Sunday, November 18, 2012

Crest White Strips Review



Crest White strips are a great way to whiten your teeth safely and with out spending a ton of money. My only complaint was that my teeth were more sensitive when I wore them, but returned to normal within a few days of completing them. I actually only used 5 days, rather than 7, because I was afraid of wearing down the enamel (don't worry, it wont. Completely safe). Even with a shortened time, they worked great, and i still get compliments 5 months later about how white they are. Try 'em out.

*Money saving tip: Crest puts out a ten dollar off coupon fairly often so it is easy to get the strips for around 30 dollars. Happy Whitening!

Influenster is amazing


Hey, Everyone! Sorry it has been sooo long. Today, I just wanted to let you in on a little secret: Influenster. It is seriously amazing. In the beginning, I wasn't sure, but if you put in a little work, you will get great rewards. Influenster is a site for people who have online and offline influence on those around them. You get to try new products and review them, for free! It is really great to be able to do this. If you haven't tried it yet, check it out. Thanks, Influenster!

Saturday, October 27, 2012

St. Ives Apricot Scrub Review



I got the opportunity to try this product, and I love it! It smells nice and does a good job of really cleaning and exfoliating the skin. This is a great, inexpensive product to help bring out your natural beauty!

Monday, October 1, 2012

Clean Well Sanitizing Wipes Review



These wipes were sent to me through Influenster. Opinions are only mine.

These wipes are good for the on the go person. They don't smell too strongly and seemed to work well. Good for sticky hands without being to rough  on the skin. I personally liked theses wipes better than traditional hand sanitizer.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Original Dish Drying Mat Review


   Overall, this product is good for drying the dishes with out a bulky rack, but is just a mat, nothing fancy. 
The Original Dish Drying Mat is a good product. I didn't get too excited because it is just a dish mat, but it works. It is only five bucks and does the job. The mat should be placed on the counter under dishes that you want to dry. It looks better than a bulky rack and helps dry them faster. Hand washing and then air drying your dishes helps save energy and resources. 


*Disclaimer: I received this product from Influenster for testing purposes only. The opinions stated here are only my own.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Shea Moisture: Baby Eczema Bar Review

This soap smells so good! I don't have eczema, but this soap is great for sensitive skin and itchy skin. The best thing about this soap is the smell. It smells so good! I use this as hand soap in my bathroom. Shea Moisture has an entire line of eczema baby products, so check it out (even if your don't have a baby)  Have I mentioned that it smells great? You wont be disappointed!
Smells amazing!
Disclaimer: I received this product  from Influenster for testing purposes only.

Geodeo Natural Deodorant Review



Disclaimer: I received this product from Influenster for testing purposes only.

Geodeo is 97% natural deodorant that doesn't use aluminum. Antiperspirants use aluminum to stop you from sweating, but raises your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. Geodeo uses natural ingredients to you fresh all day! It lasted all day and put me at piece of mind, knowing that I was doing something healthy for my body. 

This is defiantly worth checking out!

Thursday, September 13, 2012

LypSyl: Amazing stuff



Hello! First of all, I would like to say that I have received this product from Influenster for testing purposes only.

Now, LypSyl is a (mostly) natural lip balm with organic ingredients. It is made with beeswax and has a minty scent. It glides on well and stays on for a long time (although I do reapply more because I like it!) It is not glossy but leaves lips soft so its good for the guys out there, too. It is super easy to use and works great. This lip balm is sold in most drugstores and is inexpensive. I like it so much more than a regular tube of chap stick. Try it out!

Monday, September 10, 2012

Natural Voxbox

Hey everyone! Stay tuned to read reviews on the newest natural lifestyle and beauty products. My Voxbox from Influenster is here! A Voxbox is a shoe box sized box with new natural products for my to sample and write reviews on. Check out Influenster to learn more.

Spoiler Alert:

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Quick beauty tip!


Hey everyone! Here is a quick beauty tip of the day: If your eyeliner looks to harsh, or you want something more natural looking, use a skinny brush to apply a brown eye shadow just like you would with your regular eyeliner! Voila! Gorgeous, Darling!

