Saturday, September 12, 2015

Dark Spot Corrector...Erasing Time & Damage...

dark spot corrector Well friends I am back with yet another review of another product that I am fairly fond of. Dark Spot Corrector by Belle Peau Beauty really does help improve the look of your skin. I love using the product under my eyes where I have some fairly dark spots but I also use it on my entire face to make my whole face glow and shine with an even complexion.

 The bottle is a convenient pump which makes dispensing the product very easy. You can do your entire face with only a few pumps of the product. The corrector is a clear looking gel once dispensed. I usually pump it onto my hand and not just my fingers because the product is a bit thin and can be a bit runny. I usually apply this right out of the shower. Once I have it on my face I rub it in and spread it quickly because it absorbs quickly into the skin. The end result is nothing pasty or heavy. Once it absorbs you do not feel like you have even put anything on your face. The product is gentle enough to use everyday. It does not dry out the skin or cause irritation.

I would recommend this product to my family and friends or anyone who would like to get an even skin tone and glowing skin. If this is a product you would like to check out just click here

I did receive this product from a review site at a discounted price in exchange for an honest unbiased review. This discount or the company did not influence this review in any way. These opinions are 100% my own after my use and evaluation of this product which I have tried and honestly liked. I would NEVER recommend a product that I did not like or that did not perform as it is supposed to.

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EkSel BBQ Grill And Baking Mats...Worth the Hype? I Can Tell You!

Well friends I am back with another product review. In this review I am going to be discussing EkSel BBQ Grill & Baking Mats. If you are in the market or just curious about this type of product please read on.

The weather was very nasty this 4th of July so my family decided instead of having our normal hamburger and hot dog family get together we would have a meal just the 3 of us. Since we were feeding fewer we felt we could splurge and have a meal a bit higher on the cow, so to speak. We decided to have steak, a baked potato, and salad. This gave us the perfect opportunity to try out our EkSel BBQ baking mats.

We loved the results! Our New York Strip steak was very tender and juicy. My hubby said the grill mats prevented any grill flare ups and also made turning and positioning the steaks a breeze. The only real difference I noticed in using the grill mats and using just the grill was that our steaks did not have the charred grilled look that you see when just cooking on the grill surface.

Now that we know the food was good and the mats performed wonderfully I bet you are wondering exactly how did the clean up go. Well I will tell you, when I saw the mats off the grill I thought their days were numbered. The grease and seasoning as you can figure was really cooked on. I thought what the heck lets just throw them in the top rack of the dishwasher and see what happens. I really expected to have to take them out after the wash and scrub them by hand but to my surprise out they came clean! Yes they were ready to use again. I was both happy and amazed.

 Needless to say a few days later we decided to try the mats out once again, this time with some brats. We had the same awesome luck as we had had with the steaks just a quicker cook time this go around. Clean up was once again a breeze and our mats are ready for the next time we are ready to fire up the grill.

 I give this product 5 out of 5 stars because I feel it performed as it promised and it has made our grilling life much more simple. I would recommend this product to my friends, family, and anyone else who enjoys a good wholesome grilled meal. If you enjoy grilling but hate fires flaring up, food falling into the fire, or a caked on mess on your grill once the food is done stop stalling and pick up a set of EkSel BBQ Grill & Baking Mats today.

Here is a link for the EkSel Mats that I used. Well worth the investment and would make any griller a great gift!

This being said I received this product mentioned above in exchange for an honest unbiased review from Giveaway Service website. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. These are 100% my opinions after use and evaluation of this product.

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85% HCA Garcinia Cambogia....Have You Really Lost It?

I am sure you are all learning I am really a sucker for trying new products, yes even weight loss though I try to be careful with what of these types of products I use. This one has no fillers, no additives, and no stimulants which really caught my attention. I do not like weight loss products loaded with caffeine or other stimulants because they cause both jitters and many times with me nausea. This product is said to reduce body fat, suppress appetite, and safely raise Serotonin levels. This was also reassuring because I have used weight loss products in the past which did not make me feel good or happy at all but in fact made me very irritable and cranky. As you can figure with a product like that you are unlikely to use it long enough to find out if it works.

One of the first things I noticed about this product is the directions for taking it. You can take 2 capsules once a day or for maximum strength you can take 2 capsules twice a day. This decision is up to you. You just simply take 2 capsules 20-30 minutes before a meal with an 8 oz glass of water. That is simple enough! The hardest part is timing it before the meal.

When ready to begin taking this product I was relieved to see capsules and not a huge pill to try to swallow. Looking at the capsule I expected a horrible smell and taste but I soon learned there was neither. The little scent the bottle has is not bad at all and no where near what you would call a terrible smell. I assume this is because the product is a natural product and not loaded with tons of byproducts. Next, I put two capsules in my mouth dreading a horrible taste as I tried to quickly bring my water to my mouth. I was amazed there was little to no taste to these capsules. I did not have to try to break a record getting my water to down the horrid capsules that was about to make me gag! I was very pleased.

