• Beauty,  Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    PalmPact: Everything a Girl Needs… Attached to Her Phone

    Girls, life is hectic. We’ve all got to get out the door and cross the next thing off our ever-growing to do list, right? FaceCase makes doing that so much easier, because it has everything you need for your crazed life all in the palm of your hand. Already breathing a much-needed sigh of relief?

    Your phone, your credit cards, your license and lipstick! Yup, that’s pretty much the short list of daily must haves. FaceCase is a small, lightweight compact that attaches to the back of your smartphone. It contains your makeup essentials along with a mirror and it has a slot for your ID, credit cards and cash. Can you say genius? FaceCase comes in two color palettes – trust us, you’ll want them both, and is available in either Rose Gold or Black. Everything in the kits is meant to be multipurpose, lipsticks that double as blush, highlighter that give lips extra sparkle and so on!

    But what makes this brand even better – it’s always cruelty-free. No animal testing ever! And it donates 10% of its proceeds to PETA in an effort to get other makeup makers to follow suit. Did we mention its packaging is compostable and recyclable? Talk about a win-win! Be a love and give FaceCase for Valentine’s Day! It’s a gift to animals, the planet, your precious time and your beautiful face!

    What You’ll Find in FaceCase Palettes:

    Natural Nudes Palette – The Natural Nude palette features popular lip shades, along with a rose oil lip conditioner and touch-up powder. Includes four creamy colors for your lips and cheeks, a rose oil conditioning lip balm, and a touch-up powder for covering stubborn blemishes that appear throughout the day.

    Rich Nudes Palette – The Rich Nudes palette includes bold universal lip colors, a highlighter and touch-up powder. Its four creamy lip colors work overtime as blush, a highlighter, a touch-up powdered concealer and more.

    Want to customize your palette? You can do that by scraping the pan clean with the spatula end of the brush and adding your own color. And switching palettes is a snap. Each palette attaches with a custom microstrip, simply detach and change. Yes. It’s that easy.

    About FaceCase: Lynn Goodman and Aymie Berkley needed a simple way to carry their essentials without having to lug a purse around but they couldn’t seem to find one. So being the inventive and stylish gals they are, they set out to make their own. Their product is getting rave reviews from busy, glam girls everywhere and celebs like Kelly Ripa (from Live with Kelly and Ryan), Tinsley Mortimer (from The Real Housewives of New York City), Paulina Porizkova (super model), Ingrid Newkirk (PETA Founder), Sophie Uliano (TV personality and health and wellness expert), the Huffington Post, Serena Wolf (Dude Diet Author) and countless Beauty Bloggers! This indie invention is a game changer!

  • Fashion,  Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    Get Her Valentine’s Day Lingerie She’ll Actually Wear: Montelle Intimates

    Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to get your significant other lingerie, but beware of the uncomfortable and tacky sets that she will hide away in a dresser drawer. Women feel sexy all day long with the lingerie they can truly feel comfortable and beautiful in, so get her a set she will actually wear more than once. Montelle Intimates has styles that are comfortable and practical but also ultra sexy.

    Montelle’s lingerie collection has the chemises, garters, merrywidows and bodysuits women really want to wear. For everyday wear that makes women feel a bit sexier, their intimates include bra and panty collections in a variety of styles to mix and match.

    Staple colors include black and nude, and each season they add a beautiful palette so she can play with color, without losing her favorite-fitting bra. Montelle has special edition collections too! Three for spring and three for fall — that play with trends and fabrics but the designs are inspired by the fits women love.

    Trending for Valentine’s Day is Montelle’s special edition collection Night Blooms. Fall in love with the stunning floral embroidery, modern dotted mesh and stretch chiffon available in bras, panties and lingerie. Looking for a rich red hue for the occasion? Add a pop of color to your intimates featuring the Winter Berries red color that’s as luxurious as a dozen long stem roses.

    Montelle Intimates is designed by women for women. They understand that their clientele is busy women on-the-go, so they incorporate versatility into their designs. Montelle Intimates creates their garments for fit, support and comfort first, then they add the beautiful fabric, color and pretty feminine details.

