Nov 112014
 
retinol cream

Key West Anti-Aging Retinol Cream Review

key west retinol cream

Every day I wish that there was one vaccination that could reverse the effects of aging.  As you can guess – I’m out of luck on that one.  So the next best thing that I can do, aside from cosmetic surgery which won’t happen in my lifetime, is to use products to help with the aging effects we all are bound to experience.  I’ve tried many and Key West’s Anti-Aging Retinol Cream is on that list.

I was sent the Key West Retinol Cream to experience for myself and to provide you with an honest review.  That said, I am quite pleased with this product even though I haven’t been using it a long time.  What I find that I like about the product is that it absorbs quickly and doesn’t clog up my pores or cause me to break out.  Not only that, it’s easy to apply – having a consistency of a middle-weight cream.  It is easily dispensed using the airless pump.  One squirt is enough to cover 1/3 of my chubby round  face.

This retinol cream contains antioxidants and Vit. A. In using this cream – you would use your moisturizer after this has been applied.  And being 2.5% Strongest Available Without A Prescription

About Key West’s Retinol Cream

retinol cream

Key West Health & Beauty was founded by 2 multi-location day spa owners with over 15 years of experience performing thousands of skin care treatments. Our retinol night cream is an advanced formula with 97% natural and 71% organic ingredients, unlike most retinol creams that contain heavy amounts of synthetic ingredients and fillers.

At a strength of 2.5%, it contains 2 1/2 times the amount of retinol as the standard 1% strength found in most retinol creams and is the strongest percentage available without a prescription.

Our 1.7 oz size is nearly twice the size as the standard 1 oz container offered with most retinol products.

We are confident that our retinol cream will produce results. All of our products are backed with a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee!

Another thing I like about this product is the packaging; though I was unable to get a good picture of the product, as mine did no justice of the packaging…it’s quite elegant.  It’s what you see in the picture above.

Their product contains seasonal ingredients, so if you think you’d care to try it- you may want to grab it while it’s in stock rather than sitting on the idea.  You’ll find the Key West Anti-aging Retinol Cream at Amazon.com

 

Oct 172014
 
Ageless Derma

Ageless Derma Natural Pressed Mineral Powder Makeup Review

Ageless Derma

The type of foundation makeup one uses is all a matter of preference.  For me though – I’ve gotten into using natural products as much as I can on my skin.  That said, when I had the opportunity to review Ageless Derma Natural Pressed Mineral Makeup – I decided that the product would be a great addition to my line of makeup and took the company up on their offer.

Ageless Derma

 

About the Ageless Derma Natural Pressed Mineral Powder Foundations (cited from Ageless Derma’s site)

Ageless Derma Anti aging Pressed mineral Foundations are 100% pure mineral Makeup that feel as light as air to provide you with a radiant barely there glow. It creates a sheer natural coverage that will replenish the skin while it protects it and keeps it neutralized from free radicals that are so damaging to the skin.
The lighter texture of Ageless Derma Foundations makeup will allow the skin to breathe while it repels the humidity in the air. This dynamic natural mineral make up adds the finishing touch to your make-up routine leaving your skin with an air brushed look that is very appealing. This mineral makeup contains light reflecting properties that will create a smooth and silky finish to any skin type.

Sometimes the right mineral cosmetics can augment or even replace an anti wrinkle cream. This is the case with the newly acquired Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Foundation. This makeup works to give the skin flawless coverage, camouflaging blemishes, age spots and more, as it also works as an anti wrinkle cream does. Its anti-aging ingredients fight off the free radicals that damage skin and lead to the formation of wrinkles.

Mineral cosmetics, most notably the pressed mineral foundation by Ageless Derma, contain natural minerals from the earth that reflect light and create a radiant, more youthful glow on facial skin. Mineral cosmetics also have natural sun protectant qualities. The sun is the skin’s enemy and one of the main reasons that an anti wrinkle cream is needed in the first place. The UV rays of the sun damage and dry out the skin, forming wrinkles and fine lines in addition to creating dark spots and uneven complexions. The Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Foundation evens out the complexion, adds a healthy glow to the skin, as it neutralizes free radicals that do the damage from beneath the outer layers of skin.

