Mama Madness Giveaway: NeoCell Beauty Products

Welcome to the Mama Madness Giveaway Hop!  

We have a great GRAND PRIZE that you should go enter.

Have fun entering this giveaway and make sure to check out all the others on the linky at the bottom of this post.  

All are themed for making the Mama in your life feel special!

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I am a firm believer that mamas need to take care of themselves.  This does not mean we ignore the needs of our families.  We allow ourselves to continue nurturing others when we take some time to be healthy inside and out.  

 

NeoCell beauty products help mamas care for themselves!  I love the way their products make me feel as I take just a moment or two a day to make myself a healthier, happier person!  My husband doesn't know it, bu the likes it that I feel healthier too - my hair looks nicer, my body feels better - I am better able to function because I'm caring for ME!

NeoCell has offered to give a prize package of Beauty Bursts and Hair Volumizer to one of my readers!  To enter this giveaway, use the Rafflecopter form below.  This hop will be open from midnight March 1 through midnight March 20 EST.  The prize is available to residents of the US.

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NeoCell Beauty Products: Review

I recently had the opportunity to try NeoCell's Keratin Hair Volumizer.  I was surprised that NeoCell wants to help people make their hair healthy from the inside out!  I expected a cream or a rinse, instead NeoCell offers capsules to strengthen and beautify your hair.  I love the difference it is making on my head!

Another fantastic health product from NeoCell is the Beauty Burst.  These yummy, chewy bursts of collagen help your body by providing specific amino acids.  They come in 2 flavors: Mint Chocolate and Fruit Punch.

A little about Collagen from NeoCell's Website:

Collagen supplementation is one of the most fundamental things a person can do to prevent premature aging and promote youthful vitality. Understanding Collagen begins with knowing that it is truly the glue that holds the body together; it is the building block for all our body's major systems.

Although abundant in our youth, the body's natural Collagen production typically slows at a rate of 1.5% per year after the age of 25. As this collagen production slows, the collagen fibers in the body become brittle and begin to break down resulting in many of the tell- tale signs of aging, such as loose, flaccid skin, wrinkles, ligament and tendon injuries and osteoarthritis. Super Collagen+C™ utilizes Collagen Types 1&3, which is 90% of the body’s total collagen supply and the main collagen constituents in the skin, hair, nails, ligaments, tendons, bones and muscles.

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NeoCell is taking part in the Mama Madness Giveaway Event (March 1-20)!  Make sure to check it out today!

Here's to 35 More: NoNo Birdfeeder Review

Just over 35 years ago my parents married.  Last week we had the opportunity to celebrate their first 35 years.  I had the honor of being able to bless them with a beautiful bird feeder that will last for 35 more!

Okay, so it doesn't come with a guarantee.  Just like marriage, troubles happen, but if it is taken care of it WILL last a long time.  

The No/No Brass Wild Bird Feeder from Perky Pets is made to last a long time.  It can be used by both perching and clinging birds and it holds up to 2.5 pounds of seed!  I look forward to enjoying the next 35 years of watching birds with my parents!

Specs:

Product Features:

• No/No = No plastic, No wood
• Holds over 2.5 pounds of black oil sunflower seed
• Patented design ensures the highest quality
• Attracts both clinging and perching birds
• Feeds 10-15 birds at once

What's in the Box:

• 1 No/No bird feeder

Specifications:

• 2.5 lb. seed capacity

Disclaimer: I have received a product or products in exchange for this review.  All opinions are my own.

Rachel and the TreeSchoolers: Review

We are a pre-homeschool family.  Next year Manasseh will officially start Kindergarten.  This year both of our older boys are doing preschool activities and work.  We love learning!  The boys were super excited about the chance to review Rachel and the TreeSchoolers: A Rainy Day.

This video uses music, story, sign language, and questions to help draw preschoolers into the lesson and really understand and apply it to their minds.  I love the education model that Rachel uses with the children.  My boys were instantly drawn into the problem at hand: a bird who is afraid of a storm.  I also love that this tackles a subject that is very relevant to young children.  In fact, I wish I would have had this video when I worked with Jr. High boys in a children's home.  One of my favorite features of this DVD is that it comes with a CD that has all of the songs on it.  This means that we can take it with us.  I frequently find my boys singing the songs on their own as they recall the lesson.  I would love to see more videos in this series and use them with my boys as learning tools in the future.

