Friday, May 10

Racor Giveaway!!!



I just love Racor Storage Solutions (Read my previous reviews here and here). Efficient, Stylish and wallet-friendly, these storage solutions will please both him & her!

Racor has generously given me their Racor Tool Holder to give away to one lucky reader! Racor products mean safer storage protecting children, cars and valuables. Easy to install the single Racor Tool Holder holds up to 65lbs!

Enter below for your chance to win the Racor Secure Tool Holder. Good Luck!

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Thursday, May 9

My neatfreak everfresh Stylish Hamper Bag!



I just love my neatfreak Stylish Hamper Bag!

Before using neatfreak I was using a tall wicker basket to hide my dirty laundry (no punt intended). Pretty but not efficient. Lugging my old heavy basket around was a pain but I couldn't seem to find another efficient (easily folds up when you need to take with you!), stylish and lightweight solution until I happened upon neatfreak!

Not only did it fit all of my requirements but my neatfreak Stylish Hamper Bag is eco-friendly too! Here's How: Environmentally friendly enzymes are built into the fabric that work continuously to reduce odor resulting in a fresh and clean laundry bag, basket or hamper ALWAYS. neatfreak’s everfresh® proprietary patent technology, is a natural way to reduce odor in your laundry accessories. Unlike the popular antimicrobials which are regulated pesticides, or silver ion technology, which is a heavy metal, everfresh® is natural, green solution that prevents odor.

neatfreak's everfresh hamper is:
100% natural
100% environmentally friendly
Non-toxic, safe for people and pets

To purchase the neatfreak Stylish Hamper Bag or other cool neatfreak organization products click here. Follow neatfreak on facebook for the latest updates and promos.

Wednesday, May 8

I'm obssessed with c.Booth !


OMG...I'm SO SO excited that I have found c.Booth beauty products! Not only are Freeman beauty products wallet friendly but they work! My skin feels so fabulous and lovely and the smell is simply intoxicating!

My Review:
4-in-1 Multi-Action Body Lotion Vanilla Butter
My absolute fave c.Booth product is the 4-in-1 Multi-Action Body Lotion Vanilla Butter which comes in a 32oz.supersize bottle. This is beauty bargain and is now my #1 lotion! Made with Sweet Almond Oil, Shea Butter & Caffeine it will leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed. Warning! It's addicting :)


Original Bath & Body Oil
Can be used in bath or as body oil. I prefer to use this in a bath. Just pour 3-4 capfuls into warm water and soak for 10-15 minutes. Lightweight Sunflower and Sesame Seed oils create a softening bath infusion. If you've had a long day this is the perfect bath to come home to!

Honey & Almond Body Butter
Even the name sounds lovely! Just scoop a dollop of body butter out with your fingers, then massage over your entire body. Works best after cleansing, or anytime skin needs to be quenched! I like to use this body butter on my feet and then put on socks before going to bed, and trust me your feet will thank you!!

After trying c.Booth beauty products for myself, I highly recommend their beauty products. To buy your Freeman Beauty Products click here. Happy Shopping!

Tuesday, May 7

Ah-mazing Mango’s!





Get ready for summertime with the fresh taste of Mango’s!
Mango’s versatile flavor makes it a perfect addition to family staples, enhancing on-the-go breakfasts, brownbag lunches, afterschool snacks or even family dinners.
Available year-round, mangos contain more than 20 vitamins and minerals and are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, both important antioxidant nutrients – making this sunny fruit a healthy way to add flavor to weekly meals.

Here’s a couple of different ways to incorporate mango’s into you menu planning:

Morning
Mango and Almond Butter on Wheat Toast
Oatmeal or Cereal Topped with Mango
Mango Smoothie
Yummy Yogurt Topped with Mango

Noon
Grilled Ham and Cheese with Mango
Chicken and Mango Wrap
Green Salad topped with Mango

Night
Bacon Wrapped Mango Shrimp
Beef Fajitas with Diced Mango
Chicken and Mango Kabobs

Snacks & Sweet Treats
Cheesecake topped with diced Mango
Mango Guacamole
Mango Halves Broiled with sugar


My favorite way to eat mangos is in my smoothies. It’s such a treat and so refreshing! What are your favorite ways to eat Mango’s? For more recipes and nutritional information and different ways to cut a Mango, checkout www.mango.org.

Thursday, May 2

My oh so lovely Pure Air Candle Review!




