April BirchBox

I must admit I am loving my BirchBox's and I think I am going to keep getting them. I get to indulge myself in things I normally would not get and it's only $10 a month !!

This month BirchBox teamed up with Women's Health, with that being said this is what I received for my April shipment;

Oribe Shampoo and Conditiner for beautiful color.
 Full size retails for $37-$39
I have already used my samples and really like this shampoo and conditioner. I feel like my hair has gotten softer and less knotty. It protects your color treated hair with it's honey infused formula.

Skin & Co Roma Cleansing body gel with Olive and Sicilian Orange extracts.
Full size retails for $17.50
I have also started using this body gel. I wasn't so sure about the scent but it grew on me. It is quite moisturizing and pleasant. It is packed with antioxidants and made in Rome.

StriVectin SD eye concentrate cream for Wrinkles
Full size retails for $65
I have not used this just yet so I cannot give you my thoughts on it. It is a beauty editor favorite and is a patented molecule peptide to diminish fine lines and reverse the look of puffy eyes...we shall see !!

Supergoop Daily Correct SPF 35 CC Cream
Retails for $32
I have started using this and love it. I will be purchasing the full size product, I like it that much. I had been using a BB cream but since using this I will be sticking with the CC cream. I love the SPF in it so I will not have to worry about it on a day to day basis. It provides corrective coverage and triple protects against UVA, UVB and infrared A rays.

Hail Merry Chocolate Macaroons
Retails for $5
These treat are raw, vegan, gluten free and made with all natural non GMO ingredients.

As an added bonus I got a year of Women's Health magazine. Woot Woot. That retails for $10 so this box was well worth the money.

Check back at this time next month for the May BirchBox.

Battle of the diaper rash

Thankfully my baby has not had man bad diaper rashes, but ( no pun intended ) when she does get red I have discovered The Honest Company's Healing Balm.

I had signed up for a free trial of their family essentials bundle, all I paid was $5.95 which covered shipping which is not bad if you ask me. Included in my bundle was the healing balm which in all honestly is the only item I have tried with the exception to the hand and body lotion.

 I was skeptical at first after all it's plant based and here I was thinking there was no way this stuff was going to work, I was VERY wrong. The next morning my little monkey was not bright red and I know it did not burn when putting it on. In the past we had used Balmex, but when applying it she would cry especially if she had a full blown rash. When I applied the healing balm there was not a peep coming out of my cutie's little mouth.

Here are some other good points of The Honest Company Healing Balm- I took this info directly from their website;

• Filled with USDA certified organic essential oils: Sunflower Oil, Tamanu Oil, Chickweed Oil, and Olive Oil
• Soothes and helps delicate skin, while helping to prevent future diaper rash
• Added castor oil to battle existing rash and as an excellent urine barrier
• Promotes healthy & balanced skin – no preservatives or synthetic fragrances
• Versatile and safe to use on minor cuts & scrapes, Mom's dry skin, and Dad's razor burns
• Hypoallergenic / Clinically tested / Pediatrician Recommended / Vegetarian / Sensitive for Everyday Use
• NO Harsh Chemicals (ever!)

Personally I think it's a little pricey, it goes for $12.95 plus shipping. It's one those things that I am going to suck it up and buy it since it works so well and I feel good using it on my baby's skin.

I would like to mention that this is my personal opinion, I was not paid or given any free items to write this. I just wanted to share the love of a product. If you are interested in trying this or any of their other fabulous products or to even get their free trial, please use my referral link :-)

http://honest.com/accept_invitation/221333