Writing on the Wall v.2

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Welcome to Writing on the Wall. Hosts are Made.By.Jess and Mom Does Reviews.

This week I am going to try and do something different. I want to add some creativity. I want your mind to think, to wonder, to have some FUN, to get AWAY from all others while you are here. I want YOU to tell US about You.
You can write just 1 prompt or you can write as many as you like (150 characters min). You do this everyday or do it all at once. It's strictly up to you. I would love to know something about you. I will comment as will Mom Does Reviews. We want to get to know our readers. =) Just as we would like to get to know about other bloggers..
Link up like this-
Name of blog/name of writing prompt (in case you want to link up more than once)

Writing Prompts:
Fav Song
1. What is your favorite song, and why? If you don't have a favorite song- what is your favorite singer or band and why?

Different Worlds
2.How today's world is different from my past and what I miss about it. (Or what you like in today's world that you didn't have back then)

Books
3.If you could recommend a book to someone what would it be? Do you read crime/suspense, romance, or comedy? What books would you like to get around to reading eventually.

Can't Live WO
4. What is something that you can't live without? Why would you  have a panic attack if you suddenly lost it? What does it mean to you?

Movies
5.What is your favorite movie? Why do you love this movie so much?

Name
6.Why are you named what you are? Were you named after someone in your family, a movie star, or do you really not have a significant reason to be named what you are?

ME
7. Tell us about YOU. What are you like when nobody else is looking? Are you funny- always cracking a smile and trying to lighten the mood of those around you? Name as many personality traits as you can and describe why these words fit you.

Letters
8.If you could write a letter to someone who has passed on- who would it be, and what would you say? Why would you want to write to them? (If this is too personal- you don't have to participate)

Kids
9.Kids are hilarious- name something that you've heard a kid (whether yours or not) say that just made you burst out laughing.

Living
10. Would you rather live in the past, present, or future? Why would you want to live in this era? What do you think the future will be like?

If you have some ideas for next weeks, please email them to me @ madebyjessblog (at) gmail (dot) com

Thanks,

Jessica

Heaven Scent Soy Candles review

About:

HeavenScent Soy Candles began operations in 2005 in New Bloomfield, PA. The business was started by Lynne Trace. The goal is to provide high quality soy wax candles and to promote the benefits of soy wax candles.

At HeavenScent Soy Candles we also believe that you should be able to create a candle that meets your personality and style. We offer all of our premium soy wax candles in a wide variety of scents and colors. We allow you to choose both scent and color for a fully customized product. In addition we also offer candles that can incorporate a logo or special message. These candles are great for special events and make great corporate gifts or wedding centerpieces.

Benefits of Soy:

Soy candles are made from all natural renewable ingredients. By purchasing soy candles you are helping American farmers. Once the soy beans are harvested they are pressed into wax flakes. HeavenScent Soy Candles uses these flakes along with natural dyes and scented oils to create a premium candle. These candles have a wide variety of benefits over traditional candles.

• Made from an all natural renewable resource
• Burns cleaner than traditional candles (No black soot around the top of the jar)
• Supports US farmers
• Lasts 50‰ longer than traditional candles
• Soy Candles are made with non-toxic materials

The benefits of soy candles extend beyond the renewable source and farm benefits. When burned, soy candles last longer because they burn cooler than traditional paraffin wax candles. Additionally, soy candles are less likely to trigger allergies because they burn cleanly and do not produce as much soot and smoke. You can clearly see the difference when one of our soy candles is burned along side a leading competitor’s paraffin candle. Our candles do not produce the black ring of soot that forms at the top of many popular candles.

My Review

I received the 26 oz. Cucumber Melon soy candle from Heaven Scent Soy Candles.

I love this candle. It smells so amazing. It gives off such a wide range of aroma. The scent doesn’t just stay in one area, it seemed to drift around the house. As soon as people walked in, they could smell it. “YUM, what’s that smell?”

It has a 136 hour burning time, so it lasted forever. I burned it forever and it didn’t seem to even shrink until after the first day. Soy candles are way better for the environment then regular candles are, because they have a longer burning time and they provide less toxins in the air when burned.

You can choose the color of the candle, no matter what scent you choose to buy. This way if you have a certain décor in your house, the candle can go along with it. You can also choose two different wicks or to not have a wick- Regular wick, wood wick, or no wick. If you are a business owner, or buying for a business owner- you have the option of adding a logo for only 0.25 cents.

Everything they said about the candle, was absolutely the truth. There were no black rings at the top of the candle as it continued to burn. It lasted longer than any other regular candle that I have ever used. Even when I blew it out, I didn’t smell the same chemical smell (like charcoal) as with the regulars.

It came with a plaid ribbon wrapped around the top, a cute tag on the ribbon, and a metal lid. This made the candle look antique and homey. I love it, and will continue to do business with Heaven Scent.

They have so many different fragrances to choose from that it’s amazing. There are quite a few that I want to try..

