Tree Hut: The First Step to Natural Beauty

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tree Hut for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Now that Summer is approaching we really get to show off our natural and glowing beauty. Natural beauty starts with radiant and beautiful skin. In order to keep your skin looking it's best you need to exfoliate and moisturize daily. Feet and hands can have some of the most rough skin on the body, because we put them through a lot. I don't know about you, but my feet are definitely in need of some TLC. 

Thankfully Tree Hut has hand and foot care products that are developed to keep hands and feet feeling smooth and soft. Their products contain certified organic shea butter and other natural oils and extracts to make skin healthy and smooth. Some of their products include Tree Hut foot cream, foot scrub, and a hand cream. I would love to try the foot scrub. Foot scrubs feel so good and relaxing, plus the Tree Hut foot scrub contains real sugar to exfoliate and peppermint oil to moisturize.

What really sets Tree Hut apart from other brands is their ingredients. With so many skin care products to choose from, it can be hard to know which ones to pick. I tend to like to use products that contain natural and organic ingredients like Tree Hut. It's a scary thought that many of the other skin care products that you may find on the shelf could actually contain harmful chemicals.

Some other facts about Tree Hut products:

• All products contain Shea Butter to help promote elasticity, skin repair, and is moisturizing and helps prevent aging.
• All products are paraben free.
• No DMDM
• Made in the USA.
• Never tested on animals.
• Can be found at Walmart stores nationwide!

Summer also means that we get to change are wardrobe to a more relaxing, and laid back style. Denim shorts, flowy tops, strappy sandals, cool shades, and fun hats are all items I love to incorporate into my summer outfits. I created this board on Polyvore showcasing my Spring/Summer natural beauty style.

I love the way it turned out and of course I added some Tree Hut products to keep my pedicure looking pretty and flip flop ready. Don't forget to like Tree Hut on Facebook and follow Tree Hut on Twitter. 

My Ipsy Glam Bag May 2013

Yay, I got my Ipsy a few days ago and I am so happy with it! Last month was my first bag, and it was a little bit of a let down for me, since I wasn't too thrilled with any of my items. This month is so much better, and I instantly resubscribed :). Ipsy is only $10 a month after all, so just the fun of getting a goody bag every month is worth the $10 to me. Plus Ipsy is the best one out there, because you get all full size cosmetics. No sample packets, tiny perfume vials, or boring skin care products here!

This is what I got in my bag:

• An orange and blue zig zag cosmetic pouch. I like this cosmetic bag. The colors and pattern is great for summer.
• Yaby Buff Concealer Refill -This refill will be perfect if you have the Z palette. I don't, but I can always use a new concealer to cover my dark circles. This one was the right shade for my skin tone, and it works really well.
• Zoya Nail Polish in Jacqueline - I got so excited when I saw a full size Zoya box in my bag. Zoya is one of my favorite brands of nail polish. At first glance I thought the color was a little weird, it's just an off white, but after seeing swatches of it, I think it will look very pretty.
• Nume Finishing Serum - Nume is a brand I have been wanting to try. I use Serum everyday, so this is something I can really use.
• Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss - This gloss really tastes like juice. I got it in a berry shade. It's very natural looking, only lightly tinted. The formula is very smooth and isn't sticky at all. I like wearing it over pink lipstick.
• Pacifica Coconut Crushed Pearl Bronzing Body Butter - I love the scent of coconut and I like anything to help my tan. 

Items that other's got that I would have loved to have gotten in my bag were the St Tropez Body Lotion, because anything St. Tropez is amazing, or the Pacifica Rollerball, such a generous size and pretty bottle.

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When God Makes Lemonade by Don Jacobson

When God Makes Lemonade is a collection of 68 short true stories. All of the stories are about people who find themselves in sour circumstances such as unemployment, grieving the loss of a loved one, the diagnosis of a life threatening illness, or wrecking your dream car. Through these tough times, they find an unexpected sweetness, like a new outlook on life, a way to support their family, or the very thing that can save their life. Just like the saying goes, "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade".

In When God Makes Lemonade there were at least a few stories that brought tears to my eyes, and made me think that God really is there with us all and creating miracles for us every day. I really liked that all of the stories were true, and were submitted by every day people from across the country. I also thoroughly enjoyed the book's theme of everything happening for a reason and good coming out of the bad.

Although many of the stories were very inspiring and encouraging, there were others that fell short, and could have probably been left out. There were also quite a few stories that were very similar to one another. I felt like the book had too many stories, and would have benefited if they would have cut out almost half of them, and made the remaining ones longer. At only 3 pages for every story, it didn't give me enough time to care about the characters and their individual stories.

Even though the book was long and dragged on a bit, it more importantly made me feel. At times it made me feel sad and other times it made me feel hopeful. Overall, I am glad that I read this book and I look forward to the continuation of this series.

If you have your own lemons to lemonade story to share, and would like to see it in the next book of the series, then submit it to GodMakesLemonade.com

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Larken Bag Review & Giveaway!

I have a brand new product to tell you about! They are called Larken Bags, and when I found out about them I thought to myself "Why didn't anyone think of this before?" Larken Bags are a bag that you put in your handbag. So, instead of dumping all of your goods inside of your purse, you will have them in one secure place. This is so helpful for a number of reasons:

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1. Makes switching handbags easier. Instead of taking the time transferring all of your stuff from one handbag to the next, all you will have to do is put your Larken Bag in whatever purse you feel like using for the day. 
2. Save the lining of your purse! Purses can be ridiculously expensive. The last thing you want is pen ink or makeup ruining the inside of your bag. Having all of your stuff inside the Larken Bag will guarantee that you wont get goo all over the interior of your purse.
3. Makes carrying a tote bag more secure. Not all bags have a closure at the top, for the ones that don't, you will be glad to have a Larken Bag, so none of your goodies fall out and become missing.
4. Organization! Larken bags make it easier for you to find your stuff. They even have two roomy front pockets, for easier access to the important stuff; like your keys or cell phone.

