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The Frigidaire Test Drive campaign is winding down so this will most likely be my last post, but I want to thank both Mom Central and Frigidaire for a wonderful experience. I can honestly say that since I received the dishwasher--it has been smooth sailing and I haven't had any issues with the dishwasher. It has performed like a dream!

If you are in the market for a new dishwasher, I highly recommend that you consider the Frigidaire Pro Series Dishwasher. I truly don't think you'll be disappointed! You can catch up on all my posts detailing my experience HERE. As promised, below you'll also find a video showing most of the major features of the Frigidaire Pro Series Dishwasher.




I wrote this post while participating in a Test Drive Campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Frigidaire and received a Frigidaire Dishwasher to review.

Thank you to Lori from Moms by Heart for sharing her Big Fat Freebies List with us! For the full list, please make sure to visit Moms by Heart and tune in every Friday for a new list of FREEbies!

FREEBIES & SAMPLES
-RewardTV: answer questions about your favorite TV shows and earn free gift cards HERE.
-40 free prints from York Photo HERE.
-*NEW* free sample of Aveeno hair care HERE.
-Look for your next chance to win a free Earthbound Farms reusable tote HERE.
-Arm & Hammer Clumping Cat Litter coupons HERE.
-Free sample Nicoderm CQ HERE.
-Free OB tampons and carrying case HERE.
-Free full size Dove product for uploading a video HERE.
-Free online computer courses HERE.

FREE DOWNLOADS
-Free country music song downloads HERE.
-Free eBook: Simple Mexican Recipes HERE.
-Free Emeril cookbook download HERE (goes straight to PDF).
-50 days of free Disney music - details HERE.

Last year, I reviewed a Vivabox and since Mother's Day is just around the corner; I had to blog about them again because they are truly the perfect gift for the moms in your life! If you missed my review last year, let me explain Vivaboxes. A Vivabox is basically a gift that is experienced by the recipient in two layers. The first is the gift inside the box, which introduces the recipient to the product or theme of the box. The second is the gift card that can be redeemed for their gift selection from a menu of choices. The recipient gets an actual tangible gift inside the box and also gets a gift card to a store or service that relates to the gift inside. For example, last year Vivabox sent me a L'Occitane Experience box, which came loaded with several L'Occitane lotions inside the box and also a gift card that allowed me to choose a full-sized L'Occitane product.

Here's a breakdown of how it works:

Step 1. You {the gift giver} pick a theme from the website. There are all sorts of Vivaboxes--everything from Spa and Coffee boxes to Movie and BBQ boxes. Truly something for everyone--women and men--covering many interests.


Step 2. The recipient gets their box and tries the samples and gifts inside. Depending on the box this could be a gift to try, taste or use and they all relate to the theme of the box.

Step 3. After enjoying the first gift, the recipient visits this website and enters their card number. They will be taken through the redemption process where they choose their final present. This is where the freedom of choice happens.

Recently, Vivabox sent me their Spa Beauty Box to try out and ladies--THIS IS the Mother's Day gift to give this year!


Inside the box, you get:
* 3 EO organic body lotions
* 1 EO organic shower gel
* 1 package of EO organic bath salts

Plus, you also get a Spafinder gift card for a manicure and pedicure at any of the more than 4,000 spas that participate in the Spafinder network! Oh, and the TIP is even included! The Spa Beauty Vivabox is like giving the recipient the gift of TIME. Time to pamper themselves and feel great. Perfect for moms who always give their time to everyone else and often forget about themselves! The Spa Beauty Vivabox is regularly priced at $95, which is very reasonable for a spa gift plus some other goodies too. However, keep reading for a deal that will blow you away!

Vivabox is offering Jolly Mom readers an amazing deal! From now until Mother’s Day you can use the code “mom2010” to receive 20% off any Vivabox. Once that purchase is made, an email will be sent with a top secret discount code giving you access to 40% off another Vivabox! This is a great way to get a Mother's Day gift for your own mom and mother-in-law---maybe even yourself. Visit VivaboxUSA.com to order.



The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone. Please refer to this site's Terms of Use for more information.

