Hair Where??! Rid it with Silk’n Flash & Go

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Krissyar

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Silk’n and Mom Central. Though I was compensated for my time, all opinions are my own.

I remember hearing my aunts, older cousins, and my Mom talk about hair in um, unwanted places. Hormones and such – I never gave it much thought until after my second daughter was born and all of the sudden I had some embarrassing hair growth. I started getting chin hair!! Let me tell you for a 24 yr old woman this was NOT O.K. This wasn’t something that went away after pregnancy – this is something that has plagued me for the past ten years.

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I knew there were permanent ways to get rid of the unwanted hair – but not anything I could afford. Thousands of dollars for a treatment with a possibility that I’d need it again? I had 2 girls to spend those thousands of dollars on. So when I was given the chance to review the Silk’n Flash & Go hair removal system I was super psyched!  Here’s what I found out about the Silkn Flash&Go: 

Silk’n Flash&Go Features and Benefits:

• FDA cleared technology for permanent hair removal/ reduction for the entire body 

• Proven technology – HPL has been cleared since 2009, with over four million treatments worldwide

• Affordable compared to professional clinics $2000+ or other at home lasers 

• Large treatment spot size

• Easy and safe to use

• Upgrade to the Lux Cartridge with all the flashes you will ever need to be hair free

• Dermatologist recommended

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Silk’n Flash&Go Lifetime Cartridge Features and Benefits:

• Lifetime use

• Never need to buy another hair removal item ever again

• Will allow you to remove ALL unwanted hair, permanently

• Easy, safe and painless

• Saves hundreds of dollars vs. professional treatments

• No more waxing, shaving or plucking

 

I spent years jumping out of  bed to pluck/shave/pull hairs before my husband woke up – the thought of not worrying about ever having to do this again was like a dream. The first few treatments I didn’t notice a huge difference, except slightly softer skin. But after 4 weeks I have not had to pluck/shave WHATSOEVER! I will find a stray hair here or there ( I most likely missed it in the treatment. I was trying not to over expose) but its been great to not worry about the extra ‘hair’ or embarrassment of unwanted facial hair. I am so excited that I plan to use this on my underarms , my toes and a few other places where I would LOVE to never shave again. They have a lot of other great products as well – be sure to check out their website!

 

Go visit the Silk’n Website and enter code: EXTRATWENTY  and you can get an additional 20% off until Sept 30 2014!

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Yummy Quick & Easy Back to School Snacks with Cool Whip

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Krissyar

With the school year already in full swing, I have decided that this is the year. The year that I stay organized, keep the house clean, the laundry done, and the meals planned. Part of my meal planning process not only includes lunches and dinners, but snacks as well (those are just as important, right?! ) With my hectic schedule and all my big plans for keeping on top of things I came up with some yummy quick & easy snack ideas for the kids to grab to curb their sweet cravings after dinner.

Now  I am not one for complicated recipes – the easier and faster, the better. I want a delicious tasting treat that the whole family will enjoy that I can pull together in between putting dinner in the oven and doing some dishes. I don’t like a lot of mess. We picked out some of  our favorite flavors of Jello-O pudding mix and a big tub of Cool Whip (my favorite – I could eat it on anything!)

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Now I am a mason jar FANATIC. They are awesome for dishing out individual serving sizes and easy and convenient to use in a hurry. I use them for salads, soups, and many other dishes and they are perfect for desserts. I decided to make a mason jar banana cream pie dessert, and an Oreo pie dessert as well.

For the Mason jar Banana Cream Pie Dessert you will need: 1 box of Jell-O Banana cream pudding, 1/2 tub of Cool Whip, milk, and Vanilla wafers. I always buy the instant pudding because it literally only takes 5 minutes to sit and be ready to mix. Crumble about 3 vanilla wafer cookies into the bottom of your pint size mason jar. In a mixing bowl combine the Jell-O banana cream pudding and the 1/2 tub Cool Whip. Mix well and put 1/2 cup into mason jar. Top with a dollop of cool whip and a few vanilla wafer -tada! Banana pudding pie in a jar! #AddCoolWhip

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We did a similar recipe for the Mason Jar Oreo Pie Dessert. Instead of Vanilla wafer cookies we used Oreos. I have to admit this is one of my favorites! You can also do the same with other flavors of pudding depending on your mood and cravings – the chocolate is another favorite in the house as well. I love making these and having them in the frig ready to be eaten. whenever the mood strikes.

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As you can see my kids really enjoy their own little individual jar pies, and it’s great because they can’t  fight over who got a bigger piece! 

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Save on Huggies at Costco for a Limited Time!

