Sponsored Post | Five Little Words

Archive | Sponsored Post RSS feed for this section

CHECK OUT THESE BEAUTY TIPS FOR #ALLERGYFACE SUFFERERS #AD

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ZYRTEC®

Allergies, allergies, allergies oh my!!! Let me just start by saying I am not a fan of allergies at all. Don’t get me wrong, I love Spring, seeing the flowers bloom, trees get their leaves and weather get warmer but I know that just means my allergies is about to do a number on me. I suffer from watery eyes, red nose and sneezing like there’s no tomorrow. I don’t like hearing the weatherman say the pollen count is high especially when I know I have to go outside because I know my eyes will be itchy and watery and my sneezing will last all day followed by the red nose. Time to hide behind the sunglasses is what I usually do. I love my sunglasses but I don’t keep them on indoors so now I’m walking around looking like I have a cold. Help!!! How can I walk outside and look normal again during allergy season. ZYRTEC® is an allergy medication that is used to treat allergy symptoms.
When it comes to beauty, the makers of ZYRTEC® have enlisted celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg to help women look and feel their best despite their allergies through a series of beauty tips. Jamie has created six makeup “looks” perfect for allergy sufferers trying to look their best.

I love the “Hollywood Siren” look she created for those who suffer from watery eyes. It allows for less makeup on the eyes and draws focus to your other fabulous features. A bold, red lip coupled with a contoured face will have you go from ALLERGY FACE® to Hollywood Glam in no time.

I’ve been trying out different bold lips and it’s been working. The focus to my lips is hiding my watery eyes. Great tip!! I’ve also been relying and stocking up on ZYRTEC® every allergy season to control me and my kids allergies. They suffer like me so ZYRTEC® comes in handy every year. ZYRTEC® has our allergies under control and these great beauty tips from Jamie Greenberg have me enjoying nature outdoors minus the watery eyes and red nose.

For more beauty tips click on this link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.834408653239290.1073741831.481625465184279&type=3

I also love the ZYRTEC® ALLERGYCAST App. It has been updated with Symptom Tracker to help you better understand and manage allergy symptoms. This app helps you log and track your pollen symptoms and awards you with charms along the way. Get pollen and weather forecasts together, to help you plan your day. This is great for me and my family.

What allergies do you suffer from? What are your cover ups to hide watery eyes or a red nose? Will you download the ZYRTEC® ALLERGYCAST App to help you manage your allergy symptoms? Which beauty tip will you try from Jamie Greenberg? Would love to hear your answers and/or see before and after pictures.

Check out ZYRTEC® website: http://bit.ly/1lcqVl4
@JamieMakeup on Twitter

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ZYRTEC®.

Comments 2 Comments
Categories Beauty, Sponsored Post, What's Going On?

ARE YOU READY FOR THE 2015 KIA SEDONA? #WhatsYourSedona #spon

17 Apr

I received an email invite to the KIA New York International Auto Show Reception hat just took place on Wednesday, April 16. I had to double check to make sure this was real. I wasn’t dreaming. I was beyond excited to know I was going to get a chance to check out the new 2015 Kia Sedona. When it comes to cars and my family safety is first on the list and I knew this was the event I had to attend.

Hubby and I made our way to SIR Stage 37 and walked into a room full of people and a burlesque, carnival themed night. Acrobatics, hula hoops, and a lady that could fit her whole body in a balloon was amazing to see. There were food, drinks, and a DJ as well. The honoree of the night (2105 Kia Sedona) was center stage. I wanted to jump right in and take it for a test drive.

This mid- sized multipurpose vehicle is just what I’ve been looking for. With seating for up to eight passengers, and optional “first class” second row seats with footrests that can slide back and forth and rotate to face the back row.The Sedona is powered by a 276 -horsepower, 3.3-liter V6 engine, and is available with radar cruise control, collision alert and blind spot warning systems. All models have a 60/40-split third-row bench seat that folds into the floor.

One unique feature is a power tailgate that opens automatically when it senses the keyfob nearby for three seconds, allowing for hands-free access to the cargo area.

Fuel economy and pricing have not yet been revealed, but the 2015 Sedona goes on sale late this year.

I encourage you to check out the New York International Auto Show taking place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center 655 W. 34th st. April 18-27.
The Kia Sedona will be available for you to get inside and see what it has to offer you and your family. My kids can’t wait to attend and check it out. I’m sure they will ask can we take it home. I will have to save my pennies. We would love to travel in this.

I know the Kia Sedona has a lot to offer my family, and my favorite feature so far are the first class second row seats with the footrests that can slide back and forth and rotate to face the back row. I know my kids will also love this too.

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. All opinions are 100% mine.
There will be a Twitter party coming soon. Stay tuned.

What are your favorite features? Will you be heading to the NYAS? What are you excited to see? Will this be your first time at he NY Auto Show? Would love to see your pictures in the Kia Sedona.

