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Dermagist is a skin care company that is changing the way we live and the way we look, for the better and by doing it without the harmful chemicals of yesteryear.

If you have acne issues like I had, all my life, even as an adult, you have looked high and low, far and wide for something that works. Dermagist has several great products, that when teamed together can give you a whoke new outlook on skin care and fighting acne.

The Ultimate Clarifying System "rapidly targets acne breakouts naturally while aiming to reduce redness and irritation with Resveratrol, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Aloe, and Chamomile. The ingredients in this system are natural, so you don't have to worry about the dangers of Benzoyl Peroxide, but they are strong enough to tackle even the worst acne prone skin.

The Ultimate Clarifying System consists of Dermagist's Detoxifying Cleanser, Clarifying Cream, and Acne Scar Fading Cream. I had the awesome opportunity of testing out a 30 day trial of this system. I do get acne regularly, but it is not severe or extreme. My skin is very sensitive and because of that I have a hard time finding products that don't feel like they are burning me when I apply them.

The first product used in the Ultimate Clarifying System is the Detoxifying Cleanser. My person experience with this Dermagist product was awesome. As an adult I still get acne. I don't like to wear makeup foundations because I have huge pores and the make up tends to clog them quickly, so any acne on my face usually stands out. My biggest problem was the redness that tends to surround the acne, it is like a blinking red light on my face saying "LOOK HERE, LOOK HERE!" The Detoxifying Cleanser takes care of that problem! The Cleaner is silky smooth and lathers well. My skin didn't feel like it was burning when I applied the cleaners and after 30 days my skin has less acne and the acne that does show up isn't as noticeable because of the reduced redness! Whoohoo!

The next step in the Ultimate Clarifying System is the Clarifying Cream. The cream has a nice texture, but when applied I did feel the slight burning sensation I usually get but it wasn't intense and went away fairly quickly once it soaked in. I don't think it would feel like this on normal skin, my skin is just SUPER sensitive when it comes to and lotion or cream. I only used the Clarifying Cream for a short while. I did as the instructions said and rubbed it on after cleaning with the Detoxifying Cleanser, but it seemed to draw out the oil in my skin and created more acne and oily skin. I tried it for a week then switched to just using the Detoxifying Cleaner, which worked out much better for me.

The final product used in this System is the Acne Scar Fading Cream. I haven't used this product as much as the first two, but I can tell that it is amazing. Although it did have the same slight burning sensation as the Clarifying Cream, it has a great ability to tone down discoloration and smooth out the skin. At the beginning of the trial I decided to use it on part of my stomach where I had huge stretch marks from pregnancy, yeah, I know that isn't exactly what it is supposed to be used for, but the results were still awesome. I decided to only put the Acne Scar Fading Cream on the left half of my belly. After one application, I could tell as HUGE difference in the coloration of the scars on the left side versus the right, the more I used it the more fading that occurred, AMAZING! Dermagist is definitely onto something with this product! It is my believe that this cream, if used for an extended period of time, could reduce the appearance of scars completely. 

Overall, I think that the Ultimate Clarifying System is a great product for people with acne problems. It is a great alternative to the current products out on the market today. I would definitely recommend it to friends, family, even strangers!

Another GREAT thing about Dermagist is that they have a 30 Day Guarantee:
"You get a 30 day, Money Back Guarantee, where if you are unsatisfied for any reason, just return the products, for a REFUND.This way, you get to try this fantastic product practically risk free! store policies"

To see photos of individuals who were plagued by serve acne but saved by the Ultimate Clarifying System, Click HERE and scroll down, the results are shocking!

Also, you can enter to win a $200 Shopping Spree at Dermagist. The monthly sweepstakes is awarded randomly to a qualifying entrant. All you have to do is register, “like” Dermagist on Facebook, and post on their Facebook page, why YOU love Dermagist. At the beginning of each month, they announce the winner. The winner is given a promo code worth $200 to use on ANYTHING in the Dermagist store. Talk about a great prize! No purchase necessary.
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Cost: Ultimate Clarifying Systems $119.99, Prices for individual products are as follows: Detoxifying Cleanser $49.99, Clarifying Cream $69.99, Acne Scar Fading Cream $79.99 You SAVE $79.98 by purchasing the Ultimate Clarifying System versus each product separatly

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Disclaimer: I was given an Ultimate Clarifying System from Dermagist at no cost in order to formulate my review. I was not compensated in any way monetarily for my review. All opinions are 100% mine and are based on my personal experience with the product. I make no guarantees about this product. Links within this post an not related to an affiliate program and I do not receive money from your purchases.

