SIRJJ Organics- Rehydration Cream- ENDED!

SIRJJ Organics!…. Review #4

As I mentioned in my previous AcaiBerry Reviews, I have been on a bit of a health kick lately, and this week, I will be posting some of the items that have helped me feel healthier, more refreshed, rejuvenated, and more energized this week! Be sure to check back daily, as you can enter each contest multiple times!
In my quest for better health, I came across SIRJJ Organics. SIRJJ is pronounced like the word "Surge." The company was named for the founder's children - Samuel, Isaac, Rachel and James Johnson. How cute is that???

Today, I am reviewing the Fourth of FIVE SIRJJ Organics Products!

If you would love to take a first step into healthier living, or if you always have used all natural cleansing products, SIRJJ is for you!
You will find daily reviews on the following products this week (from the AcaiBerry by Wisdom series!):

• AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream (My review: Click HERE)
• AcaiBerry Facial Scrub (My review: Click HERE)
• AcaiBerry Antioxidant Cooling Toner (My review: Click HERE)
• AcaiBerry Rehydration Cream (current review)
• AcaiBerry by Wisdom SPF 10 Day Cream (review coming tomorrow!)

Recap of SIRJJ product review in general:

Let me first say this- I am allergic to EVERYTHING. I always have to test skin care products on my arm to see if I will break out, before buying new items. I was slightly worried that I would swell up like a pufferfish after trying these organic products. But I was very pleasantly surprised when the AcaiBerry Rehydration Cream went on smooth, without irritation. I literally woke up the next morning with smoother skin! Please see my AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream review HERE.

I love the Rehydration Cream, because we all need to be sure our faces stay moisturized! Without moisture, we lose elasticity, which leads to wrinkles!!

The AcaiBerry Rehydration Cream moisturizes, yet doesn’t make your skin oily. It is very light, and absorbs quickly!

This is the ingredient list for the AcaiBerry Rehydration Cream (notice, you can pronounce it all!):

• Aloe Leaf Juice - Certified Organic
• Apricot Kernel Oil - Certified Organic Expeller Pressed/Unrefined
• Plum Kernel Oil - Expeller Pressed/Unrefined
• Hemp Seed Oil - Certified Organic Cold Pressed/Unrefined
• Evening Primrose Oil - Certified Organic Cold Pressed/Partially Refined
• Meadowfoam Seed Oil - Expeller Pressed/Refined
• Kukui Nut Oil - Cold Pressed/Partially Refined
• Tamanu Oil - Certified Organic Cold Pressed/Unrefined
• Rosehip Seed Oil - Certified Organic Cold Pressed/Unrefined
• Mango Butter - Expeller Pressed/Unrefined
• Shea Butter - Certified Organic Expeller Pressed/Unrefined
• Neem Seed Oil - Cold Pressed/Unrefined
• Kokum Butter - Expeller Pressed/Refined
• Cocoa Butter - Certified Organic Expeller Pressed/Unrefined
• AcaiBerry - Certified Organic Freeze Dried
• Acerola Berry - Freeze Dried
• Green Tea - Certified Organic; crushed powder from tea leaves
• Rosehips - Certified Organic
• Emulsifying Wax NF
• Gentle Preservative Blend: Potassium Sorbate USP Food Grade, Citric Acid (Fruit Sugars)

The packaging for the all natural cleansers is not flashy, just like the product. It is earth-friendly, and functional.

I believe SIRJJ has done an amazing job of finding high-quality ingredients and materials that perform well. There is no bulk, no waste, and no over-kill in their products or their packaging.I am officially the latest fan of SIRJJ Organics!

Would you love to own a similar SIRJJ product of your own? Read the rules below and leave your comment, then come back daily to leave more comments on the reviews I will be posting for SIRJJ all the way through Saturday! The contests will all end on Friday, October 2nd at 6pm.

To enter, please do any or all of the following:
1. Comment below, with your email address
2. Visit the SIRJJ Organics site by clicking HERE, and leave a comment telling me what you love the most!
3. Subscribe to this blog (enter your email address in upper right corner), and comment that you do.
4. Follow this blog (in right hand column), and comment that you do.
5. Become a fan of this blog on Facebook by clicking HERE, and comment that you do.
6. Follow me on Twitter (vaagen) and ReTweet this contest on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vaagen/statuses/4170559338 Comment below that you did.
7. Favorite this blog on Technorati by clicking HERE
The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on Thursday, October 1st at 6pm. Good luck!

