My Beauty Favorites — Week of November 28 – December 4, 2016

December is getting colder in Kansas City, and it might even snow a little this week! I’m so happy that it’s finally a bit chilly outside.

For my favorite products this week, I have been loving an effective eye treatment, a healthy snack and natural skin care.  Here are my faves:

Anjali MD Laser Eye Lift
Anjali MD Laser Eye Lift

Anjali MD Laser Eye Lift ($99 USD) —is a breakthrough scientific innovation with immediate results.Bags and puffiness are reduced within minutes, revealing a refreshed, younger appearance.

A revolutionary, innovative formula combines Neurotransmitters, Energized Minerals, SNAP-8, Glycosaminoglycans and Hyaluronic Acid to reduce bags and puffiness and improve eye wrinkles. A warming sensation ensues. Laser Lifting Complex™ lifts and tightens fatigued skin, while collagen and the molecular matrix rebuild for long-term visible results. Eyes immediately appear refreshed, rested and younger.

What I think: This is an amazing eye cream to use day and night. When I apply it, my eyes instantly look lifted. I apply it around my eye and it is so hydrating! I like how my eyes look right away, but I am also looking forward to the long-term benefits.

Purchase at http://www.anjalimd.com

Poppin' Peas
Poppin’ Peas

Sensible Portions has created the perfect thing to get snack time poppin’ with brand new Poppin’ Peas ($3.19 USD). This delicious snack is non-GMO, gluten free and a good source of dietary fiber. Pea is the first ingredient. Available in two tasty flavors, Sea Salt and Sour Cream & Onion. Sea Salt has only 5 simple ingredients. Contains only 4g of fat (50 percent less fat than the leading potato chip). Contains no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Smart Snacks in Schools compliant.

What I think: My daughter and I really liked this healthy snack, especially the Sea Salt flavor.  It tastes like peas, but it’s a little, airy puff.  They are super addicting!

Available in 4 oz. bags at Hy-Vee and Woodman’s Markets

Green Goo Deodorant Travel Stick Lavender and Thyme ($5.95 .6 oz) — Finally natural deodorant that works!  Stay fresh all day.  Aluminum-Free and propylene glycol-free. Infused with Calendula and Chamomile Flowers are gentle for the skin and the power of Aluminum-free baking soda and arrowroot keep you fresh. Comes in two sizes:  Regular Stick and Travel Stick.

Green Goo Nourishing Lip Balms ($4.25 USD) — Green Goo lip balms create lush, hydrated lips by not only soothing dry, chapped skin, but also nourishing damaged lips for long lasting effects. All of the lips balms contain a high concentration of Calendula Flowers infused in specific organic oils that emulate the body’s natural chemistry. This unique blend naturally increases the cells’ ability to absorb water making for fuller, more nourished lips.

What I think: I’m not a natural deodorant girl, but I gave it to someone who is and she really likes it.  It works well and smells really nice.

The lip balm is amazing!  I have it in the Kiss On flavor, which nourishes my dry lips.  It’s also supposed to be an aphrodisiac, so we’ll see!

Purchase at http://www.greengoohelps.com

 

Holiday Gift Guide — Cool Gifts For The Hard To Buy For!

Still looking for that perfect gift?  There are so many great, unusual gifts out there that are perfect for the amazing people on your list!

Below is a natural beauty subscription box, a gorgeous watch and classic cookies. They would all make great gifts:

Goodbeing Subscription Box
Goodbeing Subscription Box

Goodbeing is a trial and discovery service providing expertly curated, trial sized healthy beauty (ie: screened for less than healthy ingredients), personal care and natural wellness products.

Not your average beauty subscription service, Goodbeing rigorously pre-screens every product, ensuring only cleaner, high performance beauty & wellness products make the cut.  What’s more, Goodbeing customizes more heavily than most – allowing members to opt in or out of entire categories of products and to specify their unique skin, hair & makeup needs and preferences for a truly personalized experience.

Goodbeing allows members to choose their box type – All Beauty, All Wellness (coming soon) or a Combo Box and allows members to choose 1-2 of the items they receive each month, or, they can opt out to retain the surprise.

With plans as low as $5.95 per month (new A Little Goodbeing option launching soon) to $21 a month (standard Goodbeing monthly plan) it’s ideal for holiday giving.

