Trind Nail Care - Review & Giveaway

As a massage therapist in training my nails have to be perfect .. or about as close to perfect as they can be. Nobody wants ugly hands and fingernails touching their body! Who doesn't want gorgeous nails anyway .. I always notice when people have healthy well cared for hands and nails.

Unfortunately .. my nails are weak .. it seems as though the Gods blessed me with all the awesome genetics in my family .. NOT!

My problem is my nails peel .. usually from the side. In addition to that, my cuticles seem to grow twice as fast as my nails and I am prone to hangnails .. those suckers hurt! I have to keep them fairly short but I'm not a fan of the long nail look anyway. You would think having my hands in massage oil fairly regularly would help but it really doesn't as I am constantly washing my hands. Our drastic temperatures here in Manitoba don't help either .. ughh .. what is a girl to do?

I had the opportunity to review some products from Trind. If you aren't familiar with Trind products here is a little info:

Trind is Europe's most trusted and respected line of hand and nail care. It is found in the finest perfumeries from St. Tropez to the Champs Elyseé in Paris, and from Stockholm to Milano.


Trind is now fast achieving the same status in the United States, having been selected by the spas of Saks 5th Avenue, Dillards, Lazarus Ecotage and Bliss. News of Trind is spreading like wild fire as women everywhere share their stories about the incredible results Trind achieves!

Founded in 1988 by Theo Bouwen, Trind Cosmetics is located in the Netherlands. The outstanding line of Trind premium products evolved from a passion to do the impossible; this is what drives Theo Bouwen! Theo wanted to solve a problem that nobody else had been able to solve – he wanted to develop products that would help all women have strong and flexible nails, a product whose effectiveness was sustainable.

Trind carries a complete line of nail, hand and cuticle care as well as a huge range of fashion colors.

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to try out Trind's 14 day challenge moist and shiny kit. It comes with a nail buffer, cuticle and nail balsam and a nail repair.

I have been using the system religiously and really notice an improvement in my nails and cuticles. I have tried other nail strengtheners before and some of them have completely peeled off in one even layer .. like a sheet of plastic. Some of these nail strengtheners haven't been cheap either! I especially liked the nail balsam .. my nails and cuticles soaked it up in no time.

I will definitely be purchasing the cuticle remover. Did you know you are never suppose to cut your cuticles? I only just learned this! I would also love to order some of the hand cream.Trind Hand Repair is a rich, moisturizing hand cream. It absorbs quickly and does not leave a greasy residue. Your hands will look and feel youthful, supple.

Trind Hand Repair is a rich, moisturizing hand cream. It absorbs quickly and does not leave a greasy residue. Your hands will look and feel youthful, supple.

Just look at this sexy color .. I know summer is winding down but this color would look absolutely hot on my toes!

Trind also carries a french manicure system .. I don't think this look will ever go out of style!

One thing I've noticed about myself is that when I have nice products I really take more of an interest in taking care of myself. When I have cheap crap .. everything slides downhill .. lol .. and really .. why shouldn't we have nice things? As Loreal says .. you're worth it! I will definitely not be buying anymore crappy drugstore nail products!

Okay enough of my bantering .. ON WITH THE CONTEST!

One of my lucky Canadian (sorry US!) readers will win their very own Moist & Shiny 14 day challenge kit.

Mandatory Entry

1.Visit Trind and tell me another product you would love to try.

Extra Entries

2. Follow me on gfc (two entries)

3. Follow me on twitter and tweet this contest. Please leave the link to your tweet. You can tweet 3x per day! One entry per tweet.

4. Enter any of my other open contests (1 entry per contest)

5. Buy a product from Trind.ca (worth 5 entries)


This contest is open only to Canadian residents and will end September 20th 2010. Good Luck!

I am tired and grouchy too!

Yep .. that I am. I have been back to school for two weeks now and the honeymoon period is ovahhhh! The early mornings are catching up with me and the drain of long days listening to teachers lecture on .. and on ... and ON .. is already getting the better with me .. oh yeah and I am a raving hormonal lunatic too at the moment.

My kids aren't even back at school yet, my husband has been on his holidays for the past two weeks so everyday I've been coming home to a disheveled house .. disheveled is a nice word right? Next week is reality check for everyone .. lunches to make .. kids to wake up ... groan ... oh I can't stand the mornings. Heard enough of my whining yet? I told you I was grouchy! Did I tell you I haven't even done any back to school clothes shopping for my kids?

