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SEAL A VOW WITH DIAMONDS

2012-01-23T10:41:00.004Z

What's the most important thing when you plan a wedding? Well, I don't quite know for sure as I think that everything is important when you plan a wedding. From the guest list to the caterer, everything is important and every checklist must be followed strictly or the wedding in question would be quite a disaster. I have a friend who was appointed as a best- man and had accidentally misplaced the wedding ring that was given to him a week before the wedding. It was a disaster, but thank God the groom managed to order lab grown diamonds bridal rings from color diamond jewellers in time before the wedding, or else, the couple in question would be married without rings to seal their vows!

SAVE WITH WALGREEN'S DISCOUNTED PRESCRIPTION PLAN

2012-01-21T02:00:00.004Z

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

Thousands of customers have felt like their Express Scripts health care plan now lacks the value for money it originally promised, due to a change in partnership with Walgreen's

Previously as part of the Walgreens and Express Script plan customers could use the drive through pharmacy which is open 24 hours a day, order 90 day supplies of medication and get them for a discounted price.

Now due to contract issues where Walgreen's wouldn't accept a below than industry average cut on their rates they will no longer be associated with one another.

Walgreen's understands that this will probably affect a lot of people and still would like to give them the chance to get the value for money they deserve. So instead of waiting around for your prescriptions on mail order like Express Scripts suggested you can join the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club from just $5.

In fact they are that confident that you will save more than the cost of your annual membership that if you don't they will refund you the difference.

For $5 you can enjoy an individual membership and $10 to cover the whole of your immediate family as well as pets.

Membership gives you discounted prices on over 8,000 brand named medicines and prescriptions, diabetic supplies,nebulizers, photofinishing services + !

Have a look at the website and Walgreens on Facebook to find out more. You can also follow Walgreens on Twitter to get first hand knowledge of the latest news and updates.

FAST, EASY & RELIABLE ONLINE TRAVEL CHECKLIST

2012-01-10T16:00:00.004Z

This post brought to you by My Travel Checklist. All opinions are 100% mine.

I don't know about you but when I go on holiday I can sit there writing a list for hours only to find that when I'm actually away from home I realize what things were missing from my list!

I forgot to leave food for the fish, to turn the heating off, to cancel my newspapers for the week etc.

In the past I got that caught up in writing down the things I need to take with me I ignored the important things that need doing whilst I am away too.

Then I came across this fantastic online widget tool called My Travel Checklist which has a vast list of essential items and 'to do' suggestions.

The selection that is presented to you is based on your trip criteria. Are you male or female? Are you going on holiday, a business trip or studying abroad perhaps? How long are you going for? Whats the weather expected to be like?

And depending on what that is you will get a list of relevant items to check off that you can see by clicking through several categories.

When you're done you can save your list to go back to it whenever you like to check more stuff off. If you're finished you can then email it or send to your mobile to check off your things when they have been completed.

Its fast, easy, simple to download and my favourite feature - its free!

THE PRACTICAL STYLISH ACCESSORY: Parker Ingenuity Pen

2011-12-16T23:00:00.003Z

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

There used to be a time when if fountain pens were mentioned we would picture the old school desks with the holes in where the ink pots used to go inside for dipping in. But now thanks to Parker old fashion has been transformed into a more modern style for today's organized men and ladies!

Biro's are boring and they always seem to run out at the most inconvenient times. And now thanks to a special 5th technology refills having a Parker pen is looking to be the ultimate fashion accessory to have in your handbag next to your other essentials.

Parker Ingenuity collection pens are so enjoyable to use too with their smooth feel rollerball effect that has the same writing ease you get with a ballpoint pen. Plus this non smudge pen is a lot nicer to look than bitten end and leaky Biro pens. When rummaging through your bag it makes you want to take it out and use it even if you have got nothing to write!

This is one of those pens that you definitely will be hesitant to lend out when someone says "Have you got a spare pen?". I really want a collection of these - one for each of my handbags. This could get expensive ha ha!! But they do make fantastic gifts too for any occasion.

Would you like to own or win one of these pen yourself? If so you should check out Parker on Facebook, the video above and other links in this post to find out more.

JUST SINGLE PARENTS DATING SITE REVIEW

2011-12-14T14:00:00.000Z

Join Here

Overview:

I initially joined here on a one months trial to test it out. What drew me to the site was that its aimed at single parents so there is no need to explain to anyone that you have children.