About David Oreck Candle Company:
For decades, David Oreck’s name has been synonymous with clean homes. More popularly known for developing vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, David Oreck has recently founded Pure Air Candles.

My Review:
The David Oreck Candle Company sent two amazing Pure Air Odor Eliminator candles. One in a 22oz. glass jar and the other in a 12oz. glass jar. The 22 oz. has over 100 hours of burn time and will eliminate odors for about 700 square feet. These sturdy glass candles can last up to two or three months depending on your usage.

Why I love!
The Pure Air Odor Eliminator really removes any odor. I use mine in the kitchen. As soon as I'm done cooking I light my candle and in about 20 minutes there is no more food smell looming. What's left behind is a really fresh and clean kitchen scent!

All candles are made in the USA and the company takes pride in producing only quality candles made from a blend of natural and sustainable waxes. Their wicks are guaranteed to be lead-free and all natural, which allows for smooth and even burning all throughout the candle’s life.

All candles come with removable labels! Here's a pic of my candles below :)

Pure Air not only makes candles but they also sell wax warmers and meltables as well! To purchase your Pure Air Candles or waxes click here. Happy shopping!

Wednesday, May 1

I completed the Aster Elliot DNA Detox!


I've been wanting to do a cleanse for some time now and I've been a little hesitant considering that most cleanses are mostly just a liquid diet which scare me. That's why I'm so happy that I found Aster Elliot and that the agreed to send me their 7 day DNA Detox cleanse!
For me, it wasn't really about shedding any weight. What I was really looking for was a cleanse to detoxify my body and rejuvenate me. For the past couple months I’ve been feeling a little sluggish and I wanted to gain control of what I was putting in my body and start to take better care of my mental and physical health. Overall I would consider myself pretty healthy. I workout about 3x a week and I try to eat as many fruits and veggies as possible BUT I have a weakness for sugar (Starbucks, Cupcakes, Chocolate anyone!)


So here's how the cleanse works:
Following a daily schedule of two detox meal replacements; breakfast and dinner (you don't need a blender but since I used mostly strawberries and oranges in my shakes I used my magic bullet) wholesome food meal plan for lunch, snack, specific supplements taken throughout the day, and detoxifying body treatments.

Here’s a more detailed description on how the program works:
First thing in the morning I drank 1 cup of hot water and squeezed 1/4 lemon with a pinch of Cayenne pepper.
My thoughts: This is actually what I do in the morning sans Cayenne pepper so this wasn't difficult for me :)
Here's why: Lemon juice and cayenne pepper both have anti-fungal, immune boosting, and detoxification properties.

Breakfast
Add one scoop of DIVINE and one tsp. of RADIANT REDS. Fill bottle with vanilla almond milk or coconut milk or a combo of both. You can also choose one fruit: medium plum, 1/2 cup of berries or 1/2 cup cantaloupe melon.
My thoughts: I used vanilla almond milk which I absolutely LOVED! We now keep in our house and use all the time instead of regular milk. It lasts a bit longer and it's super delish. I added strawberries to my shake and it was fabulous! I was thrilled at how yummy it was considering I was going to be drinking this concoction for the next 7 days!

Take 1 GLOW capsule.

Mid Morning
Add 1/4 tsp. of GOLDEN to hot cup of filtered water. Squeeze fresh lemon. Add Bragg liquid amino spray or small amount of sea salt.
My thoughts: The soup has a very herbal taste and the aroma was intoxicating. I had to add sea salt to mine to give it a punch.

Lunch
Follow MEAL PLAN for lunch (I will go into greater detail about this later)
Disolve one BRIGHT pill slowly in mouth after lunch.

Mid-Afternoon
16 oz of water or herbal tea
1 heaping of BEAUTY CHIPS
My thoughts: To be honest, this wasn't my favorite snack to no fault of Aster Elliot. I'm just not a huge fan of coconuts. However I sucked it up because their organic beauty chips are made with MCT, coconut, raw cacao and phytonutrients that work amazingly well to help aid detoxification by helping to convert toxic conditions to neutral ones. What I will do for beauty lol

Dinner
Add one scoop of DIVINE and one tsp. of GLAMOUR GREENS. Fill bottle with vanilla almond milk or coconut milk or a combo of both. You can also choose one fruit: small orange, 1/2 cup of berries or small apple.
My thoughts: To break it up from my morning routine I used a small orange. It was delightful. It was easy to sip down this refreshing concoction.

