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Why Blissique Boys Bath Bomb Set is a Great Gift

April 23, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Need a unique gift for a spa-sesh loving little girl, or a fun bath time treat for your favorite little man? Bath Bombs are so fun – but are geared towards adults. Why should grown-ups have all the fun? Blissique Boys Bath Bombs Gift Set makes bath time fun for boys (and girls!) with colorful, safe organic lush bath bombs designed just for kids as young as three. HINT: toys surprises included.

Blissique Boys Bath Bombs Gift Set makes a great gift for boys and girls as young as three

Blissique Boys Bath Bomb Gift Set makes a great gift for boys and girls as young as three

ABOUT BLISSIQUE BOYS BATH BOMBS GIFT SET

Blissique Boys Bath Bombs Gift Set is a boxed set of six bath bombs that are larger than average at a full five ounces each. They come in six different kid-approved colors. While the name says “Boys” they are a fun set for either gender and are safe for children, and the set is made especially for kids ages three to five.

Only organic ingredients and water-based safe colorants are used, with no unwanted chemicals, glitter, or additives.

These Natural Bath Bombs for Kids are:

Handmade in the USA
UNIQUE GIFT: This is a Patent-Pending, unique item that makes for a great gift for boys and girls ages 3 and up
Each bomb in the set is different and all contain an easy-clean, Water-Based Colorant
Use only safe and organic ingredients including Essential Oils suitable and safe for kids

HOW BLISSIQUE BATH BOMBS LOOK

The Bath Bombs come in a gift-worthy blue box, decorated with kid-friendly designs. The bombs are wrapped with a coordinating grosgrain ribbon and nestled in gift wrap kraft paper crunchies to keep them safe and intact so that no bombs are broken.

Toys are hidden inside the box like a treasure hunt

Six individually wrapped bath bombs with ribbon, in a sturdy cardboard box with kraft paper crinkle cushioning

The boxed gift set contains six individually wrapped organic bath bombs:

Blue Rush Blueberry
Power Shot Pomegranate Cherry Burst
Super Hero Grapefruit Tangerine
Master Blaster Orange Citrus Explosion!
Mega Bomb Banana, Grapefruit, and Kiwi
Black Magic Turns bathwater black!

Blissique Bath Bombs in Blue Rush, Mega Bomb and Power Shot

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients include skin-softening organic ingredients including Organic Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, and Sea Salt.
The bath bombs contain NO preservatives, animal products, petroleum products, parabens or lauryl sulfate. Completely safe even for little ones.
The coloring is FDC Colorant, which is water-based and safe for ages 3 and up.

Made of safe, organic ingredients

ABOUT THE SURPRISE TOYS

Unlike the Blissique Bath Bombs for adults, the surprise toys are NOT hidden inside the bomb for safety reasons. There are surprise toys hidden in the box.

Toys are hidden among the bath bombs inside the box like a treasure hunt

Bathtime-Friendly Frog is hidden inside the box

Close up of the bathtime-friendly squirt frog and the racecar hidden inside the box.

HOW TO USE

Draw a warm bath, unwrap one of the Blissique bath bombs and drop the bomb under running warm bath water.

THE BLISSIQUE EXPERIENCE

Blissique bath bombs will fizz for about a minute and will tint the color of the tub water with a kid-friendly non-toxic coloring agent. No glitter, dried flowers, or potentially digestible unsafe pieces are included, just kid-friendly colors and fizzy fun!

BLISSIQUE GUARANTEE

Blissique’s policy is “Love It or Your Money Back.”

CONCLUSION

A safe way for a kid to have a fun bath experience! Handmade with quality organic skin-softening ingredients, produced in small batches by a small woman owned company, Blissique creates super-sized, quality ingredient bombs that smell delicious, tint the water with vivid, vibrant colors and are safe for children’s skin.

Makes for a great Ringbearer gift, flowergirl gift, or gift for a kid who loves (or hates!) to take a bath.

WHERE TO BUY BLISSIQUE

Find the Blissique Boys Bath Bombs Gift Set at http://www.amazon.com/

Blissique Boys Bath Bomb Set makes a great gift for boys & girls as young as three

Style Chicks received The Blissique Boys Bath Bombs Gift Set in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

PRETTY IN A CUP: RejuvaBlend K-Cups with Biotin For Strong Hair & Nails

April 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Women under stress often notice their hair and nails often become lackluster and brittle. Biotin remedies this problem, kicking hair & nail growth into high gear and even skin glows again. But not just any Biotin pill gets results: the key to lush hair, eyelash, eyebrow, and nail growth is finding a high-absorption, bioavailable form of Biotin and then to take it daily. RejuvaBlend developed a way to sneak a daily dose of a high-absorption Biotin into…wait for it…a rich, smooth coffee. RejuvaBlend coffee is like pretty in a K-Cup.

