Multi Flask - Total Hydration System

Product review by Lisa VanWilliams

If you like to switch up what your drinking throughout the day, Multi Flask is a complete 6-in-1 bottle drinking system that gives you flexibility to drink hot and cold beverages - all in this one product. You can use it for healthy fruit-infused drinks, power shakes, smoothies & sports drinks, filtered drinks and all forms of hot & cold beverages. Plus is comes with a glass inner tube if you prefer nontoxic, chemical and BPA free drinking, plus your beverages will taste better.

It comes with a tea strainer, a fruit infuser, agitator (for mixing powdered drinks), a sipper lid, or a sports lid. They offer a 6 bottle system for $39.99 or a 3 bottle system for $26.99. It's a great gift idea for the yoga, fitness, or activity buff.

We have been using this for coffee in the morning. It's only good for one cup, and you better drink it fast because it won't stay hot for long.  It's good for the morning commute. However, it's great to have one option to drink any beverages out of for on the run consumption. If you like infusing your water with lemons, limes, mint, or cucumbers, this is wonderful. I could see using this more in the hotter months, than in the Winter.

Precidio owns Multi Flask and they are based out of Oakville, Ontario.

You can find out more about Multi Flask here:
http://multiflasking.com/

They sell them at some Bed, Bath, & Beyond & Toys R Us locations, but to find your nearest retailer, please look here: http://precidio-store.mybigcommerce.com/where-to-buy/

Photo courtesy of Multi Flask

Photo courtesy of Multi Flask

Photo courtesy of Multi Flask

Zaya Oils

Review by Lisa VanWilliams

Looking for a little something extra for the harsh winter months? Zaya Oils are organic oil blends made from wild-harvested ingredients, and they will nourish and awaken any skin. This Canadian eco skincare company offers a full of line of oil for body, face, eye, hair, nail, and belly oil in a variety of scents.

They mailed me the Body Oil to try out in Grapefruit & Rosemeary scent. The oil feels good on my skin and it's not overly greasy. It absorbs fairly quickly and leaves a soft sheen on the skin. I would probably prefer another scent better, but it's a light scent that does not linger long. 

The Body Oil is a combination of sweet almond oil, wheat germ, castor oil, that works to tone your skin while emitting just enough scent to show off your playful side. 

The cartons they use are made out of 100% recycled paper and printed with soy ink. They made the boxes appealing to encourage buyers to use it as a keepsake or jewelry box so it can inspire you to wear a different look everyday.

You can find out more about the company and order here:

http://www.zayaoils.com/

Other products:

Face Oil - Geranium & Rosewood

Eye Oil - Rosewood

Hair Oil - Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli & Lavender

Nail Oil - Lemon Ylang-Ylang

Belly Oil - Vanilla & Petitgrain

Navitas Naturals - The Superfood Company

Review by Lisa VanWilliams

If your looking to stock your pantry with some healthy snack options, Navitas Naturals has got you covered. Navitas is the Latin word for energy, and this family-owned business strives to produce nutrient-dense superfoods that will increase energy and enhance health. All of their products are certified organic, non-GMO, Gluten Free, and they are committed to socially responsible business practices. They are based out of Marin County, California and they offer a complete line of snacking essentials such as:

• Cacao Powder, Chia Powder, Maca Powder, Acai Powder, Goji Powder, Hemp Powder
• Chia Rosemary Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut Hemp Pumpkin Seeds, Goji Basil Cashews, Maca Maple Cashews, Cacao Hemp Almonds, Goldenberry Ginger Almonds, Tumeric Tamari Almonds

These were good little clusters

Nice flavor, not overly strong

• Power Snacks in these flavors: Blueberry Hemp, Cacao Goji, Citrus Chia, Coffee Cacao, & Lemon Goldenberry

These must be an acquired taste, or I need to try a different flavor - pass

• Coconut Chips in either Cacao, Caramel, or Chili Lime

Very tasty, but how could caramel and coconut ever be bad?

• Super Berries in Dragon Fruit, Goldenberry, or Mulberry

The mild cousin of the raisin

• Wellness Powder in Camu Powder, Coconut Water Powder, Green Coffee Water, Pomegranate Powder, and Wheatgrass Powder
• Culinary staples like Cacao Butter, Coconut Palm Sugar, Lucuma Powder, & Yacon Syrup

To find a local store that sells these items near you, please go to:

http://navitasnaturals.com/locations.html

You can find out more about the company and order here:

http://navitasnaturals.com/

They also have an awesome recipe page if you are looking for some cleaning eating ideas:

http://navitasnaturals.com/recipes.html

Dr.Bronner's ALL-ONE!

