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I know there is a lot of talk about immune systems and trying to stay healthy these days, but did you know a balanced microbiome is important because 70% of the entire immune system is found in the gut? In addition, a healthy intestinal microbiome is a major factor in children’s growth and development.
My kids have been taking Gut Connection Kids from Country Life supplements for a few weeks and so far we like them. I actually tried them too, to see what they were like and they are easy to take sweet and sour chewables. These products are intended for children aged 4–12. However, adults can also take this product by following the directions for the 9–12 year old dosage. Younger children take two chewable tablets and older children and adults take four chewable tablets.
We were sent Gut Connection Kids digestive balance, cognitive balance, and immune balance chewable tablets. Gut Connection Kids by Country Life is a scientifically formulated range of supplements that connects the gut to individual health issues that matter.
Gut Connection Kids by Country Life is one of the first children’s formulas containing clinically studied Epicor® Whole Food Fermentate prebiotic shown to support immune and gut health. I was happy to see that the cognitive balance formula also contains Vitamin D, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
This Epicor® yeast fermentate reinforces the immune system’s first line of defense and provides FAST ACTING (within 2 hours) immune support!
This whole food fermentate prebiotic is balanced with clinically researched ingredients for your overall health.
We also got to try the Gut Connection Kids by Country Life sleep balance formula. This is a chocolate powder that you mix with milk or water and give to your child at bedtime. My two youngest children tried this and thought it helped them fall asleep better. They mixed it in a glass of milk before bedtime and liked the chocolate milk flavor.
You can find these products at countrylife.com. Save 20% off on your entire order using code MOMS20 at checkout!
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I have been taking Sambucol® Black Elderberry Gummies for natural immune support. Sambucol® is a unique black elderberry extract rich in immune supporting flavonoids. It is made from black elderberries which have twice the natural antioxidant capacity of blueberries. Wow, that's a lot of immune support packed into a little gummie!
These delicious gummies are pectin based, sweetened only with pure cane sugar, and contain no artificial flavors or colors. They are also gluten, nut, soy, dairy, and egg free.
Adults and children over four years can take this yummy gummie one to two times a day. These gummies also have vitamin C and Zinc. I take one a day for a consistent immunity boost.
In addition, I got to try this Sambucol® Black Elderberry Immune Drink. I wasn't sure if I would like it, but I really do. I often start my morning with this easy to mix delicious drink. I just mix it with water and enjoy.
Sambucol® Black Elderberry Gummies are available to purchase at Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe, Ralphs, Vons, Safeway, and Kroger.
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A couple of years ago I wrote a popular post...The Best Gifts for Foodies, Moms, and Bloggers. There is still a lot of great stuff in that post, but I have some new things to add for moms. So here goes.
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So this post comes from my 43 year old perspective of wants, likes, needs and won’t appeal to everyone, but these are all things I love and hopefully you’ll find something of value here. Some of my favorite things...
Every mom needs a great pair of jeans, and these are great jeans. I have practically lived in these jeans since I first reviewed them on my blog in 2016. Yes I still wear the pair I reviewed and a second pair I asked for at Christmas time a year later. I have two pair of prAna jeans and they are my most worn wardrobe items by far. I have a pair of Kayla jeans and a pair of Kara jeans. Both are wonderful. The Kayla jeans have a mid-rise waist so they sit just below the natural waistline which means you won't have to pull them up at the waist. The Kara jeans are a lower waist and so comfortable. I ordered a new pair of Kayla jeans to gift myself under our tree this year, but I ordered them in midnight and the fabric is not my favorite (not exactly denim) so they are on their way back to amazon. I already ordered a new pair in denim this week since my other prAna jeans are so loved (worn) and I would like a fresh new pair. Read this post for my completely honest review of prAna clothing.
I love my Pact Organic socks! Everyone needs socks, yes even moms and these are the softest, sturdiest socks. I first found out about Pact organic from a blog review I wrote a few years ago and I have loved them ever since. In fact I am wearing my favorite Pact organic lounge pants and some of their socks right now as I type this poolside at swim practice. Their underwear is great too. My husband and I both have their underwear and it’s his absolute favorite brand of underwear. I have already bought some Christmas sock gift boxes for gifts and yes there is one for Santa to put under our tree for me. I get one every year since they are my favorite cozy socks. They also have great sales this time of year and if you order through my link you will save 20%. They have been offering free shipping too. You can read my full review of Pact Organic here.
