Bic Soleil Bella
Written by valmg on July 3, 2009 – 8:00 am
As a BzzAgent I was able to receive a pack of BIC Soleil razors to try. I only use disposable razors, so I was curious to try these. The BIC Soleil Bella is a four blade disposable razor with a pivoting head. The four flexible blades feature ez rinse technology, which permits water to rinse the blades from either the front or the back.
I had no problem rinsing the razor out during and after use. Not once did I need to tap or shake the razor to clean the blades, like I sometimes have to do with other disposables. The razor has a coconut moisture strip built in. The handle had a rubber grip and actually felt very sturdy and comfortable in my hand, unlike the cheap square edge handles on the other disposables I’ve tried. My Shop Rite was selling them for $5.39. While I did enjoy the performance of the razor I would not spend that much on them. I’d need a coupon for at least $3 off for me to buy them.
BIC Soleil Bella comes in a package of 3. Packs are available for purchase at food, drug and mass retailers nationwide. One pack has a suggested retail price of $6.49. They are a bit less expensive if you buy the
Bic Soleil Bella For Women Shaver, 3-Count
Here’s a few shaving tips from the folks at BIC Soleil Bella.
- Try to shave at night
Shaving removes dead skin cells and the superficial layer of the epidermis. While this process is healthy for skin, it also reduces your skin’s defenses for a couple of hours. Shaving at night will give your epidermis the entire night to recover. - Shave clean skin
Try not to shave any part of your body without having your skin perfectly clean. This will help prevent infection or bumps. - Use a sharp blade
Keep in mind the duller the blade, the more irritated your skin will become. Change your blades regularly, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Tracey Singer Sweets ‘n’ Treats CD Review And Giveaway
Written by valmg on July 1, 2009 – 7:30 am
This week I got the opportunity to listen to a children’s CD that will be available for next week, on July 7. The cd Sweets ‘n’ Treats The CD is by the San Diego based artist Tracey Singer and is aimed at audiences ages 5-12. It was produced by two-time GRAMMY nominee, children’s musician Buck Howdy.
Tracey Singer has many years of experience in the music industry as both teacher and performer. He is an accomplished pianist and vocalist. Music has always been an important part of his life. Over time he realized how much he loved children and gave up a successful business career to be a stay at home father. As a father to four children under the age of nine, he used his real life experiences as a father as the basis of new material that he wanted to perform for children.
The Track List includes:
Sweets ‘n’ Treats
Camping Trip
Christmas in July
Mall Mom
The Moon is Here
Swimming
Nana Nana Boo Boo
Where Did Summer Go?
Best Friend For Life
Baggy Pants
Foxy Joe
Stinky Smoke
A Toddler’s Lullaby (Sweetest Dreams)
This album was not what I expected. I expected typical kids music. Instead I found a variety of music styles and some great lyrics. Tracey writes on a level that children can understand and enjoy while keeping it “grown up” enough that adults won’t immediately think of cartoon characters when they hear it. Each of the songs told a story and all of the lyrics were crisp, clean and easy to understand.
Sweets ‘n’ Treats is about food and it’s light, fun and catchy.
Stinky Smoke is sort of a hand jive with a country twang that talks about smoking. With lines like “by the time you’re 20 you’ll look 82″ you can bet the kids will understand the message.
Best Friend For Life is a touching song about siblings that any child with a brother or sister will relate to.
Baggy Pants is my absolute favorite. It’s totally true, absolutely hysterical and makes me laugh out loud.
Sweets ‘n’ Treats has a suggested retail price of $15.00 and will be available for purchase on July 7 from traceysinger.com, cdbaby.com, amazon.com and iTunes. You can listen to samples of Tracey Singer’s songs on his website http://www.traceysinger.com/
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Log Cabin Syrup Review And Giveaway
Written by valmg on June 29, 2009 – 7:45 pm
Since bariatric surgery I’ve been trying to be more careful about the food choices that I make. Rather than buy completely different foods for myself then what I buy for my husband and two children I’ve been trying to make smarter food choices all around when grocery shopping. When I heard Log Cabin Syrup had reformulated it’s syrup I volunteered to try it out.
Log Cabin recently announced that it had replaced High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) with natural sugar in it’s product line. Log Cabin is one of two brands of syrup that we’ve used for years. I’d buy whichever of the two was on sale when we needed a new bottle. The Log Cabin has a clear edge now because it’s healthier to eat.
“Heritage and history are important to us, as our brand has proved to be a family household tradition since 1887″ says Allison Meyer, Associate Brand Manager of Pinnacle Foods. “That said, Log Cabin is the first brand in a long time to bring innovation to the syrup category by removing high fructose corn syrup.”
The reformulation was driven by growing consumer concerns about High Fructose Corn Syrup. Consumers are increasingly concerned about the ubiquity of high fructose corn syrup at the shelf. Several other top brands have removed or looked into the removal of high fructose corn syrup in their products.
