soap, oils and more!

Certified Organic Lavendar Oatmeal Soap

I love the way this soap lathers up-not too much, but not so little that you overuse it. It’s a smaller size bar, which is usually the case with organic soaps. It doesn’t have nearly as much smell as I like, and I have a pretty sensitive nose. It smelled great in the package, but you can’t really smell it in the shower unless the bar is right under your nose. The ingredients are all super high quality and great for keeping your skin soft and moisturized (oatmeal is wonderful for your skin! especially if it’s sensitive). If you’re looking for a great bar that makes your skin clean and soft, without leaving behind any smell, this is perfect for you. It’s a really hard bar so it will last a while (don’t be fooled by the low price of supermarket soaps-they’re made with crap and terrible for you)

 

Tea Tree Oil (Australian) 4 Fl.oz

I like the vintage style labeling of the jar. I broke my dropper trying to get it out of the package =( so I’m stuck using it without one. I wish it also came with one of those plastic inserts that lets you drip it out drop by drop, in case you break your dropper like me! It’s a lot harder to use without wasting/spilling it everywhere.
The oil itself is a bit runnier than others I’ve used, and that combined with the large size leads me to believe it’s a bit diluted. You can’t beat the size for the price, diluted or not. It smells and works just like other tea tree essential oils I have used. Don’t be fooled by therapeutic grades or any of that BS from MLM companies-it’s a made up term and means absolutely nothing. I’d buy this for the cheaper price and just not ingest it (which you’re not supposed to do anyway!) Works great for cleaning too-there are a lot of natural cleaners you can use this in.
I used it on my 3 year old’s stinky, stinky cast to keep odor and bacteria away.

Vaincre Handmade Premium Waterproof Canvas Case Bag for VR goggles

This is a well constructed, durable bag. I got my VR goggles for free from Samsung when I bough my S7, so I’d like to keep them nice so I don’t have to buy a cheap pair (mine are way better than the cheap cardboard ones you find for sale) This fits my Samsung VR goggles, and an off brand I got. It would be great if I could fit in 2-you almost have enough room to, so you could add in some extras for travel, like headphones (ugh it’s so annoying listening to other people wear VR goggles, am I right?) I like that it has a long strap so I can wear it crossbody which makes me feel more secure. If you want to keep your expensive goggles safe, this is a great investment.

Herb Garden – Organic Herb Seeds – Non GMO, Heirloom, Non Hybrid – 10 Culinary Varieties Including Basil, Cilantro, Fennel, Parsley and More

I wish they gave specific varietal information, because I enjoy knowing that information. These are great for a beginning gardener with a small garden (you don’t get nearly as many seeds as you do in a seed packet you buy separately) There is a nice variety, as long as you like most of the popular types of herbs. I gave the ones I didn’t want to a friend! So far, not as many as I had hoped have sprouted, but it really hasn’t been long enough. I will try to report back with how the seedlings/plants grow!

 

 

Not another weird title

 

Bergamot Essential Oil for Aromatherapy (4oz).

For the price, I just can’t believe that it’s a super high quality oil. I won’t ingest it or use it on my skin, but as many other reviewers have stated, it works great for diffusing as it’s just a generally pleasant smell. I don’t notice much aromatherapy benefit from it, which leads me to believe it may be adulterated with some fragrance oils, and that does make the quality drop. However, you do get so much for such a low price, if you love it and aren’t 100% committed to quality, this is a great beginner oil to try.

Galaxy S7 edge phone case/wallet combo

This is a great wallet/phone case combo for the price. The leather is durable and well stitched and constructed. The main feature I enjoyed is that the phone case is detachable. This is really handy for when you want to take a lot of pictures or video. I definitely keep a better hold on my phone than I do my wallet, so this case is great for me-they’re always together and I’m guaranteed to never lose any of my safety information. It would be better is if it was an RFID blocker as well. Also, if you have an all the way to the edge screen protector, it will get messed up. Other than that, it’s a solidly made case.

 

LED Plant Grow Light – Clip Desk Lamp

The clip is strong and non slip as promised. It has a great spectrum of light and is very useful for all stages of plant growing. I propagate a lot of house plants and this was perfect for my succulents area. It gave the babies a nice glow and I think really helped them take root sooner. It’s very sturdy, I have dropped it a few times without breaking it. It’s an LED so the bulb will last forever, and not use a ton of electric. It’s only useful for a small area, which is a downside to it-who wants a light they can only use for 1-2 plants? The light is very bright and and can fit into any place you might keep a houseplant.

La Belleza Vitamin C serum

I have tried several vitamin C serums so far, and this one is a pretty good one. Not great, but good. Stored in an amber bottle is the best as it protects the integrity of the ingredients longer. I like that it has added ingredients to help plump collagen. I have noticed an effect on my hereditary dark circles from using this serum regularly. I do not have skin like I did in my 20’s and no serum can ever promise that. Go get some Botox instead. But for the price, it’s worth adding to your anti-aging regimen..