Rachel Goodyear, the Esthetician at AgelessDerma.com, says, “Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Foundation is made with 100% pure minerals. In addition to these light reflecting minerals, vitamins, green tea extracts, and soothing lavender are added for a true anti aging workout.”

Ingredients: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Boron Nitride, Bismuth Oxychloride, Zinc Oxide, Octyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cyclomethicone, Mica & Superoxide Dismutase & Catalase & Apple Extract & Horseradish & Phospholipids & Retinyl Palmitate & Tocopheryl Acetate & Butylene Glycol, Green Tea Extract, Lavender, Sandalwood, Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sage, Cedarwood, Palmarosa

May contain: Iron Oxides, Ultramarines

Ageless Derma Mineral makeup was featured at 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

The Pressed Foundations Are:

  • PARABEN FREE
  • Natural Anti -Inflammatory
  • Contain 100 % Pure Minerals
  • Have a Broad Spectrum Sun Protection
  • Contain Vitamin A, E and Green Tea Extracts

Key Ingredients:

  • Boron Nitride
  • Calming Lavender Aromatherapy
  • Freeze Dried Vitamins A and E – Mica
  • Titanium Dioxide
  • Vitamin A, E and Green Tea Extracts

Directions for Use:

Pressed Powder with our Luscious Dome or Capra Purse brush.
Complimentary Products: Luscious Dome or Capra Purse Brushes. Mineral Mist-Pink Flocked Sponge

Ageless Derma

What was received in the compact

Ageless Derma

This is the Canvas Shade I chose

Our Thoughts:

As you can see, the powder arrived intact.  Applying the foundation was extremely easy and went on smoothly.  My skin felt silky after applying it.  I do think that I should have gone with a lighter color than the one I chose, as it seemed a bit dark for me after applying. But – that is a hard call to make since all computer monitors can have different color settings.   That said, It would be really nice if there were samples to be had of the products where not everyone sees the same colors on their monitors/screens.  That would eliminate any guess work out of what color one really needs for a full product size.

I love the fact that the foundation is all-natural and offers anti-aging properties.  And, I love that it has green tea extract in it.  Green tea is used for so many things – it’s very good for us.  Tea in itself, is a natural antiseptic.  Given that – it should help with not clogging up the pores -thus keeping any acne away, or reducing any acne that is present.

In addition to this pressed mineral makeup, Ageless Derma sells these products:

  • A multitude of makeup products (lipsticks, eye shadows, blush, loose foundation concealers, brushes etc.)
  • Skin Care
  • Hair Care
  • Moisturizer
  • Cleanser
  • Masks
  • Sunscreen
  • Rosacea

Their product line is quite extensive – it’s well worth taking a look at what they have to offer for beauty care.

Connect with Ageless Derma on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ YouTube

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Sep 262014
 
matcha de mark green tea review

You don’t have to be a tea drinker to get the health benefits of green tea.  That is, not when you cook with Matcha De Mark Green Tea Powder.

matcha de mark Matcha Green Tea Powder review

If you didn’t know, Matcha Green Tea is one of the best teas to consume.  The difference between Matcha Green Tea vs. Green Tea is that one consumes the entire leaf of the tea.  There is no steeping involved.  You can drink it as a hot tea (that is my favorite way to consume it) or you can make lattes, smoothies, or bake with it to get the benefits of Matcha Tea.

