My Favorite Winter Fashion Finds...And Where You Can Get Yours Too!

Although it's still the middle of November, Winter has finally found us!  In Missouri, we went from 60 degrees to 25 degrees in one weekend.  That is just how Southeast Missouri rolls.  Once it starts getting closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas, you may have a few warm days...and all of a sudden...snow and ice is here!

There is only one thing I want to do when cold weather hits, and that is stay inside, cozy and warm, with a nice hot cup of cocoa or coffee.  But...staying home doesn't pay the bills, so it's off to work I go.  I know I'm going to stay warm with Femme Luxe Finery's clothes.  Not only will I stay warm, but I'm also going to be sporting some of the most affordable fashion ever!

Here are just some of the Femme Luxe Finery finds I'm wearing this month.  One top may not be as warm, or considered Winter attire, but it can easily be layered with a jacket or cardigan.  You'll see what I mean when you take a look at the photos below.

The first two items, shown here, are perfect for that cold weather!  It's warm, cozy and comfortable!  I know you've heard me say it many times, but these knitted jumpers and sweaters by Femme Luxe Finery are so, so soft and comfy!  being that I love oversized jumper sweaters, I chose two!  One of a stone color and the other...a cream.  These jumpers are somewhat similar, but different at the same time.  The stone colored one has a side split, allowing you to wear it as a regular sweater, but with a split side, for the most comfortable wear, and the other, the cream colored one, is the Long Line Split Jumper, that allows you to tie the front of the sweater, which is SO different!  Both jumper sweaters have the long sleeves that have plenty of room in them, not binding like a lot of sweaters I've worn.  Being that these jumpers are knitted, they have a little stretch to them.

Stone Side Split Sweater - 
Available Sizes: Small(2/4), Medium(4/6), Large(6/8), XL(8/10)
Available Colors: Black, Gray, Lime & Stone
Price: $21

Cream Long Line Split Jumper- Available Size: Small (2/4), Medium (4/6), Large (6/8)
Price: $20


The next outfit, I already own, but in a brown color.  I love the brown so much, that I had to have this in black!  It is the Black Ribbed Belted Loungewear Set.  It has long sleeves, V-neck front and comes with a thin matching fabric belt.  If you're like me, you can just wear this without the belt!  Either way, you can dress this loungewear set up, or pair it down with some comfy sneakers.  This loungewear set, of course, comes with matching leggings, making this the perfect outfit for those Christmas or Thanksgiving holidays when you just want to lounge around the house, but still look as if you're ready to go out at any time!  

Available Size: S/M (4/6),  M/L (8/10)
Available Colors: Black, Brown, Gray, Khaki Green, Stone 
Price. $27

Last, the one item I mentioned that WAS NOT a Winter item, but still can be worn under a cardigan, jacket or just worn on those warmer fall and winter days.  It is the Nude Boxy Fit Short Sleeve shirt.  This is your basic top that can be worn with jeans, leggings, shorts and even Femme Luxe Finery's cycling shorts! (they have matching cycling shorts for this top!)  This boxy cut shirt makes this top ultra comfy to wear everyday.  The basic fit and color is perfect for that underlying garment that you need for those lower cut shirts, or, as I mentioned above, under your favorite open front cardigan.  I  have a feeling I will be wearing this top under a lot of my cardigans and lower cut sweaters this winter!

Available Sizes: 2,4,6,8,10
Available Colors: Black, Gray, Nude
Price: $11

As you can see, Femme Luxe Finery's prices are SO VERY AFFORDABLE!  Take this last shirt, for example.  It is perfect to wear alone, or...as I plan on doing, wearing it under the Stone Side Split Sweater or the Cream Split Sweater that ties in the front.  If you're headed to work, why not wear this under your favorite V neck sweater, cardigan or blazer?

If you're looking for more affordable, fashionable styles, head on over to Femme Luxe Finery's website.  You will always find new items that are being added, not to mention, very festive attire for the holidays. Ladies...New Year's Eve will soon be approaching.  I will tell you right now, Femme Luxe Finery has some HOT and SEXY dresses and two piece outfits that are New Year's Eve appropriate!





