Tria Beauty Series - Post 6 - At Home Hair Removal

For several months now I have been posting about my Tria At Home Hair Removal Laser 4 X. Last week I finished the extended period of testing. I have to say I loved this product and will continue using it at home. It's simple, effective and affordable (if you consider that a trip to the dermatologist's office for laser hair removal will run hundreds). It is also safe. In fact I wrote a whole entire post about the Tria At Home Hair Removal safety features here. So this is my last post before I offer you the giveaway. 

My daughter has seen me using it a lot and thinks it's pretty cool, so she asked me the other day, does it hurt? That, I thought, was a valid question and I can honestly 100 % answer no, it doesn't hurt. The machine sends a tiny laser pulse to the hair follicle. On my legs I feel nothing at all. Nothing. Maybe the skin on my legs is not sensitive at all.

When I use the Tria closer to my arm pits or groin area (be advised you are not to use the Tria directly on the groin area.) a bit closer to the bikini area then I feel the tiniest little zap, not even anything as harsh as when a hair is plucked or tweezed, just a tiny noticeable zap. It's hardly worth mentioning, but there is a difference depending on the body part you are targeting. 

My second post was here about building Tria Hair Removal into your routine. 

My third post is here http://www.thriftymommastips.com/2013/02/tria-beauty-series-post-3-home-hair.html

By Post 4 I saw some results already and by post number 5, I saw significant change in the unwanted hair around my jaw line and on my legs. 

This final review and progress report post is simply to tell you that yes, indeed it works. I still shave my legs on occasion, but rarely. The hair growth on my legs has slowed and it is easily managed. I like the Tria itself. It's light and easy to use. So what more is there to tell? Go get one, or win one on the next and final Tria post. Good Luck! This is an epic giveaway worth over $400. Stay tuned for that coming up this week.

I received product in exchange for a series of posts. My opinion is all my own.

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The Gift of Writing for #FathersDay #giveaway

It's that time of year again. Father's Day. There are actually few occasions that stump me entirely, but Father's Day is always challenging. I like to choose gifts from the heart. Something that is long-lasting. Something that can be used and also treasured. One year I bought my husband a barbecue for his birthday. Other years I have simply gone with clothing, or tickets to an event. But generally speaking Dad is the hardest guy to buy for - at least in my family anyways.

Dads don't really need a lot, or want a lot even, but at the same time it's important to show you care for Father's Day. So where to start? Well, this year we already had a trip, and we might be saving for a couple of bigger ticket items, so I don't think I'll be running out any time soon to purchase a new car for Dad, or a new riding lawnmower. Plus my kids love to make their own sweet hand-made treasures.  Parker Pens are a great heirloom kind of gift that hits all the right notes. And the write notes (sorry couldn't resist the pun.)

Parker Pens sent me this lovely pen for review, and luckily I have one to give to you, my dear readers also. So, follow the instructions at end of this post to win one for a special man in your life. For 125 years now Parker Pens has built pens that redefine writing. The Parker Urban ( shown above) could be a great gift this year for the man who seems to have everything. The Parker redefines writing combining an ergonomic approach with artistic flare.

Details:

*An unconventional bullet shape

*modern look and premium quality.  

The PARKER Urban includes a stainless steel nib and comes in a Parker gift box.

With a full range of models including fountain pen, ballpoint, and roller ball, PARKER Urban provides durability and flamboyance in a single pen.  Where image is everything and quality is key, the Urban is an outstanding gift for men leading a modern life.

The Parker Urban, along with many other models of Parker pens, is available at fine writing specialty stores throughout Canada and at Reids, Basics, Wallacks, Novexco, Boutique Du Stylo, Le Parchemin, and Duly Noted.  Prices range from $32 to $100, depending on the model of choice.

For more information, visit www.parkerpen.com.  

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Keurig Blogger Opportunity

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 Keurig K75 Platinum Single-Cup Coffeemaker  + Bonus 12 K-cup variety pack

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Shake It Up - I Heart Dance Review

A couple of trips ago, with my kids in tow we stopped in Orlando and ended up with one of those fabulous TV station deals in the motel where we stayed. You know the kind? All Disney Family channel, pretty much all the time. My kids were in heaven. That's when they discovered Shake it Up. I didn't mind the show even in the slightest because the two main characters are quirky and just different enough to make me want to watch with my kids. One of the characters struggles with a learning disability. She has a mother who is a single parent and a police officer. That's unconventional for TV, but reflective of reality. I like to see that.

Anyways, the two characters shown here on this CD actually audition for what is like a dance reality show of sorts. And low and behold they are chosen as regulars. So, Shake it Up has cute kids, some fun music and songs, and a compelling plot for tweens. When I realized they had a CD also for Shake it Up well I knew we had to have it. Thanks to Disney my girls have some more music to round out their collection of Kidz Bop and Justin Bieber.

Shake it Up, I Heart Dance is fun, light-hearted and enjoyable tween music. Both of the Disney Stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya perform the majority of songs on the CD. Each takes turns at individual tracks also. The theme song, is of course sung by Selena Gomez, who frankly I always tell my kids is cute as a button and a fun adorable TV personality, but NOT a singer. They disagree with me and still ask for all her CDs, but that's okay. Both my girls enjoyed this CD as much as they enjoy the show Shake It Up! I still like the theme song and the techno pop beat is catchy, but truly nobody will ever convince me that Selena Gomez is meant to sing. 

On this CD I am a fan of I Can Do Better, a fun upbeat tune performed by Y. La. If you listen to the entire CD, 12 tracks, which includes a bonus track, well it's incredibly clear which one of the Disney stars has a powerful voice and potential to build an empire. Zendaya performs Beat of My Drum which is one of the stand out tracks here. Beat of My Drum has an exotic quick dance rhythm that resonates with me as an adult and, in my opinion, has legs. Zendaya plays Rocky Blue on Shake It Up and I am almost embarrassed to note how young she is, 16, but her voice reminds me slightly of a really young Rihanna or Shakira. 

Conversely Blow the System by Bella Thorne is just filler on this CD. There is a really cute rendition of These Boots Are Made for Walkin', performed by Olivia Holt, which sent me down memory lane and was interpreted in an entirely different manner by my kids. Boots was a gorgeous original, made over for the tween set here and that's okay. It's kind of fun. 

Bonus track We're Dancing is grown up, performed by Bridgit Mendler. It's a nice finish to the selection of songs and it's written also by Mendler with Josh Alexander and Billy Steinberg too. Shake It Up I Heart Dance is a fun, thoroughly enjoyable CD by Walt Disney Records. It gets two thumbs up from my kids and will obviously be worn out by them this summer as we hit road trip season.

Shake It Up: I Heart Dance gets $$$$ out of $$$$$. I received a CD to facilitate this review. This post was not compensated. My opinion is 100 % all my own.

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Fabulous $100 Amazon Gift Card Blast

  Makobi Scribe and Sason and Pobi are bringing you this Amazon Facebook blast. If you are like me then right now you can use a little luck. Wouldn't it be nice to win $100 just in time for summer. I could use a new barbecue actually. So that's where I would spend it. How about you? What have you got your eye on? The winner will receive an Amazon gift card for $100. The giveaway is open to Everyone :) Every so often Thriftymommastips.com loves to share these opportunities with my readers. This one is open world-wide. Good Luck!

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