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DRMTLGY Anti-Aging Kit Giveaway{ends 4/3}

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Sponsored By: DRMTLGY

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

Winner Will Receive:

A $227 DRMTLGY Anti-Aging Kit!

About DRMTLGY:

DRMTLGY was started as a way to make medical grade skin care products that were only sold by doctors more convenient and more affordable by strictly selling online and eliminating all middlemen.

They’re the direct manufacturer and have manufactured these products in Southern California since 2005 in a FDA regulated facility. These products are recommended by more than 2,000 dermatologists and plastic surgeons and are used to treat patients with acne, wrinkles, dark spots, dry skin, and many other conditions.
Their goal is to give their customers the highest grade, highest quality, and most synergistic ingredients that work.

  • Open To US and must be 18+ to enter
  • Giveaway Dates ~ 3/12 12:01 AM EST through 4/2 11:59PM EST

Disclosure: Love, Mrs. Mommy and all participating bloggers are not held responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize obligations. Love, Mrs. Mommy received nominal monetary compensation to host this giveaway. This giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Facebook or any other social media site. The winner will be randomly drawn by Giveaway Tools and will be notified by email. Winner has 48 hours to reply before a replacement winner will be drawn. If you would like to participate in an event like this please contact LoveMrsMommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

DOWAN 6 Pack Of Porcelain Square Cereal/Soup Bowls – 20.3 Oz White #Review

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I received the below mentioned product for the purpose of this review. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.

     Are your dishes all the same color? When we bought our house, I bought 2 sets of all white corelle dinnerware. Why white you might be asking, Well 1) because my sister in law has it and 2) because you can add any color you want to it. I usually place a white dinner plate, then a colored salad plate and maybe a white bread dish. It does look amazing. This is why I thrilled when the opportunity presented itself to review the DOWAN 6 Pack Of Porcelain Square Cereal Bowls in white.

About the company~

Dowan is the seller of fine Porcelain Dinnerware. Offering very size that you would need to make your place setting perfect. They are one of the leading Kitchen/Cooking manufacturers making products for the everyday person.

     I can tell you that these DOWAN 6 Pack Of Porcelain Square Cereal/Soup Bowls are by far one of the best products I have ever owned. In my home, They can be used daily. We use them as cereal bowels, ice cream bowels, candy dishes, salad bowels, soup bowels and even salad dressing bowels. I know there are a ton of ways you can use these bowels and I am sure I will think of some more but you get the idea.

     I can tell you by far that you need these bowels. I feel blessed to have these in my home. I thought buying our new home that we would not need to really buy anything for it as we did own a mobile home before this one. I never realized how many dinner parties I would be having as everyone we know wants to come over and see what we bought. I love having family and friends visit but it needs to be perfect for them. These DOWAN 6 Pack Of Porcelain Square Cereal/Soup Bowls helps to make it perfect. I know you are going to want to own a set for your very own and just your luck as they are on sale now by going HERE.

You can follow/Like Dowan on their Facebook page.

What Can You Do to Fight Against Hair Loss as You Get Older?

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It seems that as we get older, old age begins to play tricks on us. You may notice wrinkles, crow’s feet, a lack of energy and slower reflexes. Unfortunately, there is one more blow that old age can bring to women, and that is hair loss. If you are experiencing changes in your hair like thinning and gray hair, know that you are not alone. Gray hair may be something that you can live with, but the dullness and thinning may be too much to tolerate.

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As we age, everything slows down, even the rate at which the scalp grows new hairs. In fact, the natural changes that occur in the body can affect blood flow (circulation) and cellular reproduction. Diet and hormonal changes can also influence hair. These are the reasons why the oils that are naturally produced by the body to lubricate the scalp and hair are lessened. In addition, when women stop estrogen production, the hair can lose shine and thickness.

The best remedy for this issue is to try a laser growth procedure like irestore to stop the thinning of your hair.

Fortunately, it is not all doom and gloom when you are concerned about your thinning hair. There are steps that you can start to take today to slow down father time’s grip on your mane.

Brush Your Hair

Were you told as a child to brush your hair at least 100 times before you went to sleep? That was good advice because as you continuously brushed your hair, oil was released from the scalp and follicles and distributed on the strands. Brushing your hair regularly helps to keep it naturally shiny.

There are even companies now that have products on the market that can replicate this result and make your hair soft and shiny.

Use the Right Products

The same hair spray and shampoo that you used on your hair when you were 20 may not be suitable or effective when you are 50. When your hair is aging, you need to choose hair products that do not contain many chemicals. The products should also be softening and moisturizing.

Replace harsher products with products that contain agents that are more soothing like:

  • Silicone
  • Protein
  • Antioxidants

These are the agents in haircare products that will keep the hair healthy as you get older. Even though it may seem as though your older haircare products are no longer working, the truth is, the structure of your hair has changed. You will need to use products that can replenish your hair and scalp.

It is not a secret that many shampoos and conditioners contain surfactants. Surfactants are chemicals that are added to products because they are effective at removing grime and dirt. A group of surfactants are sulfates. Sulfates are great when you are trying to remove stuck on gravy from your dishes, but they can strip your hair strands of oil and cause dullness and breakage.

However, without sulfates your hair will be overloaded with dirt. A perfect solution is to choose shampoos and conditioners that are sulfate free, and use apple cider vinegar as a rinse between shampoos to remove hair build up.

Take care of your hair by doing weekly hair treatments that will add moisture to your hair. Do not sit back and watch your hair become thin and dull, there are products and procedures available to put that glow back into your hair.

Better Blogging: Becoming A Pro

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Most of us have tried blogging at one stage or another, even if it was only an activity of leisure. However, the industry has become huge business in recent years. If you’re a creative that loves the thought of making money from expressing your views, those online opportunities are amazing.