As many of you know we used to live in Murray, Ky. There is a wonderful women owned small business from Murray called Farmhouse 31. They make the cutest Christian themed shirts in what I would call a trendy modern farmhouse style. Ten percent of all of their sales go to charity and they sometimes offer an item for sale with 100% of the profits going to charity. I recently became an ambassador for Farmhouse 31, so if you make an order, use my coupon code FAITH10 to save 10% off your first order. I follow Farmhouse 31 on instagram and they have been having daily Christmas sales worth checking out.
I have been wearing this “Merry and Bright” Christmas shirt for a couple of weeks and I love it. It is made of the softest cotton blend. I have this shirt in size small and while it feels great on, I generally like my shirts a little looser around the waistline so as not to accentuate my “work in progress” tummy. I have a farmhouse 31 logo shirt in medium and it fits well too without being too loose around the waist. I would probably get this shirt in a medium next time, but it is really comfy and I wear it all over town (even with it being a little snug in the waistline). They have so many cute and comfy styles and designs to choose from which would make the perfect gift for the women in your life. You can also follow Farmhouse 31 on facebook.
I am tall which makes shopping for long sleeve shirts a bit of a challenge. I actually order most of my long sleeve tops online so that I can get tall sizes. For several years, I have been a big fan of Land’s End. I know that I can consistently order small tall tops and they will always fit. I have several Land’s End sweaters which are so cozy in cold weather and four of their flannel shirts. My new favorite is the flannel tunic (pictured above) which I just recently purchased. I loved my first one so much that I ordered a second. This top is so easy to wear with jeans or leggings for a casual look. I even wore one to church last week. I love their tall dresses too. I can order timeless dresses that actually go to my knees. I have several everyday dresses that I wear all the time in the summer. And if you are not on the tall side they have regular and petite sizes too.
Another thing I love about Land’s End is the sales. I think I paid $10 for each of my new flannel tunics. Since I love Land’s End so much, I subscribe to their email list so I get emails with great coupon codes quite frequently. I always order through Rakuten and get cash back then I use my coupon codes from my email combined with my Rakuten cash back. You can read all about how I use Rakuten here. I usually get 50% off my order with free shipping. They always have free shipping on orders over $75, but they occasionally have coupon codes for free shipping with no minimum. They also have a great “on the counter” section with last call clearance items.
Moms need to feel pretty, but tend to not spend much time and money on themselves. Honestly, I don't spend much time getting ready because time is precious and I just don't have much spare time, but I do use a handful of products that help me feel more put together. I have a couple of recommendations for the 40+ moms in your life. I have recommended this before, but it is still my favorite cosmetic product that I use and although it is expensive, it is worth every penny. I started using Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in light 2 vanilla when I had my 20th high school reunion in 2014. Since then I switched to Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer in light 2 vanilla which is a little thicker for more coverage. I do use a makeup brush to apply my concealer. I originally wrote about how I found this concealer (which my sister now uses too), here if you are interested. My Favorite Gifts for Foodies, Moms, and Bloggers (Updated)
As I have gotten older I have noticed that my skin needs more moisture than it used to. I have made it part of my daily routine to moisturize with a good skin cream and have tried several over the years. I generally try to use more natural products and look for creams with vitamins C and E. This fall I started using Trim Healthy Mama Orange Silk Hydrating Cream, which my sister got me for my birthday. This is the ingredient list: Aloe Vera Gel, Infused Olive Oil, Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Orange Essential Oil, Calendula, Plantain, St. John’s Wort, Goldenseal, Myrrh Gum, Tea Tree Oil, Vitamin E, Safflower Seed Oil, Xanthan, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid.
I love this moisturizing cream. I use it everyday and it makes my skin feel healthy and smooth even in the colder weather. It smells good too. My husband asked me why I smelled so good the other day and finally I figured out that he liked the scent of my orange silk hydrating cream when he said I smelled like fruit.
Another great gift idea is simply a gift card to her favorite salon or store. So often moms don't buy things or do things for themselves because their priorities are their families and they are too busy with work and taking care of others to put much thought into themselves.
