dezeme
Member Since: September 15, 2008Reviews
Kiwi Shoe Inserts
This wonderful basket I received included seven Kiwi products and two product coupons, geared mostly towards women. I did however share the Express Shine Sponge with my Dad and he just loved it. Each of these product’s have a retail value of $5.00... +
This wonderful basket I received included seven Kiwi products and two product coupons, geared mostly towards women. I did however share the Express Shine Sponge with my Dad and he just loved it. Each of these product’s have a retail value of $5.00 or less and would be much appreciated by anyone who likes to take care of their footwear and feet.
The seven products which were included are:
• KIWI Smiling Feet: Ball-of-Foot Cushion
• KIWI Smiling Feet: Ultra Slim Gel Insoles
• KIWI Smiling Feet: In-Between-the Toe Cushions (Great for sexy spring sandals)
• KIWI Smiling Feet: Gel Heel Cushions
• KIWI Smiling Feet: Gel Heel Liners
• KIWI Fast Acting Whitener (Great for the new white tennis shoes you got for tennis)
• KIWI Express Shine Sponge
Since we’ve had some near 90 degree weather here in So. California, I’ve had an opportunity to try each of these products. I have since added a couple must haves to my shoe shopping list, which includes the In-Between-The Toe Cushions and the Ball of Foot Cushions. These products are great for any woman who loves the look of sexy high heels, but doesn’t love the pain that can sometime accompany wearing them.
KIWI products are so great that two-time champion of Dancing with the Stars, Cheryl Burke has decided to team with them as their spokesperson. I’m certain she puts these products to the test with the types of fast, twisting movement their feet have to do as part of being professional dancers. Check out their website to see all the products they offer.
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Silk Original Almond Milk
I really enjoy trying new things and when I was given the chance to review the new Silk Pure Almond Milk, I was super excited since I love cow’s milk and Silk soy milk. I could easily drink a gallon of milk every day on my own, no sharing. I did... +
I really enjoy trying new things and when I was given the chance to review the new Silk Pure Almond Milk, I was super excited since I love cow’s milk and Silk soy milk. I could easily drink a gallon of milk every day on my own, no sharing. I did however plan to share this to get some other opinions.
You probably know the Silk brand for their yummy soy milk, which a great portion of people drink because of lactose intolerance and some even drink it for its great health properties. The Silk brand soy milk has a really great taste that is not overpowering. I figured since I really love almonds and eat them daily I would surely like Silk Pure Almond Milk. I was right!
Silk Pure Almond Milk is made from real almonds and contains no dairy or soy. Silk Almond Milk also contains no saturated fat or cholesterol and has fewer calories than cow’s milk! Another great benefit is that each eight ounce glass contains 50% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin E, as well as having as much calcium and vitamin D as whole cow’s milk.
Each eight ounce glass of the original flavor Silk Almond Milk has only 60 calories per glass and the Vanilla variety offers 90 calories per glass. I used my coupon to try the Vanilla variety first. I found it to be very smooth and slightly sweet. It also has a very subtle flavor of almonds that do not overpower the milk flavor that you expect. I also enjoyed it with a cup of coffee in place of my normal flavored creamer and enjoyed the sweetness. The Silk website suggests cooking with it, and also offers recipes using their products. I enjoyed making the strawberry banana smoothie with my Silk Vanilla Pure Almond Milk, after adding all ingredients the almond taste was undetectable.
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The Body Shop Nutriganics Smoothing Serum
I received this product from the Product Review Club to give a try. It is a lightweight serum with an amazingly refreshing scent. It comes in a wonderful pump dispenser for ease of use. I did not find the product to be greasy of sticky on the... +
I received this product from the Product Review Club to give a try. It is a lightweight serum with an amazingly refreshing scent. It comes in a wonderful pump dispenser for ease of use.
I did not find the product to be greasy of sticky on the skin or on my hands. It appeared to be somewhat thinner than some other serums currently on the market and had a wonderful moisturizing feel. I do not have extremely ddep lines, but have begun to notice the thin lines I do have to be lighter and lighter in texture.
I recommend this product for anyone wanting a lightweight serum that feels great going on the skin, and once on, you will forget that you are even wearing anything becasue it is so lightweight.
