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Birmingham / November 25, 2016

Birthday Staycation – Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort

I celebrated my birthday at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort. This beautiful hillside hotel is located (here) in Birmingham, Alabama.

Inside of Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort is intricate artwork along with Mediterranean inspired decor.

The Spa at Ross Bridge

I booked an appointment at the spa and received a manicure and pedicure. When I have free time, I prefer spa nail services because they use all natural products. In addition, it’s an intimate environment and provide delicious refreshments.

Sitting in a bathrobe and inhaling essentials oils was very relaxing. The Spa at Ross Bridge has several additional services including a quiet and steam room, boutique, and chlorine-free pools.

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My visit to Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort was the perfect staycation. I can’t wait to stop by again for an afternoon of golf or deep tissue massage!

Beauty / November 23, 2016

Holiday Season and Beauty Essentials Round Up

As the holiday season is approaching, stress comes along with it – The shopping and crowds, back-to-back parties and the endless gifting. That’s why I have a round up of beauty essentials that you will appreciate from head to toe!

AQUIS Waffle Luxe Hair Towel ($35.00 at AQUIS.com, Bloomingdales, Urban Outfitters and Sephora)

Waffle Luxe sounds like she might ‘go on a bit’. Indeed, with increased surface area from the layered fabric, Waffle Luxe loves thicker hair requiring more water wicking. Great for African and Asian hair. New generation Aquitex improves absorbency and comfort. Wraps and tucks easily leaving hands free while hair dries. Dries fast with less friction, to minimize frizz and damage.

Conair Velvet Touch Paddle Brush($2.99 – $8.00 at Target.com and Walmart.com)
One of Conair’s best-selling brushes has added three new colors to its collection for an updated look — black, navy, and red, all with a striking gold accent. These number 1 selling brushes are something even the man in your life might be stealing from your bathroom. Made for everyday brushing of all hair lengths, the ball-tipped bristles won’t snag or pull, and are designed to prevent breakage when used on both wet and dry hair. The soft-touch handle makes for an easy, comfortable hold and the flexible cushion base makes brushing stress-free.

Scunci Glitter No-Slip Headwraps ($4.99 for set of 3 at Target.com)
scünci’s beloved no-slip-grip headwraps have been updated with a stylish glitter finish. They’re reversible, won’t damage or pull hair, and stay put while they shine.

DDF Nourishing Eye Cream ($39.00 at Ulta.com and DDFSkincare.com)
An ultra-rich, emollient eye cream that is easily absorbed into the skin. This non-greasy, anti-oxidant rich eye cream fights free radicals and helps restore moisture to the delicate eye area for a more youthful look. Ideal for all skin types including sensitive and blemish prone.

Lumene VALO Beauty Drops ($23.99 at Walgreens.com and Amazon.com)
Precious berries are the magic behind this enchanting beauty treatment. Antioxidant-rich Nordic cloudberry and lingonberry combine with vitamin C to brighten and nourish, giving a wonderful natural radiance. The velvety texture indulges skin for the duration of the 28-day treatment, for super-soft skin that looks glowing and beautifully invigorated. Give your skin a boost with the power of Arctic berries.

Lumene LAHDE Pure Arctic Miracle 3-in-1 Micellar Water ($7.99 at Walgreens.com and Amazon.com)
This gentle, fragrance-free cleanser effectively removes dirty, oil, makeup, and other impurities. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Amazon / November 22, 2016

Amazon Prime Now: The Ultimate Destination for Thanksgiving Prep

As we are gearing up for our Thanksgiving feasts, wanted to call to mind that Amazon’s Prime Now service can deliver all Turkey Day essentials to customers’ doors in just one hour!

We can all relate to being in the kitchen cooking the biggest meal of the year and realizing you forgot the cranberry sauce, pie crusts or the roasting pan. Prime Now can bring customers these items and more in an hour or less so they can skip the trip to the store and continue spending time with friends and loved ones.

Beyond the food, customers can also find hostess gifts or “family fun” items, including the most popular board games that have been delivered in one hour through Prime Now: Pie Face Game, Connect 4, Catan and Taboo. We also have localized shopping data for all Prime Now cities available upon request.

