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Nutra Sonic Professional Cleansing System Kit

   Nutra Sonic® Professional Cleansing System Kit - 4-Speeds

Gentle - Effective - Affordable
$175.00

The technology of SONIC cleansing has been successfully used for years with toothbrushes.
NUTRA SONIC®, was researched and developed by A. Hawrych, MD, a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Now, YOU can experience cleaner, softer, and younger looking skin every day with the NUTRA SONIC® skin cleansing system. Oscillating bristles not only deep clean your skin and remove impurities, they also perform a micro massage of the skin to unclog pores, prevent blemishes, and increase the micro-circulation. NUTRA SONIC® helps remove dead skin cells, fine lines and wrinkles while promoting healthy skin cell growth.

NUTRA SONIC skin cleansing is effective, yet gentle enough to be used in the morning and evening for every age and skin type.

NUTRA SONIC® - More Benefits...Excellent Price!
The ONLY Sonic cleansing system available over the internet direct to the consumer, with 4 oscillation speeds, including the microdermabrasion jitter mode.
3 Different Brushes For– NORMAL skin, SENSITIVE skin, and BODY cleansing

NUTRA SONIC®...the latest advanced sonic technology, and best of all it is afforable!

Did you know...Nutra Sonic's micro-massage action cleans more effectively than any manual cleansing!

Features and Benefits:
          • Fully Waterproof and rechargeable, use it without risk in the shower, tub or at the sink
          • Comes with 3 brush heads for Sensitive Skin - Normal Skin - All over Body Brush
          • Removes 6x more makeup than manual cleansing
          • Leaves skin feeling and looking smoother
          • Increases performance of skin care products through better absorption
          • Cleanses and exfoliates at the same time
          • Effective, but gentle enough to use twice a day
          • Helps reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes
          • Helps reduce the appearance of visible pores
          • Helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles
          • Helps prevent blemishes
          • Helps improve skin texture for a younger looking skin
          • Helps to reduce, eliminate and prevent ingrown hair or razor burn


BEAUTIFUL and HEALTHY SKIN starts with the DAILY routine of NUTRA SONIC ® CLEANSING.

4 Speeds For:
          • Low Frequency - Sensitive Skin
          • High Frequency - Normal Skin
          • BODY Brush Speed - All Over Cleansing
          • Jitter Mode Pulsating Oscillation - Microdermabrasion

Nutra Luxe MD is not just another skin care Company. It is a Research and development oriented Company that puts innovation and Quality first thereby providing the best and healthiest, TRUE ALL NATURAL products to you, the consumer.
*above information is from the Nutra-Luxe MD website
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The great people at Nutra-Luxe MD sent me one of their Nurtra Sonic Professional Cleansing System Kits to try out.  I have been using it now for about 2 weeks and have notice how much softer my skin is getting. 
The kit included 2 fl oz / 60 ml Botanical Cleanser and 2 fl oz / 60 ml Botanical Toner which leave my face tingling with cleanliness. 
The Nurtra Sonic Face Brush does not rotate while cleaning, it pulsates, so it has been gentler on my face compared to other systems I've tried in the past.   I don't feel like my skin is being pulled and scrubbed to death.  It's very pleasant to use and really gets my face clean. 
I have had no problems removing all my makeup and all the dirt from a day in the garden.  Really refreshed me in the afternoon after a day of digging flower beds!
I used the body brush on my arms that were covered with peat moss and topsoil dirt and it worked great in removing even the finest soil particles!

Disclosure:  I was provided with a complimentary sample of this product to do a review.  My opinions are always my own, your experience or opinion may be different. Please see my full Disclosure Policy at the bottom of my blog. If I didn't like it, I would tell you!

snoozies

What's a snoozies!®?

    * snoozies!® are not socks and they're not slippers - sort of a crossover between the two and that's why we call them "foot coverings"!
    * snoozies!® are made with a brushed fleece exterior in colorful & fun printed patterns and then lined with a soft Sherpa fleece inside.
    * snoozies!® are soft, comfy, warm and just simply adorable - the newest foot coverings for your feet!
    * Each pair has a non skid sole so you can feel safe wearing them on wood or tile floors.
    * snoozies!® keep feet warm even on the coldest of days! They work in warm climates too where air conditioning keeps floors cold.
    * snoozies!® are fully machine washable and won't shrink!
    * snoozies!® come in sizes for teens and women - available in men's and children's for Fall 2010
    * snoozies!® make great gifts and "me too" purchases.

* Easy to clean – Completely machine-washable

    * Durable - Stands up to repeated washings and still looks great

    * Comfortable - Soft Sherpa fleece on the inside for a snug, cozy fit

    * Stylish - Brushed fleece exterior comes in fun-to-wear colors and patterns

    * Safe - Non-skid sole means no slipping on wood floors and tile

    * Affordable – MSRP $12

    * Available in adult and kid’s sizes

Perfect for:

Valentine’s Day – give your mom, grandmother, sister, daughter or best friend a gift that’s like a warm hug for cold feet

Mother’s Day – mom deserves a little luxury on her special day.  snoozies® deliver comfort that fits perfectly year-round

Birthdays – special themed fabrics say “it’s time to party!”

Graduation – cozy, cute and lightweight, snoozies® are the perfect thing to wear around the dorm.

