Be Natural Organics (+ discount code!)

As I get older, I am becoming more and more aware of the products I use and buy for my family to use. The chemicals that they contain and how they can affect a persons health are important to me. I have been moving away from things that are not organic, have been tested on animals or contain parabens and phthalates. Be Natural Organics caught my eye because of these reasons. They are also very affordable! 

*Disclaimer: I was sent these products for the purpose of reviewing them, free of charge. I was not otherwise paid or endorsed. All opinions are strictly my own.*

First of all, I love that they offer trial packs at a great price. I was sent the Anti-Aging 4-piece trial collection. These run for just $10.

If you are curious about the ingredients they use, they have a list with explanations on their website. I appreciate them being so upfront about it all. It shows accountability as well as reliability. And is the best way to gain their customers trust, in my opinion. 

So how well did they do for me? 

The video shows my immediate usage and reactions while using their products, but I would like to add that my skin was noticeably better! I did this treatment before bed (best time without the kids and distractions). My skin felt smooth and clean. When I woke up the next morning, there was not nearly so much oil as I usually have on my face. This alone made it worth my time! But aside from all that, I find the quality and prices to be fantastic.

They also have great perks for ordering from them! 

They have a rewards program to give you points when you purchase from them. Every dollar spent gives you a point. Its the perfect way to go natural and save money! New customers can get 30% off as well. But even if you are not a new customer, you can still get 30% off because you are my reader! Use the code: NerdyWords30. Plus free shipping on all orders in the United States that are $50 and more. 

Even if you are not into a healthier way of living, these products can do wonders for your skin. Or maybe you should consider them as gifts for the people who are naturally inclined in your life! Now is the time to get great deals and finish up your shopping list.  

Leave me a comment below to let me know what you think!

Take time out to live and love

I recently made the choice to take a vacation. Alone. To another state. To visit someone very important to me. I spent 3 days there cooking up my Nana's favorites,

cleaning up her little house and otherwise enjoying the peaceful country. I saw the old family farm,

graveyard,

and traveled around her little town that doesn't even have a real Walmart. In all my years of going there, not very much has changed. Its so quiet, so peaceful. Everyone is friendly, even if they don't drive according to the same rules as the rest of the nation. I got to slow down for a while. And my Nana shared so many wonderful stories with me. 

My Nana is 81 years old. Her mind is sharp but her body has given up on her. She's outlived her only child, most (if not all) her ex husbands, and a huge chunk of her relatives. Her sister has the beginning of Alzheimers and lives in another town that is too far for either to drive to see the other. Nana's only companion now is a little kitten she adopted. 

My Nana has lived a full life. She's seen Europe, lived through WWII, worked so many different types of jobs, loved and been loved by so many... And now she's at the end of her journey. Her days of excitement are over. She sits, watching tv, and the most movement she has if taking a bath.  Its hard to see her like this, but it reminds me that life is fleeting. Nothing should be left undone. Live without regrets and get through that bucket list, if you will. You never know when your days of doing and being will be over. For some, it comes far too soon. 

So do something that is totally you. Like this guy, I saw at a gas station on my way home...

Ridiculous Ramblings in Retail part 3: The Missing Car Dilemma

I'm all for elderly having their independence and keeping their rights to live like they want. Just not when they can't remember something as simple as what they drove to the store in....
It's a nice afternoon. I'm standing at the front watching people as they come in and go out. It had been relatively peaceful that day.
The cart attendant comes up and asks if I was going to help "that lady". *Insert confused face here.*
"What lady?"
"That one". He points to the side door where two women are standing practically blocking the entrance.
"Which one? There are two. And why does she need my help?"
"I walked the whole parking lot with her because she lost her car."

Lost her car? I'm doing a mental forehead slap here as I walk over to this lady. She's got a cart full of merchandise that she just bought. She's blocking the entrance, talking to this other woman that's on the phone.
"Can I help you with anything?"
"Oh, yes! I can't find my car. I'm certain I parked it right here in front of the doors. And now it's not there!"
The other lady asks if she's sure it was the black car.
"Yes! I only have a little black car. I don't have another." The lady insists there's only one car.
"What about the green Miata? The dark green one?"

"I don't have a dark green car. It's black."
"Well, ma'am. I'd be happy to help you look for your car if you wanted me to." I mean that's my job, right? Helping people no matter how crazy they are...
"Oh that would be wonderful! Would you please?" She tries to turn and walk out the entrance doors only to find they won't open.
"Ma'am, the exit doors are this way."
We finally get outside and she keeps giving me the same description of a "little black car" that she "parked right here in front". We are standing at the side entrance though. I point to each black car I see and she keeps saying, "No, that's not it."
I'm beginning to think a cab would be a wonderful suggestion for her. We slowly go around to the front. I see a dark green Miata parked halfway down the lot to the side of the entrance. "Is that it? Oh wait, you said it was a little black car. That's a dark green Miata."
"Where?" She squints and puts her hand over her eyes even though dusk has already fallen. "Oh, my gosh! That's it! That's my car! How'd it get there? I thought for sure I parked closer to the door."
Another mental head slap.
"Thank you so much!"
Someone please take away her license before she forgets how to drive.