Giving Gifts That Make A Difference ~ World Vision Review & Giveaway

Here in America, we are very spoiled. Much of what we have we don't even appreciate and it isn't until something we use everyday is gone that we realize just how we truly are blessed. Many years ago, I went on a missions trip to the Dominican Republic and it really opened my eyes to how desolate and desperate many people's lives are. Bathrooms that were simply holes in the ground surrounded by sheet metal for privacy, dirty and disheveled children running barefoot through dirt streets, small houses packed full of families who lived together because they could not afford their own housing and so much more. It was heartbreaking. Well, if you have a generous heart this Holiday season, why not give a gift that will mean more than anything a child has ever received?

Choosing a charity to which you can contribute can be difficult, especially with so much (sadly) fraudulent activity that takes place within charities. In thinking about a charity to donate to this season, World Vision has a few suggestions on how to pick the perfect one! Here are their tips...

1. Find a charity with a track record; review the organization’s IRS tax status, check how it spends money and makes important decisions. Good places to find this information are Charity Navigator and GuideStart. 

2. Be thoughtful about an organization’s overhead and administrative costs; cost efficiency is an important factor when choosing a charity, but effectiveness is the key. 

3. Ask questions before you give – visit a charity’s website, send an email, or call if you have concerns. 

4. See what others are saying about the charity of your choice via social media and trusted online forums. 

5. Watch for scams; be on your guard for emails that ask for credit card or other personal information. Check the Better Business Bureau Charity Reviews website ( www.bbb.org/charity-reviews) before giving.

I have to admit that I am always skeptical when it comes to giving money to charities and therefore, I rarely do unless I know them extremely well. World Vision is a reputable, non-profit organization with a wonderful track record of fighting poverty and aiding women, children and families all over the world. I love it when a company takes the well-being of those less fortunate into consideration and actually does something to help them. When it comes to shopping for holiday gifts, you can do something very unique through World Vision to help others. World Vision offers 36 hand crafted items that you can purchase for someone and at the same time, help someone in need! You can also give money for livestock, clean water, wells and other things. 

For this review I was sent one of the hand crafted items available in the World Vision Gift Catalog and I chose to receive the Fair-Trade Coffee Set. This set comes in a beautiful, African sewn gift bag, hand sewn by local women. I love the colors of this bag! You also receive a gorgeous, hand carved olivewood scoop for the coffee. 

The coffee itself is in bean form and smells WONDERFUL! My sniffer is totally sensitive right now and I was just loving the scent as I pulled the coffee from the gift bag. This delicious coffee features flavors from Ethiopia, Sumatra, and Costa Rica and is blended by OneCup.org. Remember, when you purchase a gift from World Vision you are paying a higher price because that money is going to help someone in need. So when I say that this coffee set retails for $65, please don't be shocked. It is totally worth it. :)

This set is just one of 36 different gifts that you can purchase to help another child or family out this holiday season. I would strongly encourage you to check out World Vision's Gift Catalog to see what you can do to make this the best Christmas ever for someone across the world. 

World Vision has offered to give away a Fair-Trade Coffee Set to one of you! Here are your entry options...

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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive free products in exchange for this post. All quotes and stock photos are from the World Vision website and email. Prize is being provided and shipped by the sponsor. This blog is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged prizes.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Pour le Monde 100% All Natural Fragrances Review

I am a huge fan of perfume...I wear it every day whether I am going out or staying it. It just helps me to feel good and I also love smelling nice. My daughter loves to come in my room in the morning and get a spritz of perfume as well so she is going to be a perfume girly too. Love that. So, when it comes to perfume I can be kind of picky...I don't care for really strong scents and tend to go for more floral fragrances rather than musky fragrances. The perfumes I love the best are the ones that turn my hubby's head. Ha ha...those are the best kinds! :)

Recently, I was introduced to a perfume company that makes 100% natural, vegan, gluten-free and cruelty-free perfumes and they also are a company with a very important, world-minded mission. Pour le Monde means "For The World" and that is the goal of Pour le Monde...they create fine fragrances that spotlight some of the world's most important charities. Here is a bit more about this company, founded by Wendi S. Berger...

