Holiday Gift Giving ~ TheEpicenter.com Epic Wipes Review & Giveaway (3 Winners)

TheEpicenter has over 20 Years' Experience in the Preparedness Industry! Year after year, they offer a large inventory of MRE Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) and Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Foods, and just about everything else you may need for your Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Camping Gear, and Outdoor Recreation supply needs.
They are an authorized dealer and reseller of top rated emergency food products, all manufactured and produced in the USA. They also offer highly rated Water Filters and Water Purificationproducts, Outdoor Emergency Stoves, car and workplace Emergency 72-Hour Kits, best-selling Fuel Storage Treatment products, and much, much more.
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TheEpicenter.com is your one-stop source and a trusted supplier of emergency food and preparedness supplies. They are here for you! For over 20 years now, their vast inventory of product offerings help you prepare for any emergency situation or natural disaster such as an earthquake, tsunami, hurricane, or flood, or for your outdoor recreation activities like camping, backpacking,hiking, hunting, fishing, and biking. Their goal is to bring you the best prices and the best customer service experience possible.

If you are struggling to find that perfect gift for your man, your son or that outdoor lover in your life than look no further. TheEpicenter.com has everything you need from A-Z for campers, hikers, bikers, hunters and preppers. You can great an incredible gift package with the coolest items TheEpicenter.com has to offer.

TheEpicenter.com is always expanding their product line and this time their newest product is a shower in your pocket......well kind of. The Epic Wipe is a must have for your backpack, tackle box or camper. You also need to keep a case of these in your emergency gear.  The Epic Wipe is 16 times larger that your standard wet wipe, biodegradeable, naturally scented using antibacterial essential oils and they are made with 100% bamboo fiber which is a sustainable material. These contain NO parabens and are TOXIC FREE Epic Wipes unfolded towels measure a whopping 31.5" by 19.7"  and when folded up they are 4.5" x 2.75" x 1" so it is truly small enough to fit in a pocket.

​Although theEpic Wipe might be too small for a Kodiak Bear it is the perfect size for you, Joan of Arc and Abe Lincoln.  I have used other brand wet towels that are similar to this but they are honestly soooo much smaller. When I'm out camping or in the woods and need to clean off but I'm no where near a shower I want the largest, most effective wet wipe I can find. Epic Wipes are the best I have seen and used.

Epic Wipes want to make it easy for you to freshen up after doing the activities you love. Why use a stack of standard wipes when you can use just one Epic Wipe to get the job done? Epic Wipes are gentle enough for a s,mores covered munchkin, yet strong enough for a mud-caked mountain biker.

This massive Epic Wipe is strong, durable and tough. It would also be great to keep in the car for trips to the beach and river with your dogs. These are awesome for wiping off the pups and cleaning dirty paws before getting back into the car. You can buy these wipes individually or in a case of 10. I recommend the case of 10 because they are so perfect for everything why just buy one?

TheEpicenter.com is the best place to stock up oncamp and survival gear so buy a giant stocking and stuff it full of products like the Epic Wipe for the outdoor lover you need to shop for. Make sure you check out EVERYTHING TheEpicenter.com has to offer.

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Royal Hawaiian Orchards Review

The Royal Hawaiian story spans decades of macadamia growing, beginning in 1948 with the founding of the Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Company. Though their look has evolved over the years their dedication to health, wellness, and “living Aloha” live on to this day.

At Royal Hawaiian, they believe in the importance of finding balance in today’s fast-paced world. This means the joyful sharing of life and aloha with your family and your community. It means honoring qualities like balance and simplicity. It means being thoughtful about the food you put in your body and respecting the nature that provides it.

Royal Hawaiian Orchards has the best macadamia nuts ever. They have a huge selection of macadamia products from chocolate covered nuts to macadamia nut milk.  This is not your average plain ole macadamia nut shop. They don't only just sell plain macadamia nuts...... they also sell a variety of macadamia nut products and even make delicious fruit & nut crunches. They are a mixture of the rich, buttery taste of roasted macadamias with almonds, yummy fruits and berries.

Are you looking for that perfect snack to serve at your holiday party? Something delicious and good for you that you can fill a bowl with and share with your friends and family? Royal Hawaiian Orchards has so many different flavor varieties of macadamia nuts. I was able to try 3 of their 6 ROASTED MACADAMIAS. The flavors I am enjoying are Natural Macadamias, Sea Salt Macadamias and Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Macadamia. They are all sooooo yummy. My personal favorite of the three are the Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper. I do love them all though and my big plan is to bake with the natural ones. I think the Natural Macadamias would be awesome in some cookies with chocolate chips. Royal Hawaiian Orchards also sells ROASTED MACADAMIAS in Maui Onion flavor, Hawaiian BBQ and Wasabi Soy.

Royal Hawaiian Orchards Dark Chocolate Hawaiian grown macadamia nuts are heaven. They are covered with smooth dark chocolate & infused with tropical fruit flavors, for an irresistible indulgence. Available in 3 flavors, these little Hawaiian treats can be enjoyed any time of day! The three delectable flavors are Blackberry Goji, Blueberry Acai and Pomegranate Mango. These nuts have that dark rich chocolate covering that love so much. That rich flavor that makes you close your eyes and smile as you chew and it's topped off with the sweet flavor of juicy fruits and berries. I LOVE THESE!!!!

These Dark Chocolate Macadamia Nuts are the perfect stocking stuffer or gift basket addition for the holidays. The most amazing Royal Hawaiian Orchards gift to give is the Royal Hawaiian Orchards Macadamias Island Assortments There are times when it’s just about impossible to have a favorite Royal Hawaiian Orchards variety. That’s why they have created these three all-star assortments. An always-welcome gift to celebrate any occasion. Birthdays, anniversaries, retirements and holidays. Or, as a reminder of special times shared in the Islands. Each assortment contains six bags of Royal Hawaiian Orchards Macadamia Nuts or Crunches.

Macadamia nuts are not just a tasty treat they also have many health benefits. One ounce of macadamias (about 15 nuts)  are an excellent source of thiamin and manganese, they are a good source of dietary fiber and  copper and contain monounsaturated fat, protein,  magnesium, iron and phytosterols. 

From a chemical standpoint, monounsaturated fats are simply fat molecules that have one unsaturated carbon bond in the molecule, this is also called a double bond. Oils that contain monounsaturated fats are typically liquid at room temperature but start to turn solid when chilled. Monounsaturated fats can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood which can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. They also provide nutrients to help develop and maintain your body’s cells. Oils rich in monounsaturated fats also contribute vitamin E to the diet, an antioxidant vitamin most Americans need more of. One macadamia delivers great nutrition including the largest macronutrients (fat, protein, carbohydrates) to the smallest phytochemicals thought to help prevent cancer and other diseases.

You can find Royal Hawaiian Orchards products in a store near you using the store locator provided on the website:
​http://royalhawaiianorchards.com/apps/store-locator/

Even better you can purchase these items directly from the Royal Hawaiian Orchards website where you can pick from every flavor and product type offered.

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Holiday Gift Giving Idea ~ Great Stocking Stuffer ~ Himalaya Botanique Complete Care Toothpaste & Giveaway

I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com), May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my honest opinion on my blog. The opinions posted are my own.

Himalaya Botanique Complete Care Toothpaste

I like putting useful things in stockings along with some fun items and candy. 
This year everyone will get a tube of Himalaya Botanique Complete Care Toothpaste as a stocking stuffer. 
I was lucky enough to get picked from MomsMeet and to try this toothpaste. Something I would of otherwise never tried on my own. I was very impressed. I used a whole tube before hosting my review so I could see if I really liked it, cleaning results and how my teeth responded.

