvious anymore. I still use my under eye creams like I normally do after the treatments  and my acne treatments on my chin, and I have not had any bad reactions while using this light therapy with them.

Makeup also should not be worn when using the light therapy as it might block the light from giving you the full benefit of your treatments. So I always do my treatments in the morning and at night after I washed my face. This works very well for me. I use it twice a day for only 30 seconds each time, that is it! I started using it for a minute, but have since cut the time in half.. I also make sure to not look directly at the light (duh!) when I do my treatments. I have never had any problems with the light harming my face or eyes. Just use common sense!

The only light of theirs, that has UV in it, is the violet light, which is a combination of UV and blue lights. This is however, the same type of light that started the low-level light therapy for acne treatment trials years ago. So, because of the UV that is present in that particular light, the directions for use are a bit different from that of the blue light which contains no UV but has been shown to be very effective against acne too. I just thought I would let you know that bit. Just read the directions and do your research on what light therapy unit is right for YOU.

 

Light Therapy Can Help With:

Skin conditions like acne and excessive oil production
Fine lines and wrinkles
Anti-aging (including collagen production)
Pain
Poor circulation
Wound and bruise healing
Hair and scalp health (including hair growth)

Totally impressive :)

Do Not Use If:

You have epilepsy

If you are pregnant, contact your doctor and ask

If you are using cancer fighting drugs, or medications such as topical creams that increase photo sensitivity

If you use steroid shots

After you are done using the light therapy you just turn it off and store it in a cool and dry place, away from moisture. When I first received this, I thought it totally resembled a flash light! And it really does! A big one :) But, it is super comfortable to hold and use. It is durable and strong feeling. Just be careful you never drop it or bump it on anything, again, common sense.

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You can purchase the light therapy lights online at L.T.F.L (Light Therapy for Life). These lights are pretty much made to order, so they are truly handcrafted for you.

Win!

Two very lucky individuals are going to win their very own, handcrafted, 32 led device Light Therapy of their own AND THREE individuals will win a 9 LED Light Device of their very own, for a total of FIVE winners !!! Woot!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below.

Disclosure:

I received product to review. These are my own honest opinions, thanks!

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Dec 23, 2011

Merry Christmas!

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Cannot believe that Christmas is nearly here, WOW. I just wanted to wish all my loyals a very Merry Christmas (or whatever it is that you and your family celebrate!!) Have a good day!!!

 

Kim

 

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Dec 22, 2011

The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen Cookbook Review/Giveaway

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Jennifer Rote #137!!

 

 

Baking and cooking during the winter months are a favorite of mine! Toasty and warm and a home filled with yummy scents! The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen Cookbook is my newest BFF in my kitchen! All sorts of awesome recipes and tips are stashed away in this wonderful cookbook.

This cookbook is just awesome. It is a hardcover, massive ring- binder cookbook and I have used it numerous times in the past couple of months that I have had it. I have made all sorts of treats and meals. I love the pictures in this cookbook and the tips too.

Definitely a bunch of fool-proof recipes that are sure to please every family member! There are 14 recipe chapters including: breakfast and brunches; soups and stews; poultry, meat and fish specialties plus pasta, grains, and one-dish wonders; meatless mains; and of course, desserts!

With  275 stunning color photographs including many step-by-steps, and a complete nutritional analysis for each and every recipe, this is sure to be your favorite cookbook in your kitchen! To make things super easy, recipes are coded with colorful icons, that at-a-glance indicate low-calorie, heart-healthy, 30-minute meals, make-ahead, or slow-cooker choices. So now you can cook and bake even more quickly without having to search through tons of recipes.

There is also smartphone tags throughout the cookbook that link to 35 helpful how-to cooking videos which I thought was really neat and helpful!

 Buy

The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen Cookbook retails for  $29.95 BUT you can find it on Amazon.com for only $19.28!!!

Win!

One lucky person is going to win The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen Cookbook of their own!!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below! There are no mandatory entries, you can do one or all! Good luck!

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review. These are my own honest opinions, thanks!

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Dec 21, 2011

Last-Minute Gift Ideas And A Giveaway Of Course ;)

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Tabathia B #1555

 

Christmas is NEAR, so near in fact I am getting quite anxious as I have still some shopping left to do for my Mommy and my MIL and stocking stuffers for my kids. So. Much. To. Do. And, we are going to my parents house Christmas Eve, where we will be having dinner with the whole family ( I don’t see them very often!) and my Dad will be reading out of the bible!! Can’t wait :)

Back to the last-minute shopping though, I KNOW I can’t be the ONLY one who still needs to get stuff, right? And if you are like me, you are looking for unique and USEFUL things, right? Well, I have a few suggestions for you (and for me!!!)…

Last-minute shopping does not have to be stressful (or does it??) and it does not have to be hard on your wallet. See below…

For MOM- The Jason Holiday Gift Set, $8.95, featuring the revitalizing body wash and recycled material sponge, comes in two different fragrances, orange clove and plum. She’ll love that it’s eco-friendly and will remind her of Christmas’ past.

 Nieces or Sisters- Goody Glam is sold exclusively at Wal-Mart, $2.19-$8.99, and is just the right price for a special niece or sister.

BEST FRIEND: Sleepovers with your best friend are always a fun, late night. Get your BFF OMP Professional-C Serum 10%, $68.00, so she can wake up with brighter skin. It’s the perfect antioxidant cocktail for initial anti-aging protection.

