Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Sari Foods' Nutritional Yeast


Sari Food's nutritional yeast is a molasses grown superfood that's 100% pure & full of health enhancing vitamins & minerals. It is comprised of protein, fiber, all 18 amino acids, 15 minerals & an all natural vitamin B complex.

Adding this yeast to your diet may help:

  • Fight aging, promote cellular repair & guard against free radicals
  • Curb appetite & promote natural & healthy weight loss
  • Boost immune system, energy levels & overall sense of well being
  • increase memory, clarity & mental function; eliminate brain fog
  • improve sleep, reduce insomnia, depression & ongoing fatigue
  • Balance hormones, improve mood & reduce feelings of irritability
  • Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke & some cancers


 
It took some time to get used to the idea of eating yeast. Even the word "yeast" creeped me out a little bit. But I was surprised to find that it's not bad. It doesn't smell all that great, but its taste actually reminds me of Cheese Nips. I sprinkled some on my mac & cheese & it was pretty good. I think it would taste good on a salad or some tacos. It can also be used as a salt substitute if you're looking to limit your sodium intake.
Try it out for yourself & see what recipes you can come up with. Sari Foods' Nutritional yeast can be found at  Sarifoods.co or on Amazon.com.

                                         I received this complimentary in exchange for an honest review.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Peppermint Essential Oil


Product Description:

Peppermint oil provides a wonderful cooling sensation while it naturally alleviates discomfort. Effective for many respiratory problems, including nasal congestion & the common cold & cough, beneficial for headache & nausea, helps with indigestion& combats inflammation. It can also be used for many other household purposes.  This oil can also be used as a flavoring agent. It contains numerous minerals & nutrients including manganese, iron, magnesium, calcium, folate, potassium & copper. It also contains omega 3 fatty acids, & vitamins A & C.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals peppermint oil offers many health benefits including easing
stomach & head discomfort, repelling bugs, & relieving anxiety, asthma symptoms, fever &
arthritis pain. This oil is so strong that it makes my eyes water & leaves a light burning
sensation on my skin. I like because it's great at relieving congestion when I'm sick. Those who find it to be too potent should combine it with a carrier oil such as jojoba, coconut or almond oil.
 
                     I received this complimentary in exchange for an honest & unbiased review.

Majestic Pure's Fractionated Coconut Oil


Product Description:

Coconut oil has long been used all over the world for its many therapeutic & other benefits to the skin. It has antiviral & antibacterial properties, a wonderful balance of saturated fats in its natural form & helps stimulate hair growth. Many aromatherapy recipes use coconut oil for the various therapeutic benefits it offers. Fractionated coconut oil is a fraction of the coconut oil from which almost all the long chain triglycerides are removed, thus leaving mainly the medium chain triglycerides & making it an absolutely saturated oil. This saturation gives it a very long shelf life & greatly increased stability. In addition, fractionating raises the comparative concentration of capric acid & caprylic acid, thus giving it more antioxidant & disinfecting effect.

  • Great therapeutic benefits
  • Excellent on skin; a natural & very safe moisturizer & softener  
  • It can be mixed with other carriers & essential oils
  • Wonderful balance of saturated fats helps stimulate hair growth
  • Never goes rancid
  • It leaves skin smooth with no greasy feeling
  • Odorless & colorless. Does not stain & easily washes out of clothing & sheets
  • Low production costs make it cost effective
  • It does not aggravate skin problems or clog pores
This oil feels silky & smooth when applied to the skin. It is very light & would be a good moisturizer during warm weather when you don't want to use anything too heavy. I used it as a carrier oil combined with eucalyptus, peppermint & tea tree oils & applied some to my hair for nourishment & shine.

                             Majestic Pure's coconut oil can be found at Amazon.com

                             I received this item complimentary in exchange for an honest & unbiased review.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Old Factory Candles


 
 Product Description:

These candle gift sets each contain 3 different scented candles. Each candle burns clean & even for 20 hours. Hand poured in the USA with natural soy wax, self trimming wicks, & premium fragrance oils. Each gift set is themed around a group of related fragrances. So everyone is sure to find something perfect for every occasion, every room in the house, & all the special someones in your life.

