ToiletTree Products Bamboo Freestanding Organizing Shelf Review & Mother's Day Celebration Promo Code

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My bathroom LOVES ToiletTree Products and so do I . 
I have numerous ToiletTree Products in my bathroom and now have added the Bamboo Freestanding Organizing Shelf. It's a great addition and very useful. 
I now keep my every day bathroom items on this shelf. 
It not only free's up counter space, but helps me keep my bathroom clutter free. 

The bench doesn't come assembled, but it's very easy and fast to get done. 
I did it myself, but had the help of my wonderful boyfriend to bring the box inside and lay it on the floor for me. 
After cutting open the edges of the box, I laid all the pieces out and read the directions. 

Not much to it, sides and three middle pieces plus some screens and it even comes with a small allen wrench so no additional tools are needed. 
Just screw each shelf into the sides. It took me about 15 minutes to put this together. 
I did have my boyfriend help at the end to make sure all the screw were nice and tight. I could of done it myself if my hand wasn't still so darn weak. 

​ToiletTree Products bamboo organizing shelf is made from the highest quality eco-friendly bamboo. Assembly is quick and easy, and our durable shelf is built to last. The efficient, elegant design maximizes storage space and will blend seamlessly with your decor. It’s a stylish and practical addition to any room – great for bathrooms, bedrooms and for extra storage space throughout the house. Available with 3, 4 or 5 shelves. Buy Now The price on this beautiful shelf ranges from  $69.95–$89.95 depending on if you choose the 3,4,5 tier shelf.

The eco-friendly bamboo this shelf is made from looks beautiful anywhere in your home. I almost used this shelf in my living room but decided it would look best in my bathroom along with my other ToiletTree Products. 
This shelf is stain resistant. 

ToiletTree Products a family owned company with a silly name and intelligent products.
Our number one priority is making sure that all of our customers are happy customers. Customer service is not a department at ToiletTree Products: It’s everyone’s job. When you call or email us you will be pleasantly surprised to immediately speak with a member of our team who really wants to help.
ToiletTree Products are currently featured in Bed Bath & Beyond and CVS stores. We are sold online and through the print catalogs of Brookstone, Sharper Image, Frontgate, and Hammacher Schlemmer. Our LED Fogless Shower Mirror was even named “The Best Fogless Lighted Mirror” on the market by The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute: a non-profit organization that researches, tests, and rates consumer products objectively. ToiletTree Products is also a top-rated seller on Amazon.com with an almost perfect 5-star feedback rating thanks
​ to over 3,000 positive ratings in the past year alone.

Aloha Hawaiian Stores, The Original Donkey Balls Store Review & Giveaway (5 winners)

Once upon a time, Kona Nightingale carried the freshly harvested macnuts from the fertile volcanic hills. An uncracked Hawaiian macnut looks much like a ball. Men processing the macnuts would laugh and say "here comes the Donkey Balls". And so began a tale of two balls.

All of The Original Donkey Ball products are made right in our store/factor.  Their mission is simple: sell top quality products made in Hawaii. Their online store lets you to purchase products right from our factory store including Gourmet Chocolates and Coffees, as well as some additional novelty items. Not only can you buy delicious chocolate balls but you can also buy sugars, rubs and sauces.

I received the most amazing package of goodies to review and enjoy from The Donkey Balls Store.

As everyone knows I am a huge coffee lover so I am super excited to be able to brew my own fresh cup of Donkey Ball Store House Roast every morning when I wake up. This 100% Kona Coffee is delicious and takes you back to Hawaii as you sip it's smooth, rich flavor from you warm mug. Close your eyes and imagine you are waking up on the Island and it will start your day out right.  This House Roast is not too overwhelming with no bitter aftertaste at all. Drink it black or pour a splash of cream in into it. I like to be be able to taste it's true flavor so I don't add sugar of flavored cream but some of you may prefer that. I think it's perfect just how it is. You can purchase this in 7 oz and 16 oz bags either in whole bean or ground directly from the website.

I am obsessed with this Coconut Macadamia Nut brittle. As you can see I ate it and couldn't put it down. I had to force myself to save enough for the picture. It is sooooooo good it didn't last long and now I need some more. It is the perfect blend of sweet coconut and macadamia nut. I am a huge peanut brittle fan but this beat the pants off any brittle I have ever tried or made. Kona Made Brittles come in 6oz packages and you can choose from Coconut Mac Nut (Hawaiian Coconut and Mac Nuts), Kona Coffee Mac Nut (100% Kona Coffee Ground and Brewed with Hawaiian Mac Nuts) and Kona Beer.  I must try them all! The Kona Coffee Mac Nut sounds so good. How could it not be amazing since I  know already their coffee is perfection. Yummmmy!!

<These Milk Chocolate Sea Turtles with Caramel, Mac Nut and sea salt are taste and hilarious. They look like Donkey plops hahaha but taste like heaven. They are milky smooth chocolate, a bite of chewy caramel and then they have the crunch from the macadamia nut center. The Chickin Balls that I received > are one of many flavors. I think I got the best ones because I love both lemon and cheesecake. These lemon cheese chicken balls are smooth and melt in your mouth.They are creamy all the way through and have no nuts. mmmmmm good :)  Grab a hand full of these balls and toss them in your mouth, you won't regret it and you will want to eat the entire bag at once.

I received the Salt N Vinegar Mac Nuts and they are awesome. I have always loved Macadamia nuts but I have never had them salted. I have always had them plain or chocolate coated. I really love them salted and with vinegar. These nuts are very high in protein making them an excellent snack before a long day or a tough workout.  Choose Salt n Pepper, Sugar n Cayenne, Sweet Mesquite, Garlic n Onion, or Roasted!Tasty Macadmia Nuts. Choose Salt n Pepper, Sugar n Cayenne, Sweet Mesquite, Garlic n Onion, or Roasted!

< Numb Nuts have a bit of a bite to them. They are Hawaiian mac nuts covered in dark chocolate and pure habanero extract. So if you like spicy balls you will enjoy these Numb Nuts. > The Boar Balls are one of my favorite. I love Fresh Balls, there is nothing better than this combination of delicious dark chocolate with a hint of mint coating a crunchy macadamia nut. Boar balls come in 8 awesome flavors, Thph Thph (chocolate covered with a hint of raspberry), Sunkissed (white chocolate & hint of orange), Prickly (semisweet & white chocolate with pineapple hint), Crusty (rich chocolate with toffee bits), Kiawe Smoked (rolled

in Kiawe Smoked Sea Salt) , Toasted (cinnamon & powdered sugar tastes like cinnamon toast) and Hot Boar Balls (HOT Cayanne Powder).

The Blue Balls are my second favorite of the Donkey Balls. In fact this picture is missing half the ball because I ate it before I could take the picture LOL. They are a super fun color blue. These Blue Balls are Hawaiian Grown Grade A Macadamia Nuts Covered in Semisweet Chocolate and then a Layer of white Chocolate colored blue. You get the best of both worlds.....a layer of semisweet mixed with white chocolate. These Blue Balls are so much better than any other Blue Balls you have had in your life. These are such a fun gift and hilarious to pass around at a party or BBQ. We had some friends over and offer them to taste our Blue Balls. Everyone had a good laugh and a delicious treat.

Salty Balls are perfect for the lovers of sweet and salty. I personally can't get enough sweet and salty treats so I truly enjoyed these. In fact I think there is only one of these left in the bag because everyone thinks they are amazing. These are Available in Dark or Milk Chocolate and rolled in sea salt.

​Kona Gogo Beans are Chocolate Covered 100% KonaCoffee Beans. Choose Dark and White Chocolate Mix OR Milk and White Chocolate mix covered 100% Kona Peaberry espresso beans. You can also get a bag of only milk chocolate or only dark chocolate if you prefer. Choose 4oz or 8oz I recieved the dark & white chocolate mix, they are sooo good. Chocolate and coffee go hand in hand so you can't go wrong buying these tiny bite sized sweet and crunchy treats.

The Donkey Ball Store even has sauces, rubs, honey, salts and sugars. I received the Numb Nuts Cavewoman Sauce. My man loves it on everything. I had it on steak and loved it. It is full of flavor and adds a touch of spice to anything you put it on. We have been BBQs. It's a great item to have on the table as well as a good conversation piece. These are hot sauces that have the taste of the islands, with a fun name and come in delicious and different flavors like Mustard, Banana, Mango, Pineapple, Zombie Repellant, Cavevwoman, Caveman.

You can buy all of these items and way more at The Donkey Ball Store if you are lucky enough to live or visit Hawaii. They have over 118 products to choose from.

You can also purchase all of these off of The Donkey Ball Store website and have it shipped directly to your home.

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The delicious people of The Donkey Ball Store are offering an amazing giveaway. 5 winners will each pick one of the popularity trios. 

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Devera Naturals ~ MULTI-VITAMIN SERUM Review & Giveaway

Devera Naturals is a wonderful company with a wonderful story. 
I have been lucky enough to now try and host a review for three Devera products that I continue to use daily. 
​My favorite so far is Bodacious Lips, it's a wonderful lip plumping & hydrating lip balm that works perfect and my lips love it. 

MULTI-VITAMIN SERUM

Multi- Vitamin Serum is the newest of the Devera Naturals products I've tried. 
I now use this once a day. After washing my face I apply two pumps to my entire face, neck, and décolleté. 
I put the Multi-Vitamin Serum on at night, that way I have nothing more on my face. 
Since using Devera Naturals on my face I have noticed my skin is smoother and the few dry spots I had are now gone. I keep getting odd dry spots around my nose and in the corner of my left eye. No more, they are gone. 
My face has just overall been looking better. More vibrant and smooth. 
Since I am not one to wear much makeup, I like my skin looking the best it can. In the morning I just put on Devera Snow Flower Creme, lip tint, Devera Bodacious Lips and mascara. That's all...
I think the natural look is the best, especially for me and Devera helps me keep my face Natural. 

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Vitamins A, C, E and F stimulate collagen production, increase skin’s elasticity, even skin tone, and lighten age spots. Marine extracts, rich in minerals, smooth and quench thirsty skin, while healing lemon peel extract equalizes skin tone and erases signs of fatigue.

Mother's Day is just around the corner. If your trying to find the perfect gift for your Mom or a lucky women in your life
Devera Naturals products would make a great gift!

Devera Naturals products contain only naturally produced ingredients and are 100% natural. Maintaining the ‘pure is best’ philosophy, their formulations have evolved to combine the original botanical garden  plants with exotic natural ingredients and commonly found produce  and plants  to leverage their uncommonly known 
naturally beneficial properties.