Learn more at http://www.joingoodbeing.com

Timex Miami Chronograph
Timex Miami Chronograph

Timex Miami Chronograph ($95 USD) –This gorgeous watch comes with the following features:

  • Sleek Sophisticated Design
  • Chronograph Measures to 1/20th Second
  • 42mm Case Size
  • Stainless Steel Bracelet
  • Quick-Date® Feature
  • 30 Meter Water Resistance

Purchase at http://www.timex.com

Malt Shop Cookies
Malt Shop Cookies

Malt Shop Cookies (in tins from $24.99 to $39.99) Malted Milk is best known as that sweet, finishing touch flavor that gave birth to every Malt Shop, Soda Fountain, Diner and Lunch Counter all across the USA. But Malted Milk also acts as its own all natural, preservative. No artificial stuff needed. So your cookies stay soft and fresh. And yes, all of the cookies are completely all natural.

Each order will arrive at the recipient’s doorstep in a beautiful gift bag or gift tin that has been completely customized by you with a picture and message that’s right on The Gift bag or Gift Tin. Send photos of you, the kids, the dog, the cat –whatever you like. Then let the Malted Milk cookies do the rest.

Malt Shop Cookies are currently available in three unique flavors:
• Double Chocolate with Malted Milk
• Chocolate Chip with Malted Milk
• Mocha Chocolate with Malted Milk

Purchase at http://www.maltshopcookies.com

Brand Feature — Magic Candy Factory — Amazing 3D Printed Candy!

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Kansas City has an amazing new candy invention to try!  Magic Candy Factory has taken root inside of Go! Calendars, Games & Toys inside of Oak Park Mall.  And it is so cool!

This is a 3D gummy candy printer.  It prints edible words and shapes.  Here is the machine:

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The Magic Candy Factory is based on FDM (fused deposition modeling.) In this case, a special mixture of natural ingredients is heated up and applied using a nozzle. The results are different shapes and a unique choice of combinations which combine to create the custom masterpiece and are instantly ready to eat. The shapes were developed by the Katjes team with the help of 3D modelling software and turned into G-codes. The latter tell the printer where, at what speed and what frequency it needs to apply each of the layers.

The plug n’ play operating system guarantees quick installation and ease of use for the operator and consumer. This model also includes an important feature for the final customer. A camera is installed in every printer which records the printing process precisely. In e-mails, customers don’t just receive shipping confirmation after production, but time-lapse videos of their own personal treats in the making.

Here’s a time-lapse video of my daughter Olivia’s name and elephant being made.  It’s so cool, and really didn’t take too long to make in real-time, either:

Besides enjoying the fun 3D shapes, the candy is so good! Available flavors include Gorgeous Green Apple, Luscious Lemon, Tasty Tropical Blue, Sublime Strawberry, Marvelous Mango, Elegant Elderberry, Beautiful Blackcurrant and Ripe Raspberry. And you can have finish such as edible glitter and fizzy candy on top!

Here’s photos of Olivia’s candy and more that was make (including my name and a butterfly!:

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The photo of the candy dispensers is of pre-made natural gummies that you can buy and take with you.  They are delicious! And they are also gluten, nut and dairy free!

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This is Olivia’s and my swag including a little paint can with gummies.

Learn more and create your own candy at http://magiccandyfactory.com.  I recommend these amazing and tasty candies!

Natural Grocers Grand Opening In Liberty, Missouri

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Today, October 26th, Natural Grocers had their grand opening in Liberty, Missouri.  I got to check it out last night at an invite-only event.

I have never been to a Natural Grocers store before and was excited to attend.  I learned that the chain has been around since 1955!  Their Five Founding Principles are: Nutrition Education, Highest Quality Products, Affordable Pricing, Commitment to their Community and Commitment to their Employees.

It’s not a huge store, but it carries entirely organic products and a lot of vitamins and supplements.  About a 4th of the store was aisles of vitamins!  And there is someone there who can help with those needs.

I (of course) was most impressed by the fairly large beauty section:

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It was so nice!  There was a lot of makeup, skincare, hair care and body care.  They carry wonderful brands such as Mineral Fusion (above), Burt’s Bees, Acure Organics, EcoTools and much more!

I even bought a facial mask:

 

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This is a Instant Brightening Mask by Andalou Naturals. It is their Pumpkin & Honey face mask.  I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m going to this weekend.

We also purchased a few groceries:

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We purchased free range eggs, root beer, bratwurst, delicious Thai Kitchen meals, chips, etc.  Yum!

I definitely will visit this store when I am in Liberty (about 20 minutes away from my home).  The vitamins were affordable, and I need to check out the beauty section when my husband is not with me (he he).  The meats were a bit pricey, but they are organic.