I was very impressed with Himalaya Botanique Complete Care Toothpaste.
I received numerous tubes but decided to try the Himalaya Whitening Toothpaste - Simply Mint first. 
The tubes all come in a cardboard type box with a sleeve like label over that.
The packaging is very nice to me and would look good wrapped in a bow and stuck into a
stocking along with a natural toothbrush. 
We all need to take better care of ourselves and by doing that we need to include our mouth and gums.
Himalaya Botanique Complete Care Toothpaste is the perfect toothpaste to do that with. 
I was very impressed by the whitening power this toothpaste had. 
My teeth have never looked better. I have for the most part white teeth but I do drink a cup of coffee each morning and some tea during the day, so my teeth do get some stains if I don't use a whitening product. I usualy don't use something so natual so didn't think it would work as well. WAS I WRONG! 
My teeth not only look great, but my mouth feel so clean after each brushing. They stay clean & fresh all day. 
The mint is a perfect amount of mint, not over powering at all. 
I now use this toothpaste twice a day and really like the results. 
I also like that I am brushing my teeth with a natural product. 

The Whitening Complete Care Simply Mint uses a powerful combination of Pineapple and Papaya enzymes to whiten teeth, Mint to freshen breath, and Neem, Pomegranate and Xylitol to support healthy-looking gums. In addition, it is fluoride free, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) free, carrageenan free, gluten free and vegan! They combined Neem leaf, hand-harvested from 'the worlds most researched tree' and combined it with the most popular formula in all of Ayurveda - the three renewing fruits of Triphala, along with the powerful pomegranate fruit and the enzymes from papaya and pineapple to create something meaningfully different.

This wonderful company carries a full line of 
clinically studied herbal formulations, certified USDA organic pure herbs,
​and body care products.

​ Fluoride Free   
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Free  
Carrageenan Free  
Gluten Free

A wonderful family owned business since 1930, Himalaya Herbal Healthcare crafts herbal medicines based on Ayurveda, a 5,000 year old system of medicine that believes the journey back to wholeness begins with nurturing the capacity for joy.
Great Product..... Great Company.....

The Oral Care line comes in:

• Complete Care Toothpaste - Simply Cinnamon
• Complete Care Toothpaste - Simply Mint
• Complete Care Toothpaste - Simply Peppermint
• Complete Care Toothpaste - Simply Spearmint
• Original Neem & Pomegranate Toothpaste
• Whitening Complete Care Toothpaste - Simply Mint
• Whitening Complete Care Toothpaste - Simply Peppermint

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Himalaya Botanique Complete Care Toothpaste (one tube)

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Holiday Gift Givings Ideas ~ HELLO YELLOW Classroom Friendly Supplies Pencil Sharpener ~ MAKES A GREAT TEACHERS GIFT

​The sharpener that all the teachers are talking about!  

When Classroom Friendly Supplies talks about their pencil sharpeners my first thought has always been a sharpener is a sharpener. What makes this one so special. It just sharpens pencils. 
I was totally wrong. This sharpener is very special. Ask any teacher. 
Have you ever been in a classroom while the teacher is speaking, or during a test when the room is silent.
One student gets up due to a broken pencil that sound of sharpening interrupts the whole flow of the room. The teacher get's throw off his/her lesson or the silence of test taking get's broken.
​Your full concentration is gone in seconds. 
​Not anymore. A classroom can go on, no more interruptions once you have a
​Classroom Friendly Supplies Sharpener in  your child's classroom. 

Make this year the BEST year ever. 
Give your child's teacher something they can use, need and want. Classroom Friendly Supplies HELLO  YELLOW pencil sharpener.

My step sister is a teacher. Each time I got one of these handy silent sharpeners I sent it to her to use in her classroom. She swears by them, says they are the best. So I have heard from a actual teacher the feedback. They are truly needed in all classrooms from grade school to high school. 
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Very easy to use, works on any standard sized pencil. You don't have to worry about your child over sharpening and wasting pencils it automatically stops once the perfect point is formed. This prevents over-sharpening.
The tray is clear the teacher or student can see when it's full. Plus it's super easy to slide out and clean. 
Children as young as 5 years of age can use this. 
A clamp is included so it can mount to pretty much any surface or you can keep it off the mount and make it portable.

If you have more then one child you can get a discount if you get one for every child's teacher. 

A "must have" for every teacher. A unique and practical teacher gift. Old-school retro look. Quiet sharpening eliminates classroom interruptions.  Automatic stopping once the perfect point is formed. This prevents over-sharpening. Works on standard sized pencils. Clear plastic disposal tray for easy cleaning. Easy to use (as young as 5 years of age.) Sturdy metal frame (approximately 3"x 3"x 5") Portable or mounts to a surface. Clamp included. Did I already mention that it was quiet?

Get a 3 Pack for only $17.99 per sharpener!

Holiday Gift Giving ~ Hidden Springs Maple Review & Giveaway

Hidden Springs Maple is a family maple farm located in Putney, Vermont. They offer 100% natural and organic maple syrup tapped on family farms in Vermont.  Their products are available in their farm store, over the web and at restaurants and specialty stores throughout the US.

I love Hidden Springs Maple. I have been enjoying their delicious syrups for a while now and it makes my waffles super yummy. Some of you might remember the Candied Bacon that my family made and ate months ago with Hidden Springs Maple syrup. It is to die for and we will be making more of it this holiday season not only for ourselves but as edible gifts to give our friends. Hidden Springs Maple syrup is all natural, and all locally produced. There are no additives of any kind used during the harvesting of their maple sap or during the boiling of theirmaple syrup. Their maple syrup is hand-packed for freshness and exceptional flavor. You can purchase it in a variety of grades and packaging.

Hidden Springs Maple sells so much more than just syrup. They sell candy, fudge, pancake mix and a few of my favorites.......

Organic Maple Sugar and Organic Maple Cream

​I am having a blast with these two products. The organic maple sugar is perfect for so many things. This holiday season is the best time to grab some up and provide a little variety for your guests and family.

This Organic Granulated Maple Sugar comes in a 1 pound attractive Hidden Spring Maple metal canister.  Pure maple sugar is a healthy substitute for refined cane sugar. The maple flavor of this sugar tastes delicious in tea, coffee or anytime you’d like a cane sugar substitute.  It is organic and kosher certified. I have been experimenting with this maple sugar in my baked goods. I love to bake and try new things. I make treats for all my clients for the holidays so creating something new is always fun and a great addition to their gifts.  Try baking Maple cookies with this sugar, you can substitute your regular sugar and use this maple sugar. What you need to do is for instance instead of 1 cup of white sugar use 3/4 cup maple sugar . Also because this maple sugar is a tan color your baked goods will brown more so don't be alarmed. It will turn out amazing.

​The Vermont Maple Cream is a must have for every household. This should truly be a staple in your home. If you are looking for a delicious breakfast spread for your toast, english muffins, scones, bagels, crepes or waffles then try this pure Organic Maple Cream for a true maple flavor in the morning or any time of day. Made from Grade A Light Amber, 100% pure maple syrup. This jar of heaven is available in 8 oz. and 2.8 oz. sizes.  I am going to make homemade donuts soon and cover the tops in this Vermont Maple Cream. It's so good you can just eat a spoonful of it all by itself. I decided to get creating with the maple sugar and maple cream combination and make a delectable new cookie for my treat trays.

Here is my recipe: ​2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter spread (I use country crock ) 1/2 cup butter  2/3 cup granulated sugar or 1/2 cup HSM organic maple sugar 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract                          Topping: HSM Vermont Maple Cream for the top and HSM Organic Maple Sugar to sprinkle on cream

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease your baking sheets and set them aside.

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl and set aside.

In a large bowl or mixer beat butter, butter spread (country crock), with sugar until fluffy. Then beat in egg and vanilla. Once this is beaten together begin to add your flour mixture a little at a time until fully blended. 

