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Cremo Moisturizer and Face Wash Review

Cremo Company: Cremo Moisturizer and Face Wash Review & Giveaway

Since I was raised by a man, I am a big fan of items that can be used by men and women.

I believe that while men and woman have differences in their skin care, and personal needs, I also believe we are similar in our wishes for skin care.

A couple of months ago I had the opportunity to review a skin care company called Cremo that makes simple shaving creams and skin care that both men and women can use. When they told me that they had a face wash and moisturizer I knew that we would want to try it.

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Cremo Company: Men & Women’s Shaving Cream Review

Cremo Company: Men and Women’s Shaving Cream Review & Giveaway

There are certain lessons and teachings that since I was raised by a man that I missed. These are few and far between now that I am older but equally important to my daily life.

The lesson that I missed out on was about shaving. I took all my shaving lessons from my father while he shaved, and relied on my close friends for further teachings. One of the things that I learned is that it is frowned upon when women are shaving that they not use cream of any kind. The result is razor burn, and at times an uneven shave.

This has been a system of trial and error for me with, not only razors, but also shaving creams. I experiment with different brands and try to find the one that will give me a simple and clean shave. Recently I have came across a company called Cremo Company that happens to make concentrated shaving creams, which means less of the product is needed to give a good shave.

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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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Brush Naked Biodegradable Toothbrushes Giveaway

Brush Naked Biodegradable Toothbrush Giveaway

The Brush Naked Bamboo Toothbrush Company recently added biodegradable toothbrushes for adults and kids. To celebrate this new release Brush Naked is offering the choice of a 4 pack of either adults or kids toothbrushes.

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5 Reasons to Visit Sun Bum’s Concept Store

5 Reasons To Visit Sun Bum’s West Coast Office & Concept Store and Beach Combo Giveaway!

I could be one of the luckiest people in the world – I live right in the middle of a surf town – Encinitas, California.

If you have never heard of our town let me share a couple of facts with you – the main artery is the Coast Highway 101. Taking this iconic and scenic route is a favorite of Jason and I’s, and also a wonderful place to truly take in the wonder and true “vibe” of this surf town. With a population of almost 60,000 people, almost someone you encounter knows a mermaid or two.

My favorite thing about my town is the diversity I encounter and see daily. This is a town where you can not judge a book by its cover and if you do, then you are the naive one. Everyone here is friendly and there is no judgement for cutting out of the office at 3PM to hit the waves. This is a town that embraces beachy waves – in the sand or on a head of hair.

Taking all this into account it is no wonder that Sun Bum chose Encinitas as the location for its West Coast offices and Concept Store. Being that it was a mere couple miles down the 101, I decided it was time to support this newest addition to our town.

Here are my 5 reasons you have to stop in next time you are in Encinitas!

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Brush Naked Travel Tube Giveaway

Brush Naked Bamboo Travel Tube and Toothbrush Giveaway

We hear a lot about natural and biodegradable products and materials. These products range from paper to toothbrushes and now travel tubes!

The Brush Naked Bamboo Toothbrush Company recently added bamboo travel tubes as an easy way to take your bamboo toothbrush with you when traveling. To celebrate this new release Brush Naked is offering a travel tube and bamboo toothbrush to one winner!

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Plackers Kids Flossers and Flosser Friend Review

Plackers: Kids Flossers and Flosser Friend Review and Giveaway

When I was a young child it was determined early on that I would need braces at some point. I had a tooth that was literally coming out of my gums and growing over the other teeth – it was awful on school picture day. In addition to having mutant tooth my teeth also had a permanent film of gook on them. When the day finally came to get braces while my teeth were not perfect they were on their way.

I remember the day I got my braces off like it was yesterday – the excitement and the anticipation of what i would look like with straight teeth in the proper amounts and places was almost to much to handle. As I look back, I wonder if I would have had better oral hygiene as a child than my teeth would have been healthier. Now that I am an adult my concern sits more on the side of keeping the teeth I do have. I want to make sure that 50 years from now, I still have the teeth I was born with.

When I was contacted about reviewing Plackers Kids’ Flossers and Flosser Friend, despite them being geared toward children, I thought they might be a easy way for the adults to floss.

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Sun Bum Lip Balm Review

Sun Bum Lip Balm Review and Giveaway

As I have gotten older I have realized that life is full of coincidence, and how timing can really make the difference. I want to share with you a great example this coincidences. Back in February I had the opportunity to review Sun Bum’s Shampoo and Conditioner. One of the things that have remained with me is the Sun Bum logo.

The Sun Bum logo is a hefty, sunglasses wearing gorilla – something that stays with you and stands out in a sea of generic logos. So, with this memorable and recently seen logo, it was easy to notice it when I saw it out my car window one day. I squealed with delight and immediately when home and investigated further. I was excited to learn that their West Coast Office is going to be within 2 miles of my house.

The new West Coast office is going to house offices and a concept store! I am very excited to see this in my community. So it probably goes without saying that when I had the opportunity to review Sun Balm Lip Balm, I was excited!

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Balmshot Lip Balm Review

Balmshot SPF 15 Lip Balm Review and Giveaway

I have mentioned how lucky I am to live at the beach and on the coast of San Diego. While the sunny days outnumber the cloudy days, there is a downside – chapped lips.

Since I live close to a convienent store, I often take walks to get a coffee drink or to get laundry quarters. There are days that the wind coming off the ocean and reaching my lips is a bit harsher than I am able to handle. The other problem I suffer from is lack of water in my daily routine. I try as I might, but just do not get the water intake I should have which results in dry chapped lips.

I go through an adequate amount of lip balm, and am always looking once that moisturizes, protects and has a pleasant flavor. When I was recently contacted by a company whose lip balm is in gun shells, it got my attention. Balmshot Lip Balm 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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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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