*Holiday Gift Idea* For the Kiddos!

The Toy Insider 2017 Award Winner Watch Ya Mouth Throwdown Edition is the perfect gift for those kids aged 8 and up on your Christmas list this year.

Watch Ya' Mouth Throwdown Edition is the evolution of the original, wildly popular, hilarious Watch Ya' Mouth game. Rather than just speak phrases, players now go head-to-head with hilarious and challenging tasks - while wearing mouthpieces. Throwdown Edition takes competition - and laughter - to the next level and builds on the multigenerational gaming phenomena. 

You can get it now with the 15% off coupon code 15THROWDOWN on Amazon. This is sure to be the next most wanted and hilarious game for the whole family.  

Beauty Tips to Beat the Winter Woes!

Here are 5 tips and some beauty products I would like to share with you as winter approaches, to keep your skin hydrated and looking its best. 

1. Shorten Your Shower  A hot, steamy shower can leave your mind peaceful but your body parched. Instead of stripping away natural oils limit it to five minutes, and suds up with a body wash; then, seal with an oil infused lotion. Try The Mane Choice Heavenly Halo Oil+Lotion and Body Wash set. Infused with soy and multivitamins to restore and hydrate skin by protecting against moisture loss.

2. Exfoliate Once a Week Proper exfoliation prevents the skin from developing a dull appearance - Especially during the colder seasons. Using an exfoliator once a week can provide an instantly rejuvenated skin tone. Try the Dear by Renée® Gentle Facial Scrub. This gentle gel-based scrub contains Jojoba microbeads which sweeps away dead skin cells, refines surface texture and helps decongest skin.

3. Shine On Bring a little magic to your complexion by dabbing a shimmery cream highlighter onto the cheekbones, inner corners of your eyes, and brow bones. To draw out the warmer tones in darker skin, opt for a gold shade. If you're fair, pink tones will impart a natural glow. Try Arbonne Starlight Glow Palette which contains an array of warm to cool powder pigments or Arbonne Sheer Glow Highlight Stick multi-purpose highlight stick containing a Pearl shade to highlight and Bronze to give an effortless glow.

4. Keep Up Your Daily SPF Habits It might be tempting to stash your sunscreen away until next summer, but it's necessary to wear year-round if you want your complexion to look its best. Slather on the SPF 365 days a year for skin that's healthy enough to glow naturally! Try Arbonne RE9 Advanced Restorative Cream SPF 20 Sunscreen. The concentrated formula protects against UVA/UVB rays and contains collagen-supporting ingredients!

5. Don't Fear the Mask! Hydration masks are a key to giving your skin the nutrients it craves in order to reveal an enviable glow! Try Dear by Renée® Pomegranate Hydrating Mask. The unique gel-based formulation leaves skin super moisturized and glowing with Aloe Vera Leaf and Mushroom Extracts to nourish and soften skin.

Now throw on a cute pair of boots and your softest scarf and enjoy the cold weather worry free!

Skiing in Aspen!

It's October and winter is coming...even though it doesn't feel like it here in Southern California. I am so over this dreadful heat we have been having. Bring on the cold, i'm ready for sweater and boot season and some day trips to the mountains! Heck, we recently moved closer to the mountains so I am excited for the prospect of getting some snow out my front door. I am a chilly weather girl and I sure do miss watching the snowfall in Alaska. 

Even though I lived in Alaska and have had the opportunity to make the short trek to Mammoth or Big Bear for some winter skiing. I have never skied! I even visited Colorado once but it was during the summer in another life long ago. How fun would a Colorado ski vacation be?! I recently heard about Aspen Square in Aspen Colorado, one of the most famous ski resort towns. Offering full hotel services and amenities and located right across the base from Aspen Mountain, it is the idea place to enjoy a winter wonderland. 

Peak ski season is in December and often times harder to book your dream vacation or maybe you just want to skip the crowds and save some money. 

Booking a stay at Aspen Square during the off peak winter season has many advantages for a frugal traveler. 
* Early and late season rates can be as much as 50% lower than high season, for the same room type
* More rooms are available in the lower seasons, so even hard to book rooms like our one-bedrooms or three-bedrooms are more likely to be open for booking.
* Guests receive the same outstanding services and amenities as the high season guest
* Smaller crowds translates to shorter lift lines, easier access to restaurant and event tickets
* Pre-holiday stays allow guests to enjoy the festive ambiance without the crowds and costs associated with holiday rates and costs in town
* End of season snow is sometimes the best of the entire winter season, with longer ski days in late March and early April

So what are you waiting for, Aspen Mountain will be opening up next month for the ski season, book your vacation now!

