Product Review: Meaningful Beauty

Note: I was given this product for free in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.
I'm a member of Influenster and was given the opportunity to do a review on the Meaningful Beauty restoration product, Creme de Serum. 
Info from the website: This crème de la crème treatment takes a triple approach to combating the signs of aging with three powerful anti-aging ingredients: superantioxidant melon complex, anti-aging peptides and hyaluronic acid. Combining the power of a serum with the rich, moisturizing effects of a crème, this super-boost is designed to help protect, increase hydration and prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Bear with me, this probably isn't what you're expecting to read on a product review.  I will always be honest in my reviews, even if it's not what the service/product/supplier wants to read...
While I was excited to try this product, my excitement waned greatly once I read the bottle label. My first red flag was that it says, "If ingested, call Poison Control immediately."
This is a BIG no-no for me. If there's a warning to call Poison Control if ingested, ESPECIALLY on a product that's supposed to go on my skin, then I don't want it. If it's a problem for it to be accidentally ingested, then what in the heck is in it??
Secondly, no where on the container or on the Meaningful Beauty website can I find ingredients. That's another BIG no-no for me. Why? Why not list the ingredients? I really like to know what I'm putting on my skin!
So, with those red flags at the forefront of my mind, I still decided to try the product. I used it two times then I just couldn't do it anymore. I have no idea what's in it and that really bothers me!
I'm sorry Meaningful Beauty and Influenster. 
This product goes against my personal decisions to keep a nontoxic, healthy lifestyle. I cannot in good faith recommend this product to anyone. 
That said, I do have a list of some fantastic nontoxic beauty products and yes Shaklee's is one of them! Our Instant Firming Serum is safe, nontoxic, it works, and we have the ingredients listed on the container so you know exactly what you're getting!

Dr. Scholl's® For Her Active Series® | Product Review

Note: I was given the Dr. Scholl's insoles via Influenster in exchange for a review of the product. All opinions are my own. Hi there! Last week, Influenster sent me some Dr. Scholl's insoles to review. I am very happy to review this product...well because I'm LOVING these insoles! I try to workout several times per week and really need good cross trainers to support my feet, ankles, and especially knees. I have tendonitis in my knees and if I don't have a good pair of shoes on, I can't go all out during my cardio classes.
Well, I've had my Asics for about a year and they've been great, but the insoles aren't the best. I'd been noticing that my knees were starting to hurt during classes, which is usually a sign that I need new shoes or new insoles. I'm not in a position to drop $$ on new cross trainers right now, so I'd been planning to get some insoles. And guess what arrived in the mail right before my trip to the store? These babies! Woot!  I put them in my shoes so I could immediately test them out. It's a very different feeling to have supportive insoles in your shoes! I could feel my arch lifted and much more cushion in the heels, which felt great! A few days later, I put these insoles to the test during my Zumba class. I am HAPPY to announce that I didn't have any knee pain during the class! Double woot! I'm so glad I was able to try these because they're helping a lot and I don't need to get new shoes yet! Here are the benefits of these great insoles: - Reduces shock by 40% - Designed with Triple Zone Protection for your ball of foot, arch, and heel - Helps relieve and prevent pain from shin splints, runner's knee and plantar fasciitis - Helps reduce foot odor with SweatMax technology Thanks, Influenster and Dr. Scholl's for letting me give these insoles a test run!

Cinch Energy Tea - Product Review

Note: I do not get this product free for reviewing. I bought it, tried it, and wanted to share my thoughts with you. 

I bought Shaklee's Cinch Energy Tea Mix a few weeks ago because I was looking for something that would give me that late afternoon kick (I'm a mommy of 1 kiddo who doesn't sleep during the day and another kiddo who doesn't sleep at night!) without caffeine. I have nothing against caffeine...I drink coffee every morning, but if I drink it too late in the day then I have trouble getting to sleep. And I rarely drink sodas because of all the chemicals and sugar (go on family, and roll your eyes!) that I just don't want to consume.

I was browsing through Shaklee's healthy weight products and saw the Cinch tea and decided to give it a whirl.

What's the Shaklee claim about this tea?

• It's a natural alternative to coffee, sodas, and sweet snacks
• Includes taurine, which is a widely studied amino acid that enhances alertness, energy, and endurance

Much to my surprise (I really was skeptical about it), it works! It really gives me some extra energy without feeling jittery or agitated, which I can get from caffeine. And as a bonus to me, it's all natural and doesn't have all the preservatives and/or chemicals that other drinks might have. Plus, I haven't experienced a 'crash' from it or felt overly hyper. Yay!

So what's in it? 

• A three-tea blend of Matcha green tea powder, white tea extract, and Rooibos red tea extract
• Stevia for sweetness

Who benefits from it?

• Anyone who wants a low-calorie alternative to sugary snacks, sodas, or coffee for quick energy
• Anyone looking for a way to manage their weight and inches
• Anyone who wants to boost energy naturally
• Anyone who wants the antioxidant protection and benefits associated with green tea

And now for the big question: How does it taste?
It's pretty good!  It's not very sweet but that's because there are no artificial sweeteners. I want a quick pick-me-up so I mix it with about 6oz of cold water and gulp it down. I start feeling the pick up within about 15 minutes.

So if you're looking for an all-natural energy boost, I highly suggest this tea mix. It's available in Unsweetened Tea or Pomegranate Tea.