It's like a spa in your shower

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Dead sea mud shampoo is kind of an oxymoron if you think about it, really mud is supposed to clean your hair was my thinking. Then my next thought was eww wonder what it will smell like. I love trying new beauty products so this was right up my alley and it was odd, least for me it was, definitely up my alley then ! The company must know me that chose me for this campaign ;-) 

With that being said when I got the package I tore it open I was very curious as to what this was going to smell like and look like. Looks wise well it's a pretty black color, nothing like what I expected. LOL I think I was expecting well mud ! Scent wise it smells floral, not my style really but it's pleasant and not overpowering. 

The day I used it my scalp was really itchy, I have been taking 3-4 mile walks in the sun and not applying sunscreen to my scalp and do not wear a hat, I am assuming that is what is drying out my scalp. I squirted a whole palm full into my hand, why I have no idea, keep in mind I have in my mind I am working with mud when I am in fact not !! So I had a load of shampoo in my hair which lathers extremely well, thank goodness it rinses out easily. That was a couple days ago yesterday I took it easy and used a normal amount and it still lathered and rinsed nicely. My scalp is no longer itchy. My hair is looking fabulous. Another added bonus, they do not test on animals.

I am quite happy with this product and confident that you would be as well just do not go using a palmful of shampoo !

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Want a versatile product ?

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Then try this Emu oil..you read correctly, I wrote Emu oil as in the bid adorable bird with the huge eyes. I was selected to try this oil and give my thoughts. I was a little eh at first, I mean what in the world was I going to do with it ?! 

I used it several ways before writing, first I used it as a moisturizer. It did work well, although it was a little greasy in feeling when going on it did not look greasy at all. It does not feel heavy on your skin at all and another plus is there is no scent to it.

The second way I used it was in my hair. I read that it is good for dry hair, so I gave it a whirl. It gave my hair nice body. Made my hair look like I spent the day at the beach which I didn't of course ! This is where I wish it had a little bit of a salty scent, lol.

Another way I used it was on my legs. They were Sahara Desert dry, gross dry like white flaky dry ( I think you get the idea by now ) I figured hey it worked nicely on my face and hair why not my legs. I was right glad I went with my instincts ! My legs are lookings fabulous now, no more dryness what so ever and that is from one application. I am loving the emu oil. 

I also read that it works on stretch marks, guess where this oil is going next ..... I will keep you up to date ! 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

What's in your coffee ?

I have recently started reading labels on food and beverages that I consume, I have been doing it all along for my toddler but not myself for some reason. After my scare in October my mind started going, what is causing a relatively healthy young person to have a mini stroke ? It's what is going in my body is my conclusion. 

In the past I always drank Hood lactose free/ fat free coffee creamer, just a splash in my coffee. Out of curiousity I looked at the label and read the ingredients umm it took up half the carton !! There is something wrong here, it's creamer. I also had in my fridge Organic Valley Fat Free coffee creamer I compared the ingredients and there were two that's it people TWO. There is a dollar difference in price, Organic Valley is the more costlier one of the two money wise but in the long run health wise it will be the cheaper one. 

Think about this for a second: GMO's are all the place literally and infertility in women is on the rise. I personally think it's related. I also think my headaches are related to the crap called GMO's are related as well so I think I will pay the extra dollar and pay for the organic creamer with only two ingredients. Be careful as to what you are putting into your bodies. 

Did a little pampering

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
I have been really lucky lately and getting some wonderful products in the mail to try and review here on my blog. The perks of writing a blog :-) 

Tonight I tried out a purifying mud mask from Adovia Mineral Skin Care. It contains pure dead sea mud ( sounds attractive I know ) Aloe Vera and Vitamin C. It works well for all skin types, men, teens, women and anyone in between ! They do not test on animals, which if you know me is quite important to me. 

A little goes a long way with this mud mask, apply a thin layer, wait 10-20 minutes. I went with 20 minutes and took a bubble bath using a portion of my Lush Comforter Bubble bar. After the mask is dry take a wash cloth and wet it with some warm water and gently wipe away the mask. That's it my friends. I was super impressed with this mask because I had a couple of blackheads on the corner of my nose that drove me absolutely insane, the mask shrunk them and they are pretty much gone. I am in love I tell you. My skin is so soft now.  After the mask I decided to really go all out and use my Lush bubblegum lip scrub so my face and lips are feeling brand new. 