Devera Naturals products will never include harmful ingredients, such as parabens, petroleum, petroleum derivatives, pesticides, phthalates, or synthetic dyes, colors, or fragrances. Their products are contained in environmentally friendly recyclable containers.

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5 SPARROWS Brand Stevia Cocoa Mixes Review & Giveaway ~ 20% off code: Simple20

5 SPARROWS makes some WONDERFUL stevia Cocoa Mixes. 
I have reviewed for them in the past and loved the SUGAR FREE SPICED CHAI MIX, NATURALLY SWEETENED WITH STEVIA AND XYLITOL and still love it this time around. I am a Chai Tea fanatic, drink is almost daily, hot & iced. But my favorite Chai tea is
​5 SPARROWS.

You can now have WONDERFUL tasting drinks in your own home without spending those high prices at your local coffee house. 5 SPARROW is a coffee free product that you can make at home. It comes in three wonderful flavors. 
Zero Sugar White Chocolate Powder​
Zero Sugar Chocolate Powder
Zero Sugar Chai

Sugar free mixes that are sweetened with stevia instead of chemical sweeteners 

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SUGAR FREE SPICED CHAI MIX, NATURALLY SWEETENED WITH STEVIA AND XYLITOL
$11.00 ~ 10oz. 

Our sugar free chai powder is often called "pumpkin pie in a cup...  without the pumpkin."  ;)  Our chai is a sweet, creamy blend of mellow spices and tea flavor that everyone loves.  Not only do we use the natural sweeteners, stevia and xylitol, we import organic, black tea especially this one-of-a-kind product.  It mixes effortlessly into hot milk, a milk alternative, hot water, or coffee.

​* My favorite of the 5 SPARROWS mixes. 
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SUGAR FREE WHITE CHOCOLATE MIX, NATURALLY 
SWEETENED WITH STEVIA AND XYLITOL
$11.00 ~ 10 oz. 

Our best-sellingwhite chocolate powder is perfect as a coffee creamer but also lovely as a hot cocoa.  Best of all, it is completely sugar free!  Stevia and Xylitol are custom-blended to avoid the "nasty sugar free aftertaste."  In fact, most customers can't believe it's sugar free upon trying it for the first time!  Simply blend our stevia-sweetened white chocolate mix into hot coffee, milk or milk alternative.
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 35 Calories per serving!!!

* I Have never tried the White Chocolate. I am not a fan of white chocolate. So I saved this one to use as a giveaway. 

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​SUGAR FREE HOT CHOCOLATE MIX, NATURALLY SWEETENED WITH STEVIA AND XYLITOL
$11.00 ~ 10 oz. 

Our premium, sugar free hot cocoa mix is perfect for kids or adults.  Since it is naturally sweetened with stevia and xylitol, it does not cause a blood-sugar spike.  In fact, this is one of two products recommended by our local diabetes clinic.  It dissolves easily into hot milk or milk alternative.  You can also use it as a creamer by mixing it directly into your coffee. 

* Love this Chocolate, it's so good on a cold afternoon sitting around the house watching my favorite show. 
I make myself a big cup and enjoy each sip. 

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You can try a sample pack for only $5.00

Buy 5 SPARROWS Sample Pack HERE

Pay $5 for shipping and recieve a sample of each of our stevia-sweetened drink mixes!  
​The set includes one sample each:

Zero Sugar White Chocolate Powder​
Zero Sugar Chocolate Powder
Zero Sugar Chai*Our products DO NOT contain coffee.
 Each sample pack makes two 8 oz servings.  With $5 shipping, that's .83 cents per serving.
Only one sample per household, please. 

 STORY

For us, coffee is as much a way of life as an occupation. For eight years, we owned and operated a specialty espresso business on the beautiful west shore of Flathead Lake in Northwest Montana. We evolved into devoted baristas. We found great pleasure in working with our hearts, our minds and our hands as a means to connect with people.   It was out of this earnest dedication that 5 Sparrows was born.
5 Sparrows is the result of passion, a manifestation of our desire to offer an experience over a product. Our skills as baristas have allowed us to design our formulas specifically for handcrafted beverages. Furthermore, our café products line is comprised of superior ingredients, methodically prepared and routinely tested to ensure perfection. At 5 Sparrows, you will find a family of individuals invested in our vision and ready to help you achieve yours. From product application to marketing, sales or shipping we are committed to finding new ways to defy convention and bring you an unparalleled experience.
Café culture is a living thing. It is evolving. We invite you to join the revolution.
Mel and Andy Nelson

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SkinPro ~ Reveal of NEW PACKAGING ~ Review & Giveaway

The below is ALL NEW PACKAGING from elite serum RX

Elite Serum New Packaging

elite serum RX ~ Defend. Protect. Rejuvenate
EXTRA STRENGTH
Eye Serum

I have been using elite serum RX for a few years now. 
It's the BEST eye serum I have ever used. 
I don't have eye issues yet, no wrinkles crows feet, nothing like that, but if I can use something that will help defend & protect I will use it. I do though have dark circles under my eyes and elite serum RX does help for that. 
You can use elite serum all over your face if wanted, I do sometimes, but usually just put it under and around my eyes.
elite serum RX is a syringe looking serum that you push out a very small amount and add to your eye area. 
It dries really fast, leaves no stickiness or stiffness to your skin. Once dry you can put your makeup on right over it. 
I usually only use this at night, so after washing my face I apply a small amount to my eyes. 
Easy as that, not much to it. But it does work and my favorite part,
it doesn't burn or irritate my eyes. Most serums do. 

Overall elite serum RS is an excellent way to get rid of wrinkles, dark circles under your eyes and wrinkles and since it really does work, it's an even more excellent product. 
There are so many things out there that promise to get rid of wrinkles and a huge percent of them never work, at least not for me. So when I find something that does I stick with it so elite serum RX is my eye go to product. 

Elite Serum Unveils New Packaging

Elite Serum is an internally developed, anti-aging topical cosmeceutical. It is a scientifically designed eye serum, which is formulated using an exclusive combination of unique DNA precursor pool peptides.
The latest version of Elite Serum released in September 2013 is the Elite Serum Rx.  
This Extra Strength edition is only available through SkinPro operated websites and Amazon.com.  (Amazon Prime members will get preferred shipping on this product in addition to being fulfilled by Amazon.com’s multiple warehouses, ensuring rapid delivery and top-notch customer service.)
Elite Serum Rx (Extra Strength) is intended to reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, and the appearance of crow’s feet and fine lines around the eyes. With continued use as directed,
Elite Serum Rx can improve tone, skin elasticity, and firmness, which improves the youthful appearance of users of any age by restoring a more youthful eye contour.

Elite Serum Rx is The Best Eye Serum for Bags, Eye Wrinkles, and Dark Under Eye Circles. ​
A peptide rich serum with maximum concentration of the best cosmeceutical peptides.
Elite Serum Rx is The Best Eye Serum for Bags, Eye Wrinkles, and Dark Under Eye Circles. Elite Serum Rx is the latest and most potent anti aging formula in the Elite Serum Series of cosmeceutical eye serums made by Skin Pro International.

This Argireline eye serum has been the #1 Best Seller overall in the Eyes category on Amazon. Made in the USA in a controlled laboratory, the Elite Serum Rx features a viscosity that mimics the best eye cream products on the market, yet it maintains the cosmetic properties of a completely oil free and non comedogenic eye serum. Elite Serum Rx was designed by Skin Pro International in Florida, in conjunction with Cosmetic Pharmacist Irwin Grams. Scientifically designed for the reduction in the appearance of Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Dark Circles and Puffiness around the eyes. This version also features improved ergonomics with the 2nd Generation Dispensing Syringe for precision application.  The development of Elite Serum Rx combines years of dedicated scientific research and development by a world-class team, which includes cosmetic pharmacists and research chemists. Never before has such a single-purpose cosmeceutical been so potent that the most respected cosmetic surgery medical journal in the world, Plastic Surgery Practice, praised its efficacy in an unsolicited editorial. For the first time ever, ordinary skin care consumers can experience and enjoy for themselves the benefits of an eye serum that works in areas where Botulinum Toxin injections can not reach. Elite Serum Rx has been recently called a "Fantastic Product" by Centerchem, the global leaders in commercialization of new skin care technologies.

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KottonZoo Review & $100, $75, $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway

KottonZoo is a super fun website that sells custom brand merchandise, graphic t-shirts & apparel and sooooo much more. I was amazed at how many cool products KottonZoo sells. Now only do sell printed shirts but you can choose the print you want and have it put on t-shirts, tanks tops, half shirt, hoodies and more. They have every option you would want. I was stoked with my KottonZoo order. They have a huge selections of brands and you can pick items from each brand.

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I am a HUGE fan of Dom Mazzetti so I picked a few items from the Bro Science Mike & Gian line. I was so excited to see these clothes and products I had a tough time picking which ones I wanted. I must have more in the future. I will for sure be ordering again.

There are so many hilarious prints and being a long time fan I decided to pick the "Do You Even Lift" print and had it put on a zip up hoodie. The "Do You Even Lift" segment makes me laugh every time.....I LOVE my hoodie. I picked it in oatmeal just like to picture. I also decided to get a blackM&G logo hoodie.

These zip up hoodies are super comfy. They are nice and thick so they have been keep me cozy on the coldest nights. In fact, I am wearing one now as I type I love it so much. I love that with KottonZoo prints are the many options they offer. You first pick your print. Then you pick from Adult Man, Adult Woman, Youth Boy, Youth Girl or baby.

Next you choose your style, color, size and quantity. The style options are so cool I honestly want the prints in every single style offered.

The Adult Mens Style Options > T-Shirt,V-Neck, Tank Top, Long Sleeve Shirt, Sweatshirt, Baseball 3/4th Sleeve, Hoodie Pull Over, Hoodie Zip Down

The Adult Womans Style Options > T-Shirt, V-Neck, Tank Top, Racerback Tank Top, Crop Tank Top, Sweatshirt, Baseball 3/4th Sleeve, Hoodie Zip Down

You can also order the patterns in kids sizes and get T-Shirts and you can also order onsies for babies.

​ ​I can never have enough shaker bottles so I also ordered a Bro Science shaker bottle. This shaker bottle works a little different than the others I have because it does not come with the annoying rattling shaker ball. Instead it has a screen in the top that wedges in and you shake the water and protein through it. I like it because it breaks down the protein without being noisy and drawing attention. The lid screws tight and the drink spout has a snap shut top to keep the liquid from leaking .

I also got a really cute Campus Protein tank top. It fits perfectly and the print is vibrant. I have warn it and washed it a few times and it still looks like new.  KottonZoo has so more prints then I could ever list. They even have entire lines of product so for instance if you like the "Go Hard" clothes you can also find the same pattern in multiple products like,mugs, towels, phone cases and more.

