Lavish + Lime Review and Giveaway

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Contest will conclude on 7/21 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn by random.org and validated per rules. US and Canada.

OOBA Review and Giveaway! Ends 7/7

Ooba is 100% All Natural, Refreshing Beverage that infuses the pure extracts from the Incredible Hibiscus Flower. For thousands of years in Ancient Egypt, China, India, Mexico and South America, this Flower has been used for its healing properties. From the Egyptian Pharaohs to the Mayan Kings of South America, the Hibiscus Flower has been considered a source of health and wellbeing. We created OOBA with the intention of bridging the gap between the refreshingly crisp feel of a sparkling soda and a 100% All Natural, truly good for you beverage. We use only the best natural raw materials to bring you the ultimate fusion of health and taste that helps maintain cardiovascular function. “Hibiscus with an Attitude!”

OOBA is rich in the ancient healing power of hibiscus—a powerhouse of antioxidants. The ruby red color of this drink is all from the hibiscus extract. Hibiscus extract contains many of the same antioxidant compounds as red wine, including flavonoids, polyphenols and anthocyanins, which have been demonstrated to prevent the oxidation of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, and positively affect hypertension (High Blood Pressure).

OOBA infuses the Pure Extracts from the Hibiscus Sabdariffa species of Hibiscus Flower. This Extract has been clinically tested and the results of this testing have been published by many highly respected members of the Medical and Scientific Community. The results of these studies have shown that this extract has Significant Health Benefits.

Some of those benefits may include:

• High Blood Pressure Reduction (Hypertension)
• Lowering Bad Cholesterol Levels (LDL)
• Improvement in Overall Cardiovascular Health

For more information on the possible health benefits and to see articles, please visit the website here.

We currently make six flavors of OOBA:

OOBA Hibiscus
OOBA Hibiscus & Lime
OOBA Hibiscus & Orange

I reviews the Regular Hibiscus, Lime and Orange a few months back, see it that OOBA review here.
OOBA Hibiscus & Vanilla
OOBA Hibiscus & Pineapple
OOBA Hibiscus & Blackberry

Some days I just love having this blog so much! I had a beautiful package of the new OOBA flavors come in and immediately I set the Blackberry on ice. It is so tasty, and light. Just right for summer. They would really make for a killer cocktail!
The Pineapple just might be my favorite. I love pineapple and it has the sweet and almost sour thing going on. So thirst quenching! Craig tried to steal this one from me, but I quickly got it back!
Lastly the Vanilla is mild and has a very pleasant taste. Like I said it more mild then the others and I could see myself drinking this in the mornings.

So would you like to try OOBA? They are offering three “grand prize winners” of the three new flavors (vanilla, blackberry and pineapple version) plus a t-shirt and 10 “runner up” winners that will receive a FREE product coupon good for one bottle of any flavor of OOBA.

To enter tell me which NEW OOBA flavor you would most like to try!
Extra Entry for being an EMAIL subscriber!

Contest will be drawn by Random.org and will end Tuesday July 7th at 11:59pm EST.

Quick Glowelle Giveaway! Round #2

One of my winners didn’t contact me back so I have one unclaimed Glowelle! Read the Original Review and Giveaway here. here is a little snippet of what you will get if you win.

You will get a weeks supply of Glowelle and a nice little zippered packet to place them in, so you can take them anywhere. The flavors are Raspberry/Jasmine and Pomegranate Lychee. To win, simply go to Glowelle and tell me one thing you learned there.

Winners will picked by random.org as normal and the contest will end Tuesday July 7th at 11:59PM EST.

EarthWorks Pur-essence Review and Giveaway

I have spoken to you before about my love of citrus scented products. Well Earthworks Pure-Essence Products really hit this one way outta the park.

Earthworks was created in 2005, by Corinne Able, who paired her understanding of quality ingredients with her lifelong love of travel. Pur-essence captures the essence of each fragrance that they create, not only in scent but in mood and feel. Inspired by experiences, colors and fragrances from as far as Mexico, the Orient and Europe, each Pur-essence provides a unique sensory experience.

