NEW! Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask by Valentia

                                                       

  This is a great mask its one of those masks you actual can feel it working. I use this once a week and have been loving the results. I apply all over but avoiding the eye area. I leave it on for at least 15 minutes. It does tingle a little but I like it because I feel its working then. My skin feels smoother and has a glow. The glow has been great since my skin can look dull in the winter. Below is the product description and the amazon link.

About the Product

• INTENSE HYDRATION: Moisture is absolutely essential to glowing, younger looking skin.  Valentia's Ultra Pumping mask is formulated using natural ingredients that permeate  profoundly, to moisturize on both a surface and cellular level and immediately rescue skin  from dry dullness.
• COMBATS SIGNS OF AGING: Wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots and dryness are the most  common manifestations of skin fatigue. Valentia Ultra Pumping Hydration Mask contains a  miraculous Silk Protein Amino Acid blend, which increases the skin's production of collagen,  the molecule that is fundamental in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. The Botanical Hyaluronic  Acid, Vitamin E, and CoQ10 further improve elasticity for more taut skin and an even skin  tone free from dark spots.
• GLOWING RADIANCE:  Valentia's exclusive ingredients are meticulously selected from the  highest quality, organic, all natural, resources for their individual medicinal values and also  for their powerful combined and cumulative effects together.
• IN HOME SPA TREATMENT: Lifelong exposure to toxins and free radicals seems like a  giant battle for your skin to conquer. Valentia offers an at home rescue opportunity to nourish  delicate facial skin with nature's most restorative ingredients.
• NATURALLY NOURISHING INGREDIENTS: The highly concentrated Organic Rosehip Seed  Oil is nature's most powerful tool to lock in moisture for a 24 hour glow. Combined with a  unique blend of amino acids and potent antioxidants, like Japanese Green tea and Aloe  Vera, to reduce fine lines, increase collagen production, and fight natural skin irritants. ORGANIC SEA BUCKTHORN OIL: An anti­aging wonder berry that does it all: fewer fine  lines, diminished sunspots, more even skin tone, and firmer, more supple skin. Organic Sea  Buckthorn Oil is one of the main ingredients in Ultra Pumping Hydration Mask for it's  unprecedented results

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New healthy hacks for the week of 1-18

                                                             So for the new year I thought it would be fun to try out some healthy hacks. Every week I want to test out 2-3 hacks that will better my health and my families. This week I started up Meatless Monday again and tried Baked tofu. This was easy and fast to make but it was not a hit with the family. I enjoyed it but that also meant I had to eat all the leftovers so after the 3rd day I was done. Below is the recipe and where I got it from.

http://www.whatrunslori.com/2012/04/hawmc-writing-about-health-why/

Baked, Not Fried, Tofu (with nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and spicy paprika) AKA

Best-EVER Baked Tofu

• 1 16-oz package firm, extra protein tofu
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (you could do only 1/4 cup, but the more the better!)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp black or white pepper
• 1/4 cup Tamari or soy sauce
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• red pepper flakes or Sriracha Sauce (optional)

Directions:
In a glass baking dish (or bowl), mix together 1/4 cup of the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, Tamari, olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, if using. Set aside.
Slice tofu into cubes: Place your tofu onto a cutting board and slice lengthwise twice, so you have 3 strips of tofu. Then turn the tofu onto its side so that the cut side (you just made) is on its side. Again, cut the tofu twice. Lastly, cut the tofu, going perpendicular to the cuts, creating cubes.
Place tofu cubes into the Tamari/soy sauce mixture, spreading evenly, so all pieces are laying in the marinade, if possible. Let tofu sit in marinade for 10 minutes. Toss or turn all pieces of tofu and let sit another 10 minutes- making sure all pieces get covered with marinade.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon out each piece of tofu and lay each evenly onto the parchment paper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup nutritional yeast.
Bake tofu for 10 minutes then flip each piece, returning to oven for additional 10 minutes (20-25 minutes bake time, total).

                                                             The next hack I wanted to tackle was to find something to aid my family into getting regular. So I decided to make Flaxseed lemonade was something fun to try. This defiantly helped but I think having sauerkraut, cauliflower, and drinking this was not a good decision. Warning don't get weirded out by the consistency of the final product. This does get slimy when simmering. To strain out the zest and seeds I used a French press. I did add 3 more cups of water and served it over ice.
  

Inspired by a recipe in The Complete Vitamin Cook Book, published in 1943, this is a delicious drink that can be served hot or cold. The soaked flaxseeds thicken the lemonade slightly, and then are strained out and discarded for easier digestibility.

• Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds
• 1 cup sugar
• Zest and juice of 3 large lemons
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced, for serving

Directions

1:

Place the flax seeds in a saucepan and add 4 cups of water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the sugar and lemon zest and let simmer until the sugar has dissolved, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.

