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December 21, 2015

Christmas Care Exchange & Toy Give-Away

TV’s favorite Legal Analyst, Areva Martin (CNN, FOX, Dr. Phil, Dr. Drew, The Doctors) and Shawn (Boyz II Men) & Sharonda Stockman Co-Hosted the Christmas Care Exchange & Toy Give-Away on Dec. 19 in Los Angeles. Thousands of great kids received toys and brunch and they had a great time! This Event benefited Special Needs Network & Micah’s Voice. Special friends like Emmy nominated actress, Patrika Darbo and local political leaders showed up to support the cause! This successful Event could not have been pulled off without the help of so many volunteers especially the fraternity and sorority girls from CSUN!

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December 21, 2015

perfect gift sets are waiting for you from korres

It’s not to late Give the gift of great skin this season with these amazing sets from KORRES.

Instantly brighten, smooth, and moisturize skin with KORRES Wild Rose Collection. First, uncover luminous skin with the dual-action Wild Rose Exfoliating Cleanser. Natural exfoliants rice grain, cherry stone, and sugar-citrus extracts blend with wild rose oil—a natural source of vitamin C that is clinically proven to improve skin’s overall radiance and texture with daily use, to leave skin cleansed and fresh while instantly brightening your complexion. After cleansing, apply Wild Rose Brightening 24-Hour Moisturiser to help repair the look of fine lines and skin discolorations. Imperata-cylindrica extract, derived from a desert plant, provides a full 24 hours of continuous hydration by regulating the moisture equilibrium of the skin. The result is a smoother, brighter complexion, naturally.

Soften and nourish skin with KORRES The Skin Soothers Nourishing Greek Yoghurt Collection. Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial reveals softer skin by morning while Greek Yoghurt Moisturiser quenches dry skin throughout the day. Begin and end each day with the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser to gently yet effectively wash away makeup and impurities while delivering a healthy dose of hydration and nourishment. Finally, soothe and cool skin while delivering a healthy dose of skin repairing proteins with Greek Yoghurt After Sun Cooling Gel.

Reveal your brightest skin yet with this one the go KORRES Wild Rose Travel Beauty in Bloom. Gently buff skin day and night the Wild Rose Brightening & Refining Buff Cleanser. Hydrate and restore radiance to dry skin with the Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturising & Brightening Cream, and reveal brighter skin overnight with Wild Rose Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial. Finally, immerse your senses and your skin in the velvety romantic essence of Japanese Rose Body Butter.

Designed to work with your skin”s nightly repair cycle, each one of these sleeping beauties in the KORRES Sleeping Beauties Overnight Treatment Trio is formulated to melt into skin while you sleep, delivering a continuous dose of intense hydration and potent, targeted active ingredients. You”ll see visible results after just one night. Get bright at night with Wild Rose + Vitamin C Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial which works while you sleep to improve radiance while giving you smooth, petal-soft skin. Soothe while you slumber with Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial, containing a rich Greek Yoghurt concentrate with two and half times more protein than regular yoghurt to calm and nourish skin. Lift while you drift with Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Night Cream, featuring a blend of eight unique active ingredients, five of which are patented to firm, lift & contour.

These gifts sets can be purchased at www.korresusa.com

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December 20, 2015

Butterfly Studio Salon introduces Starlight Balayage.

A message from Butterfly Studios:

Butterfly Studio Salon Master Color Specialist/Loreal Professional artist Min Kim, in collaboration with Butterfly Studio Salon owner, Kattia Solano, introduces a new color trend to the market called Starlight Balayage.

Looking for extra glimmer this time of year? This new technique is a way to add a pop of shimmer to your hair without changing what you already like about it. Fight the winter blues by unleashing the star in you with the new winter balayage option that will light up your mane with a customizable, festive shimmer. For those that love more sparkle, that extra twinkle is achieved with a multi-star application. This technique is focused on parting & painting hair in the shape of a star – resulting in sparkly low maintenance color for the holidays and beyond. This technique can easily be adjusted to fit the level of shine (brightness/attention) you want to bring to your face or part. Keep it simple and subdued with one star at your face and/or part.

Whether you want to illuminate your favorite facial feature, create a face frame/frame the face, or show off a fabulous hair part – this technique can be easy customized for your preference and the hand-painted, free-hand sweeps of color can be as natural or pronounced as you wish. Butterfly Studio Salon highly recommends it for someone who hasn’t had color as it’s a comfortable place to start for the first time and an easy introduction to highlights. You can always go bolder later, or play with a look that fades to give just the ends more boldness. There’s so many ways to brighten up!

On the lighter hair example: This take on the Starlight Starbright technique includes multiple star patterned and pointed applications to achieve a more noticeable twinkle on the hair. The results are super low maintenance but just as dazzling. It’s another great way to balayage the winter blues away!

