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Jump Start Your Weight Loss With Ritual Cleanse!

January 10th, 2012 by The Fashionable Grandma

It’s January, and time for us all to re-evaluate how we are doing, esp. in taking care of our bodies… and there is no better way to start the year off right, then by cleansing and fasting to “reset” ourselves.

Those of you who are timid to try a juice fast and don’t think you can handle it, have to give the “Ritual Cleanse” a try.

Each bottle ( 100% biodegradable) is labeled #1-6 making it so easy to continue on all day fasting without having to think about groceries, juicing, cleaning the juicer, recipes or finding time in your busy schedule to make the drinks. They are freshly made, chilled and are overnight shipped out the day before your start date. All with the convenience of having it all prepared for you.. what more can you ask for?? All you have to do, is drink. AND I can’t say enough about how absolutely delicious these drinks were… so fresh and clean tasting allowing you to depict each ingredient in each drink. A gourmet experience for sure!

Well, this was my second time on the Ritual Cleanse… and I love it!! (Click here to read my first experience with Ritual Cleanse!)

I never feel hungry or have cravings and sometimes I don’t get through all 6 bottles in one day. I get lots of energy, feel great, and love the light, empty feeling in my gut! I get energized, clear-headed, motivated, ambitious, productive, sleep great, and my skin gets a glow to it. I don’t get dizzy or light headed on the Ritual Cleanse because you aren’t starving your body, your nourishing it with fresh organic (not pasteurized) great tasting ingredients….. over 15 lbs of veggies and fruits are used to make each bottle of liquid gold.

And after the 3 days, I don’t feel deprived and anxious to eat something.. anything!! Instead, I feel so clean, skinny and healthy that it inspires me to continue eating healthy making my own juices and eating mostly raw.

Now, did I mention I lost 6 pounds the first week and continued to loose while continuing on healthy intake and have now lost 14 pounds !! Love the flat tummy and thin thighs!! I can finally wear skinny jeans and feel skinny!

Ritual Cleanse has the best customer service, too!! The owners are the nicest ladies and are always willing and eager to answer all your questions. I highly recommend Ritual Cleanse if you are looking for a kick start to any new health regime, loose weight, want to glow before your wedding, or just want to feel super healthy!

Start your New Year with a Ritual Cleanse!!

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Ritual Cleanse has a great group discount if you can find some friends to join you as well as a super Referral Program. So if you are going to order, PLEASE leave a comment here and let us know so we can add you to our referred list!

* The product for this review was provided to us free of charge for the purpose of product testing. This does not effect our opinion of the products in any way. We only write about products we personally like and use, regardless of how they were acquired.

Posted in Food & Snacks, Health & Fitness, Organic or Eco-Friendly, Weight Loss Related Topics: detox, Diet, fasting, juice fast, organic juice, Raw Foods, raw juice, raw juice fast, Ritual Cleanse

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Ward Off Winter Colds with Primavera’s Eucalyptus Cold Therapy Wellness Line

November 17th, 2011 by Denise Shively

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You already know that Primavera Natural Skin Care works wonders on your skin; now, you can help keep the winter “blahs” away with their Eucalyptus Cold Therapy Wellness Line, too!

First, turn to their Eucalyptus Balm for effective relief of upper respiratory issues. A soothing blend of organic eucalyptus, thyme and lavender essential oils combine to promote relaxation and well being, and can be used on the back, chest or around the nose to soothe respiratory distress. ($21)

For portable cold relief, don’t forget to stash Primavera’s Eucalyptus Roll On in your handbag for quick relief of your symptoms in a travel-friendly size that’s great for busy men and women everywhere. ($17)

To soothe stuffy heads and noses before bedtime, spritz a little of Primavera’s Eucalyptus Cold Therapy Pillow Mist on your pillow before you fall asleep. This mist will not only relieve your symptoms, but help create a warming, calm atmosphere for restful relaxation all night long. ($15)

Envelope yourself in the comfort of their Eucalyptus Bath Oil for a soothing way to relieve cold symptoms while purifying the air around you. This cold therapy vapor soak will help relieve stuffy noses while creating a calming atmosphere for a nice, relaxing soak. ($26)

If you’re looking for a multipurpose way to relieve the winter blues, look no farther than Primavera’s Eucalyptus Cold Therapy Blend. This essential oil can be used in a diffuser or as a vapor inhalant to soothe common cold symptoms and promote a feeling of relaxation. ($15)

All of the products in Primavera’s Cold Therapy line are available for purchase at PrimaveraLife.com.

