Love, Life & Beauty After Fifty

Back at the beginning of May (May 9th to be exact), I embarked on a "Fit for Disney" journey.  Fast forward just over a month and here are my results: Did I lose any weight? Sadly, no - in fact I actually gained a couple pounds - granted I didn't change my eating at all while using the products. What do I think of the products? First the Women's Lifestyle Capsules This is your standard B-complex vitamin with added Minerals, Plant Extracts, Anti-oxidants, Enzymes, Pro-Biotics, and Amino Acids.  A box of 30 envelopes, each containing 2 capsules is $74 USD.   I had no adverse reactions from these vitamins but didn't feel they did anything special. Next is the Lifestyle DFT-DUO patches.  There are 30 patches in a package and each patch splits into 2 patches - one for your left side, one for your right.  Ingredients are listed below: I honestly didn't see any advantage using these patches, and often found my skin would itch after removing (you are...

It's been a few years since I've traveled to Disney (Disney World in particular) but this July I will be visiting Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure Parks for the first time while I am attending a conference in Anaheim. I have been a little lax in my exercise routine over the past little while (OK, I admit I haven't been exercising all that much) and as such, I have put on a bit of weight.  Ultimately I would like to lose about 20-25 pounds before I leave for Anaheim, however, I have a problem with food. Over the past few months I have been trying to follow the Keto diet, but unfortunately, my love for carbs is something I am finding very hard to give up.  I love my bread, pasta and rice just too much. The other day I got on the scale and was shocked that I gained almost 10 pounds since I jumped on the Keto bandwagon in December 2017.  I admit I haven't followed the Keto diet as closely as I should have (yes those darn carbs get me every time) but I ...

What is it? FabFitFun is a seasonal lifestyle, wellness, fitness and fashion subscription box. 4x a year you will be sent a seasonal box. Each box is limited edition and contains $200+ (US) in retail value. Boxes are shipped in March, June, September, and December. What is included? All of the boxes contain 7-10 full sized items worth $200+, Members are able to choose add-ons from some of the most-loved products from past boxes and some new things that can be included with your box order (discounted up to 70% off!). You have to be a FabFitFun member in order to select add-ons, and they are only available for a limited time prior to billing. As an annual subscriber, you will have the opportunity to customize your FabFitFun box before it ships. You will be able to personalize certain items in the box such as what color of a certain item you'd like to receive based on the options that season. Annual Members also enjoy early shipping. This means boxes are shipped within 7-10 bu...

What is it? According to the Boomerluxe website, the Boomerluxe monthly subscription is a phenomenal monthly box of beauty and lifestyle products for women 50+ by women 50+ What is included? There are two different subscription options: 1 - Boomerluxe Mini (which is what I received) which includes 5 specially sourced, age enhancing beauty, fashion and wellness items each month - 4 travel size + 1 full size treats 2 - Boomerluxe Deluxe which includes 5 fun, unique & useful full-size items with your mid-life interests and preferences in mind How much is it? Boomerluxe Mini is $19.99 CDN + shipping per month and Boomerluxe Deluxe is $34.99 CDN + shipping per month. There are three month and annual subscription options as well. What was included in my Boomerluxe Mini box? Would I recommend Boomerluxe? Yes and no. I do like the idea of a subscription box tailored to those of us over 50, however, I think the Boomerluxe Mini subscription is a...

In my search for wonderful products to help me look and feel my best, I came across another Canadian company - Sudsy Bar Soap Co. based out of Mission, BC. What is it: A monthly subscription box, carefully curated with four artisan soaps from Canada's finest soap makers to bring you a lovingly curated selection of handcrafted soaps What is included: Four fabulous soap bars shipped to your door - you can choose to receive your box every one, two, or three months. How much is it: $24/month + shipping ( shipping ranges anywhere from $3.95 - $9.95 depending on where you are in Canada) This subscription box is available to those in the US with shipping being $9.95. You also have the option of purchasing single bars or boxes specific to a certain brand (including those from previous months if still available). You can even purchase or a gift certificate for a one or three-month subscription Dana (the Chief Sudsy Officer) was kind enough to send me one of thei...

What is it:   CallaLife Box is a monthly lifestyle subscription box.  Their mission is to provide their customers with an array of useful products to make the month a little more beautiful. The items will be quite different from month to month - it could be a bag of calming tea, some eye serum to rid you of tired eyes, a small fitness device to get you working on your health goals or a super cute soap dish so you have something pretty to look at while washing your hands. What is included: 5-8 carefully selected items each month, most products are sourced from local Canadian artisans.  The items will be quite different from month to month so you'll always have some nice gifts to look forward to. The founder Whitney does her best to search out products that she feels confident using and that they do not contain many or any harmful chemicals. How much is it: Only $38+$10 S/H   *At this time CallaLife only ships within CANADA* What makes it di...