Starting my morning with Rejuvablend Nature Cups K-Cup Coffee with bioavailable Biotin

The only thing better than a quick beauty fix? A quick beauty fix included in your coffee. Like a magic beauty potion, RejuvaBlend coffee remedies a big beauty complaint of many busy women: stress taking a toll on their appearance. Burning the proverbial candle at both ends often leads to the depletion of the body’s reserves, leading to lackluster hair and nail growth.

WHAT IS BIOTIN?

Biotin is a water-soluble B Vitamin (B7) which is associated with glowing skin, thicker, fuller, and longer hair and the growth of longer and stronger nails. Biotin also supports the health of the nerves, digestive tract, metabolism, and cells. Because it is water soluble, it should be taken daily.

WHAT DOES BIOTIN DO FOR HAIR GROWTH?

According to Dr. Richard K. Scher, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College has spoken extensively about Biotin. Hair that is brittle, damaged, not growing or even experiencing hair loss can have many causes, and Biotin seems to have the ability to halt various types hair loss and encourage regrowth in most women, regardless of the reason behind the loss. Whether hair loss is due to postpartum, stress or poor diet, a bioavailable Biotin can help. Want to regrow overly thinned out eyebrows? Biotin can help with that too.

How Biotin works is unclear. Dr. Scher believes Biotin supports the building of the keratin structure of hair and nails. I thought that sounded promising since my hair looks so much better after a Keratin conditioning treatment.

WHO CAN USE MORE BIOTIN?

Almost everyone. Unlike some B-Vitamins, Biotin is considered safe even in larger doses. But a multi-vitamin and even many B-Complex supplements often do not contain even the minimum daily requirement of Biotin, much less the amount that enhances hair and nail growth.

HOW MUCH BIOTIN IS NECESSARY FOR HAIR GROWTH?

The daily recommended dosage of Biotin required to grow hair is at least 2.5 mg (or 2,500 mcg). Rejuvablend contains 2928mcg.

I was surprised to see that my highly reputable brand and rather expensive daily multi-vitamin pill only contains 33% of the daily requirement of Biotin! After some research, I see my daily multivitamin is not the only one that does not supply as much Biotin as might benefit me. Even a well-known hair-growth vitamin contains only about 60% of the daily recommended dose of Biotin.

ABOUT BIOTIN DEFICIENCY

Few people have a severe Biotin deficiency, but it can occur if you take antioxidant supplements such as Lipoic acid (AKA Alpha Lipoic Acid). If you consume lots of antioxidants in the form of white tea, green tea or as a supplement, these can all increase your need for biotin. Â Lipoic Acid, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplement that is an anti-aging insider beauty secret, made famous by Yale celebrity dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone within his beauty/health and anti-aging diet. Since Alpha Lipoic Acid is such as wonderful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplement, it makes sense to supplement with more Biotin than to cut back on beauty supplements like ALA.

Certain medications and medical conditions can impair or block the absorption of Biotin within your system. If you have such medical problems, a bioavailable Biotin such as found in Rejuvablend can be an excellent daily Biotin source.

WHY BIOTIN IN YOUR COFFEE?

While reputable brand Biotin vitamins are available, there are several advantages to getting Biotin from RejuvaBlend coffee:

EASY AND CONSISTENT: You likely drink coffee every day, so it not only makes it easier to get your Biotin, you will likely not miss a daily dose of Biotin. Consistency is key with Biotin: if you’re serious about growing your hair out, don’t skip doses.
BETTER ABSORPTION: As a B Vitamin, Biotin has better absorption as a liquid that a pill or capsule. Liquid consumption of B Vitamins has twice the absorption rate of pill or capsule form vitamins. Rejuvablend has a proprietary delivery system that maximizes the absorption of Biotin into the body, making the most out of this beauty-making B.
EASY TO SWALLOW: Many Biotin vitamin pills or hair growth vitamins are big, chalky and hard to swallow.
COST: Rejuvablend K-Cups are a comparable price or less expensive than standard K-Cups but with the bonus of a high-grade, proven effective, bioavailable Biotin.
TASTE: Rejuvablend is Tasty! Made with 100% Arabica coffee. It is a medium-dark roast that is not bitter and has a caramel note.

