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Babbleboxx: Holiday Gifts for All

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December is finally here! The official holiday shopping rush has begun and if you are like me you probably have lots of gifts to buy. Every year I struggle trying to find the perfect gifts for my friends and family. If you’re on a budget, consider checking out a local pawn shop for affordable gift options. I am happy to share with you some of the items featured in the 2022 Babbleboxx Holiday Gifts for all guide. There is something for everyone on your list and I know that they will love these unique finds. 

The Traveler

The Targus travel backpack is perfect for the frequent traveler or busy students on your list. Featuring a semi-rigid impact resistant top pocket that helps protect items. It also has wheels to help you navigate through airports, trains or those busy school hallways. I love that it keeps my laptop safe and that it is airport checkpoint friendly. It’s pretty stylish too. Shop the Targus bag here!

The Disney Lover 

Disney Music Emporium is the perfect place to shop your favorite Disney collectibles and limited edition items form the Disney music catalog. Enchanted Vinyl celebrating the film’s 15th anniversary. Features “Happy Working Song,” “That’s How You Know” and more by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. This album is available for the first time on crystal clear vinyl. Head over and find exclusive gifts for the Disney lovers on your list at Disney Music Emporium. Disenchanted is now streaming only on Disney+. Shop

The Picky Person

Let the hard-to-buy-for pick their own present! Customize a gorgeous digital greeting card from Punchbowl and include a gift card from a wide range of vendors including Amazon, Target, Sephora and more. You can send gift cards to multiple recipients and select a different gift card brand and gift amount for each person.  I love that I can personalize a holiday greeting card, handpick a gift card and deliver instantly by text or email. Learn more here!

The Book Lover

Engines: The Inner Workings of Machines That Move the World by Theodore Gray is great holiday gift for the book collector on your list. This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a journey from Ancient Greek steam engines to twenty-first century machinery. It explains how engines work and the evolution of how far we have come. It makes a great coffee table book with its’ vibrant full color photographs throughout the book. Shop here !

Holiday Music Lovers

Grammy award winning Joss Stone is back again with her first ever holiday album, Merry Christmas, Love. Her powerful voice is one of a kind and will fill the room with soul. It’s the perfect soundtrack for the holiday season. This album is available digitally, CD or vinyl. I love decorating my house to the track WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME. It definitely gets me in the holiday spirit. Grab one for yourself too.

The Beauty Queen 

We all love to look and feel good. For me it starts with skincare. Medpeel has over 25 years of experience to help improve skin health. Made with the best ingredients these items are a must have for the beauty lovers on your list. The Medpeel Skin Balancing cleansing gel  deep cleans the skin to wash away dirt, oil, and makeup without overdrawing the skin. It pairs perfectly with the Medpeel Vitamin C Anti-Aging Serum. This serum provides antioxidant protection, complexion correction and age control. Save with code BABBLE20 

P.S. This box isn’t available for purchase however each item can be purchased separately via the links in this post

Babbleboxx: Fall into Fall Wellness

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This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx!

Fall is in the air and it is great time to add some new items to your wellness routine. The items in this month’s Babbleboxx are great to help you continue to achieve those goals that you set earlier this year. From nutrition bars to skincare and vitamins there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive inside and learn how to fall into Fall wellness with these amazing products including innovative options like EVO ICL in Houston, ideal for those looking to enhance their vision as part of a broader health upgrade.

First we have Biosil Liquid Capsules from Bio Minerals NV. Did you know that collagen starts to decline at age 21? Healthy collagen metabolism is critical for the proper functioning of bones, and joints. Biosil is doesn’t contain collagen; it encourages your body to generate and protect its own, while there are also services that offer patient wellness focus so you can improve your health as well.  These capsules are a great way to help boost your hair, skin and nails. They are small, transparent capsules that are smooth and easy to swallow. Take one capsule in the morning and one at night for best results. SHOP

Health and Wellness

Next up is Core Foods newest pumpkin spice bars! These plant-based bars taste so good. Made with warm cinnamon and spices to give it a delicious flavor combination. Core is made with the best real ingredients to help you achieve your wellness goals. I keep a bar in my purse at all times. Use code FALLBOX25 on corefoods.com for 25% off 

Tree Hut has been making high quality skin care products for over 20 years. The pumpkin spice latte shea sugar scrub smells divine. Infused with good-for-you ingredients such as Sugar, Shea Butter and an array of natural oils like Evening Primrose, Avocado, Macadamia, Sweet Almond, Safflower and Orange Oils to leave skin feeling good and smelling delicious. It also includes nutmeg seed powder, a natural anti-inflammatory ingredient known to help reduce skin inflammation and even skin tone. Check out the coffee scrub too. Grab yours at Ulta!