“Log Cabin recognizes the importance of offering table syrup with natural sugar versus HFCS, as our consumers preferred the taste with natural sugar,” adds Meyer. Reformulated Log Cabin syrup can be found on store shelves across the country in Log Cabin Original Flavor and Log Cabin Lite flavors. Log Cabin Sugar Free is also sold at stores across the country.
I received a bottle of Log Cabin HFCS free Original syrup to try.We tried it on waffles and pancakes. We thought the taste was very similar to the previous formulation but the texture was thinner, making it seem a bit more appealing and a bit less sticky. The color was also not quite as dark. We’ll definitely be buying it again.
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Caress Evenly Gorgeous Body Wash Review
Written by valmg on June 24, 2009 – 6:10 pm
A couple of weeks ago I received a bottle of a new bodywash to try - Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash with Burnt Brown Sugar and Karite Butter. It’s part of the Caress Skinwear Collection of body washes, beauty bars and oils.
I love body wash and think it’s the best invention ever made. We’ve used body wash in our house for several years now and I don’t miss slippery soap that cakes up at all. I found that the body wash smelled great in the bottle and during use. It reminded me of the scent of brown sugar. It doesn’t smell burnt at all, as I half expected it to because of the name. Sadly, I found that the scent didn’t last very long. I’d really like it if it lingered for a while. The body wash lathered nicely and left no residue. You can actually feel the little gritty pieces that exfoliate and yet they don’t hurt. After using this for a week I noticed a difference in my arms, where I’ve had these little bumps for years. The bumps were much less noticeable. I didn’t notice a change in my legs.
The Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash comes in a 12 fluid ounce bottle with a flip top cap.
If you visit the Caress Skinwear Collection site you can print a $1 coupon to use when you purchase a body wash or bar.
Caress is sponsoring a contest for a free trip to NYC fashion week (with three nights at a swanky hotel, a $500 shopping spree for both you and a friend, a consultation with fashion guru Carson Kressley, tickets to a fashion show, VIP party and more) or one of six $100 Visa giftcards to use on their next fashion shopping trip. You just need to register on the site to enter. You can earn an additional entry by submitting a tip of your own. The Sweepstakes ends 06/30/09 and the Instant Win Game ends on 11/30/09.
New Wave Enviro Winner
Written by valmg on June 23, 2009 – 4:32 am
To select the winner of this giveaway I put the number of entries into the Random Sequence Generator on random.org. I matched the number that came out on top to the comment bearing the same number and made sure the comment was eligible. A screenshot is attached.
The winner of the New Wave Enviro giveaway is #19 Julie!
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Cities Of The Underworld Complete Season Three Winner
Written by valmg on June 21, 2009 – 12:24 pm
To select the winner of this giveaway I put the number of entries into the Random Sequence Generator on random.org. I matched the number that came out on top to the comment bearing the same number and made sure the comment was eligible. A screenshot is attached.
The winner of the Cities Of The Underworld Complete Season 3 DVD giveaway is #1 Deanna!
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Ola Loa Review
Written by valmg on June 20, 2009 – 1:09 pm
The folks at Ola Loa read my EmergenC review and asked me if I’d be willing to try their powdered multivitamin. The Ola Loa slogan is Drink your vitamins. With a slogan like that how could I not be curious. A variety pack arrived shortly before my surgery, which I put aside to review after and here we are.
From the website - “OLA LOA multi-vitamin mineral products were created with your health and continued well being in mind. Our product formulas were created by Richard Kunin, M.D., a nutrition-oriented physician and Orthomolecular specialist with 30+ years of experience in nutrition medicine and practice. Dr. Kunin pioneered the use of vitamins and minerals in today’s medical practice. Ola Loa products are recommended for everyday vibrant health as a general anti-aging vitamin supplement for energy and vitality, and for antioxidant protection.”
About Ola Loa Energy - “Ola Loa ENERGY is the first multivitamin-mineral-amino acid supplement to combine advanced nutrition research into a convenient “drink your vitamins” delivery system. Ola Loa Energy is available in three delicious flavors: Cran-Raspberry, Orange, and Tropical. Providing hard to get nutrients like TMG, NAC and CoQ10, plus vitamins A through K, 1000 mg of Vitamin C, 40 mineral complexes and 6 amino acids, Ola Loa’s nutrients are pleasing to taste and provide almost instant benefits.”
About Ola Loa Sport - “Ola Loa SPORT is an all natural thirst-quenching, HYDRATING drink created for people who want to lead healthy, active lives. Golfers to runners, soccer moms to extreme athletes, all benefit from Ola Loa’s ELECTROLYTES for ENERGY and STAMINA. OSMOLYTES, TMG and GLYCINE prevent dehydration and excessive thirst and VITAMIN C with over 60 MINERAL ASCORBATES and COMPLEXES support detoxification during activity. For an active and healthy life, simply add a packet of any of our delicious Ola Loa SPORT flavors to water, then enjoy.”
