Green, Gluten Free, Botanically Based Products

Hello gang,

So I just started using a WONDERFUL green and botanically based product line by Arbonne! They are green conscious, and the products are mineral oil free, and gluten-free. They pretty much have almost everything you could possibly think of!!! The most popular line is the RE9 line which is #1 in firmness and #1 skin complexion improvements (i.e. reducing redness, pore size reduction, etc). It’s a unisex line so it’s not strictly limited to women. Also, they have a men’s shaving line, baby line, shampoos, protein shakes, supplements, skin care, tooth paste, mouth wash, the list goes on and on! Anyway, it’s pretty good stuff and I would definitely recommend it! On top of the you don’t have to buy retail Just pay $29.99 and you will receive 20% off on all products for a full year plus you get the inside scoop on new products. Starting in Sept. the holiday line comes out…I can’t wait!!! If you want to know more shoot me an email and I can help you find this amazing product!

RE9 Advanced™

Visible results in 24 hours. It’s time to outgrow aging. RE9 Advanced synergizes not one, but 9 major age-defying elements and botanicals in a powerful system of products clinically proven to start working within 24 hours. The RE9 Advanced breakthrough approach addresses skin health by pairing targeted topical treatments with an age-defying supplement that accelerates results twice as fast. Antioxidant vitamin C, contained in the supplement, supports collagen synthesis and helps restore skin’s youthful glow. Algae extract enhances this activity on the skin’s outer layer, dramatically diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. See for yourself … outgrow aging with RE9 Advanced.

*If you have a question or would like to submit a topic please email me at honestgoodadvice@gmail.com

 

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Kreativ Blogger Award Nomination-YAY!

Wow! All I can say is, “thank you so much” for the nomination from Jay Rando and his self improvement blog! I am honored and humbled by the positive feedback and those who are brave enough to ask questions and to submit a topic. This blog wouldn’t function without all of you =) I have to admit I’m a little green when it comes to blogging so I had to look up the “Kreativ Blogger Award” it basically is a shout out to those blogs that you personally find to be the most helpful, moving, or intriguing to read. I love it cause there are so many of us that might not know about the other blogs in the digital world so for lack of a better analogy to some degree it’s like Pinterest for bloggers-minus the pictures :) Anyway, so here are the rules of accepting and passing along this award:

Kreativ Blogger award Rules:

1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award.

2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.

3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award.

4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.

5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.

6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.

7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know they have been nominated

 

So here it goes…. 7 Things About Myself

1. My first name, “Berkeley”, is actually my mother’s maiden name, contrary to popular belief she did not attend the school and nor was she a hippy

2. My favorite color is purple…if you knew me in person this would be obvious as my workspace is completely covered with purple items! Second favorite is teal

3. I have 3 pets that are literally referred to as my “children” Lily (Li-li is what I call her) (kitty), Tiny (pup), and Tango (pup)

4. My favorite pastime is singing- there was a point in time where no matter what station you put the radio on I would know the song and the lyrics (from pop, opera, to oldies…seriously)…looking back on it now I should have gone on “Name that Tune”

5. I am more right brained dominate I love all things creative…hence a blog, acting, singing, dancing, musical theater, photography, painting…yeah I like artistic expressions…just a little bit….

6. I’m not too sure if I want to admit to this one…but I have done back ground work for Jerry Springer‘s show “Baggage”

7. I am currently working on attaining the various levels/degrees of Reiki and enjoy meditation.

 

My 7 Kreativ Blogger Nominations:

http://www.bakersroyale.com/- a blog about every possible yummy conccotion you could possibly imagine…her photos make you want to lick the computer screen they are so vibrant and real life.

http://laurenbetancourt.com/blog/- a blog about attaining a healthy life to the fine details of how we sit and breathe…good stuff!

http://selfawarenessforchange.wordpress.com/- a blog that delves deeper than the surface level of human interaction and awareness- a great read

http://lgfuller07.wordpress.com/- honest, heartfelt, and opininated

http://noratai.wordpress.com/- a reflection upon life and survival

http://toddlohenry.com/- not sure how I would classify this, it’s all over the place but in a great way, there is a mix of humor, photography, and self growth and improvment

http://realtruelove.wordpress.com/- love and acceptance and so much more

 

 

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The Happy Place

Hello Fellow Bloggers,

I am in the process of helping a group of friends with a new non-profit based out of (but not limited too) Laguna in Orange County, CA. This event flyer is to annouce the grand opening scheduled today! The project assists cancer warriors by helping provide financial relief for expensive and necessary treatments and hospital bills. If you would like to donate you can purchase a shirt at www.dwbhshirts.org. All the shirts are American made from high quality cloth. And for those of you who are pet lovers they offer dog/cat shirts as well! If you are local and can make it I would love it for you to come, if you cannot please buy a shirt- It’s a tax write off and you would be helping a stranger!