26oz. Blueberry Soy Candle

26oz. Mango & Papaya Soy Candle

26oz. Cranberry Orange Soy Candle

26oz. Georgia Peach Soy Candle

They now have scented oil warmers, which I think are amazing. I haven’t tried any of theirs, but I love them in general. They also now have Home & Garden supplies as well as they are expanding. So, you can buy every kind of household cleaner, cleaning tools, books & stationary, baby items, and more.

Take a look at their specials, they always have some awesome deals on certain scents in all sizes.

I love this diaper backpack, it is made of 100% recycled plastics, and 5% of the purchase goes to the WILD foundation.

 

If you are looking for a way to make some extra cash at home- they sell their candles wholesale. It’s something that would basically sell itself, and there are so many choices- who could pass up on buying something that smells THAT wonderful? They offer a wide range of sizes, and they have free shipping on orders over $75.

Find Heaven Scent Online:

Follow on Twitter @HSSoyCandles

Become a fan of HeavenScent Soy Candles on Facebook

Follow their blog for up to date information on new products and discounts.

 

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. I did however receive products in exchange for an honest review.

 

I want to thank Heaven Scent for working with Made.By.Jess, it was a pleasure doing business with you =)

 

Jessica

Baby Magic Body Wash Review

I received the Baby Magic Lavender Body Wash from Naterra.
This calming baby body wash is very gentle. It lathers up extremely well, making their body clean and smelling great and their hair silky smooth. I even used this to wash Adisyn’s hair, and it worked great even as a shampoo. It rinses out well. This makes it great because most kids hate having water poured on their head. The less water poured, means less screaming.
This is a tear free formula, so if you happen to get a tiny bubble in your kid’s eye- it will not burn. Just rinse it out and the will be fine. It is hypoallergenic, which is awesome. Most kids and babies have sensitive skin, so having something that is hypoallergenic means they will not break out from using it.
It has such a silky feel to it, which is why Adisyn’s hair felt so smooth and silky. I figured it would be like other baby washes, and I would have to put a drop of conditioner in her hair, but I didn’t. It worked well conditioning as well as washing. It also is a great detangler. I put it in her hair (she had gotten juice in it, and it had some knots) and by the time we got done washing her hair, the knots weren’t there.
These products are made in the United States, so you are supporting American business when you buy Baby Magic products.
The lavender and chamomile are so relaxing, even for me. It smells amazing- you can smell the lavender and hint of chamomile. After I gave her a bath, she was knocked out on her bed. It had relaxed her and made her sleepy. Mixing this as a bubble bath adds extra soothing to their bath. So while they play, they will also be worn out and smelling awesome.

Baby Magic Supports the LCBC's Fun Run Event
The Literacy Council of Benton County has been helping to better adult english literacy since 1972.  They are a small local non-profit organization where volunteer tutors teach their students how to fill in application forms, read their perscription labels correctly and study for citizenship.
Baby Magic donated products to help support the LCBC’s 5k Fun Run Event in hopes to faciliate the LCBC’s goals and help them to raise money.
How can you help?
Visit the LCBC’s website to find out how you can become a volunteer tutor of donate to the cause.

goliteracy.org

Like Baby magic on FB https://www.facebook.com/babymagic
Disclosure; This isn’t a sponsored post. This is my honest review of above products. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

Jessica

Renegade Clothing Review

About: We are a company that wants to provide YOU with fun wearable designs that you will be proud to have. Whether is it crazy, trendy, or brutal we take pride in designing you your daily attire.


I received the Stay Heavy Stay Brutal Shirt from Renegade Clothing. “Our "Stay Heavy, Stay Brutal" shirt that makes people know whenever you wear this that you rule!” I really like this shirt. It basically makes me feel like I could kick some serious butt. There is nothing like this shirt with my Harley Boots, driving my new Harley Edition Expedition =). The shirt is very comfortable. It is black with white lettering, which hasn’t peeled at all the entire time I’ve had it.
I love the way that I can wear it with anything. I can either wear it with jeans, or black pants and it still looks awesome. It looks distressed, so it adds even an ever better Rocker feel to it,
They have clothing for both men and women, so don’t think you can just order for your guy or brother. I ordered the guy shirt, but hey- I love it.

They have some very awesome designs. They aren’t just printing words, they do designs and they do plenty of different styles. Affordable, great quality, fast shipping, and awesome customer service.


They are now featuring kid clothing. Below is the boy AND girls shirts. Aren’t they so cute?

They ship international, and they have a sizing chart. If you aren’t sure about what size someone you want to buy for-. They take money through paypal, who accepts money from Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Diners Club.
Find them Online:
http://renegadeclothing.storenvy.com
https://www.facebook.com/renegear

@RenegadeClothes

Disclosure: This is my honest review of the product. I wasn’t compensated in any way. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

Jessica

Giggables Review

These Bright Starts Having a Ball Giggables - (Colors/Styles Vary) will delight toddler. These cute, animal themed balls make silly sounds as they wobble and roll across the floor! With 6 different characters to choose from, your toddler is sure to laugh out loud!