Every fragrance in Pour le Monde’s collection benefits a specific charity organization.  Unlike most beauty companies who occasionally produce short duration products with a cause related affiliation, our partnerships with non-profits are for the long term. We are dedicated to continuous philanthropic support and seek to amplify the efforts of individuals and organizations striving to positively impact the world.

Pour le Monde is also dedicated in delivering safe, elegant non-toxic fragrances by using exquisite ingredients from natural origins and infusing them with a grain alcohol.  Created by acclaimed natural fragrance designers, our 100% natural eau de parfums gently develop on your skin and respond with your body chemistry, individualizing each experience.  Our parfums are all certified by the prestigious Natural Products Association, making Pour le Monde only one of two companies who currently have fragrances with this recognition. We’ll be announcing our next charity partnership and fragrance shortly as we strive to form more non-profit alliances enabling long term awareness and funding for more organizations.

I love companies that hold their focus on benefiting others and it shows that they are more concerned about the charities than taking your money. As always, I was excited to have the opportunity to review these lovely fragrances. Typically, I only review full-sized products here on my blog but for this review, I was sent samples of these fragrances which was totally fine due the fact that this is a charity-minded company and I want to help spread the word of what they do.

So, for this review I was sent a sample of Pour le Monde's three fragrances: Envision, Together, Empower. This entire sample pack is available for $18.

This perfume is vegan, all natural, gluten free and also cruelty free. In case you were wondering, this product bears the PETA's cruelty-free and vegan bunny logo. :) I am not a PETA person or vegan but it is nice to know that there are products out there that are committed to this.

Each of these samples has a small applicator stick that you can use to apply the perfume easily. I think my favorite fragrance was Empower...which benefits the charity Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Here is a description of Empower: Crisp, sparkling blend of citrus top notes interspersed with an herbaceous mix of spearmint, lemongrass and basil. A dry down of subtle woods make EMPOWER clean, contemporary…and incredibly all natural.

Descriptions of each of the other fragrances as well as the charity they benefits is as follows:

TOGETHER: Benefiting Cancer Support Community, has top subtle fruity nuances weaved into an exquisite bouquet of freesia, jasmine and violet with an alluring combination of woodsy back notes. A scent for day or night, TOGETHER brings a harmonious contrast between classic and modern…and is incredibly all natural.

ENVISION: Benefiting National Multiple Sclerosis Society, is a decadent blend of  Italian bergamot and pink peppercorn with touches of Brazilian orange and Persian lime lusciously mixed with French lavender. The aromatic base notes of patchouli, mixed woods and pure Madagascar vanilla make ENVISION irresistibly sensual…and incredibly all natural.

Each of these fragrances retails for $95 and 10% of the sale benefits the charity listed with the particular fragrance...which is great! :)

I am really enjoying my fragrances from Pour le Monde and do hope that you will check them out. Purchasing this perfume gives you the amazing opportunity to have an impact on someones life in a big way! So, visit Pour le Monde today and begin your journey towards helping someone in need.

Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive free Pour le Monde products for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Pour le Monde website and email.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Kidorable is Saving Children's Lives...One Umbrella At A Time

I received an email about this today and just had to share with you all. Who out there just LOVES Kidorable's products? My hand is raised here. :) Well, starting today through January 28th, you can get a FREE Kidorable Umbrella with any $20 purchase!!

Because of a partnership between Kidorable and Garden of Dreams Foundation, Kidorable will donate 10% of your purchase to the Garden of Dreams Foundation, which brings joy and happiness to children facing obstacles – whether they relate to illness, homelessness, poverty, foster care issues or tragedy.

There are several children I know, only through blogs, that are facing serious illness and even death. These children's lives (and their families), are turned completely upside down and they truly need some stability and HOPE.

So if you feel up to it, would you consider hopping on over to Kidorable and making a small purchase so you can help with this cause? Just be sure you add your free umbrella to your order first and then use the code DREAM33 at checkout.