I hope you all find the perfect gifts for your loved ones and have time to enjoy the Christmas season and celebrate God's greatest gift, Jesus. Merry Christmas!
Disclosure: I received complimentary product in exchange for an honest review.
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You may remember I reviewed a set of these dinosaur pajamas last May. See my post: Just Like Clark Griswold in My New Dinosaur Pajamas and Enter to Win Your Favorite PJ's! They are still my comfiest, coziest pj's so when I was asked if I wanted to review something for the Christmas season, I decided my husband could use a matching set. Now our three year old thinks we are the coolest parents in the universe in our matching dinosaur pj's.
Remember the attic scene in National Lampoons Christmas Vacation when Clark got stuck in the attic wearing these dinosaur pajamas. National Lampoons Christmas Vacation is one of our favorite Christmas movies of all time and now we have our own dinosaur pajamas just like Clark Griswold! I haven't watched it yet this year. I can't wait to snuggle in my new pj's and watch the best Christmas movie ever, National Lampoons of course.
My husband ordered extra large and they seem to fit him well. He loves his new pj's and wears them all the time. Mine are medium, but the small probably would have fit just fine. I am on the tall side so I wanted the extra length of a medium. These are made from soft velour fabric. The pants are elastic at the waist and the top is button front. These are super comfy, the coziest pajamas!
You too can be as cool as us in our Clark Griswold dinosaur pj selfie. LOL. Find these pj's and many more fun Christmas themed pajamas and sweaters at UglyChristmasSweater.com.
Want to win your own favorite pajamas from UglyChristmasSweater.com? Winner's choice!
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To be honest, I don't normally use much hand sanitizer. I find it dries my skin and I think I should build up my immune system. However, there are times when I do reach for hand sanitizer like when I am changing a diaper in the car and don't have access to soap and running water.
After trying Desert Essence Probiotic Hand Sanitizers, I have to admit, they don't dry my skin and they smell amazing! Next time I need hand sanitizer, this is the one I want.
Plus, they are made with Tea Tree Oil, Thyme, Elderberry and Echinacea naturally reducing bacteria. And these hand sanitizers deliver good bacteria courtesy of probiotic-packed Kefir, which nourishes and conditions the skin. Desert Essence Probiotic Hand Sanitizers Use a patented technology to create a “membrane” around the probiotic to protect it from the antibacterial formula. Probiotic benefits will be delivered after the sanitizer activity completes. This means the sanitizer doesn’t kill the probiotic, and the probiotic doesn’t neutralize the sanitizer. The bad bacteria is eliminated, and the probiotic thrives.
Try it for yourself and save!
Use promo code DEprobioticpower to get 30% off Desert Essence Probiotic Hand Sanitizers at desertessence.com.
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These aren't your everyday run of the mill cheese puffs. Fit Crunch puffs are packed with protein plus they don't have gluten, GMOs, soy, sugar alcohols, trans fats, artificial flavors, colors, and sweeteners. Providing a guilt free option when you want a savory, crunchy snack.
They are also irresistible to little ones when you are trying to photograph them. It's a wonder this doesn't happen more often since I am always photographing food around the kids. LOL. They are deliciously cheesy and yes you will need wet wipes handy. They even sent a package of wet wipes with these Fit Crunch High Protein Puffs. Always good to be prepared around cheesy hands!
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Save $5 when you purchase FITCRUNCH Cheddar Cheese High Protein Puffs on Amazon with the promo code 5OFF4FITMOM. Offer ends November 14, 2019.
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I love chocolate, especially warm chocolate sandwiches that are incredibly easy to make in just a few minutes.
Crispy buttery sourdough bread with the most delicious, creamy chocolate almond spread...all I can say is Yum!
Now, about the chocolate spread. I am using Once Again Organic Amore Almond Spread with Milk Chocolate. It is so good, the perfect blend of chocolate and almond butter. To be honest, I could just eat it with a spoon. Confession, I did eat spoonfuls of this delicious dessert butter.
Once Again Organic Amore Almond Spread with Milk Chocolate is Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Verified, Certified Organic, and part of the brand’s Honest In Trade program.
