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How ya doin'? It's Friday! It's May 3rd - the day before, May the Fourth Be With You! Are you planning on going - or, better question, did you get the confirmation to enter the new Star Wars land in Disneyland before it opens to the public?
That business is crazy! I do want to go and see it, though I will definitely be going in 6 months ...and when it's not hot.
Speaking of hot, it's been weird weather here - so hot, then cold, then rain, and now getting hot again. My plants to not know what to do! Speaking of plants, I have a live video for you today of a "first impression" tasting of the HOPE& Sesame seed milk in original flavor and vanilla. Plus, I have some tasty snack samples from Mozaicz and Handfulls.
As summer is rapidly approaching and a need for healthy grab and go snacks for road trips, days at the amusement park and picnics, you may want to try these!
Thank you to the brands and a chance to sample the new flavors and products!
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This week on Makeup University I have some healthy and natural skincare resources for you to help get your ready for Spring Break!
Woo hoo! I know my son is already planning the many ways he wants to spend his spring break days and I too have been thinking about how I am so looking forward to not having to do the mega commute that we do to school for him. Grace Grace!
So now, let me introduce you to Kneipp. This is a German skincare line that has been around for 125 years and has been a leader in holistic skincare.
I love the simplicity to the products and most importantly, the effectiveness! This truly is a skincare line for the whole family from babies to grand parents!
I took my samples with me on a snow play trip with my family and in this photo you see me holding the bottle of Arnica muscle rub and I'm here to tell you - it worked amazing and has a fresh herby scent - not a strong menthol scent. It was effective on me and even my son enjoyed some of the Arnica oil on his sore legs! Thank you Kneipp for making such great products. Note- it's pronounced KEN-NIPE! So for spring break or an at home spa staycation, try some Kneipp for healthy body care and pampering!
Spring break is coming in a few weeks and that could mean some serious sun time or snow time depending on where you go. Something to note, you need to be wearing sunscreen.
There has been a lot of news about the sunscreens with a benzone base, a
chemical ingredient that acts as a barrier actually does the opposite
of sun cancer prevention and could be a contributor to skin cancer.
You can choose your preference in application from True Naturals, either a creamy lotion with spf 30 and a light tropical caribbean coconut scent. It's glueten and nano free, biodegradable and cruelty free.
Well, then it's time to go back to good ol' fashioned barrier sunscreens using zinc oxide. Meet True Naturals. These products are vegan, cruelty free and have a zinc oxide base to provide skin protection through a barrier - not a chemical. It worked for a century on life guard noses, so it can be used today too!
The True Naturals brand is water resistant and note to self, be generous in your application and re-apply frequently. True Naturals is a green star winner for commitment to the environment and also ocean friendly due to the biodegradable ingredients.
Whether you are on the snowy slopes for spring break or a sunny beach, be sure and take some True Naturals sunscreen along the way with you!
http://www.kneipp.com
Lavener body wash
Soft in Seconds hand cream
Joint&Muscle bath oil
Pure Bliss bubble bath
Eucalyptus mineral bath salt
Soft Skin Body Wash in almond blossom
Restoring Body Oil
Hi ya Gorgeous!
Thanksgiving is almost here! I'm so excited! I love the holiday season and all of the indulging that goes along with it! That's why I started Weight Watchers a few months ago- to make sure I had some extra room to have an extra serving of whatever I want!
Oh, or an extra glass of whatever I want! Who knew a glass of wine was 5 points!
For those of you, who like me, prefer an ounce of prevention versus a pound of cure, it's time you meet The Organic Pharmacy and their natural supplements to help aid the body. The have a Liver & Kidney tincture and Ester C which is non acidic that can help you help yourself after you have indulged too much!
The Organic Pharmacy makes amazing healthy and holistic skincare, body care, makeup and supplements. You may notice the price is just a bit higher than other brands, though that is due to the quality.
Trust me when I say, do yourself a favor and order these ahead of time before the party season kicks into high gear!
A
non-acidic form of Vitamin C. Provides antioxidant activity and
nutritive support for healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, teeth, tissue
and immune function.
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So September is here. It's a busy month with the New York Fashion week happening, the rest of the nation officially goes back to school, National Truck Driver Appreciation week happens which Makeup University does a thing for, it's the self improvement month as well as chicken and teddy bear day as well as national cherry popover day.
As always, a moment of remembrance for 911. Wow. Busy.
So you are going to need a lil something to help fuel you in all of the busy busy, that's where Cool Choice comes in.
The Atlanta adventure continues...today is St Patrick's day and I have a long set day. So here is a throwback Thursday photo of the St Patrick's Day parade llama I saw on Saturday.
On my one day off I see as many sights as I can, like this iconic home of Margaret Mitchell who wrote Gone with the Wind.
Today, I have a throwback Thursday video for you on eating clean.
Why?
Because the celebration seasons seem to be running in to each other and there isn't enough time in between to eat clean and detox!
Enjoy the video and thank you for watching!
Remember: you are beautiful!
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Hello friends! Have you seen these in Walmart, Target, at the fair or on tv? My mom gave these to me and I tried them. I can honestly say that they work! I did apply them on clean feet before bed so they would have extra time to soak up some toxins from my body while I slept. In the morning when I removed the pads I did notice a brownish like mixture in the foot pad and as far as I know I was not sleep walking in dirt. As for the question "do I feel detoxed?"-well, I think I would need to use them consecutively over a period time to really answer that truthfully and when I received the box there were only a couple in there. So if you have used them for two weeks at a time, post your comments and share your experience!
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Take a look at this picture. I tried this today and it worked. Usually the natural deoderants don't, but I"m here to tell you that as I go through the master cleanse, sweat through the humid Arizona monsoon season, this product worked. Now it's a deoderant not an anti-perspirant. So yes, I still sweat and in fact did have sweat rings in my armpits, though I also had the sweaty band around my middle and a big wet strip down my back and that's what happens when you sit through swim lessons and soccer lessons outside in the hot sun. Alas! I did not stink! Nope, not a scent. Only the sweet hint of limey grapefruit. The product is cool to the touch when you apply and didn't rub off on my clothes. So, get it from Sephora or on their website, I think it's worth your time!
I also tried: The Healthy Sunscreen and I liked it though I"m still in love with my La Roche Posay spf 45 matte sunscreen. This has a high zinc oxide content which adds barrier protection and it held up under the chlorine water of the pool. It's good, I like it, but not ready to switch from the matte sunscreen by LRP.
I'm excited to explore more of the Lavanila line on my next trip to Sephora and maybe you should too! Enjoy! Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!