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Health for the Holidays: The Ionic Prana Body Brush Makes The Perfect Gift

December 24, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably going to spend those days eating cookies and snacks, plus being extra sedentary while traveling (hello 5-6 hour flight back home). I need to do my best to be and feel healthy, despite the Christmas cookies I’ll be consuming. One way to do this is to consistently use my Ionic Body Brush from Prana Brush!

Dry brushing has long been recommended by those in the health industry due to its incredible health benefits.

Dry Brushing Benefits:

detoxifies the body
improves circulation
eliminates dead skin cells
exfoliates the skin
improves skin tone
aids digestion
reduces and prevents cellulite
increases energy and well-being
stimulates the lymphatic system (which helps eliminate toxins and pathogens that can cause inflammation and illness)

I don’t know about you, but I need ALL of those benefits [insert nervous laugh here]. If I can get even one of those benefits (let’s say, energy and well-being), then it’ll be worth it. SO, I gave it a try!

I chose to use the Prana Brush. Not only is Prana Brush a small business (I always support small businesses when possible!) based in Canada, each brush is handmade with extra-fine ion-charged copper bristles, which naturally create negative ions that protect your body from free radicals. The negative ions from the brush are directly absorbed through the skin.

A Prana Brush is an essential item to have because it takes dry brushing to a whole new level with our unique copper bristles that encourage the direct and immediate absorption of negative ions into your skin. Also, it is very unique because it is antibacterial and unlike most dry brushes, it does not need to be disposed of or replaced regularly. – Jessica, Founder of Prana Brush

I use my Prana Brush after my shower; it soothes my wintry dry skin, and I don’t have to use as much lotion. I highly recommend using a Prana Brush every day!

Get yourself or a friend the gift of health this holiday season @ pranabrush.com.

•Do you use a dry brush? Which benefit entices you the most? Comment below!

Thank you for reading & Happy Holidays!

Lifestyle

Family Fun & Games For Christmas

November 27, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

So Christmas is just around the corner, and you are hosting the main event or at least one of the main events. There is so much to do and so little time. Not only do you have to think about food for everyone, and drinks, seating, etc. You also need to think up some ideas to fill that Christmas lull after the big Christmas dinner and your evening guests arriving. It has to be something for all the family, for all age ranges. This can add pressure to an already pressurized situation. So, to help you out, we have come up with a few fun ideas that can easily be incorporated into your family event. These games will help keep the conversation flowing, the party going, and will be sure you include people of all ages.

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Charades

This is an oldie but a goodie. Everyone can have a go at Charades. If you are one of the few people out there, who have never played and don’t know what it is, you are missing out. It is simple. A selected person has to choose a film or a song or some other kind of trivia, up to you to decide, and act it out. As the host, you could create a Christmas only theme, or if you wanted to, you could fill a hat with ideas to make it more or less difficult for the actors, up to you.

Alternatively, you could leave it open for the selected person to decide what they are going to do. It always gets people laughing, and no one feels left out. This is a great Christmas party game.

Two Truths and a Lie

You can create a Christmas theme for this well-known game. Perhaps you could get family members to divulge two Christmas truths and one lie, and the rest have to guess the lie. You could make it about gifts that they have received, or just some memorable event that has happened this Christmas, or on previous Christmases. This really gets people thinking and can fill that time while you are preparing the evening festivities.

Christmas Anagrams

Another game you could play is getting everyone to write the name of a Christmas Carol or Christman item in the form of an anagram. Make everyone put their offering into a hat along with the name of the person who wrote it. You can pull the clue and write it on a board, or some paper so that everyone can see, and everyone, apart from the person who wrote it, can try and guess the anagram. If you have a few tough ones, though, you could use the unscramble words site for guidance.

Match a Christmas Pair

You could get a pile of unused Christmas cards and get everyone to draw a Christmas item on the inside. Ensure you hand out enough cards for everyone to draw the same image twice. Once everyone has drawn their pictures, mix all the cards together then place them face down on the floor. Then everyone can have a go at trying to match a pair. This could work best if you have the same Christman card repeated over and over, rather than lots of different images, as this makes it more difficult.

What games do you and your family play over the holidays?

