tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40046152761108664462024-03-13T09:00:42.250-07:00A_TiffyFit is Trying StuffAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357264180845952450noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004615276110866446.post-22930966400386350692015-11-18T16:19:00.000-08:002015-11-18T16:19:22.235-08:00Lovebug Probiotics and Stage IV CancerPhew! It's been a while. I've been really self absorbed with the whole stage IV colon cancer diagnosis. For those who do not know, stage IV used to be called "terminal cancer." Because, you know, that's not scary at all. Now it's known as "Incurable but Treatable." And prognoses are much better than they once were.<br />
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Still, I'm 37. And I call bullshit. Get your aim better, cancer, and target the assholes in the world who abuse animals and children instead, okay?<br />
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So, yeah, stage IV. I've been in chemo treatment for eight months. And let me tell you...chemo has some nasty side effects. Much better than when my grandmother was going through it in the 70s, but still not so fun.<br />
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I'm also a newly diagnosed diabetic. So diabetes plus chemo is a side effect hell. I need the chemo, but it's delivered in dextrose. That's sugar. So guess whose sugars skyrocket? And I'm on an antibiotic to assist with the Vectibix, acne-like chemo rash that was so incredibly painful til I was on the antibiotic that I cringed when there was a breeze. And those skyrocketing sugars and antibiotics led to feminine itchies and yeast infections.<br />
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Glorious glorious day.<br />
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So I did a little research. And decided I had to go on a probiotic. I spoke with my primary care physician who told me not to wait. I saw a post on instagram from <a href="http://www.lovebugprobiotics.com/" target="_blank">Lovebug Probiotics</a> and said, "I can't wait to order. Chemo has messed me up so badly." They said, "Sorry to hear that, send me your address and I'll send you a sample."<br />
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And THEN I got another email reminding me that hey...I know that CEO! Turns out she is an old friend from high school! And she sent me one of each to try, not for a blog post. I don't think she even knows I have a blog. But just as an old friend trying to help out a friend in need.<br />
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Holy crap. So.<br />
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Today, I'm here to tell you about <a href="http://www.lovebugprobiotics.com/product/yeast-is-a-beast/" target="_blank">YEAST IS A BEAST</a> from Lovebug Probiotics. Why? Because that's the one I'm taking.<br />
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So with the chemo I'm on, everyone tends to get diarrhea. Not me. I get horrible constipation. Like, I am going to pass out from the pain and strain constipation. Did I mention how bad this is? I'm missing a large chunk of colon thanks to my sigmoid colectomy to remove the plum sized tumor I had, infected lymph nodes, and some of the healthy tissue, too. Strain is no good for me. I'm on stool softeners. I took laxatives. It just wasn't working. And every chemo session it was getting worse and worse.<br />
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Plus the feminine itchies. Damn those itchies that just will NOT go away. So, enter YEAST IS A BEAST.<br />
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Two weeks later: I'm able to poop without strain. My new normal isn't normal, but this is fabulous. Itchies? Gone.<br />
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The best part? I haven't changed my diet at all, but my blood glucose levels? They're leveling out and LOWERING. The past five days have been amazing and I've done nothing different in my diet other than these probiotics.<br />
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Before I got sick, I probably would have pooh-poohed (hah...see what I did there?) probiotics. "Meh, just another way for someone to make money." I would've ignored the science. I would've been an idiot.<br />
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I'm so glad that I researched it. I'm so glad that my friend gifted me the above. I'm going to slide right into the next one with cold season coming up and me being immuno-compromised, but I'm also gonna make sure to keep a good, constant supply of Yeast is a Beast and the Here's the Skinny for myself and get my mother on it.<br />
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Thanks,<a href="http://www.lovebugprobiotics.com/" target="_blank"> Lovebug Probiotics,</a> and thanks to you, too, Curry. My gut thanks you immensely!<br />
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If you're interested in getting in on these amazing probiotics that are formulated to get through your stomach and to where you need it most, click on any of the links that say <a href="http://www.lovebugprobiotics.com/" target="_blank">Lovebug Probiotics</a> or on the picture above. It'll whisk you to their website!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357264180845952450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004615276110866446.post-12438988579447668412015-06-21T13:23:00.001-07:002015-06-21T13:23:17.097-07:00{Review} Dove Deodorant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So when one goes through FOLFOX chemo treatments for one's stage IV colon cancer, one develops lots of interesting problems. One of these problems is extreme dry skin.<br />
