Holiday Gift Giving ~ TPF Toys Peppy Pups Review

Every child wants one thing for the holidays.........A PUPPY!!!!!!! Who doesn't want a puppy? Peppy Pups are the perfect way to fulfill your little ones biggest wish of getting a puppy. I have four dogs and they are a handful. Between the cost of food and the clean up it's almost impossible to keep up so I know the struggles parents have when asked for a puppy for the holidays. The simple solution to this predicament is to give your kids a Peppy Pup this year and skip the cost of food. This little puppy will not make a mess or bark uncontrollably in the night. Peppy Pups are soooooo cool they don't even require batteries.

Peppy Pups have a spring in their step and will bounce after their owner on a leash. Peppy Pups will run, jump and walk right next to you all without one single battery. I think this is so cool. We have all been in that position where our kids open gift after gift and can't play with any of them because you forgot to spend $100 on different sized batteries. Peppy Pups are ready for their first walk right out of the box.

Peppy Pups are super cuddly and snuggly. Soft enough to take to bed and keep your child company in the night. You can get a Peppy Pup in black and white or soft brown. They are soooo adorable no matter which color you choose. If you have two little ones then you can get one of each color and they can go on walks together. This is a great way to keep the kids active and entertained. Take your Peppy Pups to the store or on walks at the park without needing to bring poopy bags!!

Peppy Pups are only $19.99 !!!! This is an totally awesome price!! They can be purchased at Toys R Us nation wide and on Amazon. If you are an Amazon prime member then that means FREE SHIPPING! You can also buy your Peppy Pups from Wonder Works!! SHOP NOW

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Peppy Pups on Instagram: ​@PeppyPups_official

Holiday Gift Giving ~ Garden of Life MyKind Organics Organic Plant Collagen Builder Review & Giveaway (5 Winners)

​Garden of Life’s commitment to health goes beyond offering some of the most effective nutritional products in the world. We are interested in building relationships with people to help them transform their lives to attain extraordinary health. By combining the best of nature and science, the Garden of Life brand offers a path to healthy living with premium products that are supported by education and innovation.

Garden of Life MyKind Organics, Organic Plant Collagen Builder is Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, made only from organic plant foods. Two of these pills per day can help your body build its own natural production of collagen. ​Collagen is not something you can just eat. You can't just consume collagen and have it in your body. Your body needs to actually build it. Collagen is a protein that is broken down by the digestive system. What you can do is provide your body with the co-nutrients that are needed for building collagen. Organic Plant Collagen Builder has these necessary  ingredients.

​Made from over 30 real, nutritious organic, family-farmed whole foods, with specifically chosen ingredients to help support the body’s own collagen production--Organic Plant Collagen Builder can help restore and maintain youthful levels of collagen, keratin and elastin—three proteins which promote the body’s healthy, natural glow!

Organic Plant Collagen Builder contains Silica from Certified Organic All Natural Bamboo Extract which is a key co-nutrient for collagen production.  Also included is High Polypenolic Pomegranate to support skin health and protection from UV damage. Organic Rooibus and Organic Green Tea are known to fight free radicals which can support healthy, glowing skin, healthy teeth and bones. Then there’s “beauty-boosting Biotin” to support healthy hair, skin and nails.

I love my super long hair so I use MyKind Organics Organic Plant and Collagen Builder to help it look healthy, grow long and stay strong.  I have a sensative stomach and this brand of Collagen Builder is very gentle on my stomach and does not upset it at all. 

At the age of 38 I want to maintain my smooth skin and strong nails as long as possible. This collagen builder helps me do that. I don't want wrinkles or dull looking skin. MyKind Organics Organic Plant Collagen Builder helps my skin look fresh, smooth and radiant everyday.

Garden of Life has everything you need to get healthy, stay healthy and live healthy. From Collagen Builder to protein powder you can find it all atGarden of Life website. So this holiday seasson pack a basket full of products that your loved ones can benefit from. Give then the gift of health and make sure you add in MyKind Organics Organic Plant Collagen Builder. You can find Garden of Life products at a store near you by using the store locator on their website: https://www.gardenoflife.com/content/shop/store-locator/​

Stuff your stockings full of Garden of Life products this year and shop directly from their website. You will find everything you need and more!

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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas ~ Toffee to Go Review & Giveaway

From hostess gifts to teacher gifts, client gifts to friend and family gifts — everyone loves receiving a box of our scrumptious hand-made toffee: Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee, Dark Chocolate Pecan Toffee, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Toffee, Assorted Toffee.

Toffee to Go is one of my favorite holiday treats. 
It comes in a beautiful  green and red box ready to give, no wrapping required.
Each with a big red bow in four different sizes and price ranges making it an
affordable gift for every one on your list.
Even a perfect stocking stuffer.  

When you open up a box of Toffee on the Go you reveal the above clear bag,
​just waiting to be opened.
Packed full of this wonderful sweet treat that you will fall in love with and want more. 

The toffee is made with only the finest ingredients. Each batch begins with farm fresh butter, premium chocolates, California almonds and Georgia pecans. 
When you bite into each piece the Toffee melts in your mouth. 
It's wonderfully delicious. 
Not to sweet but just the perfect amount of sweetness. 
Did I mention DELICIOUS!

Holiday Collection

Enjoy our three delectable flavors  Milk Chocolate ​Toffee with Almonds, Dark Chocolate Toffee with Pecans and White Chocolate Toffee with Macadamia Nuts.

The 1/4 pound box is perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher gift, hostess gift, co-worker gift,

The ½ lb Holiday Collection box of Toffee to Go at only $19 is perfect for the office parties with gift limits of $20 –(they will think you spent more)

 The 1 lb Holiday Collection box is ideal for a small office (up to 10 people) or family to share.

The 2 lb Holiday Collection box is huge! Forget the water cooler, everyone in the company will be gathered around this box of toffee when it arrives! It will be the holiday gift people will remember long after the last bite is gone!

MILK CHOCOLATE TOFFEE  Our mouth-watering milk chocolate almond toffee blends sweet creamery butter with pure cane sugar to create a rich, bubbling, aromatic mixture. Roasted almonds and a thin layer of pure milk chocolate yield a luscious, melt in your mouth flavor. This gourmet treat is then sprinkled with chopped walnuts.

WHITE CHOCOLATE TOFFEE ​Our wonderful white chocolate macadamia nut toffee blends sweet creamery butter with pure cane sugar to create a rich, bubbling, aromatic mixture. Mouthfuls of macadamia nuts are covered with a thin layer of white chocolate to yield a luscious melt in your mouth flavor. This gourmet treat is then sprinkled with chopped walnuts.

DARK CHOCOLATE TOFFEE ​Our decadent dark chocolate pecan toffee blends sweet creamery butter with pure cane sugar to create a rich, bubbling, aromatic mixture. Paved with pecans and covered with a thin layer of pure semi-sweet high quality dark chocolate to yield a luscious melt in your mouth flavor. This gourmet treat is then sprinkled with chopped walnuts.

Order your boxes of Toffee to Go now. They make it easy to buy for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Their multiple address shipping option makes your gift ordering even easier.

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Eden BodyWorks Review & Giveaway Round Four (1 Winner a week for 4 weeks)

EDEN BodyWorks was the brainchild of Jasmine Lawrence when she was just a child herself. At 11 years old, Jasmine faced her first beauty challenge. Herhair was badly damaged and she was searching for natural products to nurture and restore her hair back to health. With no solution in sight, Jasmine took to her kitchen and concocted her own remedy. And there, the EDEN BodyWorks story begins.

EDEN BodyWorks provides natural products that integrate wellness and beauty inspired by nature to restore and maintain the hair and body’s original design.

I love Eden BodyWorks collections with a passion. They have a delicious variety of hair products. Eden BodyWorks product line consists of Peppermint Tea Tree, Jojoba Monoi, Coconut Shea and they even have a kids collection called Eden Kids Collection Coco Shea.
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I have been enjoying their Coconut Shea product line. This line smells amazing. It has a soft, warm, coconut scent that takes you to the islands. It is relaxing and delicious. 

