Kind Plus Review

About six months ago, maybe a bit more, in an attempt to break my crunchy chocolate hazelnut spread addiction, I sought out a healthier natural alternative (other than fruit) for my late evening snack. It had to satisfy in texture, taste and health. I spent several months taste testing cereal bars and nutrition bars, I found a bar I really like and have continued to try since called Kind Plus.

Kind Plus bars are perfectly textured and perfectly flavor balanced with nuts and fruit and sweetness. All Kind bars are made with natural ingredients, gluten-free and provide a good source of vitamins and minerals. Most bars I’ve tried in the past pack on the sweetness in their bars making it more junk food than health food, but I find the Kind bars do not taste junky at all. Even the company’s philosophy is perfectly relatable to me, “Be KIND to your body, your taste buds, and the world.”®

I have not tasted all the Kind Plus flavors available, but out of the 4-5 flavors I have tried and taste I found Cranberry Almond + Antioxidants to be my favorite flavor, followed by the Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate + Protein flavor. Before tasting this one, I assumed it would have a very heavy peanut buttery taste to it that would overpower the chocolate flavor, but it wasn’t like that at all. I was wrong. The peanut butter flavor was subtle and the flavor of the chocolate was perfect, not too sweet or too bland. I would love to see a Cranberry Almond + Antioxidants with chocolate added.

Penny pincher that I am, I wait for Kind Plus bars to go on sale before I buy them and then I stock up. Then when the cravings hit for that late night snack I go into my pantry and grab one of these. I wont lie, sometimes I grab two and sometimes I’ll have one for snack during the day, but the point is I’m not reaching for chocolate hazelnut spread anymore. Sure it helps that I’m not buying chocolate hazelnut spread anymore, but now I also no longer have this addictive need to buy it anymore either. 

Soleinail Review & Giveaway ~closed

I recently ran into this ETSY store called Soleinail.  They make custom 3d nail art on Press-on nails .

This past 6 months if you haven't noticed, all the rage is Deco Nails . Whether its with nail art or simple design , it most definitely is a MUST . Sometimes these custom designed nails can get pretty expensive but at Soleinails on ETSY they are super reasonable . The average price is $15.00 . They have the cutest designs from over the top 3d Deco to simple Beauty !

*GIVEAWAY *

This is a Beautiful pair of custom nails that Soleinail has donated to GGG !

To Enter: Leave a comment telling me what nails you LOVED the best on Soleinail Etsy Store . You can get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

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This giveaway will end on July 21st , 2012. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only

Congrats to Our Lucky Winner : 

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I like the Pink Swarovski Tiara
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Phillip Stein's Newest Arm Candy Review

Phillip Stein's Highly Desired Summer Watch !

This watch is beautiful for summer . With it's light weight feel & super fresh style .It has become the fave amongst all of Hollywood's front runners such as Selena Gomez , Dakota Fanning & not to mention Oprah ! With the Summer Olympics just around the corner , this dual face arm candy will help keep track of international time as well as keep you on track with all your appts!

Philip Stein watches also feature Natural Frequency Technology, which provides many health benefits including better overall well-being, increased focus, and improved sleep. Natural Frequency Technology in Philip Stein watches is based on key frequencies which are embedded on a metal disk found in every Philip Stein watch. Customers around the world have reported better sleep, more focus, and an overall improved well-being.

This Piece is most definitely an investment at $1500 dollars but Ive always thought that a good watch is worth keeping & passing down . Watches never really loose value or character . Age adds integrity & history to a piece.

If your looking for a good piece to add to your summer collection , consider Phillip Stein's Ceramic Dual Face Watch . Follow him on Facebook to keep up with his latest designs !

ALO Short-sleeve Bamboo T-shirt Review

 Hello, GGG readers! I’m back. I took a break for a about a year to deal with some personal issues. My first review on my return is about ALO sports gear. ALO (Air Land Ocean) is an eco-friendly company that carries yoga lifestyle, fitness and active apparel.
                 
About 3 years ago I encountered ALO during a search online for more comfortable, breathable, professional and eco-friendly active apparel to wear to work. I’m a fitness instructor with sensitive skin and an eco-conscious. I needed affordable fitness gear that allowed me to sweat without clogging my pores.

I read the description of the ALO Short-sleeve Bamboo T-shirt and on the ALO Yoga pants, made of similar material. The shirts are made of 67% bamboo lyocell, 29% cotton, 4% spandex jersey. The bamboo wicks away any moisture (it really does) and is breathable (it really is). This sounded exactly like what I was looking for. I noticed the items were on sale for half the price. I had a gift card to use too. So, I took a chance and I bought the pants and the shirt.
                 