*above information is from the yoursnoozies.com website

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I love everything about snoozies! Spring may be on it's way, but not here yet.  They are so cute and so comfortable to slip on every morning, our mornings are still very cold in Colorado. 
The great folks at snoozies!® sent me a pair to try out and I have been enjoying them everyday.  Not only are they very comfortable, they are really cute!  I received a polka dot pair in bright cheerful colors.
The snoozies are great for lounging around, when I have time for that, and I love how thick they are. 
We have hardwood floors throughout our home and the snoozies don't slide around on them.  I'm not very graceful and clean hardwood floors can turn into a ice rink very quickly if I'm not careful.
I've tossed them in the washer a couple times and they have come out looking just as great as when they arrived.


Where can you find a store near you? Snoozies are available online and in retail stores.
You can like Snoozies on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.


Disclosure:  I was provided with a complimentary sample of this product to do a review.  My opinions are always my own, your experience or opinion may be different. Please see my full Disclosure Policy at the bottom of my blog. If I didn't like it, I would tell you!

 

$25 gift certificate to Naturessheabutter.com WINNER

$25 gift certificate to Naturessheabutter.com

WINNER IS

JUDY!!!!

Orchid Blue Cosmetics Giveaway ENDS 4/30

ORCHID BLUE 

Pure 100% Natural Mineral Foundation

Orchid Blue Foundation is Non-comedogenic and won’t clog pores. All of our formulas are completely Bismuth free and safe to use on delicate and irritation prone skin.

Our Loose Mineral foundation has a light to medium coverage that reflects a youthful dewy appearance. Simply apply with a soft brush or makeup sponge, layering until you have achieved the desired coverage. Our foundations will never make you look shiny or pearlized. Our mineral powders are finely milled and have a soft, silky smooth texture that creates a completely natural, not a heavy made up look.

The perfect foundation color should blend in easily, and seem to disappear. You should never try to change your natural skin tone with a darker foundation color. We have tried to display our colors accurately. If you have never purchased our foundation before, we encourage you to try our affordable samples prior to purchasing full sized, in order to find your perfect shade.

EYES

Our shadows are spectacular! Your going to want to try them all!

~Make sure you visit our Limited Edition Section~

Our shadows come in two sizes. 2 gram regular, and 1 gram mini. The 2 gram size comes with a shaker, the 1 gram does not.

LIPS

Get Ready to pucker up!

Your going to love our Pot Lip Gloss. So smooth and creamy. It feels wonderful on the lips

 *above information is from the Orchid Blue Website

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I was sent 5 items from Orchid Blue Cosmetics to try out !

I received the Light-Medium Neutral Foundation, Wisteria, Teal Beaches and Swiss Mocha Eye Shadows and the Cappuchino Lip Pot.

Sometimes "playing" with makeup can be so much fun.With a little experimenting with my samples, I have found that the foundation is the smoothest one I've tried.  It's just amazing how smooth and even mineral makeup goes on and doesn't leave any lines, fingerprints or other makeup mistakes I've experienced in the past with other types of foundations.  

 

I am very pleased with the results I achieved with these samples. The color of the foundation turned out to be a perfect match for my skin tones and the eye shadows all have a very soft natural look after you blend them in and that I love.  

 

I'm not a teenager, I don't like the heavy makeup look or feel.  My skin is mature, 50, and has suffered years of sun abuse, so I am very pleased that Orchid Blue Cosmetics keeps things simple and safe for my skin.

Each came in a perfect size to carry around with me in my purse and that makes it so easy to touch up after meals or workouts.

 

GIVEAWAY

 

One of my readers will receive one Foundation, 3 Eye Shadows and one Lip Pot

Mandatory Entry
  Check out the wide selection at Orchid Blue and let me know which product you love.
You must complete this entry to qualify for this giveaway and for additional entries to count

Additional Entries:
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1 entry - Follow Me on Networked Blogs (lower left sidebar) 
10 entries - Blog about this giveaway on your site. Must link back to Copper Llama Studio and Orchid Blue Cosmetics
2 entries - Subscribe via Email (upper left sidebar)
2 entries - link up this giveaway in any giveaway blog list 


This giveaway is open to USA and Canada only. Contest will end on 4/30/11  at midnight MST.
Winner will be chosen via Random.org and I will send a email notification to the winner. Winner will have 72 hours to respond to winning email.  If winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new winner will be picke

 

 

Disclosure:  I was provided with a complimentary sample of this product to do a review.  My opinions are always my own, your experience or opinion may be different. Please see my full Disclosure Policy at the bottom of my blog. If I didn't like it, I would tell you!

Sin in Linen Try Something New in Bed! Linen Pillow Cases

Sin in Linen
Try Something New in Bed!

 

Softie Pinup Pillowcase Set

100% cotton sateen, 300 thread count
Pillowcase Set (includes 2 Standard Pillowcases)

$29.00

After deciding that life is best lived without a safety net, Softie ran away with the circus and didn’t look back. Crowds watch with awe as she flies, twists, and turns through the air. The playful glint in her eye is a reminder that some of her tricks aren’t for kids. These pillowcases are your ticket to her private showing.

