2019 Holidays, Travel

Cori Traveller – Modular Memory Foam Pillow

When you travel often you begin to stack up on travel stories. One of my uncomfortable moments was my Seattle to NYC flight and for over 6 hours I was in a middle seat with my young son on one side of me and on the aisle seat was a women that as soon as she boarded, grabbed a blanket and curled up-feet on seat and knees in my space and slept. I lost any ability to face or lean on my left side so I had to sit straight or find comfort on my right side which is my sore knee and hip. It was a long and (bottom) numbing flight. I had no neck pillow! I bought one in NYC for my trip back!

Travel pillow

I had found a standard neck pillow and on my flight home and could not get it to stay supportive. It had these beans in it that kept sinking and shifting and would not hold my neck as it would slowly flatten. It helped, but I realized I need a better one before next trip. Amazon had some with great reviews and I bought a memory foam standard pillow. It was great until I wanted to lean my head one side or the other then it was too firm. Finally, I was introduced to the Cori Travelerr.

pillow for neck

My Cori Travelerr Modular Memory Foam Pillow is a genius neck/head support pillow every traveler should own. It did take a few moments to play with positioning, but once I found that right combination I had no discomfort.

Actually, I lied. I did have some discomfort because my son wanted to sleep on our recent flight to Los Angeles so he stole my Cori pillow. He set it up for a back/neck rest and watched a movie the rest of the flight.

The cushions are so soft and comfy and you get to arrange them how you want. It all folds up inside the included travel pouch. It comes in many colors and covers remove for washing.

I highly recommend you travel with the Cori Travelerr for better sleep and head support. Also available on Amazon.

Beauty, Giveaways

Era Organics Giveaway – Rose Water Facial Spray and Complete Face Cream

Welcome to the ERA Organics Giveaway

Glowing, smooth skin all day is what you get as you refresh your face with this ORGANIC ROSE WATER SPRAY AND FACE TONER.

The COMPLETE NATURAL FACE MOISTURIZER CREAM is an advanced healing face lotion that has a 10-in-1 formula with vitamins and minerals for all skin types and conditions.

The Giveaway Details

1 winner will be mailed the ERA Organics Rose Water Spray and Complete Cream. You must be 18+ to enter. No purchase necessary. Winner will also notified through email and has 48 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, or any other company unless otherwise specified. Ends November 14, 2019.

Food, Healthy Living

Eating Plants for Life: Joys of a Vegan Diet and Lifestyle

Eating Plants for Life: Joys of a Vegan Diet and Lifestyle
Photo by Alexandra Golovac on Unsplash

If you think a vegan diet is boring, think again. Plant-based recipes are exciting because they open up a new world of textures and flavors with spices and ingredients such as nuts and vegetables and greens such as leeks, watercress, and daikon. Research shows well-balanced plant-based diets are also extremely healthy.

Going vegan is mainstream now, so you will find it easier than in decades past to find tasty meat substitutes, vegan ingredients, and even plant-based dishes in restaurants. Veganism is not just about what you eat, though. It is an entire lifestyle that honors and respects the entire circle of life—animals, humans, trees and plants, and the planet we all share. There are many joys of a vegan lifestyle, and today it is simpler than ever to go vegan in all aspects of your life.

Vegan Diets

If you want to start following a vegan diet or are curious about going meat-free for a few days each week, there are many resources to guide you. Check out allrecipes.com, goodhousekeeping.com, foodnetwork.com, ohsheglows.com, and bonappetit.com for vegan recipe sections. You may never think about food the same way again.

Many restaurants now offer plant-based options for diners. For example, the popular Chili’s Grill & Bar has a generous plant-based fajita-style meal on its menu, if you skip the cheese and sour cream. When eating out or shopping for ingredients, look for the BevVeg Vegan Certification to be sure of plant-based choices.

Cruelty-Free, Plant-Based Products

As part of a vegan lifestyle, many people choose cruelty-free products that are plant-based. Labeling tactics are often confusing. The generic term “natural” is not the same as vegan or cruelty-free, and not all cruelty-free products are vegan.

Happily, vegan personal care products, from face creams to shampoos, have come a long way, and many are now highly efficacious. As more and more people choose healthier, kinder lifestyles, choices in vegan personal products have expanded.

Animal-Free Clothing

Vegans often avoid wearing leather and other clothing derived from animals, including inhumanely sourced wool, angora, and mohair. Often, feathers for comforters and pillows are also sourced cruelly. There are great alternatives for both. Faux leather products, from shoes to belts to bags, look great and stand up to heavy use, and alternatives to feathers are kinder to both animals and allergy sufferers.

A vegan lifestyle brings with it many joys, from exciting plant-based meals to effective skincare. Being part of the circle of life is rewarding, both psychologically and physically. You may find adopting a kinder, more mindful diet brings benefits that reach far beyond the kitchen.

2019 Holidays, Fashion

T|W Insulated Luxury Lunch Tote – Review

While I do not take a lunch to work because of my hours and my husband gets food stipens, our oldest who lives with us does. He is also better than any of us at eating leftovers. Being in his 20’s, he is working hard and saving for that first home and eating out costs a lot. He works a job where he wears casual business dress and with an office space at the front window. Given this, having a nice desk space and carrying to the desk nice bags and jackets becomes a bit of a classy statement for his customers. This T|W Lunch Tote will add a touch of class to his desk.

Lunch boxes and bags have never been attractive to look at until now. You would hardly know it I a lunch bag yet it keeps food separated and cold or hot. This bag is a Metro black with Cognac interior and made with a durable, waterproof vegan leather. It has luxury and whole lot of class in appearance.

No more paper or plastic bags. Finally, lunch that needs to be carried around can be done with style in a look that fits anyones business attire. Shallon Thomas and Sherika Wynter (Thomas and Winter = T|W), shared a love of high quality products and worked hard to design this lunch tote.

As the Holidays approach think about those who carry a lunch to work and may be looking for a way to do so in style. It is durable from the interior to the handle to hold a full meal for the day. This is an excellent gift idea for so many! Visit https://twtote.com/