Hyaluronic Acid Serum with Lilac Stem Cells

Another great serum to review!  I get so excited with serums!!!!  When I received this serum I noticed the smell.  Its not a bad smell at all.  It brought me back to a spa or aesthetic office.  A relaxing lilac scent.  Like my Vitamin C review... I was excited to put it on my face because of the smell.

I used about a drop in each section I wanted to put the serum in.  I put the drops on: My forehead, under both my eyes (it did NOT burn YAY!), on both my cheeks and my neck.  I rubbed the serum in.  It dried fast (LOVING the products that dry fast!)  The dropper that gives the serum puts just the right amount of serum on your skin.  There is no need to wonder how light or hard you have to squeeze.

All in all:  I would recommend this product.  It works well.  And, it dries fast without making your skin dry and icky.  It's also made from all natural ingredients.

Please stay tuned for my next blog post.  It is going to address how to incorporate all of these products (lotions, serums ect..) in your daily routine :)

Hyaluronic Acid Age Delay Serum With Vitamin C + Green Tea Review

I am usually always impressed with any product I recieve to review for Tomoson.  I may be 28 (To me I'm "old" but, I get told on the regular that I am far from "old".)  I am a woman that is always searcing for products to help me defy the aging process.  With that said, you can bet your sweet buttered biscuits that I was excited to be approved for a Hyaluronic Acid Serum.  And, I'm an avid lover of anything green tea.

The bottle I recieved was a decent size (1.7 oz).  And, it will last a really long time.  You only use maybe a dime sized amount.  It doesn't give off a vulgar smell (as some products do! Yuck!)  Doesn't burn or make your face feel oily.  When I applied the serum again, I only used a dime sized amount.  You can apply it anywhere on the face.  But, I usually sick to the forehead, under the eye, cheeks and neck.  When rubbed in, it dries up so fast.  I love products that dry fast.  You will probably hear me say that a lot when I'm reviewing creams, gels and serums.  Why?  Because we are all busy people!  My morning routine is far from fast.  It takes me on a speedy day an hour and a half to get ready.  So, products that add time to my already long morning process won't do me any good but get me frustrated.  

I would purchase this product when I run out.  I'm really loving it.



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.

Orblue Garlic Press

First and foremost, I would like to apologize about how horrible the picture quality of my camera is.  I keep trying to figure out how to fix it and, it doesn't work.  So, please bare with me until I can get this issue resolved.

I was immediately impressed with this garlic press.  I was expecting something small and flimsy feeling.  The shipping was fast (then again, I do have Amazon Prime.)  I got the press in 2 days.  The press is stainless steel.  It's quite heavy and very durable.  This thing will last forever I bet.  It came with a little cleaner (the kind guys get with their clippers is the best way I can explain it.)  

I do love to cook.  I'm not all pre-remade, pre-boxed dinner kinda gal.  I do cook pre-made and pre-boxed don't get me wrong.. But, I can cook from scratch or "semi-homemade".  I LOVE garlic.  Any kind of garlic really.  Fresh, minced, powdered. There is something about fresh garlic that makes your food so much better vs the minced jar garlic you pop in your fridge.  But, lets face it.  Fresh garlic is a pain in the butt.  You have to smash it.  Then peel it, then mince it.  Then, your hands smell like a garlic factory for days.  

This press made all of that go away.  You should only put one clove of garlic in the press at a time.  Crushing and peeling is not necessary at all.  Because, when you press the handles together the pressure separates the skin/shell of the garlic.  If you are pressing the garlic to be stored for later use.  Make sure the garlic is in a sealed container.  The smell is very, VERY strong.  Garlic presses are also safe for kids to use.  But, make sure that the adult is supervising.  What does the garlic look like after its been pressed?  Like mushy minced garlic.  If you haven't had the awesome opportunity to use or buy a garlic press.. Please do.  I bet you'll always want to use your garlic presser when cooking :)


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Animal Tails and Amazing Facts about Shark Kids Books

Animal Tails
   This was a cute book.  I did have some issues in the beginning (I will get to those issues at the END of the blog.  I'm going straight for the review.)  This is a kids book all about animal's tails. And, how specific animals use their tales for various purposes.  The pictures are of real animals (no cartoons in these books!) and, the writing of how the animal uses their tail is short, sweet and to the point.  Your child won't loose interest in this book! 

Cover

Page from Book

Amazing Facts about Sharks

    This was the second book that came with the first book Animal Tails.  This was also a very cute book.  My daughter LOVES animals.  And, they all fascinate her.  This book is also all real pictures of sharks (no cartoons in this book either!)  And, the writing about the picture is kept to a few sentences.  Another good book to keep your kids attention.  

