My Top 5 Handbag Essentials for Fall

Fall is really here, the leaves are all turning color, it's getting dark a lot sooner in the evening and light a lot later in the morning, not to mention a lot cooler out as well.  That all means it's time to bring out the warmer clothes and the bigger handbag so I can fit all my "Top 5 Handbag Essentials for Fall".

One great thing about "My Top 5 Handbag Essentials for Fall" is that you can find them all at your local Walmart!  Tip:  I like to make sure my essentials fit into a fashionable, little make-up bag that is easy to find in my bigger, fall handbag.

The first handbag essential is a must have for most women, the U Tampons by Kotex!  I don't know about you but I always make sure I carry extra U by Kotex tampons for those no-so-fun emergencies that always seem to happen at the wrong time!

My next essential has to be chocolate!  The Ghirardelli Dark & Raspberry to be exact!  You never know when you are going to need that chocolate fix and for me it's usually around the same time I need that emergency tampon! (lol)

With the change in weather my hands & nails always seem to be the first place I really notice it and I find myself constantly applying hand lotion.  I love the Vaseline Healthy Hand & Nail lotion, it's super creamy, fast absorbing & non-greasy.  It also strengthens my nails!

Let's not forget about the lips! I am a huge Burt's Bees fan & I love the Burt's Bees Hydrating Lip Balm with Coconut & Pear.  This Coconut & Pear formula leaves my lips super soft and adds a pretty shine to them as well.  Perfect for fall!

I always have to have some Kleenex handy too!  I actually keep Kleenex in my purse year round & use it all the time.  You can pick up specially marked U by Kotex packages that include a complimentary Kleenex Slim Pack found exclusively at Walmart!

Get to your local Walmart and get your own Top 5 Handbag Essentials for Fall too!

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*Thank you to U by Kotex and Walmart for sponsoring this post!

TRUE SOL 100% Pure Yacon Syrup-Review

*True Sol 100% Pure Yacon Syrup

If you would of asked me about Yacon Syrup a few months ago I would have had no clue what you were talking about.  Now I have tried two different brands of the stuff & I love it!  TrueSol sent me their Pure Premium Yacon Syrup to test out for them and I have only been using for a couple weeks but the bottle is already almost empty!  I feel like I put it in something almost daily, I use just like I would honey, maple syrup or any other sweetener and it adds the most delicious flavor to whatever I add it to.

Yacon syrup can be used as a prebiotic to increase digestive health and regularity.  It's also great

to use raw yacon syrup as a non-caloric, low-glycemic sweetener and help regulate healthy blood sugar levels.  When taken daily, raw yacon syrup can assist in losing weight, increase metabolism and aid with detox cleansing of the digestive system. Yacon Syrup is also an excellent appetite suppressant, which makes it ideal for weight loss in men and women.  Like I said, I love this stuff!

You can purchase this yummy True Sol 100% Pure Yacon Syrup at 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.

Pure Body Naturals 80% HCA Pure Garcinia Cambogia-Review

*Pure Body Naturals 80% HCA Garcinia Cambogia

I have been testing out another Garcinia Cambogia product for the brand Pure Body Naturals and getting some great results.  I really like how Garcinia Cambogia suppresses my appetite and for some reason I feel like I make better food choices when I do eat.  I'm not sure if making better food choices has anything to do with the Garcinia Cambogia but it really does seem to be one of the benefits I get from taking it.

The Garcinia Cambogia by Pure Body Naturals is a 80% HCA Garcinia Cambogia and is one of the most effective & potent formulas.  This specific formula was developed to maximize the effects of the proven Garcinia Cambogia weight loss supplement.  As with all the supplements I take this one is all natural also!

A great thing about Pure Body Naturals is that they also offer a 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE - FOR 1 YEAR.  If at any time you feel this has not worked for you they will refund you in full.  No questions asked!

Check out purebodynaturals.com for more information about this & their other products and you can purchase the Pure Body Naturals 80% HCA Pure Garcinia Cambogia on 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.

Keomi Organic - All Natural Handmade Soap-Review

*Keomi Organic - All Natural Handmade Soap

Love this Keomi Organic - All Natural Handmade Soap!  I received the Green Tea Goddess scent from Keomi Organic to try out & it smells so luxurious!  It's the kind of soap you just want to buy and keep in your bathroom because the wonderful scent will seep through the packing and lightly fill your bathroom with its goodness.  Speaking of packaging!!  The packaging that these adorable soaps come in is part of the allure as well, it's so pretty & elegant you will be really tempted to just let it sit out as part of your bathroom decor.

