Keurig, Green Mountain, and Kelly Clarkson

    As you may already know, I am a BzzAgent. This means that I get to participate in product review campaigns and share with all my peeps what I think about the products and the companies who represent them. I highly recommend all of my blogger friends to sign up to be a part of this amazing community ... it's free and a lot of fun!   Here's a question for all you coffee drinkers out there ... do you buy Fair Trade Certified coffee? Most coffee lovers do not know what Fair Trade Certified means, or do not pay attention to this important movement.   Fair Trade certification gives farmers a fair price for their beans with a guaranteed minimum, which means they can invest in their crops, their communities, and their future. Buying Fair Trade coffee can help farmers escape poverty. Most small-scale family farmers live in remote locations and lack access to credit, so they are vulnerable to middlemen who offer cash for their coffee at a fraction of its value. Fair Trade guarantees farmers a minimum price, and links farmers directly with importers, creating long-term sustainability. Through Fair Trade, farmers earn better incomes, allowing them to hold on to their land and invest in quality. Green Mountain Coffee is a proud partner in this effort, and offers one of the largest selections of Fair Trade Certified coffees in the United States. Kelly Clarkson recently traveled to Peru to experience first hand the operations of a coffee farm community. Read about her trip here.   As a part of the BzzAgent campaign, I was sent several samples of Green Mountain's Fair Trade coffee in K-Cup form. I have a Keurig Brewing System at home that I absolutely love and use every.single.day. The Green Mountain coffee in itself is amazing ... the rich, smooth flavor never disappoints! This brand alone has been my go-to for a couple years now, and they offer amazing flavors and varieties, including the famous Pumpkin Spice edition for the Fall season.   Do y'all have a Keurig at home? Do y'all want one?   I received several promo codes for 50% off any Keurig Brewing System plus Free Shipping on www.keurig.com to share with my friends and family! The codes expire tomorrow, October 31st, so let me know if you want one (or more). For those of you with a Keurig at home, you already know how fabulous these are ... upgrade the one you have, or use the promo for a birthday, anniversary, housewarming or Christmas gift! And if you don't already own a Keurig, this is an awesome opportunity to snag one for as little as $50!!! Many ask me if it is more expensive to own a Keurig. The initial cost may be a splurge (although, not with these promo codes), but your Keurig will pay for itself in a quick period of time! These systems use K-Cups, which are pre-measured, single serve coffee packs. They can cost as little as $0.13 a cup! Think of the $$ you will be saving by skipping out on the corner coffee barista and making your own latte at home! Not a coffee drinker? K-Cups also come in hot chocolate, tea, and cold-brew varieties such as lemonade-tea (Arnold Palmer) flavors. Let me know asap if you need a code or two ... comment here on this post with an email address for me to send it to.     To learn more about the Fair Trade Movement, visit www.choosefairtrade.com.      

Let's Fall into a Giveaway!

 

Fall is officially my new favorite season. It used to be summer, but I think I enjoy family vacations in warm and sunny destinations more than actually having the heat at home. Crisp air, falling leaves, crockpot meals, boots, leggings, sweaters ... the list goes on and on! Heading into the holidays brings a bit of excitement to these next couple of months, and enjoying such beauty in this season is priceless.

 Our Husky loves to play in the leaves.

 

Kicking off the holiday season with our annual

family trip to the pumpkin patch!

 

During this time of year, a warm drink can always be found in my hands ... so I would like to add some warmth to your days as well!

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Comment on this post to let me know you entered, including your email address so I can contact you if you are the lucky winner.

 

 

The giveaway winner will be picked on Wednesday, November 6th.

 

 

A little Fashion for your Friday

 

 

 

 Sweater ... Zulily ... $19.99

Tank ... Old Navy ... $5.00

Skirt ... Macy's ... $4.00 (I sure do miss my employee discount!)

Boots with the wedge ... Overstock.com ... $54.00 with free shipping

 

 

We have had an incredibly beautiful week, full of sunshine and gorgeous trees in the peak of color changes! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!

♥

I tried it ... Resvology

 

 

I recently signed up to be a part of BrandBacker, a site that gives bloggers opportunities to participate in product testing campaigns.

I was selected to test out this eye cream by Resvology. I am all about finding products that will help me combat my lovely dark circles and puffy eyes. My under-eye issues are in my DNA, so simple cover-ups just don't work. I need products that are going to pack a punch ...

 

Meet Resvology Age Corrective Eye Cream!!