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Okay, you busted me. I'm the "one" mentioned above. And yeah extreme dry skin. EVERYWHERE. There's something called hand-foot syndrome which causes such severe dry skin that your hands and feet peel and peel and peel. It causes redness, swelling, and pain, plus that flaking. So much fun. I've been keeping mine at bay with an extreme moisturizing approach.<br />
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But my armpits. I've never thought about my armpits before. Until they split and I had these horrible split cuts underneath my arms. I couldn't use deodorant for two weeks and I thought for sure I'd be smelly and stinky. Thankfully, I wasn't. I freshened up during the day, I used neosporin and desitin, and protected those slices pretty well.<br />
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But it got me to thinking how to best moisturize my underarms.<br />
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Hello! *facepalm* DOVE. Dove's deodorants/anti-perspirants are full of moisturizers! Now, I was a bit disappointed as I have been avoiding anti-perspirants for a while. Sweating is healthy. Smelling is gross. And I've been using men's deodorants for a while instead (Old Spice. They have some great scents that aren't too masculine, but they are apparently very drying).<br />
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So I switched to Dove for the last four weeks. I'm using the two above. Why? Because I didn't know the difference and decided to get both.<br />
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The difference is amazing. My underarms are no longer dark, they no longer itch, they are no longer flaky, and they no longer feel like they are going to split at any minute.<br />
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My skin there looks healthier. So much healthier. In fact, I had no idea that they were unhealthy until their new repaired look and feel.<br />
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Verdict: Switch to Dove. Seriously. It's good for you. And it doesn't make your clothes stinky. And your underarms will feel and look amazing!<br />
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P.S. I purchased these. They were not offered to me for free or anything like that. I just wanted to tell you that I think they rock.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357264180845952450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004615276110866446.post-21314229587731132272015-05-27T16:12:00.000-07:002015-05-27T16:12:15.346-07:00IPSY GLAM BAG - Oscar Blandi Mousse - ReviewI broke down and signed up for the monthly subscription with Ipsy. The Ipsy Glam bag. For the amazing price of $10/month (free shipping!) you get a cute zip bag, one full size product, and a bunch of deluxe samples.<br />
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My mom snagged my bag, so I'm just gonna talk about the one full sized product I received for the May bag. (And plan on getting my mom a subscription of her own!)<br />
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I got the Hair Lift by Oscar Blandi. It's a thickening and strengthening mousse that promises to plump and lift your hair.<br />
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I've never heard of Oscar Blandi.<br />
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Until now.<br />
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And THANK YOU, OSCAR BLANDI! My hair has become thinner as I've gotten older, but nothing wrecks it like chemo. So far, I've not lost any hair, but it's definitely thinning. And limp. And just...sad.<br />
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This mousse is great! A half-palm amount spread through my hair, heated up with my hair dryer as I style it, and wheeeee! Fatter hair. Yes, fatter looking hair. And no crappy residue. It feels clean and looks healthy and shiny and lifted.<br />
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This is now on my shopping list. I can't wait to discover what else Oscar Blandi may have out there!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357264180845952450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004615276110866446.post-15998916708442829932015-04-01T12:28:00.000-07:002015-04-01T12:28:10.413-07:00{Influenster} Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Influenster sent me a VoxBox with this Neutrogena Hydro Boost water gel moisturizer inside and I got to try it out for FREE.<br />
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I was skeptical. The gel kind of moisturizers aren't something I readily love. I love how quickly they absorb, but do they LAST?<br />
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It's light weight, sure. It feels kinda watery, sure. But it QUENCHES my skin. I have an oily forehead and nose, but right around the edges of my mouth and on my cheeks, it can get so dry that I flake.<br />
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After my morning routine, I've switched to using this as my moisturizer and buhbye flakes! Plus, my oily zone is not so oily feeling, while still feeling refreshed and hydrated!<br />
