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Nutrients for Healthy Hair – #Hairfinity

September 26, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein

 

I consider my hair to be one of my favorite accessories. I can style it in a messy updo at home, have it flow in soft romantic waves on date night, or wear it straight and serious for job interviews. I love experimenting with French Braids, wispy ponytails and retro looks. It’s a great way to show off my mood or match my outfit.

Long, messy, and pulled back with a braid is one of my favorite hairstyles.

However, at the end of the summer, chlorine pools, swimming in the ocean and sun have all taken their toll. Between the frizzies, dryness and dullness, I’m in need of some major hair renovation!

We all know that you can take vitamins to supplement your daily meals and help with health and wellness, but, did you also know that there are vitamins that especially help your hair? I recently discovered Hairfinity Hair Vitamins. I really like that they are a natural vitamin complex that can help restore missing nutrients and encourage hair growth. By adding these ingredients, you can hep your hair grow thicker, longer and look shinier.

Some foods that also will help keep your hair healthy and your body in balance include: Lean red meat or poultry, soybeans or lentils, oranges, salmon, walnuts, Greek yogurt, and blueberries.

 

To me, it’s all about healthy body, healthy mind, healthy hair!

Hairfinity is a nutritional supplement formulated with essential nutrients for healthy hair. This hair specific formula contains Vitamins A, C, and D, a B-Vitamin Complex, Biotin, MSM, and more. Hairfinity is clinically proven to increase the hair growth rate by 155% while decreasing shedding. Two capsules are taken per day, and each bottle contains a one-month supply.

Here are some before and after pictures posted by Silvia Marie this August. This was after one bottle of Hairfinity which she said really helped jump start her hair growth.

Judging from the results, her hair looks long and healthy to me. Since I, myself, have long, and, at the moment, unruly somewhat damaged locks, this is something I’d like to check out.

Unlike most shampoos and hair products, Hairfinity works from the inside out and its Exclusive Capsilana ™ Complex is a unique blend of Hydrolyzed Collagen, MSM, and Silica providing 18 Amino Acids. These Amino Acids are the building blocks of the protein which gives hair its strength and resilience. The sulfur helps with healthy collagen and keratin which are essential to healthy hair growth.

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Do you suffer from breakage or shedding? In a clinical trial, Hairfinity was proven to increase the hair growth rate and reduce the average numbers of hairs shed in a 30 day period.

Hairfinity is used by celebs such as Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Taraji P Henson, and more.

Visit the Hairfinity web site for more information.

I don’t know about you, but, since this is my favorite time of year, I’m going to do a major overhaul on my home, my diet and my hair for the holidays!

What hair problems are you trying to find solutions for?

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Fun Find: Bloominous – DIY Flowers Made Easy

September 25, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 3 Comments

 

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The Bloominous story began in 2012 when one of the co-founders and his wife were planning their wedding.  With high hopes for a beautiful ceremony & reception, the couple found it difficult to stay within their budget without sacrificing on flowers and design.  They began looking for alternative options and found the growing trend of DIY weddings.  After spending hours researching different designs, blooms, and prices, they realized the hours it would take to learn to put together the arrangements and buy the flowers on their own made this infeasible.

Their options were limited. They could pay the premium to get professionally designed arrangements or take the risk of DIY with no assurance of pulling it off.

And, this was the start of a bloomingly beautiful idea!

Over the past year, they have been working side-by-side with people to truly understand their DIY needs and desires at a price they could afford. And, they have created Bloominous.com, the one-stop shop solution to any floral problem.

They will put together everything from florals to vases to instructions in order for you to be easily able to create your own bouquets, centerpieces and boutonnieres.

Personally, I am in madly in love with the Bohemian Desert Collection which fits my whimsical free-spirited nature.

They also have Party Pop, Vintage Cottage, Country Charm and Eco Chic Collections. So next time you are planning an event, why not check them out.  They will be adding new collections each month.

Wordless Wednesday – Pumpkin Tree

September 24, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 6 Comments

 


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Get Udderly Smooth for Fall with a Prize Pack that will Moove You! – #Free4Fall Giveaway Hop!

September 23, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 111 Comments

Welcome to the It’s a Free for Fall Giveaway Hop, hosted by the Blogging Mamas Network.