Bake for 10 minutes

Important!!!! Place your baked cookies on a cooling tray and wait until they are totally cool before spreading the HSM Vermont Maple Cream on top. If you don't wait until cool then the cream will melt and slide off. 

Once your HSM Vermont Maple Cream is deliciously spread over your cookie sprinkle HSM Organic Maple Sugar on top. YUMMY!!! You have just created the most amazing Hidden Springs Maple soft and creamy cookie. High Five!!!

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Tweexy Review

​Tweexy wanted to create a product that did not exist, that girls and women would love to use and share. And they wanted it to be convenient and fun to use. They wanted to solve problems that people were having when applying nail polish. Tweexy is a product that works on all body types and with all brands of nail polish. It can be used in the home or anywhere in the world that you want to bring it.

The Tweexy is the perfect gift for any woman/girl in your life. Every girl that paints her nails will LOVE receiving one of these as a holiday gift. You can use them as stocking stuffers or better yet create a gift basket and fill it with polish, remover, nail files and top it off with a few different color Tweexys.

Tweexy makes it so simple to paint your nails no matter where you are. You don't need to have a table or struggle with setting the bottle on carpet or grass anymore. I think this is the coolest product. I don't have a lot of time for extras in my life....all of you moms and students out there can understand this I'm sure. Between school, sports, work and cleaning when do you get time to just sit down at a table and do your nails? The Tweexy has fixed this issue for me. You can put it in your purse with whatever color polish you want to use and while the kids are at practice you can sit in a chair or on the bleachers and do your nails. 

No more juggling the polish bottle now because you can just slide on your Tweexy and pop your favorite polish into it. The Tweexy will hold your polish tight for you while you dip your brush in and paint away. ​There are many ways to hold your Tweexy to make it easy for you. Also Tweexy finger holders have little squeeze tabs so that you can pull it off your fingers or press it on. This way you avoid having to slide your fingers in and out of the holes which is AWESOME because it avoids messing up your freshly painted nails.

Tweexy holds all standard size and shape bottles and all branded bottles fit and are held securely. From the small mini collections to the larger branded bottles, they all work. The only bottle shapes Tweexy wishes worked better are the large, ball-shaped bottles and a few others that sharply taper inward towards the base. BUT there’s an easy work around… all you have to do is flip up one or more of the ‘leaves’ in the crown and they act like a seat belt or an an octopus arm, wrapping around and gripping the bottle securely so it won’t shimmy its way out.

Pool side, beach front, or just chillin' on your bed Tweexy will allow you to do your nails anywhere you are and anywhere you go.

Tweexy is a super cute gift for the holidays so scoop some up. They are only $9.99 !!!!

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Stumptown Coffee Roasters Review

At Stumptown Coffee Roasters they are passionate about their coffees. Stumptown is a chain of coffee bars that roasts and sells their own direct trade coffees. Stumptown Coffee is about pleasure. It’s that moment when your hand is warmed by the mug, you bring it up to your nose, inhale deeply and then take a sip. That sip is the culmination of years of work, three-thousand mile journeys, and passion. While you are holding that cup of coffee, close your eyes. Open your mouth slightly. Breathe in deeply through your nose. You are smelling the most complex thing humans consume. When people talk about the flavors of coffee — notes of orange, or hints of clove — it’s because those organic molecules are contained in the coffee bean. If a coffee reminds you of apple pie, it's because coffee shares some of the same components as food, like lactic and malic acid. Inside that small bean are the same natural components that make flowers smell so lovely, the same ethers that let you know when a piece of fruit is ripe. Coffee has twice as much going on, molecularly speaking, as red wine. When tasting coffee, try waiting for it to cool down a little — you’ll be able to taste (and smell) the most when it’s the same temperature as your body. Stumptown has perfected the art of roasting delicious beans for you to enjoy.

If you are looking for a perfect gift for that coffee lover in your life then look no further. Stumptown Coffee Roasters has the most incredible coffee Trios that will appeal to even the most picky coffee drinker.  I received an amazing new trio to taste for myself. There's something special about Stumptown Coffee. When I get my trios in the mail, each time I feel an excitement surround me. I carefully open the package, take out the set and slowly slide the cover off of the trio as I inhale the aromas that fill the box. It is a magical moment for me, a treat and I can't wait to take my first sip of this delicious coffee.

Stumptown is the kind of coffee that makes you break out the french press and brew it right. I like to grind the beans fresh each time I brew a pot so that I get all the fresh oils and the warm aroma fills my home. 

                                  This time I received the Stumptown Passport Trio : 

Get transported: three killer coffees from around the globe. Each of these coffees are knockouts of their own accord. They are exemplars of what Stumptown does best in terms of Direct Trade relationships and incredible cup quality. When Stumptown thinks about coffee as an experience of pleasure, this set is what they mean. It includes:

• Three ½ lb bags
• Includes Ethiopia Mordecofe, Guatemala Finca El Injerto Bourbon and Indonesia Bies Penantan

​My personal favorite of these three coffee blends is the Guatemala Finca El Injerto Bourbon :

Lime, Cocoa & Mint

Look to this beautiful coffee as a model of perfect balance. Both coffee newbies and nerds fall hard for this one – it’s a harmonious palate pleaser of chocolate and citrus, with a smooth mouthfeel.

                             Another Stumptown Trio favorite of mine that makes a perfect gift is:

                                                               The Blend Trio

This trio includes Hair Bender, Holler and House: 
​A tasty way to hone your palate, the Blend trio allows you to taste all of our blends side by side. Also, a great gift and intro to our coffee menu.

• Includes Hair Bender, Holler Mountain and House Blend
• Three ½ lb bags
• Includes gift box
• Good gift idea

These trios are perfect. They are packaged in the coolest gift box and each bag of beans has a tiny pocket with a card that slides out. Each card has a delicious description of the beans the bag contains as well as a story about it. I think this sets Stumptown Coffee Roasters apart from other coffee companies because it makes each blend special. It's so much more intimate that just ..... dark, med, light roast written on the bag.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters not only has amazing coffee but they also have a variety of tea and an even larger variety of gear. Stumptown truly is your one stop shop for that coffee lover in your life. You can create your own gift sets by piecing together individual items or you can pick one of the already perfected sets that Stumptown has put together.

How ever you prefer to make your coffee Stumptown Coffee Roasters has the gear to do it and it's worth it because like I mentioned before, there's something special about Stumptown. Something magical. So grab a set of gear, grab a kettle, grab a mug or even better yet get a subscription for this delicious coffee.      STUMPTOWN SUBSCRIPTIONS You don't ever need to worry about running out of coffee again because Stumptown Coffee Roasters has an amazing subscription program. I think this is the best gift ever either for a loved one or yourself.

First pick your favorite coffee bean and then pick how much coffee you will want delivered at a time.

Last but not least you can decide if you want your coffee delivered to your door for 3, 6 or 12 months. You will receive a shipment of fresh Stumptown coffee every two weeks. As a coffee fanatic I think this subscription would be the best holiday gift ever.

Check out Stumptown Coffee Roasters and pick something special out. You won't regret it..... I promise you!

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Follow Stumptown Coffee Roasters on their social media pages to keep up to date with the latest brews and news. Also make sure you check out their locations list so next time you are in their area you can stop in and get a fresh brewed cup of coffee.

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Renpure Black Label Coconut Hair Product Review & Giveaway

Renpure is a family owned and operated business guided by two principles: Create the best products they can possibly make, and treat every single customer like family. This is what drives the Renpure brand forward, and their family to continue innovating and creating the best possible hair care solutions for you. Renpure will never skimp on their ingredients, and will always listen to their customers. All they want is to provide you with the best inhair care, and hope that you end up loving their products just as much as their family does!

