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NeoCell Beauty Bursts Review and Giveaway

 

Looking for a little burst of  collagen, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C ? NeoCell's Beauty Bursts can give you just that! Beauty Bursts are yummy all natural chews that come in two flavors, Fresh Mint Chocolate and Super Fruit Punch,  to keep your hair, skin and nails healthy.

I am always looking for ways to keep my face and skin looking young and healthy. Beauty Bursts are sweet but not too sweet little treat with only 40 calories per serving (2 in a serving). I have been keeping a stash of these "beauties" in my desk drawer, they say to eat 2-4 daily.

A serving of two Beauty Bursts contains: 

• 2,000 mg of NeoCell's famous Super Collagen™ types 1 & 3 to strengthen skin, hair and nails
• 20 mg of hyaluronic acid to help skin stay hydrated and retain moisture
• 20 mg of vitamin C to help boost collagen in the skin

GIVEAWAY

Win a pack of Beauty Bursts by NeoCell

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 *Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts April 14 2013 and ends on May 5 , 2013 at 12:01 am EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent a product to review for this post.

Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe

Photo: Martha Stewart Living

I love Cheesecake! We love to order it a restaurants and make them at home. I have been trying to somewhat watch the intake of sweet treats I eat  and discovered I can try different types of sweet treats that are not as heavy calories. I was browsing the Martha Stewart recipe section and found a great cheesecake recipe. It was for Ricotta Cheesecake! I had not considered cheesecake with other types of cheese. I was very intrigued at how this would taste so we headed to the store to buy the interesting.


Recipe from Martha Stewart Living Website:

Ingredients: 

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pan

• 3/4 cup sugar, plus more for pan
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese, pureed in a food processor until smooth
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Finely grated zest of 1 orange or 2 lemons
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter and sugar a 9-inch springform pan (3 inches deep). Whisk together ricotta, egg yolks, flour, 6 tablespoons sugar, the zest, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Whisk egg whites with a mixer on low speed until foamy. Raise speed to high, and gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, whisking until stiff, glossy peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently fold a third of the whites into ricotta mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined. Gently fold in remaining whites until just combined.
3. Pour batter into pan, and bake until center is firm and top is deep golden brown, about 1 hour. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake; release sides to remove from pan, and let cool completely. 

I made mine into two smaller pans since I do not have a springform pan.

I had the most beautiful picture of my finished Cheesecake but it was on my iPhone that I have just recently messed up and lost my pictures! I wanted to cry at losing the pictures of my son I had on my phone but I do have the memories so I will be ok!

The Ricotta Cheesecake is sooooooo delicious. Its light and moist. It is a unique flavor and my son loved it. He had a huge piece and told me he needed more. I felt the same way after my first piece. I highly recommend making this recipe its so good.

Mikarose Clothing Review and $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Spring Event

As a full time working Mom I need so many clothing options. I did not realize how little I had in the way of nice outfits that fit well. I was in Mommy mode of comfy pants and a tshirt for so long I forgot how great it feels to dress nice. I even try to add a little touch of nice to my day off outfits too. Finding clothing that I can wear at my job and be comfy enough to move around is my goal.

I have had items from Mikarose in the past and knew they would have some pretty and modest items I could wear to work. I like to wear skirts that are long enough that I am comfortable that aren't too short. I love the trend of the lace look that so many styles have.  The Printed Pencil Skirt  is comfy, stylish and since its a printed look I do not have to worry about delicate lace but still enjoy the look. The Double Cascade Top is a pretty color. I love the ruffles going down the middle. It gives the top a feminine soft look to it. The way the top came to a point with the fabric in the chest area was a bit uncomfortable for me but it may be that the top was too tight for me.

Mikarose has many other nice outfits as well. I like the Makenna Maxi Dress and the Ariana Dress.

For our Mother's Day Spring Fling Fashion and Fun Event we will be hosting a giveaway for a $50 Gift Certificate to Mikarose.


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*Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts April 10 2013 and ends on May 3 , 2013 at 12:01 am EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent a product to review for this post.

Mother's Day Spring Fling Fashion and Fun Gift Guide Event Starts Today!

Today starts our Mother's Day Spring Fling Fashion and Fun Gift Guide Event on Frugal Family Tree and Popcorn and Pearls. We are excited to also be introducing a new site Lovely Little You that our very own writer Samantha has started. Its new and she has many great ideas for the site.

This year for Mother's Day celebrations we are spicing things up with a "Spring Fling Fashion and Fun" Gift Guide Event! We are seeking great gift ideas for not only ourselves for Mother's Day but our families, after all we wouldn't be celebrating Motherhood with out them! We are hosting the Spring Fling Gift Guide Event on our websites April 10th- May 10th and we will be hosting giveaways for you to win some great prizes as well as sharing some great gift ideas.

We are all happy to be Moms and family. We all support each other and keep one another grounded through the wild ride of Motherhood. We love that you our readers have embraced our family and join us sharing our stories as Moms and women. We love your comments and to hear your own journey through life.

What do you have planned for your family to celebrate the Spring and Mother's Day?