Chocolate Treat without so Much Sweet

My family loves chocolate. So when I had the opportunity to try Pure Raw Orgainic Cacao powder I got the taste testing bib ready! I don't know about you but when I see healthy I think blah. This could not be farther from the truth with this cacao powder!

First, we all had to test it out in a smoothie because we was in one of the phases where we were eating plenty of smoothies. The Cacao powder blended well but without a little help from some organic honey it was a bit bitter. Keep in mind this powder has a very bold dark taste straight from the bag. How do I know this? Well I had to try it of course! Just the right amount of honey and fruit and this made up one delicious treat that my whole family loved including my husband who is a chocolate connoisseur.

Aside from smoothies this powder can be used in milkshakes, coffee, and even in baking. I am working up the nerve to see what kind of chocolate gravy it can whip up. So far it has been delicious in all our whipped up treats so it is worth a shot.

This product comes in a bright gold durable resealable pouch which helps to keep the product fresh. You need something to keep it fresh because you do not have to use but a spoonful or so when you make smoothies and things like that. The pouch stands up which makes storage easy. The bright color grabs your attention and helps you always know where to find your Cacao powder when you are ready to make a treat.

 
If you are a chocoholic who needs a bit of rehab you can find Pure Raw Orgainic Cacao powder by clicking here. I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest unbiased review. The opinions here are 100% my own after my use and evaluation of this product.

Vitamin C + E for a Face You Want to See

20% Ferulic Acid with Vitamin C + E Serum is a nice product to have handy. This product helps fight aging, wrinkles, and is also a great moisturizer. I really enjoy using this clear serum on my face each morning. This product has very little smell and is quickly absorbed into the skin without leaving behind a greasy or pasty feeling. Best of all a little bit of this product goes a long way so it is not something you will need to buy too often. I usually use from a half to one dropper to do my entire face and neck. I have been using this product for a while now and do not experience any burning, itching, or red blotches from use so it is gentle on skin. The product contains de-ionized Water, ferulic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and glycerin.

The bottle is a very pretty blue which just so happened to match my bathroom decor. Inside the bottle you will find a plastic dropper to help during use of the product. The dropper makes it easy to get just the right amount of product insuring that none is wasted. Another big plus this product is made in the USA.

Disclosure: I received a discount for this product in exchange for an honest unbiased review. What you have read here is my honest opinions of this product after my own use and evaluation. If you would like to know more about this product or purchase it for yourself after reading this review please click here.

The Right Cat Mat

TwoMeows cat litter mat is one of the cutest cat mats around! The mat is shaped like a cats paw and large enough to actually be of use. These mats come in a variety of colors including brown, grey,green, blue, and red. I got mine in the grey and it looks very good in my utility room where my cat box is.

The mat easily catches the litter off my cats paws when she jumps from her box keeping it from getting thrown all over my linoleum. I have much happier feet now when I am bare foot doing laundry! The mat is soft enough that cats do not mind stepping out on it. The rubber backing ensures that the mat stays put where you need it to be making it even easier to be sure that the litter does not get all over the place.

 I love this mat! The cute design won me over but the way it works has me hooked. In addition to being cute and catching the litter this mat also makes clean up so easy. Simply put up the mat and shake it into the litter box, a trash can, or out side and that has the litter gone out of your way.

 I received this product at a discount price or for free in exchange for an honest unbiased review. The opinions in this post are all 100% my own after my use and evaluation of the product. If you are interested in this product please click here

Kegel Corner Taboo

Kegel exercises. Lets face it ladies many of us don't know how to do them or if we are doing them if we are even doing them right. The thing is these exercises when done correctly can not only keep the spice in your love life but also help you maintain better bladder control as you age and help with prolapse. Now we can laugh well in to our golden years with dry pants so just say YES to bladder control!