KottonZoo hasshower curtains, gym bags, duvet covers, pillows, socks, hats, everything bags, hand towels, bath towels, stickers, phone covers, posters, fleece blankets, bracelets, bandanas and even dog beds. They have a variety of dog bed patterns and sizes. I picked the largest indoor fleece dog bed because I have a pack of dogs and my man Max is a 82lb doberman and stands tall. This bed fits him perfectly. All the dogs love this bed, it is super squishy and soft. I even fell asleep in it one night snuggling my pit mix Roxy dog. I woke up and was shocked at how comfy I had been. Even the malinios love this bed. Everyone is happy.....now I need 3 more. LOL

Check out KottonZoo and take your time looking at all they have to offer and then grab something for yourself, your friends, your kids and even your dogs. ​http://kottonzoo.com/                                                     GIVEAWAY!!!!! KottonZoo is being super generous and will be giving away gift certificates to 3 of our luck Simple Side of Life readers. $100, $75 and $50 so follow them on all their social media pages and tweet daily for extra entry points.

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Makes 3 Lip Balms & Body Balms Review & Giveaway

Makes 3 was founded in the beginning of 2013 by a couple Kristine and Dan who were very concerned about the products and ingredients that they brought into their home after having allergy issues with their young daughter Alice. When Alice was 3 she had her first asthma attack which greatly impacted the family. A year later she developed eczema. After taking her to an allergist they were told that it was triggered by environment. The family was told to clean up her diet and watch the ingredients that the products they used were made of.

During this time the family became aware that Alice also had food allergies so they became cautious of the foods they put in their body and began to eat organic. Kristine decided to quit her stressful job and focus on her family and her true passions. The family always lovedscents and soaps and because of their organic lifestyle they created Makes 3.

Makes 3 sells amazing personal care products using only the best ingredients. They use essential oils to scent their products and bring you delicious smelling, luxurious feeling and safe for your family soaps, balms and bath accessories.

Makes 3 sent me an amazing package of balms to try and I truly love each one. I got 4 twist tube lip balms, 3 jar lip balms, 1 Lip & Body Balm, 1 cheek-to-cheek body balm and 1 hand balm.

These Makes 3 jar Lip Balms are amazing!! They are so silky smooth and glide on like butter. The tins are easy to open because they have screw top lids so you don't have to fumble and struggle trying to pry them open.  Of the three that I received it is hard to choose a favorite but I think the scent of the peppermint shea is my favorite. Every time I open the jar I close my eyes and relax a little. It smells sooooo good. They all smell incredible and leave your lips super soft. All of theseLip Balms are made with coconut oil which provides natural Vitamin E and natural sun protection.

They are, of course 100% organic and made of quality ingredients. They are hand made in small batches. You can buy them individually if you have a favorite or you can buy them in a trio set. I like the trio because you get to try each one and apply whichever scent you are in the mood for at the time. The trio also makes a very cool gift and the more you buy the better deal you get.

Makes 3 Organic Fizzy Soda 4 Pack is so much fun for both kids and adults. It comes in four fizzy flavors. Fizzy Root Beer, Fizzy Cola Soda, Fizzy Cherry Soda and Nourishing Lip Balm.  These lip balms have the same silky feel as the balms in the jars but come in twist tubes. Some people may prefer this traditional twist tube and some prefer the jar so it's wonderful that Makes 3 offers both.

As a glass blower in California I deal with a lot of heat and exposure to sun and fire. My lips are always dry, chapped or peeling so having a good, quality lip balm is very important to me. I hate it when I get the twist tube lip balms and they don't glide on smoothly. You know how they go on like a tough wax and you get chunks left on your lips that you have to smooth in? Grrrr it's so annoying. Makes 3 never does that. It applies properly, how you would want it to without any fuss. It's like butta. Smooth, silky and soft. Makes 3 Fizzy Soda Pack has kept my lips soft and hydrated since I received the set. My lips are not dry or cracking at all. My favorite of these flavors is the Fizzy Cherry Soda. Yum!! Grab a set for yourself or your child, I promise you will love them all.

​This Makes 3 Passion Fruit Lip & Body Balm is super cool. I love the idea of having an all over balm. It makes life simple. Sometimes I don't have my big purse or even a purse at all so being able to carry around this pocket sized balm is genius. If you are at a sports event or an amusement park or hiking in the woods you can carry this Lip and Body Balm in your pocket and use it for everything. If your lips get dry or your hands are cracking you can just apply this and voila you are soft and smooth.

Makes 3 Lavender Cheek-to-Cheek Body Balm is like magic in a jar. It comes in a larger sized tin than the lip balms which I love because I can kind of rub the heel of my hand in it and then massage it into my skin. I like using this balm from head to toe after my nightly shower. The scent of lavender help sooth me to sleep at night. It is a very calming scent that relaxes me to sleep. I really love using it after I shave my legs because it nourishes my skin and keeps my skin from getting itchy and dry. It rubs in beautifully and leaves your skin with a nice glow and no greasy layer. It is made with a blend of Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Organic JoJoba Oil, and Organic Aloe Vera. It is rich in vitamin A, E and F and loaded with antioxidants. ​

Ylang Ylang Vanilla Hand Balm is the best hand balm I have used. I have sensitive skin and when I use products at times, particularly scented ones, I tend to get itchy or rashy. When my hands are super dry from working or from gardening and I put cheap lotions on it irritates my skin to the point where I have to wash it off. This Makes 3 Ylang Ylang Vanilla Hand Balm is so soft and gentle on my skin, there is no irritation or bumps or burning. I am loving that I can finally use a scented balm that soothes my rough hands. I like to rub my palm into the jar but you can also take a small sliver of the balm from the container and warm it in the palms of your hands and then smooth it onto your skin.

Makes 3 has awesome variety of products so make sure you search through their entire site and take your time looking at everything they have to offer. From Liquid Soaps, Bar Soaps, Balms and Bath Accessories. Makes 3 has something for everyone.      For every 10 bars of soap they sell they donate 1 bar to a locally-based non profit                       serving families in need.

I found Makes 3 in my favorite nursery/gardening store Harmony Farms in Sebastopol California. To find a location near you, use the locator list of the Makes 3 website: ​http://www.makes3.com/pages/where-to-find-us

If you can't find a location near you then you can order directly from the Makes 3 website. The more you purchase the cost per item lowers. There is FREE SHIPPING on all orders!!! PLUS if you spend $35 or more you get a FREE LIP BALM!! ​http://www.makes3.com/

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NeoCell Collagen Beauty Builder Review & Giveaway

I have done numerous reviews for NeoCell and never tried a product I don't love. 
I even purchase them on my own and also purchase the HYALURONIC ACID BLUEBERRY LIQUID for my 83 year old boss, she takes it every morning. 
NeoCell is a wonderful company with lots of awesome products. 
The products all contain Collagen. 
Collagen is a structural component of hair, skin and nail health.

I have been taking NeoCell Collagen Beauty Builder for one week now. 
I have VERY brittle nails, they hardly grow and when they do they break at the sides and I tear them off. Never have I had pretty nails. I am not sure if it's a lack of no thyroid or something else. I have tried all kind of pills, polishes & lotions, nothing has ever worked. 
In the short week or taking NeoCell Collagen Beauty Builder I have seen results that I am extremely happy with. 
I have also noticed my hair seems more shiny, hopefully with continued use my skin softens up and is less dry. But I blame that on having no thyroid and the windy weather that dries me out. 

Excuse my gross old lady hands. I know they are so old looking, I thank my Mom for that. (she knows i'm joking) The first picture with the white background is the morning I started taking NeoCell Collagen Beauty Builder the above picture with the brown background is right now, as I write this review. One week has gone by and I see results. I did trim my middle nail done to watch the rest on day one. Even the super short nail is grown and so far NO splits.

3 tablets twice daily. I swallow all 3 at once, morning and night. They are on the smaller side and go right down. They have no taste or after taste. I keep them on my kitchen counter so when I am getting my morning smoothie ready I take them and when I am preparing dinner I take more. 
I forgot 2 evenings, but that was because my Mom was in town and we went out to eat. 
I still got these WONDERFUL results with missing 2 doses. 
You have no idea how exciting this is for me. I am keeping my fingers crossed I continue to have such awesome results. Once my nails are a little longer I am going to file them all the same size and put polish on them. It's been forever since I had polish on my nails. 
Side note: the only reason I only took a picture of one hand is I still can't hold my phone in my left hand to take a picture, I don't have enough strength since my surgery. But my right hand nails are
growing the same andI love the results. 

Collagen Beauty Builder is an award winning, all natural solution for youthful, radiant skin and overall beauty that starts from the inside.

2013 "Best Skin, Hair and Nails Supplement" Delicious Living Magazine 

Loss of elasticity in the skin, thinning hair, and brittle nails are common signs of aging that are the result of diminished collagen levels in the body. This nutrient rich formulation provides the body with potent beauty building essentials for radiant skin, thicker hair and stronger nails.*

NeoCell Collagen Beauty Builder Key Ingredients:

Hydrolyzed Super Collagen: Collagen is a structural component of hair, skin and nail health. Collagen is diffcult for the body to use in its native form. NeoCell's pharmaceutical grade Super Collagen™ is enyzmatically hydrolyzed, providing low molecular weight collagen that is highly bioavailable and bioactive. Super Collagen™ contains 19 amino acids that help sustain collagen levels in aging skin as well as assist in rebuilding the skin matrix.* Hyaluronic Acid: Hyaluronic Acid is a water-loving nutrient that hydrates the body and promotes skin elasticity. HA is nature's “moisture-magnet” and plays a central role in supporting the appearance of smooth, supple skin.*

Silica: Silica is a mineral involved in the transport of nutrients to the hair, skin and nails and ensures that hair follicles are supplied with all the vital minerals necessary for the growth and vitality of hair.* Alpha Lipoic Acid: Free radical damage is a major cause of skin aging, making potent antioxidants essential for healthy and beautiful skin. Because it is both fat and water soluble, alpha lipoic acid is a superior anti-inflammatory nutrient. This unique feature enables alpha lipoid acid to protect against free radicals both inside and outside the cell, whereas other antioxidants only provide protection outside the cell.* Biotin: Biotin is a B vitamin critical for hair growth and strengthening nails.*

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NeoCell has been developing and manufacturing all natural, premium anti-aging formulas for over 20 years and is the leading Collagen brand in the world. Our products are naturally based, not synthetic, and are designed to promote youthful health, beauty and total body wellness. We manufacture our own products using carefully sourced food-grade raw materials and our facility exceeds all GMP standards.We strive to continuously bring the best to our customers– products that we and our own families are proud to use, made with Nutrients You Can Trust®.