Although the niche is single parents other people can join who don't mind dating single parents. I didn't like this as I felt it went against the whole point of the site. Surely it should just be for single parents only looking for other single parents? Otherwise you and these other people may as well take your pick of other popular dating sites?

And especially for me as I wanted someone who had children themselves but a lot of the time the guys that did catch my eye didn't have children then after chatting to them for a while found them not to be on my wavelength and understanding of my lifestyle. That's my opinion anyway - however I have filtered out a few decent people and have decided to stay on for another month or so.

Pros:

- Design easy on the eye and simple to see where to navigate to

- You can do a custom search by age, distance and if they have a photo

- Features for testing the water such as Winks, you can ask to see a photo (if none), ask to see profile information (if none) and add the person to your favourites list. All of these features sends an automated message to that person letting them know your action.

- Send a direct message

- Send an icebreaker to all members in your search criteria

- Convenient characteristics sidebar information

- On the profile you can see what type of relationship the person is looking for, how far away they live from you and the last time they were online.

- Instant chat to a person if they are online

- If you don't mind an upfront approach you can use the 'Encounters' tool to search through a selection of potential matches and click yes, maybe or no if you would like to meet them and you can see who would like to meet you too.

- Dating diaries feature to share your feelings and thoughts with other members

- See who's online in general and if any of your favourites are online

- You can change your status to online or offline

- Can see who has viewed your profile and winked at you

- Other members can see when you have viewed their profile (this could be seen as a negative too perhaps?. For example if you looked and wasn't interested but that other person might think you are and contact you.

- Freephone customer service telephone number

- Bolt on feature letting you become a VIP on the front page, reply for free (for non paying members) amongst others. This as well as other features such as 'credits' and 'mobile' ... There is a huge choice of extra features to be fair. Only thing is though you do have to pay extra for them.

- Can select to ignore a member that stops them from contacting you

- You can email customer service which is fast and friendly

- UK member site, so you won't get contacted from people in other countries

Cons:

- Non single parents can join the site

- Pop up instant chat message box that simply asks yes or no if you want to chat. No photo or profile information is provided until you get into the chat area.

- Other than in your profile description there is no area to tell someone what you're looking for i,e age, location etc, so if you are looking for someone specific you can end up with a lot of winks and email messages from people miles away from you, too old/young and my pet hate for this site people who have no children!

- For the cheaper monthly payment offers you have to pay for the term in full

- Thumb nail pictures on the searches are small and you sometimes have to click onto the actual profile to get a proper look

- Paying extra for bolt on features that maybe should be included anyway?

- Once you join the payment option page is no longer available to view the prices if you decide you want to take another option at the end of your term

Joining for Free:

Allows you to do a custom search, create your profile and upload pictures. You can view messages as a none subscriber but can only reply and send winks if you become a member. So the free feature is not much use only for people who want to have a browse and not do anything about it!

Subscribing:

You get full access to the site and can use all of its regular features. The only downside is as mentioned before the cheaper monthly payment options you have to find up front. I would recommend paying the £24.99 for one month to start with to get a feel for the site and see how you get on first. This is the cheapest upfront payment option too.

Overall:

Aside from the cons the site has grew on me and I find the profile information given on someone to be very informative and non cluttered. I feel the site is still quite new and doesn't have as much selection of potential matches as other popular dating sites, however I have found it to be the most successful for me so far. Less is more perhaps? We shall see ....

If you are thinking about joining this or any other dating site you should take a look at my HOW TO GET NOTICED ON DATING WEBSITES guide. Hopefully you will find it useful.

FEELING CRAFTY?

2011-12-14T12:38:00.003Z

I always love the Christmas Season. As expensive as it is I find its the most exciting as everyone around you is joining in, and its not just a case of family and friends for birthdays, anniversaries etc.

A couple of my favourite things to do is making holiday cards and bar mitzvah invitations for any of my upcoming parties. The cards are great as it really gives you a chance to let your creativity come alive, and if you have children they can have a go too.

Plus if your children are joining in it will keep them occupied for ages as their little minds will be concentrating on the task on hand instead. So ideal for my little ones who are very active in mind and body! Perhaps I should get them making cards all year round if it keeps them quite!?

I have made cards for family and friends in the past and I always notice they tend to sit pride and place in their living rooms. And my mom keeps hers in a little box for the memory. If you think about it compared to your usual shop brought bargain Christmas cards they don't have a patch on the hand made ones do they?