Let me know if you participated, it would be so great to find out if any of my readers went ahead and took part of this campaign! You will feel so good about yourself in this New Year because you have helped a child in need.

Holiday Gift Guide ~ Fill a Need This Season Through World Vision's Gift Catalog {Giveaway}

I try every day to remind my children of how fortunate they are to live in America. We truly have need of nothing. When I was younger, my mom would always tell me to eat everything on my plate because there were children somewhere in the world who had nothing to eat and would give anything to have just a bite of what I was going to throw out. It sounds silly but it is so very true. When I went on a missions trip to the Dominican Republic, we visited villages that were so poor, they had no indoor plumbing. Their toilet was a hole in the ground with metal sheeting propped around it for privacy. These people who live in poverty-stricken countries deserve so much and yet are thankful with so little. I am going to present an opportunity to you that will give you and your family a chance to make an impact in someone's life...in another part of the world.

This Christmas, it isn't an iPad or Kindle that you can give...it's a goat, chickens, fresh water, ducks and so much more! Thanks to World Vision, you can share the love of Christmas to needy children and you have so much from which to choose! World Vision now has a Gift Catalog that you can browse and select gifts that you would like to give some needy people in different parts of the world. Here is a bit more about World Vision and their mission of love...

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.We serve close to 100 million people in nearly 100 countries around the world. 

World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.Wherever we work, our prayer is that our efforts will be used by God to heal and strengthen people’s relationships with Him and with one another. We do this by demonstrating God’s unconditional love for all people through our service to the poor — which includes providing for daily needs, working to build peace and promote justice, and partnering with churches and individuals to encourage spiritual transformation.

I have known about World Vision for some time now and just recently, received this gift catalog in my mailbox. How coincidental! I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to share this organization with all of you!

So, for this review I was sent some Hand Carved Serving Spoons and they are soo beautiful! They come in a pretty drawstring bag (hand-sewn from local African women) that protects them and also makes a wonderful bag in which to gift them!

These particular spoons are made out of 100% Olive Wood and the detail is wonderful. They certainly do not look like something you would purchase at your local Walmart.

One of these looks like a round fork, and the other looks like a spoon. You could use these for serving leaf or pasta salads and other dishes. They would add so much to any table!! Better yet, you could tell others about World Vision simply by using these spoons. What a great conversation piece.

Through World Vision's Gift Catalog, you can give the gift of clothing and shelter, emergency aid, education and so much more. All you need to do is visit World Vision online and peruse their catalog. If you are a family, why not consider adopting a child this Christmas? I can promise you that your children will learn to give more than they ever have in the past and gifts like these will make an impact in a life that you may never meet in person. How wonderful!!

So, delay no longer...visit World Vision today and see how you can help. It is so easy and there are many gifts from which to choose. Make a difference and make this Christmas extra special for someone miles away.

World Vision has offered to give away a set of these Hand Carved Serving Spoons to one of you! Here are your entry options...
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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive free Hand Carved Serving Spoons in exchange for this post. All quotes and stock photos are from the World Vision website and email. Prize is being provided and shipped by the sponsor. This blog is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged prizes.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Renting Your College Books

Back when I was in college, I think the worst part about going to college was having to fork out outrageous amounts of money for books. The even more frustrating part was that some of those books WERE NEVER USED. When our book list was given to us (of required books for the semester), I always cringed. The thought always crossed my mind "How much is this going to cost me and am I even going to use it??" You see, I paid my own way through college and worked my tail off for every penny. This was why the college textbook issue was such a big deal to me. Too many times I would sit in class with my brand new book and throughout the semester, the professor would refer to the book several times but we were never required to read it, nor would we be tested on the material found in the book. Then, when the new semester would start, you couldn't get a used book because the publisher would change one word in the book and suddenly, it was no longer usable. So, selling my textbooks after I used them was pretty much out of the question. Now, I did sell some of them but didn't get near what I paid for them new.

