It's Just you and Me, Lord

A Journey into a Woman's Life.

I received a digital copy from Netgalley to read and give my honest feedback on “It's Just You and Me, Lord” Written by: Marion Stroud.

This book was a bit different then I originally expected. I thought it would have had some kind of storyline with prayer and scripture throughout. I found it to be a bit more of a journal or diary to The Lord of prayers from a women speaking to God about different aspects and seasons of her life. From Woman and child to Woman and friends the author shares prayer, scripture, quotes, and more that relate to these intimate moments she experienced.

What you can expect to find in this book and how it can help you:

 

·         You will find ways the Author shares her feelings and speaks to The Lord; this can be a great example for others that find it difficult to speak to God as their Friend and Father.

·         There is scripture for each life experience that the Author speaks about in a women's life, this can be helpful for women that have gone through the same experiences or may currently be going through these situations in their lives and are looking for someone that can relate as well as scripture to refer to.

·         Uplifting and Spiritual Quotes from individuals referring to the life experience that is being spoken about at throughout the book, many people find positive quotes very supportive when dealing with difficult life situations.

·         Examples of how the Author Prays to the Lord, not only are their many woman that find it difficult to speak to Our Father as a Father but they also find it difficult to pray to Him, others find it difficult to know the difference between speaking to God and praying to Him. You will see how the author speaks, prayers, and uses scripture individually to connect with the Lord.

This book has many amazing and helpful aspects of connecting on a very deep level with Our Father God. If you have ever found it difficult to comfortably speak or pray to the Lord or you would like to connect with a Woman that was able to speak, pray, and use scripture to help her in every aspect of her life this is definitely an amazing book for you to read.

SLEEP NUMBER® DualTemp(TM) Layer

I sampled the Sleep Number DualTemp Layer at a Sleep Number Store per request through a program I participate in.

Have you ever wondered if there is a better way to cool down during the night? Do you have problems getting a good nights sleep because your too hot and your spouse is too cold? Are you and your spouse both hot sleeper's looking for a solution to end your sweaty nights? Here is the solution! 

SleepNumber DualTemp Layer is an extraordinary temperature balancing layer that can be added to your mattress easily to solve all your problems! It features ActivaAir Technology that cools or heats your side of the bed to your comfort temperature. 

What does this mean?

• This mean's no more night sweats!
• No more fighting over the thermostat in your house!
• No more buying fans to have running in your room keeping you up at night! 
• No more looking for a comforter when you prefer a blanket or vice versa!
• It mean's freedom!

This revolutionary DualTemp Layer from Sleep Number is absolutely amazing and I would kill to have one in my bed! I haven't had a good nights sleep in ages because how hot I get due to a hormonal imbalance. I can be sweating one minute and freezing the next. But for the most part I stay hot and must have two fans constantly going and normally still get no relief! My husband is the same way! We also live in Florida which doesn't make it any better. When we tried it in the store it was love at first try! They only flaw is the price which is why I am unable to own one at this time. If any of this sounds like you don't hesitate another minute, get over to the nearest Sleep Number store and try it yourself! It's worth the price and definitely worth the financing!

Click the link below to find out more information about the Sleep Number DualTemp Layer!

SLEEP NUMBER® DualTemp(TM) Layer

New Lysol Power and Free Cleaners Rock!

I was given Lysol Power & Free Multi-Purpose Spray and Lysol Power & Free Bathroom & Toilet Wipes free in return for my honest feedback.

I have always loved Lysol Brand Cleaners however, I have always hated the smell of the bleach products. I continued to use them to ensure that my home was 100% sanitized because I have children and I am such a germaphobe! As many of you out there that have used bleach cleaners know it’s not only the harsh smell that you and your family have to endure for the sake of a sanitized home but it’s also nearly impossible to get the smell of bleach off of our hands once were done cleaning! Then to make matters worse how many times have you accidentally bleached your clothes while cleaning with these bleach cleaners?  When I saw that Lysol came out with a product that kills 99.9% of germs without the harsh bleach smell and would still clean and sanitize just as good as bleach I couldn’t believe they didn’t think of this before! Although I must say I was still a bit skeptical if it really did clean and sanitize just as well, I really wasn’t sure if Hydrogen Peroxide could pull it off as well as bleach did. Boy was I wrong to even hesitate!

