Healing Tree Bamboo Charcoal Soap Review & Giveaway!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I loved the feel of this soap and the cute design on it! Like other charcoal products (which are pretty much taking over the industry) the soap digs deep into pores to draw out all of the dirt. My skin felt a lot smoother after using this soap for a few days! 

On Amazon it says the soap is fragrance free but there was a fragrance with it that I noticed so I am not sure if this was listed with a mistake. It was a clean scent though, so they could mean that there was no added perfume to the soap. 

What I love most about the soap is that there was only four ingredients: Vegetable Oil, Water, Glycerin, and Bamboo Charcoal! I have been trying to use more products with LESS ingredients. The more products on the packaging that I can not pronounce the less I want to use the product.

It is $8.99 (with free shipping) for a pack of 3 on Amazon. Of course this is more money than mass market brands but this is on the cheaper side for all natural brands! Also, one lucky winner will win a package! Make sure to hurry and enter below since the giveaway ends next Friday at midnight EST time! You must be 18 years or older to enter and must live in the United States. 




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Influenster Go VoxBox Review

I recently received a box of goodies complimentary from Influenster to review. Take a look at my unboxing video below to see what I got. Underneath the video is my review on all of the products I received. If you want me to send you an invite so you can sign up and get free products yourself please leave your email in the comments section below.

They had a nice variety of items in the box which I was excited to try. I loved some products more than others and will detail all of the items below. 

1.) PROFOOT Triad Orthotic: $10.49 - I love these. I highly suggest these shoe inserts if your feet are achy or your back hurts by the end of the day. They are so comfortable I do not even notice them and my feet feel much better after a long day of work.

2.) PROFOOT Pedi-Rock: $8.99 - This is a foot file to make your feet much softer. It can be used wet or dry though I prefer it wet since it is much softer on the feet and does not feel like I am filing the bottom.

3.) Playtex Sport Fresh Balance- $3.99-$4.99 - I have always been a user of Playtex Products. These were no disappointment, unlike some other brands that are hard to get out of the applicator! 

4.) Blue Diamond Fruit Flavored Almonds- $3.19 - I received the Blueberry flavor and I LOVED them. They tasted very much like Blueberries and I loved the sweetness. These will be a go to snack for me for now on.

5.) Muller Greek Corner Yogurt- $1.29 - I picked up the Strawberry flavor and enjoyed it. I loved how you could just flip the corner with the Strawberry juice and it pours right into the yogurt. It tasted great though after mixed in I felt like there could have been a bit more of Strawberry juice to make it better.

6.) Aqua Spa Relax Body Creme- $9.99 - I loved the Lavender smell. It made me feel more relaxed and the scent lasted on my body longer than some other lotions. 

7.) I also received the Vitamin Shoppe Jaxx Shaker Cup and the Vitamin Shoppe Fit N Full Protein Shakes which for some reason are not listed on the product card that I received inside the box. These are not products that I would go out and buy but if you are into shakes I hugely recommend the Jaxx Shaker Cup. It made mixing the shake so much easier and it had the measurements right on the side. I am not a huge fan of all of the unknown ingredients in these shakes but if I were to recommend based on flavor alone I would recommend the French Vanilla and the Swiss Chocolate but NOT the Fresh Berries. If you would like a more elaborate review on the shakes feel free to check out my video below.

All in all this was a great box and I was happy with more of the items than I thought I would be. I was afraid the box would be like a Bulu Box with very healthy items inside and usually I am not a huge fan of supplements so I was glad to see that it was not filled with them. 

If you have any further questions on any of the products listed above feel free to leave them in the comments section below and I will do my best to answer them. Once again, if you want to sign up for Influenster to get free boxes leave your email below and I will send you an invite. 

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Review: Playtex Sport Fresh Balance

I know that Tampons are usually an item that you find a brand and type you like and stick with it. Influenster just sent me a box of the Playtex Sport Fresh Balance though and I have to say that I may be switching it up. 

With the regular absorbency ones that I tried you can not even feel they are there. They have proven to be super absorbent and are easy to slide in and out. I have had a problem in the past by the U by Kotex Tampons that do not seem to come out of the applicator. I can not even begin to count how many I have just thrown away (not used) because of this. 