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I want to try the thicker cream one as I think I'll need that come winter, but this feels fantastic and keeps me moisturized throughout my day so far!<br />
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It should retail for $18.99 and I've found it at Walmart and Target for a little less. At my supermarket, it was a buck more. Comparing this to other gel moisturizers, this is far superior and I love that it is easily accessible at a grocery store or Target, etc.<br />
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Thanks, Influenster!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357264180845952450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004615276110866446.post-62843210898188289072014-12-21T18:26:00.001-08:002014-12-21T18:26:35.199-08:00#HintingSeason Jabra Headphones from Best Buy are perfect for your New Year's Resolution!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Look at this woman. What do you suppose she's thinking about? I think she's thinking about how she's about to kick some serious butt, crank up her tunes, and pound out her frustrations while staying healthy! </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Am I this woman? Hell, no. Not yet, anyway. Do I want to be? Yes. I want to be fit and healthy. I had started a 5.0 mile a day walking habit last year, then fizzled. I'm getting older though and I need to do something about the weight, the blood numbers, etc. And I sure would love to have guidance instead of getting lost to my book or music and not walking or jogging as fast as I should, etc. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">So, was I totally stoked to learn about Jabra Headphones via Best Buy? UM YES! </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">My brother uses a Fitbit and I haven't bit and gotten one yet. He's much more active than I am currently, but this? This seems more for me. I headed on over to add it to my wishlist after reading about the email and let me copy and paste some of the pertinent info for you here:</span></b><br />
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In-ear heart rate monitor</h4>
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Offers a precision biometric reading of your exercise intensity to help you reach your fitness goals.</div>
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Ergonomic Audio Response Science technology</h4>
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Delivers a compact, lightweight design and secure fit that lets you concentrate on your training.</div>
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Earbud design with earwings</h4>
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Provides a secure, comfortable fit during your workout.</div>
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Rechargeable lithium-ion battery</h4>
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Provides up to 5 hours of talk time or music play time or up to 240 hours of standby time.</div>
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Personalized audio coaching</h4>
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Provides feedback on your workout in real time.</div>
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iOS- and Android-compatible Jabra Sport Life app (download required)</h4>
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Helps you plan, track and evaluate your workout.</div>
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Wind-noise reduction</h4>
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For crystal-clear audio while outside.</div>
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Volume buttons, voice mute, play/pause music and skip track controls</h4>
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For easy operation of your device's features.</div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">HELLO! What?! Wind noise reduction (for when I really start running), 5 hours of talk time, secure fit that stays in my ears, IN EAR HEART RATE MONITOR? Yeah, the heart rate monitor has sold me on it. I will wait to see if Santa Baby brings me these beauties before diving in, but if not, I'm soooooooooooo getting them for my New Year's resolution to become a healthier me! </span></b><br />
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A little blurb about <a href="http://bit.ly/JabraHeadphonesBBY" target="_blank">JABRA SPORT PULSE WIRELESS</a><br />
Take training to the next level and get the ultimate wireless workout with Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless, new earbuds. Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless is an all-in-one training solution that combines an in-ear biometric heart rate monitor, immersive Dolby® Digital sound and real-time voice coaching. It’s US Military grade durability certifications will inspire runners, cyclists, and exercisers of all types to beat their best performance.<br />
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With a built-in intelligent app - Jabra Sport Life - exercisers will also get the most out of their Sport Pulse Wireless earbuds, helping them plan, track and evaluate each workout. It has never been so easy to test fitness levels and aerobic capacity, adjust heart rate zone levels to optimize training, and set goals based on distance, time or calories burned<br />
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Compatible with smartphones with BT capabilities<br />