​ ​I use the Coconut Shea Leave-In Conditoner right after I wash my hair and then towel it dry. It's amazing! You add the amount you need and then style just your hair. It does not leave your hair looking greasy or weigh it down at all. It will soften your curls and you still have the bounce and movement you want. I have always loved leave-in conditioners. My hair is super curly and gets tangled easily. Eden BodyWorks Leave-in Conditioner allows me to brush my hair out easily before styling and keeps it feeling soft. It also smells so delicious, the scent alone will keep you relaxed all day.

Coconut Shea Cleansing Cowash is a sulfate-free, no suds gentle cleansing conditioner cream. It removes residue and build up between regular washes and it promotes healthy hair environment for growth.  Washing hair with shampoo daily can strip your hair of it's natural oils but at times my hair can get really yucky between washes from work and working out. I hate being forced to wash daily because my hair tends to dry out and be extra frizzy and not so soft.

This Cowash is the perfect solution for those between days. It removes icky sweat and residues without totally striping my hair of oils. After using it my hair feels clean, soft to the touch and my curls are light and bouncy.

Coconut Shea Natural Curl Defining Creme is the perfect way to style your hair and keep frizz to a minimum. Apply Defining Creme to dry or damp hair. Finger comb product through your hair until the level of curl definition desired is reached. Diffuse or air dry, as needed. This will keep your curls clean and together all day long without looking crispy or crunchy. I love that I can get perfect ringlets and with thisCurl Defining Creme and they hold tight without getting all frizzy. Particularly

during the winter when weather is rough on curly hair. You curly hair girls know what I'm talking about. With wind and moisture your curls tend to get out of control and frizzy all over. This humidity-resistant formulation to define and separate curls and waves. This product infuses moisture to strengthen hair, provides frizz control, and optimizes style definition.

My man doesn't even have curly hair but he loves to use this product because it keep his hair styled how he wants it but it's still soft enough for me to run my fingers through. It's soooo much better than sprays, waxes or mouse.

Check out the entire line of Eden BodyWorks products. There is something for everyone.

You can find Eden BodyWorks at a store near you by using the store locator on their website: 
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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas ~ VinylDisorder Review & Giveaway

With VinylDisorder you can make custom quotes....
PLEASE NO SOLICITING

This site is great. You can buy just about any vinyl cling/decal/sticker you want. 
Even stuff for the holidays. 
Gift and Present Decals
Christmas Decals
Christmas Ribbon Stickers
Christmas Quote Decals
Nativity Scene Decals
Santa Stickers
Snowman Stickers
Snowflake Decals
Candy Cane Stickers
Christmas Tree Stickers
Ornament Stickers

In my neighborhood we have a ton of solicitors. Sometimes it's a daily thing. Someone knocking on our door trying to sell us something. I don't like ignoring the knocks but at the same time it gets annoying. But I always end up answering the door just in case it's a neighbor coming over for some reason or another. 
For the longest time I wanted a "No Soliciting" sign, but never found one I liked. 
We have a mini Dachshund (that we love) and I came across a poorly made "Dachshund No Soliciting" sign on the internet thinking it was so cute and just what I wanted. BUT it had horrible reviews and made poorly. So I messaged VinylDisorder asked them if it was something they could make for me. 
I knew it would be excellent quality, the size and shape I wanted and a perfect fit to my front door. 
I already had a beautiful " WELCOME " cling on my front door from VinylDisorder and wanted my "No Soliciting" to match somewhat. VinylDisorder went above and beyond to make this sign extra special and perfect. 
When it arrived I was so excited. I rolled it out, set it under a few books to flatten out. 
Picked out the size board I wanted to put it on and painted it the green background color to match my house. 
Peeled off the vinyl cling on one side and attached it to my freshly painted board, pressing firmly as I peeled off the backing and attached the cling to my board. Added a stick to secure the whole thing into a flowerpot out front and perfection, it was done. Easy and wonderful. I am so excited about how it turned out. 
Best part, I will have no more solicitors at my door. 

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 "To make the best product at the best price without compromising quality!"

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Mielle Organics Hair Products Review & Giveaway

Mielle Organics is a hair and skin care company that uses all natural ingredients. Since inception, Mielle Organics’ products have taken the hair care market by storm. After mere months, Mielle Organics has been widely recognized for its results-driven products and excellent customer service.

Mielle Organics launched in 2014 with the creation of the first Mielle Organics product, the Advanced Hair Formula, a unique proprietary blend of herbs, amino acids and minerals to support healthy hair, skin and nails, and immune system. After popular demand, Mielle Organics began producing products customers demanded with the introduction of the the Mint Almond Oil, acclaimed for its scalp sensation, root stimulation that aid hair growth and illustrious shine.

​Today, Mielle Organics is a global and viral sensation, with orders in over 87 countries around the world. Mielle Organics is armed with an array of products including best sellers: Babassu Oil and Mint Deep Conditioning Protein/Moisture Replenisher, Honey Dew Berry Conditioning Cleanser and the Organic White Peony Ultra Moisturizing Leave In Conditioner, just to name a few. With organic ingredients being its “root to results,” Mielle Organics continues to create a line of natural beauty products for all hair types.

I am super excited to be using the Mielle Organics Healthy Hair Regiman Bundle Pack 1. This bundle comes complete with Deep  Conditioner, C0-Wash, Hair Oil and Vitamins.

The Mielle Adult Healthy Hair Formula Vitamins with Boitin are the perfect addition to this hair product line. This vitamin comes in pill form and you only need to take two per day with food. This Hair Formula Vitamin is fantastic is your diet lacks nutrients like vitamins, minerals or protein and truly who has time these days to make sure you get enough of this through the foods we eat. Mielle hair formula vitamin is an effective wasy to supporthealthier, stronger, longer, thicker hair. Without the proper amount of vitamins, minerals and protein your hair can become weak so why not start to strengthen it from the inside with these simple pills.

Mielle Organics Detangling Co-Wash is made for thick or thin hair types. It works like a charm on Dry & Curly Hair which totally describes my hair so I am loving it. If you wash your hair daily with regular shampoo then you will dry it out and strip it of its natural oils. Doing that makes hair like mine even crazier than it already is. Washing with regular shampoo daily will make my hair frizzy and wild. On the other hand if I wait too long to wash it or maybe I workout on a day where I don't wash it then it can become greasy and icky. The struggle is real. Mielle Organics Detangling Co-Wash solves this problem completely. It cleanses your hair without stripping it of natural oils and moisture. It also helps retains moisture. ThisCo-Wash can be used on those days that you don't use your regular wash and it can be used daily.

​ Using Mielle Organics Detangling Co-Wash keeps my hair from getting icky and greasy as well as helping to detangle. When you have really curly hair like mine using a detangler is very important. It makes life easier. There's nothing worse than trying to comb through tangled messy hair and with this Detangling C0-Wash you won't have to.

The next step in this awesome Healthy Hair Regimen is Mielle Organics Mint Almond Oil Healthy Hair and Scalp. This works by soothing and re balancing the scalp by promoting circulation. Studies have showed that blood flow to the scalp plays an important role in hair growth. This natural oil promotes circulation with our peppermint oil. The almond oil is a protein in which our hair is made of protein so this oil binds to the hair sealing it and locking in moisture preventing breakage and shedding. This is a lightweight natural oil that will leave your hair with asweet refreshing peppermint scent. It smells delicious!!!! ThisMint Almond oil can be used on dry or wet hair which is awesome because it makes it very easy to use whenever needed.

My favorite product of this line is the Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint Deep Conditioner. It is a protein/moisture replenisher for dry and damaged hair it will restore protein and balance for moisture and growth. This deep conditioner will help reduce frizz and fly-aways which is a daily struggle for me. If I wear my hair in it's natural curl form then I struggle with frizz but it I iron my hair flat I struggle with fly-aways. This product solves both of these problems for me and I love it.

​After washing your hair you will apply the Babassu Oil Mint Deep Conditioner to damp, clean hair. For intense treatment you will let this sit in your hair for 15 minutes. So are you ready for the super cool part??? I love this..... if you wish....and I do....you can let this sit in you hair under heat for 30 minutes under the dryer.  If you feel tingling when you apply it then it means it's really working. Not only will your hair love you for this deep conditioning but your scalp will feel amazing too. This native Amazonian palm fruit is high in sterols and tocopherols which are healthy for the hair and scalp. This deep conditioner smells invigorating.......I promise you will love it.