*** I received complimentary items, in exchange, for my honest and unbiased review.  REGARDLESS...all opinions expressed are 100% my own***

Wine Opener Set + Giveaway Review

To anyone and everyone who knows me, you know that I LOVE my wine.  My favorites are Merlot and Cabernet, but I do like some of the sweeter wines, they just don't last as long as my dryer red wines.  Besides, red wine is now know to be good for the heart...BIG PLUS!

I have teamed up with Cozy Bungalow, to offer this great giveaway, for one wine opener set.  The set comes with a corkscrew, stopper and a cute little fridge magnet.  The stopper not only seals your wine bottle, but keeps your wine fresh up to 10 days!  

 

 The wine opener is has a sleek, durable and modern design that will compliment any parties, gatherings or casual get togethers.  At first,  I was not familiar with this type of opener, so it did take me awhile to figure it out, but once I did, it became one of my favorite wine opener gadgets!  It actually takes me less time to open a bottle of wine with this opener than the simple corkscrew opener I was using.

 

This wine opener set has a lifetime guarantee, long lasting and completely safe to use on all wine bottles.  This wine opener set is a perfect gift for any wine drinker.  The vacuum stopper has a silver knob at the top, that allows you to pump your opened wine, to keep it fresh.  The amount of wine in the bottle, depends on how many pumps it takes.

If  you are interested in purchasing your own wine opener or as a gift to someone else, you have to visit Cozy Bungalow's Amazon page to get yours today!

Cozy Bungalow Wine Opener Set 
http://www.amazon.com/corkscrew-vacuum-wine-stopper-set/dp/b00qcvtgxs


GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!!!

DON'T FORGET...WE ARE DOING A GIVEAWAY FOR THIS WINE OPENER SET.  ENTER TODAY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ONE!

  Eligibility Requirements: Open to Legal US Residents. (18 years of age or older) a Rafflecopter giveaway


***I Received the above product, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products I personally use myself. 

Zenwise Labs Advanced Digestive Enzymes Review

I am a person who has, it seems like, had a problem with bloating and gas.  No matter what I ate...salad, healthy foods, junk foods, you name it...I always bloated.  I have get so disgusted about always being bloated, that it seems like it's all I complain about.  

I have read a little about what Digestive Enzymes could do for you as well as probiotics and that's why I was excited to have the opportunity to try Zenwise Labs Advanced Digestive Enzymes!  Zenwise Labs Advanced Digestive Enzymes contains specialized blends of plant-sourced enzymes that are said to relieve that uncomfortable feeling of indigestion, bloating, gas and constipation.  The Enzymes have been shown to help the body digest and absorb fats, proteins, carbohydrates and cellulose molecules, which can help reduce the risk of high toxicity, fatigue, sickness and disease in men and women.

When you take the Zenwise Labs Advanced Digestive Enzymes, you will improving your body's ability to absorb the vital nutrients to help promote a stronger digestive system.  Not only will you be helping your body to do this, but you will also experience the following benefits of taking this supplement.



+ Supports digestion of protein, fat and carbohydrates
+ Reduces gas and bloating
+ All-natural
+ Supports proper nutrient uptake


Directions for use: 
Take one capsule immediately before each meal or as directed by a healthcare professional. 

The bottle contains 180 vegetarian capsules. 


ABOUT THE BRAND/COMPANY

Zenwise Labs is an online distributor of supplements designed to improve your everyday life. Our Goal is to dramatically enhance the health of our customers through high quality products and excellent customer care. All of our products are All Natural, Made in the USA, and GMP certified, so you know that you’re getting the strength, composition, quality, and purity displayed on the label.

You can find out more about Zenwise Labs Advanced Digestive Enzymes by visiting  Zenwise Labs Facebook page.  You can also visit their website, Zenwise Labs.







***This product is a sponsored post by Brandbacker.  I received this product, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own. 

#TravelWise 3 piece Weekender Cube Set

Whether I'm going camping or just spending a weekend out of town, I don't really need or want MY clothes, make-up or hair products in the same luggage as my husbands.  Not that their's not enough space in our luggage, but I just hate taking a bulky bag on just a weekend trip.

