Rogaine for Women Review

Rogaine for Women Review

Facts about Female Hair Loss & Thinning Hair

Did you know that the average woman is born with about 100,000 hair follicles on her head-and she keeps them for the rest of her life? Most women lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day. If your hair is healthy, it will grow back on its own. But if you're one of the 30 million women in America who experiences hereditary hair loss, you may be losing 150 hairs or more a day-hair that doesn't grow back as thick and healthy as it once was. You may notice more hair on your brush, in your sink, or in the shower drain. As your hair begins to look thinner, it may become a challenge to style your hair.

What causes hair loss? 

Although there are many conditions, diseases, and hair care practices that can result in female thinning hair and excessive hair loss, hereditary hair loss accounts for the majority of hair loss. Women's hair loss is different from men's because it's more diffused. Hair loss can also be a symptom of stress, pregnancy, and the taking of certain medications. This is important to know because Women's ROGAINE Topical Solution is the first FDA-approved treatment for hereditary hair loss in women.

My Impression: I have been using Rogaine for about 2 months now. I myself have been having massive amounts of hair shedding and loss. It had been scaring me badly. I had went to my obgyn for a regular check-up when I mentioned it to her and how I was afraid. She said that my birth control could be a contributing factor or stress - if it continued to get worse she said I may have female pattern loss which devastated me. She recommended Rogaine for me to try so thankfully Rogaine let me try out their program. I started using Rogaine twice a day on the areas that were thinning. It's only been two months, but what I've noticed is not a major growth in where my hair loss is, but a major growth in baby hair all over! So, that's a start. My hair I've noticed hasn't been falling out as much, but I'm looking forward and hoping for even more growth. I've been doing the no heat challenge to let my hair breathe. My hair loss is so bad I've resorted to wearing topper pieces to help let my hair rest and it's given me my confidence back. So as far as Rogaine goes I've noticed some definite results - I'm thinking about picking up the mouse I've seen. All in all if you have light to moderate thinning I would recommend Rogaine for Women.

My hair naturally - The thinning is the worst in the front - the back of my hair is pretty thick - just the top is thinning.

You can find Rogaine at stores like Walmart, Target, Amazon, Drugstore.com, CVS, and Rite Aid. 

You can also sign up to be apart of the Rogaine for Women Program where you can save a lot of money by signing up for their shipments to where you get a 4 month shipment of Rogaine for $59.99 every 4 months plus special offers and more savings. 

For More Information On Rogaine For Women Visit Their Website:

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FTC: I was sent this product for my honest opinion and review.

CafePress Giveaway!

CafePress Giveaway!

Maybe some of you have or maybe some of you haven't yet heard of CafePress. The place on the net to get your Custom T-shirts, Unique Gifts, Posters, Picture Frames, Canvas Prints, Unique Duvets, Unique Iphone Cases and More! They carry tons of hot t-shirts for television shows - I've mainly had my eye on the Smallville and Supernatural shirts as I'm a fan of both. For those Walking Dead lovers out there they also carry them as well! Whatever show you love movies, music, occupation - they may just carry something for you. I like the customization aspect as well - the fact that I can get a canvas print out of a photo of my family is precious to me. They have great deals and their items are decently priced compared to other online stores. Plus you may find something unique that nobody else around you has! If you have a company and need company shirts CafePress has your back, Need a quick gift? They've got your back. It's your one one stop shop for your wants and needs! 

Want an idea of what CafePress carries?

Maybe you want a beautiful canvas print for the home?

Want to showcase your love for Superheros?

What about a unique case for your Iphone?

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There are so many varieties! CafePress was kind enough to let me do a giveaway! You read that right. One of you lucky readers will win a $25 gift certificate to CafePress.

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Smashbox Spring Collection 2013 Review

Smashbox Spring Collection 2013 Review

Smashbox Halo Blush: 

This blush is very beautiful - HIGHLY pigmented! I applied it with a heavier hand in this picture. You can apply it either light or darker which ever you prefer. So far they have four shades 'Peachy Dream, Blissful, Warm Glow, and In Bloom'. The color I am wearing is in 'In Bloom'. Valued at $24 at Smashbox 

Although pricey, I'm sure this color will last me a very long time as you only need to use it sparingly and it lasts for such a long time that you need not reapply. I cannot wait to pick up the Peachy Dream! 

