Youth Express Eye Serum from InstaNatural

**Disclaimer: I have received products to try from InstaNatural via BrandBacker & am simply sharing my personal opinion which may vary from yours. I was not compensated for this review.

I have been noticing something different when I have my picture taken lately...my eyes. They always had what I called "smile lines" underneath (my mom always told me I smiled with my eyes too, which meant that it was sincere). But now they're more like "smile puffs" since I've hit the big 'ole 33. As if I wasn't a fan of having my picture taken in the first place. 

So what's a girl to do aside from dodge every oncoming camera shot she can see coming her way? 

 " Our serum contains an advanced Peptide Complex - along with Plant Stem Cells, Matrixyl 3000, Astaxanthin, Kojic Acid, Caffeine, Passionflower, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamins C and E - which help to deliver exceptional results to the under eye area, resulting in a decreased appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles and puffiness."

I'll admit that I was taken aback by the orange serum at first, but after noticing it dried clear, I loved it! Why? Because with the orange hue, I could easily see if I was applying it evenly or not. Better yet though, I loved the results! Of course I still had a bit of a puff, but nowhere near what I had just 15 minutes earlier. 

Another aspect I love - it can be used morning and night! Perfect for when I happen to watch a sappy movie, which results in a full on ugly cry, which results in me waking up looking like I got punched in each eye. Now I can wake up looking "normal" (whatever that is), even after an ugly cry. 

The Youth Express Eye Serum is super easy to apply. Simply apply a small amount to your fingertips & gently press in a rolling motion, under each eye - starting at the inner corner & ending at the outer corner. That's it! 

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Cellulite Cream, Age-Defying Moisturizer and Stretch Mark & Scar Cream from InstaNatural

**Disclaimer: I have received products to try from InstaNatural via BrandBacker & am simply sharing my personal opinion which may vary from yours. I was not compensated for this review.


Do you ever get that feeling like a company made their products just for you?! That is how I feel about InstaNatural & this particular line-up of products. 

 It didn't take very long for all three of these products to make it into my daily routine! 

Be sure you rub this cream onto dry skin, twice a day, for optimum results.

Premium Enrichment Cellulite Cream


Made with a one-two punch of Caffeine (tones & tightens) & Retinol (repairs & restores), this thick cream seems to work wonders! All while thoroughly moisturizing with the light scent of Cocoa & Shea Butters.

  I've only been using this cream for a little over a week & can already see a difference. It's a subtle one, but it's definitely there. I can't wait to see what the long term use looks like! 

Be sure you rub this cream onto dry skin, twice a day, for optimum results.

Powerful & Nourishing Stretch Mark & Scar Cream

I have to say, that I somehow managed to never get a stretch mark until I had my third child. But I did manage to get plenty of scars from one thing or another, here & there. Which is why I was a bit excited to try this.

 Made with Cocoa Butter, Rosehip Oil, Mango Butter (all for nourishment & packed with antioxidants), Vitamin C, Grape Seed Oil & Evening Primrose Oil (for skin repair & moisturization), this cream has a soothing, light scent. Although I've only been using this for a short time, I have noticed a slight difference with my stretch marks & scars. But the most noticeable difference, is the suppleness of my skin! 

For normal to oily skin, use moisturizer after cleansing & toning, morning and night. For sensitive skin, use only at night.

Youth Express Age-Defying Moisturizer

Made with a combination of MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane, a naturally occurring compound found in all living creatures), Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Rosehip Oil, Cocoa Butter & Jojoba Oil, this moisturizer does just that. But far better than I've ever tried. 

The best part, aside from evening out your skin which leaves you with a flawless texture & tone, is the fact that you can use it anywhere. Although I do use this particular moisturizer as a facial moisturizer 98% of the time, I also use it where I have those rough dry patches that winter brings me every year. Making this quite the multi-purpose moisturizer! 


InstaNatural offers a range of beauty products focused on using natural & organic ingredients.

All InstaNatural products come with a 100% LIFETIME SATISFACTION money back guarantee! Not to mention FREE STANDARD SHIPPING on all orders over $25!  