The Liberty store is located at:

114 S. Stewart Rd.
Liberty, MO 64068

They are also in lots of different locations around the country, so check out their website at http://www.naturalgrocers.com.

Enjoy!

 

Summer Fun and Grandparent’s Day Gift Ideas From GourmetGiftBaskets.c​om

I love giving gifts that are curated nicely and include a variety of goodies.  I think that they are so thoughtful!

Gourmetgiftbaskets.com puts together gifts for every occasion and just because gifts for the special people in your life.

I was sent the following products for my honest review:

Arts & Crafts Care Package
Arts & Crafts Care Package

Arts & Crafts Care Package ($39.99 USD) — The arts and crafts care package will keep your creative kid entertained and enthralled! There is something for every hour of the day in this ideal care package designed to provide quiet and engaging activities alone or to share with friends. Included This care package will be a welcome surprise for the artsy child in your life! It can be a camp care package, but I think that it is just as fun for back to school or the holidays. Includes:

· Fine Point Washable Markers – 12 Piece Set – 12 colored markers that will brighten any day. · Scribble Pad of Paper – 60 Sheets – 9″ x 12″ – A blank canvas waiting for doodles and drawings. · Pencil – This bendable pencil not only gets the trick done when it comes to writing, but it is also a toy at the same time.
· Pencil Sharpener – You’ll find this essential item in any good care package for campers! · Make Your Own Sticker Kit – Their amazing art work can be stuck on anything they choose with this easy to use kit. · Lanyard Set – A colorful array of lanyards with which to weave and make fun jewelry. · Swirl Art – Create your very own marbled paper with this travel size toy. · Spiral Art – Create crazy shapes in all different sizes and colors with the spiral graph art kit. · Scratch-a-Sketch – Although it appears to be black, scratch away at the surface and expose beautiful colors underneath. · Magic Foam – Wet the pieces of foam and then craft away.  Once dry, it will stay in the position you created. · Design-A-Mug Velvet – 3 Designs – This mug has three different velvet scenes that you can color in with markers to create your preferred landscape as you drink your beverage. · Neon Scribble Slate – This colorful scribble pad makes writing that much more fun.
· Fuzzy Face Pocket Travel – Use the magnetic wand to make a funny face, shake to clear it and start again.

This has been fun for my whole family.  The also have more crafty baskets on the website.

 

Summer Seasonal Beer Bucket
Summer Seasonal Beer Bucket

Summer Seasonal Beer Bucket ($69.99 USD) — The Summer Seasonal Beer Bucket is crammed with the best microbrews of the season! Bursting with light, fruity flavors, these highly anticipated beers are the cream of the crop. We’ve designed our beer basket for beer lovers from all walks of life. The one thing they have in common is their desire to enjoy all the good things the warm weather brings. We’ve paired these beers with our hand-selected, premium snacks. Each snack delivers a crunch that highlights the nuanced flavors of the beers. Included:

Fresh Slice White IPA by Otter Creek Brewing – This light IPA combines the delicate flavor of the hops with hints of spice, clementines, and Bavarian yeast. Summer Session Ale by Peak Organic Brewery – This citrusy, eco-friendly ale uses locally sourced wheat. Lemongrass Luau by Kona Brewing Company – This beer brewed with lemongrass transports anyone to the tropical Hawaiian Islands.  Summertime Kölsch by Goose Island Beer Co. – This golden Kölsch reminds us of rich caramel, pine, and hints of sweet citrus. Curious Traveler Lemon Shandy by The Traveler Beer Co. – This shandy mixes lemonade with a premium beer, just like they do in Germany. Summerhook by Redhook Brewery – Bursting with hearty rye flavors this beer is a summertime must-have! Hickory Maple Bacon Kettle Corn by KingOfPOP.com – 1.8 oz. – Bacon makes everything better – and our popcorn is no exception! Peppered Beef Jerky by Divine Bovine – 2 oz. – Wash this peppery beef jerky down with a few swallows of your favorite summer beer. Chichester Snack Mix by Merrimack Valley Snack Company – 2 oz. – This delicious snack mix features crunchy cheese crackers, crispy pretzels, and salty nuts. Roasted & Salted Peanuts by J&R Gourmet – 2 oz. – Roasted and salted peanuts are a classic complement to any beer! Honey Mustard Popcorn by KingOfPOP.com – 1.1 oz. – Sharp mustard is sweetened with honey to make this crispy popcorn flavor.

