Review: Happy, Calm, and Focused

I was contacted by a seller of this supplement to do an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Happy, Calm, and Focused. Have you heard of it? It's a brain supplement fueled by F&Q amino acids and over 15 pure and effective neuro-nutrients. This product is hypoallergenic and contains no preservatives, no chemicals, no coatings, no calories, no sweeteners, no enhancers, no yeast, no fragrance, no dairy, no gluten, no nuts, and no wheat.

It's purpose is to make you feel the way you are "supposed" to feel, although most of us don't for whatever reason. It helps you enhance focus, increase concentration, sustain feeling happy, feel internally calm, promote healthy sleep cycles, increase attention, improve alertness & memory, curb anxious eating, lose weight, strengthen neural pathways, increase learning abilities, be energized & strong, and support hormone balance.*

The advantage HCF has over other brain supplements is that typical brain supplements rely on high dose '50 ingredients-in-1' glorified multi-vitamins or just herbs to artificially give your brain a lift, while HCF supports feeding your brain's own neurotransmitters with what it is 'suppose to have' - F&Q amino acids. These two powerful key amino acids are found in whole-food proteins like fish, milk, cheese and turkey. F&Q works by supporting the increase of "feel good" neurotransmitter levels responsible for helping you feel happy, calm and focused every single day.

Phenylalanine (F) is an amino acid of tremendous nutritional importance and a known nutritional precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), epinephrine (adrenaline) and involved in the release of PEA, phenylethylamine which can sensitize endorphin receptors to endorphins. These neurotransmitters strongly support warm feelings of love, pleasure, happiness, alertness, energy, motivation, memory, attention, internal calmness, and sleep to name just a few.*

L-Glutamine (Q) is an amino acid and a major precursor for the neurotransmitter GABA, or gamma amino butyric acid. This crucial amino acid helps the mind relax and "tone down" unwanted "mind chatter" which can sharpen a person's ability to focus and concentrate with more clarity.*

Associated Neuro-Nutrients are what make HCF so highly effective. These absolute, and precise levels of synergistic vitamins, minerals and other nutrients support the F&Q "key" amino-acids to pass through your BBB and finally nutritionally feed your brain.*

So the big question....did it work? 

Well....to be honest, I didn't see a huge change. At least not in the happy and calm categories. I can say that I felt more focused, however. Maybe not to the extent that my ADHD medicines used to give me, but in the sense that I got more done. {don't take last week's blog posts into consideration. haha.} When I did get a chance to sit at work, I used that time to focus on things I needed to get accomplished rather than refreshing my Pinterest feed and reading blog posts. So I think that's a huge plus. And...it didn't give me the side effects that ADHD meds do, like feeling anxious and not being able to sleep. 

I will say, however, that I took the minimum that they requested. I kind of wanted to see what that would do so I could give an honest review of what they suggest. Their recommended dosage is taking 3 capsules a day. They say you can take up to 6 if 3 doesn't seem to be doing the trick. I'm supposed to receive another bottle after this review, so with that bottle I plan on starting with 4 capsules and increasing as I see fit. Then, I plan on doing another quick review so I can give you my updated opinion.

The only problem with the number of capsules you take a day is that the cost is pretty expensive. Each $40 bottle comes with 90 pills, so if I'm the kind of person who needs 6 capsules a day that $40 bottle will only last me half of the month. And when I think about that, I think it's a little outrageous.

If you are a parent, however, who wants to use this for your ADHD child, I think it's worth the extra money. You probably aren't going to be giving them 6 capsules a day, and truthfully, I think it's worth the extra money to be giving them something a lot more natural than the regular prescription ADHD meds. As a teacher, I witness the side effects of prescription meds every day. And not every kid is effected by this, but, as a person who suffers from ADHD myself, I've felt these symptoms and they suck. So taking a natural alternative, one that doesn't make you feel like a different person, is a much better option.

Overall, I guess I feel like you need to make your own opinion about this one. I feel like your individual personalities and possible medical problems could have a big influence on whether or not this product is beneficial for you. I can truly say that I'm happy with the product and the way that it effected my ability to focus. But if you're focus is more for the happy or calm aspect, you might need to try it out in order to develop your own opinions.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Firmoo Eyewear Review

I was a given a pair of free eyeglasses in exchange for an honest review of Firmoo and their product. All opinions are my own.

   A few weeks ago I was contacted by Firmoo.com and asked to try out their eyeglasses. I was super stoked. I needed a new pair of glasses anyway, and once I headed to their website, I knew I would find a pair that would look awesome on me.

   The website it super cool. If you create a login you can actually upload a picture and see what the different frames look like on your face. If you don't feel like going through all of that, they have different pictures of various face shapes so you can get the general idea. Not only that, but once you get your frames, you can take a picture and upload it to the site so potential buyers can check them out that way, too.

   After searching around for a while I narrowed it down to three pairs. They had so many options I had no idea where to start, but I loved the way you could see the frames on your face by uploading the picture. Ultimately, however, I chose the pair I chose based on the previous customers photos. I loved that feature!! You can really tell what the frames look like on various face shapes in "real life" photos. Definitely my favorite part of this choosing process.

