I recently had the opportunity to try some really great tasting protein bars.  They were from Pure Fitness Nutrition.  They were a bit different than other protein bars I have tried.  They were very filling and had 25g protein in each bar.  That is a lot of protein.  They would be great to eat before a workout.

This is the Peanut Butter Jelly Crunch.  Even just the name sounds good. I really liked how this had the a sweet and a salty taste. After eating it I found out that Pure Fitness Nutrition used whole wheat pretzels to give the bar the crunch and the salty taste.  This bar had 342 calories. This was a great tasting bar and kept me full for hours.

Here is the Banana Chocolate Nut.  To me this sounds like a prefect combination.  I liked the chunks of chocolate and the dehydrated banana that you could see and taste in the bar.  This bar also had Chia Seeds in it.  They are loaded with Omega-3 which is really good for you.  This bar had a great flavor and was also filling it had 365 calories.

The finial bar I tried was my favorite ~ Dark Chocolate Cranberry.  I love Chocolate and I love Cranberries so to me this was the best combination.  This bar like all the others used raw oats to give you all the natural carbohydrates you need to keep you going through a tough workout.  This bar contained 391 calories – that may seem like a lot but these are good all natural calories that keep you moving and energy burning evenly.

So many of the protein bars that are out on the market are bad for you.  They contain lots of sugar and saturated fat.  These ingredients don’t belong in a protein bar.  That’s why I am glad to have found Pure Fitness Nutrition and their Gourmet Protein Bars.  If you are looking for something that is healthy and good for you.  Head over to Pure Fitness Nutrition and order some bars HERE I am sure there will be something you like. Their bars have all natural ingredients and no trans fat.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

“Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

I don’t know about you but I love trying new products!  I was lucky enough to have PROXI® send me all 12 of their products.  What makes PROXI® products so unique is that they use hydrogen peroxide or H₂O₂ in all 12 of their products.  H₂O₂ is the ultimate multitasking ingredient that is also environmentally-responsible as it simply breaks down to water and oxygen.

The first products I tried were the Toothpaste and the Mouth Rinse.  I really like how my mouth feels refreshed and I have noticed my teeth getting a bit whiter. The flavor is fresh mint.

Hydrogen peroxide in mouth rinse kills germs that cause bad breath and in the toothpaste fights cavities with fluoride. The gentle foaming action cleans between teeth.

 

In the PROXI® line there are two types of hand soaps a foaming soap and just a normal soap.  Both work the same way with a rich later and washes away dirt without drying your skin.

The Aloe in the soap helps soothe and protect your skin, along with a nice light fresh scent of White Tea & Bergamot fragrance contains natural basil, bergamot, and sage clary essential oils.  They both leave your hands clean, soft and healthy.  It’s nice they have it in two forms – I prefer the foaming soap but you can pick the one you like best.

 

There are two different Body Washes one for men which Rexy really likes. Both of the body washes  use Hydrogen peroxide and naturally-derived surfactants to deep clean to remove and wash away dirt, sweat, and impurities from your skin.

Both body wash contain Aloe which naturally protects and soothe skin.  The men’s body wash has a Naturally Invigorating fragrance contains notes of spicy herbs, amber, and woods scent and the other one has a Cucumber & Green Tea scent which is refreshing. Neither fragrance was overpowering.

What I liked the best was the thick lather and how easy it washed off.  I didn’t feel soapy when I got out of the shower, but my skin did feel soft.

 

The next group of product that PROXI® has are used for cleaning your bathroom and kitchen.

I hate to clean and I especially hate cleaning the bathroom.  I do like the way a bathroom smells after you clean it.  Here are three products from PROXI® that made my job a better easier. All of these bottles have sprayers – I just took the pictures before I started using the products.

The first is the  Daily Shower Cleaner.  In this cleaner hydrogen peroxide wand biodegradable surfactants work together to fight the build-up of soap scum, mildew stains, and mineral deposits without scrubbing.  This worked great – last one in the shower would spray down the walls and just a little spaying of water kept the walls clean. Daily spraying is the answer to a clean shower.

The next product was the Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner. This could be used anywhere in your house but I used it to clean the counters in the kitchen it has a disinfectant, degreaser and deodorizer to cut through grime with ease.  Like all the products it uses hydrogen peroxide with biodegradable surfactants.

 

The Bathroom Disinfectant Cleaner too uses hydrogen peroxice based formula that kills bacteria, viruses and foot fungus.  This was great for cleaning the bathtub, faucets, trash can, and toilet seat.

 

PROXI® has a Kitchen Disinfectant Cleaner also. Hydrogen peroxide’s antibacterial cleaning action kills germs while biodegradable cleaning agents cut through tough grease to leave your kitchen fresh, clean, and streak-free.

 

A couple of these products can be used in both the kitchen and bathroom.  Its nice to have multi-purpose cleaners so you don’t have to spend the money on separate products for your bathroom and kitchen.  I really liked how well all of the cleaning products worked and would recommend them for your home.  It made my cleaning day a bit easier and sure it would do the same for yours.