It’s Fall and there’s a new crispness in the air. From school to holidays, there’s lots to look forward to, so we’re celebrating  with a fun giveaway hop. Each blogger in the hop has a prize for you worth at least $25, so hop around to them all in the linky at the bottom of this post and enjoy!

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So you’re driving down the road and you see a field with a herd of cows. You stop the car, get out, gaze into their big soft eyes and wonder what they’re thinking.

Did you know that cows are naturally social animals and form large herds. They make friends and bond with some herd members and avoid others. I can relate.

The typical cow stands up and sits down about 14 times a day and has almost total 360-degree panoramic vision. Like most Moms with eyes in the back of their heads. Though most Moms get up and down a whole lot more.

Cows have a great sense of smell and can smell something up to 6 miles away. I suppose that can be good as well as bad.

A Holstein’s spots are like a fingerprint. No two cows have exactly the same pattern of black and white spots. They are all different! And what’s more….Cows have feelings too!

Cows love Udderly Smooth because, seriously, who wants rough hands grabbing you! I mean, come on, it’s bad enough with the wind and rain without someone mindlessly tugging on you.

 

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Udderly Smooth Udder Cream was originally invented in Ohio for use on dairy cows under harsh conditions.  Family owned and operated, Redex Industries, has manufactured Udderly Smooth products for over 30 years.

Manufactured in Salem, Ohio, under the direct guidance of Bill Kennedy, CEO and Registered Pharmacist, though originally invented for use on cows, these products are now widely used for dry and chapped skin.

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So mooving right along here, I want to tell you why I love Udderly Smooth and why I keep featuring them on my blog and partnering with them on giveaways so that more of you can try them or win some products.

Well, you know how there are complicated skin creams. They promise everything from anti-aging to weight loss. They often appear on huge billboards and cost a fortune. But, that doesn’t mean they are good. Not at all.

Give me a company that’s family owned and operated, that seriously cares about their customers and responds to each one. Give me a line of products that are uncomplicated, that work wonderfully and don’t cost a fortune. I love the smell. No harsh perfumes here, but, a lovely mild clean scent like clothes fresh from the dryer. Creams and lotions that absorb quickly but are not greasy.

Over the time that I have known them and worked with the folks at Udderly Smooth, they are not just a company to me, they are friends.

These are the products I go back to again and again. These are the products I recommend without any reservations.

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Udderly Smooth Products are good for many different uses.

Here are a few:

* Dry and chapped skin
* As a shaving lotion
* Diabetes skin care
* Hand and Foot Syndrome- a side effect of chemotherapy drugs
* Chamois cream for bicyclists
* Needlework and quilting

Check out the website for more information! They’re always coming up with something new.

I don’t know about you, but, after a summer of running a bit amuck, swimming in pools and the ocean and generally spending much more time outside, my skin is dry, beat up, and could use some love to get ready for the new season.

Our prize here, today, at Strange Daze Indeed, is a package filled with Udderly Smooth Goodies including Udderly Smooth Hand and Body Lotion, Udderly Smooth Body Cream, Udderly Smooth Shea Butter Foot Cream, Udderly Smooth Hand Cream, Udderly Smooth Vitamin E Cream and more.

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  And…

   of course, they are  throwing in an udderly fabulous cow mug!

Yay!

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So Easy Being Green, Viva Veltoro, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Free for Fall participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

Give Forward and Help Erase Hate with Love

September 21, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 8 Comments


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We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience. – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

 

I’m sure most of us have heard about the ALS Ice Bucket challenge or known people who have done this. This event helps bring awareness to ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) as friends challenge one another and help raise funds to combat this devastating disease.

In Bay Village, Ohio, a group of high school students convinced their 14-year-old autistic classmate to do the challenge. However, instead of the bucket being filled with ice water, they filled it with urine, feces and spit. Then, they dumped the disgusting contents of the bucket on him as they recorded it and later posted it to Instagram.

Can you imagine this being done to any special needs children you may have or may know? Can you imagine this being done to anyone?

Bullying is an act of cowardice. Taking advantage of others is pure weakness.

But, we do not have to be bystanders. We don’t have to stand by and shake our heads. We can take action.

