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3 Steps to Make Sure Cold Sores Don’t Ruin Your Holiday Fun

Cold sores are nasty little buggers, aren’t they? And they can totally ruin your day any time of year – but especially at the holidays, when you have lots of special occasions, parties, and pictures being taken. Almost everyone has been exposed to the virus that causes cold sores – about 90% of us, when we were kids. But only about 2-40% of peeps are the unlucky ones, who regularly get outbreaks of ’em. If you get a big ol’ nasty one, it can totally stop you from wanting to see people – which means no parties, no dates, no fun times. But – there is a trick to help you totally prevent them. Keep reading…

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Win a $180 Scented Bath Products Prize Pack!

Who loves pretty products?? If you raised your hand, well then you are in luck ladies…. I have teamed up with few of your favorite blogs to offer you this fabulous prize basket from Scented (http://www.scentedco.com/). $180 value. Scented offers high quality luxury bath and body products that are completely toxin free and are derived from nature. Sound good? {Please be sure to read the complete Scented review by I love my kids blog.} Hope you ladies love it!!


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Pretty Products + Pretty Sweet Deals = Pretty Awesome

“The nature of this flower is to bloom…” – Alice Walker… Beauty comes in all types. Perfectly done hair and make up, a pretty cocktail dress and heels – that makes me feel totally ready to take on the world. But, beauty is also a day at home in a hoodie and sweats, with the only products I’ve used being some shimmery lotions, sweet smelling potions, and some sparkly gloss on my lips. But whatever beauty is to you – I’ve got a few products you’ll love, that are perfect for any occassion…

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Beauty products to make a girl feel pretty

Eden Fantasys has some of my favorite beauty products – plus, they have such a great customer rewards program, it’s a totally awesome place to shop and stock up. {Just a heads up – Eden Fantasys is an “adult” site… Meaning you might not want to click the link if you’ve got kiddos in the room, lol.}  They’ve got a ton of deals right now too – so let me share those before I tell you about my fave get-pretty products:

  • Use promo code HOLIDAY12 to save 20% on your order (no conditions/restrictions, good on any order until September 7th, 2012)
  • Save 25% on all lingerie items (expires September 7th, 2012)
  • Labor Day Clearance – save up to 70% on selected products

There is a lot more to Eden Fantasys than just the “adult” stuff… You’ll find super pretty robes and bras. Amazing gift sets. And my fave – the beauty lines. Keep reading to learn which products are my go-to picks…

Gettin’ Pretty with Pretty Products

When shopping Eden Fantasys – they make it simple to find just what you’re looking for. At the top you can click through to the “Beauty and Body” category. Then you can narrow down your search by best sellers, by price, by brand, or even by scent. Super cool  – I love sites that make it easy to get what I want.

  • Ok, my first fave is the Cake line of products… I’m a sucker for pretty packaging, and love the simple pink and white design on these. And – they smell fantastic, and work amazing. I can’t live without the Diamond Lip Gloss is Gold Glimmer – perfect for almost everyone, no matter what skin tone you are. And the Brown Sugar Scrub is soooooo good.
  • Next – Gift sets. If you’re shopping for bridal showers, bachelorette parties – or any occassion where you’re shopping for a girlfriend or family – You’ll find some seriously great gifts here. I’m a big fan of the Flirty Little Favorites set of body scrub, lotion, and perfume oil infused with pheremones. I get compliments when I wear this. Like, every.single.time. For couples you  could get the Leau a Deux kit – jazz music to play in the background, scented candles, and massage lotions, all packaged up pretty. Or gift the Bellina Box – amazing black case holds some of the best quality products I’ve used.

There are also tons of other great items – the Booty Parlor bubble bath rocks, the make up selections are always such great shades, and the so far – I’ve never come across a product that I didn’t love. And I buy a LOT of product here, lol. So… Since every girl loves a few new products to make her feel a little prettier – especially us busy moms! – stock up on some goodies for yourself, and tuck away a few fun gifts for any special occasions or holidays you have coming up. The women in your life will appreciate it….