Since 2004, Sin in Linen has provided designer bedding, linens and home decor with hardcore style, pairing imaginative designs with affordable, good quality home textiles. Our current product line includes sexy bedding, linens and home decor for bed, bath and kitchen accessories. The seductive whimsy of pin-up imagery, tattoo and retro-inspired patterns dance on our full range of bedding, bath, kitchen items and punk housewares.

A Labor of Love

Sin in Linen™ is a rock and roll bedding company that is the passion of entrepreneur Sandy Glaze. While searching for bed sheets, she found precious little product to match her adventurous sense of style. Sensing she was not alone in her quest for self-expression in bedding, Sandy launched her new soft goods enterprise in partnership with her mother, Iris.

Sin in Linen™ provides home textile consumers with an array of imaginative designs from the pop underground and beyond. The seductive whimsy of 1940s and 1950s pin-up imagery seemed like the perfect place to start.

Sin in Linen™ founder Sandy Glaze has been an active participant in alternative culture on the West Coast for the better part of two decades. She has been involved in the creation and production of important events in visual arts, music, performance art, and film in Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle before moving to the Northwest in 1996. She has been a full-time resident of Seattle since 1999 and remains engaged in the lively counterculture of the region including skating with the Rat City Rollergirls as Ann Munition #357. Sin in Linen™ is a natural extension of Sandy's penchant for pushing the envelope of discriminating style. 

*above information is from the Sin in Linen Website

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Looking for bedding that really different?  Take a look at the Pillow Cases available at Sin in Linen!
Truly unique and far from anything I've seen, I love the whimsy and creative patterns available.

I was sent a set of the Softie Standard Pillowcases to review, although not something I would ever choose for my bedroom decor, I love the graphics and the extremely soft texture of these pillowcases. 

I am in love with the Night Shade Vine Pillowcase Sets and Shams and they would be perfect for my bedroom.

My grand daughter loves the Pink Zebra Pillowcase Sets

Sin in Linen also offers coordinating Duvets, Sheets, Bed Skirts and Comforters so you can decorate your entire bed in style.  
You have to check out the great products in their bathroom, kitchen and home decor sections! 

Pinup Girls in Lingerie Hand Towels

Disclosure:  I was provided with a complimentary sample of this product to do a review.  My opinions are always my own, your experience or opinion may be different. Please see my full Disclosure Policy at the bottom of my blog

Just Natural Organic Care

As we mature, skin losses its ability to repair and renew itself resulting in wrinkles, fine lines and drier skin.

Natural ingredients are not only the safest, they also have the most powerful healing
and renewing properties for beautiful, healthy and youthful skin.

These anti-aging formulas provide vital nutrients from organic plant essences
that are necessary to  rejuvenate your skin.

In just a few weeks your skin will be noticeably younger looking as fine lines and wrinkles diminish.
Effective luxurious anti-aging solutions without any miracle chemicals that can cause aging.
Nature is full of amazing healing power, experience it for yourself.

Natural Anti-Aging Renewal Serum

Reduce Fine Lines
and Wrinkles to Beautify Your Skin
For those of us that are 40 years plus young, this fast-acting serum
effectively minimizes the appearance of lines, wrinkles and the loss of
elasticity creating a youthful appearance.

This naturally vitamin rich serum melts deeply into skin and hydrates
without oil residue. Leaves skin flawless, velvety smooth and radiant.
Smoothes lines and wrinkles to enhance your complexion's overall
health.

Rosehip, Macadamia and Sea Buckthorn oils are cell-regenerating,
antioxidant rich with essential fatty acids necessary to rejuvenate skin
cells.

Hydrate and nourish with the highest quality natural organic nutrients
that are safe and effective for a permanent improvement.

Natural Anti-Aging Nutritive Serum

Lift Firming Collagen Serum
Collagen makes up 75% of the skin’s tissue but after age 25 it
diminishes each year resulting in sagging skin, wrinkles and other
signs of aging.
This natural lift firming serum stimulates cellular rejuvenation to
increase collagen production and reverses the signs of aging.

Plumps, lifts and firms skin from the inside, correcting wrinkles and
increasing firmness as this serum is instantly absorbed weightlessly.

Diminishes the appearance of discolorations, sun damage, and age
spots as it protects against free radicals and future damage. Skin
looks instantly brighter, evenly luminous.

Experience amazingly lifted tightened and youthful looking skin.

Natural Anti-Aging Night Cream

Aging never sleeps, neither should your skin care!
The ultimate anti-aging night cream with active Borage and
Primrose oils packed with vitamins A, B5, C, E and F, plus calcium
and magnesium.

Instantly moisturizes and renews skin. Preserves skin's elasticity
and helps to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. For
all skin types

Assists your skin to repair and renew damage while reducing fine
lines. Your skin needs deep penetrating nutrients to stimulate skin
cells into  visible signs regrowth.

Enriched with Carrot Seed, Golden Jojoba and Myrrh oils that
moisturize and smooth your complexion.

Just Natural Organic Care Philosophy:

We believe that nature provides us with all the ingredients to achieve effective and beautiful skin care.

The world has been sold and marketed personal care products made from synthetic and animal by- products for
years. Yes, they can be effective, but many times they can also do damage to your body and health.
We use no animal ingredients in our products or do any animal testing. We use the best vegetable oils, butters,
botanicals, essential oils, and more that nature has to offer. Our products and packaging are friendly to the
environment. Mother nature offers ingredients that when carefully crafted to make personal care products are
effective and satisfying.