I am a big believer in natural remedies and supplements. I, myself take homeopathic medicine on a daily basis and call upon them often when Mike, Lucas, or even my dog Aries get sick. While I do consider myself pretty well read when it comes to natural health, I had never really paid much attention to magnesium and its health benefits until a company called Magnetic Clay contacted me about their line of magnesium products called Ancient Minerals.


Below is a little of what I learned from Ancient Minerals about magnesium and its role in the human body.

What is magnesium? It is a mineral widely acknowledged by the scientific and medical community as being essential for several hundred different functions in the body. Magnesium aids the body in making or utilizing protein and similarly, if you don’t have adequate amounts of magnesium, the vitamin C and E that you consume cannot be used.

The problem: Research shows that 68% of individuals in the United States do not consume the daily recommended amount of dietary magnesium, and 19% of Americans do not consume even half of the government’s recommended daily intake of magnesium. Even worse is that these statistics are based on an RDA that is--according to the Independent Vitamin Safety Review Panel--set too low.

Factors affecting our magnesium intake:

• A more highly polluted and toxic environment means we need more magnesium. {According to Dr. Mark Sircus, the human body needs 1000 mg a day.}
• Due to more processing, our food has much less nutritional value and doesn't provide magnesium like it used to.
• We are consuming too much calcium.

Why is magnesium deficiency a problem? A lack of this critical nutrient is a major factor in many common health problems. Common conditions such as mitral valve prolapse, migraines, attention deficit disorder, autism, fibromyalgia, anxiety, asthma, and allergies have all been associated with a deficiency in magnesium.

What can you do about it? A lot of people will be tempted to want to supplement with oral magnesium tabs. However, this is not the way to go because only a minimal amount is absorbed when taken orally. What happens is that oral magnesium has a laxative effect on the body and most--if not all--is lost in the process.

The answer is to get your magnesium through the skin--or transdermally. This is where Ancient Minerals comes in.

Ancient Minerals is a line of three transdermal magnesium products--bath flakes, oil, and gel--that utilize an ultra-pure, highly concentrated form of naturally occurring magnesium chloride along with other trace minerals.

Ancient Minerals sent us all three products to try out and we've been using them for the last few weeks. While I can't say that I have more energy or anything like that yet, we have experienced some good results. From the gel clearing up a rash on my hand and soothing Lucas' eczema patches to the bath flakes providing a relaxing soak in the tub, I am happy with the products and most of all--I am happy knowing that we are getting more magnesium.

Here's a little bit about each of the three products:

ANCIENT MINERALS MAGNESIUM OIL: The original and still the most popular, Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil, contains only raw, highly concentrated, ultra pure magnesium chloride and other trace minerals drawn from the Ancient Zechstein Seabed in Northern Europe.

• #1 most recommended magnesium oil in the world
• Rapidly absorbed into the skin
• Easy application in a convenient spray
• Most efficient method at restoring cellular magnesium levels

ANCIENT MINERALS MAGNESIUM GEL PLUS: Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Plus combines the healing power of magnesium chloride with biologically active, certified organic aloe vera extract (ACTIValoe®) in therapeutic amounts.

• Significant for massage applications
• Highly therapeutic for psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions
• Extensive topical and cosmetic benefits

ANCIENT MINERALS MAGNESIUM BATH FLAKES: Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes are the dry flakes of magnesium chloride and other naturally occurring trace minerals, in a convenient and economical form for utilization in baths and foot soaks.

• Ideal for children and other sensitive individuals
• Effective for stress relief and relaxation
• Great for soaking achy muscles and joints
• Highly therapeutic for psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions
  

Just a few of the positive results that have been reported from the utilization of transdermal magnesium chloride:

* Restores cellular magnesium levels
* Natural cellular protectant
* Facilitates safe and effective detoxification
* Relief of aches, pains, spasms
* Elevates mood and relieves stress
* Encourages healthy skin tissue
* Helps maintain proper muscle function
* Boosts energy levels
* Supports a healthy immune system
* Balances the hormonal system
* Calms overactive nerves
* Improves quality of sleep

Want It: Ancient Minerals can be purchased online at  Magnetic Clay.





The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone. Please refer to this site's Terms of Use for more information.

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