You can choose from 6 different giggables, including chicken, cows, pigs, tigers, elephants, and frogs

For our review, we were sent one of their new Giggables. We received the frog giggable for Adisyn.

These toys are safe for toddlers, small babies, and even newborns. My 3 year old thought it was quite funny. It doesn’t roll on it’s own, you push it. When you push it, it rolls and makes little laugh and giggle sounds.

The sounds aren’t very loud. They are loud enough for the kids to hear it, but isn’t loud enough that it’s going to drive you nuts after the first 100 rolls.Adisyn packed the giggable around for hours. Aidan tried to steal it from her and she got really upset. I didn’t think he would like something like this, but he did.

It is smaller than I thought it would be. I thought it would be the size of a baseball, but it’s only about as big as a lemon. This makes it easy for smaller babies to pick up and play with as well.

You can purchase the Having a Ball Giggables at Toys R Us for $4.99! If you try and buy it on Amazon- DON’T. They are charging $13.99 + shipping, so I would avoid that.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post. All opinions are my own, and not influenced in any way. I was sent products in exchange for an honest review.

 

Jessica

SavvyCents Coupon or Cash System Wallet Review

 

About:

Savvycents was first formed in January of 2009 after Melinda Claudepierre read a book about becoming debt free and following the cash envelope system of budgeting.

Frustrated with paper envelopes and disorganization with her wallet, she wanted to create a wallet that would allow her to keep her cash in separate categories and also give quick access to her drivers license, coin holder, and all of her discount cards and coupons. The Savvycents wallet organizer allows you to have all these thing in an attractive wallet that every woman would love to carry.

Currently, Savvycents offers three different colors of wallets — black, pink, and red — but intend to expand to new colors and designs in the near future. They also have plans of providing additional helpful organizing products for the frugal and fashionable woman.

Organize cash, coupons, store cards, and receipts with the Savvycents Wallet Organizer.

Giving

Savvycents is a giving company! They donate wallets to various organizations who hold silent auctions, such as schools, breast cancer organizations, and local churches.

My Review

This wallet has an accordion style file system, so that you can separate your money, coupons, store discount cards, and receipts. It has a snap that holds all the coupons and receipts in place. If you ever drop  it, you wouldn’t want to have to pick it all up and sort though it again. It is sleek and stylish but functional.

Before I received the SavvyCents Wallet, I had used just about everything to store coupons and receipts in.

I started with a regular mail type envelope, but it wasn’t working so well. It was getting beat and bruised inside my purse. It would rip, tear, and bust open. Not to mention, it didn’t have separators. This made it hard for me to find certain coupons. I would actually miss coupon opportunities because I didn’t have the time to sift and sort through them. I tried sorting them with paper clips, but it still wasn’t  much help since the envelopes starting ripping from exposure to other items.

Then, as a crafter, I made my own. I started out small. I made a main little case to hold them all. But just like before, the coupons weren’t sorted into certain groups and I didn’t have time in the store to sort through them with 2 kids with me.

Shopping with the SavvyCents Wallet was such a big difference. Everything was where I could find it. I didn’t have to search endlessly through piles of coupons, trying to figure out which ones I needed and which I didn’t.

Now I can file them by date or item. I usually sort them by date AND items. Heatlh and beauty, cleaning supplies, Groceries, all by ending dates first. I don’t know how many coupons I had to expire on me because I hated sorting through them.

This wallet is beautifully made. I love how it is so sleek and shiny looking. It is made of a leather like material that is very strong. It is easy to clean should makeup, body spray, or a sippy leak in your purse. It GUARDS your stuff, rather than leaving it exposed.

It comes with file cards so that you can label everything. This isn’t just going to help you save time but also quite a few bucks. Being disorganized will never help. If you go to the grocery store and forget your discount card for example. I KNOW that I am more than likely to pack a card with me if I put it where it goes.

If a card goes into my back pocket after I checkout, I may not remember it. This wallet helps because everything IS right where it needs to be. I can just whip it out on the spot from the part in the wallet. I don’t have to search and search and finally lose hope.

It has 6 pockets on the inside for all my cards. I put my library card,debit card, grocery store discount cards, and gift cards inside. In other wallet’s there are probably AT MOST 3 card slots.

I’ve tried to shove several cards in one slot on a regular wallet and they end up splitting at some point. The Cards are going to end up wedged down inside and be stuck like glue half the time, because of the pressure. I hated that. Now they can all have their separate slots. Oh, yeah.

It has a coin pocket located on the outside of the wallet. This holds quite a bit of change. I usually have tons of quarters on me.  I have to wash laundry at the laundry mat, because I live in an apartment. Having a coin pocket that holds a lot of change is what I needed. My other wallets didn’t even compare.