Finally, the Medpeel Dark Spot Corrector Brightening serum is a must have for your cabinet this fall. It quickly fades the look of dark spots in as soon as 14 days. It’s Brightening Complex has been Clinically proven to deliver rapid, visible results in fading the look of dark spots, age spot, discoloration and post acne marks. It also evens and brightens skin tone to help reveal a more youthful looking complexion. Using it alongside a detox mask can enhance the glow, helping clear impurities and prep the skin for better absorption of brightening ingredients. Works best when used up to twice daily after cleansing, exfoliating and toning. For daytime use remember to always finish with an SPF30+ Save with Promocode: BABBLE20 Active from 10/1/22 to 12/31/22 Learn more at here!

Happy Fall Y’all!

Babbleboxx: Mind and Body Edition

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This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx 

Springtime is a great time to refresh our minds and bodies. That’s why I am happy to share with you all some amazing products from the Mind and Body Spring 2022 Babbleboxx. I don’t know about you guys but I could use a little refresh.  From protein bars to scar treatment this box is full of goodies. Each product can be purchased individually to help you look and feel your best.  

Spring Wellness

First we have an amazing Strawberry Sugar Scrub from @TreeHut. I love all of their body scrubs because they are made with the best ingredients and leaves my skin feeling so smooth. The Strawberry Scrub is made with Sugar, Shea Butter, BHA, Strawberry plus natural oils like Evening Primrose, Avocado, Macadamia, Sweet Almond, Safflower and Orange Oils. Tree Hut Sugar Scrubs are also paraben free, vegan, sulfate free and alcohol free. Did you know that Strawberries are known to contain skin-loving antioxidants and brightening Vitamin C? Oh and it smells so good. It’s the perfect self care treat!!! Grab yours at treehutshea.com/target .

Next we have two amazing plant based protein treats from Tone It Up! @ToneItUp products were made for women by women. The soft-baked Snickerdoodle Cookies are so delicious. I eat one in the morning or for a post workout snack. Each cookie delivers 10 grams of plant-based protein that helps you stay full longer. Best of all they are dairy-free, gluten-free and are never made with sugar alcohols.

The chocolate peanut butter bars are as good as they sound. I love the yummy chocolate drizzle and that they fit perfectly in my purse or gym bag. The peanut butter bars also have ten grams of plant-based protein and are 170 calories per bar. So if you are looking for a great healthy snack check out Tone It Up nutrition products. Learn more here!


Up next we have TENA. TENA is the world’s leading incontinence care brand. They have been around for more than 50 years. Whether you are postpartum or suffer from bladder leaks, TENA offers protection that you can count on. TENA Intimates also have fully breathable technology, which helps keep the skin comfortable and dry and helps to protect against irritation. Did you know that in North America, 1 in 3 women suffer from urinary incontinence? Use code TENA10 for 10% off any TENA Intimates Pads product at tena.us!

Finally, we have New Skin® Scar FadeTM from the makers of New Skin! This is a quick and effective way to make scars less visible. It is so easy to apply to all areas of the skin including the face. It can also be used on marks from acne and stretch marks. It’s silicone gel provides greater efficacy vs combo ingredient products that are found today. New Skin® Scar FadeTM is not recommended for kids. Shop here!

I hope that these products from the Mind and Body Babbleboxx will help you with your health and wellness journey. Happy Spring! 

Babbleboxx: Reset Resolutions Box

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This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx. 

January is always a great time to relax, refresh and reset our visions of what we want the year to look like. I am so excited for 2022 and I am thrilled to share with you all some great new products that are featured in this month’s Babbleboxx Reset Resolutions Box. Each product will help you reach your goals, support wellness and keep you feeling great in the upcoming year. From nutrition and self care to journaling this reset box is full of goodies. 

