Saturday, May 30, 2015

Cottonelle Mega Roll Review

IT'S TOILET PAPER Y'ALL!! Who knew it could be so exciting. Well it is especially when we are talking about Cottonelle's Mega Roll. This thing is huge!!

I'm not gonna lie, when it comes to toilet paper I'm cheap. I figure if it get's the job done who cares about comfort? Well after trying out Cottonelle's clean ripple in the mega roll my philosophy went out the window!

I was fortunate enough to be able to try out this pack of Cottonelle at no cost to me, courtesy of Crowdtap.

I'm so glad I did because it's been such a pleasant experience.






When your like me and go for the cheapest products out there you don't really know what your missing out on until you actually try the good stuff whether it's at someones house or you get a sample of it like I did.

I enjoyed Cottonelle more so over my usual store brand toilet paper. It's thicker, softer and downright more effective. Cheap toilet paper is all good and fine but sometimes you just get tired of using a toilet paper that disintegrates in your hand while your using it. Gross I know but it happens. You know what I'm talking about.

I'm not saying forget your budget and go out and get Cottonelle because yes it is going to be pricier than the store brand. But I have to say, when I use store brand, I'm lucky if the roll last one day. This Cottonelle Mega roll last as least 3-4. So if you think of it in those terms it might actually be cheaper to dish out a larger sum at one time and buy the good stuff because it's going to last you 2 to 3 times as longer.

I'm very pleased with Cottonelle. It's good quality and comfort and effective to the consumer was in mind when they made this product. That is evident.


Just look at the difference!















Disclaimer: I was not paid to review this product. It was given to me at no charge in exchange for my honest review.

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Pure and Natual Bubble Bath, Shampoo & Body Wash by Sweetsation Therapy


#bubbletherapy
I really enjoyed trying out this Bubble Therapy 3-in-1. It is a bubble bath, shampoo and body wash product. It is made of pure, natural and soothing  ingredients such as Calendula, Chamomile and Oat.

It is gentle enough for baby skin and hair but can also be used on adults.

Th oat milk helps relieve Eczema, while Calendula moisturizes and soothes dry skin.






I love that this product contains natural ingredients especially those that are targeted towards dry and sensitive skin. My husband suffers from Psoriasis and my kids have sensitive and dry skin so I love knowing that this product will be soothing to them.

I also like that this product is gentle enough for babies. I tried it on my youngest who just turned 1 and it worked perfectly for him. It didn't irritate or dry his skin out and made him smell so good!

I really like using 3-in-1 products because they are so much more simple. Bath time can be pretty stressful at times especially if you have kids. This product eliminates 2 steps and allows you to get all your cleaning done with one product and at one time. That's a big deal in my book.

It works really well as a bubble bath too. It made lot's of suds that lasted a pretty good while. Great for bubble bath fun!

I have nothing negative to say about this product. It was gentle, effective, convenient and smelled amazing!

Also I must add that the company was super sweet too and were great to work with. They sent me their Choco*Smooch Organic Lip & Face Balm as an extra bonus. It's also great for baby! Can be used to sooth dry, cracked and peeling skin. It smells like scrumptious chocolate. You can find it here.

If you would like to learn more about the 3-in-1 or purchase some for yourself you can find it on Amazon for $18.00. It's a bit on the pricey end but if your family suffers from dry sensitive skin it might just be the product for you.

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.

16 Inch Long Handled Shoe Horn


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b00r58m152
My husband and I recently got the opportunity to try out this shoe horn. I never really knew what a shoe horn was until a month or so ago. My husband is disabled so he has a bit of trouble getting his shoes on because bending over really bothers his back.

This shoe horn works great for him because it helps him get his shoes on with ease without having to strain or bend. I even find it beneficial for myself because I'm a bit overweight and sometimes it's hard to bend over to put on my tennis shoes. This shoe horn helps me slide my foot into my shoe effortlessly without the back folding in on itself when I try to force my foot in.

I think this shoe horn is a great thing to have around whether your disabled, senior, have back problems or even if your recovering from a surgery and can't bend as easily.





This shoe horn works great. It's a lot more flimsy than I thought it would be but it still get's the job done. It is 16 inches long and made of stainless steel. It's a perfect tool to have around. You never know when you might need it.

If you would like to learn more about it or purchase it for yourself you can find it on Amazon for $19.99.

#sdiabetescoach

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.



Retseliney Peptide Complex Eye Gel and Face & Neck Firming Cream


#retseliney
To be honest just a few months ago aging was not something I was highly concerned about but I just turned 27 and am realizing just how important taking care of my skin is.

I should have started focusing on anti-aging years ago but I never really gave it much thought at the time but now that I've been noticing some fine lines forming I've been thinking about it A LOT!

Thankfully there are myriads of different creams, serums and potions out there to reduce and slow down the signs of aging.

