DISCLOSURE: I was provided with complimentary products to facilitate this post, however all opinions are my own and not swayed by any products received. In a typical day, I... fix breakfast, wash clothes, find lost socks, answer emails, write posts, fold clothes, find another lost item, tend to minor medical "issues", feed kids lunch, take out the trash, drive eldest to work, decide what to cook and cook supper, load dish washer, bathe the little one, fold another load of clothes, fight with the little one to go to sleep, go pick the eldest up from work, sit in my comfy chair for all of ten minutes, then go to bed. With all the stuff I have to accomplish on a daily basis, it's no wonder why I often forget to do stuff... like eat. Well, eat well anyways. I often catch myself snacking on Micah's leftover breakfast or a sandwich I threw together in between the million other things I do during the day. I used to buy the pre-prepared, crappy, processed, convenience foods that we all fall into the trap of buying from time to time, but once I educated myself on all the nasty stuff in those "convenience" foods, I quickly decided the "convenience" was not worth the possible damage it could do to myself and my family, so I now make a conscious effort to make better food choices. Lucky for me, the food companies are starting to follow suit, by cutting out the nasty high fructose corn syrup and all the junk that steers us away from buying, all the while, keeping the convenience we all want. My recent favorites are these awesome new products from Del Monte.
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DISCLOSURE: I was provided with a complimentary Ellore Femme hair chalking kit to facilitate this post. No other compensation will be received for this post. All opinions are my own and yours may differ. Having wild & crazy colors in your hair is nothing new. When I was a kid, we had to use Kool-Aid to dye our hair. It was extremely messy, but we didn't have all the fun options the kids have nowadays and I say "kids", not "girls", because even the boys are using wild colors in their hair. The Kool-Aid method is still around, but if you want the real vivid, bright colors, I recommend hair chalk. Using hair chalk can be intimidating, if you don't know what you're doing, but with a few simple tips, you can get some amazing results and the best thing is, it washes right out, no problem, no long term commitment and the colors are made from all natural, plant pigments. If you're interested in checking out the new hair chalking craze, Ellore Femme has an amazing deal right now on their 24 pc kit. You can score this kit for only $14.99 (just like in the picture below). For a limited time, my readers can save $30 Off Ellore Femme 24 peice Hair Chalk set with promo code BL15. A Few Simple Tips to Help You Achieve Great Results...
DISCLOSURE: I will receive a complimentary case of chicken in exchange for this post and this post contains a referral link, meaning, if you order from Zaycon, using my link, I will get a small credit towards my next order. It's no secret that kids like to eat, especially mine. I have to shop like a ninja just to be able to stay on budget and not run out of food by the end of the month. I'm not really a big couponer, I prefer to shop at stores like Aldi where I can save a crap ton of money and not have to worry about keeping track of all those pesky coupons. I stalk the meat case and check on the expiration date and check back a day or two before, to see if they are marked down yet and then I move in for the kill. Last month I scored some chicken that had been marked $2 off and you would have thought I won the lottery and not the Nigerian lottery, the real one! I am a huge fan of weekly menu planning... I don't always get around to it, but I'm a huge fan. I find that planning can save a ton of time & money in the long run, if you spend those extra few minutes before you go shopping. I usually write out five recipes, including a main dish with some kind of protein, a side dish or two and that's it. Then I write my grocery list accordingly, with only the items I need. It really is easy and the amount of time and headache it saves you is worth the time it takes to actually sit down and write it out. Also, don't be afraid to think outside the box. Look around for alternative places to shop, ask friends where they shop, you'll be surprised what great gems are out there, just waiting to be found. From the small local grocer that carries all the best local produce to a meat delivery service like Zaycon Foods. Zaycon Foods is an awesome service that brings you farm fresh, never frozen, all natural, no hormone added chicken and other meats and farm fresh milk and produce products. All Zaycon chicken is straight from the farm to you. The chicken is delivered in its original wholesale packaging. Each unit (case) contains 4, 10lb bags of boneless skinless chicken breasts with a total weight of 40lbs.
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Regular price: 44.99 US Blog Price: $14.99 (with Promo Code: BL15) As I've gotten older, I have noticed a few little things that I'm not too excited about. I am 38 and as most women my age, I have a few little lines here and there, nothing major, just a few, mostly from smiling and squinting but they are more than I would like to have. Mind you, I'm not completely obsessed with my looks, or am I going to bug out over a few little lines, but why not do something about them before they get too bad to correct. I admit, I have a less than perfect beauty regimen. I don't always remember to wash my face before I go to bed, I don't always use sunscreen or wear a hat when going out in the sun, but I do have a few tricks I use to keep my skin looking its best. *Your skin is made up of three main building blocks, Collagen, the main component of the dermis and gives it durability. Elastin, which gives skin (and other organs like the lungs and blood vessels) resilience and bounce and Hyaluronic Acid, which holds water and gives skin volume. In young skin, it is present around and between collagen and elastin cells. As skin ages, though, hyaluronic acid does not play that connective role, which explains the popularity of anti-aging treatments that inject it into the skin. For us needle-phobes and chickens, there's a better alternative, topical application. The old saying "great things come in small packages" is definitely true for this awesome collagen masque from NeoCell. It is the perfect product to use once or twice a week for a deep moisturizing treatment. I apply a light layer to my skin, leave it on for 20 or 30 minutes (it doesn't dry, so don't bug out if it stays on the skin) then wash it off. It isn't too greasy or heavy and feels amazing. NeoCell's Collagen Radiance Serum is an awesome every day product. It is light and absorbs quickly and is not at all greasy. The collagen+C Liposome Serum is made using time-release micro-capsules that penetrate the skin to deliver collagen stimulating ingredients and potent anti-oxidants where the skin needs them most. Fat-soluble Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and phospholipids containing essential fatty acids to enhance the skin's firmness, elasticity, and moisture. I have been using the NeoCell products for about a month now and I can't swear to it, but I actually think my skin has gotten a little smoother and it is most definitely more soft and supple. While I can't say that something miraculous has happened, I don't look ten years younger, my skin didn't return to the state it was, when I was 15, in 30 days, but I can say that since using the products, I feel like I look better and isn't that what really matters? The nice folks at NeoCell have generously offered to give one lucky reader the chance to win some of these awesome products for their very own. Check out the easy Rafflecopter form below. Good Luck!!! *Source |
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