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

September 28, 2011 By

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!

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

September 2, 2011 By

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™ >>>

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Zaaina Natural Organic Face Polisher Sugar Scrub

August 25, 2011 By

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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gDiapers Pictures How-To & Instructions

June 24, 2011 By

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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Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30-Day Hair Smoothing Treatment

June 10, 2011 By

I had the pleasure of being able to try out Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy System and I was pleased with the results, so I wanted to share them with you!

I did the treatment to my hair on May 21 and it’s still looks great. It hasn’t been 30 days, but I haven’t seen the results fade in the last 3 weeks. Honestly, it didn’t make my hair stick straight, but my hair is definitely a LOT more manageable, silky, shiny, smooth and non frizzy. The results are pretty much identical to the Simply Smooth treatment I got in Feb 2010 at Cassandra Salon that cost nearly $400. The salon treatment I received did NOT last 4 months like they said it would… It lasted MAYBE a month and half… two months TOPS.

The Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30-Day Smoothing Treatment is like $15, plus Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo ($8), Brazilian Keratin Therapy Conditioner ($8), styling products like the Flat Iron Spray ($8) and Anti-Breakage Serum ($8) altogether will be under $50 total. Even if you don’t have a hair straightener and have to buy a Ceramic Hair Straightening Iron to get the job done, this will still cost you much less than getting a similar treatment in a salon.

I recommend getting someone else to straighten your hair for you after applying the product because it’s really tiring and time consuming to do each small piece of hair and make sure it’s totally straight. I did mine myself and it took me over an hour and my arms were exhausted when I was done!

Some reviews I read say that the product is stinky and that is true… It smells when you are straightening your hair and sealing the product onto your hair. Have a fan handy or do it outside if possible… Some people say that it smells bad every time they wash their hair but I completely disagree with that. It doesn’t smell at all! I use the shampoo and conditioner that goes with this system and my hair smells great! Kinda like… hazelnuts or something. If you are used to your hair smelling like fruit (Pantene, Herbal Essence, etc) then this set might smell a little strange to you, but personally I like it.

I have red/auburn hair and lots of it. It was pretty time consuming to apply the product to my mid-back length hair, but it was worth it. The results are great! Silky, shiny, no frizz and only very minimal waviness left. It did not change the color or tone of my hair, only the texture. I’m really happy with the results…

I took this picture right after I straightened my hair. It looks dull because the straightening product is still on my hair. You have to leave it in for at least 48 hours after applying it and straightening your hair. It’s CRUCIAL that you do not get your hair wet, moist, bent, kinked, or anything during the time. It’s sealing onto your hair during this time and it’s best to keep hair as smooth as possible during this time. Don’t pull it back, don’t tuck it behind your ears, don’t put it in a scrunchie or a clip. Just leave it alone for 2 days! It will drive you absolutely NUTS but it’s worth it…

After you wash it out for the first time, you’ll feel the results in the shower. Soft, silky, lighter, smoother and less tangled. I highly recommend using the Organix shampoo and conditioner that goes with this system for best results.

The Organix® collection is available for around $7.99 each at mass retailers, including Target, Walgreens, CVS/Pharmacy and Walmart.

What do you think of my results? Would you try this at-home system?

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Fight Acne With Powerful Natural Products

June 7, 2011 By

One of the most simple and effective ways to combat acne breakouts is to keep your skin clean! Most people can avoid breakouts just by making sure they wash their face at least once daily, especially at night, before going to bed.

I highly recommend using an oil-free facial cleansing cream or gel without harmful ingredients like Sodium Laurel Sulfate. Also try to avoid soaps and cleansers that contain oils, SLS, or other irritating ingredients.

After you clean your skin, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water to completely remove any soap residue or dirt that might be lingering. It’s best to follow up with an astringent like ALBA ACNEdote Deep Clean Astringent. Apply with a cotton ball or cotton pad and let face dry completely before applying a moisturizer.

The biggest misconception about acne that I hear is people thinking that they don’t need to use a moisturizer because their face is oily. WRONG CUPCAKE! If you let your skin dry out, it can cause excessive oil production and breakouts! Your skin produces more oil to compensate for how dry it is and your dry skin will crack and cause flakes which clogs pores and cause more acne! Horrible vicious cycle to get into… Avoid this by always making sure you apply an oil-free moisturizer like Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Serum or Philosophy On a Clear Day Oil-Free Moisturizer, 1.8 Ounce. Both are great products.

Not just teenagers get acne. Anyone can get a breakout. Environmental elements like sun exposure and dry winter air can cause acne. The solution? Wash your face with a cleanser that has fruit acids, which dissolve dead skin cells that make skin look dull. ALBA ACNEdote Deep Pore Wash is perfect for this and it works great with Clarisonic too!

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Ritual Cleanse Organic Raw Juice Fast Review

May 30, 2011 By
We are so grateful  to the Ritual Cleanse Company to give us this opportunity  to be able to bring this review to our readers. This is the first cleanse that we have had the opportunity to use and review on The Fashionable Housewife.  We couldn’t be happier with the results!!

I am now a huge fan of Ritual Cleanse and hope to make this a major part of my Healthy Living Routine.

We all know that fasting is a very effective way of detoxifying the body and allows the body to heal itself and as we give our organs a rest we are helping to reverse aging.  Fasting with fresh organic juice floods the cells with vitamins and minerals making it the safest way to accomplish this…. and the convenience of having it all prepared for you… what more can you ask for??

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.   And the best part… I was never hungry!

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, or recipes. They are freshly made, chilled and are overnight shipped out the day before your start date.

Seasonal Reset

THE SEASONAL RESET

    Juice # 1 , 3, 5 :  Green Drinks  … Spinach, Kale,   Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Ginger, Apple, Lemon
    Juice #2 :  Alkaline Water, Lemon, Agave, Cayenne
    Juice #4 :  Strawberry, Watermelon, Young Coconut Water
    Juice #6 :  Cashew, Alkaline Water, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Agave

You may be thinking…”6 bottles of juice isn’t going to sustain me all day”… well… I had trouble remembering to keep up with them ..I was never hungry or even thought about food or even the next drink.  I had so much energy, never dizzy or light headed.  I  felt so good, and I slept great.   The cashew Juice #6 , was so yummy, that I felt like I was cheating and having a dessert!!!!

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They also sent me Shred, two specially formulated pre and post workout juices that provide the perfect nutrients so I could keep up with my workout even while cleansing.

I always thought that I ate healthy, but after cleansing with Ritual, I realized I wasn’t feeling “good” with the foods I was eating.   After finishing this cleanse and feeling so good, I have changed my diet to even a healthier one in order to keep this great healthy feeling that the Ritual gave me those 3 days.  I love, LOVE, LOVED this cleanse………

I would absolutely do this cleanse again. I think it would be ideal to do it at least twice a year. So great for your body and really helps jump start weight loss as well!

It is expensive but the health benefits, the delicious and organic taste, plus the convenience to make your cleanse a success, makes it all worth it!!! I definitely recommend Ritual Cleanse!!!

Find more info and pricing at www.ritualcleanse.com
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