In Baltimore, Prime Now is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, and will be operating on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to help account for anyone that’s forgotten the butter, paper towels or other essentials. Two-hour delivery is free and one-hour delivery is available for $7.99. All Prime members can download the Prime Now app, available on iOS and Android devices, and will be notified when the service is available in their zip code.

Beauty / November 21, 2016

Vanity Planet – Beauty Gifts Under $60

Take a look at the must-have Black Friday and Cyber Monday beauty steals & gift sets from Vanity Planet Black Friday.

Starts: Thursday, November 24th @ 7pm (EST)
(8) Special Value Sets Starting at $40 (information on the gift sets is attached)
Facial Brushes – Save 80% off retail prices
Free shipping in the U.S. on all orders over $40

Cyber Monday

Starts: Monday, November 28th @ 12am (EST)
Free shipping in the U.S. on all orders over $40

Special Pricing on the Following Products: Gel Bead Eye Mask, $9.99, Flat Irons and Hair Tools, Starting at $24.99, and the Gleam | Dual-Sided LED Magnifying Mirror, $49.99

Everything on Vanity Plant is certified 100% cruelty-free.

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / October 14, 2016

Talk of Alabama Lifestyle Segment – Fall Beauty Must-Have Products

The weather’s cooler and that means it’s time to change our beauty arsenal. I had the opportunity to visit Talk of Alabama and share Fall Beauty Must-Have Products.

This was an important lifestyle segment because we should alter products with the change of each season. Thankfully, cosmetics companies are here to help us maintain our look (in-between professional appointments) with moisture enriched products and items that save time.

Faux Wrap Dress from New York & Co. All Eva Mendes on sale starting at $39.

The products I shared on ABC 33/40 included L’O’real Lip Palette, Oxygenetix Breathable Foundation, Flower Lip Creme, Circa Lip & Cheek Stain, Circa Lip Polish, Circa Lipstick, Flower Hydrasilk Lip Butter, Evian Facial Spray Midst, and Hawaiian Tropics Weightless Sunscreen.

All of the beauty products listed can be purchased at Walmart, Target or a local drugstore.

Personally, my favorite product is the L’O’real Nude Lip Palette. This is a must-have item and I will explain more during the lifestyle segment.

Here’s the breakdown:

FACE

Oxygenetix Breathable Foundation

BODY

Evian Facial Spray Midst

Hawaiian Tropics Weightless Sunscreen

LIPS

L’O’real Lip Palette

Flower Lip Creme

Circa Lip & Cheek Stain

Circa Lip Polish

Circa Lipstick

Flower Hydrasilk Lip Butter

Beauty / August 22, 2016

Treat Yourself — Worry Free Pedi Foot Bath

Who doesn’t love a pedicure? A nail spa’s warm soothing footbath is
a relaxing break from a stressful day that also primps and pampers your
tired, achy, worked feet. But with risk of whirlpool tubs containing
microbacteria that can produce warts, MRSA, athlete’s foot and toenail
fungus, how relaxing can your spa day really be?

Worry Free Pedi™ offers fast, effective sanitizing effervescent
tablets that you add to your pedicure bath. Available in individually
wrapped packs, you simply carry a tablet with you to the salon and drop
it right into the footbath.

Just one tablet eliminates 99.99% of bacteria and fungi.

While most nail salons and spas clean out their whirlpool baths between
clients, they actually are not reaching the major source of the
bacteria. Infection-causing bacteria lurks in the jet blowers of spa
tubs. Some spa baths disassemble for proper sterilization, but many do
not. Worry Free Pedi™ reaches and eliminates those bacteria and brings
you a safe, clean and relaxing pedicure experience.

Using Worry Free Pedi™ could not be simpler. Just bring an
individually wrapped tablet with you to your next pedicure appointment,
drop it into the bath prior to turning on the jets, and the effervescent
tablet goes to work immediately.

So while you may have already come out unscathed from past pedicures,
infection can be picked up very quickly and unknowingly. Common grooming
practices such as shaving your legs before a pedicure open your pores
and make your skin susceptible infection, or a simple cut or nick from a
manicure tool can increases chances for infection. For less than $1.75 a
tablet you eliminate risk and quit the game of staph infection Russian
Roulette.