Product: Jabra Pulse SKU 8954664<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">You can buy it here at Best Buy: <a href="http://bit.ly/JabraHeadphonesBBY">http://bit.ly/JabraHeadphonesBBY</a> or at least add it to your own wishlist! The reviews are 9/10 would recommend, they stay in your ear, and the heart rate monitor is spot on! </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span></b><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">The</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free</em>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357264180845952450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004615276110866446.post-42606381570514327542014-12-13T19:57:00.002-08:002014-12-13T19:57:53.051-08:00JULEP - How to Winterize Your Nails! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have to admit...I am not much of a "Maven". While I love polishing my nails, I'm not the best at doing the cuticles, cleaning up the edges, or, frankly, painting them neatly!<br />
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I've tried the tricks of vaseline to keep the edges clean, a q tip with nail polish remover, etc., and I'm a big ole klutz! But practice makes perfect and that's totally what I'll be doing this holiday season!<br />
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I was approached by Julep to host a WINTERIZE YOUR NAILS post. I didn't get anything in exchange for posting this, but I thought it was pretty awesome to be included annnnnnnnd this gives me more of an idea of what Julep entails!<br />
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Hmmm...I'm not a Maven, but I soon will be. This tutorial to the right is awesome and reminds me of what my mom has been telling me all these years (sorry, Mom!). I definitely do a good job of clipping and shaping, and I'm definitely in the market for a good cuticle softener, etc!<br />
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When I headed over to Julep's Nail Polish shop, I was amazed at the selection of colors, treatments, and oh my gosh so much more! Have you visited there yet? If not, click <a href="http://www.julep.com/shop/nail-polish.html#." target="_blank">here</a> and check it out!<br />
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I'm leaning towards Ilsa and Sawyer and Shari. Oh, who am I kidding .I love them all! I'm hoping Santa brings me a Julep subscription.<br />
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In my family, we are hobbyist photographers. Okay, that's a lie. We haven't touched anything but a point and shoot or a camera phone in easily a decade. So we aren't hobbyists anymore; not yet anyway. We just love taking pictures of our family members, both biped and quad-ped (our furbabies!), when things strike us as beautiful, trying to capture the moment, document our lives and our surroundings, etc. Since it's <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>#HintingSeason </b></span>and there are only 17 more shopping days til Christmas, this is definitely at the top of the list for me! I'd love for us to jump back into the photography bug, take a few classes, etc., and I think this Canon EOS Rebel is just the thing needed to jumpstart our hobby again!<div>
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A little more about this Canon available at BestBuy NOW! (click the link! $150.00 off!)<br /><br /><b>Best Buy is the ultimate destination for the latest cameras to capture your holiday memories. The Canon EOS Rebel T5i is one of the best-selling DSLRs. This camera makes advanced photography easy and fun, and gives you exceptional image quality, along with a host of features to enhance your creative expression.<br />• Capture Hollywood caliber full HD video <br />• Continuous autofocus while taking HD video<br />• Features an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 5 image processor to ensure vivid, crystal-clear images.<br />• The 3" vari-angle touch screen simplifies navigation.</b><br /><br /><b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Save $150 on the Canon EOS Rebel T5i at Best Buy*. Visit <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-rebel-t5i-dslr-camera-with-18-135mm-is-stm-lens-black/8154204.p?id=1218865165968&skuId=8154204">Best Buy</a> to learn more.<br /><br />*offer valid 12/7-12/20</span></b><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></em>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357264180845952450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004615276110866446.post-29830614808282560382014-11-29T19:11:00.002-08:002014-11-29T19:11:46.978-08:00HOLY MOLY! Christmas is almost here! I don't know what happened to the month. I had planned on doing little blogs up to Thanksgiving, but time just WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOSHED right on by!<br />
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So how are you doing on your Christmas shopping? Do you know who hasn't started? Yep, this girl right here.<br />
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I got an invite to blog here and there for Best Buy, so I'm excited to be sharing with you soon another thingy I found. And this one is PERFECT for my mother (who thankfully doesn't read my blog). It's #HINTINGSEASON!<br />
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I'm decorating my little place tomorrow and will set up my tiny tree and make it look festive in this place.<br />
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I have a list and am checking it twice and shopping starts December 5th for me!<br />