My cousin has a pretty cute canvas of her daughter in their living room, and every time I go to her house I just sit and admire it. I don't know where she got it from, but it always draws me in. I've been waiting and waiting to find a way to try out a canvas print myself but didn't want to have to go through a photographer or photo studio to do it. We tend to be very busy and scheduling a time to get photos done seems to be one of the last things on my list of "To Dos."

A great solution for me was Easy Canvas Prints, a site where you can transform your digital photos to photos on canvas! They even have a nice selection of stock photos, if you are looking for art to place around your home!

Their website is SUPER user friendly. You get to choose your canvas size, wrap thickness, color effects, border and display options! They also give you the option of uploading your own photo, accessing a photo from your facebook or instagram!

I chose to use a photo of Big Sister riding one of our horses as my photo on canvas!
The process to go from photo to canvas was super easy, here is a sneak peek:

I have to say, I was super anxious for my canvas to arrive and to my surprise the shipping was fast, even for their standard shipping option.

When the package arrived the box was a little dented on the edge. I was a little worried the mail carriers had been too rough but when I opened the package the canvas was safe and sound and had not been damaged one bit!


The quality was excellent and I just love my photo on canvas. The ONLY thing I wish I would have done differently was use a photo with a closer shot of Big Sister's face. Because her face is so tiny in this photo, the texture of the canvas kind of makes it hard to see all her features.

Big Sister LOVES her photo on canvas!

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Cost: $39.00-$146.42 (varies for different canvas sizes) For full price list click here.
Where to Buy: Online at EasyCanvasPrints.com
Easy Canvas Prints has several sister sites that produce products like, car magnets, banners, cheap signs, that work in the same manner as EasyCanvasPrints.com, if you are looking for other custom products!

EasyCanvasPrints.com would like to give one of my readers a 8" X 10" canvas! All you have to do to enter to win is fill out the rafflecopter form below!

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Disclaimer: I was provided a free 8" X 10" custom canvas from EasyCanvasPrints.com in order to review their site and products. I was not compensated in any other way. All opinions in this post are mine. I nor EasyCanvasPrints.com make any guarantees based on the information in this post.

I was given the opportunity to test out a couple Health and Beauty products by Mía Mariú.   Here is a little background about Mía Mariú from their website:

Mía is a Dallas based health and beauty social selling company that offers entrepreneurial business opportunities for women. Our natural health and beauty products are available exclusively through our Independent Advisers and online. Mía offers an innovative approach to social selling using the power of ecommerce, social networking and personal service behind extraordinary natural health and beauty products. 

My vision was to create a company for women who wanted a contemporary and progressive way to make money without sacrificing time with family. Mía offers a stylish and lucrative home-based business opportunity that is fun and rewarding and is a powerful way to help you make money, make new friends and reach your personal success.

Jeannie Price 
Founder & CEO 
Mía Mariú 

I love the idea that these products are sold by women socially. It gives you a great opportunity to try products and learn from others as well as provides ladies with a way to make some extra money. The Mía Mariú products that I able to test out were the RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Refinisher Cream, RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Thermal Activator, Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+, Mineral Loose Powder Foundation (Marfil), and No.22 Brush.

I have to say, I thought the RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Refinisher Cream and RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Thermal Activator were really neat. The Refinisher Cream is off white in color and contains tiny granules and the Thermal Activator is clear. When you mix the two together they make a white foamy substance that create heats, which was really neat. The heat only lasts for a short while and as you rub the solution on your face it rubs in clear and looks a little greasy. Once it was scrubbed all over my face, I washed it off and my face was silky smooth. It had taken off all the dead skin and smoothed it out nicely.

I decided to rub on the Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+ after finishing with the ResturaCel-C Microdermabrasion. I have sensitive skin and a lot of lotions seem to burn when I apply them. The Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+ did burn a little but it wasn't intense and I imagine it had to do with the fact that I just scrubbed off the top layer of skin on my face. Either way, the slight burning only lasted a moment and then I was fine. The Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+ is white in color and thick, not watery at all. It did make my face look a little greasy after it was rubbed in, so I moved on to my next product to test out!

I used the No.22 Brush for the Mineral Loose Powder Foundation in Marfil, a foundation for really light colored skin. This color will probably work well for me in the winter months when I am not out in the sun, however, I could probably could probably use their Savanna color foundation year around. I am not a professional at using make up, but the foundation seemed to chump in the brush. I spread it on my face and tried to rub it in the best I could. It kind of caked then spread. I think I had more success spreading it with my hands than I did the brush. I also had to blot it with a barely moist towel to escape the caked look, which again may be user error. The foundation did help take away the redness in my face and from afar it made my complexion look smooth. Up close, however, I could see every pore on my face, its like it made them look even more obvious. So, needless to say I wasn't a huge fan of the No.22 Brush and Mineral Loose Powder Foundation but they did work just fine.

