Holiday Cleaning Prep with Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator

The holiday season is full of surprises from gift-giving to the sparkling decor.  One of the most unexpected surprises for any mom includes household stains.

Before putting ornaments on the tree or laying out the garland, we must incorporate time to beautify the home.  A lot of household cleaners can only be used on certain surfaces.  Even worse, a few products leave a greasy film!  This defeats the purpose of cleaning at all.

Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator can be used in the bathroom, kitchen, patios, and decks.  The cleaner is perfect for shower stalls and countertops.  This is really important for my home because the kitchen counter is the central station for everything!

To create a solution, mix Biz with a bucket of warm water.  Then apply the mixture to whatever surface needs cleaning.  Afterward, do your normal wipe down.  It’s just that simple!

A really big tip if you own a garbage disposal is to pour 3/8 cups of Biz down the drain.  Let it sit for 15 minutes and flush with hot water.

Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator is a one-stop shop for cleaning your home during the holidays.  Remember, before you set the table or lay out the ornaments use Biz to clean and deodorize your home.

 

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Amazon Kicked Off Giving Tuesday: Alexa and Toys for Tots Charity

Amazon kicked off Giving Tuesday by launching a new, easy way for customers to donate a toy to a child in need.

Customers can now donate a toy to Toys for Tots via Alexa by simply saying, “Alexa, donate to Toys for Tots.”

This is the first time that customers can donate a product to a charity via voice shopping and better yet, Amazon will be matching customer donations throughout the end of the year – toy for toy – doubling customers’ contributions!

 

 

#DeliveringSmiles

 

Celebrity Spotting: Kendall Jenner Wearing Bonheur Hoops

Supermodel Kendall Jenner was spotted wearing Bonheur Hoops.  They can be purchased at Bonheur Jewelry online.
$119.00
Sterling Silver
-As seen on Venus Williams, Jessica Alba, Adriana Lima, Viola Davis, Angela Basset, Kate Upton, Alicia Keys, Kim Kardashian West, Bella Hadid, Chrissy Teigen, Emil Ratajkowski, Taylor Hill, Candice Swanepoel, Josephine Skriver, Romee Strijd, Sara Sampaio, Lais Ribeiro,I dina Menzel, Zara Larsson, Camila Cabello, etc.

Style + Life + Fashion Women’s Gift Guide 2018: Ponchos, Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds, Quilted Card Holders, and More

Take a look at the Women’s Gift Guide 2018.  This guide is a great resource in terms of holiday shopping for your mom, sister, or favorite bestie.

All of the items featured can be purchased from Amazon.  How awesome is that to order gifts that will come to your front doorstep!  Also, there’s a variety of products (and price points) that’s sure to make anyone smile.

Don’t worry, the next gift guide will feature holiday gift options for the special men in your life!

Top Hair Tips for the Upcoming Holidays from NYC Hair Stylist Lucy Garcia Planck

Holiday parties are just around the corner and while you might be keeping your eyes open for new holiday attire, it’s time to start taking care of your hair so that when it comes time to show everything off, your hair looks just as shiny as your new dress!

Below are some great tips and trends from NYC Hair Stylist, Lucy Garcia Planck, from Salon Bergdorf Goodman, on how to make sure your hair stands out this holiday season:

