Sleep Number from Smiley360

This was a fun mission to do! We went into our local Sleep Number store, which happened to be at the Maine Mall. The sales associate was so very nice despite my girls being little demons. She showed us the different features of the different beds, answered all our questions and even did profiles for us. My fiancé and I both got our Sleep Number emailed to us. Now we get inside knowledge of big sales coming our way. Check them out today!

NuElle anti cellulite cream

I received NuElle anti cellulite cream as a free promotion through Tomoson. I didn't follow the directions completely, life gets busy between work and raising kids. It says to use twice a day everyday. Sometimes that's impossible. I did good for about 4 days with the directions but I was impressed. It made the cellulite on my butt and thighs less noticeable. My skin felt softer and smoother. Those nasty cottage cheese looking bumps were virtually gone. I will definitely continue to use this product in hopes of getting used to doing it as part of a daily routine. The only real downfall with this product is the smell. It's really no different than any other anti cellulite cream, which to me is similar to hair removal creams. I think the results outweigh the smell which is probably the main reason I continued using it. http://www.amazon.com/dp/b003ujhsui #NuElle 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.

Foxbrim Hyaluronic Acid

I received Foxbrim Hyaluronic Acid Serum as a promotion through Tomoson. I was fairly impressed with this product. The serum smells better than other serums I have used and it helped smooth out some of my fine lines and wrinkles on my face and neck. I am sure with continued use the deeper lines would become far less visible. I am very impressed with Foxbrim products, they also have been great at answering any questions I may have. http://www.foxbrim.com #foxbrim 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.

Adovia Sulfur Soap for Acne, Blackheads and Oily Skin with Dead Sea Salt - 100% Natural Review

I was sent the Adovia Sulfur Soap to try out and write a review. I like this product, I do, but it wasn't my favorite. First, it is unscented which is great! Second, it did a great job clearing up my skin. It looks fantastic! The only downfall, which for me, this time of year is the worst, is my skin felt dry after washing with this soap. I had to use facial moisturizers to compensate. Now, I am not saying this is a horrible deal breaker for me, like I said, really enjoyed the soap and the results with my pimples and blackheads, but maybe not for this time of year. I live in the Northeast so everything gets cold and dry up here this time of year, including my skin and scalp. I still recommend this product to people who are looking for a soap to help with blemishes. I will have to try it again when it starts warming back up and see if my skin feels different then. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b00mg962aa #adovia 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.

InstaNatural Argan oil hair mask

Can I start by saying how great this product is? I used it on my hair first. My hair has been dyed and permed more times than I can count. It's fried, dry and more often than not, just unhealthy looking. I've used various shampoos, conditioners and moisture treatments with out success. Then I received this hair mask through a promotion. I only left it on for 5 minutes, which is the minimum amount of time they recommend. Rinsed and dried and was stunned! Even my fiancé noticed the difference! My hair was softer, looked healthier and just plain awesome!
 Not 100% satisfied with that result, I tested it on my youngest daughters hair. Her hair is insane! Long, thick and super curly! On average, using a spray on detangler, it takes 15 minutes and lots of tears to get her hair tamed. I applied this to her hair the other day after her shower, left on for 10 minutes and rinsed. After her hair air dried I could run my fingers through it to remove any residual snarls. I have never been able to run my fingers through her hair without fear of it snarling up. Not a single problem! I'm happy! She's happy!
  If you have hair concerns I recommend using this product. I am definitely getting more when this jar is all gone. I can't imagine using anything else! I think my favorite thing about it is that it's made with all natural products. The main ingredients are shea butter, coconut oil and Argan oil. It smells heavenly! I'm hooked! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b00mnk9r5y #InstaNatural


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Apothecary Extracts 100% Australian Tea Tree Oil and recipe guide