I think everyone should have a go at making them. And not just for Christmas either. You can use them for everything, even if its just for saying thank you or get well soon.

One of the cards I had received in the past was that nice I put it in a frame and hung it in my hallway. The colours in it matched perfectly with my theme and its nice to be able to look at it and remember who sent it my too.

Do you get involved in crafting and making your own cards?

EVERY PENNY COUNTS! How Much Are You Saving?

2011-12-09T20:00:00.005Z

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

Find out more about ING Direct Savings

I remember a few years ago you would find random coins on the floor wherever you go - 1p, 5p and sometimes more if you were lucky! I know people who would throw their change on the pavement just so they didn't have to keep it in their purse or wallet!

But I have noticed that those actions seem to be rare these days. When was the last time you found a coin on the floor? Its because everyone is keeping their monies tightly zipped up that's why with the recession. Every penny counts as they say. And because of that its even more important that we start saving our cash too, even if its something daft like 50p or a £1.00 a week.

I say daft but its not really if you think about it. With ING bank Savings Accounts you can save as little as £1.00 with them with no minimum monthly deposit.

They recognise that savings is just as important as our wages. And in doing so have created a cool widget that shows us how much people are saving in your region. If you're from the UK why not select your area and see what the result is. Let me know in comments what it said and if you are intending to stick to that budget yourself.

HOW TO GET NOTICED ON DATING WEBSITES

2011-12-07T10:49:00.003Z

As someone speaking from personal experience here instead of these copied or computer generated lists you find on the Internet I hope I can help you with my dating site guide:

(1) Use a proper normal profile picture where you are looking straight at the camera. Like a passport style but with a smile!

Pictures pulling funny faces, wearing sunglasses, with friends, looking to the side and some I've seen with pictures of cars for their pictures! just make you look like you've got something to hide. Its confusing, time wasting and most people will lose interest and pass your profile by.

If you are just putting one picture on avoid uploading make over/model pictures, black and white, cartoons, sepia effect etc. Remember people want to see the real you. Upload several pictures if you can and of you! Ideally at least a profile style and a full length one - Not of buildings or places where you have been. Oh and do actually put a picture on. No one is going to talk to someone with a blank profile picture are they?

To Note: No matter how hung up you are on your own looks if that's the issue there will be someone out there who probably feels the same about themselves too and actually likes the way you look. There are thousands of people on popular dating websites and there is bound to be someone for everyone :-)

(2) Fill out your profile/about you section

Leaving it blank gives the person looking nothing to go on aside from your picture. Use this opportunity to promote yourself, what qualities do you offer? And tell people what you're looking for too. But remember first impressions count also so try and keep it not too short or long (average about 200 words). This is your advertisement board - use it wisely!

(3) Use The Sites Features

A lot of dating sites will have a virtual wink feature that sends a simple email to the said person saying so and so has winked at you. If you just want to test the water and haven't got the confidence to email them this is a great way to let them know you're interested.

Another feature is a 'add as a favourite'. Again it will let the person know you're interested and helps you keep track of people that have caught your eye.

(4) Log on regularly

On some sites it shows the last time you were online. If you're serious you should check every day or at least once a week. If you catch someones eye and it reads for example 'online in the last month' people are going to think Oh theres no point in contacting them because they don't read their messages.

You have the advantage

Remember you are in control of who or who you don't speak to. Unlike meeting face to face straight away there is no pressure to impress or making excuses to get away if you're not into that person. Get to know the person first over several weeks or months by chatting to them online and get a picture of what they are all about and if they seem right for you. Then you can meet up with them when you know more about them if you feel comfortable.

SO NOW YOU'RE NOTICED ....

- Stay Safe!

As much as we would all love to find our ideal partner and many turn to dating sites as a more convenient way to find them there are people who use the site not for its intended purposes. You know what I'm saying right? And this includes women as well as men!.

Avoid exchanging or asking people for their numbers straight away. This can come across as too pushy, upfront and can be off putting. Remember at the end of the day people are cautious. They don't know you and you don't know them! So be patient!

If you do decide to meet tell a friend or family member where you are going and the times. Make sure its in a public place. Ideally if you can get a friend to watch over you for a while unnoticed on the next table or something or at the bar even better!

Hope all that helps you online dating first timers. Happy hunting and Good Luck.

SIGN UP FOR EXCLUSIVE KILDARE VILLAGE SALE (1st-4th December, 2011 only!)

