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Ingredients: glycine soja (soybean) oil, polyglyceryl-4-oleate, squalene, tocopherol acetate, fragrance (parfum), benzyl benzoate, linalool, eugenol.

Availability: Sephora.com and NudeSkincare.com

Price: $36.00/ 3.4 fl. oz.

Rating: 4 stars

Brought to you by Amanda Green.

Pin It Now! I was recently given the opportunity by Mom Central to review some of the new Johnson's Natural baby skin, bath and hair products. Having been a fan of Johnson's since I was a baby I was excited about the opportunity. Below is a list of the natural items we reviewed:

• John’s Natural Baby Lotion
  
• Johnson’s Natural HEAD-TO-TOE Foaming Baby Wash
  
• Johnson’s Natural Baby Shampoo
  
• Johnson’s Natural Kids 3-in-1 Shampoo Conditioner & Body Wash
  
• Johnson’s Natural Kids 2-in-1 Hand & Face Foaming Wash

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This new line from Johnson provides a unique combination of 98% naturally derived ingredients. Johnson's is a name that families have trusted for years and it's hard to believe that they could improve their product but they have!

Johnson's Natural products have:Johnson's products have always been a favorite in our home and this Natural's line is no different! All the products reviewed were gentle and worked just as well as it's previous version. All in all, we loved the new products and will continue to happily use them.

"I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Johnson’s and received the products necessary to facilitate my review. In addition, I received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate."

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Pin It Now! Fredrik Stanton's Great Negotiations: Agreements that Changed the Modern World has done an fabulous job in giving a back-stage view of the interactions between the principal players of eight very important negotiations, namely:

* Franklin at the French Court in 1778:

* The Louisiana Purchase, 1803

* The Congress of Vienna 1814-1815

* The Portsmouth Treaty, 1905

* The Paris Peace Conference, 1919

* The Egyptian-Israeli Armistice Agreement, 1949

* The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962

* The Reykjavik Summit, 1986

Stanton's introduction begins: "Words as much as weapons, shape history. Whether to avert, assist, or secure the resolution of a conflict, in the modern age, diplomacy has had great triumphs and bitter failures."

Great Negotiations is an extremely well researched and well written book. It contains letters, diaries, and transcripts. I was excited to read this book but I expected it to be a collection of dry facts, but to my surprise it's not. Each negotiation is full of details that continually build the suspense. This book would make a great gift for anyone who enjoys history!

“I received a copy of this book to review and received no other form of compensation. My opinions are strictly my own.”

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Avocado Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 Hass avocado, (around 6-8 ounces)
• 2 cups ice
• 3/4 cup pear juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup drained Silken Tofu
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pin It Now! I recently had the chance to review a Dyson DC25 Animal and I was elated!

Dyson DC25 All Floors is an upright Dyson Ball™ vacuum for every floor type. Rides on a ball for greater maneuverability.

• Ball™ technology - Steers smoothly with a turn of the wrist.
• Root Cyclone™ technology - Patented Dyson technology that doesn’t lose suction power as you vacuum.
• Quick-draw Telescope Reach™ wand - Single-action wand with instant reach for stair and high-reach cleaning.
• Lifetime washable HEPA filter - Designed to trap microscopic allergens.

I was surprised by the suction power of the vacuum. In my opinion, the suction is what really separates this from other vacuums. It picks up piles of pet hair, pet hair that seems to be embedded in our medium pile carpet, and *my favorite part* it sucks up dust and dirt THROUGH our living room rug!!! It's true! I was demonstrating our new Dyson to my husband by vacuuming our living room rug and then I lifted it to show him how easy it was to switch to the hard floor setting and vacuum the dust underneath (that I've neglected under there for several months) and to my surprise it wasn't there. None of it was there! There was no grit, no dust, nothing! The DC25 Animal comes with a mini turbine head that easily attaches and can be used in your car, on furniture, and my favorite place to use it was our steps. I can't begin to describe the ease in vacuuming the steps with the Dyson compared to our old vacuum. The mini turbine head fits perfectly between each step! The suction power makes cleaning the steps a breeze, honestly about 10x faster than with my old vac.