Lip Scrub (only two ingredients!)

Hi everyone! I wanted to let you know about a super easy and cheap way to make feel your lips softer, naturally. This will be especially great when the weather gets cooler in month or two. The two household ingredients are honey and sugar.
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All you do is mix honey and sugar and apply to lips. Then, rub the mix into your lips. The sugar will exfoliate and the honey will moisturize! After a minute, rise it off and feel the difference. Afterwards, use a little petroleum jelly to keep your lips soft.

TIPS: If the stickiness bothers you, put a small piece of plastic wrap over each lip. AND If your lips are super rough, softly rub your lips with  a dry washcloth to remove dead skin.

Thanks for reading!


Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Scentsy Wax Warmer Review

Hello! In case you don't know, wax warmers are a trending way to scent your home. Many people like them because they use a light bulb to heat so pose less of a threat to children, animals, and other valuables that a flame. They still emit a little cozy light. I am using a Scentsy warmer with a Better Homes and Gardens wax.
                                                                                      
So far, I really like my combination. It is similar to a candle, but I feel much safer leaving  the room for a few minutes. the only down side to Scentsy is that they can be a bit pricey, but I think it is worth it. The wax I bought was $2 v. Scentsy's $5 for each. Scentationals is another company worth checking out, but I have not done so. I cant give a review on Scentsationals yet, but I hope to do so soon! thanks for reading.

Basically, Scentsy is a safe and fun way to scent your home. Go for it!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Guerlain Noir G Mascara Review

Hello, All. So, I got a generous sample of Guerlain Noir G Mascara to try out and though I would let you know what I thought.
                                                    
This mascara went on smoothly and beautifully. No clumps. It really made my eyes pop (a little weird, but it also smells nice; it's a very light scent, but its there)! BUT this mascara comes in at almost 50 Bucks a tube. If it is within your budget, this is a great mascara, but what about the rest of us? As much as I would like to have this mascara again, the money is a problem...

Don't get me wrong, this is a great mascara where I could see a major difference. Maybe I'll save up.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Bath and Body Works: Sweet on Paris



Sweet on Paris is one of three new scents that Bath & Body Works has created. All three were inspired by the popular fragrance, Paris Amour. Sweet on Paris has two main notes: lemon meringue and juicy blackberry.It also has a hint of vanilla. This new scent is great! It is light and sweet. My friends say it smells like candy (it is not obnoxiously sweet, though).

Scents are a personal thing, but I am a fan of this one! Go ahead and give it a try!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Cute Scrapbook Paper Wall Art

Hello, everyone! Check out this great wall art tutorial. Becoming Martha's Jeni is a woman who seems a lot like me: a serious crafter, mother, and friend. 


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         This is a great idea to fill a wall with unique art that you can customize! A really cute, fast idea. See it here at: http://jensidea.blogspot.com/2011/06/easy-art-blocks.html  Thanks, Jeni! You are great!

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Garnier Fall Fight Shampoo and Conditioner Review

If your are in to getting free samples, I am sure you have tried this! Garnier gives out lots of samples. Anyways, This shampoo was, well, shampoo. While the smell was good and it cleaned my hair, I wasn't blown away. It claims to prevent hair breakage. If it does, it might be a great shampoo for some, but my hair is very thick and a few strands here and there is no big deal. I mainly appreciated a change in my hair routine.
                                                Garnier - Fructis - Fall Fight Fortifying Shampoo
Over all, if you think your hair would benefit, go for it. It is a good product, but I am a creature of habit, so I'll probably stick with what I've got. If you have noticed hair breakage, go ahead and try it out!

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Caswell~Massey Almond and Aloe Hand and Body Emulsion Review


Almond Hand & Body Lotion
Time for another review! Caswell~Massey is a company that has been producing natural lotions, soaps, and more since 1752. The Almond and Aloe hand and body lotion is what I am reviewing today although there are many more types and scents to try out!                                                         
The thing I like the most is that the lotion is very light and leaves skin SUPER soft. The lotion also feels very light and airy. The only negative is that at first, it had a slight medicinal smell to it. After a minute or two of wear, the scent fades away and leaves a better, light smell.

