Kristine’’s Shower Review

 

I was blown away with all of these products. I have never used a soap that did so much for my skin. Kristine’s Shower offer handmade body care items that are TOP quality and made from organic ingredients. She was kind enough to send me five products to review, and I have to say.. I loved them all!!

What I received:

• Aloe Vera Body Whip
• Bar Soap
• Bath Bomb
• Shea Butter Body Frosting

Soap Bar

These soaps start @ $1.99. They smell absolutely AMAZING, and what they can do for your skin is astonishing. I have never really been a big soap fan. I usually use body wash because soap leaves my skin really dried out. This soap was NOTHING like that. I was very impressed with this soap.

It is tightly wrapped in plastic, which keeps it from breaking into pieces. The design is AMAZING. The colors inside of it make it look so beautiful. It lathers and bubbles up very well, which was surprising for a soap bar. It smelled delicious. My skin was left soft and very smooth. Nice step for a body wash girl.

The best thing about these bars are that they are made in small loaves. The smaller loaves produce a better quality soap. 1 loaf of her soap makes 8 bars. I love that she makes so many different designs. They are all made with the best vegetable and nut oils to give you healthy glowing skin.

I love that you get so many choices in her shop. You can choose which scent you want and what size soap you would like.!!

Ingredients:  Saponified oils of babassu, coconut, palm kernel, avocado, sunflower, castor and shea butter, ultramarines, clays & oxides (for coloring) and fragrance.

Price depends on your soap selection. Check the site here for price information.

 

Bath Bomb

Bath Bombs are absolutely my favorite bath product. I do not usually get to soak in the tub very much. Having two kids under 5 means VERY quick showers and half shaved legs.. LOL

But when I do get the chance to relax, I definitely want a bomb. They leave your skin feeling so soft, smooth, and scented. It’s a smell that you can’t get from lotions, soaps, perfumes, or body wash. It’s like a natural smell that clings and lingers to your body.

 

Aloe Vera Body Whip - Vanilla Sugar

The Aloe Vera Body Whip is amazing. It smells just like vanilla frosting. The consistency of the formula is better than some high quality lotions I’ve used. This says a lot about her business. She is here to make her customers happy. She isn’t just throwing the cheapest ingredients together to try and “fool” us.

All of these products really are top quality and smell heavenly. The Body Whip is a stunner. It is very well made, and perfect for dry skin. I have dry skin and it’s hard to find something that works without it being too thin, or too thick. I needed something that would stay put without having to wait 30 minutes or having to towel dry my body after. Most lotions and body butters will seep through your clothes leaving oily spots.

Ingredients: purified water, shea butter, coconut oil, e-wax nf, grain alcohol, aloe vera gel, fragrance & coloring

Ingredients:
Baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, shea butter, coconut & palm oils, fragrance & coloring.
2.5 oz each - 2 inches in diameter

Sugar Scrub

This was my FAVORITE. It has such an awesome feeling on your body. You can actually FEEL it exfoliating your skin. I used this everywhere. I used it on my face as an exfoliate and cleanser, and I used it on my scalp before shampooing to rid my hair of flakes.

I used it on my legs after shaving, which DID make my smooth hairless legs last WAY longer than usual. Usually I have to shave every other day because I have rapid hair growth. Having something to help with this was fabulous. Being a mom and not having adequate time to check for missed spots, I usually don’t find out until I put on shorts or capri’s that I have a long line of hair sticking up.. UGH.

With this I took the time to make sure I got it all, and then rubbed this on my skin. I don’t know how it does it, but I will definitely be buying more of this in the future.

I’m not sure why, but my kids thought this was candy. I guess because of the different colors and the way it smelled. SO..needless to say, this is in my bag that hangs from the shower rod.. LOL

 

About Kristine’s Shop

Quality since March 2002!

Once you've tried my products, there is NO substitute.

You will always receive quality products from Kristine's Shower & I wouldn't have it any other way!