Smashbox Eye Shadow Pencil: 

Right side swatch in color 'Metallic Marble' 

These waterproof shades come in six gorgeous shades 'Luminous Fig, Shimmering Ivy, Charcoal, Metallic Marble, Chrome, and Lapis'. When they say water-proof they mean it! When I applied this to my hand for a swatch when it set it would not budge no matter how hard I rubbed. It was very pigmented, but easily to blend out. Great on it's own or great as a base. I'm always on the go so these are perfect for me to throw on and run out the door. I'm wearing Metallic Marble as a base for my silver and the Metallic Marble goes up into the crease line. Price $22

Smashbox Reflection High Shine Lipgloss $19:

These lip glosses come in six shades 'Star, Buff, Candy, Watermelon, Va Va Violet, and Firecracker'. The color pictured is I believe Va Va Violet. The name of the color is on the box and not on the lip-gloss itself which is a fail for me personally, but the gloss itself to me is a beautiful color, beautiful shine, but I have found drug store glosses that are just as great - if I had to go with a new Smashbox gloss I would go with the 'Love Me' collection as they are very gorgeous as well and from the colors down to the packaging are beautiful. Not sticky at all. 

Smashbox Blush Rush: 

The Blush Rush's are very gorgeous blush colors coming in eight shades 'Radiance, Flush, Paradise, Chiffon, Heartbreak, Bare, Gingersnap, and Passion'. The color pictured above is in the color Paradise. Blush Rush from Smashbox has one quite a few years of the Allure Beauty Awards and I always pay close attention in voting for the Allure Awards as well as being an Allure Insider. I am very fond of this Blush and it's color as it comes off as a pinky/coral perfect for all skin tones. It has a hint of shimmer in it, but not disco ball madness on your face it has no flecks of glitter - just a youthful glowy sheen. Priced at $24

Smashbox Mega Tint Long Wearing Lipstick: 

Color to the left in Mimosa.

This long wearing lip-stick mega-tint comes in six shades 'Mimosa, Nude, Mulberry, Punch, Cerise, and Whirl'. All beautiful colors. This mega-tint lip gloss I received in Mimosa comes off as a beautiful vibrant peach color perfect for both Spring and Summer and great for all skin tones especially deeper skin tones. The Mega tint goes on with a sheen, but maybe lacking a bit of moisture which I assume is the case because it is a long lasting lip color meant to last for hours in which it did successfully, but it did have that drying effect in which I had to apply a gloss over top - non the less like all long lasting lip wear they all seem to have a drying effect I have not found one that does not cause this, but I do enjoy the sheen it gives for it's period of time before having to apply gloss. I recommend if you don't want to apply a gloss to apply a lip moisturizer such as nivea or your favorite lip-balm before applying - it may not give a longer lasting color, but will help you with the dryness, but the colors themselves are so gorgeous they are great paired with a clear gloss to showcase the color. Price comes in at $20

Smashbox Eye Shadow Trio: 

These gorgeous Trio's come in sixteen shades 'Hyperfocal, Light speed, Aperture, Develop, Telephoto, Multi-Flash, Auto Expose, Cover Shoot, Dark Room, Filter, Focal Point, Headshot, Megapixel, Quick Take, Screen Shot, and Shutterspeed'. The trio above is the palette Hyperfocal. Such pigmented colors! Especially Obsidian the darker dusky navy/purple - the other two colors paired with the pallete were greatly placed the colors are Mist the lightest, and Rose the mid-tone color. All together a gorgeous palette for any eye color, but it doesn't stop there since they carry many colors you can mix and match with any of the palettes they have. This palette though was just perfect for me as purples/pinks usually go great with Hazel and Green eyes. I have Hazel eyes so this palette really helps in making my eyes pop which to me is the feature I want to bring out most.The color Mist is a little bit on the chalky side, but not bad at all - it doesn't transfer to chalky on the lid. The shadows feel creamy - they are not a cream shadow, but give off that satin/cream feel. They are easily blended and beautiful. I would definitely go for more! Price is at $28

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Numi Organic Savory Tea Review

NUMI ORGANIC TEA REVIEW

Founded in 1999 by brother and sister team Ahmed Rahim (the alchemist) and Reem Rahim (the artist), Numi Organic Tea is a purveyor of premium quality organic, non-GMO and fair trade certified teas and teasans. Numi blends its organic leave teas in a solar-powered facility with only real herbs, fruits, flowers and spices—not unnecessary “natural” flavorings or perfumes. All Numi products are packaged in recycled-content containers and non-GMO verified biodegradable bags and are available in retail outlets in more than 30 countries worldwide, including the U.S., Canada, the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands and online at www.NumiTea.com. An award-winning social enterprise and founding B-Corporation member, Numi supports community development projects worldwide. To learn more, visit NumiTea.com and follow Numi at Facebook.com/NumiTea and Twitter.com/NumiTea.