Ola Loa has a number of varieties – Sport, Energy, Repair and Kids. Sport is available in Mixed Berry, Lemon Lime and Mango Tangerine. Energy is available in Tropical and Cran-Raspberry and Orange. Repair is in Orange flavor. Kids is in Cran-Raspberry flavor.
In the two weeks since I started using this I’ve tried each of the Sport and Energy flavors and am nearing the end of the box. The product is very easy to use. One serving comes in a small packet. One packet is only 10 calories and 2 grams of carbohydrates. It’s gluten free and lactose free. To make it you just mix it with a 4-6 ounce glass of cold water. What’s great about the product is that it’s premeasured and perfect size for people on the go.
When you mix the Ola Loa with water you get an effervescent water. I’m not a fan of fizzy water so I just waited a minute and the fizzing stopped. While I wouldn’t say any one of the flavors tasted out out of this world fantastic, the Ola Loa tasted much better then the EmergenC that I tried. I didn’t care for most of the flavors, they had a taste that reminded me of a children’s poly-vi-flor vitamin. The two flavors I didn’t mind of the six that I tried were the Mixed Berry flavor and the Cran-Raspberry flavor. I didn’t notice any difference in my energy level or health. That’s not to say that it didn’t work, just that I didn’t notice it – possibly because I now take vitamins and protein supplements daily because of the surgery.
If you like fizzy water or if you want to add vitamins to your diet without taking pills give Ola Loa a look.
Ola Loa products are available for purchase direct both and by phone. Ola Loa is offering my readers a 20% discount for orders placed on their website. Just use the coupon code “VALSVIEW” when ordering.
Products can also be purchased from natural food vendors throughout the USA, Canada and United Kingdom.
California Flowers Hint Cards Winners
Written by valmg on June 20, 2009 – 11:38 am
Everyone that entered this giveaway will receive a set of Hint Cards. You’ll also get an invitation to complete a survey about the Hint Cards and a chance to win a bouquet of flowers once a month for a year.
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The Natural Dentist Winner
Written by valmg on June 18, 2009 – 4:37 am
To select the winner of this giveaway I put the number of entries into the Random Sequence Generator on random.org. I matched the number that came out on top to the comment bearing the same number and made sure the comment was eligible. A screenshot is attached.
The winner of The Natural Dentist giveaway is #14 Sandy!
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New Wave Enviro Review And Giveaway
Written by valmg on June 16, 2009 – 9:21 pm
The folks at New Wave Enviro contacted me to ask if I’d like to review their newest product, a Bamboo Lunch Bag. Feeling both curious and skeptical, I agreed.
The first thing I wanted to do was learn a bit about New Wave Enviro Products. New Wave Enviro makes products that address some of the health and environmental issues that face our society. Landfills are piled high with products that waste resources and jeopardize our health. New Wave Enviro offers reusable eco-friendly products that families can use as a simple, positive step towards saving the environment. The company has been in business for more than fifteen years and their main focus has been the manufacture and distribution of their line of water products.
New Wave Enviro’s newest product is an environmentally friendly lunch bag, made of 100% bamboo. They decided to create the Bamboo Lunch Bag in order to address the growing amount of disposable plastic bags filling up landfills. The company chose bamboo, the fastest growing plant on earth, because it has a strength comparable to steel and regenerates without planting. Bamboo grows without use of chemicals and pesticides and is naturally anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic. I received one of the lunch bags for this review. I was blown away as soon as I opened it up and examined it. The 6″ x 6.5″ x 10″ green lunch bag has a soft and silky, linen like feel. The material feels very sturdy and yet the bag is surprisingly light. I am still amazed that bamboo could be turned into a bag like this.
I also received two BPA-Free water bottles, a 1 liter personal bottle and a .250 liter lunch box bottle. These bottles are made of Eastar Resin. Unlike the single serve bottles from water purchased in stores, these bottles are designed to withstand frequent use. The bottles should be cleaned with vinegar and water, baking soda and water or soap and water.
The 1 liter Personal bottle has a sports cap and cover and is available in Blue, Purple, Mint Green, Glacier Blue, Pink, and Turquoise. The .250 liter Lunch Box bottle is available in blue, purple and red. The Eastar Resin bottles feel very strong and sturdy. I like that the cap is attached, so it can’t be dropped or lost.
New Wave Enviro Products can be purchased at select retailers across the nation as well as through some online retailers. They offer the fantastic Bamboo Lunch Bag, a line of BPA-Free water bottles, 304 grade stainless steel water bottles and filters, shower filters, a bath tub filter and stainless steel lunch containers.
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One winner will receive a set of the same three products I reviewed - the Bamboo Lunch Bag, a 1 liter BPA-Free Water Bottle and a .250 liter BPA-Free Water Bottle.
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