Recently I received Apothecary Extracts Tea Tree Oil to review. To be honest, I wasn't quite sure what to do with it. I've used tea tree oil shampoo in the past but that's about it. Thankfully, they sent me a recipe guide so I could do more with it. The number of everyday uses are amazing!    The first thing I did was add a few drops to both my conditioner and shampoo since this time of year brings about flaky scalps. So now not only does my hair smell amazing but no flakes!
Then I wanted to see how it works for disinfecting and cleaning. I had to be careful because I have a puppy and have heard it's not good for them to ingest. The first item I used it on was our kitchen trash can which had developed some mold while in storage for a couple months. I simply added some tea tree oil and hot water and let it sit. After a few minutes I rinsed it out and wiped it down. It still smells amazing and hasn't developed any new mold growth. I made a basic mix of baking soda, tea tree oil and hot water to scrub out my toilet.
The next project I called a friend in on because she makes lotions often. We whipped up a lotion using the tea tree oil, shea butter and coconut oil. It is the best lotion I have ever used. The combination makes for ultra hydration and long lasting soft skin.
I was impressed with the tea tree oil without a lot of knowledge of it's uses. My friend who works with oils often said this was the best tea tree oil she has ever worked with. I would recommend this brand oil to anyone who wants to benefit from the vast possibilities of having this oil in their house. The best part is that it comes with a guide so you can learn as you go and discover new uses for this versatile product.
http://www.amazon.com/Australian-Potency-Aromatherapy-Household-Cleaning/dp/B00GF1NZLY/ie=UTF8&qid=1410041130&sr=8-19&keywords=tea+tree+oil

#teatreeoil
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Day 4....smoking or tattoos....

Yesterday was rough, I proved how weak I can be...not proud of, nor am I proud that today I've been bad. I'm about at the halfway point of what I used to smoke...trying to get that back down and under control. Today I wrote myself a post it note. On this note it discusses cost of cigarettes and the effects they have. Underneath is a message to myself about how I could get 5-7 tattoos every year for the amount I spend in cigarettes. That's a lot of tattoos! I love tattoos! I need more! NEED! Talk about an addiction! Since writing the note I haven't smoked 1.... But it's only been a few hours....I'm hoping if I can keep my focus on tattoos I can get over smoking. I HATE smoking! It's gross! It is killing me slowly. Here's to hoping I make it through this!

Day 3....not winning but still fighting.

Several years ago they had these commercials that said you would have to relearn things when you quit smoking. I always laughed at those commercials. I mean, how much can smoking really change your life? I know what it does physically and I understand withdrawals but I never imagined how right these commercials are. The first day wasn't so bad. Major cravings, I succumbed to a couple but nothing serious. The second day I spent half my shift staring at my computer, having forgot what I needed to do. Today, day 3, with only a couple cravings satisfied by a cigarette I feel useless and like I need a helmet. I started my day off by almost ripping a mole I've had under my nose my entire life while trying to blow said nose. It bled so much and still hurts a lot! Then there's dressing....I wore layered shirts today and started out with the outer layer underneath my undershirt....I'm not sure I'll survive this quitting business, at least not in one piece. I do know I want to quit, I need to quit, and I'm tired of spending so much money on this habit. I just wish it was easier. The cravings suck and I try to squash them with food...thankfully I have a fast metabolism. Hopefully the link works so you can see this commercial!

Day 2....repeat day 1....

Well, day 1 ended bad. Broke down and smoked a couple cigarettes. I don't count it as a failure...it's a stumble, a speed bump, a hiccup. Quitting is hard! At any age, no matter how long you've been a smoker for. It's been 18 years, more than half my life....longer for Shannon. Today we rally! We get back up, muster all we've got and try to win this battle. I don't want to be someone who quits too late, even though it is with my family history. I can still strive for a better life and better health, without cigarettes. They are $7.50/pack now....crazy! So I came to work prepared today :) maybe I can gain back the 15 pounds I lost last year ;)

Petunia Hyaluronic Acid

I have been using Petunia best hyaluronic acid and I have to say I'm impressed! It has helped smooth out a lot of the deeper wrinkles I have on my face, especially this really deep one on my forehead. I use it after washing my face, super simple. The smell is quite pleasant, almost minty. The downside is that it dries fairly quick and if you don't rub it in all the way it can leave sticky spots. I would recommend people to use this product! http://www.petuniaskincare.com/haserum #hyaluronicacid


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Day 1.