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Health

Keeping Yourself Safe and Healthy Over Winter

November 20, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Across the country, people are getting ready for the holiday season. They are planning presents and scouring their attics searching for decorations. The holiday cheer is undoubtedly in the air.

While this is an excellent time of year to reconnect with friends and family and enjoy not just the end of the year, but the end of the decade, you also need to make sure that you look after yourself. There are a lot of things that could affect your safety and health over the winter, so knowing what to look out for will allow you to navigate the season confidently.

Slips, Trips, and Falls

Some of you may live in the sunnier parts of the country (like me!), but those who need to deal with several hundred pounds of white nonsense every winter understand that it is nothing to take lightly.

With the cold comes snow, and with snow comes ice, which can be dangerous to everybody from you to your grandma to your postman, and even your car. The risk of injury increases exponentially over winter with harsh conditions, so make sure to equip yourself with snow boots and snow tires.

These may not be enough, though, so if you suffer an injury while out and about, a personal injury law firm can help ease the pain and help you afford any medical bills your insurance may not cover.

Illness In the Air

With cold weather also comes illness. Flu season is ready to strike, and if you spend a lot of your time with children or the elderly, you put them at risk as much as you do yourself.

A flu shot now is essential to keep you at your best over the holidays, but you should also make sure that everyone you hold near and dear gets theirs, too.

However, you can’t just keep yourself hidden away inside in hopes that you’ll stay healthy, as this can affect your immune system, so exposure to these potential illnesses will give your body the ability to overcome them later.

Overwhelmed With Responsibility

It’s not just injuries and illnesses that can affect your holiday happiness. You also need to watch out for doing too much for too many.

There are so many things to do over the Christmas period that you’ll find little time in the day for some essential self-care. So, it’s crucial that in between work, shopping, seeing people, and other preparation that you manage to make time for yourself.

This can be a quick soak in the tub, reading your favorite book, or fitting your hobby in while the kids are busy doing homework. It won’t take long, but the benefits will astound you.

Personal Health and Safety

It’s too easy around the winter months to take on as much responsibility as you can, but doing too much could end with you getting hurt, injured, or overwhelmed by it all. This time of year is something you should embrace and enjoy, and also take the chance to give yourself some time to recharge. When you do, you can stride into the new year and the new decade with renewed energy ready for whatever 2020 has in store.

•How are you keeping safe and healthy this winter?

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Lifestyle

How To Host A Christmas Party This Year

October 29, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

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When it comes to Christmas, there is nothing better than hosting a party. After all, it provides the perfect opportunity for the person hosting the party to get everybody together and make some special memories with all of their closest family and friends. Plus, it is a great way to lift everybody’s spirits and get them excited for the festive season that lies ahead!

The person who has the privilege/challenge of hosting the Christmas party this year will obviously have a lot to plan and think about. It goes without saying that the first thing they will need to tackle is the actual venue of the event in which they are going to host. However, there is no need to worry as there are so many exciting and different venues that are suitable for a Christmas party. The key is to simply narrow down these venues by using the criteria of the person who is playing host.

Choose The Theme

The first thing that the host will need to do is decide on what sort of party they want their Christmas bash to be like, in order to then determine what sort of venue they should be looking at. The key questions that the host needs to be asking themselves are: Do they want a big party or something intimate? Do they want to dance the night away? Do they want something that resolves around fine food? Do they want something more low key whereby all the guests can catch up with one another? The answer to these questions will point people in the right direction of the sort of venues they should be looking at. Example: if they want something that resolves around food, then the obvious choice would be to rent a restaurant. Mozaic offers the best lunch if you’re interested in something like this for your Christmas event.

Location, Location, Location

Aside from the actual type of party, the host needs to think about the location of the venue. A lot of people overlook this point but it is highly important. It’s all good if someone finds a fantastic and stunning place for the party to take place. However, if people can’t get there, then there won’t be a party at all. The important thing is to make sure that the location is in a place that is convenient for all, and possibly close to public transportation so that those who cannot drive can go to the party, too.