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Country Pasta Review & Giveaway

Country Foods was started in 1990 by husband and wife team, Dean and Linda Knutson, to manufacture Country Pasta. With the help of their two daughters and only one additional employee, Dean and Linda were able to produce, package and sell the new product. One year, they even harvested their own durum the old fashioned way with teams of horses and horse-drawn equipment.
These days they require too much semolina to harvest the durum on their own, but they still produce the high quality Country Pasta. Focusing on two varieties rather than many different products ensures their Country Pasta is the finest available. Their homemade Style Egg Pasta is great for soups, salads, main meal and side dish recipes. The Homemade Style Wide Egg Pasta is perfect for stroganoff and casserole recipes.

​ Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Pasta comes in three different forms.  You can buy it in a 1 lb or 4 lb bag. It also comes in Wide Egg Pasta 1 lb bags.  These egg noodles are so delicious and can be used to make a million things. There is an entire recipe section on the website to give you yummy ideas of what you can cook for your family. I want to try the spinach fettuccine salad. When I think of Egg Noodles I don't usually think of salad so I am excited that I looked through their recipe section because it opened my mind to many new ideas.

There's even a custard type dish that's perfect for brunches called: Noodle Kugel Serves 8-10 1/2 pound Country Pasta Wide Egg Noodles 1/2 stick butter, melted 1 pound cottage cheese 2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup sugar 6 eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup raisins Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook noodles 18 minutes or until the desired “bite” is reached; strain and set aside.  In a large mixing bowl combine all other ingredients; add cooked noodles and stir into mixture.  Pour mixture into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.  Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until top is golden brown and middle is set.  Once removed from oven let rest for 10-20 minutes before serving.

We cooked up some delicious steaks and cut them up into bite size pieces to add to the Country Pasta Egg Noodles.

I received two 1 lb bags of Country Pasta Egg Noodles to try out for myself. These noodle are awesome. We made a steak and noodle dish with bourbon steak sauce. Bourbon Steak Sauce: ​• 4 teaspoons four-peppercorn spice mix or whole black peppercorns • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 2/3 cup bourbon • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces • 2/3 beef stock or canned beef broth ​• Steak drippings

Add 1 tablespoon butter to drippings in skillet; sauté 2 minutes. ​ Add stock and bourbon; boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add remaining 5 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking just until melted. Spoon sauce over steaks or dish and serve. This recipe turned out perfect. It made plenty so we had leftovers the next day. It tasted just as yummy the next day as it did right after it was cooked so make a bunch and have leftovers.

Country Pasta is the best Egg noddle pasta around and you get to experience the goodness of homemade without the homemade mess.

You can find this pasta at a store near you by using the store locator on the Country Pasta website:  ​http://countrypasta.com/where-to-buy/

You can also buy this delicious pasta directly from their website:  ​http://countrypasta.com/shop1/

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FreshPet~ Natural Pet Food & Treats for Dogs & Cats Review and Giveaway

I have two dogs & 2 cats that LOVE Freshpet wet and dry foods. 
My Shih Tzu picks out all the cranberries to eat when she is done. I think it's her dessert. 
Freshpet wet, roll and dry food has been a staple in our home for a few years now. 
I can see what's in the bag, read every ingredient on the back and know what all of them all and smell the freshness when opening the bag. It's a food that we feel comfortable feeding our pets. It's all things we eat for dinner so I know it's good for my pets. 

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 Freshpet is hosting a FreshFit Challenge. 
To Raise Awareness about Pet Obesity while Benefiting Animal Welfare Groups. 

Join Freshpet, The Pet Show with Dr. Katy, and ResQwalk in The FreshFit Challenge
to Raise Awareness About Pet Obesity While Benefiting Animal Welfare Groups
 
Improve you and your pup’s health and earn money for pets in need, just by walking!
 
Secaucus, NJ (April, 2016) – Freshpet, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRPT), maker of fresh, real food for pets, has teamed up with The Pet Show with Dr.Katy on Washington, D.C.’s News Channel 8, and ResQwalk, a free mobile app that enables you to raise money for animal welfare groups just by walking, for The FreshFit Challenge to raise awareness about pet obesity in the United States.
According to The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, over 50% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese, but by incorporating fresher, less processed foods into your pet’s diet, along with proper exercise, Freshpet and Dr. Katy Nelson believe we can overcome this life-threatening disease. By joining The FreshFit Challenge, not only are you and your pup walking your way to a healthier lifestyle, you’re helping deserving pets in need.
Here’s how it works. For every mile you walk, you earn part of a monthly pool of money that will be donated to Bideawee, a pet rescue and welfare organization servicing NYC and Long Island, or you may choose to donate your portion of the funds to the pet charity of your choice. To get started, simply download the ResQwalk app or log on to www.freshpet.com for more details. The FreshFit Challenge runs now through May 4, 2016.
Dr. Katy Nelson, nationally recognized veterinarian and host of The Pet Show with Dr. Katy, will provide plenty of inspiration and education along the way through informative blog posts, live FAQ sessions with prizes, and updates on The FreshFit Challenge’s collective goal of walking 200,000 miles over four weeks.
 
“Nothing is more important than exercise and a proper diet for you and your pet,” says Dr. Katy Nelson. “The more we can do to help motivate pet parents to spend quality time exercising with their pets benefits all of us. We hope everyone will join us in walking our way towards better health.”
If you need a little extra motivation as you walk your way to helping others:
·         Simply set a personal goal in the ResQwalk app. The first 1,000 to reach their goal will receive a Freshpet coupon.
·         The more miles you walk, the more meals will be donated to Bideawee.
·         Everyone who participates will automatically be entered to win one of three Freshpet Prize Packs, to include Freshpet gear, food, and more!
 
“We are delighted to team up with Dr. Katy Nelson and ResQWalk for the FreshFit Challenge to raise awareness and encourage action against pet obesity,” says Scott Morris, Co-founder of Freshpet. “Helping improve the health and wellbeing of our pets is at the very core of what we do.”
 
About Freshpet
Freshpet has a single-minded mission – to improve the lives of dogs and cats everywhere through the power of fresh, natural food.  Packed with vitamins and proteins, Freshpet foods offer fresh meats, poultry, and vegetables farmed locally. The Freshpet Kitchens then thoughtfully prepare these natural ingredients and everyday essentials, cooking them in small batches at lower temperatures to preserve key nutrients. That way, your pet gets the best. Freshpet refrigerated foods and treats are kept cool from the moment they are made until they arrive at Freshpet refrigerators in your local market.
 
Freshpet foods are available in select mass, grocery, natural food, club, and pet specialty retailers across the United States and Canada. From the care Freshpet takes to source their ingredients and make their food, to the moment it reaches your home, Freshpet’s integrity, transparency and social responsibility are the way they like to run their business.  To learn more, visit www.freshpet.com.
 
Meet Dr. Katy Nelson
Dr. Nelson is an associate veterinarian at the Belle Haven Animal Medical Centre in Alexandria, VA. as well as the host and executive producer of "The Pet Show with Dr. Katy" on Washington DC's News Channel 8 - the show airs at 11am on Saturday mornings. She’s also known as "Dr. Pawz" on Washington DC's All News Radio Station, WTOP. Read her blog on WTOP Living every Wednesday morning and catch her live in-studio every other Thursday at 12:20 pm talking about timely topics for your pets. You can also find her reporting on animal health topics for WJLA ABC 7.

What a GREAT CAUSE. 
I downloaded the App, you should too. 

Freshpet gives your pet choice:

​Refrigerated

Freshpet Select
Wholesome and balanced recipes. Great for pet parents looking for all-natural, fresh and delicious meals. 
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This will all be found in the refrigerated isle in your local pet store. Even some grocery stores now have Fresh Pet refrigerated foods, I know mine does. 
Many choices to choose from. 

Freshpet® Select Tender Chicken with Crisp Carrots & Leafy Spinach Cat Food Recipe is our cat, Duncans favorite. 

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​Vital
Fresh real food. Inspired by nature.Inspired by natural canine and feline diets, Vital meat-based recipes are prepared using fresh, high-quality animal proteins plus nutritious fruits and vegetables for a highly digestible, complete and balanced meal. Available in grain and grain free varieties and single-source, multi-source and novelty protein recipes, like salmon and bison.
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Nature's Fresh
A fresh approach to holistic nutrition. Thoughtfully prepared, made of carefully selected and locally sourced ingredients that are GAP certified.

I have never seen this in my local stores, hopefully soon. I would like to let my pets give it a try. 

Many choices to choose from. 

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Fresh Baked Recipes

Fresh Baked Crunchy recipes made with 100% fresh chicken or turkey plus antioxidant-rich superfoods. This is the food my dogs LOVE.  It's like a treat and dinner all in one.  Feed your pets like you eat, natural, healthy good for you items.

Treats for Dogs

Treats for Dogs

​Dog Joy® and Dognation® meat treats and chews are fresh and delicious snacks you can feel good about giving your pooch. 
Our dogs got to try Dognation Sweet Potato Chews once, I never found them again, they loved them while they lasted. The store that carried these is gone now, so hopefully I can find someplace else that carries these treats. 
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Toppers

Toppers
Something NEW
Vital® Whole Blends address your dog’s specific needs, with vitamins from real ingredients and supplements where necessary for a nutritional boost. 

Real food, real nutrition. Introducing Vital Whole Blends. Simply mix in to add a boost of super foods for happy, healthy dogs.

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Vital® Whole Blends are a nutritional boost for your dog’s meal:

Pick up some Freshpet today. Your pet will thank you. 

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Organic Aromas pure and simple ~ Review & discount code

I have numerous essential oil diffusers in my home, but NEVER have I had one as cool as Organic Aromas pure and simple, 
All diffusers I had used water & heat and you had to refill them every few hours. You also could hardly smell the essential oils unless it was in the same room or you added allot of oil. 

Since my picture didn't do this diffuser justice, I had to add a stock photo from Organic Aroma's pure and simple Site.

The Exquisite Essential Oil Diffuser for Aromatherapy is like no other.  This is the most effective diffuser of pure Essential Oils on the market. Silently nebulizes using the Bernoullis Principle. Perfect for aromatherapy, place in the spa, office, bathroom, kitchen, classroom or meeting area.

In easier understandings. Just add your favorite essential oil into the glass , put the lid back on, turn on low to high and your whole home will fill with the wonderful scent of essential oil you used. 
Plus it has a light on it so when used at night it glows so pretty where ever you have it.  
This has got to be the BEST Essential Oil Diffuser
​in the world!