100% Soap Bars

Using handmade soap changed my skin forever. Not only are the bars beautiful to look at, but they smell good and what they do to for your skin cannot be described!

Prices start at $1.99!

 

 

Chances are the person who helps you will be the store’s owner, a local resident who will entertain your request for a price break even if it isn’t advertised. And the sales associates of small businesses are usually determined to ensure that your shopping experience is one you’ll want to repeat because they know that their livelihoods depend on giving you good customer service.

 

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine. I wasn’t compensated, although I did receive products in exchange for an honest review..

 

Thanks,

 

Jessica

Lady Soma Hand & Nail Treatment Review

The Skin & Nail Treatment is a deep moisturizer that repairs dry and cracked skin. Specifically formulated for skin and nails, it promotes a soft supple cuticle, while repairing existing damage. Enhances nails for a shiny appearance and healthy looking cuticles. Treatment may also be used on hands and body to heal dry skin.

I have always had trouble with my cuticles splitting. I don’t know why, but they get really painful. I also tend to get those little painful hang nails on the very side of the nails. The ones you can’t rip off and bug me to death. Since I have been using this I haven’t had one split cuticle or hang nail!!

We all know that Cocoa Butter is beneficial to skin. We have seen it in tons of lotions and body washes. But have you ever seen it in a hand cream? I haven’t. I was SO impressed with this. It smells VERY sweet. You can smell the cocoa butter but it doesn’t have a distinct cocoa butter smell. It just smells like a natural sweetness.

I also tend to get dry hands. I know you have heard me say this over and over- because I HATE it. I actually get shivers when I touch something with dry hands. I always pack lotion or body butter EVERYWHERE. When I crochet- the yarn dries my hands completely and I need something to keep it hydrated, and this fit the bill. I loved it because it wasn’t greasy like most lotions and it wasn’t too much like body butters.

It is exactly the right consistency. It isn’t runny and isn’t too thick. I don’t find myself putting it on over and over. One handful can keep me good for hours, which is GREAT for me. I don’t want something I have to keep reapplying all the time.

I don’t usually apply nail polish to my fingernails because it makes my nails look depleted and unhealthy (after taking it off), so I avoided it at all costs. I decided to see if this would help me out with this little problem. Low and behold- it DID. I can now wear polish and take it off and not have to worry about my nails looking anything less than beautiful.

All in all my nails were WAY better looking, healthier, stronger, and seem to grow without breaking as much. My cuticles never split and hurt, and my skin lost the red tint beneath the nails.

You can wash your hands and still smell it. I usually have to reapply after washing dishes because my hands tend to dry from the dishwashing liquid. NO MORE Lady Soma says. They want you healthy and beautiful at all times and they have proven this to me in SO MANY WAYS. I love all the products I have tried.. They all PROVE that you can be beautifully naturally. Who needs or WANTS chemicals? Not me.

You can buy this for only $15 at the Lady Soma website.

 

About

 Lady Soma:

Lady Soma never uses theses ingredients:

Sulfates

Parabens

Propylene Glycol

Mineral oils

Silicone

Synthetic fragrance

Dyes

 

They ALWAYS use all natural ingredients in their products to help promote healthiness of the skin and body!!

Click below to learn a little more about the ingredients they DO use:

• Hyaluronic Acid
• Flaxseed Oil
• Kokum & Cocoa Butter
• Psyllium Husks
• Shea Butter
• Acidophilus

Connect with Lady Soma:

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Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored review, all opinions are 100% my own. I wasn’t compensated for this post. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

 

Jessica

Lady Soma Antioxidant Berry Masque Review

Disclosure: Items mentioned in this post were sent for review purposes only; all opinions are 100% honest.

Lady Soma is an all natural company who supports women’s health in every product they make. Their skin care line includes the Renewal Serum, the Antioxidant Berry Masque, and the Skin & Nail Treatment.