2011-11-30T13:13:00.006Z

Dublin's answer to chic outlet shopping has just got even better! Kildare Village is opening up an exclusive private sale where members can receive an extra 20% off already reduced items.

This event is so hot it will only be opened up to registered members in store for 4 days only from 1st-4th December, 2011. It's said to be the shopping event of the season, so for all you shopaholics out there that like to grab a bargain on quality items sign up for free today to receive your personal invitation by email.

Imagine over 60 brands such as Louise Kennedy, DKNY, Hugo Boss and more all slashed down to 60% throughout the year and now even more at the private sale.

Signing up is easy and more importantly free! As well as the event by registering you will be the first to know of special offers and events in the future too.

Get ready for those doors to be open at 10am. Happy Shopping!

PRISON SENTENCE FOR MICHAEL JACKSON'S DOCTOR

2011-11-30T13:00:00.001Z

Ever since Michael Jackson died there have been questions looming over the cause of his death and whether it could of been avoided. These questions have been pointed at Michael's doctor Conrad Murray who was there at the time of his death.

The case went to trial and his doctor has now been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 4 years in prison.

The judge commented saying;

"There are those who feel Dr. Murray is a saint. There are those who feel he's the devil. He is neither. He's a human being."

"Dr. Murray abandoned his patient" ... and went on to say his conduct was 'egregious' and 'a disgrace to the medical profession.'

The judge also said that Michael died because of the actions of Dr. Murray and the treatment he was giving Michael was a 'cycle of horrible medicine'.

So it looks like the case is finally closed. Michael's family, friends and fans finally have answers and some justice over this long drawn out situation. I'm sure some people will say 4 years is not enough and have other comments and news stories as usual but that's to be expected isn't it. R.I.P Michael.

MODERN & ANTIQUE BATHROOMS

2011-11-22T21:25:00.006Z

I always like to look for something a little different than the norm when it comes to accessorizing my home.

Like the modern bathroom vanity and other beautiful antique vanities over at Bath Kitchen and Beyond.

BEST PLACE TO HIDE PRESENTS?

2011-11-17T14:45:00.004Z

If you have children don't you sometimes feel like installing an invisible fence like the kind that dogs have!?

If yours are anything like mine you tell them not to go somewhere in the house but they go and do it anyway! Even though it could be potentially dangerous but that's kids for you I suppose.

I don't have that many storage areas in my house and I've already been stocking up on the Christmas presents. They are currently hidden away in my spare room which has nothing in it but for some reason my kids find it fascinating, and even more so that they have glued their eyes on the suspicious looking tied up black bags!

Maybe I should have put the presents in the loft but me climbing without the usefulness of a fold down ladder is not a good look for me and not kind on the old bones for stretching and bruising them no doubt!

But what can you say to a nosey 4 and 7 year old who still believe in Santa Claus? "Whats in those black bags Mommy?" they said. I managed to avoid that question and usher them into their own bedroom! Maybe I should put a bolt on the top of the door and the problem would be solved wouldn't it? But me and Mr D.I.Y are not a great match at all. Knowing me I would put the bolt on the wrong side of the door frame.

Oh I do miss the baby gate days when everything was impossible to get to with them. And having two boys full of energy for 99% of the day you can imagine what its like.

Where do you store your Christmas presents for your children or are you more of a rushed Christmas Eve last minute shopper? Or just trustingly put them under the tree?

JESSICA SIMPSON IS PREGNANT

2011-11-01T21:16:00.004Z

Jessica Simpson couldn't hide that bump for much longer and has finally confirmed now that she is in fact pregnant.

She took to her official website to post the news to her fans and said;

"It's true! I am going to be a mummy!"

She's having the baby with her finance Eric Johnson who popped the question just 6 months of them dating and they have been together nearly a year and a half now.

Jessica looks proud to be showing off her bump in the picture. Good luck to them and the baby to be!

PUT YOUR TRUST IN A AMERICAN SHIELD CONTRACTOR

2011-11-01T20:32:00.005Z

Sadly because there are that many cowboy contractors out there these days it can be hard to find a decent one when things go wrong.

I remember I went through about 5 pages of a directory once to get quotes for some radiators I needed fitting after I refurbished the house. And the several contractors that did bother to turn up gave me completely different prices. One told me that he needed to relocate the old piping before he could do the job as it hadn't been fitted correctly, yet the others didn't say that at all. And they wonder why there is a lack of trust with contractors?