This being said, I admit when I got invited to try the Intifit Premium Kegel Exceriser Training Kit I almost said no. This is a product all us ladies could learn to use to benefit our health but at the same time it is an intimate subject that I am going to have to tell the world about! I decided if it could help me and other ladies out there then why not try it out and blog my heart out!

I am glad I did decide to try this kit. It is so very simple to use. The kit comes in a nice little box which includes the medical grade silicone devices, an easy to read instruction manual, and a tiny black pouch you can easily store your product in discreetly. Since everything is so small you can easily store them where ever you would like and no one has to be the wiser. The instruction booklet will tell you which device you should begin using and how to use it. It even comes with an exercise plan to help you on the road to stronger pelvic muscles.

The tiny almost tad pole like tails on the devices make them more user friendly than the old fashioned regular ben wa balls in my opinion. In reality there is no worries of losing a device like ben wa balls there but it is a fear that most ladies have when they are first experimenting with this type of product. The silicone is also a more comfortable temperature than the old metal ben wa balls. The product is designed so that it is not uncomfortable to use. The silicone is a bit "drier" than the old fashioned metal so you may need to use a water based lubricant for full comfort. ONLY use WATER based lubricant because others could damage the silicone these devices are made of.

During use you can feel that the product is working. You can tell when your muscles tighten. This lets you know that you are doing the exercise correctly and should see results over a period of time if you continue to use your kit. Clean up is as painless as use! Another perk that I noticed was that I loved the pretty feminine color (rose) that my device came in.

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest unbiased review (lucky duck me)! The discount or company did not in any way influence this review. The opinions here are 100% my own after my use and evaluation of this product. 

YES! I would recommend this product to family and friends as well as any ladies out there who would like to improve bladders, muscle loss from pregnancies, or to just help combat prolapse. If you have a need for this type of product or would just like to check it out click here


 

Xsboom Music on the Go

  I am all about being honest in my reviews so I will tell you right off that when I decided to apply to the xsboom promotion from giveaway services I was certain I was getting a product that I would try out and then pass on to my son or my husband. I could not have been more wrong!






I got this little egg-sized blue fella in the mail in a nice little black box along with everything I needed to get started listening to my music right away. Upon opening the box I saw the speaker neatly packed in a piece of foam to avoid damage. Beneath the speaker was a tiny black pouch containing my cord to connect the speaker directly to my phone, a charger, and an instruction booklet to tell me how to get started jamming out to my tunes.

 First, I decided to hook up the speaker with the cord just to get a feel for the sound, it sounded pretty good so I decided to see how simple it would be to connect it to my bluetooth. I read the instructions and sure enough it was so simple! I hit the button on the bottom of the speaker to turn it on, went into my settings in my phone and turned on my bluetooth and in just a few seconds I saw the option to connect to xsboom. It played awesome through the bluetooth as well.

Now when I enjoy my warm relaxing baths I can also enjoy my tunes thanks to xsboom! Since I have had such a positive experience I have decided to hang on to my speaker for myself. I have ran out of power with my speaker once and had to recharge. This is also such a simple process. Plug your charger into your computer and then into your speaker. In about an hour and a half you are good to enjoy your tunes once again. Since I charged mine I have listened to it a couple times and so far I have still not had to re-charge though I am sure it is coming again soon. The battery life is actually pretty good.

 I feel if you are an on the go type that enjoys taking your music along this is a great little speaker. The bluetooth allows for easy transport because there are no cords or wires. The size makes it easy to put in a pocket or pouch. You can also still receive your calls while you are listening to your xsboom so it is like having your hands free device and music all in one!
 
The only gripe I have found is the fact the volume is controlled by my phone and I am not real happy with the max sound that I can get from my phone. The speaker sounds awesome and I think it could push a little more than my phone allows. Overall however I am happy and would not go back to just listening to my music play through my phone. This speaker sounds so much better!


 

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Get Your Smooth On!

