Vitamin D3 Vegetarian-safe Capsules 5000IU #InnerSanctuary

I think we all know how important vitamin D is for our health.

No I am in no way a health professional or an expert when it comes to health.  I just can remember that from grade school -- LOL!!!

• Vitamin D is known to be essential for a healthy mind and body.

• Vitamin D Deficiency is linked to 44 different diseases including Obesity,

17 Different Types of Cancer, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Depression, Diabetes, Acne, Asthma, Immune System Compromise, Osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s Disease, Chronic Pain and Autism. (full list: www.vitamindcouncil.org/health-conditions)

•According to Scientific American 3 out of 4 US teens and adults suffer from Vitamin D deficiency – This means either you or your loved ones are at risk of the consequences!

•Salt Lake City Heart Institute revealed a that Study of 28,000 people in the US finds that patients with low Vitamin D levels are 77% more likely to die vs people with normal Vitamin D levels.

•According to a study published on PubMed- Due to the lack of vitamin D-containing foods, Vitamin D supplements are often necessary to achieve adequate intake.

Sunshine is a natural source of vitamin D, but since most people use sunscreen we are no longer getting the daily requirements!!  So, taking a supplement to keep your levels up to where they need to be.


Details on this product are:

5,000IU – Perfect dose to raise your Vit D levels. Not too high to cause overdose.

100% Vegetarian, Animal-free and Gluten-free Capsules – Safe for Vegetarians, Vegans, Halal, Kosher.

Only Premium Grade Vitamin D3 – The Natural form of Vitamin D made in your body

Made ONLY in GMP Facilities – Trust that our stuff is 100% safe for you and your family

All active ingredients are of USP grade and Non-GMO and are tested for identity, purity, and/or strength/Composition, and microbial, and heavy metal presence before they are included in the formula – get 100% what you paid for.

NO hidden fillers, impurities or additives.

Inner Sanctuary sent me a bottle to take in exchange for a review.  I want to thank them for giving me this opportunity!!

You can check it out for yourself here!!

Radha Frankincense Essential Oil Review - #Radha #FrankincenseOil

Hi guys!!  Today I am bringing you another awesome oil from Radha!!  The more oils I try from this company the better I am liking them!!  They sent me a bottle of Frankincense Oil to try in exchange for a review.....

To be honest I had never smelled Frankincense before because it is one of the pricier oils and I could just never afford it after I purchased my long list of other "essential" - essential oils that I felt like I needed!!

I happened to be with a bunch of friends when I got it in yesterday and so I passed it around to others who had smelled Frankincense before.  They all said it definitely smell like Frankincense to them!!

For some of you that are not familiar with the benefits of Frankincense oil I will list a few

• Frankincense oil will immediately induce the feeling of peace, relaxation, and satisfaction. Add a few drops of frankincense oil to a hot bath for stress relief, that will also leave your entire body feeling renewed.

• Radha Frankincense oil is useful in lowering levels of anxiety or chronic stress that can keep you up at night. It has a calming, grounding effect that will allow you to catch up on that much needed sleep!
  
  Immune System: Frankincense Oil is effective as an antiseptic
  
  Oral Issues, like bad breath, toothaches, cavities, mouth sores, and other infections
  
  Astringent: The astringent property of Frankincense Oil has many benefits, because it strengthens gums, hair roots, tones and lifts skin, contracts muscles, intestines and blood vessels, and thereby gives protection from premature losses of teeth and hair. This astringent quality also reduces the appearance of wrinkles, and combats the loss of firmness of intestines, abdominal muscles, and limbs associated with age. Above all, frankincense acts as a coagulant, helping to stop bleeding from wounds and cuts. This astringent property also helps to relieve diarrhea of various types. (cut and pasted from Organicfacts.net)
  
  From Dr. Mercola's site
  
  
  

