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Review of Neutrogena’s Norwegian Formula Hand Cream

imageReview of Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
 

 

I started out this winter thinking that my skin was much less dry then in past seasons, but then the ACTUAL winter weather came, and my skin has been a mess.

My hands have been especially dry because I haven’t been taking the best care of them. I’m also on 24/7 mom-duty so I’m constantly doing dishes, washing toddler hands (because he hasn’t grasped the concept that germs are gross yet), and when I need a quick fix of hand cream I normally reach for something that smells good and doesn’t promise anything beyond a moment of hydration and a bit of scent.

I can honestly say that Neutrogena’s Norwegian Formula Hand Cream is different than any other hand cream I have ever tried. I have never experienced this kind of instant hydration. I had a moment of beauty-geek excitedness, yelling to the only other adult home (my hubby) that he needed to try this stuff right away!

 

 
Review of Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
 

 

It has a gel-like consistency, but once you rub it in it seems to seep into every crevice of your hands and you are instantly moisturized. I seriously want to stand on a street corner and squeeze this stuff into the palms of strangers so they can see how hydrating this cream really is!

It’s dermatologist tested, and claims to provide 17-hour hydration for rough, dry hands, which I believe this to be true.
 

 

Review of Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
 

 

The packaging is simple, and it comes in a great 50ml tube which you can easily throw into your purse and go. The hand cream is unscented, and it really does have lasting effects. Once applied I didn’t feel like my hands were greasy at all. I found that even after I washed and dried my hands (which is usually a trigger for my hands to dry out) that they were less dry then usual since using the cream.

 

 

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This hand cream works! The price is very affordable at only $6.99 CDN, especially considering how amazing this cream is.

Dry hands? Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream is a must-try. You can purchase it at most national food, drug, and mass merchandisers.

For more information on Neutrogena’s Norwegian Formula Hand Cream, visit their website here!

 

 

Would you like to try this hand cream yourself?

Comment below this post saying “Please Hand-Off This Cream to Me!” to enter to win one for yourself!

The contest is open to Canadian residents only and ends March 28th, 2016 at 5:00pm, with the winner announced on the blog shortly after.

 

 

This product was provided to me for review, but all opinions are fabulously my own.

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

Spending Saturday with la Vie en Lounge

Spending Saturday with la Vie en Lounge

 

 
Spending Saturday with la Vie en Lounge

 

 
Spending Saturday with la Vie en Lounge

 

 
Spending Saturday with la Vie en Lounge

 

 
Spending Saturday with la Vie en Lounge

 

 
Spending Saturday with la Vie en Lounge

 

 
Spending Saturday with la Vie en Lounge

 

 

I’m a girl that spends so much time getting dressed up for events that it makes me really appreciate those times when I can have a much more casual look. When I dress casual, I still want to look put together and a little stylish, all while being comfortable at same time.

la Vie en Rose has the perfect solution for me since they have released a capsule collection called la Vie en Lounge with 12 versatile styles you can mix and match. Not only do the pieces look stylish, but they are so comfortable!

I truly loved this striped sweatshirt – it had an amazing stretch to it, and I probably commented at least 3 or 4 times that day how cozy it was. My leggings were just as soft and comfortable, and I loved that they were not just one size fits all, but I could choose my own size so they were the perfect fit.

The collection is super affordable with pieces ranging from only $16.95 and $45.95, and you can shop the whole collection online and in stores.

I loved this casual, easy look because I could go about my Saturday running around town feeling comfortable, but still looking put together and stylish.

For more information on la Vie en Lounge, or to shop collection yourself visit www.lavieenrose.com!

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

Lindt’s Easter Storybook App + A Lindt Easter Basket Giveaway!

Lindt's Easter Storybook App + A Lindt Easter Basket Giveaway!

 

 
When I think about Easter I think about spending time with my family, and of course something else comes to mind – chocolate!

We take Easter egg hunts pretty seriously around our house. So seriously, my parents actually had a trophy made a couple years ago for the person who finds the most chocolate eggs in our annual hunt. I rarely lose so I’m not sure why they didn’t just carve my name into the trophy itself, but maybe my parents didn’t want my brother or sister to feel discouraged each Easter before the big hunt!

Speaking of Easter, one of my favourite treats this time of year are the gold bunnies from Lindt. They are so good! I eat as many as I can until I can’t move. Another annual Easter tradition of mine.

Lindt has recently launched a storybook app called The Bell that Rang in Easter, and not only is it free to download from the iTunes Store and Google Play, but Lindt will donate $1 for every app download to the Children’s Aid Foundation (up to $50,000)!
 

 
App Cover Photo
 

 
The story is about a little girl and a bunny who are friends, and about the bunny’s search for the perfect Easter gift for his friend. My son and I read the story together, and he loved the illustrations. It was nice to sit down and read a cute story together that was Easter-themed, and was interactive so he had lots to do during the story.
 

 
App Photo 1

 

 

You can download your own copy of the app at www.goldbunnystory.com.

There are also a few fun Easter events hosted by Lindt over the next week that you should check out as well! All of the events are listed at www.lindt.com.

One of these events from Lindt will be at Square One Shopping Mall in Mississauga. Until March 26th they will have fun activiites for families including colouring stations, a 1400 square foot display with life-sized scenes from the The Bell that Rang in Easter, and it’s author Ashley Spires will be doing live readings of the story. There will also be photo opportunities, personalized gold bunnies will be available, and guests that show proof that they downloaded the app on their smart phone will receive a special Easter offer on site.