So, for all of you "newbies" out there who are starting college, or are in the middle of your education, I wanted to tell you about CampusBookRentals. This website caters to the student...no matter what stage of college you are in!

This is a fantastic option when thinking about buying textbooks...how about renting them? Here are some benefits of renting your books through CampusBookRentals:

-Save 40-90% off of bookstore prices
-Free shipping both ways
-Can highlight in the textbooks
-Flexible renting periods

I can take so many things on that list and talk for hours about how great these benefits are. I love the idea that with CampusBookRentals you can actually highlight in the books without worrying about being penalized for "damaging" the book. I also love the fact that you get free shipping both ways so all you are paying for is the rental of the book itself.

Here is a brief video of how this cool site works...

One thing that CampusBookRentals does is donate to Operation Smile with each textbook that is rented. Operation Smile is a children's medical charity that helps children's smiles and improves the quality of their lives. I don't know if you have ever seen a child with a cleft palate but honestly, it is one of the saddest things to see...especially when it effects a child.

When I was working, my boss was someone who had been born with a cleft lip and palate but her parents could afford to get her the medical help and attention she needed. Today, she is a beautiful woman who has minimal scarring and a gorgeous smile. Many children don't have the luxury of being able to be treated and that is where Operation Smile comes in. This is a truly wonderful work that CampusBookRentals donates to and one that I would be honored to be a part of...even if it was just a small part.

So, as you can see...renting books is definitely an affordable and fantastic option. I wish I had known about this company when I was in college years ago. It makes me ill thinking about all the money I wasted spent on my textbooks...most of which have either been thrown away or are now collecting dust. I am definitely going to share this information with my sister, who is a college student now.

Have you ever rented college textbooks? If so, I would love to hear your story and about your experience!!

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for CampusBookRentals. All opinions and thoughts are my own .

Be a Wholly Hero!

As you have seen here many times, my family loves Wholly Guacamole products. Guacamole itself...we're working on that. I know it is soo healthy for us and so we are trying to get used to it. However, we LOVE the salsa that Wholly Guacamole makes.

I just wanted to take a quick minute today to let you know about a promotion that Wholly Guacamole has going on right now and it ends this week. Wholly Guacamole recognizes the sacrifice that military families make when one or both parents are enlisted. Because of this huge sacrifice and all the memories that are lost,  Wholly Guacamole wants to send military kids to a special camp...but they need YOUR help!

This camp, called Operation Purple Camp is a special camp that will help children during the difficult times in their lives when they are separated from their parent(s). Here is a brief video of what this program is all about...

So, what YOU can do to become involved in this great cause is purchase a T-shirt that has been designed by Brad Meltzer. These shirts come in different sizes and by wearing one, you can support this endeavor to give military families the memories that they deserve so much.

These shirts are just $10 and every bit of that goes to the kids! This is your LAST WEEK to purchase a shirt so please, check out the Wholly Heroes website to make your purchase today and become a HERO in a very special way.

Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I will be receiving  Wholly Guacamole coupons for review purposes. All quotes are from the Wholly Guacamole Heroes website and email. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Mary Kay Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month {Review & Giveaway}

So, not only is October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These are two very powerful problems that our society is facing today and it's time to focus our attention on finding solutions to these problems. I have been focusing on Breast Cancer Awareness but today, I am going to draw your attention to a silent epidemic that is sweeping our towns, cities and country. Domestic Violence. I have never been a victim of this but know of some women who have been victims. Watching them suffer is one of the most helpless feelings that I have ever had. They feel trapped and most of them feel that they are the cause for the abuse that they suffer. Their abuser has brainwashed them into feeling that way and it needs to stop!!

For the past 4 years, Mary Kay has donated  millions of dollars from the worldwide sales of Beauty That Counts®. Their donations go to causes that change the lives of women and children everywhere who are affected by domestic violence...which I think is wonderful. Mary Kay has some of the best makeup products that I have ever used and they are a huge favorite for me.

Here is a bit more about today's promotion from Mary Kay...

