The multiple uses of Peppermint Oil!

When the cold weather is here, I look for many options to keep my family healthy, with so many virus and crowded places everywhere due to the holiday season. This is when I rely on essential oils to find relief and comfort.

The first Winter storm of the year! 

 One of my favorites oils, to diffuse, inhale and apply is "Peppermint". I like the delicate scent of peppermint to help relieve symptoms of stress, headache, muscle pain and respiratory problems. One thing I need to share with you, is I was diagnosed with "emotional" asthma when I turned 15 years old (emotional such a stress, tension or situations I cannot handle) which now I treat it with this powerful oil.

Peppermint by Simply Earth.

 The easiest way to apply essential oil, is directly to your index finger and rub carefully your temples and forehead with your fingertips. If you are like me, that I run away from germs and avoid getting sick, then you would like to clean with Peppermint oil or have a spray water bottle. How to do that? Easy! I combine 5 drops of Peppermint oil for every cup of water, then mix it and enjoy that smell while cleaning. It's healthy and you are not even using chemicals which is a win win!.

My little JJ playing in the snow! 

 My daughter, frequently wants to go play outside, she is an outdoors kinda of girl and I don't blame her! I totally love that. But, during the cold temperatures she is risky to catch a cold so I usually rub Peppermint oil on her chest and back, to relieve nasal congestion and coughing. It works wonders!. If you don't like applying directly on the skin you can just add a few drops to the humidifier.

Did you know Simply Earth gives a 13% of the profits from each purchase to help women victims of human trafficking? 

The use of Essential Oils is a 100% way better than other products that are made with harmful ingredients, that may even cause cancer. I honestly suggest you to give it a try!.

What I love about Simply Earth is they are a small, Eco-friendly family company. The essential oils by this company are 100% pure therapeutic grade, Non-Toxic - No Additives - Unfiltered and Undiluted with No Fillers and these are packaged in the USA. Yay!. 

Check it out here:
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*Disclaimer: I received this product for free in return of my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own.

The lovely side of playing with dinosaurs!

I'm always looking for new playful ideas that keep my daughter busy specially now when we get to spend more time indoors since it's very cool out there. That's when I applied to review the Kids Imaginative Dinosaur Toy Figures & Learning Resources for Toddlers, Boys & Girls. 

Kids Imaginative Jumbo size Dinosaur Toy Figures.

My little one loves dinosaurs since she was very little, I remember one of the first words she said was dinosaur and "Roooaaar" haha! I believe she was one year old by then, now that she is three years old she really enjoys learning about history and dinosaurs is totally one of her favorites reading routines at the library. 

Well, the good news is I've got the chance to review these amazing toys from Kids Imaginative and it's been a hit it my home. I truly think this is the perfect gift for kids since they get so creative by playing with twelve colorful, brightful and well made figures. They will put away the electronic devices and would want to play all day long with these reptiles:  T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Brachiosaurus, Styracosaurus, Velociraptor, and Euoplocephalus.

What you need to know about "Kids Imaginative":

 They are a newly launched small business which mission is to provide kids exceptional playtime and educational experiences through learning resources. They also take care of the safety part by not having removable or tiny parts plus these toys are BPA, lead-free, chemical smell free and passed EN71 test standards. 

Check them out here

http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Imaginative-Dinosaur-Learning-Resources/dp/B016ROVBE6

What happens when you get educational toys?.  The kids are more interested in reading about our past and the amazing world of the prehistoric era. What I'm loving the most is they are sharing with friends about dinos and their names. For example, my daughter is learning more about the colors and how different they are from herbivores, plant-eaters, or carnivorous. She is not only getting to expand her vocabulary but having a good time playing which I think it's the point of getting toys that are going to last forever. 

These wonderful creatures might not longer be on earth but it's pretty awesome to recreate the history through play time with friends and siblings. Why having screening time when they can build awesome memories by playing with fun dinos?. 

*DISCLAIMER: I received this product for free in return of an honest and unbiased review.

Cold weather calls for a tea!

Every time the cold weather hit us I start thinking of ways to keep my family warm and healthy through the season. Living in Utah surrounded by beautiful mountains and crazy weather make us vulnerable to colds and dry skin. 

When I first went dating with my now partner for life he took me to a restaurant where they serve tea after dinner (I fell in love right away). We are both tea fans and our favorite is Green Tea.

I recently got the opportunity to try Matcha organic ceremonial premium Green Tea powder by Midori Spring. First time tasting an organic tea powder. I'm so impressed by the presentation of this product, just check out my picture and you will be surprised too!. 