This book is packed with yummy delicious smoothies. The book comes with a handy introduction on how to make a delicious smoothie and the different types of ingredients that can be used. It eve has a section to help you design your own smoothie blend. If you are a trailblazer or experimenter this can be a very useful section of the book. I really like how each recipe has a guide to show you what type of smooothie you are making. You can make smoothies for weight loss, detox, inflammation, immunity, and energizing just to name a few. These quick guides make it simple to find just the right smoothie for what you want.

Each recipe comes with a list of ingredients and boosters if you would like to add them. The boosters are optional and does not have to be included. Most of the regular ingredients are simple to find in your local store. Some of the boosters on the other hand may require more than just Wal-Mart for example a health food store. Along with your ingredients list this book includes simple easy to follow directions on how to make your smoothie. At the bottom of your page you can also see the nutritional information for each blend you would like to make. This takes the guess work of how much of this and that do I get. It is right there easy to see and ready to read!

I really think I am going to enjoy using this book to make delicious smoothies! It is going to make some wonderful healthy breakfast blends and sweet treats in place of milkshakes around my home. With names like strawberry shortcake, apple pie in a glass, creamy orange c, and black forest cake there is surely something in here for everyone with many different tastes! Another big plus these recipes claim to be 100% gluten-free and vegan & paleo-friendly. Everyone should be able to find something of interest! Looking for a specific ingredient check out the helpful index in the back of the book.

I did receive this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest unbiased review. This review reflects my own opinion of "The Blender Girl Smoothies" by Tess Masters. I have looked through, read a few recipes, and picked out a couple that I am very ready to try! In addition being the experimenter that I am I have already came up with my own delicious concoction of mixed fruit, vanilla protein powder, chocolate almond milk, and a dab of organic honey. It was very delicious may I add!

If you would like to check out The Blender Girl Smoothies by Tess Masters please click here for an excerpt


 

Do You Want to Tan Your Hide? Glow2Go Self Tanning Towelettes

 

I have to say this was one opportunity that I had to think on before I accepted because self tanning is something I don't normally do. I have a fear of an orange glow, an uneven tan, or nasty looking ankles and knees. These things have to be done just right you know. I did decide however with summer around the corner and me with no plans on getting much sun or using a tanning bed that this might be a favorable option to get a little glow on this pale skin of mine. Here is what I have discovered about me and self tanning.

There are 20 individually wrapped towelettes in the box I received. Each one is simple to open and simple to use. Open the dispense side of the box, take out one packaged towelette, tear the package open and then you are ready to begin rubbing on your tan. I only used these on my legs and feet to begin because I wanted to see how well I could do with application before I tried to tan anywhere that might actually be seen. When I first used the towelette I didn't think it had done very much but by that night I could easily see where that I had tanned. The next day I tried to even up the tan with the areas that were a bit lighter. I continued on this path seeking my even tan however I have a couple spots that just refused to take the tan despite me using the towelettes in these areas first. The parts that tanned looked nice but the spot that would not tan kind of just messed up my whole mojo!

 I did like the product and really don't think my tanning spot problem is related to the problem but more over something about my skin. One towelett did both my feet and legs. I would just try to alternate where I started with each towel because the first part of the application was when the towelett was the wettest.

 If you are an experienced self-tanner who uses this type of product this one is wonderful for its ease of use and convenience. I did not have any orange look to my skin. I would have liked a little more freedom to add even amounts of product each time I used it but rotating out the areas I started with seemed to work pretty well. I would suggest using gloves during application so that you do not turn your hands any odd colors. Overall I was pretty happy with this product I would say a 4 out of 5 stars. I have just decided until I can figure out why I have a spot that will not tan maybe I should just halt with the applications.

 If this is a product that you are interested in please see their Amazon listing here.

 I received this product for a discount in exchange for an honest unbiased review. This review has not been influence from the discount or company in any way. These opinions are 100% my own after my use and evaluation of the product. I would not recommend or endorse in any way a product that I did not try and like.