Numi Organic Tea Announces New Savory Teas

Vegetables, Herbs and Spices Combine to Create Innovative New Tea Flavors 

This winter, Numi Organic Tea, long known for innovation in the world of tea, is proud to announce an exciting new taste sensation:  Savory Teas.  Real organic vegetables, wild herbs, decaf tea and aromatic spices are combined in the new collection of Numi Savory Teas, created to provide a unique and original taste experience for tea lovers.  

Inspired by recipes from around the world, these veggie-spice-tea blends are rich in flavor, yet light enough to enjoy any time of day.  Each exciting flavor is an adventure in taste:  not quite a soup, but more than a tea.   New flavors, never before offered in tea, include Tomato Mint, Carrot Curry, Fennel Spice, Spinach Chive, Beet Cabbage and Broccoli Cilantro.   Delicious and satisfying, Numi’s Savory Teas have five calories or fewer, are Certified Organic and Verified NON-GMO.   

Since its inception, Numi has been known for pioneering new tastes and styles of tea in the United States.  Now, once again, Numi offers blends that represent an entirely new way of thinking about and enjoying tea.  

 “From the day we opened our doors just over 13 years ago, Numi has made it one of our mission to be the most innovative brand in the tea industry,” says Ahmed Rahim, CEO and chief alchemist for Numi Organic Tea.  “We pioneered Rooibos, Honeybush, Flowering Tea™ and the first full line of organic pu-erh teas to the U.S. market. In order to produce a high-quality cup of tea our tea’m travels the remote corners of the globe to find the most delicious and exotic organic teas and herbs.  Our new Savory Teas speak to our creative innovation and make for a truly unique tea experience.”         

Numi’s Savory Teas invite consumers to get cozy and warm up to the savory sensations.   They can be a satisfying, low-calorie snack alternative, a great complement to a light lunch, a delicious brew for cooking rice or noodles, a comforting cup when a cold or flu strikes, a pick-me-up on a hike or camping trip, an easy-to-prepare mood booster at work or on the road, or a perfect pairing to cheese and crackers.   Whatever the occasion, Numi invites tea lovers to delight the palate and enjoy a comforting cup of garden goodness, one savory sip at a time!

All of Numi’s tea blends are 100% organic and pure-tasting because each blend is made with premium, full-leaf quality tea and real fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices (not fragrances or perfumes).  Consumers can choose from six flavors and a combination box, each containing 12 tea bags, with a suggested retail price of $7.99:

Tomato Mint

This bright Mediterranean infusion is reminiscent of the sweet savory scent of stuffed grape leaves (dolmas). The combination of ripe tomatoes, mint leaves, decaf black tea, a touch of cinnamon and lemon peel makes for a zesty, mouthwatering cup.  

Spinach Chive

Layers of steamed spinach greens give way to the mouthwatering fullness of this savory brew. The citrus notes of Numi’s Dry Desert Lime tickle the roof of your mouth as coriander teases your taste buds. Dill, chive and decaf green tea are the perfect finish to this well-rounded, yet complex, blend.

Fennel Spice

Coaxed by the soothing scents of freshly cut fennel, this crisp concoction will transport you to the enchanting European countryside. The soaring flavors of sweet licorice envelop the earthy fullness of celery root while slivers of orange peel and decaf green tea delight the palate.

Carrot Curry

Be transported to the heart of India with the rich exotic flavors of curry, turmeric and ginger. Kissed by sweet carrots and bright cilantro, the earthy, vegetal and piquant notes are marvelously woven together into this full-bodied blend. 

Broccoli Cilantro

As pungent aromas lure you into this abundant garden, the hearty flavors of broccoli, celery leaves and cilantro capture your palate. Turmeric and decaf green tea deliver a peppery roundness. Come home and relax to a cup of Broccoli Cilantro’s sweet lingering taste.

Beet Cabbage

A bright crimson hue welcomes you into delightful scents of clove. This smooth buttery blend is rooted with beets and cabbage and delicately spiced with mustard seed and coriander. The finish is accented by sweet notes of apple and decaf black tea.

Garden Sampler

A cornucopia of vegetables herbs and spices await you, ready to nourish and warm you from the inside. This Garden Sampler holds a variety of our delicious and satisfying Savory Teas.  The box contains two bags of each of the new flavors:  Tomato Mint, Carrot Curry, Fennel Spice, Spinach Chive, Beet Cabbage and Broccoli Cilantro.

