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Organic Dandelion Root Tea by Kiss Me Organics Review

Organic Dandelion Root Tea by Kiss Me Organics Review

I love happy colorful flowers and dandelion’s are one of the most colorful and happy flowers there is. Up until recently I just thought that dandelions were pretty flowers but was happily surprised to learn that they also provide many health benefits. I have always been a fan of hot tea, mostly to help ease sore muscles or to help me drift to dreamland so it never really occurred to me that tea could also be so healthy for me and taste good.

I am a person who likes to read the outside boxes of products I purchase (or review) and this tea was no exception. The first thing that got my attention on the box were the health benefits, because as I have said in previous posts, the big birthday is looming this summer. This Organic Dandelion Root Tea supports healthy digestion as well aids in the detoxification of your liver and kidneys.

The Organic Dandelion Root Tea comes with 20 individually sealed wrapped tea bags. The first smell that I came across when I opened the box was cinnamon, and as the tea brewed I could smell the cinnamon. There are no instructions on the box in regards to the steeping time, so began with a 4 minutes and then just added time the stronger I wanted it. It ended up with a 5 minutes, 20 second steep time and a nice red color, but again, this is my personal preference. Each packet of tea contains 2 mg of caffeine free, vegan and USDA certified Organic Dandelion Root leaves.

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Namaste Brownie and Coating Mixes Review and Giveaway

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Namaste Foods. This post contains affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Namaste Brownie and Coating Mixes Review and Giveaway!

Alright, I will admit it: I might be on a healthy eating quest. This previous sentence could be debated by those that love me, but I figure with small changes you can effect big change. If I adjust my diet a little then maybe I will see big results. There is no medical reason for this new-found awareness, just the looming July date that makes me rethink the previous 4 decades of choices.

Despite my desire for calm at times our house is in a state of debate and discussion. The reason for the discussion’s are not medical, financial or emotional, but are about the proper consistency of brownie mix. I was a watery mix girl and Jason was a lumpy mix boy – how we have lasted this long is mystery.

I recently had the opportunity to review a couple of Namaste Foods products. I had the opportunity to review the Gluten-Free Brownie Mix and the Gluten-Free Italian Herb Coating Mix. I am always open to trying new brownies and new coating mixes to add flavor to my foods.

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Naturtint Permanent Hair Colorant Review

Naturtint Permanent Hair Colorant Review

To many people I won the genetic lottery: blonde hair and blue eyes. There is a downside to this genetic win, blonde jokes – so, so many blonde jokes. By the time I was late into my high school journey I finally grew tired of the constant jokes that did not apply to me. I began dying my hair and for that first color I went totally different – Red! There was no easing into this opposite spectral color, I was all in from the start.

Flash forward 20 years and admittedly I am older, smarter, wiser and I realize what a gift it is to still have my natural blond hair. I still yearn for the easy change I can make to my appearance, but hate the idea of all the harmful chemicals that are used in modern-day at home hair coloring box systems. One of the worst parts about coloring your own hair is the strong ammonia smell that inevitably fills your bathroom and surrounding area. I know that my two cats avoid me like the plague when I am coloring my hair due to the smell, I think it burns their little noses.

Something in me has been brewing, and I knew I wanted a change, so I began looking for alternatives to the potentially dangerous options for hair coloring that are currently available. I happened upon Natrutint during my searching. I reached out to this plant-based hair color company to do a review and they were generous enough to send me a color to try. I chose color “5G Light Golden Chestnut” – which on the box looks like a brown with hints of blond.

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Mamma Chia Vitality Granola – 3 Flavors – Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Mamma Chia. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Mamma Chia Vitality Granola – 3 Flavors – Review

Granola, in my taste, can be a hit or a miss. There are many reasons that contribute to this sometimes off the target snack, such as ratio of items included in the mix and if the dominating flavor is overwhelmingly powerful or subtle. The dominant flavor should be at the forefront but not at the expense of the other ingredients.

In December of 2014 I reviewed Mamma Chia’s Vitality Beverages (see review here). Since that first review they have released a few new products including an Energy Drink and Chia packed granola.

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