Lipton® Tea K-Cups®

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I used to do the whole tea ritual before I bought a Keurig®, you know the one: boiling water, tea pot, loose tea, strainer, cup and saucer, milk pitcher, extra hot water, sugar bowl. It was a ceremony as much as a process. The final collapse of civilization arrived with the Keurig® coffeemaker. Pour in cold water, press a button, shove in a K-Cup®. Greet Satan.  After all, the road to hell is paved with convenience.

Anyway, the arrival of the  Lipton® Tea K-Cups® made me realize how horribly overworked I had become, having to dip the teabag into the mug, take it out, find a place to put it...why labor endlessly when self-indulgence summons? I figured it was going to taste lousy but so what..? It will be easy! I popped one of the Lipton K-Cups in, pressed the button and... out came great tea! It must be the water temperature and the amount of time the water stays on the tea, or maybe it's the work of some old voodoo. It doesn't matter, I don't care. This tea is comparable to what you get when you do the whole teapot nonsense. It's full tilt boogie brewed tea and if any less effort was required, the K-Cups would come with a warning that you were about to sacrifice your immortal soul. 

If you like really good tea and have better things to do with your time, Lipton® Tea K-Cups® are worth the extra expense and the extra lap around Purgatory.  

Indulge Black Tea

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I thought this black tes was going to be just like the Lipton® Tea bags, since this said unsweetened black tea and I know their unsweetened black tea already. There are some teas that I don't like to be sweetened and black tea is one of them. My first sip of this black tea was disappointing as it was not what I was expecting. This tea was more like a chi tea without so much of the delicious chi tea flavoring, just heavy on the vanilla. Vanilla but not sweet, chai but not all like "BAM! Chai here!" Again, this is not what I was expecting. Once I regained my composure and drank more, I realized I didn't actually dislike the taste, it just wasn't what I was expecting.

Refresh Iced Sweet Tea

I can't get enough of this stuff. I love sweet tea and this one is just like some of my favorites! Having it in K-Cup® form is nice because if you brew it hot it's prefect, if you brew it over ice it's perfect. You will not need to add sweeteners because this tea is, as I said already, perfect. It is just sweet enough without being too sweet or needing more sweetener. I've tried lots of brew of ice K-Cups® in a variety of flavors and this one beats them all. I will continue to buy it.

 

As always, these items were samples that I received in the mail. I have not been asked to endorse them but do so by my own choice. 

Immune Support Supplement Reviews

Emergen-C Immune + Citrus

First off, I enjoy Emergen-C and have used it in the past. I have at least tried every flavor and I tend to use it to prevent illness. At the onset of any kind of sickness, I drink 2-4 packets a day.

I almost never get sick; I am a healthy, active 23-year-old. Whenever I'm feeling slightly under the weather, I take one pack in the morning, one in the evening, and by the next day, I feel much better. I may not be back to 100% functionality but it's much better! I recommend you try the Emergen-C! It tastes good and it's fizzy too (my personal preference in drink).  

Emergen-C 1,000 MG Vitiman C

I hate having a cold, and when I get one, I need to get over it. At the first sign of a cold, or anything really, I start taking Emergen-C and can usually shorten the length

of the cold, get better quick, plus I know it's a great source of vitamin c. Emergen-C is a simple and cheap way to keep myself in good health. I take at the first onset so I won't get sicker during those cold and flu seasons of year.

On top of helping recover from any illness, Emergen-C is also great for everyday use. It gives me energy and boosts my immunity so I don't get sick. I don't always have time for healthy eating, so with this supplement I feel like I'm giving my body the necessary vitamins to function properly, without feeling fatigued a couple hours later like with coffee. When on the go, I stick a few packets in my purse whenever I need an extra boost. On the plus side, this tastes amazing.

Airborne Everyday Chewable Tablets

I also love Airborne. It has saved me from catching a nasty stomach flu and stopped several illnesses in its tracks before it got worse. There is no scientific proof that it works, but for me, I take it the minute I start feeling ill.