  During the order process you have to fill out your prescription information. I decided to go with the non prescription frames even though I needed new glasses, but only because I know my prescription is going to change in my next visit and I didn't want to purchase something I wouldn't wear.

  I'm super happy with the frames I chose. They are cute and trendy and fit my face great! Thanks to those customer photos I could find a face shape that was close to mine and see what they would really look like!!

   If you're in need of new glasses, you HAVE to check out Firmoo. The frames I chose are currently 50% off, and...if you're a new customer your first set of frames is 50% off!! Prices are so reasonable and shipping was quick! So head on over and check it out!!

Giveaway: Let me see you FLEX

Ever heard of Flex Watches before?? No?? Well, you are certainly in for a treat!

Flex Watches is a company that was started one goal in mind, "to make a difference in people's lives". They are based out of San Diego, California and was created by two young men looking to make a change. During their first campaign they were able to raise enough profit to provide 15,000 meals for children in need in Mexico. By providing these breakfasts, students get the opportunity to be more focused and able to concentrate on their studies.



Flex Watches made their big debut in 2011 on The Real World San Diego.  I remember watching that episode and vividly thinking about how awesome it was that 2 young men started this business to benefit charities all over. During this episode, the cast of The Real World happen to run into Trevor and Travis at a local bar. Throughout their chat Nate, one of the cast members, decided it would be a great idea to create a watch that would benefit The Living Memoir, a charity he created that focuses on the awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. And from there, Flex Watches took off.

From that moment on I have followed Flex Watches and seen the company grow into the awesome charity that it is today. Most recently, Trevor was on The Millionaire Matchmaker and I decided to check out their website since I hadn't been on recently. One of the first things I noticed was an opportunity for Campus Reps, a chance for high school and college students to help spread the word about Flex Watches, their premise, and any happenings with the company. Immediately, of course, I thought of this blog and how I would love to take the opportunity to do the same.

Not only do Flex Watches take the opportunity to give back, but their product is awesome. All watches are silicone and most have interchangeable faces so you can mix and match for your outfits!! And, a ton of celebrities have gotten in on this action, too. Most recently, David Cruz from The Millionaire Matchmaker has helped to create a collection called Let's Just Love, and Tyga helped collaborate for the Last Kings collection.

My favorite is the new Venice collection. They come in 5 awesome colors and look so sleek on your wrist. It doesn't matter whether or not you're a man or a woman, they look awesome!! The black one will be my next purchase. For sure.

And, as a special treat for you, Flex Watches was generous enough to send me a watch for you! So enter below and be sure to stop by their page and check this awesome company out!! It's your choice. Whoever wins can choose between the White Classic or the Pink Venice!! See you tomorrow for Thursty Thursday!!

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eShakti Clothing Review

A few months ago I was contacted by the ladies at eShakti.com to see if I would do a review of one of their pieces of clothing. eShakti is a clothing website that creates custom pieces just for you. And...since I have such a hard time finding things that fit me, I figured, hell yeah!

They have THE CUTEST clothes on their website, especially if you're into vintage fashion. Super adorable dresses along with skirts and tops that are to die for. No matter what they occasion they will have something for you. From cute sundresses to wedding wear eShakti has it.

And...they fit everything exactly to your body. For every order, you have to take a variety of measurements so they can be sure your garment fits exactly as you wanted it. They even show you how to take each measurement so you don't make any mistakes.

They also customize according to your preferences. For example, like that black tank above? Want it long sleeved? They'll do it! Is the skirt on that dress you love a little too long? They'll make it shorter. Or vice versa. And do you prefer a sweetheart neck as opposed to that v-neck they're showing? You got it! They're that versatile!

As far as my experience went, I can't complain. My first choice was a cute fitted blue dress that I had wanted to wear to a friend's wedding. Unfortunately, when it came, it did not fit at all. I was a little skeptical to order a dress to begin with, however, because my body is so inconsistent. I have huge hips and a tiny waist, long legs and a small chest, so....not very conducive to fitting into dresses. They were super cool about it, though, and only asked for a picture of the dress and for me to send them my other selection.

So, for my next selection I decided to go with something I knew I could wear to work, and would probably have a better chance of fitting. And this is what I ended up with!

The skirt fits awesome. And...it has pockets!! It's a little snug on me (hence the reason it's a little high), but that is entirely my fault. For skirts you chose a size and then have some other measurements to take. I went for the smaller of the two larges, so it was my fault. And, truthfully, I'm happy about the fact that it's a little small since I'm working on my fitness right now.

Overall my experience with eShakti was great. They worked wonderfully with me and even dealt with my long waits in between orders. (I'm really indecisive.) They were very prompt with their exchange and did a great job of making sure everything I wanted was included.

Make sure when you order, however, that you are very specific in what you are asking for. Take your measurements correctly, and make sure you read everything on the page. Don't assume a skirt is a certain length, read through to make sure you are understanding the length shown. Then you'll get exactly the product you want!

And...styles go quickly, so head on over and check them out!!
You even get a $40 gift coupon for registering!!

I received this skirt complimentary in return for my honest review of eShakti.com. All comments and opinions are my own.