Rejuvablend K-Cups

HOW MUCH BIOTIN IS TOO MUCH BIOTIN?

While it’s hard to have too much Biotin, it is possible. The recommended usage is one to two cups of RejuvaBlend coffee which is enough Biotin to amp up both hair and nail growth, more than that is not necessary.

Drink one to two cups of RejuvaBlend Coffee a day for optimal Biotin levels

ABOUT REJUVABLEND K-CUPS

RejuvaBlend Nature Cups K-Cups are 100% recyclable and work with any Keurig Brewer machine, old or new. They come 16 K-Cups to a box.

HOW DOES REJUVABLEND COFFEE TASTE?

I like it! A smooth, dark, rich taste with no afterbite. There is a note of caramel but it is not too sweet.

RejuvaBlend coffee with Biotin has a rich, smooth taste with a hint of caramel

CONCLUSION

I found RejuvaBlend coffee to be tasty, smooth and delicious without an aftertaste; there is nothing medicinal tasting about this coffee! Hair, skin, and nails all respond well to Biotin, especially when taken with a balanced meal containing other B Vitamin rich foods like eggs, whole grain, cheese, and soy. Having my Biotin in my morning coffee with breakfast ensures that I get this water-soluble vitamin daily. Longer hair, fuller eyebrows, batworthy lashes, and healthy nails, here I come!

Find RejuvaBlend K-Cups wherever K-Cups are sold.

RejuvaBlend is like a pretty potion in your morning cuppa!

Style Chicks received Rejuvablend K-Cups with Biotin in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Keep Hands Young with a Hand Grip Strengthener

April 7, 2017 · Leave a Comment

In Season 1 of the TV series Younger, Jane Krakowski’s character Annabelle tells Liza, who poses as 26 but is in actuality, 40 years old: Be careful of your hands, sweetie. They’re a dead giveaway. Annabelle speaks truth. We slather our faces and necks with beauty treatments, moisturizer, and sunscreen but often neglect our hands. StyleChicks recommends three-prong attack on hand-aging that includes applying sunscreen and Retinol to hands and keeping them in top physical shape with a Hand Grip Strengthener with Adjustable Resistance.

“Be careful of your hands, sweetie. They’re a dead giveaway.” – Younger

WHY USE A GRIP STRENGTHENER FOR YOUNGER LOOKING HANDS?

A Hand Grip Strengthener quickly builds up tone and strength in the hands, wrists, and forearms. Stronger hands make for graceful, feminine, and agile movement.

Your hands, like your legs and arms, look their best when skin drapes over toned muscles and ligaments. Resistance training makes hands look healthy, improves blood flow and makes them appear slimmer and longer. Low resistance hand exercises counteract the “old-lady” look that hands can take on with age. Stronger hands and wrists are also less likely to need to pick or pry things open with your fingernails, which subjects them to breaking and damage.

Homai Hand Grip Strengthener

WHY USE THE HOMAI HAND GRIP STRENGTHENER TO STRENGTHEN HANDS?

I was only familiar with the hand grip strengtheners that guys tend to use like my Dad had when he played baseball or the ones I see weightlifters at the gym use. I found that type of hand strengthener too difficult to use. But a Hand Grip Strengthener is just the right level of difficulty for me, and it feels like a better fit in my hand.

ADJUSTABLE RESISTANCE SUITABLE FOR WOMEN WHO WANT STRONG BUT DELICATE HANDS

A ballerina is an example of appearing elegant and graceful despite the grueling strength workouts. That is the goal with an anti-aging hand workout. Hands appear elegant and slim, not bulky. If you do an upper arm and upper body workout, a workout for your hands is a logical addition for an elegant, long-line look. The Homai Hand Grip Strengthener adjusts to a lower but challenging weight resistance to build strong hands without excessive bulk or making hands appear masculine. Rather, strong hands make for graceful and agile movement on a woman’s hand, elongating the appearance of the fingers, and making hands look younger and more attractive.