When I received my free samples I had currently been using Clorox wipes on a daily basis for all of my basic cleaning needs. When I received both of these free bottles of the New Lysol Power &Free I had never been so excited to clean my house. I immediately dropped everything, changed into my cleaning clothes, and started my cleaning venture with my son’s bathroom. I have two boys that are still young and trying to keep a young boys bathroom clean is a mission on its own without having to worry about their asthma, it’s truly scary to use harsh chemicals in the home while their home so I normally have to have them go outside and play while I am cleaning. I used the Lysol Power & Free Multi-Purpose Spray on the bath tub, toilet area, and even the tile floors, I used the Lysol Power & Free Bathroom & Toilet Wipes on the counter, cabinets, door and doorknobs, as well as parts of the toilet and tub area as well. I was just astonished on how amazing everything looked! The best part was when my husband and two son’s came into the house and asked me what smelled so good! The complaints of smelly chemicals were replaced with compliments, the entire bathroom couldn’t have been cleaner (or smelled better), it couldn’t have been easier to clean, and I didn’t ruin any clothing in the process!  I am never using anything else but Lysol Power & Free Products! I have not stopped telling everyone I know about how amazing these cleaners are and I won’t stop telling everyone because these are such amazing products!!

Thank you Lysol for coming up with such a safe alternative and making sure it was still just as “Powerful” as bleach but “Free” of all the harshness!

Campbells Go (TM) Soup

I received a free sample of the New Campbell’s Go Moroccan Style Chicken with Chickpeas Soup in exchange for my honest feedback.

The Campbell’s Go Moroccan Style Chicken with Chickpeas Soup was delicious. I found many details that made this soup not only delectable and but found myself constantly craving for more! The packaging was very thought out and made well with the pouch being able to go right into your microwave for easy cooking and clean up!

Here are several Pros I liked about Campbell’s Go Moroccan Style Chicken with Chickpeas Soup:

• The vegetables tasted extremely fresh.
• The Chicken was made of Real White Meat Chicken Breast.
• The spices were bold and exciting.
• The packaging was made to easily warm up and eat anywhere.
• The packaging goes directly into the microwave making it perfect for work/school lunches.
• It’s very affordably priced.
• The Campbell’s Go Soup’s state they serve about 2 people in each one but had much more in my opinion.

The Campbell’s Go Moroccan Style Chicken and Chickpea Soup had a sweetness with a strong kick. If you like a sweet and spicy mix with perfectly even notes you will love this soup! If it’s a cold winter night, your sick and craving a bowl of soup, just a soup person, or just like to try new foods, the Campbell’s Go Moroccan Style Chicken and Chickpea Soup is an absolute winner in my book!

Centrum Flavor Burst Multivitamin Chews

I received a free sample of the Centrum Flavor Burst Multivitamin Chews in Grape Flavor in exchange for my honest feedback.

I have always hated taking multivitamins because they are normally large pills and I notice I get terrible burps at times where I taste the vitamins all day long! But since I am a mother of two school aged boys and they are constantly bringing home every germ they come in contact with at school I find myself always sick unless I take some kind of vitamin, so I though I would give this a try. Let’s face it, I’m not getting any younger and the older I get the more my body needs vitamins!

I’m so glad I did! The sample came with two grape flavored vitamins. I took them in the morning so that I could see if I had any stomach issues. When I took them I immediately loved that they were chewy like candy. They also were sweet and the grape flavor reminded me of a grape skittle but a little bit chewier. Although they were chewy it was too chewy and didn’t take long to break them down enough to swallow them.

Hours into the day I did even remember that I had taken them which was pleasant being my past experiences with multivitamins made sure to remind me that I had taken them for hours! I was continued on with my day with a smile. Before I knew it bed time came and I couldn’t believe that I still had no stomach problems at all! No nausea, stomach ache, burps, nothing! I have tried many different brands of multivitamins and have never had a good experience. I never thought I would be able to take normal multivitamins. Even when I was pregnant the only vitamins I was able to handle were children’s chewable vitamins.

Since my experience with Centrum Flavor Burst Multivitamins I have purchased a bottle and started taking them daily. I have been taking them for a couple of days and I am still having nothing but great results. I have also recommended my husband to take them and he enjoys them as well. I am very happy that I was able to find a multivitamin that my body could handle taking on a daily basis. I have recommended many people to try them as well and I have also posted this information on my Facebook and Twitter accounts. I am so excited to let others know and hopefully I will be able to help someone else become healthier that was in the same situation as I was in. I am now convinced that not all multi-vitamins are created equal!

If you would like more information about Centrum Flavor Burst Multivitamins please click on the link below:
Centrum Flavor Burst Multivitamin Chews

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation

I received a coupon to redeem for a bottle of the New CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation in exchange for my honest feedback. 

After reviewing the different colors that were available I selected the Natural Tan 860 and felt this color would best match my face. When I returned home I immediately washed my face so that I could try my new foundation. After washing my face I applied L’Oreal’s BB Cream and then L’Oreal’s RevitaLift Miracle Blur. I opened the bottle of CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation because other foundation’s I have used in the past didn’t have the pump feature that this bottle has. I dabbed a little bit of foundation in several areas of my face and then blended it into my face first using my fingertips and then finishing with a sponge applicator paying close attention to under my eyes and around my jawbone making certain that it was blending well. I was impressed with how well it blended with my natural color and the matte finish it left my face with. 