Posted in Organic or Eco-Friendly, Skin Care Related Topics: cold therapy, eucalyptus, Lavender, natural cold medicine, natural cold remedies, Natural skincare, Organic skincare, Primavera, Primavera Life, thyme

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Eco-Friendly Beauty Buys for $25 or Less

October 21st, 2011 by Denise Shively

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There are a lot of companies working to make more natural, organic and eco-friendly beauty products. Unfortunately, a lot of these products can be pricey. Thankfully, all of these eco-friendly beauty buys are $25 or less so you can afford to look good and feel good, too.

100% Pure Organic Virgin Coconut Nourishing Body Cream

Made with 100% organic vitamins and moisturizers, this luxurious body cream from 100 Percent Pure hydrates, softens and makes skin healthy and glowing. Plus, it’s all natural, gluten free and vegetarian. This cream also contains powerful anti-aging antioxidants to help you retain a youthful glow, while the combination of fruit oils, cocoa and avocado butters keeps skin supple and smooth.

($15, Ulta)

Korres Lip Butter

One of my favorite lip balm splurges, Korres Lip Butter keeps lips hydrated and “kissably soft.” Formulated with a variety of natural oils, extracts, shea butter and rice wax, these potent lip balms keep lips conditioned, soft and amazingly smooth. The lip butters are available in 7 “flavors,” – mango, guava, jasmine, quince, plum, pomegranate and wild rose and impart a light hint of color to lips

($12, Sephora)

Tarte MultiplEYE Natural Lash Enhancing Waterproof Mascara

While I don’t ordinarily pay big bucks for mascara, I like the concept of Tarte’s multiplEYE natural lash enhancing mascara. This mascara has been clinically proven to increase lash volume by 638% while lengthening lashes, as well, and is formulated with their proprietary HydroPlant peptide and natural botanical nutrients to nourish and stimulate lashes. Plus, it’s cruelty-free and formulated without icky, irritating chemicals.

($24, Beauty.com)

Afterglow Organic Mineral Blush

I like the look and feel of mineral blush, but most of the brands I’ve tried contain bismuth oxychloride, which can be irritating. Afterglow’s mineral blush contains no bismuth, and is also free of parabens, nanos, gluten and talc. Plus, these mineral blushes are available in 8 skin-flattering shades, so you’re almost guaranteed to find one that suits your skin tone. The best part? They are formulated with 100% natural ingredients!

($23, AfterGlowCosmetics.com)

Peacekeeper Natural Nail Polish

If you’re into natural beauty from head to toe, Peacekeeper Natural Nail Polish is for you! Available in several stunning shades, this polish is dye-free, non-toxic and, with the exception of one shade, 100% vegan. Plus, the company doesn’t test on animals – ever. While their nail polish rocks, I really love how upfront and honest they are with their product ingredients. They admit they still use copolymers in their polishes (described as a “moderate” safety risk by the Environmental Working Group) and have complete product info right there for you to see. Awesome!

($8, BewellStaywell.com)

Are you into eco-friendly, organic and/or natural beauty? If so, share some of your favorite brands in the comments section – we’d love to hear from you!

Posted in Beauty Products, Makeup, Organic or Eco-Friendly Related Topics: Afterglow Cosmetics, Beauty.com. 100% Pure, cheap eco-friendly makeup, earth friendly makeup, eco-friendly beauty products, Korres, natural beauty, natural beauty products, organic makeup, Peacekeeper, Sephora, Tarte, Ulta

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Gilt City Members: Get $40 Worth of Method Products for $25!

September 28th, 2011 by Denise Shively

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Attention all Gilt City members! Starting today, Gilt City members can log onto Soap.com to purchase $40 of method products for just $25. You read that right, ladies – all of your favorite method brand detergent, fabric softener and dryer sheets are part of this special promotion.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the method brand, you should know that Method’s detergent bottles are filled with a plant-based, ultra concentrated formula that is both eco-friendly and comparable to some of the top brands on the market today. Additionally, the e-tailer Soap.com offers method’s complete collection of every fragrance available. Plus, your order will ship in one to two days so you can begin using your products A.S.A.P.

