Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites is about customers that have enjoyed products by allizon.com. I think it would be fun to post what customers have to say about certain products they have purchased and used from us.

Since life is too short to experience everything, we should find out what others are saying about life and its experiences. We can learn from each other's experiences. This is important for products that we buy.

When we buy products--many of us expect quality in all areas. I would be interested in knowing what you as a customer thought about our products.

I will also discuss what kind of products and activities I have enjoyed.

Thursday's Treasures: Busy Mom Agenda

Now that the kids are in school, concerts are coming up, sports practices are three times a week, and fieldtrips are happening soon. Work or project deadlines need to be remembered. Now don’t forget doctor appointments for yourself and your family. What about weddings, parties and reunions?

How will you keep track of all those events and activities? An organizational technique is needed to keep you and your family running smoothly. One way to do this is to have a day planner or agenda to keep track of all events and activities. It is important to list events and activities in one agenda, so you are able to tell who is doing what where at a quick glance.

Not all agendas are created equally. You should have freedom to do what you want with your agenda. You should be able to include all your tasks. At Allizon.com, Busy Mom Agenda 2007-2008 is a perfect example. Not only does a Busy Mom Agenda save time, this product was featured on Today Show and in Real Simple Magazine. This product offers many valuable tools to a busy mom or dad. For more information, click here.

Changes Taking Place

The staff at Allizonbusymomblog has decided to make some bold changes to the blog. We plan to instill themes five days per week. Themes are as follows:

Monday Spotlight
Tuesday’s Specials
Wednesday’s Word With
Thursday’s Treasures
Friday’s Favorites

Monday Spotlight will be a Question and Answer post from customers and readers regarding to products and related issues. Tuesday’s Specials will be postings about products. Wednesday’s Word will feature a guest or expert. Thursday’s Treasures is about health benefits and what kinds of products are appropriate. Friday’s Favorites are posts about products that have been enjoyed by consumers. Occasionally, we will be posting on Saturdays and Sundays as well.

Feel free to leave comments, questions, and ideas; or you can email writingtoimprove@gmail.com.

Why Use a Moisturizer

Blue Chamomile Moisturizer

Moisturizers come in all sizes and colors, in tubes or jars. Companies often sell their products before studies are completed or are thoroughly researched. Often in many moisturizers, there are extra or unneeded chemicals added which are not always safe or healthy for your skin. So what to do? Should you stop using moisturizers? No, you shouldn’t. You should look at another alternative--a healthier alternative.

Blue Chamomile Moisturizer is recommended by many herbalists and certified natural health consultants. Scented with pure essential oils, including German Blue Chamomile, Moroccan Chamomile, Lavender and Ylang Ylang, Blue Chamomile Moisturizer is a rich and regenerative formula for very dry, extremely sensitive or troubled skin.

When used on your face or body, Blue Chamomile Moisturizer cools and soothes rough dry reddened or sunburned skin. If you have puffy eyes, you can apply Blue Chamomile Moisturizer for at nighttime to reduce puffiness. If you are tense or restless, apply on your body or face.

Because of its healthy and safe ingredients, Blue Chamomile Moisturizer can be used on your infant or toddler for baby acne and diaper rashes. “The crème (Blue Chamomile Moisturizer) is for sensitive skin, and the ingredients are all safe for newborn skin,” said Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, a first time mom and herbalist.

Hubbs-Kreft said that although she is an herbalist, she did try the conventional products on her daughter, who had acne, first because “When it comes to your own child and a new first time mom, you will listen to family that have tried products with their own children.” Hubbs-Kreft said that the products made her daughter’s acne worse. That is when she decided to try the Blue Chamomile Moisturizer to treat her daughter’s acne.

“Well, WOW was I impressed!” Hubbs-Kreft said. “After the first application, the redness began to calm down, and the acne began to subside.” She was pleased with the fast results. Just after three days of using Blue Chamomile Moisturizer, her daughter’s acne was gone, leaving her skin clear. Although Hubbs-Kreft’s daughter had fast results, individual results may vary.

Blue Chamomile Moisturizer has a “fresh, pleasant scent,” does “not burn, or sting on application like some over the counter skin treatments.”

“My little girl is happy again and is as beautiful ever, thanks to the Blue Chamomile Moisturizer,” Hubbs-Kreft said.

Just $22, the Blue Chamomile can be a valuable product in your home. For more information or to purchase the Blue Chamomile Moisturizer, go to Allizon.com: Simplicity for Busy Mothers, at http://www.allizon.com/.

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Mom Agenda Makes your Busy Fall Better

The MomAgenda is excellent for the busy moms note the thoughts from the President of Mom

agenda, Nina Restieri momAgenda,Mother of Four. I personally use Mom agenda and its a great find.

Between the bold crunch of leaves under our brand new shoes and the friendly horns of school buses, fall even sounds busier. On these crisp autumn mornings, a cup of coffee and a clean momAgenda page are my center of calm within the commotion.
momAgendas make way for little fall miracles — actually getting my son on the bus on time with lunch and school books, or making time for fall leaf hide-n-seek with my kids before my dear husband rakes the yard clean again.
Between catching up with friends, breaking a sweat at the gym, kissing my husband goodbye, and managing my four-kid circus, each new momAgenda page reminds me that every day is full of new possibilities just waiting to be pencilled in.

All my best,Nina RestieriPresident, momAgendaMother of Four

A great tool for Organizing/Find of the Month

Now that the kids are back in school this is an excellent way to organize all the back to school information.