 In the photo above you can see how much redness the powder foundation covered. The left photo is natural skin, no make up. The right photo is after applying the Mineral Loose Powder Foundation.

Overall, I was thrilled with the RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Refinisher Cream and RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Thermal Activator, the rest of the products I tested were good, I just didn't find them any different that most beauty products out there.

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Cost: RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set (2 oz./1.9 fl. oz) $55.00, Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+ (1.7oz) $44.00, Mineral Loose Powder Foundation (4.3g) $18.00, No. 22 Brush $22.00 

Where to Buy: Mía Mariú Online 
Connect With  Mía Mariú on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest

Have a wonderful day dear followers!

I'm not sure how many of you have heard of Dermagist Skin Care Products (previously called Dermajuv), but I surely hadn't, until recently. I was introduced to this skin care line through their Hydrating Spa System. This System includes 3 of Dermagist most popular products, the Hydropeutic Body Lotion, Hydro-Renewal Hand Cream, and the Foot & Heel Revitalizing Cream. 

I have to admit at first I was a little skeptical because when I squirted out a little of each product on my hands they had a hint of a "chemical" smell to them, but after being rubbed in the "chemical" smell dissipated.

Here is a bit of information from the Dermagist website about each product as well as my complete review/reaction of each:


Dermagist Description: "Finally a deep-hydrating body lotion that relaxes the skin with soothing teas, moisturizes and targets wrinkles with wrinkle fighting ingredients, and smooths rough and dry skin with beneficial moisture adding ingredients."

My Review/Reaction: The Hydropeutic Body lotion is thin but does not have the consistency of water. It is light and has a clean fragrance . I have very sensitive skin and I was able to use this lotion right after I had gotten a burn on my back and arms. It didn't make the burn feel worse and it actually seemed to prevent the skin from peeling, which was awesome. I only peeled on my shoulder where I forgot to put the lotion. I also LOVED this product on my legs, I have very dry skin on my legs and it helped them soften and sooth out a lot much nicer that anything I've used in the past!


Dermagist Description: "An anti aging inspired cream for the hands that ALSO deeply nourishes dry, rough skin. Whether your hands have spots and wrinkles or dryness and cracks, this cream is ideal for you."

My Review/Reaction: The Hydro-Renewal Hand Cream has a very light citrus fragrance that isn't overwhelming. The consistency is heavier and a bit thicker than the Body Lotion but makes your hands feel silky smooth after being rubbed in. I am a stay at home mom and I work around our farm, and unfortunately I don't really take that good care of my hand. Well, this Hand Cream has done wonders for me. It helped my calluses and softened my hands.


Dermagist Description:  "A serious cream for dry, cracked heels that can also be enjoyed by those looking for a comforting, soothing foot cream. The best of both worlds combined in this 7-key-ingredient foot cream."

My Review/Reaction: The Foot & Heel Revitalizing Cream is by far my favorite of the three products! It has a nice Peppermint fragrance similar to Vicks Vapor Rub but much lighter and less intense. I found this product so refreshing on my feet. It gives a very light tingly sensation which is amazing, many times I actually found myself rubbing it  around my ankles and all the way up my shins, because I loved the light sensation on my tired legs after a long day. I also have VERY dry feet that crack, it helped with cracking and softened the calluses.

 Overall, I was VERY impressed with the Dermagist Hydrating Spa System. I would recommend these products to anyone, whether you have dry skin or not. Dermagist just makes great products to help keep your skin feeling and looking young.

Also, the GREAT thing about Dermagist is that they have a 30 Day Guarantee:
"You get a 30 day, Money Back Guarantee, where if you are unsatisfied for any reason, just return the products, for a REFUND.This way, you get to try this fantastic product practically risk free! store policies"


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Cost: Hydrating Spa System is now $89.99. For individual products: Hydropeutic Body Lotion (8 fl oz) $34.99, Hydro-Renewal Hand Cream (4 fl oz) $34.99, and Foot & Heel Revitalizing Cream (4 fl oz) $34.99

Where to Buy: Dermagist Website, but wait Get a 10% OFF Coupon to Dermagist by CLICKING HERE!

