Shaping the New You {Chicken Soup for the Soul}: Book Review & Giveaway

I just can't get enough of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series!

Shaping the New You offers 101 stories about dieting, fitness and finding what works for you.  The foreword was written by Richard Simmons, who we all know from Sweatin' to the Oldies.  In it I learned about Richard's life and how he opened up his club Slimmons and all the great things he's done to help people overcome their weight issues.

As is expected from any Chicken Soup for the Soul book the stories really encourage and motivate you to get up and do something good for your body.  Often we associate losing weight and getting in shape with just wanting to look good on the outside, but the truth is that it can help you have a better quality of life.  Before going to bed I like to read a story or two to keep me motivated in taking baby steps toward a healthy lifestyle.  Who doesn't want to have a better quality of life?  I know I do!

Buy It

You can purchase Chicken Soup for the Soul: Shaping the New You at bookstores, directly from Chicken Soup from the Soul or from Amazon!

One of my U.S. or Canadian readers will win a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul:Shaping the New You.

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This giveaway is open to(U.S.)/No P.O. Box addresses will be elegible. Ends(03/02/2011) at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. The winner will be selected by using random.org. I will post the winner on my blog and e-mail them. The winner will have 24 hours to respond or another winner will be selected.  The sponsor company is responsible for prize delivery.

Disclosure: I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I received a copy of the featured book, free of charge, for review purposes only. This is an honest review and the opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. 

by Emy at 8:15 PM

Nu Skin ageLOC Transformation System: Review & Giveaway

Back in January I received a package from NuSkin for review purpose-which I was really in need of because my current beauty products at the time were running low. I used the products for approximately five {5} weeks until they ran out.

Here is what I received:

ageLOC  Elements + Future Serum

 This is what came in the kit:

ageLOC Gentle Cleanse & Tone
Wet your face and use 2 pumps {which is more than enough} to lather up your face.  I washed my face at night before going to bed to make sure to get rid of all the debris of the day.

ageLOC Radiant Day SPF 22
This lotion helps you moisturize while protecting your skin against the harmful rays of the sun; a little bit of product goes a long way

ageLOC Transforming Night
I just dabbed a little bit on my forehead, cheeks, nose and chin then spread all over my face.  It's a good way to help your skin repair itself from the stresses of the day.  The next day my face looked nice and refreshed.

ageLOC Future Serum
I used a lil' bit before moisturizing day and night to help get a more supple feel to my skin.  It feels light on your face and is not sticky.



General Product Info {source}

• Combines the latest anti-aging science and technology from Nu Skin to create the company’s most advanced anti-aging system ever, delivering unsurpassed anti-aging benefits.

•  Consists of four products: ageLOC Gentle Cleanse & Tone, ageLOC Future Serum, ageLOC Radiant Day SPF 22, and ageLOC Transforming Night.

• Cleanses, purifies, renews, moisturizes and reveals younger looking skin in up to eight ways beginning in just seven days.

• In a clinical study, 100 percent of subjects who used ageLOC Transformation twice daily for 12 weeks showed an improvement in overall appearance including fine lines, skin smoothness and radiance as determined by a clinical grader.

Thoughts 

I am a firm believer that if you follow a consistent beauty regimen it can help you age gracefully.  I just recently turned 30 {although I've always tried to be good to my skin}  I thought it would be a good idea to try the ageLOC Elements + Future Serum because lets face it I'm not getting any younger looking so I want to try to maintain the way I look {I'm so vain }.

Overall I liked the products and my skin did seem more supple  but I have to say I didn't notice any other major differences.  But then again, you should be able to see a more noticeable difference in your skin after 12 weeks of use.  Sadly, the kit does not last 12 weeks so I wish the company had sent me 2 kits instead of just one{wink/smile.}  I would say that the containers should come with at least double the amount of product because they are on the pricey side.  But if you are the type of person who doesn't put a price on beauty then you never know;  ageLoc Elements + Future Serum might be the products for you!

Have any of you tried Nu Skin products?

1 reader will win an ageLOC+Future Serum kit-{retail value $402.80} thanks to the awesome people over at Nu Skin

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This giveaway is open to U.S. Ends(03/02/2011) at 11:59pm Eastern Time. The winner will be selected by using random.org. I will post the winner on my blog and e-mail them. The winner will have 24 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Always Around Boys is not responsible for prize delivery.

Disclosure: I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I received the featured products, free of charge, for review purposes only. This is an honest review and the opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Your experiences with this product might differ.

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CSN Winner

It's time to announce the winner of the CSN stores $35 gift code giveaway!

The winner was comment # 66

Maria said...

I follow you on twitter. twitter: mtmomo09 The winner has been e-mailed and will have 24 hours to respond if not a new winner will be selected. Thanks to everyone that participated and to CSN!

Clean Glasses with Brilliant Lenses: Review & Giveaway

Sponsored by Tomoson.com

Eyeglasses can be very expensive, so it's important to take care of them to keep them in tip top shape.  I used to be one that for example, when it came time to clean the lenses of any pair of eyeglasses I would just wipe them with the back of my shirt.  Little did I know that this was not the best thing for my glasses.

Now, I know better!  Blackstone Diamond Products offers eyeglasses and sunglass users Brilliant Lenses.

What is Brilliant Lenses?

It's a lenses cleaner that comes with an optical microfiber cloth {pictured above}. The cleaner is meant for all types of lenses.  All you do is spray the product directly to the lenses and wipe with the cloth.  The cleaner has an additive called SR-8 which helps create a protective barrier on the lenses {helps resist scratches, soiling from water, sweat, dust & dirt}

It's always good to have a product like this because it will most certainly help your eyeglasses last longer.  You can carry the product in your purse or it can even travel with you on a plane.  It goes for $4.99, which I would say is a good price to help protect your lenses.

Buy It!

http://www.getcleanersonline.com

 1 person will win their very own Brilliant Lenses Kit {U.S. only}

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This giveaway is open to U.S. Ends(02/17/2011) at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The winner will be selected by using random.org. I will post the winner on my blog and e-mail them. The winner will have 24 hours to respond or another winner will be selected.  Afterward, the winner's information will be passed on so to a P.R. rep and the winner will receive the prize through the mail.

Disclosure: I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I received the featured product, free of charge, for review purposes only.  This is an honest review and the opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Your experiences with this product might differ. 

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Thomas'® Everything Bagel Thins™ Bagels

I love a good bagel with a yummy cream cheese spread, but the combination can be packed with calories. 

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I was exited to know that Thomas'® had come out with  Thomas'® Everything Bagel Thins™ Bagels. Not only are they deliciously good-like all Thomas'® products are-, but they are only 110 calories per serving and they come in an 8-pk, 16pk or 24 pk.

My family and I love bagels-mostly whole wheat and cinnamon & raisin!  I love eating bagels with veggie cream cheese or strawberry cream cheese, using them for sandwiches and topping them with scrambled eggs.

 

Have you tried Thomas'® Everything Bagel Thins™ Bagels?

What would you eat your with?

Disclaimer: I am a BZ Agent and I received a free coupon to try out the featured product.  All opinions are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

Ocean Nasal Care Package Winner

It's time to announce the winner of the Ocean Nasal Care Package giveaway!

The winner is:

comment # 24 :

Jessyca said...

I subscribe via email. #1

The winner has been contacted via e-mail and will have 24 hours to respond.

Thanks to everyone that participated and to Ocean Nasal Care!