Their supplements include the Lady Soma Detox, the Lady Soma Fiber Cleanse with Probiotics, the Candida Advanced Cleanse, and the Cranberry Concentrate with Vitamin C.

The Antioxidant Berry Masque ($32.99) is a captivating concoction of cranberries and blueberries. The berries enhance cell renewal and boosts collagen production. The berries contain antioxidant powers of Vitamins A, C, and E which helps cleanse and detox your face. =)

For antioxidants and exfoliators it isn’t usually safe for your face to use them more than once or twice a week. I have exfoliated too much before and it ended up making my pored HUGE and they stayed this way for quite a while. It burns your pores and cells. I used this as much as every other day and never noticed any harm done to my face.

I loved the way this smelled. You can smell the berries in it, and makes it a pleasing experience to use. I loved it. You could also feel it working. It tingles and burns a little, but that’s what it is supposed to do. It is cleansing your face of all the dirt. I actually liked the way it felt and left it on for more than the 8 minutes. I left it on for about 10.

If you are wearing make up, I would suggest using your usual face cleaner to wash that off before using any antioxidant or exfoliators (so you can get a better use).
I noticed my pores were WAY cleaner. I usually have trouble with blackheads on my nose. I have always had this as an issue area, and NOTHING has worked before. I have tried the blackhead strips, stridex, and face wipes. NOTHING. until now.

I am very pleased with this. Not only is it made in the U.S.A, it is 100% organic. The natural products make it have a pleasing smell. If you haven’t read my other natural product posts this year- chemicals from large companies products seep into your skin, making your skin practically DRINK bad chemicals. These chemicals can eventually lead to hormone problems, infertility, and even cancer.
NOT FOR ME. I would rather use something that I know is safe. I want to live as long as I can. I am not trying to off myself before my time.. I have kids and want to see them grow to be in high school, go to college, and succeed in life. =)



Lady Soma

Lady Soma is the trusted brand among healthy and active women.

When it comes to women’s needs, Lady Soma offers a comprehensive line designed to provide a woman with everything she needs. We are headquartered in New York City and are the leading provider of women’s health and nutritional supplements. Lady Soma products were designed to assist women in maintaining healthy and active lifestyles. We have been raising the bar in the women's health industry by instituting truth in labeling, and ingredient safety. We take pride in our approach to ensuring quality through our commitment.

We created a strict line, to enable women to find the best solutions to their feminine and personal issues, whether it be for her body or skin. The word “soma” comes from the Greek language meaning “body”. Throughout history, the Mediterranean food and culture, rich in fresh fruits, olive oil, vegetables, fish and whole grains, has been known to be the epitome of health. Scientists have known for decades that people who eat these foods have lower rates of heart disease, cancer and other health issues.

EOS Lip Balm Review

 

The evolution of smooth™  a natural reason to smile

"eos fits a woman's sense of style and also lets her have fun in the process of getting more beautiful."

I received 6 of the EOS lip balms.

• Summer Fruit
• Lemon Drop SPF 15
• Strawberry Sorbet
• Honeysuckle Honeydew
• Medicated Tangerine
• Sweet Mint

They are available for purchase at Walgreens, Target, EvolutionofSmooth.com.

To keep your lips looking and feeling healthy, they created this 95% organic, 100% natural lip balm that's petrolatum and paraben free, just like you.

Packed with antioxidant-rich Vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos keeps lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth.

The lip balms are USDA-certified organic, and 100% natural. The spheres that they come in are super soft, ergonomic, and are also recyclable.

Honeysuckle Honeydew

Summer Fruit

Sweet Mint-

Tangerine

Lemon Drop

and Strawberry Sorbet

I have a habit of licking my lips most of the time, and it leaves them dry. If they end up getting too dry they crack and get cold sores. There are very few lip balms that actually help me. I have found SOME that help, but I usually end up losing them because I stick them in my pockets.