Pros

• Extremely simple to maneuver
• Easy to empty
  
• Unsurpassed suction
• Telescoping wand is great for ceilings/walls
• Attachments snap to vacuum with ease
  
• Long hose reaches far
  

Cons

• Shorter-than-average cord (24 ft)
  

  

Overall, I was very impressed with t he Dyson DC25 Animal! The ball technology is easy to use and it maneuvered smoothly and effortlessly. The bin capacity is .31 gallons which allows me to vacuum our entire house without having to empty the canister several times. The suction was brilliant, the attachments easily snapped into place, and I'm just crazy about it. This is hands down the best vacuum that I have ever owned! I love the fact that I'll never have to buy bags or belts to keep this vacuum running smooth. I never fully understood why Dyson vacuums were so expensive but after using my Dyson for a few months I now know why is worth every penny ($549.00).

Disclosure: The featured product for this review was provided to me, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. I did not accept monetary compensation for reviewing or writing about this product. All products I review are ones that I have personally tested and used in my home, and all opinions expressed are my own.

Pin It Now! I was chosen by Mom Central to review SAM-e Complete and give my opinion. This daily supplement's slogan is "Discover your good mood."

Product Info:

SAM-e is a naturally occurring compound that is found in all living things. It’s distributed throughout the human body and it contributes to maintaining mood levels.

SAM-e's website says, " SAM-e helps other molecules in the brain do their jobs making you feel like your normal self. When your bodies SAM-e levels run low, those other molecules can’t do their jobs as effectively, and you can feel out of sorts from a mood standpoint. SAM-e helps to promote a healthy mood by ensuring a balance of overall healthy brain cell functions. If taken regularly, SAM-e can begin to help in as little as 7 – 14 days."

My Review:

I was sent a 3 month supply of SAM-e Complete to give a try. I tell you the pills couldn't have came on a better day. On the day they came I was stressed and moody. Since they came on a difficult day which I would hopefully recover from anyway I will skip ahead to my review of SAM-e now, 2 weeks later. I do feel a little more focused and more excited about facing the day. I can't say that there is a huge difference at this point so I will revisit this review and write another post after I finish my first month's box and let you know how I'm doing at that point.

Buy it:

You can buy Nature Made's SAM-e where ever vitamins are sold. Visit SAM-e's website to get links to several well-known online retailers that sell SAM-e.

Coupon:

Here's a printable coupon for $3 off your next SAM-e purchase. It's a bricks coupon so be sure to hit your back button to print a second coupon.

Giveaway:

One lucky Beauty 4 Moms' reader will win a 3 month supply of Nature Made's SAM-e, a reusable water bottle, and a journal.

Enter:

Leave me a comment in this post letting me know one of the things you do to improve a bad mood.

Looking for more chances to win? (be sure to leave an extra comment for each entry):

- Subscribe to Beauty 4 Moms RSS feed (found at bottom of page)

- Post the Beauty 4 Moms button on your blog or web page

- Vote for Beauty 4 Moms in Startup Nation's Leading Moms in Business Contest (this can be done daily)

- Follow on Twitter (@Beauty4Moms)

- Tweet this giveaway with a link back and @Beauty4Moms (this can be done daily)

The lucky winner will be selected on August 16, 2010 at 11:59 pm est. Winner must respond to their email within 24 hours or a new winner will be selected. Winners are chosen through Random.org.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Nature Made and received products necessary to facilitate my review. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider, or party in question.

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Pin It Now! It's my sincere pleasure to introduce you to AllEarringAndSupplies shop. This etsy shop will excite and inspire you!

Where do you go when you need the right supplies to make gorgeous jewelery? Here is THE site to meed all your jewelry making needs.

Here's my interview with AllEarringsAndSupplies' owner, Toni.

What inspired you to open your shop?
I enjoy being crafty, and jewelry making actually pushes my creativity buttons. I sell supplies because when I was making jewelry, I had such an over abundance of supplies, I thought I really needed to move some of these supplies to make room for new things. When I put my supplies on my site, they started selling quicker than I could put new things on, so, I figured maybe I should sell supplies instead. So, here I am.

What's your favorite piece of jewelery to wear?
As for wearing jewelry, the funny thing is, I can't. I am allergic to metal. But, I can appreciate a beautiful piece of jewelry just as much as the next person.