Mosby (a.k.a. the couch)

SIRJJ Organics- AcaiBerry Toner- ENDED!

SIRJJ Organics… AcaiBerry Toner

SIRJJ Organics!…. Review #3

As I mentioned in my previous SIRJJ reviews, I have been on a bit of a health kick lately, and this week, I will be posting some of the items that have helped me feel healthier, more refreshed, rejuvenated, and more energized this week! Be sure to check back daily, as you can enter each contest multiple times!
In my quest for better health, I came across SIRJJ Organics. SIRJJ is pronounced like the word "Surge." The company was named for the founder's children - Samuel, Isaac, Rachel and James Johnson. How cute is that???

Today, I am reviewing the THIRD of FIVE SIRJJ Organics Products!

If you would love to take a first step into healthier living, or if you always have used all natural cleansing products, SIRJJ is for you!
You will find daily reviews on the following products this week (from the AcaiBerry by Wisdom series!):

• AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream (My review: Click HERE)
• AcaiBerry Facial Scrub (My review: Click HERE)
• AcaiBerry Antioxidant Cooling Toner (current review)
• AcaiBerry Rehydration Cream
• AcaiBerry by Wisdom SPF 10 Day Cream

Recap of SIRJJ product review in general:

Let me first say this- I am allergic to EVERYTHING. I always have to test skin care products on my arm to see if I will break out, before buying new items. I was slightly worried that I would swell up like a pufferfish after trying these organic products. But I was very pleasantly surprised when the AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream went on smooth, without irritation. I literally woke up the next morning with smoother skin! Please see my AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream review HERE, and my AcaiBerry Facial Scrub review HERE.

Toners are a tricky thing for me. I get frustrated after using them, because inevitably, my face breaks out a couple days after using them. And I have NEVER had ANY problems with breakouts. This just tells me that I have very sensitive skin. This is one reason for my recent health kick. My body seems more sensitive to chemicals than ever before- I’m sensitive to food chemicals, drink chemicals, outdoor chemicals, and skincare chemicals! I honestly think the SIRJJ toner might be my favorite of all the SIRJJ products I reviewed. It works, because it makes your skin feel VERY refreshed. But, it is not harsh at all. It is very gentle.

My skin definitely feels completely clean, and my pores look visibly tighter after a strict use of the SIRJJ Toner for a week.

This is the ingredient list for the AcaiBerry Toner(notice, you can pronounce it all!):

• Aloe Leaf Juice - Certified Organic
• Rosemary Herb (Certified Organic) Steeped in Aloe
• Witch Hazel - Double Steam Distilled - 86% Witch Hazel and 14% Grain Alcohol
• AcaiBerry - Certified Organic Freeze Dried
• Acerola Berry - Freeze Dried
• Green Tea - Certified Organic; crushed powder from tea leaves
• Rosehips - Certified Organic
• Gentle Preservative Blend: Potassium Sorbate USP Food Grade, Citric Acid (Fruit Sugars)

The packaging for the all natural cleansers is not flashy, just like the product. It is earth-friendly, and functional.

I believe SIRJJ has done an amazing job of finding high-quality ingredients and materials that perform well. There is no bulk, no waste, and no over-kill in their products or their packaging.I am officially the latest fan of SIRJJ Organics!

Would you love to own a similar SIRJJ product of your own? Read the rules below and leave your comment, then come back daily to leave more comments on the reviews I will be posting for SIRJJ all the way through Saturday! The contests will all end on Tuesday, September 29th at 6pm.

To enter, please do any or all of the following:
1. Comment below, with your email address
2. Visit the SIRJJ Organics site by clicking HERE, and leave a comment telling me what you love the most!
3. Subscribe to this blog (enter your email address in upper right corner), and comment that you do.
4. Follow this blog (in right hand column), and comment that you do.
5. Become a fan of this blog on Facebook by clicking HERE, and comment that you do.
6. Follow me on Twitter (vaagen) and ReTweet this contest on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vaagen/statuses/4170559338 Comment below that you did.
7. Favorite this blog on Technorati by clicking HERE
The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on Thursday, October 1st at 6pm. Good luck!

