Tuesday, January 29, 2013

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT...AND WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR SKIN!!


Love Love LOVE this!!! This is exactly what we teach at Arbonne. Our products are based around this science from our anti-aging skin care to our detox program that helps get the toxins out of your liver and kidneys so that it can regenerate into a healthy organ. So, I would add to the saying that is also matters what you put on your skin! 

 
Arbonnes RE9 system gets deep into the layers of your skin and removes toxins and supports healthy growth of new cells. It is the best of science and nature combined and does not contain any harmful chemicals. It is gentle but so affective that you can see results within 24 hours. It is a top seller in our company because the results are obvious. Our lift gel is also amazing as we call it a botanical botox in a bottle. You may be asked if you just had botox done after putting it on!! :)
 
Check out our detox tea that contains dandelion which is essential to helping eliminate waste and toxins from the liver and kidneys. It tastes wonderful either hot or cold! I love it with a few drops of apricot stevia to sweeten and refresh. 
 
You can order these products and many more by gonig to www.arbonne.com and enter consultant ID# 13306363.





Sunday, January 27, 2013

WE BELIEVE....DO YOU?

This video is a MUST SEE if you are looking to build a business. If you become a consultant with Arbonne with a $350 order in January, your $300 fee for GTC is waived. I am looking for energetic people who have drive and vision and that believe in themselves and want to go with me and my team to the top of the company quickly! We are a team that is quickly qualifying for advancement levels and are being coached by the best in the company! We are on our way to fulfilling our dreams, becoming independent, being financially free, becoming leaders, and stretching in amazing ways by owning our own business and being our own boss! We are a team that believes in each other and are working together to build our dreams. We don't miss our kids concerts, games, or activities and can spend quality time at home while doing something that we love! Watch the video and lets get you started TODAY so that we can get your conference fee in Vegas waived! Contact me for more information. I can't wait to meet you!!! :)


Kerry Bradshaw
International Arbonne Consultant
 

MAKE THE SWITCH TODAY!

It is amazing to me that there is no regulation in the US as to what companies can put in our cosmetics and personal care products. The average woman uses 12 personal care products a day exposing her to over 500 chemicals before she leaves the home. Men use half that number. We are seeing disease in woman such as Lupus, autoimmune disease, cancer and many others on the rise. Cancer rates in children is also on the rise. If you look at the ingredient list on your products, you may not get the whole story. These harmful chemicals and agents hide behind the listing of  "color" or "fragrance" and there is no full disclosure of what you are actually putting on your skin. 95% of our products contain animal bi-products. Rendering plants boil the animals that come in to the plant from various places and skim off the fat from the top and sell it to the cosmetic companies. This fat often contains anti-biotics or other drugs that have been given to the animal. This seeps into your skin and often times makes its way into your blood stream. 

Consumers are now being educated about the harmful chemicals they are being exposed to and seeking out products that are pure, safe, and beneficial. This is what I love about Arbonne. It offers these safe products to families. Arbonne cares about how their products affect others and have been not only tested by independent dermatologists (not just recommended) but are Vegan Certified and have been from day 1. Arbonne got it right when they started out 33 years ago and the rest of the world is catching up! Arbonne has the best of science and nature. Each of their  products promote health, wellness and healing.

The video below contains great information about the chemicals you are being exposed to EVERY DAY and you will most likely be putting on your face and body tomorrow morning.


Contact me today to find out how you can save money through Arbonnes preferred customer program in order to save you money on changing out your products.  You will fall in love with the quality and the way you look and feel after switching over. You will also have peace of mind about what you are being exposed to on a daily basis.

Kerry Bradshaw
Independent Arbonne Consultant





Thursday, January 24, 2013

BEAUTIFUL BABY!

We have all been there. Standing in the Baby Care aisle with up to 20 different baby product lines staring back at you. We feel overwhelmed and uninformed. Which is the best? Will we make the right choice for our baby? As parents we are constantly making decisions that affect our lives and our children's lives directly. For once, can't there be an easy decision? I have been introducing you to Arbonnes great skincare line and how beneficial, safe and AMAZING it is and am pleased to introduce you to Arbonnes baby care products. I have just launched my new Arbonne business and have been doing a lot of research in order to know what I am selling and I couldn't have been more pleased with Arbonnes baby care line. Here is what I found.

