Make It A Feel-Good Summer with these Lifestyle Finds (As Seen On WOAI “SA Living”)
Now that it’s officially summertime, we want to make the living as easy as the old adage suggests. To help you simplify your beauty routine, nourish your body (even while on the go!) and make your home as comfortable as possible, I gathered some of my summer living essentials, which I shared on WOAI’s “Sa Living.” Check out the segment above (or click here) and keep on reading for more info on everything seen on the show!
Camille Rose Guava Slip Collection
Nope, it’s not your imagination: curly hair is more prone to tangling. After all, the spiral shape of our strands can cause them to wrap around each other creating knots. And, in the summer, we face other factors that can exacerbate the problem. First, the sun’s UV rays (not to mention the salt in ocean water and chlorine in pools) can dry out our strands, making them all the more likely to wind up tangled. And second (and this is a biggie in Texas!), when there are high levels of humidity, our strands can wind up drawing moisture from the air, leading to frizz and, in turn, creating a greater propensity for knotted locks. Luckily, curly-haired gals can prevent knots (and work through them effortlessly during wash days!) with the new Camille Rose Guava Slip collection.
The four-piece collection features haircare and hairstyling products formulated with vitamin C-rich guava and kakadu plum extracts as well as hydrating aloe juice. They offer superior slip, minimizing friction so you can effortlessly glide through knots, detangling hair without the need to use too much force (which is not only painful but can cause breakage). They also help to moisturize curls, enhance shine, and protect strands from environmental hazards, leaving curls looking juicy, hydrated and frizz-free.
On wash days, start your routine with the Guava Slip Detangling Shampoo and Conditioner, then give curls an extra dose of hydration with the Detangling Leave-In, and finish with the Whipped Soufflé to give curls enhanced definition and provide serious frizz protection.
Prices range from $12.59 to $16.79 on CamilleRose.com, Target and CVS.
Color Street Chrome Nail Strips
Move over, glazed donut nails! There’s a new must-flaunt nail look this summer season: chrome nails. The look is centered on nail colors that resemble molten metal, boasting a high-gloss, mirror-like finish. The best part? You can get a salon-worthy look at home with the brand new Color Street Chrome Reflect FX Nail Strips ($15 each on ColorStreet.com or via Color Street stylists).
Like all Color Street nail strips, they’re made using real nail polish and require no drying times and no tools. The Chrome Reflect FX Nail Strips, however, feature another innovative technology, incorporating a reflective aluminum powder that yields a high-shine, brushed-chrome effect from every angle. Moreover, the reflective pigment lays down without any visible grain or mica for a smoother effect that enhances the liquid metal effect.
These easy-to-use, long-lasting, peel-and-apply strips come in shades such as: Meet Me At Midnight, a mesmerizing steel blue chrome; Rooftop Rosé, a vibrant pink chrome; Fade Into Hue, a muted lilac chrome; and Highrise, a silver chrome French tip.
BareOrganics Mushroom Memory Blend Powder and Irish Sea Moss Powder
Whether you’re whipping up a smoothie, a veggie-packed breakfast, or an indulgent desert, you can give your summer recipes a nutritional boost with BareOrganics‘ superfoods —all 100% USDA certified organic, non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free.
Did you know that prolonged exposure to the hot summer sun can stress the body and negatively impact cognitive function? Well, in addition to monitoring your sun exposure, you can take steps to support your cognitive system — including adding some mushrooms to your diet so you can enjoy their adaptogenic benefits. The BareOrganics Organic Mushroom Memory Blend contains 6 mushrooms — lion’s mane, maitake, oyster, chaga, turkey tail and red reishi mushrooms — that support memory, enhance focus, and help to strengthen the immune system. This versatile powder can be used to make yummy dishes like an Asparagus-Mushroom Frittata, Turmeric Mushroom Rice, or a soothing Mushroom Immunity Tea.
And to avoid summer colds and illnesses, give your immune system a boost with the Organic Irish Sea Moss Powder. This powder is a wonderful vegan thickening agent for desserts and smoothies, so try whipping up an Avocado Irish Moss Chocolate Pudding or an Irish Sea Moss Green Smoothie. Irish Sea Moss also makes for a great a salt substitute, so you can try sprinkling it atop your popcorn during summer movie nights.
You can pick these up at BareOrganics.com, as well as at H-E-B and Walmart stores.
Right now, you can visit BareOrganics.com and use promo code TV25 to enjoy 25% off your order! And make sure to check out the recipes on BareOrganics.com for tons of inspiration!
Urban Remedy Salads, Protein Shakes and Cold-Pressed Juices
Didn’t have time to meal prep? Need to grab a quick lunch or protein shake but having a difficult time finding something that’s nutrient-dense and made with wholesome ingredients? Fear not: Urban Remedy is now available at Whole Foods Market stores in Texas. Centered on the belief that food is healing, Urban Remedy’s freshly prepared meals, cold-pressed juices, and protein shakes are organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free and contain no refined sugar to support an anti-inflammatory diet
Urban Remedy’s popular offering is the plant-based Macro Bowl, a delicious ready-to-eat power bowl packed with 17 grams of protein. The vibrant dish features kale, quinoa, sweet potatoes, pumpkin seeds, beets, and cumin chickpea croutons with a Tahini Vinaigrette. Over one million of these have been sold, which speaks volumes about its taste, freshness, and nutritious value!
Urban Remedy also offers organic cold pressed juices in flavors like Strawberry Cherry Lemonade with Probiotics, Ginger Lemonade with Probiotics, Cold Crusher (an organic carrot juice with turmeric), and After Party (a beet ginger blend).
Its beverage portfolio also includes functional wellness shots, and protein meal replacement shakes. Packed with 30 grams of protein and 10 grams of organic grass fed collagen, the Chocolate Protein Collagen Shake is a personal post-workout favorite as it helps with muscle recovery while doing wonders for my skin, nails and hair.
Check out Urban Remedy’s grab & go kiosk inside Whole Foods Market or visit UrbanRemedy.com to learn more!
Zevo Flying Insect Trap
It’s officially that time of year when, the moment you open your front or back door, an army of flies and gnats swarm in, determined to buzz around your head at what feels like 80 mph, then maybe land in a plate of food to be all the more insolent. But instead of flailing at them with a fly swatter or investing in unseemly fly ribbon strips, you can keep flying insects out of your living space with one simple tool: the Zevo Flying Insect Trap ($19.99 at retailers nationwide).
This plug-in device does all the work, using blue and UV light to catch flying insects 24/7, providing day and night protection from fruit flies, gnats, and house flies. Zevo’s Flying Insect Trap is odorless, mess-free, and effectively lures, catches and kills 99.9% of trapped bugs. Once you try it, you’ll wonder how you ever survived without it!