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Whats in the Kitchen to make us Beautiful

I have heard moms say I just don't have time to pamper myself by going to the spa. I think this is a great article beacause we can create our spa at home. My website http://www.allizon.com/ is designed for moms to learn to relax and organize. So take some time to Breathe and peruse some great aromatherapy products.

Enjoy this article and create your own beauty regime. As you are relaxing just thing of a beautiful far away place.

Women have been using natural skin care recipes for hundreds of years. Romans, for example, would use milk and honey to keep their skin supple and soft. Women have always known that honey is beneficial for the skin, in fact as far back as the ancient Greeks. We have only recently found out, though, that honey has antioxidant properties which rejuvenate the skin and helps with sun protection.Another natural ingredient is olive oil. This was used by Italian woman for hundreds of years. It made their skin soft and line-free. Citrus juices and sea salts are good for oily skin and other types of oils and dairy products are good for those with sensitive skins.There are many examples of natural products around these days, blending age old wisdom with modern technology. Unfortunately, lots of these all natural products still contain harsh chemicals which often do more harm than good. That is why you must always check the labels and find out what ingredients do what to you. Many commercial products contain artificial colorants and scents, alcohol and astringents, and are not suitable for everyone, especially people with sensitive skin.The good thing is that it is cheap and easy to make your own natural beauty products in your own home. That way, you know your skin is only going to be treated to fresh, natural ingredients and you will have more left in your wallet for other things. Have a look at the contents of your cupboards and refrigerator and you will find that you have plenty of ingredients ready. You can make most homemade natural skin care recipes in weekly portions and refrigerate them to use later on

Here are a few recipes for skin care. They all contain natural ingredients including milk, honey, fruit and vegetables.

1. Cucumber Moisturizer. Peel and remove seeds from a medium cucumber. Mix with the juice from one lime and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Blend in a food processor until smooth. Apply to the face and leave on for about 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat the skin dry.

2. Honey Facial Scrub. Combine 2 tablespoons of finely ground almonds, 1 tablespoon of honey and half a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply to the face, rinse with water and pat dry.

3. Firming Honey Mask. Whisk together 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of glycerin and a quarter cup of flour. Keep whisking until the ingredients form a paste. Apply this mixture to the face and throat. Wait 10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Pat the skin dry.

4. Soothing Honey Lotion. Blend together 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and a quarter of a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply to any dry patches on the skin, such as hands, feet and elbows. Leave the mixture on for about 10 minutes, then rinse off with warm water and pat dry.

5. Moisturizing Honey Mask. Smooth a mixture made from 2 teaspoons of milk and 2 teaspoons on honey over your face and throat. Leave it on for ten minutes. Rinse it off with warm water and pat the skin dry.

6. Apple Honey Mask. Mix one medium sized apple with 5 tablespoons of honey into a paste, using a blender. Smooth this mixture on to the face and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse it with cool water before patting dry.

7. Honey Papaya Glow. Mash 1 or 2 tablespoons of papaya with a tablespoon of honey to form a creamy mixture. Smooth this over the skin and leave to work for about 20 minutes. Rinse off with water then pat dry.

8. Orange Mask. Cook 3 large carrots before mashing them with 5 tablespoons of honey until the mixture is smooth. Apply it to your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse the mask off with cool water and pat your face dry.

9. Gentle Cornmeal Exfoliate. Mix a half cup of cornmeal, a quarter cup of milk, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 4 drops of tea tree oil into a paste. Gently apply it to the skin. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

10. Banana Mash. Mash a banana in a bowl, apply it to your face for about 15 minutes and rinse it off with warm water. Pat dry.

11. Banana Mask. Mix a medium sized ripe banana, a teaspoon of olive oil and 2 drops of scented oil (perhaps orange or lemon) together then apply the mixture to your face. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, before rinsing off with warm water and patting your skin dry.

12. Yogurt Whip. Mix a cup of yogurt with a tablespoon each of lemon juice and orange juice. Apply this mixture generously to the face. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse with cool water and pat dry.

You now have plenty of simple recipes to choose from to make nutritious treats for your skin. Your complete skin care regimen, regardless of skin type, should comprise a cleanser, a toner, an exfoliate and a moisturizer. You should cleanse and moisturize twice a day and after wearing make up or exercising. A mild cleanser is best, one that does not irritate your skin, and your moisturizer should match your skin type. You might wish to experiment with different ingredients (something that is not such a good idea with commercial products containing chemicals) and see what your skin seems to prefer. There are thousands of different combinations, using only natural and healthy ingredients.

Nearly all skin types benefit from regular facial and steam treatments, perhaps one a week. You can create your own steam treatment at home. You will need a towel, a sink and some hot water. You can follow this with a facial created with olive oil, eggs and lemon juice. You can also experiment with salt, sugar, vinegar, tea bags and oatmeal.Our skin often reflects how healthy our bodies are inside. It is a good idea to start any natural skin care regimen with a healthy and well-balanced diet. This means you are caring for your skin from the inside out. Water is vital for healthy, well-hydrated skin too. Our skin is the body's largest organ and you should try to avoid environmental hazards and pollutants such as harsh chemicals and cigarette smoke.Ken Black is a writer on health related matters. Visit http://www.skin-care-reviews.com/ for more information skin care to help you look your best.

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Herbal Dream Pillow for Relaxation

Moms this is great to help take the stress off a stressful day. This is a favorite of my webstore allizon.com

Herbal Dream PillowAromatic eye PillowReduce stress and enjoy sweet dreams as you breathe in the relaxing aroma of lavender chamomile, peppermint, mugort, and flax.

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