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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Angel Heart Earring Studs or Matching Necklace on eBay for $1.99 + Free Shipping!

I love to share cute & affordable things I find on eBay. I purchased these adorable ruby & goldtone colored  studs to wear for Valentine's Day but I actually just now got around to wearing them! They look so darling with a Black Dress or White Tank!


They're so cute and still available on eBay if anyone would like to purchase a pair!

See Them Here:

I also bought the matching necklace for $1.99!

See Necklace Here:

This must be a new edition necklace they didn't have before, it's so pretty!

Multi-Heart Necklace for $4.89 + Free Shipping

See the Multi-Heart Necklace Here:

Have a Fab weekend!

Saturday, May 25, 2013

What Time Is The Best Time to Workout? 6 Reasons Why Anytime is a Great Time! Fitness

I'm a few days into my Fitness Plan and today I wondered what time of the day is the best time to workout? After researching online, I've found that anytime is a great time! :) 


Each part of the day offers a great perk:


Statistics say that those who exercise in the morning before work, life, and  having your social calendar get in the way, are more likely to stick to their fitness plan. Morning workouts jump start your metabolism. Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast to keep your body from storing fat. 


Those who work out Mid Morning are most likely to set themselves up for healthy Lunch and make better food choices throughout the day. Working out helps curb the production of the hunger hormone ghrelin to help keep carb cravings and your sweet tooth under control.


Exercising provides extra blood flow to the brain, bringing a fresh supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain's neurons. Hormones are spiked to help improve concentration and reasoning skills. You'll feel revived and energized right through that 3 o'clock slump! :)


Working out in the Afternoon helps optimize your ciradian rhythms, helping you sleep better at night. Having your body's internal clock on point is a big factor in helping prevent disease such as Cancer and Diabetes.


The hormone Testosterone is at it's highest in the evening, boosting your strength training results. Your body is also at it's highest temperature during the late afternoon/evening making your muscles a lot more flexible. Working out will feel easier on your body during this time. :)


Though an intense workout late at night might make it hard to fall asleep, exercise is a perfect way to destress. Yoga is a perfect workout to do right before bed. Deep breathing will reduce anxieties and stress. Yoga also helps lower cortisol levels making it easy to drift off to sleep. 

Feeling like it's too early or too late for that workout?

;)

Have a great workout! ♥

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

May Free Beauty Samples! Score Free Hair Products, Lotion, Perfume Samples & More!


Who doesn't love Free Samples? We got your May Freebie links!

These days it seems most companies are asking consumers to 'Like' their Facebook instead of filling out a form through their website. If you're like me and don't want a lot of spam on your Facebook wall, you can  make a separate profile for all your sampling shenanigans  I have separate Facebook profile that I use for those wall spamming games and Sampling. :)


~All Links Open a New Window~

* Origins New GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer *
Get Your Sample Here

* L'Oreal Paris Advanced Hair Care Sample *
Get Your Sample Here

* Lancome Super Serum Visionaire *
Get Your Voucher Here

* Nivea Men Sensitive Skin *
Get Your Free Product Coupon Here

* Noevir Anti-Aging *
Order Your Free Sample & Catalog Here

* John Frieda Luxurious Volume *
Request Your Free Sample Here

* Poise Hourglass *
Request Sample Here


* Vasquez & Rincon Tropical Breeze Perfume *
Get Your Free Sample Here

* Garnier Fructis Fall Fight Sample *
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* U by Kotex *
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* Eucerin Professional Repair Lotion * 
Get Your Sample Here

* Emergen-C *
Get Your Sample Here

* Gevalia Coffee *
Request Sample Here


Get them before they're gone! Happy Free Samples!




Thursday, May 16, 2013

April Empties! Garnier Shampoo, Sexy Hair, Sally Hershberger, Aloe 80 Organics, & More!


I know, I know it's May. :) But I have emptied out some products over the last month while working on emptying out a few more this month, so I'm calling this Aprils. ;)

 My bathroom is always overflowing with different products so I always get a really accomplished feeling when I can make way for new. 

A few of these products are old favorites and a few I just tried for the first time, so without further ado here is a few of my April Empties. :)


Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Shampoo
This was the first time I tried this product, I really like this Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Shampoo! Made for Extra Dry/Damanged Hair, it was very kind to my hair. It was very moisturizing much like a 2-in-1 Shampoo/Conditioner. It smoothed out my hair and made it silky soft. There were times when I didn't even need to follow with a conditioner! :) 

My hair never felt stripped like some Shampoos can leave your strands. It has a very pleasant fruity-creamy scent that I love. I would definitely buy this Shampoo again. If you'd like more details I did a review on this Shampoo, you can read it here! :)

I give this Shampoo:
4 Kisses ;)

Aloe 80 Organics Daily Conditioner

Ok.... So. ......I. Love. This. Conditioner! :) 

