Health and Beauty

Sumo Oranges

These are soooo gooooood!! They are huge. I bought a couple of these because people were surrounding them in the store, plus they looked oddly peculiar and I was curious. They are called Sumo Oranges because of their size and they have a huge odd looking "top-knot" on them. These are a cross between a mandarin and a California navel orange. Sumo oranges are a hybrid originated out of Japan (they are known as Dekopon there), and they are now grown in California. They are easy to peel, they are super sweet, no seeds, and they have a great texture. But $8 for two oranges is something you won't want to wrestle with often. We found them at Whole Foods in Milford,CT.

To find out what stores you can find these in, please go to:
http://www.sumocitrus.com/default.aspx

Arianna Skincare for Men

Review by Lisa VanWilliams

Pamper your man Valentine's Day or on his Birthday with this incredible skincare line by Arianna Skincare. All items are currently on sale at 20% off. They offer Nutritive Shampoo Therapy for Hair & Scalp, Invigorating Mineral Shower Gel, Hydrating Mineral Facial Cream, Aftershave Recovery Balm, or you can try them all with the Men's Spa Collection Kit that comes in a beautiful travel shaving bag.

Arianna Skincare offers super high-end luxury products, which are made with Dead Sea minerals. The incredible healing properties of the Dead Sea are World renowned and have been for many centuries. The Dead Sea contains 26 essential minerals, twelve of the Dead Sea minerals do not exist in any other ocean in the World.

The products are great for treating skin problems as well. I have seen the hand cream clear up Eczema issues within a day. It's also great for treating psoriasis, acne, and diabetes. It's proven to increase blood circulation, and it will take years of skin's appearance (their eye serum is said to be noticeable within 10-14 days of products use).

I love my Arianna Skincare line and I would highly recommend this brand to anyone. Treat yourself just once and you will not be disappointed. The people that use these products swear by them. The items are higher end, so they do cost a bit more, but you will feel the quality. I feel like a million bucks when I put on any of their lotions/creams. They smell INCREDIBLE as well. I use their face creams, and I love love love the Ultra Rich Mineral Body Butter (on sale right now at 20% off). I look forward to using it daily. It's extra whipped, creamy, & delicious. They are packaged in really nice bottles as well.

Ultra Rich Mineral Body Butter

If you can't make it to one of their exclusive shops in the Northeast, you can order online here and find out more about the company: https://www.arianna-skincare.com/

The Chocolate Expo - Maritime Aquarium

Sunday was a beautiful day to head to the Maritime Aquarium, grab some treats and go watch the seals swim. The aroma of chocolate fanned it's way through the aquarium as droves of people gathered to sample from loads of vendors offering baked goods, specialty foods, gelato, cheese, wines and more.

My kids had a great time exploring the aquarium. They checked out all the fish & lizards and they even got to pet some stingrays and small sharks. There was something for everyone at the Maritime Aquarium.

We were invited to check out the event and here are some pictures from the day, and a few of the vendors that were there. If you need a gift for anyone on Valentines, here are a few great gift ideas and ways to support local small businesses.

THE VILLAGE CHOCOLATE SHOPPE - Vermont
http://www.villagepeddlervt.com/
They said their best seller is the Death by Peanut Butter....