This Christmas give the gift of gorgeous, healthy hair to your friends and family. Check out Mielle Organics entire site and find the perfect hair products for you and your loved ones. They even have a tiny tots line. How cute is that!!!

Look for Mielle Organics near you by using the store locator on their website:
http://mielleorganics.myshopify.com/apps/store-locator

You can buyMielle Organics directly from their website which I love because you can choose from their entire line and you can also buy bundles.

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Pipcorn Mini Snack Packs Review & Giveaway

Pipcorn was founded by Jeff & Jen Martin, a dynamic brother and sister team. All of our delicious flavors are popped in small batches and seasoned by hand. Pip pip hooray!

The Pipcorn seed was planted when Jeff was helping Jen move apartments in the spring of 2010. In desperate need of a snack, Jen remembered these special little kernels that she had gotten a few days earlier. Five minutes later, they were snacking on the best popcorn they had ever had. Two years later (and an unbelievable amount of support from family and friends), they launched Pipcorn and the rest is history!

​Pipcorn is a mighty snack in a tiny package!! Pipcorn is a special type of popcorn that's grown right here in the USA. It is a mini popcorn with a delicate hull so you don't get that funky piece stuck in your throat and your not left picking your teeth after eating your popcorn. Pipcorn is made with olive oil so it is totally vegan friendly. It is also gluten free, Non-GMO and Whole Grain.

The picture to the right is a Pipcorn kernel next to an popcorn kernel. As you can see the Pipcorn on the left is significantly smaller than the popcorn on the right. These adorable lil Pipcorns have just as must taste and regular popcorn but they are easier to eat and digest.

I am a huge pipcorn fan because it is super delicious,  low in calories, fat and sugar.  Popcorn has always been a favorite snack of mine so when I discovered Pipcorn I was really excited.Pipcorn also has some very different and incredible flavors. For instance.....Truffle!!! Truffle is my favorite of the Pipcorn flavors. It is the freshest, most flavorfultruffle popcorn you'll ever have! They use all-natural white truffle to season this most popular flavor. It is awesome, you HAVE to try it.

​Pipcorn comes in these super cool 100 calorie mini snack bags so this holiday season make sure you stuff one into all your loved ones stocking. If you are hosting a get-together make sure you load up on Pipcorn mini snack packs to keep your guests happy.Pipcorn mini snack packs come in three scrumptious flavors, Truffle, Kettle and Sea Salt.

These mini snack packs are not only a great stocking stuffer and party favor but they are also perfect for packing in your kids lunch. You can keep them in your gym bag for a light snack after a workout or serve them to the team after a game if you are team mom.

Pipcorn is sold in single serving mini snack packs and in 4 oz bags. The Pipcorn flavors are Truffle, Rosemary, Chili Lab, Sea Salt and Kettle. 

Rosemary Pipcorn is seasoned with their very rosemary sea salt. They use a recipe that their Grandmother taught their Mom and then she passed down to them! Rosemary lovers, unite!

Sea Salt Pipcorn is simple yet oh so delicious. They season this one with, you guessed it, sea salt! The simple combination of sea salt and olive oil is not to be messed with.

Kettle Pipcorn is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. They use a tiny bit of brown sugar in addition to the more traditional cane sugar for the perfect flavor combo. YUMMM!

​Chili Lab is for the brave of heart! Turn up the heat!!  Using three different chilis: Piri Piri, Aji Amarillo and Calabrian this flavor is sure to make hot heads out there very happy!! 

You can find Pipcorn by using the product locator on the website:
https://www.pipsnacks.com/pages/find-us

Grab youPipcorn directly off the website and have it shipped to your door. You can also buy Pipcorn kernels and make your ownPipcorn at home. Pick up a gift card or two for your Pipcorn loving friends for the holidays.

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One (1) lucky Simple Side of Life reader will win a case of Pipcorn Mini Snack Packs!!! It is MANDATORY to email your name and email address to the Simple Side of Life gmail address I will provide in order to enter this giveaway. It will be given ONLY to Pipsnacks for their email newsletter.

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Molly's Suds Review & Giveaway

Molly's Suds' line of eco-responsible laundry products is affordable and truly safe for all family members AND the planet, formulated with pure, earth-derived ingredients, without the use of carcinogens, harsh chemicals or known human toxins. 

Extremely effective, Certified Vegan, Certified Cruelty-Free, and rated A by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), Molly's Suds caters to the conscientious needs of consumers. Customers especially love our concentrated Laundry Powder which is formulated with just five earth derived ingredients, in addition to our All Sport liquid laundry soap that really does get the stink out of athletic apparel. 

Whether you're a conscientious parent searching for truly safe household products for your family and little ones, a steward of the planet looking to utilize products that are eco-friendly, sustainable, and certified cruelty-free, or simply looking for products that will work with your sensitive skin and/or allergies, Molly's Suds has something for you and your family!

Molly's Suds has a brand new look!! You can now get all the safe ingredient integrity and cleaning power of Molly’s Suds Laundry Powder, but in LIQUID form! Not only is it in liquid form but it comes in this super cool, easy to store, easy to use bag. I am always looking for ways to create more space, particularly in my garage which is where I have my washer and dryer. I hate clutter and big bulky products that take up a ton of room. Most detergents that I have used in the past come in large boxy containers. Even when they are nearly empty you still have to keep this huge chunky plastic bin on your shelf. Molly's Suds has totally eliminated this problem for me with their new bag.

​TheMolly's Suds Liquid Laundry Detergent bag with pour spout makes space for other much needed items. As you use the bag it gets smaller and flatter. There is no detergent waste either because all the liquid slowly flows to the bottom of the bag. With some bottled detergents I find myself balancing the bottle upside down to get the last of it to flow into the lid. I hate wasting even that last loads worth so this Molly's Suds bag helps me get out every last drop.

Molly's Suds Liquid Laundry detergent works for soaking and pretreating stains as well as for your normal wash.

Molly's Suds detergent does not contain all the harsh chemicals found in other laundry soaps so it is perfect for people with allergies or sensitive skin. This is a free and clear unscented soap and is totally baby safe so you can feel secure washing your loved ones clothes, towels and bedding in Molly's Suds. Thisliquid detergent is formulated with plant-based ingredients and zero known human toxins. It's one of the few detergents formulated without preservatives and it'sgluten free, certified cruelty free and certified organic. This is septic safe, works in all types of machines and also works perfect with all temperatures of water.

Check out Molly's Suds entire laundry line. They have something for every need!!

​Liquid Laundry Detergent Laundry Powder Oxygen Whitener Cloth Diaper Laundry Powder All Sport Laundry Wash Wool Dryer Balls Dog Shampoo Molly's Suds was created by a mom so she knows how much you care about your entire family. This is a product you can feel good about using. Molly’s little footprints are on their website and all of their packaging to remind you that these products are safe for even your tiniest family member.

You can find Molly's Suds at these online retailers:
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To find Molly's Suds at a store near you use the product locator on their website:
​https://mollyssuds.com/retailers/
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You can purchase your Molly's Suds directly from their website which is super cool because you can choose from ever product they have to offer including their awesome starter pack. This pack includes Dryer Balls, All Sport detergent and Powder Detergent. 

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Hampton Creek Just Product Review & Giveaway

Hampton Creek was started because they deeply believe that eating well should be easy. They believe that the good thing, that is for our bodies and the planet, should be affordable and accessible. Most importantly, they believe that it should be insanely delicious. That's the only way that change will happen: by working with everyone from farmers, chefs, and food scientists to single moms, schools and politicians to fix the broken food system for everyone, everywhere. 

And that's exactly what they have done with all of their products including their dressings, mayos, mixes, cookies and cookie dough. You can find Just products nationwide in stores like Safeway, Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, Dollar Tree, and many more. These products are also served at schools, universities, hospitals, and corporate offices across the country. 