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Disclaimer: I was given a Hydrating Spa System from Dermagist at no cost in order to formulate my review. I was not compensated in any way monetarily for my review. All opinions are 100% mine and are based on my personal experience with the product. I make no guarantees about this product.

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I have to admit that before I gave birth to my daughters, I never really thought about child safety much. It wasn't until I became pregnant with Big Sister that I really started reading up about safety with babies and young children. When Big Sister became mobile I felt the need to get the foam corner protectors for my coffee table, outlet covers to keep fingers out of plugs, and other similar items. Our home was safe for our little one and I was happy with what we had put in place to prevent any big mishaps. Big Sister didn't really crawl normal and most of the time she would sit in one place and play for a while, so her mobility wasn't a huge deal for me with regards to her safety. It wasn't until Little Sister became mobile that we started looking for ways to protect her from herself. Little Sister started trying to walk just before she turned 9 months, which totally blew my mind because Big Sister didn't start trying to walk until 13 months. So, here I had this tiny, little, wobbly baby trying to walk and follow her big sister EVERYWHERE. Needless to say, the falls came on strong and although she would cry when she fell, it didn't stop her. So, my husband and I decided to look for a way to protect Little Sister's precious head from all the falls and bumps. I did some research online and found a couple companies that sold safety head gear for babies and toddlers. I settled on a product called the Thudguard. I have to admit that I felt a little silly buying the Thudguard. I mean come on, babies have been walking and falling for thousands of years, right? Why should it be a big deal?

Well, we bought the Thudguard and we love it! It gives us peace of mind that we are protecting our daughter, helping her precious head and brain grow safely. I think Little Sister appreciates it as well. The first night we put it on her she was mad and wanted it off. The next day, she didn't seem to mind as much. And now, she loves it! She has figured out that it helps her head not hurt when she falls. She will sometimes bring me her helmet if I don't put it on right away and she wants to play. And, I think it has kept my husband from having several heart attacks when Big Sister or the dog has knocked her down on accident.

So, what do you think? Are we being overprotective or practical? Would you buy a Thudgard or a similar product for your child?

If you are interested in more information about the Thudguard, please visit their website!

Have a wonderful day dear followers and a VERY Merry Christmas this weekend!
Kelsey


Disclaimer: The information expressed in this post are my opinion based on my experience with my children and the Thudguard we purchased. I was not compensated in ANY way by posting about the Thudguard. I, nor, the producers of the Thudguard make any guarantees about the Thudguard or its use with babies and toddlers.

Sandy from Doodle Dypes offered to make me a custom made AI2 Dynky Doodle, the newborn version of the Doodle Dype. I was totally excited to be able to try out her Dynky Doodle as well as pick out my favorite fabric from her Fabric List! She has SO many great fabrics to choose from, it was really hard to just settle on one favorite. I chose a pretty My Little Pony fabric, which I LOVE. I didn't realize I was able to pick the inside color as well, but Sandy matched a pretty lavender fabric with it, which worked out beautifully. I was thoroughly impressed with the design and the looks of the Dynky Doodle when I pulled it out of the package, it was just so cute. There are also many Great features to this handmade cloth diaper!

Features I LOVE about the Dynky Doodle:
>> Large variety of outer fabrics to choose from, there is a little something for everyone
>> Hidden layer of PUL to keep baby's clothes dry and allow for the choice of an awesome outer fabric
>> Inside microchamois is super soft against baby's skin
>> Snap settings that allow you to use the Dynky Doodle on babies 4-13 pounds
>> Center snap that lets you snap down the front so that the diaper doesn't rub against newborn's healing belly button
>> Inside snap that snaps the insert in place
>> There is a snap in soaker insert and smaller doubler that lays on top for extra absorbency
>> Inserts are made from organic bamboo fleece with a layer of microchamois on top which again is soft against baby's skin and wicks away moisture to keep baby's bottom dry
>> Doodle Dypes washes all their diapers prior to sending them out so you can literally pull it out of the package and put it on baby

Little Sister weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 21 inches long when she tried out her My Little Pony Dynky Doodle for the first time. It fit her so well with room to grow, although she is a big girl, so I hope it will fit her up to 13 pounds. She never got any marks around her waist or legs. I was also impressed at how trim the diaper was, her newborn onesie still buttoned well with it on. I had had Little Sister in Pampers Size 1 disposable diapers as well as Bambo Eco-Friendly Newborn disposable diapers previously and was impressed at how long Little Sister stayed in her wet Dynky Doodle. She is very sensitive to everything it seems. With the Pampers diapers as soon as she was wet she wanted it off, NOW! With the Bambo diapers it took slightly longer for her to realize she was wet. However, with the Dynky Doodle I was the one who noticed she needed changed before she did. Her Dynky Doodle was soaking wet and she didn't even seem to realize it, I think it was because the microchamois is so soft, comfortable, and it really does wick away the moisture. Even though the soakers were full, the diaper didn't leak at all.

