Germ Guardian: UV-C Pluggable Air Sanitizer

Airborne germs are not only a source of bad odors, but can lead to the transmission of the colds, flu and even some bacterial infections such as strep throat or worse. The Germ Guardian UV-C Pluggable Air Sanitizer uses a proven process for killing bacteria and viruses, 235nm UVC light. This wavelength of light, generated by the fluorescence of mercury, directly breaks down and destroys DNA and RNA. Because the UV-C light is contained inside of the unit and air is passed through the chamber, the air is removed of all bacteria and viruses in the air without exposing anything outside the unit to the harm such light can cause. The Germ Guardian UV-C Pluggable Air Sanitizer is very effective in small spaces that have potential airborne bacteria and viruses such bathrooms or a child's room when they have a cold, flu or other illness. While not perfectly silent, the fan moves air efficiently and without any smell, in fact the air in a room such as a bathroom can be noticeably fresher due to the germ killing action.

Other technologies - Not always that safe for people, pets and plants
While there are other technologies for killing bacteria and viruses, most of these have known or suspect toxicity. Biocide sprays such a Lysol are effective at killing a great many bacteria and viruses but not all, and are toxic to people and pets and can never be used near food. This is especially true of for young children and those with chemical sensitivities. A relatively new technology is nano-photocatalytic materials that are UV stimulated. While the nano-photocatalyst is quite safe itself being Titanium dioxide, the photocatalytic process generates hydroxyls as the primary biocide. Hydroxyls are very effective at disrupting DNA and RNA and even volatile organic compounds, pet dander and any other organic material. However, just like bacteria and viruses, people, pets and plants have DNA that can be disrupted by the hydroxyls. It is known that even the naturally produced hydroxyls that the body makes as part of its metabolic processes, when not destroyed by anti-oxidants, can lead to cancer. While no specific studies have been conducted on the effect of the hydroxyls released into the environment on humans etc, it is very suspect that these would be safe, particularly in a confined space and to small children or those with respiratory ailments. Because of this, we feel that the safest and very effective method for airborne bacteria and virus removal is the Germ Guardian UV-C Air Sanitizer. We recommend people consider using the Germ Guardian UV-C Air Sanitizer in every bathroom in the home or office and use them in the room near people who are sick with respiratory and related illnesses. We appreciate the small size, super-easy installation (just plug it into any AC outlet and turn on), and the safety of this disinfection method. For purchasing information, please click here.

For further information, please visit www.germguardian.com


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Adagio Teas: Gifts for the Tea Lover

Adagio Teas takes the love and appreciation of fine tea to a new level and offers gourmet teas and teaware for the tea lover in your life.


Understand Tea - a guide to tea by Chris Cason
This information filled little guide to tea is a quick read, yet very informative about the history of tea and herbal infusions, the health benefits of tea, the different types and grading of teas, and how to properly prepare teas. Starting with fundamentals of what tea really is and explanations of what Tisanes are, this guide not only has great content but is also beautiful to look at with bright, colorful and intriguing photographs of people, places and, of course, teas. As an avid tea drinker, this editor really appreciated the useful information both scientific and aesthetic, on how to select and brew the perfect cup of tea. The guide has sufficient details for even our tea aficionados, yet brief enough for the new-comer to tea drinking to get started in appreciating the world of tea, loose or in bags. The chapter on how to select decaffeinated teas and the tip on how to decaffeinate your own tea, which is the classic way of serving any tea in China, is really helpful for those seeking the health benefits of tea without the caffeine or toxic decaffeination processes. The guide makes a great gift for any tea fanatic or new convert to drinking tea. As with any food or beverage, one should understand the diversity of available teas that one might enjoy in order to find what appeals to you and this guide is a quick, beautiful and helpful guide to help you do just that. $5

Selecting Tea - Organic Teas
Once you have read the guide to tea, you will grow to appreciate the teas available from Adagio. These teas are of the highest quality with so many diverse varieties of tea available, one could experience a journey into tea country without even leaving home. The sample kits are a great way to get started in selecting your favorite for every occasion. We particularly appreciate organically grown teas and the selection available from Adagio Teas is extensive. Even before brewing or tasting, the aromas and visual beauty of these teas caught our attention. From long slender leaves to hand rolled teas, we could easily see why people appreciate tea as those who appreciate wine do so. We also appreciated Adagio Teas commitment to quality by providing each tea in an air tight tin which keeps the teas fresh longer and intact.