Experience our products for your body and mind. Live without compromise, enjoy the best of what nature has to
offer in our products. Just Naturally, of course.

*above information is from the Just Natural Organic Care Website

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As the years go by I reflect on how abusive I have been with my skin.  I'm light hair with blue eyes and can't be out in the sun for more than 10 minutes without burning and failed so many times to apply skin protection products to slow down the damage of the sun and age.
When I was a teen I even burnt my skin so bad in the sun that I broke out in a head to toe rash the doctors called a Sun Allergy reaction.  Needless to say, after all the blisters healed I was left with tiny scars and a strong reminder what too much fun in the sun can do.  But, did that stop me from going to the lake with my skin protected, NO! Now I am trying to play catch up and searching diligently for natural products to help restore and repair all the damage.

Just Natural Organic Care has given my skin a new glow.  I have noticed the fine lines slowly reducing on my forehead and the rough texture of my nose softening every day. 
I have also noticed that my makeup is easier to apply and looks so much smoother and natural.
I love products with ingredient labels that I can understand, I know what every ingredient is and no wondering what the heck I'm putting on my face.

Here's the list of ingredients in the Natural Anti-Aging Renewal Serum:

Macadamia Nut Oil, 

Borage Seed Oil, 

Immortelle Extract, 

Jojoba Oil, 

Licorice Root Extract, 

Rosehip Oil, 

Sea Buckthorn Oil, 

Bilberry Extract, 

Carrot Seed Oil, 

Geranium Essential Oil, 

Myrrh Essential Oil, 

Lavender Essential Oil, 

Neroli Essential Oil, 

Vitamin E.

I truly love these products and the great Customer Service and quick shipping I received from Just Natural Organic Care.

Disclosure:  I was provided with a complimentary sample of this product to do a review.  My opinions are always my own, your experience or opinion may be different. Please see my full Disclosure Policy at the bottom of my blog

Nandina Bamboo Bath Towel Set Giveaway Ends 4/ 29

A while back I did a review on a set of Nandina Future Fibers, LLC Bamboo Towels  and now they would like to give one of my readers a set !
The set includes the Savari pattern bath, hand and wash cloth in Almond Pearl.


Soft and very absorbent, these bamboo towels are blended with organic cotton to be exactly what you’d expect from luxury linens by Nandina.

• 75% bamboo rayon, sustainably grown and 25% certified organic cotton.

GIVEAWAY

One of my readers will receive a set of bamboo bath towels ( 1 bath, 1 hand and 1 washcloth)

Mandatory Entry
  Check out the wide selection at Nandina and let me know which product you love.
You must complete this entry to qualify for this giveaway and for additional entries to count

Additional Entries:
2 entries - Follow me on Google Friend Connect.   
2 entries  - Follow Me on Twitter 
2 entries - Tweet this giveaway (unlimited) 
4 entries - Follow Me on Facebook
4 entries - Fan  Nandina on Facebook
5 entries - Post my button on your site
1 entry - Follow Me on Networked Blogs (lower left sidebar) 
10 entries - Blog about this giveaway on your site. Must link back to Copper Llama Studio and Nandina
2 entries - Subscribe via Email (upper left sidebar)
2 entries - link up this giveaway in any giveaway blog list 


This giveaway is open to USA and Canada only. Contest will end on 4/29/11  at midnight MST.
Winner will be chosen via Random.org and I will send a email notification to the winner. Winner will have 72 hours to respond to winning email.  If winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new winner will be picked.

Disclosure:  I was provided with a complimentary sample of this product to do a review.  My opinions are always my own, your experience or opinion may be different. Please see my full Disclosure Policy at the bottom of my blog.

Green Foods Products

Hi Everyone! My name is Jessica and my Mom asked me to do a review of the Green Foods products.

A few months ago, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Since then, I have been on a search to find foods that well help strengthen my body and keep my blood sugar in check. I was thrilled when my Mom contacted me and told me that the Green Foods company had contacted her to do a review on their products. I was sent a few of the items to review including the Green Magma, the Magma Plus, True Vitality Vanilla, True Vitality Chocolate, Organic Chia, Barley Dog, and the Shaker for use with the products.

Before partaking in the review of these products I consulted my doctor, and I would recommend that anyone planning to implement any nutritional supplements into their diet do the same. All statements in this review are my opinion and how the products worked with my body. Results may not be the same for each person.

According to the website, Green Foods Corporation, founded by pharmacological researcher Yoshihide Hagiwara, M.D. in 1979 is an industry leader who is dedicated to improving human health and well-being. We learned this first hand with the company representative. The company was extremely generous in the products received for review and were concerned about my health. I was impressed that they took such concern over just one person! The company features nutritional supplements that in most cases are organic, vegan friendly, and gluten free.

Below, you will find my review for each product I received. There is a wealth of information (including all nutritional information, benefits, and testimonials) for the products and additional products not featured here, at the Green Foods website. 