This is an amazing gift (or get it for yourself).  I have been enjoying a new beer each night and they are all amazing!  The snacks are yummy, too!

Grandparents Day Gift Basket
Grandparents Day Gift Basket

Grandparents Day Gift Basket($69.99 USD) — Special people deserve special gifts! That’s why, for Grandparents Day this year, we created this gorgeous arrangement that’s full of irresistible gourmet foods. Inside a classic picnic basket is an artful arrangement of fresh orchard fruits, classic Vermont cheddar cheese, and chocolate covered treats, creating a thoughtful gift that’s perfect for showing your grandparent just how much they mean to you! Included:

 Fresh Orchard Fruits
· Hors D’oeuvre Deli Style Crackers by Partners – 4.9 oz.
· Classic Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese by Cabot – 8 oz.
· Fuji Apple Crunch Dried Fruit by Sensible Foods – 12 g
· Garlic Summer Sausage by Nueske – 10 oz.
· Chichester Snack Mix by Merrimack Valley Snack Company – 2 oz.
· Roasted and Salted Peanuts by J&R Gourmet – 2 oz.
· Pretzel Twists by Auntie Trudie’s – 3 oz.
· (5) Assorted Hard Candies by Hillside Candy

Grandparents Day is September 11th.  This wonderful assortment of goodies is perfect for any grandparent or special person in your life!  It is really fun to receive such a thoughtful and tasty gift.  The basket is so cute, too.  Their is also a grandparents gift set with wine on the site, look it up!

I have to say that my family enjoyed all of these gift baskets.  And, there are so much more on their site, http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com.  Check them out!

Try A Fresh Recipe This Spring With New Cookbooks

In a cooking rut? Cookbooks are so much fun to look through and find new recipes. I am always looking for new recipes to make for the family.

Robert Rose publishers have released great new cookbooks for the Spring.  Below are my three favorites:

200 Best Sheet Pan Meals
200 Best Sheet Pan Meals

200 Best Sheet Pan Meals by Camilla Saulsbury ($24.95 USD) —

We’re all looking for ways to make meals more convenient, and while one-pot meals are wonderful, sheet pan meals are the newest option. They allow you to cook several individual components of your meal all at once, and cleanup is an absolute breeze.

If you have a sheet pan and an oven, you’re on your way to creating an abundance of satisfying meals — not to mention desserts. The sweets you can create with a simple sheet pan are utterly sumptuous, from Chewy Coconut Trail Mix Bars to Sour Cream Vanilla Pound Cake.

200 Best Smoothie Bowl Recipes
200 Best Smoothie Bowl Recipes

200 Best Smoothie Bowl Recipes by Alison Lewis ($24.95 USD) — Smoothie bowls are hugely popular for good reason — they’re a perfect way to add fresh fruits, superfoods and protein to your diet. Adding a smoothie bowl to your morning routine guarantees a great start to your day, and they’re not just for breakfast — they can be enjoyed anytime you need a refreshing, filling and healthy meal or a satisfying dessert.

Whether your smoothie bowl is packed with fruit, leafy greens or nuts, or has a base of coffee or tea, you’ll be sure to find a recipe perfectly suited for you in this collection of 200 refreshing choices. Each recipe features suggested topping options for added color, texture and crunch, taking your meal to a whole new level.

Here’s just a small sample of Alison’s sumptuous smoothie bowl recipes:
• Frosty French Toast
• Kiwi Kale Bowl
• Pumpkin Ginger Bowl
• Antioxidant Smoothie Bowl

These thick, creamy and delicious smoothie bowls will undoubtedly become a welcome addition to your daily routine.

Juice Guru Transform Your Life with One Juice a Day
Juice Guru Transform Your Life with One Juice a Day

Juice Guru Transform Your Life with One Juice a Day by Steve & Julie Prussack ($24.95 USD) — Just one well-timed fresh juice a day can and will change your life. A daily juice provides boundless energy, youthful vibrancy, a slimmer figure, sharper focus and improved health, and prompts a desire to make healthier food choices in general. Juicing isn’t difficult — anyone can do it — and the results are almost immediate.

This book demystifies juicing and will help you incorporate this regimen into your daily lifestyle. In addition to the 21-day plan that will get you going on your path to lifelong health and wellness, 100 flavorful fruit and vegetable juices are featured, all bursting with nutrients that will give you the energy to get through your day, whether at home, at work or at play.