    About Montelle Intimates:

    Montelle Intimates is a team of women passionate about designing lingerie to support busy women from everyday essential garments to stunning date night looks. Based out of Montreal, Montelle Intimates takes the city’s European feel and incorporates it into their designs. They understand the most important aspect in wearing lingerie is the fit for everyday comfort and beauty.

  • Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    Healthy Dessert for a Sexy Valentine’s Night In

    Love is in the air and dinner reservations are being made, but what if your ideal Valentine’s Day is spent in the comfort of your own home?

    Instead of talking loudly over a crowded room to express your love this year, why not show your readers these products to have a cozy and sexy Valentine’s night in?

    Having your night with a dessert that won’t leave you feeling bloated or sluggish. Reveri is a game-changing alternative to ice cream that ends the trade-off between luscious taste and health. Reveri is crafted from whole fruits and vegetables. Reveri delivers the sweet taste and rich mouthfeel of super-premium ice cream, yet contains no dairy, added sugar, sweeteners, or fats, and averages only 82 calories for a 4-ounce serving. It is also gluten- and GMO-free. The Chocolate Forest flavor is a Belgian dark chocolate treat with a rich, unexpected indulgence, you won’t believe it’s not ice cream.

    “I hate ice cream.” – said no one ever. Giving up ice cream is one of the biggest challenges that comes with veganism but thanks to Reveri you no longer have to!  Your diet says you can’t have dessert but Reveri says you can! Indulge in Reveri, a plant-based frozen dessert with four signature flavors. Each spoonful is filled with fruits and vegetables, so you won’t feel guilty or restricted! Reveri can be blended into any smoothie or scooped up for dessert. Flavors include Vanilla Almond Blossom, Purple Mint Chip, Chocolate Forest, Strawberry Patch.

    Purple Mint Chip is a fun twist on the favored mint chip ice cream. With a blend of blueberries, nutritious seeds, organic cocoa nibs, and peppermint – this purple concoction is savory and decadent with a zing for taste.

    Almond lovers rejoice! Vanilla Almond Blossom fulfills any almond lover’s wildest dreams. A mixture of almonds, almond butter, and creamy rich vanilla combines to create the delicate sweet flavor of marzipan.

    The Belgian dark chocolate treat is such a rich, unexpected indulgence, you won’t believe it’s not ice cream. Reveri gets the sweetness from whole dates, the creaminess from avocado and the crunch from raw cocoa nibs. Loaded with good stuff, it’s the chocolate dessert of your wildest dreams.

    Reveri has crafted this strawberry treat without using dairy or added sugar, yet it’s smooth and luscious like ice cream. Bursting with sweetness and flavor from strawberries and dates, and with a subtle touch of cashews, you’ll fall in love with this dreamy indulgence.

    So where can you get your hands (and mouth) on some? Reveri is located in 12 stores in the Southern California area. You can also plan your celebration ahead of time and purchase at https://www.reveri.com.