I can attest to this. Every time I use my Sweet Lime Hand Cream, I feel luxurious, up for adventure and ready to go! It is a truly unique scent. But it doesn’t stop there. It is a wonderful hand cream too! I have let several friends use it, and they always say, wow, this feels nice, followed by, it smells good too! It smells for fresh picked limes. Truly invigorating and a postive fragrance. Filled with Aloe, Shea butter, sweet almond oil, and many other cuticle and hand friendly ingredients, it will give your hands a spa experience. I love to use it on my feet too. (It does have lanolin, sorry) You get 4oz for only $16. Really not a bad deal for a good hand cream. I probably would be careful touching anything with in the first 5 minutes of application as it is rich, but after a moment it does sink right in, and the smell is so worth it!

I also tried their Sweet Lime bar soap. Craig and I were in hog heaven! The bathroom smells so yummy after either of us has showered and although it doesn’t linger on us for long, the bath smells good all day! It is great at cleaning and leaves my skin soft, not dried out. Also contains Shea butter, plus jojoba, coconut and calendula to sooth and love the skin. The soap wrappers are eco-friendly, made from bamboo shoots and mulberry trees.

Earthworks has given me the chance to award some Prissy Green reader with a Sweet Lime Shower & Bath Gel and a Sweet Lime Body Lotion! To enter, please go to Earthworks and tell me another scent you would like to try from Pur-essence besides Sweet Lime.

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Contest will conclude on 7/20 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn by random.org and validated per rules. US and Canada.

Irony on July 5th, Day After Independence Day

my nephew Randy, niece Alyssa, and my brother Jeremiah.
If you all could spare some prayers over the next 10-12 months for the 38th Infantry, I would really appreciate it. My brother had his send off ceremony today. He will be in Fort Sill (Oklahoma) for about a month then move on to to Kuwait, and then on to Ballad (just outside of Baghdad for at least 10 months. He is a very special man, and little brother. Brave as I will get out.
I know it won’t hit me that he is gone until the first family dinner, function etc. and then I think all of us women will be a big ol puddly mess. and please say prayers for my step-mom (his mother) and my soon to be Sister in law. I know they could use them the most.

I pray for a safe return for everyone serving. God Bless.

FlaxMatters Review and Giveaway

Have you tried Flax Seeds yet? If you haven’t, it is a really simple way to get additional fiber, and the optimal balance of 3:1 Omega-3’s and Omega-6’s into you diet. It is also a simple way to get additional protein and the much needed lignans. Lignans in flaxseed are plant estrogens helping to stabilize hormone levels and relieve the symptoms of menopause. Flaxseed contains up to 800 times more active lignans than other plant sources. Studies have shown that these powerful antioxidants may reduce the risk of hormone-sensitive cancers such as breast and prostate cancer. In addition, the husk is a good source of dietary fiber, which can lower cholesterol and relieve constipation. Check out their page here for more FlaxFacts.

The only issue I ever had with Flax is worrying about the stability of the opened product. Flax has to be ground, basically you would need a coffee grinder or something similar to break those seeds open. Then it has a relatively short shelf life. Flaxmatters has come up with a unique and patented process of milling flax, called MeadowPureâ„¢ that keeps it stable, and also requires no refrigeration. And obviously no grinding! This process guarantees that all of their products contain 18-24% ALA Omega-3 and minimal dark, damaged seeds, meaning that you only need about 1 tablespoon of flax a day for the Recommended Daily Intake of ALA Omega-3.

Milled flaxseed, recommended by nutrition experts, is easiest to blend with other foods, particularly liquids like smoothies and sauces. For every tablespoon of milled flaxseed you consume, you’ll get 1.5 grams of Omega-3 ALA. Flaxseed oil is a concentrated source of Omega-3 ALA, but after processing it no longer contains the fiber and lignans of whole or milled flaxseed. Let them help you find the flax that is right for you with Find Your Flax.

Read here for more articles on Flax and it’s beneficial properties.

