Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Red Envelope, Shari's Berries, and Mother's Day!

I have had the pleasure of working with the online company Red Envelope Brands for several months now.  Through this program, I have been able to sample items for sale from Personal Creations, ProFlowers.com, and Shari's Berries.  I have yet to be disappointed, and this month's review will follow this trend!

I just got back from an amazing vacation.  My hubby and I went away for a few days to enjoy life in Las Vegas.  We picked this past weekend to go because Bon Jovi was in town for his Because We Can tour.  After our tickets were purchased, we found out that Kenny Chesney was going to be at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel the night before.  Two concerts in two nights is a lot.  Lucky for me, we were able to stay with my mother who lives just a short drive away from the strip.  There is something great about being able to go on a vacation while also have all of the comforts of home.  It really was the perfect situation.

So how do I thank my mom for helping to make our trip so wonderful?  With all of the options available through the Red Envelope Brands, I don't have to struggle with finding something unique, fun, and easy.  The strawberries I had ordered last time were AMAZING!  I remember that they were super big and ripe.  I wouldn't worry about sending them to a warm climate like Las Vegas, because they are shipped overnight with ice and enclosed in a cooler to keep them in an ideal environment.
Do you remember how I mentioned that they add new stuff all the time?  I did notice that they have chocolates for sale now through this site.  Gourmet chocolates, some hand made can all be delivered to your mother this Mother's Day.  One option caught my eye right away - The Deluxe Ghiradelli Chocolate Rush.  I love Ghiradelli Chocolate, and the idea of a gift basket was perfect.  I chose my delivery day and waited for my basket to arrive.

I received just what I ordered.  The communication through the site is wonderful.  They email you to let you know that your gift is ready to be shipped, and again the next day after the delivery has taken place.  For those of us with mothers in a different state, this type of option is great.  I also like the ability to purchase an item today, but pick the exact date for it to be delivered on.  How many places allow you to buy your Mother's Day gift 3 weeks in advance and have it delivered the Friday before Mother's Day?  I know ordering your Mother's Day gift from Shari's Berries in advance will save many people from the headache of getting a gift at the last minute.
Do you remember how I mentioned that they add new stuff all the time?  I did notice that they have chocolates for sale now through this site.  Gourmet chocolates, some hand made can all be delivered to your mother this Mother's Day.  

One option caught my eye right away - The Deluxe Ghiradelli Chocolate Rush.  I love Ghiradelli Chocolate, and the idea of a gift basket was perfect.  I chose my delivery day and waited for my basket to arrive.
I received just what I ordered.  The communication through the site is wonderful.  They email you to let you know that your gift is ready to be shipped, and again the next day after the delivery has taken place.  For those of us with mothers in a different state, this type of option is great.  I also like the ability to purchase an item today, but pick the exact date for it to be delivered on.  How many places allow you to buy your Mother's Day gift 3 weeks in advance and have it delivered the Friday before Mother's Day?  I know ordering your Mother's Day gift from Shari's Berries in advance will save many people from the headache of getting a gift at the last minute.

I received just what I ordered.  The communication through the site is wonderful.  They email you to let you know that your gift is ready to be shipped, and again the next day after the delivery has taken place.  For those of us with mothers in a different state, this type of option is great.  I also like the ability to purchase an item today, but pick the exact date for it to be delivered on.  How many places allow you to buy your Mother's Day gift 3 weeks in advance and have it delivered the Friday before Mother's Day?  I know ordering your Mother's Day gift from Shari's Berries in advance will save many people from the headache of getting a gift at the last minute.

This month I was asked to review Shari's Berries again which made me super happy.  I had ordered from this site a few months back, and I was excited to see all of the new options available since the last time I had visited.

So are you ready for the good part?  I have a coupon link for you to use to receive your choice of 20% off your order over $39, or 40% off the Fancy Berries, and more.  Check it out, find something perfect for mom, use a coupon to get a great deal, and your work is done!  You'll thank me later.


I was offered a choice of products at Shari's Berries in return for my unbiased review.  I found it difficult to narrow down what I received, and I would freely choose Shari's Berries as a site to purchase fun gifts to send for any occasion.  Opinions in this post are my own, and I will only recommend products and services that I believe are worth sharing.  Thanks for reading and make sure to share something sweet with your mother this Mother's Day!





 




Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The Fast Metabolism Diet


I have been a subscriber to various Craveboxes over the past year.  It is a fun program where you are sent a box for a small fee.  You know the theme of the box, but have little idea of exactly what is inside.  Last week I received a Bikini Ready Cravebox.  Inside where different goodies including a Zone Bar, a gift membership to GymPact, wax strips, lotions and oils, and a copy of this hard copy - just released book by Haylie Pomroy.  I actually watched the author on Dr. Oz last month as she explained the theory for her book.  Ms. Pomroy is well educated in nutrition and believes that the simple idea of calories in and calories out is the wrong way to manage weight.

This book is designed to lead the reader through 28 days of food that will reset the metabolism, allowing the dieter to ignite his or her fat-burning metabolism.  Critics warn that the food offered in the book is very low - calorie, and practically void of fat.  I know anyone trying to lose weight on a low-calorie and no fat diet is going to be extremely hungry.  However, I want to decide on my own.  If the food is healthy and the diet makes sense, why not give it a try?

I will admit, I am not going to start on this diet right away.  I have a vacation planned next week, and dieting is supposed to be accomplished prior to that vacation!  I guess I will see if the book and diet do well to get me back on track when I return home.

If you are interested in Cravebox, I would recommend it!  I think it is a fun way to send yourself or someone you love a fun surprise.  The cost for the boxes changes, but I love the option of signing up for only the boxes you are interested in.  Boxes can be food related, for those with kids or pets, and even boxes for cleaning.  Costs are usually $12-$16 per box and you can save a few bucks if you want to put your name in a lottery to possibly receive a box.  Do me a favor and list me as a referral if you do sign up for a box as it allows me to get a free referral box.  Thanks!

I will let you know what I think of this book in a little over a month.  Until then, I am off for a vacay!  Thanks for reading.