Tarte Cosmetics Haul

How cute is this Pamper & Prep Makeup Ready Set from Tarte Cosmetics? I recently bought it when the sale was 20% off plus $5 via Ebates for my entire purchase from this haul (4 items...not too shabby, right?). Aren't sales and savings/rebates apps awesome?! Plus I earn reward points each time I shop through their site. More on that later, though. Right now I want to show you what I got. I am excited!

Back to my pretty set: It is an eye cream, face oil, & mosturizer that hydrates, nourishes, and preps! It is packed with vitamins, fatty acids, antioxidants, and maracuja oil providing my skin with natural softness. A little goes a long way. My face has been feeling good and well nourished. I needed this, especially with this hot weather and dry winds that we get in my area. This is good for daily use, and it is perfect for when I travel. I hate it when I have to use something else during my travels just because I wasn't able to fit my original products in my bags due to their sizes, and I hate taking them out of their original jars to put them in those "travel-size" containers. I feel they go to waste!

I am happy with my little pamper & prep set!

The next item I purchased was the Rainforest of the Sea 4-in-1 Setting Mist. 

A pretty bottle that is able to do four things in one! This is definitely a crowdpleaser! It is true with what it says it does. It is a primer, hydrating mist, makeup setting spray, and refreshes your skin. I like to use it for all the above. Misting my face throughout the day to give me a fresh feel is my favorite.

My final purchase for this haul:

Tarteist Quick-Dry Matte Lip Paint

I love lipstick, but for some reason lipstick does not love me. It disappears within the hour after applying! I needed something that not only was a pretty color, but something that was going to stay ON MY LIPS. So I looked into lip stains, and found these. I first received a sample a long time ago in a birthday bag, and this lip stain became, and has been since, my favorite lip product. They have so many vibrant, gorgeous colors to choose from. They are fairly easy to apply. And they last a long time on your lips, making your lips look divine!

Take note on lip stains: you need some prepping before you apply so you can get the best look possible that will last. Here are some tips straight from Tarte Cosmetics:

• Use a lip scrub to prep and condition lips prior to each application.
• Use the lip paint's precision brush wand to trace on longwearing matte color. First, use the felt tip to contour lips by tracing along the upper and lower lip line. Then, shade inside the lip line using the flat applicator surface.
• The quick dry formula will set in seconds and adhere to lips all day.

Now that we got the tips down, you can now play with your lip stains and see which is your favorite color. I haven't really boiled that part down, yet. There are too many pretty colors. But, soon as I choose my fave, I will definitely update you!

I appreciate when a company doesn't add a bunch of harsh chemicals to their products. There are so many chemicals out there that are harming us, in and out, as well as our environment. With Tarte Cosmetics, I don't worry about wondering if I will rash or have any sort of reaction. Their beauty products tend to be cruelty free, paraben free, gluten free, sulfate free, and I believe some of it is vegan, too. I support small businesses, especially when they are natural, non gmo, and are fighting for a good cause. But there will always be a place in my heart for bigger companies that care about me, too.

If you haven't shopped Tarte Cosmetics, you should. They have a lot of good products and they always have sales! Plus, you can earn reward points which can lead to free stuff when signing up for their Reward Program! Check them out today, and let me know what you think!

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My First Daily Goodie Box!

For a long time, I wondered if I would ever get a Goodie Box. I liked learning about so many people that were getting them and seeing their excitement. The boxes were always filled with good stuff! I was happy for them, but secretly i wondered if I would get one. I wanted a Goodie Box and decided to continue trying to get one. I liked hanging out with Daily Goodie Box on Facebook, so one day I decided to comment and share my excitement. To my surprise, I got the message, "Congrats! You just got a Goodie Box!" The first thing that popped in my mind was, "WOW! Woohoo! I got a Goodie Box!" I was thrilled and started jumping up and down with joy. I couldn't wait to have my box in my hands.

The day came when it arrived, and I immediately opened it. There was a bunch of good stuff waiting for me to open: yummy snacks, a drink, slime, wipes, and more! Everything in there are of good size and quality! The box was neatly packed, but it immediately looked as if it was ransacked thanks to my excitement and not being patient to gently take each item out of the box. Sorry, everything was too good! I love the box and everything in it! Thank you Daily Goodie Box for always cheering us on and giving away so many boxes!

Anyways, here is what I got and my REVIEWS for each item:

Flathau’s Fine Foods - Cinnamon Snaps

My husband loved Flathau’s Fine Foods Cinnamon Snaps so much that he has sent me out to find some more. These are delicious and perfect with coffee, milk, or just enjoy it by itself! Have some for dessert or alone as a quick snack. This perfectly sweet treat gently crumbles in your mouth leaving you with a desire to want more, truly. They are soft with a light crisp. These cinnamon snaps are like a bite-size shortbread cookie with cinnamon sprinkled throughout, and are simply yummy!

