Friday, July 30, 2010
Winner of the Silk Pure Almond Giveaway!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Skin Free/Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio Review & Giveaway!
Recently, Skin Free/Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio sent me two of their products for review! Before we get into the products, I want to introduce you to their company. Here is a little information provided by Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio regarding their company:
All products distributed by Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio� are designed and formulated by owner and practicing pharmacist, Julie Hilton, who has over 30 years experience in compounding and natural skin care. �I started the Studio in 2000 when my husband and I moved to the Blue Ridge of Virginia. Our friends were calling us �gypsies�, so the name evolved naturally.��Working in a typical retail pharmacy setting, I was constantly frustrated when asked to recommend products for patients with difficult skin problems, especially those with fragrance allergies. I recognized a void in the market and knew that I could offer effective and affordable products to fill it. Atopic dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis are life-long conditions and need to be addressed for the long term. Patients with diabetes or renal disease, pregnant women, babies, the elderly, and patients treated with radiation therapy can all benefit from quality natural products. Even people who just have dry, sensitive skin can appreciate wholesome natural skincare products.��Since I personally suffer from chronic allergies and eczema, I understand that it is very important for people with these conditions to maintain the integrity of their skin and reduce their exposure to antigens to help prevent acute outbreaks. These diseases can be quite debilitating and cause increase depression, work loss, and pain."Naturally occurring vegetable oils and butters contain indigenous nutrients, antioxidants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), and antibacterial agents that petroleum-based oils just don�t have. Natural oils absorb into the skin and do not feel greasy. They also come from replenishable sources, which is a great environmental concern.
I was really impressed with their use of natural ingredients. Being someone with really problematic skin, I am typically afraid to try a lot of products on my face and body. So Julie sent me the Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap and Shampoo Bar and the Nutritional and Antioxidant Synergy for Face.
I love the way these products made my skin feel. Right away I could tell the difference between their products and the harsh over-the-counter products I was using on my face. The Extra Moisturizing Soap did not break out my skin or cause irritation in the least. I really used it as an all over body bar. My skin felt replenished without feeling greasy. And absolutely no redness or irritation. - Which is a big plus for me. A lot of soaps really irritate my skin and this soap did not. It was fragrance free and despite my worrying that it would break my facial skin out due to it being a 'moisturizing' bar, it didn't!
The Nutritional and Antioxidant Synergy for Face really felt amazing. After 2 wks my skin felt really smooth. The only drawback to this product was that with my skin undertones, my skin tended to look a bit orange. So I decided to use this product at night. It really did make a difference in the overall appearance of my skin. I have oily, lack-luster skin. And to add injury to insult, I've got definite signs of aging. So, this product did provide a more youthful, healthy appearance to my skin.
If you have problem skin or just prefer to use skin care products that don't use harmful chemicals, please visit Skin Free and give their products a whirl. I really think you're going to love the way your skin feels after using them! I know I do!
But hey - that's not the end of this story. Skin Free/Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio is offering a giveaway to ONE lucky Momma'Tudes Reader! That's right! One lucky reader will receive a $30 gift card to Skin Free.net!!
Giveaway Details/Rules:
- Giveaway runs from July 28, 2010 - August 11, 2010. (1) winner will be drawn at random and announced on Aug, 12, 2010
- Giveaway is open to US residents, age 18 or older.
- All those who enter must include an email address in order to be contacted in the event he/she should win. Email addresses will not be used for solicitation purposes.
- Visit Skin Free.net and let me know which product you'd be interested in trying!
- Follow my blog. Come back and leave me a comment to let me know that you are a follower for an additional entry.
- Follow me on Twitter. Come back and let me know that you are a follower for an additional entry.
- Grab my blog button and pop it in the sidebar of your blog. Come back and leave me a comment with the link to your blog in the comment for an additional entry.
- Tweet about it! You may tweet as often as you like. Each tweet may count as an additional entry as long as you come back and leave the link for each tweet in a separate comment.
- Blog about it! Write a blog post about the giveaway on your blog. Be sure to link this post in your blog post. Come back and leave 5 comments with your blog link in comment #1 for FIVE additional entries!!
Winner of the Finish Quantumatic & Jet Dry Turbo-Dry!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
All the Rage: eReaders
So unless you've been under a rock, you've likely noticed an increase in the number of your friends who own an eReader. eReaders like Amazon's Kindle or Barnes & Noble's Nook are taking a reader's library portable. But I have a few consumer questions and I want your opinions!!! I am interested in an eReader, but am discovering that people have a definite preference as to what they want in an eReader.
So please - answer any questions applicable to you and let your voice be heard!!!!
- Do you own an eReader. If so, what brand?
- If you do not own an eReader, would you like to purchase one in the near future? If so, what brand? If not, why not?
- What features are most important to you in an eReader?
- If you have an eReader, are you going to upgrade to another brand or a newer eReader soon?
- What do you love most about your eReader? (Pls mention brand)
- What do you most dislike about your eReader? (Pls mention brand)
- How much are you willing to spend on an eReader? Or how much have you spent on an eReader?
Thanks, all! I can't wait to read all of your opinions!!
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