On a lighter not I am please to announce the confirmed winner of the Shaklee $25 contest .. the lucky winner was Cherdon .. again!

cherdon said...


I hate to clean the basement the most because there is so much sorting that needs to be done.

Oh I hear you girlfriend .. loud and clear. I'm purposely not cleaning a darn thing in my house right now .. grumble ..

I have some great giveaways coming up soon and some fantastic reviews .. one being for csn stores. I know they have been very popular lately in blogland! I am drooling over this coffee table .. isn't it gorgeous? It would look perfect in my rec room. Minus the 5 neighbourhood kids that are down there with it.

I am looking forward to three glorious days of brain mushiness with the long weekend right around the corner .. time to get my poor children organized for school .. anybody have any exciting plans or are you just about as boring as me?

Cormia Design Leather Slippers - Review & Giveaway

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to review a pair of Cormia Designs 100% leather slippers. Cormia Designs is a Canadian company located in New Brunswick. In 1990 Mario Cormier, the mastermind behind Cormia slippers set out to create the most comfortable, durable and practical slippers on the market.

Some facts about Cormia Designs Slippers:

•100% genuine leather (2 to 3mm), treated with vegetable oil for increased flexibility. These slippers are also weatherproofed for outdoor use.

•Our leather is produced by a renowned tannery in the US since 1920.

•We branded our signature on each pair as an assurance of quality,

durability and endurance.

•High tensile strength nylon thread and locked stitching.


•Proudly designed and handcrafted in Canada.


•Our leather absorbs moisture and releases it to keep your feet dry.


•The designed is flat sole with no left or right foot. The slippers will stretch after the first few days of wear to custom fit your foot.


•Soft Bio-Pouch for traveling included with every pair of slippers.
 
 

I've been wearing my Cormia slippers all week and I absolutely love them. One thing I have always disliked about slippers is they are either too big and bulky and I end up tripping up the stairs .. or .. my feet start to sweat in them. I seriously think I have claustrophobic feet.

After a two days of wearing my Cormia slippers the leather started to mold to my feet .. now when I wear them I forget I am wearing slippers at all. They feel completely natural and are extremely comfortable. My feet do not get hot in them at all and they do not slip off .. I seriously cannot say enough good things about them! I lurrveee them.

My husband was very jealous of my Cormia slippers .. lol .. okay so enough of my bantering ... ON WITH THE CONTEST!

One of my lucky Canadian readers will win their very own pair of Cormia Designs slippers!

Mandatory Entry

1.Visit Cormia Designs and tell me something you learned about their slippers or company.

Extra Entries

2. Follow me on gfc (two entries)

3. Follow me on twitter and tweet this contest. Please leave the link to your tweet. You can tweet 3x per day! One entry per tweet.

4. Enter any of my other contests (1 entry per contest)

This contest is open only to Canadian residents and will end September 15 2010. Good Luck!

Sula Beauty - Review

I have a major weakness for perfumes and lotions .. I rarely however find a brand that I would consider being a repeat customer for. That is until I discovered Sula Beauty. Sula is a Toronto, Canada-based company with distribution in Canada, the US and the UK.

I recently had the wonderful oppourtunity to review two fragrances from Sula Beauty. If you haven't heard of Sula or tried their products before .. you are in for a treat! Their fragrances are completely delicious. They also last for hours.

Blackberry Blush

Sweetly tart, notes of ripe blackberry and cassis blend with osmanthus, rose and a hints of soft musk and vanilla.

I loved this one .. it is fruity and playful ..

Butterfly Kiss

A delicate blend kissed with sweet pea and pink peony, and ethereal notes of freesia, blackberry and gardenia.

Butterfly Kiss is light and feminine .. it is really nice to spritz on at night after having a bath or shower.

Sula sells six varieties of their perfume .. Sunkissed Citrus, Blackberry Blush, Butterfly Kiss, Stilletto Mush, Champagne Sugar, Stilleto Musk .. I want them all! You can buy this fantastic little sampler set if you can't decide on just one of thier scents.  

  

Sula Beauty also sells organic shea body balms.

Pocket-sized, portable and adorable, these tins will become your favorite go-to product to naturally soothe, soften, protect and rejuvenate. Great for cheeks, lips, neck, hands, arms, legs and feet. Works wonders on unruly eyebrows and hair too!

I'm notorious for having 3 lip glosses on the go at once .. I'm dying to try Sula's Vanilla Blossom lip balm!