What are you waiting for? Get your $40 worth of Method detergent, fabric softener and/or dryer sheets today for the unbelievable price of $25. Make sure to come back to this post and tell us what you were able to snag!

Posted in Home Life, ON SALE!, Organic or Eco-Friendly Related Topics: eco-friendly cleaning products, Gilt City, Gilt City sales, Method, Method dryer sheets, Method fabric softener, Method laundry detergent, Soap.com

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Mamatini – The Drink for Breastfeeding Moms That Helps Increase Milk Supply

September 2nd, 2011 by The Fashionable Housewife

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If you are a mom or a mom-to-be you’re going to want to read this post!

With my first child, I had a really bad experience with breastfeeding. I persevered for 17 months, but ultimately I had to stop due to many factors including low milk supply, plugged ducts, a lot of pain due to poor latch and a couple run-ins with Mastitis to name a few. When I became pregnant with my second, I was terrified I was going to have a horrible experience nursing again. I wasn’t going to give up though…

I was pretty excited when Mamatini contacted me a couple months before my due date and asked me to review their organic herbal tea that promised to increase milk supply. A low milk supply was one of the biggest problems I had last time around, so I was really excited to try Mamatini.

Mamatini™ is an all-natural, organic herbal infusion that was created with your specific needs in mind. You realize that breastfeeding your baby is the best way to ensure that your child receives the most perfect nutrition and immunity-building proteins during his or her first year of life. You know that the experience of breastfeeding will bond you and your baby more than anything else you will do together. Mamatini will help you breastfeed better by boosting milk supply, increasing your energy and increasing your ability to absorb and retain critical nutrients your body is using to produce milk for your baby.

Mamatini was created by a pediatrician to help mothers like you breastfeed better, easier, and for longer. So drink to your baby’s good health, and Drink Mamatini™!

Their proprietary formula:

Is pediatrician designed and approved

Contains herbs used for centuries to increase milk supply

Helps your body absorb and retain vitamins and minerals depleted during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Can help relieve baby’s colic symptoms

Provides the energy you need for motherhood

Tastes delicious! Try our all-natural and refreshing lemon flavor made with organic ginger.

I drank my first bottle of Mamatini while I was in labor and my second bottle within 3 hours of giving birth. It was one of the first things I could stomach after my intense and rapid labor and delivery. (4 hours of labor and 2 pushes!) I labored and gave birth at home, in a birthing tub with no medication or drugs. It was a beautiful experience being at home where I was comfortable and with my family. And it was wonderful to have my hubby bring me a nice cold bottle of Mamatini as I laid in our king size bed with our new little muffin.

I love the flavor – ginger lemon. It’s a very mild tea-like flavor that you’ll adore. It tastes so refreshing ice cold!

Anyone with breastfeeding experience knows it usually takes 36-48 hours for your milk to “come in” after giving birth. My milk came in within 24 hours after drinking 3 bottles of Mamatini, which really surprised and delighted me!

It took me about a week to drink the entire case (12 bottles) of Mamatini. I noticed a plentiful supply of breastmilk which made nursing my new baby a completely different experience. He was able to latch on really well and I was able to relax because I knew he was getting nourished. His birth weight was 8.5lbs and he went right back to his birth weight within 4 days of being born and has been gaining a pound a week since then.

Mamatini made a huge difference in my new baby too. He didn’t have any symptoms of colic at all and slept peacefully and for several hours at a time from day one. Just a completely different experience from my first child and I attribute a lot of it to Mamatini.

I believe that Mamatini helped me so much, that I purchased an entire case of it as soon as I finished the first case I was sent to review. I didn’t want to go one day without it!

Mamatini was on backorder for several months and I was unable to order more. I’ll tell ya, I definitely noticed my milk supply decrease and my normally content and peaceful baby was suddenly getting fussy, had occasional indigestion and wasn’t sleeping quite as well anymore. To me, that was proof that Mamatini is absolutely essential and worth every penny….

I was so glad when Mamatini was finally back in stock and I could get more! Hallelujah!!!!