Facts About Cancer:

There are more than 100 types of cancers; any part of the body can be affected.

Worldwide, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill men are (in order of frequency): lung, stomach, liver, colorectal and oesophagus.

Worldwide, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill women are (in the order of frequency): breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical.

Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of cancer in the world.

One fifth of all cancers worldwide are caused by a chronic infection, for example human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer and hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes liver cancer.

More than 30% of cancers could be cured if detected early and treated adequately.

In 2011, approximately 39,520 women are expected to die from breast cancer. Only lung cancer accounts for more cancer deaths in women.

In 2011, about 2,140 cases of breast cancer are expected to occur among men, accounting for about 1% of all breast cancers. In addition, approximately 450 men will die from breast cancer.

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Spread the Love

Alright, so a fellow blogger has set an example, and I have to say it was a damn good one Instead of just blabbing on he decided to share the “love” and knowledge that blogs can provide. And what a great idea! So a big thank you to Tanguyenable.

God only knows with having a full-time job, marriage, and way too many creative interests finding time to read fellow blogs has proved challenging. When I do get to it, I am entertained, sometimes inspired, and often moved. It’s nice to see people contributing their thoughts, personal growths, and creative insights. So, here are the people that I have found interesting to date. My hope is to expand upon this list at a later date

Tanguyenable- a blog that is creatively random yet honest and thoughtful, he generally describes his personal growth experiences as well as lessons that we all could appreciate, relate to, and learn from.

This Man’s Journey-a blog that integrates photography with parenting. I love that he does weekly photo challenges, something I should push myself to do as well

I Am Not Defined- a fellow advice columnist/blogger honest and poignant. I always look forward to what comes next.

Bakers Royal- a personal friend, co-worker, photographer, mother and an amazingly creative person. I wish I had half the energy that she did! Her treats are amazingly delicious! Congrats on the potential book deal

Happy Independence Day! Pay it Forward-Military Style

Happy 4th to all of those who serve!!!

Earlier this week I was out getting coffee for a meeting at my workplace and I saw something that made me completely choke up! They have bags of coffee (Support from Home Blend) that you can buy and add a personal message to send out to our troops who are serving. I read quite a few of the messages some were a simple “Thank you” others were quite long and sweet. However, one really stood out for me. A 7-year-old had written “Thank you for saving our world”  That pretty much did me in! Here is a pic of just a small section of the stack of coffee donated by the generous people in Fountain Valley, CA:

If you would like to donate a bag here is the link:

http://www.coffeebean.com/Support-from-Home-Blend-P558C58.aspx?UserID=29423520&SessionID=5iHwnxm22vzF8mI10mip

A dollar from each bag will be donated to the Fisher House. (See website for more details)

Another store that is doing their part is Old Navy. You can buy a t-shirt or tank top and they will send one free to a service member for FREE!! Here is a pic of one of the shirts:

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=752875022&tid=onfr1r

In honor of their contributions and dedication to defending our nation what better way to thank them by giving back!

Citizen Support (Scroll down to the bottom to see lists)

http://www.ourmilitary.mil/help.shtml

Adopt a military unit:

http://www.asa-usa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AdoptaUnitInfo

If you know of a great website or store that is doing their part for our men and women who serve please feel free to post a comment below!

Low Energy…healthy high!

So I have gotten stuck on a new kick and have found a product I absolutely LOVE! I am not a big coffee fan and find myself crashing around 2:30 everyday at work. That was until I started drinking 8 oz of CranEnergy by Oceanspray every morning. This juice literally keeps me going all day and it’s natural and a healthier alternative to coffee. When I drink this as opposed to coffee I do not have to worry about feeling jittery or coping with the crash that comes after.  So about a year ago I started drinking CranEnergy every morning before work. It really keeps me going and focused throughout the day. So far everyone that I have known who has tried it has been pretty happy with the results.  It currently comes in 3 flavors, raspberry (my personal favorite), pomegranate, and obviously cranberry. So if you are in the market for a healthy pick up this is my vote!