Most natural lip balms are either too soft or too hard in consistency. On the harder types, I have to practically press VERY hard to get any on my lips. The ones that are too soft do not tend to stay on very long. These are exactly the right consistency. They stay on WAY longer than most lip balms, they moisturize very well, and they smell amazing.

It tastes amazing, unlike most lip balms that SAY they do. The packaging is very well suited for dropping in your purse. I have never had to dig around for this. I can always just reach in and find it no matter where it is.

The Sweet Mint is amazing. It gives the tingle and relief to extremely dry lips as blistex does. My daughter rubbed my blistex all over the table, so I was without. I had a nasty cold sore from being sick and it kept burning. As soon as I applied the Sweet Mint the dryness was soothed and so was the burning.

All in all, I would definitely purchase these AGAIN and AGAIN. These are wonderfully made natural lip balms that help in every way possible. Overtime it has helped prevent dry and chapped lips, while helping take away the already existing chapping. LOVE IT!!

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own, and not influenced in any way. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

 

Jessica

 

Overlabeled Review and Giveaway

What woman doesn’t love shoes? I can’t even think of one who wouldn’t want a new awesome pair of shoes, boots, or heels if they could afford it. Affording shoes isn’t that hard with Overlabeled. There are many sites who sell boots for $150+, not overlabeled. They are completely honest, cheap, and have awesome customer service.

They sell so many unique designs that I couldn’t help myself. I am pretty sure I might have a shoe fetish. I spent almost an hour looking through all their different styles. Cheap shoes with the highest quality ARE the best!!

When you click on the website a little box will pop up. If you are willing to give feedback on their website, you can get 10% off your order. How awesome is that? AND if you like them on Facebook you can get an extra 10% off. They have a 30 day return policy and free shipping over $100.

I chose to review the Fashion Forward High Heel Booties with Leopard Print Lapels.  These boots come in brown and black, but I just LOVED them in brown. They are so cute. If these boots get dirty all you have to do is clean them with a wet cloth, do NOT use chemical solvents to clean them. It will make the color come off.

The boots have a 4 inch heel, but are extremely strong. I didn’t feel wobbly or off centered. They look amazing and feel amazing. When I chose boots with heels, I try and get the most comfort. These boots ARE comfortable. They go well with jeans or slacks, so you can achieve whatever look you are trying for.

I wore them with jeans and LOVED the way they looked.

The zipper is facing the inside of your leg, so you can’t really see it. This is a plus, I really like that on the outside- all you see is boot. They look like kick ass cowboy boots to me. I really adore them.

It has the leopard print lapels which are really cute. It has a tie on the outside, it doesn’t tighten or loosen the strength of the boots on your feet- it’s just there for decoration. Love them!!

Shipping was very fast, and they bubble wrap the boots for extreme care. They put them in a bag inside the box so they don’t get tossed around inside the box. They were perfect. And customer service was VERY friendly. I will definitely order form Overlabeled again.

Customers buy from this shop because they have so much to choose from and all of their items are made from the top manufacturers and designers. Their shoes are trendy, comfortable, cheap, attractive, and VERY high quality.

When I first started shopping online for stuff, I landed on many shoe websites who wanted $199 for a pair of boots that looked much similar to these. There were also websites that wanted EVEN MORE for ugly shoes that I didn’t even have a desire to wear. Isn’t it amazing when you find a company that is more satisfied with making their customers happy then charging an arm and a leg for something?

When looking for cheap shoes or discount shoes, heels, boots, wedges, sandals, stilettos, and more- this is the place to go!! Stylish footwear at affordable prices.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post. All opinions are 100& my own, and not influenced in any way. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

The Giveaway-

The Giveaway will be part of the Bday Bash, which will be live today!

 

Jessica

Nachomamatee Review

I have a weird sense of humor and that is why I like Nachomamatees so much! From Vintage T-Shirts, to 80′s T-shirts, to Funny T-Shirts - Nachomamatees has it all.