Worry Free Pedi™ are available in packs of 8 tablets for $13.99 and
will soon be available at Walmart.com and kmart.com. For more
information, visit www.WorryFreePedi.com.

Beauty / August 12, 2016

Talk of Alabama Lifestyle Segment – Summer Beauty on a Budget

I was thrilled to visit Talk of Alabama and share beauty tips on a budget. With so many products in stores one has to ask, “are they budget-friendly?”

There’s also a misconception that one must spend hundreds of dollars to look amazing. This is not a true statement!

Beauty can be accomplished with a $10 purchase; we must use self-awareness and research our individual needs. For example, I suffer from eczema and constantly seeking products that will retain hydration and reduce skin irritation.

The products I shared on ABC 33/40 included Remington Electric Shaver, Banana Boat Summer Color Self-Tanning Lotion, Revlon Pedi-Expert Pedicure Kit, Self-Tanning Towlettes, EOS Evolution of Smooth Lip Balm, Spa@Home Oxygen Bubble Sheet Mask, ORLY Breathable Treatment + Color, Aquation Gentle Moisturizing Cleanser, Aloe Glow Organic Water, Coconut Beach Water, Brahmin Travel Tote, and Clear Cosmetics Bags.

All of the beauty products listed can be purchased at Ulta, Amazon or a local drugstore.

Personally, my favorite product is the Revlon Pedi-Expert Pedicure Kit. This is a must-have item and I will explain more during the lifestyle segment.

Here’s the breakdown:

FACE

Spa@Home Oxygen Bubble Sheet Mask

EOS Evolution of Smooth Lip Balm

Aquation Gentle Moisturizing Cleanser

Aloe Glow Organic Water

Coconut Beach Water

BODY

Banana Boat Summer Color Self-Tanning Lotion

Self-Tanning Towlettes

Remington Electric Shaver

HANDS/FEET

Revlon Pedi-Expert Pedicure Kit

ORLY Breathable Treatment + Color

TRAVEL

Clear Cosmetics Bags

Brahmin Travel Tote

Summer Beauty on a Budget Segment

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / July 27, 2016

Urban Stems Floral Design Workshop with Baltimore

UrbanStems is an on-demand flower delivery service sending happiness in DC, NY, and now Baltimore! We deliver beautiful, custom designed bouquets starting at $35 via bike couriers within two hours. We’re expanding quickly and will be delivering in Philly soon, too.

At UrbanStems, we firmly believe that you can’t buy happiness, but you can send flowers, and that’s pretty much the same thing! We created UrbanStems to make it easy, affordable and fun to make someone’s day (or your own) with stunning bouquets and gifts. We’re in the business of inspiring delight in our team, our customers, and our community, and every decision we make stems from our ultimate goal: to make the world a happier place.

SOCIAL HANDLES/HASHTAGS/Local partner list

UrbanStems: @sendurbanstems (Twitter and Instagram), #SendHappyBmore

Photographer, Isaiah Winters: @isaiahrw (Twitter and Instagram)

Location, Ceremony Coffee, 520 Park Ave: @ceremonycoffee (Twitter and Instagram)

Hashtags: #SendHappyBmore

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / July 13, 2016

Terra’s Kitchen Partners with Nava Health and Vitality Center & Merritt Athletic Clubs

Terra’s Kitchen, a Baltimore-based, meal-kit delivery service innovating nutritious, farm-to-front door meals, announces its partnerships with Nava Health and Vitality Center and Merritt Athletic Clubs. Providing members and employees with healthful, convenient meal options that make clean eating easier, the partnerships extend Terra’s Kitchen’s commitment to bringing health and wellness to the Maryland community.

Through these partnerships, Terra’s Kitchen will offer exclusive perks and deals of its direct delivery of seasonal recipes designed for the wellness-minded individual, including meals that are certified vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, paleo and low calorie. By delivering high-quality ingredients that are pre-prepped and portioned, each Terra’s Kitchen meal can be made in 30 minutes or less, giving community members access to wholesome recipes without the time commitment.

“Terra’s Kitchen, Nava Health and Vitality Center and Merritt Athletic Clubs all share a commitment to promoting wellness by using mindful, innovative approaches to healthy living,” shared Michael McDevitt, Chief Executive Officer of Terra’s Kitchen. “We are excited to partner with these like-minded organizations by offering a solution for their members to put healthful home-cooked meals on the table in under 30 minutes.”