Mary Kay Ash emphasized the importance of giving back. That’s why we are committed to changing the lives of women and children around the world. Like giving orphaned children a reason to smile, victims of domestic violence a chance to heal and cancer sufferers hope for tomorrow. You can help others through your purchase of limited-edition† Beauty That Counts® Mary Kay® NouriShine Plus® Lip Gloss. Loaded with benefits, this lightweight gloss delivers ultimate shine.

So, for today's review I was sent Mary Kay's two newest Beauty That Counts NouriShine Plus Lip Glosses. When you purchase these glosses, Mary Kay will donate $1 from your purchase to The Mary Kay Foundation in an effort to end domestic violence. The colors are called Inspiring (pearl) and Possibilities (pink).

Both of these NouriShine Lip Glosses are gorgeous. They both have a glittery shimmer to them and really add a lovely sparkle to your lips.

I really love Inspiring...the whitish colored gloss. This one is a translucent pearl shimmer shade and looks clear with shimmer and the shimmer looks pink. Really pretty!! I tried to get a picture of the shimmer but the light reflection made it almost impossible. Take my word for it though...it looks amazing!

The applicator is a small brush that you use to apply the gloss to your lips. You only need a small amount too as a little goes a long way.

On each of the caps, you will see the words "Thank You" in different languages, which is really neat. It's just Mary Kay's little way of showing their appreciation for your donation to this wonderful cause. Each Beauty That Counts NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss retails for $14 and you can purchase directly from their website, or find a beauty consultant near you.

So, in my opinion...Mary Kay's Beauty That Counts NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss is wonderful! I love how it feels so glossy and smooth on my lips. More importantly, I love how Mary Kay cares for those who have been victimized by Domestic Violence. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to donate to this wonderful cause by purchasing these lip glosses.

I was sent a gorgeous, Mary Kay branded clutch with several Mary Kay beauty products (including Possibilities NouriShine Lip Gloss!) inside to give away to one of you! Here are your entry options...
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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive free Mary Kay Beauty products for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Mary Kay website and email. Prize is being provided by the sponsor and shipped by myself. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Dr.'s REMEDY Embraces PINK in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness (Review & Giveaway)

I have been really impressed with the companies that I have seen promoting and supporting October as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every penny that can be raised to find a cure is important and I really do wish more companies would follow others in supporting survivors and their families. As far as I know, there is no history of breast cancer in my family but I can definitely be the one who starts that history. If I were to ever be diagnosed with cancer of any kind I can guarantee you that I would want a cure to be in place so that my children would have a mother for the years to come. This is why I think it is so important to support the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish is one company that is showing their support of Breast Cancer Awareness this month. They have three lovely polishes that are different shades of pink and by wearing these colors, you too can show your support.

Founded by Dr.'s William Spielfogel and Adam Cirlincione (board certified podiatrists), Dr.'s REMEDY was created after Dr. Cirlincione's wife was concerned about being exposed to dangerous chemicals while pregnant. Here is a bit more about this company...

The birth of Dr.'s REMEDY® began with a warning. Dr. Cirlincione's wife was pregnant and advised against using hair dyes, eating certain foods, and being exposed to harsh chemicals. Dr. Cirlincione began to research the toxins contained in most commercial nail polish, which is commonly used by pregnant women. It became obvious that formaldehyde, toluene and DBP are not only linked to serious health problems, but also potentially damaging to the nail as well.

Dr. Cirlincione partnered with Dr. Spielfogel and together they formulated Dr.'s REMEDY®, free from THE BIG 3, but also UNIQUELY ENRICHED with ingredients, such as tea tree oil and garlic bulb extract, which are naturally occurring anti-fungal, antibacterial, and healthier for the nail.

Not only is Dr.'s REMEDY® better for you, it comes in a rainbow of today's most fashionable colors.

Another "perk" of Dr.'s REMEDY is that their polishes appeal to women with discolored nails and also to parents who want safer alternatives for their children. I happen to fit into both of those categories as I can tend to have yellow-tinted toe nails and I have a daughter who is a girly-girl and wants her nails painted year round! Sometimes the overwhelming odor of nail polish is enough to keep me from painting my daughter's nails...I don't like exposing her to chemicals like that!