I did receive the Adovia Mask for free in exchange for my honest opinion and I am honestly am impressed with it. As for the Lush products, I bought those bad boys !!!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Glowing Skin

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Now that I am in my mid thirties I have been taking even better care of my skin, in addition to cleansing, moisturizing and toners I have added an antioxidant serum. The chosen one is Valentina Even Glow Serum. I did received the serum for free to review and give you my readers my honest opinion ! 

Here are the benefits which are written on the box, in a second I will let you know what I thought when I used it.

It's alcohol free, paraben free, reduces wrinkles and fine lines. Evens skin tone, increases glow and radiance, absorbs quickly and last but not least it is made of 98% of natural ingredients (more than most food on shelves now a days, lol ).

I know the part you all have been waiting for.....Here are my thoughts. I thoroughly enjoy this serum. The dropper applicator makes it easy to apply to fingertips and apply.  The smell is intoxicating, it's a citrus smell - nice and light. It really does absorb quickly, I start at my forehead and by time I get to my chin it's already been adsorbed. It makes my skin look healthy and radiant not greasy at all. I wore it alone and under makeup. It is not heavy at all. Once it is on you do not feel it. I have sensitive skin and I had no reaction. I have started getting little lines ( not many mind you but some ) and they are vanishing with this serum. LOL maybe I need to gift this at Christmas ! Now family and friends are going to be paranoid I am referring to them !!

 I highly recommend The Valentia Even Glow Serum. You do not need to use a lot so the bottle will last you awhile. You can get it on Amazon, here is the link http://www.amazon.com/Vitamin-Serum-Antioxidant-Brightening-Absorption/dp/B00HJD8NLY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398285575&sr=8-1&keywords=valentia%27s+even+glow+serum.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Earth Day is right around the corner !

With that being said I was lucky enough to be chosen to host a Healthy Baby Home Party ! I was quite excited about this since I am trying to do my part and choose non-toxic cleaning items for my household, eat cleaner, organic etc and just do my part for a better environment. After all we only have one and our children have to live with it. 

Over 5,000 parties are going to be held this month which is exciting, hopefully we can get more people to sign the safer chemicals petition, here is the link for anyone that is not going to a party to read and perhaps sign the petition  www.fighttoxins.com/healthybaby, it just takes a second of your time.

On party day we will be watching a video, again if you are not going to a party and are interested in watching said video you can do so here  www.healthybabyhomeparty.com ! You just have to scroll down a tad not too far. Don't you feel like you are there with us, lol. After the video and petition signing we will play a rousing game of Bingo with some pretty kick butt prizes- I posted a picture for your pleasure. I love all the products sent as prizes and my daughter does as well, she actually saw one of the pouches and claimed it for herself as soon as I opened the box. 

I took some time to set up the sample packs to send home with all my guests, there is a ton of info in there as well as some great samples. I hope everyone has a great time at their party and I hope you had a good time at my virtual blog party just now !!

 I do happen to have a left over sample pack from the party, I am thinking of having a giveaway if you are interested leave a comment and I will set a rafflecopter some time next week. If it goes well there will be more giveaways to come !!

Craptastic dresser !

Normally I write about products I love but this time sadly it's the opposite.

As most of you know I recently moved into my own place and started over again after splitting up my husband. My grandmother, the sweetheart she, is bought an   Essential Homes dresser for me at Kmart, you know the kind you have to put together yourself !!

My best friend came over one Saturday and helped me out this..thing together. Granted we didn't count out all the parts before we started but we shouldn't have too dammit, lol. It took us over two hours to get this thing together and I swear the box it came in is sturdier than the so called support piece and drawers.

When we finally got to the last drawer we noticed we were missing three brackets meaning that last drawer was not getting out together and put in. I called customer service and waited on hold for over 10 minutes, got super irritated and hung up. I did long into their website to request the missing pieces and it was extremely user friendly and easy, let's see how long it takes for the actual parts to come in.

The dresser looks pretty but on all honesty I have nothing in it, I feel like the plastic Sterilite drawers are sturdier than these drawers. So for now this stays out for looks and the plastic dresser sits in the walk in closets doing their thang.

Bottom line, save your money. If you need to save a buck go to IKEA or something do not get this Craptastic dresser......seriously !