A long time ago I posted about Zaggora Hotpants. A little over a year ago, actually. :-)
I think originally I was unsure of them, slightly skeptical. But as time wears on and on I have become the biggest fan to this brand!! I wear them all the time.
They have paid me for my time before, so it's not without saying that I don't get something from them. I have also gotten free products. BUT I am not being paid to post or given a product this time. But the best part is: you can get their free products too! Especially if you are active on Facebook, because they have giveaways there all the time. PLUS I even won a FB giveaway recently for the "Join My Team" which I got really cool Lets Get Hot top in gray, just for inviting (well, they had to join the contest & invite too) friends to join it.
I think only personally got 5 people to do it, and still got a free tank :-)
You just had to be in the top 100 or so people to get one.
Not too bad, right?
The average cost is 75-100$ for their fabulous workout clothes. A little pricey, but you pay for quality as well. Plus the brand is born and operated out of the UK, so in the USA I have to pay to ship also. Their shipping used to be slower but now it is SUPER FAST, plus their email blast offers coupon codes now (but not too many) so def go signup at the website if you are interested in taking the 2 week test. You can read about the 2 week tests here: on their blog, Zaggora Girl.
Anyway- as I go to put on my Most LovedZaggora Capris in hot pink, or my very first black pair. I gotta appreciate this brand and this brands workout clothes functionality. It is dual (or TRIPLE) action by being a way to rid cellulite through compression, and help you sweat to burn more fat - plus being easy to workout in also!
I love how they have expanded their brand to offer not only the pants, but different varieties of the pants and colors, and designs, as well as regular tops not made of the neoprene material- like the shirt I won (pictured on me below) which is cotton. Plus I love the new design Viva Capri that mimics the classic VS pink holdover yoga band pants.. Celebrities also love Zaggora, and they are featured in the press all the time. They make great gifts for holidays and birthdays as well. I'd be tickled to get them! They encourage me to workout more, because I know they are working.
Twitter: @zaggora &
on Facebook - Facebook.com/zaggora
Also, follow me on Pinterest - 1caseycolette
& also follow Zaggora there too, for extra motivation for your workout. You know- for all those recipe pins your bound to try.
DISCLOSURE: Again, no product or compensation was offered to me this time- for this post. I posted because I like the brand. (:
I know that school is not yet out. But already I am ready to put away the lunchboxes and bento boxes and not look at them for a few more months. And when I do put them away- you can bet I'll be putting these neat labels I found in there with them! I used these kinds of labels this & last year for school lunches, pencil boxes, field trips, and recreational activities. And I love them.
It keeps me from marking up her stuff with markers, so they are identifiable with other children's belongings ... so that's always a plus!
Besides, you get to pick how they look- kinda customization for your child. Cool- huh?
Best of all, they are durable & water-proof. You heard right. No worries!!!
(I also really like their key-cals for computer keyboards. ------>
Personalized Kids Name Labels: Kidecals are an absolute must if you've got kids and hate losing their stuff. Label water bottles, clothing, books, toys, sports gear with their trendy and fun designs. kidecals are crazy durable...dishwasher, washing machine AND dryer safe, and they don't damage surfaces. Love it.
Waterproof Labels: The annoying thing about using a sharpie to label stuff is it eventually washes away. Kidecals waterproof name labels are insanely durable and can stick to just about anything...from clothes to water bottles...and stay put through wash after wash after wash. Oh - and pool toys? Done and DONE.
Fun Mustache Stickers: My kids are crazy for anything with a mustache, and frankly so am I. We love kidecals fun Partystache stickers to use as drink markers, and the Mustache Chalkboard Stickers are a sassy way to label/organize anything in your pantry or craft room. (They're also fun for labeling foods or drinks at a potluck or party!)
Chalkboard Labels that you can write on: Chalkboard labels are the easiest way to get organized fast without having to create new printed labels from scratch. kidecals makes the prettiest designs, and their chalkboard labels are super durable and can even go through the dishwasher!
Daycare Labels:
If you have kids in daycare then you know how important it is to label EVERYTHING. kidecals daycare labels are not just super cute, they're dishwasher, washing machine and dryer safe, and stay put on anything from clothing, to baby's favorite lovey to sippy and snack cups.
As seen on the Today Show personalized clothing labels:
kidecals is such a fun site for personalized clothing labels! Now that I'm getting ready to send my kids off to camp, I'm super picky about how I'm labeling everything. Labels HAVE to be waterproof and washing machine safe. No sharpies for me. kidecals clothing labels are crazy durable and I love their cute designs. They were even featured on the Today Show!
