Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion Review & Giveaway

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As we get older our skins elasticity isn't what it used to be. The skin becomes thinner and therefore loses it's moisture, starts to become dry, flaky and can even become itchy. It isn't something we should be embarrassed about but we often are.

I started getting dry skin on and around the scar on my upper arm and it won't go away. Yeah I am sure people will understand but I get enough people staring at it without drawing more attention to it!

Before using Skin MD Natural.

I was recently sent a bottle of Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion to try out. I was a little hesitant and must admit when I first put it on didn't really like the watery texture and thought it would just stay on my hands like a greasy watery lotion, but it didn't. Shortly after rubbing it on, it soaked into my skin and I felt as though I had a layer or 'shield' that was protecting my skin. I don't have the dry skin on or around my scar anymore and it actually feels a lot better. I also have a c-section scar that itches like crazy and it often times feels as though it's going to tear open. I place some of the Skin MD Natural Shielding lotion on it after I get out of the shower and don't get that feeling anymore. Needless to say, I found a new part of my skin care routine.

After using Skin MD Natural

Skin MD Natural shielding lotion does the real work to prevent dry skin in two ways.
First, it assists the inner layers of skin to absorb moisture. The humectant(an ingredient that attracts moisture)used in Skin MD Natural is unique that it has been laboratory tested to be 6 times more effective than any other you will find in common creams.
Second, a shielding lotion enhances the power of the op layer of the skin to resist environmental irritants while protecting the inner natural moisture.
This can be a big benefit for those who work in the medical profession, cook, garden wash dishes or are constantly washing their hands because Skin MD Natural helps skin retain its natural moisture and oils in the face of all those irritating soaps and chemicals.


What dermatologists say:
"By using a shielding lotion that bonds with the outer layer of your skin you can keep irritants out and moisture in. Most moisturizers do not seal in the body's own moisture, they artificially lubricate the outer layers of skin. When they wear off, the lubrication is gone and the original dryness remains. Sometimes this process will draw out the body's natural moisture and contribute to the skin's dehydration," writes Dr. Peter Helton, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology.


"A conventional lotion is not formulated to protect the skin like a shielding lotion does. Conventional lotions only add surface moisture to temporarily alleviate the dryness or itching. Shielding lotions are an effective dry-skin treatment because they bond with the skin and protect it for long periods of time. With this protection in place your skin keeps its own moisture in and has a chance to use this natural moisture in the deep layers of the skin to heal itself," states Dr. Lisa Benest, a board certified dermatologist of Burbank, CA.



Skin MD Natural is not only for dry skin it's also used to address severe dry skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. People with sensitive skin and those of us who like to live naturally will appreciate that Skin MD Natural is hypoallergenic, free of fragrances, parabens and colorants. It is made with more than 90% natural ingredients and 100% food-grade ingredients that are on he FDA's 'most safe' list.

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The Dragon and the Turtle Go On Safari Book Review

The Dragon and Turtle Go on Safari
by. Donita K. Paul and Evangeline Denmark

Padraig a dragon and his friend Roger a turtle, go on safari and are determined to spend the whole night out on Mount Sillymanborrow. They have a fun night planned with marshmallow roasting, eating baked bugs and making s’mores, but it wouldn’t be a safari without fun English accents and an imagination!

Throughout the night on their safari they run into some strange sounds that cause some alarm and adventure! An owl’s hoot becomes a howler monkey, swinging through the trees,. ‘What makes leaves rattle in the tippy top of a tree?‘ Rattling leaves high in the sky have to be caused by a giraffe. On Mount Sillymanborrow giraffes are the tallest. Sillymanborrow is the best place in the world to hunt for fierce and fantastic beasts.

They boys finally nestle inside of their tent for ‘just-in-case’ and prepare their voices for storytelling. Although Padraig wasn’t in the mood for a scary story he didn’t want to disappoint his friend so he asked if he would tell it to him tomorrow and his friend Roger thought it was a great idea so he could have all night to think about it. They snuggled into their sleeping bags to then hear another noise that sets them off onto another adventure. While they decide which animal is lurking outside of their tent Roger claims his friends a ‘professor,’ because he believes he’s an animal expert that must have gone to school for a long time to learn all about jungle beasts.

Between munching and figuring out which animal beasts are lurking outside their tent Padraig get’s a tummy ache and wishes he were home. His buddy reassures him that they shouldn’t give up and to lie down and rest. They end up falling asleep and are awoken suddenly by another strange animal’s noise. They are at it once again! They take the flashlight and are off to search for this mysterious animal who made the mysterious noise. Unfortunately the flashlight runs out of batteries and they are stranded in the dark with a beast on the loose. Padraig sucked in his breath and blew out a tiny flame and his friend is shocked to learn that he had such a talent. The flame went out but Roger encourages him to do it again; they find their beast and return to their tent. They wonder if morning will ever come and make the decision to head home. They left their items up on mount Sillymanbarrow and Padraig wonders why they had done so, Roger said it was another day and he still had to tell him his story….