My boys love the catchy music.  Even my 3 year old that does not sit still for anything on television was captivated by this video.  They also were extremely excited that the characters learned about kindness.  They  like to remind each other to be kind.  They are proud that they know some new signs and I am certain that when we start to get into yucky stormy weather, they will recall the lesson again and again!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Caring for my Emotional Heart

I was honored, recently, to be given the opportunity to share about caring for my emotional well-being (or emotional heart).  I was challenged to think about how NIVEA could be a part of my emotional self care.

I tell you what, it took me no time at all.  You see - when my body feels smooth, soft, and fresh on the outside, I feel much better about myself.  My emotional state is improved simply by treating myself to some fantastic skin care.

I am a mama with 3 precious little boys.  I wouldn't trade them for the world!  Sometimes, however, being in a house full of boys is hard work and I need to do something special for me.  I was delighted to discover that NIVEA lotions are an amazing price at Sam's Club.  I love the thick creaminess of NIVEA and couldn't wait to treat myself to the extra moisture.

It's fantastic for connecting with my boys too.  They love the feel of lotion on their bodies, and they love touch from their loved ones.  Giving my boys a nice massage with NIVEA is a treat to them physically and emotionally.  I know they feel loved when I share it with them.

Do you know one of the best things about taking care of my emotional self by using NIVEA from Sam's Club?  It comes in a 2 pack for just under $9.  That means I was able to buy lotion for myself and give one away.   Isn't it great when we have the opportunity to put together a little package for someone we care about and spoil them a bit too?!  (FYI: Giving gifts helps care for my emotional heart too).

Links of interest:

• NIVEA USA website http://www.niveausa.com/
• @NIVEAUSA on Twitter https://twitter.com/NIVEAUSA
• NIVEA on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/NIVEAusa
• NIVEAmoments Pinterest Board http://pinterest.com/cbsocially/niveamoments/

I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This content has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Beiersdorf for NIVEA.  #NIVEAMoments #CBias #SocialFabric

Creating Calm: Get Moving

Truth: Creating Calm in my house means helping my children learn how to relax.  
Myth: Calm means there is no time for getting "wound up".

In order to best find times of relaxation, we have to help our children learn the appropriate times to be crazy, noisy, and off the walls.  The trampoline has been in our home for a few weeks now and is a favorite way to work out excess energy.  When the boys get impatient for meals, or need a break from routine, the trampoline is one of our first choices.  It is so fun to watch them as they "trample" up and down.  They really enjoy releasing pent up energy!  They don't even know that they will be more able to relax later if they have used their muscles well.

Another friend of ours is the Vtech Giraffe Bike.  Cassius especially enjoys "riding" it when I ride the stationary bike.  He loves it that he can exercise with me.  Bonus: it has educational games on it.  He is learning to pedal a bike while he practices counting!  When we all get moving early in the day, nap and bed time are much easier.  Resting is more natural after we have really used our bodies!

How do you get your children moving early in the day to help them when it is time for necessary rest?

Creating Calm Linky

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No Guilt Fajita Recipe

Fajitas are simple, fast, and healthy meals.  We LOVE vegetable fajitas at our house.  This seasoning is extremely easy and cheaper than buying pre-mixed seasoning from the store.  What's better?  You can tailor it to your taste, and you probably have most if not all of the ingredients in your cupboard!

Warning:  I never measure ingredients unless I am baking.  This recipe will not include amounts.  You adjust seasoning amounts to fit your taste buds.

Fajita Guts:

We used about a pounds of sweet peppers, and 1 large yellow onion for this batch.  I also had some leftover salad (spinach ,green pepper, & radish) in the fridge, so I threw that in.  

Just enough oil to barely coat the bottom of the pan.  Whatever oil you prefer, go with it.  I use olive oil in my fajitas.

Fajita Seasoning:

Chili Powder

Cayenne Pepper

Cumin

Garlic

Salt

Chop desired vegetables.  (If using meat, cook meat thoroughly first).  Pour a small amount of oil over the vegetables.  Mix together seasoning and sprinkle it over veggies.  Cook on Medium-High heat until vegetables are softened to your desired texture.

Serve with tortillas or over rice.  

Great sides: Cilantro Lime Rice, Black Beans, Refried Beans, Lettuce