I have been taking this product once a day before breakfast. I can not say I have lost a ton of weight but I can say that I have lost a little. I have not changed my exercise routine but since the product does seem to help suppress my appetite I have been eating less junk food through out the day. This is about the only change I have really made so I have to say I think the product is pretty good. If someone wanted to use this and exercise I am sure you would see better results than I have.

 Overall I give this product a 4 out of 5 stars. I like the design and ingredients the product uses. I have saw some results while using the product though they are not as much as I would like they happened with little effort. Most of all this product does not make me feel bad, raise my blood pressure, or make me moody.

I did receive this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review. This review is in no way influenced by this discount or the company. It is 100% my honest opinion after my use and evaluation of the product.

If interested in the product here is a link to find it on Amazon 85% HCA Garcinia Cambogia




 

Even Glow Serum- Sweet Skin Until Day's End

I am going to be honest when I first saw my invitation to join this Tomoson task I was excited but very skeptical. The product made many promises but I did not know if it would ever live up to the promises made. I also did not know if I would like using the dropper in place of the pump bottle. Since receiving the product I have completely changed my mind about what works in a beauty routine and what will probably be more trouble than it is worth.  

The dropper design works great with this product because it is a thicker serum and not so thin it runs all over your face during application. The serum is thick enough to put on your face and then rub in, not try to rub in as you are trying to cover your face. The smell is not too bold but a light pleasant smell. The color is yellowish so it is easy to see just where you have put the serum and also know just how much you have used. A full dropper is a bit too much for my face. Once the serum is applied it only takes seconds to rub into your skin. The serum is fast absorbed with no sticky or pasty residue left behind to make your face feel heavy or pasty. Once applied and massaged into the skin you can go on about your normal beauty routine whether that be a moisturizer or makeup.  

 I have fallen in love with Even Glow Serum because it is so simple to use and the results are already noticeable. My skin tone is more even, my skin has a healthy glow, and though I have had a few pimples while using the product they soon disappear and my face is clear. You can even use your normal acne medicine while using the serum if you need to. My skin no longer has dryness or any flakes. Since a little of this serum goes a long way the product is lasting very well, so it is not something you are going to have to purchase all the time. This is a product that I would recommend to my family and friends who suffer from splotchy skin color, dry skin, wrinkles, or who just wants a product to make them feel great about their skin!  

I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for an honest unbiased review. This review is in no way influenced from receiving the product discounted or by the company. This is 100% my opinion after using and evaluating Even Glow Serum.

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Permission Granted, Go Ahead & Like It Book Review

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We live in a culture where it seems like we are always "liking" something from a friends Facebook status to the smell of honey suckle in our front yard. I admit I am as guilty as the next person for jumping on the liking bandwagon. When I saw this book dedicated to the "liking" craze and created in a crafty manner I knew it was a read for me! I am so glad that I made that decision because this is a very cute and clever creation from Jacqueline Suskin.

I loved reading through this book. It was well illustrated and written in a light, stop for a minute and think tone. Though the book was short it was inspiring from the very first page I read. I enjoyed the way this book was constructed based on handwritten messages layered onto beautiful backgrounds. Being the crafter that I am while reading through the pages I became inspired to do more than just read the words...I decided to do a few of my own scrapbook pages dedicated to a few things I like. Pictures of these creations will follow this review.

Overall I give this book a 5 star rating. I chose this rating because I enjoyed reading this book and would be honored to share it with my family and friends. I was inspired by this book to do more than just thumb through pages, I took the advice the author suggested and made my own "I LIKE" creation. This book hit on many of the hobbies that I have making it a perfect match for myself!

I did receive a copy of Go Ahead & Like It from Blogging for Books for this review but that fact had no bearing on the review that is written. This is my true honest opinion of what I just read. If you think Go Ahead & Like It by Jacquelin Suskin might be of interest to you here are a few links for you.

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Here are a few of the creations that I personally made based on my inspiration from Go Ahead & Like It. If you enjoy crafts, self discovery, or just making the best out of what life is presently dealing you, I challenge you to read this book and share your own inspirational creations!

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Herbalist Vitamin C Serum Worth the Price....

Herbalist Vitamin C Serum was the first serum of this type that I have tried. I did receive the product at a discount in exchange for an unbiased honest review. That is what you are about to read here, this review is in no way influenced by the purchase of this product at a discounted price and is in no way influenced by the company. The opinions are 100% my own after my use and evaluation of this product.

 I must admit I do like this product very well. It is very simple to use and the bottle is designed as a pump. This is great because there is no mess during use and no left over product to have to waste or try to get back into a bottle! Applying the serum is very simple, pump onto your finger or hand and apply to your face and neck. The skin will absorb the serum very quickly and there is no pasty icky feeling left behind. The serum itself is a great texture for applying and does not run or is not so pasty it will not smooth onto your skin.