Good Karma Dairy Free Flaxmilk

Thick and creamy with rich, nutritious flavor and great taste is how I would best describe Good Karma Dairy Free Flaxmilk. It kept me feeling full and content. It is free of soy, dairy, gluten, and nuts. One serving of flaxmilk contains 1100 mg of omega-3 and 7 grams of protein. That's pretty good for a single serving! Not only did it give me a great boost to my day, it is good for the body in so many different ways due to its main ingredient: flax. This vegan and non-gmo drink is a superfood that is good for the heart and soul, I say. It is filled with good nutrients for mom, dad, and the kiddos alike.

Prince & Spring Fruitmojis

The emoji fruit snack is so much fun to eat! Food isn't supposed to be this fun, is it? Well, I was having a blast enjoying this yummy snack while checking out every piece that came out of the bag. There are a lot of flavors in each single-serve packet. Each flavor goes with a certain emoji. The orange flavor is the fire emoji. The strawberry flavor is the heart emoji. The orange flavor is the pizza emoji. The fruit punch flavor is the yummy emoji. The apple flavor is the money emoji. The grape flavor is the poo emoji (🤔 I had to think twice on this one before trying only because...well, I mean...it's poo! 😂). My favorite flavor is the grape, but my favorite emoji is the heart. I was also impressed and happy that I could taste real fruit juice flavors and not fake sugars in each fruitmoji gummy. They didn't taste super sweet or stick to my teeth. They were a good treat that my family and I loved and enjoyed snacking on.

Real Chemistry Fresh-Start Foaming Cleanser

A gentle face cleanser that removed my makeup without irritating or drying out my skin. It left my skin feeling so soft and smooth. It has a light and pleasant scent. The actual feel of the product is like the consistency of gel. As I put a dime-sized amount of it on my fingers, I noticed how smooth it felt. It made me want to wash my hands with it, but I didn't because it is for face and it cost too much to misuse. 😁 Although this is a free sample that I received in order for me to review, I don't want to waste it. 😉 A little goes a long way! I would like to continue using this cleanser to see what results it will leave my skin with as the days go by. For now, I like that my skin feels clean and soft!

RawRev Chunky Peanut Butter Chocolate

Tastes like PB & J! It's actually really good! At first, I was unsure if I would like it because it looked and felt too soft to be a chunky bar. However, the first bite took effect and I was sold. This is a good bar! I like how it reminded me of my childhood when I would snack on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. It brought a smile to my face. I also like the chocolate chunks along with the crispy peanuts! Vegan, organic, non-gmo, and gluten free with 2 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein brings a tasty and nutritious bar to enjoy anytime!

Fourth & Heart Madagascar Vanilla Bean Ghee Butter

This gluten-free, non-gmo, dairy-free, lactose-free, and organic fair trade madagascar vanilla bean ghee butter is smooth! The pleasant-tasting butter added richness to my coffee. It can also be used for cooking and baking, except I only had one sample; therefore, I didn't have enough for baking. However, I would like to get some more of this ghee so I can bake and cook with it. Plus, I enjoyed it in my morning coffee, so I would continue using it regularly. I felt healthy adding ghee to my diet. It is good for you!

Foods Alive Himalayan Pink Salt

I love Foods Alive Himalayan pink salt! There are so many minerals that our body needs and we get with this salt! It is natural, organic, and non gmo. It tastes great! I added some to my popcorn and it tasted delicious. I like adding a little to my water every day so my body can absorb the 90 plus minerals that my body needs and this salt provides naturally. I feel good when adding this pink salt to my diet. I enjoy it in numerous ways besides in my popcorn and water: I sprinkle some on my fruit and veggies, I cook with it, I include it when making my electrolyte drink, and I use it in my bath! It is great to always have some at home.

Goodwipes - Down There Wipes For Gals

These paraben-free, alcohol-free, and hypoallergenic wipes come in handy. I feel clean after using them and appreciate that they help maintain a pH balance which keeps bacterial count on check. I like that they are biodegradable, too. The wipes are a good size and don't easily tear. They also come in a singles pack so I can put it in my bag for when I'm on the go. They are convenient to have.

Loaf Slime - Lavender Aromatherapy Dough

I didn't know slime would be therapuetic! This Loaf Slime is pretty awesome! First, it's fun. It reminds me of all the times I bought my son slime when he was little. I would just watch him enjoy it a lot! Now that I think of it, he was always happy and calm when playing with slime. Second, it smells good! It has a nice lavender aroma that you breathe in while you play with it. As I pass it from one hand to the other and my fingers are moving around, the aroma is being released and is smelling nice! And third, it is relaxing! It's is a good way to relax and be calm. Overall, I enjoyed playing with Loaf Slime!

DayClear - Allergy Relief

DayClear really cleared up my allergies, and it workes fast! It didn't smell or taste odd, either. I didn't feel any weird side effects like I do with other allergy meds. The dose is easy to take and effective.

This is my Goodie Box! It's a lot, isn't it? I loved and enjoyed everything in this box and hope to get more in the near future.

Have you won a Goodie Box? If so,  what did you get, and what are your thoughts? 

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Review: Sun & Earth Natural Sunscreen

I received Sun and Earth Natural Sunscreen complimentary to test and review. All opinions are 100% my own.