Check out this link: http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/presskits/2014-new-york-international-auto-show

Comments Leave a Comment
Categories Car Reviews, Family, Fun, Invitational Event, Launch, Sponsored Post, Travel, What's Going On?

COFFEE LOVERS CHECK OUT #LIFEISGOOD #DOWHATYOULIKE #spon #coffee

9 Mar

On March 6, 2014, Penn Station in NYC was packed full of coffee lovers for the #LifeIsGood event. Commuters were greeted by staff with coupons for $1 off coffee purchases and of course free coffee in a variety of flavors. There was also live music, and giveaways. Bloggers and media got to sit down in the Life Is Good lounge and relax to the music and enjoy the delicious flavors of coffee. It felt like I was just sitting in my living room on my couch enjoying good cups of coffee. I tried the S’more to Love coffee first which is a rich campfire classic and you are sure to taste the melty chocolate graham cracker and fluffy marshmallow flavors. The next flavor I tried was their Dark and Daring. For those coffee drinkers who love dark brewed, bold flavor then this will certainly knock your socks off. Happy Medium was also being given out for coffee lovers who enjoy an Arabica blend with a compromise of light and dark roasts. Surround yourself with its positive energy and savor an all-around at-ease coffee experience.

I will use my coupons to purchase all the flavors and especially the Banana Bread Bliss which sounds amazing. My favorite at Penn Station was the S’more to Love. My kitchen cabinets will be stocked with Life Is Good coffee.

Life is Good, the popular apparel company with a positive purpose has partnered with Smucker’s to bring delicious, premium coffee to consumers, while staying committed to spreading the power of optimism and helping kids in need.

Life is good Coffee is positively delicious and comes in five flavors:
* Light Hearted, a light roast ground coffee
* Happy Medium, a medium roast ground coffee
* Dark & Daring, a dark roast ground coffee
* S’more to Love, a s’more flavored ground coffee
* Banana Bread Bliss, a banana bread flavored ground coffee

Life is good donates 10 percent of its net profits – including from Life is good Coffee – to help kids in need through The Life is good Kids Foundation. To date, Life is good has raised $11 million for The Life is good Kids Foundation through Life is good products and community fundraising efforts.

Check out this amazing company online http://www.lifeisgood.com
Twitter @Lifeisgood
Facebook.com/LifeIsGood
Instagram.com/LifeIsGoodCO

Disclosure: This is a compensated post. Opinions are 100% mine.

Giveaway: I am giving one of my readers a Life Is Good Coffee gift bag filled with coffee items and apparel.
Mandatory: Follow Life Is Good on Twitter, and leave a comment below telling me which flavor you would love to try and why.
Winner will be picked March 30, 2014.

Comments 17 Comments
Categories Food, Free Events, Giveaways, Reviews, Sponsored Post, What's Going On?

#2BSparkling ALL NATURAL NYC DOE APPROVED SPARKLING DRINK #spon

4 Mar

“This is a sponsored post with 2B Drinks, however, as always my posts are based on my opinions and experiences.”

When I found out I had Diabetes Type 2 not only was I upset, I was disappointed that I couldn’t eat or drink what I wanted. I gave up sodas years ago so that wasn’t a big deal. I love water so that wasn’t going to be an issue, but juice… Oh no! Now what was I going to substitute for my love of juices? What am I going to drink that tastes sweet but is healthy for me? What real drink is out there with less than 50 calories, and less than 15 g of sugar? Well, the juice universe were listening to me because I was introduced to 2B drinks.

2B was developed in 2013 as a call to action for an all-natural, lower calorie beverage. 2B is the first to use Purefruit, a zero calorie sweetener originating from the monk fruit, a small centuries-old fruit endowed with unique, naturally occurring antioxidants. The result is a delicious sweet taste, but without the calories of common sweeteners. 2014 saw the release of 2B Sparkling, aka “Healthy Bubbles,” which has been approved by the NYC Department of Education and is currently being sold in over 2,500 school vending machines. The 2B vision is simple, provide all-natural, caffeine free, low calorie beverages that are Lightly Sweet and affordable. 2B Drinks are available in the Tri-State area and on Amazon with free shipping. 3 flavors available ( Chocolate, Vanilla, and Lemon Ice)

I’ve been saying for years anything with high fructose corn syrup is bad and I am glad to see the Department of Education putting healthy drinks in the school. Our kids deserve to be healthy don’t you agree? I also want to stay healthy for my kids and I’m sure a lot of you out there do too.

Whether it is Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes, living with diabetes can be difficult. However, untreated living with diabetes can lead to several health issues and 2B Drinks Sparkling has only 12 grams of sugar per 16 oz. help you enjoy something “slightly sweet” without the risks.

