This post brought to you by éclos Skin Care. All opinions are 100% mine.

When it comes to getting older, there's one phrase that is definitely not in my vocabulary:  "Aging Gracefully".  I plan on combating the signs of aging with all of my might and am not letting those fine lines and wrinkles appear on my face without a fight!

Of course, there are more radical ways to slow an aging face, such as through facelifts and various injectables, but éclos claims to battle aging skin with the power of a rare Swiss apple.  Their plant-based beauty products harness the power of these specialized plant stem cells to maximize your skin's cellular rejuvenation.

I had the chance to review the éclos Anti-Aging Skin Care Starter Kit which contains the following high-potency products:

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This post brought to you by IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

I've been blogging for several years now and one of the easiest and most reliable ways I've found to make money with my blog is through IZEA, the makers of SocialSpark.com and SponsoredTweets.com.  IZEA believes that bloggers who create great content should be rewarded monetarily and have partnered with thousands of sponsors that make this happen on a daily basis.

Recently, they've launched a brand new platform that allows you to receive compensation for truly spectacular pictures and videos.  It's called Staree and can serve as a new photo and video application which pays you money based on the traffic your particular upload receives.  With Staree, you can post photos and videos via Staree.com or through mobile apps on both the iPhone and Android.

Staree is available to everyone, but you must apply to be part of this program.  The application process is extremely simple and merely involves linking up either your Twitter or Facebook accounts (or both).  Klout scores could also come into play here, so if you aren't already signed up with Klout, you may want to consider doing so.  I applied to Staree, but as of the writing of this post, have not received word as to whether I've been accepted or not.

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Babies and toddlers are magical little people, in my opinion.  They have such an innate curiosity as well as a special gift of looking at the world as though it were brand new...because it is to them.  Children at this age are awe-inspired by everything and awe-inspiring because of it.  They enjoy the simplest of things, but they also giggle with glee at the discovery of something else brand new.

Mamas & Papas designs a wide variety of amazing toys which will both satisfy and delight our special little people.  I recently had the opportunity to review one of the neatest rocking animals I've ever seen and can't wait to introduce you to George Giraffe himself.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Tomatoes, bell peppers and jalapenos...  Down here in the sultry Texas sun, I find that these plants tend to do really well in my outdoor garden.  As long as they have plenty of water to counteract the scorching heat, they'll produce a delicious and succulent harvest like no other.

But if you're growing any of these plants, especially tomatoes, you'll soon find that the best results come once you begin staking your plants.  Staking plants is a technique whereby you give the growing plant some additional support to help keep their heavy fruit off the ground.  Bugs, birds and squirrels will do their best to harvest your garden for you and if you leave your plants unstaked as well, it's even easier to lose your precious bounty to these critters.  It also makes your plants more susceptible to disease since contact with wet soil can introduce a wide variety of new problems.

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One of the happiest days of my life was when Michael got down on one knee and slipped an engagement ring on my finger.  In that moment, I felt like Cinderella who was getting her "happily ever after" ending.

I barely noticed the ring at that time for I was so caught up in the emotions and excitement of getting engaged.  Of course, as all women know, the engagement ring is actually quite a big deal for it will be the most meaningful piece of jewelry you'll own and the one you'll wear day in and day out for the rest of your life.

An engagement ring and wedding band should be as unique and awe-inspiring as a couple's love and a purchase that shouldn't be taken lightly.  That's why I have to admit that I was quite stunned by the gorgeous array of diamond engagement jewelry from Kranich's Jewelers, including their brand new Verragio Parisian Engagement collection.  Ladies, you might want to don some sunglasses :cool: when viewing the pictures below, and bring a napkin so you can wipe the drool off your chin when you're done!  :drool:

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I don't know about you, but my "morning self" isn't exactly a pretty picture.  Now that I have shorter hair, I find that it sticks up in all directions first thing in the morning and looks a tad like the classic finger-in-the-light-socket hairstyle.

Also, as I've aged, I've noticed these nagging "sleep wrinkles" that appear on my face when I first wake up.  I'm a typical side sleeper and can only guess that the mashing of my pillow against my cheek for 7 hours a night is to blame.

Well, mom Andi Neugarten, also happened to notice the mussed-up hair and sleep creases appearing each morning and decided to do something about them.  The result is a 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase called Sleep 'n Beauty.  Keep reading to learn more!

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