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Pure Via Stevia Adds Natural Sweetness to Food Without Adding Calories-Giveaway

May 20, 2013 by Kathryn 88 Comments

My love of natural products is something I’ve mentioned often in the past. Because I prefer wholesome and natural food, I’ve never even considered using artificial sweetener. I’ve always thought that it tasted awful and the more I learned about it, the more I started to believe that it was more damaging to the body than the sugar it was replacing.

pure via stevia So when I was asked if I would like to review the brand new line of Pure Via sweeteners, I was very hesitant. Before I even responded, I investigated the product to find out exactly how Pure Via was adding sweetness to foods without adding calories. The answer was an extract from the Stevia plant, a plant that has been used in South America for centuries, and after reading up on it a bit, I found myself actually eager to give the new Pure Via line a try.

Pure Via is currently available in three different forms. Pure Via packets add the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar and are fabulous for sweetening coffee, fruit or cereal. Pure Via Turbinado and Stevia Blend combines the Stevia sweetener with raw cane sugar for a sweetener that tastes great and has only five calories per packet. And Pure Via Granulated is especially designed to replace white sugar cup-for-cup in baked goods and recipes. [Read more...]

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Nourish Your Skin! Reader Reviews of the Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment Razor

April 30, 2013 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

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Last month I had the chance to be one of the first Canadians to try the new Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment razor and I loved the sweet-smelling moisturizing bar that let me skip the shaving lotion in the shower. I was also able to give fifty of my fabulous readers the opportunity to try the razor as well and the reviews are in!

Plenty of readers loved the great smell of the shaving bar and noticed that shaving their legs was quicker without using shaving foam. Many also mentioned how effectively the razor moisturized their skin as they were shaving.

schick intuition pure nourishment razor

I tried the razor and love how soft it makes my skin feel, not all dry and razor burned. Love the coconut smell of the soap.
~Jaymie M.

I love that there is no preparation except wetting the razor and the area to be shaved. My skin feels smooth and soft after using the razor. I have sensitive skin and after shaving I had no bumps, no cuts and no razor burn! I was especially pleased when I had no irritation after shaving my underarms as this is often a problem with other razors, even with shaving cream.
Tricia C.

As I’m prone to dry skin, the moisturizing head is perfect for me and I was glad it had only a faint but pleasant fragrance. Running the razor over my legs felt more like rolling on body lotion than shaving. There was no pulling or drag at all. I was amazed how silky it felt and I got a very close, long lasting shave. This product will be a great convenience when I go camping this summer. All I have to do is dip the razor in a cup of water, pour water down my leg and shave, another cup of water to rinse – done! No messy gel or foam container to haul around.
~Lisa H.

I really liked this razor. Looking at it on the shelf, I never thought I would like it, and never had the chance to try it until now. It is really easy to use, and I was surprised at how well it performed without any shave cream being used. I also find that it takes less time to shave my legs than before, which is a happy thing because it’s such an onerous task to begin with. It left my legs feeling soft and smooth. I really like this razor, and it will probably be the one I use from now on.
~Jennifer H.

I LOVE this new razor! I have very dry skin and always get very itchy, but my legs felt great after shaving! I will definitely be using it from now on!
~Erin M.

I loved that I didn’t need to use shaving cream with this – it’s great how it’s built right in. It’s much better than struggling with a razor and a can of shaving cream in the shower.
~Jennifer L.

Be One of the First to Try the New Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment Razor-Giveaway

March 1, 2013 by Kathryn 155 Comments

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As much of a bother as it can be sometimes, I love having smooth, soft legs. Even in the winter when many women relax their regular shaving routine, I make sure that my legs are as smooth as possible. Of course, that can get hard when cold winter weather leaves skin dry and tight. So when I was given the chance to be one of the very first women in Canada to try the Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment razor, I was pretty excited.

The Schick Intuition razor features a solid shaving bar surrounding a pivoting razor with four blades. The bar eliminates the need for shaving gel to make the shaving process quick and easy. And the new Pure Nourishment razor takes smooth skin to a new level with the hydrating power of coconut milk and almond oil!

About the new Schick® Intuition® Pure Nourishment™ Razor
Coconut milk and almond oil have long been lauded for their skin-benefiting qualities. Now, you can enjoy the power of these ingredients with the new Schick® Intuition® Pure Nourishment™ razor. Made for dry skin, the Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment razor lathers, shaves and moisturizes during shaving—all in one easy step, with no need for shave gel, soap or body wash. Infused with coconut milk and almond oil, the Pure Nourishment Skin Conditioning Solid™ leaves dry skin feeling noticeably soft, and its four blades and pivoting head follow your contours for a close shave. The new Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment razor and refills will be available starting in February 2013 at grocery, drug and mass retail outlets across Canada for approximately $11.99.

NIVEA and Plan Canada Team Up to Make Education Accessible for Children in Senegal

October 15, 2012 by Kathryn

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Escaping from the cycle of poverty can seem almost impossible in some situations but it’s been consistently found that one of the best ways to break that cycle is through education. An education gives a child the chance to better their future and it’s so sad to think about the many children that don’t get that chance.

nivea plan canada NIVEA has always been a company that believes in giving back and that’s why I was so excited to learn about the company’s new initiative with Plan Canada to fund an education project in Senegal. Currently, three out of five children in Senegal don’t have access to education but with the partnership between these two organizations and the $25,000 that NIVEA Canada has pledged to the program, that statistic will change! [Read more...]

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Make Time for Simple Moments with Ivory-Giveaway

May 16, 2012 by Kathryn

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ivory body wash original Between going to work every day, caring for kids, managing a household and everything else that fills our lives these days, no wonder we can feel overwhelmed sometimes! I know that there are days when all I want is to sit back and relax with a good book and instead I end up cleaning, paying bills or doing some other less enjoyable task. But as important as those tasks are, it’s just as important to take time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life!

Ivory understands how important the simple moments are. The soap with a formula that’s 99.4% pure knows that things don’t have to be complicated to be wonderful! And to help Canadians slow down and enjoy life a little more, the company asked author and life coach France Hutchinson to share some of her tips for embracing the simple moments: [Read more...]