  Benefits of Frankincense Oil

  The health benefits of frankincense oil are mostly attributed to its anti-inflammatory, astringent, antiseptic, disinfectant, digestive, diuretic, and expectorant properties. It also has cicatrisant, carminative, cytophylactic, emenagogue, uterine, and vulnerary effects.
  Frankincense oil is considered a tonic, as it benefits all the systems operating in the body, including the digestive, respiratory, nervous, and excretory systems. It also aids the absorption of nutrients and strengthens your immune system.¹⁶ Frankincense oil has been found useful for certain health conditions, such as:
  

  • Arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – Research by Cardiff University scientists found that frankincense can inhibit the production of key inflammatory molecules, helping prevent the breakdown of the cartilage tissue that causes these conditions.¹⁷
  In addition, Indian frankincense or boswellin, also a member of the Boswellia genus, has been found to significantly reduce inflammation in animal studies. It is actually one of my personal favorites, as I have seen it work well as a natural painkiller for many of my former rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients.
  
  • Colds and respiratory disorders – Frankincense oil can break up phlegm deposits in your respiratory tract and lungs, and can relieve bronchitis-related congestion.¹⁸
  • Oral health problems – The antiseptic qualities of this oil can help prevent bad breath, cavities, toothaches, mouth sores, and other infections.¹⁹
  • Digestive disorders – Frankincense oil speeds up the secretion of gastric juices, bile, and acids, and stimulates peristaltic motion to allow food to move properly through your intestines.²⁰
  • Uterine health – Frankincense oil regulates estrogen production in women and reduces the risk of post-menopause tumor or cyst formation in the uterus (uterine cancer). It also regulates the menstrual cycle of premenopausal women.²¹

  Frankincense is also being studied for its potential to treat cancer. Scientists have observed that there’s an agent in this oil that not only stops cancer from spreading, but also induces cancerous cells to close themselves down.²² 

  
  After reading all of these reviews from different sites today on the oil I think it is probably one I should have been buying - LOL
  
  Radha offers an extremely reasonable pricing on this oil.
  
  From the side of the bottle -
  100% pure and natural Frankincense oil is obtained through steam distillation (I checked today with my favorite oil company I had always purchased from and they used the same method).
  
  It has a woodsy, balsamic aroma.  This oil is wonderful as an aroma therapy oil and can help provide a sense of mental peace and relaxation as well as helping overcome anxierty and stress.
  
  
  
  
  
  Another thing that has been a BIG PLUS to me when it comes to Radha company and the way they make and distribute their oils.  Each bottle of oil that I have received also has a glass eye dropper included so it makes it much easier to control how much of the product you are using.
  
  If you have never used essential oils -- I highly recommend you give it a try.  I mix up my own cleaning mixtures and just put a drop or 2 on my air filter and it distributes the smell through the entire house.
  
  Nothing like a fresh clean scent everytime the air kicks on.
  
  I don't have any coupons here, but I noticed on Amazon they do have coupons on there should you purchase more than 1 of their products -- Check them out
  
  Check out the Radha website here

Kuuk Silicone Oven Mitts, Pair Review #SiliconeOvenMitts

Today I am bringing you a bit of awesomeness!!!  I am absolutely loving these.  If any of you multi task while you are baking then these babies are for you!!  I don't know how many times I have grabbed an oven mitt that was too small for the job at hand.  I think these will handle anything.  They are big, but the silicone is soft enough that I didn't have any issues hanging on to the pans.  They also came with a hot pad to put under your pans.

They are silicone on the outside and quilted on the inside.

I definitely felt like my hands were safe while using these.  They had them available in 2 colors.  Lime Green and Gray.  I chose the lime green because they looked fun.  No, they don't match my kitchen, but I will have no issues finding them and as soon as Rox seen them she wanted them!!  She loves lime green :)

Here are some notes about them from the company

• Silicone oven mitt exterior is FDA approved, BPA free, and safe for use around food
• Interior cotton and polyester lining provides softness and added protection against heat
• Grooved circle and spoke pattern offers a more secure grip on hot pots and casseroles
• Oven safe up to 450-degrees

• Kuuk 10 year guarantee for peace of mind and amazing value 

I was sent a pair of these free of charge in exchange for my review and I think I have already made it clear how much I am loving them!!  I am sure if they get more colors available they will go over BIG!!  However -- in the meantime I am loving the LIME green ones - LOL!!!!