Whichever way you decide to consume it – it’s LOADED with antioxidants and you’ll reap the health benefits it provides, including these:

  • Matcha builds up your immunity
  • Matcha boosts memory, enhances calm and increase energy levels
  • Matcha will help with weight loss
  • Matcha is high in antioxidants

Matcha has many health benefits: Matcha can now be found in numerous health food products ranging from cereal to energy bars. In 2003, researchers from the University of Colorado found that the concentration of the antioxidant EGCG available from drinking matcha is at least three times greater than the amount of EGCG available from other commercially available green teas. The aforementioned health benefits of matcha green tea may be attributed to the fact that the whole tea leaf is ingested, as opposed to just the steeped water in the case of ‘bagged’ green teas. This means that it delivers a much higher potency of catechins, chlorophyll, and antioxidants. By weight, matcha contains several dozen times more antioxidants (> 1000 mmol/100g) than blueberries (~9 mmol/100g), wolfberries, pomegranates, orange juice, spinach (~1 mmol/100g) or dark chocolate (~11 mmol/100g). There is evidence from clinical studies that suggests that theanine, when consumed by drinking Japanese green teas, may help to reduce or moderate mental stress responses.

If you’re looking to lose weight – here’s what is said about Matcha Green Tea:

A study by Kao et al (2000), reported the following: “We found that EGCG (found in Matcha Green Tea)…significantly reduced food intake and body weight.” This highlights how Matcha Green Tea works to suppress your appetite through regulating hormones such as Leptin which tell your brain that you are satisfied and full.  Furthermore, a recent publication by the American Society of Clinical Nutrition found that frequent consumption of quality Matcha Green Tea enhances the efficiency of the human body in utilizing energy. The research showed that the daily energy expenditure rate of adults increases 35-45% with regular consumption of Matcha Green Tea.

About Matcha De Mark Green Tea Powder

  • It’s 100% USDA Organic
  • It can be used for weight loss
  • It’s said to provide all day energy
  • It’s loaded with antioxidants
  • It’s Culinary grade
  • Is Certified Organically Grown in Zhejiang Province China
  • Contains 5 oz. in the package
  • Has no expiration date

Use in recipes – make smoothies like this one (recipe below):

Matcha Green Tea Powder Review

The tea arrived in a resealable aluminum-type pouch.  A couple days after ordering – we received the recipe eBook in our inbox.  It’s loaded with some fabulous recipes.  Each recipe calls for 1-2 teaspoons of the matcha green tea powder.

Matcha Green Tea Powder Review

I’m sure you get that the green in this photo is the Matcha Green Tea Powder 🙂

Matcha Green Tea Powder

For my smoothie – I used:

  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 2 tablespoons of Chia Seeds (my newest favorite food)
  • 2 scoops protein powder
  • 2 teaspoons Matcha Green Tea Powder

Toss it all in the blender and blend away!  I had no issue with the green tea powder mixing with the rest of the ingredients, or getting stuck on the blender walls, but should have an issue – try dissolving the green tea powder in a bit of water and then add it to your recipe.

As I stated earlier on – I like to drink the tea as a hot tea.  I prefer a stronger tea, so I use a good teaspoonful of the tea in a coffee cup of hot water.  I notice that by the time I’m done my cup of tea that I feel much more focused and more alert.

Tip:  It is recommended to keep the Matcha Green Tea in the freezer as it keeps it the freshest.

What You’ll Receive When You Purchase the Matcha De Mark Brand

  • A 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • An eBook containing 100 recipes filled with weight loss recipes and decadent rich recipes.

Join the Matcha De Mark Recipe Club – A Chance to Receive a FREE Order Each Month

Join their RECIPE of the MONTH CLUB it’s FREE to join. Each month they would like their customers to submit a new idea or recipe to them, they will then award one of their customers with a FREE order of Matcha De Mark for their entry. This recipe, concept or idea will then be mailed out to their club members. Sign up here at: http://matcharecipeclub.com/join send your recipe, concept or idea to recipe@matcharecipeclub.com

Connect with Matcha De Mark on Facebook

You can get your hands on Matcha De Mark Matcha Green Tea Powder at Amazon.com   Try it!  It’s GOOD for you 🙂  However, from now until the end of October 2014 – go to the http://matchademark.com website to receive 10% off the launch special on Amazon.com

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Sep 192014
 
Chicken soup for the soul dry cat food

chicken soup for the soul dry cat food

Our fur babies were blessed with being sent a bag of Chicken Soup for the Soul Dry Cat food to help facilitate this review.  In which – all 13 give it a rating of a five!