Brewing Tea - Tea infuser
Time to make some really great tea, but this can be more difficult with loose teas which is of a higher quality than than tea bags, but certainly worth the extra effort. The IngenuiTEA Teapot really helps for those wanting to brew a great cup of tea while traveling due to its light weight. The all plastic body is durable for travel in ones suitcase, microwaveable and has an easy to use and efficient filtering system. Simply fill the infuser with water, microwave until hot, add teas and let brew the proper time, then put the infuser on-top of your cup and the tea strains out quickly through the bottom. While a glass infuser would be better for home or office use, the plastic does not add any noticeable taste but should be fully cleaned before any use, and is viable for those times when appreciating ones favorite tea to de-stress while on long and tedious business trips or relaxing times on vacation. Available in 16oz or 32oz.


Adagio Teas offers a full selection of gift sets at every price point and gift certificates are also available to make your gift giving stress free. For a great gift idea, sign up your friends or family for the Tea of the Month Club.

The Adagio Tea website is very well designed and allows you to browse and shop for tea products with great ease. Download the handy Tea Timer which will ensure that you brew the perfect cup of tea every time and browse the monthly newsletter, TeaMuse which is most informative. You can also use the online locator to locate a Tea Room in your area. Tea enthusiasts can discuss all things Tea in the TeaChat Forum. For further information and to browse the full range of tea products, please visit

www.adagio.com

Tiny Love Holiday Toy Guide 2008

Tiny Love is founded on the belief that "newborns possess the ability to communicate with and be stimulated by their environment." Their mission is to provide safe, innovative and top quality soft developmental toys that enhance a baby's developing senses. Tiny Love toys are designed by a team of experts including physicians, developmental specialists, birth educators and parents. Their success lies in their ability to match skill level with the various physical stages of baby's development. Through reaching, grasping, watching and listening, your baby learns more about his world by interacting with Tiny Love Toys. Consult the Baby Development Booklet from Tiny Love Toys, to learn more about your baby's development.

The Tiny Love website is very well designed and offers a wealth of information about your baby's development. You will find a detailed explanation of each product for sale, as well as the developmental benefits in terms of the senses, gross and fine motor skills, cognition and emotional intelligence. Parents will now be able to see at a glance what each toy offers before purchasing. Tiny Love produces wonderful tips for using a toy at various age ranges, to maximize baby's development.


The Back to Sleep Campaign was extremely successful in the reducing the number of SIDS cases, however, it has had an unintended side effect: many parents now never put their babies on their tummy to play. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep on their backs. The keywords here are "BACK TO SLEEP" and "TUMMY AWAKE", meaning place baby on his back to sleep but during his awake hours, ensure that he gets plenty of supervised Tummy Time. Ensuring that baby spends minimal time in a container (stroller, swing, bouncer etc), plus the addition of supervised Tummy Time on a mat such as the Tummy Time Fun - Frog Pillow & Mat from Tiny Love when baby is AWAKE will reduce a baby's chances of developing plagiocephaly, which is clearly on the rise. In addition, regular supervised Tummy Time will help baby to develop strength and muscle coordination and will enhance his motor development. When baby is lying on his tummy and begins to push up on his hands, this weight bearing activity helps to develop the arches of his hand, which is very important for handwriting. Tummy Time allows baby an opportunity to practice skills that are precursors to crawling, such as reaching, pivoting and scooting.

TUMMY TIME TIPS

Please click here to access an outstanding article about the importance of tummy time.

To access the latest guidelines for Tummy Time please click here

The adorable Tummy-Time Fun - Frog Pillow & Mat is oval shaped and measures approximately 23" x 32". It is machine washable which will keep it clean and germ free. It comes with a storage bag with a handle for easy travel. This well designed mat has been especially designed to engage your infant and make tummy time sessions fun! The mat offers many opportunities for sensory exploration. The friendly looking characters on the mat invite baby to take a closer look and the versatile activities will keep him engaged. The frog pillow features an inviting frog face which has a horn in the center and crinkly texture throughout for auditory stimulation. The left foot of the frog has a bell inside and the right foot has a crinkly texture and has a link attachment with 3 silicone leaves which serve as teethers. For variety, you can switch out the teethers attachment and ad additional toys from the Tiny Love range. The removable versatile frog pillow can be used with the mat or positioned on top of another mat for versatility. The mirror is superb because it is made with a high quality mirror insert and is large enough for baby to see himself in the mirror which is always a fascinating activity. For the baby girl in your life, consider the very similiar Tummy_Time Fun Ladybug Pillow & Mat from Tiny Love.






