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Meal Prep Containers Review
A couple of months ago I decided it’s time to get my butt in shape. I know… before Halloween candy? Before Thanksgiving AND Christmas!? Yeah, I KNOW! It’s hard! It’s really hard! But, so far so good. What really helps is taking my lunch with me to work. (Yes! I consider hanging out with 5-year-old Alice all day a job! That kid wears me OUT!! How AMAZING does this salad looK?!?! I’ve found some amazing heavy duty plastic bowls from HomeNative; these bowls allow me to take salads, soups, or leftovers for my lunch. These bowls have lids that snap into place securely and stay put! NOTHING leaks in my bag! Added bonus these bowls are dishwasher, freezer and microwave safe. With lids that are slightly higher they really can hold a lot of food. The bowls are black and the lids are opaque, making it easy to see what’s inside. When you close the lids be sure to follow the rim all the way around so that they seal tightly. Added bonus these bowls are not just reusable but they are recyclable too. Another bonus? Each bowl has a set of individually wrapped fork, knife and spoon along with…
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Baby Gifts!! Great Christmas Gifts!!
Babies. I love babies. The NaNa in me wants to go cuddle all babies. Strangers or not! Of course that is rather frowned upon by the babies parents! So I pressure politely request from my own kids more babies!! Yes, I do use my best whiney voice. I’ve even tried the MOM voice. It doesn’t work. I should say it hasn’t worked YET! Now if you are lucky enough to be shopping for baby gifts at your house wait until I show you what I found!! Sandy’s Gifts has such cute items!! These are my top tips and hints for the perfect Baby Shower gifts. Starting with a diaper cake. I think they are one of the best gifts out there. Each piece is something that can and will be used by the new baby. How cute is this nappy cake? How cute is that name?! Madeline! I love that the old fashion names are coming back. All three of my Grandbabies have old fashion names. Emma, Eli and Alice. Who knows maybe I can convince one of my own kids that Madeline is a great name to add to the family tree? What I truly appreciate about Sandy’s Gifts is how…
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What Ingredients Should I Look for in an Anti-Wrinkle Product?
As we get older, our skin loses its wonderful soft elastic texture and start to get a little drier and a little tougher. Eventually, that shows up in our faces as lines, creases and wrinkles. To keep ourselves looking younger, we often turn to a host of anti-wrinkle products to smooth things out. With so many options, which ingredients are the most important in an effective anti-aging treatment? Matrikines Let’s start with one of the latest compounds that are the newest addition to the anti-wrinkle world, matrikines. This is the main ingredient in products like matrixyl skin cream, and these are very new compounds that can help with cellular healing and growth. Healthy skin is more elastic, and won’t form creases or wrinkles. Look for more products with matrikines in the future. Antioxidants This really represents a whole range of potential ingredients, because you can find antioxidants in a large number of natural sources and most products want to utilize something different to stand out from others. Specific ingredients like like a variety of plant, flower or seed extracts and most vitamins (like C,A, several Bs and more) are all added for their antioxidant powers. The famous cosmetic compound retinol…
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Top 6 Furniture Trends That Will Continue Into 2017
2016 has been a beautiful year for design and interior décor. You’ve been treated with a selection of new trends, as well as the rediscovery of old classics. While the New Year will undoubtedly produce plenty of new designs, some furniture trends from this year will continue to dominate far into 2017 as well. From over stuffed sofas to beautifully designed solid wood side tables your home should reflect your sense of style. While keeping up with trends, remember your comfort is the most important factor. Love affair with blue Furniture comes in a number of colours, with blue being a popular pick in 2016. Different shades of blue have been part of the living room furniture, with navy blue sofas dominating the design scene. In 2017, blue will continue to be a popular pick, especially in kitchen décor. Blue cabinets, kitchen counters and even dining tables should be on your wish list. Slimmer, scaled-down profile furniture The days of massive furniture pieces has been over for quite some time and the trend of scaled-down pieces will continue in 2017. Furniture is not supposed to be the dominant feature anymore and your rooms should not feel crammed up with furniture. The…
