Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The Japanese Konjac Sponge - Activated Bamboo Charcoal Natural Facial Cleanser




Ever since I was a teenager I have enjoyed trying new products to wash my face with. The Japanese Konjac sponge is one of the newer items I have used and it is fantastic. Although the one I am reviewing today was given to my daughter to use as she has had a lot of break outs on both her face and back, so I wanted to get her something gentle but effective. 

I enjoy my Japanese Konjac sponge although it is a different form, they currently have 6 kinds available, which you can find on their site (the link is below), I thought this would be a great way to start her off on top of the cleanser she is using.

I love how it transforms from a hard product into this soft fluffy sponge, it is amazing and never gets old. If you have children make sure they are around when you transform yours so they can see the difference a little water can make. Before the Konjac sponge I was a big Sea Sponge fan, not that I still don't love it but I have a new fondness for the Japanese Konjac Sponge that can't compare. 

The Japanese Konjac Sponge is super easy to use and works wonderful, leaves your face soft and clean. 





You can purchase the Japanese Konjac Sponge  here or on Amazon.


What the Japanese Konjac Sponge has to say about their product.
Our Japanese Konjac Sponge products are 100% NATURAL, VEGAN, NO PARABEN / PRESERVATIVES, NON-GMO, BIODEGRADABLE and ECO-FRIENDLY facial and body cleansing sponge - made in JAPAN. The Japanese Konjac Sponge is well-known to remove dirt, oil, blackheads, dead cells while gently exfoliates skin leaving a healthy and radiant skin beneath. ​It contains positive minerals and antioxidant ingredients that help nourish and smooth skin naturally. The sponge can be used with or without cleanser.
You can find out more about the Japanese Konjac sponge on:
#konjacsponge

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Family wall decal



Being a big family, I love to have lots of photos hanging up, sadly since we moved here about 8 years ago, we haven't had many up, most of them are still packed away. Why you ask? Because even though I am thankful for this big old farm house we live in, the walls sadly can not hold a picture. 

So I have been dreaming of the day when we will have a place to put the pictures while planning out how all of the pictures will hang, Pinterest is a great place to find ideas for how to arrange pictures. One of the posts I liked included having the words Family somewhere mixed in with the photos.

Bobee so generously sent me another of their clings to review and this one is just perfect for using this very way. This cling is 22 inches long by 10 inches high, pretty big and will look great surrounded by photos.

I can't wait to see the finished product. Now to fill all those frames that have been hanging around.




You can purchase the Family Bobee wall cling on Amazon.


What Bobee has to say about their product. 

• Decal can be applied to any smooth surface such as walls, windows, doors, mirrors, furniture, chalkboards, and more. 
• Add the vinyl word to your photo collage and really make the décor pop! 
• It's an excellent way to inexpensively decorate and fun too! 
• The Family sticker is ideal for surrounding your family pictures. Add photos around the vinyl sticker! 

You can find out more about Bobee on:
#BobeeFan
#Family

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Bellaboo Chocolate Mask For Tweens and Teens



I love to tell my readers about great products, but my children love to help out with some of the reviews as well. Bellaboo Sweet Sin Chocolate Face Mask could not have come at a better time. It is still very much winter here and tonight we are getting what looks like an ice storm. My husband said the roads were pretty bad and he traveled all of the main roads to get home instead of taking backroad shortcuts.

The girls decided it was time to get out the face mask and give it a whirl. Oh boy does it smell like chocolate and goes on like a thick pudding, but looks like melted chocolate once on the face. You can view my video on YouTube here.

My daughter Deanna pictured below did not feel tingling like others said their children had, but I have felt that with grownup masks so I am pretty sure I understand what they are talking about, it just didn't happen with my daughter.

We did a little spa night which my girls love, we try to do something special a few times a week depending on how healthy I am at the time being. Once the mask dried my daughter went up to take a shower and wash the mask off.

She came running down after the shower because she wanted everyone to feel how soft and smooth her face was, well she is sold, and she doesn't like just anything.

What I liked best which I didn't mention in my video is how this doesn't have sulphates or parabens in it. Sulphates my daughter is allergic to which is something I look for in food or medicine all of the time but didn't always check what we were putting on our bodies for the allergen.