So, for this review I was sent the three colors that Dr.'s REMEDY is using to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness: Hopeful Hot Pink, Nurture Nude Pink and Purity Pink. It is hard to tell the difference between the Nurture Nude Pink and the Purity Pink...the Nurture Nude Pink has a pink shimmer to it and looks more opaque when applied. One thing I noticed was that there was an odor of nail polish, but it was not near as strong as I am accustomed to smelling when using nail polish. It definitely seems "cleaner".

My favorite color out of these three was the Purity Pink. After two coats, my nails looked soo good. You could tell I had polish on, but not so much that it was overwhelming. It looked very natural and super glossy.

The brush is also nice and wide so you don't have to go over your nail multiple times to ensure coverage. I also like how large the cap is so you can get a good hold of the brush.

Sorry about my short nails there...I have very brittle nails and because they are in water most of the day, they get even softer and I cannot keep them as long as I would like. This is another aspect of Dr.'s REMEDY that I love...their polishes are enriched, which means that they help promote strong and healthy nails.

The Hopeful Hot Pink is REALLY pink! My daughter was attracted to this color as soon as she saw the bottles sitting on the table. This was the color she chose for her toes and boy did she love it!!

I also applied this to my toe nails and it is very bright and eye-catching. I loved how great this color looked with my dressy flip flops too! Isn't it pretty? By the way, I know we are out of flip flop weather but I still like to wear mine quite a bit. :)

Each of these Dr.'s REMEDY polishes is available on their website and each retails for $17. There are loads of colors from which you can choose too...truly something for everyone!

So, in my opinion...Dr.'s REMEDY is a fantastic company! I love how their nail polishes are enriched and contain natural anti-fungal fighting ingredients that help keep nails healthy. The colors are bright, shiny and very beautiful and by wearing these three colors for Breast Cancer Awareness month will enable you to show your support for this wonderful cause!

Dr.'s REMEDY has offered to give a set of these Breast Cancer Awareness polishes away to one of my readers! Here are your entry options...
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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive free Dr.'s REMEDY Nail Polish for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Dr.'s REMEDY website and email. Prize is being provided and shipped by the sponsor. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Passion 4 Life Liquid Vitamins and Minerals Review & Giveaway {US & Canada}

I am a huge fan of vitamins. I have been taking vitamins for years for my Lupus and Hypothyroidism and let me tell you...vitamins WORK. My mom is the one that I thank for my stance on taking supplements for my health as that is the way she has lived her life. Her health was not good for several years and it was the vitamins that got her back to good health...not medications. Now that I am a mother, I am adamant about my children taking their vitamins. Every day, Hannah and Jacob come running to me after breakfast asking for their "bitamins". :) This makes my mommy heart VERY happy...especially when they are staying healthier than others.

Today, I am going to introduce you to Passion 4 Life Liquid Vitamins and Minerals, which can be taken by either adults or children. This liquid and mineral supplement was created by a man named Charles Van Kessler who was raised in a state run orphanage in Amsterdam, Holland during World War II because most of his family was lost during the war. After enduring abuse and living on flower bulbs, he ran away at the age of 12. Here is more of his story...

In 1964, I came to America suffering the effects of a malnourished mind and body.  I began studying nutrition and vitamins in the quest to enhance my own body and mind, but became totally disillusioned after spending hundreds of dollars a month on hard vitamin pills with very little health improvement to show for it – and only to find that 10-12% of the vitamin pills are absorbed by the body – the rest is excreted when you go to the bathroom.  I vowed one day to make a comprehensive liquid vitamin product that would take the guesswork out of it for the confused people I saw wandering through vitamin aisles in health food stores.  I also wanted to make the product affordable, so I decided to become a consumer-direct company to keep the costs down. 