Overall, I LOVE this cloth diaper! I really don't see any down sides to this diaper at all. I can't wait to show off her cute Dynky Doodle the next time we are out and about. THANKS Sandy!


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Okay, so my last online order I made was on Diapers.com. I had a $10.00 store credit so I decided use the credit to buy some Rockin Green Cloth Diaper & Laundry Detergent. I had read great reviews about it and I've been just DYING to try it! I bought the Classic Rock scented with Rage Against the Raspberries. When my shipment came in I put it with my other laundry detergent, but it wasn't until a couple days ago that I decided to give it a try. It is mainly used for cloth diaper laundry, however it is great for adult laundry as well. I used it on our bed sheets, covers, and a couple loads of my laundry. My hubby didn't know that I had changed our detergent and I was surprised when that night after we got into bed he commented on how great the bed felt. I was in awe that he actually noticed a difference. He didn't know what I'd done, but could tell that the bed seemed softer. I have to admit as well that our sheets were softer and they just seemed lighter, which tells me that we were getting a lot of build up in our sheet from our regular laundry detergent.

When I was doing laundry I was pleased by the scent, it was not too strong but smelled SO yummy. I also like the texture of the powder. It was super soft and fluffy and seemed to dissolve in the lukewarm water pretty fast. It did seem to bubble a little bit, but not much. I did an extra rinse cycle on the first load and then skipped it the second load. Once dried, I couldn't tell the difference from the first load to the second so I don't think that the extra rinse cycle on the first load really mattered. My laundry came out of the dryer with no smells what so ever. With some detergents I can still smell the scent on the clothes after they come out of the dryer, while means they left some build up while others just don't get out the stink.

Over all I am super impressed with Rockin Green! I definitely want to stick with it and would prefer to use it for ALL of our family laundry!


Rockin Green is also on Facebook and Twitter! Check them out, they do TONS of giveaways for their fans! Tell them Rural Mama's Sandbox Sent you and encourage them to send us some Samples for giveaways!

Have a Great Day dear followers!
Kelsey

Disclaimer: I purchased the Rockin Green Cloth Diaper & Laundry Detergent with my own money. I was not compensated for this review. This review details my personal opinion and experience using the product.

Made an order on Diapers.com yesterday, they are having some great sales lately! I LOVE how fast their shipping is! I used Diapers.com a LOT with my first daughter when ordering diapers (before I switched to cloth) and to order her Earth's Best baby food. They are a wonderful company and the customer service is AWESOME!

Here are some coupon codes from Diapers.com to help you all save some money on Diapers.com!

Use code WINTER15 to get 15% off any one product. Offer is Valid from 1/13/11 to 1/17/11 or while supplies last. Excludes diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, sale items, close-outs plus the following brands and products: Ameda breast pumps, Argington, Baby Jogger, Babymel, BEABA, Bedtime Originals, Belly Bandit, Bloom, BOB, Britax B-Ready, B-Nimble, and B-Scene strollers, Bumbleride, bumGenius, Cybex, Dandelion, DaVinci, Dayla Baby, ERGObaby, HABA, Ingrid & Isabel, Kettler, Kissy Kissy, Lambs & Ivy, Maclaren-Nursery, Mountain Buggy, Naturepedic, Oeuf, Orbit Baby, Peg Perego, Phil & Teds, Q Collection, Spot on Square, Stokke, Storksak and Valco Baby. Offer not valid on previous orders. Other restrictions may apply.

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Use Code 20BRITAX to save 20% off select Britax car seats and strollers. Offer excludes Britax B-Ready products and Closeouts. Valid while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. 

Use Code SAVECARSEATS for 20% select Car Seats, valid until 01/16/11. Valid while supplies last. Offer not valid on previous orders. Cannot be combined with promo code 20BRITAX. Excludes closeouts and the following brands: Chicco, Clek, Cybex, Maxi-Cosi, Orbit Baby, Peg Perego, Teutonia, Lilly Gold. Other restrictions may apply.

Use code FBJANZUTANO at checkout for buy 1, Get 1 50% off the Zutano Cozie collection.Offer valid 01/13 - 01/15, or while supplies last. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Other restrictions may apply.

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Enjoy dear followers!

Kelsey