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Jul

04.

2018

Petal Perspectives | healthy and fit through summer

Petal Perspectives | healthy and fit through summer

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Right now there’s nothing more beautiful than spending time outside and enjoying the sun. But even though you’re lucky enough to have the time to be outside, there’s the one or other summer must-have that makes everything work. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a handy drinking bottle. Sounds like something you won’t like spending your time on, so I’ll go ahead and take care of it in this entry. Because I have to admit that the whole “stay hydrated” theme was like a thorn in my eye. Water isn’t the lightest thing to carry around and depending on the bottle it gets even more uncomfortable. All I’m saying: city trips with a glass bottle that gets heavier with each step, a stressful day at uni and suddenly your bottle leaks, or you get lucky to have a pretty looking one that sucks to clean up – and ends up being used only once.

After many summers, I decided on Option B. Headaches and lack of concentration, because I didn’t drink anything. Not the best alternative and you’ll notice how important it was to tackle this topic. Besides endless beauty tips and food recommendations, I was searching hopelessly for the right solution to get hydrated through summer. At least we can drink ourselves healthy and slim with the proper detox drinks, prevent headaches and my highlight: if you drink enough water, you’ll even prevent wrinkles and early skin aging.

So here’s my beauty tip for summer: DRINK ENOUGH WATER!

For you, I started looking for the perfect drinking bottle all around. And I’ve found it. These models make daily drinking fashionable while being incredible handy. Sustainable, pollution-free and leak-safe – in three sizes and with amazing designs. Perfect for sports, uni, work, a city trip, a shopping spree and most of all – for big and small.
The sustainable drinking bottle
You’ll be drinking with a good conscious, because ISYbe have developed wonderful, sustainable drinking bottles. The soft case makes it nice to hold without adding any additional weight. Perfect for on the go. Plus, they don’t smell a bit like plastic, so you don’t even need to worry about that.

You’ll get the bottles in three sizes: 0,5l; 0,7l and 1,0l. This fact alone makes me love it even more, because I can decide individually how much water I want to carry and can be prepared for anything. A whole day outside or for fitness (they even fit perfectly in the common bike mounts)? You’d better go with the big one. If you just need to run some errands, it’s nicer to have a smaller option. So you won’t waste any space in your purse.

One of the greatest perks: ALL drinking bottles are absolutely free from pollution, and absolutely leak proof. Plus, the bottles also work well with hot beverages (up to 100°C). So they can be more than your summer must have – they’ll be just as great for autumn and winter. On the chemical side: they are pollution free and without softeners, or Bisphenol (BPA). You can also safely put them in the dishwasher! Top!

But what I like most is the huge range. It doesn’t matter if you want a playful design, or something simple in a high-quality, classic look. There’s something for everyone. Convince yourself from the diversity for e.g the 0,5l bottles HERE.

I decided on these two models: The smallest (0,5l) version is decorated with a bird in front of a red dot. It’s so pretty and reminds me of warm summer days with one-of-a-kind sunsets. You can get it for 11€ HERE.

I also fell in love with the “Flower of Life”-motive and if you follow me on Instagram @amely_rose (and carefully watch my stories), you might have notices that I’ve used this one all around my place and in my everyday life. And now it’s on my 0,7l drinking bottle. I love the friendly greens, combined with the calming motive of the flower of life. Symbols and meanings are a true eye catcher, not just the people that are searching for their inner middle. You can get this bottle for around 12€ HERE.

Last but not least, the top seller in the online store. The water as the elixir of life. My 1,0l bottle is – typically for water – completely blue. I love the shades of blue in the lid, and it’s this love to detail that makes the products even more precious for me. In addition, a dynamic water-design decorates the lower part of the bottle, making it look fancy and high-grade. My secret favorite. Get this drinking bottle for 13€ HERE.

I hope my unusual tip was to your liking and you’ll learn to love these bottles as much as I do – while hydrating you well. Feel free to tell me which design is your favorite, but even I had problems deciding on which I liked best, since every single one of them is unique and beautiful.

Jun

22.

2018

Beauty-Box – there’s summer inside

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Beauty-Box – there’s summer inside
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It’s half time! Almost six more months and it’s Christmas again. Good, I get that the current temperatures don’t really spread the Christmas spirit around. But I miss unwrapping things and the surprises that come with it. And thanks to Medikamente-Per-Klick, I managed to combine both. Today, I’ll show you the new Beauty-Boy. I promise, it has summer inside. And makes so much fun to unwrap.