This revolutionary new product was inspired by recipes from around the world and each exciting flavor is an adventure in taste:  not quite a soup, but more than a tea. New flavors, never before offered in tea, include Tomato Mint, Carrot Curry, Fennel Spice, Spinach Chive, Beet Cabbage and Broccoli Cilantro. Delicious and satisfying, Numi’s Savory Teas have five calories or fewer, are gluten-free, Certified Organic and Verified NON-GMO.  

Savory Teas are now available for purchase through Numi's website (http://www.numitea.com/savorytea) and found at some WholeFoods!

Numi Organic Tea

Savory Teas

Suggested Retail Price:  $7.99

Available beginning February 15, 2013 at NumiTea.com 

and beginning March 15, 2013 at select Whole Foods stores

My Impression: This Winter/So Called Spring has been a nightmare. I've had colds off and on due to mother nature not know which way is up or down. We've had rain, warm days, snow days, mixed days - WE JUST WANT SUMMER NOW! Through these times and especially this month I was able to try tea from Numi Organic Savory Tea. I jumped on the chance and chose the flavor 'Broccoli Cilantro'. I love broccoli and I thought it would soothe my cold and soothe my cold it did. I made a couple of these bad boy tea's to help with my congestion and sore throat and they tasted amazing. Given my nose was partially stopped up, but I could smell the spiciness as my nose cleared up. I don't know what it is about vegetables or teas, but they always seem to make me feel a lot better when I'm sick. Now that I am not sick I still at night make me a warm glass of tea and it helps me get to sleep. I find it helps me rest at night and plus it has green tea which is great for you as well! I can't wait to pick up a sampler box so that I can try all of the teas. As much as I love vegetables I'm sure I'll love them all. 

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FTC: I received Numi Tea as apart of my review and honest opinion.

Melt Buttery Spread Organic Review

Melt Spread Organic Review

About Melt Organic from Melt's Website

Rich & Creamy Melt® Organic was recently featured on the nationally syndicated Dr. Oz show (http://www.meltbutteryspread.com/dr-oz/) as a healthier alternative to butter and is made with “good” fats!  Melt® Organic is made with the Perfect Blend™ of fruit and plant based organic oils – virgin coconut, flax seed, high oleic sunflower, palm fruit and canola – that are carefully chosen and optimally blended to be good for you!  Each variety is certified organic, kosher, gluten-free, soy free, non-GMO, and fair trade. 

Melt® Organic sizzles, drizzles, cooks, bakes and melts just like butter but with half the saturated fat and fewer calories. That means you can use both Melt and Honey Melt in all of your favorite recipes.  Please visit our recipe pages for ways that our Melt fans have baked and cooked with our products (http://www.meltbutteryspread.com/tips-recipes/recipes-main/). Best of all, Rich & Creamy Melt® Organic is deliciously creamy with just a hint of coconut flavor (yum!). Honey Melt® is naturally sweeter with organic wildflower honey and cinnamon for just 1 gram of sugar per serving.  Say Goodbye to Butter, Say Hello to Melt® - the luscious butter improvement that is truly good for you. 

My Impression: I am a butter-o-holic. I love butter. I'm like Paula Deen. Unfortunately, too much butter is not great for the body so I was in search for a healthier alternative when I came across MELT. I've tried low-fat butters - to different types all having such an odd and awful taste, but I was really excited to try Melts Buttery Spread both in the Organic Original and Honey Melt. I made waffles up above and added the Honey Melt on top and it tasted amazing. It was like fresh honey with a blend of cinnamon. Very delicious! I also love stir-fry vegetables - I find they are easy to make for a snack and I love just a hint of butter on my broccoli - not much, but some so I decided to go ahead and try the Organic Original one and I could really taste just a hint of the coconut oil, but it was really good as well. I cook with coconut oil sometimes in my stir-fry so the taste was no stranger to me, but I really love that both weren't bland and didn't have a chemically taste to them if you know what I mean. They tasted natural and I didn't feel guilty about eating it either. I've heard the Honey Melt is great with apples so I might try that out and I imagine it would since cinnamon apples taste so well together. I see a future steamed apple recipe in my future!

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Enter to win Return to Nim's Island on Bluray!

Enter to win Return To Nim's Island!