The box arrived and I opened it. That was a mistake on my part.  I should have put it where it belongs or at the very least – closed the box back up.  It wasn’t long after that that Possum decided she was going to tear the bag open!

Chicken soup for the soul dry cat food

The next thing I saw was food on the floor and another cat helping themselves to it (not sure of which black cat – we have 5 black cats).

chicken soup for the soul dry cat food

 

Needless to say, I guess you might say this cat food must be good if they’re into it before it makes it to their food bowls.  In fact, they liked this food so much that they devoured the entire bag in less than a week.

There wasn’t one out of the thirteen cats that did not like this food.  That tells me a lot since a couple of these kids of ours are picky eaters.  And frankly, it’s no savings in my pocket if they won’t eat the food I’ve bought.

About the Chicken Soup for the Soul Dry Cat Food for Adult Cats

The morsels are just the right size.  They are rather round in shape and on the flatter side.

Chicken Soup For The Soul Dry Cat Food Review

The best thing about this cat food is that it is made in the USA!  Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Adult Cat Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Ingredients: Chicken, chicken meal, cracked pearled barley, turkey meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), peas, white rice, oatmeal, potato protein, potatoes, natural flavor, ocean fish meal, flaxseed, turkey, duck, salmon, sodium bisulfate, egg product, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, choline chloride, taurine, dried chicory root, dried kelp, carrots, apples, tomatoes, blueberries, spinach, cranberries, rosemary extract, parsley flake, yucca schidigera extract, L-Carnitine, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, niacin, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A supplement, biotin, potassium iodide, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, vitamin D supplement, folic acid.

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein 34.0% minimum
Crude Fat 20.0% minimum
Crude Fiber 3.0% maximum
Moisture 10.0% maximum
Zinc 150 mg/kg minimum
Selenium 0.3 mg/kg minimum
Vitamin E 150 IU/kg minimum
Taurine 0.15% minimum
Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 3.0% minimum
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.5% minimum
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the
AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profile.

Calorie Content
3,926 kcal/kg (367 kcal/cup)
Calculated Metabolizable Energy

Feeding Guide
Weight (lbs.) Standard Measuring Cups / Day
3 – 5 1?4 — 1?3
5 – 10 1?3 — 2?3
10 – 15 2?3 — 3?4
15 – 20 3?4 — 11?4
REMEMBER TO KEEP PLENTY OF FRESH WATER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.

It’s nice to know that the company gives back to the animals (and people) in need – here’s a couple tidbits to ponder over:

Because it’s important to give back, we use adopted pets as our models…
A number of us at Chicken Soup for the Soul have adopted animals from shelters. So, when it came time to shoot the photos for our new pet food packaging, we had an idea. Instead of paying for “professional” pet models, we donated money to a local shelter and featured some of their cats and dogs, ones that had recently found their “forever homes.” On the back of each package, you can read about the rescue dog or cat pictured on the front.

Because we use all our products to give back to animals and people too…
Improving the world around us is part of Chicken Soup for the Soul’s mission of sharing happiness, inspiration and wellness through everything they do. Today we focus our philanthropic activities on the Humpty Dumpty Institute, our charitable partner. We collaborate with the Humpty Dumpty Institute on a number of initiatives related to literacy, hunger and animals. A portion of all Chicken Soup for the Soul sales goes to Humpty Dumpty to support its work.

You can learn more about why their pet food is different at this link

This adult cat food comes in 5lb and 15lb bags. One can find it at several online retailers, including Amazon.com.  They also make canned (wet food) and foods for dogs.

Chicken Soup for the Soul would love for you to get social with them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

***Giveaway – Ends 10/1/14 @ 12 AM***

One (1) winner will win a 5-lb bag of Chicken Soup for the Soul Dry Cat Food.  This giveaway will run from 1am 9/19/14 – 10/1/14 @ 12am.. EST times.  Open to residents of the US and is void where prohibited by law.

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 *Finger Click Saver is not responsible for prize shipment.  The giveaway is not associated with any social media including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.  Please see T&C on the RC for full details regarding the giveaway.