Camp Labels:
It's obvious kidecals is founded by a mother of two boys, because not only are kidecals designs amazingly cute er - "cool" for boys, they are super duper durable for all the stuff I need to label for camp. kidecals are dishwasher, washing machine AND dryer safe. They literally do not come off. Ever. kidecals makes the perfect camp labels for this mom, who is expecting her kids to return with every single thing she packed. (yeah right.)
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Disclosure of Material Connection:I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment and will be shipping the winner(s) their prize(s). For more information read my rules/disclosure policy.
Pinterest is one of the most rapidly growing Social Networks online. They are right on par these days with Twitter, which is quite impressive. A reported 15-17% of social network users use both Twitter and/or Pinterest. While that doesn't compare to the 65% or more that use facebook, with the 4% growth in record time, Pinterest will top Twitters numbers in no time. If you are not using Pinterest for link expsure to your site, you're missing out! You should use all. I personally use very few, since I do not have time for all. I have yet to get swept into the instagram sensation, but here are links to my other social networks. I am really good about following people back within 24hours. I use LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/1caseycolette
Blogger, which you already know, since you are reading this. About.Me : about.me/1caseycolette Its easy to find me on social networks since I always use the same handle. I recommend you keep it simple for your readers and fans too. Add your link to your personal Pinterest page to gain a few follows. Once you add yours, please follow others on the list, and also Tweet, or Like this post, so others can find it and add theirs too. Thanks for the support, and for reading Locomotion of Expressions. Please first add me on pinterest! ~ 1caseycolette!~
Tropical Traditions is America’s source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?
If you ever get on Pinterest, you have to check out the Tropical Traditions Pinterest page! I like this board best, the Coconut DIY Board. I was one of the reluctant ones when Pnterest first started, but now I'm all aboard If you want to follow me on Pinterest, I follow everybody back, and my Pinterest is the same as my Twitter, Facebook, Blog and LinkedIn profile urls. You will find me on just about any site as "1caseycolette" (there can only be one!) Actually, there isn't. There is also a woman by the name of Colette Casey on Facebook I found.. freaky. I wonder if she's my mirror image opposite doppelganger.
Moving on to other more important things, such as: Why do you want to win this coconut oil??
Well, for numerous reasons. This coconut oil is minimally processed and GOLD LABEL. It is very high quality, and tastes quite good in most any recipes. I like to add it into my smoothies. I buy a bag of frozen fruit (whatever your preference, but I most like mango, strawberry peach blend.) I will add a few spoonfuls of yogurt, a little juice/water/milk, again- your preference, your palette. And of course, a spoon (or two) of this Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil.
I love Tropical Tradition's fast delivery & the many ongoing sales of their products which gives the consumers a chance to try them & save more. I highly recommend Tropical Tradition's products, especially their coconut oil & the company itself as a whole. I will be a fan for life and looking forward to try the rest of its healthy products!
This isn't a food/recipe blog, and I don't really follow directions anyway.. I'm a rule breaker. It's more of a judge by your eye and belly type thing. I kinda tend to just throw all the stuff together and it's always really tasty. I can adjust it for flavor after the first initial trial. You'd think the food/dish would turn out questionable, but not to brag, but I must have a flair for cooking, since it's always REALLY good. Then again, I am not extremely picky anyway. I just likes me some food! I have found that stirring in a spoon of Matcha green tea powder also makes the fruit and coconut oil smoothie taste even better. Matcha tea is good for you, same as coconuts are!
I also do like to stir in coconut oil or use it in place of vegetable canola/olive oil in the kitchen but keep in mind, it does add a coconut flavor to the dish. It has a strong taste, but if you like coconuts as much as I do, it shouldn't bother you.
I keep meaning to try it with coconut shrimp. Man, oh man- shrimp and coconuts together? I'll be in heaven. Extra COCONUTTY shrimp. YUM!~
If you aren't like me, and you follow recipes and directions to a T, you are probably sorely disappointed by my "recipe" above. Again, sorry- not sorry!
BUT you can find a whole BUNCH of coconut oil recipes here: Freecoconutrecipes.com & here
How to Use Coconut oil: There are hundreds of uses for coconut oil!
Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the advantages of buying coconut oil online. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.
I was excited to see this on the sidebar of their homepage:
Pure Coconut Oil
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE!!
16 oz. ea.
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until February 28th
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Here's how to enter (& win!) First things first before completing any other entries, you must state " I WANT TO WIN (w the email address you want responded to, only in the first comment) " . This is a free easy entry. After that, you must proceed with a Tropical Traditions newsletter subscription. But don't worry, they rarely email you, I have been subscribed for years, and rarely get one. I think about 1x a month.
AFTER you do that- you can do these extra entries!
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Each follow= 1 comment, equals 1 entry.
