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A real mom of 4 reviewing various products & services with honesty & integrity. From natural beauty products to household items to groceries - the truth - so you can save dollars, time & sanity. No flames, no games, just a real mom reviewing.

Friday, April 13, 2018

Giveaway Winner! Bette's Box of Blessings!

Who won the Bette's Box of Blessings Giveaway?

Was it you?
Pour Over Coffee Maker Winner

A big Congratulations to...

Monday, March 5, 2018

GIVEAWAY! Get your own Bette's Box of Blessings!

Time for a GIVEAWAY!

One winner will be selected at random
using the Rafflecopter entry form below,
to receive their very own 
Bette's Box of Blessings Box!
Christian Subscription Box Giveaway
Bette's will be sending one of you a box
full of great Christian-themed products
that you can keep or share.

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Who Was the HUGE Beauty Haul Winner??

A big Congratulations to...

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

HUGE Spring 2017 Beauty Haul Giveaway!

As a beauty blogger/vlogger,
I end up with a lot of things that are duplicates,
don't suit my skin or hair type,
are the wrong color for me,
or aren't natural (and I've switched over completely to natural beauty products).
These items that I can't use are now up for grabs!

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Kitchables Pour Over Coffee Maker Giveaway Winner!

Who won the Kitchables Pour Over Coffee Maker?

Was it you?
Pour Over Coffee Maker Winner

A big Congratulations to...

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Win a Kitchables Pour Over Coffee Maker! Make Great Coffee An Art Form!

Sure, there are ways to make decent coffee in around 30 seconds, but some of us like to take our time and make an artful, GREAT cup of coffee.
Keto Paleo Coffee Metabolism Booster Recipe

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer, A Lightweight, Fast Absorbing Cream that Illuminates & Hydrates...No Greasiness

My skin is starting to change now that I'm 43.
It's ALWAYS been oily, and to some degree, still is...just not as much as typical.
I'm getting more fine lines and age (sun) spots.

I've never worried much about hydration because of the oiliness I've always been cursed with. But now, I find myself wanting more hydration to stave off those lines and older looking skin.
Yet, I still don't want my skin to turn into an oil-slick come midday.
So I need a lightweight moisturizer that will improve my skin, but not cause my makeup to melt off during the day.

(Labeled: Cruelty Free, Made in the USA, Made with Natural Ingredients.)


  Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer is a lightweight, fast-absorbing cream that lightly illuminates skin while providing all-day hydration.

Monday, May 16, 2016

Need An Instant Eye Lift? No Surgery Required!

I have some awful genetic eye bags.
They aren't from being tired.
They are "fat pads" that bulge out when your skin loses it's elasticity and strength as you age.
Aging sucks.
A plastic surgeon told me that there is only one way to cure bags like mine...
go under the knife for Blepheroplasty.
 

Friday, April 29, 2016

WINNERS of the Farmacy Giveaway!

So...
Who won the Farmacy Sleep Tight Giveaway?
(1 deluxe sample of the Farmacy Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm for 9 people)
 
A big Congratulations to...

Annamarie
of
Greenbank, WA

Yolanda
of
Bogalusa, LA
 
Vonda
of
Gainesville, GA
 
Virginia
of
Goldsboro, NC
 
Susan
of
Quincy, FL
 
Lisa
of
Columbia, MD
 
Cindy
of
Beaumont, MS
 
Denise
of
Evans, CO
 
AND
 
Aubrey
of
Horizon City, TX
 
 
These ladies were chosen via Rafflecopter's Random Entry Selector.
 
 
NOTE: I had to disqualify about 6 random selections because when I checked to see if they followed the rules, they had NOT.
 
I have no patience for liars.
Don't bother entering if you don't actually follow the rules...because ALWAYS check!!!
 
A BIG thank you to everyone who entered!
 
Didn't win?
 
Don't worry, there will be another giveaway very soon...
 
The Spring Haul Giveaway!
Be sure to stay connected to find out when that one happens!
 