SIRJJ Organics… AcaiBerry Facial Scrub- ENDED!

SIRJJ Organics!…. Review #2

As I mentioned in my AcaiBerry Facial Cleanser review, I have been on a bit of a health kick lately, and this week, I will be posting some of the items that have helped me feel healthier, more refreshed, rejuvenated, and more energized this week! Be sure to check back daily, as you can enter each contest multiple times!
In my quest for better health, I came across SIRJJ Organics. SIRJJ is pronounced like the word "Surge." The company was named for the founder's children - Samuel, Isaac, Rachel and James Johnson. How cute is that???

Today, I am reviewing the SECOND of FIVE SIRJJ Organics Products!

If you would love to take a first step into healthier living, or if you always have used all natural cleansing products, SIRJJ is for you!
You will find daily reviews on the following products this week (from the AcaiBerry by Wisdom series!):

• AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream (My review: Click HERE)
• AcaiBerry Facial Scrub (current review)
• AcaiBerry Antioxidant Cooling Toner
• AcaiBerry Rehydration Cream
• AcaiBerry by Wisdom SPF 10 Day Cream

Recap of SIRJJ product review in general:

Let me first say this- I am allergic to EVERYTHING. I always have to test skin care products on my arm to see if I will break out, before buying new items. I was slightly worried that I would swell up like a pufferfish after trying these organic products. But I was very pleasantly surprised when the AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream went on smooth, without irritation. I literally woke up the next morning with smoother skin! Please see my AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream review HERE.

I use all the big brands when it comes to skincare. Everything from home representative companies to Macy’s counter companies. There are a few facial scrubs on the market that I love. I admit, when I saw the AcaiBerry Facial Scrub in my trial kit, I was afraid I wouldn’t be a fan. I am very picky when it comes to scrubs. I like one that works, yet is not so harsh or scratchy that it hurts. I am also not a big fan of the foamy ones, because I use a foaming cleanser, and I don’t want to over-do the soapy products on my face.

The AcaiBerry Facial Scrub is a great combination, because it is gentle (not foamy or stripping), but the granules in the scrub do an excellent job exfoliating.

This is the ingredient list for the AcaiBerry Facial Scrub (notice, you can pronounce it all!):

• Aloe Leaf Juice - Certified Organic
• Coconut Oil - Certified Organic Virgin Unrefined
• Olive Oil - Certified Organic Extra Virgin Cold Pressed/Unrefined
• Safflower Oil - Certified Organic Expeller Pressed/Unrefined

• Vegetable Glycerin - Kosher Certified
• English Walnut Hulls
• Citric Acid (Vitamin C) - USP
• Lemon Peel - Certified Organic
• Orange Zest Peel - Certified Organic
• Salicylic Acid USP
• L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
• AcaiBerry - Certified Organic Freeze Dried
• Acerola Berry - Freeze Dried
• Green Tea - Certified Organic * *(crushed powder from tea leaves)
• Rosehips - Certified Organic
• Sodium Hydroxide - saponifying agent
• Sorbitol - moisturizer
• Emulsifying Wax NF
• Soybean Protein - conditioner

The packaging for the all natural cleansers is not flashy, just like the product. It is earth-friendly, and functional.

I believe SIRJJ has done an amazing job of finding high-quality ingredients and materials that perform well. There is no bulk, no waste, and no over-kill in their products or their packaging.I am officially the latest fan of SIRJJ Organics!

Would you love to own a similar SIRJJ product of your own? Read the rules below and leave your comment, then come back daily to leave more comments on the reviews I will be posting for SIRJJ all the way through Saturday! The contests will all end on Tuesday, September 29th at 6pm.