  • Moisturizing is Key: Keeping hair moisturized will help all of your holiday hairstyles look great. The dry winter air will quickly zap your hair of any moisture it has. Try not to shampoo often. If you have oily hair wash it every other day, and if you have dry hair, aim at washing it one to two times a week maximum.
  • Hair Masks are a Must: Another great way to keep hair hydrated is by using hair masks 1-2 times a week depending on your hair’s texture. I like to use 1 tsp of coconut oil directly on your hair, starting on the ends of the hair and working it up towards the scalp. Go to work out or run an errand and leave in for 30-60 min then shampoo with the treatment still in the head and then rinse. This locks in the natural oils in the hair and keeps it looking shiny.
  • Take Care of Yourself From the Inside: I always say ‘you are what you eat.’ Whatever you put into your body reflects your outsides. Be sure to drink plenty of water, and eat proper foods such as fish, nuts, and eggs helps to keep hair shiny. Taking a biotin supplement will also help. Biotin is a natural supplement that many people don’t get enough of and that could be a contributing factor to dry, brittle hair. I always tell my clients to take biotin year-round to maintain a strong, healthy glow to their hair and it also helps with split ends. I love using and always recommend vitafusion Gorgeous Hair, Skin and Nails is a great-tasting gummy multivitamin containing 12 key nutrients, including Biotin and Vitamins C and E to help nourish beautiful hair, skin, and nails from the inside out.
  • Keep Static Away:  Dry winter months always create lots of hair static, which can ruin a great hairstyle. I always sleep on a silk pillowcase, which can help to eliminate this issue. Unlike cotton, the silk pillowcase doesn’t have any wrinkles in it and won’t mess up our hair. To maintain your hair or hairstyle (a fresh salon blowout), sleeping on silk helps with the static as well during the winter when your hair is depleted of moisture. Argan oil moisturizes the ends of your hair without leaving your hair oily. Use only a very tiny amount (pea-sized). If your hair is fine, stay away from the oils, instead use static guard sprayed in your hairbrush and brush your hair. For those with thicker hair, the argan oil will help keep your hair moisturized and reduce static and flyways.

Kim Kardashian West The Glam Bible Makeup Collection

Kim Kardashian West released her latest collection from KKW Beauty titled, Glam Bible.  It’s stated to be the one-stop for achieving the infamous sultry look.

The Glam Bible Collection features a six-pan eyeshadow palette, a Crème Eye Liner, false lashes, Crème Lip Liner, two Crème Lipsticks, lip gloss, blush, and highlighter — all for $150.

 

 

It’s Time! Here’s A Sneak Peek at Amazon’s Cyber Monday Deals

Amazon today released a selection of deals that customers can take advantage of throughout Cyber Monday Deals Week. Starting tomorrow, November 24 through December 1, customers can find deep discounts across a wide selection of the season’s hottest products across every department, from Amazon Devices to toys, electronics, fashion, beauty and more. All of Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals can be found by visiting amazon.com/cybermonday as well as on the Amazon App. Customers can also shop Cyber Monday deals in Spanish by visiting the Cyber Monday Deals Store via amazon.com/espanol or on the Amazon App. Amazon offers the largest free shipping selection in the country with hundreds of millions of items shipping for free in time for the holidays.

CYBER MONDAY DEALS: GREAT DEALS AND TOP PRODUCTS

With new deals launching daily, customers can set Watch a Deal alerts using the Amazon App (to download, visit amazon.com/mobileapps from mobile browser), and never miss out on a deal. Simply click Watch this Deal on any item and the customer will then get a notification when that deal is about to go live. Plus, Prime members can enjoy 30-minute early access to Lightning Deals. The deals included below will be available on various dates and times between November 24 and December 1, while supplies last, at amazon.com/cybermonday or on the Amazon App.

Amazon Devices

 Electronics

  • Save on select monitors and modern laptops
  • Save on NETGEAR networking essentials
  • Save on Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling, with Alexa Voice Control
  • Save on Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker
  • Save on Sonos Beam and Sonos Sub
  • Save more than 40% on Prismacolor, Paper Mate, Sharpie and Mr. Sketch coloring supplies
  • Save on a Samsung unlocked phone
  • Save on Arlo Security Cameras
  • Polaroid 43-Inch 4K Smart TV, only $129.99
  • Polaroid 55-Inch 4K Smart TV, only $199.99
  • More than 15% off select Samsung QLED 2018 TVs
  • More than 15% off select Samsung NU8 Series 2018 TVs
  • Save up to 15% on LG Electronics 2018 Smart 4K TVs
  • Sony’s XBR55X900F Amazon’s Choice High Performance TV (2018 Model), only $1,098.00