Nutrition

The first featured item is from Shaklee. Shaklee is a leading natural nutrition company founded by Dr. Shaklee, who invented the first multivitamin in the U.S. more than 100 years ago. These products are backed by science and they are committed to providing customers with the best products to help them live their healthiest lives. Start your day off with a delicious French vanilla soy protein shake. Each serving is full of 20 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber and 24 essential vitamins and minerals. Life shakes are plant based and gluten free. Don’t forget to add a scoop of Collagen-9.  Collagen-9 is full of all the nutrients that you need to help promote healthy skin, hair, skin, nails and joints. You can find Shaklee products here.

Create

Next we have a beautiful journaling set from Zebra Pen. Zebra Pen has over 35 years of experience in the creative space. From ball point pens to gel pens, markers and brush pens, they offer a variety of colors to help you stay organized. I love using the double ended highlighters to help me outline my schedule and highlight important events.  My kids love them too! Use code RESOLUTION15 to take 15% off The Zebra Pen Journaling Set: Mildliner Highlighter & Sarasa Clip Assorted 14pk and other assorted packs. Discount is valid until 3/6! SHOP

zebra pen Babbleboxx reset resolutions box

Did your grandma always tell you to eat your beets? Well now you can drink your beets with all natural Beetology! Beets have been shown to be great for your heart, blood pressure and brain. This Babbleboxx features two flavors. Beetology Beet and cherry is only 100 calories and packed with the good stuff. Beetology Beet and veggie gives you a refreshing alternative to getting your veggies in. You can learn more about these delicious organic cold pressed beet juices at beetology.com! 

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Hydrate

If you love Tree Hut body scrubs you are going to love their new vitamin C whipped body butter. This body butter smells so yummy and is packed with vitamin C and natural shea butter. I highly recommend adding it to your self care routine. Smooth some on after a long bath or apply it to your feet to add some extra moisture. It will keep your skin soft, moisturized, glowing and it helps to promote elasticity. Find a location near you here so you can grab a bottle or two.

tree hut body butter

Finally, if you love a great cocktail but maybe pregnant, nursing or taking a break from alcohol, check out Monday’s non-alcoholic dry gin. Monday Zero Alcohol offers a flavorful gin blended with juniper, natural botanicals, citrus and spices that gives you the familiar taste of gin minus the alcohol. It’s perfect for entertaining and best of all it has 0 calories, no carbs, no sugar is gluten free and paleo and keto friendly. So whether you are trying to lose weight or simply choose not to indulge in alcohol… Monday has got you covered.  Save with CODE:  Sharona15

Reset Resolutions

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Last but not least, I hope that you enjoy all of the items from the Babbleboxx Reset Resolutions Box. Cheers to an amazing 2022!

XO,

Sharonda

Babbleboxx Holiday Gift Ideas: Let’s Get Gifting

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This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx 

The holidays are almost here and I am so excited you guys. One of the things that I love about the holidays is finding great gifts for my family and friends. Now I am not going to lie sometimes this can become a challenge so I am happy that Babbleboxx shipped me this Holiday Entertainment Box full of great gift ideas and ways to enjoy the holidays. Whether you’re looking for unique presents or thinking outside the box, like perhaps buy medieval sword, I believe you guys will really love these too.

Holiday Gift Ideas

Rodney Strong Wines have been committed to the community since 1959. Strong planted their first vineyard in 1971. Today they have three Cabernet Vineyards in Sonoma County where they create fine delicious wines. Their Chardonnay is made with high quality fruits and unique flavors. As soon as you open the bottle the sweet aroma fills the air. I think these bottles are great for entertaining guests or gifting to a friend. If you ever take a trip out west be sure to check out their new tasting rooms featuring an elegant Sonoma County farmhouse feel. You can also find Rodney Strong at @rsvineyards.  Another option is letting your guests enjoy watching Arabic films while having a sip of wine in a glass. You can use your اشتراك فاصل بلس without any interruption of ads. 

Dorot Gardens products are a must have in your kitchen this holiday season. Dorot offers pre-portioned herbs, onions and garlic that are ready to be added to any beverage, dish or meal. I love the convenience of not having to chop anything. Just remove from the freezer, pop a cube or two and go. They have been around since 1992 and continue to grow their portfolio offering 8 items from crushed garlic to chopped dill. Be sure to add these to your grocery list. You can learn more at Dorotgardens.com. Check out this refreshing Basil Lemonade Recipe using Dorot Gardens Basil. Ardmore Stone have been landscaping Chorley gardens since 2015, and their unique statement garden designs have won many awards.

