Organic Matcha-Green Tea Powder by Kiss Me Organics

When I first got this product to review, I was a little hesitant due to the fact I know green tea is good for you,but I wondered about being jittery and not being able to get rid of that uneasy feeling,which I do not like at all,that I have gotten from green tea bags over the counter and drank it that way. This product was something very different from what my past encounters have been like with anything to do with green tea.

This is Culinary Grade Green Tea Powder which is meant to give you: all day energy,metabolism boost,increased focus,improve skin health, AND it has 137X the antioxidants of brewed green tea! It is a 4 oz bag which is a pretty decent size. Also this powder is known for burning calories and used for anti aging. After reading more on this product and what it can be used for, I see it can be used in Lattes,Smoothies,and baking recipes!

I opened the packet,and it does warn you on the attached flyer that the Organic Matcha is VERY fresh,and thus has a naturally strong aroma to it. (which it DEFINITELY does) It says do not be frightened,that is how all antioxidants say hello. It said hello to me alright! lol It had a pretty intense potency to it,but it did not really stink. Just a very strong aroma. I looked down inside,and the color was as you see in the picture below,a medium green,kind of pale in my eyes,but definitely a noticeable aroma to it no doubt.

 Along with getting this product, I did receive a free recipe guide in e-book format that was sent to my email pretty quickly,so I started looking through it to see what I could make when I got my order,and I decided to make a Matcha Orange Cocktail! It was pretty easy to make,and all I did was pray that it tasted good so I would be more encouraged to drink it every day! Recommended dosage is 1/2 a teaspoon to 1 full teaspoon once daily mixed in with whichever recipe you choose. 

So I began to make my recipe by mixing together the sugar and Matcha Green Tea Powder in a bowl,and I had my ice set aside in a glass,waiting for my recipe to be mixed together to add to it.

After I mixed up the sugar and matcha, I added the hot water and mixed it all together.

Then I added the mixture to the ice cubes

Then I added the orange juice on top of that mixture in with the ice cubes.

It left the orange juice sitting on top of the icecubes and mixture so it looked like it had 2 layers the orange layer on top,and green on the bottom which was very pretty to look at! Now comes the tasting of it. 

I really did enjoy the flavor of the whole drink! It was absolutely DELICIOUS! I will be fixing this drink frequently! It gave a refreshing,yet healthy taste to the drink,and I did not have to struggle to get it down. I truly enjoyed every last drop of it. I felt the energy and difference within half an hour after drinking the cocktail. I felt a calm,mellow,yet energizing feeling from it. I was not exhausted and I wanted to get up and do things! I have Fibromyalgia,so this is a big deal to me when you deal with pain and exhaustion all of the time! I did feel a LITTLE bit of jittery,more then likely because my body is not use to having anything like this product in it which is super healthy,so I am just going to decrease from the 1 whole teaspoon I used to maybe 3/4 to 1/2 and I am sure that will knock out any small amount of jittery type of feeling I had. Trust me,it was nothing major at all to worry about. I plan on staying with this product and using from here on out to get myself more healthier.

I am 39 years old going on 40,and I do not want to keep waiting to start getting healthy. I have been neglecting my body,and not paying much attention to what it needs,letting one problem lead to another with depression and more,and I firmly believe after taking this product, I am on the right track. I highly recommend anyone wanting to get healthy,to get on this product and stay with it! You will not regret it! I know I don't! :)

~Gaylene

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.

Vacay Water Enhancer Review

Vacay Water Enhancer is all natural,dietary supplement that is meant to relieving stress & anxiety,ease tension,and calm the mind. Mine came in Island Lemonade flavor with enough to make 10 servings (NET WT 15G) It has zero calories, and zero sugar in it as well which makes it easier to swallow (no pun intended)

When I open the pack to look inside and smell the water enhancer,the first thing I think of when I catch the first scent is powdered lemonade mix,but this was so much more then that. You can smell the light natural sweetness in it,and I was so ready to take a relaxing break for my mind from all of the stress I have been under lately with so many things on my plate,and trying to play catch up with them all.

The directions are to mix 1/2 a teaspoon or 1.5g with 8 oz of water 2-3 times a day. I have done this and I definitely felt a difference in the stress and anxiety I was feeling like it took the edge off. That was just after my first serving! I know I would need a little more to make it go away completely,so of course I finished doing my 3 servings for the day,and this definitely gives me a break mentally and helped me to focus more.