This conditioner is an old favorite that I have been using for years and years! I think I discovered it at Whole Foods when I was about 18 and I have been using a few bottles each year since then. I really need to do a full review on this baby but in short, It's awesome! The ingredients are 82% Organic, the main ingredient consisting of, I'm sure you guessed it, Aloe Vera. :) 

It will make your hair the silkiest and softest you've ever felt! This is the kind of conditioner that will detangle the snarliest of dreadknots that I sometimes get under the back of my hair. :) The only downside to this conditioner is that that even though it says 'Daily', it's not meant to be used Daily. It will cause a lot of build up on the hair and can even make your hair dry out with repeating uses. I use this conditioner about 1-2 per week as a conditioning treatment when my hair really needs it. The scent is pleasant Lemon-Herbal. It can be difficult to locate but I highly recommend you check your Natural grocers for this product! It earns our Moxie Green Beauty Award for Natural & Effective Beauty :) 

I give this Conditioner:
5 Kissys! and we don't give those out easy ;)

Sexy Hair Organics Leave In Conditioner

Made with 90% Organic Ingredients and by the Sexy Hair brand, I had high hopes in loving this leave in conditioner. Made with Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Organic Gogi Berry Extract, Organic Avocado Extract and Sunflower Oil. This Leave in Conditioner is Paraben and Sulfate Free. It also has a soft, conditioning herbal scent that is very pleasant. The only problem? I don't feel like it did much for my hair. Yes it felt a little moisturizing where I applied a good amount and yes it made my hair smell nice while it lasted but overall I didn't notice that it really did any good for my hair. I feel like it's not worth the money. I really hope it's just me and some are able to find it useful. 

I give this Leave In Conditioner:
2 Kissies!


Naturelle Hemp Volumizing Conditioner

I love Hemp Milk, Hemp Protein, gorgeous Hemp rugs, and Hempz lotions, so there has to be something to this Hemp thing right? :) This Naturelle Volumizing Hemp Conditioner is made with Hemp Seed Oil to strengthen and moisturize hair. Unfortunately as a conditioner..... it sucks. :(  It's very drying and makes my hair feel stripped and tangled. :(

Dear Naturelle: 
Maybe your Conditioner is non-conditioning because Alcohol is your first ingredient!

 However, I am so obsessed with the Herbal scent, that I might just keep buying it so I can smell it..hehe. The packaging is cute too. ;)

As a Conditioner I give this product:
1 Kiss! :( 
As a Shower Flower I give this scent:
4 Kissies! ;) I know..I'm a little crazy. :)


Sally Hershberger Bust Out Body Style Primer

This style primer dispenses in a mousse like foam. It's lightweight and nicely scented. I liked using it while blow drying my hair for extra volume. It was very affordable, I paid about $5 for it. It lasted me about 2 weeks. The performance is about average but for the price it's a great deal, would purchase again. :)

I give this Style Primer:
4 Kissies! 

Punto 16 Hair Mask

I found this strange Hair Mask in the bargain bin at TJMaxx. Lol. I decided to give it a try because it was only $1.99! I have never heard of it before and I don't even know where one might purchase this. It has a really weird smell (like Generic Hotel Hair Shampoo) but it worked soo well! It's made with Olive Oil and it made my hair so soft. I've been looking on the internet trying find it to no avail. :( 

Do any of you ladies know where this is sold?

Other than the smell, it works really well.

I give this Hair Mask 
4 Kissies! 


I hope you enjoyed this edition of Empties! Let me know if you've tried any of these Hair products! 

Monday, May 6, 2013

I Finally Found a Great Ring to Go With My Earrings! Gorgeous Aurora Borealis Gems

I so love my sparkly Forever 21 Aurora Borealis rhinestone earrings! The iridescent rhinestones are so easy to pair with many different colors. They're gorgeous to wear with turquoise, coral, pink, and white. 


I was looking for a great necklace or ring to go with these earrings and have been having a harder time matching them to something but I found this cute ring on eBay that matches fairly well! Between the earrings and this chunky Dome Cocktail ring, a necklace isn't needed! 


Excited to wear this duo to Sushi night with this weekend with a sassy Black dress! ;)

I purchased the earrings at the Forever 21 store about a month ago but if you'd like to get the Aurora Borealis Dome Cocktail ring you can find it on eBay for $8.96 + Free Shipping ** here! ** The band is a strechy one size fits most. It's really comfortable. Love it! It looks like there are only a few left so hurry on over and get you one! :) 
I also got this gorgeous Gold/Multi Gem chain statement necklace that is beautiful for Spring! Thinking it will look perfect with a white tank + cute spring blazer. Love! 


I don't have a link for this item as it was a unique Auction listing but you can check ** here **for the latest Forever 21 Necklace listings! There is always something cute to be found. :)

Have a gorgeous Monday!