These Keomi soaps are Organic, handmade and scented with Pure Aromatherapy-Grade Essential Oils.  The soap is gentle & non-irritating even for very sensitive skin types and are made of a rich blend of over ten vegetable, fruit & seed oils, plus shea & cocoa butters.  All that and they are also eco-friendly, no animal testing, no pesticides, no preservatives, and no petroleum byproducts.

Gorgeous right?  I know, told you so!  You can get more information on Keomi Organic at keomiskincare.com and you can also purchase some soap for yourself or order some for gift giving at Amazon.com.  Use promo code 25P7X5OW to save $1.50!

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.

80% HCA Garcinia Cambogia by Pure Natural Labs-Review

*80% HCA Garcinia Cambogia by Pure Natural Labs

If you have been reading my blog then you know I have been a guinea pig lately and testing out a bunch of different supplements cuz that's just what I do, I make sacrifices for my readers!  I thought by testing out a bunch of different brands of the same kind of supplement I would be able to figure out which ones work the best.  Unfortunately, (or fortunately!) that plan didn't work out like I thought it would since all the ones I tried have given me great results.  Thankfully that means there a a lot of great products/brands out there and this 80% HCA Garcinia Cambogia by Pure Naturals Labs is definitely one of them!

The Pure Natural Labs Garcinia Cambogia is standardized to contain 80% Hydroxycitric Acid in a base of Potassium and Calcium for better metabolic absorbtion.  As with the other Garcinia Cambogia supplements that I have tried this one has no binders, fillers or other artificial ingredients.

What makes this brand a little extra special is that they donate 1$ from every order to help the Fight Against Breast Cancer. Your purchase will help fund research and awareness programs!

You can get more information on 80% HCA Garcinia Cambogia by Pure Natural Labs & purchase a bottle for yourself at 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.

Thursday Thoughts

My thoughts this Thursday are all about Santa Barbara!  I am leaving on Saturday for a conference and I am beyond excited.  Even though it's for work it will be so nice to get away and be in the sun & sand for a few days.  Being in the sand and near the ocean always feeds my soul, I love it!  Someday, in the distant future, I will make a permanent home on a beach somewhere.  But, for now I will take my time on a beach however I can get it!  While I'm in Santa Barbara I plan to "Breathe it all in and Love it all out" and feed my mind, body & soul!

Happy Thursday!  

Deals & Steals **Valid 09/11/14**

Deal & Steals: Fit & Fabulous

This week for Deals & Steals the focus is "Fit & Fabulous".  There are some great products this week and I love that the focus is "Fit & Fabulous" since I am trying to get back on the workout wagon and also trying to eat better.

So, my picks for this week are...

Fit & Fresh: Assorted Meal Kits

Packing your own lunch everyday gives you a huge advantage because it allows you to control exactly what & how much you eat.  Plus, packing your lunch is cheaper than eating out everyday.  These Meal Kits are created with portion control in mind, the reusable containers are BPA free and microwave safe  There are 5 kits to choose from including the Adult Lunch Kit, which features containers with reusable ice packs to keep your food chilled for hours.  Shipping is $1.95 or free for orders over $25.  Promo code: GMA50KIT  **You can also get an additional 4% Cash Back when you shop through Ebates so make you get signed up for that, here.**

Julep Beauty: Plié Wand & Fall Color Mani Kit

This one is a pick for the obvious reason!    I LOVE Julep products!   This set includes the Plié Wand which I happen to already own and it's fabulous!  It improves accuracy and control for a less-messy manicure.  With a long handle for balance and control, the comfy grip options allow you to pivot the wand 360 degrees. Simply snap it over your Julep polish and you’ll achieve the perfect manicure, especially when using your non-dominant hand.  This kit also includes the Oxygen Smoothing Base Coat, Performance Top Coat, as well as nail polishes in the popular fall colors Gayle and Zelda.  Limit 1 per person. Free shipping!  Promo code: GMAFALL2014  **You can also get an additional 1.5% Cash Back when you shop through Ebates so make you get signed up for that, here.**