Toys

  • Save up to 50% on select toys from NERF, Hasbro Gaming, Play-Doh and more
  • Save up to 30% on select LEGO
  • Save up to 30% on learning toys from Learning Resources
  • Save 10% on Melissa & Doug customized toys
  • Save on STEM and Learning toy favorites
  • Save on Monopoly, Transformers, and more toys from classic brands
  • Save on Trolls DreamWorks Poppy Large Hug ‘N Plush Doll and more stuffed animals
  • Save on Littlest Pet Shop Chic Charms and more
  • Save on Marvel Titan Hero Series Mega Collection Action Figures and more movie toys
  • Save up to 30% on select Tegu Magnetic Wooden Blocks

Fashion

  • Save up to 50% on kids and baby apparel from Amazon brands, including Amazon Essentials, Moon and Back, and more, now starting under $15
  • Save up to 50% on select Lands’ End Clothing
  • Live in the moment with up to 50% off select activewear from Champion, New Balance, Puma and more. Capture your experience with HD photos and videos from your perspective with Spectacles
  • Stay Warm this Winter with Columbia – Save up to 30% on select Columbia Outerwear & Accessories
  • Save up to 40% off select Jewelry
  • Save up to 40% off select Men’s Styles, including outerwear, sunglasses and footwear
  • Stay cozy all season with up to 40% off select sleepwear, slippers and robes
  • Save up to 50% off select Crocs Shoes
  • Save 30% on Vincero Men’s and Women’s Watches

Home Furnishings

  • Save up to 30% on furniture, lighting and décor from Amazon brands, including Rivet and Stone & Beam
  • Save up to 25% on AmazonBasics products, such as kitchenware and electronics
  • Save up to 20% on Nod by Tuft & Needle mattress
  • Save up to 40% on Keter’s Outdoor Living, Gardening & Outdoor Furniture selection
  • Save up to 40% on Bounty Hunter Metal Detector
  • Save up to 38% on BakerStone Pizza Box, Gas Stove Top Oven (Stainless Steel)
  • Save up to 35% on select mattresses, furniture and area rugs

Household Essentials

  • Save up to 30% on snacks, nuts and trail mix from Amazon brand Happy Belly
  • Save up to 30% on top selling Sports Nutrition
  • Save up to 25% on Grocery top sellers
  • Save up to 30% on select baby monitors
  • Save 30% or more on luxury beauty deals, including items by Clarisonic, FOREO, and Babyliss
  • Save 30% on Beauty & Personal Care Products
  • Save 50% on AncestryDNA Genetic Testing Kit. Only $49

Smart Home

  • Save up to 50% on the Hive Heating and Cooling Smart Thermostat Pack
  • Save up to 50% on Ecobee Sensors
  • Save up to 35% off select Sengled Smart Lighting

Gaming

  • Save $20 on a Oculus Go
  • Save $50 on a Oculus Rift
  • Save $200 on a HTC Vive Pro
  • Save $100 on a HTC Vive Headset
  • Save 50% on a Shadow of the Tomb Raider
  • Save 50% on Lego DC Supervillains
  • Save $30 on a Dragonball FighterZ

Audible, Music, & Books

  • Save $40 on an Echo (2nd Gen) when you sign up for a discounted Audible membership at $6.95 a month for the first 3 months (53% off)
  • Save 20% on the Audible Romance Package for the first 3 months
  • Save up to 80% during the biggest Kindle books deal of the year! Choose from over 400 Kindle best-selling books, including Girl, Wash Your Face, a #1 Amazon Charts and New York Times bestseller
  • Customers who purchase Amazon Echo, Fire TV devices, and CDs and Vinyl who haven’t yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited, can get 90 days free of the Individual Plan. Renews automatically, plans starting at $7.99/month after. Listeners in US can get unlimited access to more than 50 million songs, ad free, with hands-free listening with Alexa on their favorite devices.

