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I was really happy to be chosen to take part in the try-out of the new Mineral Make-up range Nature’s Minerals launched from The Body Shop.

Soon I will be receiving some products from this collection to try and review. These products contain only minerals and they are free from products that can cause rashes or skin allergies. I can’t wait to try them.

Here is the Full Release:

The Body Shop unveils the miracles of nature, the exciting and revolutionary new mineral make-up range, “Nature’s Minerals”. The collection is clinically proven to be perfect for those with sensitive skin, containing minerals only, and being free from potential irritants such as preservatives and fragrance, or waxes and binders.

The Nature’s Minerals collection includes a long-lasting foundation with SPF protection, four fabulous cheek colors, and six pearlescent eye shades.

All Nature’s Minerals™ products include:
* Mediterranean Clay: an absorbent mineral that helps bind the make-up to the skin for long-lasting coverage.
* Mica: Adds luster and has light-diffusing properties to help disguise fine lines.
* Titanium Dioxide: Helps protect skin form the sun; provides color in cheek color and eye color. The SPF 25 in our foundation is currently the highest in the mineral make-up market.
* Red, yellow, and black Iron Oxide: Provides a rich, natural color palette.

All Nature’s Minerals™ foundations include:
* Kaolin: a clay mineral that helps to bind the make-up to the skin for long-lasting coverage.

I’m sure these products are excellent so I’m just waiting for them to arrive in the mail to try them.

Do you want to get fit, toned and shaped without leaving the comfort of your house? Now you can.

If you have the Wii Console
you have to buy the Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 Wii game. With this game you you really follow a workout program, check out the description:

Become new recruits in Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2009. Enroll in a unique training program composed of challenging fitness tests and an ever-changing series of workouts. Choose your workout from four types–Weight Loss, Strength Training, Intervals and Hill Climb–and set the intensity to light, medium or hard for a duration between 10 and 60 minutes. By completing exciting Wii Remote and Wii Balance Board motion-based challenges that range from crossing monkey bars to climbing ladders and rowing, you can also unlock lifestyle and fitness video tips from Jillian. You can even track your progress based on calories burned and workout intensity. In addition, a Competitive Party Mode lets two players race against each other through entertaining individual challenges or through the entire Physical Training course to earn the winning time.

This is the perfect training for those wanting to exercise indoors. Your whole body will work out and you will lose weight and exercise and at the same time having fun. The system memory available is great to maintain you informed of your performance and progress.

Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 Video

I live in a country where Green consciousness is taken a long time to happen. Although some campaigns have been taking place I guess only the present generation that is still at school will grow up having the idea that Go Green will help us to keep our world a better place to live in.

I recycle my daily garbage at home and I’m always looking for ways to protect the environment. From now I will be gathering information on the web regarding what we can do to preserve the environment and at the same time have a better life. I will post some of the information on this blog as well as products we can buy that are totally green and save for us and the environment.

There are some basis steps we can take to start being more greener right now:

Recycle really is the frugal point:
Garbage at home can be totally recycled, bottles, milk packs, cans, paper, plastic bottle lids, etc. etc.. Some stores accept used CD’s and DVD’s that will be properly recycled, as well as cell phones, computers, batteries, house appliances, etc. Most stores will accept your old gadget when you buy a new one.

Re-Using:
Every time I go to the grocery shop all the products come in plastic bags. Usually I don’t put them in the garbage but instead I keep for future use like when I want to take something to my mother, to the office, etc.

Electricity:
This one is something I plan to do very soon, change normal light bulbs by energy saver ones. Besides helping the environment I can save some money on my electricity bill.

Water:
We only use a full water bath when the kids want to play a little in the water, but that it’s like once a month. We always shower to spend less water. Again it saves the environment and save us from getting a higher water bill.

Organic food, organic body products, organic clothes, recycled paper, organic cleaning products, these are all measures we can take to help the environment. Unfortunately most organic products are very expensive and people still prefer to buy regular products. Let’s see if people awareness and concern about the environment speaks louder than money!!

If you are looking for a restful night than you should look for a good pillow.

An important feature that should be taken into consideration when buying a good pillow, besides the comfort, ventilation and responsive support is the hypoallergenic and microbial features. These two features must be considered if you or someone that might use your pillow suffers from allergies.

Natural latex foam pillows meet all the previous requirements and are an excellent alternative to traditional pillows. They have a 100% cotton removable cover and are filled with solid 100% natural latex foam.

If this is not the type of pillow you are looking for, take a look at PacificPillows.com and choose the one you prefer.

Get a good night sleep and have a better life!

No, this is not a Light Recipe.

Are you one of those CupCakes fanatic that buys everything related to a CupCake? If yes than you have to buy this Sweet Shop Cupcakes & Cartwheels Lip Gloss Set.

This set has four Cupcakes with flip-tops lids that you open to find lip gloss in four different flavours: Raspberry, Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry. Fat free, these cupcakes won’t cure your acne but they for sure will make you smile every time you put gloss on your lips. This set is a great idea when looking for a gift.

I love tee and when I’m at home I like to make it with loose leaves. This Bodum New Kenya 34-Ounce Tea Press has a very attractive design and does the perfect job when it comes to make a perfectly tasty tee.

he teapot is made of borosilicate glass, the plunging rod is made of stainless steel and the rest of the pieces are made of plastic. All parts are dishwasher friendly.

If you like to have your mug always next to you, you can count with three mugs at a time for this 34 ounces model (or eight teacups).

Get the perfect tee with the perfect Tee Press and Have a Better Life!

We all have a busy life nowadays and time is something we usually don’t have enough. Having stores online is a wonderful thing because we don’t have to leave home to buy and see what we need. Almost all products are sold online including prescription glasses. Yes, if you need eyeglasses you can buy them at ZenniOptical.com from $8.

ZenniOptical.com sells frames from all types as well as a wide range of lens (sunsensor, bifocal, progressive, etc.) at very low prices. You might think that low prices mean no quality but there is an explanation for the extreme low prices of ZenniOptical.com: they manufacture their own frames and they are the ones selling them to the costumer. Having no commissions to pay to a sales men, prices can get really low.

Here are some of the features of the eyeglasses:

• High quality stylish frame
• Thin and Light 1.57 index lens
• Anti Scratch Coating
• Full UV Protection
• and others…

New Fall frames have arrived and they are waiting for your visit. I personally like this frame on the right. I find it very stylish.

ZenniOptical.com online store is well known and has been mentioned on TV, Radio and it’s even recommended by The Clark Howard Show.