Health & Beauty
2014: The Year I Made My Peace
Reflecting on 2014, it’s been one wild, excellent ride. The year was full of travel, good people, soul-searching, new experiences, and the continual evolution of being a better me. I have much gratitude for the opportunities afforded to me within the last year but I’m most grateful for making my peace.
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Stay Healthy While Traveling: Exercise, Rest and Nutrition
I’m not sure if it’s true about an apple a day keeping the doctor away, but I do know a strong immunity wards off illness during my travels. Sure, traveling is fun, but it could also be the recipe for getting sick. Part of keeping my immunity strong is getting plenty of rest, enough exercise, […]
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Pack These Cat Eye Bifocal Reading Sunglasses from ICU Eyewear for Your Summer Vacation
No matter where the road leads you this summer, pack along these groovy Light Blue Cat Eye Bifocal Reading Sunglasses by ICU Eyewear. Aren’t they retro-fab?
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Health & Beauty Review Plus a Giveaway: Viva Labs Krill Oil & Sea-Monkeys!
Viva Labs, formerly Everest Nutrition, is offering my readers a giveaway of a one month supply of Krill Oil and I’m tossing in a family of Sea-Monkeys! Why am I talking about Krill Oil when this is a travel blog?
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Seeing How Soap is Saving Lives in Guatemala with Clean the World
I participated in a soap distribution trip with Orlando-based Clean the World to see how soap is saving lives in Guatemala.
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VIDEO: Sweet Reaction From Kids in Guatemala When They See Their Photos
There’s nothing more precious than a kid’s genuine smile. I met amazing people during last month’s trip to Guatemala with Clean the World to distribute recycled used hotel soap and educate people about the importance of hygiene. Although I (still) don’t speak Spanish, I was reminded of the power of a smile in communicating.
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Review: Ooh, La, La. The J’adore Voxbox from Influenster
Just after Valentine’s Day the J’adore VoxBox from Influenster arrived in an over-sized pink box. A VoxBox is filled with complimentary products for trendsetters and social media influencers to sample and share their impressions. Each box is themed and this one contained Boots Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask, HERSHEY KISSES Milk Chocolate, John Frieda Frizz Ease 3-Day Straight Flat Iron Spray, Kiss Looks So Natural Lashes and Red Rose Simply Indulgent Teas.
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Rosie O’Donnell in Sarasota: Heart Disease in Women is No Laughing Matter
Typically, when someone moves into a new neighborhood the Welcome Wagon comes a knocking with a small basket of goodies, information and message of, “Hello, welcome to the neighborhood.” Over the weekend comedian, actor, author and mother Rosie O’Donnell did the opposite. She introduced herself to Suncoast residents by showing off her comedic talents and sharing an important message at McCurdy’s Comedy Club.
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Coffee-Mate Girl Scouts Thin Mints Green Smoothie Recipe
Here’s a healthy dose of March for your NutriBullet , a Coffee-Mate Girl Scouts Thin Mints green smoothie recipe.
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Health & Beauty: Boosting Immunity and Energy with AeroLife Air-Based Smart Nutrition System
Boosting my immunity and energy with AeroLife™ air-based smart nutrition system is fitting my goal of improving my health. Although traveling is adventurous and exciting it’s also tiring and takes a toll on my immune system. Long days, short nights, little sleep and change in climate almost always guarantees I’ll end up sick with a cold.
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