This book isn’t just about two friends on a safari, it is the strength that they each have and the faith that they have in each other. It encourages not only Roger and Padraig to be strong, courageous and over come fear but for your child to be strong and brave. It's also an opportunity for parents to teach their children to overcome some of their fears and be brave like Roger and Padraig. Even though they were hyped for their 'safari' they had fears but made the best of them with each other and their imaginations! Mom's and kids alike will love reading this book together!

Chucky Said:
I liked the book The Dragon and the Turtle Go On Safari because I thought it was cool. It was full of adventure, and showed how friends can help each other and stick together. My favorite part was when they heard a noise from an owl and they decided it was a howler monkey. I liked that they turned a simple noise from a specific animal into something that their imaginations wanted it to be. The book also makes me want to be strong, courageous and not afraid.

Be strong and courageous, Do not be afraid… God goes with you; he will never leave you.

Deuteronomy 31:6


About the Author:
Donita is a best-selling contemporary Christian fiction novelist. She is best known for her fantasy Dragon Keeper Chronicles series. She won a finalist medal in the Christy Awards for he first installment of the Dragon Keeper Chronicles and Dragon Spell. She has also written romances and children's books.

You can purchase The Dragon and the Turtle Go On Safari at WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for $11.99
You can find more books from Donita or WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group on Facebook.

*Disclosure: This is a MamaBuzz review. I was provided with a product for review & the product was provided by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group. The opinions expressed are that of my own and others' may differ.

SunglassReplicas.com Review & Giveaway

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I find it hard to get a pair of sunglasses that are not only affordable but cute on and off your face! There is a site that not only has sunglasses for women and sunglasses for men but they are cute and affordable. SunglassReplicas.com also offers celebrity sunglasses so if you saw your favorite celeb in a magazine and loved their sunglasses you can now get them at a fraction of the price!

Big Square Vintage Sunglasses

I found these cute ones on their site and wasn't quiet sure how they would look on but they are fabulous! I love them so much that I forgot I was wearing them and kept going into the store with them on my eyes! They aren't heavy and don't hurt the bridge of my nose or the tops of my ears like some sunglasses do.
They are really big and kind of remind me of Jackie O!
I put them on for the first time and Chucky pointed and said, 'Hey your wearing your Diva Glasses!'  I said, 'What?' He said, 'Your glasses have a D and a G on the sides, so they are your Diva Glasses!' I took them off and looked and saw that they had a D & G on the side of them. It isn't too large and isn't too small.

SunglassReplicas.com may have cheap sunglasses but they aren't cheap in their durability and design factor!

Thank you to SunglassReplicas.com for providing me the opportunity to review a pair of awesome sunglasses!

One Ma21cuteboy reader will win a pair of their own sunglasses!

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If they are not, you will foreit your prize!!




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January 2011 Online Scrapbook Crop + Giveaway!!

Do you scrap? Do you have pages you need to catch up on? Oh believe me I do! I am stuck on Chucky's 2nd birthday!!! YEAH I KNOW HE IS 11!!!!

Well if you love it, are all caught up, want to get caught up, start something new or just starting to scrap you can join in on the fun in the January 2011 Online Crop with Maryanne from Scrappy Gifts in her BlogFrog Community starting Thursday 1/27 at 2pm MST until Monday 2/1 at 11:59 MST.

There will be lots of challenges, games and prizes!! I can't wait to see everyone elses projects and get some inspiration for my 9 years of slacking!!
I also wanted to let you know that Ma21cuteboy is sponsoring one of the giveaway's!!!
I may be behind but I still hoard buy paper all of the time! I was feeling the love for V-Day and also feeling spring!!
Want to join in on the crop, head on over and RSVP this is what you could win from me:

Set 1: American Crafts-Peachy Keen(14 12x12 pages)

Set 2: Eco Park-Be Mine(12 12x12 pages)

Set 3: American Crafts-Hello Sunshine(13 12x12 pages)

Sewing...

so i got sewing lessons for my birthday and haven't been able to take the lessons yet because of my treatments and school and life and kids and well ya know. so i was on the same street as the shop where i am supposed to take my sewing lessons and figure i would stop in and see what day and time would work best for teacher. as i am walking in the door i see a sign that says CLOSING just like that in all capitol letters and my heart drops into my stomach as i try and imagine taking lessons from a women who's shop is closing. i go inside and the lady that is in there is busy so i just started looking around and notice there are signs all over that say everything in the store is 50% off so i start grabbing fabrics, notions, trims, zippers, interfacing basically anything i could get my hands on. i got in line and when it was my turn i asked the lady about the sewing lessons that are paid and if i could still get them. she tells me that she probably won't be doing anything of the sort until the end of February or beginning of march. i am a little sad to hear this as i am ready to get busy. yet i understand that she can't keep a store open just because i have sewing lessons. so i gathered a few yards of fabric-nothing special all of the good stuff was picked over but i figure i am a beginner and don't want to ruin the 'good' fabric on a  messed up project!

i was surfing the net and found an amazing giveaway at lila tueller that i just have to enter because i have been teaching myself to sew via the internet and youtube videos and need some of the fabulous fabric for a project that i am going to be doing really soon.....a baby quilt for a special baby!!!
if you want to enter to win just head on over here.