This morning marks day 1. This morning my amazing fiance and I split our last cigarette over coffee. Day 1...a little less than 8 hours into it and I'm craving...I'm fighting but I'm getting really cranky...I want to ask one of my coworkers for one or dig under the seats of my car to see if a good sized butt rolled away...I want one!!! I'm reminding myself why I am doing this...my health, COPD runs in my family, my dad had a number of lung problems from smoking for so long, my kids, it's a disgusting money consuming habit that offers no benefits...only side effects...so I am playing on a couple different quit smoking apps, running numbers, showing how my health is improving, how my finances are improving and where cravings will be...so, day 1, I will make it through you even if it kills me....

Town Haunts

I have to say, Cathy Spencer knocked it out of the park with this book. It was gripping and fascinating and I just could not put my phone down. I believe this author has talent and am anxious to read more by her. http://cmspencer.blogspot.ca/p/comely-press.html #TownHauntsReview


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My son and parents lied.

My parents raised three kids, my older sister, myself, and my baby brother. It looked so easy I decided I wanted at least two of my own. I mean, if my parents, who had my sister fairly young could do it, why couldn't i? Yes, we got punished and pushed our limits but my parents still made it look easy.
When I had my son just a few months shy of my 19th birthday I felt alright about it. He was so easy! He rarely cried, at least for me. Slept through the night starting at a very young age. He was just easy. Even my pregnancy and delivery was easy. I never felt overwhelmed with him. Gabriel was truly an angel.
Then came my second child, Athena. From the moment I found out I was pregnant with her I knew I would have my hands full. Severe morning sickness, everything gave me heartburn, seriously, everything. Labor was short with her but she came out screaming like a banshee. She cried, a lot. It seemed like all the time. She made the terrible twos look like a cakewalk, she redefined them in fact. She lived up to her namesake.
Then, lastly, came Illyana. Russian princess, Colossus' sister and ruler of purgatory on the X-Men. (Yes, I am a geek) I didn't think morning sickness could get worse than what I had with Athena but Illy proved me wrong. She took away the one thing I love the most...brewed coffee. I could only drink instant...*gag*. I had 8 hours of excruciating back labor with her, no drugs, that's kinda been my thing with pregnancies, no drugs! It felt like someone beat me for 8 hours with a baseball bat. I actually begged for an epidural but it was too late. She came out fairly easy, little crying.
Now here is where the fun comes in...my kids are now 14, 11, and 7. Gabriel is still easy. He just is happy with whatever. Athena has an attitude and temper. Illyana has serious baby issues. The girls fight constantly and usually ends with Illy crying to me because her sister punched her. Then I have to scold both of them. Nothing is working with them. My fiancé says that Illy is so stubborn even her hair won't grow straight. They test my patience all the time. I do my best. But I still think my parents and son lied to me. This parenting thing is hard! Not for the faint of heart. Seriously.
To be fair, it's not the girls fault, we have had a rough life. My son lives with his father and the girls don't see theirs. I raised them for two years by myself, during which time I worked and went to school. Four days a week for over a year they spent 14 hours a day in daycare so I could try to build a better life for us. For my sanity I would have a night or two a month where either their memere or great aunt would take them overnight so I pretend I was a normal person, not fully defined by being a mom or student or worker. They are getting a little better as time goes by but there is still a lot of work to do. Day by day, I will get my kids to be great. They are already awesome in their own way, but there are some kinks to work out. This is so much harder than I ever imagined!

Sano Phytoceramides

I received Sano Phytoceramides as a promotion through Tomoson. I liked them even though I found them a little bigger and harder to swallow than the other ones I have taken. They have helped my skin improve even more by evening my skin tone and making my fine lines and wrinkles appear less. I would recommend this product to my friends and family.