Ingredients:
Butter Sourdough or your favorite bread Once Again Organic Amore Almond Spread with Milk Chocolate To make these incredibly easy and delicious grilled chocolate almond sandwiches, 1. Heat a skillet to medium heat. 2. Spread Once Again Organic Amore Almond Spread with Milk Chocolate on bread and put slices together to form a sandwich. 3. Place a pat of butter in the skillet and let it melt. 4. Set the sandwich on the melted butter in the skillet. Put another pat of butter on top of the sandwich. 5. Cook until golden brown, then flip over to brown the other side. Remove from skillet, slice and enjoy.
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Allergy season is always a tough time for me. It has been so bad in the past that I have had to lie down with a wet wash cloth over my eyes to feel some relief. My eyes are sensitive. It doesn't take much for them to water, even bright sunlight can have me squinting and tearing up. I knew I was a good candidate to try Similasan Allergy Eye Relief because of my experiences with seasonal allergies.
My husband and I have both been using these eye drops this allergy season and have found them refreshing and soothing. So much better than the itching, watering, burning, downright painful experiences of my past.
These drops come in a glass bottle so you actually squeeze the plastic tip instead of the bottle. It seems a little odd at first, but they are actually very easy to use.
Similasan Allergy Eye Relief drops are made with natural active ingredients of Eyebright (Euphrasia) and Sabadilla which are flowers. Eyebright (Euphrasia) is intended to temporarily relieve minor symptoms such as a thick mucus and/or watery discharge, redness, and swelling of the eyelid. Sabadilla is intended to temporarily relieve minor symptoms such as watering eyes and eyelid redness.
These eye drops do not contain antihistamines or vasoconstrictors.
Similasan Allergy Eye Relief drops are available at a long list of retailers including Amazon, CVS, Dollar General, Giant Eagle, Kroger, Meijer, and Walmart.
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When I agreed to read this book for review, I didn't expect to enjoy it so much. I have been reading it aloud to my 7 and 9 year olds for a few weeks and we are all caught up in the story. They always ask for "just one more (chapter)" and I usually read another chapter because I am enjoying it so much too.
We are only about half-way through reading A Drop of Hope, but I can whole-heartedly recommend it. The characters are well developed and their stories so well connected that we are left wanting more at the turn of each page and at the end of each chapter. We usually stay up a little longer so we can read "just one more".
A Drop of Hope is a Scholastic publication written by Keith Calabrese. I read that his seven year old daughter dared him to write a children's book so he did. He is a screenwriter by trade. "Told from multiple points of view, A Drop of Hope is a book that shows how a single act of kindness can create waves and remind us how powerful a little hope can be." It is refreshing to find a book that is both enjoyable for young and old alike making it a great family read aloud book. You can find A Drop of Hope where children's books are sold and at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, BooksA-Million, iBooks, Audible, and Google Play.
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My husband is creative by nature. I am always amazed at how he can just pick up a pencil and sketch anything you ask. He has drawn countless dinosaurs and dragons in his tenure as a parent and I am sure the requests will keep coming for years to come.
When I was asked to write about Winsor and Newton art supplies, I asked my husband if he would like to try any of their products since he really enjoys artistic pursuits. He of course said YES! and chose the Winsor & Newton water colour marker collection and the graphic marker collection.
These Winsor and Newton Marker Sets are perfect for creatives who like to experiment with new media. These are good quality sets so my husband will be utilizing them in his landscape design class this semester.
At first we didn't realize that the water colour set came with a pad of water color paper. (We later discovered the paper under the plastic tray.) My husband tried using some art paper that we had, but it wasn't good enough to get the soft water color effect he wanted. So he went to the bookstore, bought some water color paper and played around with the markers and a brush and water. He thought it was easier to get the desired effect with better paper, but not the same as using actual water colors.
Still, if you want quick and easy delicate "paintings" these water colour markers will do the trick. They will be perfect for adding soft strokes, shading, and blurred lines to my husband's landscape drawings.
My husband also chose the graphic marker collection which comes with extra smooth surface paper so you can start creating right away.
He played around with the graphic markers and came up with this neat Ohio State design which I think brilliantly portrays how vivid and clear they color. He will have a lot of fun with these.
A Winsor & Newton gift set would make the perfect Valentine gift for the aspiring artist in your life. You can find them at WinsorNewton.com, Amazon, and fine art stores such as Blick. |
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