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body wash Products self tanner Uncategorized

Summer Hair & Skin from @NaturesGate

My tween and teen love testing out shampoo, conditioner and body washes and they certainly voice their opinions on them all. That is why the products have to smell nice and work well. We got a chance to test out @NaturesGate Pomegranate & Sunflower hair defense shampoo and conditioner as well as the pomegranate body wash. They loved the smell and liked how they all coordinated. Seriously, how many times do you find something for both the hair and body that smells good and is the same scent? No one wants to smell like a hundred different fragrances. This is the perfect combo for summertime hair and skin care (and great for moms for color treated hair). With a blend of pomegranate and sunflower petals it smells fresh and clean.

Nature’s Gate also makes this great product – The Nature’s Gate Glow Lotion in Medium – not as dark as a self- tanner (but if you have very light skin it will be a bit tan, but still a nice color). You can also use the lotion daily to build a deeper tan.  My teen wanted to try one of my self-tanner lotions so I had her test this glow lotion out as I felt better about the ingredients in this lotion -or should I say the ingredients not included:   it’s Vegan, NON GMO, Paraben Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Mineral Oil Free, Petrolatum Free, PEG Free, Butylene Glycol Free, Cruelty Free! How many self-tanners can say that? Plus it has vitamin E in it so it is very moisturizing.

I have to say I did not instruct her how to work a self-tan cream and she slathered it on and I thought, oh boy this is going to come out bad however it was even, there were no streaks and the next day it was a nice light tan shade.  She and I were pleased at the result!

Disclosure:  Natures’s Gate sent me the above products to test out. All opinions are my own in this blog post.

Great smelling hair care from @Nature's Gate
Great smelling hair care from @Nature’s Gate

 

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skin care

It’s now time for a facial @MassageEnvy

Now is the best time to get a facial! My skin is so dry from the winter and I needed time to relax as well. In addition to great massages Massage Envy offers a great facial with @Murad SkinCare. They call the monthly plans in which you can get a massage or facial – personal wellness plans.  I do believe that a good massage or facial is the perfect way to relax and decompress! Memberships start at $59.99. The locations are very nice and clean and of course the facial was awesome. Not only did I receive a customized facial but a very nice neck, face and arm massage in addition. The products they use are great. They use Murad products which seemed very soothing. For me they used the Murad renewing cleanser, sensitive skin serum and the hydrodynamic moisturizer, which according to the website locks in moisture for 8 hours. Of course the staff was very attentive so you can tell them what you are looking for and what your skin needs and they can customize a facial for you.  My skin felt very moisturized and of course I felt like a million bucks…. Treat yourself today! In fact, Massage Envy is having a special, starting in July called Summer Glow. Starting July 5th through August 2nd, the Summer Glow offer gives guests $10 off a Murad Health Skin facial!

Disclosure:  Massage Envy treated me to a facial! All opinions are my own.

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Uncategorized

Summer Skin Care Finds @QVC

QVC has a lot of great products and just in time for summer here are a few of my must haves for glowing skin. QVC sent me the following products to test out and I am so glad they did as each has a specific purpose especially if you want your skin protected and glowing.

First up is Bare Minerals Prep Step Shield SPF 50 Daily Prep Lotion – While this product is meant to go under your make up as a SPF and primer for under make up I wear it alone. It is a lightweight lotion that is very nourishing and is easily blended.

St. Tropez Self-Tan Luxe Dry Oil –what I love about this line is the ease of use and natural looking tan it provides. All of the St. Tropez products are great. This dry oil is perfect if your skin is dry as it provides a bit of moisture. How many self tanners can say that? Grab this before it sells out.

Vita Liberata Trystal Minerals Gradual Glow Bronzer & Brush – self tanning on the face is tricky. At first when I saw this product I thought..no way! It is an immediate bronzer that develops into a natural self tan. My tip for this is to go lightly on the first try –don’t overdo it as it is like a mineral foundation.

