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Luseta Beauty Review

Luseta Beauty: Tea Tree and Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner Review and Giveaway

I was born with naturally curly hair, but did not really understand what that meant until I got older. My curl is a nice relaxed curl naturally but as a teenager I wanted more curl. Due to this irrational need to curl my hair more, I got a perm every 6-8 weeks. Once I grew out of perms I discovered the world of hair coloring. I began with a bang – deep red on a sandy blond hair. It was extreme and unexpected, and I loved it. I kept this up for many years until I decided to strip my hair back to its original color. I have had moments of color since the stripping of my hair but I have largely avoided coloring my hair (when I do I use coloring in my hair I use the most natural dye I can find). Due to this vicious cycle I got myself into my hair is damaged and brittle and needs a little help.

I am always looking for the shampoo and conditioner combination that will not only make my hair look better but also regain its health it had before all my abuse. While I know I truly can not make that young hair come back, I can help it a little. When I was given the opportunity to review Luseta Beauty’s Tea Tree and Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, I knew that I had to see if this would repair my fried damaged hair.

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Good Mouth Subscription Review

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

Good Mouth Subscription Review

As regular readers will know I review a good amount of subscription boxes, and I love each one generally speaking. It is always fun to see what is included and this includes the recent box I received. The box was from Good Mouth and what a great idea it is.

The basic idea is that bi-monthly they send new brushes, as well as floss, lip balm and peppermints. This subscription based service is was founded to make it easy to get fresh brushes. Also, Good Mouth donates brushes to those in need!

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Veeda Personal Products – Tampons Review

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

Veeda Personal Products – Tampons Review and Giveaway

As I get older and time passes me along I really realize the important of our impact on the earth we inhabit. This impact can be a small as using a napkin to wipe wet hands instead of a cloth to using natural personal hygiene products.

Veeda Tampons come in a few varieties; Applicator and Non-Applicator Tampons, ranging from regular, super and super plus absorbancy as well as sanitary pads. Veeda Tampons and Pads are 100% natural cotton and have no chemicals, no synthetics and no dyes.

I received a package of both the applicator tampons and non-applicator tampons. I will be totally honest and say that the tampons with the applicators have always gotten my attention before their applicator less counterparts. The hardest part for a woman, is on average we use a box or two of tampons a month, and that is a lot of plastic applicators entering the sewer and trash systems. While it takes some getting used to, the non-applicator tampons do have a positive. The environmental impact decreases and can make a otherwise negative time, a bit brighter.

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Moon Magic Box Review

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

Moon Magic Subscription Box – August 2015 Review and Giveaway

I will be honest and admit I know almost nothing about Chakras and stones. If I am being completely honest I will also tell you that I am not 100% sure that stones work – but I am open-minded enough to learn.

The first thing I wanted to know was what are the chakras, what area of the body it uses and it;s effect. A Chakra is an energy point or mode in the subtle body (which is your mind, intelligence and ego) not the physical body. There are 7 Chakra points and each has its own objective. The 1st Chakra is the Root Chakra which is at the base of the spine (tailbone area specifically) and it represents our foundation and the feeling of being grounded. The 2nd is the Sacral Chakra is located in the lower abdomen (about 2 inches below the navel) and represents connection and ability to accept others and new experiences. The 3rd is the Solar Plexus located in the upper abdomen in the stomach and represents the ability to be confident and in control of our own lives. The 4th is the Heart Chakra located in the center of the chest above the heart and represents our ability to love. The 5th Chakra is the Throat located in the throat and represents ones ability to communicate. The 6th Chakra is the 3rd eye which is located in the forehead between the eyes and represents the ability to not only see but also focus on the big picture. The 7th and final Chakra is the Crown located on the top of the head and is the highest chakra and represents ones ability to be fully connected spiritually.

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It’s THE Scoop by K-Kat Innovations Review

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

It’s THE Scoop By K-Kat Innovations Review and Giveaway

I love my Muggles, but that is not a surprise for regular readers. These two little furry creatures are Jason and I’s buddies and companions. Jason and I have unspoken but well established responsibilities where Maggee and Murfee are concerned. I like to say that we 50/50 but let’s be honest, the one who cleans the litter box should get a little more of that percentage. In our house that responsibility falls to me, although Jason is completely willing to step in if I am feeling less than motivated to do it.

We are lucky in one respect of the litter box situation, our two cats like to share a litter box. When we adopted Maggee we had a second litter box set up for her, and we had Murfee’s original litter box. We thought for sure that Maggee would love having her own box, she was already showing signs of being a thoughtful and clean cat. We kept the second litter box for almost a month and after nothing more than playing in the pristine clean litter that second litter box did not see much action.