I was excited to get the opportunity to try the Travel Wise 3 piece Weekender Cub Set.  The set comes with 3 different size bags, a large (17.5" x 12.75" x 4") that is perfect for enough clothes for a weekend, a medium size (13.75" x 9.75" x 3.75") for maybe accessories, scarves or what have ya and a small (11.5" x 6.75" x 3.75") that is perfect for my makeup.

I ended up with the red and it's very vibrant!  

The bags zip all the way around and has a black mesh front, so you can see your belongings.  The TravelWise 3 piece Weekender packing cube set is a travel essential that allows clothes to stay folded and neat when packed in their own "small drawers". The cubes are fantastic for staying organized on short and long travels alike and help you avoid over packing. 

Constructed of lightweight, durable nylon, these multi-sized cubes allow you to compartmentalize similar items such as shirts, pants, undies and electronic accessories and streamline packing.

The open mesh panel affords breath-ability and visibility--no more digging through luggage to find that elusive sock. Suitcase security checks are less daunting since screeners can easily view contents through the mesh insert without causing suitcase havoc.

If you are interested in purchasing your own TravelWise 3 piece Weekender Cube Set, head on over to Amazon and get yours today.  They have a variety of colors to choose from.

***I received the above product, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% my own.

Kiva Hot & Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika

I'm a huge spice fan and use spices of every kind in all my dishes.  When I run out, I tend to get a little upset, but know that I'm only 5 minutes away from a store to buy some more.  I tend to use a lot of Italian Seasoning, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika...well shoot!  I use A LOT of spices!

I was excited when I received the opportunity to try and review Kiva's Hot & Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika!  Not only did I receive on type of Paprika, but TWO!  I couldn't wait to try them, so the first thing I cooked, was some pork loins.  I used the Sweet Paprika for this. Here is the difference.



Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika: Deep rich flavor with a little sweet undertone.



Hot Smoked Spanish Paprika: Deep rich flavor with a slightly spicy undertone.

The Pork loin turned out juicy and flavorful by using Kiva's Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika. This paprika has a different, but pleasant taste compared to the store bought, especially if you buy the store brand as I do.

Kiva only makes small batches at a time of their paprika to ensure optima aroma, color and flavor.  

ABOUT KIVA

At Kiva, we strive to provide you with innovative food from around the world that is great tasting, healthy and of the highest quality. We are committed to using only ingredients that are sourced directly from local farmers that practice sustainable and eco-friendly methods.  


If you love spices as much as I do, then you have got to check out Kiva's Smoked Paprika! You can see their products here, here and here.  The three links given are for the combo, Sweet and Hot Spanish Paprika.  ENJOY!



***I received the above product from Tomoson, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own. 

11 Piece Resistance Bands Review

There are just some times I just don't feel like setting up my Bow Flex machine (letting it down and then putting it back up).  Sometimes I TRY to get a workout in by halfway doing HIIT, the best that I can, but then there are times where I just want a good toning workout...without the big bulky machines, without a tons of equipment.

The 11 Piece Resistance Bands are the perfect accessory or equipment that anyone can have.  There are different colored bands that range in different ranges of resistance or difficulty (easy to hard) and the set also comes with a set of handles, a set of ankle Velcro bands and another attachment that looks to be for triceps.

All of the above comes in it's own storage bag that has a Velcro closure.  The bands come in black, yellow, red, blue and green and each color represents the level of resistance.  Each band also has a metal clip that attaches to the other attachments (handles, ankles bands and tricep band).  

The resistance bands targets all parts of the body - chest, back, shoulders, arms and legs.  Some of the exercises you can do with these bands include: Chest Press, Seated Row, Rear Delt Fly, Lat Pulls, Tricep Extensions, Bicep Curls, Squats, Criss-Cross Outer Thigh and the Butt Blaster.

I've personally have used these bands, mainly for my arms and chest.  I can tell you, these bands, depending on the color and the resistance, can be tough!  I found that I had to go from a red (med-hard) to a blue when doing bicep curls.  I honestly believe you can get a very good toning workout from these bands and I have the sore biceps to prove it!