2B is not just a category focused drink, but simply a great tasting, all-natural, sparkling drink for all lifestyles, young or old.
RESOURCES:
Website: http://www.2bdrinks.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/2bdrinks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2Bdrinks
Instagram: http://instagram.com/2bdrinks
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_grocery?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=2B+Drinks&node=16310101

The Lemon Ice was my favorite flavor. My kids enjoyed that flavor as well. Now I don’t have to worry about my finger sticks being out of control or my doctor worrying about what juice I shouldn’t be drinking because now I can show her this amazing drink that came at the right time.

Are you living with diabetes? Do you want to give up sodas? Are you ready to live a healthy lifestyle? I am giving away a case of sparkling 2B drinks valued at $15 to one of my readers. Winner must be over the age of 18. Winner must reside in the NYC Tri-State area.

Mandatory entry: Visit 2B drinks website or Amazon and tell me what flavor you are most excited to try in the comments below. Winner will be selected by March 23, 2014.

Comments 8 Comments
Categories Family, Giveaways, Product Reviews, Sponsored Post, What's Going On?

HEALTHY CHOICES MY FAMILY AND I MAKE WITH WELCH’S @Welchs @TheLicensingCo #Welchs

9 Dec

As a mom of 4 I’m sure there are plenty parents out there who wish they didn’t have picky eaters. I try to cook healthy for my kids and make sure they get their daily dosage of vegetables, & fruit, and leave out the junk food. Sometimes I have to sneak vegetables in their food either by pureeing or just put it on their plate and say eat those veggies first. I DO NOT allow anything with HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP in my house and that’s the main reason we gave up sodas and a lot of junk food. It can also be hidden in foods you would never even think. I read all labels and if it takes me an extra 20 minutes in the supermarket then it’s worth it for my family. Fruits aren’t that big of a problem in my house. My kids choices range from grapes, tangerines, apples, bananas so I’m glad they all can agree on that. I think my kids drink more than they eat. I go through so many drinks sometimes I have to stock up in the food warehouse stores so I have plenty. We love juices that are 100% like Welch’s Grape Juice, 100% White Grape Juice, and 100% White Grape Peach Juice just to name a few.

Welch’s Jams, Jellies, and Spreads have been a regular in our home for years. What kid doesn’t love a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Fast to make and a great snack. What parent doesn’t appreciate that?

Now Welch’s has another great snack which are their 100% Juice Ice Bars. What is a plus for me is No High Fructose Corn syrup and No Artificial Flavors. Three flavors- Grape, White Grape with Cherry Flavor, and White Grape with Tropical Flavor. I tasted these great juice ice bars at an event I attended and I was very happy and my kids were as well when I let them try. I will keep my freezer stocked with these handy bars for the kids to grab whenever they like.

Another Welch’s product I tried were the frozen fruits. These frozen fruits were made into a smoothie in no time. I was very impressed how it tasted so fresh as if I went to the farmer’s market that day and hand picked the fruit. You can’t tell they are frozen at all once you make your smoothie. There are different varieties to choose from like, Wild Blueberry, Mangoes, Mango Medley, Four Berry Mix, Antioxidant Fruit Blend, Strawberries Banana Mix, Raspberries, and Strawberries. I have no problem using these in my pancakes, in a glass of Welch’s Sparkling Cocktails, or right out of the bag. They are sold in re-sealable bags that lock in the fresh taste. Prices range from $3.49-$4.79 depending upon retailer margin and variety. Only 50-70 calories/serving. Naturally sweet- no added sugar.

Facts about Welch’s 100% Grape Juice:

Welch’s 100% a Grape Juice helps support a healthy heart , thanks to the dark purple Concord grape.
Is made with Concord grapes picked at their peak and grown in North America by Welch’s family farmers.
Is a convenient way to incorporate more purple fruit into a healthy diet. As a complement to whole fruit, each 4-oz. glass counts as one serving (1/2 cup) of fruit.
Uses the entire Concord grape- skin, seeds and all – to release natural plant nutrients (polyphenols)
straight from the grape. More than 20 Concord grapes are squeezed into each 4-oz glass.
Delivers an excellent source of the antioxidant vitamin C in each 4 -oz glass.
Is made with no added sugar, color, or flavor. It’s 100% juice!

Natures Touch Frozen Foods is the manufacturer of Welch’s Frozen Fruit. For more info check out their website http://www.naturestouch.ca/
An independent licensing agency formed in 1996 by Melvin Thomas and Angela Farrugia, The Licensing Company represents some of the best brands in the world like Welch’s, Bud Light, and Jeep, etc, etc.
For more info on Welch’s Licensing Agency visit http://www.thelicensingcompany.com
Don’t forget to visit Welch’s website welchs.com and grapescience.com

My family and I will always support Welch’s because Welch’s make sure they support healthy hearts and do not contain any high fructose corn syrup in their products.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions and stories are 100% my own. I was paid for this post which had no affect on my opinions.