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Pepsi Caffeine Free Diet Soda

  By admin | June 17, 2013 - 12:27 am | ,
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Pepsi Caffeine Free Diet Soda

Pepsi Caffeine Free Diet Soda is on of the staple sodas in our home. I usually drink it in the evenings and nighttime, when I don’t want the effects of caffeine. I like the crisp flavor and it’s not too sweet.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Each can contains 0 Calories, 0 grams of fat, 35 mg of sodium, 0 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of protein.

GOODY Style Large Round Brush

  By admin | June 9, 2013 - 7:54 am | ,
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GOODY STYLE LG ROUND BRUSH

My hair is naturally straight, but to make it smoother and shinier, I’ll sometimes blow dry it using the GOODY large round brush. The combination of different bristles grip every strand firmly, while the large ceramic barrel helps make drying quick and easy. I let my hair dry naturally until it’s slightly damp, and then brush and dry through each section only once or twice to get the results I need. To keep my hair looking healthy, I keep the blow drying to a minimum. This brush helps me do that.

Bounce 4 Month Outdoor Fresh Dryer Bar

  By admin | June 8, 2013 - 7:52 am |
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Bounce 4 Month Outdoor Fresh Dryer Bar

I think the Bounce Dryer Bar is one of those love it or hate it products. My husband (he does the family laundry) wasn’t sure of these, but after trying one of these bars, he loves it. In fact, he made me go out and buy more.

Our last bar was the linen scent 2 month bar. We now have the outdoor fresh scent 4 month bar. It’s a very light scent. We don’t have any problems with static. The bars haven’t fallen off or crumpled away. We don’t get white marks all over our clothing. Not sure why some people have problems and others don’t.

Just stick it on and forget about it. Our holder has been in our dryer for 10 months and it’s still holding strong. When the bars are done, we see “replace” show up in blue. We just put another bar in and keep on going. I’ve heard not to use them with towels, but we never take it out and the towels are fine. As long as they make these, we’ll keep buying them.

Perfective Ceuticals Ultra-light Sunscreen

  By admin | June 8, 2013 - 7:41 am | ,
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Non-comedogenic Sunscreen – Perfective Ceuticals Ultra-light Sunscreen SPF 40 with Titanium Dioxide

I use Perfective Ceuticals Ultra-light Sunscreen over the Perfective Ceuticals serum, eye cream, and face cream every morning and part of my new beauty regimen. It really has helped my skin look younger.

The sunscreen uses titanium dioxide. Many people prefer it because it’s a physical sunscreen (creates a physical barrier) versus a chemical one. To be honest, physical sunscreens are not my favorite, because I can see the barrier as I put it on in the thick, opaque, white cream. It really needs to be rubbed in or else I’ll suffer from white streaks or a white face. Fortunately, it does rub in and I can walk around without people knowing I have it on.

It works very well. I haven’t gotten any sunburns in this part of the country where the temps have been in the 90′s. The liver spots on my skin (which usually darken in the sun) are lighter. It doesn’t clog my pores, so no problems with my acne acting up. It does exactly what it promises.

This product was provided for review by Perfective Ceuticals.

Perfective Ceuticals Divine Age Guardian Cream

  By admin | June 8, 2013 - 7:39 am | ,
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Anti-aging Cream – Perfective Ceuticals Divine Age Guardian Cream with Growth Factor

I use Perfective Ceuticals Divine Age Guardian Cream over the Perfective Ceuticals serum and eye cream to seal them in. At bedtime, that’s all I need. In the mornings, I layer Perfective Ceuticals sunscreen over it.

Using before and after photos three weeks apart, I can see a definite improvement in lightening of my liver spots. My kids noticed that right away. They also said my skin looks younger. I can’t argue with that!

With other creams, I put them on, they dry, and then it’s like there’s nothing there. With Perfective Ceuticals cream, I literally feel it on my skin all day, protecting it and locking in the moisture. I’ve never seen anything like it. It works, and I’m happy to use it.

This product was provided for review by Perfective Ceuticals.

Perfective Ceuticals Anti-imperfection Eye Therapy Cream with Growth Factor

  By admin | June 6, 2013 - 8:16 am | ,
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Anti-aging Eye Cream – Perfective Ceuticals Anti-imperfection Eye Therapy Cream with Growth Factor (New Packaging)

I use Perfective Ceuticals Anti-imperfection Eye Therapy Cream with Growth Factor over the Perfective Ceuticals serum and then add a layer of Perfective Ceuticals cream for night time. In the morning, I repeat but add a layer of sunscreen.