To enter, please do any or all of the following:
1. Comment below, with your email address
2. Visit the SIRJJ Organics site by clicking HERE, and leave a comment telling me what you love the most!
3. Subscribe to this blog (enter your email address in upper right corner), and comment that you do.
4. Follow this blog (in right hand column), and comment that you do.
5. Become a fan of this blog on Facebook by clicking HERE, and comment that you do.
6. Follow me on Twitter (vaagen) and ReTweet this contest on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vaagen/statuses/4170559338 Comment below that you did.
7. Favorite this blog on Technorati by clicking HERE
The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on Wednesday, September 30th at 6pm. Good luck!

West Coast Jewelry! -ENDED!

FABULOUS company.

FABULOUS prices.

FABULOUS customer service!!!

I received a GORGEOUS package in the mail from West Coast Jewelry. I can honestly say, I have never received a piece of jewelry in more ornate packaging.

Have you heard of West Coast Jewelry before? If not, here is some information about the company, directly from their website:

West Coast Jewelry is a group of wonderful people, dedicated to making your online jewelry shopping experience outstanding! We rely on the positive feedback and word of mouth advertising from our many satisfied customers to keep us going, and that's why we treat each and every customer like our friends.

At West Coast Jewelry, we make every effort to present a superior level of service and quality with our complete collection of fine jewelry. We offer products for every budget in a variety of metals including sterling silver, titanium, tungsten, stainless steel, white gold, yellow gold and platinum.
The collection presented by West Coast Jewelry is offered directly from manufacturers. We offer 50% or more off of retail prices, and we urge you to compare!

I ordered some gorgeous dangle earrings, and they are simply stunning! As many of you probably know, it is very hard to tell the quality of jewelry when viewing it online. I would recommend West Coast Jewelry to anyone.

The earrings are not too heavy to wear everyday, yet they are very sturdy in construction, and made of top-notch materials.

Check out THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO about West Coast Jewelry!

And they would be the PERFECT gift for Christmas!!!

They are very affordable, as the West Coast Jewelry Company prides themselves on offering high quality jewelry at low prices. They also come in GORGEOUS packaging!

I LOVE my West Coast Jewelry earrings, and I am 100% confident that you will love this company too!

So, how would you like to own your VERY OWN West Coast Jewelry piece?

West Coast Jewelry has been generous enough to offer ALL readers a 10% coupon for their first purchase of WCJ through the end of September! The code is: G49HXC8A

One lucky reader of “The Vaagen Family” has the opportunity to win one of their pieces! The giveaway is for a $15 gift card to ANYTHING at West Coast Jewelry!

To enter, please do any or all of the following:

1. Comment below, with your email address

2. Visit the West Coast Jewelry site by clicking HERE, and leave a comment telling me what you love the most!

3. Subscribe to this blog (enter your email address in upper right corner), and comment that you do.

4. Follow this blog (in right hand column), and comment that you do.

5. Become a fan of this blog on Facebook by clicking HERE, and comment that you do.

6. Email this contest out to your friends, and copy me on it at vaagen@bellsouth.net

7. Follow me on Twitter (vaagen) and ReTweet this contest on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vaagen/statuses/4042526983. Comment below that you did.

8. Favorite this blog on Technorati by clicking HERE

The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on September 30th at 6pm. Good luck!

This giveaway will end September 30, 2009 at 6pm!

SIRJJ Organics!- ENDED

I have been on a bit of a health kick lately, and I will be posting some of the items that have helped me feel healthier, more refreshed, rejuvenated, and more energized this week! Be sure to check back daily, as you can enter each contest multiple times!

In my quest for better health, I came across SIRJJ Organics. SIRJJ is pronounced like the word "Surge." The company was named for the founder's children - Samuel, Isaac, Rachel and James Johnson. How cute is that???

Today, I am reviewing the first of FIVE SIRJJ Organics Products!

If you would love to take a first step into healthier living, or if you always have used all natural cleansing products, SIRJJ is for you!

You will find daily reviews on the following products this week (from the AcaiBerry by Wisdom series!):

• AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream


• AcaiBerry Facial Scrub


• AcaiBerry Antioxidant Cooling Toner


• AcaiBerry Rehydration Cream


• AcaiBerry by Wisdom SPF 10 Day Cream

Let me first say this- I am allergic to EVERYTHING. I always have to test skin care products on my arm to see if I will break out, before buying new items. I was slightly worried that I would swell up like a pufferfish after trying these organic products. But I was very pleasantly surprised when the AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream went on smooth, without irritation. I literally woke up the next morning with smoother skin!