The next day I was going on a 12 hour field trip with my son and his 2^nd grade class. This would be the real test if this foundation could last a full 12 hours in sunny Florida, with the humidity, at an amusement park. I went through the same steps I had taken the day prior when applying the CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation. I also applied my Mineral’s loose powder that I normally wear, as well as a little bronzer on my cheeks and eye area and finished with clear gloss.

Several hours into the field trip we all had stopped to take a bathroom break. I went to grab my powder out of my bag as a habit of needing to refresh my makeup during the day, but when I went to apply it I noticed I didn’t need to and put it away. A couple of hours later, after lunch, I went to the rest room again. When I looked in the mirror the only thing missing was my gloss! I was very impressed, but still had my doubts. As the day went on it became very hot, it was the middle of April and it happened to be a very hot day. Although I was sweating from the heat my makeup was still withstanding the day. At the end of the day when I returned home and went to go wash my face I took a few minutes to stare at my reflection in amazement with the reality of the situation; my makeup looked almost identical to what it did when I applied it that morning. Not only did the CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation prove to be all that is in its name by outlasting the day and staying fabulous but the bronzer I applied that morning was also nearly perfect. My bronzer has never made it a few hours into my day before which made it clear that the foundation was an excellent primer as well.  

I have now been using the CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous for over 2 weeks and I am still amazed at the end of each day. I’ve also noticed that more and more I am leaving the makeup bag at home, because I don’t need to refresh my face several times a day as I use to have to do. I can be confident that when I apply my makeup, it will outlast even me!

Here are some Pros and Cons about the New CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation:

Pros:
·         It works well as a primer, making sure your other makeup stays on all day too

·         It has an amazing matte finish
·         It blends well with your natural skin color
·         It stays where you apply it all day long for outlasting results
·         Evens your skin tone, giving you a smooth look

Cons:

·         It didn’t work well for me as a concealer on darker blemishes

·         It dries quickly which may not be suitable for everyone
·         It isn’t very moisturizing for people with dry skin; but great for people with oily skin

If you would like to learn more about the new CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation please click on this link: http://www.covergirl.com/beauty-products/face-makeup/foundation-makeup/outlast-stay-fabulous-foundation

L'Oreal RevitaLift Miracle Blur

I received a free sample of L’Oreal’s New RevitaLift Miracle Blur in exchange for my honest feedback.

When I first received it in the mail I was excited by all the different benefits it had for my skin and was very anxious to try it. As a mother of two boys I can assure you that my skin isn’t what it once was before kids; daily stress, aging and make-up use doesn’t help my skin look any better either! The next day when I was getting ready to leave the house for the day I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to try it out. My skin was fresh out of the shower clean and dry to my combination skin I must first apply some kind of skin care moisturizer. I applied L’Oreal’s new BB Cream which I also received as a sample. I then applied the RevitaLift Miracle Blur to only half of my face. I noticed that the lines around my eyes, my smile lines, and my dark circles around my eyes, were all noticeably improved. I took the time to see if my husband could point out which side of my face had the RevitaLift Miracle Blur applied and which side only had the L’Oreal BB Cream. He was able to point out the side that had the L’Oreal RevitaLift Miracle Blur immediately. I was very impressed. I continued with my make-up regimen as normal of course making sure to apply the RevitaLift Miracle Blur to the other side of my face first.

We then left the house for the day, our first stop was church. The real proof came after service when I ran into a friend, she noticed that my facial appearance seemed younger and more refreshed looking. I took the compliment with a smile and shared my secret with her. She was grateful for the tip and couldn’t wait to try it herself after seeing how flawless my skin looked. This isn’t an easy task in our state of sunny and humid Florida. I’m lucky if my face continues to look nice after even leaving the house. But getting a compliment hours after applying the RevitaLift Miracle Blur let me know that not only did it seem to smooth out my lines and give me a flawless appearance but it was able to withstand the humidity and heat as well.  

I have now been using L’Oreal’s RevitaLift Miracle Blur for about two weeks and these are the Pros and Cons I found during my experience: 

Pros:

• Immediately gives your face a flawless look
  
• Smooth’s out fine lines and wrinkles
  
• Helps with dark circles under your eyes
  
• Stays looking flawless and giving you coverage for hours

Cons:

• Seems to leave a sleek finish on your face which could make it difficult if you applied it over your eye brow area and then want to fill in your eye brows
  
• It has a scent, I didn’t mind the smell but others may
  
• It will burn your eyes if you get it to close so be sure to use caution if you will be applying it near your eye area
  
• Although there are a couple of Cons I don’t believe any of them outweigh the Pros of L’Oreal’s RevitaLift Miracle Blur. I haven’t found a product that has come close to giving my skin such a flawless look. I am very satisfied with the product.
  

For more information on L’Oreal’s RevitaLift Miracle Blur you can go to their website by clicking on this link: http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/Brands/Skin-Care/Revitalift.aspx?notification=mboss