Ingredients

1 cucumber

2 cubes Dorot Chopped Basil

2 lemons

2 tablespoons honey

8 oz water

Ice

Directions:

1. Slice cucumbers and lemons.

2. Juice the lemons

3. Combine water, lemon juice, basil, honey and ice.

4. Shake well.

5. Garnish with cucumbers or lemons

The Friendsgiving Book

Do you love Friends? The Friendsgiving cookbook is full of great ideas, recipes and memories to help you celebrate the holidays or any day of the year. Friendsgiving: The Official Guide to Hosting, Roasting, and Celebrating with Friends was written by Shoshana Stopek. It’s full of photos, quotes and memorable moments from the show Friends. I think it’s super cute to gift to your favorite friends but don’t forget to buy one for yourself here. 

Everyone loves a sweet treat! Dewey’s Bakery is the place to go for delicious cookies. Since the opening of their first bakery in 1930 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina they have helped generations of families celebrate birthdays, holidays, life milestones, random sugar cravings, and everything in between. All of their cookies are made with real ingredients. Brighten someones day with a cookie tin and save with code: DEWEYS10 – 10% off site wide now through December 10th.

Finally we have Frank’s Red Hot Almonds. Frank’s Red Hot Almonds are the perfect holiday snack. It’s great for game days on it’s own or in your favorite trail mix. I love that they are made with Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce. These can also be great stocking stuffers for the spicy lovers on your list. Shop Here

I hope that you enjoy these Holiday Babbleboxx gift ideas and it helps make shopping a little easier this year. Don’t forget to treat yourselves too. Experience customer-focused shopping at Shoppok. With a focus on customer satisfaction, every step from browsing to delivery is designed to be convenient and efficient. Happy Shopping!

XO,

Sharonda

Babbleboxx: Fall Health and Wellness Box

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This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.

It’s almost fall y’all! This is my favorite time of the year and I love trying new wellness products to kick up my immune system. Keeping vision health in check is just as important, which is why many trust Omaha Eye for expert care and advanced eye treatments this season. It is so important to nurture our bodies, form good habits such as regular dental visits on All On 4 Brisbane, and make our health a priority as you can get advance treatments like stem cell proliferation and more. The Babbleboxx Fall Health and Wellness box is packed with so many goodies. They always feature the best products to try so let’s uncover what’s inside the Fall 2021 Health and Wellness box. 

Bragg is the leader in the Apple Cider Vinegar industry. They have been around since 1912. ACV is a natural prebiotic that is made from fresh pressed, certified apples that are grown in the U.S. Apple cider vinegar helps control your appetite and manage weight gain. It also helps maintain healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It’s great to add in recipes or create your own salad dressing. Use code BABBLE10 at bragg.com to get 10% off your purchase. 

Have you heard of Vichy? Vichy is the #1 anti-aging brand in European pharmacies. It is also the #3 skincare brand recommended by dermatologists worldwide. I love that all of their products are powered by their 15 mineral-rich Vichy Volcanic water. The Mineral 89 Prebiotic recovery and defense concentrate is a prebiotic serum that is packed with ingredients to help fight the visible signs of aging. Stress has a damaging effect on the skin barrier and that can result in visible signs like dryness, redness, dullness and fine lines. Taking a moment to relax with ufabet เข้าสู่ระบบ can be a fun way to ease that stress and keep your self-care routine balanced inside and out.

Hungry yet? Check out these delicious fully prepared-plant based meals from Veestro. Veestro is a meal delivery service that ships vegan meals right to your door. These meals are healthy, tasty and full of the good stuff. My favorite meal so far is the impossible lasagna. It is so so good. Save up to $120 off your first 4 shipments with code Babblebox. Offer expires  on 10/31/21. 

Tree Hut products always brings me back to that spa feeling. I love the Margarita Citron Sugar Scrub. This lime enriched scrub is packed with Vitamin C. The agave helps soothe and hydrate your skin while the shea butter deeply moisturizes and promotes elasticity. It really is a great exfoliant and perfect for using from head to toe. Tree Hut uses high quality ingredients that will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth and refreshed. Treat yourself and head over to Ulta!

Like most busy moms I am always on the go. I am so thankful for On-The-Go Hydration from HALO. HALO is a low calorie low sugar hydration electrolyte powder that promotes healthy hydration. It helps replenish what you’ve lost through a tough workout. The HALO formula includes organic lemon juice, natural electrolytes, trace minerals, zinc, magnesium B vitamins and vitamin C. Best of all there’s only 15 calories per stick.  Experience complete hydration and shop HALOhydration.com use code HALO20 for 20%off your purchase. 