As a mother keeping your children healthy and safe is never ending.


You can purchase Bellaboo Chocolate Mask on Amazon.


What Bellaboo has to say about their product. 

Bellaboo Chocolate Mask  For Tweens and Teens

A sweet treat for smooth, soft skin

No more guilt over your chocolate fix! This deliciously rich chocolate mask works to cleanse, deeply nourish and hydrate skin. Rich in antioxidants, it will naturally clear and smooth skin, turning sluggish skin into your sweetest skin yet. Chocolate has never been so good for you!

Free of parabens, artificial colors and fragrances, sulphates, petrochemicals, mineral oils, animal derived ingredients and harmful chemicals.

Full of beautiful, natural and organic botanicals.

Created for chicks by chicks.
You can find out more about Affinity on:
#BellabooMask

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Monday, March 2, 2015

Oatmeal & Aloe Dog Shampoo [For Dry Itchy Skin] Review



Most people know by now we have a Saint Bernard name Princess Goliath, with a Saint Bernard comes lots of fur, dry skin, and stink. With OmegaPeg Oatmeal & Aloe Dog Shampoo, I can take care of two out of the three. Her fur looks beautiful and she is comforted by the Oatmeal and Aloe. I love it when she is content.

When we wash Princess she is done in our big bath tub in the bathroom with a door so she can be taken outside to shake off for a while before re-entering the home. My husband usually gives her baths but with his leg injury he just comes in sits down and supervises to make sure she will lay down in the water and let the soap take effect while killing any fleas that might be on her. Then we rinse her well stick two huge towels on her and head out the door where we let her shake to her hearts content.

Once back inside then it is time to clean the bathroom and who ever gives her bath will need one too. In a little while she is strutting her stuff showing off her beautiful clean and fluffy coat. We usually give her a day or so before we brush her out, and then her coat is shiny and she is really happy.

You can purchase OmegaPet Oatmeal & Aloe Dog Shampoo on Amazon.




What OmegaPet has to say about their product.

All Natural, Oatmeal Dog Shampoo Heals and Moisturizes Dry & Itchy Skin

• Quickly Reduces Itchiness & Dry Skin 
• Patent Protected Formula 
• Softer and Shinier Coat in Minutes 
• All Natural ingredients mean no adverse reactions 
• Proudly Made in the USA 

What will it do for your pets?

• Softer Skin 
• Shinier Coat
• Reduce Scratching 
• Safe & Gentle
• Combat Skin Irritation 
• Promote Healing 
You can find out more about OmegaPet on:
#Omegapet

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CanYouHandlebar Natural Secondary Moustache Wax Review


When I think of mustaches I am always reminded of my Uncle George's mustache, which is curled up on both sides, always perfect. I remember watching him sitting while he was talking and sometimes just running his fingers along his mustache.

My Uncle's mustache was probably one of the first I saw in my life besides Santa Clause and my brothers biological father, with the later not being styled. Either way this is a great wax for taming and curling your stache.

You can purchase CanYouHandlebar Natural Secondary Moustache Wax here or on Amzon.

What Can You Handlebar has to say about their product.
This extra-strength wax was designed to help your moustache look great and maintain its health. Made from quality ingredients, including local wax (from Michigan bees), USP lanolin, castor oil, coconut oil, shea butter and vitamin E. The batches are made by hand, inspected by hand and packaged by hand. The attention to detail extends to the labeling which is both waterproof and oil-proof. Do you like to curl your moustache and not have to worry about it drooping during the day? This is your wax. This wax smells great and contains no artificial dyes or fragrances. It provides one ounce of the extra hold you need when you are willing to spend a little more time upfront to achieve the hold. Some guys use it every day, but every guy should have it for when maximum hold is required!

Warm the wax in your pocket or (with the lid on) under hot water. Scoop a little bit out and massage between your index fingers and thumbs. Apply from the indie toward the curls. Once worked all the way into the moustache, without clumps, comb the moustache out with a Kent Moustache comb and shape the curls.

You can find out more about Can You Handle Bar on:
#canyouhandlebar
#secondarywax

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