Stephanie Greenwood at Bubble and Bee even consumes 2 tablespoons of Flax seed each day to prevent her hormones from fluctuating, which is what caused her acne. This simple addition to your diet is a win win for you entire family! Benefiting Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Cardiovascular System, Lowering Cholesterol, an anti-inflamatory, and more! Plus healthier skin and energy levels are increased!

They even have a Flax Recipe section if you get bored with eating them on salads or in smoothies. I usually eat mine on my cereal, but I have given up milk so right now I am exploring all the options! They have a Pancake and Waffle Mix that contains Flax and WOW, they are breathtakingly good! I was nervous that they wouldn’t be good, but they are excellent. Flaxmatters also has a Ultra Smooth Omega Milled Golden Flax. Let me quote what they have to say about it so I don’t miss anything!

Our patented combination encapsulates fish oil in MeadowPureâ„¢ Ultra SmoothOmegaâ„¢ Milled Golden Flax to give you a complete package of Omega-3s: 18-24% ALA content, plus EPA and DHA. Put together, all three provide potent benefits for the brain, heart and body-with no fishy odor or taste and a shelf life of 1 year with no refrigeration necessary. Pizzey’s Premium MeadowPureâ„¢ Ultra SmoothOmegaâ„¢ Milled Golden Flax has a super-fine, velvety-soft texture that mixes quickly in beverages, smoothies, sauces and yogurt-or anything else you like.

This is what I have been using, and I have no complaints of a fishy taste at all. It is a smooth slighty nutty flavor, that is easy to mix with just about anything!

So who would like to win a bag of the Pancake and Waffle Mix and a bag of Ultra Smooth Omega Milled Golden Flax? To enter go to their Find Your Flax, and tell come back and tell me which one is best for you!

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Contest will conclude on 7/19 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn by random.org and validated per rules. US only.

Terralina Review and Giveaway

Terralina skincare uses what is essential, effective and safe.

Treat your skin to a luxurious and gentle line of natural skincare products! All Terralina products contain the highest quality natural ingredients intended to cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin… we guarantee you’ll love it!

Be good to your skin – and treat yourself to something healthy and luxurious!

At Terralinaâ„¢, we encourage everyone to take a more active role in understanding what they are putting in their bodies through their skin. We recommend that you:

Become informed about ingredients at The Environmental Working Group (EWG) www.ewg.org which has developed Skin Deep, a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products brought to you by researchers at the EWG. This guide pairs ingredients in nearly 25,000 products against 50 definitive toxicity and regulatory databases, making it the largest integrated data resource of its kind.

Research and share authoritative articles from prestigious publications which are organized and collected at www.terralina.com and are informative regarding ingredients in personal care.

Terralina also has every ingredient listed on their website, which is a major plus in anyone’s book. They also have tons of links to informative articles that will help you get to know the reasonings behind going natural, if you aren’t already full of knowledge.

They have all of their kits on sale for summer! A whopping 25% off! Time to stock up!

I have been using their body lotion ever since our end of May trip, and what a difference it has made in my skins moisture level. Even when I rush and don’t have time to use it, my skin isn’t as fussy, or rather itchy! I don’t know why I am cursed with dry skin, but having a product as light weight and effective as this is a blessing. It has a slight and beautiful scent, or you can also get unscented which according to the reviews on the website is 100% odorless. In the summer I find it too muggy in Indiana for a heavy cream or butter, and oils are completely out of the question. This is a rich, but light weight and very absorbent lotion, just check out some facts on it!

Containing shea butter to hydrate, this refreshing lotion contains a signature blend of nutritive ingredients – olive oil, sandalwood, barley and soy-based ceramide and jojoba. These restorative ingredients boost the skin’s natural barrier and capture optimum moisture, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth. Contains natural fragrance. 98.95% natural formula.
We only use what is essential, effective and safe. Terralina products do not contain parabens, PEGs, ethoxylates, glycol, acrylates, silicones, or artificial fragrance.