Disclosure: These Farmacy products were supplied by Farmacy for the giveaway.
I paid the shipping costs myself. No other compensation was received.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Farmacy Natural Anti-Aging Serum Review & Giveaway

Can a NATURAL serum give real results?
Absolutely Yes!
Six weeks ago I received a bottle of Farmacy Invincible Anti-Aging Serum for experimental review purposes.
Natural Anti-Aging Serum Review
Farmacy also sent me 10 of their deluxe sample sizes of Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm to give away after I finished my self-experimentation. Nine of you will win one of those now, and one I'm saving to send to the winner of my Spring 2016 Big Beauty Product Giveaway (coming within about 2-3 weeks).

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Ready for a New Year of Fun? Help the Girls in Your Life Have Fun All Year Long!

If you are subscriber to my YouTube channel,
then you are undoubtedly acquainted with my daughters, Jada and GiGi. If you're not a subscriber, what are you waiting for?!? Click here to subscribe now! 
 
The Boodle Box 2 for girls 11 and up
 
They have been doing Unboxing videos of the monthly subscription box for girls, The Boodle Box, for quite some time now, and it is truly a big splash of fun each month for them. Here's their latest, the January 2016 preview:
 

Sunday, December 27, 2015

BelloCrate Box #4: Turmeric, Vanilla Coffee, Ginger, Mango, Watermelon Seed Oil...Food For Your Skin?!?

The latest BelloCrate Box
has really blown me away with all the "Foodie" ingredients the products contain!
Organic Natural Cruelty free Vegan Paleo Beauty Box

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Chomps Snack Sticks: Amazingly Tasty, Healthy & Portable Paleo & LCHF Snacks!

One of the problems you have when you upgrade your way of eating to Paleo and Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) is that most portable snacks out there are grain-based.
That, and they usually have loads of sugar and other junk you don't want to put into your body.
I tried making my own grain-free granola-type bars for portable use, but they crumbled into a mess!
Then I bought a few of the healthier bars out there, but they usually still had more carbs than my body likes, plus they had a few "iffy" ingredients that I wasn't very happy about.
 
But then I met Chomps!
Paleo Keto LCHF Low Carb Snack
 

Saturday, November 7, 2015

The Perfect Gift for Moms or Moms to Be

Recently, I was introduced to a new subscription service for moms like me...moms who care about being healthy, about the health of their children, about the health and wellbeing of our earth.
That subbie box is Ecocentric Mom.
Vegan Ecofriendly Natural Organic Gifts for Moms
 
What is Ecocentric?

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Who Won the Massive Fall Beauty Giveaway?

A big Congratulations to...

Saturday, October 24, 2015

My Newest All Natural Subscription Box: Bello Crate!

What's more fun than getting a gift in the mail?
Getting one each month!
 
You guys know I love subscription boxes.
Since switching out my beauty product from chemical-laden to all natural, I had to give up several subbies, like Glossybox and Ipsy, because their products tend to be full of icky stuff.
There were only a couple of all natural subbies to start, but as people are beginning to realize what you put on your skin goes into your system, too, the world of natural beauty is expanding to meet the demand.
 
My newest all natural subscription box in this beautiful, good-for-you (and good for the world) niche:
 

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Quick, Easy, Low Carb Recipe: Shrimp Alfredo on Zoodles!

Today my daughter had soccer at 11:30, so the game wasn't over until almost 1. We had a few errands to run while we were out and about. By the time we made it home at 2:30, we were all starving!
Being low carb can sometimes seem like a pain, because you can't just pop some corndogs in the oven, or microwave a burrito, or pick up a pizza. But, there are actually lots of quick, easy options that can keep you in ketosis.
 
Today I pulled lunch off from start to finish in under 20 minutes!

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Fall 2015 Massive Beauty Product Giveaway!

First admission:
I meant to have this giveaway at late summer, but I have been swamped lately. Too much to do, not enough time to do it all. Sorry, y'all.
 
Second admission:
Most of this is stuff I don't want.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Subscription Box Without Letdown? Yes, Please!

From my posts and videos on YouTube, you've probably assessed that I am a fan of Subscription Boxes.
I get several and even my sweet little girls get a couple.
Some call it Subscription Addiction!
Guilty as charged.
 
But what if you don't like getting duplicates, odd colors that are all wrong for you, skin care items that don't work for your skin type?
There's a Box for THAT.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Physician's Formula Organic Wear CC Cream...Natural, But Any Good?

Finding natural foundation that works is REALLY hard!
Affordable Organic Foundation Physician's Formula CC Cream