It's like a small can with a top you have to pull out to get it open. What are you going to notice first? I gotta say the SMELL!. WOW! It has a fresh smell, no chemicals, no strong essence at all. Just pure and fresh Green Tea made in Japan with 30g of pure goodness!. 

 I just followed the instructions found in the back of the product which consist of: 

1 cup of hot water 
1/2 tsp of Green Tea powder 
Optional: Raw organic honey (I added honey instead of sugar to fight a sore throat and I'm winning the battle haha). 

Just add all of the ingredients to your favorite tea cup and whisk till froth appears!. This premium tea tastes so delicious it makes me feel so good and healthy while I'm enjoying a good warm drink. Give it a try too!. 

If you don't know it yet one of the greatest properties of green tea is the ability to increase fat burning and boost your energy levels. It also improves your brain function by protecting you from diseases like Alzheimer and Parkinson. In short, it helps you live longer and healthy.

Enjoy it!

I believe it's very important to let you know that this tea is certified organic, vegan and kosher. 

*I received this product for free in return of my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own.

When fresh fruits take part of your life!

Since I became a Mom I've always been looking for healthy ways to improve my life in order to be an example to follow for my daughter. She is constantly copying every single step I take and that is why I try hard to do my best to show her good things around.

As part of my family eating habits, we usually include vegetables, fruits and whole grains in our meals. We prefer "homemade" everyday as our menu no matter how hectic life can be.  This is when I got the chance to try the Fruit Infused Water Bottle for the very first time!. I was thinking of so many ways to add fresh fruits to my daily water intake and the possibilities are just endless!

My favorite fruits are strawberries, blackberries and raspberries and that was my first choice to try in my fruit infused water bottle. I have to tell you is very easy to make for busy moms like me! You can relate if you are always on the go running errands or working at home. 

 Here is what I add to my water (No sugar needed but you can try carbonated water if desired).

3 Strawberries.

1 c. Blackberries.

Squeeze half a Lemon.

Ice cubes (as many as you want)

I fill my bottle with 16oz. water and added the fruits to the tube in the middle. I put it in the fridge for 15 minutes before going out and it didn't take longer to taste as good as I expected!. It's just a healthy and delicious homemade fruit water you get to enjoy all day long. I like the fact that my daughter loves it too!. Way better than sugary drinks, of course!.

 It is really easy to clean since it has a removable citrus press that you can use plenty of times. One of the best things to consider is that comes with 20 free emailed recipes and a  lifetime guaranteed! (That means it's a great quality product behind a company that knows how to take care of their loyal costumers and value your money). 

I can't forget it's BPA/EA free, dishwasher safe, no leaks (I tested out so many times just in case) and it comes in a variety of colors like blue, black, red and purple!. They are all pretty in any color and I truly believe it makes a great present for everyone. 

You can take #TrimEvolution Fruit Infused water bottle wherever you go! 

Get it here:

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*I received this product for free in exchange for a honest review.

My party with Ranch! #HVRanchers

When I first found out I got selected to host a Ranch party I was so excited because we have been Hidden Valley fans since forever! I've a nice party kit which included 1 cool Team Ranch T-shirt, 1 bottle of hidden Valley Original Ranch dressing, 3 packets of hidden Valley Original Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix and 1 party insert letting me know the details about activities and recipes to make during the party! 

I decided to make the original Ranch Roasted potatoes. Well, let me tell you I was surprised it only took me 15 min of prep. to make this delicious recipe as a side dish! (Which I'm making for the holidays now, love EASY and YUMMY). Here's the recipe so you can try it out at home! Trust me, you will love it and your kids too!

Ranch Roasted potatoes recipe:

1/4 cup vegetable oil (I used olive oil)
2 Lb. Small red potatoes quartered.

1 Packet of Hidden Valley Original Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix.

Just place the potatoes in a food storage bag (I used a big bowl - I like shaking and smelling what's good). Then, add oil - seal the bag and toss to coat - After so, get the seasoning mix and toss again until coated. Place on ungreased baking pan at 450*F for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are brown! (It took me 30 minutes). 

I found it very easy to make, the smell was all over my place and when my guests arrived were wondering what I was making because they were drooling just to smell the seasoning I cooked with! That's Ranch baby! 

We were sharing tips and ideas about other ways to use the Hidden Valley Original Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix and one of the top list recipes from one of my friends was making sausages with the seasoning as a side dish for a party which sounded easy, delicious and kid friendly too. So looking forward to do that! Will post about it soon. 