Pick A Date

A final point worth noting is that it is highly advisable to sit down and select a few dates that the party could take place. Then try and book the occasion as soon as possible. After all, the festive period is an extremely busy time for parties and if the host wants to ensure that their party goes ahead as planned, then they need to secure the venue on their date as soon as possible.

Oh, and one last thing – don’t forget to enjoy the event, too!

Have you hosted a holiday party? What are some tips you have for newbies?

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Beauty Fitness Food Reviews

Holiday Gift Guide 2017 + Giveaway

December 20, 2017 By lyndsinreallife 2 Comments

The holidays are here! I love this time of year. I’m a huge gift giver, and I strive to make sure the gifts are as personal and awesome as I can. This Christmas (and all holidays!), I’ve put together a list of great gifts; for food, fitness, and beauty lovers!

Nuun Hydration Tablets: Nuun tabs create the perfect sports drink, without all the sugar. There are three categories: vitamins, electrolytes (my favorite), and Nuun performance.

Photo from nuunlife.com

Water enhancer includes:

better performance: the addition of non-gmo sourced dextrose helps the body to absorb fluids more efficiently while still containing 1g sugar or less.
clean ingredients: we used plant based sweeteners and ingredients to increase health benefits
gluten-free, dairy + soy free, safe for clean sport certifications

Each electrolyte tab contains:

sodium: 360 mg
potassium: 100 mg
magnesium: 25 mg
calcium: 13 mg
vitamin c: 38 mg
10 calories
1 g of sugar

2. Slim Clip Case (GIVEAWAY): The Slim Clip Case by Wonderful Things Factory is AMAZING for working out, especially running! I was sent two cases to try, and I don’t think I’ll ever get another case again. The back is able to clip onto your leggings, shorts, or jacket (or really anywhere that works!), and STAYS THERE. I am training for a half marathon, and I need my phone to be easily accessible. Plus, the case comes in different sizes (fits all phones) and colors. The Slim Clip Case is perfect!

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**This giveaway runs from 12/21/17 – 1/1/18. Two people will win a Slim Clip Case shipped directly from Wonderful Things Factory. Winners will be selected randomly. Open to U.S. residents 18+.

3. Fuego Box: Fuego Box is perfect for the die hard hot sauce lover. The goal is to bring you emerging hot sauces that you most likely haven’t heard of. It opens up a world of heat! You can buy individual bottles, curated single boxes, and a monthly subscription delivered straight to your door. Plus, they offer great gift boxes! Enter your email on the site and receive $10 off your first box!

4. DERMA⋅E: DERMA⋅E skin care is my all-time favorite! I use their cleansers, lotions, toner, masks etc every day of my life. The products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free, and do not contain parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oil, or artificial colors. They’re gentle, yet effective! My favorite product is the Firming DMAE Moisturizer, which contains Alpha Lipoic Acid & C-Ester (affiliate link). Also, be sure to check out the holiday bundles they are offering right now, and at a discounted price!

I hope you enjoy the items I’ve recommended for this holiday season! What else would you like to see on the list?

Happy Holidays, & thank you for reading!

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Holiday Gift Guide 2016

December 16, 2016 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

The holidays are almost here, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve waited until the last 2 weeks to get gifts for your loved ones. I’ve made it simple to shop with my holiday gift guide for 2016!

For Fitness Lovers:

Katie K Active Fitness Outfit.

There are a variety of options, with sizes ranging from S-3X. Katie K Active is all-inclusive, meaning there is something for everyone! Their clothes are also incredibly comfortable and functional. I own at least 5 complete outfits!

Use code LYNDSAY40 at checkout for 40% off your order plus FREE shipping!

For Pet Lovers:

One Fur All Pet Candle. Scent: Holidays Fur All

As any pet lover will know, animals can be very stinky. From the natural scent to urine stains, One Fur All pet candles neutralize the odor with their 100% soy wax. The Holidays Fur All scent is perfect for Christmas time. Imagine what Christmas smells like, and it’s captured perfectly in this candle! These pet candles are the only ones that have been successful in neutralizing the odors in our home. Plus, they burn for 70 hours!

Get free shipping on orders of $45 or more. Plus, right now, you can get a FREE mini candle with a purchase of a regular candle with code MYMINI!