Medikamente-per-Klick is a delivery pharmacy with a huge range. And even though I appreciate the advice of my local pharmacy, it can be hard to suit their opening hours to your everyday life. So no matter if with a recipe or the spontaneous stock-up of your travel meds, I have to admit that I prefer doing that without stress, and without realizing at home that I’ve missed something, resulting in another annoyed trip during lunch-break. And let’s all be honest, we all had THAT ONE recipe we didn’t really want to gather in public. Because no matter how much distance other customers keep, it doesn’t give you the best feeling about buying certain things or having to get your pharmacists advice on it. Then they put said product on the counter, and I might be the only one, but why are all the uncomfortable things wrapped in signal colors? Long story short: I like discretion when I fill up my meds. And now I can do it online, without sweat pearls on my forehead!

And no need to worry, there is the same advice of competent pharmacists (you’ll find more on this on the website). Plus, shipping is free if you spend more than 10€ and the prices in general are more than good. I really like that there’s a whole section for animal care, with an impressive range, for all kinds of animals. So for the regular worm-treatment of my free running cat, I won’t have to leave all my money at the vet. And you should regularly stock up on whatever your beloved 4-legged-pal (or more or less legs, hooves, etc) might need, in case of emergencies.
Beauty-Box – there’s summer inside
I’ll show you the beauty boy, that’s released in June. It’s a great mix of care, summer and travel product. An all-around feel-good package basically. You can find an unboxing on my Instagram @amely_rose, in my stories or highlights, so you can always join me unbox this beauty.

You’ll get this wonderful box in a modern, simple design, containing 10 products. If you like the box, you can order it HERE. Of course. You’ll find each item individually in the online store. Take a look!

This is what’s inside:
* Sebamed shower lotion with jasmine and bamboo milk | 250ml

* Weleda Lip Balm Nude | 10ml

* Priorin Liquid | 50ml

* ENSBONA hand lotion with sea buckthorn oil and panthenol | 75ml

* Anti Buzz SUN 2 in1 Spray sunscreen LSF 50 | 150ml

* Bachblüten No.40 Energy Dragees by Dr. Bach | 21g

* Scholl Pressure Spots Plasters extra soft | 1 piece

* Curaped foot balm | 100ml

* La Mer Flexible Body&Bath hand lotion with perfume | 75ml

* For you sleep well Yoghurt Drink Cherry Powder | 391g

To me, this is a great box with amazing products, perfectly suited for warm days. No matter if you stay at home or go on holiday.

The sebamed shower lotion smells incredibly fresh and is perfect for that relaxation after a long day. It supports the natural protection layer of your skin and prevents it from drying out. One of my highlights is the Weleda Lip Balm in a soft nude color. I love the subtleness because I prefer wearing less make up in summer anyways. This way I can take care of my skin without weighing it down. Plus everyone tends to forget to protect your lips from the sun. Sunscreen for sure, but don’t forget your lips! So this is my tip for a hint of color, long lasting glow and ideal care. I’ve heard a lot about Priorin and now I can finally test it out myself. The liquid is great for full and strong hair, and not just for summer a must-have. I’ll keep you updated in my instastories about the products, so stay tuned! Everyone should have a good hand lotion in their purse, so I’m very happy about the high quality ENSBONA one. It smells beautiful and is great for the skin. At the same time, it doesn’t sit on your skin and gets absorbed quickly. The ideal care for on the go. Top! Anti Buzz – My life saver on holiday and now at home. I don’t think I need to say much about this, we all suffer together from bugs and bites. I appreciate the 2in1 solution, providing protection from the sun and the bugs at the same time. A must for the travel pharmacy.

I LOVE Bachblüten, but I currently only use them for my cat (You can watch a Youtube Video with him HERE). This one was actually my first own experience with the Dragees and I have to say, I love these as well. They taste fruity and are super delicious. A sweet highlight in a beauty-box, the team of Medikamente-Per-Klick truly thought of it all.

Same counts for the Scholl Pressure spot plaster. I always forget to bring some when I’m on a trip. No matter when you’re around, exploring new cities and countries, or for example the soon-to-be Fashion Week – these plasters will provide comfort all time of day. Then, there’s another foot loving product, the Curaped Foot Balm. Great for summer, where your feet like to look nice in open shoes, too. Plus it makes your feet feel refreshed as well – perfect with the hot temperatures around. Additionally there’s another high-quality hand lotion by La Mer. I knew this brand already, because my cosmetician is in love with their products. I’m so happy to own one of them myself now.

Last but not least, the sleep well drink. I will try this one out in the next days and let you know, but I already think it’s a great idea. Especially after busy travels or burning hot days, I find it difficult to find rest at night and to relax. A proper sleep would be amazing, so I hope this helps.

All in all, I think this box is great. Of course, I have my personal highlight, but I think that many of them need the right point in time to shine. They all have a situation to be perfect for. The plaster might not be the sexiest thing or on top of my wish list, but it can be an absolute life saver. Thank you, dear Medikamente-Per-Klick-Team for this well conceptualized box!

If you liked the box, you can order it HERE. Or just take a look at each item individually and all the other great things the store has to offer.