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Are You a Beauty Junkie? Get $125 in FREE Makeup – Learn How!!

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Who loves free makeup?  

You? Great!  We have a GREAT giveaway JUST FOR YOU hosted by Front Page Freebies  – I’ve joined in with a few other awesome blogs to be able to give you guys a chance to win a “Back to Beauty” prize package! One super duper lucky lady will win a Revlon & Physician’s Formula Prize Pack valued at $125! How cool is THAT, right?

The contents will be:

  • (1) Revlon Color Stay Mineral Blush (Honey Miel)
  • (1) Revlon Age Defying Makeup SPF 15 (Bare Buff)
  • (1) Revlon Age Defying Makeup SPF 20 (Nude Beige)
  • (1) PF Organic Wear Lash Boosting Mascara (Ultra Black)
  • (1) PF Mineral Wear Correcting Concealer (Yellow/Light/Pink Trio)
  • (1) PF Perfecting Concealer Duo (Green/Light)
  • (1) PF Multi-Colored Eyelighter (Hint of Taupaz)
  • (2) PF 2-in-1 Correct & Cover Cream Concealer (Yellow/Light)
  • (1) PF Eye Definer Felt-Tip Eye Marker (Ultra Black)
  • (1) PF Multi-Colored Blush Powder Palette (Blushing Peach)
  • (1) PF Baked Collection Wet/Dry Eye Shadow (Baked Sands)
  • (1) PF Matte Collection Quad Eye Shadow (Canyon Classics)

For better luck – Enter on EACH blog for more chances to win!

Enter to win by using the Rafflecopter form below.  This contest starts at 12:01am EST on 8.25.12 and ends at 12:01am EST on 9.8.12

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Big Beauty Gadget Give Away!!!

Would you like to win an Infusor Brush System from Nutraluxe? You can read the review HERE.

 

Enter below, and GOOD LUCK!!!

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Turn a Diaper Wipes Holder into a Cosmetics Bag for Mom

Chic and modern accessories created for women & babies. Mom-designed with today’s active lifestyle in mind…. Baby gear is cute, right? So darn cute actually, that you probably bought double the amount of baby stuff you actually needed when you were in those early days. I remember thinking that it seemed totally logical to have a fully stocked diaper bag for dad, and two for me – {a mini for quick trips out, and a full size for day trips} – even though we both work from home…. What was I thinking?? Lol. But it’s not totally your fault – it’s also partly due to the barrage of marketing that you face as a new mom – it can be super hard to wade through that and figure out exactly what it is you truly need. And that is why I’m here to share the first of a new series of posts to show you some great products that are worth your bucks – things that easily transition from baby, to toddler, and then into pieces that you can use yourself too! Ready? Ok – first product is from one of my FAVE brands: Buti-Bag.

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The Bunvelope from Buti-Bag

This is such a smart solution – which is how you know it was invented by a mom, right? Yep, the Buti-Bag line of super trendy gear was started by a totally awesome chick named Nicole, {who I was lucky enough to get to meet and hang out with a bit at Reviewer’s Retreat recently} – read a little more about how her quest for a bag that could hold diaper essentials that was not only smart and versatile, but stylish too, led her to start her company. Love it. And I love all of her products too – here are a few reasons why:

  • Prints: Baby patterns and character designs are cute, but I’m more of a fan of modern prints. I had a super tough time finding gear to match the decor of my home, or diaper bag accessories that could transition to my purse without screaming “MOM OF A BABY” – which is why I absolutely adore all of the prints and materials that are used in all of Buti-Bag’s products.
  • USA: All Buti-Bag products are made right here in the USA. We all complain about how hard that is to find these days, so make sure to show this great company some support!
  • Multi-Taskers: I love, love, LOVE that since these don’t look like a baby product {although there are so many cute prints you’re sure to find the perfect one to match your theme} – so you can totally use them after that first year or two. They’re made so well that they last that long too!