What I think:  All three of these books have healthy and delicious recipes for Spring.  I love the sheet pan book.  It’s great for quick meals for the family.  The smoothie bowls are very ingenious — nutritious and so yummy!  Plus I have been wanting to try juicing and now have the perfect book to start with!

Learn more at http://www.robertrose.ca/books.  Can also be purchased at amazon.com

SweetLeaf Water Drops Water Enhancers Review

 

SweetLeaf Water Drops
SweetLeaf Water Drops

 

I was sent samples of SweetLeaf Water Drops Water Enhancers ($4.99 USD) for my honest review!  I love drinking sugar-free beverages, so I was happy to try these!

What are SweetLeaf Water Drops?  Here is the description from the website:

Hydrate deliciously. Choose from four natural fruit flavored blends, available in 2.1 fl. oz. (64 ml) packages. SweetLeaf Water Drops are natural, convenient, sugar-free and gluten-free water enhancers. Squirt into water and enjoy award-winning flavor with zero calories, zero carbs, non-glycemic response and NO artificial sweeteners. Finally, a better-for-you alternative to soda and sugar-laden drinks!

  • Lemon Lime
  • Raspberry Lemonade
  • Peach Mango
  • Strawberry Kiwi

I was sent Raspberry Lemonade and Strawberry Kiwi.  I was surprised that both are clear.  I am used to colored water drops.  But since they are natural, it makes sense.

My favorite is the Strawberry Kiwi.  It has a natural fruit flavor and doesn’t really have a sweetener aftertaste.  The Raspberry Lemonade is good, too. I like to put just a little in my glass or water bottle and build it to the flavor I want.

I would purchase these again and might have to try the other two flavors as well!

Purchase at http://www.shopsweetleaf.com

 

 

 

Tea Time! Davidson’s Organic Tea Review

I was lucky to review samples of Davidson’s Organic Tea for my honest review.  After heavy holiday coffees and hot chocolate, a nice cup of tea is a healthy and delicious alternative beverage!

I tried the following teas:

 

Autumn Fruit & Flowers (Loose Leaf) ($9.67 sampler bag, 40-60 cups) — A festive caffeine-free blend of harvest fruits and flowers with autumn fruit and spice flavors, representing citrus peels, cranberries, apples, cinnamon, cloves and rosehips. Ingredients (* organic): Cranberries*, cinnamon*, apples*, rosehips*, cloves*, lemon peel*, orange peel*, natural flavor & calendula flowers*.

Sun, Moon and Stars (Loose Leaf) ($7.44 for a sampler bag 40-60 cups) — A delightful blend of jasmine, oolong and gunpowder green teas. Ingredients (* organic): Oolong*, green tea* & jasmine tea*.

Mango Peach Ice ($6.49 USD) — Mango Peach Ice blends robust organic black tea from South India with a wonderful essence of mango and peach. Contains a total of 8 one-quart brew bags. Each quart-size bag brews appx. 4 cups of iced tea, for a total of 2 gallons.

Spiced Pear Black Tea ($2.95 for 8) — Spiced Pear combines sweet organic cinnamon and pungent cloves with the heady essence of fresh pears. Almost dessert-like in character, this tea is rounded and flavorful, delicious hot or iced. Robust organic black tea perfectly complements the fragrant, subtle flavors of pears and penetrating spices.  Ingredients (* organic): Black tea*, cinnamon*, carob*, natural flavor and cloves*.

What I think:  I enjoyed all of these teas.  My favorite is the Mango Peach Ice Tea.  It is so refreshing!  I can see myself drinking this during the day.  I usually don’t drink soda often, and water gets a little boring.  This is tasty and a lot healthier than soda!

The spiced pear is great for cold days.  You can really taste the cloves.  The Sun, Moon and Stars is a nice change from plain green tea.  It’s very smooth.

I thought I’d like the Autumn Fruit & Flowers more than I did.  It doesn’t seem like tea to me.  It is rehydrated fruit and flowers, which is very different.  I will try it a few more times to see what I think.

All in all, I really recommend Davidson’s Organic Teas.  They are so good and there are many varieties.  Visit http://www.davidsonstea.com and check them out!

ZeroWater Ready-Pour Water Filtration Pitcher Review

ZeroWater Ready-Pour Water Filtration Pitcher
ZeroWater Ready-Pour Water Filtration Pitcher

I was sent a ZeroWater 12-cup Ready-Pour Water Filtration Pitcher ($37.99 USD) for my honest review.  I was excited to try it!