True Vitality (Vanilla and Chocolate)

These are my favorite of all the products I received! When I was first diagnosed with Diabetes, the nurse assigned to discuss my eating plan stressed the importance of eating all meals throughout the day to keep my blood levels stable. I have always struggled with breakfast. I have two beautiful daughters, and the mornings require that we all leave the house at the same time. It is often a rush to get us all ready and out the door. I would often skip breakfast just due to time. With the True Vitality products, I do not have to worry about skipping breakfast and I get an amazing assortment of nutrition that my body needs! Also, as one of the steps in my battle to restore my blood sugar levels, I had to drop weight. These shakes are great to help with that as they are low in calories and fat! I use them as part of my diet plan.

Green Foods developed the shake as in all in one meal replacement containing "VEGETARIAN PROTEIN, OMEGA-3'S, PROBIOTICS, ENZYMES, CARBOHYDRATES, GREENS, FIBER, AND 100% OF THE RDA OF ESSENTIAL DAILY VITAMINS." The shakes are so easy to use, you just mix them with 8-10 ounces of water (or you can use milk or juice if you prefer). My kit came with the shaker, which makes preparing them on the go a breeze! Also, I have found this product extremely easy to use at my desk at work. I tried the chocolate variety first, and it was not as sweet as I had expected. I added a small amount of Splenda to the shaker and it was perfect for me! Now that I have been using the product for almost two weeks, I have adjusted to the taste and can drink it plain (but I still prefer my Splenda!). For anyone who has ever used supplement shakes, you can relate that sometimes they do not blend easily and leave chunks in the liquid. This was not the case at all with True Vitality! I have never had a problem blending it and the texture is just perfect! Also, I do believe that the combination of this product and the Magma Plus has given me a huge dose of extra energy. I feel better than I have in a long time! I no longer come home and slump on the couch, I have the energy to complete projects after work and even spend some great family time outside when the weather is nice!

And the nutrition included in each shake is out of this world! I feel so good about what is going into my body. Here is a breakdown of what is included from the Green Foods website:

• Vegetarian Proteins: A balanced protein profile from pea, rice, hemp, barley, chlorella, and spriulina. Unlike animal protein, vegetarian proteins are highly digestible and low in saturated fats.

• Specially Formulated Enzymes: The proteolytic enzyme blend is a specially formulated blend of five different types of enzymes designed to aid in the complete digestion of the vegetarian proteins. The enzymes help to reduce the digestive load placed on the body from protein supplementation while providing the maximum nutrient availability for the recovery and rebuilding process.

• DHA from Algal Oil: The DHA (omega-3 fatty acid) found in True Vitality™ comes from algal oil. DHA is recommended by the American Heart Association and the USDA Dietary Guidelines for good cardiovascular health, and it also supports the brain, eye, and nervous system development and functioning.

• Digestive Health: A blend of prebiotics and probiotics work together to maintain healthy flora throughout the digestive tract. Prebiotic organic inulin assists the movement of food through the large intestine while helping to maintain healthy cholesterol and blood glucose levels.

• 8 Billion Active Probiotic Cells: These 8 billion probiotic cells, the most of any product in the market, helps to maintain healthy and beneficial intestinal flora in the small intestine. In addition, probiotic supplementation assists vitamin synthesis, enhances immunity, and promotes a healthy digestive tract.

My only con about the product is the price. The box of 7 shakes retails for $20.00 on the website, averaging about $2.86 per shake. You have the option of vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored. You can purchase it in the individual single packets or in a bulk tub (which is cheaper per serving). However, for the nutrition benefits received, I am reconsidering my budget to accommodate this product, I love it that much!

Magma Plus/Green Magma

Due to the similar nature of Magma Plus and Green Magma, I decided to only use one product at a time. I started with Magma Plus.

Magma Plus (also called the Ultimate Super Food on the website) contains a mixture of barley grass and other supplements.

There are a few ingredients in the Magma Plus that according to my physician may be linked to increased blood pressure. I was cleared to use the product but on the suggestion that it not be used daily, but on those days when I have not been my best at eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.

This product is also extremely easy to use. You simply mix it in a drink of your choice. According to the company, it is best used on an empty stomach and with cold liquids (as hot liquids can destroy the probiotic cultures).

At first I was mixing mine with my True Vitality Shake, but I began having stomach cramps. I think I was giving myself too many Probiotic Cultures at once!  So I have switched, to using the shake in the morning and the Magma Plus in the evening, and have not had an issue with cramping.

I love it and I truly credit the use of the True Vitality and the Magma Plus as the reason for my increase in energy and general feeling of well-being.

Organic Chia

The Organic Chia seeds are a source of Omega-3’s, protein, and fiber. According to the company, they are also used for diabetics as it was stated that the chia seeds form a protective coating around carbs making them harder to be absorbed into the blood stream. My doctor was unable to verify this claim, and with my blood tests during the use of this product I was unable to verify if this claim worked for me as well. However, the fact that they are a great source of Omega-3’s make this a worthy product!

To be honest, I struggled with these seeds at the beginning. It was suggested that they be added to liquid. I tried that, and it was not bad, but the texture was a little difficult for me. The seeds developed an almost gelatin like coating around each of them. Again, it was not bad, but not an easy swallow. Then I tried adding them to my Greek Yogurt. This is by far my favorite way of eating them! They give the yogurt a great crunch. Also, just a bit of advice, bring something to brush your teeth with or rinse with after. I found the seeds tend to linger, so a good rinse will get rid of all the stragglers. 