I have been a fan of Renpure since the first day I tried the advanced line. I am so picky when it comes to my hair products because I have really long, curly, crazy hair. Most hair product brands just do not do the trick. There's nothing worse than washing and conditioning your hair only to be left with rough and frizzy locks. Renpure has solved this problem for me and I love them for it.
I was lucky enough to receive many of theRenpure Black Label Coconut products. This product line smells absolutely delicious. It is AMAZING!!!!

Coconut enthusiasts rejoice! The Black Label Coconut Line is Renpures most complete hair care line ever, and it’s entirely devoted toCoconut. Yes, creamy, smooth, irresistibly sweet Coconut. Their formulas have been infused with a multitude of Coconut Oils that work in tandem to create balanced hydration, silky-soft locks, and beautifully radiant hair.

Close your eyes and absorb in the warm tropical scent of this Coconut Hydrating Shampoo. Relax in your shower and bath your hair in this luscious blend of coconut water infused with beneficial nutrients. Bamboo extract energizes your hair with weightless moisture for a fresh, full-bodied look. 

Condition your hair with the same hydrating benefits of coconut water and strengthening complex of Bamboo. This is the perfect combination for a more resilient feel and a  moisturized, beautiful look.

ThisCoconut Whipped Creme Leave-In Conditioner is a great solution for dry, frizzy hair. I love a good leave-in conditioner but it's tough to find one that won't weigh your hair down. Renpure Black Label Coconut Whipped Creme Leave-In Conditioner will leave your hair soft, shiny and light weight. Since I have curly frizzy hair this makes it simple for me to brush out those tangles that I struggle with on a daily basis.

Coconut Creme Deep Treatment Masque is my favorite product of all. This is a miracle in a jar. Coconut Crème Deep Treatment Masque is a rich, creamy Coconut formula infused with antioxidants and vitamins that provide your locks with an intensive conditioning treatment that helps give way to super smooth, healthy, nourished hair. After you have washed your hair with Coconut Water Hydrating Shampoo, generously apply this masque to your locks and leave it in for 3-5 minutes before rinsing it out. I like to use this once a week swapping back and forth with the coconut water hydrating conditioner but if you wish you can use this as a daily conditioner too.

I think thisCoconut Creme Curl Defining Cream is the coolest product ever. It tames my curly hair and makes them manageable. So goodbye pony tails and buns, hello long wavy hair. I can finally wear my hair down everyday. I have never been a fan of moose and spray, not because they aren't great products but because I don't know how to use them. They just leave my hair gooey, sticky, heavy and when I run my fingers through my hair it leaves my hands icky and sticky too. With Renpure Coconut Creme Curl Defining Cream my curls are under control and tamed without any mess at all. I can even touch my hair, run my fingers through it and I don't need to wash my hands after. This cream is designed to enhance your natural curls by providing optimal hold. This conditioning formula helps give your hair exceptional flexibility, creates great curl memory, and frizz control.

Just apply the Coconut Creme Curl Defining Cream to towel dried hair and diffuse or let dry naturally.

With Renpure Renewing Dry Oil you can take back control of your hair. Thiscoconut-infused oil replenishes hair with vital nutrients and moisture for healthy, frizz-free hair with optimal shine and control. This is the perfect finish before styling your hair. I put a small amount in my palm and rub my hands together and then smooth it evenly and lightly through my towel dried hair, starting at the ends. This keeps my frizz down and when I flatten my hair this Coconut Oil Renewing Dry Oil keeps all those flyaways under control.

This entire line of Renpure Black Label Coconut hair products are safe for color treated hair and contain ZERO sulfates, sodium chloride, dyes, harsh salts, parabens and glutens.

What a perfect gift for the holidays. Create a gift basket full of these products for your loved one and I promise you, you will see nothing but big smiles.

You can find these products by using the store locator on the Renpure website: ​https://www.renpure.com/store-finder/

You can also find Renpure on drugstore.com and amazon

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Win some of your very own Renpure Black Label Coconut Products!! One (1) lucky Simple Side of Life reader will win.....so follow Renpure on as many social media sites as possible and don't forget to tweet daily for extra entry points.

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Cremo Products & Giveaway 

Cremo makes some awesome shave products for both men and women that would make WONDERFULHoliday Stocking Stuffers, Gift Basket Ideas or just a Gift. 

ASTONISHINGLY SUPERIOR SHAVING CREAM & SKIN CARE PRODUCTS. Our American made products are dedicated to performance, style and value.

MENS COOLING SHAVE CREAM Only $7.99 COOLING SHAVE CREAM CONTAINS A LIVELY BLEND OF PEPPERMINT, MENTHOL AND TEA TREE OIL TO LEAVE YOUR SKIN COOL AND INVIGORATED.  Excellent shave cream with a invigorating  feeling. Helps wake you up with a morning shave.  Leaves your skin feeling great, soft and fresh close up shave. Best Shave Cream Ever.... (what my boyfriend said after one use) He has been using Cremo shave products for some time now and loves them. This he says is by far the BEST SHAVE CREAM EVER. We buy the normal Cremo Shave Cream that we share in the shower but he says this is his new favorite and he will not share.

​ ALL-IN-ONE UNSCENTED FACE LOTION, SPF 20 Only $ 7.99 SAY HELLO TO THE ONLY FACE LOTION  YOU’LL EVER NEED. ​ Advanced formula features SPF 20 to protect against sun damage –but you wouldn’t know it given how quickly it absorbs and how it doesn’t leave your face smelling like a pina colada. This little over-achiever is also packed with nourishing ingredients to help heal and improve skin tone, and oleosome beads to moisturize and soothe dry skin for 24 hours. When we say “All-in-One,” we mean it! Only face lotion my boyfriends been using for almost a year now. He loves it, even keep a bottle in the car, just in case he needs more lotion during the day. I am pretty sure he uses it on his hands too. I think he really like this stuff. Doesn't leave you greasy, can't even tell it's on your face. He was the hardest person to convience he needed to put lotion on his face, now I don't see him go a day without it.

Something on the newer side from Cremo

BEARD BALM
Only $ 12.00
Styles, shapes and nourishes your beard with a blend of beeswax, shea butter and essential oils.

FOR THE GLORY OF A WELL-CRAFTED BEARD Beards grown past the scruff stage will become increasingly unruly. Like pomades for hair, our Beard Balm helps style, shape and control your beard. Just a small dab will keep it looking healthy and shiny by locking in moisture with nourishing oils and Shea Butter.

Tames unruly facial hair. 
Helps style and shape your beard. 
Restores natural moisture. 
Keeps beard smelling fresh and clean.

Perfect alone or as a set ~ stocking stuffers ~ or as a gift
remember Cremo makes Women's products too
By far some of the BEST shaving products out there. 
I have been using them for a while, so has my boyfriend. 
Most all are available at Wal-mart or online from Cremo. 
Check them out, give them a try, for yourself or a gift. 

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Makes a great stocking stuffer. 

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Sprayology B-12 + Folic Acid Giveaway

Sprayology 
HOMEOPATHIC SPRAYS

Sprayology has some great products  to help with every day issues. 
They would all make great Holiday Gift Giving Ideas.
Stocking Stuffers, Gift Basket Ideas or to give as a gift when going to a Holiday Dinner Party. 

​Homeopathy is a system of medicine that is over 200 years old. It is based on the premise that certain natural substances are able to stimulate the body's own healing mechanisms, allowing the body to heal itself. After symptoms of a condition have been alleviated, homeopathy works to reestablish internal order at the deepest levels. Because very small doses are used, all this can be accomplished without negative side effects. Sprayology offers the most holistic and fast-acting homeopathic products available on the market today. We are so confident in our formulas that we guarantee all of our products.

Sprayology offers 23 Homeopathic Formulas
​that rejuvenate the body, relieve symptoms natural and
work to restore balance to our bodies.