Adjust the resistance from 20 to 110 pounds by simply turning the knob

Easy-to-use tension knob, turn left or right to increase or decrease tension

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM USING THE Homai Hand Grip Strengthener

Athletes and recreational sports enthusiasts: Those who want to improve aspects of sports technique including hitting, throwing, pulling, pushing, and holding. Also ideal for rock climbers, golfers, tennis and baseball players and body builders.
Musicians who want more finger strength, dexterity, speed, and agility, including pianists, guitarists, harpists
Hairdressers who want to increase their grip and stamina to steadily scissors and styling tools
Makeup artists who want to improve their stability and precision
Medical Personnel: Nurses, doctors, phlebotomists, physical therapists, EMT’s, Massage therapists, Physical therapists all need strong and steady hands.
Rehabilitation for arthritis, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, tennis elbow and improve sensitivity of aging hands or those with nerve damage
If you do lots of hands-on work, such as mechanic, a grip strengthener can help prevent injury
Hobbyists that requires precision and a steady hand, such as model building, painting or drawing, building hand strength can improve your stamina.

HOMAI HAND GRIP STRENGTHENER SUPERIOR DESIGN FEATURES

Longer finger handle and the palm handle, so that it fits well in the hand for males and females
Ergonomic, non-slip rubber grip handles for easier use
Spring-loaded grip offers varying levels of resistance from 20 lbs up to 110 lbs allows you to adjust the resistance to exactly what you need.
Compact and portable size

Longer, cushioned handles make it easy to use

Longer, cushioned non-slip handles make it easy to use

PUTTING THE HOMAI HAND GRIP STRENGTHENER TO THE TEST

The Homai Hand Grip Strengthener can be used either every other day or every day, depending on your strengthening goals. I do it every other day while watching TV, Netflix or when I am online checking my email.

I use it on the lowest resistance setting, the 20 lbs, to start. Next week I will increment up a bit. It is just the right amount of tension and difficulty for beginners; it is not too easy and not too difficult. See the video below for how to adjust the resistance to as low as 20 lbs up to 110 lbs.

The adjustable resistance weight range is a very nice feature on this grip strengthener, making it suitable for men, women, kids and even seniors who want to increase their hand strength and combat arthritic changes.

The spring-loaded grip does not snap back on me if I lose my grip mid-squeeze, which is a nice feature.

RESULTS

I quickly felt my hands getting stronger and agiler within a short period of a few weeks of using the Grip Strengthener. I also find that after using the Homai Hand Grip Workout Griper a few times a week, that I’m less klutzy and accident prone with agile, flexible hands and toned wrists.

Surprisingly, a benefit I did not expect from using the Homai Hand Grip Strengthener is I have an easier time applying my makeup because I have steadier hands, especially when applying eye makeup on my “other eye,” my liquid eyeliner game is improving with a steady hand. My arms also get less tired when I am using hair styling tools overhead like hairdryers, curling irons, and the Instyler hair straightener.

CONCLUSION

For youthful looking hands, regular grip strength training is vital. Combining the consistent use of the Homai Hand Grip Strengthener with sunscreen and a topical retinol cream, hands can look younger and smoother.

The padded handles make the Homai Hand Grip Strengthener much easier to use, and the adjustable tension makes it ideal for anyone in the family to use, whether sports enthusiast, musician, kids, or seniors who wish to build up strength in their hands. A sturdy and useful product that is easy to use while watching TV.

Find Hand Grip Strengtheners at Amazon

FROM COFFEEHOUSE TO CLASSROOM: Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack by OdyseaCo

April 6, 2017 · Leave a Comment

For a day of errands, hiking, the library, attending class, hanging out at a coffee shop on a rainy afternoon or a weekend away, nothing beats the versatility of a rucksack style backpack. Just as necessary in grad school as high school, a sturdy backpack neatly & easily carries all the essentials for a long day. We like OdyseaCo’s stylish Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack because it’s compact yet safely holds everything we need including textbooks, notebooks, a laptop, tablet, a water bottle, snacks, and a makeup bag with room to spare.

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack goes from the college classroom to the office in style

AN ODE TO THE GROWN-UP BACKPACK

Ever notice how some backpacks make an otherwise competent-appearing person look like a junior high school student or an inexperienced newbie on the job?

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack by OdyseaCo looks like something a responsible grown-up would own, while it still has a slimline, stylish retro-urban line to it. It looks good, so here is no need to hide it away during the day. Its’ functional design is attractive and suitable for either gender to carry.

The Montera Backpack has enough style for an adult to use, including research assistants, teaching assistants, and interns. If you’re a college student or a professional who is going to grad school at night, you’ll appreciate how efficiently everything fits into this backpack including a bottle of water, a packed dinner, and snack, your textbooks, and laptop.