I chose the Engrish Shirt. It is a high quality lightweight cotton shirt in white with black and grey lettering. As someone who loves to write, and a grammar nerd- I had to get this shirt. It was hard NOT to get it. Too funny.

I see posting stuff online such as facebook and twitter that doesn’t even make sense half the time, so yeah- this shirt intrigued me. Make me chuckle, and of course- choose it.

My family is a t-shirt family. I don’t usually dress up very often, because I work from home. Who wants to wear expensive clothing when you aren’t going out? When you just have errands to run, stores to go to, and children to keep clean all day? Not me- so I have tons of t-shirts and they are all very loved.

Here are some of my favorites…

Dark Side- Of course they would try and draw you in with cookies =)

Did it at home- On sale right now for $9

 

Find X

Gizzy

There are just so many great ones, I could go on and on. The shirts take 3-9 business days to get to you, depending on how near or far you are. They ship worldwide, so it doesn’t matter if you live in New York or Australia- these shirts would make anyone crack up.

You can return merchandise for a full refund if you do it within 30 days (1 month) but this excludes items that have been worn and washed. Shipping is usually $3.50 for standard, and each additional item is just $1 more for shipping.

They have a Daily Deal 6.99 Special – where they select one of their t-shirts to sell for 6.99 on that select day. That’s awesome. So your paying half the price of what it would normally be.

Buy it – Like the shirts that you seen here? Then be prepared to chuckle a lot looking at all of them! Check out Nachomamatees here.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% mine, I did receive products in exchange for an honest review, but it didn’t influence the review.

In order to win you must not have won (or received for promotional purposes) a t-shirt from Nachomamatees or Crazy Dog T-shirts in the last 90 days.

 

Jessica

Five FingerTees Review

Five Finger Tees is located outside of Boston, Massachusetts. FiveFingerTees.com opened in July, 2009 and is completely family owned and operated. We offer a wide variety of movie/TV, pop-culture inspired and down right funny t-shirts for only $9.99! Our philosophy is simple, we do all the work! From customer service, designing, printing, photography, shipping, web site design, and trying to watch our kids at the same time! By doing this, we keep our overhead really low which gives you the customer a great deal, without having to sacrifice on quality.

 

• Our T-Shirts are Profesionally Screen Printed in the U.S.A. We do not use heat transfers or irons-ons.

 

• We use soft preshrunk 100% cotton shirts with Double-needle stitching throughout and a seamless rib at neck. Need to see oursize chart?

 

• All of our Tees are Available in assorted styles, sizes & colors.

 

• Orders usually ship from our store within 1 to 2 business days. (Please allow 5-7 days delivery for hoodies)

I chose the Reading is sexy shirt. Reading has been a part of life as long as I can remember. In today’s world, I see and hear people saying that they don’t read. I’m pretty sure they think it’s cool because they don’t read. I’m like “WHAT- are you SERIOUS?”

I have always wanted to promote literacy. Yes, I may be a book nerd, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Now I can PROMOTE this by my shirt in a funny way. I wish more people would get off facebook, put down the remote and pick up a book- maybe the world would be a better place.☺

I love this shirt. I got it in pink. It is made of 100% preshrunk cotton. So you don’t have to worry about buying a bigger size. You can machine wash on warm with like colors and dry on medium tumble. You can also use non-chlorine bleach if needed. You don’t need to iron these shirts because they don’t really wrinkle up. It feels amazing- lightweight and fits perfectly.

They are great for the summer because they let your skin breath. The cotton is amazing, soft, and very flexible. They have so many different styling of shirts, that you can find something for almost everyone.

The ordering process is very simple. Just click on the shirt you want to purchase, then choose whether you would like a men’s or women’s. Then select size and color. The shirt arrived quickly, and is great quality. This is the same if not better quality then you would find in some department store for $30+.