Barley Dog

The Barley Dog product is a product for canine companions made from barley grass. You know how you can often catch your dog eating grass? This product helps your furry friend get the nutrients they are seeking from eating grass without the throat and stomach irritation, not to mention any lawn chemicals, that comes with eating full grass blades. The product comes in a hickory smoke flavor for the dogs, and according to the company has many healthful benefits including:

• Provides active enzymes, vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, amino acids, chlorophyll, bioflavonoids and essential trace minerals.

• Regular use promotes healthy skin and coat, reduces bad breath, improves digestion and restores energy levels - especially among senior dogs.

The review for this product will be coming later! Jaime’s dogs will be doing the review of this product and she will get back to you with the results. The company also has a Barley Cat product for all you feline lovers out there.

Overall I have fallen in love with these products and have made them a part of my daily life (except the Barley Dog! lol). I am feeling better and have more energy, which I attribute to the use of these products. Please take a moment to visit the Green Foods website, as they have so much information about each of the products that cannot be compressed into one review. Also, if you are interested in trying the products featured above, some of them can be found in the Green Foods Sample Pack. The pack includes samples of Green Magma, Magma Plus, and True Vitality, along with the shaker. For only $3.99 this is a great way to introduce yourself to the products and determine for yourself their benefit to you.

Disclosure:  I was provided with a complimentary sample of this product to do a review.  My opinions are always my own, your experience or opinion may be different. Please see my full Disclosure Policy at the bottom of my blog.

Eonsmoke Electronic Cigarettes

Eonsmoke Electric Cigarettes look, feel, and smoke like real tobacco cigarettes

but without foul odors and stains. The e cig emits a rich water vapor in place of

dangerous smoke; allowing you to smoke in nearly every public place you can

imagine!

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This Premium Kit Includes

* An amazing Gift Box

* Two Rechargable Lithium Ion Batteries

* Six Catomizers ( Six Different flavors, including Menthol and origional Tobacco flavor)

* USB charger

* Wall Charger (adapter)

*  Instruction manual

*  EonSmoke Membership Card

**** Free Bonus with each of our Kit a box with Six extra free Cartomizers(Additional Cartridges comes in Menthol, Chocolate or Tobacco Flavor)****

 SALE $79.95

Instead of actually burning anything, the electronic cigarette uses a rechargeable battery to heat up a cartridge filled with e-liquid that contains a mixture of nicotine, water, and propylene glycol. It also contains a scent that matches the flavor of your choice including tobacco, menthol, vanilla, cherry, chocolate and coffee. The result is no second hand smoke or tar. The vapor disappears within seconds and leaves no trace, which enables you to enjoy smoking your electronic cigarette anywhere; even in places where regular smoking is prohibited.

*above information is from the Eonsmoke Website

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Smoking, what can I say. It is a dirty, disgusting, filthy habit. No, it's more than a habit, it's an addiction!  One I suffer from.

Electronic Cigarettes have been around for several years, yet, I have just recently learned about them.
My husband and I have smoked for 30 years and have tried to quit at least once a year during those 30 years.  One of the biggest reasons, the kids.  Exposing them to second hand smoke is a big concern to me and now I we have been blessed through the last 10 years with 8, and counting, grand kids that I don't want to expose to my second hand smoke. 

Because of my weakness to give up my addiction, I searched for an alternative method to satisfy my nicotine addiction and found Eonsmoke, I asked if they would let me do a review on their products and was thrilled when they accepted my offer.

I was sent the EonSmoke Premium Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit  with two regular tobacco, two menthol and two chocolate cartridges. This kit comes with everything you need to get started.  The unit is very easy to use and the flavors are very smooth and enjoyable.  To charge the batteries, I use only the USB hook up and plug it into my computer.  The kit comes with a wall unit also, but I found it so easy to use the USB charger while I'm sitting at my desk.

One cartridge is "the rough equivalent of two packs of cigarettes; so depending on usage the average user takes approximately 1-3 days smoking through a single cartridge"

What are the ingredients of what I’m smoking?

""The cartridge ingredients are mostly propylene glycol with secondary ingredients being nicotine, water, and a flavor if you should so choose. Propylene glycol has been deemed reasonably safe to use in food and consumption products being used in food coloring and other industries. Propylene glycol acts as the ingredient which creates vapor mist."
 
After a week of use, here is my list of Pro's and Con's:

Pro's
*No yucky Cigarette Smell on me or my house *No Cigarette Smoke *No burning eyes *No Tar
*No Flame *No dirty ashtrays *I have control over nicotine level consumption 
*No exposing others to your second hand smoke


Con's
*Unit is heavier and a bit thicker than a regular cigarette so it takes some getting used to.
*No choice in nicotine level in cartridges
 

Very few con's at this point.  Using the unit did get more comfortable after using it for a few days, but it is heavy and thicker than a regular cigarette.  As far as the flavor, it was very pleasant and I'm surprised at how much I like the flavor.  After only two days of using the unit I found that I enjoyed the flavor of it over a regular cigarette.