Aug 262014
 

Pedi derm bum paste

We all know that urine burns/diaper rashes aren’t fun for our little ones.  Heck, they aren’t fun for others who are incontinent and wear diapers.  This is where you’ll find relief for them, in Pedi-Derm Bum Paste.  Pedi-Derm Bum Paste is made by a company that has been making this all natural skin care product for over 80 years.

Pedi-Derm Bum Paste is used the very same way you would use other diaper rash ointments that aid in the healing of skin breakdown.  It’s backed by a 30-day satisfaction guaranty:

Pedi derm bum paste

When we used the product – it was around the head of my son’s penis.  He is disabled, and when he doesn’t drink enough the acids build up in his urine and make his skin red when he urinates – particularly the penis area.  Although it’s not broken skin – one can still tell that the area can’t be comfortable for him, as it’s bright red.  When the redness is seen, I immediately start applying a cream.  In this case, and for the purpose of this review, I used the Pedi-Derm Bum Paste.

The bum paste has a consistency much like that of Desitin ointment.  It’s a white paste that when applied – goes on on the thick side.  This is a good thing.  One needs to apply enough ointment to skin breakdown so that urine can’t seep into the irritated area.  I applied the paste before he left in the morning, and by the time he came home to be changed a few hours later – the redness went away (pictures not provided due to…well, you know).

Granted – he is unable to move around like a child in diapers so there is no movement within the diaper area to have any of it rub off.  That said, for a child in diapers I would imagine more than one application would be needed to heal the irritated skin.

Pedi derm bum paste

Pedi-Derm Bum Paste is an all natural product.  It contains:

Zinc Oxide Powder: Insoluble in water. An excellent barrier and promotes healing by eliminating urine and watery stool contact.

Bismuth Subgallate Powder: Inhibits bacterial and fungus growth.

Corn Starch: Thickening agent, draws moisture to itself and helps keep area dry.

Lanolin: Helps form a superior water barrier as well as hydrates skin.

Cottonseed Oil: Conditions skin and helps aid in healing process.

Of course, it’s important to note if skin irritation isn’t clearing up with the use of this product, you need to rethink the issue at hand.  Many times a yeast infection will present itself in the same way a diaper rash/urine burn does.  However, a yeast infection needs a different treatment in order to clear it up.

I’m pleased with the Pedi-Derm Butt Paste.  I really like the fact that it’s an all natural product.  Letourneau’s Pharmacy in Andover Ma. is where you’ll find this wonder paste. You can read testimonials on their website as to how others believe in the bum paste.  There isn’t a a doubt in my mind that these aren’t honest testimonials after how fast it cleared the redness up for my son.

Find and connect with Pedi-Derm on Facebook and Twitter.

Aug 222014
 
teatree oil review

australian tea tree oil review

If you’re not familiar with Tea Tree Oil you might just want to take the time to familiarize yourself with this wonderful organic home remedy.

Tea Tree Oil comes from the Melaleuca tree.  The leaves of the tree are put through a process to extract the oil.  In turn, this oil, which has antimicrobial properties (anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral) – is a fabulous natural medicinal alternative.

Tea Tree Oil has so many uses.  I’ve personally cured ringworm, cleared up cold sores, healed a huge burn on my arm from bacon fat (no I’m not going to tell you that the burn didn’t hurt when putting the oil on – but once that hurt went away a short few minutes later – I couldn’t feel that burn unless I pressed hard on the area).

Other uses for Tea Tree oil are (many more not listed):

  • Skin care – acne, facial toner, moisturizing face wash, body scrub, deodorant, eczema
  • First Aid – ringworm, staphylococcus, MRSA4
  • Household cleaning – from soaps to cleaning the bathroom
  • Hair care -shampoo, dry scalp, cradle cap
  • Aromatherapy – air fresheners, massage oils, reed diffusers
  • Dental care -toothpaste, mouthwash

Is all Tea Tree Oil the same?