When GiveForward came across this story, they started a fundraiser for this boy to show him love, rather than hate, and to teach him that he is a hero for knowing that was wrong and being able to come out and talk about what happened.

GiveForward is the world’s #1 fundraising site for helping people in need. They help people come together and give support when they need it most. Since 2008, they have helped families raise over 120 million to help cover their expenses during hard times or honor the people that they care about.

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GiveForward knows that when people don’t stand around being bystanders, magic can happen. This was made clear when a bomb exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon and this nation made a collective decision that we were going to do something about it.

One of the many fundraisers started at that time was for a newylwed couple, Pat and Jess, who lost their legs in the bombing. Friends, family, and so many that were outraged by what happened that day were able to raise almost $900K for them, making sure that they would never have to worry about any of their medical expenses as they deal with their new life with prosethetic legs.

When we see tragedy or injustice in the world, we don’t have to stand helplessly by, we have an outlet.

We can help

It’s incredibly brave that this boy in Bay Village, Ohio has shared his story.  Let’s rally together behind him to show that we are here for him and that we think he’s awesome.  The money we raise will go directly to his family, but far more important than any financial contribution, please leave words of support on his GiveForward page so that he knows that he’s not alone in this fight.

The goal is 1000 comments on this page.

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Lastly, love only triumphs if we all share it. So… If you believe that this young man is awesome and you want to let him know, please share this with your friends on Facebook, Twitter and other social media. If you’ve ever been bullied or know someone who has been bullied, please share this. If you believe that tolerance is something you want to stand for. If in your heart, you believe that LOVE is stronger than HATE, please share this.

When we see tragedy or injustice in the world, we don’t have to stand helplessly by.

Rather than being bystanders, let’s step up. Let’s make a difference. All of us working together can do great things. All of us working together can help make love the new reality.

 

Disclosure: This is a partnered post with Give Forward to help raise awareness.

Autumn Smells Wonderful with the #FebrezeFall Home Harvest Collection – $15 Walmart GC Giveaway

September 18, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 103 Comments


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Fall is just around the corner and I can smell it in the air!  Fall is one of my favorite seasons.  I love the crisp air, the way the landscape slowly paints itself in bright reds, oranges, and yellows.  I love taking a road trip in New England to see the changing foliage.  It’s time for jumping into piles of leaves, putting on sweatshirts and warm jackets and celebrating my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving!

As I sit here dreaming of pumpkin pie, turkey and stuffing, warm gingerbread lattes and apple pie with cinnamon, I realize that different aromas can add so much to our lives. As much as I love aromatherapy and lovely scents, I also love to eliminate unpleasant odors and freshen my home with a light, clean scent. Whether it’s pet or bathroom smells, smoke or last night’s fish dinner, I really appreciate that Febreze helps eliminate odors rather than just covering them up.

Febreze was kind enough to send this lovely barn-shaped “Scentspiration” box filled with  Fall activities, recipes, home décor ideas, and limited edition scents!

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The Febreze Fall Home Harvest Collection is specially designed for WalMart shoppers and is available now for a limited time, so make sure to check them out!

I received a Febreze NOTICEable Warmer along with Autumn Harvest Scented Oil. The Autumn Harvest has the soothing aroma of sandalwood, vanilla cream and lemon verbena. I love the woodsy notes with the sweet vanilla and touch of lemon. It’s very soothing. They also sent Vanilla Latte scented oil refills. This is perfect for the Vanilla purists and smells a bit like sugar cookies.

For my car, I received an easy to use vent clip in Toasted Almond. While driving it calls to mind buttery almond croissants and amaretto.

 

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This collection also includes sugared cranberry and spiced pear! Inventive and delightful.

Febreze also sent  decorating ideas I will be trying out for the holidays including making a leaf wreath and an acorn centerpiece along with some wonderful recipes I can’t wait to make including Sugared Cranberries and Roasted Pears!

The Febreze Fall Home Harvest Collection can really put you in the fall spirit!

What are your favorite fall scents? 

Giveaway

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In the spirit of fall, enter to win a $15 Walmart gift card to freshen up your home!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Febreze and SheSpeaks, however all opinions are strictly my own.

