Category Archives: Personal Products

BALMSHOT: Natural Organic Pomegranate Lip Balm Review

BALMSHOT: Natural Organic Pomegranate Lip Balm Review + Giveaway

It is the time of year when the wind blows off the ocean causing chapped lips. Each year I know it is coming yet I act surprised when my lips are dry and cracking. This occurs so often in my house, that the words ” I told you so” have been uttered more times than I can count.

Since I go through an adequate amount of lip balm, and am looking once that moisturizes, protects and has a pleasant flavor. When I recently saw that BALMSHOT Lip Balm had released a new lip balm that contained pomegranate, I knew I wanted to try it. comes in one of the more unique packages I have seen, as well was being a beeswax SPF 15 lip balm.

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NeoCell: Glow Matrix Capsules Review

NeoCell: Glow Matrix Capsules – Advanced Skin Hydrator Review + Giveaway

It has always been a dream of mine to harness a power or energy. I grew up in the era of cartoons with super heroes male and female. I was always amazed by the abilities that these heroes had from not only looking beautiful to having extraordinary powers to change the future.

While I am unable to attain the abilities these super heroes of my youth had, I can attain my own youth. The super heroes used swords, or ropes to make things happen, I like to use collagen.

Collagen is it’s own powerful tool and NeoCell Laboratories is harnessing its power in their line of products. By using collagen to assist in re-engaging the body’s own potential for healing and rejuvenation, the products can help me retain the youth in my self. Since I see such a positive result each time I use their products that when I had the opportunity for another review I accepted. I decided to review NeoCell Laboratories Glow Matrix Advanced Skin Hydrator Capsules.

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Gifts for Cats & Cat Lover’s – Holiday 2016

Gifts for Cats & Cat Lover’s

This post has affiliate links but this in no way will influence the post to follow and all opinions are my own.

Each of these items on my list are items that I have either reviewed or own/use at my home with either myself or the cats. That being said, I would purchase any of these items for a friends and family 0 they are all great for cat ladies, cat men and everyone in -between. Impossible to go wrong with any item on this list.

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If you are a cat guardian, cat fan or even just appreciate cats then you will love this feline take on the property board game called Cat-Opoly by Late for the Sky. This game has all the details that cat lovers will appreciate from the cat boxes (the homes) and the fish bones (the hotels). Each property is replaced with a cat breed and the values include each step of financial increase and the back of each deed contains fun facts about cats that are featured on the board. Its the traditional property trading game with some cat-astrophic twists included. Almost every major cat breed is represented in the property cards and this will give you and your cat friends hours of fun!

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Smith & Vandiver Winter 2016 Giveaway

Smith & Vandiver: Winter 2016 Giveaway

While I am not the kind of girl who feels the need to pamper themselves constantly I appreciate having high quality bath products that I can indulge when the the mood strikes. Back in August I had the opportunity to review Smith & Vandiver and I have been loving my products from them ever since.

We are in the midst of a stressful season and relaxation moments are at a premium. To help prepare you for the time that you are going to take a moment and relax, Smith & Vandiver is offering an assortment of products.

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New Year, New You Natrutint Giveaway

New Year, New You – Naturtint Hair Color Giveaway

A new year is upon is and with that New Year comes the desire for something new.

The exciting thing is that as of January 1st the clock resets, and we get another year to live up to the resolutions that we make. One resolution I make is to change something minor about myself that will make me feel better about myself. This could be loosing weight, to changing my hair color.

Since I am such a fan of the Naturtint line of hair coloring, I am thrilled to be able to give 5 people the opportunity to win the color of their choice for the New Year!

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Soap Box Soaps: Tea Tree Hair Care Review

SoapBox Soaps: Tea Tree Shampoo and Conditioner Review + Giveaway

I have always been lucky when it comes to my hair. I have naturally blond hair and lots of natural curl. The more I encourage it while drying, the more curl I can achieve.

The one problem I have had since I was a young teenager is dandruff. As I have gotten older the situation has improved dramatically – and it is merely brief boughts of dandruff rather than the snow storm it used to me.

As I have gotten older I have began to turn to more natural remedies for the things. One of the more natural ways to get rid of dandruff is with the use of tea tree. This can be in the form of drops in your current shampoo or the purchase of a shampoo containing the oil.

Recently SoapBox Soaps released a couple of new shampoo’s and conditioners including a Tea Tree set. I can tell you that this set will not only nourish your hair, but with each use will make you feel good about purchasing and using this set.

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Peaches & Petals Subscription Box – November 2016 Review

Peaches & Petals Subscription Box – November 2016 Review

When the temperature drops, cold is something that I am familiar with, almost too well. Sadly, my husband and I run at two different temperatures which at times makes for a frustrating and heat variant home.

One of my favorite ways to stay warm is with blankets (I have many stashed throughout hte storage areas in my house), hot beverages and hot showers. I have found that if I can get my core temperature up, I will stay warmer longs.

Upon receipt of the November Peaches and Petals box, I was excited to see a blanket greet me when I opened the box. The theme was “Let’s Smores and Cuddle” and all the items would revolve around this central idea. As with previous months, each item are appropriate, and useful while constantly remaining in theme.

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NeoCell: Beauty Infusion – Cranberry Cocktail Review

NeoCell: Beauty Infusion – Cranberry Cocktail Review + Giveaway

As the days march on so does my own aging process, and if there was one thing I was not warned about it is aging. I noticed the symptoms of aging a couple of years ago, when my once thick hair began to thin. Since I was young I have been told that I have the clearest complexion and acne is near a myth in my life – until the past couple years. Ever since this new development I have been looking for ways to help my skin along.

Harnessing the power of collagen NeoCell Laboratories using it to assist in re-engaging the body’s own potential for healing and rejuvenation. I have had the opportunity to review previous NeoCell Laboratories products prior to this review and each time I am not disappointed.

Since I see such a positive result each time I use their products that when I had the opportunity for another review I accepted. I decided to review NeoCell Laboratories Beauty Infusions Cranberry Cocktail.

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Good Earth Beauty: October Beauty Box Review

Good Earth Beauty: October Beauty Box Review + Giveaway

Since I began this blog I have developed a new appreciation for beauty items – as in I am loving them!

I have a wonderful soap and body wash collection. Each time I take a shower it is a decision of body wash, shampoo and conditioner’s.

The easiest way to sample items is to get a little bit of a couple items and that is exactly what I was able to do with Good Earth Beauty – October Beauty Box.

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Soap Box Soaps: Bamboo Hair Care Review

SoapBox Soaps: Bamboo Shampoo and Conditioner Review + Giveaway

When I think of hair care the last ingredient that I consider being included is Bamboo. When I typically think of Bamboo, the image of Pandas run through my head.

Bamboo is an amazing plant and is the fastest growing plant on the planet that can grow 3 feet in height in 24 hours (under appropriate climate conditions). Since bamboo reaches maturity after only 3 to 5 years it makes it a sustainable product perfect for use.

Utilizing this versatile and renewable source SoapBox Soaps has released a new shampoo and conditioner containing bamboo.

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