The answer to that is no.  Some companies add additives that can reduce the oil’s properties.  A pharmaceutical grade is always your best option.  You’ll also want to make sure that the tea tree oil is a dark colored bottled that is air-tight.  It needs to be stored away from sunlight and air as much as possible, so that its effectiveness isn’t compromised.

Here’s the back label of Apothecary Extract Tea Tree Oil:

australian tea tree oil review

Do you see where it says – “Gas chromatography tested?”  That’s an important piece of information if you’re wondering about the quality of the tea tree oil you’re looking to purchase.

If you don’t see this on the packaging – you can ask the company/supplier you’re buying from for their gas chromatography report and to compare it to the ISO standards found at http://www.teatree.org.au/standards.php. Don‘t be surprised if you can’t be provided with these test results though. It’s said that these tests are expensive to perform and some companies would rather you not know what is in their product.

That said, you know you’re getting a quality product when you purchase Apothecary Extracts Australian Tea Tree Oil.

Side Effects of Tea Tree Oil

One can be allergic to tea tree oil just as with anything else. The best way to determine if you’ll experience any side effects – do a skin test on your arm or leg by rubbing the oil on an area no bigger than the size of a nickel.  If you don‘t experience any skin irritation or other side effects, you should feel confident that you are not allergic to tea tree oil and can begin using it.  If you find yourself having a slight reaction after testing it – you’ll want to stop using right away, or try mixing it with a carrier oil such as coconut oil or almond oil to dilute it.  Whatever you do – do not ingest any tea tree oil.

How does the Apothecary Extracts Australian Tea Tree Oil Rate?

I’ve written about the use of tea tree oil in the past (read that post here); and although the brand I used was not this one – you’ll find this one to be equivalent to the one that I was using.  The scent of Apothecary Extracts Australian Tea Tree Oil is that of what I’m used to using.  The oil has the consistency of what I’ve used in the past.  The smell is the same.  It arrived in a dark colored bottle (the one you see above), which is mandatory for keeping its potency.

Shortly after receiving the bottle, which couldn’t’ have come at a better time since we had just finished our last bottle, I came down with a cold sore.  These are common for daughter and myself.  I immediately went to the Apothecary Extracts Australian Tea Tree Oil and began putting it on the sore.  Within just a couple of days – the sore began to dry up.  The itching went away shortly after applying the oil.  So I can tell you that the Apothecary brand works the way I would expect it to.

Our home always has a supply of tea tree oil and black salve on hand – that’s not an option, but is mandatory.  We believe in these products 110%.  The Apothecary Extracts Australian Tea Tree Oil will be a staple in our house from now on.  There are just so many brands out there it’s hard knowing which brand you can trust.  That said, in reviewing this particular brand, I learned a lot and have much confidence in the product.

The Perks of Purchasing the Apothecary Extracts Australian Tea Tree Oil

When you purchase this brand’s tea tree oil – you will receive an eBook with many recipes on ways to use the oil.  The eBook also touches base on the history of tea tree oil. The bottle I received was a 4-oz. bottle and this will last us a very long time.  Not only that – the price of the 4-oz bottle of Apothecary Extracts brand – is one of where you’ll be getting more for your money.

You’ll find the Apothecary Extracts Australian Tea Tree Oil at Amazon.com

Are you a tea tree oil user?  What do you like best about the oil?

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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TEA TREE OIL…have you ever tried it?? It’s fabulous!

Aug 172014
 
Dial Coconut Water refreshing Mango body wash

Dial Coconut Water refreshing Mango body wash

Introducing the New Dial® Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash, it’s the newest member of the Dial® Coconut Water Family – a tropical scented body wash.  This body wash fills the air with a light scent that makes you feel like you are experiencing the air of the tropics.

Why Coconut and Mango?

Coconut water is known for being rich in antioxidants and electrolytes, which help provide replenishing hydration.  Mango is known for being nutrient rich and adds a touch of tropical freshness.

