Carmex Everyday Lip Conditioner

On November 29, 2012, in Budget-wise, Health and Beauty, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

You may remember that I am part of the Carmex Blog Squad, which means I get to try new products, as they’re released, and share them with you.  With cold, winter weather here to stay, it’s perfect timing for Carmex to release their new Everyday Lip Conditioner.  I love Carmex products and have them in [...]

Foaming Handsoap for Only SEVEN Cents! : Simple, Healthful and Inexpensive to Make at Home!!!

On November 18, 2012, in Budget-wise, Health & Beauty Products, Health and Beauty, Home and Garden, Recipe, by Glenda Embree

Since I’m always on a never-ending quest to save money in our family budget, it will come as no surprise to any of you, that I’ve found another way to make a daily-use necessity, at home.  What WILL surprise you, and to be honest, knocked my socks off, (It’s okay.  I prefer to be barefoot, [...]

Carmex to Finish Off the Summer and Kick-Off Back-to-School: a Review and Giveaway

On August 11, 2012, in Budget-wise, Giveaways, Health and Beauty, Home and Garden, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Fun days at the pool, on the beach, walking, bicycling, working in the garden or the yard — however you spend your summer days; hot dry, air can take a toll on your skin.  Nothing is worse than dry, chapped lips and Carmex is a simple affordable solution that you never have to be without. [...]

Allergy Season and Effective, Natural Relief with @Zarbees

On June 13, 2012, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Health and Beauty, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Until the last couple of summers, I have never really had a problem with allergies.  My children have always had bouts in the early spring and again, at harvest time.  The last two summers, I too have struggled with drippy sinuses, cough and the sore throat that results from it.  We have tried so many [...]

Inspiring Easter Smiles with “Baskets” from Grandma

Those of you who have been reading this blog for awhile have probably figured out that there is a fairly large age-span between our kids.  They’re 10, 15 (almost 16), 19, 25 and 27.  Is it just me or do they never get to old for Easter baskets?  -lol-  We have added two fabulous son-in-laws [...]

X Out Test Drive Wrap-Up

On March 18, 2012, in Giveaways, Health and Beauty, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Our nineteen-year-old has put X Out, (from the makers of Proactiv) to the test, over the last few weeks.  As I mentioned in my original post, she has struggled with severe acne associated with a chronic illness, for several years.  She was excited to put X Out to the test and try to alleviate one [...]

Holding My Own: My Thoughts as I Complete the Meaningful Beauty Test Drive

On March 18, 2012, in Health and Beauty, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I have really enjoyed the pampering of the Meaningful Beauty five-step program that I have been testing for the last few weeks.  My skin is clean and feels so much softer.  Plus, there is something to be said for just taking that five minutes each morning and evening, to relax and do one small thing [...]

I’m Doing a Meaningful Beauty Test Drive

On February 20, 2012, in Fitness, Exercise & Health Issues, Health and Beauty, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I was contacted recently to do a test drive on Meaningful Beauty’s new Advanced Anti-Aging Skincare System.  After celebrating my 50th birthday with you, last summer, it’s probably time for me to face a couple of the tiny lines asserting themselves around my eyes.  Holy cow!  Were those there before? I have that “after 40″ [...]

Your Mom Was Right – Don’t Judge a Book By It’s Cover! Our X Out Test Drive Kick-Off

On February 18, 2012, in Fitness, Exercise & Health Issues, Health and Beauty, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Imagine being a thirteen year-old-girl, and in a span of literally only a few months, you gain more than sixty pounds, even though your eating habits and activity level have had no changes.  You develop severe and  uncontrollable acne over your entire body and wide, purple stretch marks across all your skin.  Your body perspires [...]

Carmex Skin Care Gift Set: a Review and Give Away!!

On November 17, 2011, in Giveaways, Health and Beauty, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Carmex is a name we all recognize when it comes to lip balms that really work, healing and providing relief for dry, chapped lips.  It is not only effective, it is one of the most economical choices for lip balm.  Our family is always well stocked on Carmex lip products in various forms and flavors.  [...]