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LAST DAY! SIRCUIT SKIN Cosmeceuticals Review + Giveaway

September 9, 2011 35

Wow. Today’s review and giveaway is from one of my favorite skin care companies: SIRCUIT SKIN Cosmeceuticals. I have been using SIRCUIT SKIN Cosmeceuticals for almost three months now and I am super impressed with their 100% fresh, pure skin care treatment solutions. Their use of only the highest quality ingredients, free from artificial colors, preservatives, fragrances, parabans and sulfates leaves my skin clean, clear and radiant.
I am especially impressed with the Brilliance Fading Serum. Living in Florida, I am always in the sun and although I wear sunscreen daily I am still seeing signs of hyper-pigmentation and discoloration. Boo. Since using the Brilliance Fading Serum which is full of L-Lactic Acid and SymWhite 377, the discolorations have lightened. How great is that? This is definitely a product that I would highly recommend if you have any type of sun spots.

I have also been using the X-Trap Daily Face Wash which is super gentle cleanser and doesn’t dry my face. It leaves my skin feeling clean, hydrated and refreshed, which is everything that I want in a daily cleanser. The X-Trap contains anti-pollutants boosters that help to capture impurities, I love the light, fresh scent and the fact that you only need a small amount for a big impact.

Another goody is the White Out, Daily Under Eye Care, which is like magic in a bottle if you have under-eye shadows. This formula helps to soothe and refresh the sensitive skin under your eyes while giving your skin a boost of antioxidants, nutrients and emollients. This has become my go-to early morning cream! I love the way it brightens my eyes and eliminates dark circles and puffiness. Yay!

I have been enjoying the Pumpkin Pore Refiner Mask, it smells exactly like pumpkin – since it is made with concentrated pumpkin extract! This refiner mask leaves my skin soft, healthy and conditioned. I really love using it at the end of a busy week, it’s like a facial in a little pot. The perfect way for me to pamper myself at home.

I love that SIRCUIT SKIN Cosmeceuticals has sample sizes of their products for purchase, it is the perfect way to give each of them a try before you commit to buying a larger size, this is important to me. I  am super happy with SIRCUIT SKIN Cosmeceuticals and I think you will be too.

I thought it would be fun if you could give it a try, so SIRCUIT SKIN Cosmeceuticals is giving away The 7 Essentials Collection – $68 value. In this collection you will get to try some of my favorite products including the X-Trap and White Out, plus other of SIRCUIT Skin Cosmeceuticals bestsellers including the Molecular Mist, Day Care, SIRCUIT Addict, Cloud 9 and Sir Activ. Lucky.

To enter, visit  SIRCUIT SKIN Cosmeceuticals and leave a comment below. The winner will be announced on September 9th. Good Luck.

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* UPDATE: The winner is TylerPants. Yay! Thanks for playing.  

Free Yoga During National Yoga Month

September 7, 2011 0

Hello, Friends. Did you know that September is National Yoga Month? To celebrate, over 1,600 participating yoga studios are giving you free access for one week. If you haven’t given yoga a shot – now you can for free. If you already addicted to yoga, you can try a new type of yoga. Either way, you can add a little peach and relaxation to your schedule this month, by clicking here.

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Biodegradable Placemats and Napkins: Useful or Wasteful?

September 7, 2011 0

I just saw these recyclable, biodegradable rolls of perforated cotton placemats at A + R Store. They are washable and can be used over and over again, and when they wear out, you can toss them in your composter.

What do you think of this idea?
Do you think that it would be useful for picnics, lunchboxes or to take with you on the go?
Or do you think they are wasteful and using reusable, washable, long-lasting placemats and napkins would be a better alternative?

Have a Lovely Labor Day Weekend + A Few Green Things

September 2, 2011 0

Hello, Friends! Are you excited for Labor Day weekend? BBQ plans? One last hurrah planned before the end of summer? We are taking a long, relaxing camping trip to the east coast of Florida. I am looking forward to a quiet weekend away with my boys free from all distractions – soaking up the sunshine, warm white sand, paddle-boarding and seashell collecting. I can’t wait!

While I finish packing, here are a few green things to take you through Labor Day:

– Sleepy Koala Bear.
– Green Roofed Kindergarten.
– Help save a Non-Gmo Heirloom Seed House.
– If you are staying in this weekend. Rent 2 Get 1 Free.
– More amazing treehouses!
– THIS is why I love dogs.
– How can these be toilet paper rolls? 

Have a fantastic and fun weekend, I will see you back here on Tuesday – maybe Wednesday. 🙂

xo,
Sweet Greens

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Test Tube Meat: Would You Eat Meat Created In A Lab?

August 31, 2011 0

Yesterday, I was listening to my favorite NPR program, Fresh Air – the topic was meat that is grown in a lab for human consumption. There are scientists working in laboratories all over the world, in the process of creating meat that will look and taste like the real thing, without any animal parts. Have you heard about this? The idea is to create a protein source that will not contribute to greenhouse-gas emissions and as our population grows this would be a sustainable way to sustain the agriculture industry and feed millions of people.

Scientists are taking stem cells from pigs and growing them in broth-filled petri dishes – the largest slab of meat grown so far is about the size of a contact lens. The next steps will be to grow these cells into muscle tissue that in the end would be the same as if it were taken directly from the animal.

I have to admit that initially I agreed with Terry Gross (Fresh Air) that it seems creepy, but then I started to consider the impact that meat has on our environment and the ways that animals are treated, usually inhumanely.

What are your thoughts? Do you think test tube meat is a sustainable answer to meat consumption? Would you rather everyone become vegetarian or vegan? Leave your comments below to get in on the discussion.

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