For Friends Needing Happiness and Support:

Caring Crate Monthly Mental Health Box.

Caring Crate is a subscription box that sends you little goodies every month, all designed for wellness! It’s designed for those with mental health and/or chronic illness, plus anyone who needs a little happiness/wellness in their lives.

In one of my boxes, I received a No Worries Journal, locally made blondie bar (from Vancouver, B.C.), relaxing bath salts, and stitch art! They’re all quality, full-size products that are designed to make us feel happier.

Shop 1 month, 3 month, or 6 month subscriptions here, and order now to get the Winter Indulgence Bonus Box!

For Beauty Lovers:

Believe Organics 3 Steps / 3 Giant Steps Skincare Set.

Believe Organics creates all-natural, organic, and vegan beauty/skin care products. I’ve been using them for at least a year! The 3 Step Skincare Set comes with cleansing caviar, clarifying toner, & facial elixir. They come in glass bottles and a reusable linen pouch. Perfect!

Get free shipping on orders over $50 with code believe!

I hope this guide makes holiday shopping a little easier for you! I stand by all these products and your loved ones are sure to love them.

Happy Holidays!

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The Perfect Stocking Stuffer For A Fitness Fanatic + Discount

December 18, 2014 By lyndsinreallife 2 Comments

If you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for your fitness-loving friend, look no further! I have been introduced to a product that will change your fitness lifestyle forever.

ShowerPill.

Disclosure: I received a free box of ShowerPill wipes as part of my #sweatpink ambassadorship with Fit Approach, plus compensation. All opinions are 100% my own.

What Is ShowerPill?

“ShowerPill is an antibacterial wipe for your body (NOT a pill). It is like wiping down with soap and water which leaves skin feeling clean, fresh and moisturized. One wipe cleans your entire body. It will save you time, decrease chance of skin infections and keep you fresh & clean when a “traditional shower” is not possible” (website).

Why Is It Called ShowerPill?

“The word “ShowerPill” is directly from the locker rooms of college athletes during training camp double-days who jokingly wished for a hypothetical “pill” to instantly clean themselves after a long exhausting workout” (website).

A Few Facts:

Extra thick like a washcloth
Kills 99.99% of germs including Staph
Aloe Vera & Vitamin E
Quick dry solution, no sticky residue
Light fresh scent
Hypoallergenic & Gentle on Sensitive Skin
Paraben & Alcohol FREE

Each box contains 10 individually-wrapped wipes, so it’s easy to stuff in your gym bag, purse, or even your pocket! There’s also a package that contains 250 wipes, so if you’re a gym or yoga studio owner (for example), you can provide wipes for everyone.

With the individual wrapping, they fit perfectly in a holiday stocking! I would LOVE to receive ShowerPill wipes this holiday, because it is irritating and gross to go from yoga to babysitting to the grocery store without a shower/wipe-down in between. ShowerPill works for my lifestyle because I am always on-the-go. Plus, when I babysit, we play outside and sometimes get muddy. Being able to wipe down before my next babysitting job is super refreshing! And like I said, on the days I do yoga, I definitely need ShowerPill. Even if it’s just stretching, I sweat!

My boyfriend, Tim, especially loves these wipes. He had knee surgery right before Thanksgiving, and he needs to clean his surgical site after each workout. His gym is 20 minutes (or more, depending on traffic) away from our apartment, so ShowerPill wipes have been a life-saver!

After using the wipes, Tim said,

“These wipes are alright. Like, I spent most of the time figuring out what I wanted to wipe off first. Like you don’t go [privates] to neck, but you also don’t want to wipe your arm pits then go everywhere else. A bit of a struggle. I’d probably use 2 wipes if I was a regular user.”

Let me add that Tim is a pretty goofy guy who likes to make jokes. 😉

And guess what? You can get 20% off 2 boxes of ShowerPill with code holiday20 through Jan. 1 (2015) at www.showerpill.com! Holiday shopping on a budget? This is perfect for you, friends, and family! (Must purchase 2+ boxes for discount to apply).

Check out ShowerPill on their website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube!

Do you use any type of shower wipe? When do you use it?
What is your favorite gift to give to your fitness friends?