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KUSMI Tea
Well, I think it’s time to slow the pace down on the holiday spirits and sit down and enjoy a nice cup of tea. Too many stimulating products have left me feeling a little on the run down side. So it was good thing that I received some Kusmi Tea... +
Well, I think it’s time to slow the pace down on the holiday spirits and sit down and enjoy a nice cup of tea. Too many stimulating products have left me feeling a little on the run down side. So it was good thing that I received some Kusmi Tea to sample, since my body was craving pampering. For those who have not heard of Kusmi Tea, it originates from Russia and blends the finest ingredients from around the world. Over the past 140 years, Kusmi Tea has perfected the art of blending unique teas distinguished by their exceptional flavor, aroma and quality. Kusmi combines tea leaves from China, India and Ceylon into the perfect array of flavor.
This luxurious brand specializes in teas such as: Russian, Green, Black, Decaf, Red, Herbal and Wellness. The assortments are recognized for their perfect balance of savory and herbal essence to the smell and taste. All tea leaves are gently hand-picked then cultivated to later delicately blend into a Kusmi masterpiece. Kusmi’ repertoire is as varied as its customers, just look at the following list of the Blends and the teas offered in each:
· Russian Blends include – Anastasia, Bouquet de Fleurs, Kashmir Tehai, Petrushka, Prince Vladimir, Samovar, St. Petersburg, Troika, and Zoubrovka
· Green Teas include – China Green Tea w/Nanah Mint, Green Bouquet, Green Zoubrovka, Almond Green Tea, Gunpowder Green Tea, Jasmine Green Tea, Lung China Dragon Well Green Tea and Green Darjeeling AryaTea.
· Orthodox and Orthodox Blends include – Russian Morning No. 24, Russian Evening No. 50, Darjeeling No. 37, Ceylon OP, Lapsang Souchong, English Breakfast, Irish Blend and Earl Grey.
· Herbal Teas include – Chamomile, Linden, Linden Mint, Verbena and Verbena Mint.
· Wellness Teas include – Decaffeinated Earl Grey w/Citrus Fruits, Detox, Strawberry Green Tea, Gunpowder Green Tea, Decaffeinated Ceylon, Rooibos, Organic Green Rooibos, Sweet Love and Green Tea with Seaweeds.
I received the Detox Tea and Green Christmas Tea to sample. The Detox tea mixes purifying Mate and Chinese green tea along with the delicious flavors of lemon grass and lemon essential oil. The Christmas Tea has orange vanilla and almond flavors making this a real treat.
I finally made the time to sit down with a book I had been planning to read, and decided to try the Detox tea first. This tea brews just as any other green tea, but without the bitterness that Green tea is sometimes known for. I found the taste to be light and cleansing, I’m thinking this is because of the lemon essential oil. As I read chapter after chapter, I continued to sip on my Green Tea wondering if I would feel any of the detoxifying properties going to work, alas, I did not. I do however, know the benefits of green tea on its own, so I’m certain that as soon as I add this to my diet on a more regular basis I will begin to feel and see the benefits.
I decided to try the Christmas Tea while at work. During the day I like to have something to stimulate my senses, either a candle burning or the sweet aroma of this tea. I love how aromatic this tea was once brewed. The flavors balanced each other out and made for a little sweet treat. I didn’t feel the need to add as much honey since this tea had its own sweetness. I also enjoyed this with a couple of those great gingersnap cookies sold at Cost Plus. It surely brought a smile to my face that afternoon. We all know that work can sometimes be mundane, and this tea added a little lift to help me get through the rest of it. All in all, I loved both of these teas and expect to try the detox tea more. The Christmas tea will continue to be my daily pick me up for the office. This tea ,ay be purchased at specialty boutiques and most high end stores.
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K-Y Intense
I am certain most of us who have jobs, children, and life in general on our plate, have begun to feel stress. As women we seem to always have a tendency to neglect ourselves and put everyone else’s needs ahead of our own. This includes children... +
I am certain most of us who have jobs, children, and life in general on our plate, have begun to feel stress. As women we seem to always have a tendency to neglect ourselves and put everyone else’s needs ahead of our own. This includes children and spouses/significant others.
Neglecting our spouses/significant others is never a good thing when it comes to keeping the home fires burning. It can also be something that later on, weeks, or months from now, may affect our physical relationships. And as women, as we begin to age, sometimes the mental needs to be stimulated in order for the physical to kick in. I’m sure you twenty-somethings have no idea what I’m talking about, but just wait. Well, the good people at K-Y brand has obviously considered this, and taken those "few" needing a little assistance in this area, into consideration.
K-Y has created a new line of products, no; this isn’t the old K-Y Jelly you remember. The first is K-Y Brand INTENSE. INTENSE is a revolutionary female arousal gel, clinically shown to enhance intimate satisfaction with 75% of women in consumer studies reporting arousal, sexual pleasure and sensitivity where it counts most. And of those women, 90% reported that INTENSE bettered the overall intimate experience with their partner. INTENSE is uniquely formulated with patent-pending technology featuring a proprietary combination of sensory enhancers which increase sensitivity in a female’s intimate area, heightening stimulation and arousal to increase pleasure during intimacy.