So, well-made products created right here in the USA, in gorgeous fabrics and trims, that give you more than your money’s worth by pulling double duty after baby gets bigger? How much better can you get, honestly?

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Trendy Diaper Wipes Case that looks sleek in your bag

Abby is almost 2, and we’ve started the potty training phase, but are still using Pull-Ups – which means I still haul a diaper bag with us when we’ll be away for more than a couple of hours. But I also like to have a stash of supplies in my regular purse – because as you know, an accident can happen even when you’re only out of the house for 5 minutes. But since I want something that can stay in my purse all the time, I want something that still looks cute – It’s embarrassing to finally get a girls night out, and have the waiter at a trendy new club see your nursery-rhyme covered wipes holder in your bag. Ugh. So I love that this just looks like a cute make-up bag or clutch.

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Turn a Diaper Wipes Holder into a make-up bag for mom

As Abby gets bigger – I’ll be able to use this fun holder for my cosmetics… Which is what I’ve been doing when I travel. I love that I can have the wipes in the little resealable envelope – perfect for removing cosmetics – and it fits a surprisingly big selection of my fave pretty products. This makes it absolutely perfect for heading out to the gym, or traveling by plane. And – remember when I said it’s really well made? Well, the pics above were taken just a few days ago, but I’ve been using this bag for a few months. I throw it in my bag with TONS of other junk, toss it in the wash when needed, and it’s still looking new and crisp. This little Bunvelope rocks.

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The Buti-Bag Co – Structure with Style

As you can see – the selection of prints and patterns is just perfect. The product line also includes the Bundle bag, super soft blankets, accessories like the Binkmeister, and the most stinkin’ adorable little iron-on bell bottoms you’ll ever find. {Stay tuned for Abby’s fashion shoot for back to school to show those off too!}

Shop the Buti-Bag selection of mom-designed modern accessories for moms and babies today – Sign up for their email to stay updated on new products and promotions too!

{Disclaimer: As a consultant working with Mompact.com to support women in business, I receive a complimentary sample from Buti-Bag to review and share with you. Only the best products make it onto this site. All photos, opinions, and over-use of the words like “amazing” and “awesome” are my own. Love this brand!}

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New Scentsy Layers Summer Giveaway

Are you ready for summer? I have joined forces with ShyBabies and a few other amazing bloggers to bring you a Scentsy Layers giveaway just in time to pamper yourself this summer with a fresh new scent!

Introducing New Scentsy Layers

Scentsy is known for their wonderful scents and warmers. With so many wonderful scents, it seems natural that they branched out to a scented product line with some of the most popular scents.

The Layers line of products is made up of several great personal items including:

  • Shower Gel
  • Shower Cream
  • Body Lotion
  • Body Butter
  • Hand Cream
  • Body Spray
  • Solid Perfume

In keeping with Scentsy tradition, these products are not just made for women. In order to allow everyone to be Scentsy fresh, many of these products also come in Quiver which is designed to be guy friendly.

That’s not all! Scentsy Layers also includes two items for the laundry. The Washer Whiffs go in the wash or you can use Dryer Disks to scent your clothes in the dryer. Either way your clothes come out with a long lasting refreshing smell.

With these great products you can now “Layer” yourself in your favorite scent. From the time you step in the shower until the moment you dab on your perfume you can ensure that you will smell delightful all day. No more worrying if the smell of your favorite body wash will work with your new perfume when you can use Scentsy Layers with the same scent for each product.

How to Get new Scentsy Layers

If you would like to try one of the new products from Scentsy Layers you can purchase them from Scentsy Online or contact consultant Amanda Fern via her Facebook page. Thanks to the generosity of Amanda, one lucky reader will win 2 Scentsy Layers products of their choice (excluding the dry perfume). Using the Rafflecopter form below you can enter for a chance to win from June 20th until July 4th. This giveaway is open to residents of the USA age 18 and older except where prohibited by law. Good luck to all who enter.

Enter using the easy peasy Rafflecopter form – Have fun & Good Luck!

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