Check them out here!!

Beautonics Eyelash Enhancing Serum #Beautonics #eyelashserum

I have never used any product like this before because I don't like to put anything on my eye that could cause damage to my eye.  However the ingredients in this looked ok to me -- even though I didn't know what some of them were - LOL!!

The use of artificial eyelashes during the shows wreaked havoc to my eyelashes which used to be pretty long and thick for a blonde.  I had gaps between my eyelashes, from being a bit too aggressive trying to remove makeup and lashes after a show!!

So, when Beautonics contacted me and wanted me to try their product - I looked the ingredients over.

Our serum has only plant based ingredients, none of those chemicals that are secretly killing you.. *Shhh*
- Aqua
- Isatis Tinctoria Seed Extract
- Nigella Sativa Seed Extract
- Biota Orientalls Leaf Extract
- Terminalia Chebula Extract
- Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
- Corallina Officinalis Extract
This is what is in our serum; nothing more, nothing less. Your eyelashes are now vegan, you're welcome

I have been using it about 2.5 weeks and a few nights forgot to use it, so don't expect dramatic results!!
It is hard to tell anything from the photos, but I went ahead and included them anyway.  

I can definitely see a lot of results though and I should have taken the first photo with eyes open because I think you would have been able to see the gaps between the eyelashes better.  There was serious noticable gaps.  The only way to cover them up was to use eye liner and it would make it not quite so noticable.

I have no makeup on in either picture (which is obvious), and the gaps are filling in.

A couple of nights when I put this on I got it a little too close to my eyes and got some in my eyes.  I had a moment of panic, but it didn't burn or sting though.

So I am liking this and would recommend it for anyone that has done hateful things to their eyelashes like using artificial ones and causing stress and damage to the lashes.

Beautonics sent me this Eyelash Enhancer to try in exchange for my honest review and opinion.  I am glad I gave it a try!!

Check them out here

Royal Imports 4" Green Wooden Unwired Floral Picks #RoyalImportsPicks

This work good with the girls paper flowers they make to stiffen up any areas in the stem that need to have a bit more structure to them.  Works good for the bridal bouquets which require a bit more stiffness to the handle.

They measure 4" long, they are flat on one end and pointed on the other.

They seemed to be very well made and were free of splinters.

They are painted green and there is some of them that the green tends to come off on your hands a bit when working with them, but not horrible.  I tend to wrap all of the stems with floral tape anyway so has not been a problem for us.


I can think of a lot of things these would be useful for!!  Garden stake markers, decorator pics - make up a design glue to the ends and place them in your plants around your house.  I can picture a little lady bug on the end of one.  Your imagination is the limit!!

They are unwired and come 100 to a package.

Royal importants sent me these to try them in exchange for my review.

Check them out here

Phytoceramides All Natural Vitamin A, C, D, E Review #vidazenPhyto

I have never taken a product like this so I am not sure how long before you see results.  I still have like half a bottle left so got a ways to go.  However with the ingredients in it I didn't think I could go wrong.

According to the bottle it will Increase skin hydration (which I desperately need -- and yes I do drink lots of water!!), minimize fine lines, and fight signs of aging with clinically proven superior rice derived ceramides.

Check out the ingredients

Ingredients
Phytoceramides from rice, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D & Vitamin E

I do not expect this to be an overnight cure all and I do think all of the vits in this are essential.  The capsule is very easy to take!!  There are 90 capsules in the bottle and you take 1 per day.

Check out the reviews on Amazon here!!

You would think with all of the things I have been trying lately that I am having a midlife crisis!!  I am definitely not - LOL, but when companies are offering me really good products to try I am not going to say no!!

Vidazen sent me a bottle of the Phytoceramides (sometimes called Ceramides) to try in exchange for my review.  If I was having a midlife crisis I would be taking a dozen capsules per day.  I am following the directions and only taking 1 and because of the good ingredients I am presuming it is doing its job on the inside!!

I have read others reviews on Amazon and I am looking forward to the results I will see when I hit the bottom of the bottle!!

