Friday Favorites: New Brands & Products I Love

Hello! Are you ready for some football?? I'm cautiously excited because back in May our eldest badly broke his collar bone during some practice drills. It took over three months to heal. Now that he received clearance from the doctor, he's back in it, working hard to get his weight up. Needless to say, this momma will be a nervous spectator. I guess that's all apart of being a mom. So before I prepare for another night in the stands, let's talk Friday Favorites.

One of my favorite things about the blog world is reviewing products! It feels like an adventure to receive and be acquainted with brands and products I've not tried before. And if I like them? Well, I share them here with you on the blog! And today features a few of the recents starting with a protein shake.

310 Nutrition Protein Shake

With a full schedule and little time to dedicate to our menu (I need a personal chef!), I grab nutrition help where I can. Two important necessities that I struggle to get is fiber and protein. For this reason, I opt to add in a protein shakes as well as other quick grab foods that have these key components to keep the body running well. Rarely do I stick to one brand but follow the sales on products I trust. This month, it's all about 310 nutrition. 

Have you tried their sample pack? I was delightfully surprised by the taste, as I didn't have to add fruit etc. I put the powder and almond milk in the shaker and went to town. Want to try it with me? 

Go HERE and use code 310ChrissyR for free shipping! 

Fave4 Hair Products

I was gifted a set of hair products by fave4 hair - oh how happy that made me! I will review all of them, but I wanted to start with their "Dearly Detangled" leave-in conditioner. It smells wonderful and makes it so easy to comb through my crazy hair. In addition, it helps me manage my frizz by sealing in the moisture my hair desperately needs. 

Collagen Peptides - Vital Proteins

I added collagen back into my daily routine when Vital Proteins sent me a pack to review. Why had I neglected this for so long? After a couple of weeks I noticed my eyelashes growing longer, however it takes several months to notice significant changes with the hair on the head. This is where I need it the most. My hair is fine, thinning and shedding in droves. I'll be sure to update on any changes coming up. 

Anyway, their original tub of collagen has 20 grams of peptides, is tasteless, and dissolves fabulously in coffee, smoothies, etc. If you're looking for a variety of ways to add collagen, I saw the water, lattes and "shots" at Target! Costco also has the big tubs last I looked. 

Favorite For The Environment

Since moving closer to the gulf, I am consistently reminded about the effects of plastic on our environment. I think about plastic when I order an iced coffee. "Oh man, another plastic cup and those straws! Straws are so evil." Well, I haven't acquired a reusable "iced coffee" cup yet, but I do have reusable straws. 

You want glass straws? Stainless steel? Bamboo? How about silicone by GoSili straws? That's my latest product to try. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about them, but they are surprisingly fun and comfortable in the mouth. They also have the cutest, tin travel cases!

The boys love them!

Sleepy, Sleepy With Som Sleep

Do you struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep? I fall right to sleep, but often wake up a few times in the night. More frustrating is when I can't get back to sleep. I've tried melatonin, which helps me relax more but not stay asleep. For this reason, I was skeptical when I picked up Som Sleep at Fresh Market. 

The key ingredients are Magnesium, Vitamin B-6, L-Theanine, GABA, and Melatonin. These work together for sleepy, sleepy! Hop over HERE for more info. 

I purchased one and chugged the tasty drink 30 minutes before bed as instructed. Soon my eyes became heavy, followed by...sleep! I shared my one night experience on Instagram and was later sent a case.  Now I drink them more regularly. 

Ok my friends, before you go have you checked out the fashion link up I'm excited to be apart of - The Style Six? Every Wednesday we share fashion or beauty fun. I hope you can join. And lastly, did you catch this month's Essential Oil Subscription Box review by Simply Earth? What a wonderful company they are!