B-12 + Folic Acid 
THE ENERGY VITAMIN
The nutrients in this formula have been shown to be beneficial for:​energy levelsenergy levels
the nervous system
prevention of birth defects
a healthy heart
​Recommended for: vegetarians, people with high stress levels, women of childbearing age, those whom consume alcohol regularly and people seeking increased energy.

I have been using Sprayology B-12 + Folic Acid for a few days. 
I feel it's very helpful. I am a very tired person. I have no thyroid so everything I can do to help give me energy is useful. I only like using natural or homeopathic products in my body,
so Sprayology is perfect for me.
5 sprays in the morning and 5 sprays in the afternoon is all it takes. 
Just don't take right before bed. I use it in the morning and when I get off work.

One 1.9 oz bottle of Sprayology B-12 + Folic Acid lasts for 30 days with the normal 10 sprays a day use.
The bottle sells for $29.00.
The taste is pleasant. To be honest to me it really has no taste. I just spray it under my tongue wait a little bit to eat or drink anything then go on with my day. It doesn't give you jitters or an off feeling. You won't even know you used it minus the fact that you will notice you have more energy throughout the day.
But nothing over the top crazy that you feel odd or off. 

When I first started using Sprayology many years ago I had questions, here's some answers to some basic ones.  

What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy is a system of medicine that is over 200 years old. Homeopathy uses natural ingredients to stimulate the body's own healing mechanisms, allowing the body to heal itself. Because very small doses are used, all this can be accomplished without negative side effects. Homeopathy is the second most widely used system of medicine in the world. Traditional or allopathic medicine is fourth worldwide.
Why use spray vitamins over the traditional pill form? Because they are easy to use, taste great and there are no pills to swallow. Additionally, they do not upset the stomach or cause burping and it is not required to take with food.
Is homeopathy safe? Yes. The active substances in homeopathic remedies occur in highly-dilute amounts. They are considered non-toxic with no known side effects making them extremely safe for children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, adults, seniors and pets. Unlike herbal and nutritional supplements, homeopathy is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Homeopathy has been recognized since 1938 in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Are there side effects? No. There are no known side effects associated
​with homeopathic remedies.

Check out Sprayology for other great homeopathic remedies. 

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Rawkin Raw Review & Giveaway

Erinn Williams launched R.E.A.L. (Raw Energy and Life) FOODS in 2007 as part of her goal to bring healthier and real food options to people. Erinn intends to expand the business and develop many more raw vegan products in the coming years. She hand selects the finest raw vegan ingredients herself, and loves creating and sharing her super food energy treats!

​At REAL (Real Energy And Life) foods, their mission is to bring you the highest quality REAL raw vegan foods, packed with nutrition and good vibrations to feed your mind, body and soul.

RAWKIN RAW NOW CERTIFIED ORGANIC!!!

Erinn sent me delicious Rawkin Raw Truffles, Cookies and Macaroons. Erinn has eaten a 100% raw vegan diet for over 6 years, and has been vegan for 15 years.  It is her passion to provide healthy vegan raw foods through her company R.E.A.L. Foods and I have had the pleasure to sample these wonderful treats.

I received Chocolate Truffle, White Chocolate Truffle, Superfood Supreme Truffles, Energy Protein Cookie, Chocolate Energy Protein Cookie and Orange Chocolate Superfood Macaroon.

​​>The Rawkin Raw Organic Chocolate Truffles  are my favorite of the three she sent. They have a wonderful soft chocolate flavor with chunks of goji berries and covered in Cacao Nibs giving this soft melt in your mouth truffle an amazing crunchy exterior. Once you have finish the truffle it leaves a bit of spice on your tongue from the ingredient cayenne pepper. I am not a fan of spicy but I find this light enough to add a tiny kick and I love it.

> Rawkin Raw Organic White Chocolate truffles are creamy and delicious. They have a smooth, buttery of texture with a little bit of crunch from the finely scattered cacao nibs that speckle the inside.

> The ingredient that sets the Superfood Supreme Truffles apart from the others is spirulina. Spirulina can boost your energy and speed up weight loss while it lowers blood pressure and reduces cholesterol making thing this Truffle truly super.

> Rawkin Raw Power Chocolate Energy Protein Cookies are a delicious way to get a huge boost of protein. This 300 calorie cookie contains 10 grams of protein. 20% iron, 15% Vitamin A, 6% Calcium and 2% Vitamin C. >  Energy Protein Power Cookie are a delicious 280 calories and 8 grams protein.

Both of these Protein cookies are 100% Raw Vegan and have  0.4 grams of ALA omega 3,  1.09 grams of omega 9 and 1.06 grams of omega 9 per serving. 

> Orange Chocolate Super food Macaroons have a lovely orange butter flavor that comes from orange peel and orange oil. It has a hint of chocolate flavor and the coconut flakes give it a hearty texture.  Rawkin Raw has a variety of Macaroons to choose from: ~ Spirulina Mint Superfood Macaroons  ~ Mint Chocolate Chip Superfood Macaroons  ~ Superfood Chocolate Macaroons

These Rawkin Raw treats and Erinn William CDs would make ROCKIN' stocking stuffers so grab them up and pass them out for holiday gifts this year.

Erinns passion is to provide healthy vegan raw foods through her company and her other passion is her music. She is also a Singer/ Songwriter and believes that expressing our creativity is vital for a healthy, joyful life. Please visit Erinn Williams music at: https://www.erinnwilliams.com or ​https://www.facebook.com/pages/Erinn-Williams/206366206079341

You can find these delicious Rawkin Raw treats in a store near you by using the store locator provided on the website: http://rawenergyandlife.com/retail-locations/ If you can't find Rawkin Raw near you then don't worry because you can buy them online  http://rawenergyandlife.com/products/ ​ SHOP NOW

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R.E.A.L (Raw Energy and Life) Foods is giving away the same thing she sent me to one lucky Simple Side of life reader. You'll receive:

Erinn Williams cd, "winter warmers"
Chocolate truffle
Superfood supreme truffle
White chocolate truffle
Choc protein cookie
Regular protein cookie
Orange chocolate macaroon

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ VeraClean Pink Grapefruit Hand Soap & Lotion Giveaway

Another great product from VeraClean. 
I have tried, reviewed and been using VeraClean products for quite a few months now in my home and absolutely love them. VeraClean’s natural cleaners deliver considerable cleaning power without adding harmful toxins such as bleach, ammonia, triclosan, artificial fragrances, unnecessary optical brighteners and synthetic preservatives.

VeraCleans products would make a great gift or stocking stuffer. 
What a great way to make the perfect gift basket for someone for the Holidays. 
Put together a whole line of VeraClean products in any scent, along with some
dish towels and maybe a nice sponge. 
They would be perfect gift for when your invited to a Holiday Party too. 

VeraClean’s Pink Grapefruit Hand Lotion begins with a sweet almond oil base, nourishing shea butter, and a unique blend of natural essential oils to create a nourishing and all natural balm for your hands. VeraClean’s non-greasy formula is naturally infused with sweet grapefruit oil, fresh orange and tangy lemon oil .
Proudly made in Colorado, USA. 11.5oz

VeraClean’s Pink Grapefruit Hand Soap features Vitamin B-5, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber), Persea Gratissima (Avocado), and Mangifer Indica (Mango), along with a unique blend of natural essential oils to create a nourishing and all natural cleaner for your hands. Naturally infused with sweet grapefruit oil, fresh orange and tangy lemon oil . Proudly made in Colorado, USA. 11.5 oz

Both products have a wonderful citrus smell. 
Perfect addition to your kitchen or bathroom for anytime of the year. 
The light pink bottles are adorable and look great. 
I have mine sitting in my kitchen counter. 
The lotion leaves your hands silky smooth with a hint of citrus/grapefruit smell. 
The hand soap your hands and gets grease and grim off with very little effort. 
Perfect products from a wonderful company. 