Check them out!

Lalune Naturals Lemon Oil review ~ #lalunenaturals

I love Essential Oils.  I have always used Now brand essential oils and to be honest had never branched out because I liked what I was using.

However, when given the opportunity to try some others I was excited.  I use essential oils to freshen up the house and also to clean.  I love lemon for cleaning.

This is 100% pure Lemon Essential Oil.  Therapeutic grade (which I think means don't drink it - LOL), 100% Cold pressed oil, no additives.

This comes in an amber glass bottle with a glass eye dropper.

The scent is not overpowering -- so if you do not like a real strong scent this is definitely for you.  I prefer mine a bit stronger.  This did work well when I used it for scrubbing down the kitchen.  I mixed an eye dropper full in a small pan of water with a couple drops of Dawn and went at it.  It worked well.  I didn't use any gloves when cleaning with it.  I had no issues.

You can check them out on Amazon here

I was sent this coupon code to share with my readers and it will save you $2.00 per bottle.   Use code: LALUNE24 at checkout

I was sent a 4 oz bottle from Lalune Naturals to try in exchange for my review and evaluation.  I really liked it.  As mentioned earlier my personal preference is a bit stronger scent, but that is just me when it comes to Lemon oil -- I like it strong!!

Sea World - BOGO tickets!!

If you are planning a trip to sea world this month - might want to grab your tickets while they have this deal running!!

Now through June 18, purchase a single-day admission to SeaWorld^® Orlando and get one free. Visit by June 30 and kick off your summer! Don't miss out on your opportunity to enjoy SeaWorld's 50th Celebration with a friend.

Check it out here - buy one get one!!

Natural Colon Cleanse Alfalfa, Aloe Vera, & More #vidazencleanse

Here is another product made by VIDAZEN that I have been trying out the last few weeks.

The bottle states Total colon cleansing formula from 11 natural herbs help your body eliminate toxins & supports the natural cleansing process.

Ingredients
Our ALL NATURAL supplement includes: Alfalfa Leaf, Aloe Vera Leaf, Bentonite, Buckthorn Bark, Calcium as Calcium Carbonate, Gentian Root, Goldenseal Root, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Oat Seed, Psyllium Husk, Rhubarb Root.

On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the best) I would rate this 4.5-4.75.  The only issue I have had with it is the pills are really dry on the outside and I have a serious issue with them getting stuck in my throat.  I am sure they are much more digestable without having any kind of a coating on the outside, but it has been a bit scary a couple of times.

This is very gentle and not hard on the digestive system at all!!  Besides the issue with the lack of coating on the tablet to make them easy to swallow I can highly recommend them.  I have made sure taking them recently that I have lots of water on hand should they decide to get stuck!!!

You can check out all the company has to say and also other reviews here 

My bottle was 90 capsules and you are supposed to take 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening.  I personally only took 2 capsules in the morning and I had no digestive upsets whatsoever!!  It was very gentle!

VIDAZEN sent me this bottle to try in exchange for my opinion and review.  I appreciate the opportunity to try their product.  I can tell a difference when I don't take it!!

100% Natural Garcinia Cambogia, 180 Capsules - Review #vidazenGC

Garcinia Cambogia -- Appetite suppressant and energy booster made from the natural extract of the Garcinia cambogia fruit (according to the bottle)!!

I have taken a few different brands of Garcinia Cambogia.  While I am not going to say they do not work......

I have not been able to notice a difference with any of them  and this one has been no exception.  I had no negative side effects, but I have not noticed any difference while taking them either.  Maybe I am just in really good health!!!  Ha Ha!! -- Just kidding!!

Actually I am 46 years old and I am not quite sure what it is supposed to feel like, but I feel as good - if not better than I did in my 20's!!!

This bottle contains 180 capsules.  You are supposed to take 2 capsules twice daily 20-30 minutes prior to eating.  I have not gained, but I also have not lost....  I have not been able to resist the girls fresh baked zucchini muffins though - so maybe it would have been worse without this!! - LOL!!

