Archives for September 18, 2014

Start Fresh this Fall with Favorites from Gurwitch

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   Amp up your coverage: Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide

o   With your readers’ summer tan starting to fade, now is the time perfect time for them to invest in a dependable foundation. The newest makeup innovation from Laura Mercier provides buildable, medium-to-full coverage and delivers a smooth, seamless complexion. Available in 24 colour-true, lightweight, oil-free flawless shades.

o   Retail Price/availability: $48, September 2014

 

·        Keep your “eye” on the prize: nyakio Firming Eye Balm with Kola Nut

o   Rejuvenate eyes that barely slept a wink during the summer with this powerful multi-tasking product. The balm utilizes baobab oil, from the African “Tree of Life,” to help skin feel instantly firmer, reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles and brighten the eye area.

o   Retail Price/availability: $45, August 2014

 

·        Smooth things over: RéVive Intensité Line Erasing Serum

o   Excess sun exposure and failure to apply sunscreen may have taken a toll on your readers’ skin this summer.This ultra-luxe serum will help reduce wrinkles instantly and overtime. The secret to this breakthrough technology is in the miracle ingredient, cone snail venom – extracted from marine, freshwater snails, it helps relax muscle fibers in the skin.

o   Retail Price: $600, September 2014

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received. These brands are favorites of SoCal City Kids. Credit: Laura Mercier, nyakio and RéVive.

It’s time for Skimboarding!

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Yes, I know most of us are back in school (or are kids are!) but sunny So Cal has had temperatures in the 80’s and 90’s so summer is still here! I have never used a Skimboard in my life so was a little nervous about trying this one out! I received a boogie board brand Skimboard from our friends at Wham-O. I received a small which is just perfect because it’s the best one for my weight. They also make medium size and large size boards.  I love how it has the soft 3D grip on the board and that is has a high performance shape. I can’t say that I used this board and now I am an expert, but I did have a lot of fun attempting to use it! This really is a Must-Have especially if you live in Southern California!

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Looking for your own Skimboard?  Check out Wham-O! You can check out their website for stores that sell surf goods, and/or your local surf shop or sporting good store.

Self Disclosure: I received a free Skimboad to review and facilitate this feature but any opinions expressed are truthful. Photo Credit: Wham-O.

Mrs. Thinster’s COOKIETHINS are delicious!

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Looking for cookies that are extra crunchy and extra delicious? Mrs. Thinster’s CookieThins are what you are looking for! They come in three delicious flavors: Brownie Batter, Cake Batter and Chocolate Chip. Non GMO, No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives and extra crunchy and extra crispy, they are sure to be a hit with the whole family! My son and I loved the Cake Batter Cookie Thins the best! Think of yummy vanilla birthday cake in a cookie and add a crunch…too good for words! My husband preferred the Chocolate Chip but we also went through the Brownie Batter CookieThins rather quick! They did not last long in our house!

You can find them on Amazon.com and at Sam’s Club! You can also check them out on Facebook! 

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this feature but all opinions expressed are honest. Photo Credit: Mrs. Thinster’s.