Take another GLOW capsule.

PM
Repeat Mid-Morning GOLDEN soup.

Now my favorite part! I did this AM and PM for a quick boost and immediately felt refreshed.
The Face & Body Treatment
Apply Organic Citrus Blossom Face & Body Treatment avoiding eye area. Leave on for 5-10 mins. Once completely dry, rinse and dry thoroughly. After Face and Body Treatment apply the Organic Citrus toning mist. Mist on skin and let dry for a few minutes. This will instantly make you feel fabulous!

IMPORTANT RULES:
Do not substitute any foods. If a food isn't listed on the menu it's not allowed (including no Vanilla Chai's from Starbucks for me lol)

DRINK WATER!!! Very important. You must stay hydrated and drink a total of 64oz of filtered water daily. Beverages are limited to filtered water and decaf teas. This was very hard for me but after day two you will really start to feel the benefits.

At the end of your showers, you will do your own hydrotherapy. Start alternating hot/cold. This stimulates circulation and your immune system; 10 second intervals 4x hot, cold, hot, cold end with cold. I'm not one for cold showers but this felt fantastic. I've heard about the benefits of hydrotherapy and I have to say it was seriously refreshing!

Questions you may have:

Will the detox be uncomfortable?
I found the detox to be relatively gentle. The first day I struggled with a headache but I knew it was all for a greater cause and that was to regain control over my body and to be honest I knew it was working! Really after day one I adjusted very well because I wasn't starving myself.

Will I be in the bathroom all day?
Not that anyone wants to discuss this topic but I can say I was not. You may urinate more than usual but that's probably from all the liquids you are drinking all day :)

Will I lose weight?
This detox is NOT designed to be a weight loss program. However, I did lose two pounds from curbing my sugar intake.

Will I get headaches?
I did experience a headache on the first day. However, I just increased my water intake for the rest of the program to make sure I was really hydrated. Hydration is typically the cause of headaches, so drink up!

Can I exercise?
Yes. I was a little tired during the process but I just did light yoga and went on daily walks which helped me to clear my mind even more :)

Lunch Options:
Aster Elliot has created a menu plan for you to follow or you can create your own. They made a menu plan so easy to follow and so delicious that I just followed the exact menu plan below. Note: There are 5 menu options below so I just did one extra day of Meal Plan 1 and Meal Plan 3 my two favorites :)

Meal Plan 1: Mixed baby greens with safflower olive oil and lemon. Grilled chicken kabobs (lean and organic), 1/2 cup of quinoa

Meal Plan 2: 1 cup of black bean soup. Chopped cabbage salad topped with chicken with Braggs liquid aminos and fresh lemon.

Meal Plan 3: Mixed green salad with EVOO, basil, lemon/lime. Baked Cod or white fish topped with avocado & tomato. Add cilantro, cumin, cayenne, 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa.

Meal Plan 4: Turkey Roll Ups: Chop up tomato, cucumber and 1/4 avocado, grate some carrot and add to the middle of a slice of nitrate-free turkey. Roll the turkey around ingredients.

Meal Plan 5:
Chicken salad (made with EVOO instead of mayo) wrapped in a large lettuce leaf.

My final review:
Honestly, I'm so proud of myself for completing this cleanse. It felt good for me to accomplish this completely! My body was literally thanking me for doing this program. My head felt so clear and my body felt physically stronger. My skin and hair looked ah-mazing with all the extra vitamins and beauty treatments. After completing the cleanse I started to make better health choices such as eating a larger, more protein filled lunch packed with even more fruits and veggies and a lighter dinner. If you are thinking of doing a cleanse, I highly recommend using Aster Elliot. In the past I tried the Master Cleanse but couldn't get past the first drink. In my opinion it was too gross for me to gulp down. Also, I don't think depriving yourself from healthy foods is good for anyone. I need my energy! Aster Elliot does a fantastic job of making the cleanse easy to use AND fun (GLAMOUR greens, GLOW capsules and face & body treatments!).

I want to thank Aster Elliot for giving me the opportunity to review their fabulous DNA detox program and I highly recommend you check them out here if you are interested in a detox program. Happy Cleansing!







Wednesday, April 24

Customize your H20!


I drink a lot of water daily. My favorite way to drink water is with cucumber and lemon. So it’s no surprise that I have fallen in love with my Zing Anything!