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This giveaway will end on 2/28 at noon eastern!
Thanks so much for looking, reading, and hopefully entering. I wish you the best of luck, tell a friend! Please read this blog's rules and disclaimers for all information referring to restrictions and liability. Disclaimer:Tropical Traditions did not provide me with a free sample of any product to review, and I was under no obligation nor was I paid in any manner, either monetary compensation, or free product. I have been given free coconut oil form them in the past, years ago, but not for this review. I am only offering this giveaway to my readers since I thought they might want a chance to win free coconut oil!. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the the giveaway product.
Enjoy Worry-Free Luxury! Natural and organic professional hair and skincare for everyone. The little baby you see (to the right) is Devonny, she's 2, and she's my little angel. Protecting her from harmful things is my job as a mom. It's a task I take very seriously. So I understand that what I put inside of her body is just as important as what we rub on the outside of our bodies. Organic products are not only good for your insides, but good for your outsides (Skin & Hair) too! This popular brand Original Sprout, ( www.originalsprout.com ) a line of natural, high-performance hair and skin care products. They are a family-run company located in San Luis Obispo, CA. Their products are out-selling other brands in boutiques, salons, and health food stores and I know you and your friends/family will love them too! Once sampled people are completely hooked. That’s why they have a cult following of the who’s who in green Hollywood, thousands of salons, and women who want high-quality, safe products for themselves and their family.
Because the products were created by a master stylist and mother, they bridge the gap between safe ingredients and salon performance like no other. They have other products in addition to the Baby Products I chose, like the Worry-Free Tahitian Collection and our Worry-Free Family Collection.
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• Can be purchased online at www.originalsprout.com or at a variety of health food stores & salons worldwide (not found in conventional grocery & drug store chains or big box stores).
The founder, Inga, is a master stylist who relocated from Southern California to the coastal valleys of San Luis Obispo, joined the biodiesel movement, built a homeschool at her house, and began a 9-year quest that resulted in the Original Sprout line after the birth of her daughter.
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I have come to love these gentle soothing products. Devonny hates having her hair washed, since other products have burned her eyes. But I have eased her into this gentler wash and she doesn't cry as much anymore. I love that it is all natural soap, and The lotion I do not worry about putting on Devonny.
That is why we loved the Hair & Body baby Wash, and I LOVE LOVELOVE that its for body& hair. I like multi-puprose products like that!
Have you ever looked at an ingredient lists on most lotions for babies? They have listed things I have no idea about, that I can't even pronounce. They (Original Sprout) has a whole line of products made especially for babies
The soap gets her just clean and doesn't leave her skin feeling all dry because of chemicals and what-not in the soap. It doesn't have any!
Hair & Body Babywash 100% Vegan Family Friendly Natural & Organic
Banish dryness with our 2 IN 1 Babywash! Now everyone is as soft & clean as baby. Delight in frizz-free hair & soft supple skin & scalp, with soothing emollients. Rinsing is effortless with our extra gentle bubbles. Enjoy!
Our best selling 2in1 Baby Wash is free of skin penetrators, mineral or petroleum oils, DEA, colors or dyes. Sulfate free moisturizing botanicals & nourishing emollients help wash away itchy eczema, cradle cap & dryness. Scalp, hair & skin are left ultra soft, supple & nurtured. Restores moisture without a waxy or greasy residue. For all hair & skin types including Sensitive Sprouts.
100% Vegan
Eliminates Cradle Cap
Ultra Gentle on Eyes & Skin
For Babies, Children & Adults
Free of Clove (Eye Numbing Agent)
For Soft, Smooth, Supple Scalp, Hair & Skin
Soy, Strawberry, Peanut, Gluten & Dairy Free
No Petroleum Oils, Parabens or PhytoEstrogens (Tea Tree or Lavender Oil)
No Dioxanes, Sulfates, Phthalates, Hydantoin DMDM (Formaldehyde) & Propylene Glycol
Giana and I have also used the scrumptious baby cream and like it a lot too. I most like that it absorbs into the skin quickly and is non-greasy. It doesn't hurt that it is super creamy and leaves Devonnys sweet skin feeling soft as a baby's bottom.
Scrumptious Baby Cream 100% Vegan Family Friendly Natural & Organic
Our Scrumptious Baby Cream is irresistible, the whole family loves it! Not a sunscreen, but a soothing protective barrier that keeps skin soft & smooth as velvet. Our multi-benefit cream is infused withNatural Zinc for Environmental Protection. Insects don't like rosemary but we do because it helps calm and soothe sensitive skin. Non-greasy & extra hydrating for every skin type.
