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Filigree Body Lotion @Thymes
‘Thymes’ have a great variety of scents in their collection of fragrances and bath and body products. Recently I have been trying out the Filigree Body Lotion. The Filigree collection is a special edition brought back from 2009 due to the large quantity of requests. Scented with rich amber, juniper berry, cedarwood and neroli, it is not something I would usually chose, but I was pleasantly surprised. Made to enhance and harmonize with ones own individual natural scent, it was interesting to see how differently it smelt on mine and my friends skin! On me the lotion seemed to have a less spicy aroma, whereas my flatmate smelt not dissimilar to ginger. Additionally it moisturised my skin fairly well, leaving me feeling fresh and soft.
Back by popular demand, this limited-edition moisturizer is luxuriously effective. Restores natural moisture balance to help skin look and feel its best. Enriched with conditioning shea butter, primrose and sweet almond oils and replenishing white willow bark. Leaves the unforgettable fragrance of Filigree: clean, lovely and enchanting.
Packaged in a simple and elegant white and silver box and priced at $25.00/Qty, I would consider this a perfect and appropriate gift for the holidays.
Find a present for everyone at http://Thymes.com – and free shipping on over $50
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Getting lean with @SaffroLean
There are thousands of weight loss supplements out there with exaggerated promises of rapid weightless without making changes to your diet yada yada yada, not to mention the slew of dangerous stimulants that come with them… so when I heard about SaffroLean a few months ago, I was honestly less than excited. However, seeing as I’d been struggling with my weight for the past year, I figured I’d give it a try. I had quite a scare last year with my heart, which landed me in and out of hospital for a few weeks. After being released from hospital, I found myself slipping into an uncontrollable downward spiral of depression, and picked up a nasty habit of comfort eating.
I went from this (left) to that (right) in less than 6 months! The heaviest I have ever been!
I was eating ALL THE TIME, even when I wasn’t hungry, plus I ditched being vegetarian and started eating meat like my life depended on it lol. I’m not sure why I started comfort eating, as I usually eat less when I’m stressed, but I’m guessing that because I was in the final lap of finishing my degree, and recovering from some undiagnosed condition; the stress was more than I could handle, who knows.
A Uniquely Effective Approach to Weight Loss and Food Control. Where Great Health Begins
I received a 90-day trial pack of SaffroLean a few months ago, and after reading all about it, I couldn’t wait to give it a try. I was even more excited upon discovering that SaffroLean is stimulant free, meaning I didn’t have to worry about any dangerous stimulants causing uneasiness and making my heart race (phew!). Because I was having trouble with my snacking and portion control, I was pleased to see that some of the many benefits of taking SaffroLean were reduced snacking and overeating, as well as a faster metabolism!
Clinical studies show that people that took SaffroLean lost an average of 28.4 lbs in 90 days. I’ve been taking SaffroLean for two months (60 days) and although I don’t see any drastic weight loss, others have mentioned that they have noticed changes in my weight. My mother also says that my face has slimmed down, and that overall, I’m much slimmer than I was at my graduation in June. So that’s a good sign. I can say however, that I snack WAY less, and I definitely eat a lot less, in fact; I find I only eat at meal times (which is great because before I was eating every hour on the hour… yeah), and I really didn’t even make any effort to change my diet. All I have to do is take one capsule of SaffroLean 30 minutes before breakfast and lunch and just go about my day. Stress free! I also noticed that I was happier, and had a more positive attitude towards how I approached eating and losing weight. It’s easy to let weight gain get you down, and maintaining a positive attitude can be difficult, even when you know you’re trying your best, so it was definitely a bonus that SaffroLean helps with improving a person’s mood and sense of well-being. Can we say WINNER?!
The picture on the left is when I started taking SaffroLean in September, and the picture on the right is my second month using SaffroLean. The very first picture is me a few days ago 🙂
So what’s in it? Simply put; appetite-curbing Satiereal Saffron, fat oxidizing Green Tea Extract, plus 5 other important Vitamins (Vitamins D3 B1, B2, B6, and B12), and NONE of the dangerous stimulants.
The key player?
Satiereal Saffron: is a natural extract from the same plant as the spice saffron. For centuries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, saffron has been used as an aid to improve mood and relieve stress. Europeans discovered that along with these benefits, it can be used to aid in successfully losing weight and keep it off
I’ve only been taking SaffroLean for two months, and I’m loving the results so far, so I can’t wait to see the results after I finish the next 30-days. I’d like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Pamela Mirante and the entire SaffroLean team for giving me the opportunity to try SaffroLean, I’ve really enjoyed taking it, and once I’m done my 90-day trial, I plan on getting more SaffroLean!!
stay healthy 🙂
♥Bella♥
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Pecans……Just Not Another Nut!