The 11 Piece Resistance Bands comes with a simple pamphlet, showing you the different exercises as well as instructions on how to perform each one.  It is recommended to start with a 5-10 minute warmup followed by a cool down stretch before and after your workout.  As with any exercise regimen, it's always best to consult with your doctor before attempting any workout.

I love the fact, that these bands and attachments have their own storage bag.  It makes it so much easier to keep up with all the bands and not have to see them thrown back in a corner somewhere.


***I received the product above, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products I  personally use myself.

Supernova 300 Ultra Bright LED Camping Lantern Review

Many of you may not know, but I LOVE camping!  I'm not saying I would want to spend over a week camping, but I do love to have just a few days, chilling and doing nothing.  I would prefer somewhere with a nice scenery...trees, water and other campers.  There were times when all I had was a tent or a pop up camper, without a bathroom, and I would have to walk, in the midst of a dark campground, to the nearest bathroom.  AND...I will be the first to admit...I'm kinda scared of the dark, especially if I have to be out in it alone!

 
That is why I am thrilled to have been accepted to review this awesome Supernova 300 Ultra Bright LED Camping Lantern!  This baby will come in handy when it comes time to go camping again.  Yes, I have a camper that, now, has a bathroom...but sometimes my hubby and I may want to take a walk during the night, or have to go look for wood for the fire.

This Supernova 300 Ultra Bright LED Camping Lantern requires three D batteries.  I was a little disappointed that the lantern didn't already come with the batteries, but that was soon forgotten, as I knew I could grab a two packages of D batteries for only $2.00.  The lantern has three light settings...normal, ultra bright and a blinking setting.  I can vouch for this lantern, the second light setting IS ultra bright and would light up any area!
 
I also love the fact that it has a handle on top, for you to hang.  It also has a small latch on the base of the lantern if you want to hang it upside down. The box it came in showed the lantern hanging upside down, with the LED light exposed.  The battery compartment was not hard to open, but once I put the batteries inside the lantern and tried shutting the batter compartment, I found it a little difficult to get it closed.  I worked with it several minutes until I realized (dummy me), that inside the battery compartment, there were two red arrows.  You are to line these two arrows up and then twist to close!

Overall, I found that this Supernova 300 Ultra Bright LED Camping Lantern perfect!  It will serve as an extra light that I can carry around when camping AND if we have any more storms, like we had in the past, where the electricity goes off, I have my handy dandy LED lantern.

You can get your Supernova 300 Ultra Bright LED Camping Lantern at Amazon.  I believe you will find this lantern very handy in those times when needed. 







***I received the above product, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products I personally use myself. 

La Beaute Anti-Aging Serum 20% Vitamin C W/11% Hyaluronic Acid Review

The La Beaute Anti-Aging Serum contains not only 20% Vitamin C, but also contains 11% Hyaluronic Acid and Stay C50.  These two ingredients, combined together, makes the perfect combo for great skin!  

I've posted before, on the importance of Vitamin C and what it can do for your skin.  I've also reported the importance and benefits of Hyaluronic Acid Serum.  Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient that helps moisturize your face and helps diminish the fine lines by plumping the skin, repairing and regenerating along with lifting and firming for a more youthful you.  

Vitamin C helps build collagen, hydrates, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and reduces skin discolorations.  Vitamin C has been know to do wonders for the skin.  La Beaute Beauty Products are free of parabens, alcohol, fragrance, dye, GMO's, sulphates, petrochemicals, or phthalates (98% Natural, 72% organic). Not tested on animals.








You can purchase your La Beaute Pure Anti-Aging Serum at Amazon.



***I received the above product, free, in exchange of an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products I personally use myself.

Superfood Bundle! 3-Pack of Spirulina, Acerola & Nutritional Yeast Review

Today, I am introducing not one, but three different nutritional packages.  Thanks to Brandbacker and Sari Foods, I was given the opportunity to try, test and review these three products.

First, is the 8 OZ. NON-FORTIFIED NUTRITIONAL YEAST.  