 

GLAMAZON: For your trendiest friend, the Solano 3300 XtraLite Blow Dryer, $159, is a must have. Lighter than a water bottle, the Solano 3300 XtraLite is sure to give your fashionista bestie a celeb inspired hair style!

 

Anyone!- Aubrey Pomegranate Crème de la Shave, $5.77 is the perfect stocking stuffer with a festive scent that will cure your winter blues.

Win!

One person is going to win Aubrey Pomegranate Crème de la Shave, The Jason Holiday Gift Set and OMP Professional-C Serum 10%!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below! There are no mandatory entries, you can do one or all. Good luck!

Disclosure:

I was not sent anything for this post, so enjoy!

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Dec 21, 2011

HP: The Fun You Can Have With Print! Fun Holiday Printables and A Giveaway!

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Frances Gillespie #1320!!

 

I received a really fun package recently, from HP! It was filled with lots of fun goodies for me and my kids :) My kids absolutely love the fun holidays coloring book that they received. It has lots of fun and well-known characters in it! Man they have been coloring like crazy!

 

HP has a great new holiday widget, that allows you to the ability to download, customize and quickly print some fun holiday things, for free of course! See below!

The Goodies I received…

·         Two $50 gift cards (one for Me and one to giveaway to a lucky reader!!!)

·         Customized Recipe Cards (YUMMY recipes!!! Can’t wait to use!)

·         QR Code Stickers for my blog, yay!!

·         10 Coloring Pages for your kids in a book (my kids LOVE them!)

·         Sharpie Color Pack ( I so needed these!)

·         Laminated Editorial Calendar Planner (LOVE because it wipes off clean for the next month!!)

·         Custom Return Labels (can always use those!)

·         Outbound Labels

·         Business Mailing Labels

·         Twitter and Facebook logo signs (with an area for you to write your own username and custom URL) Signs

So, I just love my gift pack I received, lots of great things to help make blogging and organizing my reviews, much easier! Thanks HP!!

So, what are you waiting for, the holidays? Geesh! Get busy and print out your goodies and have fun!!

Win!

One person is going to win a $50 HP gift code for ink!!!! Who couldn’t use that?!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below! There is no mandatory entries, you can do one or all! Good luck!

Disclosure:

I was sent a fun gift pack from HP for this post, thanks!

 

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Dec 21, 2011

BabyZoo Kids NightLights Make A Great Last-Minute Gift!!!

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Most little kids that I know of  are afraid of the dark at some point in their lives. BabyZoohas some really cute kids nightlights to help with this.

Gus the Nightlight is totally cute. He is portable and only requires 2 AA batteries! He is very easy to operate and his shell functions as a light switch, which I thought was really neat. He uses LED lights, so he will not get warm to the touch. He is also completely huggable and is great for kids ages 10 months and up!

BabyZoo also has really really cute alarm clocks for kids…

Back to that nightlight…

So, if your little one gets scared during the night, he can switch on the nightlight by himself and it will automatically shut down, so your little one does not have to worry about it being on all night long.

Gus the Nightlight comes in pink and gray and also green and yellow. They are totally adorable and when not in use, they look adorable on the bed or plopped up on a shelf in your child’s room.

Watch How Gus the Nightlight Works!

 

So, if you are searching for that last-minute gift for a child on your list, I think these would be a perfect idea!
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You can purchase Gus the Nightlight or other fun products for kids by visiting BabyZoo online at http://www.kastelinternational.com/ or on Amazon.com!

Disclosure:

I received the product for this post, thanks!

 

 

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Dec 19, 2011

Zoobies Review & A Giveaway!!

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Marcie Wahrer #12!!

I reviewed Zoobies Blanket Pets before and absolutely love love love them! My daughter has Lola the Lamb and now my son has Lencho the  Lion!! They are so soft and too cute!

Lencho the Lion is super cute and cuddly. He has a very soft mane and his body is super huggable! Inside Lencho the Lion is a nice sized plush blanket for your child to cuddle up with and Lencho the Lion acts as a pillow, when the blanket is inside him! Nothing better on these cold winter days, then to cuddle up in a nice, warm blankie!! He can also stand up, but using the velcro straps on the bottom of him!! So adorable!

 

Zoobies are great for any child or for a baby shower gift for that expecting mama! Zoobies was featured on the Todays Show and you can check out those videos here!!! So exciting!

The Zoobies team has some new products in store for you!! They are coming out with Book Buddies which is an adorable plush toy that opens up into your child’s favorite bedtime story! Each classic character opens up to great stories written on plush pages. How cute is that going to be?! They are introducing The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ and Clifford™ with more to come. This unique 2-in-1 plush toy and book combination makes Book Buddies™ a bedtime must have!

Next up is Duffel Dogs.  This is designed with your child’s creativity in mind. And will easily become your child’s best friend and travel companion. They are extremely versatile and their super soft plush bodies is also a duffel bag with a blanket zipped inside! This duffel bag even has straps to carry it :) Duffel Dogs are the perfect thing for kids to bring to sleep overs!

 Buy

You can purchase Zoobies online at http://www.zoobies.com/

Win

One person is going to win any one regular blanket pet of their choice!!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below! There is no mandatory entries, you can do one or all! Good luck!

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review. These are my own honest opinions, thanks!
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