​The Exquisite essential oil diffuser was specifically designed and developed for modern, fashion-minded individuals who desire something fresh, exciting and unique. Crafted in a stunning contemporary style with a sleek, polished look, Exquisite is a lovely addition to a newly decorated flat or lavish residence, but equally suitable for an office or the desk of a professional. With three different striking colors and dazzling white LED mood lighting, Exquisite unites state-of-the-art design and functionality.
A versatile, effective and therapeutic aromatherapy diffuser that does not use heat or water. The device is clean, safe, uses very little energy and is completely quiet. This nebulizing diffuser uses pure essential oil

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• Uses No Heat or Water Maintaining the Holistic and Therapeutic Properties of Essential Oils. Has "volume" switch to precisely control how much oil you diffuse.
• Low energy consumption, the unit has a Usage Cycles of 2 minutes On, and 1 minute Off.  Auto Shut-off after 120 minutes. Excellent atomizing performance requires little essential oil to saturate the air quickly. Under ideal conditions can “service” a room of up to 80sqm (800+ sq ft).
• The unit measures approximately 25cm (10 inches) tall and 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It features soothing LED Mood Lighting. It works on any electrical outlet (110 or 220v) and comes with the electrical plug adapter for your market (USA, UK, EU, Australia, etc).
• Refined and elegant hand-made wood base and custom-blown glass diffuser makes the device a work of artistic craftsmanship. The unit is the perfect gift for any occasion.

$95 & comes in Red, Black or White.

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I also reviewed these WONDERFUL essential oils from Organic Aromas pure and simple. 
This is the Designer Series Luxury Gift Set for $49.00

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The box is awesome. If you were giving this as a gift, no need to gift wrap. The box in itself is already wrapped It's a cool patented folding design and intricate premium quality materials that makes this designer box kit one of a kind. 

The box contains 6 x 10ml bottles: Energy, Serenity, Purification, Passion, Burglars and our own Signature Blend.
These are six of the most powerful, widely used and versatile pure, organic essential oil specialty blends in this remarkable presentation. 
These oils are all 100% pure
​I really like this essential oils pack. 
They all have wonderful scents and special uses.

​Energy Essential Oil Blend 100% pure ​Benefits and Uses •    Natural glandular support  •    Reduces fatigue and eases anxiety •    Stimulates and uplifts the mind •    Respiratory support and headache relief •    Boosts energy

​Serenity Essential Oil Blend 100% Pure Benefits and Uses •    Reduces stress and anxiety  •    Treats insomnia •    Promotes relaxation •    Soothes fussy children •    Establishes balance

Purity Essential Oil Blend 100% PURE Benefits and Uses •    Cleanses odors  •    Repels insects  •    Anti-microbial and anti-fungal •    Promotes well-being •    Soothes the skin, bites and rashes

Passion Essential Oil Blend 100% pure Benefits and Uses •    Aphrodisiac  •    Mood enhancer •    Antiviral and anti-inflammatory •    Contains relaxant properties •    Boosts sense of well-being

​Burglars Essential Oil Blend 100% Pure Benefits and Uses •    Antimicrobial and antioxidant  •    Fights colds and flu •    Eliminates odors and disinfects •    Apply on wounds to promote healing •    Elevates mental alertness

​Signature 100% Pure Essential Oil Blend ​ The Organic Aromas Signature Blend is a fantastic combination of five unique and diverse pure essential oils that form to create a scent unlike anything you have every experienced.

I really like Oranic Aromas pure and simple site. The products are amazing. 
The diffusers are like no others. 
You will be amazed. 
If you think the $95 price tag is high, it's not. This diffuser is such wonderful quality. 
It works like no other you will ever buy. 
Your oils will also last longer. 
The Ionic Nebulizing Essential Oil Diffuser uses a unique theorem of fluid dynamics called the Bernoulli principle. This principle gives that when an air current is forced through a narrow micro-tube its’ velocity increases. Physics states that the pressure at the exit point of the narrow micro-tube is subsequently reduced.
Due to the difference in pressure, a form of suction is created causing the essential oil in an alternate micro-tube to rise up. Finally, the fast stream of pressurized air then comes into contact with the essential oil causing fine, atomized micro-particles of oil to be sprayed against the wall of the glass diffuser reservoir.
Consequently, the tiniest particles (mist droplets that measure between 1.5 - 5µm) are diffused out of the top of the glass cap in a light vapor, while the larger bits of oil are returned to the bottom of the instrument to form a cycle.
Due to the fact that there is no heat involved the original chemical structure of the essential oils are not altered or transmuted in any way. Therefore, the particles are able to be quickly absorbed by the human body in their most natural, original state. Also, because the Ionic Nebulizing Diffuser does not use water, the environment is able to stay dry. Consequently, this is the safest, longest lasting and most natural way to directly and completely diffuse pure, organic essential oil into the air without the use of heat or water.​

If you want a natural way of healing your body & mind, Organic Aromas pure and simple has what you need. 
Check them out, you will be happy you did. 

Wild Hibiscus Flower Co. Review & Flower Power Giveaway

Wild Hibiscus Flower Company was founded in Australia by Lee Etherington in 1999 with the creation of our flagship product, theWild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup.  It was by chance at a more than lively dinner party one night that Lee and partner, Jocelyn and their guests dropped a flower into a glass of champagne. Watching in amazement as the flower started to unfurl and look particularly special in the glass, the idea was sparked by Lee to create the first bottled hibiscus flowers in syrup.  ​

Wild Hibiscus Flower Co. makes so many fun and different products. I received a large variety of items to sample and review. You will be happy to hear that you lucky Simple Side of Life readers have a chance to win all of the products that I received. I used every single thing I received and can't wait to try all the different recipes that are on the Wild Hibiscus Flower Co. website. There is a steak recipe idea that includes seasoning your steak with thePyramid Salt Flakes that I am dying to try:  http://www.wildhibiscus.com/blogs/recipes/18099468-hibiscus-salt-seasoning ​They also have a delicious looking cheesecake recipe idea that uses the Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup to decorate and garnish each yummy slice: ​http://www.wildhibiscus.com/blogs/recipes/17988636-wild-hibiscus-cheesecake

Color your ice cubes with either of their 3 extracts or you can even make ice cubes out of their teas. They have Heart-Tee Blue Tea and Heart-Tee Hibiscus Tea. They both are the most brilliant colors of blue and red. I have really been enjoying the teas. I love hot tea and these Heart-Tees are a delicious light floral flavor.

I don't drink Champagne but I do drink Ginger Ale and I really wanted to try the concept of putting a Hibiscus Flower and some Hibiscus Flower Syrup into my drink. It really does look so pretty and would be perfect to spice up a dinner party or drinks with friends. The flower looks awesome in the bottom of the glass and the Extract adds not only beautiful color but it adds a hint of light hibiscus flavor. These three extracts are excellent for adding color to drinks. Like vodka drinks and teas. I saw on the website they have a very cool idea to use the extract to make colored ice cubes. Heart-Tee Blue Tee is made from 100% pure butterfly pea flowers.  A mild tasting tea with intense blue color. The flowers are a very high source of anthocyanin antioxidants. Butterfly pea flower tea is used for the traditional Thai welcome iced tea drink - just add a teaspoon of honey and squeeze of lemon to your tea and serve over ice.  It has an amazing vivid blue color which changes to purple when the lemon is added. ​

Heart-tee Hibiscus is 100% pure dried hibiscus flower tea.  A rich red, strong full bodied tea with intense berry flavor.  Hibiscus flowers are a very high source of anthocyanin antioxidants.  Substitute a red wine with a Hibiscus Heart-Tee if you're trying reduce drinking alcohol. This tea is a little tart which many people enjoy as it is obviously pure and unsweetened and the flavor really shines through.  If you like it a little sweeter, simply add honey or other natural sweetener. I prefer this tea with honey vs the blue I drink straight. Both of them are yummy and very cool looking.

The teas are delicious and the extracts are fun in so many different ways. I even used them to add a hint of flavor and a touch of color to some cream cheese icing for the strawberry cupcakes I made. They turned out pretty cute.

The cupcakes turned out pretty good and they are so fun looking. I had three different color frosting and then used the Pyramid Salt Flakes as a decoration. I sprinkled it ever so finely across the top of the frosting. I wanted it as added color, as like a little flare and fun on top. At first I was nervous that the salt would over power the sweet but after sampling it we decided it was not at all a worry. It was perfect and so cute.  I got the salt sprinkles idea off their website and then topped each cup cake with a Hibiscus Flower.

Their all natural Wild Hibiscus Flower Salt is a zingy gourmet finishing salt with a rich red hue - color and flavor for your palette and plate. Also dazzling on cocktails. Guaranteed deliciousness on all sorts of foods - sweet and savoury! Just two ingredients - dried and ground hibiscus flowers and pyramid salt flakes which crumble easily in your fingers. Sold in a convenient resealable 100g/3.5oz net pack.

Wild Hibiscus Flowers In Syrup are a glorious indulgence bursting with joie de viver!  A tribute to the eternal romance of the rose, this product contains the natural essence of two dozen Bulgarian roses and 15 hand picked Wild Hibiscus Flowers.  The ultimate edible garnish for sparkling wine, cocktails, desserts and more. ​

The rose oil is the most premium rose oil in the world and combined with the hibiscus the flavor is well rounded and not overpowering but still very sensual and delicious.

• Can be used for food and beverage (mostly sweet applications)
• Gorgeous bight crimson color and a sensational taste with hints ofraspberry, rhubarb and the sensual flavour of rose all rolled into one. 
• The flowers have a similar firmness to lychees or dried cranberries.

Find tons of delicious recipes and ideas on their website: http://www.wildhibiscus.com/blogs/recipes/tagged/food-all

You can purchase all of these incredible products directly off the Wild Hibiscus Flower Co. website:  ​http://www.wildhibiscus.com/collections/retail

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One lucky Simple Side of Life reader will win everything I received!! This is a $60 Value and such a fun prize so good luck, follow Wild Hibiscus Flower on all their social media pages and tweet daily for extra points.

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IdealLean Protein & Pre-Workout Review & Protein Giveaway

IdealFit has created workout products and supplements that are geared towards women. There are a million protein shakes and supplements that mostly focus on men and getting huge. IdealLean is for women prefer a protein shake with less sugar and calories. As women, we have unique nutritional needs. IdealLean Protein meets those needs head on. And because they know that women play hard and never quit, they have added their IdealFit Proprietary Recovery Blend, packed with L-Glutamine and superfruits to help your body recover from any challenge you take on. Get ready to get lean!