Pets

  • Save up to 30% on Coolaroo The Original Elevated Pet Bed Large and more
  • Save on ABO Gear Aussie Naturals Happy Habitat Portable Cat Tent and more
  • Save on Pet ‘n Shape All Natural Dog Chewz Beef Bone Treat for Medium Sized Dogs, 4 Count and more

Sports & Outdoors

  • Save up to 30% on JanSport
  • Save 30% on Marmot
  • Save up to 20% on High Sierra
  • Save up to 25% on all Assault Fitness cardio equipment
  • Save up to 20% on the FITBENCH Flex
  • More than 22% off Life Fitness IC1 exercise bike
  • Save up to 30% on water bottles and hydration packs from CamelBak
  • Save 20% on Thule
  • Save 30% on outerwear from Columbia

Automotive

  • Save 30% on NOCO Car Battery Jump Starters
  • Save 30% on Trico Force Beam Wiper Blades

Small and Medium-sized Businesses on Amazon HandmadeAmazon Exclusives and Amazon Launchpad

  • Save 20% on Karolina Laura jewelry and accessories
  • Save up to 40% on Lorenzen Candle Co products
  • Save 20% on The Paper Medley Holiday Gift Tags
  • Save up to 30% on select Nixplay Digital Photo Frames
  • Save up to 30% on select Cocoon Cam baby monitors
  • Save up to 30% on Cubii Pro Under Desk Ellipticals
  • Save up to 38% on Rocketbook Erasable, Reusable Wirebound Notebook
  • Save up to 38% on Ninety7 SKY TOTE Portable Battery Base for Amazon Echo (2nd Generation)
  • Save up to 38% on LectroFan Micro Wireless Sleep Sound Machine and Bluetooth Speaker
  • Save up to 38% on GrowlerWerks uKeg 128 Ounce Pressurized Growler for Craft Beer
  • Save Up to 20% off windshield sunshades by Kinderfluff

IMDbPro Annual Membership Special Offer: Exclusively for Amazon Prime Members, beginning Nov. 26 for a limited time, save $50 on a new annual membership to IMDbPro, the essential resource for the entertainment industry. IMDbPro offers members comprehensive information and tools designed to help entertainment professionals achieve success throughout all stages of their career, including the IMDbPro app for iPhone and Android. Go to www.imdbpro.com to learn more.

Business to Business: Customers shopping for work can save big on items for their business right now. This holiday season, as an Amazon Business customer, business deals provide great end-of-year savings opportunities. From items for the office, including electronic devices, to new luggage for business travelers, Amazon Business offers deals for businesses across industries, of all sizes.

  • Save 15% on Rubbermaid Commercial Oven Thermometer
  • Save 30% on top-rated 3D printers from Dremel
  • Save up to 50% off select children’s books  (for educators)
  • Save 20% on ViewSonic M1 Portable Projector with Dual Harman Kardon Speakers and Built-in Battery
  • Save over 30% on DYMO labelers and labeling supplies
  • Save up to 35% on Pentel and BIC writing tools
  • Save up to 70% on Samsonite 2-Piece Luggage Sets
  • Save on SanDisk 200GB micro SD card

BUY GIFTS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST, INCLUDING YOURSELF

According to a recent survey commissioned by Amazon and conducted online by The Harris Poll, nearly 9 in 10 Americans (86%) experience stress during the holiday season, with one of the primary stressors among those individuals being what gifts to buy for people on their lists (58%). Amazon’s Cyber Monday Deals Week offers deals across curated Holiday Gift Guides making it easier than ever for customers to find the perfect items to give their friends, family, colleagues or themselves this holiday season. The recent Amazon/Harris Poll survey also found that Cyber Monday is a shopping holiday when many customers treat themselves, with 59% of Cyber Monday shoppers purchasing Cyber Monday deals for themselves.

MORE WAYS TO SHOP DEALS THIS HOLIDAY

Let Prime Wardrobe Get You Primed for the Holidays! A convenient, time-saving and fun way to shop stress-free for all of your holiday wearing occasions, Prime Wardrobe lets shoppers fill their Prime Wardrobe cart with eligible styles – from clothes to shoes to accessories – try them on at home and take up to seven days to decide what to keep. Customers will only be charged for the items they keep, and can easily return items that don’t work for free.