If you have been looking for a way to save money and time, you’ll find it right here. Carrying large coupon binders into the store just isn’t my thing. Forget all the paper and plastic envelopes, this wallet is AWESOME.

You can buy the red and pink wallets here for $28. They are currently out of the black.

 

 

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post. All opinions are my own, and not influenced in any way. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

 

Jessica

CustomT Couture Review

 

My Review

I have TONS of clothes. More than anyone should have- I admit. I can’t help it though, I need options. =) Out of all those shirts (100’s) this will always be my favorite.

Personalized stuff is so much better than wearing a regular old Tee shirt. I mean, why NOT make it yours? I designed this entire shirt and am absolutely in LOVE with it. I may be buried in this shirt one day (hopefully in the far far future.. =)

When I visited the Custom T Couture Website, I was in AWE. There are so many different way to customize shirts, that I spend all day redesigning mine. I added this and that, and then wanted this and that, and it ended up being too much, so I had to delete some.

The first thing I chose to put on my shirt was of course my name with Adam’s. We will be together 7 years this year and never ONCE have I made a shirt. I don’t know why, just haven’t gotten around to it. Now that I have, I love it.

There are 11 different fonts to choose from. I chose the distressed font. It looked great with the look I was going for. Then I was going for the skulls, because I can’t resist. It was so awesome, because EVERYTHING is customizable. I chose the green and black look. Not only can you customize the main art, you can customize the details. Made the skull Green and the star in the middle of the head black.

The other side is a green and black butterfly. It is a tribal butterfly. Very beautiful and again, I customized the details green, with the main skull Black.

The back has my name on it, in embroidered type letters. Then I added the Skull with the Green circle layout behind it. Above the Skulls head, I added the Princess crown with Green Rhinestones.

I loved that I could view it on a model directly from the design space on the website. This help me be able to place everything exactly where I needed it to be. I wasn’t worried that I might have the letters or anything running off the sides of the shirt.

They have TONS of designs you can use to add flare and uniqueness to your shirt. They have tattoo images, pirates, bead art, rhinestones, embroidery, bead spray, and beaded text.

They let you choose shirt color and the type of shirt. So if your wanting a v-cut, regular t, or whatever- you have options. OPTIONS, OPTIONS, OPTIONS are everywhere. Which is what I like best. I love that they have so many details to add, so many things to embellish, and yet it isn’t expensive at all.

You will pay more for an airbrushed shirt from the mall than you will for everything that I added to this shirt. And I added quite a bit. Text, Images, Embroidery, and Rhinestones.

They even let you upload your own designs. So if your looking for a cheap place to make shirts for your business, a band, a reunion, or a party- this is definitely the site you need to go to.

They have a price summary right at the bottom, so you know how much your shirt is going to cost. This helps when your on a budget. I know at some websites, when they have something I like and I am adding stuff to it, I get a bit frantic. I am not sure how much it is going to cost. I don’t want to go to pay for it and then have to go back and take stuff off because I don’t have enough money to cover. It’s embarrassing, and I avoid stuff like that at ALL costs.

I really like that they already have t-shirts that are designed and you just customize. This way if you are short on time and want a really awesome shirt, you can just add your name or whatever and Voilà your done! Gothic, Decorative, Bridal, Personalized and more.

Care: You hand wash these shirts in cool water inside out and lay them flat to dry. This keeps text from fading and keeps rhinestones from falling off.

About:

Custom T Couture is the new face of an old friend: Faraj Inc. Faraj Inc. has been at the cutting edge of embellishment techniques for over three generations.

We are constantly offering fashion designers innovative new ways to embellish their garments: Traditional Bonnaz Ribbon Embroidery, Laser Cutting, Caviar Beads, Glitters (Cracked Ice), Trims, Nail Heads, Stones, Pearls and much more.

Clients include Calvin Klein, Jessica McClintock, Betsy Johnson, Anna Sui and many others. Whether you are ordering one garment or one million, our experienced designers and production staff can help you bring your vision to life, creating everything from the initial sketch to the final product right here in our New Jersey factories.

Custom T Couture is a new venture for us. We will be constantly adding to and updating our library of designs and products, so please visit us often and always let us know how we are doing, as we love hearing from you.

They accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover at this time.

Design custom t-shirts online using swarovski rhinestone and beads. Featuring high quality t-shirt printing and thousands of t-shirt design ideas. Design your own t shirts, beaded t shirts and rhinestone t shirts online.

Disclosure:

This isn’t a sponsored review. All opinions are honest and completely  my own. I wasn’t paid to write this. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

I want to thank Custom T Couture for being so awesome. For making it so the customers are ALWAYS satisfied. Everything I added was exactly where it was supposed to be, and the text is strong and dark.