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Uni Moroccan Argan Oil

I have been using Uni's 100% Moroccan Argan Oil for a few weeks on both mine and my youngest daughters hair. I love it! I have thick wavy hair and my daughter has thick curly hair, like Shirley Temple style curls. It has softened both of our hair, making it easier to manage, especially hers! I used to fight with her about brushing her hair because it was so unruly. Now I just have her wet her hair down, towel dry it and we rub some Argan Oil through it and it takes no time at all. My favorite part is that it doesn't leave your hair looking greasy! My biggest pet peeve is hair product that makes it obvious you are using hair product. This leaves your hair looking healthy and soft. I definitely recommend using this Argan Oil! http://www.unipurity.com/product/uni-100-pure-premium-moroccan-argan-oil-2-o-z/ #argan


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InstaNatural Deep cleansing Facial Oil

I can not praise this product enough! I mean, I was honestly skeptical. How is smearing oil on your face going to clean it? Wouldn't it make you break out more? I was wrong! This oil is amazing! It smells great, my skin looks so much better than it did with any other product I have used. In 2 weeks I went from uneven seriously broken out skin to more even skin tone, healthier looking skin and far less break outs. The first couple of days I broke out worse than before, I was discouraged, then through research I learned that it was common, that it was because the oil mixture was pulling all the crap to the surface. Now my skin looks great! A couple pimples here and there but that's just normal, nothing like before. I highly recommend this product to anyone who is fed up with facial cleansers. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b00mgxv2is #InstaNatural


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Garlic press, easy to use.

I received the Orblue Garlic Press free from Tomoson. I was skeptical at first. I love garlic, fresh is best. This product made it so easy to cut up garlic. No sticky garlic juices on my fingers. http://www.amazon.com/70-off-today-propresser-stainless/dp/b00hhlnrve #garlicpress


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The difference Phytoceramides made.

I have been using Purely Holistic Phytoceramides for about 4 weeks now. I saw results within 2 weeks. I have been a smoker for 18 years and the first thing I noticed was a lot of the fine lines and wrinkles softening up. With extended use some of them even disappeared! My skin looks healthier and more even than before I started using the Phytoceramides. Now believe me when I say I was extremely skeptical when it said it would make you look younger but after using this product I can say I believe their claims.



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I've turned myself into a lab rat...

<p>I was going through my routine with all the products I've received and realized the only difference between myself and a lab rat is that I chose to do this. Here is how my morning went. I woke up and took a Phytoceramide, designed to fight the signs of aging. Then I took a shower using my PureSol Konjac sponge with bamboo charcoal and my InstaNatural deep cleansing oil. I dried my hair using my Shandali Microfiber towel. After my shower I used my InstaNatural rosehip seed oil on my stomach because it is designed to diminish stretch marks, which after having 3 kids, I have some. Then while my hair was still damp I added a few drops of 100% Argan oil to fight flyaways and split ends. I have more products that I could have added to the routine but I was running short on time. I'm hoping to try my Propeller garlic press sometime this weekend now that we are settled into our new apartment. I also, got to start giving Baker-boy the Paw-biotics I received. It's a different life than it was before I joined Tomoson but I am enjoying it so much! I love trying new stuff and if I can do it for free, even better! </p>

Shandali Towel

I received a Shandali towel free through a Tomoson promotion. I enjoy this towel a lot! It is made of microfiber and is quite absorbent for being so thin. I have found that it bunches more on wet skin than a terry cloth towel does but it works awesome on drying my hair. I have really thick hair that even if I wrap up in a regular towel after squeezing it out still takes forever to dry. I started wrapping my hair up in the Shandali towel and it dries in half the time. This actually leaves me with time to style my hair in the morning before work. I recommend this towel to anyone that is looking for a great towel.
Here is a link to the product.
http://www.amazon.com/Rated-Travel-Towel-MICROFIBER-Guarantee/dp/B00GELAE14/ref=cm_rdp_product


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