 

 

Lightweight, hydrating eye cream formulated with clinically-proven 4-AR Molecule to minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet while botanical extracts and replenishing hydrators help combat dark circles and puffiness. Lifts, firms, tightens and refines the skin for eyes that seem to turn back time.

Unprecedented results. An independent consumer use study of 40 women using the Age Corrective Eye Cream twice a day reported that skin is visibly smoother, more hydrated and exhibited fewer fine lines and wrinkles.

100% agree fine lines and wrinkles are minimized
100% agree eye area is firm
100% agree eye area is hydrated
100% experienced smoother skin texture
98% agree skin elasticity is increased

* Self-perception study conducted in December 2011 on 40 subjects for 28 days.

 

 

The Perks

- Excites pro-collagen and elastin youth proteins for smooth, firm, youthful skin

- Crow’s feet and fine lines are virtually erased

- Promotes firmness and restores lost elasticity

- Targeted brightening agents visibly fight dark circles

- Deflates puffiness and tightens eye contours

- Suitable for all skin types

- Dermatologist tested

- Non-comedogenic

- Hypoallergenic

- Not tested on animals

- Safe for contact lens wearers

 

Key Ingredients

- 4-AR Molecule helps reignite youthful gene expression and boosts presence of collagen and elastin in the skin

- Targeted peptides reduce the depth and complexity of fine lines and deeper wrinkles

- Vitamins A, E and C Ester neutralize damaging free radicals

- Panthenol conditions and hydrates

- Barley, Sandalwood and Olive extracts help soothe skin and renew natural moisture barrier 

 

Let's start by saying that the packaging is quite pretty. It is always nice when a company takes the time to make their bottles look just as beautiful as the product, itself,  is intended to make you look and feel.

 

I have been using the Resvology eye cream twice a day, as directed, for 6 days. I squeeze about a half of a pump of cream onto my finger and pat it over my entire eye area. It is great that you use just a dab each time ... a little goes a long way, which is always nice on the checkbook! The texture is silky smooth and absorbs instantly, which makes this perfect under my concealer. Within just a few minutes, my puffiness is dramatically decreased ... from just woke up, tired eyes to BAM! ready to take on the day alertness! My skin is smooth and noticeably tighter. I still have the dark circles, however, they seem to be getting lighter each day I am using the product. Regardless, my concealer is a force when combined with this de-puffing, eye brightening cream each morning. And at the end of the day, when all my make-up is off and my face is freshly washed, the creamy lotion is quite soothing and refreshing. It feels great going to bed at night knowing that my new eye cream is working some magic while I sleep.

I am really excited to see what results I will continue to benefit from a few more weeks from now. Resvology's Age Corrective Eye Cream has already awakened my eyes to a new softness, brightness and firmness, in just a few short days!

Check out more information on the Resvology brand, including in-depth information on the key ingredients used, plus other amazing products in their skin care line and the celebrities that use them! 

 

http://www.resvology.com

http://www.facebook.com/Resvology

 

Sponsored Post Disclaimer: I received this product in exchange for a review. The thoughts and opinions are 100% my own, based on my personal experience with this eye cream. 

 

 

Calling all cream cheese lovers ...

 

Amazing! You're welcome.

 

Happy Tuesday!

Sons of Anarchy

 

 

 

I am so late to the game. I have heard of the TV show, Sons of Anarchy, for years. I never thought it would interest me though. Motorcycle gangs usually aren't my thang.

I came across a pic on Pinterest of Jax Teller, aka Charlie Hunnam, and thought he looked a little bit like my hubby (only with blonde hair). I showed Tim the pic and he said that he has had a few people say that Jax was his doppleganger. He had never seen the show either.

I was intrigued by this tatted-up, bad ass look-a-like of my man, so we started watching Season 1 of Sons of Anarchy.

 

I am now hooked.

Holy Hotness!

 

Friday ... I'm In Love

♥ my new boots from Zulily.

Loving that it is the weekend ... hubby and I are taking a quick road trip down to California to surprise my gram for her 90th birthday!! She has no idea, and I am over-the-moon excited to see her!
Have a great weekend, peeps!

A Little Fall Fashion ... Boots & Leggings

 

 

Oh how I love this season! Sweaters, leggings, boots ... the words of fall!

 This adorable lace tunic was found on Zulily. I am obsessed with this site for cheap, cute finds!

 

 Layered with an Abercrombie soft gray sweater that I have had for years ...

Paired with black, fleece lined leggings that I got at Fred Meyers for $7.99, and boots from Target that I got a few years ago.  

Cute fashion on the cheap!

This adorable wristlet was also purchased on Zulily. 

Happy Girl for the Fall Season!

♥