Author Archives: Letty

About Letty

Letty is the other half to a multicultural family. Mother to Jonah and wife to Jonathan. Blogger at Desafio In The City a Lifestyle blog, focusing on green living, recipes, DIY, reviews and giveaways. Letty enjoys reading, dancing and crocheting.

Review ~ Franklin’s Gourmet Pre-Measured Popcorn Packets

January 18, 2015 by Letty
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Franklin’s Gourmet Pre-Measured Popcorn Packets is delicious, but not as “clean” as I thought it was going to be. The kernel are made from non GMO organic corn grown in family-owned farm in the USA. The oil included in the package all thought it is claim to be 100% Coconut Oil it is ruin by other not so wholesome ingredients like Yellow #5 and #6. ~ 100% pure COCONUT OIL. Gluten Free, Vegan, & Kosher. ~ Certified ORGANIC non-GMO popcorn. Grown in Iowa and packaged Continue reading →

Review ~ InstaNatural Dead Sea Mud Mask

January 16, 2015 by Letty
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InstaNatural Dead Sea Mud Mask works really well.  It is the first mud mask I ever try. I have used other facial mask and they have work pretty well, but Dead Sea Mud Mask has done a phenomenal job on my sensitive adult acne prone skin. It really purifies the skin and makes it so soft. No Need To Travel To the Mediterranean… Now You Can Enjoy the Wonders of the Dead Sea – Delivered Straight To Your Door! More than a million visitors each Continue reading →

Review ~ CopperWear Knee Sleeve

January 14, 2015 by Letty
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CopperWear Knee Sleeve is made to reduce joint pain while providing support. CopperWear compression garments offer comfortable support for joints and muscles. Each product contains 88% copper nylon and 12% spandex. ~ Designed for athletic activity, or ever day support ~ Helps facilitate healing, recovery and soreness ~ State-of-the art Odor Resistant Design ~ Revolutionary Fabric Design Wicks Away Moisture ~ Comfortable, supportive fit. I have such high hopes for this product, but it didn’t do much for me. It provided a certain amount of Continue reading →

Review ~ Summit Nutritions Garcinia Cambogia

January 13, 2015 by Letty
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I have enjoyed Summit Nutritions Garcinia Cambogia. I have been taking this for a short time and have notice a decline in my appetite and a jump on my energy level. I was in a slump and this product has already made me feel physically better. I was skeptical at first, because of all the hype and I have try another product that didn’t perform as well. I look forward to losing some weight as I continue taking this. I haven’t felt any side effects. Continue reading →

Review ~ Best Healthy Vegan Holidays Recipes

January 12, 2015 by Letty
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Best Healthy Vegan Holidays Recipes is another great cookbook from Jonathan Vine. I am not vegan, but love to try new recipes. I have a lot of friends who are Vegan and finding a recipe to put on the menu during the holidays is daunting. However, with this book I was able to add a couple of dishes to our menu during the past holiday season. Do you go from book to book and website to website putting together a vegan holiday meal? Not anymore! Continue reading →

The Identical DVD Review & Giveaway (ends 1/18)

January 11, 2015 by Letty
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“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. About the movie: The Identical, starring Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd, Seth Green, and Blake Rayne is a redemptive movie about a young Continue reading →

Review ~ +Lifeguard Lightning Cable

January 10, 2015 by Letty
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+LIFEGUARD lightning cable will fit so neatly into your Apple devices’ sockets that you’ll mistake it for the one that came in the box. Finally a lightning cable that fits like a glove. Carry it to make sure you can stay super connected and don’t risk using lesser lightning cables in your precious devices. You made an investment so make the choice to look after it. ~Apple approved Lightning Cable to keep your devices connected. ~Durable quality material – no more faulty connections or imitation lightning Continue reading →

Review ~ Dalvia Vitamin D-3 Liquid Drops

January 10, 2015 by Letty
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Dalvia Vitamin D-3 Liquid Drops is formulated to help control and regulated the minerals, calcium and phosphorus found in our body. I’ve been taking this Vitamin D3 for over a month and I have notice the difference in my mood, especially during the holidays. I don’t go out much, because of the temperature here in the northeast so this supplement has been great around the winter season. ~Pure formulation with “NO” nastiness: Amber glass bottle with no plastic so no nastiness leaching into the bottle, Continue reading →

Review ~ The Skinnytaste Cookbook

January 9, 2015 by Letty
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Gina Homolka is America’s most trusted home cook when it comes to easy, flavorful recipes that are miraculously low-calorie and made from all-natural, easy-to-find ingredients. Her blog, Skinnytaste is the number one go-to site for slimmed down recipes that you’d swear are anything but. It only takes one look to see why people go crazy for Gina’s food: cheesy, creamy Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli with only 420 calories per serving, breakfast dishes like Make-Ahead Western Omelet “Muffins” that truly fill you up until Continue reading →

Review ~ BakeItFun Baking Mat

January 8, 2015 by Letty
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BakeItFun baking mat is what I been looking for. As a baker and one trying to be more green, finding affordable products to help with that change is always great. BakeItFun baking mat is one of those, because it can be use and reuse many times over. I used parchment paper and I been toying with the idea about switching to silicone baking mats for a while. I was a little skeptical and worry that any smells or chemicals will leeching to my bake goods. Continue reading →