What is your favorite item in your shop right now?
My favorite items in my shop tend to be the Swarovski Crystals. Anything with these crystals in it. I sell a lot of loose crystals as well as elements that have many Swarovski crystals in them, such as, toggle, clasp, drop, link etc. I also love my cameos of vintage looking flowers and ladies etc.

Do you still make jewelery?
As it turns out, as much as I enjoy making jewelry, I absolutely love beads. I love the colors, the feel, the textures. I love seeing what someone has made from something I have sold them. I enjoy adding new things to my site and see how people react.

Is there anything else you would like to share?
I love the aspect of talking to people with ideas and them sending me photos of what they are working on, or advise of a particular bead, whether it would work for what they are doing or not. I just love the contact with the people who buy my products.

I hope you'll check out AllEarringsandSupplies and get inspired to make something beautiful!

Pin It Now! It's a little late for spring cleaning, but Rubbermaid and SheSpeaks gave me a set of their storage containers to review. Believe me, storage containers are not all created equal! I enjoyed donating our old containers and throwing away our heavily used containers. It felt great to empty and organize that cabinet. Plastic containers no longer fall out when we open the door. Some are overly decorative while others are strictly utilitarian. Now that I've used Rubbermaid Food Storage Kit with Easy Find Lids, I can't imagine using anything else to help organize my cabinets and closets.

Rubbermaid Storage Specifics:

Lids snap to base bottom and to each other

Bases and lids nest inside each other

Easy to keep organized

Square shape makes organization easy

Clear base for easy viewing of contents

Microwave, freezer and dishwasher-safe

Two .5-cup containers with lids

Two 1.25-cup containers with lids

Two 2-cup containers with lids

Two 3-cup containers with lids

Two 5-cup containers with lids

Two 7-cup containers with lids

Functionality: Rubbermaid Easy Fit Lids have a special snap that helps when stacking unused containers. I can stuff anything from craft items, batteries, office supplies, and of course food inside and can snap it shut with ease. With the lids secured, I can stack several containers without worrying about them falling down.

Appearance: These are the cutest Rubbermaid containers I've seen. These new Rubbermaid Food Storage containers are made of thick, rigid, clear plastic with swirls on the sides. The lid even has a little see through window so I can see what's inside at a glance. They look very neat when filled and stacked together and of course these new containers fit together great when empty too.

Overall, Rubbermaid Snaptoppers Storage Containers help me keep my cabinets & fridge organized. They've proven to be durable and endlessly useful. Simply fill, snap, and stack your way to a more functional and organized home. I'm tempted to buy another set and get rid of all my mismatched containers.

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Are you someone who loves to try new products and share your opinion? Then I have a job for you! Apply to the Bodycology Testing Team for a chance to be a selected for their review team. I couldn't find when they'll let people know if they've been selected so if you're selected please let me know!

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When I first heard of Keurig I thought it was only for corporations. It's so sleek and fancy that I thought for sure it was only for use in hospitals, waiting rooms, the work place, etc. Then I heard that they had home editions...and I was interested! To be honest, I did pause to wondered…do I really need something like this? I hardly ever drink coffee anymore. That got me thinking. Why don’t I ever drink coffee? It is not that I don’t like it. I have always had a taste for it since my great aunt let me have a mug to dip my chocolate chip cookies in. I quickly realized, the fact I don’t drink coffee on a regular basis is because my husband doesn’t like coffee. We have a small coffee maker that I use every now and then but mostly when we have company over. It's always seemed rather pointless to brew a whole pot of coffee for one person. Even though I don’t drink coffee at home, I'll hardly ever buy it when I go out. I just can’t bring myself to pay $5 for a good cup of coffee. After checking out the details of Keurig’s single cup brewing systems, I was sold! Keurig seems to solve all my problems and even have a few extra features.


As you can probably imagine, when I was asked to review a Keurig’s Special Edition Brewing System, I was elated! After looking through every bit of information on this system online and checking it out for myself at Bed Bath & Beyond, I was amazed by all it’s features. This system allows you to brew your favorite coffee, hot chocolate, or tea in 3 different cup sizes: 6 oz., 8 oz., & 10 oz. Keurig has included a large 48 oz. water reservoir to this system, which means it doesn't need to be refilled as often. For those of you, like me, who can’t stand noisy appliances, you'll be glad to know that Keurig is super quiet! Another great feature of Special Edition brewing system is that it offers a removable drip tray for easy clean up. When it's removed the Keurig can easily fit a travel mug.

