**Tone It Up Tuesday**

September Tone It Up Calendar

Hello September and Tone It Up Tuesdays!  My fav gals over at Tone It Up released the new workout calendar for September so be sure to check it out and get ready for 8 weeks of amazing  & fun workouts!

If you haven't already you should also check out their Tone It Up Nutrition Program and enjoy over 250 of their favorite recipes, the exclusive 5 Day Slim Down Program that they use for events and get motivated with Member Only Newsletter every week with exclusive slimming tips, fitness advice!  This includes a free membership at no further cost to Tone It Up where you will receive their Special Editions, Updates, New Recipes, and Weekly Fitness Tips.

Let's all get back on the workout wagon together!!

  

DearNature Health Garcinia Cambogia Review + Giveaway

*Garcinia Cambogia Premium X

I am already a fan of Garcinia Cambogia because I really do think that it works!  So, when DearNature Health sent me a bottle of their Garcinia Cambogia Premium X to test out for them I was more than happy to help out!  

I have talked about the benefits of Garcinia Cambogia in previous blog posts and how they have helped me not only loose a few pounds but have made it easier for me to maintain my weight.  

A huge benefit of using Garcinia Cambogia Premium X is that it has given me increased energy (which I desperately need!) and it helps suppress my appetite (which I also desperately need!).  Some other added benefits are that it helps decrease belly fat and improves mood & well being by increasing serotonin levels and who doesn't need all of that?

As with all the supplements I take I make sure that they don't contain any binders, fillers or any other artificial ingredients and Garcinia Cambogia Premium X is free of all those nasty things!

Here is your chance to try Garcinia Cambogia Premium X and experience all the great benefits for yourself!  DearNature Health is giving away 1 FREE bottle of their Garcinia Cambogia Premium X to one of my lucky readers!  

Enter my giveaway for a FREE bottle of Garcinia Cambogia Premium X using the widget below...

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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.

Exfolimate the Exfoliating Tool-Review

*Exfolimate

What a cool product!  I am a huge believer of exfoliating and all the benefits that it provides so I was thrilled when Exfolimate sent me their awesome tool for exfoliating.

How does it work you ask?  Basically, Exfolimate uses innovative micro-groove technology etched into the smooth metal edge of the tool. The micro-grooves gently lift and remove lingering skin cells and debris to unveil younger, fresher skin!

I love that they include a separate tool for face and body.  I use mine in the shower following the instructions of gently gliding the tool along the contours of your face/body at a 90-degree angle & to remove the dead skin and debris, simple run the tool under warm running water.  Your skin instantly feels amazing afterwards, so clean & smooth, much more efficient than any body scrub I have ever used!  The key is to use a really good moisturizer immediately after exfoliating.  I also totally recommend using this product if you use a self-tanner.  The Exfolimate preps your skin and allows the self-tanner to absorb better, more evenly and then you don't end up with any streaks or blotchy patches!

Every beauty & skin care lover should have this as part of their tool collection!  You can order your own Exfolimate from any one of the retailers listed on the Exfolimate.com website or Amazon.com.

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.

Even Glow Serum - Antioxidant Skin Treatment - 20% Vitamin C by Valentia Skin Care - Review

*Valentia Even Glow Serum

I have been really getting into facial serum & oils lately and I have been trying quite a few over the past few months trying to find the perfect one.  I have seen the Valentia brand on Amazon.com and I even have it on my wish list so I was beyond happy when the brand sent me a bottle to test out or them.

The first thing you will notice about the Valentia Even Glow Serum is the packaging,  You immediately feel you are getting a luxurious product when you open the simple yet elegant gold & white box.  Thankfully the packaging itself does not disappoint.  The product looks and feels like exactly like you think it should.  The formula itself feels luxurious and it's creamy orange in color and it has a light texture and it's non-greasy.  As a added bonus it smells orange blossoms! 

 I have been applying the Valentia Even Glow Serum in the morning to my freshly cleansed skin & before my moisturizer (always apply oils & serums before all other products) and I have noticed my skin looks more renewed, refreshed and even toned.  Needless to say, I love this stuff!

According to ValentiaSkinCare.com website the Even Glow Serum promises to:

EVENS SKIN TONE: Vanquish dark spots and skin discoloration, replacing uneven and ill-textured skin with smooth, wrinkle-free skin that leaves you looking flawless and ageless.

