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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Andre Lorent Daily Rehydrating Sunscreen




Let me start with I live in Florida and I go through a lot of sunscreen, not just in the summer but year round. I have used more brands then I care to think about, but I think I will not be looking any further.
 This sunscreen by Andre Lorent is absolutely the best, and for several reasons. First it is fragrance free, no more smelling like a coconut. It is SPF 30. It not only protects you from UVB rays it protects from UVA rays. UVB rays are what lets you get sunburnt. UVA rays are the ones that make you look old., and we absolutely cannot have that!! This does not leave you feeling greasy or oily, like most sun products. This has been dermatologist tested, and is safe for all skin 6 months and older, even sensitive skin. This also re-hydrates your skin, it is an amazing moisturizer, you just might be looking for an excuse to wear it daily.  A little goes a long way too.
 I just love the way this feels. I pretty much love everything about this sunscreen.
 I received this product for free or  at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Glass Water Bottle by Calibre



I was thrilled to get this glass water bottle. Plastic bottle always leave a yuck taste, metal bottle leave a metallic taste. Glass leave no taste and I love that. I also love the flip top, instead of having to screw the top off to get a drink. This does have a silicone covering to make it slip free. It is leak proof, so far I have not noticed any leaking at all. It has silicone covering on the lower half of the bottle to not only make it slip free, it also helps protect the glass from small bumps. It has a carrying handle, which is also silicone, I am not real sure how long the strap will last as it is kind of thin.   This is an 18 ounce bottle. It does fit in my car cup holder perfectly. It is dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and heat resistant. It is 100% BPA and PB free.
 About my only complaint about the bottle is I ordered blue and was sent green.

 I received this product for free or  at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

50X Strength Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Skin





 I have only been using this product for a few days but my face is softer already. The dry patch on chin area has already almost disappeared. The liquid is a little thicker then water but not like syrup. It is a clear liquid, and only takes a squirt to cover my whole face and neck area.  It does have a slight smell to it, but that is from the vitamins and other extracts, and it does go away when it dries., it does not sting or burn. It comes in a pump style bottle.  The shipping was super quick, the packaging was very protective. Seems like a great product and company.

 I received this product for free or  at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

La Deessa facial products


I have been lucky enough to have been asked to try the line of La Deessa facial products. I was give 3 of their great products. Below is a review on each product separately. As a whole I have loved each one of these 3 products. I had no problems with any of them, they are all great.
 Out of the 3 the Retinol Serum is my favorite, it is a great product used alone or by adding the other 2 products.

Powerful 20% Vitamin C +11% Hyaluronic Serum
 I have only been using this product for a around a week but my face is softer already. There is really no smell to this product, it does not sting or burn. It comes in an Amber glass bottle to help protect the serum from harsh lighting. I love the eye dropper since you only need 3 or 4 drops. The liquid is a little thicker then water but not like syrup. It isn't totally clear, just a touch cloudy in color. It does not contain alcohol, fragrance, fillers, parabens or sulfates. It is Cruelty FREE, a huge plus in my book.  The shipping was super quick, the packaging was very protective. Seems like a great product and company.

 Powerful Peptide Eye Serum
This comes in a pump style bottle with  push on pull of cap. It is not childproof. I do love the pump style bottle as I feel like even with clean hands it is not very sanitary to stick my finger in a container day after day and then apply it to my eye area. With this stuff you only need a Tiny drop so do not use a full pump or you will have way to much. The gel did help with the puffiness under my eyes, and the dark circles.  It is very light weight and absorbs very quickly and can be worn under your makeup. All in all I really like this product.