 

and what’s even funnier is if you click on the link to the “Half Shirts” You get this:

WHOA!!!

Did you seriously think we sold half shirts?

We're not sure what's worse, the fact that you thought we sold half shirts or the fact that you clicked on this link to purchase a half shirt...Hmmm
Anyway, so this wasn't a complete waste of your time here is a picture of some dude in a half shirt for you to enjoy.

 

You can order shirts from Five Finger Tees online. You can also visit them on Facebook and Twitter.

They have a shipping calculator, so you can see how much the total would be before you make a purchase. This is always a plus for me!!

They take Discover, Visa, Mastercard, Amex Cards, and Paypal. Many companies are switching to paypal and I love it. I don’t have a credit card and companies that do not accept paypal won’t be getting business from me, because I can’t do it any other way!

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% my own. I wasn’t compensated, although I did receive products in exchange for an honest review..

 

Jessica

 

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Fit Moms for Life Book Review & Giveaway

Although I was fortunate enough to not gain any baby weight with my kids, I do find myself deprived of energy most of the time. Being fit doesn’t just mean losing weight. If you are underweight, not eating right, or don’t exercise well.. this book could very well be for you also. It’s all about being a more healthy mom for YOURSELF as well as your KIDS. They deserve to have a mom who is interactive and the best you can be.

I have always been thin. I know that most people think I am ridiculous for wanting to gain weight, but I’ve felt self-esteem issues just like someone who want’s to lose it. I’m not anorexic or anything, just wanted to feel HEALTHY. Eating right and exercising daily has a lot to do with this.

This book is authored specifically for mothers. Those who put their needs on the back burner while taking care of their family. Being in a peaceful and determined mindset is what it is all about, and that’s what Dustin Gives you.

SMART goals, which stands for “Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timed. Having goals that are realistic and times are better for your health, mind, and actually reaching those goals. The book even has space for you to write the goals that you hope to reach so you can look back and say WOW.

Eating right is fully covered in this book with added healthy recipes that I intend to make. There are also a set of rules that every mom should abide by if they wish to see results. (NO cheating =P )

This book isn’t about magic tricks or quick fixes to burn off pounds. You aren’t taking some enhanced energy medicine that will leave you crazy and light headed within the first hour. This isn’t some trick just to get you to buy the book. There are stories from women from all walks of life who have already been through this, and have some amazing stories to tell.

I love it, and will be referring this to my mom and a few others in my life who I have seen struggle with their weight and exercising daily. When you have a plan with reachable goals, there isn’t failure.

 

**BUY IT**

You can purchase Fit Moms for Life on the book’s website.

 

About:

Fit Moms for Life: How to Have Endless Energy to Outplay your Kids ~

Fit Moms for Life is perfect for Mothers (and women in general) who want a fitness program that works. Dustin Maher says:

• Traditional Cardio Doesn’t Lose Fat
• You Can’t Work Out to Compensate for Poor Eating
• See Results 9 Times Faster With Burst Training
• Learn ONE Exercise That Shrinks a Waistline WITHOUT diet changes
• Burn Fat While You Sleep
• A Healthy Environment Equals A More Fit Family

Dustin’s inspiration to help moms comes from his nurturing upbringing and continued close relationship with his own mom. Dustin has helped thousands of women get in amazing shape all over the US and the world. He has been on TV close to 100 times and has been in many magazines, newspapers, radio shows, has over 250 YouTube videos, and over 450 articles and videos on his website. His website Alexa ranking around 300K and he has an email list of 7000K. Dustin is also hosting his own Fit Moms for Life talk radio show at http://webtalkradio.net/shows/fit-moms-for-life.

To learn more, please checkout Dustin’s website at www.DustinMaherFitness.com.

 

WIN IT:  One lucky US winner will win their own copy of Fit Moms for Life!

This will be part of my Bday Bash that will go live on the 13th.

So look for it. =)

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% mine. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review.

 

Jessica