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Any ideas on what to get coworkers when you're on a budget? How about your boss? Do you buy things for your boss(es)?<br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Today, I am going to drool over the LG OLED television, which you can get at Best Buy! There are televisions and then there are TELEVISIONS. This is one of those TELEVISIONS and I know my brother would be lusting after this marvelous tv! </span></b><br />
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Your first kiss. A baby's first steps. The majesty of a desert sunset. Some things in life defy all explanation and must be experienced to be believed. Such is the case with LG's latest display technology. With deeper and richer colors, stunning contrast and ingeniously curved screens, it is unlike any technology you've ever seen, and it delivers a picture that exceeds your wildest imagination.<br />
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Retail price is $3999.99, but you can get it at Best Buy for $500 less for $3499.99. 54 5/8 " diagonally, this is one beautiful screen.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">My TV is really old and the lamp inside is fading, making me squint to see anything. It's time to be replaced...but I'm going to slap this on my wishlist and see if Santa and his elves might miraculously bring this to my living room for me!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Can you imagine watching your favorite shows with this level of display?! I bet it would feel like you're in the midst of your show. Zombies coming to get you, blood being splattered, running in fear from the killer, (Hey we just had Halloween and I'm still in scare mode!). Or how about your romantic movie? Drooling over the lead guy, much? Betcha this display would make it feel like you could practically touch him! Geesh!</span></b><br />
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This is my new favorite hair color. The dye smells like my old Strawberry Shortcake doll from when I was a little girl in the 80s. And the color comes out AMAZING on me. It doesn't turn out this bright red; instead it comes out a nice dark merlot color that looks like fire in sunlight, dark red in normal house lighting, and my hair just feels amazing.<br />
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Regardless, I wanted to let you all know that I love this one! It is formulated for those with naturally dark hair so the color takes quite well on my natural dark brown. The oils and conditioner leave my hair feeling well moisturized and the smell is nice and not too pungent. It's a red color so it does fade more quickly than other colorings. My advice is to use a shampoo and conditioner set that is geared towards preserving hair color and to wash and rinse in lukewarm water. It helps keep it lasting a long time.<br />
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Excuse the mess, but the above picture shows what came in my box! The Keurig 2.0 K550, a carafe, two carafe sample packs, one of Green Mountain Breakfast Blend decaf and one of mixed samples, and a mixed sample kcup package! Not shown is the water filter starter kit that is hiding behind the boxes of coffee. You also get the welcome pack which tells you how to register your new Keurig brewing system! </div>
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I was SUPER excited about this product. It promised to improve skin tone texture and fade dark spots in as little 8 weeks. Also supposed to help reduce redness, etc. I have a touch of rosacea in my cheeks and a few acne scars, so I was stoked!<br />
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Now, Vox Box reviews etc are usually done pretty quickly, closing within 4 weeks of receipt. I've been holding off on my review, trying to give this product its full due and trial period.<br />
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Full disclosure: Again, I received this product to try for free from Influenster in their vox box program.<br />
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Also, I'm a lifelong Oil of Olay enthusiast. My grandmother used their beauty fluid, my mother used their beauty fluid, I grew up using their beauty fluid. They changed their name to Olay, but the beauty fluid was pretty good still. I branched out to try something new and have been trying new stuff since.<br />
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Also, broke out in whiteheads where I've never had them before. It's something I can only conclude that was caused by this tone perfecting moisturizer. I'm lucky in that I don't break out in zits often. I have blackheads in my Tzone (mostly my nose) and an occasional zit on my cheek. At 36, I'm content with that. Not too bad! But this made me break out in zits I have not seen since puberty. </div>
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I just got a new Influenster VOX BOX; this one is the #vowvoxbox for brides to be. I made an unboxing video and will plug in my teensy camera and upload shortly!<br />
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I received a pair of Dr Scholl's custom inserts from BzzAgent and they are AMAZING. They are well worth the $49.95 as I slipped them into my walking shoes and after 10 miles (2, five mile walks) my feet didn't hurt, didn't ache, and I still felt bouncy! Amazing!<br />