 The flavor tasted great,and did not overpower with sweetness. It came through very mellow and you would not think you were drinking a water enhancer that could do all that I mentioned,but it does. I stirred it in and drank every drop that was in my cup. I do recommend drinking with cold water for an even more refreshing and tasty experience.

I would recommend anyone that is needing an all natural product you can mix in your water and take a mini mental vacay,this product is something you want to take on the go,or just sit at home and relax with. It is so easy to do with 3 simple steps and you are ready to drink! What are you waiting for? Hurry so you don't miss out on taking YOUR mini vacay! To check out more from Vacay Water Enhancer,make sure to visit their website at www.vacaybeverages.com and visit them and click like on Facebook and Twitter as well!
~Gaylene

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.

Salt&Pepper Grinder Mill Review!

This dual Salt&Pepper shatter proof with acrylic glass,Satin finish,stainless steel Grinder has done an excellent job for me,and is so convenient having them both the salt and pepper in the same grinder! Not having to switch up between grinders when you are a busy cook,is definitely a treat for all of us that love to get in the kitchen and really fix up tasty meals for family and friends! I did not receive instructions with mine,but I did figure out within a few minutes how to open it up and put my salt&pepper in to start grinding them both up! 

You open the top by unscrewing the stainless steel knob,and then you unscrew the top base part and then you are open for business and ready to put your sea salt and uncracked pepper in their rightful places! Pay attention to the top of your grinder,because it will have what goes where(you will see and S and a P with a double ended arrow between them showing which direction for each. Pictures displayed below) and the bottom adjusters are a giveaway too. To crack your pepper,you turn your top clockwise,and turn the top counter clockwise for the salt as shown in the picture below.

Now I will show you the bottom of the Salt&Pepper Grinder,where you will see the adjustment knobs for how fine you want your salt and pepper ground up. If you look at the picture below,you will see that one side has the lighter ring around the adjuster,and the other side has the darker ring(left side white to off white color,and right side is grayish color) so you can tell the difference in which side you are adjusting when your salt and pepper are on the correct sides.

This stainless steel grinder,really is the best I have worked with. Most grinders I get, I am standing there cracking forever to get even a little bit of decent salt or pepper to come out. When you are seasoning your meat or your mash potatoes etc., the last thing you want to deal with is standing  there cracking your seasonings almost just as long as it would take to prepare your meal! (laughing) This definitely does NOT consume your time,so you can get on to fixing your meal with ease! I will have a video up on youtube as well of using this product,so you will get to see me open it and show a demonstration.

I highly recommend this product to anyone needing convenience in the kitchen to season your foods with your basics that are used to cook for most meals! Thank you for taking the time to read my blog,and if you have any questions, please free to comment below!

~Gaylene

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.

Valentia Even Glow Serum with Vitamin C

Hello everyone! I am reviewing today the Valentia Even Glow Serum with Vitamin C 20%. Before I get into my personal opinion of this product, I wanted to give you a little background on what it does,and what comes in this wonderful bottle of sunshine!

This serum is an anti-wrinkle antioxidant treatment which quickly reduces pores,and you get instantly softer hydrated skin! It is natural and organic with organic rosehip oil and sea buckthorn oil while giving you all day hydration! There are some points I want to hit on that give you an idea of what this product does for your skin and neck so you can understand that even though the price may be considered from kind of expensive to some,to very expensive to others,you will see this product is worth every dime! Important factors listed below:

• SUPERIOR INGREDIENTS INCLUDE: Organic Rosehip Oil, Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil, Green Tea Extract, Botanical Hyaluronic Acid, and Resistem (Plant Stem Cells). All ingredients chosen for their anti-aging properties and ability to enhance Vitamin C efficiacy on your skin.
• EVENS SKIN TONE | INCREASES GLOW & RADIANCE: Vanquish dark spots and revitalize your skin with this new generation Vitamin C serum along with essential fatty acids that leave skin smooth and visibly brighter. Smooth skin capable of reflecting light will give your skin a youthful glow and a brilliant shine for that well-rested and refreshed look.
• LUXURIOUS SMELL + ALL DAY HYDRATION - Experience the most addictive Vitamin C Serum on the market today. Non-Watery texture allows for greater coverage with less serum, deeply penetrating and reducing pores by locking in moisture.
• REDUCES WRINKLES & FINE LINES: Special ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Organic Sea Buckthorn oil work to plump up the skin, reducing wrinkles leaving skin clearer and younger.
• BOOSTS COLLAGEN PRODUCTION: The presence of Organic Rosehip Oil and a foundation of 20% Vitamin C increases collagen production so your skin retains the elasticity responsible for a youthful appearance and prevents skin sagging associated with aging. Enjoy smooth and supple skin that takes years off your appearance.