Twitch Stream: Amazon and hosts, Kinda Funny Games, will share all of the best holiday deals, tech toys, and offers for Gamers via the Games channel on Twitch live throughout Cyber Monday (Nov. 26) from 1pm – 4pm PT. In addition, customers can watch out for exclusive surprise announcements, trailers, and more. To tune in visit: twitch.tv/amazongames

Treasure Truck: Discover great gifts you never thought of on Treasure Truck. Opt-in at amazon.com/TreasureTruck to receive notifications for same-day offers – order the item and pick up at the truck the same day. Each time the truck rolls, you will find a can’t-miss gift or delicious seasonal food item. Today, gift givers who act fast will find the Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit, as featured on Amazon’s Top 100 Toys list, on the truck in select cities, while supplies last.

Shop in Store: With more than 100 Amazon store locations—including Amazon 4-star, Amazon Books, and Amazon Pop-Up—in 22 states nationwide, customers can shop Cyber Monday deals as well as highly-rated gifts, devices, and smart home accessories in-store this holiday season. Find the Amazon store nearest you.

AmazonSmile: Customers can support their favorite charity while they shop this holiday season. Customers who start their shopping at smile.amazon.com will find the same Amazon they know and love, with the bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the purchase price of eligible items to the charity they choose.

 Shipping and Delivery: All Amazon customers in the U.S. can shop hundreds of millions of items with free shipping, including products across the wide assortment of Cyber Monday deals, and for a limited time with no minimum purchase amount on orders delivered through the holiday season. Items ordered with free shipping typically ship within 5-8 business days. The majority of Prime members in the U.S. have access to one-day or faster shipping across millions of items, in addition to Free Two-Day Shipping on more than 100 million items, reserved exclusively to all Prime members. Prime members can also shop groceries from Whole Foods Market, through Prime Now in as little as an hour, in more than 60 cities, and grocery pickup in as little as thirty minutes in select cities. Additionally, Prime members can use Prime Now to get ultrafast delivery on tens of thousands of items across dozens of categories, including some of the best deals from Amazon.com, in 30 major cities.

 

3 Easy Tips for Treating Afro Hair

After decades of spending small fortunes on relaxing and weaving their hair – read, stressing! – many women have decided to finally call it quits by going back to their natural roots and letting their afros come out to play.

With the rise of racial bias, hairstyles such as the afro and braids have increased in trend with celebrities such as Beyoncé setting an example of what it means to own and find empowerment, in one’s cultural identity. If you’re ready to grow out your afro and are navigating the best ways to take care of it, follow these three tips by renowned hairstylists specializing in afros.

Featured Photo from BET.com

Treat it Well

Our hairs’ natural oils take longer to absorb into curly hair, so it is important to keep your tresses moisturized to stop it from frizzing. There are various hair-products specifically for natural hair available on the market but the best oils to treat your hair with are usually the ones you already keep in your kitchen: coconut, olive, castor, jojoba, and avocado oil will work wonders on your hair.

These oils are extremely nourishing and inexpensive and will help you get your hair to look as though you have just walked out of the salon.

Wash your hair then follow up with a conditioner, letting it soak in for at least five minutes ensuring it reaches all the way down to the roots. Once you’re out of the shower, treat your hair with your moisturizing cream or oil of choice and let it soak into your hair, being careful not to use too much to avoid droopy, wet-looking curls.

Pump up the Volume

An afro should be voluminous and one of the best ways to ensure the full look is by braiding your hair prior to going to bed. This will ensure that your hair isn’t flattened while you sleep and will instead spring back into its voluminous form once your release it from its braids in the morning.

One of the most important things to keep a check on when it comes to afro-maintenance is your split ends. Schedule a standing appointment with your hairdresser to avoid skipping your monthly trim. Split ends will make it difficult for you to style your afro and will travel up to mid-length causing further damage to your hair.