Just Mayo was introduced to me a few years ago by my mom. Mothers know best right? So I have been purchasing Just every since. A good friend of hers introduced her toJust Mayo and so my mom now keeps her refrigerator stocked with Just products. 

What I love about Just Mayo is that I can pronounce and am familiar with every ingredient that it contains. The ingredients are just Canola Oil, Water, White Distilled Vinegar, Contains less than 2% of Sugar, Salt, Spice, Modified Food Starch, Pea Protein, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (color), Calcium Disodium EDTA (preservative).

I love that Just mayo comes in not just plain ol' mayo.....it also comes in many different flavors. My man is a lover of Just Mayo Sriracha. He spreads it on his sandwiches to add a kick of heat.  Just Mayo also comes in these delicious flavors. Garlic Wasabi Truffle Sesame Ginger Chipotle Light ​Awesomesauce

I think thatJust Awesomesauce is the coolest thing ever to keep stocked in your home. I mean seriously, who doesn't want Awesomesauce. I think Awesomesauce should be served at all get-togethers. Awesomesauce is a bottle of all things totally rad. A savory sauce with a punch of garlic, a little crunch, and a dope tangy finish.

Just has a huge variety of dressings. So cover your salads and anything you love in Just Dressing. Leave out artificial flavors and ingredients you have never heard of and Just top your foods withJust Dressing and nothing else.

​You can get Just dressing in these scrumptious blends. Ranch Caesar Balsamic Wild West Thousand Miso Yuzu Sweet Mustard Goddess Italian

There are many times when you want something sweet. Nothing will satisfy that craving, not brownies, not candy.....what you need is Just Cookies. 

These Just Cookies are not Just perfect for snacking and for packing in your kids lunch. This year surprise Santa with a plate of Just Cookies and milk when he comes down your chimney. Serve these at your holiday gatherings and watch your family laugh and smile while enjoying these delicious treats.

Chocolate Chunk ~
Chocolaty and soft-baked to homemade perfection - just as rich and sweet as you remember them.

Peanut Butter ~
Nutty, salty-sweet, and soft-baked with chunks of whole peanuts - so dreamily peanut-buttery.

Double Chocolate Espresso ~
A bittersweet balance of espresso flavor and chocolate chunks in a soft-baked chocolate cookie.

If you are like me then you love to eat raw cookie dough. Just Cookie Dough is egg free and dairy free so now you can enjoy your spoonful of uncooked cookie dough without the worry that you might get a tummy ache. Just Cookie Dough is perfect if you want a quick warm cookie. Now your home can smell like fresh baked cookies without the mess of mixing all the ingredients yourself. Bake up a batch or eat it right out of the bin....however you want it make sure you are eating Just Cookie Dough.

Just find Just products in a store near you by using the store locator on their website:
​https://www.hamptoncreek.com/just-find-it

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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas ~ SHIRLEY J ~ Review & Giveaway

​We believe that the two most important elements of life are ​FOOD and FAMILY.  Our goal is to not only help you feed your family, but to help you be with them as well.

 I am a huge fan of SHIRLEY J products. 
I have been using Cream Soup & Sauce Mix and Mugging for years. 
They are both easy to use, taste great and huge helpers for busy lives. 
Mugging is a perfect treat to end a busy day, just open a pouch or use 1/3 cup from your tin of SHIRLEY J Mugging & water, into your favorite coffee cup, add extras (see recipes) if wanted & microwave.
A delicious treat is ready in less than a minute. Fast & Easy. 
Cream Soup & Sauce Mix is my favorite for Biscuits & Gravy or Alfredo. 
I have been using this mix for gravy for many years. It's the best, always comes out perfect and have a great taste.
For the first time I got to try both these products in a Gluten Free version.
You would never know they are gluten free.  

~​Gluten-Free Bundle~

For $11.99 you get this awesome set of FOUR SHIRLEY J products. 
This set is perfect as a Holiday Gift Item.
​Include these items in a gift basket along with a few mugs. 
All these products can be made or served in the mugs. 

SHIRLEY J Cream Soup & Sauce mix is a delicious way to make your favorite cream based sauces homemade with a little help. I have been using this product for many years, mainly when making biscuits & gravy.
I love the way it tastes, how easy it is to make and how it turns out perfect every time. 
Just add one cup of the mix to 4 cups cold water into a sauce pan, heat and stir till thick.
​I always add some sausage and put this on-top of homemade biscuits. Perfect for breakfast or dinner. 

​​Gluten-Free Original Cream Soup & Sauce Mix
Cream Soup and Sauce Mix is a UNIVERSAL COOKING BASE that creates creamy, quick and delicious sauces, soups and endless savory dishes. Simply add water and whisk away to make hundreds of recipes.

You will never know the difference between this mix in regular or gluten free.
It's still creamy, quick and delicious. 
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The most convenient way to cure a sweet tooth. 
SHIRLEY J Mugging!
Gluten Free - Mugging! Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake
This Chocolate Brownie Cake rivals any restaurant cake and it can be made in 90 seconds at home! Each canister contains 8 servings!
Again you will never know this is gluten free. 
I only eat Gluten free... I do cheat from time to time and my body tells/knows when I do. 
I used to never like gluten free cakes until I tried SHIRLEY J Mugging 
It's excellent, one of the BEST gluten free desserts EVER. 
Plus it's super easy to make, just 90 seconds in the microwave. 

SHIRLEY J Beef & Chicken Bouillon

Perfect for anything you need bouillon for. 
I use these almost nightly when making dinner. 
They are even good just as a warm mug of broth on a cold day. 
Throw in a few cooked noodles and from frozen veggies you have a quick lunch. 

Shirley J sets the standard for bouillons. ​Our chicken & beef bouillon has a rich, deeper flavor and is more concentrated with a greater yield than other brands, allowing you to use less with tastier results. It's also lower in sodium than other brands, making it a better nutritional choice.

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Right now SHIRLEY J is offering FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders over $50 with code: FREESHIP50

Excellent Gluten Free Bundle 
Great way to introduce your family to SHIRLEY J products. 
​Great taste, easy to use, fast and convenient. 

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ TheEpicenter.com LuminAID PackLite NOVA Collapsible Solar Lantern Review & Giveaway

Emergency Preparedness Food & Survival Supplies

The most trusted source for Emergency Food and Outdoor Supplies since 1995

TheEpicenter.com 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.
TheEpicenter.com is 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 Purification products, Outdoor Emergency Stoves, car and workplace Emergency 72-Hour Kits, best-selling Fuel Storage Treatment products, and much, much more.

TheEpicenter.com is your one stop shop for everything you will need to be prepared for camping, hiking, backpacking and emergencies. This is thee coolest place to look for holiday gifts for you outdoorsy friends and loved ones.  If you are looking for supplies for yourself make sure to check TheEpicenter.com before going anywhere else.

TheEpicenter.com has a super cool new light that everyone needs to have. It is the LuminAID PackLite NOVA Collapsible Solar Lantern. When I received this lantern I was so excited. Immediately I thought what an excellent gift it would make for my brother. He is a gear guy. Gear for camping, gear for biking, gear for water sports, gear for everything. He loves the outdoors and I considered gifting it to him. Then I used this LuminAID PackLite NOVA Solar Lantern and I thought.....no way am I giving this away. This is mine!!! I LOVE IT!!! I will order another one for him but this one is not leaving my hands.

I am shocked how bright this lantern gets. I inflated it, which was super simple. Just blow into the inflation plug softly, it doesn't take much more than a few puffs so there's no need for an inflation device of any sort. Then I turned off all the lights and pushed the on button. It lit up the entire room. I am so impressed!!!

If I have a power outage all I need to do is hang one of these in the center of the room and it works like a charm. No need for 30 candles scattered around the room which also means I don't need 100 matches or a lighter. Better yet, no need for batteries because this sucker is totally solar operated. Just 10 hours of direct sunlight will charge the lantern completely. Make sure you place it solar panel faced up in the sun and you are good to go. 10 hours of charge time gets you:

4 Hours of LED light on the Turbo setting
7 Hours of LED light on High setting
14 Hours of LED light on the Medium setting
24 Hours LED light on Low setting
Multiple DAYS of light on the FLASHING setting

​This amazing LuminAID PackLite NOVA Collapsible Solar Lantern is so compact and lightweight you will not notice it at all if you are packing it in your hiking back. It will not weigh you down one bit and it takes up no more space than a cell phone. In fact it folds down just as flat as my cell phone but weighs less.