I am loving theIdealLean Chocolate Brownie Protein Shake that I received. Everyone seems to have their own routine when it comes to drinking their shakes. I wake in the morning and drink my pre-workout and then do my workout. I like to drink my protein shake after I workout with a piece of fruit and this is my breakfast. I feel it gives me a boost for the day and replenishes my body after a long run or lifting weights and doing calisthenics.  It is suggested that you drink a shake before and after your workout but because I workout before I do anything I just drink it after. I have used a lot of different protein shakes and one of my old favorites had 200 calories per scoop. I have found that a lot of protein shakes taste horrible, hurt my tummy or even make my skin break out. So my old 200 calorie per scoop shake was fine with me for a while because it was yummy and had no negative effects.

Everything has changed now that I found IdealLean. I tasted it first, before I really read into it and was really happy with the delicious chocolate brownie flavor. It is super yummy especially ice cold and with 8oz of water. If you want you can add juice or milk but I stick with water because of calories. I was super excited when I looked on the front of myIdealLean container and saw that their was only 80 calories!! 

80 CALORIES!!  Seriously?? I have never had a protein shake so low in calories. Like I said before my old favorite was 200 so that's a 120 calorie difference. I can eat that much more each day. I could have two shakes and still have 40 calories left over. IdealLean has won me over with that. Each scoop contains 20 grams of protein which is perfect and there is zero fat, sugar and carbs. This is truly a fantastic protein shake. IdealLean is 100% whey protein isolate.Whey protein isolate provides your muscles with the high quality protein they need, allowing you to build strong, lean muscle.​

Whey protein isolate is easily digested and is ideal for those looking to build lean muscle because it is absorbed and processed quickly by your body. Whey protein isolate is the purest form of whey available, it’s also a complete protein, containing all the essential amino acids that your body needs to repair muscle after a work out.

IdeaLean does not upset my stomach like other shakes have done in the past because it contains no lactose. A lot of other protein supplements irritate users with lactose intolerance because they don’t use whey protein isolate.  IdealLean is formulated to address the specific nutrient needs of women. Many women are deficient in folic acid, calcium and vitamin D despite the fact that they are crucial for good health. 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that women get at least 400mcg of folic acid daily, by drinking two IdealLean protein shakes each day you meet that requirement. Folic acid helps renew the cells that aid in hair growth and nail strength, a deficiency can lead to premature graying and hair loss. It’s a fact that women are at a higher risk of osteoporosis, calcium reduces that risk. It also assists in blood clotting, muscle contraction and nerve transmission. It may also reduce the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women. If you are trying to build lean muscle or losing body fat, recovery should be a top priority. Faster recovery means you can work harder each day and push your body to the next level! If you breakdown muscle without rebuilding it you’re not going to see the results you’re working for. IdealFit proprietary recovery blend is included in IdealLean and is packed with L-Glutamine and super fruits to minimize muscle breakdown and improve protein metabolism, allowing you to build more muscle, faster. I am all about building more muscle fast so I will be sticking with my IdealLean protein shakes and can't wait to try the vanilla. Vanilla would be awesome because you can drink it straight of blend in fruit to give it whatever flavor you choose that day

The other product I received and have been using daily is theIdealLean Pre-Workout. It comes in two fresh and fruity flavors, Watermelon Ice and Blue Raspberry. I picked the Blue Raspberry and it is delicious. 

This pre-workout has 0 sugar, 0 fat and 0 calories so you can drink it without tracking any calories. I am obesessed with pre-workout drinks and have tried multiple brands. Just like protein shakes I have tried tons and only liked a few. Before I received my IdealLean Pre-Workout I was using two other brands both of which I was unsatisfied with. They just didn't back the punch as my regular favorite brand. I had run out of my regular brand and figured I would use up the other two brands I had before I went out and bought my brand. Lucky for me the amazing people at IdealLean sent me a jar of theirBlue Raspberry. I am soooooo excited to have found it and now I have a new favorite IdealLean will be my number one from now on. I can't wait to try the Watermelon Ice.

If you are not familiar with Pre-Workouts you should for sure try it. I call it my Go Juice. You just mix a scoop of it in with 8-10 oz of water. If you are new to pre-workouts or new to this brand it is recommended to try 1/2 to 1 scoop at first and see how you like it. You can use up to 2 scoops but never use more than 2 scoops per day. Consume your drink 20-30 minutes BEFORE your workout and it will give you the energy you need to push hard through your routine.

IdealLean Pre-Workout will deliver the motivation you need, and so much more. This Pre-Workout gives you natural,clean energy and focus with a special blend of ingredients including Green Tea Extract 50% EGCG, proprietary IdealFit Fat-Loss Blend, and other components to improve blood flow and oxygen to muscles and combat lactic acid build-up. You’ll be able to push yourself harder and recover faster!  I am a firm believer in pre-workouts and must have a good brand so I am super happy with my new favorite IdealLean Blue Raspberry. ​

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Fancy Fortune Cookies Review

Mather's Day is right around the corner. 
This year get your Mom or a wonderful women in your life something different. 
Fancy Fortune Cookies. 

​MOTHER'S DAY FORTUNE COOKIES - CHOCOLATE DIPPED FORTUNE COOKIES WITH MOTHER'S DAY FORTUNES

These YUMMY fortune cookies have a wonderful all natural vanilla flavor, each one hand-dipped and decorated.
They come filled with special Mother's day sayings. 

Each one of these classic gourmet vanilla fortune cookies are dipped in a luscious  Belgian chocolate (dark, milk or white) and decorate with candy sprinkles and pretty spring blossoms.
Perfect for any Mother's Day event!

Fancy Fortune Cookies are the freshest fortune cookies I have ever had. They are thicker then most fortune cookies, 
They have a really good vanilla taste to them.  On the outside of each cookie is either dark, milk or white chocolate, then on-top of that are sprinkles or a fine sugar and then a cute sugar flower tops it off. 
Each cookie comes individually wrapped and will stay fresh up to 12 weeks. 

Once you open your cookie you will find cute Mother's Day messages inside like:

A mother always has to 
think twice: once for herself 
and once for her child. 

A mom's hug lasts long 
after she lets go. Thanks!

You can fool some of the people 
some of the time, 
but you can't fool Mom.  

Biology is the least of what 
makes someone a mother.  
~Oprah Winfrey

There is no way to be a 
perfect mother, and a 
million ways to be a good one.

When you have a child, you
decide forever to let your heart 
go walking outside your body.

Each individually wrapped Fancy Fortune Cookies costs 99 cents and you must purchase 12 at a time. 
These would be cute in a gift basket to your Mom. 

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Fancy Fortune Cookies doesn't just sell the typical fortune cookie you would get at your local Chinese restaurant. 
If your looking for something special they have 

Traditional Vanilla, Orange, Raspberry, Strawberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Fruit Punch, Cappuccino, Graham Cracker, Mint, Apple, and Chocolate.

You will not be disappointed with these cookies. 
Excellent for any occasion.  

Ladera Foods Review & Free Bag w/Purchase

Family values are the guiding forces behind Ladera Granola. The original recipe started in the kitchen of a Stanford Medical Doctor and loving mother of three. With her kids’ best interests at heart, she created foods that promoted their active lifestyles while appealing to their demanding tastes. This vision has since grown beyond the confines of Ladera to support a vibrant healthy and active community across the country.

Ladera Foods makes three super delicious, kid friendly, taste bud friendly granola blends.  Each blend is made with simple ingredients that almost anyone can find in their kitchen. It does not have a bunch of ingredients you can't pronounce or don't recognize. These blends are created out of foods you can feel safe feeding to your kids.

Ladera bakes all their granola in small batches at low temperatures keeping the flavors and health benefits intact. They recognize the struggle in adopting a diet that is low in sugar and high in protein. The available options can be difficult to swallow so Ladera aims to make this transition seamless by replacing the processed sugars with rich natural flavors. Their goal is to keep you feeling satisfied throughout the day and power you through. Their Almond Pecan Granola is made with California grown almonds and pecans. It has 3 grams of protein

in every 1/4 cup and contains a very minimal amount of sugar.  Chocolate Almond Granola is a favorite in my house as you can see in the picture above it is nearly gone already. It is made with California grown almonds, hand mixed with whole grain oats, and infused with a rich blend of olive oil, maple syrup and rich cocoa.  The Chocolate Almond Granola also has 3 grams of protein in every 1/4 to give you the boost you need to kick start your day. Eat it by itself, in a cup of yogurt or bake some delicious cookies with it. How every you choose to devour it is up to you. You will love it I promise.

Ladera Foods came up with their newest blend Pumpkin Quinoa Granola because they were asked by schools to create something they could serve in their cafeterias. So many kids these days have allergies that have cause schools to be very cautious of what is served and even what is brought on campus. I know that because of nut allergies some schools even ask parents not to pack peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in their kids lunch for fear that another child could get a hold of it or come into contact with it. Ladera Foods was given the challenge to come up with something safe, nutritious and delicious for kids to eat and Ladera Foods was successful. They created Pumpkin Quinoa Granola and I will tell you.....IT IS DELICIOUS!!  I am a granola lover and was actually surprised at how much I love this blend. It has the perfect amount of sweetness. It's sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar.

It is totally nut free so you can feel safe serving this to your kid, your kids friends and even send a bag of it to school with your little one.

Ladera Foods all started with Brian's mother's original granola recipe, what is now known as the Almond Pecan Granola. Brian baked that granola throughout college and after graduating, started selling, marketing, and distributing, to local markets in Northern California. If you live in Northern California look for Ladera Foods Granola in your local stores. 

You can also buy Ladera Foods Granola on their website and if you place an order over $25 then shipping is FREE. Even better than that, when you buy this delicious granola on their site you can add a note at checkout saying "Simple Side of Life" and they will include A FREE BAG OF GRANOLA !!! 
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Essential Oil Jewelry by Izzybell Jewelry Review & discount code with FREE shipping

Functional yet fashionable jewelry 

I am a big essential oils user. Have diffusers all over my home, car and office at work. 
The different scents help with just about anything or just help make my day a great one. 
Now I can have the scent I want for the mood I need right next to me. 

Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelets Blue Braided

This beautiful bracelet has a soft braided rope band and a large easy to use clasp. There's a few cute beads on the rope along with a unique aromatherapy locket to apply your favorite essential oils in. It also comes with a bag of balls ~ to put in the locket & one essential oil of your choice.  

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To use the essential oils benefits of this bracelet just remove the safety clasp from locket and open at the seams or on top of locket. Apply a few drops of your favorite essential oil to one of the included aroma-balls; wait for the oil to absorb into the ball, place back in the locket and enjoy the benefits of your chosen essential oil.
To preserve the life of the locket, removed aroma-balls when not in use. Aroma-balls are reusable.