ClassiGo Take along musical toy can be attached to a stroller via the "claws" or a car seat handle via the velcro straps. It plays classical music for 20 mins which we found to be most relaxing and calming. True to the design team at Tiny Love, this toy was created with an infant in mind. The 3 hanging toys are designed to be viewed from below by baby and will twirl around and spin naturally per the movement of the stroller or car. Baby will have the opportunity to practice eye tracking while chilling out to the relaxing music. A wonderful take along toy for travel.





Baby's Wind Chimes is the perfect toy to encourage baby to practice batting his arms and kicking his legs. This toy attaches to the Tiny Love Gymini or Activitot range of play gyms. Each time baby sets the wind chimes in motion (even with the gentles tap), the wind chimes begin the sound with various tones to delight baby. Baby will be encouraged to continue to kick and bat, strengthening his gross and fine motor skills. The brightly colored wind chimes each have an adorable character attached below which feature contrasting colors, shapes and designs to capture baby's attention.








Combining plush with a rigid trunk is the secret behind the adorable Ella Elephant. This brightly colored toy features contrasting colors, bold designs and shapes to capture your baby's attention. When baby taps Ella, she will produce the most delight chime sound with beautiful tones. In addition, when baby grabs Ella's ears, arms or legs, a crinkly sound is produced to encourage further exploration. This toy attaches to the Tiny Love Gymini or Activitot range of play gyms and can also be played with independently. 0m+








The Grip and Grasp is a terrific stroller toy which will keep baby entertained while he is on the go. It attaches easily to your stroller via adjustable velcro straps (extendable straps are included). It features 3 different cause and effect activities which will provide many hours of fun! The woodpecker has a horn inside its tail and baby will have fun squeezing the tail! When the woodpecker's head touches the bell it makes a distinctive "ding" sound that will encourage baby to continue to practice his fine motor skills and manipulate the woodpecker. Crinkly wings procide wonderful audotiry feedback as well. The five colorful flowers in the middle have a strong spring inside them and baby will enjoy manipulating the flowers which have rattles insodie. The dragon fly is really cute and moves up and down with a full range of motion, producing a delightful rattle sound. This well deisnged stroller toy will keep baby content and provide a wonderful opportunity for play while on the go. 6m+


Many infant books on the market are very busy and cluttered with characters and scenes which can very easily overwhelm a baby. With its carefully drawn characters and simple backdrops, the Touch and Discover book is designed to engage baby, without overwhelming. Each page of the book will invite baby to explore different textures, unfold objects, manipulate things and engage the senses. To turn the book into electronic mode, simply flip the switch on the side and grab the bee which is designed to be easily grasped. Match the bee to each colorful animal with a silver stud and the particular animal's sound will be produced. Babies will be delighted to hear the clear, crisp sounds of the cow, duck, frog sheep, chicken, baby birds and the kite. The bee is attached via a short cord to ensure that he doesn't go flying away never to be found again. This wonderful book will become your baby or toddlers favorite! 6-18m.

Purchase these items at a store near you or directly from the Tiny Love Online Store.

For more information, please visit www.TinyLove.com

Lightweight womens apparel from Patagonia

Patagonia's motto is to "Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis." Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing – as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, paddling and trail running. Their values reflect those of a business started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted. The approach that Patagonia take towards product design demonstrates a bias for simplicity and utility. For Patagonia, a love of wild and beautiful places demands participation in the fight to save them, and to help reverse the steep decline in the overall environmental health of our planet. Patagonia donates their time, services and at least 1% of their sales to hundreds of grassroots environmental groups all over the world who work to help reverse the tide.

They are aware that their business activity – from lighting stores to dyeing shirts – creates pollution as a by-product. So they work steadily to reduce those harms. Patagonia uses recycled polyester in many of their clothes and only organic, rather than pesticide-intensive, cotton.

Staying true to their core values during thirty-plus years in business has helped them create a company they're proud to run and work for. And their focus on making the best products possible has brought them success in the marketplace.