 

Here are the last two products that I tried from PROXI® The Dish Soap Concentrate.  This dish soap combines the power of hydrogen peroxide and biodegradable cleaning agents to provide rapid, effective removal of dried-on food, grease, and odors. What I liked the most was the long lasting suds ~ when I am cooking or baking I fill the sink with hot soapy water and clean as I go.  I do have a dishwasher but a lot of the batter bowls or kettles I wash by hand.  I liked that the sud lasted and that they rinsed off easily.

The Automatic Dish Detergent Pods worked great to. My roommate isn’t the best about rinsing his dishes before putting them in the dishwasher so they hydrogen peroxide powers away the stuck on food.  I noticed when my dishes came out of the dish washer they were spot free.  That’s a big Yahoo!!

Find PROXI® Products

Available at the following grocery retailers:

• Bruno’s
• Dierbergs
• Food Lion
• Hannaford
• Piggly Wiggly
• Price Chopper
• Rouses
• Shop N Save
• ShopRite
• and online at www.Alice.com

For more information, go to www.proxiproducts.com, www.facebook.com/proxiproducts, and www.twitter.com/PROXIproducts.

 

 

“Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

I have two cats ~ Shadow and Oscar they are normally pretty good cats, but I have noticed that when they eat they are bit messy. I hated cleaning up after them.  So I found this great Cat Bowl Mat. It comes in two colors Taupe and Black.

 

This will make cleaning up after the cats easy.  What’s great is the anti-skid backing helps so that Oscar doesn’t push the mat across the floor when he is eating.  It is the perfect size 8″ X 13.5″.

I have a number of times accidentally knocked the water dish over and now with this Pet Bowl Mat it will absorb the water. It can soak up to 4 times its weight in water and radiates moisture from point of origin to help keep the floor dry.

Another great thing about the Cat Bowl Mat is that is is very durable and machine washes great!  I have washed it a number of times and it has come out looking great.  I just throw it in cold water with liquid detergent and then tumble dry.

If you have larger animals and need a bigger Pet Bowl Mat The Original does carry larger mats. They also carry other  unique items like the Dish Drying Mat I reviewed HERE.

If you would like to purchase your own Cat Bowl Mat your can order HERE online or they also have the mats at your local Bed Bath & Beyond.

The Original has offered to send 3 of my readers the same Cat Bowl Mat I reviewed. You must be 13+ to enter.  Have a US shipping address.  Leave a comment on what your pet does to drive you crazy. Extra entry for liking The Original on Facebook and extra entries for each way you follow Kaisy Daisy’s Corner.  Giveaway ends May 29, 2013.

Please fill out the form HERE to enter.

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“Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

I really like using Organic products and found a couple new ones from DermOrganic.  They have both haircare and skincare products and I tried a sample of both.  They are both a bit different than the normal product you may use.  I liked both lines and would love to try more of the products.

At DermOrganic^® we believe the ingredients we don’t use are just as important as the ones we do.

The first products I tried were for my hair.  I tried three different products which included Daily Conditioning Shampoo, DermOrganic Masque, and DermOrganic Leave-In Treatment.

The first product the Daily Conditioning Shampoo which uses facial cleansers  derived from lipids and amino acids that moisturize and strengthen hair.  I found that it was very gentle on my hair and scalp.  I found that it rinsed out of my hair well.  Here are some great points about the shampoo.

-Gentle sulfate-free formula
-Safe for color-treated hair
-The shampoo made with facial cleansers!
-Revitalizes and enlivens
-Rich luxurious lather makes other sulfate-free shampoos jealous!
-Enriched with Omega-6, Panthenol B5, Rice Keratin and Antioxidants

The next product I used was DermOrganic Masque Hair Repair I really liked use this product. It was nice and thick.  I could see that my hair looked very soft and healthy.

DermOrganic^® Masque is an intensive deep conditioner that revitalizes and repairs damaged hair from the inside out. It has unique properties that won’t build-up or over-proteinize hair, making it safe for everyday use. Here are some great points about the Masque Hair Repair.

-Repairs damaged hair
-Smoothes and softens
-Strengthens and texturizes
-Makes hair manageable again
-Fortifies and improves elasticity
-Enriched with Omega-6, Antioxidants,Rice Keratin Amino Acids and Essential Lipids

The last product I used was DermOrganic Leave-In Treatment which made with Certified Argan Oil of Morocco to repair, protect and improve hair shine. Restores optimal moisture balance, smoothes and softens, speeds drying time, and protects hair from thermal styling.  I really really liked this product ~ I could see how it helped my hair and it made it shine.  Here are some great points about the Leave-In Treatment.

-Adds incredible softness and shine
-Protects hair from thermal damage
-Speeds drying time up to 40%
-Restores optimal moisture
-Revitalizes and repairs
-Seals cuticle & protects color
-Smoothes and softens
-Enriched with Omega-6, Lipids, Antioxidants, Vitamin E and Natural Moisture Factors
-Made with Certified Argan Oil of Morocco

Here is the Skin Care Sampler I received it contained Soapless Facial Cleanser, Facial Moisturizer and Hand & Body Moisture Lotion.

