Flu season is around the corner

Summer is over and we are into fall we all know what comes next...Winter. Blah, winter is my least favorite season and with everyone being cooped up with no fresh air and colder temps it usually brings around colds and the dreaded flu.
Sorry for sounding like a Debbie Downer !

Luckily I was chosen by Influenster to try out the new Braun No Touch forehead thermometer ! With a 2 year old this thing is a blessing. I do not have to fight with her and it does not go in an unmentionable place. However she does think its a toy so it stays high up. It's quick to use, easy and efficient. Quick is important with a 2 year old who is very busy ! It was easy enough for me to use on myself as well not awkward at all. 

All in all I am quite happy with this thermometer and it came at a perfect time. It only requires two batteries which it comes with when you buy it. And it is accurate, that is THE most important aspect of it. Would I purchase this if it were not given to me...YES ! Take a peak at my picture of me taking my daughter's temp, excuse the jammies and messy hair.

 "I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."

Did a little pampering

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
I have been really lucky lately and getting some wonderful products in the mail to try and review here on my blog. The perks of writing a blog :-) 

Tonight I tried out a purifying mud mask from Adovia Mineral Skin Care. It contains pure dead sea mud ( sounds attractive I know ) Aloe Vera and Vitamin C. It works well for all skin types, men, teens, women and anyone in between ! They do not test on animals, which if you know me is quite important to me. 

A little goes a long way with this mud mask, apply a thin layer, wait 10-20 minutes. I went with 20 minutes and took a bubble bath using a portion of my Lush Comforter Bubble bar. After the mask is dry take a wash cloth and wet it with some warm water and gently wipe away the mask. That's it my friends. I was super impressed with this mask because I had a couple of blackheads on the corner of my nose that drove me absolutely insane, the mask shrunk them and they are pretty much gone. I am in love I tell you. My skin is so soft now.  After the mask I decided to really go all out and use my Lush bubblegum lip scrub so my face and lips are feeling brand new. 

I did receive the Adovia Mask for free in exchange for my honest opinion and I am honestly am impressed with it. As for the Lush products, I bought those bad boys !!!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Glowing Skin

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Now that I am in my mid thirties I have been taking even better care of my skin, in addition to cleansing, moisturizing and toners I have added an antioxidant serum. The chosen one is Valentina Even Glow Serum. I did received the serum for free to review and give you my readers my honest opinion ! 

Here are the benefits which are written on the box, in a second I will let you know what I thought when I used it.

It's alcohol free, paraben free, reduces wrinkles and fine lines. Evens skin tone, increases glow and radiance, absorbs quickly and last but not least it is made of 98% of natural ingredients (more than most food on shelves now a days, lol ).

I know the part you all have been waiting for.....Here are my thoughts. I thoroughly enjoy this serum. The dropper applicator makes it easy to apply to fingertips and apply.  The smell is intoxicating, it's a citrus smell - nice and light. It really does absorb quickly, I start at my forehead and by time I get to my chin it's already been adsorbed. It makes my skin look healthy and radiant not greasy at all. I wore it alone and under makeup. It is not heavy at all. Once it is on you do not feel it. I have sensitive skin and I had no reaction. I have started getting little lines ( not many mind you but some ) and they are vanishing with this serum. LOL maybe I need to gift this at Christmas ! Now family and friends are going to be paranoid I am referring to them !!

 I highly recommend The Valentia Even Glow Serum. You do not need to use a lot so the bottle will last you awhile. You can get it on Amazon, here is the link http://www.amazon.com/Vitamin-Serum-Antioxidant-Brightening-Absorption/dp/B00HJD8NLY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398285575&sr=8-1&keywords=valentia%27s+even+glow+serum.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.