Over all, this is a great lotion once you overlook the smell. I give it 4 out of 5. If you don't mind the scent,       it is a wonderful product, leaving skin soft as silk.

Monday, August 6, 2012

15 weird ways to use nail polish


      
1. fix runs in pantyhose/tights: just paint clear polish over the run to prevent it from getting larger

2. paint clear polish inside of ring or cheap earring posts to prevent costume jewelry from irritating your skin prevent tarnish from rubbing off

3. Paint clear (or colored) polish under the top of an envelope to seal it up. Voila! Now your top secret mail and love letters wont open from steam.

4. shoe laces wont unravel if the aglet (plastic tip) falls off  when you dip the tip in clear polish and make sure the frayed part is together

5. prevent a little chipped paint on your car from rusting: paint a bit of clear polish over the spot

6. stop small cracks in glass from getting bigger by filling it in with clear polish

7. reset jewelry stones: place a dab of nail polish where the stone used to lay and replace the stone

8. stop fabric from fraying in a pinch. just paint some clear polish on the edge and it will hold until you can get it to a seamstress

9. secure the screw in your favorite pair of sun glasses  

10. prevent medicine labels, garden, labels, and address labels from smudging and running:paint some over your labels and Bam! it is water proofed

11. paint colored polish on that set of keys you're always mixing up to color code them

12. If your salt shaker tends to pour, rather than shake, paint over a few holes inside the lid with clear polish to prevent to much salt from coming out

13. fix that small hole in your window screen to keep bugs out with some clear polish

14. Don't you hate it when you lose a button? Paint a drop of clear nail polish over the threads to prevent that button from falling off.

15. paint your fingers and toes (but you knew that already, didn't you?)

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Cool picture Olympics



Great picture! Who watched the Olympics today?

Bzz Agent & Influenster?

Has anyone used BzzAgent or influenster?I've heard good things about both, but I'm most involved in influenster. BzzAgent is a site where you write reviews for products that they send to you. Influenster is supposed to be similar. Which one is best? What did you think? I got an account and am still awaiting an invitation for both.
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                                                Please leave a comment! Thanks for reading!

Free Beauty Products!


August Free Stuff Giveaway: Week 1

Don't forget that Allure magazine is giving away tons of free beauty and fashion products on weekdays. Be ready to head on over and win on Monday at noon!

http://www.allure.com/free-samples

Good luck!

DIY Shoes

These would make a great gift for the back to school girl in high school or college (or yourself)! looks easy and cute.





Check out the tutorial here: http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-studded-sneakers/ (thanks, Erica! and great job!)         

Dentek Flossers Review

 Hello, all! Today I  will review Dentek Flossers.

 First of all, I had had the dinosaur ones as a kid. Fun times flossing.
 It helped me make oral hygiene fun (hmm... that sounded a lot better in my head)!  Anyways, good product!

It is so much easier to floss this way! You no longer have to jam your whole fist in you mouth to reach molars and no longer get your circulation cut off in your fingers. The best part is that it speeds up the process. One minute and you're done!

Basically: Way better than regular floss. Go for it!


Thank you for your time! What do you think? Comments appreciated!

BodyCology Wild Poppy Body Lotion Review

My first review! So, I had seen The products in stores, but at 4 dollars a bottle, it couldn't be that good, could it? Well, after receiving a free sample during a giveaway, I tried it! It smells great and feels very moisturizing. It is a little thick, but not heavy; It makes a great hand lotion.

So it boils down to: 4.5/5 This lotion is great and at 4 bucks a bottle... even better! 

Since then, I have gotten a new scent call Cloud Nine from BodyCology. It is a light, super girly fragrance!  

If you have tried it, What do you think? Comments appreciated!

Welcome!

Hi! Welcome to my blog.Thanks for stopping by! Whether you want to know about the latest products, my opinions on them, or you enjoy my rambling, you should find it here. I will be posting my reviews on beauty, food and other products to help you decide if its worth it! I hope I can help you or at least give you some entertainment!

P.S. sorry about the cheesy name, I guess the thousands of other bloggers got the good ones! :)