  • Health,  Los Angeles,  WorldWide

    Garden Lites(R) Gets a Fresh New Look and Unveils New Product Line

    Garden Lites®, the leader in delicious veggie-rich foods, unveils a major brand refresh to strengthen its unique positioning. Garden Lites is prominently featuring its new sub-brand name “Veggies Made Great” on its packaging and boldly highlights “veggies as the #1 ingredient”. “At Garden Lites we are passionate about our brand purpose: make surprisingly delicious veggie-rich foods so people can incorporate more veggies into their diet. This is a great way to strengthen our message,’ notes Andy Reichgut, Executive Vice President of Garden Lites.
    Garden Lites new packaging coincides with the debut of an exciting new breakfast category item, the Garden Lites Frittatas. The new Frittatas tastily add veggies into your breakfast routine with flavors including the Egg White Spinach Frittata and Veggie Bacon & Potato Frittata (with Veggie Bacon made from Pinto Beans).  The new Frittata products join the existing vegetable rich line of Garden Lites products such as Garden Lites Muffins, Super Food Veggie Cakes, and Garden Lites Superfood Mac and Cheese. 
    Garden Lites Frittatas can now be found in Stop &Shop, Giant Landover and select Costco stores.To see the new Frittata line, visit http://www.gardenlites.com/introducing-frittatas
    The bright green look of “Veggies Made Great on every package signals a shift in the visual language in which Garden Lites proudly emphasizes vegetables as the primary ingredient in all Garden Lites products. The packaging change also helps highlight the company’s dedication to clean and simple, gluten free, non-GMO, nut free and kosher ingredients as well as proudly displayingThe Good Housekeeping Institute’s Nutritionist Approved Emblem a prestigious seal and the first health-conscious, lifestyle-aware emblem in the food and beverage industry. The back of the package also show the ingredients in a clear veggie wheel graphic.
    “This dynamic new Garden Lites packaging is a radical change sure to scream from the frozen food aisle as to why to purchase,” says Andy Reichgut, Executive Vice President of Garden Lites. “We are confident that the brand refresh will drive new consumers to the brand.”
    The Garden Lites Frittata line is the latest product to reinforce the company as an innovative leader in the frozen food category. The Garden Lites product line continues to exceed all projections, with a sales spike of over 100 percent over the past two years. With the explosive growth still ongoing, Garden Lites recently moved to a new 40,000 square foot plant in Avenel, New Jersey, where they manufacture their broad variety of products.
    Garden Lites products can be found nationwide at such retailers including: Costco, Kroger, Meijer, Target, Shop Rite, Publix, Stop & Shop, Giant, HEB, Ralph’s, Fry’s, and Whole Foods or at www.thehealthfoodstore.com

    About Garden Lites®:
    Garden Lites® is a Classic Cooking, LLC brand based in Avenel and Rahway, NJ that produces delicious vegetable snack foods. Since 2009, Garden Lites has raised the bar in healthy foods by delivering full flavor that’s also veggie rich. Garden Lites has the Good Housekeeping Nutrition Seal of Approval and is the recipient of numerous awards, including  Cooking Light – The Healthiest Frozen Foods in the Supermarket: Breakfast;  Grocery Headquarters Trailblazer Award;  Parents Magazine 25 Best Frozen Food for Families; – Gluten Free Digest Chocolate Muffins;  Pioneers of Better For You: Refrigerated and Frozen Foods and  Runner’s World Editor’s Pick. For more information on Garden Lites products, visit www.GardenLites.com and www.thehealthfoodstore.com 
  • Beauty,  Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    Winter Getaway Must Haves

    Packing for any type of getaway can be stressful, but making sure you are equipped with the right beauty essentials doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re headed to the slopes or to dip your toes in the sand, we have got you covered.
    Headed to the beach,
    check out our lineup of Sun defending and nourishing products:
    • IOPE UV Defense Sun Protector SPF 50+ ($32; www.us.aritaum.com): This lightweight sun protector strengthens the skin barrier while providing protection against harmful UV rays. Its grease-free formula absorbs into the skin quickly, controls shine, & moisturizes skin.

    • KORRES Greek Yoghurt After-Sun Cooling Gel ($26; Sephora.com): Soothe your sunburn with the power of epilobium angustifolium, fennel extracts and Greek Yoghurt to help promote the moisture recovery of sun-harassed skin. This exceptionally calming cream-gel provides long-lasting freshness and comfort to the face and body.

    • Bioré Witch Hazel Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips ($6.49; www.biore.com): The perfect way to get your skin extra clean after a day in the sand. This new edition to the cult-classic line of Bioré Pore Strips uses Witch Hazel to pull out 2x more deep-down dirt for the deepest clean you can see. With just one use, lift away pore-clogging dirt, sunblock, oil and blackheads for purified pores.
    Headed to the ski slopes,
    check out these moisturizing and repairing products:
    • LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant, Elements Collection ($14 each; Sephora.com) After breaking a sweat on the mountain (or on the beach), freshen up with this new lineup of fresh, energizing deodorants that takes natural to the next level. Inspired by some of the elements of nature — earth, air, fire and water— the unique deodorants in this collection are infused with pure essential oil blends that bring the elements to life.

    • IMAGE Skincare VITAL C hydrating overnight masque ($55; IMAGESkincare.com): This overnight treatment is the perfect way to keep your skin hydrated and moisturized after some wind burn. The gel-texture delivers water to the skin and locks in vital nutrients while you sleep, helping to smooth skin and diminish wrinkles. Wake up feeling hydrated and glowing.