Patagonia is strongly committed to sustainable practices and in 2005 they launched their Common Threads Garment Recycling Program, through which customers could return their worn out Capilene® Performance Baselayers to them for recycling. They have since been able to expand the list of recyclable garments to include worn out Patagonia® fleece, Polartec® fleece clothing (from any maker), Patagonia cotton T-shirts, and now some additional polyester and nylon 6 products that come with a Common Threads tag.

"Through Common Threads we can transform your unusable garments into new clothing, which gets us closer to a long-standing company goal of taking full responsibility for every product we make."

Womens Clothing and Gear

Patagonia offers a full range of clothing and gear for men, women and children.

With the temperatures dropping and peak travel season rapidly approaching, we went on search for lightweight apparel for women that accentuates and flatters the female body, is stylish and ideal for travel whether you are headed out on an adventure vacation or braving the cold in the urban jungle this holiday season. Patagonia offers many versatile travel pieces that meet all of these requirements. Layering is key so that you can add or remove layers as needed. We received the Women's R1 Flash Pullover and the Down with it Parka and with the cold weather that has swept the West Coast in the past few days, we had the perfect opportunity to test out these items.

Women's R1 Flash Pullover
Patagonia's Women's R1 Flash Pullover: A technical pullover designed as a base-layer or light mid-layer for a variety of alpine pursuits. If it did, the R1 Flash Pullover might be the only top you’d ever need. Its high/low grid interior stretches, breathes, moves moisture, and insulates whether worn next-to-skin, with a thin baselayer or as an insulating midlayer when November rolls around. Low-grid polyester stretch panels under the arms and at the wrists and hem decrease bulk and increase breathability. With an external mesh-lined chest pocket. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.




The eco-friendly Women's R1 Flash Pullover is a clear winner with its flattering design which hugs your body (form fitting) and will keep you warm and toasty this winter. The longer length provides extra coverage from the cold. This top is super soft and comfortable to wear, allowing freedom of movement with Capilene® 4 stretch panels under the arms. It extends through the neck protecting your neck from the cold. A chest pocket allows you to stash and retrieve essentials with ease (cellphone, keys or other small item). The top washes beautifully and dries overnight, making it perfect for travel. Weighing in at just 8 oz and The R1 Flash Pullover will take up hardly any room in your luggage, yet will provide the warmth and insulation of several non-insulated layers, making it a must have travel item. Available in several gorgeous and vibrant colors to brighten up any winters day. Stock up because you will want several!




Down with it Parka

Get down with winter’s coldest days. Insulated with 600-fill-power goose down, this knee-length parka has a two-way front zip and an adjustable, removable hood. The shell is 100% recycled polyester treated with a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Pockets: zippered on-seam hand warmers and a zippered interior chest pocket.





It is extremely difficult to find a high quality long length goose down jacket for women that doesn't make you look like Humpy Dumpty. Patagonia has managed to design a flattering, down jacket with 600-fill-power goose down for insulation, which is cut especially for the female body. The unquilted side panels ensure for a feminine shape. The Shell and Lining are made from 100% recycled polyester which makes this jacket a great eco-pick. The durable water repellent on the jacket will protect you and keep you dry from downpours. This jacket has a removable hood to protect against the cold, wind and rain which adjusts with two draw cords. The knee length will provide additional protection from the elements and keep you toasty while the temperature drops. The two exterior pockets at the waist are perfect for keeping your hands warm and the interior pocket on the left is ideal for storing items out of sight. The Down with it Parka weighs in at just 27.2 oz and compresses easily for compact storage and travel. It is available in 3 colors to coordinate with your wardrobe.























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Lauri Toys

The first Lauri product, Fit-a-Space, was created in 1961 in Haverhill, Massachusetts by a retired school teacher. She knew she wanted to develop an innovative teaching aid that would also be fun, but the challenge was how.The solution was right under her nose. More accurately, it was right under her feet! She and her husband owned a small shoe shop, and they discovered they could die-cut the Crepe Rubber used for slipper soles to make a small puzzle. Fit-a-Space was a huge success, and it was the genesis of a new toy company, Lauri Enterprises (as it was known in the early days). Lauri initially manufactured products primarily for schools and teachers were delighted with the products. In 1970 Lauri developed the first Crepe Rubber picture puzzles. Teachers loved the 'logical piece' concept. LAURI TOYS predominately manufactures all of it's products in the USA, allowing the company to examine and insure the safety of it's products all the way through the manufacturing process. Lauri Toys is now owned and operated by Patch Products.

