Review: Origins by Luxurience

Product Information: Origins is a new moisturizer/anti-aging cream that we are rolling out on amazon. It is a hypo-allergenic skin rejuvenating cream containing a patented peptide formula guaranteed to make you look younger. It illuminates dull skin & enhances the skin's natural defenses, preventing future damage while using plant based ingredients.Are you experiencing these signs of aging and not looking as young as you feel? - Fine lines and wrinkles - Crow's feet and puffiness under your eyes - Bland, dull, or rough skin - Sun damage - Dry Dehydrated Skin - Uneven skin tone and texture Our Premium Anti Aging Cream can help you turn back time by: - Rejuvenating, renewing and reviving damaged skin for a smoother more youthful complexion - Smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles - Preventing future damage by enhancing the skin's natural defenses Why use our anti aging moisturizer? - Our professional formula contains Matrixyl, which has been shown to boost collagen reducing the appearance of wrinkles and tightening the skin for a more youthful appearance - Goes on silky smooth and immediately refreshes, perfect for any skin type - Contains a patented pentapeptide that significantly reduces the appearance of facial wrinkles, fine lines and minor skin imperfections - Safer, easier, and cheaper than a face lift or Botox injections - Non-irritating, paraben-free, and non-toxic - Made of high quality ingredients in the USA at our FDA registered facility. - Superior high quality anti aging moisturizer that will take you back to your Origins, in the way you look and feel about yourself! Take your skin back to it's Origins by reducing the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles to make you look like a movie star! Hypo-allergenic skin rejuvenating cream containing a patented peptide formula guaranteed to make you look younger. Enjoy a luxurious experience while tightening your skin for a smooth youthful appearance. Illuminates dull skin & enhances the skin's natural defenses, preventing future damage while using plant based ingredients. Fast acting & neutral scent make this cream great for men & women, made in the USA & Satisfaction Guaranteed! Luxurience is a small family, run company that is trying to make waves in the skin care world. Luxurience strives to provide a luxury spa experience by pampering customers through its specialty skin care products.

This moisturizer smells like peppermint. It is light and goes on smooth. Super absorbent and leaves your skin soft and silky. Helps with my dry, uneven skin tone. Hopefully with continued use I will see more improvements.

End of the Year Creativity

Since October, I made the decision to be busy and stay busy..... some I have posted and some I haven't. Enjoy!!!!!

Gingerbread House 101

I love gingerbread houses!!!! Always have. One of my favorite parts of the holidays is getting to see the ones they have displayed at Biltmore Estates. They usually show them on GMA annually and I just ohhhhh and ahhhhh over all of them. You know, the ones that are so elaborate that these creative and equally patient folks work on them for months out of the year. I don't know how they do it but every year they are more intricate than the year before. Blows me away. Why? Mainly because I majorly suck even at putting together the small ones that Wilton puts out. The last couple of years have been a disaster for me.... construction is always the worse part of it. Can't get the damn thing to stay together most of the time but I do it mainly because 1) I love to see Jay's face when he sees it and 2) I refuse to let the situation beat me. This year was no exception and majorly challenging for me. Once I got out the tacky glue(making it completely inedible) and managed to get it to stick together, it was breeze. My friend, Eileen, ran circles around me in this arena. Check it out.

Review: Stretch Marks & Scars Defense Cream by Body Merry

Product Information: Looking for a highly effective natural and organic solution for those pesky stretch marks and scars? Body Merry’s Stretch Marks & Scars Defense Cream is just that - a natural and organic formula consisting of organic cocoa butter and shea butter, alongside lots of pure plant oils and vitamins. This cream provides intense moisturization and nourishes your skin to help visibly reduce the appearance of existing marks and scars, whatever be the cause. Not only that, it effectively prevents the formation of new ones. Like all our products, it is free from harsh chemicals such as parabens, sulfates and phthalates. SAFE NATURAL & ORGANIC INGREDIENTS: A bunch of premium natural and organic ingredients make up this formulation - Organic Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Vitamins E + C + B3 + B5, Sunflower Seed Oil, Plant Stem Cells, Organic Hemp Seed Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Organic Gotu Kala, Algae Extract and Japanese Green Tea Leaf Extract - to name just a few. Yes, ingredients that you KNOW are good for you. Need we say more? HEAL, HYDRATE AND NOURISH YOUR SKIN: This cream helps in reducing the appearance of existing scars and marks by increasing the moisture content of the skin, so that it has a more even tone and feels smooth and supple to the touch. It also ensures that the moisture seeps deep into your skin and stays locked in. This improves your skin's elasticity, which in turn helps to prevent new tears and marks from forming. In a nutshell, it works great for prevention as well as reduction! NO HARSH CHEMICALS + MADE IN USA + CRUELTY FREE: The formula does not contain any harsh chemicals such as Parabens, Sulphates or Phthalates. The cream is made in the USA in an FDA registered and GMP compliant facility. It is not tested on animals. MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE: You simply cannot go wrong since Body Merry offers a 90 Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all its products. If you do not like this cream, just contact us and get a full refund. No need to return the bottle. RESULTS FOR ALL: This creamy moisture rich product helps to prevent and diminish the appearance of old and new stretch marks and scars, whatever be the cause! Moms can tackle stretch marks head on by using this cream during and after pregnancy. While stretch marks are most commonly associated with pregnancy, almost all of us (whether its men or women) invariably have some 'problem areas'. This cream is designed for use by both men and women who are looking for a highly effective solution to fight those pesky marks and scars.