“Terra’s Kitchen demonstrates an unparalleled dedication toward mindful meal selection, and providing their recipes, which are certified and recommended by our staff nutritionists, gives Nava the ability to go another step further in delivering premium value to our clients who depend on the Nava medical experts to precisely guide them toward optimal health,” added Bernie Dancel, Founder and CEO of Nava Health and Vitality Center.

“Through the partnership with Terra’s Kitchen, Merritt Athletic Clubs is excited to continue adding convenience to our members’ daily eating habits and to share in our commitment in bringing health and wellness to our local community,” added Donyel Cerceo, Marketing Director, Merritt Athletic Clubs.

For more information on Terra’s Kitchen, please visit http://www.terraskitchen.com/.

About Terra’s Kitchen

Terra’s Kitchen, LLC is purpose driven company focused on feeding other’s the way we would feed ourselves. With nutrient dense, well balanced, pre-prepped meals delivered right to your front door; we remove the stress of “what’s for dinner.” Terra’s Kitchen delivers high quality, sustainable ingredients, pre-portioned and chopped in its re-usable climate controlled vessel. Each recipe provided by Terra’s Kitchen is carefully created for both flavor and convenience. With a cook time of 30 minutes or less, Terra’s Kitchen can ensure its customers more time for the things they value most. Terra’s Kitchen is the recipe for real life. For more information, visit http://www.terraskitchen.com

About Nava Health and Vitality Center

Nava Health and Vitality Center is the region’s leading integrative wellness brand, with Center locations throughout the Maryland and D.C. area. Nava offers a revolutionary approach to optimizing the client’s health by addressing the effects of aging, offering medically-supervised weight loss programs, and providing solutions for chronic pain, sports performance and recovery. Nava’s medical protocol draws from Eastern, Western and alternative methods, with a foundation grounded in science and developed from years of clinical experience and proven principles. Services include PRP, Weight Loss, Bio-Identical Hormone Optimization, Massage Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, Life Coaching, Chiropractic Therapy, Acupuncture, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Light Therapy, Adrenal Recharge, Thyroid Balance, and IV Micronutrient Therapy as well as a range of proprietary premium-grade nutraceuticals and supplements. Visit NavaCenter.com or call 1-800-762-NAVA (6282) for more information.

About Merritt Athletic Clubs

Voted Baltimore’s Best Health Club for four consecutive years Merritt Athletic Clubs is the best part of its members day EVERYDAY, and the only health club in Maryland that offers a Results guarantee or your money back. With its award winning aquatics program, premiere group fitness classes and top-notch children’s programs Merritt offers a first class workout environment that redefines the fitness experience.

Accessories / July 10, 2016

Prime Day 2016 – Deals for Members

On Tuesday, July 12, the second-annual Prime Day will feature more than 100,000 deals worldwide exclusively for Prime members, making it the biggest Amazon event ever. New and existing members in U.S., U.K., Spain, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, Canada, Belgium, and Austria, will find deals across nearly all departments and categories, ensuring there will be something for everyone. Members in the U.S. can shop starting at midnight PT, with new deals as often as every five minutes throughout the day. To participate in Prime Day, sign-up or start a free trial of Prime on or before July 12 by visiting amazon.com/primeday.

“Prime Day is a unique opportunity to discover new items and great deals, on top of our already low prices. Following last year’s record sales, we have dramatically increased the inventory behind many deals. In fact, in the U.S. we have nearly double the TV units compared to Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.” said Greg Greeley, Vice President AmazonPrime. “Even with this massive selection we know many of the Prime Day offers will sell out, so members should download the Amazon shopping app to receive notifications on their favorite deals.”