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Krissyar

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Huggies® Brand. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating”

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A few weeks ago I shared with you a great sample that Costco was sending all their members. Free samples of Huggies® Snug & Dry Diapers & Huggies®Natural Wipes! (Which the free sample is STILL available- so make sure to get yours now!)  If you got them and love them as much as I do – great news!! Costco is offering some great savings if you purchase Huggies® Snug & Dry Plus Diapers and Huggies® Natural Care® Plus Wipes.  

Huggies-Snug-And-Dry (1)Make sure to buy Huggies® Snug & Dry Plus Diapers and Huggies Natural Care® Plus Wipes you will get $6 off diapers and $5 off wipes. This savings is only valid August 7th – August 31, 2014. Huggies® Snug & Dry Plus Diapers and Huggies Natural Care® Plus Wipes are available exclusively at Costco!
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Whats Your Story?? Find out with Ancestry.com

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Krissyar

This article is sponsored by Ancestry.com

 Ancestry.com is a unique service that connects people with their past through the world’s largest database of historical records. Ancestry.com thrives by helping people learn fun and exciting facts about their family’s origins.

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One thing I have always loved to do is sit around and listen to stories of my grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts and uncles about their lives when they were kids and the family that went on before us that I was never able to met. My great-grandma (aka Nana) would tell stories, but when I’d ask for details she wasn’t one for sharing -or maybe she didn’t  know. But as I get older and some of my family has passed away I find myself wondering more about where I came from – and I was never really sure where to start.

When I was given the opportunity to review Ancestry.com I was so excited to see where my family came from. 

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*My Grandpa Roger Rouse on his Uncle Bill’s shoulders  

I decided to go back to find my origins and see how and when we came to America. I decided to start with my Dad’s side of the family and see where my maiden name ‘Rouse’ came from. I was surprised how easily I was able to find generations of grandparents, aunts & uncles and in about an hour I traced back our family as far back as 1670 where a great x9 Grandpa was born in Zweibrücken, Zweibrucken, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany!! I also found out that our name was originally Rausch – not Rouse! When my family came over from Germany into Virginia they changed the spelling of our last name. How amazing is that to find out?!

I plan to find out more about what they did for a living – see if I can find more photos, and also look into my Mom’s side of the family. My kids were so excited to find out where we came from and especially to know about the way our name was changed.

Are you interested to know where you come from??! Check out ancestry.com and start your  free trial today! 

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Win a Prize Pack of Milo’s Kitchen® 100% REAL Dog Treats

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Krissyar

This is sponsored post on behalf of Milo’s Kitchen products. Information,VISA gift cards, and treats have been provided by Milo’s Kitchen.

Our dog is part of the family – he wakes us up in the mornings, and he’s the one who stays up late with me when I have work to do. Just like I want to feed my family only the best I want to do the same for our dog. That’s why I love giving him Milo’s Kitchen® dog treats. Milo’s treats are 100% real meat, and the next best part? 100% made in the U.S. of A.
There are some food that’s you know are not the best. I’ve bought food that has sat and sat until he is soo hungry he just eats it (kind of like we are with those frozen dinners that have been in the freezer for a long, long time). When we got the Milo’s Kitchen® treats his sniffer was going crazy! As soon as I opened the bag he sat and wanted to shake for a treat! Then kept at me for more! Definitely his favorite!

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Milo’s Kitchen® Treats:

  • Our dogs deserve only the best. That means treats made in the U.S.A. with real chicken or beef as the #1 ingredient, and no artificial flavors and colors.
  • Milo’s Kitchen® Home-style Dog Treats believes dogs deserve treats made with the same quality of ingredients and care that you want for your food. That’s why we made a treat truck just for dogs!
  • Each recipe is carefully prepared to bring out all the flavors your dog loves. Milo’s Kitchen makes a unique line of mouthwatering varieties for your dog including: Chicken Meatballs, Beef Sausage Slices with Rice, Steak Grillers Recipe, Chicken Grillers Recipe, Grilled Burger Bites, and Chicken Jerky Recipe.

Milo’s Kitchen Treat Truck:
The Milo’s Kitchen Treat Truck will be coming to your area so plan a special date with your dog and join us! We have one coming up in Cincinnati on August 22nd, I hope to see you there! They will be all over Ohio:

o   August 22nd – Cincinnati, OH, Otto Armleder Dog Park

o   August 23rd– Hilliard, OH Wag! Festival, Prairie Oaks Metro Park

o   August 24th– Columbus, OH, Big Walnut Dog Park

*Check to see if there is a  Milo’s Kitchen Treat Truck coming to your area!

 

Want your pup to try the deliciousness of Milo’s Kitchen® dog treats? Enter below for your chance to win a 3 pack prize pack and a $25 Visa gift card!

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