Since the Muggles share a litter box I am constantly cleaning and making sure it is ready for them to use. I recently had the opportunity to try a relatively new product – it’s THE Scoop. Let me first say that this is one of the best scoops I have ever used. I dislike cleaning the litter box but acutely realize that it must be done for our health and of course their health.

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LAFAZA Vanilla Review

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

LAFAZA Vanilla Review and Giveaway

It has been a while since I have done a confession so here it is: I LOVE vanilla. I love the smell in candles, scents and cooking. I love the smell and it always makes me think of warm cookies.

I have undertaken this adventure in learning how to cook recently and part of my education has led me to vanilla and the many forms in which it is available. This is where LAFAZA Vanilla enters my life. I was sent LAFAZA Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans – 2 beans, LAFAZA Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract – 2 oz, LAFAZA Pure Ground Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla – 1 oz and LAFAZA Vanilla Sugar – 8 oz for review.

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Rani’s Yummy Review

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

Rani’s Nutrafoods: Yummy Review and Giveaway

I am always on the look out for new snacks that Jason and I can munch on that are healthy and tasty. I never really gave oats any sort of consideration mainly because I am not a true fan of things like oatmeal or oatmeal cookies, although good sometimes. The idea of flavored oats was a somewhat new idea to me and I was skeptical that they would taste more than flavored cardboard.

I originally encountered Rani’s Yummy’s in the April Fit Snack Monthly Subscription box (see review here). It was one of the tastiest treats in the box and I knew I wanted to expand upon my sampling and write a review. Rani’s was generous enough to send me 1 of each of their shooters to try as well as a larger bag of their Peanut Butter Dream.

Rani’s Yummys origins are like many other moms out there in that Rani founded Rani’s Nutrafoods because she wanted a nutritional snack with energy. With that decision she began to mimic the sweets and snacks her and her children loved with a nutritional twist. She also wanted the resulting snack to be portable and convenient and that is when she came up with the idea of single serve packaging. The Rani’s Yummy Shooter was born, a single serve portions that are easy to open and are one serving size each.

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21 Drops: Daily Dose Set Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of 21 Drops . This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

21 Drops: Daily Dose Set Review

It is no secret that essential oils and their many benefits are in our vocabulary and consciousness. Through the climb and popularity of essential oils, we learn about many plants that we may have otherwise ignored. There are many plants that have benefits that are yet to be discovered, but what has been found is potentially life altering.

I received a the Daily Dose Pack from 21 Drops which contained 3 blends that were 3 ML each. If you wanted these individually they come in .25 Oz vials as well. Each of 21 Drops Essential Oil Therapy is numbered and has its own purpose, with 21 different variations, thus the name 21 Drops.

The Daily Dose Pack I received had 01 – Invigorate which contains Cedar Wood Oil, Rosemary Leaf Oil, Black Pepper Dried Fruit Oil, Juniper Fruit Oil which are used to stimulate circulation, aid in motivating and energizing. I also received 09 – Focus which contains Rosemary Leaf Oil, Peppermint Leaf Oil, Frankincense. When these 3 are combined it help’s with promoting concentration and in gaining precision for tasks. The final one included in this Daily Dose Pack was 18 – Sleep which contained Sandalwood Oil, Ylang Ylang Flower Oil, Palmarosa Grass Oil and Vetiver Root Oil which all helps to sedate and soothe.

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Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography Review

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

Neil Patrick Harris:

Choose Your Own Autobiography

Review and Giveaway

My first introduction to Neil Patrick Harris was like many girls my age, as the teen doctor Doogie Howser M.D. When Doogie Howser ended as did NPH in the spotlight – it was before the internet and before the constant paparazzi presence. Flash forward about 4 years and my father took me to see Rent at the The La Jolla Playhouse in La Jolla California and to my utter surprise, Neil Patrick Harris was the lead. Our tickets were front row center and I was convinced he was performing for only me – delusional for sure.

Flash forward another set of years and lo and behold NPH starts showing up, satirizing himself and then starring in the show – How I Met Your Mother. NPH has been on Broadway, hosted the Oscars, hosted the Tony’s and he just entered his 40’s.

I had been eagerly anticipating reading Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Biography since I heard about its release. When it came up as an option to review I said yes and I can say I was not disappointed.

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Innoo Tech: Stainless Steel Garlic Press Review

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

Innoo Tech: Stainless Steel Garlic Press Review and Giveaway

There is a list in our house. This list consists of the items that we want to add to our ever-expanding arsenal of cooking supplies and tools. I have learned recently that I really love adding garlic to just about anything I make on the stove or oven. The problem I encounter the most with garlic is the peeling and then getting it sliced to the proper allotments for cooking that make Jason and I happy.

When I received an offer to review Innoo Tech’s Garlic and Ginger Press I literally said YES to my computer screen. I did not know really what to expect given this would be my first use of a press of any kind. When I received and un-packaged the press it was compactly packaged with a plastic covering, as well as an instruction booklet.

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