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<b><i>The vast majority of cosmetics simply stay true to their name; they cover up your flaws without actually correcting them. With NEUTROGENA® Nourishing Long Wear Makeup you’ll get 12 hours of silky, breathable coverage and start to see smoother, softer, more radiant and even toned skin in as little as 4 weeks.</i></b><br />
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I have a touch of rosacea in my cheeks, which I usually don't mind too much, but who wants to look super flushed all day long? My skin is strange: I have a weird blend of T-zone oily bits, super dry cheeks that can sometimes get a little rough, and my pores seem to be getting larger as I get older despite using salcylic acid cleansers, etc. So I'm always on the look out for something new foundation-wise. When this campaign was offered to me by BzzAgent, I snatched it up. I've used and liked Neutrogena products for a long time now!<br />
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I've tried Bare Minerals, didn't like it. I've tried Cover Girl, Maybelline, and other foundations and I still haven't found one that's JUST RIGHT. What I'm really hoping for is a foundation that, after simple moisturizer, would give me long lasting, breathable coverage that matches my skintone.<br />
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This foundation is a step towards that direction for me. It is supposed to improve tone and texture of your skin in as little as four weeks while leaving you with wonderful even coverage. So far, so smooth! The difference is subtle, but this is definitely a wearable, long lasting foundation. I've worn it for a couple weeks now (Thanks to Neutrogena and BzzAgent for the full sized sample!) and have had time for trial and error.<br />
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I was hoping that this foundation would let me skip steps in my routine (primer, powder, etc), but I find I have to make sure to still use the primer at least to fill in the pores. The foundation tends to sit on top of the skin, no matter how well I blend. I thought maybe it was my moisturizer so I switched that to make sure. I've tried it without, but it does tend to sit on the surface.<br />
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As you can see, my upper right cheek under my eye has the deepest red tone. And I have a matching mark on the other side. (Please don't mind my ungroomed brows. I've been lazy this week!) </div>
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I made sure to moisturize and then used a blending sponge in this picture, skipping primer or BB cream. The bottom-left of the collage above is moisturizer and foundation. As you can see, it did a great job of covering that redness with minimal amount of product. I used a blending sponge and my fingers to apply the product. </div>
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In the two + weeks I've been using this product, I haven't had any breakouts. The slight roughness on my cheeks where the rosacea is has seemed less rough and becoming smoother. And I love that it already has SPF 20 in it. Extra sunprotection helps! At only $15.99 for a decent sized bottle, I will be buying this again. </div>
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Pros: lightweight, even coverage, improving skin tone texture. Long lasting - gets me through a full day. No breakouts! </div>
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Mmmm coffee. Nectar of the gods. The reason I am functioning in the morning. And now with Green Mountain Coffee you can feel good about the great tasting coffee you are drinking. Why? Fair Trade, baby!<br />
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So, yes, that cup of coffee you brewed in your Keurig helps the farmers DIRECTLY.<br />
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Check out the Fair Trade Story (<a href="http://choosefairtrade.com/fair-trade-story">http://choosefairtrade.com/fair-trade-story</a>), Kelly Clarkson's travelogue, and get yourself some discounted k-cups directly from ChooseFairTrade.com!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357264180845952450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004615276110866446.post-8294373939157224572013-10-28T14:45:00.000-07:002013-10-28T14:45:17.149-07:00Opening the #RoseVoxBox from Influenster! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lots of fun things to try AGAIN this time! I have this Gradation Polishes kit in the silver and black and this time it's a lovely champagne gold! When I do my nails, I will be happy to show you guys!<br />
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Fuzzy comfort soles from Dr Scholls, perfect and just in time for boot weather!<br />
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ScandalEyes mascara from Rimmel!<br />
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Lindt Truffles! (holy deliciousness...I'm gonna have to tack on some extra mileage in my daily miles!)<br />
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Belvita Breakfast Biscuits in Cinnamon Brown Sugar -- so perfect for me who rarely eats breakfast (shhhh, I know!)<br />
