All Natural Green Smoothie

Details:  "Health from the Inside Out" is Immortal Herb's motto.  Total Nutrition is a delicious, easy prep supplement that contains a diverse blend of premium quality super food ingredients sourced from across the globe.  Nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants, essential Amino acids, and minerals in a dense enough solutions to provide the average American an entire day's worth of nutrients in just one tablespoon.  Gluten free, GMO free, 100% organic, Vegan and no added sugars.  Made in the USA.

Disclaimer:  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.

My Review: When I got this product review, it was one of my best choices for a healthy pre-made powdered smoothie drink.  But it gave me a HUGE surprise.  When I opened the package, it was 1. green (what the?), and 2. it smelled like alfalfa (horse feed?).   So immediately I decided I needed to make this up with some fruit and juice so I could actually swallow it.  So I mixed fruit juice, and frozen fresh fruit: bananas, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, with the full package of Total Nutrition, which is one serving, and drank it for breakfast.  It was interesting.  The strong fruit really helped against the barley, which makes the alfalfa smell and taste in this powder.  But for the next few hours I was burping up the taste, which made me a little sick.  However, whenever I wasn't burping up that taste, I felt great, I was energized, my mind was clear.




Pros: you feel great, are energized, clear mind

Cons: smells and tastes like alfalfa, barley, you may burp up the taste

My Rating: Thumbs up for the health benefits, thumbs down for the whole alfalfa business

Men's Halloween Shirt

Details: Foul Mouth Shirts offers just what their name says: foul mouthed, funny, sexy, crude humored, obseen shirts for men and women, especially for Halloween.  Their content is not G, PG, or PG-13 rating.  They offer biker shirts, zombie shirts, Halloween shirts, regular day "party" shirts or "weekend" shirts.  Their full line of product includes: hoodies, tanks, fitted shirts, loose shirts, men's shirts and women's shirts.

Disclaimer: 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.

My Review: This was a big oops review.  All the other Halloween and graphic shirt companies allowed me as the reviewer to choose the shirt I wanted to review.  But this one did not, unfortunately I didn't realize this until after I'd been accepted and couldn't back out of the review.  So this is going to be an unusual product review, however, I have good to say as well.  I personally feel like this company's target audience is and should be collage aged people, as their product graphics fit that typical age group's behavior.  Here are 3 clean shirts that I personally like: Hello Sticker, Clever Disguise, Biker Tee.

First off, neither I nor my husband like this shirt, when I applied I had already gone to their website, and found the shirt I wanted my husband to wear.  But not getting to choose, we're stuck with a shirt we won't wear, until I use my fun creativity and fix it.  With that being said, here is what I do like about this product: the material is a very soft comfortable sturdy cotton shirt.  The ink is a high quality ink that will last a while without chipping, cracking and tearing off with usage and washing.  My shirt was shipped out a whole week earlier than the planned time, which was very nice of Foulmouthshirts, to do.  Kudos in my book for customer service.

Pros: quality material, quality ink for graphics, good customer service, fast shipping, does offer clean shirts, not just the "dirty"

Cons: none that I didn't create for myself

My Rating: Thumbs up for quality and customer service, thumbs down for not being able to really support and recommend their products.

Halloween Food for Kids

 Jello Worms: click here for the recipe

 Ghost of a Lunch (or snack time too): honey wheat bread, strawberries, ghost peep, pretzels, carrot sticks

 Ghouls and Gunk for Lunch: Kiwi, gummy worms, Banana, hot dog and bread, string cheese, and ketchup.

 Mummy Pizza: mini bagel halves, with sauce, cheese, olives

 Jack-o-Lantern Sandwich: open faced meat and cheese

 Teeth: apple slices, peanut butter (creamy) mini marshmellows

Broom Sticks: pretzel sticks and string cheese

Pumpkin Seed Chips

Details: Mother's Farms Pumpkin Seed Tortilla Chips.  100% certified Gluten Free, whole grain.  No cholesterol, low sodium.  6 servings per bag  with one serving being about 9 chips.

My Review:  My Mother-In-Law bought these for me to try, knowing I love tortilla chips, and I love pumpkin.  These are super yummy!  Great with dip, but they are very fragile chips and don't make good dipping chips because they break so easily.  So I recommend using a spoon to put dip on these chips, no dunking allowed!  You can smell the pumpkin, and a pumpkin spice like cinnamon or nut meg, but neither are in the ingredients.  I'm totally in love with these chips, I can see myself buying a lot of these this fall for a side to pumpkin soups, squash soups, as a side for those yummy fun pot luck holiday dinners.

see the pumpkin seed in the chip?

Pros: DELICIOUS

Cons: break easily, not a good dunking/ dipping chip

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Immune Health supplements

Details: Immuno-viva: Core Capsules dietary supplement.  A patented proprietary blend of vitamins and minerals, made in the USA.  Serving size 4 daily, 30 servings per bottle.  Ingredients: black cumin seed oil, black raspberry seed oil, glatin capsule, D-alpha tocopherol.  Helps support your body health through your immune system.  Fruit and herb seeds are cold pressed and blended to produce pure natural oil.  Focusing on antioxidents, Omega 3's, as well as essential fatty acids.  All natural power for immune support.