Today we will be highlighting the Toddler Pak, Primer Pak and the Tangrams Plus. Each of these toys is packaged in a reusable box with a handle, which makes it the ideal choice when traveling. The velcro tab ensure that all the contents will remain in the box so that you aren't left with missing pieces. These activities are perfect when traveling by car, train or airplane. Here's a tip: wait until you are on the airplane to introduce the activity for the first time, which will ensure that your child will be engaged and motivated! The latex free textured crepe pieces offer wonderful tactile feedback. In addition, they are ideally suited for little hands that are developing fine motor coordination because the crepe material provides just the right amount of resistance for little hands to grasp. Each "pak" comes with a handy guide for parents with suggested activities.

Toddler Pak

Lots of activities in a 9 inch square carrying case that's ideal for both travel and storage.

The Toddler Pak is filled with wonderful developmental activities for your child. The pegging activity consists of 5 brightly colored pegs which your child will use to insert into 2 different peg boards and stack the pegs on top of each other. Pegging is the perfect activity to encourage the development of fine motor coordination. The kits contains both large and small geometric shape puzzles, as well as animal shapes in contrasting colors to engage your child. Puzzles such as these help your child to develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skils, cognitive skills (problem solving, reasoning, visual spatial awareness, concentration, shape recognition etc), and social skills, all while having fun! Suggested age 2-5 years.


Primer Pak

A challenging sampler of popular Lauri manipulatives. A terrific toy for learning at home or at school.

The Primer Pak is a great bargain and consists of an Alphabet Puzzle (A-Z, crepe pieces), 3 durable chipboard shapes to lace and trace (3 x 36" laces with 1" tips included), 4 round Fit-a-Space puzzles for stringing and learning primary shapes, a 25 piece lockatagon construction set which come packaged in a reusable travel tote with handle. Lacing activities such as those included in the Primer Pak offers children a unique opportunity to develop their fine motor skills. When a child practices lacing, they have to hold the chipboard shape with their one hand (stabilizer) and use their other hand to lace the shape, allowing them to work on integrating the 2 sides of their body together (bilateral coordination). This is an important skill to practice because most activities
in the classroom require excellent bilateral hand skills (cutting, drawing, writing etc). Lacing provides your child with an opportunity to practice his hand-eye coordination, which will later enable him to copy from the blackboard, and play a variety of sports! In order to lace, one needs to be able to have a good pincer grasp and thus lacing will help your child to develop a good pincer grasp which is essential for good hand writing skills later on. The task of lacing will provide your child an opportunity to improve his motor planning and improve his upper extremity coordination. Overall, this is a fantastic activity for both your son or daughter. Stringing will help your child work on integrating the 2 sides of his body together (bilateral coordination). This is an important skill to practice because most activities in the classroom require excellent bilateral hand skills (cutting skills, gluing etc). Threading objects provides your child with an opportunity to practice his eye hand coordination, which will later enable him to successfully copy from the blackboard and play a variety of sports! Your child will be able to practice a variety of grasp patterns (key grip, tripod grasp, pincer grasp) by picking up the different shapes in their hands and threading them on the string. A tip we can offer is to encourage your child to practice threading the shapes both on and off the string. When taking the shapes "off", have your child take each shape off separately and "cheat" to maximize fine motor practice! Overall, this is a fantastic toy for improving upper extremity coordination and will enable to them to develop their fine motor skills while having fun! The locktagon construction set is a fabulous activity to work on visual-spatial perception, bilateral hand coordination and fine motor coordination. Your child will have so much fun constructing a variety of shapes. Suggested age 3-6 years.


Tangrams Plus

Three skill levels progress from basic spatial reasoning to complex problem-solving. The abundant Lauri Crepe Rubber shapes have different colors on front and back, providing colorful design options. Tangram Plus features an ancient Chinese puzzles consisting of 5 triangles, 1 square and 1 rhomboid. Lauri has included circles and semi-circles to inspire creativity. This set includes 22 progressively challenging, full-size patterns , 20 two tones rubber Tangram shapes, a solutions card and suggested activities. The pattern cards come in 3 levels of difficulty which will allow your child to progress at his/her own pace. The cards are color codes to help parents and children find the suitable card with ease. This Tangram is a terrific activity for developing cognitive skills such as concentration, reasoning, problem solving and visual-spatial perception.
Suggested age 4-8 years.