I personally usually use Tampax Pearl but since these are just as good I will probably start switching off between which one is the cheapest (on sale or with a coupon). 

Review: Adovia Dead Sea Mud Shampoo

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

If you have an itchy or dry scalp I definitely recommend this product. My scalp has been very upset since the weather here goes from 50 to 80 and back to 50 this time of the year. I used the product and I noticed less flakes (I do not typically suffer from dandruff but a few flakes here and there) and my hair felt much more moisturized. 

It lathered just as well as any other shampoo. It smelled pretty good but the scent was not strong like other shampoos. I guess this could be a pro or a con depending on how much fragrance you want in your shampoo.

Not only does my scalp feel and look a lot better but this softened my hair also. I recommended this shampoo for anybody especially in months where the seasons are changing.

You can purchase a 7.4 fl oz bottle on Amazon for $23 with free shipping.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Review: Ozeri Brezza III Dual Oscillating 10" High Velocity Desk Fan

Now that it is almost summer time the only thing I am thinking about is staying cool. I hate being hot, especially before I have to go to work. 

I recently was sent the Ozeri Brezza III Desk fan and am loving how cool it is keeping me. It not just keeps me cool but cools down almost the entire room. If you have a small room or office you do not even need an AC with this fan! It also does not make as much noise as my AC does so you do not need to turn it off when making a phone call! The fan moves both left and right or up and down or you could also just make it stand still if you want it aimed right at you. The fan also comes with a remote so you do not have to get up if you have the fan on the other side of the room. 

If you are need of a small room fan I highly suggest this one. Like all other Ozeri products that I personally have tried it is also very good looking! The only downer is it is larger than expected and actually does not fit on either of my two tiny desks. If you have a larger desk (or a table) to put it on then this would be good for you. 

Right now the fan is out of stock on Amazon, but normally it sells for $58.95 (with free shipping) though you can still order it now and they will ship it when it is back in stock and send you an email when doing so. 

May 2014 Popsugar Must Have Box Review & Unboxing

Please watch my unboxing video and then come back and read this post :)

The Popsugar Must Have Box is a subscription box which costs $39.99 per month, BUT all the products you get are full size and the boxes are always worth more than $100! If you love getting surprises than this box is for you!.

The items in the box:

1.) Smell Bent St. Tropez Dispenser:This is a nice sweet beachy smelling perfume. It is a blend of jasmine and coconuts and I love it. This will be my go to summer scent this year! Value: $45

2.) Zing Anything Citrus Zinger: This is such a useful item that I did not have. I am loving this. This has already made me drink more water and I have always been interested in being able to have a fruity taste to my water. Value: $17

3.) Kerry Cassill Eye Mask:This is a cute but simple eye mask. I may or may not use/need this but I guess it is useful to have if I do and does not take up too much space to keep on hand. $24

4.) Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Pool Boy Nail Lacquer: We will have to see how good the formula is but the color looks very pretty in the bottle. $10

5.) Tone it Up Workout DVD:This is my least favorite item in the box. I just have no use for this. I do Insanity and am happy with that workout. $15

6.) Hi I'm Skinny Sticks Multi-Grain Sweet Onion: The food items in the Popsugar Boxes are usually on the healthier side but taste is not compromised in this snack! These are SO good! And they gave us a big bag! $4



Finally, Popsugar is back at creating GREAT boxes. This is one of my favorite boxes yet from them. I will use most of the items in the box and even the ones I will not use are still quality items for the box. It was nice to receive items that we do not typically get like a perfume and water bottle. I love getting home items. 

Total value of the box: $115

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May 2014 Birchbox Review & Unboxing

View my Unboxing Video and then come back and read my post :)

Overall thoughts: I give this box a rating of 5/5. I love the Beauty Protector brand so to have a Shampoo and Conditioner from them makes this box. I also love the color of the Lip Crayon they gave us.

