Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil Review

This essential oil was sent to me for review from Mary Tylor Naturals. I have tried other products from the company and have been impressed. We use natural bath and skin care items in our home and the company has so many items to choose from. The oil his contained in a a glass amber bottle to protect it from light. It arrived in a cardboard box and was packaged with care. The box has cellophane on the exterior. I appreciate how they used two pieces of foam inside the box for extra security against breakage. The box also contained a glass dropper. I always prefer using glass instead of plastic. I keep the original lid on the bottle for extra security against leaks and I use the dropper when I need the oil. This essential oil (as well as their other products) is available on Amazon. If you happen to order other  Amazon items (clothing, food, makeup, toys, etc.), this is securely packaged and will not accidentally leak/spill onto other items in the shipment box. I noticed a review on Amazon that said their bottle leaked. My bottle was completely sealed and I did not have any issues. There was a plastic stopper inside the bottle and under the cap. I would warn that when putting on the dropper, make sure you do not twist the dropper lid too tight. I tightened my dropper lid on the lemon essential oil (same company) and had some leaking down the side.

This oil smells amazing and I love using it in our oil diffuser. We have several small diffusers that plug into the wall and we often run one at night in the bedroom for the first 30 minutes. Our diffuser has a timer that automatically shuts off. The room smells great and is mood uplifting and relaxing. I have not used this on my body but I often make body/hand balm and this would be a beautiful fragrance! It is very similar to lemon essential oil. I have used this with vinegar and water to freshen and clean our kitchen counters. 

I recommend that you check the company out on Amazon or their website. 

https://marytylor.com/essential-oils/100-pure-lemongrass-therapeutic-grade-essential-oil-10ml.html

Organic Lemon Essential Oil (4 oz), Mary Tylor Naturals Review (Crayon Removal from Wall)

*This product was sent to me for my honest review. I was not paid to promote or review this product.*

So we now have 4 kids (as of 2 weeks ago--baby girl is here) and it was bound to finally happen. One of my kids (ages 9, 5, and 3) drew on our wall with crayon! It was not the fancy "washable" crayon. It was the kind where few products remove it without serious scrubbing action. I was not thrilled. Our 3 year old son decided to use his artistic ability to decorate our walk-in closet wall. This happened about a month ago and I just finally got around to removing it. I was incredibly pregnant last month and simply moving my body was difficult. :) I was mainly on bed rest for the last month of my pregnancy and did not do much in the way of cleaning. The "art" took up most of the wall (all the way to the floor and wherever he could reach with a chair). Before I have judgmental eyes :) on where I was when he was doing this, those of you with young kids know that a child can make a large disaster of a mess in less than 5 minutes time. I am just happy it was not permanent marker. (yikes)

I knew that lemon essential oil would be the ticket to cleaning the crayon but at the moment I did not have the oil and did not have the energy to try to use oil even after getting the needed oil. I left this art work for most of the month. Our closet is a walk in/walk thru closet, and we passed this daily, multiple times. We were reminded of his talent every day.

I was happy to be able to review some lemon essential oil from a company called Mary Tylor Naturals. This is a natural bath and body supply company based in Florida that sells a variety of skin care and bath products. Here are some of the wonderful items they produce:

• Essential Oils:
 
• Lavender
 
• Peppermint
 
• Rosemary
 
• Cinnamon
 
• Tea Tree
 
• Eucalyptus
 
• Sweet Orange
 
• Lemon
 
• Frankincense

• Carrier Oils:
 
• Castor oil
 
• Rosehip oil
 
• Neem oil
 
• Sweet Almond oil
 
• Argan oil
 
• Jojoba oil

• Butters and Waxes:
 
• Shea Butter
 
• Cocoa Butter
 
• Mango Butter
 
• Jojoba Butter
 
• White Beeswax Pellets
 
• Yellow Beeswax Pellets

I received this oil and was delighted that it arrived in a cardboard box, wrapped in a cellophane. This was not only an attractive way to receive it but I was pleased that it ensured that the oil did not accidentally spill on anything else had I ordered another item from Amazon. The oil arrives in an amber glass bottle and is gently packed in the box with a foam around it to keep the glass protected. There is a dropper in the box for the user to attach when they are ready. 

The oil is high quality and smells amazing. It definitely smells like lemon. The oil is USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC Lemon Essential oil and is 100% Pure and Natural. The oil is "Cold Pressed From Hand Picked, fresh Organic Lemons". Cold pressing is important as it does not use heat that could change or destroy  aspects of the product. This is  a pure product and is free of any pesticides and other chemicals.

I find that lemon essential oil is uplifting to my mood and just makes the room smell amazing. I use this to freshen the room by adding to a spray bottle with some water and either Vodka or rubbing alcohol and then misting the air. I like to use a glass amber bottle with a spray head. 

I also like to use a mixture of vinegar, water, and lemon essential oil to disinfect and clean our kitchen counters and table. It also freshens the air when the counters are wiped with this mixture. 

I love this product and I highly recommend it. I used it earlier today and the crayon wiped away within seconds. I had a large area to do but each section was cleared immediately. There was no scrubbing involved. I did not take a photo of the entire wall, however, you can get an idea of the before and after:

This last photo above still has some blue crayon remaining (I did a really quick cleaning job as my 2 week old started crying in our bedroom). I was able to finish cleaning it up but this shows how easy it is to remove stubborn crayon from a wall. It also made the closet and attached bedroom smell wonderful! I suggest you get a bottle of lemon essential oil as it is a versatile and great oil. 