 There are several themes to choose from including:

Happy Holidays - Christmas Tree, Candy Cane, Gingerbread

Winter Wonderland - Hot Cocoa, Roasted Chestnut, First Snow

Romance - Rose Petals, Champagne, Dark Chocolate

Fresh & Clean - Lemongrass, Olive Blossom, Fresh Linen

Spa Day - Cucumber, Lemongrass, Green Tea

Vacation - Sea Breeze, Hawaiian Lei, Awapuhi

Coffee Shop - Coffee Bean, Hazelnut, Chai Tea

Man Cave - Straight Razor, Leather, Mahogany

High as a Kite - Cannabis, Incense, Bag O' Cookies

New Born Baby - Baby Powder, Baby Shampoo, First Blanket




 I opted for Fall Harvest which includes the scents Pumpkin Spice, Cranberry & Autumn Leaves. These candles are 2 oz. each  & burned for about 12 hours. They all smelled nice, but I couldn't smell the cranberry one unless I was very close to it. Autumn Leaves really did smell like leaves & its scent was a little stronger than cranberry. My favorite was Pumpkin Spice. The scent of this candle was much more powerful than the others & made the whole house smell wonderful. It's scent still lingered the day after I burned it.
Old factory candles are sold exclusively on Amazon.com & cost $25 per set.

                                     I received this complimentary in exchange for an honest & unbiased review.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Makeup by One Direction

 
Liquilights Glow Gloss sparkles brilliantly during the day & illuminates under UV black light after dark. Enriched with natural oils & vitamin E to keep your lips soft & hydrated all day & all night. Gloss can be worn alone for a pop of sparkle & color, or paired with One Direction Crème Lipstick for a bolder color.

These glosses are pretty & shimmery, though not very pigmented & they don't make my lips feel dry. The colors are much more visible if you happen to have a UV light.

 Rock Me Nail Varnish kit featuring UV reactive nail varnish & UV reactive glitter nail toppings that add even more sizzle to your mani, for nails that light up day & night. Sprinkle the glitter over wet polish for a subtle accent, or go for the glitz & dip your entire wet mani in mega watt sparkle.

I love anything that has to do with glitter & the sparkly nail toppings that came in the kit are gorgeous. The polishes are pretty as well, but they start to chip after a day or 2 & the blue polish is so light it can barely be seen.

Electroglam Mascara - Give your look a jolt of electric color with this limited edition trio of ultra bold colored mascaras for hair & lashes in 3 heavily pigmented, buildable colors.
   For Lashes- Make a subtle statement by adding a pop of color to the tips of your lashes, or add coats to your entire lashes for a shockingly chic look. The more the better!
   As hair mascara - Apply to small sections of hair & swipe through for instant electric highlights.

I actually like this mascara, particularly the blue one. I thought perhaps I'm a little too old for something like this, but it actually looks good on my lashes especially when I put on a pair of blue earrings. It doesn't look bad on my hair either. I may actually attempt to venture out side with pink hair. If I'm approaching middle age & I like this mascara, there's no doubt that kids will love it.

Makeup by One Direction can be found at the following stores:
Macy's
Dillard's
Boscov's
Stage Stores
Beauty Brands
Lord & Taylor

                                                              I received these items complimentary for an honest & unbiased review.

Monday, January 19, 2015

Jesus Calling Bible Storybook by Sarah Young

JESUS IS CALLING out to our hearts, & you can hear His voice in every story in the Bible. These carefully selected stories are paired with new children's devotions from Sarah Young & will help young hearts understand God's grand plan to send His Son, Jesus, to save His Children & prepare a place for us in heaven.

Bestselling author Sarah Young has touched millions of lives through her devotionals based on Scripture & written as though Jesus is speaking directly to the reader. This book will lead God's children, young & old, to talk to Jesus through prayer & to listen to His voice speaking love to their hearts. 

Jesus Calling Bible Storybook, beautifully illustrated by Carolina Farias shows how Jesus was & is at the beginning, center, & end of the Bible just as He is in the lives of believers. It includes scriptures in a way that children can understand & it certainly offered me comfort when I was going through a particularly difficult time.  This book is a great read for any age, whether it be at bedtime or whenever you sense Jesus calling you to come spend some time with Him.
Pick up a copy of this book for yourself or a loved one at Family Christian stores. 

                                          I received this complimentary for an honest & unbiased review.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Pure Body Natural's Peppermint Oil

                                     

I love all things peppermint whether they be candy, gum or tea. So I was delighted to have the opportunity to review Pure Body Natural's peppermint oil.

This oil has many benefits including but not limited to relief from asthma, headaches & arthritis pain. It can also be used as an insect repellant.

When my daughter had a cold, I used some to help relieve her congestion. It's great at masking pet odor & for making body washes.

I use it almost every night to help alleviate my anxiety & to help me sleep.

Pure Body Natural's oil is 100% pure & natural & comes in a large 4 oz. bottle.

It has a powerful, long lasting menthol aroma that is quite soothing & comforting & leaves a cool, tingling sensation on the skin.

I have many different essential oils, but peppermint oil is one of my favorites & I recommend it highly.

                               I received this item complimentary in exchange for an honest & unbiased review.