Inside the box is:

1.) Beauty Protector Shampoo & Conditoner | These are listed as 2 separate samples on the card. I am listing them together here because I have the same thing to say about both of them. I loved getting these products. I love the smell and they work great.  Full size, $21.95

2.)  LAQA & Co Sheer Lip Lube Pencil | Great size item and I love the color and the feel of the lip pencil. It goes on a bit sheer but is very build-able. Full size, $18

3.) Supergoop! Everyday SPF 30 with Cellular Response Technology | Not an exciting item to get (I have so many sunscreens at the moment!) but obviously something I will get use out of. I do not know what Cellular Response Technology is, but it is water resistant. Full Size, $19

4.)  32 Oral Care Effervescent Breath Crystals with IsoVoxy | Not too excited to get these. They are supposed to make your breath feel and smell fresher but I have heard reviews both ways. I will check them out though. Full Size, $9.99-29.50

Is this box worth $10: Yes, the lip pencil itself is worth almost the price of the box.

Is this box worth my $10: Yes. I love 3 of the items, 1 I will use, and the other just not too excited for. Either way to be disappointed in only 1 item in the box is worth it.

Disclaimer: These opinions are my own and I was not asked, nor do I get compensation, to review the box or these items.

If you would like to sign up for the Beauty Box yourself, here is the link: https://www.birchbox.com?raf=l4w14

Review: Adovia Natural Dead Sea Mud Soap

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I love trying out new beauty products so when I got the opportunity to test out the Adovia Natural Dead Sea Mud Soap I could not pass the opportunity up!

I want to first say that I did receive the soap for free (but was not paid for this review) however I did have to purchase it with a coupon code on Amazon. The shipping was fabulous, I got the soap within less than a week and it was packaged perfectly. The foundation to making any great product work is the customer service for the company and the fact that I got the product so fast made me that much more interested in trying their product.

This soap is great for people with Eczema, Acne, and Psoriasis. While I do not suffer from any of these things I still loved the soap. The soap is 100% natural and keeps your skin feeling moisturized and soft after washing with it. What I have noticed is that my feet are much softer.

You can purchase the soap for $12 (with free shipping) on Amazon. This is quite expensive for soap so while I did enjoy using it I will probably not be a customer since that breaks my bank and I do not have any skin conditions. However, if you have long been suffering from itchy and bumpy skin I highly suggest checking this out. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Green Virgin Products Prize Pack Giveaway

Welcome to the Green Virgin Products Prize Pack Giveaway!

 Hosted by Beauty Brite, Asha Butterflys and PinkMama’s Place

Sponsored by Green Virgin Products

ABOUT GREEN VIRGIN PRODUCTS: We only sell totally non toxic, eco friendly products at the lowest prices, made using the highest quality ingredients possible. All our products come with a 90 money back warranty, except our stainless steel bottles also have a lifetime replacement warranty for defects in materials and workmanship. You can buy from us with confidence because all our products are tested against the toxic brands and they work as good or better than the toxic polluting products sold in the grocery store. Beauty Brite recently had the opportunity to review the Green Virgin Products included in this giveaway prize pack, be sure to check out her review. These products are great if you are into natural products or trying to introduce natural products into your lifestyle.

 GIVEAWAY Prize: Green Virgin Products Prize Pack (Estimated RV: $68). Prize Pack includes: Soap Nuts Liquid, Soap Nuts, Moringa Oil, All Purpose Cleaner and Mineral Salts Deodorant Stone.


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Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer Giveaway

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KitchenAid KSM75SL 4.5 Qt. Classic Plus Stand Mixer, Color silver

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Review: Ozeri Serafino Double Wall Insulated Beverage and Coffee Glasses

You all know I am a huge fan of the Ozeri brand. I not only like their products because they function well but I also love the style their products bring. The Ozeri Serafino Double Wall Insulated Glasses are not different.

The unique style makes me feel like I am drinking something from an expensive restaurant or hotel. These glasses will be present at any future dinner parties I throw also which will impress my guests!

Other than the design, the functionality of these glasses is amazing. The glasses are heat and shatter resistant and they are microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe. Yes, you can put them in the freezer! They look like a regular glass but they are actually made out of borosilicate glass (which is what makes them heat and shatter resistant).

My favorite feature of the glasses however is that they keep your hands cool when you have a hot beverage inside and they keep your cold drink free of condensation. This means no more burning my hand when carrying tea, and no more damaging rings on my computer desk!

You can purchase a pack of two glasses on Amazon for $19.95. Time to throw out those scratched up glasses and get your hands on some really stylish ones!