However, creating a blog for commercial reasons isn’t an easy challenge. It requires a lot of hard work and commitment. Nevertheless, when you get it right, it can become a fantastic side hustle. Or maybe it’ll even become your primary source of income.

Either way, those incentives are massive. Here’s what you can do to accelerate your rise to the top.

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Make First Impressions Count

Ultimately, it’s the quality of your content that will keep readers coming back for more. Having said that, you’ll never have that chance to impress them unless your website makes an immediate impact. Modern audiences have high expectations regarding design and layout; your blog cannot afford to fall short.

Thanks to modern advancements, you no longer have to be an expert to create a great looking blog. WordPress is a particularly effective platform, especially when you install a professional theme. The best thing about taking this option is that the widgets offer a versatile approach that gives the user complete control.

Given that audiences have a sense of familiarity with the WordPress appearance, it can ease their navigation too.

Add Personality

Let’s face it; you aren’t ever going to beat the news corporations when it comes to breaking the latest stories. So why are online audiences becoming more interested in reading posts from their favorite bloggers? Quite simply, it’s because there is a level of transparency and honesty.

As a blogger, the only way you’ll ever build that connection is by showing your personality. People want to know about you, which is why it’s important to give an insight into your life while developing a writing style too. Ultimately, readers want to feel as though they know the person behind the blog. Once you achieve this response, you’ll have a far better shot at gaining loyalty.

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Besides, your work will become infinitely better when you let your passion shine through. Have fun while working too, and it will feel like a hobby too.

Think Outside The Box Room

If you tend to work solely from your box bedroom, this could be limiting your success. Modern technology makes it possible to create far more exciting content. Don’t be afraid to embrace it.

A photo paints a thousand words, and using a smartphone will allow you to take snaps on the go. Meanwhile, blogging on the go will provide a far greater insight into the personal journey that is your life. Alternatively, a drone can allow you to grab unique video footage from the sky.

Aside from the increased insight, the mixture of different content can go a long way to keeping readers entertained. After all, this should be a leisurely activity for them; easily digested content is king.

Treat It Like A Business  

Arguably the worst thing that any blogger can do is fall into the trap of treating it like a casual project. If you want to make money from the blog, you need to employ the same level of professionalism as you would in any other business.

Investing in your business with a domain name can instantly boost credibility. Meanwhile, hiring experts to produce additional content for your blog is a great way to maintain a regular source of work. In truth, a lack of updates is one of the most common problems holding back modern bloggers. Let’s face it; no reader is going to stay loyal if your blog updates only on a sporadic basis.

Conducting your business in a suitable manner now will encourage better habits for when it becomes your primary income. What more incentive could you ever need?

Interact With Customers

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As already mentioned, readers want to know about the person behind the blog. And there’s no better way to generate those positive vibes than by getting to know them too. Learn to interact with them at every given opportunity, and the brand will soar.

Social media is a particularly useful tool for this function. Enter debates and discussions with your readers, ask for their opinions with polls, and let them participate. By playing a more active role, they’ll naturally want to visit your site on a more regular basis. Moreover, their friends and family will see that they are communicating with your blog, which could encourage them to follow suit.     

If nothing else, this will help you gain a stronger understanding of what your audience wants from your blog. If that doesn’t point you in a better direction, what will?

Collaborate

It’s only natural for entrepreneurs to believe that it’s them against the world. While the fierce competition can be problematic in many industries, blogging is not one of them.     

Frankly, there’s nothing to stop online audiences visiting dozens of blogs on a daily basis. With this in mind, you no longer need to view other blogs as competition. Instead, you can work with each other to produce guest posts, create backlinks, and boost the presence of both projects. Furthermore, you could even team up to run a joint campaign or competition.

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Anything that grows the presence and readership can only be good news, even if it does the same for your partner. Do not underestimate its influence for a second.

Generate Money 

As a business, your main goal is to generate money. Advertising is a great starting point, whether it’s through PPC banners or affiliate schemes. However, you shouldn’t let the task end there.     

You can make additional money through many different methods. This could involve selling merchandise like phone cases and t-shirts. You might also get paid to create content for external companies and advertising companies.   

Essentially, earning a greater level of revenue will only allow your blogging venture to grow at a more rapid rate. And the bigger you become, the more stable the project will be too. Get this right, and you’ll be a professional full-term blogger in no time.

Luck of the Irish 2017 Giveaway{ends 3/11}

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Welcome to the Luck of the Irish $50 of choice Giveaway!

Hosted by: Southern Mom Loves

One winner will receive $50 via Paypal cash or an eGift Card of choice!

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, Holly of Southern Mom Loves wants to show one person just how lucky they can be in her 2nd annual Luck of the Irish giveaway!

The winner can choose from Paypal cash or an egift card. Just about any store is up for the egift card; If she can purchase it online and have it emailed to you, you can choose that store for your gift card! Amazon, Target, Sephora, Starbucks, Best Buy…which gift card will you choose? Enter through the widget below and good luck!

Giveaway begins on 2/10/17 at 1:00 am CST and ends on 3/10/17 at 11:59 pm CST. Must be 18 years or older, open Worldwide (void where prohibited.) Once winners are confirmed, they will be added to the Winner’s List here.

Disclaimer: The participating blogs were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household, per IP address. All entries will be verified. Void where prohibited by law. Winner will be contacted by email; Please add southernmomloves@gmail.com to your whitelist. Southern Mom Loves will be responsible for prize delivery to the winner. This giveaway is in no way administered, sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest, or any other social media platform.

Contact Holly at southernmomloves@gmail.com if you have any additional questions or comments, or would like Southern Mom Loves to organize your next giveaway.