Disclaimer: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.

My Review:  Okay, just to start with, I could have used this when I was living in Utah because of the dry weather, I was literally sick for 3 whole years.  This works really well.  It helped me stay healthy during a flue and cold out break.  I feel like I need to recommend these, but I really have issues with GIANT pills that you have to swallow.  Having to take 4 huge pills daily isn't really worth it to me, so I only start taking them when I feel like I am getting sick, and within 3 - 5 days those little feelings of trying to get sick are gone.  And I don't get sick!  So if you struggle with being sick alot, and if you live in cold weather, and or dry weather I highly recommend these products to you.  I highly recommend taking them with food (not just a liquid) because other wise you burp of the not so pleasant flavors of the oils.  I also highly suggest you drink them down with your favorite juice, it helps me take large pills.  Other positive notes: I love that its all natural, and cold pressed.  I love that its oils because they tend to dissolve sooner than a chunky pill.

Pros: works great, helps keep you healthy, prevents sickness

Cons: large pills to take, you burp of the flavors if not taken with food or juice.

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Healthy Hair Tricks

All right ladies, let's talk hair. How do you keep it healthy and natural? Here are a few cool secrets to keeping your hair looking silky smooth.

Healthy Hair Gel:  hair gel can ruin your hair, cause itchy scalp, or  even flake if it doesn't work with your hair and work the way you want it to.  We found this great recipe for healthy hair gel, and the woman who created this and uses it gives you options for your specific hair type, and hair issues, as well as why each ingredient is healthy for your hair! We've linked to her actual recipe site so you can read her knowledge.  Amazing!  I need to try this for my kids and husband.

Hair Gel Recipe Ingredients

• 1 packet of plain gelatin (.25oz)
• 1 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice or 3 drops lemon essential oil

Food for your Hair: the health of your hair is affected by what you eat.  So here is a list of great foods that target the health of your hair.  We've linked to the source where they also explain normal expectations, concerns, and conditions you should take to your doctor.

Food: 

• High volume of fatty acids
• Flaxseed Oil, ground flaxseed powder
• Cold water fish: salmon, krill
• Minerals: Zinc and Copper
• shell fish, meat, poultry
• B Vitamins
• Eggs, meat, whole grains
• Selenium found in Dark leafy Vegetables
• Kale, Spinach, Beet Greens

Healthy All Natural Shampoo/ Conditioners:  Have you ever read the ingredients on the bottle of your shampoo or conditioner?  Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of shampoos and conditioners? From the same brand/ company?  I can't even name half the ingredients in my brand, and after using it for almost a whole year and it not fixing what it says it is supposed to, I'm personally ready for a healthier shampoo/ conditioner.  For other shampoo and conditioner recipes follow our link above.

Shampoo Recipe:

• 1 cup Baking Soda: mix with enough water to make a thin paste and rub in your hair, massage into scalp, and then rinse out.

Conditioner Recipe:

• White Vinegar: put into a squirt bottle and soak hair, then rinse out.

We hope you enjoyed this article! Have other tips or tricks on how you keep your hair silky smooth? Comment below!

Weight Loss Wrap

Details: It Works! Wrap, is a weight loss, wellness product that helps tighten, tone, and firm skin by combining several natural herbs in a botanically based formula.  This is just like those salon body wraps, but at a fraction of the cost, and it can be used at home, while working out, doing chores, or working on the computer.  This wrap helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.  Directions: apply one 13x21 inch wrap to an area of your choice that might benefit from some tightening or toning: ads, arms, back, buttocks, legs, or side.  Leave on for 45 minutes.  Repeat after 72 hours.  Contact a local distributor, and host a party so you can try It Works! free with the coupon.  There are 9 steps in using this product.

My Review:  I was so excited to try this product.  I have been struggling for the whole year to loose weight, burn off fat, and loose inches so I can fit into the clothes that I have.  It Works! Wrap is basically a large piece of plastic (like a thin disposable table cloth plastic) with a lotion on it made from herbs that you put on the part of your body that you want to "wrap" like your belly butt, thighs or whatever.  Then you let it sit on there for 45 minutes every 72 hours.  You'll loose inches, and your collagen will disappear too.  I was able to try the full package which is 4 applications.  Each time I used it I lost 1 inch around my waist.  I felt better, and as I have been eating more vegetables and fruits while doing this wrap I have lost 10 pounds.  So in 2 weeks I have lost 4 inches, and 10 pounds.  My skin where I put the applications looks really healthy and clear.  I didn't get sick, have any bad results or side affects at all.  I'm really impressed with these, and highly recommend It Works! Wraps to anyone!

Before Wrap 1

After Wrap 1

Pros: works great

Cons: I'm out :(

Disclaimer: I received complimentary products to test, try and review for the purpose of giving an honest non biased review.  I only recommend products I have tested, and that get a Thumbs Up!

