Showing posts with label vegan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vegan. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Spiralizing your fruits and vegetables



Spiralizing your fruits and vegetables seems to be the new rage. Certainly nice for those of us who may have picker eaters in the family.

Make a food fun and most kids will gobble it up, even if they won't eat it any other way. We don't personally have that problem but we do like to have variety in our diets and trying new ways of eating fruits and vegetable is always fun.

We like to include our children in gardening, baking, cooking, and shopping for our meals. They learn about their food while being able to actually take part in the preparation of their meals.

Our children like to pick out something new at the store so our whole family can try it. With the Elacra Spiral Food slicer you get to have a little fun with the foods you already know you like while trying new ways to eat them at the same time. The kids love it.

The products are sharp so an adult should always be present and doing most of the work but the kids can try some of the spirals that have already been cut.

Easy to use and clean. This has to be one of the best kits for preparing vegetables and fruits I have seen. So many pieces for one low price. Hard to beat.

 You can purchase the Elacra Spiral Slicer on Amazon.


What Elacra has to say about their product.
GREAT VALUE - The Pasta Maker complete bundle includes ceramic peeler, knife, flexible cleaning brush and Vegetable Spiral Slicer-inspired recipe eBook.
IMPRESSIVE FAST SLICER - Equipped with razor-sharp julienne blades, the Veggie Spaghetti Maker easily creates perfect spirals, spaghetti and noodles every time for family.
USER-FRIENDLY KITCHEN TOOL - The Spiral Vegetable Cutter is dishwasher safe, compact and stores easily. Has comfort grip and makes slicing as easy as sharpening a pencil.
HIGH QUALITY BLADES - It is made from BPA-free ABS plastic with razor-sharp, heat-treated, stainless blades.
MAKE HEALTHY COOKING EASY - The Spiral Slicer is perfect for low-carb, paleo, vegan, & gluten-free diets or anyone wanting more veggies in their life.


You can find out more about Elacra on:
#elacraspiralizer

Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Elacra. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com. 

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Amara Organics Hyaluronic Acid Serum


This is the third product I have tried from Amara Organics and one that I use with my morning skin care routine. As a teenager I had all of the time in the world to keep a skin care routine going strong but as I became a mother I was lucky if I did a full routine more then once a month.

My Dr. has been telling me for years to take time for myself, that I had to stop burning the candles at two ends, and with my health deteriorating fast, I had to make changes to ensure I would be here for my children and grand children. I started with little things and even though taking care of my skin only really takes a few minutes, it has left me wondering why I cut that time out of my life in the first place.

Months later I am well on my way to a full and regular routine and you know what? That little bit of time has been a big boost to my body and soul. Small changes make big differences once added together. Love my new skin care routine and love that Amara is helping me along one step at a time.

Amara Organics Hyaluronic Acid Serum sounds harsh but really it isn't  harsh at all. This is a Certified Organic, Vegan, and Animal Cruelty free product and one I am glad to have added to my skin care routine.

You can find Amara Organics Hyaluronic Acid Serum here.

What Amara has to say about their product.
Forget about expensive, invasive procedures. Our powerful anti-aging Hyaluronic Acid Serum plumps and fills in fine lines and wrinkles, making you look and feel 10 years younger!

Say goodbye to dry, flaky skin. This intense hydration formula locks in moisture, giving skin a soft, dewy glow.

Infused with powerful antioxidants Vitamins C & E to protect skin from free radicals and reverse the signs of aging.

Treat yourself to this refreshing serum that instantly hydrates skin and leaves you feeling vibrant and beautiful!

Our 100% Pure Vegan Hyaluronic Acid provides these incredible results:

- Plumps and hydrates skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles 
- Locks in moisture, giving skin a dewy, supple glow 
- Boosts collagen production, restoring skin's natural elasticity 
- Softens and smooths for a more even skin tone 
- Leaves skin looking radiant and youthful

Natural, Vegan, & Cruelty-Free

We use only the best, natural plant-based ingredients available, with no parabens, no alcohol, and no animal testing. Made in the USA.


You can find out more about Amara Organics on:

Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with BrandBacker and Amara. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com. 

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Natural Peel Off Nail Polish



Where do I start with Play Love Laugh Natural Peel Off Nail Polish. OK it is pretty cool, it peels right off after soaking in a little warm water, but if you don't want to take it off say during a shower or bath all you have to do is run your fingers or toes under cold water and it resets. That alone is pretty cool, but this nail polish is Vegan friendly and if you know anything that is pretty hard to accomplish with a beauty product. 

It does suggest two coats but we found that one coat was more then sufficient to do the job. We have the color Pink Rose and it is a beautiful color, I might even do my nails in this color. Although the colors are a bit pricey I think the safety that is put into this and the ingredients you are saving your body from are well worth the price. Now to decide which of the 10 colors we want to get next. 

This is my daughter Dorothy's hands when they were done. 


You can purchase Play Love Laugh Natural Peel Off Nail Polish on Hogo Naturals or Esty.


What Play Love Laugh has to say about their product.
The first ever patented formula of a natural peel off nail polish made with fruits and vegetables. Truly, as natural as it gets!!! Play Love Laugh Natural Peel Off Nail Polishes, made by Hugo Naturals, are made with carrots, beets, spinach, acerola cherries, black currents, sugar.....what other nail polishes have these ingredients in them?!?!?!?  Though these are safe if ingested, they are NOT made for eating!!!  Our polishes currently come in 12 beautiful colors that are extremely quick drying. 2 coats suggested and voila!

Play Love Laugh polishes are 5- free, odorless, kid friendly, eco friendly, vegan, gluten free, quick drying, animal friendly and safe for pets to use, safe for expecting moms, and NO top or bottom coat needed, NO stinky expensive nail polish removers are needed, and we are free of nitrocellulose/alcohols/acetates/acetones/ethers, and free of FD&C dyes. Completely toxic free, noncarcinogenic, and really completely truly odorless! 


Though our polishes are WATER PROOF, for removal, all you need is warm to hot water. When you are ready to remove your beautiful nail polishes, run them directly under warm/hot water, or soak them during a bath, and the polishes will soften. Once they are soft, at the base of your nail, lift up like you are taking off a sticker and discard remains.  If your polishes soften but you are NOT ready to take them off, run them under cool water for 10 seconds and they will reset.  Depending on lifestyle, longevity on toenails ranges from 7-30 days (average 14 days) and again, depending on lifestyle, the longivity on fingernails ranges from 1-7 days (average 4-5 days).

These amazing, safe, gorgeous natural nail polishes were created by a mom, of 3 young children, who is a Certified Physicians Assistant and a Registered Nutritionist. She created them for her children and for herself to use because there is not anything on the market as safe, as natural, as easy to use, as smooth, and as beautiful as Play Love Laugh nail polishes. She is very excited to share with all women and children who care about their health and beauty.

You can find out more about Play Love Laugh on:
#playlovelaughbeautymommynailpolish

Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion using Tomoson.com. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.