Lauri Toys can be found at Specialty Toy Stores across the country.


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Aubrey Organics Hair Care Line

When Aubrey Hampton first mixed ground ginger, peppermint and eucalyptus leaf into a base of coconut oil in 1967, he never imagined that the batch of bath liquid he created to help combat those harsh New York City winters would change the personal care industry forever. Forty years and more than 200 products later, Aubrey Organics®, the company he founded, remains the leader in natural hair, skin and body care, with products sold in more than 4500 retailers throughout the world.

In 1994 Aubrey Organics® became the first personal care company to be certified as an organic processor by Quality Assurance International of San Diego, CA. Their Tampa, Florida, manufacturing plant is regularly inspected and has been certified as a facility where organic ingredients are handled to US Dept. of Agriculture’s National Organic Program standards.


Why use something synthetic when something natural works so much better? That's the practical philosophy behind every Aubrey Organics® product. This simple idea has been the cornerstone of our pioneering company since the beginning. Read our labels. You’ll find only the finest herbals and plant extracts in their most natural form, and no synthetic additives or petrochemicals of any kind in any of our products. In 1994 our company became the first personal care manufacturer to be certified as an organic processor by Quality Assurance International of San Diego, California. This means that our factory—where we create our products—is regularly inspected and certified as a manufacturing facility where organic ingredients are handled according to standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program. Aubrey Organics buy only the purest natural and organic ingredients from fair trade sources, and use them in handcrafted, all-natural products that are good for you and good for the Earth. It is this commitment that has made Aubrey Organics the finest hair, skin and body care products manufacturer and an industry leader with an impressive list of “firsts.”

AUBREY FIRSTS

Aubrey Organics® was the first personal care products manufacturer:

• To list all ingredients — 1967
• To develop a grapefruit seed extract and antioxidant preservative — 1974
• To formulate products with...
• essential fatty acids in a natural absorption base — 1967
• lactalbumin (milk protein) — 1967
• jojoba oil — 1972
• evening primrose oil — 1982
• Rosa Mosqueta® Rose Hip Seed Oil — 1986
• blue camomile oil — 1987
• herbal gums and vitamin B-5 — 1988
• natural fruit acids — 1990
• Matcha green tea — 1995
• blue green algae and grape seed extract — 1999
• sea buckthorn oil and Topical Ester C® — 1999
• organic orange pith juice — 2003
• And the FIRST personal care company to be certified as an organic processor — 1994

In 2004 Aubrey Organics® became the first U.S. company to bear the BDIH Certified Natural Cosmetics seal. BDIH stands for Germany’s prestigious Federation of German Industries and Trading Firms for Medicines, Natural Products, Food Supplements and Body Care. Aubrey Organics does not test their products on animals and packages their products in recyclable containers.

Today we are highlighting the Hair Care range from Aubrey Organics.

Select your hair type on the Aubrey website to see what products are available for you.

In addition, the hair care matrix will help guide you to select the best shampoo/conditioner combo. We received samples of the GPB line of shampoo and conditioner, volumizing shampoo and conditioner and the algae based hair mask to test.

GPB Glycogen Protein Balancing Shampoo for All Hair Types

Feed your hair a healthy, balanced diet with this protein-enriched shampoo. Rehydrate and re-energize your hair with this nourishing formula that increases softness and manageability as it cleanses. Moisturizing herbal oils smooth hair fiber and infuse it with vitamins to leave hair full, healthy and lustrous. The perfect companion to the top-selling GPB Conditioner.

This shampoo contains soy protein & lactalbumin (milk protein) which strengthen and mend hair fiber. The organic orange pitch juice smoothes texture and boosts shine. The organic alow and shea butter replenish moisture soften hair texture.


GPB Glycogen Protein Balancing Conditioner for All Hair Types

Feed your hair a healthy, balanced diet with our #1-selling conditioner. Nutrient-rich, protein-based GPB rehydrates and reenergizes your hair, strengthens hair fiber and repairs damage from salon treatments to restore softness, manageability and shine. Our most popular product ever.

Glycoprotein & Lactalbumin (milk protein) smooths hair fiber and strengthen and mend damaged area. Organic Aloe Replenishes moisture and the Amino Acid Complex & Horsetail Extract Balance & fortify hair & scalp.

