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.

Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month In Style

October 16, 2014 by Letty
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Make a contribution to organizations that support breast health and work to find a cure. Luckily, lots of companies make it really easy to support breast cancer research with special edition products, the proceeds of which go to support the cause. 1:Facewatch – ‘Breast Cancer’ Square Digital Watch With this Breast Cancer watch, your purchase helps provide a mammogram. 1:Facewatch – 1:Face ‘Breast Cancer’ Square Digital Silicone Strap Watch, 38mm – $40.00, Free shipping – Available at Nordstrom   Pink Ribbon Cancer Awareness Elastic Headbands Continue reading →

Review ~ Reveal Your Glamorous Look with Mia Mariu

October 13, 2014 by Letty
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I love make-up! Finding one that suit me is really hard, because of my sensitive skin. So, when I was asked to review Mía Mariú cosmetics I jump at the chance. One of the reason I was excited to try the Mía Mariú products is because they are made from natural ingredient. Mía Mariú combine nature and technology to make Beauty and Health in Harmony. Mía Mariú’s high performance products are formulated with the highest quality botanicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and peptides. Mía Marixú products not only make Continue reading →

Girl’s Dress Giveaway! (ends 10/27)

October 13, 2014 by Letty
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  Freckle + Kitty Girl’s Dress Giveaway! Sponsored by: Freckles + Kitty Hosted by:  Savory Savings Fun, whimsical and appropriate -these are Krista over at Savory Savings’ favorite words to describe the outfits and dress from Freckles + Kitty!  These adorable dresses are her daughter’s favorite and since they cover her, while keeping her fashionable, they are Krista’s favorite, too!  Be sure to check out the full Freckles + Kitty review to get the scoop! How would you like to win a girl’s dress from Freckles Continue reading → Continue reading →

12 Weeks of Christmas Giveaway!

October 13, 2014 by Letty
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Who doesn’t love giveaways?! With the holidays right around the corner, Tessa from Mama Smith’s Review Blog and Joyce from Women and Their Pretties wanted to do something special for all of the loyal readers. As part of the 2014 Holiday Gift Guide they are hosting the 12 Weeks of Giveaways. Now, what is this exactly? Well, it is exactly what it sounds like – for 12 weeks we will be giving away a prize a week.. EACH! If you are counting, that is 24 Continue reading →

Review ~ Fabulous Flexible Universal Holder

October 11, 2014 by Letty
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No more needing to balance the phone on the wall plug to get it charge. The SiliGuy can hang from the charger on the wall while it hold your cell phone. It adjusts to fit most phones. I listen to music while cooking in the kitchen and the phone has to be flat on a shelf, so if I want to skip a song I need to grab it to be able to look at the screen, well not anymore I just hand the SiliGuy Continue reading →

Review ~ Shiny Small Lightweight Digital Bathroom Scale

October 10, 2014 by Letty
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Surpahs Shiny Small Lightweight Digital Bathroom Scale is lite and sleek. When I received the box I was surprise that there was an actual SCALE in there. The surface is very sleek due to the glass top. The display is backlight which makes it easy to read. It is so compact that it takes less space in my bathroom compare to other SCALES we have had. The SCALE comes with the instruction for easy setup, the arrows and the steps on the display are easy Continue reading →

Create the Ultimate Costume Look with BuyCostumes

October 9, 2014 by Letty
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**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links If you are serious about dressing up, then you know that it takes a little more than a black cape and some boots to create an authentic Darth Vader. And no little Frozen-loving, Elsa wannabe is going to let you get away with buying just a simple dress without a blonde wig. With Halloween just a few weeks away, now is the perfect time to Continue reading →

Review ~ Protect your iPhone 5/5S with iArrow Sport Armband

October 8, 2014 by Letty
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I been using armband for a little over a year, but I haven’t been able to find anything as good as iArrow Sports Armband for iPhone 5/5S. What makes this armband unique is that is a 3-in-1 product, it includes an armband, a phone cover, and a screen protector. iArrow is very lightweight for a hard case armband.  I was skeptical at first with the adjustable band, but I was surprise that once I adjusted it, it stay put and extremely comfortable. This is good Continue reading →

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Beauty products

October 6, 2014 by Letty
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a great time to schedule a yearly mammogram and encourage the woman in your life to do the same. After you’ve taken care of your own health, you can go a step further by making a contribution to organizations that support breast health and work to find a cure. Luckily, lots of companies make it really easy to support breast cancer research with special edition products, the proceeds of which go to support the cause.  Here are Continue reading →

Review ~ Organic Matcha Not only a Tea

October 5, 2014 by Letty
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  I am a tea drinker I have been on a Green Tea obsession for years. When I hear about Matcha, I starting doing my research and was so happy to realize Matcha is not only tea but it can also be added to other dishes. When I was offered the opportunity to try Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder from Kiss Me Organics, I was much excited and eager to give it a try. Organic Matcha can be used in everything from smoothies, baking, mixed Continue reading →