My Review: Moisturizing and soft to the skin. Smells a little like cocoa butter. It has a great whipped texture to it. I have had a scar on my upper leg from having a spot taken off for many years now. I used this product on it and the appearance is diminishing. Hopefully with continued use, it will fade more. 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.

Review: Skin QR Organics, NuElle Triple Action Anti Cellulite Concentrate

Product Information: * Contains top 20+ well known botanical cellulite fighting ingredients. * Diuretic, improves circulation, reduces the appearance of cellulite overtime, Firming, detoxifying, organic and all natural. * Light cream texture, easy to apply, fast absorbing. Creates sauna effect. (warming, not thingling or burning). Our fabulous creation NuElle contains a cocktail of 25 well known flub busters that assist in visible cellulite reduction overtime, like caffeine, L'Carnitine, Butcher's Broom, Bladderwrack, Ivy, and many others. Formulated to work both on the surface and in depth, this treatment offers multiple performance that can be seen with the naked eye within 2-3 weeks. Firming on the surface, detoxifying on the inside, reducing water retention and fat cell clusters, while improving circulation and overall appearance of the skin. My review: Product smells great. It feels refreshing to your skin. The cream is light, smoothing and absorbent. I can tell that it's been helping to firm and tighten my skin. Although no product will completely take away cellulite, I can see it helps in the reduction in appearance. 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.

Review: RETINOL MOISTURIZER by Body Merry

Product Information: Retinol has time and again proven itself to be a potent youth reviving ingredient. Body Merry's Retinol Surge Moisturizer combines the power of 2.5% Retinol with a bunch of soothing natural antioxidants that work together to visibly reduce the signs of aging. Plant Derived Hyaluronic Acid hydrates and nourishes your skin. This unique formulation not only helps to provide a flawless tone and texture, but also leaves your skin feeling and looking smoother, plumper and younger. MAXIMUM STRENGTH RETINOL: Body Merry's Retinol Surge Moisturizer contains 2.5% Retinol, which has time and again proven itself to be a potent youth reviving ingredient. This unique formulation is specially designed for you to be able to get the most out of this wonder ingredient, without suffering from any dryness or irritation that is typically associated with the use of Retinol. NATURAL + ORGANIC: The cream also contains Plant Derived Hyaluronic Acid, which nourishes and hydrates your skin. Wildcrafted Green Tea, Organic Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5 and Shea Butter add their goodness to create a formula that is potent and proven to show results. ANTI-AGING + MUCH MORE: This moisturizer not only effectively addresses wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and other signs of aging, but also helps to provide a flawless tone and texture by working its charm on discoloration, acne and other marks, hyperpigmentation and sun damage. Both men and women can use this moisturizer, and it is designed to work well for all skin types. MADE IN USA + CRUELTY FREE + NO HARSH CHEMICALS: The moisturizer is made in the USA in an FDA registered and GMP compliant facility. It is not tested on animals. The formula does not contain any harsh chemicals such as Parabens, Sulphates or Phthalates. MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE: Body Merry's products are backed with a 90 Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don't like this moisturizer, just contact us and get a full refund. You don't need to return the bottle.

My review: This product goes on smoothly. Not too thick or too thin. It absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling soft. I am always scared of retinol because it tends to cause redness. Not this one. Really gentle to the skin. I have noticed my skin tone is evening out and I'm pleased with the results. 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.

Review: Colon Cleanse

Product Information: Hera Prime is dedicated to making sure you look the best you can, on the inside and outside. We have a commitment to creating the finest formulations, products and methodologies to enable our consumers to reach their goals and live a beautiful, healthy lifestyle. Product: Colon Cleanse -Assists with losing weight to reach your health and fitness goals quick! -Eliminate toxins from your body naturally, Speeds recovery from refined and over-processed foods -Fights intestinal congestion so that your digestive system powers on, Allows you to have more energy and feel invigorated and productive -Made with a natural blend of 9 herbs, fiber and nutrients, Does not contain the dangerous chromium, Free from dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.

My review: The battle of the belly bloat lives on, my friends, so it was good I was given this product to review in exchange for my honest review. I started taking it about 3 weeks ago. I feel better. Not so bloated... which is always a good thing. It isn't like a laxative but makes you more regular. I have more energy, too, so I hope it means that it's cleaning out all the toxins in my body. 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.

The Jones Annual Christmas Candy Making Soiree

Last night I had my annual Christmas candy making get together. My friend, Eileen, and her daughter, Justine, came and it was such a blast. Eileen brought lasagna so we ate first....because it rarely is not a party at my house without eating. We made Rolo Pretzels, Turtles and Chocolate Covered Pretzels. I am happy to say, once we got started, we knocked it out in a couple of hours with enough holiday candy to keep 3 families going through the season. Such fun!!!!

This is the amount I was left with.....oh brother......