Jun

19.

2018

(Deutsch) H2 Oh happy day | 4 Rezeptideen für Infused Wasser

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H2 Oh happy day | 4 recipes for infused water

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Keep cool and stay hydrated

The warm weather finally lifts me up and wakes me from this overdue hibernation and I am (for my part) almost too active. Somehow I feel the need to go outside, do something and make as many experiences as possible. I t doesn’t matter if it’s with friends, shopping through the town or use my energy and motivation to study at uni. To be honest, I’m not a summer-lover. Because here in Germany it seems as if there’s only fall and summer. You’re either down due to weeks of rain, grey and cold or you’re suffering under the rapidly rising summer heat, when it takes mere seconds to reach 30°C and more.

At the moment, my wardrobe only offers extremes. What do I need today? A bikini or rather the heavy-duty winter coat? But the worst thing for me is the always present headache that accompany me whenever my friends want to explore the city or have a BBQ.

No I realized that drinking water (as simple as it sounds) actually helps. I got rid of my headache and feel so much fitter by itself. Suddenly summer’s fun and this toll on my creativity is gone. Though now there’s a new problem arise. Drinking liters of water was manageable – but carrying them around all day was another challenge. But here’s what solved that problem. Many of you probably use a glass bottle. It’s per se a good idea, but it’s unnecessarily heavy and you’re constantly running close to breaking it.
That’s why I can recommend to you the “Oh Happy Day” drinking bottle by Emsa.

This bottle has a pretty, colorful design. It looks incredibly well made because of its glass-like optic. But because it’s not actually made of glass, this bottle is still surprisingly light-weight and indestructible. So you won’t carry around any unnecessary weight and are able to drink yourself healthy where and when-ever you like. It fits 0,7l and is 100% leakproof and safe, even with sparkling contents. I personally love the screw lid and its big opening – very handy for re-filling and cleaning. It also comes with a handy handle that makes it easy to be carried around, though you can always take it off if you’d rather have a small opening to drink from.

And if you have any doubts, let me reassure you. The tritan body is absolutely carefree, light, sturdy and without coating. It’s as good as any glass bottle. Although – I think this one’s even more advanced because of its light weight. Plus it’s dishwasher safe! Thanks!

So I am in love with it, especially the modern design. If you’d like to get one as well, you can check it out HERE.
Of course there’s a bunch of other glass bottles as well, they just don’t have the same glassy look. Feel free to look around HERE. My little secret tip is this Squeeze Sport Drinking Bottle, that’s so soft you can actually squeeze it. How innovative is that?!
Emsa offers you a wide range of products that improve your home and make you more mobile. You’ll find everything from products for your garden to your balcony to lunchboxes and anything your interior heart might yearn.
Let’s play a Drinking Dame
“Drink all day, pee all the time.” The rather less enjoyable side of trying to live a healthy lifestyle. Nonetheless I’d like to remind you of the “2-liters-a-day” reminder, especially with these summery temperatures around. And let’s be real, I can do without the nightly romantic, long walks to… the loo. But as a little extra motivation, I have put together 4 recipes for infused water, in order to make water tastier for you. Literally.

They taste good, have few ingredients that you probably have around and your entire body profits from them.

Recipe 1 – Fat Burn Wonder
This power couple of watermelon and rosemary has a triple effect. It kicks off your metabolism, the watermelon fills up your hydration and rosemary is good for your mind.

For 2 liters you’ll need:
* 250g cut watermelon

* 2 big rosemary twigs

* Ice cubes

* Water

Recipe 2 – When you’re Berry Thirsty
When you think of a healthy lifestyle, you probably think of superfood! Blueberries are great against heart diseases and tastes simply amazing. Lemons are good for that #beachbody because they keep your hunger down and help your digestion. Mint supports fat burning and works energizing. Perfect!

For 2 liters you’ll need:
* 1 lemon, in thin slices

* 100g (frozen) blueberries

* 10 mint leaves

* Ice cubes

* Water

Recipe 3 – the Classic
This is THE detox drink there is and a true classic under the infused drinks. It’s packed with vitamins and boost your entire immune system.

For 2 liters you’ll need:
* ½ lemon in thin slices

* ¼ cucumber in thin slices

* Ice cubes

* Water

Recept 4 – Let’s Get Exotic
Ginger and mango – not exactly the combination that pops into your head, but it’s an unexpected play of taste. Mango is great for your metabolism and digestion and we all know how good ginger is for us, thanks to the last cold we had.

For 2 liters you’ll need:
* 1 peeled (about 3cm long) piece of ginger

* 100g (frozen) mango cubes

* Ice cubes

* Water

Well? Could I infused YOU with the fun of drinking some water? Enjoy trying some of these on your own – and please stay hydrated.

*thanks to Emsa for the amazing products