Giveaway: Bare Fruit Cinnamon Apple Chips

I was contacted by a member of the Bare Fruit team and asked to try out a bag of their cinnamon apple chips for review. I figured why not, but had NO IDEA how amazing these were going to be! There are 2 ingredients in each bag. Organic apples and organic cinnamon. That's it!

They are gluten free (which is key in my house), have no sugar added (again a must for my little man), and the best part, they taste OUTSTANDING! The only problem is you eat them like chips. Meaning you can't stop eating them once the bag is open! They should come with a warning as each bag contains 30 apples. I had to stop both kids, the hubbs, and myself from scarfing them down in one sitting. After a few minutes you realize how full you really are.

You can order right from their Facebook page and also access coupons there too! They come in cinnamon apple, granny smith apple, Fuji apple, dried apricots, pears, mangos, and cherries (all organic). I will be buying these on a regular basis. It is an amazing way to "slip" your kids some fruit with them thinking they are eating chips. ;)

They taste so darn good, I dare you not to get hooked and become a regular eater of Bare Fruit. My family now is!

Now onto the AMAZING part, one lucky winner will receive a FREE CASE (12 bags!) of Bare Fruit Cinnamon Apple Chips!

To enter:

Like Bare Fruit on FB and leave a comment below telling me you have done so. That's it!

For extra entries:

Follow Bare Fruit on Twitter

Leave Bare Fruit a comment on FB telling them I sent you and which product you'd most like to try.

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Good luck! The winner will be announced July 4th at 7:00am.

Product Review: Artistry Light Up Lip Gloss

All Jewelry: C/O Kristin Hassan, Top: Stylemint 

Artistry Light Up Lip Gloss (Passion): $15.75

How amazing of an idea is this?! It's brilliant! I love the size and shape (easy to carry, lighter weight then it would seem), I love that it has a mirror on it so you can reapply anywhere you see fit, and I SUPER LOVE that there is a light to aid in all of this!  Since the light is on the brush end, it lights up the exact spot you need it lit, your lips.

There is a sort of tingle feeling (almost like a plumper) and it's not super sticky, which is key in a gloss.

Okay, now lets talk price. $15.75 people! You can't NOT try it, this is for sure a steal. Overall I am beyond pleased and am so excited I now know about this awesome product. It comes in so handy and I was even able to reapply at night, outside by the car with ease! Perfection ;)

It comes in 5 different shades so make sure you pick one (or all) of them up!

*This product was given to me but that in no way influenced my opinion.

Reviews on Gluten Free Products

Breakfast Foods:

I am a big fan of cooking from scratch, but sometimes there just are not enough hours in the day. This got me thinking, with all the gluten free products out there, which ones are the best (or at least worth trying). Enter my new segment reviews on gluten free products! ;)

This Pancake mix is AMAZING! I seriously bought it because I thought the packaging was pretty (yes, that really happened), but I LOVE this mix. I still added my flax seed meal to it and myself and the kiddos loved it! I give this one a must buy stamp of approval! ;)

Van's Waffles are okay. They are not the best, they are not the worst. My kids love them, I like them ish. They are super easy in the morning so I will buy them again, but they don't taste like my whole made gluten free waffles at all (actually not even close). I'd give this one a buy in a pinch, but don't expect to by drooling over them.

Van's French toast sticks. YUCK! My kids wouldn't even eat them. I then tasted saying "come on guys, they're good" and proceeded to spit them out. Sorry Van's, not my favorite of your line. Not at all. I'd give this one a pass.

**Are you following mine and Kaitlyn's new blog yet? It launched today!!!

New Beauty Test Tube and winner announced

Here are all the amazing items that came in my latest test tube. I am so excited to try these, I love all the face serums and creams! So far, here are reviews on the ones I love: Skinceutials C E Ferulic serum and sunblock. Retail price $146 (serum) $32 (sunblock)

I use this serum daily already and it's super costly (but definitely worth it) so I was very excited to get a sample! I have also never used the sunblock but am always on the lookout for one that is not going to make me break out. This one is awesome! I would recommend both to anyone.

Fleur Liquide Body Cream: Retail price $48

This creamy lotion is so amazing. I love the smell and since it's so thick, it really softens the skin well. "With notes of fresh grapefruit, tangerine, bood orange, neroli flowers and sandalwood, Soleil Liquide takes you back to warm, summery days." 

GlyMed Intense Peptide Skin Recovery Complex. Retail price $79

This cream was in my LAST new beauty test tube, but it was too good to not write about! They now sell this brand at Mario Tricoci, but since it's medical grade you need to purchase it somewhere you get facials. It is one of the best creams I have tried to date. Seriously. It is thick and rich and after using is for 2 weeks now I feel like I have younger looking skin with less noticeable lines. I know 33 is a bit young to start using an age management cream, but now that I've tried it, I'm not sure I can go back to normal face lotion! This is a must try ladies! 

**And the winner of the custom sign by Designs on Signs is:
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Katie
I will email your information to Lisa at Designs on Signs and she will contact you from there! Thank you to all who entered and a giant thanks to Lisa for the custom sign giveaway!

Giveaway: Eucerin Skin Care products and $25 Visa Gift card

As a member of CBN I was teamed up Eucerin for a really great product review and giveaway! Here is some info:
"This month we’d like to send you a “Love Your Skin Kit” on behalf of Eucerin. This care package includes the amazing Eucerin products below that help improve skin’s moisture along with a $25 Visa Gift Card to give your skin care regimen a boost!

• Eucerin Skin Calming Daily Moisturizing Crème (8 oz.) Is a gentle, non-greasy formula that combines calming oatmeal and rich emollients to help relieve dry, itchy skin for softer, healthier-looking and more comfortable skin.
• Eucerin Skin Calming Body Wash (8.4 oz.), is a unique body wash formulation that combines soap-free cleansing with omega oils and other natural lipids to nourish and soothe.
• Eucerin Skin Calming Itch-Relief (6.8 fl. oz.) is an external analgesic lotion for itchy skin flare-ups with cooling menthol and natural oatmeal for effective relief that lasts up to 8 hours."

I have been using all 3 products for over a week now and I love all 3!
-The daily moisturizing crème is wonderful. It doesn't leave a greasy feeling and keeps your hydrated and smooth. I have actually been using it on my kids as well. This time of year we all have super dry skin! Gotta love winter! ;)
-I was a little scared of the body wash because it is an oil. I was wrong to be scared! It's wonderful! I get out of the shower already feeling like my skin is not only clean, but also hydrated.
- I used the calming itch-relief on my elbows and ankles. They don't itch, but they are the driest parts of me! This stuff rocks! There is a cooling sensation that happens and it's pretty wonderful! ;)


"For your readers looking for more information about how to take care of your skin, Dr. Sarnoff and Dr. Ingleton, your 2012 Eucerin Skin First Council Members and experts when it comes to the health of your skin will be sharing their tips and answering your questions for healthy, lovely skin on the Eucerin Facebook page.

When your readers visit the Eucerin Facebook page, they can get a FREE sample of the Eucerin Skin Calming Crème to help keep their skin moisturized and looking healthy this winter! All they have to do to receive a sample is “like” the Eucerin Facebook Page and follow the instructions on how to take the Eucerin Skin First Pledge."

To enter to win all 3 Eucerin Skin care products and a $25 Visa gift card simply "like" Eucerin on Facbook.
-For an extra entry follow Eucerin on Twitter
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*This giveaway is open to US readers of 18 years and older. Winner will be announced 3-8-12 at 7:00am. Good luck!