They are Pure Safe Beneficial - that describes Arbonne and what everyone is looking for in child care products. The products in the ABC Arbonne Baby Care line - hair/body wash (tear-free), lotion, herbal diaper cream, body oil and sunscreen – are all hypo-allergenic and are pediatrician and dermatologist tested. Unlike some of its competitors, these products are free of parabens, toxins, sulfates, mineral oil and phthalates. They are made without gluten and do not contain any products derived from animals. These are an excellent enhancement to your current baby care routine and can also be used by older children and adults with sensitive skin issues. The ABC Arbonne Baby Care line has you covered from head to toe!
After talking to several women who are using the products themselves and getting feedback from several clients who have used the product, I can honestly say that this is a must have for children ages 0 - 10. My daughter has had some skin issues such as eczema and dry itchy skin. These issues have disappeared completely by switching over to Arbonne. My mind is also at ease that she is not being exposed to the harmful chemicals in most of the products on the shelves today! To order go to www.arbonne.com and use consultant ID# 13306363.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

AMAZING PROTEIN POWDER SMOOTHIE RECIPIES

 
 
PROTEIN POWDER SMOOTHIES

I always add 1-2 Tbsp organic SPROUTED flax seed and a handful of fresh spinach to every smoothie I make.

The flax seeds give you a dose of Omega-3s and you can’t taste the spinach!



PRETTY IN PINK

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

Splash of pure cranberry juice

1 handful strawberries and raspberries (fresh or frozen)

6-8 ice cubes

Vanilla Almond milk or Rice Dream to desired slushy consistency

Adapted by Simply Fit Kitchen



BERRY POWER

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

½ cup blueberries

¼ cup strawberries

¼ cup blackberries

1 medium carrot

1 cup almond milk

½-1 cup pomegranate juice (cranberry is an okay substitute)

1-2 cups ice (add more if necessary)

Adapted by Simply Fit Kitchen



KIWI LIME SHAKE

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

Handful of sliced kiwis

Juice of 2 lime wedges (to intensify flavor, add lime zest)

6 -8 ice cubes

¼ cup coconut milk, Almond milk or Vanilla Rice Dream to desired consistency

Adapted by Simply Fit Kitchen



ALMOND JOY

2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1 cup Almond milk

1 Tbsp Almond Butter

½ tsp coconut extract

6-8 ice cubes

Adapted by Simply Fit Kitchen



CINNA-BUN PROTEIN SHAKE

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 cup organic vanilla unsweetened almond milk

6-8 ice cubes



ALMOND CRUNCH

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1 cup unsweetened almond milk or rice milk

1 Tbsp slivered or sliced raw almonds

6-8 ice cubes



VANILLA CHAI

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1 cup of brewed decaf Chai tea

3 oz. almond milk + 6-8 ice cubes



“PISTACIO” DREAM

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup coconut milk

1/2 avocado

6-8 ice cubes



CARROT CAKE

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1 cup cooked, chopped carrots

1 Tbsp walnuts

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon

1 cup of water + 1 cup Almond milk

6-8 ice cubes



CHOCOLATE SPINACH CRUNCH

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

9 oz. water

1 ½ - 2 handfuls of fresh spinach

6-8 hazelnuts

6-8 ice cubes



DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FIX

2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk or rice milk

3/4 tsp flax oil

a pinch of unsweetened Cocoa nibs

1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

6-8 ice cubes



NUTTY APPLE CINNAMON

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1 cup unsweetened almond milk or rice milk

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; or 1/2 sour green apple, sliced

ground cinnamon, to taste

1 Tbsp raw pecans; or slivered/sliced raw almonds

6-8 ice cubes



SWEET VERRY BERRY

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1/4 cup organic coconut milk + 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or rice milk

8 oz water

1 Tbsp of almond butter

1/4 cup frozen or fresh berries

(optional: a pinch or two of unsweetened coconut shavings)

6-8 ice cubes



MOCHA SHAKE

2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or rice milk

1 Tbsp of almond butter

1 tsp instant decaf coffee crystals

6-8 ice cubes


BLACKBERRY TANG

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1/4 cup organic coconut milk + 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or rice milk

1 Tbsp of almond butter

1 pomegranate Arbonne fizzy tab, dissolved in 1/2 cup water

1/4 to 1/2 cup of fresh/frozen unsweetened blackberries

6-8 ice cubes



LEMON LIME FRESH

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1/4 cup organic coconut milk or unsweetened almond or rice milk

1/2 cup of water

1-2 tsp of stevia

1/2 a lemon/lime, peeled and sliced (*May add a few rind shavings for zing or use 1-2 Tbsp fresh lemon/lime juice)

6-8 ice cubes



BANANA/PEANUT BUTTER

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1/2 cup unsweetened almond or rice milk