Features overview:

Check out Keurig and see if you think one of their machines would be good for you and your family.

Pin It Now! What is it: Four Truffles' Earth Apple Creamy Body Smoother is a delectably pure and natural sugar scrub that uses our 4T PDN Complex to gently smooth away dry, dull surface skin cells to reveal a fresh glow while botanical oils pamper skin, leaving it sinfully soft, smooth and moisturized.

Four Truffles says that their fruity scent, Earth Apple, is known to evoke energy and feelings of love and happiness. How about that? That sounds pretty good to me!

Four Truffles Body Smoother is an exfoliating blend of natural sugar crystals and mild milk-based sulfate-free cleansing agents that gently polish dead surface cells while the hydrating organic oils in our 4T PDN Complex provide nourishment to boost skins radiance.

Directions: After you shower or bathe, massage Body Smoother onto skin in a circular motion. Apply twice on dry areas like elbows and heels. Avoid using on freshly shaved skin. Rinse thoroughly. Pat dry. Use every other day and follow with Body Oil or Body Butter.

My View: There really isn't anything that I don't love about this product:

• The Earth Apple scent is yummy!
• My skin was left feeling silky smooth.
• The thickness was perfect; not too runny or too thick.
• The tube was much easier to use than the normal tubs exfoliators come in.
  

Overall I think this is a great product and a great product line.

About the Company:

Four Truffles is a woman owned, women managed company committed to supporting women and the well being of their families.

Four Truffles is also committed to a global sourcing strategy that supports the environment and promotes socio-economic initiatives that benefit women and their families. The Argan Oil and Shea Butter used in Four Truffles body care products is sourced from women-operated cooperatives in Morocco and West Africa to ensure natural product purity, maintenance of their land and empowerment for the women and their families. The signature wooden truffle jars are handmade in the Philippines utilizing a traditional woodcraft technique. Four Truffles supports a local initiative to help plant edible trees in the Philippines as part of its environmental commitment and chooses to sell its products without unit cartons in an effort to reduce waste.

Back in the United States, Four Truffles donates 10% of sales to women and children focused charities to connect the circle of giving.

Straight from their website:

"When creating our brand name we really strived to have the Four Truffles represent the philosophy and function of the brand. The 4T PDN complex covers the formulation for beauty on the outside and philosophically, the four truffles represent beauty on a spiritual level - Love, Hope, Faith & Eternity. We aim to share the meaningful stories in the making of our products, from the attention of selecting ingredients to creating beneficial products that help skin and empower women, we want to help people understand what it means to be beautiful inside and out. The Four Truffles line is simply a reflection of our passion. Beauty without boundaries."

Disclosure: I was provided a free small body smoother to facilitate this review. The opinions in this review are completely mine.

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I'm excited to share about a lovely vinyl decal shop, Single Stone Studios. They sent me an adorable decal to review, it says "Dwell in possibility -Emily Dickens". It's dark brown and looks like it's made perfect for my everything room (craft/office/Mary Kay/exercise room).

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Update: After I submitted my first email I was given a smile.ly referral link to share. :)

Have you signed up for Smile.ly? I've heard it’s a program similar to BzzAgent which I'm a big fan of! They offer you free product samples (or full size products) in exchange for your review/word-of-mouth marketing. I just signed up for Smile.ly and I was told that I can refer up to 5 people and for each one I refer I'll get a Smile. While I'm not sure what a Smile means I'm assuming it's good. If you want to join Smile.ly leave your email in the comment section and I'll add the first five email addresses I get.

Pin It Now! Today's review is about the company BiPedal Humm. Unlike most reviews, this company didn't contact me but I sought after them.





