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Nudge offers sustainable and natural oral care products

If you need that nudge to start making good health habits, start with this oral care brand. Nudge has oral care essentials delivered to your doorstep via subscription or one-time purchase. Nudge is a Canadian brand and are are passionate about quality products and sustainability with natural oral care products.

I recently bought a standard toothbrush that is basically a landfill nightmare made in mass production for almost $5. Now I see that the Bamboo Toothbrush from Nudge is also $5 and is a much better product all the way around! It has a bamboo handle and even the bristles that I use to scrub my teeth and gums are made from soft bamboo. And the entire toothbrush is 100% compostable. Why wouldn’t I buy Nudge and feel better about my purchase as well. It is affordable!

You don’t have to commit although you can. You can buy subscription and just know your replenishment is always on its way or buy one time as you need. I have the Oral Care Box – Mint & Grapefruit Natural Toothpaste, Bamboo Toothbrush, Alcohol-Free Mouthwash Concentrate (this little bottle will last you a while) and clean, sustainable Silk Floss and it all comes in a branded toiletry bag. Browse Nudge and begin your healthy habits with a natural oral care brand by visiting their online shop.

Beauty

Never Shave Again with RoseSkin IPL Laser Hair Removal Handset

November 18, 2021September 18, 2022 Erin Sluka

Once a week at 30 minutes and in 3 weeks is all you need to begin unwanted hair. Shaving won’t need to happen nearly as often with the RoseSkin IPL Laser Hair Removal Handset. This handheld device is a home IPL device that uses intense pulsed light technology to begin a no-hair growth process.

I decided to begin using this on my face. A bit daring because any device you use on your face can be intimidating and you just pray you don’t have any bad reaction. I have had zero reaction to this RoseSkin device even immediately after use.

Because I am doing my face and not a larger area yet to start, I don’t even need 30 minutes each week. I manually get rid of unwanted hair and face fuzz then use the device over the areas and that’s it. Nothing visibly happens after use and that is because it works over time to target unwanted hairs at the root and destroy them with powerful light pulses.

The IPL Laser Hair Removal Handset makes a great gift this season. It will be well loved by anyone who wants to reduce hair growth in a pain free way and at home. Shop RoseSkinCo for your IPL device and other great beauty products.

Healthy Living

These American-made face masks and N95 respirators are FDA approved

November 1, 2021October 31, 2021 Erin Sluka

These American-made surgical masks and N95 respirators are FDA approved

My husband and I just got back from a few days in our favorite spot. Las Vegas is back and we chose a pretty laid back time to go. There were lots of people, but not too crowded. They still require masks indoors, so we were carrying ours around. We have traveled a bit in this pandemic whether it be in the RV or local getaways and I created a new habit while traveling when it comes to masks. I always buy bulk and take disposable masks. This is because we are going several days of not being home where I can keep masks washed. Taking ourselves and teenager away for a few days in the same mask all day long and unwashed is so unhealthy and gross.

Also, when we travel in spring through fall the weather is still warm so it is important that the disposable masks I choose are both effective and comfortable with room to breathe underneath. I grabbed the box of DemeTECH face masks I was sent for this Vegas run and we loved these masks for comfort and the colors are fun also so I can color coordinate.

The DemeTECH Disposable Face Mask has 3 protectives layers to filter over 95% of particulates. The high-density polypropylene outer layer provides strong resistance against liquids while the inner layer makes it comfortable enough for use all day long. The bands are adjustable and the nose gap seals. I find that after I seal the gap around my nose I have enough space to breath inside the mask which makes wearing it much more bearable.

Because these are considered a surgical mask (rather than cloth or fabric), they provide better protection from the COVID-19 virus. DemeTECH provides some great tips on buying the proper masks for you and your children. See the tips here.

Whether traveling or sending the kids off to school, they need to stay protected as well. Make sure kids are wearing the right mask, one that is made especially for their size, like these kid’s masks from DemeTech. For adults, these level 3 masks come in fun colors and are much more comfortable than cloth masks.

If you need heavier protection in huge crowds or high risk areas, you will want a respirator mask and demeTECH has those available for purchase as well. These masks are tested to meet the highest quality specifications designated by NIOSH for N95 Respirators. Their masks are made in the USA and available at the demeTECH website.

Healthy Living

Be better prepared for the cold and flu season at home

October 26, 2021October 24, 2021 Erin Sluka

Happy fall, or cold and flu season around here. Are you prepared for the runny nose, high fevers and night coughs? I did my medicine closet clean out. I organized and re-labeled baskets and tossed expired medications. Then I took my restock list and got ourselves prepared.

I have had such problems with our digital thermometer and it was time for a new one. I also restocked on cold medications I needed and I look for the better ingredients. Have you read a label of most cold medicines lately? It isn’t pretty! Dr Talbot’s is a safe brand and I am stocked up on immune support and Mucus + Cold Relief.

Dr. Talbot’s Vital 12 is a homeopathic immunity support quick dissolve tablets for ages 3 months and older (including expectant Mom’s). The ’12’ indicates 12 cell salts – supplement minerals in the body whose deficiency is associated with many common health problems. Non-toxic and non-habit-forming ingredients are what you need over other supplements on store shelves that don’t offer a clean lable.

The Mucus + Cold Relief is also homeopathic and relieves thick mucus, runny nose, cough, nasal & chest congestion and sinus inflammation. Your kids will love the natural grape juice that flavors this cold-relieving syrup. There are no alcohols, dyes or parabens and includes the supportive cell salts and is safe for body weight 6 pounds and higher. Visit Dr Talbot’s for all that they offer to refill your medicine cupboards.

I have replaced my digital thermometer that stopped being consistent. This time I have the Orä: Familly 5-in-1 infrared thermometer. This thermometer does a forehead scan or ear check. You can switch heads according the readings you need from infant to adults. Forehead, ear, axillary, child, adult, ambient air, food, milk, bath water… the Orä measures it all! It holds up to 20 measurements in a reading and it does offer a warning alert that can be silenced with high fevers. I love the silence feature for infants so not to alert them to a beeping. You can see all of its features here!

Now is the time to stock back up if you have not already! Consider these 2 brands for safe and effective additions to your medication cabinets and be as prepared as you can be for common illnesses that may pay your family a visit this year.