Would you like a chance to win a full-sized bottle of this $28 beauty cream? Just go to Terralina and tell me at least one other product you would like to try and why.

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Contest will conclude on 7/19 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn by random.org and validated per rules. US only.

Reminder about July 4th Sales!

Eco-Panda Gorgeous Bathing Suits! Review and Giveaway!

Dare to Compare: The Eco-Panda Difference

Eco-Panda will forever change the swimwear industry with their groundbreaking technology that incorporates the best recycled materials available, including recycled nylon made from fish nets into their swimwear. By combining this nylon with Creora Chlorine resistant spandex, each piece of swimwear will retain its shape and fit longer than other suits that are used in chlorinated waters. This results in the average suit lasting twice as long as swimwear made with other chlorine resistant spandex, and ten times longer than swimwear made with regular spandex, which means that less swimwear will be disposed of.

By using recycled nylon, Eco-Panda helps sustain the environment for future generations by diminishing greenhouse gas emissions that lead to global warming, minimizing the use of landfill sites and incineration, and it helps prevent exhaustion of our limited natural petroleum resources. In fact, recycled nylon uses 27% less natural petroleum resources, and emits 28% less greenhouse gases.

Mission Statement:
• Responsible Fashion…Affordable Luxury.. Eco-Panda is committed to providing
fashion forward swimwear with uncompromising quality. Creating affordable
swimwear for a diverse market that incorporates subtle luxuries that today’s
consumer demands. Blending global trends with recycled resources and
unsurpassed fit, Eco-Panda swimwear is more than this season’s trend, it’s a
fashion essential. Welcome to the future of style…..Eco-Panda.

Eco-Panda Brand Highlights:
• Each design is produced in limited quantities, and each piece is numbered for
authenticity.
• Each piece of swimwear is made from recycled nylon (which is made from
recycled fishnets) and is blended with Xtra Life Lycra, creating a suit that lasts
twice as long as any other swimsuit.
• Each piece is printed with vegetable dyes.
• Eco-Panda swimwear is not packaged with any plastic or paper hangtags; All
orders are shipped in recycled bamboo boxes, complete with a recycled bamboo
bow.
• Eco-Panda proves that eco fashion doesn’t have to compromise style. Eco-Panda
blends high-fashion with natural resources and pairs them with economical prices.
The brand has its sight set on being this summer’s “girl’s best friend”, and a year-
round swimwear essential.

I wish I would have learned about them BEFORE i bought my bathing suits for Florida! But I heard about Eco-Panda literally the next day! (the luck!)

These bathing suits are made so famously well. I am so impressed with the quality and detail in each design. I actually have two sitting here with me now, but I am going to pass those along to you! I have two new bathing suits and it would be less green of me to keep these, then to let someone else style and impress in them!

So I have a contest for these two bathing beauties! Sorry I know the pictures aren’t really that great, old camera, and well, how else do you take a photo of a bathing suit! I am not posting pics of me in them! I suppose I could get Bayles (dog) to pose in them… They are both size Small and this is the final deal, no returns or anything, just wanted to clarify that!

Anyways, head over to Eco-panda.com and tell me which suit, dress or accessory you would most like to have!

Another note, right now they their SUMMER SALE going on and you can get up to 30% off suits! PLUS if you buy anything from them right now, enter PRISSYGREEN s coupon aand they will throw in a Signature Terry Towel! Yes, any purchase! Just make sure to include that you heard about them here!

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Contest will conclude on 7/16 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn by random.org and validated per rules. US only.

Uprinting.com

If you are a giveaway junkie or a blog junkie chances are you are sorta familiar with this name, Uprinting.com.
I am contacting them back today to order my set of professional blogger business cards! I can’t wait to see what they look like, and to hand them out!

Uprinting.com is all about the bloggers! They offer a blog sponsorship program, and if you are a blogger you really must sign up today! They have a very simple form for you to fill out, then they will email you back with any info that they have for you. It is super cool!

And pay close atttention, after I get my cards, I will be doing a review, and you will have a chance to win some for yourself! SWEET!

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