It is really nice to know that I am not using harsh chemicals on my body with this sunscreen. The ingredients in this sunscreen are natural, non-toxic, and safe for the whole family. It comes in a little container, so it fits perfectly in my little purse. It smells like chocolate...the Mexican hot chocolate kind...my favorite! Yum! Of course, I am not going to eat it. I just wanted to share with you that it smells so good! Back to the sunscreen...

I have been using this natural sunscreen throughout the summer. It does not feel greasy or thick on my skin. I would say it is subtle and soft once applied on my skin. My skin actually feels good and well nourished. It can breathe with this sunscreen! However, it was a little difficult to apply because it was too firm. It is solid rather than soft and creamy; therefore, it takes a little while longer to apply. Apply it a little at a time, and let your fingers warm and adjust the product temperature to help it go on better.

It also helped soothe my dry, chapped hands. We moved to a new home recently, and my hands got chapped and were really dry due to all the packing and moving. They were itchy! Applying this cream on my hands helped my skin almost immediately. I decided to apply the cream on my hands because, based on the research that I have done, the ingredients in this cream have healing and nourishing qualities, which I am always looking out for when searching for something for me and my family. The ingredients in this sunscreen are: Zinc Oxide, Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Cacao Powder, and Cacao Butter. Coconut oil and Olive oil are some of my favorite ingredients! They work wonders for our bodies, in and out. Zinc is an awesome protector of the skin for burns and rashes. It is a shield barrier! How great is this team, I tell you!

All-in-all, I appreciate that this sunscreen worked well under these hot and sunny conditions, and I am thankful it came in handy just when I needed it most. I will be more than happy to continue using it for my family and me. Check out Sun and Earth for more info on their products!

Review: Finesse Shampoo and Conditioner

Seriously, I thought that Finesse Shampoo and Conditioner were discontinued. I hadn't seen it anywhere at the stores or online in what seemed like forever. I was pleasantly surprised and quite excited to learn that I would be testing these products out! I guess I was wrong. They are still here, obviously, and I get to try them out. Sounds good!

Here is my review:

SHAMPOO--

The shampoo has a delicate and clean scent. My hair immediately felt soft while shampooing. I felt that, as I was lathering my hair, the shampoo was hugging and nourishing each hair strand. By the way, it lathered very well and washed off easily. My hair smelled really nice, too.

CONDITIONER--

The conditioner has a very subtle scent. It is very pleasant. My hair felt so clean and smooth after using it. The conditioner tamed my crazy hair that normally likes to face in every direction. My waves stood out and my hair shined. My hair was soft, too. I like that I could run my fingers through my hair so easily.

OVERALL--

I tried both the shampoo and conditioner, and overall, I am pleased with the results. However, I would like to continue using both shampoo and conditioner to really see and feel the change in my hair as time passes by. So far, my hair is softer, and although it remains a bit frizzy, it feels stronger and is more manageable. I am happy to see that it has more volume and bounce from just a few washes!

I received Finesse Shampoo and Conditioner for free for testing and reviewing purposes. All opinions are 100% my own. 

Review: Dr. Bronner's Coconut Oil

A few weeks ago, I had gone online to do a bit of research on Dr. Bronner and the whole kernel virgin coconut oil. I knew about the Castille soaps; for I used them all the time in my household. Not only is Castille Soap used as soap, I also use it to clean my home and wash our laundry. It works great at taking out stains, too! So, of course, I was stoked to hear that my group and I would be testing the Whole Kernel Virgin Coconut Oil. Coconut oil does so much good in this world. I swear, if you Google it you are going to get a list of about 100 ways to use this oil. Not only is it used for cooking and baking, it is also used for the body as a body butter, lotion, hair masque, chapstick, toothpaste, deodorant, oil pulling, immune booster, and much more. There are so many health benefits to virgin coconut oil, that we can go days talking about this. Another great thing about Dr. Bronner is that they are Fair Trade. So, their products are organic AND they are Fair Trade! Dr. Bronner always wanted the people to be All One. He also felt strongly about being fair with his products, both for the consumer as well as the employees. He also wanted to help the earth and the animals! Let it all be fair! It is great to know that there are companies out in this world that are doing good in every way possible! It is very admirable and definitely a very good influence; for which I would like to learn more from and follow such great attributes. 

That time had come for our group to gather. We decided to hang out this past weekend, my family and I, for my brother-in-law's birthday. We had fun. We laughed. We sang. We then talked about Dr. Bronner's Coconut Oil and the lotions. I took the lavender-scented lotion that was provided to me for free for sharing the sample lotions and taste-testing the coconut oil-whole kernel. My family was more than thrilled to get started and learn more about Dr. Bronner. They were very pleased to know that Dr. Bronner coconut oil, lotions, and all of his products were organic and Fair Trade. They loved the way the lotions smelled. Then, they not only tasted the coconut oil, they also wore it on their skin. Some used it as lotion, another used it to over her eczema, while another used it on his cuticles. They liked the way it felt on their skin as well as how well it tasted. They said they would definitely purchase it in the exact size. I, too, really enjoyed tasting and using the oil. The lotions were so cool! They smelled really nice, and they didn't give you that feeling of thickness nor were they non-breathable. It made your skin feel so soft and smelled naturally good! 

Do you use coconut oil? If so, how do you use it?

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