I have tried this product before in the past and it is one of my absolute favorite additions to some of my foods I eat.  This product taste great on scrambled eggs, tacos or on anything your heart desires!  It is packed with abundance of vitamins and nutrients.  You won't find the synthetic vitamins or nutrients in Sari Foods.  Sari Foods believe that these synthetic ingredients are not only unnecessary, but can be harmful to your body.

The 8 oz. Non-Fortified Nutritional Yeast has a salty, creamy, nutty, cheese flavor that makes this a superfood. 


It contains of 50% protein, which comes from a vegan source as well as over 20% fiber and all 18 amino acids and 15 different minerals (including iron, zinc and selenium).  It also contains natural Vitamin B-complex and Beta-glucans.  Adding this nutritional yeast to soups can be yummy!  This is only superfood I can't do without!  I absolutely love it!  And did I mention it's GMO-free, Vegan-free, and Gluten-free?

Adding 8 oz. Non-Fortified Nutritional Yeast may:

*Fight aging & promote cellular repair
*Guard against free radicals
*Curb appetite & promote healthy weight loss
*Boost immune system
*Boost energy levels and overall sense of well being
*Increase memory, clarity & mental function
*Eliminate brain fog
*Balance hormones
*Improve mood & reduce feelings of irratability
*Reduce risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers
*Improve sleep, reduce insomnia, depression and ongoing fatigue





Next, is the 6oz ORGANIC VITAMIN C POWDER FROM ACEROLA CHERRIES

This Vitamin C Powder contains what is called Acerola Cherries.  No, you won't find whole or even parts of cherries in this bag, but you find a product that contains a powder, derived from them.  Many Vitamin C supplements (like ascorbic acid and calcium ascorbate) contain isolated and/or synthetic vitamin C that is highly toxic and may cause you more harm than good. Sari Foods 100% food based vitamin C is nature’s complete complex, providing you with all of the benefits of this miracle vitamin without compromising your body or health. And rest assured, our Vitamin C powder is also organic!

Vitamin C is one of the important nutrients your body needs!  It helps fight against colds and viruses as well as fight free radicals, promote cell regeneration and is a natural antihistamine.  

Adding Organic Vitamin C Powder From Acerola Cherries may:

*Reduce severity in colds as well as the duration
*Fight aging & protect you from ill effects of stress
*Promote recovery & cell regeneration
*Lower Cholesterol & risk of heart disease & Stroke
*Regulate blood sugar
*Improve circulation & blood flow
*Reduce the symptoms  of allergies, asthma and arthritis
*Reduce the risk of getting almost all types of cancer







Last, but certainly not least, is the 16oz ORGANIC SPIRULINA

If you are looking for protein, look no further.  Spirulina contains more protein content than any other food source and is the most nutrient dense food you can find.  Plant friendly, this organic Spirulina is made up of more than 60% protein and is a natural source of bioavailable iron, calcium, magnesium, selenium, beta-carotine, B12, chlorophyll, phytonutrients, antioxidants and essential amino acids (GLA, Omega 3, 6 & 9’s). Spirulina has over 100 types of vitamins & nutrients - more than any other type of grain, plant, or herb - and they work together to perform miracles in the human body.

Adding Spirulina to your diet may help:

*Strengthen immune system
*Balance pH and reduce immflamation
*Fight aging & free radicals
*Promote cell regeneration
*Promote eye and skin health
*Improve digestion by encouraging colonization of beneficial flora
*Boost energy, stamina and metabolism - promoting vitality & weight loss
*Provide protection from colds, flus and other viruses.

All three of these products have awesome and incredible benefits! These nutrients are a must have!  You can purchase these products by visiting SARI FOODS or by visiting NUTRIONAL YEAST, VITAMIN C WITH ACEROLA CHERRIES and SPIRULINA.
You can also visit Sari Foods Amazon page Here.



***I received the complimentary products, above, in exchange for an honest an unbiased review.   All Opinions are 100% my own.  The products and review are powered by Brandbacker.