These two products pictured here are great in that they are made of about 98% natural and 70% organic ingredients.




I've always loved natural skincare products and remedies! I love the eye gel. It helps smooth the appearance of wrinkles, even skin tone and texture and helps restore elasticity and firmness to the skin. It contains ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, periwinkle, licorice and MSM which helps reduce the look of puffiness and dark circles.

The face and neck cream is great too! It contains Glycolic acid, bee propolis and royal jelly preserve which provides the building blocks for younger looking skin. The peptides work at a deeper level to smooth and tone and the hyaluronic acid holds in moisture to plump out fine lines and wrinkles.

Both of these products sit pretty well on the skin. The eye gel just soaks right in while the neck cream is a bit thicker in consistency and takes a little longer to absorb. The eye gel smells a bit like cucumber while the neck cream has a more pungent organic smell to it.

In my opinion these are great products for the skin. Will they erase your fine lines and wrinkles? Probably not but they sure will help reduce their appearance due to the moisture and suppleness they add to the skin.

If you are interested in learning more about these two products you can find the links below:

Face & Neck Firming Cream

Eye Gel

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Latex Free Foundation Blending Sponge by Salon Supply Store


#bbloggers
You have probably seen one of these before. They seem to be the new craze these days when it comes to foundation application.

It is a foundation blending sponge that when used helps give your foundation a more flawless appearance and reduce streaks.

It apparently works with liquid or powder foundations.






When I apply my foundation I always use a foundation brush but as you may or may not know that method tends to leave streaks at times. What I like about the blending sponge is that it helps blend everything out eliminating streaks and resulting in a more smooth foundation look.

You don't have to give up your brush entirely. Use your brush like you normally would and then go over it with the sponge to help smooth everything out and remove any excess makeup that might be accumulating in places.

I was very pleased with this sponge especially with not knowing what to expect since it was my first time using one. I got my sponge a little damp before using which is what they say to do. I felt that this thinned out my liquid foundation some making the coverage not as thick. You can adjust that depending on how damp you get the blender sponge.

Overall, I'm pretty pleased with this sponge. It worked great for me and I loved how much more smooth my skin appeared. Usually when I wear liquid foundation my skin looks horrible like the makeup just clings to every imperfection as well as making my large pores that much more noticeable. But after using the blender sponge everything seems so much more smooth.

If you are interested or curious about this product and want to purchase one for yourself you can do that here. It currently sells for $1.98 and free shipping. Pretty good deal if you ask me.

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.

Monday, May 18, 2015

Digital Instant Read Cooking Thermometer by Chef Remi + Giveaway


I am so super happy that I got the opportunity to try out this digital instant read cooking thermometer by Chef Remi. It's the best cooking thermometer I've used yet!

It has an extensive temperature range with both Fahrenheit and Celsius reading options for your convenience; Range: -58°F to 572ºF (-50ºC to 300°C)

It also comes with a handy storage case!




I especially love that it has a super long probe on it. It makes it so much easier to test your food without getting too close which minimizes your chance of getting burned! I do that so many times ugh! Now not so much thanks to this awesome thermometer. It also has an easy to read LCD screen.

I'm also thankful for the storage case it comes with. Thermometers always make me nervous because they are sharp and I worry about them getting banged around and broke in my kitchen drawer. The case makes it easier to carry or travel with and safer to store.

I'm really excited that I can use it for making candy. I always figured I needed a special thermometer for that so I never got around to buying one. I can't wait to try this thermometer out for that!
#ChefRemiCookingThermometer

If your looking for a superior cooking thermometer look no further. Try this one out by Chef Remi. Although I can't guarantee that you will love it as much as I do but for only $12.55 on Amazon I highly recommend giving it a try.

Want a chance to win one for free? Check out my giveaway below!
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Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.

Silicone Baking Cups by Sunsella


If you love to bake but don't like the mess it leaves behind, check out these silicone baking cups by Sunsella.

They are made of premium silicone and: 
  • Easy to clean, non-stick, stackable, space-saving, no waste, economical and environmentally friendly.
  • They can handle temperatures ranging from -40' to 446' F (-40' to 230' C). Diameter top 2.6 inches (6.7cm), diameter bottom 1.78 inches (4.4cm), height 1.3 inches (3.4cm).

 

They are also dishwasher, microwave, oven and freezer safe. I do quiet a bit of baking especially for the kiddos. I love to make muffins and cupcakes. I always have some of those paper liners around to put in my muffin tin but they tend to burn and stick a lot. What I like about using these silicon baking cups is that they are reusable and come in a variety of fun colors. 

Not only are these great for cooking but you can use them for so much more. They are very versatile. You can use them for:

#sunsellalittlegems

- Food dividers in kids lunches (bento boxes)
- Portion control
- Making frozen treats
- Making gelatine
- Fun and colorful desserts
- Teething infants
- Fill with treats at kids parties
- Art projects and creative displays


One thing I will suggest is that if your going to use them for baking, let the food completely cool before removing them from the cups. I noticed that if you didn't let the food cool, it wouldn't come out as easily.

