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Three Easy Ways To Help You Relax

We all have times throughout our lives when stress can become almost overwhelming and relaxation feels unattainable. Perhaps our ability to take time for ourselves, to focus upon our well-being and to truly unwind, is a casualty of our society. It seems like everyone is so busy trying to keep up with the fast pace of what our society has become, that we’re too busy to enjoy life itself. Read on for tips and products that are designed to help you achieve relaxation.

Sleep and Rest – Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t always as easy as it should be. Even with the best intentions, like going to bed earlier than usual and catching 8 hours of sleep, doesn’t necessarily equate to a restful night’s sleep. Your bedroom needs to be a haven and creating a relaxing environment isn’t that difficult. Turn off the television and turn on Tranquil Moments Bedside Speaker & Sleep Sounds ($129.99) from Brookstone.

Tranquil Moments Bedside Speaker & Sleep Sounds features:

12 Doctor Developed Sleep Sounds – Ocean Surf, Thunderstorm, Rain, Unwind, White Noise, Celestial, Summer Night, Brown Noise, Stream, Focus, Body Sync (TME Favorite) and White Rain.
Continuous play or 30-, 60- or 90-minute sleep timer
Backlit dual alarm clock with five brightness levels (including off)
For daytime usage, Pairs wirelessly with any Bluetooth enabled smartphone, tablet or other device
Headphone jack and 3.5mm aux-in jack
Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Includes USB charging cable, wall adapter, travel pouch

Scents and Aromatherapy – There is a well-documented tie between our olfactory sense memory and our brain, as well as about 10,000 years of aromatherapy practice. Certain scents invigorated our brains and certain essential oils relax our bodies and minds. Colorado Aromatics ($8) offers a line of multi-purpose organic Hydrating Toner Distillates that serve as a skin booster, have aromatherapy properties, and can even be used as room spray to create a relaxing environment in your bedroom or office.

Spa Day At Home – Take a “Spa Day” at home. Yes, we all love a day at the spa but pampering yourself at home is something that you should integrate into your life. One of my favorite subscription box services is Yuzen. The reason being is that Yuzen ($33) sends out boxes quarterly and these boxes are exquisitely curated with products that are designed to help you relax. Another product that I’m placing in the “Spa” and must-have category is Brookstone’s Heated Aqua-Jet Foot Spa ($159.99). If you’re familiar with reflexology, another holistic practice with about 10,000 years behind it, you know that our feet have a lot of pressure points that can be manipulated to help us to achieve relation and an overall sense of well-being. Brookstone’s Heated Aqua-Jet Foot Spa is self-heating, has adjustable hydro jets and comes with a removable pumice stone. The HeatedAqua-Jet Foot Spa is the ultimate tool for an at home pedicure, as well as a daily tool to utilize in your relaxation regimen.

For your convenience, all products have been hyperlinked and stay tuned for a lot more about relaxation and wellness … yes, The Makeup Examiner is on a mission!

Yuzen Lifestyle Subscription Box: Product Review

The market for monthly subscription boxes has exploded, to say the least, and with a plethora of beauty/lifestyle boxes to choose from, consumers can easily become overwhelmed. I have personally experienced and reviewed many subscription box services, and have concluded that there exists a box for every person. With that said, I wanted to share my personal favorite -- Yuzen.

With boxes arriving quarterly, Yuzen's tagline of "Sending you a little Zen" reminds us to stop and take time for ourselves. Yuzen Boxes ($33) arrive each season -- winter, spring, summer, and fall -- and include high-end luxurious beauty, grooming, and lifestyle products that are carefully selected by Jen and Ted Ning, the owners of Yuzen. In conjunction with a quarterly subscription, Yuzen offers limited-edition holiday boxes, such as one for upcoming Mother's Day, that you can gift.

The Ning's shared, "When making selections for each Yuzen box, we always look to quality, mission, and integrity before we put it to our Yuzen test -- evaluating its performance, experiencing the benefits first hand, and then sharing our favorites with others".