It has a nifty orange strap that holds it together so it won't open up in your gear box or bag. Then when using it the strap unsnaps and folds back the other way to create a handle. There are three snaps so you can pick how big or small you want the loop handle. I love this handle because it makes it a cinch to hold while you walk around. The snap feature also allows you to hang it off of practically anything. You can also carry it by strapping it to your bag for easy recharge while hiking around.

​The LuminAID NOVA will light up a 125 square foot space no problem.  So you only need one per room. At the affordable price of only $14.99 it is smart to have one for each room in your home. During a power outage you will be glad you planned ahead by stocking up on these. When you don't need it for emergency reasons you can take it camping with you.

LuminAID NOVA solar lanterns are even water proof up to one meter deep so no worries if it's damp and raining out. You can still use your lantern out in the rain. YAY!!! ​ The LuminAID NOVA Collapsible Solar Lantern weighs only 4 oz, and measures 4.65" wide and stores flat (4.6" x 4.6" x 1" when folded flat)​ ​ To charge, make sure the unit is powered OFF. Place the Pack-Lite in direct sunlight with the solar panel facing up for 10 hours to ensure a full charge. The red indicator light next to the ON/OFF button will turn red whenever the solar panel is exposed to sunlight when the light is in the OFF position. This new compact solar light has an additional green indicator light that turns on when the light is fully charged!

​You can purchase the LuminAID NOVA Collapsible Solar Lantern and many, many other products that are equally as cool and useful from TheEpicenter.com

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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Root Candles 2016 Holiday Collection Review & Giveaway (4 Winners)

Since 1869, Root Candles of Medina, Ohio, has been an industry-leading, family-owned company renowned for innovative ideas, aesthetic enhancements and the highest standards of quality. Now in its fifth generation, the Root family continues to extol the virtues of honesty, integrity, and diligent craftsmanship. These qualities were exemplified byRoot Candles founding father and American original, Amos Ives (A.I.) Root. His tradition of excellence, along with a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction and service, defines and fuels Root’s strong brand loyalty today.

Root Candles devotion to purity, honesty 
and quality is renowned. Each Root candle is carefully handcrafted using processes mastered through five generations of craftsmanship combined with the latest in manufacturing technologies. The results are pure and simple: Root Candles are highly regarded for complex bouquets of subtle fragrances and sophisticated color palettes, important factors for discerning candle lovers. Today, Root Candles can confidently lay claim to making "the best candles in America."

Root candles has a huge variety of styles to choose from!

Available Root Candle Styles:
Dinner Candles, Scented Pillars, Unscented Pillars, Votives, Tealights (Scented & Unscented), Giftable Candles, Inspirational Candles, & Candle Accessories. Root also has Reed Diffusers,Fragrance Oil and Fragranced Decorative Tassels.

Candles for worship also available; Altar Candles, DevotionalCandles, Sacramental Candles, and Sanctuary Candles

Root Candles come in 42 luxurious fragrances and a wide variety of trending designer colors. 

This season make sure you inviteRoots new 2016 Holiday collection into your home. This collection is the perfect way to decorate for the holidays and comes is 3 styles. There are 4 delicious fragrances varieties.....Candy Cane, Scotch pine, Winter Chai and Sparkling Snowflake.

​My personal favorite of the 2016 Holiday Collection is the Candy Cane 14 oz Mercury Glass candle. This candle is solid yet elegant and makes the perfect centerpiece to your dinner table. It is also beautiful when placed on a side table allowing its light to dance around the room. Relax with your friends and family this holiday season and let Root candles fill your home with their delectable aroma.

​No holiday is complete without the unmistakable blend of vanilla and peppermint, even for the most glamorous holiday celebration. Peppermint, sweet vanilla, soft notes of caramelized sugar and a touch of balsam create a unique Candy Cane mystique. Root Candles 14 oz Mercury Glass candles will burn for up to 84 hours.

​Bring the outdoors in with this Root Scotch Pine Holiday candle. If you are like me and you love to put a tree in your home for the holidays then this scent  is the perfect addition. Better yet if you don't have a tree but want your house to smell like the holidays then let the aroma of Scotch Pine fill the air. ​

​This candle has woodys hints of spruce, scotch pine and sage mix with the earthy notes of musk, patchouli and labdanum to replicate the world's most iconic holiday fragrance.

The Sparkling Snowflake fragrance from the 2016 Holiday Collection comes in a cool blue color. I received one in the Legacy veriglass 6.3 oz size. These candles are made of all natural beeswax and essential oils. It will burn up to 45 hours. ​

​Winter is brought to life with white spice accord, crushed pine cone and white cranberry finished by ebonywood, oakmoss and eastern red sandalwood. This Sparkling Snowflake candle that I received comes in a beautiful Verglass option as well as the Mercury Glass and votive.

Relax with friends and family while enjoying this beautiful snow white, Winter Chai candle. The hustle and bustle of the season make those quiet moments even more spectacular. Winter Chai has spice notes of clove, creamy nutmeg and cinnamon complement the intoxicating fluffy vanilla cream and warm malted milk.

Don't forget to stuff stockings with these little votives. They make an excellent stocking surprise and will burn for up to 20 hours. Votives come wrapped individually and can be purchased individually or in packs of 18.

​Although not in the 2016 Holiday Collection I am also loving Roots Sparkling Cranberry candle. It is a delicious scent for the holidays or year round. Spoil yourself with the scent of cranberry, gala apple, white nectarine layered over anjou pear, poinsettia blossoms, winter rose, notes of pine garland, fir balsam, mistletoe leaves. It is currently on sale so hurry and get as many as you can at this super low price.

Root Candles make the best gift for your friends and family. Arrive in style with one of these 2016 Holiday Collection candles for the host of any gathering you might attend. Root Candles are an all-natural beeswax blend that burns longer than other premium candles and the addition of pure essential oils in each of their fragrances produce a rich, lasting sensory experience. Root Candles feature an all-natural cotton (lead free) wick for a clean, long-lasting candle burning experience. These candles come in 42 luxurious fragrances and a wide variety of trending designer colors. Even better yet they are made in USA so feel proud when you support this amazing company.
MakeRoot Candle 2016 Holiday Collection the star of your party and light one in each room. Your guests will walk in and immediately ask what is that amazing scent. I have 4 dogs and you would never know. I love walking in and having my home smell like the holidays and now your home can be filled with the delicious fragrance of Root Candle too.

FindRoot Candles at a store near you by using the product locator on their website.
​http://rootcandles.com/

You can also purchase yourRoot Candles right off the site and pick from their entire collection.

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Holiday Gift Giving/Stocking Stuffer Ideas ~ Piggy Paint & SOPHi Review, Discount Code & Giveaway

Piggy Paint was founded by a mom of two little girls. 
Read her story below:
I am a mom with two very fancy little girls, ages 6 and 8, who love to have their fingernails painted. I’ve always hated the thought of my kiddos putting their hands in their mouths after I painted their nails with traditional kid polishes. Not only did the ingestion of the chemicals worry me, but the smell nearly left me light-headed after painting two sets of fingernails and toenails.
One day while we were painting nails over a foam plate, my daughter dropped a glob of her solvent-based polish onto the plate. Shortly after, the paint began to bubble and “ate” through the plate. I looked in dismay at the hole in the plate and decided to test all of her other “kid” polishes on the foam. Within minutes, ALL of the solvent-based polishes began to bubble and eventually left big holes in the plate (Click to see plate). From that day on, I decided that any flammable substance that could eat through foam was unacceptable for my children’s fingernails, which would inevitably end up in their mouths.
My quest was on, and Piggy Paint was born. As you may have guessed, our polish is NOT flammable and sits beautifully on the unaffected foam. We hope you enjoy this water-based polish that is specially formulated of natural ingredients. Finally, a kid-friendly polish without the accompanying drawbacks of traditional polishes. It is free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone… and made in the USA!
From my heart to yours, I hope Piggy Paint takes the worry out of painting your nails and puts the fun back into this enjoyable activity you can share with your daughter and other precious girls in your life.
Say good-bye to harsh, smelly chemicals and hello to Piggy Paint . . . it’s as Natural as Mud®!