1 Tbsp of natural peanut butter

1/2 medium banana

6-8 ice cubes



PUMPKIN SPICE

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

3/4 cup unsweetened chocolate almond or rice milk

1/4 cup pumpkin puree

1 Tbsp pecans

Pumpkin pie spice, to taste

6-8 ice cubes



BAY COOLER

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

4 oz. water

6 cherries

1/4 c. fresh pineapple chunks + 6-8 ice cubes



CHOCOLATE BERRY DELIGHT

2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/2 cup frozen mixed berries + 6-8 ice cubes



ITALIAN MELON

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1 small orange + 1 cup cubed cantaloupe

3 basil leaves

8 oz water + 6-8 ice cubes



ISLAND LIME

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1/2 pealed lime and 1/2 banana

1 bunch spinach

8 oz water + 6-8 ice cubes



PINA COLADA

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/3 cup fresh pineapple chunks

1 tsp. coconut extract

4 oz water + 6-8 ice cubes



ORANGE CREAMSICLE

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

4 oz. fresh orange juice

4 oz water + 6-8 ice cubes



FUZZY PEACH

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

2 oz. coconut milk + 4 oz. water

1/2 c. frozen peaches

6-8 ice cubes



TRIPLE TROPIC

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

½ peeled kiwi, ½ peeled mango, ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks

4 oz. water + 6-8 ice cubes



PAPAYA LIME

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

½ lime, ½ cup papaya chunks, ½ golden passion fruit

8 oz. water + 6-8 ice cubes



BLACK FOREST

2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk or rice milk

Pinch unsweetened cocoa nibs

1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 cup dark cherries (NOT maraschino!)

8 oz. water + 6-8 ice cubes



VEGGIE MAX

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

Lightly steamed veggies: 1/2 carrot, 2 broccoli florets, 1 handful fresh spinach

½ apple, slice + ½ small orange, peeled

8 oz. water + 6-8 ice cubes



CHUNKY MONKEY

2 scoops of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

½ medium banana

1 Tbsp almond butter

1 tsp ground flax seed

8 oz. water + 6-8 ice cubes



ORANGE PEAR

2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder + 1 scoop of Arbonne Fiber Boost

½ cooked sweet potato

½ pear

a pinch of orange zest

8 oz. water + 6-8 ice cubes
 

Monday, January 21, 2013

YUMMY BAKED SWEET POTATO STCKS

I found this recipe in the vegan section of allrecipies.com. Super Yummy!!!
 
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
 
 
Baked Sweet Potato Sticks
Photographer: FOODGU1

 
 
 
8 sweet potatoes, sliced lengthwise into
quarters
 
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spay or vegetable oil.
2.In a large bowl, mix oil and paprika. Add potato sticks, and stir by hand to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
3.Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Best eaten at room temperature.

MY ARBONNE EXPERIENCE




I have spent the last two days in downtown Boise at the Home Remodeling Show teaching people about Arbonne. We came across many that already used Arbonne products or have at least heard of our company in the past. We could tell the ones that were already using the skin care products because their faces were glowing!! Our time at the Remodeling Show went by so fast because we were having a great time while changing others lives. Let me tell you how I recently came to this point in my life.
I was married for 19 years to a OBGYN. Two and a half years ago my life turned upside down when our marriage ended in a divorce. I never thought in a million years that this would happen but it did. Because I hadn't yet been able to finish my education, I was left with having to go out into the workforce with no major job experience. My goal was to find a stay at home job so that I could be home with my children. After much prayer I was blessed to be able to find a job as a legal coder and was allowed to work from home. At first I was elated but the work was time consuming and tedious and brought a lot of unnecessary stress. After spending two years of coding I realized that I wasn't going anywhere and that my job wasn't secure or stable. I found myself with the desire to be my own boss and own my own business but in this economy it is almost impossible and a bit risky. I had been feeling uneasy about the security of my job and decided to start looking around for other options and again prayed to be blessed. Who would have known that I would meet my fate on twitter! I had never heard of anyone really meeting on twitter and I never sent personal messages to anyone that I followed so I was a bit surprised to see a message in my inbox. I clicked and noticed right away that I had seen this woman before and that she was from Boise. Her message was simple, "Hi, it's so nice to meet you on twitter." We then struck up a conversation and realized that we only lived about 15 minutes from each other. Nicole told me that she was an Arbonne consultant. I was so excited when I heard this because I had lost my consultant a few years back and really missed using the products. But, here is the remarkable thing. As soon as she told me that she was a consultant, a little inner voice said, "Kerry, join the team." I found myself sitting in Nicoles house having a facial two days after we met on twitter! Here was my chance to not only make money and become independent from my Ex husband, but I could own my own business, become a leader, change peoples lives by introducing them to healthy products, and inspire as well as be inspired. I immediately joined and became a step one district manager in 1 month. I have found the momentum on our team is rolling forward at a very fast rate! People are searching for health products but Arbonne takes it a step further and heals and repairs. When you become an Arbonne consultant, you are not only challenged to stretch yourself, to improve who you are, to make high goals and taught to be a leader and achiever. You are literally given the tools to be able to go out every day and change lives. It has been a remarkable journey. I am being mentored personally by Christy Dreiling who is a millionaire mom. The leaders at the top of the company care about our growth and success. They aren't just living in luxury. They are with us every step of the way. I have not found that in any other business. So what has Arbonne done for me? It has brought me purpose again after being broken. It has allowed me to learn and grow and to stretch out of my comfort zone. It has given me hope for my future and to be able to provide for my children. This company is solid, amazing, and in an almost unbelievable momentum. I am going to the top and am surrounded by others that are already there leading the way! I am going to be sitting on the beach in October in Puerto Rico with my family and friends. I love my life. We are everyday people from all walks of life making a difference in the world and I couldn't be happier.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