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Thanks to Influenster, Kiss Nails, Rimmel, Belvita, Lindt, and Dr Scholls! I can't wait to start trying everything!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357264180845952450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004615276110866446.post-6792561351393549802013-10-01T10:28:00.003-07:002013-10-01T10:28:53.288-07:00Ripoff Report - Buyer Beware - REJUVENEX and ZINN BEAUTY<span style="font-family: inherit;">So. My mom just learned the hard way that those online advertisements are bunk and to not buy from any company online other than trustworthy, established companies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rejuvenex Now and Zinn Beauty are </span><em style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>total scams</strong></em><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">They claim that you'll get a free sample, but if you read the fine print, you're shipped the FULL SIZE product and have only a short amount of time to return the product (which you have to pay for AGAIN (you paid shipping to get it to you and now you have to pay for shipping to get it back to them) and THEN they might deign to credit you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But here's where I get pissed off...I read the fine print, I informed my mom of what she missed, that's fine and dandy, but trying to cancel it IS A NIGHTMARE. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rejuvenex is clear that you have a set amount of time before they charge you $129.99 <b><i>But here's the kicker</i></b>: you call to try and return it and suddenly the noise level in the background of the customer call center you're calling <b><i><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">skyrockets.</span></i></b> And then you're put on hold. They pick up and tell you their computer is slow. Then you're on hold again. And again. And again. You tell them you want to cancel and they get loud and overtalk you and DO NOT LISTEN TO YOUR DEMANDS. Then they tell you that your trial period is up and you're screwed, but they'll drop the price to $89.99. Every time you insist you want to cancel, the "agent" over rides you, basically yelling at you, with offer aftre offer after offer of trying to keep this CRAP PRODUCT. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh yeah the product? It's crap. Ponds cold cream is better than this $120 set of CRAP. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">So now onto Zinn Beauty. They're selling a little bottle of Argan Oil. Did they tell me from the get go that it's $89.99? No. They said you can get if for free for the amount of shipping $2.99 just because you ordered REJUVENEX! Oh joy! Something free for getting ripped off! </span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">BUT WAIT. </span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It, too, is only a free trial apparently although NOWHERE ON THE PAPERWORK IT ARRIVED WITH (which looked like an elementary school handout) does it say so! You get a receipt that says $2.99 and THAT IS IT. No mention that this is a trial or you'll be charged later. Then suddenly 10 days later, BAM! Your bank account/credit card is slammed with $89.99 charge AGAIN.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Count 'em, folks. That's TWO charges in ONE day for shitastic products. Stick to the Organix Moroccan Oil you buy at the grocery store. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What have we learned today? If it's too good to be true, it is. And even if you THINK you have a firm handle on this and will call to cancel, that's no guarantee these deceitful bastards will cancel it for you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I just lost $200 through their fraudulent practices. Do I trust that they have cancelled my "Subscription"? Hell no. But stop payments are a wonderful thing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Piss off, wankers. </span><br />
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Luster's Distinctly White is my newest BzzCampaign from<a href="http://www.bzzagent.com/" target="_blank"> Bzzagent</a>! Everyone wants whiter teeth. It makes you look younger and healthier! I've had my teeth whitened by a dentist about a decade ago and while the results were amazing and lasted a while, they made my teeth ACHE. Holy sensitivity, Batman! It hurt to breathe! I couldn't sip a drink through a straw for a few days! Yikes! And then I went back to smoking and it all went to hell in a handbag. </div>
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Well, I quit smoking and although I'm pretty pleased with my teeth, they still have some staining and I would love for them to be brighter! </div>
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Now the toothpaste NOW! is supposed to brighten your teeth in ONE brushing, a optical illusion of sorts. So I did that today and snapped a pic before trying the whitening system! </div>
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What do you think? I think it's definitely brighter although that could be the flash! I then did the pre-treatment rinse and painted on the whitening gel. The rinse was a mild pleasant flavor. I made sure to swish the front teeth especially since that is where you want the whitening! I then painted on the gel and kept my lips pulled back from my teeth for 30 seconds as instructed until it dried. </div>
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The dual action system retails for about $12.99! Not bad at all! </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357264180845952450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004615276110866446.post-5664879278163764472013-08-29T13:53:00.001-07:002013-08-29T13:53:37.713-07:00Zone Perfect Greek Yogurt Chocolate bar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Good Life Vox Box included a chocolate Zone Perfect Greek Yogurt bar to try! This puppy has 12g of protein, 3g of fiber, 190 calories, and 6 grams of fat.<br />