Piggy Paint

Young girls love to have their fingernail and toenails painted, but do you really want them having all those smelly chemicals on them. Plus when it's time to take the polish off again your using a smelly harsh chemical and that smell lingers around even after washing your hands. Kids put their hands in their mouths a lot, Just think of what is on their hands/nails after painting them with traditional nail polish. YUCK!
Now you no longer have to worry. Piggy Paint is Non Toxic, Odorless and Free of ALL Harsh Chemicals. 
I have used this polish on my own nails since the smell of traditional polish and removers gives me a headache. 
The colors are great, the smell is gone and the quality is great 
Pick up some Piggy Paint & Accessories as stocking stuffers for a little girl in your life. 

Purchase Gift Sets Here

Piggy Paint is the perfect gift!
They have over 20 gift sets that are fun for any age.
Who wouldn’t love non-toxic nail polish?

FREE SHIPPING! ONLINE ORDERS OVER $20! (U.S. only)

SOPHi

After countless requests, Piggy Paint, the non-toxic nail polish company for kids, is proud to launch SOPHi by Piggy Paint. This line allows health conscious adults to have a worry-free manicure. SOPHi is an odorless, hypoallergenic nail polish with a revolutionary PRIME + SHINE + SEAL System for maximum durability.
​This advanced water-based formula leaves nails healthy and does not cause them to yellow or become brittle.
Natural & SOPHisticated nail polish at a competitive retail.

STEP ONE: PRIME APPLY THIN LAYER OF SOPHi PRIMER + SEALER IN-ONE TO CLEAN NAILS AND LET AIR DRY. THE PRIMER CREATES A STICKY SURFACE FOR POLISH TO ADHERE.

STEP TWO: ​COLOR APPLY POLISH COLOR IN THIN LAYERS, DRYING WITH BLOW DRYER  ON WARM HEAT / LOW BLOWER SETTING BETWEEN COATS. LIGHTER POLISH MAY REQUIRE MORE COATS. FULLY DRY EACH LAYER FOR BEST RESULTS.​

STEP 3: SHINE APPLY SHINE TOPCOAT FOR ADDED SHINE AND CHIP RESISTANCE. BLOW DRY NAILS. STEP 4: SEAL ​ APPLY THIN LAYER OF SOPHi PRIMER + SEALER IN-ONE ON TOP OF TOPCOAT TO SEAL POLISH. DON’T FORGET TO APPLY TO TIPS OF NAILS AS WELL SINCE THIS IS WHERE POLISH TYPICALLY CHIPS FIRST. BLOW DRY NAILS.

Now I no longer have to use Piggy Paint on my nails. 
SOPHi is the adult line of odorless, hypoallergenic nail polish with a revolutionary
PRIME + SHINE + SEAL System for maximum durability.
I love that I can paint my nails beautiful colors with no odor or harsh chemicals. 

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Two GREAT products that BOTH make EXCELLENT
stocking stuffers

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 Use the promo code PP122016 for 15% off your order.  
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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas ~ The Fizz

Take your favorite ice cream plus your favorite soda. 
Twist on, Tip & Sip
The founder of The Fizz™  (David) made The Fizz as a way to put a fun new spin on an all-American classic: the root beer float. He sought a way to simplify the process of making a soda float, at the same time making it more fun to drink. His concept was to devise a “mixing chamber” that would separate the ingredients and allow the float drinker to mix them as desired, and also make it fun visually as the soda mixes with the ice cream to create an eruption of foam. After many experiments and prototypes, he arrived at design that was both innovative and easy to produce.

We had a blast using our Fizz bowls. 
It took me a while to find Root Beer in a bottle, I wanted the class Root Beer Float, but instead of using classic vanilla ice cream we used Maple Walnut, it was so good. 
Using the Fizz cups was easy. 
Just make sure you screw the Fizz cup on the soda bottle all the way, or you will make a soda mess, like I did. 
But after I corrected the issue using The Fizz cup was fun. 
It makes your root beer floats more bubbly and fun. 

The Fizz™ is a mixing chamber that makes foamy drinks more fun

• It attaches onto plastic and glass bottles, to mix any float flavor imaginable.
• It keeps the ice cream cold, and the drink fizzy longer.
• By separating the ingredients, you can drink just soda, or eat just ice cream.
• It’s fun watching the soda and ice cream mix inside the Fizz™ cup, like a volcano.
• It can be rinsed and reused.

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You can buy The Fizz in sets of 4 or 12
4 for $9.99 ............................. 12 for $21.99
The Fizz would be perfect at kids and adults birthday parties. 
You have endless possibilities of what you add,
drink and into the cup. 

Holiday Gift Giving ~ Hydratherma Naturals Hair Products Review & Giveaway

Saleemah Cartwright, a licensed cosmetologist and registered nurse (BSN) is the creator and co-owner of the Hydratherma Naturals hair care collection, has made it her mission to promote healthy hair by developing superior hair care products & systems that benefit consumers and support the environment.

Saleemahs time spent as a hair stylist taught her the importance of balancing the moisture and protein levels in the hair. She noticed that when the hair was well balanced, the hair would flourish. Too much moisture or protein would result in breakage. Once the hair was balanced, the hair would thicken, retain length and less breakage would occur.

She tried many products on her hair and the hair of her clients. Most products would result in too much moisture in the hair or protein overload. Many clients did not know how to balance the levels in the hair. Saleemah wanted to create a line scientifically formulated to balance the moisture and protein levels in the hair. She wanted to take the guess work out of it and make the regimen easy to follow.

After several years of combining many of the hair care ingredients that she absolutely loved, they were finally able to formulate a natural-based hair care product collection that left the hair in perfect balance.

The ultimate passion and motivation at healthy hair journey is to promote healthy natural hair for women and men of all ethnicities and hair texture.

Many people with kinky or curly hair textures typically do not know how to care for their hair correctly because they don’t have the appropriate products, proper knowledge and information on how to effectively achieve well-nourished and vibrant-looking hair.

The goal with the Hydratherma Naturals hair care collection is to provide superior products, effective systems and accessible information to our community to end this struggle and realize their hair care goals.

Hydratherma Naturals has an incredible line of hair product that will get your unruly hair under control.  The cleansing process has two simple steps. Step one: Herbal/Amino Clarifying Shampoo. This shampoo will remove all the dirt and residue that has built up in your hair. It will clean your hair and your scalp without stripping it of the natural oils. This herbal/amino clarifying shampoo works amazing for all types of hair. Step Two: Moisture Boosting Shampoo. This shampoo is very concentrated so you don't need to use a ton of it. Apply a small amount of it to your scalp and squeeze it through the ends of your hair. I was able to try this Moisture Boosting Shampoo for myself and I love it. I have the craziest hair and this product makes it super simple for me to comb through after washing. It detangles and leaves my locks soft and smooth.

Hydratherma Naturals Moisture Boosting Shampoo has a vibrant and fresh scent to it. It will awaken your senses and invigorate you with hints of essential oils. This will moisturize your scalp, reduce dryness, decreases dandruff and regulates sebaceous secretion. They have added high quality proteins to help prevent breakage and strengthen your hair. Its excellent for brittle slow growing and chemically treated hair as well as for all other hair types.

Hydratherma Naturals has so many incredible products I wish I could try them all. One other product I am lucky enough to be using is their Amino Plus Protein Deep Conditioning Treatment.  If you have hair like mine or curlier then you must try this conditioning treatment. Maybe you have dry hair from coloring of flattening it over and over again and you need a product that with replenish moisture and help prevent breakage. This treatment contains an exceptional and unique complex of structurizing proteins, all of different molecular weights. These proteins penetrate deep within the hair shaft producing benefits like no single protein can. Enriched with 10 amino acids, vitamins and botanical extracts this conditioning treatment will strengthen each hair strand and protect the hair from harsh weather. It also provides sunscreen protection.