MINERAL OIL AND YOU

Did you know that mineral oil is a known carcinogen that is on the World Health Federations list of known proven carcinogen? Our personal care products are full of mineral oil used only as filler. The rendering industry processes slaughterhouse waste, road kill, euthenized animals, etc into many ingredients used in making skin care and cosmetics. Two great reasons to get these out of your house today! No wonder disease among women is on the rise.

Mineral oil or liquid petrolatum is a by-product in the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline. It is a transparent, colorless oil composed mainly of alkanes (typically 15 to 40 carbons) and cyclic paraffins, related to white petrolatum. Mineral oil is a substance of relatively low value, and it is produced in very large quantities. Mineral oil is available in light and heavy grades, and can often be found in drug stores.

Here is a list of other known names for mineral oil. Check for these in your ingredients list on you personal products and cosmetics.

ü  adepsine oil

ü  alboline

ü  baby oil

ü  bayol 55

ü  cable oil

ü  bayol f

ü  blandlube

ü  blandol white mineral oil

ü  carnea 21

ü  clearteck

ü  crystol 325

ü  crystosol

ü  Diala-X, AX

ü  drakeol

ü  electrical insulating oil

ü  ervol

ü  filtrawhite

ü  fonoline

ü  frigol

ü  glymol

ü  Heat-treating oil

ü  hevyteck

ü  hydraulic oil
hydrocarbon oils

ü  jute batching oil

ü  kaydol

ü  kondremul

ü  kremol

ü  LHM

ü  lignite oil

ü  liquid paraffin

ü  lubricating oil

ü  master Shimmer

ü  mineral oil (saturated parrafin oil)

ü  mineral oil hydrocarbon solvent (petroleum)

ü  mineral oil mist

ü  mineral oil, aromatic

ü  mineral oil, paraffinic

ü  mineral Seal Oil

ü  molol

ü  neo-cultol

ü  nujol

ü  oil mist

ü  oil mist, mineral, severely refined

ü  Oil mist, refined mineral

ü  oil, petroleum

ü  paraffin oil (class)

ü  parol

ü  paroleine

ü  peneteck

ü  penreco

ü  perfecta

ü  petrogalar

ü  petrolatum

ü  petroleum hydrocarbons

ü  petroleum, liquid

ü  primol

ü  primol 355

ü  primol d

ü  protopet

ü  saxol

ü  tech pet

ü  f triona b

ü  uvasol

ü  univolt N60, 80

ü  voltesso 35

ü  white mineral oil


Listed below are just 4 reasons why not to use products that contain mineral oil:

1)     Mineral oil masks itself as Estrogen. Making women Estrogen Dominant, which throws off our hormone levels causing many side effects such as: Depression, weight gain, thyroid problems, breast cancer, etc?

2)    Mineral oil blocks the pores from releasing toxins. Toxins are then found in lymphoid and breast tissue of breast cancer patients.

3)    Mineral oil blocks the skin from ever receiving moisture, thus your skin will be dry each day.

4)    A 1996 John Hopkins Study list Mineral oil as the #2 cause of aging
 
Number 4 is a puzzle to me. Why in the world would cosmetic and skincare companies use mineral oil if it is going to promote aging?
 
Do your products contain mineral oil?
 
Arbonne products do not contain mineral oil. Safe, Pure, Beneficial!