Kids Educational Animal World Map Wall Decal

This is a great addition to any kid’s area. We have it up in our homeschool area. In retrospect, I wish I had spaced the stickers much farther apart. That is my only beef with these-the sticky isn’t adhesive enough to move more than once and still stick well to the wall, in my opinion. If it was more easily movable and durable seeming, it would be a 5 star product. For the price, it’s not too bad. The colors are vibrant and the lines are very crisp and sharp. I love the artwork and my children really are interested in it, and have asked so many questions concerning the various land masses and animals. It would be excellent for a rental as it seems to be easy to remove. I love the artwork and it makes me smile every time I look at it.

DHEA 100 mg Maximum Strength Supplement

I am suffering from adrenal fatigue, I’m positive. I had 3 kids in less than 6 years and I carried them naturally, breastfed, etc. I have plain worn my body out. I can’t lose weight, I’m tired all the time, I get sick easily, I suffer from depression and anxiety. DHEA is supposed to be a great supplement to aid in bolstering flagging adrenal stores. The pills are tiny and the easiest to swallow of any I’ve tried (which is huge because I have a hiatal hernia that makes taking pills very difficult) Even the Mayo clinic and other trusted sources talk about the efficacy of a DHEA supplement. I like that it’s high quality and non-GMO, both things that are super important to me-I won’t ingest anything that isn’t made in a GMP certified facility with no fillers.

S7 edge case, tweezers and kid headphones

Galaxy S7 Edge Case, OBLIQ [Slim Meta][Satin Silver] Slim Fit Premium Dual Layer Protection Case

My husband bought this for galaxy s7 edge. He has a screen protector that had been damaged by other cases-this one hasn’t damaged his new screen protector at all, which is a bonus. It’s a good cheap case. He doesn’t drop his much and takes really good care of his phone, so I don’t know how well it protects against stronger damage (so if you’re a klutz like me, sorry, you gotta shell out bigger bucks than this)
He loves the way it looks all techy and shiny, and that’s it’s so lightweight and slim. It is very durable. Definitely tops among cheap cases.

(this is a case I purchased on my own-no discount or freebie here)

 

Poe Dameron Star Wars bionicle

My oldest is addicted to 2 things-Bionicles and Star Wars. I think this is the 3rd or 4th Star Wars Bionicle he’s purchased with his own money. They are simple for my little master builder to put together, and he’s very satisfied with Poe. They’re starting to make them less complicated and less pieces, which I hope they stop doing, because he doesn’t enjoy that.
Poe + Finn forever!!

 

Tweezer trio

Wow, are these sharp! I’ve never found anything that rivaled my tweezerman, but these do for sure. I couldn’t figure out how to use the two pointy ones (for splinters maybe?) but the angled ones worked so well on my eyebrows-picking out baby hairs that are usually missed. They came in a very nice and well stitched leather case that will protect their sharp edges.

 

 

Hose off…reviews coming

Hose Off Organic 2 in 1 Body Wash With Beneficial Bentonite Clay and Essential Oils For Naturally Healthy Hair and Skin   

I’ll admit, it seems pricey at first. When I received it, it is capped with a cap with a tiny, tiny hole. You give it a little squirt and that teensy, tiny amount is enough to wash my entire 5’4″ body. My husband said it takes him 2-3 but that’s plenty of suds to clean my mountain man. We live in super hippy camping country so I’m excited that this is safe to use in wilderness areas as well. Bentonite clay is never anything I’ve used externally, only consumed externally, but it seems to have helped my skin feel tighter after a shower without feeling dry. I enjoy the smell-it’s a good mix between masculine and feminine-not too flowery, not too musky, just a perfect woodsy mix.

 

Speck Samsung Galaxy S7 case

 

 

This is not a discounted purchase. This is something I bought for myself =)

This case is awesome for a klutz like me. I wish it wasn’t so expensive-it’s more than an otterbox and doesn’t protect the front as well. However, other ones are UGLY and this one is SUPER cute. I drop my phone ALL the time. I also am using a screen protector since this doesn’t protect the front. It’s better than cheap cases because it has a lip up over the front for minimal protection (beware, this will mess your screen protector up unless you have one that is safe to use with a case) it’s easy to use and seems very sturdy. You can even download matching wallpaper for your phone!

Black feather boa

When you open the package, do it outside. It’s like a black bird was ripped apart-feathers are flying everywhere. Once you shake free all the loose ones, only tiny pieces come loose, it stays together pretty well. My kids love it for dress up. The feathers are soft and silky and held together firmly. Would make a great addition to a costume.

 

Mini skateboard

I was apprehensive reading other reviews-but had no issues whatsoever with this skateboard. The deck is made of a very sturdy plastic, and the wheels are securely attached and well made. It isn’t cheap feeling at all. My 3, 5 and 7 year old were all able to use it without any issue (except for the fact that we only got 1 and they were fighting over it!) I like that the deck has grip up top because my kids like to go barefoot a lot, so they can still ride easily. It’s a great price for a mini skateboard that will give your kids hours of enjoyment.
I received this for free in exchange for my super honest give it to you straight review.