If your lips are in need of a little TLC then check out this lip balm from Flexitol. Flexitol products are made with clinically proven and nourishing ingredients like lanolin, aloe and vitamin E. This unique three way action exfoliates, hydrates and alleviates discomfort. So say goodbye to chapped lips with this moisturizing lip balm. I like to put it on a few minutes before I apply my lipstick. 

I hope that you add a few of these great items to your Fall shopping cart! 

Happy Shopping,

Sharonda 

Babbleboxx: Spring it On!

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***This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.

The Babbleboxx Spring Health and Fitness box is here and it’s full of so many amazing products. I’m so happy to “Spring it on” with Babbleboxx! These products have so many great benefits and are perfect to add to your must have spring shopping list. I am thrilled to try these out before sharing them with you all.

Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar 

Most of us have either tried or heard about Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar. Well, did you know that they now have Prebiotic Ginger Shots with Turmeric? Yep, that’s right.. you can grab a shot of ACV right out of your fridge that is already packed with the good stuff. Each organic, ready-to-sip shot blends one tablespoon of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with honey and anti-inflammatory spices for a great prebiotic boost. Cleanse and rebalance with this great shot from Bragg. Use BRAGG20 on bragg.com to get 20% off your order!

Kerasal is a leading and rapidly growing brand in foot care. So if you are looking for an at-home pedicure solution for dry, cracked feet or looking to tackle tough toenail problems caused by a variety of issues, Kerasal has got you covered. I noticed a visible difference after just one application of Kerasal intensive foot repair. (For best results cover with cotton socks overnight). This is a great exfoliating moisturizer that hydrates and moisturizes dry feet while exfoliating away dead skin. 

KERASAL

Did you know that Kerasal also has a multi-purpose nail repair solution? This helps improve the appearance of nails that have been damaged by various conditions. Kerasal’s patented formula helps improve nail appearance by reducing discoloration and thickness. It  helps smooth the surface, and hydrates brittle nails. Its effective and clear formula penetrates the nail to restore a healthy appearance. No matter if it is Nail Fungus damage, Nail Psoriasis, Aging Nails, or Gel Manicure Damaged Nails Kerasal has got you covered. For best results continue use for up to 3 to 6 months.

New Skin All in One Liquid Bandage

New Skin’s liquid bandage helps prevent infection, seals out water, dirt & germs and helps heal cuts. It works quickly where bandages can not
and kills 99.9% of germs. I love that it provides a flexible seal too and it’s waterproof, so it won’t fall off. It works on any skin tone too. This formula comes in regular and sensitive skin. As you know our skin changes and becomes more sensitive the older we get. Traditional bandages may cause irritations but not New Skin Sensitive. It is enriched with aloe and chamomile.  I keep a bottle in my gym bag. New Skin can be found at Walmart and Amazon! 

Tree Hut Sugar Face Scrubs

Tree Hut is a family owned brand that is made in the USA! Their Sugar Face Scrubs are made with 100% natural exfoliants to gently, yet effectively buff away dry skin. It comes in four different yummy scents. Choose from Hydrating Watermelon & Cactus Water Sugar Face Scrub, Brightening Pineapple & Papaya Face Scrub,  Purifying Blueberry & Turmeric Face Scrub or  Nourishing Banana & Oat Face Scrub. I love how smooth my skin feels after applying the scrubs. Best part of all, the Tree Hut line is paraben, vegan and cruelty free! 

Spring Health and Fitness Box: Chomps Beef Sticks 

Finally, Chomps is a healthy meat snack brand with products made from the highest-quality, sustainably sourced proteins and no harmful ingredients. These meat sticks are 100% grass-fed.  All of their proteins are hormone free, antibiotic free, and humanely raised. These products never contain added sugar, soy dairy or artificial preservatives. Each meat stick has 9-10 grams of protein. Try original beef, jalapeño beef or original turkey flavors! It is also good to know that Chomps products are certified paleo, Whole30 approved, keto certified, and allergy-friendly. SHOP


***Use code BABBLE20 on chomps.com 

Let me know in the comments which product from the Babbleboxx Spring Health and Fitness box that you can’t wait to try first! Happy Spring my friends!

XO,

Sharonda