I AM NOT promoting, advertising or suggesting that anyone smoke or start using Electronic Cigarettes, nor am I suggesting the electronic cigarettes will help you quit or anything else, my goal is to educate myself and others about the use of an alternative means of satisfying their nicotine addiction.

Disclaimer/Warning: This product is intended for use by people 18 or older or whichever age state law assigns, and not by children, women who are pregnant nursing, or persons with or at risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or taking medicine for depression or asthma. If you have a demonstrated allergy or sensitivity to nicotine or any combination of inhalants, consult your physician before using this product. This product is sold purely for recreational purposes - it is not a smoking cessation product and has not been tested as such. You must be over the legal age in your state to buy or use this product. Nicotine is highly addictive and habit forming. Keep out of reach of children. This product contains Nicotine, a chemical known to be harmful.

Disclosure:  I was provided with a complimentary sample of this product to do a review.  My opinions are always my own, your experience or opinion may be different. Please see my full Disclosure Policy at the bottom of my blog. If I didn't like it, I would tell you!

Auric Blends Solid Perfume GIVEAWAY ENDS 4/28 3 Winners

Auric Blends Solid Perfume GIVEAWAY

Since 1993 Auric Blends has been captivating women and men with our creative line of fragrance products. Our perfumes and incense are handcrafted and always made from the highest quality ingredients from around the world. We invite you to enjoy what millions of people worldwide have come to know and love as their favorite fragrance line.

Auric Blends is located in the small, historic town of Graton in Northern California. (When we say small, we mean it. Graton has only one main street, and about 1800 people call it home!) We are surrounded by vineyards, redwood trees and the cool coastal air that comes in from neighboring Bodega Bay. It’s a majestic and beautiful place that inspires us to create.

We love making perfume, incense and all the other aromatic products we offer. We hope you love them too.

The Most Divine of Senses

Delve into the world of scent and discover your inspiration with Auric Blends.

Auric Blends perfume oils and perfume solids have a following of millions of customers and are sold in retail outlets across the US and internationally.  Our incense collection has been burned in so many homes that we stopped counting!

Looking for all natural perfumes? We recently created a line of 100% natural perfume called Auric Blends Naturals. To find out a bit more about this line follow this link.

Whatever you are looking for to inspire your senses, you can find it at Auric Blends.

*above information is from the Auric Blends Website

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The wonderful folks at Auric Blends sent me 4 of their wonderful solid perfumes to try.  

The solid perfumes are available in 14 different fragrances and the perfume is carried in a base of beeswax and coconut oil. They are available for $8.50 each.

I just love these beautiful scents and the lovely carved containers they come in, they are so unique. 

My favorite is the Kashmire Rose since it reminds me of the perfume my grandmother always used and her beautiful rose garden.  It is really a soft wonderful scent of real roses, not like the commercial rose scent, that smells nothing like real roses, that I have experienced with other brands of perfume.  

I was also sent the Black Coconut, White Gardenia and Dark Opium Solids, each one is just fantastic.  They are subtle, but last a long time. Not one of them is over powering. That is a real pet peeve of mine, I don't want to smell your perfume when your 10 feet away!

I love these scents and have fallen in love with each of one and the containers look so pretty sitting on my dressing table. 

 

GIVEAWAY

THREE of my readers will win their choice of any one (1)  of the Auric Blends Solid Perfumes !

Mandatory Entry
  Check out the wide selection at Auric Blends and let me know which one you would pick
You must complete this entry to qualify for this giveaway and for additional entries to count

Additional Entries:
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2 entries  - Follow Me on Twitter 
2 entries - Follow Auric Blends on Twitter
2 entries - Tweet this giveaway (unlimited) 
4 entries - Follow Me on Facebook
4 entries - Fan Auric Blends on Facebook
5 entries - Post my button on your site
1 entry - Follow Me on Networked Blogs (lower left sidebar) 
10 entries - Blog about this giveaway on your site. Must link back to Copper Llama Studio and  Auric Blends
2 entries - Subscribe via Email (upper left sidebar)
2 entries - link up this giveaway in any giveaway blog list 


This giveaway is open to USA only. Contest will end on 4/28/11  at midnight MST.
Winner will be chosen via Random.org and I will send a email notification to the winner. Winner will have 72 hours to respond to winning email.  If winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new winner will be picked.

Disclosure:  I was provided with a complimentary sample of this product to do a review.  My opinions are always my own, your experience or opinion may be different. Please see my full Disclosure Policy at the bottom of my blog.

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Sorry for the lack of post lately, I have been very ill and am just now getting back into the swing of things.
I do have several reviews/giveaways coming up.
Thank you for visiting my blog!!!!!!

Pleasant Hill Grain Butter Bell WINNER

GIBJUDY!

CONGRATS!

Hazelaid Baltic Amber and Hazelwood Necklace GIVEAWAY ENDS 4/22

OUR STORY

We first were introduced to hazelwood necklaces just over two years ago. Eczema had overtaken the poor little body of our three month old and we had been trying in vain to help her. Nothing worked, so when a friend of ours mentioned these necklaces to us, we were skeptical but willing to try anything. 

Her baby son had been on medication to help with severely painful acid reflux.  Eventually her mother sent her a hazelwood necklace, and within two weeks of him wearing it he no longer exhibited any symptoms! Our friend carefully took him off his medicine with no ill effects and he had been fine ever since!  