All Your Hair Needs

From dealing with the hair frizzies to hair breakage to just plain dull hair, I have some products to share with you that will help tame and fix your hair woes. 

Has humidity got you singing the hair blues? Here's a  product from göt2b to help. 

Volumaniac Bodifying Hairspray

This volumizing spray immediately locks in volume with enough hold for that drama that you crave.  How to use: Hold 8-10 inches from hair. Spray evenly over hair for an all over hold or spot spray and use hands to create extra volume. Re-spray after styling to hold dry finished style.

I received a bottle of this for review and it was quickly apprehended by my husband who spends more time on his hair then I do. He is a big fan of  göt2b products so he was anxious to introduce this product to his hair. This does just as it says, it is not only great for added volume but it tames the flyaways and even does a great job of keeping my husbands high hair in place. You can also pick up a bottle of Volumaniac Bodifying Mousse if that's more your thing, both are humid hair savers. 

Tired of dealing with hair frizz? Try this shampoo and conditioner duo from Live Clean.

Live Clean Argan Oil Restorative Shampoo and Conditioner

Live Clean Argan Oil Restorative shampoo gently cleanses while restoring natural luster. Enriched with 100% pure Argan Oil, certified organic Grape Seed, and Olive oils for enhanced long term conditioning and shine.
Live Clean Argan Oil Restorative Conditioner hydrates and nourishes without adding any excess weight. Enriched with 100% pure Argan Oil, certified organic Grape Seed, and Olive oils for enhanced long term conditioning and shine.

I have been loving my hair while using this duo. My hair is not only clean but so smooth. It also leaves it feeling soft and not weighed down. Looking to give a new shampoo and conditioner a go then try these, you won't be disappointed. 

Are tangles making your hair an unruly mess? Schwarzkopf Gliss to the rescue. 

Schwarzkopf GLISS™ Ultra Moisture Express Repair™ Conditioner

Daily stress can dry out your hair until it reaches a breaking point. It needs deep repair from the inside and surface reconstruction from the outside. GLISS™ Ultra Moisture Express Repair™ Conditioner contains a special complex with Keratine Care-19 Complex and leaves your hair touchably soft. 

You can find this and other Schwarzkopf GLISS products at mass retailers nationwide. 

Summer Travel Essentials

This summer has been a hot one! The beaches here on the California coast have been packed with people trying to escape the summer heat, while still enjoying the summer sun. If you are getting ready to pack for your summer trip or hitting the beaches for the weekend, I have some summer travel essentials to share with you. These products are great for your summer getaways and will take up little space in your suitcase or beach bag. 

MALIN+GOETZ essential kit

Set includes: grapefruit face cleanser, vitamin e face moisturizer, bergamot body wash, vitamin b5 body moisturizer, peppermint shampoo and cilantro conditioner. 

This set is perfect for travel, it's small size will fit conveniently in your bag and it is FAA compliant and carry-on approved so no need to check your baggage with TSA. It includes everything you need to freshen up while enjoying your vacation. These high quality products are made with natural ingredients. I especially love peppermint shampoo and cilantro conditioner!

Scünci spiral ponytailers

Nobody wants to mess with their hair while on vacation, especially if you are planning to lounge on a sunny beach or take a dip in the ocean . These spiral pony tail holders are a must! I love that these don't pull your hair like traditional rubberband pony tail holders. They are also dent-free so you can go from having your hair pulled back to down without it leaving a crimp in your hair. 

Conair Ultimate Root Booster Mid-Size Cushion Brush

You can't leave home without your hair brush! Conair's latest Ultimate Root Booster line of brushes are the perfect traveling hair brush. The Triangle Airflow Bristle™ design lifts hair right at the roots. Bristles and vented cushion allow up to 50% more airflow* to reach hair for big, beautiful volume fast! I tried the paddle brush and love it. I use it while blowdrying my hair and it shortens my dry time because the air blows right through the brush. 

Now go enjoy your last few weeks of summer!

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.