I received a Larken Bag in the color Silver Lake. They also come in black, brown, and orange, so you can pick your favorite or have one of each to coordinate with your handbag. Above is a photo of it just laying flat. It definitely has more than enough room to fit all of your on-the-go necessities. It's made of a durable nylon, so it should be super easy to clean up just in case your compact breaks or your lip gloss leaks. 

This is what my Larken Bag looks like when it is full and inside of my current handbag. I have tried other purse organization products, but they didn't compare to the simplicity of the Larken Bag. What I like to do is keep my cell phone and keys in the outer pockets, since I am using these items the most. I also keep my wallet and coupon booklet in my purse but outside of the Larken Bag for easy access. Finally, I put everything else in my Larken Bag. Organizing like this is the most effective method for me, but you can find other useful ways to utilize the Larken Bag however you wish. 

My favorite thing about the Larken Bag is how easy it is for me to wear a different purse everyday. I have a pretty large handbag collection that is usually just collecting dust, because I don't feel like going through the hassle of transferring all of my stuff. Now I can actually match handbags to my outfit and switch things up without having to worry that I left something important inside one of my other purses. 

Giveaway!

Thanks to the good people at LarkenBags.com, one lucky Glamour Girl Reviews reader will win a Larken Bag (ARV: $25)!

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*Disclosure: I received a product for the purpose of an honest review. I did not receive any form of monetary compensation for this post. All opinions are 100% mine.

Get Firmoo 2013 May New Arrivals for Free

An outfit isn't complete without some accessories. Like the right scarf, jewelry, or belt, glasses can also be used as an accessory to add some style to your ensemble. So, whether you want to change up your look or you just need a new pair of glasses, Firmoo is a great place to shop for eyeglasses. They are especially awesome, because they have launched their First-Pair-Free Program to people worldwide, all glasses are free and all you need to do is pay for shipping.

Here are some of my favorite new arrivals at Firmoo:

I love these brown and white glasses! I think large frames look good on everyone, and these are a color that will also compliment anyone's skin or hair color. I also like the ombre effect and the cool writing on the sides!

Here are another nice pair of oversize glasses. I love the tortoise color on the frames and the alligator skin print is a very unique touch!

Maybe you prefer smaller frames? Then these rectangle frames might be a good choice for you. They come in 3 different colors; black, black matte, and tortoise.

Still not sure that glasses can be fashionable? Then check out how some of these fashionistas style them.

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The last picture is me wearing my glasses from Firmoo. I love these glasses so much! They have become my favorite pair of glasses that I have ever owned. I love that they are just the right size and shape for my face. The leopard print on the sides of the glasses is what really sold me on them. Check out my review here.

Giveaway!

Thanks to Firmoo, one lucky Glamour Girl Reviews reader will win a free pair of glasses:

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*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine.

Top 20 Nail Designs on Pinterest!

I am obsessed with Pinterest! I have become addicted to creating makeup, hair, fashion and nail boards. I can hardly paint my nails without getting paint all over my fingers. So, I am blown away by how talented some of these girls are with their nails. Some of the designs are really detailed, while others are more doable but still really cute. I thought it would be fun to share with you my top 20 finds of nail designs on Pinterest:

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2. @Nailsbylins 

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4. Dressed up Nails

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5. nedz_

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7. Neverland Nail Blog

8. Lovin Nailz

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15. She Said Beauty

16. Didolines-Nails

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18. TweetiiSweetii

19. Holographic Hussy

20. Releelovely

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New Slow Cooker Meal Plan at eMeals!

Trying to figure out what to buy at the grocery store can get frustrating at times. I get tired of eating the same thing all of the time, me and my boyfriend have differing tastes in food, we have a strict budget, and I want to eat healthy. When we go shopping for food, we often only buy enough for a few days, and then we find ourselves scratching our heads and looking at empty pantries. Of course, this leads us to dining out way too much.

I've come to the realization that before you enter the grocery store, you need to have a plan. Planning meals for the week should happen way before you ever leave the house. This can seem like a daunting task, but emeals.com makes planning meals easy, because they do the work for you!

The way eMeals works is you first choose a meal plan based on your eating style, your family size and even your favorite grocery store. Then Every week, your meal plan arrives in your inbox —
complete with seven simple, creative, family–friendly dinner recipes. Each includes an entrée and side dishes. Along with the meal plan, you'll receive a detailed grocery list organized by section and coordinated with the weekly sales at selected stores. Best of all you will be saving time and money, all while enjoying healthy and home cooked meals. 

eMeals.com, the leading online meal planner, has launched a new slow cooker meal plan to make your life even easier when it comes to getting meals on the table! Each slow cooker plan will include 7 crockpot dinners, with some timesaving “cook once, eat twice” favorites. They have both a Slow Cooker Classic plan full of tasty comfort food as well a groundbreaking Slow Cooker Clean Eating Plan that serves up quick, simple, and healthy meals. Right now, you can use discount code LUNCHFREE for a free lunch meal plan with the purchase of a dinner plan.