Director: Brendan Maher

Writers: Ray Boseley, Sarah Carbiener 

Stars: Matthew Lillard, Bindi Irwin, Toby Wallace 

Plot Outline

Return to Nim’s Island, the sequel to Walden Media’s 2008 box office hit Nim’s Island, picks up the story a few years later with 14-year-old Nim (Bindi Irwin) more determined than ever to protect her island and the animals that call it home. With ruthless resort developers and greedy wildlife poachers threatening the existence she loves, Nim realizes she and her animal pals can’t defend their home alone. To save her island, she is forced to combine forces with an outsider: Edmund, a runaway from the mainland. Only with his help does she stand a chance of stopping the villains from dismantling her world.

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New PROBARS for 2013 Review + Giveaway!

NEW PROBARS for 2013!

 Everything PROBAR makes is 100% vegan, all-natural ingredients, certified non-GMO, and mostly raw (or as we like to think of it: Simply Real). 

New 2013 Bars by PROBAR: 

CORE Protein Bars  ($2.99)

Where to buy?

PROBAR packed 20 grams of plant protein and plenty of real, recognizable ingredients into this bar. And it does more than build your strength – it boasts chia seeds for hydration and recovery too. With flavors like Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Mint Chocolate and Brownie Crisp, CORE will be one of the best-tasting protein bars you'll ever eat.

PROBAR Meal-Bars ($3.29) in New Flavors

Where to buy?

The original meal-replacement bar now comes in four new and delicious flavors: Oatmeal Raisin, Mint Chocolate, Chocolate Coconut and Superberry & Greens. These meal-replacement bars are guaranteed to satisfy your hunger and deliver plenty of clean-burning natural energy.

My Impression: I got the amazing chance to try out two boxes of PROBARS the Core Protien Bars and Meal-Bars from PROBAR. Of course I didn't eat all of these myself - I tried and both distributed these out to my husband, his father and the workers at their job. So, I got multiple reviews and feedback on the product. The winner from these bars were most definitely the PROBAR Meal-Bars - they raved about these! These happen to be my favorite to. My favorite flavor was Superberry & Greens which is what's pictured above. I was taking a break from work to chill out eat lunch. These bars both the Core Protein and Meal-Bars are very filling. I felt as though I felt fuller with the Meal-Bars. They tasted very juicy and chewy - I loved them! The Core Protein bars are more of a solid bar and thicker, but I like Peanut Butter Chocolate flavor the best out of those bars. I've been a big fan of PROBAR for a while now since being able to try them a while back. I get low blood sugar sometimes and these are great to throw in your purse on the go or when you are just hungry, but there have been many times I've almost passed out so I carry around something to snack on. All in all A+ PROBAR I'm digging the new bars especially the Meal-Bars! 

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Cariloha Bamboo Sheets Review + Giveaway!

Cariloha Bamboo Sheets Review

 

Cariloha's natural bamboo fibers are woven into silky-soft fabric that’s twice as soft as cotton, giving customers the most comfortable bedding on the planet.

• Softer than 1,000 thread count Egyptian cotton.
• Machine wash cold. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry on low heat, remove promptly, warm iron if necessary. Do not use fabric softener, but you can use dryer sheets.
• 100% Viscose from Bamboo
• Hypo-allergenic
• Fitted sheets fit mattresses up to 18"
• Sheet set contents: 1 fitted sheet, 1 flat sheet, and 2 pillowcases (1 pillowcase in twin sheet set)

Why Bamboo?

Cariloha - Stay Cool, Wear Bamboo!

    Soft: Cariloha bamboo apparel, bedding and bath goods are twice as soft as cotton.
    Cool: Bamboo is 3 degrees cooler than cotton and wicks moisture away from your body.
    Clean & Green: Bamboo is naturally antibacterial, hypoallergenic and the most sustainable resources on the planet.

“Environmentalists hailing bamboo as the new ‘It’ plant for saving the earth.”– New York Times

“Because it is so exotically soft, bamboo is often marketed alongside luxury fibers like silk and cashmere.” – Wall Street Journal

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My Impression: In my lifetime I have owned a lot of sheets - some I thought were really bad quality - some I thought were great quality, but nothing compares to Cariloha's Bamboo Sheets! Nothing. Upon receiving them pulling them out of the package I was blown away by how soft the sheets were. They were like a matte silk feeling. I don't know about you, but at nights I have major hot sweats and I like staying cool - these sheets stay cool and my husband and I both think we've felt we've slept a lot better on these sheets mainly because we are finally comfortable. No itchy fabric, the sheets aren't flipping off of the bed because they are too small - they are perfect! We got ours in the color 'Sage Green' and they will go perfect with our new wall color we chose for our home. We are in the process of getting everything for our home. If you are in need of new sheets or are looking to put down an item on your house-warming list I would definitely choose these as a top priority! 

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