They also offer a second product, K-Y Brand YOURS MINE. YOURS Mine is the first intimacy enhancement product for couples. Knowing it takes two to create a magical encounter, YOURS MINE features to lubricants with different sensations. One is invigorating for him, the other titillating for her and together…well, something to talk about. Both partners will be curious about the sensations, providing the perfect scenario for couples to communicate about the experience.
Neither of these products are, “greasy” or sticky. They do not leave you feeling like you need to wash them off as soon as possible, just a natural feeling. You can find these products at just about any drugstore, on drugstore.com, target, and just about anywhere these types of products are sold. The INTENSE product has a suggested retail of $29.99 for .34fl oz. (but can be found on amazon for $17.99) and the YOURS MINE has a suggested retail of $16.99 for 3 fl. oz. My recommendation is that you give either or both of these products a try. Your physical relationship will only benefit.
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Nozin Nasal Sanitizer
I recently received from Global Life Technologies a sample of NOZIN nasal sanitizer. It's like hand sanitizers, but for the nose. This is the perfect time of year to try out this item, since it seems like every week someone at the office has a... +
I recently received from Global Life Technologies a sample of NOZIN nasal sanitizer. It's like hand sanitizers, but for the nose. This is the perfect time of year to try out this item, since it seems like every week someone at the office has a cold and cough.
NOZIN is not a nasal spray, but is applied to the inside tip of the nose with a swab moistened with a few drops of the nasal sanitizer – very easy to use. Tests show NOZIN kills 99.9% of germs – including those causing colds and flu. NOZIN is small enough to fit in your pocket, but strong enough to create a nasal barrier to fight germs for 8 hours, and even smells nice and citrus-y.
I received NOZIN in an 8ml bottle (60 applications, 30 swabs), which has a suggested retail price of $14.95. NOZIN is not a product to treat colds and flu, it is to be used if you feel you've been exposed to the cold or flu virus. It helps to reduce your risk of infection. Each application lasts up to eight hours and is easily applied. NOZIN is an all natural product which also includes moisturizers as to not dry out your nostril area. Some of the moisturizing ingredients include, jojoba oil, orange oil and coconut oil.
As I mentioned earlier, a couple of ladies in the office have young children who seem to bring some sort of illness home every week. The young lady closest to my desk has had a terrible cough and has been sneezing for two weeks. I was happy to have NOZIN to put to the test, since I REALLY hate being sick. Each day when I go into the office I apply NOZIN to both nostrils and to be on the safe side, I have also been re-applying at lunchtime.
I have not experienced any drying, which I was afraid that I would since I have a dry nose problem in the winter months. As described, NOZIN has a citrus scent which doesn't linger very long. I can apply it at my desk or in the car and people just think I'm touching up my makeup. Overall, I have had a great experience with NOZIN and plan to purchase to use as a defense mechanism during the flu season.
You can go to http://www.flight001.com/shop-for-your-trip/personal-care/remedy/nozin-nasal-sanitizer.html and purchase your bottle to try out for yourself. It's great to have a product to add to my beauty routine as a measure of prevention, especially during the busy holiday season and all those busy shopping malls.
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Permission Slips by Sherri Shepherd
Permission Slips: Every Woman’s Guide to Giving Herself a Break by Sherri Shepherd with Laurie Kilmartin I have been a fan of Sherri Shepherd for quite some time. I have probably watched every television show and movie she has ever been in. Below... +
Permission Slips: Every Woman’s Guide to Giving Herself a Break by Sherri Shepherd with Laurie Kilmartin
I have been a fan of Sherri Shepherd for quite some time. I have probably watched every television show and movie she has ever been in. Below is a brief listing of her works:
Albums
No Refund, No Exchange, 2003.
Comedy Without Compromise, 2004.
Films
Cellular, New Line Cinema, 2004.
Guess Who, Sony Pictures Entertainment, 2005.
Beauty Shop, MGM, 2005.
Television
Cleghorne!, NBC, 1995.
Living Single, (guest star), UPN, 1997.
Suddenly Susan, (guest star), NBC, 1997, (regular), 1999–2000.
Friends, (guest star), NBC, 1998.
Everybody Loves Raymond, (recurring), CBS, 1998–2003.
The Jamie Foxx Show, (recurring), WB Network, 1999–2000.
Emeril, NBC, 2000.
Wednesdays 9:30 (8:30 Central), ABC, 2001.