Our Scrumptious Baby Cream is free of skin penetrators, mineral or petroleum oils, DEA, colors or dyes. Organic botanicals & nourishing emollients help sooth away itchy eczema & dryness. Skin is left ultra soft, supple & nurtured. Restores moisture without a waxy or greasy residue. For all skin types including Sensitive Sprouts.
100% Vegan
Eliminates Dry Skin
Gentle for Sensitive Sprouts
For Babies, Children & Adults
Free of Clove (Numbing Agent)
Soy, Strawberry, Peanut, Gluten & Dairy Free
No Petroleum Oils, Parabens or Phytoestrogens (Tea Tree or Lavender Oil)
No Dioxanes, Sulfates, Phthalates, Hydantoin DMDM (Formaldehyde) & Propylene Glycol
In addition to the 3 products I reviewed there are also many other children & teens products!
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But our favorite product of those sent was the miracle detangler. It should be used in moderation. I would only spritz on the ends of hairs for flyaways. It is very moisturizing for hair and a little bit goes a long way.
Plus the best part is that it smells so darn good! Literally, when I pick up Devonny and she has it in her hair she smells so fresh and so clean. It lingers a long time too, and keeps baby smelling like she does when she is "fresh out of the bath".
Giana uses it in the mornings to tame her wild bed-hair. I have even used it scrunch my hair.. since it can be so hard to flat-iron it in this warm, humid & constantly raining weather here.
This product has been a lifesaver because it rains 5/7 days here for the past 4-5 months it feels like., Very tropical weather. It has barely been 84 STILL outside. AND it is only cold(ish) in the early morning hours.
I say- we have 9 months of summer here, and 3 of fall. No winter.
So you can imagine what that does to someone with chemically processed, dyed, and wavy hair. The fact that I can use this on all of us, helps simplify our going out routine, and smells and works so great... makes this product my fave of the three!
I also loved that you can get a tiny sample of it, to see for yourself for only $3.50.
I'm pretty sure it'd be good for a week or two of daily use on two people! The only thing I disliked about the product is that I wasn't sent the biggest bottle. But it's OK. >:) :);-)
For babies & up, our Leave-In Conditioner is a protective barrier from dryness & damage. Simply apply to damp hair & enjoy fortified, healthy, frizz-free locks. Strengthens & improves hair structure with vegetable proteins & polymers. Leaves hair soft, clean & silky. Enjoy residue free body, strength & manageability. Use before swimming helping to prevent dry, green swimmers hair.
Miracle Detangler 100% Vegan Family Friendly Natural & Organic
The champion of detanglers, our professional, QUICK RELEASE formula makes tough tangles history. Our number one selling Miracle Detangler is essential. Tangles release immediately making combing effortless. Leaves hair silky, soft & naturally fresh. Combing is fast, painless & safe. Glide through hair with organic & natural ingredients. Use any time for a freshly washed feeling or to calm frizzies! I think the natural curl calmer $13.99 sounds like a must-try!!!
Our Miracle Detangler is free of mineral oils, DEA, colors or dyes. Nourishing organic extracts leave hair ultra soft, smooth & silky. Restores moisture without a waxy or greasy residue. Helps strengthen all hair types including delicate & chemically treated, breakage prone Sprouts. Makes combing effortless. Insects don't like Rosemary but we do!
Anti-Frizz
100% Vegan
For Babies, Children & Adults
Glides Through Tough Tangles
Free of Clove (Eye Numbing Agent)
For Soft, Moisturized, Healthy Hair
Soy, Strawberry, Peanut, Gluten & Dairy Free
No Petroleum Oils, Parabens or Phytoestrogens (Tea Tree or Lavender Oil)
No Dioxanes, Sulfates, Phthalates, Hydantoin DMDM (Formaldehyde) & Propylene Glycol
Thanks Original Sprout for sending us these products, it is very generous. I would recommend using gift sets for Christmas this year, for sure!!!
RT This and leave a link in the Rafflecopter of the details of your tweet (Mention me as @1caseycolette too, please!) and score 4 extra entries (1x max!) in this giveaway! :)
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment and will be shipping the winner(s) their prize(s). For more information read my rules/disclosure policy.
Reviewers on Locomotion of Expressions are sent a complimentary item in exchange for their honest opinions and receiving a free product does not influence their review posts. All opinions and thoughts are their own, and different people may have different outcomes. We are not responsible for those who purchase these items and experience different results. Occasionally, the company provides a product to give away as well as monetary compensation. Even on the rare occasion on which a post is sponsored, it still has the reviewers honest opinion contained herein.
I think originally I was unsure of them, slightly skeptical. But as time wears on and on I have become the biggest fan to this brand!! I wear them all the time.
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