Product Review Yala

I love Yala! I'm just OBSESSED with my new Bamboo Dreams® Midara Print Bedding in Ash/ Pumice! Inspired by traditional Moroccan tiles, this 300 thread count printed bedding is available in two distinct designs. What's also fabulous about them is that the more you use them, the more you wash them, the softer they become.

Product Review Primavera

Europeans have long coveted PRIMAVERA face, body, wellness and home fragrance products for their effective, natural formulas, based on pure essential oils, seed oils (which contain the essence of plant life, fully sustained through PRIMAVERA's gentle method of cold pressing), base oils and plant extracts. After testing the Moisturizing Neroli Cassis line for myself I understand why PRIMAVERA is so loved.

Peace of Mind Flash Dance

I am so in love with my stylish and super comfy Peace of Mind Flash Dance shirt from Mommy Bus! The top comes in Heather Purple (love this color), with a peace sign dog print on distressed appliqué with contrast stitching, off-the-shoulder neckline, front kangaroo pocket, raw hem finish for retro appeal and eco-fleece/cotton/polyester. It is machine washable and available in sizes: S - XL. Check it out for yourself here! Mommy Bus, is a stylish pet carrier company located in Bloomfield, New Jersey and just launched a line of apparel designed specifically with pet owners in mind called “MoBu Couture.” The “Pet Inspired, Human Desired” t-shirts, tops, and pants are comfortable and well-fitted, ready to go wherever your day takes you. Combining high quality, machine washable materials and new, cutting edge decorating techniques, such as a simulated metallic silk-screened charm necklace on a doggie tee, MoBu puts the fun into functional – at the same time achieving a high end, fashionable look that delivers the message, “I love my pet.” Not only do I heart the MoBu line but I can't help but fall in love with other Mommy Bus products too! Here's an adorable you tube video here of their cute pet carriers that I'm sure you will fall in love with as well :) To get the latest updates from MoBu Couture you can find follow them on facebook here and/or twitter here!

bodygoodies

I'm so excited to share with you my latest find! When I was on my trip back east to help my grandma I wandered into the cutest little shop called bodygoodies. Immediately when I walked in the door I was welcomed with the most lovely scents you could imagine. Luckily for me, I had a chance to talk to the owner Heidi who chatted with me about how bodygoodies came about and why these handmade, natural, eco-friendly, soaps and lotions rock!!! bodygoodies started a few years ago in a journey to find a way to cut out the chemicals absorbed topically through our skin to our bodies internally.From using everyday products such as shampoo, body lotion, and soap, our skin soaks in those hormone-altering preservatives, harmful chemicals and unnecessary ingredients--which is not acceptable at bodygoodies. Heidi's own battles with skin irration, dryness and sensitivity to products helped inspire her to create her own line of soaps. She discovered so many everyday products contain some pretty scary stuff. Heidi knew this could not possibly be healthy, so she took on an all natural lifestyle a few years back and it has changed her life and the way she makes her products. At bodygoodies, the look of the soap is just as important and unique as the scent and feel of it. Since, soaps are handmade, every soap is a piece of art. Another thing you might notice is that bodygoodies does NOT use cheap filler oils. This makes a huge difference in the quality of soap, from how long it lasts in the shower, to how much you skin will thank you for it. bodygoodies only uses the best ingredients they can find, such as all natural shea butter, mango butter, and jojoba. Their soaps stand out because they don't cut corners at ANY cost. In the bodygoodies lineup, there are 100% organic bars and there are bars that have fragrance oils. Although their fragrance oils are always naturally-derived, they are altered; therefore bodygoodies does not claim them to be organic. Visit the shop here!

Do some good!

Thanks to Walgreens for sponsoring my writing. Help Walgreens help others! Visit their Facebook page here to learn about their charitable partners and decide which cause Walgreens will donate to with a quick vote.

Today's post focuses on ways to give back to your community! Recently, I had the opportunity to nurse my grandmother back to health. Spending time taking care of my grandmother is a memory that I will cherish forever. It really got me thinking about how we all need or will need a helping hand at some point in our lives. Being able to help my grandmother was truly rewarding experience and I've realized that I would like to continue helping others. Here is some information on how you can take part by giving back to your community! xoxo Wendy Find volunteer opportunities in your local community using Volunteer Match. The organization offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011. By leveraging the web, television, mobile, and pop culture, DoSomething.org inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of doers: young people (25 and under) who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it. Explore the everyday green actions through Recylebank and use your points to get rewards. Here's the deal: you select a green action you want to be rewarded for and each time Recyclebank has confirmation that you've done it, either through a points code or by recycling, they will award you Recyclebank Points. These points can be used for rewards at local and national retailers and online. Do you have clothing and household items that you want to get rid of but don't have the time to drop off? Then contact AMVETS to schedule a pickup. Did you know one in six Americans is fighting hunger? Through Feeding America every dollar that you donate will 8 meals to people in need."Consider this," Ross Fraser of Feeding America wrote in an e-mail. "If you buy a can of tuna fish and donate it to a food bank, it will cost you a dollar and some change." However, a $1 donation to Feeding America provides "about 20 pounds of food and grocery products to someone at risk of hunger."

Don't forget to help Walgreens help others! Visit their Facebook page here to learn about their charitable partners and decide which cause Walgreens will donate to with a quick vote. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do."