Hydratherma Naturals has a huge line of products that will soften and protect your hair. Weather you want to enhance your curls or flatten your locks straight Hydratherma Naturals has something for you.

This year, stuff your loved ones stockings full of Hydratherma Naturals. 

To find a location near you that carries Hydratherma Naturals check out the product locator on their website:
​http://www.hydrathermanaturals.com/31/retail-locations.htm

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Holiday Gift Giving Idea ~ Keto Krate Review & Giveaway

By far my FAVORITE monthly subscription box EVER

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Let Keto Krate find the perfect snacks for you. 
Pack them all up in a box along with discount codes & coupons.
Then send the box to you. 
They do all the work... you get all the rewards. 

Get your Box

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 Maltitol in any of the products – ever!

​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 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

I LOVE KETO KRATE!

This months Keto Krate was full of some nutty treats....
(and more)

KZ Clean Eating - Cereal - Chunky Musli

A perfect blend of sunflower seeds, coconut chips, pumpkin seeds, erythritol, cold-pressed coconut oil, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, pecans, cinnamon and real vanilla powder.
Excellent on-top of yogurt, plain as a breakfast item or snack. 

LC-Snack Pack Jack, Almonds & Pumpkin Seeds Convenient ready-to-eat low carb snack pack with just 2 net carbs per serving. Low carb, gluten free and no artificial sweeteners. Delicious and satisfying low carb snack to go! This low carb snack pack has a tasty combination of freeze dried monterey jack cheese, dry roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and dry roasted unsalted almonds. PERFECT PICK ME UP SNACK Keep one in the top drawer at work Toss some in your glove compartment  Keep some in your briefcase Great for children's lunch boxes or after school treats Ideal for an on-the-go snack or a mid afternoon pick me up

​nuti Light hazelnut spread & milk

Excellent with slices of apples, on a cracker or toast. 
Nutritious guilt free Hazelnut and Milk Chocolate indulgence
Sugar Free
No Maltitol, Sorbitol or any hydrogenated oil
All Natural 100% non-gmo verified
An excellent source of fiber
Gluten Free and Cholesterol Free
Kosher Certified

​ ​KINGMADE JERKY BUFFALO STYLE FLANK STEAK JERKY is crafted with tender cuts of beef flank steak, artfully seasoned with mouthwatering brown-sugary, vinegary, cayenne-peppery Buffalo style sauce, then meticulously slow cooked to perfection.  Perfect on the go snack  late afternoon snack between meal snack

​ChocoPerfection Bars Take the finest, gourmet European chocolate and sweeten it with sugar-free natural plant fiber that tastes exactly like sugar, and you get ChocoPerfection. The best tasting weight loss chocolate... ever.

​Pili Nuts The Earth's Perfect Nut           Highest Magnesium of any nut Sprouted    Highest Oil/Fat Content of any nut   Sustainable                            Hand Shucked                     Non GMO Lowest Carbs of any nut         Hand Harvested          Paleo                                            Vegan                                 Good source of Potassium       Naturally Gluten Free Great Source of Calcium, Phosphorus, Manganese and Folic Acid

Since there are NO CONTRACTS with KETO KRATE it makes for a
PERFECT Holiday Gift Giving Item. 
You can get a loved one just one month of Keto Krate or more. 
Great idea for loved ones that are
trying to loose weight, eat healthy or a Keto Lifestyle. 
This wonderful box of goodies that arrives at your door
will make anyone happy. 

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Keto friendly snacks to your door step
​Each month you’ll receive:
 6-8 Keto friendly snacks
$20+ in discount codes
No contracts, cancel anytime
100% money back guarantee

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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas ~ NeoCell Keratin Matrix Advanced Hair Repair Review & Giveaway

NeoCell PlatinumMatrix Collection

Something new just in time for the holiday season from NeoCell. 
The Matrix Collection. 
​Quality products from a great company. 
This wonderful Advanced Hair Repair products
states it will improve hair strength, reduce hair loss from washing and
​improve volume and shine. 

I was in great need of a haircut, so before starting NeoCell Keratin Matrix I got it cut from the middle of my back to just touching my shoulders. It looked better at that point but still very dry, frazzled and when I wash and brushed a ton of hair was falling out. Even after the cut. I have lots of shine but no volume.
I was very excited to start taking this product. 
Two weeks ago I started, the day after my haircut. TWO very easy to swallow pills a day. I take mine at night with dinner, it's just my way of not forgetting. Each day I watched for results. Less hair loss with washing, more shine, volume, better strength, anything. But I didn't notice a thing. So I kept waiting. Into the beginning of week two I started noticing less hair was in my hands after washing. I was my hair daily, always have or it get's really greasy. I also started noticing without much effort my hair had more pzazz to it. More poof, lift and texture. I kept and keep taking these pills daily. I am in the start of week three. I am pleased to announce my hair just looks better. Overall more shine, texture, bounce.  NO MORE HAIR LOSS. With this improved hair I also feel better so I take more pride in myself, put on a bigger smile and just have a better attitude. It's amazing what two small pills a day can do to  your confidence & hair. I am very impressed and will continue to take NeoCell Keratin Matrix. 
This product is a Whole Foods Exclusive product, so you will need to find a Whole Foods near you to try it out. 

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If you have hair loss & want beautiful strong hair this
​NeoCell product is a MUST HAVE.

Keratin Matrix™ provides technologically advanced ingredients designed
to nourish your hair.
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Holiday Gift Giving ~ Tea & Trumpets Review, Discount Code & Giveaway

Mark is the creator of Tea and Trumpets and after spending a few years in the pharmaceutical industry, he realized something was missing from his work. While the industry treated him well, he wanted to create his own business that would in some way, add to people’s lives. One of the things he thoroughly enjoyed about his day is drinking tea. For Mark, there was something irreplaceably soothing about a cup of tea. He also found the health and medicinal uses of tea intriguing. As Mark searched for loose leaf tea in Santa Rosa, he found that his options were limited. He craved the interactive tea selection experience in choosing tea. He decided he wanted to create a tea business that had a quality selection, provided excellent customer service, and most of all, was welcoming not intimidating. Mark believes that the experience of choosing loose leaf tea should be fun and interactive. You don’t need to be an expert to find a tea that is right for you; just start smelling some tea and asking questions. Tea and Trumpets offers only USDA organic tea because they believe tea should be in its purest form; without the use of chemicals.

Tea and Trumpets supports fair trade and buys fair trade when they can. 

I love the story of how Tea & Trumpets got it's name. It's so adorable.

Mark the creator of Tea and Trumpets first started drinking tea with his mom around five years old. One day, when they were having tea and scones, she told him about the English ritual of having tea with crumpets. At that age, Mark had trouble saying crumpet, and from then on, whenever he wanted tea, he would say “mom, lets have tea and trumpets!”

Tea & Trumpets has a huge variety of teas. I love all types of tea, black tea, green tea, herbal tea, so it was exciting for me to actually go to the Tea & Trumpets booth at the farmers market in Santa Rosa and really check out these teas for myself. It's incredible to be able to see the tea leaves, open the sample jars and smell each blend Tea & Trumpets has to offer. As I absorbed the wonderful aromas from the teas I was able to sample some of the flavors as I picked the selection I wanted to bring home.  I decided to choose fro the black tea selection. It was so hard to pick but I finally decided on three.

Peach Apricot Fusion ~ This is a premium black tea with natural peach and apricot oils. It's luscious fruity blend will take you to heaven with every sip.  Black teas are the most widely consumed tea. Dried in open air for months to years and has the most caffeine. Black teas are thought to help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and bad breath.

​Hawaiian Breeze ~ When I open this bag I close my eyes and feel like I have been transported directly to the islands. This tea is a fusion of premium black tea and a medley of tropical flowers. It is refreshing and awakens the senses. This is incredibly delicious. I drink it straight so I can fully take in it's blend of flavors but some may like to add a bit of sugar or honey.  ​

​Mark at Tea & Trumpet gave me this awesome tea infuser for my mug. It allows the tea leaves to fully expand and extracts the flavor to the fullest while keeping all the tea leaves
capture inside. It's fine holes you won't allow any particles to pass through and get in your steeped cup of tea. It has a convenient little hand so you can remove it without burning your fingers. It is the best way to steep your tea in my opinion and super simple to use as well as clean.