Dial Coconut Water refreshing Mango body wash

Our thoughts

If you love having the air filled with the body wash you’re using – you’re going to love this moisturizing body wash.  It’s has a light refreshing scent that lingers on after you get out of the shower.  In our home, we use shower poof scrubbers like you see above, with our body washes/soaps.  Using one of those with this new Dial® body wash – you only need a small squirt the size of a quarter – to produce a LOT of lather.  Once you’ve rinsed the body wash off your skin – you’ll be left with refreshing, smooth, silky-soft skin.

Connect with Dial® on Facebook.  Learn more at www.dialsoap.com.

Giveaway Time

Dial® wants you to experience this wonderful body wash.  That said, we are giving away three (3) coupons for one (1) free Dial® Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash 11.75 oz size or larger.  Entering is simple – rafflecopter powered.

Giveaway runs from 8/17/14 @ 6am through 9/2/14 @ 12am – US only. Void where prohibited by law.

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*Disclaimer – A Team Member of FCS received the product in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are those of the FCS Team Member.
Aug 152014
 
Petbrosia Dog Food
petbrosia

**Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life states.**

Houston! We have a problem!  Petbrosia sent us a bag of their customized all-natural pet food for our dog Gracie to taste test, and now Gracie thinks that’s all she should eat aside from her treats.  She won’t touch the food we bought prior to the arrival of Petbrosia’s!  Psst…In case she’s (Gracie) wondering, she’s finishing the old food – it was a full big bag!

For the purpose of this review, I place the food in a clear plastic cover so that you could see the size of the morsels.  They are on on the smaller side, which suits Gracie very well even though she’s a big do.  We believe this to be because she has such an overbite.  She is also enjoying this meal lying down – something I really discourage because I don’t need her getting bloat.

petbrosia all natural pet food

What is so ironic about her wanting this food is that Gracie is NOT fond of chicken, potatoes, or rice.  She’s a pain in the butt to buy for.  That said – she LOVES this food – and she’s not the only one that loves the food – our cats do too!   This pic below would be Snapples eating it.

petbrosia all natural pet food

You ask…What is Petbrosia?

Petbrosia is Customized Nutrition for your unique pet – cat or dog – that is delivered to your door. That’s a time saver.  In addition to saving time, you’re feeding your pet food with all-natural meats, fruits, and vegetable designed just for them.

How’s Petbrosia work?

On their website where you see “Start Here”,  you fill in pertinent information that Petbrosia uses to arrive at what is the best food option is for your pet.

Let’s take a look at how it came to be that Gracie would be best fed the Chicken and Potato Formula.

After I answered these questions pertaining to her age, weight, activity level, allergies etc:

about your pet petbrosia

I was then given the Assessment Information:

Gracies Petbrosia assessment

Here’s another assessment page view.  This one includes what Petbrosia recommends (I’ve taken out the price simply because my price may be different than yours).

petbrosia recommendation

And that’s how we ended up with the Chicken and Potato Formula opposed to the formula that contains salmon.

Regardless of whether it be chicken or salmon formula – both options are made with real free-run (chicken & salmon).  They also are antibiotic and hormone-free.  There is no corn, soy, wheat, gluten, or by-product meal.  There aren’t any artificial colors or flavors and vitamins and supplements are included in the formulas, including Glucosamine and Chondroitin.

The food arrived in a bag inside this box.  Now I have to tell you this packaging has to be extremely well sealed because Gracie, nor any of our cats attempted to get into the packaging.  What that in turn means to me –  is that you’re getting a very fresh product.

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As you can see below, the label lists all the ingredients and the general feeding guidelines.

Petbrosia Dog Food

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black light


black light

Most all of us love blacklights.  We love how they turn whites to purple – t-shirts, pants, etc.   Well, this UV Sight Blacklight Flashlight works the same way.

Many commercials advertising steam cleaners use a blacklight showing consumers where in the bathroom the evidence of bodily fluid has been left behind; and this blacklight flashlight by UV Sight works the same way.  The difference between the ones you see in commercials and this one – is this one is easier to maneuver.  It’s super simple to hold onto and can be placed in a pocket to carry from one room to another so that you can clean what you find before moving on.