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Giving Back Has Never Been So ‘Fresh and Easy’

November 9, 2014 By lyndsinreallife 2 Comments

When I first moved to Pasadena, California, Fresh and Easy (F&E) became my all-time favorite grocery store. Healthy foods at great prices; what more could someone ask for? Now that I live in West Los Angeles, it’s a bit more of a drive, but completely worth it!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I received monetary compensation in exchange for promoting Fresh and Easy’s giving back bags. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

The F&E Express in West LA

Fresh and Easy prides themselves on having healthier options (all F&E foods are free of high-fructose corn syrup, added trans fats, artificial colors or flavors) for less cost. They’re able to offer their foods at low-cost because all their stores are designed to save money! All stores use LED lighting and energy-efficient refrigerator doors. Plus their checkouts are all self-checkout, which means they save money by only hiring a few workers to help customers. It’s perfect because the shopper gets great products at great prices, plus there are just enough associates to help the customers!

My favorite thing about F&E is their prepared meals. I’ll admit cooking is not one of my hobbies. Between measuring the ingredients and the amount of time it generally takes, I am all for meals that just need heated up in the oven or microwave! F&E offers tons of options in the prepared-meal department; from Asian, to American, to Mexican, they pretty much cover it all!

A few of the prepared meals at F&E

This holiday season, Fresh and Easy is giving back through their Giving Back Bag program. Here are the details:

Purchase a Giving Back Bag at any F&E for $10
Every bag contains 13 essential, non-perishable food items, such as cereal bars, canned tuna and canned green beans.
You can either leave the bag at F&E for them to donate to a local food bank, or you can take it with you and donate the bag to a charity of your choice!
The program runs from 11/5-12/25 (2014).

In the F&E Express

It is that simple! Giving back has never been so easy. F&E does all the work for you, and you get to help people-in-need this holiday season!

In addition to my love for F&E, I love donating to people who need it. I’ve been donating my clothes to a community that’s less-fortunate for as long as I can remember. So of course I needed to head to my nearest F&E store and purchase a Giving Back Bag!

I went to the F&E Express in West LA. The express store has fewer items, but it still has everything I need! They even have organic dog treats and food, which is perfect for my puppy Archie. They had a great deal on coconut water (which is my favorite drink ever), but I settled for coconut flavored water because I wanted to try something new!

The Giving Back Bags were at the self-checkouts, and were already packed with goodies. F&E truly made it as easy as possible for people to donate. So we purchased our dinner (prepared fried chicken and garlic bread- SO good!), coconut flavored water, and a Giving Back Bag! All for under $25.

If you live near a F&E store, I definitely recommend getting some (if not all) of your groceries there, and purchase a Giving Back Bag (or two!) to donate to a local food bank! It truly is a fresh and easy way to give back. You can find store locations on their website here.

You can find Fresh and Easy on their website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube!

Share your photos of your Giving Back Bag on social media by tagging @freshandeasy!

So tell me,

Do you shop at Fresh and Easy? If so, what is your favorite F&E product?
Would you purchase a Giving Back Bag? Who would you donate it to?

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Dry Brushing Benefits:

Charades

Two Truths and a Lie

Christmas Anagrams

Match a Christmas Pair

Slips, Trips, and Falls

Illness In the Air

Overwhelmed With Responsibility

Personal Health and Safety

Choose The Theme

Location, Location, Location

Pick A Date

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**This giveaway runs from 12/21/17 – 1/1/18. Two people will win a Slim Clip Case shipped directly from Wonderful Things Factory. Winners will be selected randomly. Open to U.S. residents 18+.

Happy Holidays!

What Is ShowerPill?

Why Is It Called ShowerPill?

A Few Facts:

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This holiday season, Fresh and Easy is giving back through their Giving Back Bag program. Here are the details:

It is that simple! Giving back has never been so easy. F&E does all the work for you, and you get to help people-in-need this holiday season!

Share your photos of your Giving Back Bag on social media by tagging @freshandeasy!

So tell me,

Do you shop at Fresh and Easy? If so, what is your favorite F&E product?

Would you purchase a Giving Back Bag? Who would you donate it to?

XO

Lyndsay

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