​Pumpkin Spice ~ You cannot get through the holiday season without an incredible Pumpkin Spice tea. This Tea & Trumpets blend is a fusion of black tea, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Serve your guests this spice filled tea at your gatherings this holiday. It is perfect with a big slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Not only does it taste unbelievable, it's fragrance will fill your home with a warm holiday scent.  Tea & Trumpets is sold as loose leaf tea in packets that have air lock seals. This will keep your tea super fresh after you have opened it.

You can buy these packets directly on the Tea & Trumpets website.
Choose from a variety of tea types:
Black Tea 
Green Tea
Oolong 
Pu-erh
White Herbal (caffeine free)
Red (caffeine free) 
Tulsi (caffeine free)

​Green Teas are another favorite of mine and I will be purchasing all green teas in my next order since I picked up all black teas this time.Green teas are steamed or fired and have less caffeine than black. They are high in antioxidants and studies suggest green tea can reduce risk for several types of cancer. It is suggested as a weight loss aid to boost metabolism

Tea of The Month!! Tea & Trumpets has the best gift for that tea drinker in your life. Give the ones you love a subscription to the Tea & Trumpets tea of the month club. Better yet.....sign up for yourself too. You can sign up for one month, 3 months, 6 months or a year. It's totally up to you!! Every month Tea & Trumpets will send you (3) 1 oz bag of tea to try. If there are specific teas from our website you would like to try or only certain types you drink, they will be happy to customize an order for you. Get your tea of the month delivered directly to your door.

At Tea & Trumpets you can choose from dozens of tea blends and types. You can find Tea & Trumpets teas in these Nor-Cal stores :
-Made Local Marketplace (529 4th St. Santa Rosa)
-The Mendocino County Store (10481 Lansing St, Mendocino, CA)
- Molsberry Market (Larkfield shopping center, Santa Rosa)
- Community Market (1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa)
- Bill’s Farm Basket (10315 Bodega Hwy, Sebastopol, CA)
- Andy’s Produce Markets (1691 Gravenstein Hwy, N, Sebastopol, CA – Tea Bags only)
- Sonoma Spice Queen 100% Organic Spice Shop (407 C St. Petaluma)
- Earth’s Bounty Kitchen and Wine Bar (Sky Hawk Santa Rosa)
- The Wool Mill (Valley Ford, CA)
NOW SOLD AT ALL 4 OLIVER'S MARKETS (2 in Santa Rosa, Cotati and Windsor)

I also strongly suggest that if you are lucky enough to be in the area then you must visit Tea & Trumpets at a farmers market. Come out and sample the teas and experience the delicious aromas and flavors for yourself:
Tuesday morning: Petaluma East Side Farmer’s Market (10 am - 1:30 pm - 320 N McDowell Blvd)
Tuesday evening: Sonoma Tuesday Night FM (5 – dusk – Sonoma Plaza)
Wednesday Night Market: 4th St Santa Rosa – across from Barnes & Noble (5-8:30)
Friday Morning: Sonoma Certified FM (270 1st St W 9 – 12:30 pm)
Saturday morning: Santa Rosa Veteran's Building Farmer's Market ( 8:30 am - 1 pm 1351 Maple Ave)
Sunday morning through December 13th: Windsor Farmer's Market on Market St near Windsor Green (10 am- 1 pm)
***check the Tea & Trumpet site for updates on time & dates*****

Have yourself some Tea & Trumpets and save 15% on your entire order by using code:
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GIVEAWAY!!!

Mark at Tea & Trumpets is being so kind and offering to giveaway a gift bag with his 3 most popular teas and an infuser to one (1) lucky Simple Side of Life reader!!!

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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas ~ Sheila G's Brownie Brittle Review & Giveaway

Amazingly thin bites of delicious & flavorful crispy brownies

PERFECT for holiday parties, stocking stuffers or to set out at your holiday dinner. Great every day snack, treat or sweet tooth reward. These small bites of brownie brittle are absolutely amazing. 

​In 1992, Sheila G. Mains, better known in the food business as Sheila G, took a treasured family recipe for fudge brownies and baked her way into a thriving business. You may even have tasted one of her rich, dense squares of heaven at some of our nation’s finest restaurants and theme parks. So, where exactly did the inspiration for her scrumptious new Brownie Brittle™ snack come from?
Like many brownie aficionados, Sheila is particularly fond of the crispy edges. In fact, on many an afternoon she would walk through the bakery gathering the crispy batter off the sides of the sheet pans as the chocolate brownies cooled in their racks. It had that same rich chocolate taste, but with an amazing crunch. That started her wondering: How could she create a whole pan of crunchy edges? Well, lucky for us, she figured it out! Now you too can satisfy your sweet tooth in a snap with Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle™ snacks!

Chocolate Chip with White Drizzle

Sink your teeth into this limited edition HOLIDAY Chocolate Chip Brownie Brittle with White Snowflake Drizzle (4oz bag).  If you love our Chocolate Chip Brownie Brittle, then indulge in this flavor in NEW packaging that will only be available this holiday season.  Our same award-winning Chocolate Chip Brownie Brittle but drizzled with decadent rich white chocolatey drizzle.  Grab several bags, because your friends and family will want some, and you may not want to share!  And be sure to check out our other Holiday flavor, Salted Caramel with Dark Drizzle!

My only complaint.... the whole bag in empty within minutes.... they are that good. 

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Salted Caramel Brownie Brittle

If you love our Salted Caramel, then you will go crazy for this limited edition HOLIDAY Salted Caramel Brownie Brittle with chocolatey Dark Drizzle (4oz bag).  Indulge yourself and friends/family in this flavor in NEW festive packaging that will only be available this holiday season.  Our same award-winning Salted Caramel Brownie Brittle but drizzled with decadent dark and chocolatey drizzle.  Also available in Chocolate Chip with White Snowflake Drizzle.  Grab both flavors before they're gone!

Oh my, so delicious. 
Trust me these are a MUST have for all holiday parties or even just to have,
​might as well pick up a few bags you will won't some for your own.
My FAVORITE chocolate treat. 

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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas for Pets ~ QuickBath® Shampoo and Conditioner Review

Sharing Our Passion for Pets and the People That Love Them
IVS proudly provides health, grooming and wellness products that are effective and made from the highest quality standards for our four legged friends. Offering pet-parents a peace of mind, IVS proudly stands behind every single one of our products with a guarantee of satisfaction, as these are the same products we give and use on our family of pets as well.
IVS truly cares about the well being of all pets. We want to be a trusted partner that strives to produce only high quality products that help invigorate your pets’ natural life, particularly in their more mature years.
All IVS products not only improve a pet’s daily health and mobility, but help enhance the unconditional bond between pet and their pet-parent to promote a longer, happier and healthier life.

My boyfriend is a dog groomer and we have two little dogs of our own. So dog shampoos is something he is very familiar with. He is also very picky on what soaps he uses on our dogs. 
He will buy one, use it once and never use it again, saying it's not good enough. 
When I received QUICK BATH SHAMPOO I was worried he wouldn't like it or have something bad to say. 
A few days after receiving the shampoo he gave our girls a bath. 
I was waiting for his response on QUICK BATH Shampoo, sure enough he was very happy with it. 
He said it had a great lather, got the dogs nice and clean and smelled great. 
This pet shampoo is now used during every dog and cat bath in our home. 

QuickBath® Shampoo and Conditioner

PRODUCT DETAILS
​This is the newest edition to the I.V.S. family! There are three NEW shampoos as well as a new conditioner. Quick Bath Shampoo is a tearless formulation designed to clean your pet while leaving a pleasant aroma.

AVAILABLE IN
Puppy Shampoo
Herbal Shampoo
Odor Control Shampoo
Natural Lustre Conditioner

During the holidays your pets need some love too. 
Make them (or buy) some cute pet stockings and stuff them full of much needed products. Include Quick Bath Shampoo & Conditioner. Your dogs will be silky smooth and smell great.
Check out I.V.S's website for other great products. 

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