Also, try to add some natural volume to your hair.

Invest in a Silk Headscarf

All that moisturizing care you have been putting into your natural hair will be for nothing if you don’t protect it with a silk headscarf or pillowcase while you sleep. Instead of your hair absorbing all the oily goodness, your pillow will and come morning, your afro will be back to a state of dry frizz. Wrapping your hair in a silk scarf before you go to sleep, will retain the moisture, allowing it to work its magic on your hair while you sleep. Your hair is also prone to more breakage during the night time as you are constantly moving against your pillow, the fabric of which can cause our hair to get caught and damaged. Wrapping your hair in a silk scarf or investing in a silk pillowcase, will protect it from breakage throughout the night and you will wake up to healthy-looking hair that is easy to comb.

 

FIVE DECORATING TIPS FOR A CLEAN FRESH MODERN HOLIDAY SEASON

Laura Muller, the Principal Designer, and Owner of Los Angeles-based design firm, Four Point Design Build, has five easy and effective tips for decorating a perfect holiday home worthy of your in-law’s expectations. Check out these inspirational photos ALL from Laura’s personal home!

☆ Tip 1 ☆

That’s a Wrap!

For a fresh and cozy style, add a single pine cone or cedar stem to your gift wrapping. Tie packages with raw linen strips, cotton ribbon, or twine. To give a cohesive look to your whole décor, coordinate the gift wrapping details to your tablescape!

☆ Tip 2 ☆

Deck the Decor Make sure to keep your holiday color scheme clear and consistent throughout your décor. For a clean, fresh, modern look, we use white candles in clear glass. For visual interest (and for the collectors at heart), we suggest all clear glass, but mix it up in size and shape! Use assorted greens for dynamic contrast. Keep greens fresh and in the same proportion for a full and elegant display.

☆ Tip 3 ☆

Let There Be Light Place a table or desk next to a bright window and group three to five mini pine trees with gifts. Display with a collection of assorted white candles in clear glass, and stacks of holiday books for inspiration.

☆ Tip 4 ☆

Add an Easy But Noticeable Accent! Adding simple fresh stems of pine can give your kitchen countertops a cozy wintery feeling! Lace fresh stems in between canisters for a fresh touch of the holiday and fresh mini Christmas trees look perfect in white ceramic utensil crocks!

☆ Tip 5 ☆

Tabletop Trinkets When thinking about your everyday holiday table settings, start with some basic year-round pieces. A large natural grain rustic charger will ground your entire décor theme. For a clean fresh modern farmhouse style, layer with simple white pantry pieces. Once you have the basics, all you need to change from theme to theme is the napkin details!

FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC. is an award-winning, full-service residential and commercial interior design and construction firm based in  Los  Angeles,  CA serving clients nationwide. Established in 2010, and led by the husband-wife team and Co-founders, Cliff and Laura Muller, Four Point Design Build was the result of a chance in-class meeting at UCLA, followed by nearly a decade of successful collaboration and noteworthy published design-build projects, and finally, a beautiful romance. It is Four Point’s commitment to cultivating, building, and leading a  strong project team of experts; working closely with all project team members during every phase of project development and execution. Laura has been voted into the Top 15 of Designhounds Top 100 Design Influencers for 2017 and 2018 and has the distinct honor of being one of four top interior designers selected to the prestigious DXV Design Panel (2018 – 2020).

Make Velvet A Key Staple In Your Holiday Wardrobe With Ann Taylor

‘Tis the season of soirees. So whether you’re going out for cocktails, attending the office party or lounging with friends and family, pick the must-have trend seen everywhere from the street to the runway that’s just as cozy as it is chic: velvet. 

Ann Taylor’s winter collection offers a modern velvet take on classic clothes, accessories, shoes featuring trends such as jeweled tones, bow details, and elegant yet relaxed silhouettes.

Deck yourself in head to toe velvet (that pantsuit!) or add the final touch with a clutch or shoes for a look that will turn heads at any festive outing.