After a string of unsuccessful quotes and a gut feeling I learnt my lesson early before I had anything dodgy become of the works I needed doing, and decided to use an American Home Shield company.

At least that way I know the person doing the work is accredited and can be trusted. And I've even thought about taking up one of those one year contracts too in case anything did go wrong with my heating. It does sound rather appealing as it saves me paying out for a huge bill if something were to happen.

Heating is so unpredictable isn't it? - especially in the winter times. Its definitely not good to be sitting in a living room that's colder than outside - been there done that and its terrible! Not even the warmest coats could keep the heat in and I intend on never going back there again!

A CHANGE IN DIRECTION?

2011-10-24T20:55:00.002+01:00

I'm hitting that point in my life now where I want to look back in another ten years time and feel like I've actually achieved something.

I have been looking at online accredited colleges for some inspiration. I could study health care, criminal justice, business, IT, Nursing and more.

It's definitely gave me something to think about. The problem now is deciding which one to go for!

DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO: Study & Graduate Online

2011-10-24T20:44:00.002+01:00

More and more people are getting their honors with online masters degree programs. I love the thought of this. Not everyone has the ability to be able to get to colleges or universities due to personal circumstances such as looking after family. But it doesn't mean you can't live your life because of this does it?

Doing these kind of programmes online gives you the freedom to do what you've always wanted to do and in the comfort of your own home too which is a bonus.

STEERING CLEAR OF COLLEGE COURSE SCAMS

2011-10-24T20:36:00.003+01:00

We are always hearing about so many online scams these days it can be hard to know which companies you can actually trust.

I have been looking into doing some college courses, but there are so many online it can be hard to know which ones to go with - especially when there is money involved.

After I bit of research I found I should be looking for accredited online colleges who have to meet certain standards first to be able to get that badge of approval.

STUDYING FROM HOME THOUGHTS ...

2011-10-24T20:22:00.005+01:00

Being a stay at home mom is probably the hardest job in the world, but sometimes I miss the conversation of adults and think I actually want to make something out of myself when my kids no longer need me here 24/7.

But of course its not that easy either to go out and study so I have been looking at some online colleges courses and see if I can learn from home instead.

GREAT DEAL FLEXIBLE MOBILE PHONE PLANS: Net10

2011-10-21T02:00:00.003+01:00

This post brought to you by Net10. All opinions are 100% mine.

I don't know about you but I have a contract phone at the moment and I can't wait for it to end! Some months I have gone over my minutes, others I have hardly used any at all - but the company doesn't let me carry over the minutes so they are just wasted.

I was reading about Net10's Unlimited Plan and I must say it looked really appealing. For one as a Real NET10 customer I could actually carry over any unused minutes and the other is there are no contracts, unexpected bills and no credit checks.

$50 a month will give you nationwide coverage as well as unlimited talk, text and data. Sounds good for me who loves to have a good chat with friends and family regularly and for business people too who likes to stay in touch with clients.

If you're travelling long distance that's not a problem either as the service is available in over 75 countries starting from just 15 cents a minute.

Find out what What Rob has to say and the benefits of going with a Net10 plan. For more information you can also follow Net10 on Twitter and Facebook, visit the website direct and view the video below.

SOAP LEGEND BETTY DRIVER DIES

2011-10-17T11:31:00.003+01:00

Betty Driver better known as Betty Williams with her famous Betty's Hotpot played the actress on UK soap Coronation street for 42 years.

She was admitted to hospital several weeks ago with pneumonia and sadly lost her battle with it when she passed away peacefully in her sleep aged 91 years old.

Floods of tributes have been coming through from the Coronation Street cast and crew, as well as from other people she had worked with over the years. It seems she was a much loved lady who will be missed dearly.

I hope the producers find a nice way to write her out of the script instead of the usual gone on holiday and never coming back story lines. But I suppose there is only so much you can come up with in these circumstances.

FUNNY PICTURES OF THE DAY: Uberhumor.com

2011-10-16T22:21:00.004+01:00

Peek-a-boo!

They always say laughter is the medicine to make you feel better. So whether you are in a happy mood in general and feel like a giggle or you are in some desperate need of cheering up help is closer than you think!

Website Uber Humor is said to be the funniest site on the net and has loads of funny pictures & videos past and present for you to feast your eyes on. With new things being posted on a daily basis its the perfect place to stop by as you take in your morning coffee or sneak a cheeky break in at work!