Jessica

Pretty Girl Makeup Review

About Pretty Girl Makeup

With clever names such as Rich Husband, Party Shoes, and Pretty Girl Lunch, Pretty Girl has succeeded in developing a full line of fabulous cosmetics that give every girl just want she wants in the form of beauty, while bringing a smile to her pretty face.  Pretty Girl celebrates everything that is fun and unique about being a girl, no matter what her age!  

Developed by celebrity FORD makeup artist, Christina Flach, along with her team of some of the most experienced chemists and industry experts, Pretty Girl’s products deliver results with wearable makeup that always work well on their own or as a compliment with some of your other favorite products.  According to Mrs. Flach, “As women, we always like to try and experiment with different colors to express our mood or feelings and I know that with Pretty Girl we have something that every girl and woman can relate to and express herself with.” 

Pretty Girl Makeup offers high quality lipsticks, lip gloss, blushes, bronzers and eyeshadows. We also offer bath products such as bath bombs, sugar scrubs, soy candles and gift packages. Pretty Girl is all about fun. It celebrates everything that is fabulous about being a girl! I have worked hand in hand with industry experts to produce the highest quality product available, combining vitamins, minerals, and essential oils.
I got to review 3 products from Pretty Girl Makeup. Aloe Vera Shea Butter Cream, Lip Gloss Treatment, and the double-ended smoky eye brush.

Aloe Vera Shea Butter Cream

Vanilla Sugar Scented
Yummy Mummy Vanilla Sugar Aloe Vera Body Cream is loaded with soothing Aloe Vera and Shea butter to give your skin the nourishment it needs to stay extra pretty! Ideal for pretty mummies on the go to help with stretch marks, tired swollen feet and dry skin.
I received a small sample jar of the Cream. It looks like a tiny moisturizer tube or lip cream. The lid stays on very well. So if you want to throw this in your purse, to use for later, you don’t have to worry about it spilling out everywhere.
Although I don’t have stretch marks on my stomach, I do have them on my boobs. I went from a small B to a large C while pregnant with Adisyn. Although I wish I could have kept them =), They went back down after the pregnancy, and left marks.
This smells like it would be a lip balm or something, because it smells so wonderful. It rubs in easily, and isn’t gooey or too thick. You can smell it all day. I used it to rub on my hands and feet as well as the stretch marks. This can also be used to help sunburn in both mommies and babies.
This was amazing as a dry skin ointment. Vanilla Sugar amazement! ♥

Pretty Girl Lip Gloss Treatment
Comes in 4 fabulous shades that are suitable for all skin tones. A wonderfully heavy gloss with a long lasting formula that allows lips to stay glossy through all your Pretty Girl activities: lunch, business meetings, workouts, shopping, being mommy, cocktails and romantic dinners! Not only does this gloss provide a seductive sheen of color, it gives lips a moisturizing treatment.
Oh Honey! is the one I received. It is the perfect shimmery gold, and is named after Karen from Will & Grace. (I adore the show, and especially love Karen). It is made with Macadamia Nut Oil, Olive Oil, Shea Butter, and Grape Seed Oil. So it is only made with all natural products. =)
I just recently started wearing lipstick. I didn’t use it before because I couldn’t find the perfect shade. Pinks and Reds just aren’t my thing. Then I found a light brown shimmer that really brings out my face complexion.
The lipstick said it had built in moisturizers, but after only an hour or so, I felt it dry out. So I was reapplying it and adding chapstick or lip gloss on top. Most lip glosses make the lipstick run. This lip treatment doesn’t.
I add this lip treatment on top of the lipstick and I am set all day. The lip stick was kind of dry before, but with the lip treatment- it is moisturized and keeps my lipstick on very well.
You can also use this without a lipstick to get the perfect lip gloss look. It is quite thick, but that’s the answer. That’s how it doesn’t run and doesn’t fade within 30 minutes.
Double-Ended Smokey Eye Brush

Two-in-one tool that you can use as an eyeliner to line the upper and lower lashes,the other end to add shadow in the crease of the eye or all over the lid.
This was my favorite product. I have a ton of mineral eye shadow, but the brushes weren’t holding onto the eye makeup very well. If you have ever put mineral eye shadow on without the right tools, you probably ended up with eye shadow on your face.

I did, it would drop onto my cheeks, or under my eyes. And if I already have face makeup on- I don’t want to have to try and wipe off the eye makeup and re-do my entire face and eye makeup.
This brush is AMAZING. It held onto the mineral eye shadow extremely well. I didn’t have drops on my cheeks or under my eyes. Only where it was supposed to go.
I loved that I could flip it and use the straight edged side for eye liner. I have a pretty gray (smoke out) I use on my lids and then use black (black death) for the liner. I was never actually able to use black death all that much because it was too much as an eye shadow, but is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME as an eye liner.
This tool lines PERFECTLY. All you do it dip it in the mineral eye shadow and then press to the lining of your eyelashes.
I will NEVER give this up- EVER. I love it too much. This is the perfect tool for using with mineral makeup.
Buy It: You can purchase Pretty Girl Makeup right on their website! The lip gloss I reviewed is $18, The Brush $26, and the Aloe Vera Yummy Mummy Cream $27 for the 8 ounce.
Make sure you don’t forget your best friend, mom, or sister on their birthdays or Christmas. They have an awesome gift box packages for each one. =)
Shipping was very fast, reliable, and everything was just the way it was supposed to be. Customer service was very friendly and quick to respond. I loved everything about the company.