Our hair takes a lot of abuse from stress, the elements, from coloring your hair, using a hairdryer and other styling devices which may leave it weak, fragile, dry and damaged. Enter the GPB line of shampoo and conditioners which are especially formulated to reverse the signs of damaged and restore strength, shine and moisture.

"The GPB Shampoo and Conditioner are the perfect duo to combat and fight the everyday stress that we put our hair through. After being a regular at the local hair salon, and subjecting myself to one too many hair treatments, my hairdressor recommended that I find a brand of hair care products that will rejuvenuate my hair to bring it back to its former glory. All the products at the salon were loaded with chemicals that I could hardly even pronounce. I wanted to find a brand that was made from non-toxic ingredients, but still delivered. After using these products on a regular basis, my hair literally transformed from looking unhealthy to healthy and looked vibrant and glossy. People around me noticed the postitive change that my hair has undergone since using the GPB Shampoo and Condition over a period of a few weeks and their compliments really boosted my self-esteem. I am a customer for life and will continue to use these products to counteract the damage that I do to my hair."

Blue Green Algae Hair Rescue Conditioning Mask

There's no better conditioner for the hair than protein. And there's no better source of vegetable protein than blue green algae, made up of over 50% utilizable protein, all the major amino acids and a long list of vitamins and minerals. We combine it with organic shea butter, organic aloe and other moisture-rich herbals in this ultra-conditioning mask ideal for chemically treated or damaged hair. Organic Blue Green Algae is high in protein & amino acids and strengthens hair fiber & tones the scalp. Organic Aloe & Shea Butter restore moisture balance.

"I use a facial mask once a week but I hadn't had any experience with a hair mask and was eager to try this one. My hair was feeling particularly dry and in need of some TLC. I was honestly expecting to open up the container to find a brightly green colored product, but was surprised to find a neutral colored mask which had a wonderful aroma. The product itself is fairly thick so I would recommend being patient as you work it all the way through your hair. I left on the hair mask for 15 minutes are directed and then began to shampoo the mask out. I immediately noticed how soft and shiny my hair was and how easy it was to comb it through following the mask. After I blow dried my hair, the shine was even more apparent and I received many compliments from colleagues and friends asking if I had just colored my hair. I will definitely be incorporating this mask into my hair care routine."


Camomile Luxurious Volumizing Shampoo for Normal Hair

Your day in the sun. Step out of the shadows and give your hair a lift with this lightly fragrant volumizing shampoo. Luxurious golden camomile formula builds body and brings out natural highlights as it cleanses for fullness, bounce and radiant shine. For best results, alternate with Blue Camomile Hydrating Shampoo.

Camomile Oil functions as a hair & scalp tonic and enhances natural highlights. The B Vitamins add volume and manageability and the soothing herbal extracts condition hair & scalp, adding volume & shine.



Camomile Luxurious Volumizing Conditioner

Your day in the sun. Lightweight, lightly fragrant conditioner adds body and manageability to your hair without weighing it down. Thickening B-vitamins give your hair volume, while golden Roman camomile enhances natural highlights, and soothing herbal extracts condition and add shine.

The Camomile Oil functions as a Hair & scalp tonic; enhances natural highlights B Vitamins adds volume & manageability.

"I have very fine hair which lacks body and movement. Everyday for me seems like a bad hair day and I was finally ready to toss my hats and face this challenge head on. I was very excited to try out the Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner which smelled heavenly and added a wonderful aroma to my morning shower. I was concerned that perhaps the shampoo would be difficult to lather since it does not contain any sodium lauryl sulfate, but I had no problem shampooing my hair. The conditioner is thick, opaque and very luxurious and I couldn't wait to get out of the shower to blow dry my hair. Without using any additional products aside from the volumizing shampoo and conditioner, my hair had a natural bounce and a super shine and instead of laying flat, my hair had some definite volume. I couldn't be any happier and I am pleased to report that I have tossed the hats. Thank you!"


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Walkabout® Lite 2 28" Expandable Rollaboard® Suiter

Airlines are tightening their belts and the effect is apparent in nearly every aspect of travel, including baggage. Many national and international airlines have reduced both the quantity and weight of check-in luggage. This now means that you need to re-think about your check-in luggage and consider upgrading to lightweight luggage in order to avoid being charged additional fees.

