Things I am currently digging...Arbonne edition + a giveaway!!

Yay!  I'm so excited to do my very first giveaway today!!  Read below to see how to enter.

This month for my things I'm currently digging, it's all about Arbonne!  I am basically obsessed with these products and I really believe in them and this company.  To help you understand more about why I became an independent consultant with this company, please read this post.

Okay!  So, here are the six products that I am currently digging.  It was really hard to narrow it down to six products, but I decided to spare you from reading my blog for hours and hours.  You're welcome!

1.  Makeup Primer  I used to use a very well-known makeup primer from Sephora that I loved.  I ran out of it and decided to try Arbonne's primer (the price point was almost exactly the same).  Oohhh my goodness.  I had no idea what I was missing!  This primer is like a miracle worker.  It fills in fine lines, diminishes the look of my pores, and feels so good on my skin.  Also, this primer really helps to soak up excess oils on my face and helps to balance my skin tone and texture.

2.  Made In The Shade Self-Tanner  Sooo I live in Massachusetts now and just in case you aren't familiar with the area, it's very very cold.  For most of the year.  There aren't too many good beach days and I can honestly say that my legs have seen the sun approximately 3 times so far this year.  Which is why I looove this self-tanner.  It actually feels like I'm doing something good for my skin instead of damaging it in the sun.  It is moisturizing, creates a natural-looking tan, and doesn't have a yucky smell.  

3.  Re-Mineralizing Body Lotion  Like I mentioned in my other Arbonne post, most skincare and cosmetic products contain mineral oil, a product that has no business being on your skin.  Even lotions that boast being "all natural" usually still contain mineral oil....go check your labels!  Anyone that knows me well knows that I put lotion on every. day.  The kind of lotion is really important to me.  Can't be greasy.  Can't have a strong scent.  Has to last all day.  This lotion has it all.  It feels and smells amazing.  It softens my skin and contains vitamins and minerals that make it look great.  AND no mineral oil!

4. Hair & Scalp Revitalizer  I just had a baby in January, which puts me smack dab in the middle of incredibly awkward post-partum hair.  Moms - can I get an amen??  This stuff is so great.  It stimulates re-growth and makes my hair feel super soft and manageable.

5.  Advanced Repair Night Cream  As mentioned above, I love lotions...and this definitely does not exclude face moisturizers.  I already bragged about my favorite daytime face moisturizer on last month's TIACD post.  This nighttime moisturizer is my favorite Arbonne product to date.  It is thick, but doesn't feel thick on your face.  It contains anti-aging properties that help reduce fine lines, increase cell turn-over, and increase your skin's firmness.  When I wake up in the morning, my face still feels moisturized, but it doesn't feel greasy.  I almost get sad to wash it off.

6.  Arbonne Baby Care  This entire line is fantastic!  I love the fact that I am using healthy products on my baby with zero fillers or toxic ingredients.  But I also love the fact that these products work.  Caroline had a bit of eczema on both of her arms, so we tried the baby lotion on them.  Within 2 days the patches were completely healed and haven't been back since.  Hollerrr!

So, here's the deal for my giveaway.  All you have to do is place an order with me for any amount by 11pm EST tonight and you will be entered in a drawing for a $100 Arbonne voucher!

Ready to get yourself some Arbonne awesomeness??  Here's how:

1) E-mail me at catherineekenney@gmail.com

2) Don't want to pay retail prices?  I don't blame you!  I'll show you how to get a great deal.

3) Worried you might not like something?  Don't be!  We have a 45-day money-back guarantee on all our products.

That's it!  I can't wait for you to fall in love with these products.  I'll announce the winner on Monday!

Things I am currently digging...May edition

1.  Trader Joe's Probiotic Smoothies - Am I going to have something from Trader Joe's in my TIACD post each month?  Probably.  It is THAT good, people.  Curt and I are both obsessed with these yogurts.  They are so portable and yummy.  They contain probiotics - good for digestion, protein - good for this nursing mama, and come in two great flavors - strawberry (my fave) and wildberry (Curt's fave).  In the words of my old pal Tom Haverford, "treat yo-self!"

2.  This recipe for crockpot coconut chicken curry.  Yes, you read that correctly.  This amazing and alliterative dish is to die for.  And it's made in the crockpot!  Cooking heaven?  I think so.

3.  Feedly!   Are you addicted to Google Reader like I am?  I have lots of blogs that I like to read and Google reader keeps them nice and organized until I am ready to read them.  Sadly, Google is getting rid of this amazing service in July (why Google??  whyyyyy???).  I needed a solution for my blog-reading craziness - enter Feedly.  It's just like Google Reader, but prettier!  Also, it syncs with Google Reader, so you don't even have to transfer over the bajillion blogs that you follow...it does it for you.  Genius.

4.  Arbonne FC5 Oil-Absorbing Day Lotion  I've had oily skin my whole life.  I haaate to put lotion on during the day because it makes my skin even oiler...even those "oil free" ones don't do a thing to help me.  BUT, I put up with daily face lotion because I know that I need to wear SPF every day if I don't want to look like I'm 95 when I'm 40.  So I do it, even though I hate it.  Y'all.  This lotion is the most amazing thing I have ever put on my face.  I put it on in the morning and it completely absorbs all the oil on my face all.day.long.   I believe in this product (and the rest of the products) so much that I've decided to join the company (post coming soon about this).   All their products are botanically-based, vegan, and contain zero harmful ingredients.  If you want some of this goodness for your face and/or body, let me know!  I'm happy to hook you up :)

5.  I'm hopping on an airplane on Friday to go HOME for the weekend!  I'm SO excited.  We are going to get to hang out with family and friends, see a great friend get hitched, and eat Bernies (the most amazing sub shop in the world)!  I can't wait!!

Things I am currently digging...April edition

I really like it when people recommend things they love on their blogs.  So, I thought maybe it was time to share the love and write about some things that I'm currently loving.  My hope is that you will find something that you really love and then we can just keep passing it on...enjoy!

1. The Skimm!  It's a FREE daily newsletter (e-mailed to you around 6am M-F) that gives you the basic gist of the day's news.  They also have a sense of humor...love.  It certainly doesn't replace reading the paper, but it's helpful if your short on time and still want to know what's going on in the world.  If you're interested, you can subscribe using this link.  Also - it looks like it's just for girls from their logo, but Curt reads it and digs it too.

2. Tracy Anderson's Post Pregnancy DVD.  After just having a baby, this thing is in.sane.  It is really hard, but I love it a lot.  It's a mat-based workout and probably more for toning than anything else. Also, she's really nice.  I kind of wish we were friends in real life (weird??).

3.  Old Navy sweatshirts!  These are soooo comfortable.  nuff said.

4.  Sunshine!  We've finally had a few warm days up here and it's amazing what sun and warmth will do for your overall attitude towards life.  As a summer-lover, the winters are really hard (and LONG!) for me...so sunshine is super exciting.

5. Trader Joe's Orange-Flavored Cranberries.  These are tiny nuggets from heaven.  I like eat them plain or put them in these muffins.  

6.  Woombie Lil Houdini Swaddler - Ah-mazing.  It is essentially like a straight-jacket for your baby.  Who wants to mess with wrapping a swaddle every night?  Not this mama.  This thing zips up (so easy!) and can unzip just at the bottom for diaper changes.  We only use it at night, but it calms Caroline immediately and she's sleeping 11-12 hours straight...holler!!  Word to the wise - don't dry it in the dryer!