Here’s how it works:
The Citrus Zinger water bottle works by subtly infusing water with flavors. From cucumber to lemon and lime, to blackberries, kiwi, strawberry, raspberry, peach, ginger, or even mint and basil – your Citrus Zinger can infuse them all. Mix and match and get creative; the flavors and ingredients are only limited by your imagination.

Here’s some ideas that I’m going to try. What would you Zing?


*Note: I discarded the cucumber after "zinging" that is why you will only see the lemon in the bottom lid of my photo :)

Lemon & Orange
Lime & Honey
Lemon & Cucumber (I've done this one before it's my fav.!)
Orange Mint
Orange Lemon & Green Apple

Oh, and it’s leak-proof! I’m so excited that I can now carry my creations with me everywhere I go!
To purchase your Zing Anything click here. Happy sipping!

Tuesday, April 23

I heart Ellie!


I just love Ellie workout apparel. Shop an individual piece you want on Ellie.com or join their Fit Fashionista club and choose any two pieces (at any price!)for just $49.95 per month! Every month Ellie will launch a brand new 24 piece collection, which includes 16 tops and 8 bottoms.
Lucky for Domestic Sweetheart readers, Ellie is giving you 20% off if you sign up through the link this link!

Here’s me my Ellie outfit this month!



20 percent of Ellie




Top: Back in Black Tank
Bottom: Moon Shadow Short

Happy workout!

Monday, April 22

Happy Earth Day! {What I'm wearing today}


Happy Earth Day!

Today, I’m celebrating Earth Day in my Free to be yoga tee!

I just love this “Eco Tee” which can be worn on or off the yoga mat--not only are they great for a light yoga practice, but also for everyday activities including Pilates, a trip to the gym, running errands, a nature hike, lounging around and much more!

Why I love this tee so much!
Earth friendly
The free to be eco tee (like all free to be yoga tees®) is earth-friendly and proudly made in the USA. It’s made from a blend of organic cotton and recycled plastic bottles! Yes, recycled plastic bottles! Here’s how it works--when a bottle is recycled, it gets melted down and spun into polyester fibers for textiles (in this case, clothing). This fabric, known as RPET, is then blended with the organic cotton, and a t-shirt is born!

Stylish & Inspirational
The eco tee comes in a nice earthy color, heather bark, and features the Gandhi quote: “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” Here’s me in my eco tee.



How cute is this...the tag is embedded with wildflower seeds!



Feel good purchase
When you purchase an organic cotton RPET blend free to be yoga tee, you are promoting recycling, helping to the grow the market for recyclables, supporting energy savings, and believe it or not, helping to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Currently, 10% of US oil is used to make plastics like our soda and water bottles. And about 70% of those bottles end up contaminating the earth as they break down over centuries in landfills.

Here are some more tees from free to be yoga tees. What are your favorites? How are you celebrating today?




P.S. Don't forget about these Earth Day promotions :)

National Park Week
National Park week runs 4/20 – 4/28 and from 4/22- 4/26 the 401 national parks waive all entrance fees.

Pottery Barn Kids
Get a FREE packet of seeds from 4/20 – 4/22, while supplies last in store.

Jo-Ann Fabric
The first 50 customers in the store on 4/22 will recieve a FREE tote bag.

Wednesday, April 17

Made Just for You {Clothing made unique for you!}


We are all unique and have our own personality and Before + Again recognizes this. That’s why they have created their clothing line to represent your uniqueness! Here are a few of my favorite pieces? What's yours?


How B+A is as unique as you are?
With B+A it’s easy. You select a print design, style and the fabric from their ever-growing monthly selection and B+A makes it just for you! No two pieces are alike.

The Name
The name "Before + Again" was chosen to reflect the design process and the ever-changing cycle of fashion. Designers gain inspiration from something they've seen, felt, or heard before turning it into something new. Adding bold designs and vibrant colors to a variety of fabrics gives B+A apparel a new–fashioned take on looks that customers may find familiar, yet fun and appealing.


Reason to love B+A
Made in the USA
Each printed top, dress or tee is proudly made in Before + Again St. Louis, MO facilities.

Eco-Friendly
B+A is environmentally friendly! Their printing process involves sublimation and recyclable dye which means no waste is going down the drain.

FREE shipping and easy returns!
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we will gladly accept a return for a full refund. Please note - any items marked final sale may not be returned.

Here’s me wearing B+A. What’s your favorite look?


To find your boutiques near you that sell fabulous B+A tops, dresses or tees click here. Happy shopping!

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