Product review by Lisa VanWilliams

They have over 150 years and 5 generations of soap makers in their family. Emmual Bronner brought his secret old-world soap formula over from Germany in 1948. His parents were killed in the Holocaust and always promoted a belief in the goodness and unity of humanity, and Emmual continued this legacy on through his company. Emmual passed away in 1997, but the family continues with the companies mission.

Dr.Bronner's offers a full line of USDA certified organic personal care products. They also create FAIR TRADE projects across the world to ensure fair and just treatment of workers, farmers, and ethical sourcing. They are a socially responsible company because they devote profits to worthwhile causes and charities worldwide.

Some major causes they focus on include:

• Organic integrity in personal care
• Promotion of authentic Fair Trade
• Re-commercialization of industrial hemp in the U.S.
• Labeling genetically engineered foods (those containing GMO's)
• Animal rights and protection

They try to package in 100% post-consumer recycled plastics bottles. The also offer some vegan options. You can find out more about the company here:

https://www.drbronner.com/

You can find the products at most Whole Foods, Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Rite Aids in Connecticut, or check out the store locator here to find your nearest locations:

https://www.drbronner.com/locator/

They sent us some samples to check out. The 18-in-1 Hemp Peppermint Pure-Castile soaps smells like the holidays packed into a bottle. It's like I rubbed candy cane everywhere, but no stickiness! The Organic Lip Balm glides on smoothly and leaves the lips feeling moisturized without any scent. The Lavender Coconut Organic Hair Creme is not overpowering and it calms hair to creates a shine without being overly heavy. Lastly, the Orange Lavender Hand & Body lotion is soothing and moisturizing without being overly greasy. It think it has a light Patchouli aroma to it, but it fades out once it sinks in.  

"In all we do, let us be generous, fair, & loving to Spaceship Earth and all its inhabitants. For we're All-One or None! All-One!"

  

Lisa Hoffman Fragrances

Review by Lisa VanWilliams

If you are looking for a fragrance to try, or find a gift for any fragrance lover in your life, we just tried Lisa Hoffman fragrance for the first time. The Brazilian Begonia Bracelet actually just won the 2015 ICMAD award (Independent Cosmetics Manufacturers And Distributors). Lisa Hoffman is an award-winning perfumer, jewelry designer, American business woman, mother, & wife to actor Dustin Hoffman.

Photo courtesy of Lisa Hoffman

In addition to regular perfume, she also has a line of scented fragrance beads that get placed into jewelry like: bracelets, necklaces, & earrings. The fragrance beads are eco-friendly and and made from the highest standard of pure perfume.

They sent me the  Holiday Floral Travel Trio to check out and it came with Madagascar Orchid, Tunisian Neroli, and Brazilian Begonia. They have a variety of scents to pick from in addition to these to find your signature scent.

UP TO 75% OFF FRAGRANCE JEWELRY FOR BLACK FRIDAY!!

You can find out more about the company, and order here:
http://www.lisahoffmanbeauty.com/shop/perfume/eau-de-parfum

Photo courtesy of Lisa Hoffman

Bolder Band Giveaway!

Enter to win this fun polka dot band by just telling us what State you are celebrating Thanksgiving in this year, and you will be automatically entered to win this Bolder Band! Winner will be contact on Friday through email.

Jack's Fancy Shoes

If you like horses, or know someone who does, these would make the perfect gift. Sylvie made me these custom horse shoes and I love them! I grew up having been around horses my whole life because my mother adores them. She use to ride her horses for Bird Dog Field Trials as a hobby in her younger days with my father, and now in her retirement she likes to watch the horses roam the fields on her farm.

Jack's Fancy shoes does custom beaded horse shoes from recycled shoes and you can pick your favorite glass or stone bead colors, send them a charm, or pick from the ones she has. They start around $25 depending on how "fancy" you want to get.

I originally came across Sylvie's work at a local fair. My children ran through a Craft Tent and her works of art caught me eye, and as we coasted by, I grabbed her card off the table. A few months later, I met up with Sylvie again at a horse pull on a farm. I gave her two old rusted horse shoes that had come off of my mom's horses.

These are what she gave back me:

They are special because to me because #1) the shoes came from the horses my mom loves to watch for many years #2) I had Sylvie use the color stones of our family. My children were both born in December so they are turquoise, my husband was born in February so he is amethyst, and I was born in August so I am peridot.  She intertwined silver metal throughout the shoe and added little silver hearts for me.

She has tons of creations to pick from that she has designed herself, or you can do the whole custom thing. These are great to hang over a door for a good luck, but you can get creative and put them anywhere like on your kids bedroom door, the stall of your horse, a garage or shed decoration.

You can check out her designs, and get in contact with Sylvie here:
http://jacksfancyshoes.weebly.com/