INCREASES GLOW & RADIANCE: Revitalize your skin with essential fatty acids that leave skin smooth and radiant. Smooth skin capable of reflecting light will give your skin a youthful glow and a brilliant shine for that well-rested and refreshed look.

ABSORBS RAPIDLY: Moisturizes skin due to the capacity of the hyaluronic acid to absorb water, thereby increasing fluid between cells, giving your skin a smoother and younger appearance. This intense water absorption means no more dry, peeling or cracked skin, even in extreme weather.

BOOST COLLAGEN PRODUCTION: The presence of Organic Rosehip Seed oil increases collagen production so your skin retains the elasticity responsible for a youthful appearance and prevents skin sagging associated with aging. Enjoy smooth and supple skin that takes years off your appearance.

REDUCES WRINKLES & FINE LINES: Reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles with the help of our foundation 20 % Vitamin C. Special ingredients such us Sea Buckthorn oil plump up the skin, which reduces fine lines and wrinkles in the skin so it is smoother, clearer and younger.

Check out Valentia's Even Glow Serum & their Organic Rosehip Oil at ValentiaSkinCare.com or Amazon.com

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.

Body Merry Age Defense Eye Cream-Review

Body Merry Age Defense Eye Cream

I am really picky when it comes to eye creams and I always seem to be on the hunt for a new one to try out.  So, when Body Merry sent me some of their Age Defense Eye Cream to try I was more than happy to test it out for them.  

First impressions are everything and I have to say that I really liked the packaging for the eye cream.  The Age Defense Eye Cream comes in a great little bottle with pump that allows you to dispense just the right amount of product needed.  Of course the most important thing is the actual product and thankfully that was pretty awesome too!  I have been using the eye cream for a few weeks now and I'm pretty happy with the results so far.  I use it every morning & I love that the light cream absorbs really quickly into my skin and leaves it soft & smooth and takes away my morning eye puffiness.

The Body Merry Age Defense Eye Cream is filled with lots of Antioxidants, Natural and Organic components like the ones listed below:

Aloe, Witch Hazel, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Vitamin C, Cucumber, Beeswax, Jojoba Oil, Tamanu Oil, Green Tea, Licorice, Eyebright, Avocado Oil, Flax Seed Oil, Rose Hip Oil, Lemon, Lemongrass, Vitamin B5, Lavender and Chamomile and they have also packed in cutting edge peptides like Matrixyl-3000 and Tripeptide-5 with an ocean based Retinol and botanical Hyaluronic Acid. 

 I also love that this product is proudly made in the USA in an advanced, cruelty-free, FDA registered & GMP compliant facility.  Body Merry Age Defense Eye Cream also offers a 100% 90-day Money Back Gaurantee so you really can't go wrong trying it out.  You can purchase your own bottle of Body Merry Age Defense Eye Cream at Amazon.com on sale now for only $19.99!

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.

***Total Beauty-Better Than Black Friday Warehouse Sale***

Total Beauty is having a "Better Than Black Friday Warehouse Sale"!

You can pick from a selection of Total Beauty Collections or Grab Bags for $30.00 with coupon code 2FOR30 or save 20% off one with coupon code SALE20!

Here is a peek at the different Collections & Grab Bags...Get them before their gone!

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Thursday Thoughts-"I've got the POWER!"

So long doom & gloom, you have no power over me!  I have never really been one that stays in a funk for very long.  For one thing, I have too much going on in my life to sit around and feel sorry for myself, for another I have way too many people that rely on me.  

So, I am back & I have a new focus.  I decided I needed to set some new goals for myself and my family and rearrange my priorities.  With life being so hectic it's easy to forget the things that really matter and that it's really important to stop and take some time for yourself.  For me, some time for myself was what I was in desperate need of.  Even though I really wanted to escape by myself for an entire weekend I decided that, that was not really an option so I did the next best thing and took a personal day off work.  I finally able to get caught up on a few things that I had been putting off which in turn allowed me to FINALLY have a full day on Sunday to just RELAX.  I realized that I had not felt relaxed or that I have not allowed myself to relax in the past 3 months (no wonder I was feeling full of doom & gloom).  I have been living on adrenaline and no sleep for so long that I think my body and mind finally just had enough!

My advice...if you do anything this week, make YOU a priority, everything else will fall into place!