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So this has 3 times the amount of protein you could find in a Snickers bar (I chose to compare to Snickers since it has peanuts = protein) and less than 1/2 the fat of a Snickers bar (16.4g) as well as 106 less calories.<br />
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Here's a photo of mine from instagram! I took it with me in case I got hungry while out and about. I must say...this is a dense little bar with a strong flavor of chocolate! It has a nice fudgy layer of chocolate at the top over the dense, almost brownie-granola like blend bar, and that whole thing is covered in a creamy greek yogurt. Delicious!<br />
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I can't wait to try the raspberry and the vanilla berry. I bet these keep me full longer with all that protein and yet still satisfy my sweet tooth!<br />
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Thank you to Influenster and Zone Perfect for letting me try a sample!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357264180845952450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004615276110866446.post-4357014187342379182013-08-26T12:39:00.000-07:002013-08-26T12:39:27.287-07:00Influenster Vox Box: THE GOOD LIFE VOX BOXHow cool is it that I was approved for the Good Life Vox Box when I am JUST starting an exercise routine?! Operation MYFA, 2nd Edition (Move Your Fat A$$...my own little initialism) started three days ago. These are going to be wonderful to try out as I get more active!!<br />
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I'll be back to discuss each as I get to try them out. The New-Skin liquid bandage I'm totally psyched for as I have a blister from my new walking shoes. I've used New-Skin for years, but NEVER knew they had a liquid SPRAY. WOO HOOO!!!<br />
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So are you a Greek yogurt person? Have you jumped on the bandwagon yet and tasted this protein-packed deliciousness?<br />
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My brother was telling me to get greek yogurt because it's higher in protein, helps keep you full longer, you want to diet and eat more healthy, right, so get this!<br />
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So I tried the brand he recommended and got it in the flavor he recommended (vanilla bean) and wasn't all that impressed other than it tasted like a warmer version of frozen yogurt (froyo!). Meh.<br />
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Then<a href="https://www.bzzagent.com/" target="_blank"> BzzAgent </a>and its latest campaign came around, this time for FAGE Total Greek Yogurt. Why not? I've been trying different brands of greek yogurt, they're all the same, right?<br />
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So, greek yogurt is different from regular yogurt because it's strained through a cheesecloth to remove the whey, leaving a thicker yogurt somewhere in the consistency of a soft cheese. The other greek yogurts I have tried were still really wet, and while a bit thicker, they have NOTHING on FAGE.<br />
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I admit I've been confused these last few months as I tried greek yogurt after greek yogurt, all prepackaged with fruits or fruit-like jelly, or pre-flavored. Still, you opened them up and they had a bunch of water on the top and you mix it and it's still...watery like regular yogurt, albeit a bit thicker. "People cook with this? How? What the hell would I make with it?"<br />
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Enter the BzzAgent campaign! I was able to get a 17.6oz tub of FAGE Total 2% for free thanks to this campaign. I admit to some trepidation as I was in the store. Your choices are 2%, 0%, and classic. Yes they have smaller ones with add in flavors such as berry or honey, but at my store, these big tubs came in just those flavors. I've had plain yogurt before and was preparing myself for sour beyond sour.<br />
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That's not what I got.<br />
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<b>Thick. Creamy. Incredible texture. Slightly tangy but not pucker your face sour. Delicious.</b><br />
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I added fresh strawberries to it and I had a wonderful amazing breakfast. The flavor combination of the yogurt and the strawberries was delightful: light but filling, refreshing, and then I started thinking about desserts. Could I substitute the yogurt for cheese in a cheesecake? (What? I'm not healthy by any means. I need to work on it, but I like my desserts, okay!?)<br />
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And look at all the ideas FAGE has on their website:<br />
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Honey scented fruits? <a href="http://recipes.usa.fage.eu/honey-scented-fruits-greek-yogurt" target="_blank">Mmmmm</a><br />
Greek Yogurt Cheesecake? <a href="http://recipes.usa.fage.eu/greek-yogurt-cheesecake-berry-compote" target="_blank">I KNEW IT!</a><br />
Lobster Club with Watercress Sandwich? <a href="http://recipes.usa.fage.eu/fage-total-lobster-club-watercress" target="_blank">OH THE DECADENCE</a><br />
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I'm going to start substituting greek yogurt in place of other things in my daily cooking and see how dips, sauces, sandwiches, soups, etc., taste!<br />
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