Kimberly Jones, founder of VeraClean, has always had a penchant for cleanliness. And though her children don’t always appreciate her passion for the pristine, her customers absolutely love it! VeraClean began in 2009 when Kimberly Jones, full-time homemaker and mother of four, combined her love for cleaning and passion to own a business. Kimberly grabbed a mop, and a bucket of supplies, and started her own house cleaning business. Over the next few years, VeraClean would prove to be a success as Kimberly strategically partnered with with business dynamo, Bryan Welton, Jr. With efforts focused on trusted customer service and unbeatable cleaning, VeraClean opened their first office in Centennial, Colorado, in 2010.
For years, Kimberly tried dozens of house cleaning chemicals.  She began with products that got the job done, but not without also doing a number on her eyes, airways, and skin. She began her search for natural cleaning products that not only produced effective results, but were also affordable.  In the spring of 2012, Kimberly began researching and formulating her private blend of cleaning products. She wanted cleaning products that were packed full of essential oils, natural cleaning surfactants and citrus citrates. She envisioned cleaning products that were natural and beautiful, without the use of synthetic fragrances and colors. Knowing that these products would be used in the homes they cleaned, she wanted them to be safe, not only for household surfaces, but also for kids, pets and the employees that would be using them on a daily basis.   By fall 2012, VeraClean had introduced their natural cleaning products to thousands of homes throughout Denver.
After 18 months of proven success and phenomenal client reviews, VeraClean is bottling their natural formulations and introducing a private line of cleaning products to the retail market.  VeraClean’s natural cleaners deliver considerable cleaning power without adding harmful toxins such as bleach, ammonia, triclosan, artificial fragrances, unnecessary optical brighteners and synthetic preservatives. We’re not afraid to list our ingredients right on the label, because there’s nothing to hide. Packed with the safest and purest ingredients, our cleaning products are guaranteed to deliver amazing cleaning results, at minimal cost to consumers.
VeraClean is devoted to upholding high standards of natural cleaning, however we also understand the need for flexibility in order for our products to appeal to retail customers and the current market. We promise to deliver and guarantee quality cleaning products. Additionally, VeraClean will be presenting new products in Spring of 2015 to add to it’s brand. These include liquid hand soaps, liquid dish soaps, hand lotions and various multi-surface cleaners. .  
​All products are in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Each sells for $16.... click on the below links to buy online or find a store near you that sells VeraClean products. 

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ U Star Novels

Such a great idea. 
A story staring you your lover.

Fall is in the air and the cool weather is rolling in. Perfect time to snuggle on the couch with the one you love, a nice cozy blanket and a warm drink and a nice romantic book, staring the both of you. 
U Star Novels
has some fun, romantic books that are designed to incorporate you and your lover as the main character. 

These books are both fun, imaginative and the perfect way to shop for that person that you never know what to get. 

Would make a wonderful stocking filler. 

U Star Novels, is a website that allows you to personalize your own romance novel.
Customers simply answer a number of personal questions; nicknames, eye color, favorite food, music, perfume, lingerie color etc. and then select one of the novels to star in.
Choose from Fever in France, Spanish Sizzle, English Encounters and other steamy sounding titles, you and your lover will be entwined in a love story - perhaps being by diamond smugglers in the French Riviera or discovering a hidden tomb in Naples. 
The novels range in sexual content from sensual and romantic through to erotic, enabling you to find the perfect level of sauciness for you and your partner.
Whether you’re into paranormal romance, historical romance, classics or a bit of erotica, we have all that, and more, here at U Star Novels.
If you are looking for a naughty stocking filler this Christmas or a romantic way to say ‘I love you’
U Star Novels has the answer for you.

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I am only about half way into my U Star Novel and love it. 
I am reading Power Play 
It's a paperback book 196 pages, 10.8cm x 17.8cm
My book has a Lovin-O-Meter of 4 kisses, that means the book has an erotic theme and very explicit love scenes, but with a romance at the heart of the story. The love scenes are highly explicit, graphic and sexual. The story may contain bi, anal, threesome sex scenes. We suggest over 18 years only. 
Synopsis
On a holiday in Greece, our leading couple find themselves at a party where before they are allowed to enter they must sign their pleasure over to the hosts.  The pleasure of surrendering to the will of another, or others, is unique. Our couple decide to go ahead, leaving their sex lives in the hands of total strangers.Even though they both have a night of passion, our leading lady refused to be completely dominated when ordered by the hosts, and her punishment is severe.  They have kidnapped her, with her leading man nowhere to be found. Given a series of clues, will he work out where she is being held, and when he finally does, will our leading lady be prepared to give in to her captor’s demands in order to be freed?

So far it's a good reading book. 
Very romantic, there are less romantic, sexual books to choose from, this is just the one I picked to personalize. 
I think this is a really neat idea. Maybe if you need some spice in your relationship, just want to read something new and romantic or want to give a one of a kind gift to the one that you love let U Star Novels help you out. 
Your lover will love you for it.

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Keto Krate Giveaway

Keto Krate is by far the BEST monthly subscription box around.  It would make a WONDERFUL Holiday Gift Giving item for ANYONE on your list.

Keto friendly snacks to your door step

You're doing all the hard work to loose weight, living a Keto Lifestyle. 
Working out........Watching what you eat
Giving up things you used to love in order to get your body in the best shape ever
then you find a product called Keto Krate that comes to your door once a month
and you sign up....it becomes something you look forward to and you realize 
all your hard work.....things you gave up.......all of it is so worth it
Since Keto Krate introduces you to things you didn't think you could still have
item you would of never noticed in the store, you would of thought of...
thinking they were out of bounds
Now your life is complete... You are happy again... those yummy, tasty and
oh so good snacks are back in your life

ALL of this was in my Keto Krate this month. OH MY!

Treat someone that is living a Keto Lifestyle to KETO KRATE
the PERFECT Holiday Gift Giving Gift. 

​Signup for Keto Krate and receive 7-9 different Keto friendly low carb snacks shipped directly to your door every month.

All snacks are less than 5g of carbs per serving ​(usually much less)

No longer will you feel tempted by sugar laden snacks when you have Keto friendly snacks each month to cheat on while still accomplishing your goals

Make sticking to your diet and achieving your goals a littler easier and fun with the surprise of different Keto low carb snacks each month!

No Maltitol in any of the products – ever!

Sign up for Keto Krate for yourself or as a gift HERE

One Lucky Simple Side of Life viewer will win one Keto Krate.  Keep for yourself or give to a friend. Either way you will be happy you won.  ​ Amazing box of goodies no matter if you eat Keto or not.

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ MobileTrust from Strikeforce

I recently bought myself a new cell phone after having the same one for 4 years.
I now am proud owner of a iPhone 7 plus that I just love. 
Now to protect my phone with MobileTrust. 
No mobile malware for me. 

MobileTrust would be the PERFECT stocking stuffer. 

An estimated 16 million mobile devices are infected with mobile malware, with threats constantly on the rise. MobileTrust® is the world’s most advanced security suite for mobile devices, with the power to protect your confidential information, online transactions, and login access against keylogging spyware. MobileTrust® even helps you create and store hard-to-crack passwords.
Our military-grade anti-keylogging technology encrypts every keystroke you type into your smartphone or tablet while browsing, texting, emailing, and logging in to any website or VPN. With MobileTrust®, keylogging cyber thieves have nothing to see — and nothing to steal.

What’ve you got to lose… without MobileTrust®?

Online Banking
Each time you log in to online banking, hackers can steal your usernames, passwords and account details.

Credit Card Information
As you shop by mobile, your credit card information, mobile payment and wallet services are increasingly at risk.

Text Messages & Email
Hackers with keylogging software can steal everything you type in text messages and emails.

