Review: Manuka Honey

I am so happy and thankful that I was able to sample this manuka honey! This honey tasted so good all on its own! The flavor is subtle yet very tasty! The texture is thicker than regular honey. It feels as if sugar has been mixed in the honey (which it wasn't). I really enjoyed eating it. Not only does this honey taste really good, it is very nutritious. It is filled with vitamins and minerals. It also contains antibacterial and antimicrobial compounds; therefore, it is very healing to the body in many ways. So I definitely don't mind when my son puts it in his morning oatmeal or my husband adds it to his tea. Please, add some more! 

There is another way I used this honey. I used it on my face. Yes, I washed my face with it. WOW! My face felt amazing afterward! It felt super soft and moisturized. It felt good! Normally, I have to use a moisturizer after washing my face, and in this case I didn't feel I needed it. I especially like the fact that I used something so natural and pure that would help me in every good way.  I have some old scars, and I am thinking I will be applying honey to them on a regular basis. I am sure to see some improvement soon enough! What else can I tell you? Wedderspoon Manuka Honey has really made a positive impression on me. From now on, I will make sure to always have this in our home.  

I received free sample packets to test and review. All opinions are 100% my own.

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: Taster's Choice Instant Coffee

I have been drinking Taster's Choice on a regular basis for a while now. This coffee has helped me to wake up and get going in the mornings. It wakes me fairly quickly. I enjoy the taste. It is quite bold but not bitter or strong. I have had it with powdered coffee creamer and/or half-and-half. It is good both ways. I like that I feel normal after drinking it. I can go on with my work and daily duties like normal. I don't get the jitters or shakes like I sometimes do with other coffees. You have to admit, there are some coffees out there that just keep you on edge with the jitters! Anyways, the House Blend is not as strong. I have drank it hot and cold, and I find it tasty both ways. It is awesome when it is icy cold! It is the perfect cup of iced coffee! I am really surprised at how much I liked it. I also like how convenient the packets are for when I am out-and-about. They are premeasured and easy to use. They also don't take up much space in the pantry. They are great for camping, too! I appreciate this. It is way too easy to have a quick, good cup of coffee anytime, anywhere!

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Review: L'Oreal Lip Palette

This lip palette is a star in my book! It is just so pretty! It consists of beautiful creamy, matte, and highlighted tones of plum. It is so easy and quick to apply. Just pick a color or two and apply it on your lips. It does not feel heavy or thick. It feels very light on my lips, and so far, all of the colors I have tried have looked wonderful on me. I love that you can mix and match, which gives me the opportunity to make these colors even more vibrant. I noticed that most of the colors last a long time, too! This is great for me, because I am pretty good at eating other lipsticks within the hour, and before you know it, I look super pale! I need something to last a few hours or more, and this works just perfectly! The palette doesn't take up much space in my bag, either. So, I am happy to report that I will be carrying this pretty little lip palette wherever I go. I only wish it had a mirror. 

I think I will be purchasing the other palettes, too! They, too, have such a wonderful blend of colors. I am seriously finding this palette to be so much fun! Thanks for allowing me to try it!

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Review: Spider Repellent

This spider repellent seems to have such a strong aroma, which I like. I love essential oils! The smell is very inviting, and I can imagine it is the opposite for spiders. They don't like these scents. They tend to stay away from them. I noticed it on ants, when I spray with lavender or peppermint essential oils, they make a complete 180 and walk back to where they came from! I am confident that this spider repellent is doing the same. The smell of essential oils must be overwhelming for them. However, I don't like spiders. I tend to panic when I see one in my house. I don't want to kill them, either. I know they have an important role in this world. I just don't want them in my home. I feel comfortable leaving this sachet laying around the house, because I know it does not hurt us or them. Essential oils are something I use regularly around my house. I diffuse them, I add them to my cleaning products, and I use them for bath and body uses. Therefore, I will be purchasing some more of this spider repellent for my entire home. It really does smell very nice! And, I haven't seen any spiders since I started using it! I am definitely telling my family and friends about this!

I received this product for free from EarthKind and Social Nature in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

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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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Review: Kingcamp Lightweight Sleeping Bag

I got this sleeping bag for my son. He is in need of a sleeping bag because he is always going on retreats, spending the night at his cousin's or grandparent's house, camping, or to the drive-in. His old sleeping bag was just not cutting it anymore. Not only was it too small, the zipper was no longer working; therefore, he was not able to properly keep warm. I needed to find him something better.

So, I got this nice-looking green one. The color is nice. It is pretty bright! It has a dual-sided zipper, which makes it easy to close from the inside. There is a zipper on the bottom, and when it is hot, it can easily be opened to create ventilation. It is warm but not too hot. Although we haven't used it outdoors, it seems that it would be good for spring and summer weather, only. I don't think it will warm you up in during the cold winter nights--especially if you get cold easily, like me. The temperature that is recommended for a comfortable use is at 53 °F, and the extreme temperature that is recommended for use is at 26 °F. I honestly don't think we will be using it in extreme temperatures--we normally go camping in the summer. It is nice that it has a hood, which is not big or small. The sleeping bag itself is slim and snug. It is very light, too. It is very compact, which is great because it doesn't require a lot of storage space. It also has a handle which makes it easier to carry around or attach to your gear.

This sleeping bag works pretty good and is very comfortable. My son has used it, and he liked it very much. My husband tried it, as well, and he was pleased with it, too. He said it was very cozy, and he likes that he didn't sweat. Normally, he gets hot easily and starts sweating and throwing the covers up in the air--it didn't happen with this item. I also used it while watching TV at night. I had the A/C going so the apartment was cold, but I felt toasty and relaxed while in the sleeping bag. It is nice to know that you are covered and protected with this bag from head to toe!

What kind of sleeping bags do you like?

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