With obesity levels reaching record highs in British adults and children, experts are frantically searching for the reason behind this modern-day phenomenon. Most recently, they appear to be pointing the finger at carbohydrates and sugar rather than typically fatty foods, which are usually associated with diseases such as obesity, heart ailments and high cholesterol. Whether this research holds true has yet to be seen, as there are many informed opinions that remain diametrically opposed on the … [Read more...]
Dove – Taking Care of Your Man’s Hair
Discosure: Thie content in this post is sponsored by Global Influence. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. I am the baby in my family and a super caboose so I mostly grew up an only child. Without having to experience sharing a bathroom or hair products I just assumed that shampoo and conditioner that was right for me was right for everyone. When I went to college and had roommates with TONS of different hair care products I started to figure out that all … [Read more...]
Dove® Deodorant Cares About Your Armpits
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me in behalf of Dove Deodorant. All opinions and experiences are my own. Yours may differ.Dove is one of my favorite brands. From shampoo & conditioner to hairspray, soap and deodorant, Dove is the brand I prefer. When I was in high school I was trying to figure which brand of soap I preferred. Dove was the only soap that I felt left my skin moisturized and feeling fresh. I decided that I would stick with Dove for all of my personal health … [Read more...]
Muppets Most Wanted Inspired OPI New Nail Polish Line
When I head to Los Angeles in about 9 days (not that I'm counting!) we will be treated to manicures with some lovely choices of nail polish provided by OPI! How exciting! OPI has some lovely new nail polishes inspired by Disney's new Muppet movie: Muppets Most Wanted.For more information on where to buy your own Muppets inspired polish keep reading:OPI announces the launch of eight new limited edition nail lacquers inspired by Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted. With an all-star cast … [Read more...]
National Children’s Dental Health Month Sparks Awareness
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. One of the reasons for this event is to build public awareness about the importance of children, very young children, visiting a dentist. The state of children’s dental health in the United States is appalling. Tooth decay is the leading childhood disease, and it is one hundred percent preventable. More than 40% of children have at least one cavity, and most have more. Parents should pay attention to the information about free dental visits … [Read more...]
Helping You Get a White Smile – Smile Brilliant
Disclosure: I partnered with Smile Brilliant to bring you this sponsored content and giveaway.I'm always wishing for whiter teeth but scared to try whitening products for fear of what might happen. I'm scared of making my teeth sensitive, or maybe not getting the gel on all of my teeth and then I'll have a half white and half not so white smile, or other silly fears. When the opportunity presented itself for me to try out Smile Brilliant's LED Teeth Whitening kit I decided to seize the … [Read more...]
Disinfecting With Lysol to Stay Healthy this Cold and Flu Season
Disclosure: I received free product samples for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Cold and Flu season is here! It has been hitting my house hard and long. We have all been sick basically for two months. We are starting to come out of it so you can bet my whole home is getting the Lysol treatment on a daily basis to ensure that we will stay healthy!Lysol has some really great products to help kill germs that I didn't even know … [Read more...]
DeskCycle Giveaway
I'm excited to join Heidi from Save More, Spend Less With Heidi and her review and giveaway of the DeskCycle. After reading her review, I think I NEED one of these. What a great concept to be cycling while I work. I'd love to get exercise while sitting at my desk working on my blog! Here is her review, and then enter the giveaway below it. DeskCycle Review and Giveaway I have found the best invention ever especially for me! I hate to exercise because I could be doing something productive … [Read more...]
Oral-B Deep Sweep Rechargeable Toothbrush
Disclosure: I received a free product sample for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.I have both used and reviewed several toothbrushes lately and this one is by far my favorite! The Oral-B Deep Sweep Rechargeable Toothbrush has some amazing features that make it hands down, my number toothbrush pick!Timer: The toothbrush signals every 30 seconds to switch quadrants in your mouth. After two minutes there is another signal to let you know the … [Read more...]
#SlimFastChallenge Results and Details
Disclosure: I received compensation and product to assist in the 14 day Slim Fast Challenge. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. You might be a little disappoint in my results post. Let me explain a few things first. When I received the package filled with Slim Fast products I didn't receive details on how the program worked. I first received 16 Slim Fast meal replacement shakes and 16 snack bars. It turns out I was supposed receive 16 meal replacement … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: Chlorajam
This post is sponsored by Chloraseptic.Being sick is the pits.I am usually a pretty healthy person but for some reason this winter I have been down with a cold and then kicked while I was down with another cold and sinus infection that just wouldn't leave! Each member of my family has also been sick. I am so grateful for all the medical advances that create medicine to help my family and me feel better when we are feeling horrible. When we are sick and our throat is on fire, why feel this … [Read more...]
Tackle Hair Challenges With Dove Hair and Walmart
Disclosure: I teamed up with Dove Hair and Walmart to bring you this sponsored content. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. I definitely have some hair challenges going on at my house. I, myself, have some frizzy hair that has too much volume (in my opinion). My hair is also naturally wavy, but not a pretty wavy, an awful, you-wouldn't-wear-it-naturally-that-way-in-public, kind of wavy. My hair could also stand some moisture to help strengthen it and … [Read more...]
Herbal Essences Limited Time Naked Volume Kit + Giveaway
Disclosure: I received compensation and content from Herbal Essences for this post. All opinions and experiences are my own. Yours may differ.Herbal Essence is usually my brand of choice, so when the opportunity arose to try out their new Naked Volume collection I was jumped at the chance. This affordable ($12.99) kit is available only for a limited time so if you are interested in trying it also, you need to jump on the Walmart.com website and buy it! I wrote about how I bought mine a … [Read more...]
I’m Trying the Slimfast® 14 Day Challenge
Disclosure: As part of Global Influencers I was selected to participate in the Slimfast® 14 Day Challenge. For participating I received free product for the duration of the challenge as well as compensation. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. It's a New Year and so we are all looking for ways to change and improve. A lot of people focus on losing weight at the beginning of the year as a way to improve their life. Are you one of those people wanting to shed a … [Read more...]
Mia Mariu’s Magia Fragrance Giveaway
Mia Mariu's Magia fragrance is “enchanting, flirty, sensual…deliciously unforgettable” This deliciously flirtatious fragrance invigorates the senses, creates a mood and sets the scene for unforgettable fun, romance and pleasure. With a medley of juicy strawberry, mandarin, peach and pear that play sweetly atop dewy blooms of jasmine, plum, magnolia and flirty frangipani; makes the perfect playmate and ideal soul mate for smooth and sensual base notes of rich vanilla, musk, tonka bean … [Read more...]