Here's the recipe idea with the franks and seasoning:

1 package of large franks, cut into 4 pieces, add the Ranch seasoning mix and then fry or roast in the oven for 15 min.  You may also serve this with Ranch salad dressing (The original). Salivating as I type! haha. 

I really enjoy easy to make recipes because I'm always in a hurry with so much to do! I get invited to so many holidays events and usually bring a side dish or dessert. These recipe ideas come in a perfect time to delight my friends with Ranch! 

If you want to have a chance to host a party or to win exciting prizes just become a member of @crowdtap and start tapping! 

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Drink Drip Drop for the whole family!

I'm excited to be included in the @DripDrop program from @shespeaksup. #DrinkDripDrop #spon.

 I recently got the product to try it out at home with my family and I have to say it's been a success. We've tried the berry flavor and I definitely love it! My daughter JJ who is two years old has been feeling a little bit down with a cold and she refused to eat. She has tried others hydrated drinks in the past and she wont like it a bit, the tastes is not something she will like to drink every time she gets sick and put this mamma in a hurry trying everything out! 

Well, surprise! @DripDrop worked just great. It tastes TOTALLY different, it's more like a berry juice than a "hydrated yucky taste drink". My little girl was from being in a quiet mood to start playing again with a good mood! I'd highly recommend this products to all parents out there! Give it a try!

I also helped out one of my neighbors since she has a 14 months old with teething pain, we truly know how irritable babies get when is about that! I gave her 3 of my @DripDrop hydration powder because her little guy wasn't in the mood to eat or drink milk! She was afraid he faced dehydration due to lack of rest and fluids. She was concerded because of the artificial colors and flavors. I was happy to tell her I was scared of giving my daughter artificial drinks as well and I clarified that @DripDrop has NO artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Happy moms all the way! 

It's very simple to mix, just get 8oz of water and add one packet of your favorite DripDrop flavor  -stir until disolved-  It has a delicious taste, smooth texture, it's been medical aproved and  it's used by leading hospitals and pediatricians. One good thing is "MADE IN USA" How cool is that?. I love products made in my country! 

DripDrop formula delivers 2-3 times the electrolytes of sport drinks and it's specially formulated for children over 12 months old, adults and seniors! It helps prevents dehydration resulting from vomiting, diarrhea and excessive sweating. As parents, we are always concern when we go trough this issues and @DripDrop has come to the rescue! 

Disclosure: I received this product for free to review and all of the opinions are 100% mine. I did not receive any compensation from the company. 

How to win the battle against Cancer?

I can't believe how Cancer take us away from the people we love. When less expected there's a new friend trying to win the battle. I remember when I was in high school (about 15 years ago) my mom got the sad news she had breast cancer. Worst day ever for my family! We did everything we could, we were praying everyday, she was devastated but the power of a prayer saved her from that horrible moment. Thank goodness they didn't need to remove her breast. Since then, she keeps going to yearly check ups and she tries to balance a healthy lifestyle with exercises and good eating habits. 

Recently, I have been checking around on certain sites about non organic items that might have a connection with Cancer. The conventional foods that has pesticides, hormones or other chemicals during the growing process can affect our health by providing us diseases we DON'T need or want in our life. Conventional: Give animals antibiotics, growth hormones and medications to prevent disease and spur growth. Scary, isn't it?. 

Organic foods apply natural fertilizers and give animals organic feeds, a balanced diet and OUTDOORS time! That's why it might be a little bit more expensive to purchase organic. But, here comes the good news: due to HIGH demand these prices are going low for families to eat better and popular stores like Walmart are now carrying organic products like fruits and vegetables for good prices. I purchased broccoli-cauliflower, organic milk (I like Horizon organic vanilla milk and so does my little girl).  You can follow them on social media as they have giveaways for you to get a chance to try out their products! You can win coupons and such. I tried horizon cookies and mac & cheese and we love it at home.

Anyway, the reason why I explain all of this is to take serious the way we are taking things in life. Why do we need to get foods that are going through chemical process? Chemicals kill us slowly and we don't even notice it! Food choices might lower a person's risk of  Cancer. The processing of meats when adding preservatives might increase the potential of these foods to cause cancer. 

Weather you stay getting conventional or organic foods the best you can do is to increase the intake of whole grains, fruits and vegetables to reduce cancer risk. As a family, we are avoiding sugary drinks (I've been 4 months soda FREE) I prefer to make shakes, smoothies and homemade fruit juices like mango, pineapple or pear juice. We also walk 30 minutes daily and we are trying to get rid of Teflon cookware and some regular cleaners. Try vinegar and baking soda to clean around the house, It's a Good choice!.