Less Than Perfect, ABC, 2002–2005.
Brandy & Mr. Whiskers, (voice), Disney Channel, 2004–.
She began her show business career as a comedian, moved into acting, and is now in the talk show arena as a co-host on ABC’s The View. Even though I was anxious to read this book, it took me some time to get around to it. For me reading books is a quiet time event that I like to enjoy when there is anything else on my plate. When I finally did sit down to dive in, I was thrilled, I didn’t move until I finished the entire book. It was like sitting down with an old friend. They same wit and charm that makes Sherri feel like an old friend, is exactly the vane in which this book is written.
She had me laughing so hard at the situations she had been in, I began to cough uncontrollably. These same situations also made me feel like less of a moron for having gone through some of the same types of adventures in my younger days. This book really made me think about how I needed to cut myself some slack on everyday things. My house will not self-destruct if I don’t clean it today. Another reason I loved Sherri’s book was because, it made me feel like its okay to be human, and I don’t have to, or need to, be SUPER WOMAN all the time.
Here is a brief synopsis of the book from the Hachette Group. Thank you Hachette Group, I really appreciate you sending me this wonderful book to review.
Covering topics such as “It’s Jesus or Jail,” “Marriage, the Hard Way,” “Children: The Gift You Can’t Give Back,” and “All the Things I Don’t Know…And All the Things I Definitely Do,” stand-up comedienne, actress, and ABC’s The View co-host Sherri Shepherd comically chronicles her struggles to keep up with the many roles-professional, wife, mother, daughter, and friend-that women must play in today’s world. Sherri urges women to pursue their most important dreams and to never give up, but also let’s readers know that it’s okay to give themselves “permission slips” when things don’t always work out the way they want them to.
You can read a brief excerpt of the book here.
You can also buy Permission Slips: Every Woman’s Guide to Giving Herself a Break on Amazon
One of my favorite excerpts from the book: “It was a relief to accept myself. To say, I’m a mom. I’m a daughter. I’m a friend. I love being here. And I don’t remember anybody’s name.” (pg. 153)
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SoftSoap Brand Nutri Serums Body Wash
I was recently given a second opportunity by Softsoap® to try the New Softsoap® Nutri Serums nourishing body washes. The Nutri-Serum variety of Softsoap® BRAND Body Washes has a Suggested Retail Price of $3.50 - $4.50 for a 15oz. bottle. Here is... +
I was recently given a second opportunity by Softsoap® to try the New Softsoap® Nutri Serums nourishing body washes.
The Nutri-Serum variety of Softsoap® BRAND Body Washes has a Suggested Retail Price of $3.50 - $4.50 for a 15oz. bottle. Here is what their press release has to say; “Now, Softsoap® brand extends its body wash portfolio with the arrival of Softsoap® brand Nutri Serums body wash – the first body wash to be infused with nutrient rich Softening Serum Pearls! Inspired by high-end beauty products containing serums, new Softsoap® brand Nutri Serums body wash with Softening Serum Pearls contains luxurious ingredients and delivers affordable, advanced skin care benefits.
Softsoap® BRAND Body Washes are specially created to surprise your skin with fantastic new fragrances, on-trend ingredients and rich moisturizers, so your skin feels soft, healthy-looking and clean. Committed to bringing breakthrough formulas to the masses, our resident ingredient experts have created a full line of body washes especially designed to WOW your skin!”
This body wash comes in two enriched varieties with Restoring Vitamin E or Moisture-Retaining Omega 3 & 6 variety. It is the first body wash infused with softening, serum pearls.
My Fave’s
*Great relaxing scent
* Skin feels super-soft and moisturized
*Extremely affordable
*Available at most major drug stores and mass retailers
My not so Fave’s
*The wash was a little on the thick side, which makes it a little hard to dispense from this type of bottle. Maybe if it was in a pump style dispenser it would be easier.
One thing I also noticed, which should have been in the “Fave’s” column; when using either variety of this product, I have had no need to use lotion. For me, this is huge; I use lotion after every shower and bath especially in the drier fall/winter months. The lotions I use also aren’t the drugstore variety, they are a specialty brand. That averages $47.00 a bottle for a 32oz bottle. This is a huge cost savings, as I will not have to replenish my lotion supply as often. All in all, I still give the Nutri Serums Body Wash two big thumbs up. This product is a must for my shopping list.