This product, however, is meant to be taken every day. I'm not sure if taking an excessive amount of Vitamin C is such a great idea, though I know lots of people do. But we're talking eight times the recommended daily dosage and though it passes out of the body, I don't feel entirely comfortable taking it every day when I'm feeling healthy. 

Because its main ingredient is Vitamin C, Airborne Everyday cuts back on other vitamins. It has only 40% of your daily recommended Vitamin A; Vitamin B6 is 65%; Biotin is 10%; Pantothenic acid (as calcium pantothenate) is 50%. On the plus side, it does have vitamins that others may not, for example Magnesium (5%), more of zinc (53%), selenium and Managanese. How will this affect your health? I'm not a doctor, so I can't say for sure. But I felt this difference was important to point out.

Secondly, the two chewable tablets did leave some trace of chalkiness, which sent me into a coughing fit when I drank something afterward. Also, the berry flavor was too sweet. If I were to buy this again, I'd get the orange flavor. But this a personal preference.

In sum, I like Airborne and will continue taking it before going on a trip or whenever I feel an illness coming on, but it won’t be an everyday staple for me.

All in all, taking immune support supplements can be helpful in preventing illness and helping you recover from one. In my opinion, you need to find what works for you and be sure to try each flavor before making your mind up on a specific supplement. I don't have a personal favorite and I tend to have a lot of theses types of supplements in my apartment, but don't take my word on it, try them yourself!

Skintimate® Mandarin Burst Moisturizing Shave Gel Sampling

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Just the other day I received a sample of Skintimate® Mandarin Burst Moisturizing Shave Gel from Crowdtap, a user testing, review, and input site. These samples were given to me for free so that I might review them the opinions I share here are 100% my own.

I was really excited to receive this sample and share opportunity and my legs rejoiced from the added moisture and glorious scent.

How did shaving the legs get such a bad rap for being a monotonous and loathed chore? Think of the reason why you’d shave:

• Going on a weekend trip at a hotel with a pool, better shave the legs
• Spring break and that vacation is around the corner, better shave the legs
• Summer is here – break out the shorts, flip-flops and razor
• Going on a date, better shave your legs

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Truth is, we very much look forward to all these events. So shaving the legs is a good sign my friends! Hooray, shave those legs! 

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I actually just got back from my summer vacation and when I got back, there was my sample of Skintimate® Mandarin Burst. What perfect timing for Skintimate® Signature Scents to add a new scent to its already exciting shave gel lineup! Mandarin Burst! This new shave gel has revitalizing moisturizers, vitamins and olive butter, to protect and nourish your skin.  

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Now, usually I use body wash and a shower puff to shave. In fact it has been a very long time since I have used shaving gel and after this sampling, I realized I missing out! First off the smell is to die for! I think that this shaving gel would be perfect for the winter because even though the weather is cold outside you can escape to a tropical paradise in your shower.

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Featuring the refreshing citrusy fragrance of mandarin oranges, lemons and limes, Skintimate® Mandarin Burst Moisturizing Shave Gel provides a combination of aromatic scent and moisturizing properties perfect for warming and smoothing that rough ‘winter skin’.

Containing six moisturizers including antioxidant Vitamin E and Olive Butter, Mandarin Burst will not only provide you with a smooth refreshing shave, but will also help replenish your skin’s natural moisture and will help maintain healthy and beautiful skin with its gel turning lather.

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The first thing I noticed when I opened the package was the bottle, love the colors! They made summer feel more like summer. Even the gel is colorful! Pink! Love it! I could instantly smell the citrus, grapefruit! It was very invigorating. Though I'm an evening showerer, I'm sure that this scent would be great for morning showers, helping you to wake up.

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The gel lathers beautifully and a little goes a long way. The razor glide over your skin and there is little to no chance of nicking yourself. I found my legs to be very moisturized afterwards and did not even need the usual gobs of lotion! I would highly recommend this product and I will for sure be using it from now on!   

I say that we give shaving a break and embrace all the reasons why we do it. If only to have silky smooth and nourished skin again? Finally!

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