Personal Security
Whenever you type your Social Security number or other personally identifying information (PII), you’re exposed to identity theft.

Personal Health Info
Healthcare/medical apps are the most-hacked – and cyber thieves are ready to sell your personal health information to the highest bidder.

My cellphone has never been hacked luckily, but I do know someones that has. No fun. 
​Why not stay safe with MobileTrust's Strike Force

They can’t hack what they can’t see
Traditional keystroke data flows from your mobile keyboard through your operating system before it appears in your apps. Hidden along the way are areas of vulnerability where cyber criminals can plant keylogging spyware.
MobileTrust® protects your keystroke data by installing a secure encrypted keyboard* that  creates an alternate pathway to your apps, routing your encrypted data around the areas of vulnerability. For added security, the MobileTrust® pathway is protected by a complex 256-bit encryption code.
Operating systems supported
Android 4.0 or later
iOS 6.0 or later

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HuppyBar Review & 20% off Discount Code

THE HUPPYBAR BEGAN SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SOARING CLIFFS, ROWDY WAVES, AND AN IMPASSIONED RIVER GUIDE DEEP IN THE HEART OF THE GRAND CANYON.  WHILE A LABOR OF LOVE, GUIDING RIVER EXPEDITIONS FOR WEEKS ON END IN THE HARSH ENVIRONS OF THE CANYON CAN TAKE ITS TOLL, LEAVING A PERSON CRAVING SOME NUTRITIOUS SUSTENANCE. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF DIGGING INTO EVERY KIND OF SNACK BAG, HUPPYBAR FOUNDER, LYNDSAY HUPP, COULD NEVER QUITE FIND WHAT SHE WAS LOOKING FOR.  SHE, THEREFORE, TOOK IT UPON HERSELF TO CREATE  EXACTLY WHAT SHE WAS LOOKING FOR.

SO THE QUEST BEGAN… AS ANY ENERGY BAR CREATOR WILL TELL YOU….HOURS AND HOURS IN THE KITCHEN, TRIAL AND ERROR, AND LOTS OF: NO WAY!….YUCK!…YUM?!…OH YEAH!  AT THIS POINT IN THE TALE, LYNDSAY HAD NO INTENTION OF EVER TAKING THE BARS TO MARKET. HER ONLY CONCERN WAS PROVIDING HERSELF WITH A NUTRIENT DENSE HUNK OF DELICIOUS SATIATING SUSTENANCE. 

IT WASN’T UNCOMMON FOR RIVER CLIENTS AND FELLOW GUIDES TO FIND LYNDSAY SITTING ON HER BOAT SCARFING DOWN HER LATEST CREATIONS; AND IT DIDN’T TAKE LONG FOR THEIR CURIOSITY TO START PRYING THE BARS OUT OF HER HANDS. TO HER SURPRISE, THEY LIKED THEM. A LOT. AND SOON THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO MARKET THE BARS CAME FLOODING FROM ALL ANGLES, INCLUDING A “THUMBS UP” FROM MRS. FIELDS  (YEP, THE COOKIE CREATOR).

Lyndsay Hupp at HuppyBar sent me 5 delicious flavors that make me very huppy while I ate them. 

APPLE CINNAMON RAISIN This is my personal favorite of the 5 we tried. It's a delicious blend of flavor. The bar is soft and chewy yet dense with nuts and seeds like pumpkin, sesame and almonds. Some of the sweet, tasty ingredients that hold all of this goodness together are locally sourced honey, tapioca syrup, pineapple juice concentrate.

To top off this perfect blend are little pieces of apples and raisin. Yummy!! This HuppyBar is an any time of day snack but I prefer this fresh flavor first thing in the morning. I'm taking this one camping and having it for breakfast or as a snack on an early morning hike. The Apple Cinnamon Raisin bar has 200 calories and 5 grams of protein.

​PECAN ORANGE SPICE ​This bar is another fully loaded square of energy. Filled with nuts and spices it features locally soured pecans, flax seeds, sunflower seeds and has a fresh hint of citrus from orange oil. With 230 calories is has 6 grams of much needed protein for those long hikes or bike rides.

​COCONUT DATE GINGER Coconut and ginger lovers brace yourself for this 1.69 oz square of heaven. This power packed treat has 210 calories and 5 grams of protein. The next time you need a quick pick me up or something wholesome to stifle those hunger pains make sure you reach for this scrumptious HuppyBar with a touch of ginger and coconut extract.

CHOCOLATE BERRY LOVE This is another of my favorites!! Chocolate and Berry and in one??? This is a HuppyBar flavor that's after my own heart. MMMMM delicious chocolate flavor from 100% cocao with blueberries, cranberries and a seed blend held together with locally sourced honey. This bar is right up my alley. These bars, like all of the HuppyBar contain "superfood" spirulina and organic oats.                       This bar has only 190 calories and packed with 6 grams of protein

CHOCOLATE JAVA This bar has a warm coffee flavor with a hint of chocolate. It also has won my heart because it is the one bar that contains caffeine. PERFECT!!! It even has that amazing coffee scent that wakes you up. ​Contains 210 calories and 6 grams of protein :)

All HuppyBars are Gluten Free Energy Bars 

You can find HuppyBars in these fine locations > ​http://www.huppybar.com/buy-bars.html

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Simple Side of Life's 2016 Holiday Gift Giving Ideas Review/Giveaways

Dover Publications Adult Coloring Books Review & Giveaway

At Dover Publications their mission is to sell wonderful products at prices so low that customers are left wondering “How can they possibly sell these books so inexpensively?”

They build on their tradition of high quality at low prices with every new book they publish. Their most popular titles range from graduate-level math texts to coloring books for children and adults.

Dover Publications sent me three different types of adult coloring books to try out for myself. They are so cool, I love them!!!

​The patterns in these coloring books are majestic and hypnotic all at the same time. They allow you to be creative with your color scheme and create the most beautiful pictures.

These coloring books are perfect to bring camping and just sit back and relax coloring in front of a fire. I have also brought mine to baseball practices and it helps pass the time while the kids play ball. It gives me something to do while spending endless hours at the ball field or waiting in the car for the kids to get out of school.
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​Some of these color books have perforated so they are easy to tear out and hang up. The perforated pages also allow you to take multiple pages out at a time if you feel like sharing. That way you and your friends can all have a page andget creative while having a glass of wine.

The coloring books come in so many different styles, there are tons to choose from.Dover Publications offers them in cool styles from flowers, butterflies and animals to faces, tattoo designs and landscapes. There is truly something for everyone. Dover Publications adult coloring books makes being imaginative fun and easy. You don't need to be an artist to sit down and create amazing work.

These adult coloring books range from $5.99 to $12.99 but you can find some on sale for as low as $2.50

Not only does Dover Publications sell these adult coloring books but they sell a huge variety of books from Astronomy to Physics so check out their extensive collection > http://store.doverpublications.com/

You can find where to buy these books in a store near you buy using the store locator >  
http://doverpublications.com/store-locator/

or better yet, you can purchase these books and sooooo many other books directly from the Dover Publications website. 

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Ingenious Organic Concept Salon Oway Products Review & 10% off Discount Code

Ingenious Organic Concept Salon is an organic concept unisex salon whose stylists specialize in bio-dynamic/organic color and precision haircuts. Their stylists have years of extensive training using Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy, and L’Oréal Professionnel techniques. They offer high quality services in a relaxed, nurturing clean air environment. Visiting Ingenious Organic Concept Salon means entrusting your hair and scalp to the most knowledgeable green hair care experts in San Francisco. Their priority is to provide the best care and advice to our dear customers. They are the best at what they do.