Custom 50 x 60" Fleece Photo Blanket Review & Giveaway #Collage.com

I can't tell you, how excited I was, when I received this awesome custom made 50 x 60" Fleece Photo Blanket! This blanket is so soft and thick, not too thin and the photo that Collage.com added to the fleece blanket was over the top!  The photo on the blanket looked exactly like the photo I had submitted!  The custom 50 x 60" fleece photo blanket was not too small, nor too big and is perfect to cuddle up with on the couch.













Blankets are printed on high quality Fleece or Velveteen. They are very durable as well as machine washable and are the perfect gifts for friends, family or co-workers.  Just imagine having a photo of your newborn, toddler, your pets or like me, a photo of your significant other!  This is such a great gift idea that anyone would love.

Now...another great thing about this blanket, is that I'm doing a giveaway for it!  How awesome is that!  The winner will get their own 50 x 60" custom fleece photo blanket, using the photo of their choice!  You can choose to use this blanket as a couch throw, picnic blanket or wall decor.

If you are interested in purchasing this one of a kind
Custom 50 x 60" Fleece Photo Blanket, you can do that by visiting Collage.com and begin enjoying your own customized blanket!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


***I received this product, free, in exchange of an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions are always 100% my own. Regardless, I only recommend products I personally use myself.

DK BBQ Grill Mat X-Large Review

If you're like me, you love to grill and you love grilled food, but those stupid flareups just take the fun out of grilling!  I can't tell you how many time I keep a water bottle by my side when grilling...just for those surprised flareups!

Well, no more!  These awesome grill mats, X-Large at that, will not only protect your food from those flareups, but still gives you that delicious BBQ and grilled taste of your food.  Many people like to use aluminum foil on their grill and the finished product sometimes 
shows that.

And, what's better than having the perfect grilled or BBQ food when using these X-Large grill mats...not having your food slip between the grills!  You can cook your kabobs and veggies on these mats without the worry of them slipping through the grates and losing part of your food.

If you are worried or concerned that your food will not have those pretty grill marks...do not worry any longer.  I've tried these babies out and YOU WILL STILL HAVE YOUR GRILL MARKS!  You will get a great sear by using these mats, as the juices from the meat will cook in its own juices.

These X-Large DK BBQ Grill Mats are very durable, easy to use and are dishwasher safe.  They have a non-stick BBQ coating and is BPA and FDA approved.  They are also safe for the oven, therefore, you can uses these mats indoors and outdoors.  I can't tell you how awesome these mats are.  They have everything you want in a grilling accessory!

And if you are still not impressed by what these BBQ Grill Mats can do, here's something else to chew on...They have an UNLIMITED USES PER SIDE GUARANTEED BY LIFETIME GUARANTEE!  How Awesome is that?


If you can't wait to get your X-Large DK BBQ Grill Mat, you can hurry on over to Amazon and purchase yours today!  These X-Large mats are 15.75" x 19.7".







***I received this product, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Regardless, I only recommend products I personally use myself.

Fraser Digital Kitchen Scale

I know, when dieting, it is said it's important to weigh your food as well as watch portion controls.  I have never weighed my food, let alone, owned a food weigh scale....until now.  I knew I wanted to start weighing my food, but was unsure just what the RIGHT weight was, when watching calories or just monitoring my portion control.  For all you out there that are trying to make the right decisions on eating right and watching your portions, this digital kitchen scale is your answer.

The Fraser Digital Kitchen Scale arrived in a perfectly matched shipping box for the scale.  One I opened the box, I instantly fell in love with the sleek, black, thin glass design of this scale!  The scale is made of tempered glass and is easy to store when not in use.  It measures food from 0 - 11lbs (0-5,000 grams) and has very accurate measurements.

It features Touch Sensitive Unit, Tare and Power buttons.  It also has the 1 minute auto-off button that automatically turns the scale off, to conserve the battery.  The sleek thin design of this scale would make a perfect addition to anyone's kitchen!  
 
Just by a touch of your finger, you can switch between grams, pounds or ounces.  The scale also has rubber pads on the bottom, therefore; preventing the scale to easily move while weighing your food.


You can get the Fraser Digital Kitchen Scale at Amazon for only $17.00.  That's not a bad price for such an elegant looking kitchen scale!

***I received this product, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products I personally use myself.