USES FOR THIS PACKBACK

This Montera backpack is ideal if your work environment is not as structured as a corporate lawyer briefcase type of look, but your job still requires some polish and organization to transport work materials neatly.
The many divided compartments in this backpack are ideal for holding files, forms, documents, a laptop, and various data storage mediums, pens, pads of paper and other materials such as a person in a technology field, an artist or a teacher might carry.
The look is appealing for both men and women, as the styling and lines have a retro vintage vibe.
The sturdy canvas material also works for hiking, camping, and if you pack lightly for travel, or wish if to keep valuables and important documents on your person.

Stylish retro look that will last for years

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack is made of an attractive durable, thick canvas that has a stylish retro look & will last for years

Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack FEATURES

Here is a closer look at some of the features that set apart the Montera Vintage Canvas backpack:

- FRONT POCKETS: The slimmer front pocket closes securely stores your wallet, phone, passport, tickets or other essential documents.
- COMFORTABLE PADDED SHOULDER STRAPS: It has sturdy padded shoulder straps that are riveted for extra reinforcement. They distribute the weight better for less back strain and better posture while carrying the bag. The straps are adjustable to best fit your frame.

Reinforced stitching on padded shoulder straps

- LAPTOP COMPARTMENT: There is a padded inner pouch holds up to 15.6″ screen laptops or tablets with ease and a thick velcro strap to ensure the laptop stays safely in place within the bag while in transit.

Sturdy velcro strap on soft, padded laptop compartment

- SIDE WATER BOTTLE/WINE BOTTLE POCKETS: Â Two very large side pockets can hold wine bottles or a large daily water intake bottle, horizontal straps secure very tall bottles on top and bottom.

- GRAB HANDLE: It has a sturdy grab handle to lift the bag in a hurry or not carry it on your shoulders. It holds up even when the bag is full.

Grab Handle

- LARGE ZIPPERS: It has large easy to grasp zippers that withstand “overstuffing” the bag without bending or unraveling.
  Large pull zippers are easy to use and evoke a stylish retro look
- HEAVY DUTY CANVAS: The canvas is a heavy duty fabric, and the bag itself is well made with no loose pieces or loose stitching. It will easily last for years

Sturdy reinforced stitching withstands heavy textbooks & tech wares

Sturdy reinforced stitching and durable interlocking straps withstand heavy textbooks & tech wares or other gear

- SECURE with a hidden zippered pocket to transport valuable items securely. Ideal for holding cash, valuables, your keys, and medications. It also comes with two sets of interlocking click-in straps to ensure the zippers are not unzipped until you want to open the bag

Interlocking straps fit over the zippers to horizontally secure the bag

- ROOMY: It fits a jacket or sweater, a guidebook or map, snacks, and extra water.Â It is large without being cumbersome to carry. At 14″ x 18 ” x 8″ capacity there’s plenty of storage space.

Roomy backpack holds books, a laptop, water bottles and more

The sturdy grab handles & multiple compartments make it easy to find something in the bag while on the go

PUTTING THE MONTERO BAG TO THE TEST

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack easily held my water bottle in the outside side pocket, my 15.6″ screen laptop fits into the laptop compartment, my drawing tablet fits into another compartment. There is room for some paperwork, a sketchbook, and a notebook. I can hold a few textbooks for a night time class. There is also space for a small makeup bag for touchups, and a few snacks and a brown-bag lunch.

It’s not too heavy to carry around, and the weight distributes nicely with the reinforced nature of the leather shoulder straps. Even when I overpack the backpack, the straps don’t dig into my shoulders. I like the grab handle; it is stitched very well, making it rugged enough to withstand some abuse when I pick up my bag.

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack by OdyseaCo stylishly keeps holds my laptop and other daily essentials

CONCLUSION

I like the Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack for carrying around my laptop or tablet because it holds it securely in the padded compartment, yet the backpack itself is not particularly conspicuous as a laptop case. I feel more comfortable transporting my tablets, expensive wares from work, and my laptop with my data and work product on it when on-campus, at the library, or walking city blocks to my destination.

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack is sturdy, stylish, holds several heavy textbooks at once, securely keeps a laptop in a tidy padded compartment, and neatly holds papers and valuables all in their respective places.

Find the Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MA26PBX

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Style Chicks received the Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.