Buy Mamatini™ >>>

Posted in Baby Fashion, Health & Fitness, Home Life, Maternity & Pregnancy, Moms On The Go, Nursing & Breastfeeding, Organic or Eco-Friendly, Recommended, Reviews Related Topics: breastfeed, Breastfeeding, colic, Drink Mamatini, herbal fusion, increase milk supply, Mamatini, milk supply, naturally increase milk supply, Nursing, organic tea, relief for colic, relieve colic, tea

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Zaaina Natural Organic Face Polisher Sugar Scrub

August 25th, 2011 by The Fashionable Housewife

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We were recently introduced to Zaaina, an Arizona based company manufacturing 100% pure and natural skincare and body care products. Their products are all natural and are only made with organic herbs, natural oils and pure ingredients. They do not use any nasty chemicals, preservatives and yucky artificial ingredients.

When they approached us to review some of their products, we were pretty excited and couldn’t wait to see what they sent us!

The Face Polisher Sugar Scrub is a great facial scrub that polishes away dullness for a radiant complexion. Made with natural ingredients like raw brown sugar that helps improves blood circulation, blood cell production and enhance skin glow. All other rich ingredients help sooth and moisturize the skin. A great addition to your weekly skin regime.

To use, just take a small amount and scrub thoroughly all over wet face and neck. Rinse off with warm water and a soft wash cloth. Take care around the eye area as you don’t want this to get into your eyes! This scrub can also be mixed with natural face wash for a different experience. You can also use this with your Clarisonic for awesome results.

I like this sugar scrub because it didn’t make my skin breakout, it was gentle yet effective and it wasn’t super greasy. It left my skin feeling super smooth, soft, moisturized and radiant. I recommend giving this sugar scrub a try because of the reasonable price, great results and all natural ingredients.

Price: $12.00

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Posted in Face, Organic or Eco-Friendly, Reviews, Skin Care Related Topics: face polisher, Facial Scrub, Natural, Organic, skin scrub, sugar scrub, Zaaina

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gDiapers Pictures How-To & Instructions

June 24th, 2011 by The Fashionable Housewife

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My friend recently found out she was pregnant for baby number THREE and she’s hoping to try cloth diapers this time around, to help save money. She was concerned that she was wasting a ton of money on disposables and didn’t think they were very good for the environment either! So, of course, I suggested gDiapers! I have had such great success with them and they are really easy to use for people who are new to cloth diapering.

She’s right about the wasted money AND the negative impact on the environment. (You can read all about the “yuck” of disposable diapers here.) The biggest thing to take into consideration is that disposables are made from plastic. One plastic diaper equals 1 cup of non-renewable oil. And we all know how excited everyone is about the rising cost of oil these days, right?! Yeah… I’d rather put that oil in my car than make a diaper with it.

Another reason why I chose cloth diapering is because once I tried it, I never wanted to go back.

TFH’s List of PROS for Cloth Diapering

No more diaper rashes!!!
Cloth is more comfortable than paper. (Do YOU want to wear paper undies?)
Better for the environment.
WAAAY cheaper than disposable diapers.
No cancer causing chemicals on baby’s bum.
Easier to clean baby’s bum at every diaper change.

TFH’s List of CONS for Cloth Diapering

Bigger initial investment.
More Laundry (but you’re probably already doing a ton anyway!)
Have to change cloth diapers more often than disposables.
Need bigger clothes because cloth diapers are more bulky.

I recommend gDiapers because they are the easiest cloth diaper system around. I have tried other cloth diapers and nothing compares to gDiapers. You have the flexibility to use gCloth inserts OR disposable/compostable/flushable gRefill inserts.

I almost always use the cloth inserts, unless I am going to be out for the day, then I just use the disposable ones and flush them in the public rest rooms or dispose of them in the nearest garbage can. I personally don’t like dealing with a poopy cloth insert when I’m out and about… but if it happens, I just stick it in my gWetbag and deal with it when I get home.

One of the thing I love about gDiapers that sets them apart from the rest is less laundry than most. gDiapers are made up of three parts… The gPants (comes in 4 sizes and lots of different colors), the gSnap in Liners that act as a buffer between the insert that gets wet and the outside gPant that doesn’t get wet (usually!), and the gCloth or gRefill insert.

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Posted in Baby Fashion, Maternity & Pregnancy, Nursing & Breastfeeding, Organic or Eco-Friendly, Parenting, Recommended, Reviews Related Topics: Baby Fashion, cloth diapers, diapers, FuzziBunz, gDiapers, gDiapers review, Huggies, Natural, Organic, Pampers