I have heard claims about the "big brands" that will give you calmer, softer skin in one week. But they have never worked that way for me. After using AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream, I believe that was because of all the harsh chemicals that the "big brands" generally include in their products!

This is the ingredient list for the AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream (notice, you can pronounce it all!): Organic Olive Oil, Organic Grapeseed Oil, Organic Aloe Leaf Juice, Glycerine (kosher, of vegetable origin), Natural Raw Unrefined Shea Butter, Natural Mango Butter, Organic Acai Berry, Organic Arceola Cherry, Organic Apricot Oil, Cold Pressed Neem Seed Oil, Karanja Oil, Organic Kukui Nut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent).

The packaging for the all natural cleansers is not flashy, just like the product. It is earth-friendly, and functional.

I believe SIRJJ has done an amazing job of finding high-quality ingredients and materials that perform well. There is no bulk, no waste, and no over-kill in their products or their packaging.I am officially the latest fan of SIRJJ Organics!

Would you love to own a similar SIRJJ product of your own? Read the rules below and leave your comment, then come back daily to leave more comments on the reviews I will be posting for SIRJJ all the way through Saturday! The contests will all end on Tuesday, September 29th at 6pm.

To enter, please do any or all of the following:

1. Comment below, with your email address
2. Visit the SIRJJ Organics site by clicking HERE, and leave a comment telling me what you love the most!
3. Subscribe to this blog (enter your email address in upper right corner), and comment that you do.
4. Follow this blog (in right hand column), and comment that you do.
5. Become a fan of this blog on Facebook by clicking HERE, and comment that you do.
6. Follow me on Twitter (vaagen) and ReTweet this contest on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vaagen/statuses/4170559338. Comment below that you did.
7. Favorite this blog on Technorati by clicking HERE
The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on Tuesday, September 29th at 6pm. Good luck!

LIFE VERSE JEWELRY!!!! - ENDED

Make a mental note of this company! This is the PERFECT Christmas gift!

I came across Life Verse Jewelry one day while searching for Bible Studies, and I began exploring their jewelry. I have been to plenty of jewelry shows where artists feature their handmade jewelry. I always love the handmade touch!

But there is something different about Life Verse Jewelry! It is so unique. It is very obvious that each piece is made with extra care and detail!

Life Verse pieces are customizable, too! You can choose the words you would like your bracelet adorned with, and the beads and clasp you love the most!

As a homeschooling mom of 4, I chose the words, “FAITH, TRUST and LOVE.” (And the greatest of these is LOVE!) :) The charm that dangles down is a big heart that says, “Mom.”

I feel, as a mother, each of these words must rule your heart! It’s fun to be reading to the kids, or cooking, or working on the computer, and look down to see these words!

Another thing I love about the Life Verse Jewelry is the beautiful packaging it came in! It included a beautiful brochure about the company, a wonderful hinged case holding the bracelet, care instructions, and a cleaning cloth!

I have bought pieces that were exponentially more expensive than this, which didn’t come with any these extras, haven’t you?

Furthermore, the communication and response time when I reached out to Life Verse Jewelry was amazing! I always got a response right away. Good customer service is important to me, even though it’s hard to find these days!

Thank you to Life Verse Jewelry for allowing me to review your beautiful work!

Would you love to win a Life Verse piece of your own? Of course you would!

In order to be eligible, please do any or all of the following (each completed item=1 entry):

1. Comment below, with your email address

2. Visit the Life Verse Jewelry website by clicking HERE, and leave a comment telling me what you love the most!

3. Subscribe to the Life Verse blog by clicking HERE.

4. Subscribe to this blog (enter your email address in upper right corner), and comment that you do.

5. Follow this blog (in right hand column), and comment that you do.

6. Become a fan of this blog on Facebook by clicking HERE, and comment that you do.

7. Follow me on Twitter (vaagen) and ReTweet this contest on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vaagen/statuses/3700722293. Comment below that you did.

8. Favorite this blog on Technorati by clicking HERE

The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on Thursday, September 10th at 6pm. This competition is open to US Residents only. Good luck!