You can expect to find humor in all its forms here. Whether you're into photo shopped pictures, crude/insulting funny remarks, sarcastic quotes, shocking signs and my favourite - strange Facebook statues there is something for everyone here. If its funny it gets put on the website.

When I first took a look at the website I sat there for hours browsing through anything and everything that had been posted right up to the very beginning. And I even used one of the pictures on there as my screen saver to make me smile when I turned my laptop on each day.

SMART SEXY SUITS FOR MEN & WOMEN + Win a $500 Suit Makeover with Express.com

2011-10-16T02:01:00.002+01:00

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

One thing I used to hate about going to work was wearing the drab company uniforms they used to give you. Or the colors you were allowed to wear of your own attire were black or blue only. Luckily most workplaces tend to be flexible with that now. And thank goodness!

I like to be stylish at work as well as when I'm socializing. So I was really pleased to see the women's suits over at Express.com were very fashionable, which makes you look good still for that after work drink, meeting with a friend or even doing the school run!

Their collections that are available for men also would suit anyone from the receptionist to the head of company executive. The red double weave columnist pants are my personal favorite with the hourglass jacket (pictured below) It just oozes smart but sexy to me!

Express are holding a competition at the moment where the lucky winner(s) can win a suiting makeover worth $500. You need to 'like' the Facebook page for the Express sweepstakes and enter from there. You are allowed to enter once a day and if you invite friends you can get an extra 20 additional entries for each one that you do - so get inviting already!

The competition is running as we speak and ends on the 30th October, 2011 so I'm sure you can squeeze in quite a few entries for then.

Do you love to wear suits for work or any other occasion? And which suits are your favorite? Let me know in comments section - would love to hear about it ...

UP YOUR GAME: Train Your Brain!

2011-10-13T20:51:00.004+01:00

As you get older do you ever have one of those days where you feel your mind's just not how it used to be back in your school times? You start forgetting important tasks at work, the attention to detail is lacking and even your kids homework seems like an A level test!?

You may have heard of Cognition that helps you with your mental activities like remembering and solving problems, attending and seeing amongst others things? There is a special brain fitness program you can take online called CogniFit which is a scientifically validated software that will help train your brain and have you back up to speed in no time at all! And best of all its free.

With the way the economy is these days and with so many job cuts being done you definitely need to be on top of your game at all times. Plus it will make you feel a whole lot better too knowing and give you the confidence to know you have learnt something new today! It'll be like being at school or college but a lot more fun and you can take part whenever and as many times as you like.

CLINICALLY PROVEN SKIN CREAM

2011-10-09T22:37:00.003+01:00

There comes a time when you get the dreaded dark circles under your eyes, crows feet and wrinkles, but which cream is the best to use?

The Vivexin french skin cream has patented clinically proven ingredients and is now available to buy in the USA with a 90 day guarantee.

STAY FRESH CONVENIENTLY: TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo

2011-10-04T22:01:00.003+01:00

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

I have long thick hair and the idea of washing and drying it every day is just too much effort for me! But in saying that I don't like the feel of my hair being dirty in between washes either.

Then I started reading about TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo and I think it was made just for me! How it works is you spray on your hair and it gives it an instant lift to make it look like its been freshly washed.

The formula absorbs any excess oil and removes any odors replacing it with a fresh scent, and you don't even need to use any water. You just literally spray and go.

Follow these tips below on how to use it effectively and see the video below. It's so easy you will wonder how you ever lived without it before.

Tips:

- Shake the bottle heavily and fast and in between sprays to make sure the formula is mixed and won't leave your hair flaky
- Lift sections of hair up and spray at the roots a bit at a time
- Spray short bursts always ensuring its about 8-12 inches away from your head
- DO NOT use it like its a hair spray i.e continuous long bursts all over
- Leave to set for 1-2 minutes before styling hair
- Use your fingertips or brush to spread out the dry spray correctly
- If the spray clogs just remove the nozzle, rinse it under some warm water then put it back on in place.

TRESemmé currently have a great line of different dry shampoos for all hair types. Whether you're looking to volumize, strengthen, moisturise, get rid of mist or just to freshen up.

Be sure to view the tutorial video below as mentioned above too courtesy of Beauty YouTuber Forever Yours Beauty on behalf of TRESemmé. The before and after results are actually very surprising and welcoming. When you've watched the host is also giving away a $500 Gift Card to Target, so make sure you stop by and enter.