Ways to Incorporate Pecans into a Healthy Lifestyle
Pecans are easy to add to your eating plan; simply grab a handful! Pecans are healthy and delicious, and just a one-ounce serving (15- 20 pecan halves) packs more than 19 vitamins and minerals, fiber and protein to keep you going. They’re a perfect snack for both children and adults. Often associated with indulgences and occasional treats, pecans can also be eaten in healthier forms and cooked or baked in a wide variety of foods to add flavor and nutrition. Delicious recipes can be found or created using pecans for breakfast, salads, entrees and side dishes.
Warm Pasta Salad with Pecans and Spinach
Check out these recipes at http://ilovepecans.org/
Romain, Pecan and Pear Salad
Heart-Healthy Pecans
Nearly 60 percent of the fats in pecans are monounsaturated and another 30 percent are polyunsaturated, leaving very little saturated fat in pecans. The unsaturated fat in pecans is heart-healthy fat meeting the new Dietary Guidelines that recommend Americans keep intake between 20 and 35 percent of calories, with most fats coming from heart-healthy sources like fish, nuts and vegetable oils. In addition, pecans contain no trans fat.
Nutrient-Dense Pecans
Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals – including vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins and zinc. One ounce of pecans provides 10 percent of the recommended Daily Value for fiber. Pecans are also a natural, high-quality source of protein that contain very few carbohydrates and no cholesterol. Pecans are also naturally sodium-free, making them an excellent choice for those on a salt- or sodium-restricted diet.
For much more information on Pecans go to http://ilovepecans.org/
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100% Taste ZERO Guilt
I recently got to try the new pomegranate blueberry Trop50, the black/blueberry Aquafina Plus+10 Cal and the strawberry lemonade Aquafina Plus+10 Cal, and they were all delicious. I have to admit that I was a little skeptical about trying them, as I was worried they’d be watered down and tasteless… I was wrong. They taste great, and are super refreshing. In fact, they are so good, I drank them all in less than 5 days…okay 3 days don’t judge me.
Trop50 and Aquafina Plus+ 10 Cal are both naturally sweetened with Reb A (a natural sweetener derived from the Stevia plant) and are the perfect beverage option for those health conscious invididuals, or those that are just looking for a low-calorie beverage that tastes great.
FYI: Stevia is a South American herb that has been used as a natural sweetener for centuries. It has a zero glycemic index, zero calories and zero carbs, AND it’s 25-30 times sweeter and healthier than sugar.
Get. You. Some.
peace and love
♥Bella♥
ps: Thanks to PraxisPR for sending these over and sharing the L-O-V-E!
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Vicks Nature Fusion
Yesterday after a crazy, extended birthday weekend, I woke up with the dreaded scratchy throat and stuffy nose. I could not believe I was getting a cold–in the summer, no less! First of all, it’s basically unheard of for me to get sick at all, and second, I have way too much going on this week to be sick. How could this be? Well, no time for moping…
I was fortunate to have a stash of medicine on standby from the Vicks Nature Fusion product launch I went to back in August. I had been planning to tell you all about the new product line closer to cold and flu season, but in an unforeseen change of events I’ve found myself in the position of product reviewer!
The Nature Fusion line is gluten free, dye free, and contains real honey!! It comes in liquid and capsule form. I’ve been taking the Nature Fusion Cold & Flu capsules and I was delighted by the delicious taste. Let’s face it–no one likes to take pills, but these tasted like they were literally dipped in honey!! I also have the Nature Fusion Cough & Chest Congestion liquid medicine on hand and I can’t imagine how yummy and comforting that tastes, but I don’t have a cough and I hope that I won’t need to taste it!! 🙂
Of course taste doesn’t mean anything if you don’t get relief from your symptoms–but I must say, Vicks did the job. I slept through the night (thanks to Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu), and I’ve been doing well so far today (back on the Nature Fusion capsules).
Check out the entire product lineup.
kisses, Olisa
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Everyday Is Earth Day
Lately I have been trying to be more environmentally conscious. This is going well, because I do see how much waste one person can make. I met Colleenthe woman behind this video at the Green Living show and I LOVED her. 🙂 Here’s the video, and I hope we can all try to be more conscious of what we do and try to make the world a better and healthier place. What do you think ??
xo, Tanya