To get your own Vitamin C Serum use the following link to purchase your very own!

 http://www.amazon.com/Vitamin-Serum-Antioxidant-Absorption-Brightening/dp/B00HJD8NLY/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1398092792&sr=8-16&keywords=vitamin+c+serum 

Now that I have gave you bullet points on the most vital information about this product, I will tell you how it turned out for me using it! I have been using this product a little under a week. The steps you want to take are to wash your face and neck area,pat it dry(I would let your face air dry completely even though you have patted it dry) then apply this product to your face and neck and rub it in. When you first open the bottle,you will notice it looks like a concentrated liquid of orange juice(at least that is what it remind me of when I opened it). The smell is a light citrus orange type of scent,and maybe it is just my skin,but it felt kind of like a refreshing citrus mint sensation going on my skin. It made me feel like I was putting sunshine on my face literally!

I have now been using this product for a few a little less then a week, and I have definitely noticed the difference in my skin! You only have to apply once daily from what I read, and then you can add moisturizer after your face drys from the serum being on it. My skin has a baby soft feel to it and feels more youthful as well! I have dark spots on my face in a couple of places and I have noticed those are deminishing and my dark circles under my eyes are not as harsh looking as well! It is truly great to have a product that you do not have to go through a bunch of crazy steps to put on for it to do a great job,and this is definitely it! I noticed a lighter glow on my skin when I apply my makeup as well,which is always nice to not look harsh under your makeup and it have a caked on look and feel. 

This serum is a miracle in a bottle! Most product out there that do what this product does,cost close to $100 or more,but this product is very inexpensive for the quality you get! Depending on you budget,it may seem costly,but even if you are not in the budget for this product,save up and splurge on yourself to have a nice treat at home for your own mini facial! I highly recommend this product to anyone interested in buying it,because you wont regret it! I will have a video coming up soon on youtube for this serum,so look me up on Youtube under Let's Review! with Gaylene or Gaylenes Reviews to keep a lookout for it! Thank you for taking the time to read my review,and I have many more coming soon!
TTFN!
~Gaylene
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.

Smiley360 Mission Pepcid Complete

I first wanted to start off by saying I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review,and opinion given is 100% soley my own. I went to Krogers to redeem my coupon,and thank goodness they had it on sale so I did not have to worry about it being over the amount of the coupon!

I waited until my daily heartburn kicked in(I can't seem to stay away from spicy food...lol) and took the Pepcid Complete at that time,and I received INSTANT relief! I LOVE this product! It is a big difference from the other prescribed pill I take that I have to wait at least an hour or so before I can even receive any kind of relief,and sometimes I do not even get any relief from my prescription medicine I take for heartburn and more. This tablet went to work and was not leaving a chalky residue in my mouth from chewing on it either. It had a pretty minty taste to it,but not overbearing to where I needed to drink something to make it go away. It did leave a minty taste in my mouth though!

I took one instead of 2 in case I needed the 2nd one within the 24 hours, and I did end up needing the 2nd tablet,but not for hours later which was really nice. The other product I take is a pill which I cannot exceed any more then 2 in a 24 hour period and you can only take one at a time. I had the option with the Pepcid Complete to take them both at the same time,but I chose not to. You cannot consume more then 2 tablets of  Pepcid Complete in a 24 hour period as well. 

I wanted to put the product to the test to see if it worked for anyone else, and my husband was having heartburn and I told him to try one of my Pepcid tablets and I told him how fast acting it worked on me,and explained the taste and more and he decided to try it and I waited a few minutes and asked him how he felt, and he was shockingly very pleased with how fast it went to work on his heartburn and indigestion! He takes the same prescribed medicine for heartburn and stomach that I do,and he has not looked back since starting the Pepcid Complete! I think it is safe to say this product is a new found love that we will be using from here on out in our household!

#GotItFree #PepcidComplete  #Smiley360  #Antacid  #AcidReducer  #Heartburn  #Indigestion  #InstantRelief  #ChewableTablets 

Dial Coconute Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash Giveaway!

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opinion is 100% soley my own.

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Giveaway for Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash Giveaway!

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