If this is an ingredient that has worked for you in the past check them out here

I was sent this bottle from VIDAZEN to try in exchange for my honest review. 

Organic Argan Oil 100% USDA EcoCert EVAO Review -- #ISAprofessional

Here is another Argan oil that I have been using over the past couple of weeks.  Again, can't recommend enough using good products on the skin instead of all of the chemical filled junk found in the health and beauty departments at the stores.  I know there are some good ones out there, but they are so few and far between it is really difficult to find them!!

This is a product of Morocco.  This is 100% pure Organic Argan Oil, cold pressed -- nothing added --- nothing subtracted!!  Can't get much better than that.  

It soaks in very well and leaves no greasy feeling -- at least on my horribly dry skin.  Makes my skin feel very soft.  I really like using the Argan oil!!

I have not used this in my hair - because unless I was laying out and using it then, my hair is just too fine to ever put an oil in to "wear" -- Doesn't work for us blondes!!  I am anxious to try this on my hair while laying out though -- I think it would do wonders.

Check out their website here

It comes in an amber glass bottle with a glass eye dropper.  I like when my skin care products are packaged in glass bottles -- just my preference!!

EVAO sent me a 2 oz bottle to try in exchange for my honest review and opinion.  I want to thank them for the opportunity as I have really enjoyed using this product and I am happy to recommend it to others!!

Camellia Oil - 100% pure by Beauty Oils Co. - #beautyoils

Hi Guys!!  We have another gorgeous day today!!  Hot, but gorgeous!!

Today I am sharing with you another skin product that I really like.  I had never used Camellia oil previously to trying this so this is the only one I have ever used.  I like it!

Similar to Argan oil it makes my skin feel really soft.  It soaks in right away and leaves no greasy feeling on my skin.

The older I get the more careful I try to be about what I put on my skin.  When I buy a skincare product from the store and cannot pronounce half of the ingredients I know I must be putting some forms of poison on my skin which of course soaks into my body.

If you like a scented skin oil you will need to add your own scent.  This smells like oil.  It doesn't leap off the page at you, but yeah if you smell the bottle you will notice it has a definite oil smell to it.  Makes sense -- it is an oil.

100% pure -- cold pressed.

It comes in a plastic amber colored bottle with a pop up cap.  I found it very easy to control.  It is a thicker oil.

I found this quote on the internet (not the companies website) -- Camellia Seed Oil is an excellent anti-oxidant. It protects the skin from free radical damage - one of the best kept secrets in the cosmetic and hair care industry.  With all of the chemicals and stuff in everything now a days I think it is good to head back to the basics!!

Check out their website here to learn more about their company 

The following information I have cut and pasted from their website.....

A Japanese beauty secret for centuries, camellia oil, or tsubaki oil, is gaining recognition in the Western world for its nourishing benefits on the skin and hair.  Naturally rich in omega-9 fatty acids, polyphenols, vitamin E, and plant collagen and proteins, camellia oil easily penetrates and moisturizes the skin without clogging pores. BEAUTYOILS.CO 100% Pure Camellia Oil is cold-pressed to ensure optimal quality and effectiveness.  Comes with a convenient press-top cap dispenser.
Ingredients
100% Camellia Seed Oil (Camellia Oleifera).
Directions
As a nourishing moisturizer: apply 1-2 drops to areas prone to dry skin and fine lines.
As a natural leave-in conditioner: rub 1-2 drops between the fingertips, then gently apply, starting from the middle of the hair, down to the ends.

You can find it here on Amazon

Beauty Oils Co sent me a 2 oz bottle to try in exchange for my opinion.  I really like this oil -- have had no negative effects from it and can definitely recommend!!

UNI 100% Pure from Morocco Argan Oil Review #argan

Hi Guys!!  Wow!  It has been a crazy couple of weeks!!  I have been crazy busy -- which is good.  I don't think I have been this busy since we stopped the shows.  I like being busy though -- it just makes a little tougher squeezing everything into my schedule.

I wanted to share this oil with you though that I have been trying out for the last couple of weeks.  I like it.  My skin likes it!!  My skin is so dry it just soaks it right up.