If you are interested in learning more about this product or others by Sunsella you can visit their website here. They have a variety of neat products and recipes too! If you would like to go ahead and purchase some for yourself you can do that here on Amazon. They currently sell for $7.99. Enjoy!

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

SKLEER Skin Restoration Gel


#skleeracnepsoriasiseczema
I had the opportunity to try out this skin restoration gel by SKLEER. There are all sorts of skin conditions in my family. My husband has Psoriasis and both my children have sensitive skin and always getting bug bites and dry patches on their skin. I on the other hand deal with acne.

The great thing about this gel is that it treats all of these skin ailments but so much more. It uses the power of tea tree oil to heal cuts, scrapes and bug bites.





I've been using this gel on my face after washing especially during times where I know I'm going to break out more than usual. I noticed a huge difference in my skin texture while using this gel. My skin felt smooth and soft. It also helped reduce the severity of my breakouts. I'm not sure how well it works for Psoriasis because I couldn't get my husband to use it often enough.

I've also used this gel on my son's mosquito bites and dry skin. It helps tremendously. It's soothing to the skin and helps restore it.

Here is a bit more information from the company:

"SKLEER contains a combination of essential oils: Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Caraway, Cinnamon and
Cardamom that work synergistically together to assist healing. The proprietary gel formula takes the potent essential oils deep into the skin to optimize healing.  The therapeutic power of SKLEER lies in the fact that the gel takes the natural ingredients to the lower levels of the skin for enhanced penetration and effectiveness.
Thanks to the unique patent pending formulation SKLEER All in One Skin Corrective is non-greasy."

Overall, I'm very impressed with this product. I'll admit I wasn't sure what to expect but I really like that it's in a gel form and not a cream. It absorbs into the skin a lot easier.

If you would like to learn more about this product you can visit the company website here. If your interested in purchasing this product, it is available on Amazon.

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.

Friday, May 1, 2015

100% Pure and Natural Lavender Essential Oil by aVo Essentials


I have become such an essential oil junkie! I love using them around my home. My husband thinks I'm crazy but I just can't help myself.

Essential oils can be used for SO many things. That's what I love most about them. They are so versatile.

I was very excited to try out this lavender essential oil because I knew it was going to smell wonderful!

This lavender oil is vegan, all-natural, and therapeutic grade. Lavender Oil is one of the most popular essential oils for its powerful therapeutic properties and wonderful fragrant aroma.




Some things you can use lavender oil for include:
  • Calming
  • Sleep Aid
  • Bee Sting/Insect Bite
  • Minor Burn
  • Cuts
  • Eczema/Dermatitus
  • Nausea or Motion Sickness
  • Dry or chapped skin
  • Chapped or sunburned lips
  •  Hay Fever
  • Dandruff
  • Cold sores
There are so many more uses than the ones I've listed here. One way I plan on using this essential oil soon is in a homemade body butter. I've never made my own body butter before so it's going to be a new experience but I am certain about one thing. It's going to smell absolutely wonderful with the lavender essential oil.

So far I've used it in a homemade all purpose cleaner. I filled up a spray bottle about 2/3 full of vinegar and the rest of the way with water and then added 10+ drops of the lavender essential oil (all depending on how big your spray bottle is). I use this spray mostly in my bathroom for cleaning and freshening up. I love using it! You could also add some tea tree oil to this spray for anti-bacterial purposes.

If you would like to learn more about this product or purchase it for yourself you can find it here. It currently sells for $18.49.

 #essentialoils

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.  


Super Brightening Vitamin C Serum by Joyal Beauty


I have here another Vitamin C serum review. This one is by Joyal Beauty.

This particular vitamin C serum contains the most effective and stabalized 20% vitamin C. It is proven to reduce and restore sun burn cells up to 96%. It is 98% natural and 72% organic.

This vitamin C serum is very gentle on the skin and has little to no scent. The serum is very thin which makes it a bit tricky to apply but once you get it, the serum absorbs so quickly and leaves the skin feeling soft and moisturized.

I really love using vitamin C serums because I worry a lot about sun damage since my skin is very fair. I feel like it helps protect and restore my skin.




This serum also contains vitamin E, Ferulic Acid and Hyaluronic Acid.

I also appreciate that it's natural and organic. I love using these kinds of skincare products the most. I love knowing what I'm putting on my skin and that it's not just a bunch of chemicals.

If you would like to learn more about this product or purchase it for yourself you can do that on Amazon. It currently sells for $24.95.

Want to learn more about Joyal Beauty and other products they have to offer? Check out their website here.

#JoyalBeautyVitaminCSerum

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.