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Rev. Trainers Epsom Formula
I recently received a sample of the Rev. Trainers Epsom Formula. This product is a 100 percent all-natural Epsom Salt product. It is the only 100 percent all-natural Epsom salt product. E is 100% natural magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt). While... +
I recently received a sample of the Rev. Trainers Epsom Formula. This product is a 100 percent all-natural Epsom Salt product. It is the only 100 percent all-natural Epsom salt product. E is 100% natural magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt). While magnesium sulfate is commonly available, other versions are produced synthetically with acids. REV. is all natural.
Some of the benefits of Epsom Salt include:
NATURAL CALMING EFFECT: Magnesium flushes toxins and heavy metals from the body. It's also essential to producing serotonin, a mood-elevating brain chemical that creates a relaxing feeling.
NATURAL HEALING AGENT: Sulfate helps form joint proteins and detoxify the body's residue of medicines and environmental contaminants.
Rev. E trainer's formula also has the following benefits:
NATURAL AROMATHERAPY: A pleasing blend of all natural herbs and essential oils known for their stimulating and revitalizing benefits. It all includes the following natural ingredients - 100% natural magnesium sulfate (epsom salt), eucalyptus, spearmint, geranium, rosemary. Nothing artificial.
Rev. has "THE 15-MINUTE SOLUTION" try any of these as a 15 minute soak.
Work out those aches and pains. Add 1/4 can of REV. to your bath or whirlpool. REV’s E ingredients help you emerge relaxed and rejuvenated, ready to take the field again.
For sore feet, minor muscle cramps, add 3-4 handfuls of REV. to about 1.5 gallons of warm water. Ease into the soak, then remove, towel dry and stretch before putting on your shoes.
For minor muscle sprains and strains, add 2-3 handfuls of REV. to 2 quarts of warm water. Immerse washcloth, then wring out excess water. Apply to affected area for about 5 minutes. Repeat two or three times. Do the same thing for rashes and insect bites, so you can stay focused.
This product comes in three varieties, Trainer's (which is the one I sampled), Doctor's, and Mother's.
I really enjoyed using this product, it had a very pleasant fragrance and helped with my aches and lower back pain. I have always been a fan of Epsom salt for it's healing properties and this product is no different. It is great to know that this product is 100% natural and easy to find. The product may be purchased at CVS. I used as directed and filled a bathtub with hot water and 1 cup of Rev. Trainers Formula. After a few minutes, I noticed my muscles were looser and my lower back did not have the pain or tension that it did earlier. I found myself soaking longer than the recommended 15 minutes and was happy to awake the next morning with no pains. I highly recommend Rev. to someone suffering with minor body aches, this is the perfect time to experience during the cold winter months with a nice hot bath.
You can go to http://www.rev-life.com/index.php/about-rev/for-families to read more about the Rev. brand.
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Wen Cleansing Conditioner
A couple weeks ago I received a bottle of Chaz Dean's WEN Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner to sample and review. If you have never heard of Wen Haircare follow the link to learn more. This product is both a cleanser and conditioner in one... +
A couple weeks ago I received a bottle of Chaz Dean's WEN Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner to sample and review. If you have never heard of Wen Haircare follow the link to learn more. This product is both a cleanser and conditioner in one easy step. It doesn't lather like regular shampoos, it's all natural and has no sodium laurel sulfate or other detergents usually found in shampoos.
I had seen this product advertised on QVC for quite some time and had been waiting on purchasing it to see if I could find someone I knew who had tried it out. So, imagine my excitement when I got the chance to sample and review this, I literally jumped. When I received the bottle I opened it up to take a look and a whiff. The consistency is that of a deep conditioner, nothing like the shampoos that I normally use. But I guess that is because it's not a shampoo, it is a conditioner that cleanses. The fragrance is pleasant and not over powering. The mint is mild, this is the scent I was most concerned about since I don't like mint scented bath and body products.
It takes anywhere from 10 -16 pumps, depending on hair length. You apply to wet hair and massage into the scalp and down the shaft of the hair. After you have massaged it in, it's best to wait until you have finished in the shower to experience the deep conditioning effects. As I have gotten older my hair has really begun to get dry, and having used this for almost two weeks it really has helped the dryness and my hair looks shiny. My hair is thinning and long with a wavy texture. It is advertised as adding moisture, body and shine and works for straight, wavy curly and ethnic hair. The product is advertised to repair damage, renew elasticity and reduce chemical stress of dry and extremely damaged hair. I have to say that it does exactly what it's advertised to do. I will continue to use this product as my regular "shampoo."
Some people have said they find this product line to be a bit expensive, but you can find it on Amazon, Wenhaircare.com and QVC. I know QVC has some good deals every once in a while and sometimes they even have easy payment plans available. I would highly recommend this product and love what it has done for my hair. If you get the chance to try products from this line I would say go for it, you won't be disappointed
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