All Made.By.Jess Readers get 25% off. use the word pretty in checkout area

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post. This is my own opinion of the products I received. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.
I want to thank Pretty Girl Makeup for working with Made.By.Jess

Jessica

Niche Premium Hair Care Review #natural #organic

 

Luxury Hair Care

I had the chance to review the 8 oz. Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner in the plastic bottles.

You can choose from the plastic or aluminum bottles. The aluminum bottles are $5 more, but they look so awesome.

The smell- The smell is absolutely amazing. As soon as you open the bottle all you can smell is vanilla icing. Smells just like it.

The texture- It feels much like a dream. Even in your hands it feels silky and smooth.

I have been using the shampoo and conditioner for several weeks now and my hair has definitely become more manageable and silky. I love that it doesn’t leave my hair weighed down. Most moisturizing shampoo’s and conditioner’s do this to me.

The extra products in them, make my hair feel greasy and I have to re-wash it in just a small time period. When I use a shampoo and conditioner, I want something that is going to work without the greasiness. Who wants greasy hair?

It absorbs not only into the hair follicles easily, but also into the scalp. I love this. I have always hated how conditioners weighed down my hair, so I just started using conditioner on the bottom part of my hair and leaving the scalp out- Until Recently.

Kukui Nut is a concentrated superbly hydrating weightless moisturizer. It is well known for its rejuvenating and soothing effects without leaving oily residue behind. It has always been used in Hawaii, and just recently discovered by America. It is great for all hair types - even fine hair!

I also love that it is sulfate free.

Sulfates have been getting a lot of negativity recently. It is causing damage to hair follicles that is isn’t repairable. It is also said that when entered through the skin it maintains residual levels in the brain, lungs, heart, and brain. This could possibly cause damage if used long term.

So any cosmetics and cleansers that do not have Sulfates are a plus in my book. Niche is 99% organic and all natural. I even used these to wash my son and daughter’s hair.

I love the quality for the price. Who doesn’t want the best for less? I would rather pay for a product I love, rather than pay for the high advertising on one. These Niche products are high quality and yet aren’t too expensive.You can buy the shampoo and conditioner (8 oz) right now for $20.

They have more than just moisturizing hair products- they have plenty to choose from.

Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioners, Volumizing Shampoo and conditioner, leave in conditioners, and styling products.

If you enter “Special” at checkout. The special ends today.

About: Niche (Pronounced Neesh), is a collection of overly idealistic lovers of all that is hair and hair fashion. Niche is a Canadian Hair Products manufacturer, and not just a distributor, and therefore has total control over its process and products. We use this awesome power to make sure our products are of such quality that we can sleep at night knowing we’ve done our best for our clients.

Niche is a new company, but is also a division of an established organics laboratory which has been manufacturing some of the best organic product lines in the world for 20 years. We thought it was about time we had our own “Niche” and this is how we became Niche, the hair care company.

Niche Professional Hair products is based in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. A city of amazing beauty and charm. A city which loves our environment and is passionate about protecting it, as we are at Niche.

Niche is not the usual corporate entity. Niche’s products are made right in our own city and our ingredients are sourced locally.

Niche is at the forefront of packaging change in promoting and using aluminum instead of plastic. If you don’t know why we would do this, just look up Great Pacific Garbage Patch, here’s a link to Wikipedia to get you started:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pacific_Garbage_Patch

Why Choose NICHE PREMIUM  HAIRCARE?

• We are a lab which, for almost 20 years, has specialized in organic formulations.
• We use very high concentrations of ingredients like USDA Certified Organic Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Shea Butter, Essential Oils and Botanical Extracts.
• Our products contain an average of 98% organic ingredients, with most being over 99%
• You don’t pay for brand name advertising campaigns, you pay only for the extremely high quality products you receive.
• High end salons and spas carry these products because they recognize the value represented in quality products.
• You cannot find higher quality hair care products at any price.
• In economic times like these, can you really afford to pay top dollar for products which spend far more on advertising than they do on their products? We don't think so.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, I wasn’t paid for this. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

 

Jessica

Lady Soma Renewal Serum Review

 

 

I had the opportunity to review the  Lady Soma Renewal Serum. The Serum is designed to penetrate into skin using a concentrated dose of Hyaluronic Acid, which is known as the “renewal formula” for promoting cellular production and hydration. Designed for smoother, glowing skin.

The bottle is a classy little clear bottle with a pump action top. I love that it only releases tiny drops at one time. With this serum a little bit goes a long way. You take a couple of drops and rub it into your face and neck skin after washing.