Not only can you get an amazing cut and color at Ingenious Organic Concept Salon but you can also purchase the high quality, organic hair products that they use on their clients for yourself to use at home. ​

If you are one of the lucky ones and live close enough to go to Ingenious Organic Concept Salon then I recommend you get down there. They are located at 389 Arguello Blvd San Francisco, CA. ​Ingenious Organic Concept Salon will transform your everyday hair into a healthy, beautiful masterpiece.

​Ingenious Organic Concept Salon sent me three amazing products to try at home for myself. Tatyana at the salon helped me identify the struggles that I have with my hair and recommended a specific line of product that will improve my issues. I have curly hair that is often crazy and out of control. Due to the outrageous waves my hair also tends to look a bit dry. My favorite look for myself is to flatten out my hair because it goes from tangled mess to soft, sleek, shiny and under control.

This is my super crazy hair. I have used so many product brands and it's so tough to find products that will leave my hair feeling soft and smooth.  I received Oway Smoothing hair bath, Oway Smoothing Conditioner and Oway Smoothing Cream and they have been a true life saver. ​These high quality pump bottles are made of glass which I love because I can refill and reuse them for other things once I have used up my shampoo/conditioner. This makes it a more environmentally friendly product that is also totally recyclable. OWAY is an organic line that is also animal friendly.....NO ANIMAL TESTING!!!

Organic Way (Oway) is the world’s first professional organic hair color, care and styling line with biodynamic, organic and fair trade ingredients. Oway's green chemists hand select the highest quality formulations to achieve professional results without the use of common salon toxins. From the farm to chair philosophy, Oway hair products start from biodynamic farms in Bologna, Italy - where Italian quality meets nature. Moreover, Oway hair products compose of pure organic extracts, essential oils and hydrolates with zero chemicals.

​Oway Smoothing Hair Bath ​ Smoothing effect hair bath for dry, hard to manage, untameable hair. Action:  It eliminates frizz creating an ideal surface for smooth styling. It controls volume for perfect smooth hair. ​Active ingredients:  Biodynamic Caraway – It is detoxicating, detoxifying and stimulates micro-circulation. Organic Rose – Rich in anti-oxidants, carotenoids, vitamin and phytosterols, it has a stong refreshing and antioxidant action. Ethical Buriti – This prevents dehydration of the hair, revitalizing it and making it strong and shiny.

​ ​Oway Smoothing Conditioner Smoothing effect conditioner for dry, hard to manage, untameable hair. ​ Action: Softens and detangles dry, hard-to-manage hair, controls volume and frizz. Active ingredients: ​Biodynamic Caraway – It is  detoxifying and stimulates micro-circulation. Organic Rose – Rich in anti-oxidants, carotenoids, vitamin and phytosterols, it has a strong refreshing and antioxidant action. Ethical Buriti – This prevents dehydration of the hair, revitalizing it and making it strong and shiny.

​Oway Smoothing Cream
No-rinse smoothing cream for dry, hard to manage, untameable hair.
Action:
It gives extreme smoothness even to most difficult to treat hair. It prepares hair for straightening making it easy to manage during styling.
Active ingredients:
​Biodynamic Caraway – It is detoxicating, detoxifying and stimulates micro-circulation.
Organic Rose – Rich in anti-oxidants, carotenoids, vitamin and phytosterols, it has a stong refreshing and antioxidant action.
Ethical Buriti – This prevents dehydration of the hair, revitalizing it and making it strong

​I can honestly say that this Oway line is thee best hair product line I have ever used. I immediately noticed a huge difference in my hair after the very first wash my hair was incredibly soft. When I received these Oway products from Ingenious Organic Concept Salon it can with detailed instructions. When applying the hair bath I was instructed to lather it up and let it sit for 5 minutes before rinsing it out. Next when using the conditioner I made sure to squeeze out any excess water and then I applied the conditioner from the bottom/tips of my hair and worked it up to the top. Next I let it stay in my hair for 5 minutes allowing it to do it's magic before I rinsed my hair clean.  After washing and conditioning my hair I towel dried it as best I could and then added the Smoothing Cream before styling. I then used my blow dryer to dry my hair before using a ceramic flattening iron to straighten it. ​​

​Oway Smoothing product line left my hair shiny, soft and sleek. I am so excited to have these products in my life. Now we can all enjoy Oway products because they have recently been put up for sale on the Ingenious Organic Concept Salon website.  ​http://ingenioussalon.com/shop-oway-hair-products/  Lucky for us Simple Side of Life lovers Ingenious Organic Concept Salon has provided an exclusive discount code. Save 10% now until Dec 31st 2016 !!

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Everclen ~ for sensitive skin review & (4) winners giveaway

 I never really cared much about what I washed my face with, as long as it felt clean and looked clean I was happy. Until I was introduced to everclen. I am now hooked on this product, already had to purchase a second bottle to keep next to my bathroom sink. My face thanks everclen. 
It's never looked better. 

I have only had a chance to try 2 different everclen products. But hope to try more soon. In the 3 short weeks of using everclen facial cleanser & face cream my skin has never looked better. It's so clean and smooth feeling. No more dry spots and no  more redness anywhere. 

I use this facial cleaner morning and night. I truly never cared before what I cleaned my face with, as long as it wasn't acne wash (dried out my skin) I washed my face with it. I just figured all cleaners were the same. Little did I know. Since using everclen my face looks so much better. It's like my skin smoothed out, my face has a beautiful glow to it and I feel wonderful with no makeup on. Just fresh, clean and natural.

everclēn® cleanser gently eliminates dirt and oil without clogging pores, stripping skin of its natural oils or causing irritation. This light creamy cleanser completely rinses clean, helping to restore your skin’s natural pH balance for a softness you can see and feel.  (5.8 fl. oz.)

everclēn® face cream is clinically proven to moisturize sensitive skin without irritation. This smoothing cream contains soothing essential oils and calming botanicals to help soften and nourish your skin for a natural, healthy complexion.  (1.69 fl. oz.) everclen leaves your face silky smooth.  No more redness and irritation.  I will never use a different face cream this is now my all time favorite.  I used to never use creams like this. I though they were greasy or too expensive. I was wrong.  Around $12 depending on where you purchase from, a little goes a very long ways and no greasy face. Just beautiful silky soft skin you will love.

really clinically proven Clinically proven is not something every skincare line can say. everclēn® stands apart in that it is clinically tested and proven safe for sensitive skin. Every product has undergone rigorous clinical and dermatological tests that meet the highest standards of the skin care industry. Our products were evaluated by panels of women with sensitive skin – women just like you. Each was tested for dermal irritation and sensitization, and proven to be non-irritating, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores). With everclēn® you get the best of both worlds — soft nourished and naturally radiant skin that looks as good as it feels...plus the assurance of clinically-backed sensitive skin support.

Nourishing Sensitive Skin ​It’s no fun living with sensitive skin. We know that daily skincare should leave your skin looking clean, fresh and healthy, not blotchy, red, dry or irritated. But that’s what can happen when sensitive skin reacts to one or more unkind ingredients in a product, such as harsh detergents, fragrances, preservatives and dyes. Many products test one or a handful of ingredients in their formulas to make a sensitive skin claim, but unless testing is done on the complete formula, there is no way of knowing whether all of the ingredients will be safe for sensitive skin. That’s the whole idea behind everclēn® from Home Health™, an expert in creating natural health, beauty and therapeutic personal care. We developed everclēn® specifically for sensitive skin...a full line of skincare for face, hand and body which is clinically-tested and proven to be non-irritating, hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested, non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) and fragrance-free. everclēn® is distinguished by a proven claim few other “clean”, plant-based skincare products can match: it is clinically and dermatologically tested and proven safe for sensitive skin. With everclēn®, really beautiful skin can be possible every day.

Enter for your chance to win. 
Each winner will win 4 sample packets of face cream. 
One should last all week so you can get a a full months use out of what I send you.
​Remember you only need a small amount morning and night. 

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