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December 20, 2015

Wrap yourself around Lisa Hoffman Fragrances this holiday season

If you are not familiar with Lisa Hoffman Fragrances, let me tell you that you are in for a treat. I still wear my fragrance bracelet , and I am loving my new Serenity Trio. This trio of fragrances makes the perfect gift and ideal for stocking stuffers. Serenity Trio includes the fragrances Brazilian Begonia, Madagascar Orchid and Tunisian Neroli for only $49.99.

What I like about the trio is that you can enjoy 3 fabulous fragrances that can be worn separately or, as a friend just taught me, you can layer the fragrances and create your own scent. The slender glass perfume bottles are beautifully packaged, and I plan on using two of them as gift toppers. One of my favorite fragrances is Tunisian Neroli, and I am keeping that one for myself.

Lisa Hoffman’s Fragrance Trio is available in two unique gift sets. The first is Serenity Trio, featured above. The second, the Floral Trio offers the fragrances French Clary Sage, Tuscan Fig and Japanese Agarwood. The fragrances are spectacular. Lisa Hoffman Beauty has an extensive fragrance line as well as fragrance jewelry that also make unique gifts. You can find the entire line of gifts for any occasion at lisahoffmanbeauty.com.

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December 19, 2015

There are Sweet treats for everyone at Annie B’s

Warning: When expecting a delivery from Annie B’s Popcorn & Caramels, be on the lookout for its arrival and hide the goodies before your family sees them. That rule applies only if you plan of gifting some of the tasty treats Annie B’s has to offer. My husband dug into the Classic Assortment Popcorn Tin before I had a chance to hide it. Caramel, sharp cheddar and lightly salted white popcorn are the flavors in this elegant silver tin can and the cheddar was just about gone when I caught him eating it. Fortunately, the plastic bags inside the tins are resealable so they will stay fresh for months. Annie B’s Classic Assortment Popcorn Tin is a two-gallon silver tin which contains 3 varieties (7.5 oz each), and the flavors are delicious. The sharp cheddar popcorn contained in our assortment is popped in coconut oil and then carefully coated with savory cheddar flavoring and is both sweet and salty.

Considering how fast my husband was eating it I could see it was a hit. Annie B’s popcorn is gluten-free, made with non-GMO popcorn and is handcrafted in small batches in a nut-free facility. The popcorn stays fresh for months from the date of manufacture with normal storage conditions. Trust me, you won’t have a propblem keeping this delicious popcorn around more than a month. Just in time for the holidays, the Tin is adorned with a “Happy Holidays” label, it’s just so pretty.

If popcorn is not on your gift list then consider a Polka Dot Gift Bag filled with Annie B’s Caramels named the Holiday Favorites Mix. This delightful treat bag contains 20 caramels which include 7 pumpkin spice caramels, 7 peppermint caramels and 6 chocolate raspberry caramels. Annie B’s Caramels are slow-cooked in copper pots, just as they have been since 1978. Annie B’s Caramels are made using only natural ingredients including butter, brown sugar and condensed milk. These delectable caramels are gluten-free and are also made in a nut-free facility.

Annie B’s carries a wonderful assortment of popcorn, caramels and chocolates available in different types of packaging. Annie B’s treats make sensational gifts not just for the holidays but for any occasion. At Annie B’s wesite find the closest location where Annie B’s treats are sold near you.

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December 18, 2015

Dr. Scholl’s Shoes one day sale up to 60% off & FREE overnight shipping from Reef

Dr. Scholl’s Shoes

http://www.drschollsshoes.com

Dr. Scholl’s has three holiday sales! Information for each is below, no code is needed for any of the sales:

One-day sale on 12/19 featuring 60% off boots and slippers
50% off shoes, boots and slippers (beginning on 12/26)
Free shipping to ring in the New Year (12/31)

One of Lisa’s favorites:

There is also a special from REEF…

Reef

http://www.reef.com

Overnight free shipping from 12/19-12/21 when using code 1DAY

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December 17, 2015

Sky Princess Studios and IAGT DIY Expert & TV Personality Julee Ireland Launch YouTube Series

Turn and old clock into festive holiday home decor!

Westlake Village, CA – Sky Princess Studios and award winning producer, Jenna Winters, announced today the launch of DIY Expert, Television Personality & Author, Julee Ireland’s weekly DIY on the FLY YouTube Channel Instructional Video Series. Each week Julee will demonstrate simple lifestyle do-it-yourself projects from her own home that cost fewer than twenty-five dollars to make derived from her book series or from things that simply inspire her everyday. With over twenty-five years of design and DIY craft experience, she teaches viewers how to tap into their own creativity to make craft magic happen!

When Jenna was asked what captivated her most about producing the DIY on the FLY YouTube Channel Series, Jenna responded, “I love Julee’s unique approach to crafting and her fun-loving personality. She is down to earth, funny and really teaches what she preaches. With the camera rolling she amazes me with her ability to think on her feet and take something she finds in her refrigerator or garage and literally transform it into something beautiful to display in your home in just a few minutes. It really is DIY on the Fly! I never know what craft project she is going to whip up next so she keeps me on my toes.”