Here is details on the pitcher:

The Ready-Pour pitcher is the first in its class that has a sealed lid and reservoir, making it possible to pour water that has already been filtered without spilling water that’s still filtering. This means the reservoir can now be kept full, adding a full two cups’ capacity to the existing 10-cup design. It also features a one-hand, pull and pour button spout for easy bottle filling. It uses the patented ZeroWater filtration system, which combines FIVE sophisticated technologies that work together to remove virtually all dissolved solids from your water. The result is great-tasting water, straight from the tap.

ZeroWater’s first layer of filtration, activated carbon and oxidation reduction alloy, removes the chlorine taste you are accustomed to with tap water.  The Ion Exchange stage removes virtually all dissolved solids that may be left over from public water systems or even leached into your water from piping, such as aluminum, lead, zinc, nitrates, and more. Three additional stages are included to remove other impurities and ensure your water receives the appropriate amount of treatment time to deliver a “000” reading on the included laboratory-grade Total Dissolved Solids meter.

What I think:  This is a sophisticated filtration system that really works.  It’s probably the best tasting water I have had in a long time!  It is clear and clean and so much better that bottled water, you can really taste the difference.  And that tastes makes me think that the water that I’m drinking is truly pure and so good for my family!

I also love how you can fill up the pitcher, then pour the water as it comes out of the bottom and not where you filled it.  It’s a great design.

Purchase at http://www.zerowater.com and retailers such as Target, Walmart, Bed, Bath, Beyond and Amazon.

Have you tried this water pitcher?  Leave a comment and let me know!

Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Last Minute Gift Ideas

This may be my last gift guide this year, so I better make it count!  There are still some great ideas to give that hard to buy for friend!

I have gift ideas in fashion, beauty and oh…lets start with WINE!

Leer Vineyards Heroic Red ($16 on sale, reg $24 a bottle) —  This wine shows aromas of boysenberry with hints of leather, cedar and cigar tobacco. Flavors are of raspberry jam, chocolate and black pepper, with a faint echo of black tea on the long finish. This blend contains 58% Syrah, 29% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. A Portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold benefits the Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Homes4WoundedHeroes & Homes4GoldStars programs, which provide mortgage-free homes to combat wounded heroes and spouses of fallen heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Leer Vineyards Valiant White Moscato ($14 on sale, reg $22 a bottle) With aromas of peach and orange blossoms, the citrus flavors are intense, peaches, and tropical fruits dominate. A soft and luscious mouthful with a hint of effervescence for a beautiful liveliness and a balance to the sweetness. While crisp and sweet this Moscato is a perfect pairing with spicy seafood or chicken, and is amazing while paired with bleu cheese, and desserts that include pears or peaches.

I just received samples of these and have tried the red.  It is delicious!  I’m not a connoisseur, but I like that I can taste some of the rich and smoky flavors, but it is not too dry.  It’s a little sweet at the end, yum!  I plan to try the Moscato over the holidays and am looking forward to that!

Purchase at leervineyards.com.

Q&Q Watches — The watch on the left is Q&Q Solar Smile Series RP00J013Y ($36 on sale now, reg. $40) and the watch on the right is  Q&Q Solar Smile Mini Series RP01J003Y ($36 on sale now, reg. $40).  The one on the left is a larger watch and the one on the right is smaller, but both are great for fashion forward friends!

I love that these are solar.  To charge the watches, you expose the dial to sunlight.  I think it’s great that you don’t have to worry about batteries!  And there are many cute choices!

Purchase at http://www.smile-qq.com

Dr. Scholl’s DreamWalk Express Pedi Foot Smoother
Dr. Scholl’s DreamWalk Express Pedi Foot Smoother

Dr. Scholl’s DreamWalk Express Pedi Foot Smoother (Average price, $39.99) — quickly gives you smoother, more beautiful feet in the comfort of your home keeping you pedi-ready all through the winter months! This is the perfect gift for any beauty or pedicure lover! Here are more details:

  • Creates salon smooth feet in the convenience of your home
  • Light, contoured, handheld personal Electronic Foot Smoother device is easy to use
  • Buffs away rough, dry skin and transforms it into smooth, softer
  • Renewed skin
  • No sharp blades or soaking required
  • Replacement Roller Heads allow for extended product usage

I love this.  It is very easy to use.  You don’t have to press down hard, it quickly removes dead skin from feet.  Don’t forget to put down a towel underneath you when you use it, as dry flakes come off of your feet.  Sounds gross, but feet are soft and smooth afterwards!

Available at mass market retailers near you!