 

Win $75 Amazon or Paypal Cash in the Rewind to You Book Blast! – #Giveaway

September 16, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein Leave a Comment

 

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That one last summer before college on beautiful Tybee Island is supposed to help Sienna forget. But how can she? This is where her family had spent every summer before everything changed, before the world as she knew it was ripped away.

But the past isn’t that easily left behind. Especially when Sienna keeps having episodes that take her back to the night she wants to forget. Even when she meets the mysterious Austin Dobbs with the intense blue eyes, athlete’s body, and weakness for pralines who grabbed her out of trouble when she blacked out on River Street.

When she’s with Austin, Sienna feels a whole new world opening up to her. Austin has secrets, and she has history. But caught between the past and the future, Sienna can still choose what happens now…

Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Kobo

Laura Rewind to You AuthorAuthor Laura Johnston

Laura Johnston lives in Utah with her husband and two children. Growing up with five siblings, a few horses, peach trees, beehives and gardens, she developed an active imagination and always loved a good story. She fell in love with the young adult genre both through her experience in high school as well as her job later as a high school teacher. Laura enjoys running, playing tennis, sewing, traveling, writing, and above all, spending time with her husband and kids. REWIND TO YOU is her debut novel.

 

 

BookBlast Giveaway

$75 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash

Ends 10/5/14

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an iTunes Gift Code or River Street Sweets Gift Card. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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$100 Paypal or Amazon GC #Giveaway – Jubilee’s Journey Book Blast

September 11, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein Leave a Comment

Jubilee's Journey Book CoverJubilee’s Journey by Bette Lee Crosby

 

JUBILEE’S JOURNEY…FPA PRESIDENT’S BOOK AWARD GOLD MEDAL WINNER

 

Tragedy strikes a West Virginia coal mining family and two children start out on a trek that they hope will lead them to a new life. But, before a day passes, the children are separated and the boy is caught up in a robbery not of his making. If his sister can find him, she may be able to save him. The problem is she’s only seven years old, and one other matter; who is going to believe a kid?

Purchase Your Copy

Amazon * Barnes & Noble * iTunes * Kobo

BetteAuthor Bette Lee Crosby
Award-winning novelist Bette Lee Crosby brings the wit and wisdom of her Southern Mama to works of fiction—the result is a delightful blend of humor, mystery and romance along with a cast of quirky charters who will steal your heart away.

“Storytelling is in my blood,” Crosby admits, “My mom was not a writer, but she was a captivating storyteller, so I find myself using bits and pieces of her voice in most everything I write.”

Crosby’s work was first recognized in 2006 when she received The National League of American Pen Women Award for a then unpublished manuscript. Since then, she has gone on to win another fifteen literary awards, including the Royal Palm Literary Award, The Reviewer’s Choice Award, and the FPA President’s Book Award Gold Medal.

 

BookBlast Giveaway

$100 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash

Ends 10/3/14

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Gmail Addresses Hacked – Check to see if yours may be one of them

September 11, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 10 Comments

 

So many of us use Gmail these days. I’ve been using it for years. When I read that 5 million Gmail addresses and passwords were leaked and appeared on a Russian Bitcoin forum Wednesday, September 10th, I was definitely concerned.

One thing to do is to change your password immediately, make it better, stronger and use two-step authentication.

If you want to see if there is a chance your account may be affected, type it in this Security Alert checker.

Keep yourself and your info safe.

By the way, it did say my info may have been compromised.

End Split Ends with Suave!

September 7, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 11 Comments

One thing that really bugs me are split ends! Straggly, dry and uneven, they can really turn a good hair day into a fashion disaster.

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I have tried DIY remedies involving egg yolks, olive oil and honey – very messy! I’ve tried trimming them. Let’s just say haircutting is not my forté.

Hair dryers, curling irons, chlorine pools and hair coloring can all damage your hair. While I’m between cuts, I like to use a shampoo and conditioner that really pamper those poor frazzled ends.

It shouldn’t have to cost you a fortune either because right now Suave Split End Rescue Shampoo and Conditioner are currently on Rollback at Wamart for just $2.50. Talk about a bargain!

 

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Global Influence, however all opinions are strictly my own.

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