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Tasty Tuesday: Meatball Pizza

We're pretty big on pizza here, but honestly, I tend to get pretty bored with it really quick. So after a debate about what we were having for dinner one evening, either meatballs subs (my choice), or pizza (everyone else's choice), I decided to get a bit creative. After all, I was the one doing the cooking.

This Meatball Pizza definitely ranked high on the list of "most loved pizza's"! 

Ingredients:

• pizza crust

• pizza sauce

• cooked meatballs

• shredded mozzarella cheese

• garlic powder & other desired seasonings

Directions:

• Partially bake pizza crust if needed, before topping with pizza sauce, meatballs, shredded mozzarella cheese & seasonings.

• Bake in a 350º oven, until cheese is fully melted. 

 

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Merry Christmas!

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas!

Musical Monday: Must Have Christmas Playlist

I'm usually not one for Christmas music, but this year I haven't been able to help myself. Of course that may be because I've discovered some of my favorite classic songs, sung with a modern twist. 

Without further ado...

• Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, She & Him
• You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, VersaEmerge
• Merry Christmas Darling, Christina Perri
• Baby It's Cold Outside, Idina Menzel & Michael Bublé 

Along with anything by Michael Bublé & Pentatonix! 

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is by far my favorite, but Mary, Did You Know? & Little Drummer Boy are both close seconds. 

What are your favorite Christmas songs to listen to?

Kodiak Cakes & a FLASH Giveaway!

**Disclaimer: I have received products to try from Kodiak Cakes & am simply sharing my personal opinion which may vary from yours. I was not compensated for this review.
 

Pancakes are always a favorite breakfast in this house. But what's usually not a favorite, are the instant pancake mixes. Sure they're super convenient, but the taste is always a bit off. Which makes me glad to say, that I've found an instant pancake mix, that not only tastes great, but it actually tastes homemade! 

No added fat, sugar or cholesterol?! Yes, please!

It all started with the Frontier Flapjack and Waffle Mix! Based on an old family recipe, it contains 100% whole grain wheat flour, 100% whole grain oat flour, non-fat dry milk, dried honey, leavening, egg whites & sea salt. Pretty simple. And to keep with the simplicity, you just add water to get light, fluffy, might as well pulled all the ingredients out of the cupboard yourself, pancakes. 

Look at how fluffy those pancakes are!

The Buttermilk & Honey Flapjack & Waffle Mix contains the same grains and honey as the original flapjack mix, but is made with non-fat sweet cream buttermilk with a hint of vanilla, making it a favorite in no time! Actually, they were both so could, that I couldn't even choose which one I liked better. Although I'll assume that one may make for a better tasting waffle (because that's usually how it it), but my waffle maker & I haven't been on speaking terms for a while now. (It's not me, it's the waffle maker.)

No boring muffin flavors here!

Ok, so we all have those morning where we sleep late or the kids just don't cooperate, making the morning a mad rush. I despise those mornings, but they seem to happen all the time. But then I get that pang of guilt, grabbing a toaster pastry or some other convenience food, for my kids to inhale before rushing out the door. The solution: Minute Muffins. 

Paige enjoying a Minute Muffin on a rushed morning, most likely about 10 minutes before the bus comes.

Minute Muffins are an all-natural muffin mix served in a convenient, microwavable cup. Simply add water & microwave for one minute. That's it! Packed with fiber, protein, and whole grain, these  really give you the energy you need first thing in the morning all while tasting good too. And don't forget, they only take one minute to make! 

Two lucky winners will each receive, two coupons for a FREE box of Kodiak Cakes Frontier Flapjack & Waffle Mix! (exp/ 12/31/14 - value of $6 each)

The giveaway will conclude on at 12:00 a.m. est on Friday 12/26/14. Winners will be announced via rafflecopter & in a separate blog post which will be published no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday 12/26/14. Winners will also be notified via email & announced on the Smith and Blessings facebook page. Winners will have 24 hours to submit information for distribution of product. If 24 hours has lapsed, a new winner will be picked & then will also have 24 hours to submit their information.
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