It is 100% Argan Oil from Morroco.  Made by UNI.  Click here to check out their website 

It is in a dark amber bottle with a glass eye dropper.  I have not used it in my hair, but I love the way it feels on my skin.  I am still wanting to try it on my skin and lay out in the sun with it.  I think I would like it for a Sun Oil!!  However that is still on my "To Do" list!!

It is cold pressed and certified organic.  I like to add some essential oils to it, because it is fragrance free.  There is a slight smell to it, but I really can't place it.  It is not unpleasant - I just like it mixed with essential oils.

This is a great option for those out there that don't like to put all of the chemicals on your skin.  This is the good stuff!!

UNI sent me a 2 oz bottle to try in exchange for my opinion. I definitely recommend!!  I really like it!!  Even though it is an oil it leaves my skin with a soft feeling rather than a greasy feeling.

 Check it out!!

Garcinia Cambogia Supreme 85% HCA Enhanced Review #lifefood

Today I am going to share with you my review on Garcinia Cambogia Supreme by Life & Food.

I have been taking this for about two weeks although there were a couple of days that I was so busy it totally slipped my mind.  I was taking 2 tablets a day.  I really wanted this to work, but so far I have not noticed a difference in the way I feel.

Maybe I need to take it a bit longer and I will continue with the rest of the bottle to see how it goes -- maybe things will change.

Here is what the company states in their advertisement

Using only premium quality extracts containing hydroxycitric acid (HCA) produced from choice Indian and Asian Garcinia Cambogia fruit rind of the highest quality possible. Studies show HCA in Garcinia can help inhibit glucose absorption as well as promote a balanced, lighter mood by boosting Serotonin levels without the jitters.

NO SOY, NO ADDITIVES, NO STIMULANTS, PURE QUALITY
Our products are sourced and tested to make sure they are of the HIGHEST quality and bio-availability in the market. Absolutely NO fillers, NO soy, WHEAT, eggs, fish, stimulants or any additives.

This product is stimulant free and also promote a balanced, lighter mood by boosting Serotonin levels without giving you the jitters as some weight loss supplements do. Allergen-free, our product uses a vegetable capsule with no fillers or binders, mixing Garcinia Cambogia fruit rind with calcium and potassium for added absorption your body needs.

Made and manufactured in world class GMP certified facilities in the USA. This product is free of contaminants, fillers, binders, or toxins. Quality and safety are a primary focus for all Life & Food branded products.

Again -- I am hoping things will change for me as I continue with the rest of the bottle.  I had no negative reactions, from it, but I really noticed absolutely no difference taking it verses not taking it.  So right now I am still in the middle -- trying to decide.

I do appreciate Life& Food sending me a bottle to try for free in exchange for my review.

You can check them out for yourself here

Forlan Advanced Skincare Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review #ForlanHyaluronicAcidSerum

Today I am sharing with you Forlan Advanced Skincare Hyaluronic Acide Serum - Anti Aging Moisturizer, with vitamins A, C, D and E

I have been using this for about a week now.  No visible results yet, but I can say when I put this on there is a definite tightening feeling to my skin.  I don't personally notice a visible difference, but you can definitely feel it!!

You can purchase it on Amazon at their link here

I had no negative skin reactions but I did feel like I needed a moisturizer after using - I think due to the tightness feeling.  I am just not used to that - but it may be exactly what others are looking for.

Contains the following ingredients:

• Vitamin C dramatically improves your skin tone, retains moisture and improves your skin's elasticity.
• Vitamin A helps unclogs pores and boost collagen to speed cell production for sun damaged skin.
• Vitamin D conditions & moisturizes your skin and promotes rapid cell growth and healing while reversing free radical damage.
• Vitamin E a natural skin conditioner and anti-oxidant which keeps your skin hydrated and protected.
• Organic ingredients including Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel and Lavender Oil helps alleviate Acne, Psoriasis, Rosacea and other skin conditions.

The company has a 100% money back guarantee so it is a win win purchase!!

I was sent a bottle for free in exchange for my review.  I want to thank Forlan for the opportunity to try their serum and I will continue to use it.