Not only is the Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelets Blue Braided adorable, it's also an essential in your every day life. 
This and all the rest of the Izzybell Jewelry line will look perfect with whatever outfit your wearing and help solve your daily need. I really like the idea of having an essential oil aroma ball. I now wear this bracelet daily. 
I mostly use lavender oil on mine but have tried the uplift and really like the smell and energy
​I feel when wearing my bracelet. ​

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How Aromatherapy Works
Aromatherapy or essential oils therapy, is using a plant’s aroma-producing oils (essential oils) to treat illness, emotional distress or disease. Essential oils are like juiced herbs. The oils are taken from a plant’s flowers, leaves, stalks, bark, rind, or roots. There are many things that essential oils can do for you but the Therapy comes through the Aroma or as you inhale the scent that truly makes a difference in your emotions. SO, you may ask. CAN I REALLY RECEIVE BENEFITS OF ESSENTIAL OILS JUST BY SMELLING THEM? The answer is YES! Hence the word, AROMA (or smell) THERAPY.

Your choices of Essential Oil's are:

one free with each purchase. 

Breathe Eze Essential Oil Breathe Eze is a blend of eucalyptus, peppermint and lemon.  This unique blend helps to open bronchial and sinus passages while providing a calming and centering effect to the body.   A perfect choice for any sickness as it loosens tightness in the chest and aids in better breathing. -Respiratory system -Antiviral -Decongestant -Calming Lavender Essential Oil Lavender is universal oil that has been shown to balance the body and work wherever there is a need.  There are many uses for Lavender essential oil.  Lavender helps decrease stress and anxiety and can calm and relax the body.-Stress -Headaches -Anxiety -Balancing -Improves outlook

Peppermint Essential Oil Peppermint is like a rush of fresh energy into the system.  It allows us to relax instead of letting anxiety build up in our body and mind.  It is very strengthening to the digestive system and works great in stimulating a feeling of fullness to help curb food cravings just by smelling it. -Headaches -Digestion -Clear sinus -Curbs appetite Lemon Essential OilLemon is a perfect oil to reach for when feeling ill, improving your attention span and problem solving.  Lemon oil can kill bacteria in 15 minutes.  It also promotes clarity of thought, improves mental accuracy and concentration. -Bacteria Fighter -Boosts immunity -Stimulating

Uplift Essential Oil The blend of sweet orange and lime has a highly stimulating effect that helps to bring peace and happiness to the mind and body and joy to the heart. -Energizes – Brightens outlook – Creates optimism – Overcomes anxiety – Helps depression Sweet Orange Essential Oil ​The scent of orange has been said to bring peace and happiness to the mind, body and spirit. This delightful scent of the best smelling peeled orange you will ever smell can help boost energy and mood throughout a stressful day. -Overcoming sadness -Creating optimism -Relaxing the mind

Tea Tree Essential Oil ​Tea Tree is a very strong oil and very effective in killing airborne bacteria.  It is great for treating wounds, cuts, insect bites, stings, rashes, nail infections, cold sores and much more.  Should be used diluted as this is a strong oil. -Antibacterial -Antifungal -Antiviral -Immune stimulant

Lime Essential Oils This stimulating and refreshing oil is perfect for those tired days when you are lacking energy or you just are not feeling like your best self.  Lime oil promotes emotional balance and well-being and has powerful antioxidants that support healthy immune function.  It also improves memory and concentration. -Memory -Concentration -Energy -Focus

How can smelling an oil reach your limbic system or emotional center? 
​Well, as you smell an oil it goes into the nose to a part called the olfactory bulb then in turn that bulb has a direct link to our emotional system. So…I know this works in aromatherapy, but I wanted to give people a way to tune into the feeling of having a great day every day, whether that’s down to feeling better physically or having a better outlook mentally and emotionally. The result is a range of aromatherapy jewelry. You can wear something that looks great, and which will release the scents that your brain needs, thus giving you all the benefits of aromatherapy too. You can put a smile on your face; you can improve your digestion; you can leap tall buildings at a single bound…well…maybe not, but you might just feel as though you can!    

Lava Rock Collection

Odd but, since it's been so cold at my house I haven't worn my Lava Rock Collection bracelet much. 
The Lead-tin alloy band is cold on my arm. Once it starts to warm up I will wear it more. I love the look and it will go with almost everything I wear. 

Feel the energy and clear emotionally with this edgy three-stone essential oil diffuser bracelet.  Lava stones are known to increase health, concentration and energy for the person wearing it.  Couple that with your favorite essential oil and you have a tool right at your wrist to help you be your best.  Aromatherapy jewelry has never looked so good.
 
Includes:

• Bracelet measuring 7” Length
• Fold over clasp
• Essential oil of choice
• Description Card

Materials:

• Natural lava rock volcano stone
• Band: Lead-tin alloy band

How to Use:  Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to one of the lava rock stones and allow the oil to absorb.  Wipe any access oil off any part of the jewelry that isn’t the lava rock. If the scent isn’t strong enough, simply add a couple more drops and enjoy your scent throughout the day.

The Lava Rock absorbs the essential oils making you wrist not only smell great but help ease whatever you need eased that day. The oil scent doesn't stay as long on the lava rock as it does the aroma ball but long enough and looks beautiful on your wrist.

Izzybell sells other wonderful pieces of aromatherapy jewelry 
check them out HERE they all would make wonderful Mother's Day gifts. 
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Fresh Wave Mother's Day Gift Basket Giveaway

Fresh Wave Odor Removing Products

I have been using Fresh Wave products in my home since the first time I hosted a review for them. 
They are a staple in my home. From the odor removing packs, gel and my favorite the odor removing spray. 
These are the BEST odor removing products I have ever used. 
They REMOVE ODORS with NATURAL ingredients. 

I have Fresh Wave Odor Removing Spray ALL over my house. In the cat's/my workout room, kitchen, upstairs by the laundry area & in the bathroom. I even keep the smallest bottle in my car. I LOVE THIS STUFF.  It really works. There is no smell like most odor removing products that just mask the smell with it's overpowering scent Fresh Wave products actually make the odor molecules disappear.  ​ Shake. Spray. Smile. For stronger odors a few more spritzes will do the trick.  When you smell "fresh air,” it’s working. ·     Removes odors using only natural ingredients ·     No harsh chemicals or masking fragrances ·     Non-toxic ·     Spray in the air or on water-safe fabrics to remove odors immediately

My second most used Fresh Wave product in my home is the Odor Removing Gel.  Our home is old, even though it's fully remodeled we still have a "old-musty" smell upstairs or sometimes downstairs when we don't get to open the windows due to the cold weather. After talking to fresh wave about it they sent me a few of these odor removing gels to try and the problem was solved. NO MORE old-musty smells anywhere in my home.  So now I purchase this gel and always keep one upstairs.  Our odor-removing Gel can tackle even the toughest of odors—pets, bathrooms, mildew, trash, skunk...even food odors. Place the Gel container where odors are strongest, and BAM odor problem solved.

Open lid and remove seal. Replace slotted lid and place Gel where odors are strongest. Sniff. Smile.

The odor removing gel for me lasts about a month and a half, sometimes longer. I notice the hotter it gets in my home to sooner it goes away. You can purchase it in a 7 oz & 15 oz container or a 24 oz or 2 gallon bucket
refill for your containers. 
The containers are cute too, so they will look fine anywhere around your house. 

The Fresh Pod is PERFECT for your trash can lid. I have one of these in each trash can in my house. Since they are not only pretty, they always take away ALL odors your trash can may of had. My bathroom small trash can has one of these pods on the front and my kitchen trash has one on the inside of the lid. I also have one in my bedroom closet where we keep all of our shoes. No more odors anywhere. 
Stick it to big odors in small spaces with the Fresh Pod. Fresh Wave Fresh Pods go anywhere. Garbage cans, closets, diaper pails, lockers, boats and RVs! Place in any small space to get rid of odors 24/7. Take the refillable case out of the plastic pouch and peel off the adhesive backing. Adhere to a clean, flat surface. Those small-space odors are cut down to size! Replace Pack every 30 days. Includes 1 Fresh Pack + Refillable Case
You can refill your fresh pod with the odor removing packs below

Not only can you refill your fresh pod with these odor removing packs, you can also add these to smelly shoes, gym bags, back packs, diaper pail and more.  These small pouches of fresh wave goodness remove odors fast like all the other fresh wave products.  ​odor removing packs Funny how small spaces can sometimes have a huge odor. Kind of funny, not so funny, huh? Our Fresh Wave Packs are great for those situations like car interiors, gym bags, shoes, closets, boats, campers, bagless vacuums, trash cans and that oh-so-powerful diaper pail—just to name a few. Toss them in and toss those odors out. And when you only need one or two packs to do the job, just reseal the bag to keep the other packs smelling freshtastic. Boom! Future odor problem solved.​

The odor removing candle works great when cooking something that smells like fish or cauliflower. I light this candle when getting ready to cook something that my boyfriend always complains it makes the house smell.  Now he never complains.  It works right away and doesn't have a smell so no overpowering scents.  The Fresh Wave soy-based Candle is perfect for removing odors caused by cooking, smoke, pets and more!  Our candle burns cleanly and is environmentally friendly (oh yeah!) And the best part? It removes stinky odors with natural goodness, not perfumes or fragrance.

Just a personal opinion I did like the glass jar this candle was in before, it used to be a frosted white jar, the above brown color is pretty but the other looked better on my kitchen counter. I still love the candle either way. 

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Everybody has bad smells in their life. From the bathroom, kitchen and diaper pail to sports equipment and the car, not-so-nice smells are a not-so-wonderful fact of life. But here’s another fact. You don’t need harsh chemicals or heavily perfumed air fresheners to get rid of the stink. Not when you’ve got Fresh Wave.

Fresh Wave® natural odor removing products use simple, pure and natural ingredients — water and natural extracts of lime, pine needle, aniseed, clove and cedarwood -- to get rid of organic and inorganic odors. As in gone. Adios. Goodbye. Rather than covering up odors with perfumes and chemicals, our products actually make the odor molecules disappear. So when we say that odor is outta here…we’re not kidding. 

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Rawkin Raw Review, Discount Code & Giveaway

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

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

Erinn sent me the most generous package of these delicious Rawkin Raw Truffles, Cookies and Macaroons. Erinn has eaten a 100% raw vegan diet for over 6 years, and has been vegan for 15 years. She is also a certified Vinyassa Yoga Instructor and believes that a healthy body leads to emotional and physical well being, and a higher spiritual evolution. She believes if we simplify and respect ourselves and nature, we can preserve our precious natural resources, and receive the endless bounty of truly living! It is her passion to provide healthy vegan raw foods through her company R.E.A.L. Foods and I have had the pleasure to sample these wonderful treats.