    • Uncle Bud’s Hemp Massage & Body Oil ($19.99; Walmart): This versatile, fast- absorbing, coconut-scented body oil is a great way to hydrate your skin after being in the cold. Plus, the natural hemp helps to relieve any aches and pains you may have gotten after conquering those black diamond trails.
  • Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    ChocZero Chocolate Squares are Back For Valentine’s Day!

    Can you believe it’s almost Valentine’s Day?

    I’m ready to bundle up with my loved one and stuff my face with ChocZero chocolates 🙂

    I’d love to share ChocZero with you as I know like me, you probably have a sweetie in your life who is trying to limit your sugar intake or simply live a healthier lifestyle!

    Just in time for your Valentine’s Day gifting, ChocZero’s Premium Sugar Free Chocolate Squares are back. Made from premium cocoa beans sweetened with their exclusive monk fruit and fiber blend. Each square is one net carb and each bag contains ten squares. They come in 50% and 70% Dark Chocolate varieties. Don’t just stop at Valentine’s Day. They make the perfect chocolate for upcoming Easter and Mother’s Day celebrations too!

    Here are some reasons ChocZero’s Chocolate Squares should replace your regular chocolate gifting:

    • Fair-trade premium cocoa beans from South America

    • Sugar free with no sugar alcohols and no artificial sweeteners. Sweetened with our unique monk fruit and fiber blend, our chocolate has zero glycemic impact making it perfect for diabetics

    • Low carb: only 1g net carbs per serving! Perfect for those on the keto lifestyle and other low carb diets like Trim Healthy Mama

    • Antioxidant rich, teeth friendly, and good for your waistline

    • All natural, non-GMO, gluten free, and kosher certified. Made proudly in the USA

    This one is my favorite!

    100% Stone-Ground Dark Chocolate Almond Keto Bark

    – Sugar Free, Low Carb

    • Fair-trade premium cocoa beans from South America.
    • 100% stone-ground chocolate for a unique texture.
    • Sugar free with no sugar alcohols and no artificial sweeteners. Sweetened with unique monk fruit!
    • Low carb: only 2-3g net carbs per ounce depending on the nut or seed! Perfect for those on the keto lifestyle and other low carb diets.
    • All natural, non-GMO, gluten free. Made proudly in the USA.

    Another product I recommend!

    ChocZero’s Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup

    – Low Carb (1g net carb), No Sugar, No Preservatives, No Sugar Alcohol.

    • Enjoy a subtle and smooth vanilla for your morning beverages and as a topping for desserts. SUGAR FREE and NO SUCRALOSE.
    • No preservatives: unlike most syrups on the market, we don’t use water to dilute our syrup. It’s THICK and RICH.
    • We use monk fruit and fiber blend to sweeten our syrup, it contains no sugar and no sugar alcohols. Perfect for keto lifestyle and other low carb diets.
    • Rich texture that works great for a dessert topping, breakfast syrup, or when added to warm beverages.
    • 1g net carb. Low carb, GMO free, all natural. Contains no artificial sweeteners.

    ChocZero is a gluten free, soy free, and sugar alcohol-free company. It uses an exclusive monk fruit formula to make a line of products with absolutely no added sugar for the everyday sugar-free individual’s life. More importantly to the chocoholics out there, their products are delicious! Not only does ChocZero stand behind the taste of their chocolates, it never sacrifices quality using all natural ingredients.

    About ChocZero:

    ChocZero started in 2016 with two goals: to make a sugar free chocolate that was truly delicious and to create a company that cared about its customers. One year later it has become a passionate community of chocoholics and it has released a wide range of products based on their detailed feedback including everything from a dipping chocolate to a syrup line with no preservatives. When it comes to ingredients, ChocZero will never sacrifice the quality. It ethically sources its cocoa beans that are some of South America’s finest. It also uses real Madagascar vanilla beans and only the most premium of GMO free soluble corn fibers. For more information, visit www.choczero.com. ChocZero is available on Amazon too!