Cover of Amazing Facts about Sharks

Page from book

Final Review

    They were good books for children.  I did have one issue with the whole process of these books. When I applied for this promotion, the description clearly states the book was from Amazon and was to be shipped.   It stated shipped on my tasks and, I was expecting a book in the mail.  After a while, I e-mailed the company asking if this was an e-book and they replied with yes it's an ebook.  Other than that issue.. They are good informative books that unfortunately I will have to go find a printer to print off.

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.

Insta Natural!

Vitamin C Serum

      I received this product as a promotion to try via TOMOSON.  I didn't know what to expect when I got the Vitamin C Serum.  I was pleasantly surprised when the company Insta Natural e-mailed me and stated I could pick not 1 BUT 2 extra products to test out!  The shop a holic in me squeeled for joy.  I opted for these 2 products to try along with the Vitamin C Serum: Vitamin C Facial Toner and the Youth Express Eye Gel.  After ordering through Amazon.com- It only took about 2 days to receive these items.

     Now, for my review :)  

        This serum is by far the best I have tried.  You open it and, it smells like a big ol' glass of orange juice.  So, I was happy to put it on my face.  Who doesn't want to smell fruity?  After I was my face and get out of the shower, the serum is what I put on first.  Super easy to apply.  Directions are easy to follow. You really only need a small amount.  Don't waste it.. because I PROMISE you'll want to keep this product around as long as you possibly can!  The serum does not take long to dry at all.  Which is great, because I have a busy life.  Well! Everyone has busy lives!  

Insta Natural Vitamin C Serum

Youth Express Eye Gel

       This is the second product I received from Insta Natural.  I use this product AFTER the Vitamin C Serum and, BEFORE the Vitamin C Facial Toner.  I'll explain why at the end of this review.  This is a great product also.  It does not have any fruity smells to it.  And, as the name suggests it has a gel like constancy and thick.  I use only a small about under my eyes and on my forehead.  And, a tiny bit around the neck area.  I rub mine in a little bit, because I use the Vitamin C Facial Toner after this step.  For being a gel, it does dry rather quickly!  I do notice that my eyes seem to look more awake than before I started using this product.  So far, I'm loving the Eye Gel!

Insta Natural Youth Express Eye Gel

Vitamin C Facial Toner

      This is another product I won't be able to live without (I apologize to my fiance all the time.  Testing new products for free makes you want to keep them all.  Forever!)  Like the Vitamin C Serum, the Vitamin C Facial Toner smells like a big ol' glass of orange juice.  It really smells delish.  For this product I spray a few spritzes on my face.  Then, I take a tissue and just wipe it across my whole face.  You can feel an immediate difference.  Your face feels firmer and tighter.  I have used this for a

about a week now, and I can visibly see some pores being reduced.  I'm happy with that.  Unfortunately, my pores could be craters.  So, I'll take what I can get.    I will be purchasing again, and again, and again.

Insta Natural Vitamin C Facial Toner

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Chapstick Hydration Lock Review

I received this gem last week to test out.  I was surprised.  When I think of chapstick.. I think of the normal style tiny stick.  I got this and was pleasantly surprised!

The package I received was a decent size.  It came with 10 coupons to give to people for .50 cents off one hydration lock stick.  And, one package of the hydration lock.

Its a duel ended stick.  One side is "renew"  the second side is "moisture".  There are no directions on how to use the product.  So, I used the renew end first.  It felt okay.  It wasn't my favorite. It slid on well.  But, it didn't feel very moisturizing.  A few hours later, I decided to try the moisture end.  It was amazing!  It felt really good on my dry lips (which will be great for winter because my lips seem to get dry and cracked in that season).  And, the feeling of moisture lasted quite a few hours.  It almost felt silky smooth to me.

Will I purchase this item?  I may.  It's $2.99 at your local store.  But, I don't see myself using the renew end.  So, it may not be worth it to me to buy a $2.99 stick of lip balm just to use one end.  But, the moisture portion did work really well!  So, who knows! 

This was a FREE product to try and review from Smiley

BakeitFun Baking Mat Review Review.

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This is a great baking mat!  I was a little un easy about trying it.  Because, I have always had trouble not burning things.  Even though I PAM it up!  I was impressed when I un boxed the baking mat.  It was a great size, and it was very thick and durable.  

I was excited to try it because I am a baker.  I love to bake cookies and so does my 5 year old!  I first tried it with some Pillsbury cookie dough.  I didn't use PAM, for the fact I really wanted to see how the mat held up.  When, the cookies were done.. I took them out.  Let them cool.  And, to my amazement the cookies slid right off.  I was in shock!  I love cooking.  But, hate the mess of that crusty burnt stuff that the pan loves to keep on them.

This mat is now officially my go to mat.  If you haven't bought it yet.. BUY it.  It's so worth the money.

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.