2:         

Strain the mixture, discarding the seeds and zest. Serve hot in a mug, at room temperature, or over ice, each serving garnished with a lemon slice.

 

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              If anyone has some healthy hacks they do or would like me to try out let me know.

Gummy Bear Silicone Candy Mold Promotion

                                             

                                             My kids were so excited to try this out with me. We decided to make chocolate bears with this mold to put on top of cookies. I did spray the mold with pam but next time I'm going to try without because I don't think I needed it. They came out easy and uniform. The size is the same as the commercial gummy bear. I like that the tray is bendable to make it easy to pop out. I cant wait to try out new recipes with this mold. Below is the product description and the amazon link.
 
WANT MORE THAN 50 GUMMIES? Then why not but a second tray so you can make 100 gummy bears each time. Believe us they go quickly! To say thank you for your custom we will offer you 25% OFF. Simply place 2 items in your basket!

FDA APPROVED HIGH GRADE SILICONE. Our silicone is highly durable , Phthalate and BPA free. Top Quality silicone ensures you will have years of safe use from each tray. Our molds are easy to clean by hand and are also dishwasher safe.

MAKE SUPER CUTE PERFECT SIZED GUMMY BEARS JUST LIKE HARIBO'S AT HOME - Status Kitchen bear mold will make you 50 quick and easy bite size treats. As a guide your mini bears will be the same size as standard gummy bears in packets (Just like Haribo size) but much better because you made them yourself! Have fun in the kitchen with your family making sweet or sour gummies, mini chocolate bears or even halal gummy bears.... The options are endless. You can especially use our 50 cavity bear mold to sneak those vitamins in to your children's treats. Just buying one or two silicone gummy bear mold trays from Status Kitchen allows you a perfect opportunity to make multiple bite size healthy low sugar treats for the kiddies or indeed yourself! And it's so easy to do too!

EASY FILL NO MESS CAVITY FILLING. YOUR STATUS KITCHEN GUMMY BEAR MOLD PACK INCLUDES A HANDY 5ml JELLO SHOT PIPETTE - Nobody likes to make a mess pouring liquid jello into tiny cavities using a measuring jug that's way too big or messing around with a teaspoon. That's why we have decided to make it easier by including a re-usable 5 ml easy fill pipette. So now there is no need to slop everywhere and make a mess. Our re-useable no mess pipette will suck up the jello mix and easily transfer to the mold cavities. It's so simple that even the kids can get involved with this! This makes filling the molds so much easier, more fun for the kids and definitely less mess.

FREE RECIPE GUIDE - Once you have placed your order we will send you a PDF E BOOK recipe guide so be sure to check your e mails. We will send you a easy to follow guide with a range of recipes including standard gelatin recipes plus a choice of low sugar recipes and even some remedy recipes for coughs and colds! It's so easy to add vitamins to gummies. So keeping kids fit and healthy with treats they totally love. Why not create your own unique recipes at home and have even more fun? Make sure to let us know how you get on with your recipes as we would love to know!

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NEW! Exfoliating Scrub for Men by Valentia

                             

                              I have to start with that my husband does not like using products, but I made him try this and now he uses it without me having to yell. He uses it every other night in the shower and says he loves the way it makes his skin feel. I have noticed that he skin is smoother and has less bumps from shaving. I also see a difference in his skin color it has more of a glow then usual. Before it was dull and dry but getting rid of the dry flaky skin has made his skin glow. Below is the product description and the amazon link.


About the Product

• NO MORE SHAVING IRRITATION: Exfoliating isn't just for women anymore; it removes dead skin and brings pesky ingrown hairs to the surface, allowing for a cleaner closer shave with fewer nicks and cuts. Can we say...smooth to the touch!
• REMOVES TOXINS: Large, open pores are the perfect vehicles for toxins to enter the skin and take away the skin's natural shine, elasticity and moisture. Our deep cleanse brings these toxins out of hiding and buffers them away along with dead skin so the result is a clean and smooth look.
• DEEP CLEANSING: The first step to smooth clear skin, is a deep cleanse combined with a good scrub. Natural ingredients work together to provide a deep cleansing scrub that pushes dirt and oil to the surface for easy removal. Starting your shave with a crisp clean face ensures you avoid ingrown hairs and razor burn.
• REJUVENATES SKIN: Men don't often worry about skin feeling fresh, but this exfoliating scrub restores skin to a healthier version with smaller pores, an even skin tone and a skin texture that feels rejuvenated and refreshed.
• SKIN PROTECTING OILS: Natural oils like safflower, coconut and almond oil work together in a unique combination that promises to get rid of excess dirt and oil that threatens the integrity of the skin. Your skin gets essential fatty acids that unclog pores and prevent acne, while moisturizing and soothing dry irritated skin

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