So when she told us the good news and mentioned that the necklaces were supposed to help with eczema as well, we dove in and ordered for our whole family.  Sure enough, within two weeks our daughter's eczema cleared up entirely, and we've never looked back.

The only times it comes back is when we take off her necklace to go swimming and forget to put it back on (oops!) or when the necklace is saturated and has absorbed all the acid it can. When that happens (every few months or so), we put on a new one and within a few hours to a day her eczema is gone again. We also benefited from how helpful it was in soothing teething pain for both our son and our youngest daughter. 

Eventually we were so overcome by the effects of these products that in April of 2008 we launched Hazelaid.com to make them available to more people and get the word out. Since then we have received so many emails from people telling us they had tried so many things to heal their various issues (eczema, teething, acid reflux, heartburn, headaches) and nothing has worked as well for them as these products!  And they are so thankful for a treatment that doesn't include pumping their bodies (and the bodies of their little ones) full of unnecessary and possibly harmful medicines, but instead to be able to treat these issues naturally and effectively.

Today we carry 300+ unique Hazelwood, Baltic Amber, Magnetic, Ointment, and Soap Nut Products!

  HAZELWOOD

Hazelwood has been used for hundreds of years by Native Americans to help relieve numerous ailments, especially teething pain in babies. The wood is an alkaline substance and seeks Ph balance by naturally absorbing acid when in contact with skin. Much of the pain associated with teething is a result of excess acidity which is why these necklaces are able to dramatically relieve not only teething pain, but also help clear up eczema, reduce acid reflux, and many other acid-based conditions.

If you suffer from:

Acid Reflux

Heart Burn

Ulcers

Acne

Cold Sores

Eczema

Headaches

Migraines

...it is possible that you are suffering from an acidity imbalance. These hazelwood necklaces can help you alleviate these symptoms in a natural way. 

Our necklaces come in adorable child models, fashionable adult models, as well as bracelets and anklets. Visit us at www.hazelaid.com

  BALTIC AMBER

Commonly known as "teething jewelry" in Europe, Baltic amber has been a natural remedy for pain relief for hundreds of years. As it warms with the body’s temperature, amber releases oils containing succinic acid, a natural pain reliever, which are then readily absorbed into the skin and the bloodstream.  Amber is known to relieve headaches, teething pain, reduce inflammation of the throat, ear and stomach, and to fight infections and respiratory diseases as it improves the body’s immunity.  

Natural amber beaded necklaces are a completely non-invasive remedy for rashes, upset tummies, earaches, fevers and colds. Baltic amber is a natural analgesic that will help calm your child and is recognized by allopathic medicine specialists as antispasmodic and anti-fever. Many adults report improvement of arthritis discomfort and carpal tunnel pain in their hands when wearing amber jewelry.

HAZELAID FAST FACTS:

Founded April 2008

Hazelaid Community was launched in December 2009 as a place to share information about natural remedies for specific ailments

Originally based in Portland, Oregon, Hazelaid moved operations to Montreal, Quebec in February 2010

Hazelaid now carries 300+ unique Hazelwood, Baltic Amber, Magnetic, Ointment, and Soap Nut Products!

*above information is from the Hazelaid Website 

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Hazelaid.com was so kind and sent me a adult sized Baltic Amber and Hazelwood Necklace to try out. 

I have been wearing it full time for the last three weeks, only taking it off to bathe per their instructions to see if it would have any effect on reducing my eczema breakouts.

I'm so happy to report that I haven't had any breakouts since I first put on the necklace.  

Now, I have no way to prove that the necklace had anything to do with my eczema problems, I do know that I have one spot on my arm that flares up at least once every three weeks and there is no sign at all of a flare up.

I love the natural look and feel of the necklace, looks great with what I wear 99% of the time.  

Wanna shop? Here's an exclusive discount promo code for 10% off your order!  Use the following code just below the zip code/postal code box in your shopping cart: COPPER10

GIVEAWAY
One of my readers will win any one (1) child or adult necklace, bracelet, or anklet of the winner's choice from any jewelry product line on Hazelaid.com

Mandatory Entry
  Check out the wide selection at Hazelaid.com and let me know what you would pick
You must complete this entry to qualify for this giveaway and for additional entries to count

Additional Entries:
2 entries - Follow me on Google Friend Connect.   
2 entries  - Follow Me on Twitter 
2 entries - Tweet this giveaway (unlimited) 
4 entries - Follow Me on Facebook
2 entries - Fan  Hazelaid on Facebook
5 entries - Post my button on your site
1 entry - Follow Me on Networked Blogs (lower left sidebar) 
10 entries - Blog about this giveaway on your site. Must link back to Copper Llama Studio and Hazelaid
2 entries - Subscribe via Email (upper left sidebar)
2 entries - link up this giveaway in any giveaway blog list 


This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE. Contest will end on 4/22/11  at midnight MST.
Winner will be chosen via Random.org and I will send a email notification to the winner. Winner will have 72 hours to respond to winning email.  If winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new winner will be picked.

Disclosure:  I was provided with a complimentary sample of this product to do a review.  My opinions are always my own, your experience or opinion may be different. Please see my full Disclosure Policy at the bottom of my blog.

  

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