Yumm-o! I'm seriously considering buying all the females on my xmas list products from Sula. I think the packaging is beautiful. It is classy but not your 'Aunt Mary' kind of way .. it is still fun and youthful.

You can purchase Sula Beauty products at select retailers or online.

Mabels Labels winner!

We have a confirmed winner of the Ultimate Back to School label package from Mabels Labels!


cherdon said...


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August 21, 2010 8:22 PM

Congratulations! I hope your grandaughter loves them!

The Best Shammy - Review & Giveaway

I really do not like buying paper towels. Not only are they expensive I don't think  they do a very good job when it comes to cleaning glass and other surfaces .. they always leave the little white fluffies behind! I also cringe at the thought of all the tree's that have been cut down to make them. I can't do much about the toilet paper we use but I can start to eliminate paper towels!

I recently had the oppourtunity to review a set of shammy's from The Best Shammy. The Best Shammy cloths are microfiber cloths made in Germany of 85% Viscose and 15% Polypropylene, specially processed using air-spun technology. This makes The Best Shammy synthetic Shammy cloths super absorbent, lint free, strong, and soft.

The Best Shammy's can be used for all household cleaning purposes .. dusting, cleaning glass, mirrors, countertops, bathrooms, hardwood floors and for soaking up spills. They are excellent for auto car, boat and marine care, pet care .. they even make a sports shammy!

I've been using The Best Shammy's to dust the woodwork in my home and I absolutely love them. They work like a dream on glass too. My husband has confiscated some of them to store in the garage .. he was very excited about this review! I honestly can't see myself buying anymore paper towels.

Okay enough of my bantering .. ON WITH THE CONTEST

One of my lucky readers is going to win their very own set of The Best Shammy

Mandatory entry:

1. Visit The Best Shammy and tell me something you learned.


Extra Entries:

2. Like The Best Shammy on Facebook


3. Visit The Best Shammy and sign up for their newsletter


4. Follow my blog publicly - 2 entries


5. Follow me on twitter


4. Tweet about this contest and leave me the link (1x daily)


5. Enter any of my other contests - I entry per contest




This contest is open to Canadian and U.S Residents and will close Friday  September 10th 2010. Winner will be chosen randomly. Please leave your email in the comments unless it is clearly visible in your profile.



Good Luck!

Jari Love - Get Ripped - Review & Giveaway

If you have been a follower of my blog for more than 5 minutes you know that I am currently on a weight loss journey. I started at 190 lb and I am now 165 lb at 5'6". I'm feeling good and would like to lose about 10-15 more pounds. I truly believe the key to achieving a healthy body weight is moderation. I still eat chocolate, I still eat bread, I still eat cheese .. but all in moderation.

I have also been consistently active over the past four months. I started by walking, then taking longer walks, then doing step aerobics and now I've started strength training. I don't go to a gym and honestly feel I don't need to .. there are so many options out there to increase your fitness level without going to a gym.

I recently had the opportunity to review a set of Get Ripped exercise dvds by Jari Love. The critically acclaimed Get Ripped series enables individuals to burn up to three times more calories than the traditional weight-training program, and has received rave reviews from fitness critics throughout North America since the first title debuted in late 2005.

Jari Love Get Ripped Fitness dvds have been featured in magazines like Shape, Oxygen and Fitness.

The first Get Ripped Fitness dvds I chose to try from the collection was Get Ripped and Chiseled.

What did I think of it? I really really liked it. The exercises are straightforward and the entire workout has a no nonsense feel which I can really appreciate. The workout is challenging and I did take a few breaks throughout the workout. Modifications are continually demonstrated and Jari is motivating and very positive without being cheesy if you know what I mean!

I could feel all my muscles working .. I was drenched in sweat by the time I was done and felt like a wet noodle afterwards! I have no doubt that these are effective workouts and plan on incorporating them into my exercise routine.

Okay enough of my bantering .. ON WITH THE CONTEST!

One lucky person is going to win their own set of Jari Love Get Ripped dvds!!

Mandatory entry:

1. Tell me how often you workout .. not at all, everyday, etc.

Extra Entries:

2. Follow my blog publicly

3. Follow me on twitter

4. Tweet about this contest and leave me the link (1x daily)

3. Visit Jari Love Get Ripped and sign up for their newsletter

4. Follow Jari Love on twitter and leave your twitter handle

This contest is open to Canadian and U.S Residents and will close Wednesday September 8th 2010. Winner will be chosen randomly. Please leave your email in the comments unless it is clearly visible in your profile.
 
Good Luck!