This Powerful 2.5% Retinol Serum

It may not be a miracle cream , but then again I haven't been using it long enough, only a little over a week, and I don't have wrinkles yet. It leaves my skin feeling moisturized, soft, and looking great. It does contain retinol, which is an anti aging product, and I for one do not want to age, like I said I don't have wrinkles and I do not wan to get them.  This product is 72% USDA Certified Organic, Plant Based, Sustainably Sourced Raw Materials, Kosher Certified Materials, Wild Crafted Materials, Biodegradable, I love that, I don't want to put a bunch of junk on my face. After all it is my face, the first thing people see.  You only need a couple of drops to cover your whole face and neck area, so this bottle will last a long time. I put on a little less in the morning then at night. Makeup goes on over it just fine after letting it dry in.

 I received this product for free or  at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

HealthyWiser pH Paper



I tried the PH test strips by HealthyWiser so I figured I would give the PH Paper a shot too and I was actually surprised at how much you can actually test with this easy to use roll of test paper. You can test your pool, the hot tub, your drinking water, even the dirt in your yard. I know that your bodies PH levels can effect your health in different ways, I have heard about certain plants liking acidic soils nd some don't but I never knew how to test for it. Now I do. My daughter and I went running all over the yard testing soil in different parts of the yard. WE have a acre and in some places in the yard I would plant things and it would go crazy, then I would put the same plant in other places and it would die. Now knowing PH levels of my yard I can plant accordingly. Also with vegetables, I haven't had a lot of luck with, but now I can fix my dirts PH levels and grow better, bigger, and more veggies. I cannot wait to see how much better my garden does.
 I received this product for free or  at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.



Pocket Disc




Pocket discs are like a material frizbee.  They are handmade in Guatemala out of 100% cotton.  There are 4 types indoor, sports, beast, and El Grande.  I have the sport edition.  It is about 6 inches across.  These are hand washable.  There are several different types of games and uses on the back of the package.
 The Pocket disc came to life as a mistake made by a young girl who crocheted a doily, and is taking off as a great new toy. These are made of cotton and not plastic so they are even safe to lay with indoors.
  By purchasing one of these you are helping out a small village in Guatemala by giving them work and by being able to support their families.
 Below you will find a link the the Pocket Disc website. There you can see all the different Pocket Disc's they have and you can read the story of how these came to be and where and how these are made.
 I received this product for free or  at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Cover Reveal & Giveaway for The Svatura Series by: Abigail Owen


The Svatura Series
Abigail Owen

Genre: paranormal romance

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Cover Artist: Debbie Taylor

Series Description:

Meet the ladies of the Svatura series: Ellie, Selene, Lila, and Adelaide.

One will come out of hiding to protect others from the fate she suffered. One will lead her people after being released from a hellish nightmare. One will try to start a new life only to discover that her path lies where it always has. And one will experience a loss so terrible that only oblivion can stop the pain.

Individually they are strong. But together these sisters of the heart are a force before whom even their most powerful enemies will tremble. However, that may not be enough. Is the key to their salvation power…or love?






Book One Blue Violet:

When fairy tales turn into nightmares…

Ellie Aubrey has spent most of her unnaturally long life hiding her extraordinary abilities from the world. On the run from the shapeshifting wolves who murdered her family, she risks discovery in order to secretly watch over another group of similarly gifted people, determined they won’t suffer the same fate.

Alex Jenner has come home to protect his family from an unknown danger lurking in the woods. Suspicious of the new girl in town, he challenges Ellie in ways that will spark one of two possible outcomes: they’ll spontaneously combust, or she’ll lose control of the one power she’s fought so hard to contain.

In this fairy tale, the dragon the prince must slay is also the princess who holds his heart.

Book Two Hyacinth



















                                             Book Three Crimson Dahlia















Book Four Black Orchid
























About the Author:

Award-winning paranormal and contemporary romance author, Abigail Owen was born in Greeley, Colorado, and raised in Austin, Texas. She now resides in Northern California with her husband and two adorable children who are the center of her universe.

Abigail grew up consuming books and exploring the world through her writing. A fourth generation graduate of Texas A&M University, she attempted to find a practical career related to her favorite pastime by earning a degree in English Rhetoric (Technical Writing). However, she swiftly discovered that writing without imagination is not nearly as fun as writing with it.





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$15 Amazon gift card