Let me back up a bit... Time was ticking as it was getting closer to my husband and my anniversary. Two months before an anniversary is probably adequate time for most people to choose a gift but I was getting anxious. I'm the kind of person who likes to have Christmas gifts chosen and bought 6 months in advance so not having an idea what I was going to get my husband was quite distressing. I decided to take a look at the traditional gift for a second anniversary and see if that could give me some inspiration. I was pretty bummed when I found out that the gift was cotton. Cotton, really? Cotton is suppose to be symbolic of the comfort two people feel with one another after two years. Very cute, right? But I knew I couldn't get him a sweater or socks for an anniversary gift so I would have to be creative. After a few days of thinking I remembered a memory quilt kit I saw for sale online. It was a quilt kit that incorporated old t-shirts into a quilt. I thought this would be the perfect gift because my husband adores some of his old t-shirts, absolutely adores them...I mean, some of them are so special that they can't even be worn any more. What a great way to keep those meaningful t-shirts around! Seeing how it's an anniversary gift I thought it would be a nice idea to combine his old shirts with a few of my old shirts. While I felt confident I could sew a few straight lines I knew that my skills were not up to the task of making a good looking quilt (and I couldn't chance messing up his favorite shirts!) so I had to look elsewhere.

I did a google search for a company that made t-shirt quilts and to be honest I wasn't satisfied with any of what I found. The quilts looked cheap, poorly made, or just plain tacky. I decided to look to etsy; a big favorite of mine for personalized gifts! This time I didn't look for a shop that specialized in t-shirt quilts but nice, good-looking, quality quilts. I found a few I liked but one that I LOVED! I found Bipedal Humm and absolutely adored their work....even though I thought their name was a little funky. : ) They didn't have any personalized items that I could see on their site but I emailed them and told them my story and asked if they would be interested in making the quilt that I had envisioned. They were quick to respond and were interested in making a unique quilt for me.

Carolyn was so great to work with! She let me chose any fabric that I wanted for the quilt. I found fabric for the front and back of the quilt from a shop online and she ordered it and took care of everything. She helped me find the right size for my needs and helped me understand the reinforcing process of quilts.

Ready to see my husband's quilt? Here it is! I am quite pleased with the way it turned out. It has a good variety of t-shirt from different periods of our lives woven together. Carolyn's work was perfect! I assumed it would be nice because after all, I searched for someone I felt I could trust to make the quilt but I had no idea how incredibly nice it would be. The quilt has a good amount of fluff to it, the seems were straight, and I love the variety of sizes and shapes that were thrown into the arrangement.
I know it's hard from these pictures to see the detail involved but let me tell you, it's great. I love the little squiggly lines that go all over it and make it an official quilt in my opinion. Squiggly lines? See, I have no quilt knowledge but I know what I like. : )

So take a look at Bipedal Humm and see if they have anything that you would be interested in. Or you could think of an item that you would like personalized and have Carolyn work with you to create it. She makes more than quilts; she sells place-mats, napkins, pillow shams & totes. Who would you like to create a gift for? Mom, Dad, spouse, best friend? Go visit Bipedal Humm to get inspired.

By the way, my husband LOVES his quilt. He was less impressed with my idea of combining our t-shirts to be romantic (although he liked it) but he was thrilled I found a way to preserve his beloved shirts. In summary, the quilt was a big hit at our house!

Pin It Now! On the Cuff sent me a set of their bracelets to sample and I can't wait to share their product with you. The idea behind the On the Cuff is so simple and I love it! I just wish I was the one to think of it! You just slip these one size fits all bands around your wrist (after you stretch them the first time) and you're ready to go wash the car, wash your face, wash the dishes, anything! Do they really work? Absolutely! It keeps the water below my wrists and it makes washing my face at night a lot easier when I don't have to worry about water running down my arms and on my pjs.


On the Cuff come in a cute teal mesh bag which I use to store my set under the sink. If you'd like to get a set for yourself you can get them at OnthCuff.net for $7.99 each.


I was given one set of On the Cuff bracelets to facilitate this review. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I didn't receive any other form of compensation for this review. I met On the Cuff through The Product Review Place.

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About SOS:

Straight from the owner, Christie Love, " I chose to pursue my dream career in professional organizing because I believe it is the best way to share my God given talents and abilities with others. I've always had a knack and a love for planning and organizing spaces and rooms as well as scheduling and managing time. One of my favorite quotes is by the British writer, Katherine Whithorn, "Find out what you like doing best and get others to pay you for it." This quote is what inspired me to start Simple Organized Sanity in January 2009."