Perricone MD No Bronzer Bronzer – This is a bronzing serum that you can customize. Make sure you shake the bottle prior to using and only use one or two drops at first – more if you want a deeper bronze.

These are just a few of the unique items QVC offers for summer skin. Check out more of their great products online here.

Disclosure: QVC sent me the above items to test out. All opinions are my own.

Beauty finds for summer @QVC
Beauty finds for summer @QVC
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Events Restaurants

@DaveandBusters opening in Woburn #daveandbusterswoburn

Let the fun begin – Dave & Busters is opening in Woburn next Tuesday, May 22nd at 11 am! This  very fun entertainment destination has food, drinks, over 170 games and a very large sports bar with massive TVs.

I was invited to check out the new location this week and saw all the games (my favorite was the ski ball area) and got a taste of the large selection of food they have on the menu. Chef crafted menu items include the best cobb salad I have tasted!  They also offer a variety of burgers and fun pretzel dogs for the kids. The cocktails looked great as well but since this was a luncheon I did not indulge but plan to go back to try the strawberry watermelon magarita or maybe the adult snow cone.

Wednesdays are half price games and they have quite a selection of rooms for corporate meetings, birthday parties or team building activities. Dave & Busters Woburn is open seven days a week and might I suggest you try out the eat and play combo (deals start at $16.99)

Disclosure:  I was invited to attend a luncheon and tour of Dave & Busters and received a gift bag with a gift card. All opinions are my own.

Enter Dave & Busters Woburn for the best arcade games.
Enter Dave & Busters Woburn for the best arcade games.

 

 

Yummy Food @DaveandBusters
Yummy Food @DaveandBusters

 

Recharge your card @DaveandBusters
Recharge your card @DaveandBusters
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sunscreen

Sunscreen Time @BareRepublic @COOLA_Sunscreen

Summer is coming and that means I am on the search for a good sunscreen. Of course you should use a facial sunscreen all year but in the summertime is when I am really in need of a quick dry spray for my kids who have never been able to sit still for a rub down of sunscreen lotion.  So glad I was able to test out COOLA and Bare Republic Sunscreens. I try to stay away from sunscreen that has oxybenzone in it and tend to lean toward more natural sunscreens.  COOLA is  a hypoallergenic, PABA, Paraben and Phthalate free sunscreen. I tested out the COOLA Sport SPF 50 unscented organic sunccare and the Bare Republic 30 Kids natural mineral sunscreen spray. I also tested out the Bare Republic  SPF 30 mineral sunscreen lotion. I loved all three. The face lotion went on a bit oily at first but then dried to a nice light lotion. COOLA sport spray is ultra sheer, antioxidant infused and has no synthetic fragrances. Bare Republic is chemical free -  it has titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as its ingredients. Check them out online! COOLA is also available at Target as well.

Disclosure: Bare Republic and COOLA sent me the above products to test out. All opinions are my own.

All natural, easy to use sunscreen from @COOLA_Suncare @BareRepublic
All natural, easy to use sunscreen from @COOLA_Suncare @BareRepublic
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sunscreen

Sunscreen Time @BareRepublic @COOLA_Sunscreen

Summer is coming and that means I am on the search for a good sunscreen. Of course you should use a facial sunscreen all year but in the summertime is when I am really in need of a quick dry spray for my kids who have never been able to sit still for a rub down of sunscreen lotion.  So glad I was able to test out COOLA and Bare Republic Sunscreens. I try to stay away from sunscreen that has oxybenzone in it and tend to lean toward more natural sunscreens.  COOLA is  a hypoallergenic, PABA, Paraben and Phthalate free sunscreen. I tested out the COOLA Sport SPF 50 unscented organic sunccare and the Bare Republic 30 Kids natural mineral sunscreen spray. I also tested out the Bare Republic  SPF 30 mineral sunscreen lotion. I loved all three. The face lotion went on a bit oily at first but then dried to a nice light lotion. COOLA sport spray is ultra sheer, antioxidant infused and has no synthetic fragrances. Bare Republic is chemical free -  it has titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as its ingredients. Check them out online! COOLA is also available at Target as well.