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Magnetic Math Manipulatives

My kids love magnets, they love things that make lots of noise, and they love hands on any and everything.  So here is some things that we have created for Math, but can also be used for any educational magnets.  I bought 2 pizza pans at the Dollar Tree, as well as 2 packets of wooden magnetic numbers.  So each boy has his own set.  My 3 year old is learning to count, he can count to 10 in Spanish, and 12 in English, and my 5 year old is doing mathematics.

Hallows Haven book review

Details: Hallows Haven is a book of Magick.  Gwen is a teenager, who loves her friends and loves her life.  Raised by her Grandparents she's experienced more than her fair share of death, in her life.  Her Mother and Grandfather have both passed on, leaving her with her over protective Grandmother.  But as much as her life is great during the day, night time is a completely different story.  Gwen has nightmares, but its not really multiple nightmares, as its actually the same nightmare repeating itself.  There is nothing wrong with nightmares, until you wake up with dirt and hair in your hands that came from your nightmare.  What is going on with Gwen?  Who can she talk to?  What will she say?  She can't feel more like a freak until her Grandmother rescues her from a day-mare at school.  What doesn't Gwen know about herself and her family?

My Review: OMG!  I love this book, its like a female version of Harry Potter, but almost better.  The way the author paints her details, and background information of her characters, cities, and her plot captures you, reels you in, and only tosses you back into reality when the book ends.  Get your favorite cup of drink, snack, and snugglie, and get ready for the long spell because you are going to be bewitched into a trance until you finish this book.  I MUST read the rest of this series as they come out.  I am so hooked to this!  It is amazingly well done.  You must watch the video clip, because that's really the hook to this fishing match.  And it is a very tasty bait that you will want to get.


Pros: amazing!

Cons: when does the next book come out?  The ending is driving me up the wall, I need to know what happens next.

Disclaimer: I recieved a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.  I only recommend products that I have personally tested or read, and I only recommend products that get a thumbs up.

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All Natural Protein Shake

Detail: Naturade: All Natural Pea Protein Vanilla Flavor shake.  Vegan formula: soy and dairy free, gluten free, cholesterol free.  20g plant based protein, 10g carbohydrates, 2.5g fat, allergen free, non GMO Pea.  1 37g package is one serving.  Pea protein is a natural plant based protein that is derived from yellow peas or split peas.  Mix one packet with 8-10oz of cold water or your favorite beverage.  For best results mix in a shaker or blender for 30 seconds.

My Review: I have never heard of this product.  So when I heard that its 1.
gluten free, 2. soy and dairy free, I knew this would be a good choice for many people who have dietary restrictions.  It claims that its delicious, and its true, it is really good.  So I decided with my 3 samples to do a test.  With one sample I drank it with coconut milk. It was really good.  Sample number two I put mango in with almond milk.  It was also really good.  Lastly with sample three I took step by step pictures of me making a breakfast smoothie of the pea protein.  It was really good too.  I will let you know it has stevia, which makes me sick, so even though these smoothies/ shakes were delicious, amazingly filling and satisfying, the stevia leaf extract made me sick to my stomach.  If there was something different in exchange to Stevia, I would love this more.  I've seen images of the big plastic bottle, but I love these individual packages better, you don't have to measure out a serving, because it's already done for you.  I would still recommend this, because Stevia doesn't affect everyone, like it does me.

 8oz coconut milk and 1 fresh banana

Add Pea Protein 

Add 1 cup of your favorite fresh or frozen fruits

After blending you get a thick pale colored smoothie/shake

Pros: great for people with dietary restrictions, great taste

Cons: Stevia leaf extract is in this product

Disclaimer: 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.
                    
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Healthy Nail Tips

Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen to nails and hands before going into UV lighting.  It helps keep your nails and cuticles healthy and safe. 

Does this happen to you a lot?  Here are some tips to try, and if these fail see a doctor.  Limit manicures, and instead of removing polish try to touch up.  If you must use nail polish remover use the kind without acetone. 

Stain remover paste: 1 tsp peroxide, 2 1/4 tsp baking soda.  Let sit on nails for 5 mins Thanks to Bona Fide Amor

Do's and Don't for nails. Thanks to Pop Sugar Beauty Blog

Before painting finger nails, paint your skin around the nail with Elmer's Glue and let it dry.
Then go crazy with the nail polish.  Glue will peel off once you are done.
No mess on skin!

Thyroid Health Support

Details: Pure Health Naturally: Thyroid 5 is a dietary supplement containing: Bladderwrack, Selenium, L-Tyrosine and Kelp.  30 Vegetarian capsules, 15 day supply $10 in stores.  Directions say to take 2 capsules one time a day with 10oz glass of water.

My Review:  I bought this to test it out to see if it would help get my thyroid under control.  To be honest, I really didn't see any change whatsoever.  Nothing changed for the better or the worse.  I know for some products it takes longer than 15 days to see if it works.  Personally I feel like if I took this longer I would be able to tell if there was a difference, but for the price its not worth it to me to do so.  The herbs are very easy on your body, which makes taking these capsules very easy too.

Pros: none

Cons: didn't see any change good or bad

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