You can use this morning or night, or both. I used it probably more than directed because it is an awesome make-up primer I think. I would wash my face in the morning, let it dry and then rub the serum in. I’d let that dry for a minute while brushing my hair.

Then, I’d sit down to put my make-up on. I love how it protects the skin. I felt like it was keeping the make-up from clogging my pores, while holding it in place. Hours later I would check my make-up and it would still look as fresh as when I put it on. I love that.

I have been using this for quite a while, and am addicted to this. I don’t see how I could ever find something that works this well.

My skin feels smoother, feels tighter, and my pores seemed smaller. It smells awesome, and is even has a silky feel on your fingertips. It feels like tiny little silk bubbles that your rubbing into your skin.

I love that it is organic. I love all companies that try and make their products safe. I don’t want to rub something all over my face that has a million chemicals in it. This is made from Witch Hazel,  Organic Aloe Vera, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and fruit extracts.

This is definitely something I would like to add to my daily beauty routine. Something that I feel helps build the cells in my skin, and enhancing the collagen and elasticity, I truly love Lady Some products. Every single product I’ve tried has wowed me to the end.

If your looking for organic face care, Lady Soma is the place to go. They also offer a Skin and Nails treatment that I will be writing the review on this week. I love them all. Very good quality organic products that smell good and work great.

 

About:

The Renewal Serum penetrates deep into the dermal layer of the skin to repair damaged skin. The serum stimulates the development of new skin cells with the power of Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin A. The formula diminishes the appearances of lines, minor scars, age spots, and sun damage for fresh looking skin. It may be used as a skin brightener to restore complexion and enable an even skin tone.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, I wasn’t compensated in any way. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

 

Jessica

Diane Lai Natural Skin Products Review #organic #natural

I was fortunate enough to get to work with Diane Lai products for a review.

I was sent 4 items for review. I received the Soothe All natural moisturizing cream, rejuvenate all natural daily moisturizing lotion, the body wash, and the Moist Lip Balm (unscented).

The Moisturizing Cream-

 

it has a clean soap smell and comes in a plastic bottle with a pump action top. It only gives as much as you need out of the pump. It doesn’t overload you with so much that you have to wipe it on a towel or washcloth.

I not only used this as a face moisturizer, but as a make-up tool. I went to get me some new foundation. I was in a hurry and chose one that is a little darker than my face. You can tell too, so I used this as help.

I would squirt some foundation on the sponge, squirt the cream on top. Rub them together, and it cut back on the color. Just enough that I needed. It was exactly the shade of my skin. I really liked it.

You can use the cream not only for adults, but for kids and babies as well. This is an organic product with no chemicals. I wouldn’t be surprised if you could use this as a soother for rashes in babies.

 

The Rejuvenate Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Also comes in a plastic bottle with a pump action top. It is a larger bottle than the cream, and gives you more when you pump the lotion out. Most lotions these days have tons of dyes and fragrances that contain chemicals you would never even think twice about putting on your skin.

Now that most consumer’s are going towards organic and natural- the companies are hearing the calls. They are creating safe to use products that contain nothing but organic, natural products that not only help your skin but is good for it.

The lotion isn’t greasy, or very watery. It seems to have the substance that I need as a lotion. I am ALWAYS seen with a bottle of lotion in my purse. I hate having dry hands, it gives me goose bumps. This pump action lotion makes it easy to throw in my purse and head out the door.

I don’t have to worry about it squeezing out in the bottom of my purse, or the bottle busting. The top closes perfectly around the pump top, so it doesn’t just pop off.

It doesn’t have a fragrance, it just smells like a “clean” smell. I also used this on the bottom part of my hair as a “fly away” tamer. The organic products keep hairs in place and keeps them from frizzing up on me. Because it is lightweight, it doesn’t give my hair a weighed down look.

I loved both of these products. I thought the product was VERY high quality and was awesome because I can also use it on my kids.

The Body Wash

The Body wash is made with shea butter, lavender oil, Pomegranate extract, leaf extract, and ginseng extract. You can smell the citrus mixed with lavender when you pop the top of the easy squeeze bottle.

It is clear, which means no dyes or synthetic fragrances. It is thick (but not too thick) and silky feeling. It suds up well, making bubbles easily. It is awesome that I can use the same body wash for myself and my kids.

I usually buy a separate for them because of all the additives in mine. I also squirted a little under the water for a bubble bath for them, and it worked well. Not filling the bath with suds, but enough they could splash and play.

The Moist Lip Balm (Unscented)

It is made with fruit oil, honey, coconut oil, organic white beeswax, and olive oil.

The Lip Balm did keep my lips moist. I always have dry lips. I tend to also carry a couple chapsticks around in the pocket of my purse. I lick my lips, they dry out and crack. They end up burning, which I hate. I don’t mean to make my lips dry out, it’s just a habit I’ve had for awhile now.