Disclosure: Bare Republic and COOLA sent me the above products to test out. All opinions are my own.

All natural, easy to use sunscreen from @COOLA_Suncare @BareRepublic
All natural, easy to use sunscreen from @COOLA_Suncare @BareRepublic
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candle

New Summer fragrances from @TheYankeeCandle

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and a candle or accessory from Yankee Candle always makes a nice gift. They have new summer fragrances out now and they smell just like summer.

The cotton candy is my favorite fragrance for the summer – sweet smelling just like the candy. The salt water taffy smells just like the summer favorite as well. Yankee Candle also has some great accessories if mom is looking to decorate for the summer season. Simply gather up a few of the beachside bubble mosaic candle holder to add a bit of summer decor into your home and add the in the park tea light holder to a side table or counter for a fun summer decor idea.

Check out the new collection here.

Disclosure: The Yankee Candle Co. sent me a couple candles to test out. All opinions are my own.

@theyankeecandle summer fragrances: Cotton Candy is the best!
@theyankeecandle summer fragrances: Cotton Candy is the best!

 

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candle

New Summer fragrances from @TheYankeeCandle

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and a candle or accessory from Yankee Candle always makes a nice gift. They have new summer fragrances out now and they smell just like summer.

The cotton candy is my favorite fragrance for the summer – sweet smelling just like the candy. The salt water taffy smells just like the summer favorite as well. Yankee Candle also has some great accessories if mom is looking to decorate for the summer season. Simply gather up a few of the beachside bubble mosaic candle holder to add a bit of summer decor into your home and add the in the park tea light holder to a side table or counter for a fun summer decor idea.

Check out the new collection here.

Disclosure: The Yankee Candle Co. sent me a couple candles to test out. All opinions are my own.

@theyankeecandle summer fragrances: Cotton Candy is the best!
@theyankeecandle summer fragrances: Cotton Candy is the best!

 

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candle

New Summer fragrances from @TheYankeeCandle

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and a candle or accessory from Yankee Candle always makes a nice gift. They have new summer fragrances out now and they smell just like summer.

The cotton candy is my favorite fragrance for the summer – sweet smelling just like the candy. The salt water taffy smells just like the summer favorite as well. Yankee Candle also has some great accessories if mom is looking to decorate for the summer season. Simply gather up a few of the beachside bubble mosaic candle holder to add a bit of summer decor into your home and add the in the park tea light holder to a side table or counter for a fun summer decor idea.

Check out the new collection here.

Disclosure: The Yankee Candle Co. sent me a couple candles to test out. All opinions are my own.

@theyankeecandle summer fragrances: Cotton Candy is the best!
@theyankeecandle summer fragrances: Cotton Candy is the best!

 

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food

Great Lunch @VineBrookTavern #Hosted

Thanks to a great group of blogging buddies I was invited to a wonderful lunch @VineBrookTavern in Lexington. I have eaten here before but they are going to be open for lunch soon and on the menu today was a selection of brunch type items that were so yummy. Management also shared with us that they will offer signature pizzas to go at night so if you are out and about in Lexington running around with the kids and want to take a pizza to go this is the place to get it! You can make your own pizza creation or choose from their signature pizzas including a steak burger pizza or a prosciutto, arugula and blue cheese one! We also got to test out THE BEST french toast I have ever tried! It was a crispy french toast (challah bread in case you were wondering) soaked with custard and had maple pecan butter on the side. I shared my dish with @ohbabyboston! The grilled steak sandwich had arugula, fire roasted red pepper triple cream brie on a baguette and their house chips. Try to brunch with your friends if you can and visit them soon! (check out the website here)

Disclosure: I was treated to lunch today. All opinions are my own.

vb2The biggest cobb salad!

Vine Brook Tavern crispy french toast
Vine Brook Tavern crispy french toast