Something for Everyone

As reported last year, Prime Day was the biggest day for sales internationally up to that point. Beyond the top selling deals, and best-selling devices, there were other chart topping categories in each Prime-eligible country. Some of the highlights from 2015 include:

Canada: Headphones, diapers, and slow cookers
France: Video game consoles and speaker systems
Germany and Austria: Sandals and sweets
Italy: Routers and beard and hair trimmers
Japan: Skin care, household supplies and herbal supplements
Spain: Heart rate watches, sports computers and GPS devices
U.K.: Video games, headphones and power toothbrushes
U.S.: Toys, mobile device cases and pet products like toys, food and treats

Countdown Deals July 5 through July 11

In addition to blockbuster deals on Prime Day, July 12, Amazon will offer countdown deals for Prime members every day from July 5 through July 11. That means members in the U.S. will find summer entertainment deals starting July 5 including a 32-inch TV bundle with a Fire TV Stick for $119.99. Countdown deals will include gadgets on-the-go, products perfect for summer travel, for foodies and outdoor living, back-to-school and in-home essentials and daily deals on top of TV series and blockbuster movies available to rent or purchase and instantly stream through the Amazon Video app on TVs, mobile devices, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Fire tablets, or online. Customers can learn more at amazon.com/primeday.

What’s New on Prime Day

Deals are Everywhere – Members can shop deals on all devices, across nearly all categories, in all Prime countries.
Lots of TVs – The deal inventory of TVs in the U.S. will be nearly 2x than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.
Toys All Day – Members in the U.S. will find toy deals nearly all day on Prime Day.
Watch-A-Deal – Readily track and shop any deal while at home or on-the-go with the Amazon App. Learn more at amazon.com/watched.
Sort by Category – Newly-enhanced deal shopping is designed to help customers swiftly sort deals by category.
Alexa Specials – There will be benefits to being an owner of an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot or AmazonTap on Prime Day.
More Sellers – Twice as many small business sellers around the world are participating in Prime Day this year.
More to Watch – Members will find unbelievable deals on some of today’s top rated TV series and popular blockbuster films to rent or purchase and instantly stream on Amazon Video.
Tips and Tricks – Find helpful advice on how to shop on Prime Day at amazon.com/primeday

Win Prime Music Experiences

In celebration of Prime Day, Amazon customers have an opportunity to win an unforgettable Prime Music Experience. In the U.S., starting today and running through Prime Day, customers can listen for a chance to win one of twelve unforgettable experiences with top artists, including Carrie Underwood, Blink-182, Norah Jones, Flo Rida, The Lumineers, Pentatonix, and more. Each winning experience includes airfare, hotel accommodations, tickets to see the artist in concert, and best of all—a meet-and-greet with the artists themselves. Prime members in the U.S. can participate by listening to a song from select Prime Music playlists, each associated with a prize. For full details on the U.S. plan and alternate method of entry visit amazon.com/win. There will be similar Prime Music Experiences taking place for Amazon customers in the U.K., Germany, Austria, and Japan.

Win $5,000 with Prime Photos

Prime Photos is sponsoring the Prime Day Prime Photos Sweepstakes launching June 30^th. Customers who upload a photo to their Prime Photos account between June 30 and July 12 will be eligible for a chance to win $5,000 in Amazon Gift Cards. The winner will be chosen at random. For full details and an alternate method of entry, visitamazon.com/photosweeps.

Save More with Amazon Prime Store Card

Save 5% on Prime Day and every day at Amazon.com. Prime members who open an Amazon Prime Store Card now through Prime Day and get a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card instantly.

Save up to 40% on Kindle Unlimited

On July 5 and July 12, Prime Members in the U.S. can save up to 40% on a Kindle Unlimited membership. Enjoy unlimited reading from over one million titles on any device, including all seven Harry Potter books, the Wayward Pines Trilogy, The Man in the High Castle, the Paper Magician trilogy, over 300 Lonely Planet travel guides, and Kindle Singles from top authors such as Jodi Picoult, Nelson DeMille, and Hugh Howey.

More to Prime

A Prime membership is already the best deal in the history of shopping. Tens of millions of Prime members around the world enjoy the many benefits of Prime. In the U.S. that includes unlimited Free Two-Day Shipping on more than 30 million items across all categories, unlimited Free Same-Day Delivery on more than a million items in 27 metro areas, and one and two-hour delivery with Prime Now on tens of thousands of items available in more than 25 metro areas. In addition to fast, free shipping, members have access to unlimited streaming of tens of thousands of movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, more than one million songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with Prime Music, early access to select Lightning Deals all year long, free secure, unlimited photo storage with Prime Photos and one free pre-released book a month with Kindle First.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about.

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