After working on the product for 10 years, Passion 4 Life was finally born in 2005.  Because of its liquid delivery, we have scientific proof that up to 98% of our product is absorbed directly into the bloodstream within 3 minutes after ingestion, revitalizing our hundred-trillion cells in the body.  Therefore, Passion 4 Life was created from my own struggle in life and my own needs.  It now has become my personal passion to help you become healthier as well.  

The name of the product "Passion 4 Life" says it all. Your health is our passion. It was chosen to reflect the enthusiasm and passion with which I live each day. My desire for each of you is that you also "live your life with passion".

What I really appreciate about this product is that the creator worked on perfecting it for over 10 years...this means that he cared about how it would work and truly wanted to help others have better quality of life. So, I was very interested in trying out Passion 4 Life.

So, for this review I was sent two bottles of Passion 4 Life Liquid Vitamins and Minerals to try. Before I tried this supplement, I read the ingredients and I was impressed. Check out the ingredient list...

Also, it is good to know that Passion 4 Life is gluten-free, soy-free, wheat-free, dairy-free and does not contain caffeine, any added or refined sugar, artificial flavors or colors. So if you are on a restricted diet, there is a good chance this could be a good supplement for you...as always, check with your doctor if you are unsure. :)

For an adult, you can take two tablespoons or a cap full of this liquid. That is what I did. Then, I added it to apple juice. I did this only because I have a hard time taking liquid supplements straight (and it is suggested on the bottle that you can take it with water or juice.).

The flavor was very good...I actually felt like it would be something that my children would enjoy. So, today I put a child's dose (1 tsp.) into their juice today and I made sure they saw me do it. I want them to SEE that I am giving them something that is good for them and they don't know that it is loaded with beneficial vitamins and minerals...because it tastes GOOD.

I would also like to take some time to tell you about Passion 4 K.I.D.S. (Kids In Desperate Situations). This non-profit organization is partially funded by Passion 4 Life and it is a fantastic organization. They help children who are going through very difficult situations in their lives and make sure they are taken care of and loved. Here is a bit more about Passion 4 K.I.D.S.

Passion 4 K.I.D.S. (Kids In Desperate Situations) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dealing with homeless, neglected, abandoned, abused and underprivileged children of any race, color and creed as well as children in emergency situations. When he met his bride in 2001 in San Diego, together with his wife Linda, they developed the charity into a more active organization. With Linda being a mentor for the San Diego County Foster Youth Program, Charles' and Linda's love for children makes it a perfect fit to expand their meaningful humanitarian mission. Charles and Linda believe in having a very hands-on approach both in the day to day operations of the charity as well as the lives of the children they work with.  Passion 4 K.I.D.S. donates Passion 4 Life liquid vitamins to quadriplegic, autistic and ADD/ADHD children who can’t afford it.  Linda also mentors foster youth in San Diego and, together with Charles, spends many weekends taking these children on fun one-on-one outings so they can bring joy, love and stability to these turbulent young lives.  They build lasting relationships with the children which continue long after the children leave the Foster Youth Program.  In addition, Passion 4 K.I.D.S. raises funds for children in acute, life-threatening situations.

I would strongly encourage you to visit Passion 4 K.I.D.S. and "meet" some of their children. They are all so precious and their stories are incredible. If you feel so inclined, please make a small donation so this charity can keep going and making children's lives beautiful.

Passion 4 Life can be purchased directly from their website and can be purchased in either single bottles or multiple packages. You can also sign up for monthly shipments if you find you really love it and want to continue taking it.

So, in my opinion...Passion 4 Life Liquid Vitamins and Minerals is very tasty and I am excited to see how it benefits me long-term. My children like the flavor and because they don't eat a lot of veggies, I know that they are getting their nutrients from this supplement. As a mom, this is very important and I am happy that I have something to give them to keep them healthy.

Passion 4 Life has offered to give away a month's supply (full bottle) of  Passion 4 Life Liquid Vitamins and Minerals to one of my readers! Here are your entry options...
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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive free Passion 4 Life Vitamins for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Passion 4 Life website and email. Prize is being provided and shipped by the sponsor. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.