Yuzen Boxes are available for both men and women, each appropriately curated by gender. So what can you expect when receiving one of these boxes? To start, Yuzen is artfully packaged, making a perfect gift for any person -- especially the "hard-to-buy-for" in your life. As part of the packaging, the brand encloses a strip of authentic Japanese Yuzen paper, which can be used as a bookmark, for origami making, or for any paper crafts.

Inside the box, one will find a card with detailed information about each product and an explanation as to why it was chosen, a mix of nine full-sized and sample size products, and discount codes for each product. Plus the products are encased in a lovely reusable mesh drawstring bag. There isn't an aspect of Yuzen that hasn't impressed me. From the Ning's philosophy of "pampering oneself," to the brilliantly executed packaging and, of course, the high quality, natural, organic products that are contained within. The $33 price includes shipping and product value is approximately $100, unless you count the needful pampering encouraged by Yuzen … that is priceless in my book.

Yuzen Launches Yuzen Men’s Box

The Makeup Examiner introduced readers to the Yuzen box in June when Yuzen entered “Battle of the BeautyBoxes: Round 2”. Since then, Yuzen has become a TME favorite and today, Nov. 26, The Makeup Examiner is happy to announce that this quarterly beauty and wellness box has expanded its offerings to include something just for the guys … the Yuzen Men’s Box!

With boxes arriving quarterly, Yuzen’s tagline of “Sending you a little Zen” reminds us to stop and take time for ourselves. Yuzen Boxes ($33) arrive each season -- winter, spring, summer, and fall -- and include high-end luxurious beauty, grooming, and lifestyle products that are carefully selected by Jen and Ted, the owners of Yuzen.

Before The Makeup Examiner dives into the Yuzen Men’s Box, let’s talk about the ladies Yuzen Winter Box, which includes:

Jane Iredale 24-Karat Gold Dust
Jurlique Rose Hand Cream
Kerstin Florian FuB Balm
Level Naturals Travel Candle
Pino Facial Mask
Sanitas Moisture Mist
SpaRitual Golden Rule Lacquer.
Sun Cup Dark Chocolate Mint Cups
Tara Spa Therapy Stress Relief Roll-On Remedy

The box is beautifully packaged, making a perfect gift for any woman -- especially the “hard-to-buy-for” woman if your life. It contains a card with detailed information about each product and an explanation as to why it was chosen, a mix of nine full-sized and sample size products, and discount codes for each product. Plus the products are encased in a lovely reusable mesh drawstring bag.

Jen and Ted state, “When making selections for each Yuzen box, we always look to quality, mission, and integrity before we put it to our Yuzen test -- evaluating its performance, experiencing the benefits first hand, and then sharing our favorites with you”. Yuzen Men’s Box doesn’t wavier in the brand’s philosophy.

The Yuzen Men’s Box Winter Box includes:

Two (2) Action Wipes 9x10 Body Wipes
Honey Stinger Energy Chews – Cherry Cola
Coola liplux SPF15 Peppermint & Vanilla Lip Balm
Acure Hair Care Moroccan Argan oil + Argan stem cell Shampoo
Acure Hair Care Moroccan Argan oil + Argan stem cell Conditioner
PHYT’s Men Gel Nettoyant Desincrustant Exfoliating Cleansing Gel
Level Naturals Active Charcoal Soap Body Bar

The Yuzen Men’s Box is smartly packaged and immediately gives the beneficiary the feeling of receiving something special that is just for them. Quite a few products for men find their way onto The Makeup Examiner’s radar and the first thing that she does with products geared toward the guys is to enlist the gentlemen in her life. The guys, ages 21 to 52, each said that they would enjoy getting a quarterly men’s lifestyle box and each was impressed with the quality of products inside. A hefty endorsement from a group of gentlemen whose interests run the gamut!

If you’re seeking something for that guy who is hard to shop for, look no further. Yuzen offers a men’s gift box filled with natural and organic soaps, snacks and unique items that are perfect for today’s man. For more information about Yuzen gifting or subscription options, please visit the brand’s website.