I’ve teamed up with Lindt and I’m giving away a fabulous Lindt Easter Basket filled with chocolate (valued at $50) here on the blog!
 

 

Lindt's Easter Storybook App + A Lindt Easter Basket Giveaway!

 

 

Included in the basket is:

•50g Milk Gold Bunny
•100g Chick
•90g Happy Easter Bell Box
•138g Lindor Crystal Gift Egg
•100g Lindor Mini Egg Pack – Milk Chocolate
•Mini Gold Bunny 5-pack – Milk Chocolate

To enter, all you need to do is download the app here (don’t forget it’s free!), and answer the question below in the comments:

Was Theo the bunny the tallest bunny, or the smallest bunny? (Hint – the answer is on page 2!)

One entry per person, and this contest is open to Canadian residents only until Saturday, March 26th at midnight. The randomly selected contest winner will be announced here on the blog!

Good luck to everyone who enters, and Happy Easter!

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

A Fresh Spring Look from the Outlet Collection at Niagara

A Fresh Spring Look from the Outlet Collection at Niagara

 

 

As a girl who loves to shop, nothing excites me more than the word “outlet”. Who doesn’t love to shop fabulous brands at amazing prices? I’m pretty sure everyone loves to shop great deals, especially all in one place.

Last week we headed out on a short trip to Niagara Falls, and on our way we stopped at one of my favourite spots in Niagara-on-the-Lake – the Outlet Collection at Niagara.

 

 
A Fresh Spring Look from the Outlet Collection at Niagara
 

 
The outlet is full of stores that I love to shop at, but even better, with incredible prices. Stores like Kate Spade, Marshal’s, Guess, Browns, and Pink Tartan had me shopping for a few hours.

They also have a shuttle that leaves daily from Union Station in Toronto that takes you to the outlet. You can shop all day, and then head back to Toronto on the shuttle with your purchases.

The great part about the Outlet Collection at Niagara? There were lots of way’s to keep my husband and son occupied!

There was a great play area for kids to check out while I shopped, and we took advantage. I also sent my husband and son off to the Food Court to have lunch while I kept up my shopping expedition.
 

 
A Fresh Spring Look from the Outlet Collection at Niagara
 

 
A Fresh Spring Look from the Outlet Collection at Niagara
 

 

The outlet is also pet friendly, has free WIFI, and has complimentary bottle warming and diaper kits. They also have strollers, walker and wheelchairs on a first-come first-serve basis.

I put together a fun spring outfit with the help of a gift card I was provided to shop with, and I love what I put together.
 

 
A Fresh Spring Look from the Outlet Collection at Niagara
 

 
I am very much a dress girl, but for this outfit I decided to switch things up by choosing a great pair of pants from J.Crew. Regularly $109.50, I picked them up for $23.98. I love this floral print – it’s so fresh for spring!

Kate Spade is a spot I always shop for bags and accessories at, but this time I decided to take a good look at their clothing collection, and found this white scalloped top that I love. I saved huge on this top – it was regularly $215 and was marked down to $86.00.

Finally I finished off the look with a great pair of nude heels from Forever 21 for just $29.90.
 

 
I really love this spring look, and I really enjoyed shopping at the Outlet Collection at Niagara. It was easy to keep my husband and son occupied since there was lots for them to do, and I was happy that I walked away with a great look for spring!
 

 
A Fresh Spring Look from the Outlet Collection at Niagara

 

 
A Fresh Spring Look from the Outlet Collection at Niagara
 

 
A Fresh Spring Look from the Outlet Collection at Niagara
 

 

A Fresh Spring Look from the Outlet Collection at Niagara
 

 
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A Fresh Spring Look from the Outlet Collection at Niagara
 

 

For more information on the Outlet Collection at Niagara and to shop yourself, visit them here!

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

Review of Bioderma’s Sensibio & Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water

http://www.bioderma.com/en/our-products/hydrabio/h2o

 

 

I don’t know how I lived without micellar water. A couple of months ago I had no idea what it was, but now I truly can’t go a day without it.

I was just packing a bag for an overnight trip and it was part of my must-haves. I never travel with makeup remover (hello lazy!), but micellar water is the exception.

I’ve spent the last few weeks trying out Bioderma’s Sensibio H2O Micellar Water, and Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water.

 

 

Review of Bioderma Micellar water

 

 
Both have similar uses and instructions on use, but they each have their own special perks.

Hydrabio H2O works to not only cleans your skin, but help you retain the water your face needs to stay hydrated. It’s all about hydration!

It removed everything at night including my waterproof mascara using just a little on a cotton ball, and it refreshed my face in the morning before I put on my face cream.

 

 
Review of Bioderma Micellar water

 

 

The Sensibio H2O is a dermatological micellar water that is perfectly compatible with skin because it helps naturally rebuild the skin’s hydrolipolidic film. If you have very sensitive skin, this may be the micellar water for you.

It is soothing to sensitive skin, and really feels like you are cleaning your face with water. But better, because it removes all of my makeup and whatever else is on there without drying it out.

How do you know this stuff works? One bottle of Sensibio H2O sold around the world every 5 seconds. Word is getting around how amazing this formula is.

Both are fragrance free, and they did not irritate my skin at all.

 

 
Review of Bioderma Micellar water

 

 
Both Micellar water’s from Bioderma were amazing, and even my hubby has been stealing it from me so I need to leave it on the counter so we can both use it!

For more information on Bioderma visit their website here!

 

 
This product was provided to me for review, but all opinions are fabulously my own!

 

 

Xoxo Mandy