Review:


Great tips:

Meal Planning Tips

1. Plan one or two weeks at a time with your coupons in mind.

2. Write your grocery list at the same time as your menu.

3. Schedule days for certain kind of meals, foods, or who cooks.

Quick tips for planning healthy meals

1. Change the milk you drink to 1% or Skim Milk.
2. Look for baked potato chips to replace traditional potato chips.
3. Fruit smoothies make a great breakfast – they are fast, easy, and super healthy!
4. When baking you can make these healthy replacements
5. Switch from refined white breads and white flour to products that contain whole grains.
6. Look for low calorie, low sodium, low fat versions of your favorite foods.
7. Try to use fresh or frozen veggies since canned ones are often high in sodium.
8. Use egg substitutes or Egg Whites in recipes
9. Replace salt with low sodium salt or even sea salts
10. Look for alternatives to rich desserts like fruit desserts, frozen yogurt, frozen fruit treats, etc…

She shared a ton of great ideas and I have already been able to put most of the tips Christie gave me to good use! While I still wish there was at least 2 extra hours in the day to do nothing but cook and bake I am learning to better maximize my time in the kitchen and work smarter not harder. I think what I am most thankful for from Christie is the permission to "cook" a frozen meal once a week. I always felt like I was cheating but she convinced me that it was OK. : ) Since my call with Christie, our family has tried two different Bertolli frozen dinners and have really enjoyed them. Each meal was ready in 10 minutes tops and only cost $5.88 from Walmart. What a great tip!



Simple Organized Sanity & The Product Review Place have joined forces to bring you 12 reviews (mine is one of them!) on many of the fabulous organizational features that SOS can offer. Not only that but a #GetOrganized Twitter Party (full of prizes) on May 5, 2010 from 8:30-9:30 pm EST (be sure to RSVP for the Twitter party). Visit the sites below to see all of the reviews and how SOS was able to help 12 women and their families!

Please note: Not all the links may be published yet so check back. The links will appear as their posts are published.

*Organizing for the WAHM: Champagne Living
*Custom Designed Planner Sheet: Thanks, Mail Carrier
*Organizing with kids: Not So Average Mama
*How to be organized on the go: My Four Monkeys
*Weekly Organizational Challenge membership: She Scribes
*Download pass to choose 15 sheets: Life With 5 Monkies
*One Virtual Organizing Session: Guessing All the Way
*Meal Planning Coaching: Beauty 4 Moms
*One time management coaching: Coupon Clippin' Mommy
*Organizing for the homeschool family: Scraps of Life
*Organizing with ADD/Special Needs kids: Confessions of an Overworked Mom
*Organization for the busy blogger: Moomette's Magnificents


Buy it: You can purchase an Organizing Your Meal Planning Coaching Session at Simple Organized Sanity for $30

Win it:

Mandatory Entry Tell me what area of your life you need the most organizational help with (meal planning, office organization, household planning, or anything you need help with!).

Extra Entries

• RSVP to the #GetOrganized Twitter party
• Follow Beauty4Moms & SimpleOrganized on Twitter
• Tweet about this giveaway including @Beauty4Moms, @SimpleOrganized and a link to this post (up to once daily)
• Subscribe to email alerts from Beauty4Moms
• Add my button to your blog (leave me a link so I can see the love)
• Enter one of the other Simply Organized Sanity Giveaways listed above (and let me know which ones you entered)

This giveaway will end on May 5, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. I'm sorry but this giveaway is open to US residents only.

I was given one Meal Planning Coaching Session to facilitate this review. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and from my experience working with Christie Love. I didn't receive any other form of compensation for this review.

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Recently, I had the chance to try out the popular artificial sweetener, Splenda! Not only that but I got this awesome Splenda Tastebook filled with simple, yummy, and healthy recipes. I have to be honest with you...about 6 months ago I bought a large package of Splenda from one of those big box stores. I was excited to find a bag big enough that I could use it for cooking...but I never used it, not once! I've been afraid of a bitter aftertaste. So when I had the opportunity to try Splenda and recipes that work well with Splenda I was excited.

Once I got the tastebook in my hands I was pumped to make healthier choices and I made a plan to try a new dessert every week. So far I've tried their strawberry & banana smoothie and it was heavenly!!! I couldn't believe how good it was. With my next Splenda experiment I'll have to share the recipe and a few pictures.

I encourage you to give it a try, you just might like it. : )

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Splenda and received products necessary to facilitate my candid review. In addition, a donation was made in my name to the Meals on Wheel organization to thank me for taking the time to participate.”