The only slight con that I have is that the serum needs to be kept cool for it to stay at its very best. It is actually recommended that you refrigerate the product after use. This is all fine and dandy as long as you remember to put the product back in your fridge after each use. The feel of the cool serum is actually quite nice on a fresh clean face but I do admit easy to forget to keep that way in the rush rush day to day busy cycle of life.

 If you remember to take proper care of your serum it seems that a bottle lasts a good deal of time. I can tell very little is missing out of mine and I use it every day and have for the past week or so. I can tell a difference in the softness and smoothness of my skin. I can also see a more even color and less redness around my cheeks. This leads me to believe that the product is doing its job!

 Interested in more information about Herbalist Vitamin C serum here is a link you can check out!

CLICK HERE Herbalist Vitamin C Serum

Save Yourself Money Using These Simple Apps

How many of us out there does not like to save a little money while we shop? I know that I do! I have saved over $200 with just the use of 3 simple apps that are all free to download and takes just a few minutes to use! If this is something you would like to learn about continue reading but if you would not like to save a few cents here and a few dollars there while you shop then by all means don't waste anymore of your time learning about this process.


saving catcherThe first, and probably my most favorite of the apps that I use to save money while shopping is WalMart's Savings Catcher. I know not everyone is going to shop at Walmart because lets just face it, not everyone likes or supports this shopping venue, and if you do not you may skip to the next app because this one will do you little to no good. If you do shop at Walmart though please continue on from this point. This is a free app that you can download free from your app store on your phone or you can sign up for an account at Walmart.com also free. The reason I love this app so much is it literally takes seconds to use! I get my receipt from the cashier, hit my icon on my phone to log in to my savings catcher account and then simply scan the little querty barcode on the bottom of the receipt. It will come up and tell you how many competitors are in the area that the prices will be compared to and that the receipt is being processed. Should the barcode not scan do not panic your shopping has not been in vain it will only take a few minutes longer to key in the receipt number and have your receipt processed. It can take up to 3 days for price comparison to be complete but you will receive an update that your receipt is processed once comparison is finished you can then log in to see how much you have saved, what items you saved on, how much was saved on each item, and which store had the lower price and how much it was. Very cool! You can then redeem your savings to a Bluebird card (which I use) or a Walmart Rewards eGiftCard. Blue bird is free to sign up for as well if you choose to go that route and can be used for more than just your savings catcher account. To date I have currently saved $101.39 in my savings catcher account but have $135.59 in my BlueBird account because until Feb what ever amount you redeemed to BlueBird was doubled! I have used this app less than a year but do a lot of my shopping at Walmart.



Ibotta Second money saving app choice would have to be Ibotta. Ibotta is also a free app you can download on your phone and as I just discovered can also be logged into with your computer. Ibotta has rebates at affiliated stores that you can redeem to save money on those products. New rebates are added often so there are always something new to check out. Some rebates are on stated brands while others are on products and you can choose the brand. The rebate will tell you how much it is worth and what product you can buy. You unlock the rebate by answering a quick poll, watching a video, or learning a fact about the product. You can use your phone to check the product before you purchase it to be sure it is what qualifies for the rebate. I highly suggest using this feature and also paying attention to the quantity you need to purchase in order to redeem. Most rebates are for a single product but some may be if you purchase 2 or 3. It is pretty simple to turn in your receipts for your rebates. I usually do this when I am putting away my purchases at home because it is not as simple as just scanning the receipt, you have to scan the bar code on the product first. I will go into my Ibotta app by clicking on my icon on my phone, I then go through and do any tasks that needs to be done to unlock my rebates that I am going to redeem. Once everything is unlocked I go to verify purchases and scan all the barcodes of the products that I am redeeming. I then scan the querty barcode on my receipt and thats it. Ibotta will tell you your receipt is being processed. I usually hear back from them in a few hours but it can take up until the next day or so. Another great feature of Ibotta is a team work bonus. If you have friends who also use Ibotta each friend who shops and redeems offers earns toward an extra added incentive each month. Each month they will tell you what that months team work bonus will be and the things that you and your team members have to do to reach that goal. I completed level 1 this month and earned an extra $2.00 and am 57% of reaching level 2 but today is the cut off (insert sad face here). I have used this app probably close to a year and have currently earned $92.25. If Ibotta is something you feel you might be interested in feel free to join my team by using the following link https://ibotta.com/r/437xa or referral code 437xa from the app.


checkout51 Checkout 51 is the final app in my collection. I listed it last because I have found the offers with this one limited. This is also the app that I have used the least. CheckOut 51 is very similar to Ibotta except you shop where you want ( I honestly like this better) buy the product for their rebate and then take a photo of your receipt and send to them. They offer a choose your own offer where you choose which product you want to buy and then earn your rebate. This is usually on some type of fruit or such. I commonly use mine to buy bananas. I recently cashed out my account here for $22.57. I got my check in about 2 weeks. My balance is empty now but when the product is right I will start saving here again! I do not see any referral links or codes for this one so I would suggest searching for the app to download and set up your account.