I had to press down on my lips harder than normal because it is all natural products, but it did work well. It didn’t break up or fall off in the tube, so it is blended quite well. I wish it had some kind of soothing effect, like a mint blended in, but this chapstick is just for everyday use, and not for extreme chapped lips.

I love that these products have no dyes, no chemicals, no synthetics inside. I love that they are all natural, organic products that are safe to use even on the baby. It is hard to find a product that you can use on both.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post. All opinions are my own, and not persuaded in any way, I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

 

Jessica

Awaken (The Patronus) Book Tour

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  Awaken (The Patronus)

 Lucy Donovan was supposed to have a weekend of fun in the sun, celebrating her upcoming graduation from college. In a split second, everything changed. A drunk driver ended Lucy’s mortal life. Lucy opens her eyes to a world she never imagined possible and a new destiny: as a Patronus, a guardian of spirits. Adjusting to her new role and abilities while negotiating this confusing realm will test her limits and push her further than she ever dreamed she would go. From wayward spirits who don’t want her help to soul stealing vampires, and even a stuck-up British royal, Lucy must brave them all to save one spirit she can’t bear to lose. Further complicating her confusing life is an inexplicable yet growing connection she feels to a member of her team, Max, whose mysterious behavior leaves her both confused and intrigued. Waking up dead was just the beginning of her problems. Lucy’s death is about to become the greatest adventure of her life. Buy it - Kindle, Paperback, Nook, and Smashwords Author Sarah M Ross is working with Promotional Book Tours to bring you an incredible Prize pack. She is offering up
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Scandle Body Massage Candle Review

 

Scandle body massage candles are such a relaxing treat. Are you fond of body massage oil and fragrant spa candles? Then you’ll love these Scandle Massage Candles.

The Scandle Candle is definitely unique from any other body massage oils or candles out there. Why? Because it is perfect. It can be used as a body moisturizer, body massage oil, or a rich lotion filled with Vitamin E for soothing Mani’s or Pedi’s.

The candles are hand-poured soy candles that is very fragrant. When the candle is lit and starts to burn it melts to create a healthy body oil. This enhances overall skin health.

It is also earth-friendly. Because it is made with Soy wax, it puts off less soot and toxins than other candles.

As soon as I opened the candle tin, I got a nice minty like aroma. It was white/clear and had a very nice wick.

When we used them, we lit them 15-20 minutes before. This gives it time to melt down into the oil used for the massage. Adam works really hard outside all day, so I treated him with a massage. He was skeptical at first about me pouring a burning candle on him.

He thought he was going to be burned, and freaked out. But the candle only heats up to body temp, so NO it didn’t burn him.

He said that it relaxed him GREATLY. The oils made it easier for me to grip his muscles the right way. I have carpel tunnel (getting it) and my hands and bones in my hands stay stiff all the time. This was a nice way for me to show my appreciation to Adam without hurting myself.

It nourished his skin, leaving it silky smooth. It never made him feel greasy or sticky. Which is a plus. Normal lotions and oils don’t “melt” into the skin the way this does. It seems to disappear into the skin, not stay on top.

We left it on our headboard for the time being. I would crawl into bed, and smell that invigorating minty smell and love it. I loved to sleep beside it. It wasn’t even lit. Just sitting THERE and I could still smell it’s amazing- ness.

I will definitely be adding to my collection. I have almost used this one up, and sad to see it go. They have tons of different smells to choose from, which is a plus.

During holidays, they also add NEW limited time smells that go with the holiday. I love it. For Valentine’s they had Sugar Kisses and Chocolate dipped strawberry. =) YUM

I am so ready to try the love spell, warm vanilla sugar, and fig & brown sugar. I’m sure I’ll end up buying them all. =)

 

About Scandle Candle

Scandle LLC is committed to providing our customers with high-grade, spa quality, skin care products that are made with the industry's most natural ingredients - no petroleums or mineral oils,100% Vegan, drug-free, & cruelty-free.

At Scandle LLC, we believe that nature provides us with it's own healing and restorative properties and have harnessed the power of nature through our collection of unique, high-quality, eco friendly, green spa and beauty products.

Since its inception in 2005, The Scandle Body Massage Candle & Shimmering Lotion Candle has been received in the spa and beauty industry as, "The first and only candle that is truly healthy for your skin & the environment." In addition to aromatherapy candles, massage oils, and moisturizers; Scandle has expanded it offerings to include Dead Sea Salt Scrubs & Soaks, Perfumes, items for Manicures & Pedicures, and more.

Scandle, LLC's corporate offices are conveniently located near Dallas, TX next door to The Mary Kay, Inc. corporate offices in Addison, TX.

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You can find and follow Scandle at the following places:

http://www.abodycandle.com
http://www.twitter.com/scandlecandle
http://www.linkedin.com/in/scandlecandle
http://www.youtube.com/thescandlecandle
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Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post. All opinions are my own and completely honest. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

 

Jessica