I’m not going to show you how you’d find leftover accidental bathroom mistakes – we all know how that works, but I will show you how well this blacklight flashlight detected a pet accident.  Please note that this blacklight is designed to pick up ‘mistakes’ on carpet as well as other materials, but was sent to me specifically to put to the test on carpet.

That being said, I am more than please to say that we have some good pets (13 cats and a dog), as there weren’t any mistakes on our carpet!  All is not lost though – I can show you how it works on linoleum!

Meet Mr. Snapples!  Snapples is just an ordinary house cat. He’s a BIG boy – not fat by any means – just REAL big.  He weighs 20lbs and stands approx. 17″ tall and from his neck to his tail – he’s as long as he is tall.  In fact, because he’s not your average size house cat in stature, many kids and adults are afraid of him.

 

Mr. Snapples

Well, Mr. Snapples refuses to use anything but the litter box – meaning he won’t go outside to do his thing during the good months.  And it has to be one that doesn’t have a cover.  The hurling thing about this is that Mr. Snapples sits on the edge of the litter box and doesn’t squat like a cat normally would; rather, he puts his front paws in the litter and his hind paws go on the back edge of the litter box and makes a half squat – if that.  That in turn means – it gets on the back of whatever is behind the litter box and under the litter box, not to mention the side of the inside.

To rectify having to clean up after Mr. Snapples after his odd way of using the litter box, we  keep the litter box surrounded by a box.  If we happen to run out of boxes, then there is more cleaning for us to do.  That actually happened shortly after we got the blacklight flashlight.  We ran out of boxes because I hadn’t gone to the grocery store in quite some time.

Of course – Mr. Snapples still needed to use the box and that he did…he got the door, and the floor, and it ran into the closet all because we had put the litter box so close to the door.  It was our bad – we just weren’t thinking how it wasn’t contained in a box.   Needless to say, we had cleaning to do

Take a look what was found using the blacklight flashlight:

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What you see, for what appears to be dirt above, is the cat litter the cats have kicked out of the box (another reason for the litter box inside a box).  The Purple/fushia color is the closet door.  It’s white so naturally being a blacklight flashlight, the door appears as it would if it were a white t-shirt.  The brownish yellow – that’s where Snapples missed the box.

blacklight flashlight

Now even though this is the litter box room  (a room that we don’t use often), I am very anal about not letting it smell like a litter box.  Off cleaning we went.  And here’s what the floor looked like using the blacklight after we cleaned the mess:

blacklight flashlight review

Our job was done.  The floor was clean.  The litter box was clean.  More boxes were had real soon.

UV Sight’s Ultraviolet Blacklight Flashlight Specs:

  • Has 12 bright LED  Black Lightbulbs
  • SIMPLE & EASY TO USE – Perfect for Revealing Dry Dog, Cat and Rodent Stains and Favourite Spots That YouOtherwise Couldn’t See With the Naked Eye
  • SUPER BRIGHT, CORDLESS & LIGHTWEIGHT UV FLASHLIGHT – Your Carpet Will Light Up Like A Neon Sign. You Won’t Need to Crawl Around Sniffing the Floor Any Longer
  • SAVE TIME & MONEY – There’s No Need to Steam Clean the Entire Carpet, UV Sight Will Pinpoint the Areas With Ease
  • QUALITY & SATISFACTION GUARANTEED – Every Single Flashlight is Backed By Our 90 Day 100% Money Back ‘FIND THE PEE’ Or Your Money Back Guarantee. No Questions Asked
  • BATTERIES INCLUDED – 3 x (AAA) Batteries Included So You Can Start Spotting Straight Away & Identify Your Furry Friends Favorite Spots Immediately. RoHS & CE compliant

I’m very pleased with this light.  With having so many uses – you can’t go wrong with this blacklight flashlight.

UV Sight Ultraviolet Blacklight can be purchased at Amazon.com

If you’re in need of a non-toxic, eco-friendly carpet cleaner – I highly recommend you read my review on Genesis 950 Concentrate.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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