Ever since Travelpro invented the very first Rollaboard®, they continue to lead the luggage industry with innovative and value. From Rollaboards® in every size to the most functional totes and duffels, Travelpro maintains steadfast in its mission to satisfy the ever changing needs of the traveling consumer. That's why Travelpro's "Pilot Designed, Flight Crew Tested" styles are chosen by over 425,000 airlines professional flight crew members worldwide.

We recommend selecting the largest, sturdiest and most lightweight luggage that you can find(within airline limits). Enter the Walkabout Lite 2 range from Travelpro, an innovative range of luggage that is perfectly designed for the new check-in baggage restrictions. Wasting precious weight on a heavy piece of luggage doesn't make any sense. Choosing a lightweight bag will allow you to take full advantage of your luggage and enable you to pack more essential items.

Walkabout® Lite 2



Light. Durable. Goes the distance.™ Discover the world with the WalkAbout® Lite Collection, built to suit any traveler, from the casual daytripper to the serious sightseer. Inside each expandable rollaboard® luggage you'll find a hideaway hamper, removable accessories kit, and removable deluxe-style garment sleeve for formal packing. With more interior space, easy maneuverability and affordable pricing, these feature-rich bags makes travel sensible and get you there in style.



We received the Walkabout® Lite 2 28" Expandable Rollaboard® Suiter from Travelpro. This stylish, lightweight bag measures 28" x 20.5" x 12" and weighs in at just 12.8lbs. With many airlines setting a weight restriction of 50 pounds per each check-in bag, travelers can maximize this amount by selecting to a lightweight bag such as Walkabout® Lite 2 28" Expandable Rollaboard® Suiter which will allow you to pack about 37 pounds worth of essentials in your bag, while still keeping within weight limit and avoiding overweight charges.

Looking closely at this bag it is clearly evident that it has been designed by travel professionals with attention to every detail.

EXTERIOR:

The Walkabout® Lite 2 28" Expandable Rollaboard® Suiter features a Light Weight FlexPro honeycomb frame construction and is made from durable, yet lightweight 1680D Dobby Nylon and is stain resistant to ensure that your luggage remains looking fresh and new. The single-hand center locking retractable handle system is smooth and easy to operate and has a TPR grip for comfort and security. On the outside of the bag, you will find two zippered compartments. One large compartment which can expand to accommodate an item such as a jacket. The second compartment can hold paperwork and other flat objects. The bag features 2 handles. One of the top and the second on the side which will allow you to remove the bag from the conveyor belt at the airport with great ease, without having to contort your body and risk injury trying to reach for the top handle! The wheels are well designed and move smoothly on a variety of terrains. The feet of the bag can rotate 90 degrees to provide extra stability against tipping and rotate back in place while during the flight. A luggage label holder ensures that your details can be accessed by airport personal in the event that the bag goes missing, and can be easily tucked away out of sight for privacy and security. A handy accessory is the "add a bag" strap (included with the bag) which clips to the connector post on the top of the bag. This allows you to attach a "tote" that will hang on the outside of the main bag. The padded zips throughout the bag are ease to grip and make fastening and unfastening the bag very easy.

INTERIOR:

Looking inside the bag from the top you will find a removable deluxe style garment sleeve which will hold shirts or a suit jacket. Once you reach your hotel room, simply remove it, unfold and its ready to go directly into the closet. In the main section of the bag you will find 4 large elasticized compartments which can any travel essentials that need to be accessed easily and quickly, saving you time and frustration. We packed a travel hairdryer, food items, clothing, even shoes into these compartment and were most impressed with how much they hold. On the right side of the main compartment you will find a removable toiletry kit which features 2 large compartments for storing your toiletries. The kit clips securely to the side of the suitcase which ensures that it stays in place during motion. We were able to fit skin care products, make-up as well as first aid essentials in the 2 compartments which have wet pockets in case of spills. The toiletry kit has a hook attached so when you
remove it you can simply hang it in the bathroom of your hotel room. The main compartment of this bag is very spacious and will fit all of your clothing and other essentials with ease. Two straps hold everything in place and unsnap with ease when you are ready to unpack. As the name of the bag suggests, the Rollaboard expands for added capacity which will allow to bring home souvenirs and other goodies. Also included with the bag is a solid brass TSA approved lock for national travel which is a nice bonus.






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