I took before and after photos three weeks apart and let my kids tell me which photos look better. I didn’t tell them which was which, but they said the after photos look better because I “look younger.” That’s all I needed to know that the Perfective Ceuticals line of skin care products really work.

The eye cream may be expensive, but just a little dab will do ya, literally. The directions to apply a pea-size amount is really too much. I describe it more as a pinhead-size for each eye. It’s lasted me more than three weeks and hopefully much longer. This is something I want to continue using.

This product was provided for review by Perfective Ceuticals.

Nesquik Chocolate Powder Drink Mix

  By admin | June 5, 2013 - 11:42 pm | ,
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Nesquik Chocolate Powder Drink Mix

My son loves Nesquik chocolate drink mix. It may have sugar, but at least it’s less sugary than it used to be and I can control the amount we mix in. He gets the protein and calcium from the milk, which he really needs. Better than soda, which would be all empty calories. One big can lasts a long time. I’m glad it keeps well on the shelf.

Perfective Ceuticals Divine Age Guardian Serum with Growth Factor

  By admin | June 4, 2013 - 5:41 pm | ,
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Anti-aging Serum – Perfective Ceuticals Divine Age Guardian Serum with Growth Factor

Perfective Ceuticals Serum is a thin liquid substance that promises younger looking skin. For something like this, I had to take before and after photos to be sure I’m not kidding myself.

Without telling my children which photos were before and after, or even the reason for my questions, I asked my kids to pick which photos my skin looks better in. They picked the after photos. I asked why. They said I have fewer liver spots on my skin and my daughter actually said, “Your skin looks younger.” Call me a convert!

To be sure, I use the whole Perfective Ceuticals regimen twice a day. In the morning, I use the serum, eye therapy, cream, and sunscreen (in that order). At night, I do the same thing but leave out the sunscreen. Three weeks, and I’m already seeing results. It’s pretty amazing.

This product was provided for review by Perfective Ceuticals.

ADDENDUM 6/8/13: I would like to add that I noticed today that I no longer have a problem with blackheads and whiteheads. Cool.

Otis Spunkmeyer® Muffin Variety

  By admin | June 2, 2013 - 3:21 pm | ,
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Otis Spunkmeyer® Muffin Variety

My mom buys Otis Spunkmeyer® Muffins. They are moist and delicious. My son and husband’s favorite is chocolate chocolate chip. It’s a chocolate muffin with chocolate chips in them, which puts the men in my life in chocolate heaven.

I like banana nut. It’s full of banana flavor. Yep, that’s banana all right. I don’t think they could squeeze more banana flavor in it if they tried. They could use more nuts. Most of them are sprinkled on top. Otherwise, I think they are fantastic.

Blueberry is very good, also. It’s just not as good as banana nut and chocolate chocolate chip.

These muffins make a great snack, but are also full of calories, so I don’t eat them except as a treat.

ALLERGY INFORMATION:

Chocolate chocolate chip muffins contain wheat, soybeans, eggs and milk.

Blueberry muffins contain wheat, soybeans and eggs.

Banana nut muffins contains wheat, eggs and walnuts.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

One serving is 2 ounces. One muffin is two servings. I will list the information based on one whole muffin (since that is what I eat at one serving).

Banana nut muffin: 440 Calories (200 Calories from fat), 22 g total fat (3 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 420 mg sodium, 220 mg potassium, 58 g total carbs (

Chocolate chocolate chip muffin: 440 Calories (200 Calories from fat), 22 g total fat (5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 380 mg sodium, 380 mg potassium, 56 g total carbs (2g dietary fiber, 34 g sugars), 6 g protein.

Wild blueberry muffin: 400 Calories (140 Calories from fat), 16 g total fat (3 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 480 mg sodium, 190 mg potassium, 56 g total carbs (2 g dietary fiber, 32 g sugars), 6 g protein.

Wish Bone Dry Dressing Seasoning Mix, Italian

  By admin | May 29, 2013 - 4:45 pm | ,
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Wish Bone Dry Dressing Seasoning Mix, Italian

Wish Bone Dry Dressing Seasoning Mix is so easy to make. Just add oil, vinegar, and water. Shake, and you’re done. It’s good for up to 4 weeks, but I don’t think it will last that long. It’s good to leave sitting! Even my daughter, one who never likes dressing, says so. Well, if she says it is, it’s got to be. It’s light and full of flavor, but not overly spicy. I like it much better than the thick, creamy dressings. Best of all, it looks homemade.

This product was provided for review by the Amazon Vine program.