The first product I used was the Soapless Facial Cleanser – what I liked about this product is oil-free & Fragrance-free.  It also uses Moroccan Argan fruit extract.  I really liked this product it left my skin soft.  Here are some good points about this Facial Cleanser.

-Soap-free, non-abrasive formula
-Strong enough to remove makeup
-yet gentle enough for delicate eye area
-Imparts a fresh tight feel without dryness
-Plant-based lipids moisturize and balance while cleansing
-Made withArgan extract of Morocco
-Rich in Omega-6 andVitamins C&E
-With Yuzu fruit extract and BotaniCollagenTM
- Oil-free and fragrance-free

The next product I used was the Facial Moisturizer. This formula is sheer and absorbs very quickly.  It too is made with Moroccan Argan fruit extract. Here are some good points about this Facial Moisturizer.

-Softens and improves elasticity
-Minimizes fine lines
-Sheer formula absorbs quickly
-With plant-derived BotaniCollagen
-Made with Argan extract of Morocco
-Rich in Lipids, Omega-6 and Vitamins C & E
-With Yuzu fruit extract
-Oil-free and fragrance-free
The last product I used was the Hand & Body Moisture Lotion which is oil-free & fragrance-free.  I really liked this lotion it soften my hands and I could tell it was protecting them.  The one thing I liked the most is that it did not wash off right away.  Here are some good points about the lotion.

-Hydrating cream for hand and body
-Leaves skin feeling soft, clean and moisturized
-Rich formula with a sheer application
-Glides on and absorbs quickly -Protects moisture balance
-Rich in Lipids, Omega-6 and VitaminsC&E
-Made withArgan extract of Morocco
-With Yuzu fruit extract and BotaniCollagenTM
-Oil-free and fragrance-free

I enjoyed using both the haircare and skincare products from DermOrganic Products.  If you would like to try an of the great products I sampled you can go HERE to order them online.

“Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

As you have noticed I like to try some new and different products.  I also like products that are good for me and the environment. Have you ever heard of Soap Nuts?  Well NaturOil sent me a whole assortment of items made with Soap Nuts and some Soap Nuts to do my laundry.

Here is all the items I received it was the Soap Nuts Intro Starter Package.  I will tell you a bit more about each product in the set.  I was very happy to get to try something that I had never used or heard of.  Especially something that is so natural and good for the earth.

The first item I used was the NaturOil “Select” Soap Nuts.  The package came with 1/4 pound of them with a heavy duty wash bag.  What you do with the soap nuts is put 5 in the heavy duty wash bag and throw it into your washer.  The Soap Nuts release the soap while you wash – it is not like regualar laundry soap – it does not foam up like regular soap does.  What amazed me was how clean my laundry got. You can reuse the nuts for 5 loads of wash.  What a money saver and also no more plastic or cardboard containers to get rid of.

There is also a NaturOli exclusive Soap Nuts Laundry Pre-Treat Stick.  Which was great for me – I spill all the time.  I probably should wear a bib when I eat – something always lands on the front of my shirt.  The Pre-Treat stick worked great!  It did remove stains.

 

The next product was 1-oz Mini-Size of Extreme 18X Soap Nut Liquid Concentrate.  This can be used as a detergent but don’t stop there add it to your water and clean just about anything.  You only need a little because it works so well and is so concentrated. The absolute lowest carbon footprint of any detergent or cleaner – anywhere.

This is a 2-oz Mini-Size of NaturOli ultra-popular EXTREME Hair Soap Nut Shampoo.  This shampoo will actually rid your hair and scalp of years of hazardous chemical build up and residue.  It gives you back that natural shine and body.  The shampoo is Sulfate Free.  Here are some of the other things there are to love about Soap Nut Shampoo.

- way less shedding!
- nice clean scalp
- gently cleansing
- the SHINE!
- the BODY!
- all natural, and has very little processing
- it’s cheap!
- no need for conditioner or acid rinse

Here are the finial two products I tried.  A handmade Soap Nut Shampoo Bar – if you have never used shampoo in the form of a bar – it is great.  They last much longer and are cheaper and best yet no container to dispose of!   This bar shampoo has all the same qualities of the EXTREME Hair Soap Nut Shampoo.  Once you use it you will like it.

I was also provided with a luxurious, handmade Soap Nuts Cleansing Bar.  Which smelled great and left my skin feeling clean and soft.

I really liked trying these items that I had never heard of and will continue to use the Soap Nuts in my laundry.  If you would like to purchase your own products from NaturOli you can purchase them HERE online.  I recommend trying the Soap Nuts in your laundry you will be as surprised as I was with the results.

NaturOli has offered one of my readers the chance to win same  products I reviewed.  You must be 18+ and have a US shipping address.  Leave a comment on what product you would like to try from NaturOli.  Extra entries for following NaturOli on Facebook and for each way you follow Kaisy Daisy’s Corner.  Giveaway ends May 29, 2013.

Please fill out the form HERE to enter.