Julee uses her experience and creativity to inspire others to turn unused items otherwise tucked away in cabinets, closets or the garage that are left collecting dust into something new. Her series will cover everything from do-it-yourself home décor, gifts, parties, tablescapes, kids crafts, weddings and so much more! The weekly series will keep you entertained while learning how to craft simple budget-friendly projects from the comfort of your own home.

When we asked Julee what inspired her to write her books and launch her own You Tube channel, she said, “When I was a young girl my family did not have a lot of money so I learned early on to use my imagination and hands to make things. It truly was my greatest gift because if I wanted new clothes for my Barbie doll for instance, I didn’t have money to buy them. I had to make them. It was in those moments that I discovered my passion for designing, creating, and crafting anything I could conceive. It’s so gratifying to take a vision formed in your head and bring it to life. I believe everyone has the ability to create something beautiful; they just need someone to open up their heart, mind, and spirit to discover what lives within them. I am also really passionate about people. I want to use my talents to reach the masses and inspire others to put down their phones and tablets for a minute and use their imagination. Crafting is so much fun and it teaches you to think-outside-the-box. My book series and YouTube channel are opening the door for me to achieve my bigger dream of inspiring others!”

For more information contact Jenna Winters, Sky Princess Studios, Producer @ jenna@skyprincessstudios.com or Lisa Cocuzza, Public Relations @ 818-795-6449 / lisa@itsaglamthing.com. Visit Julee Ireland on You Tube to view her channel or visit her websites to learn more @ www.juleeirelanddeisgn.com , www.juleeireland.com and www.itsaglamthing.com . Visit Amazon.com to purchase DIY on the FLY Under $25: Monogram Home, in paperback or the kindle version

About Julee Ireland:

Julee Ireland is a true “jack-of-all-trades”. She is a Mom, Designer, TV Personality, Author, Lifestyle and DIY Craft Expert. She began her career as a fashion designer, making custom clothing for celebrities, athletes and notables including Bill Gates! Julee eventually transitioned into a renowned interior designer working for several of the largest homebuilders in the US. In 2009, she created and successfully launched her own Julee Ireland greeting card business along with the Julee Ireland organic bath, body, soap and candle brand. Julee is also the creator of the Kym Douglas Beauty Bib, featured on television’s Ellen show.

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December 17, 2015

looking for Stocking stuffers? look no further

Pura Naturals® Activated Charcoal & Tea Tree cleansing pads are perfect for both his and her stockings. These botanically infused cleansing pads really do the job. Just ask my husband who says after using the pads, his face is squeaky clean, just how he likes it. They exfoliate quite well and the pads are not abrasive at all. Simply add water to active the pad. You can use the pad over and over again until the soap has all been dissolved. Pura Naturals® Activated Charcoal & Tea Tree cleansing pads are designed to extract impurities and oil from your skin. They are also infused with shea butter, jojoba, and cocoa butter (No petroleum by-products are used in their products). The neat thing about this sponge if the foam technology that doesn’t leave the sponge soaking wet – just squeeze to remove excess water so it dries quickly inhibiting bacterial growth. I wouldn’t mind finding a 3-PK in my stocking. puranaturals

A 1.7 oz can of Lanza Keratin Heating Oil Hair Plumper spray is the perfect stocking stuffer and the perfect size to carry in your purse or gym bag when your hair needs a little “Pick-me-up”. I especially like using this spray in the morning because there is no added buildup of spray, and my hair goes from frump to plump in no time. I find spraying my hair with Lanza Keratin Heating Oil Hair Plumper then adding a little water to my hair works like a charm.

Treat yourself to a little luxury with goodies from Savannah Bee Company. The Royally Majestic Gift Set (shown above) includes three luxurious honeybee inspired gifts in convenient travel sizes and perfect for stocking stuffers. The Body wash is so soothing on your skin, and the body lotion smells divine. I love the lip balm, and I am using it right now! Savanah Bee products are made with all natural essential oils. There are no parabens, no petroleum-derived ingredients, and are never tested on animals.

Savannah Bee Majesty Gift Sets are available in three signature scents, Blackberry Rose, Tupelo Honey, and Lemongrass Spearmint, order your set today at savannahbee.com

It’s never to late for your nails look sinfully beautiful during the holidays and beyond. Nail polishes from Sinful Colors are a perfect stocking stuffer and will fill all the empty spaces. My girls can never have enough sinful colors. View the entire collection at their website and choose your holiday colors. New Years is right around the corner, and I think your nails should look sinfully beautiful! sinfulcolors.com

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December 17, 2015

A Celine Handbag at Bergdorf Goodman….Definitely!

This is one of my favorite things, a Celine Handbag and I found one while Browsing Bergdorf Goodman in NYC. You won’t find this baby at their website; you must see it in the store. It is gorgeous and I hope to have my own Celine one day!

If you are not shopping handbags, you must stop in and see the elegant Christmas decorations, they are breathless. It’s always fun shopping in NYC, especially during the holiday season. Don’t let the crowds stop you from having an amazing time.

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December 16, 2015