Hands down I loved the yoga pants and the bamboo t-shirt. I loved the solid colors of the clothing. I loved the way the clothes fit against my body, not tight, but fit to my curves. I loved the feel of the ALO clothing on my skin. I loved how soft it felt against my skin. It is one of the softest shirts I have ever owned. I love how it allowed my skin to breath and sweat through a workout without clogging up my pores.

I wore the shirt so much I wore it out…sort of. Years later, I still have the t-shirt and the pants. After so many years and so many washes the beautiful light blue color of the shirt has faded and not as attractive to wear to work, but I still wear it around the house. It isn’t as soft to wear anymore either, but surprisingly still softer than most clothing would be after so many washes and years. The yoga pants almost look new. They are still in G R EAT condition and I still use them quite a lot, 3-4 times a week. The fabric has not thinned or lost its elasticity.
                 
About a year or two ago I bought a maroon Short-sleeve Bamboo T-shirt and loved it too, I received a lot of compliments when wearing this shirt. People loved the color and the way it looked on me.

Today my 3rd and 4th Short-sleeve Bamboo T-shirt arrived. The colors are amazing, soft bright solid colors. The softness of the shirts against my skin is…almost like silk. I may be wrong, but they feel even softer than the first two I bought. The fit on my body is perfect. I can’t wait until I start wearing them this week. I know I’ll love them.

My only complaint is the expense. On my budget it is almost impossible for me to afford AOL clothing unless it’s on sale and if I have Amazon gift cards. If ALO wasn’t as expensive as it is I would have an entire wardrobe of ALO clothing: the ALO sports bra, pants, capris, tops, dresses, outerwear, accessories, etc. So, I’m constantly on the look out for really good AOL sports gear deals. I’ve found most of mine on Amazon.com

Feedmyskin Review

feedmyskin

With the summer heat it's always nice to cool off, especially for all you ladies that live in warmer climates! I have the perfect beauty product this summer that will not only pamper you but will keep you feeling cool and refreshed.

Feedmyskin products are going to make you and your skin feel rejuvenated with their fresh ingredients such as real strawberries, bananas, cocoa all combined with common sense and a heaping teaspoon of happiness...  These products are meant to be kept frozen for a quick pick me up for your skin.

I first decided to try the Melon Push Up, it is used to hydrate, tone and firm your skin while reducing everyday stress. This is exactly what I need with my new business keeping me busy and two kiddos demanding my attention. I have used this product several times now and I think it's great. I put it on sometimes in the morning when my skin is looking tired and puffy after a long day. It immediately wakes me and my skin up!. I think all mom's should have one of these calorie free Push Up's in the freezer.

I also tried the Scrub in a Tub.  It has been a while since I had used a body scrub and I don't know how I ever lived without it. This wonderful sugar scrub is made with sugar, Shea Butter, strawberries, bananas, coconut oil, coffee and cocoa powder. It sounds like something we should be eating and not rubbing on our body! The scrub starts out frozen of course so you have to defrost it before you use it. When you are ready for a nice yummy shower or bath you just grab a scoop and scrub it on! This stuff made my skin smell delicious and feel soft and smooth. Love it!

Last I tried the Pumpkin Peel Masque. This face mask is made with pumpkin, sugarcane, orange, ginger, nutmeg and other natural ingredients. After defrosting it you apply a thin layer to your skin and let the tingling begin. It felt really good and after washing my face my skin felt awake and super clean. This mask is even better when you follow it up with some Melon Push Up as recommended.

All of these products make great gifts for that woman that needs a little "me" time.

~Tracy~

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing them. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone

Dirty Jobs Complete Review

Are you a fan of the show Dirty Jobs? Well there is a new line of products out there sure to get all your messes squeaky clean.

My Dirty Jobs, LLC has found a way to clean the messiest disasters of carpet stains, laundry stains or any other dirt and grime with a brand new line of household cleaning products. This new line of cleaners offers a heavy duty stain remover, degreaser, all purpose cleaner, bathroom spray. and more. I was given the opportunity to try the Dirty Jobs Complete Heavy-Duty Stain Remover from the collection. This stain remover has a higher concentration of oxygen powered enzymes that is tough on stains, but gentle on fabrics and surfaces than any other stain remover on the market. This stuff works great! If you have kiddos that like to play in the dirt and mud and grass this stuff gets those stains out with no problem. It also works on grease! My husband has one particular shirt that he uses when he is working in the garage and I used this as a test shirt to see just how powerful Dirty Jobs Complete is. I was impressed that the shirt looked so much cleaner after washing it with Dirty Jobs. I wish I would have taken a picture to show you. While it didn't get out all the stains because some of them have set into the fabric from washing them with regular detergent. The shirt did look considerably cleaner after just one wash. If you or your husband have a  dirty job I recommend picking up some of this stain remover. I am curious to find out if the other products work just as well. You can purchase the Dirty Jobs line of products at your local Walmart. Click here for some money saving coupons!

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing them. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.