I received two types of Power cookies: ~ Rawkin Raw POWER Organic Chocolate Energy Protein Cookies are 300 calories and have 10 grams of

I am a lover of protein and these protein cookies are perfect for before or after a workout. They are great to slip into your purse for when you are on the go or even pack them in a backpack for hiking trips and camping trips. ​

protein packed into them making them an excellence source of protein as well as being a cookie you don't have to feel guilty eating.
Ingredients: Sprouted Gluten Free Oat Flour, Coconut Oil, Almond Flour (almonds), Coconut Nectar, Cacao Powder, Pea Protein Isolate, Cacao Beans, Gojiberries (Gojiberries, [Lycium Barbarum] Free of Additives and Colorings), Cacao Butter, Chia Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Ground Flax Seed, Vanilla Extract, Maca, Reishi, Sea Salt.

~Rawkin Raw POWER Protein Cookies have 280 calories and 8 grams of protein. Ingredients: Sprouted Gluten Free Oat Flour, Coconut Nectar, Almond Flour (almonds), Coconut Oil, Pea Protein Isolate, Cacao Beans, Gojiberries (Gojiberries, [Lycium Barbarum] Free of Additives and Colorings), Chia Seeds, Hemps Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Ground Flax Seed, Vanilla Extract, Mesquite Pod Powder, Turmeric Powder, Sea Salt.

Both of these Protein cookies are 100% Raw Vegan and have  0.4 grams of ALA omega 3,  1.09 grams of omega 9 and 1.06 grams of omega 9 per serving. Rawkin Raw Power Cookies are a perfect source or protein & iron.

YUMMY!!!! Rawkin Raw Truffles are the best. The Organic Chocolate are my favorite. They have a wonderful chocolate flavor with chunks of goji berries and covered in Cacao Nibs giving this soft melt in your mouth truffle a crunchy exterior. These are Raw Vegan, have no preservatives and are Agave free. Two of these truffles are 1 serving, 180 calories and have 2 grams of protein.  100% Raw Vegan Ingredients: Date Paste, Coconut Oil, Cacao Nibs, Cacao Powder, Coconut Nectar, Goji Berries, Cinnamon, Spirulina, Ginger, Maca Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Sea Salt. These are my personal favorite of the entire line of treats.

Rawkin Raw Organic White Chocolate truffles are creamy and delicious. They have a smooth, buttery of texture with a little bit of crunch from the finely scattered cacao nibs that speckle the inside. INGREDIENTS: Raw Cacao Butter, Coconut Nectar, Ground Almonds, Cashew Butter, Vanilla Extract, Cacao Nibs, Sunflower Lecithin, Maca, Mesquite, Sea Salt. Rawkin Raw Truffles are best kept refrigerated so when bringing them on a road trip or to a picnic make sure to keep them near an ice pack or in a cooler. These Truffles also come in Cool Chlorella Mint Chocolate, Organic Superfood Supreme and Organic Triple G Choc.

Rawkin Raw Organic Macaroons are really good, it's tough to choose a favorite. Spirulina Mint Superfood Macaroons has a coconut mint flavor. The coconut is not like other coconut flavored treats. These macaroons have real pieces of coconut flakes in them as well as coconut nectar. They are also made with extra virgin coconut oil and peppermint oil. Orange Chocolate Super food Macaroons have a lovely orange butter flavor that comes from orange peel and orange oil. It has a hint of chocolate flavor and the coconut flakes give it a hearty texture.  Mint Chocolate Chip Superfood Macaroons are another one of my favorites. There is nothing better in life than the combination of mint and chocolate. These Macaroons have the perfect blend of both of these with a coconut flake texture.

Rawkin Raw Macaroons also come in Superfood Chocolate made of Dried Unsweetened Coconut, Coconut Nectar, Cacao Powder, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Cacao Bean Nibs, Goji Berries, Vanilla Extract, Maca Powder, Spirulina and Sea Salt. 

Superfood Blonde ~ ingredients, Dried Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Coconut Nectar, Almonds, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Cacao Bean Nibs, Goji Berries, Vanilla Extract, Maca Powder, Mesquite Pod Powder, Sea Salt.

It is Erinns passion to provide healthy vegan raw foods through her company R.E.A.L. Foods.  She is also a Singer/ Songwriter and believes that expressing our creativity is vital for a healthy, joyful life. Please visit Erinn Williams music at: https://www.erinnwilliams.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Erinn-Williams/206366206079341   She invites you to join her in her vision for a peaceful healthy world with sustainable organic local farming, eco homes and businesses, and healthy, vibrant, joyful and compassionate people and communities!                  ~BUY RAWKIN RAW~ You can find these delicious Rawkin Raw treats in a store near you by using the store locator provided on the website: http://rawenergyandlife.com/retail-locations/ If you can't find Rawkin Raw near you then don't worry because you can buy them online using DISCOUNT CODE: WEB10  at checkout to save 10%. This code is for Simple Side of Life readers. http://rawenergyandlife.com/products/

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The Real Deal Snacks Review & Giveaway

For more than 60 years the Corriere family has worked hard to harvest the healthiest flavors and turn them into authentically delicious snacks. They created the first"party mix" and were one of the first to make corn chips and tortilla chips. So when you reach for The Real Deal, you reach for the original.

I received a delicious box filled with The Real Deal Snacks and was sooooo excited to dive into these bags of tasty treats. I got large bags and snack bogs. These snack bags were the first to go not only because they are a scrumptious, crunchy, salty treat but also because they are simple for me to bring out to my work shop and pop open when I get hungry. Each bag is measured and only 100 calories so if you are logging calories like I try to, eating these pre-measured bag makes it super simple to track. These veggie chips are perfect at satisfying any craving. I even put them in my turkey sandwiches to give them added crunch. I know I'm weird but I love chips in my sandwiches.

The Real Deal Veggie Chips come in 3 incredible flavors, Siracha for you loves of spice, White Cheddar and Original. You can get the Original in both the 6oz bag and the 100 calorie 6 packs. They contain 0 sugar and 3 grams of protein. Veggie Chips Original and Siracha are Gluten Free, Vegan, Non-GMO, Baked, Low Fat and Kosher. The White Cheddar Veggie Chips are Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Losher and Baked. These are made from real peas, real corn and real rice, these delicious snacks provide a serving and a half of vegetables in every ounce!

I also received two bags of The Real Deal Original Snack Mix. I am loving this Snack Mix!!! It has a few types of corn chips, two different pretzel shapes and a very light, crispy and cheese crunchies. They are amazing just by themselves and being the mustard lover that I am, I also enjoy them dipped in mustard. This Snack Mix also comes in yummy Chili Lime. It's the perfect amount of zest with a kiss of citrus. The Real Deal snack mix is perfect for any party or movie night and makes a great snack in your kids lunch. This combination of the best ingredients creates a good-for-you snack that's healthful and delicious.

The Real Deal also makes: Cheese Crunchies ~ these light, crispy curls are packed with delicious cheese flavor! Tortilla Chips ~ White Corn and Blue Corn savory and delicious flavored Corn Tortilla Chips. These chips are made with organic corn and lightly sprinkled with sea salt. Each serving provides 21g of whole grain. Corn Pretzels ~ Satisfy your snack cravings with The Real Deal golden delicious one-of-a-kind Crunchy Corn Pretzel lightly sprinkled with Sea Salt!

Look for these tasty snacks at a store near you. If you can't find them in your local stores you can buy the online on amazon.com

                                                                   GIVEAWAY!!!!!!

The amazing people of The Real Deal Snacks are giving away an incredible prize package to one lucky Simple Side of Life reader. You package will contain: 2 bags of original veggie chips, 2 bags of sriracha veggie chips, 2 bags of aged white cheddar veggie chips, and 2 bags of the 6 pack.

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Meta 73 Reusable K Cups/K Carafe Review & Discount Code

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 I drink a TON of coffee, in fact I don't know what I would do without it. I drink it in the morning and throughout the entire day. Big pots of coffee would get cold or kinda stale tasting and if I didn't drink the whole thing I felt like I was wasting. There are a few factors that made me switch to using a keurig. With the Keurig I get a fresh cup of coffee or tea every time.

There are two things that I struggle with being a Keurig user and I'm sure every Keuring owner already knows what these struggles are. First off K Cups are just toooooo expensive. I have spend way too much money buying these tiny cups that you only use once and then toss into that ever growing pile of k cup trash. I could build a castle out of the amount K cups I have thrown away. These awesome MetaCups are the solution to this problem. With these re-fillable, re-useable cups there is no need to spend my entire paycheck on coffee. Not only does it save me money but I can now put any brand of coffee I love into my Keurig. I can buy whole beans and grind them how I want them and use my favorite flavors and roasts.

The MetaCups also allow me to dump my used grounds into a container and put them into my garden. I use grounds to create a border around my veggies to keep out slugs and critters so they won't munch on my plants. The amazing people at Meta73 Transcendant Goods sent me two packs of MetaCups. I received the MetaCups 2.0 reusable K Cup for Keurig 2.0 brewing systems.  The reusable 2.0 K-cup coffee filters work seamlessly in all Keurig 2.0 Brewers - K200, K300, K400, K500 Series and Keurig 1.0 single server coffee maker.

​My second struggle with pre-filled K-Cups is, as I mentioned before the amount of trash. Being a girl from Northern California I am always aware of how much trash we are polluting Mother Nature with. Adding 5 K-Cups a day to the landfills that clog our Earth just does not sit right with me. Using these Eco-Friendly, 100% BPA free MetaCups allows me to feel better about drinking my fresh cup of coffee.

You can buy these fantastic purple cups with dolphins on them individually or in a three pack. They are durable and affordable. In the past I have had other brands of these and the lids broke off quickly. MetaCups are tough enough to last again and again without any issue.

I also received the MetaCups reusable K Carafe K Cup and 2.0 coffee filter gift set. With this incredible MetaCups reusable K Carafe K Cups you can brew up to five mouthwatering cups of coffee simultaneously for Keurig 2.0 machines.  ​ BREW ANY SIZE COFFEE FROM 4-30oz: The reusable K-Carafe 2.0 brews all Carafe sizes: 2-3 cups, 3-4 cups, 4-5 cups (16-30oz) and The reusable K-cup 2.0 brews single cups of coffee from 4-10oz and Travel mug sizes 12-16oz.

The gift set is awesome. I love being able to have the option of brewing either one cup for myself or make multiple cups when I have friends over. No more one cup at a time where one guest gets their coffee and the other have to wait. The carafe will brew enough for everyone.

Meta73 is offering Simple Side of Life Readers a really excellent discount on their product so take advantage of this while you can.  

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