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Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex Review

*This product was sent to me for my honest review. I was not paid to promote or review this product.*

I was sent a B Vitamin supplement to test this past month. My husband sampled it as well. The bottle contains 100 pills which made it great for both of us to share during the testing period! :) I like how it contains the B Essential Vitamins all in ONE pill. This makes it nice since I already take several vitamins per day. The vitamins have a strong and noticeable vitamin smell but it is not anything that causes a potent after taste and we did not experience an upset tummy. I generally take my Vitamins with orange juice. The pill is large and may be too large for some individuals. I am not fond of large pills but am used to taking large pills as prenatal vitamins are often large and I have been taking prenatal vitamins for many years now.

I mainly wanted my husband to try this vitamin as he gets low in energy beginning around 5 or 6 PM each day. It seems worse in the winter when it gets darker outside around dinner time and he gets drowsy and his body thinks it is time to sleep. I realize this could be attributed to us having young and high energy/active kids (who are up early around 5 or 6 AM) but in the past several years, he has increasingly had issues with falling asleep early in the evening before the kids are even in bed at their 7 PM bedtime. I am hoping that after a few more weeks of addicting B vitamins into his system that perhaps this will increase his energy. It is possible that his body is deficient of B vitamins.

The company says this this product is "sustained-release Super B Complex" and that it slowly releases over 6 to 8 hours to maintain energy throughout the day. It reduces stress and fatigue. It boosts brain function and clarity. I am a bit of an insomniac and can often survive on little sleep. Although I will likely never be a morning person. However, with young kids, my husband and I have to be up early each day. :) It is too soon to tell if this product is helping my husband with his energy level, but I am hopeful.

I like how this Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex is formulated in the USA. It is all natural and non-gmo, soy, and gluten free. There are no preservatives or artificial ingredients.

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Tiny Drops of Honey is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. You pay the exact same price for any and all products you order through my links, but I receive a small commission. I am a stay at home mommy and any commissions I receive help support my little ones.

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DUcare Makeup Brushes 27Pcs Professional Makeup Brush Set (Review)

(I was sent these makeup brushes at no cost to try. I was not compensated for this review other than the complimentary set. This is my honest opinion.)



These DUcare makeup brushes are nice in appearance and the handles are smooth. They did not have a strong chemical smell when I opened them (a relief since I am very pregnant.)  These brushes arrived in a simple plastic bag and each brush was wrapped with a mesh over the brush head. They did not come with a cosmetic bag or fancy case. I have plenty of pretty vintage floral bags and non vintage cosmetic bags/cases so was not concerned about not having a storage bag but if these are for a gift, you may want to repackage them into something nicer. The packaging was very basic (underwhelming) and the plastic is very loud/crinkly LOL.

The bristles are soft and do not shed. They are synthetic and the company compares them to goat hair. I have never had real hair makeup brushes so I cannot comment as to if they are similar. I only had one bristle hair fall out with washing. I normally use castile soap and warm water to wash my brushes but was unable to wash these the proper way before my photos and video review. (I apologize that two brushes are stained with makeup.) These brushes are perfect for everyday use. I will not make a personal claim that these will be used by professional makeup artists (to replace their high end brush sets), however, these would be great for the average user. These do a great job and I have not had any complaints. I am not a professional by any means. I wear makeup every time I go out of the house and these have been great during my testing period.

I will continue to use them and will have fun trying out some of the the other ones as well. I have not used the majority of these brushes--as you can see. There are too many in this set for my personal needs. The nice thing is that you will be able to select the brush types that work best for you! :) Not everyone will have the same favorite brush to use. I tend to go with the old standby types such as the powder and blush brushes, eyeshadow brushes, eyebrow grooming brushes, flat top kabuki brushes, and foundation brushes. I love using the flat kabuki for my liquid foundation. It provides a smooth finish. I also like to use a wet makeup sponge for my foundation but often use a brush as well. There are several similar brushes in this set that are different sizes. I like the short to medium length of the handles. Some of my other makeup brushes have longer handles and do not get used much. I have a large collection of makeup brushes. :)

I recommend these and think they work well for my needs. Currently the set is less than $25 with Prime Shipping. You can find them on Amazon.

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Yardley London Moisturizing Bath Bar with Activated Charcoal with Bentonite Clay Review

I have used Yardley bath soaps for several years. I love the brand and the vintage-like branding. It is a timeless and trusted brand. It looks expensive and luxurious but does not cause your pocketbook to become lighter. Prices may vary but typically, single bath bars are $1.29 - $1.49 each ($0.97 at Walmart). I generally buy mine at Walmart or on Amazon. 

Yardley soaps have beautiful scents and a gentle lather. They are paraben free and sodium lauryl sulfate free. I do not use sulfates and so I appreciate that this bar does not contain them. I like using Yardley bars on my body and my face. The 100% recyclable cardboard is simple but beautiful. I like how the box graphics, color,  and fonts are elegant and sophisticated. I was sent two bars of their charcoal bar soap. I like the tallow (tallowate) in it as it provides a creamy and skin softening effect. I also love the coconut oil, glycerin, charcoal, and bentonite clay. The only ingredient I am not loving is the petrolatum that this soap bar contains. Unfortunately, there are a lot of products in the beauty industry that contain it. 

Here is some additional information from the brand:

"Rich in lather and in heritage, Yardley bath bars provide the perfect combination of time-tested ingredients from nature that make your skin feel good, with essential oil fragrances that make you feel good.  Today, the tradition continues with our new Activated Charcoal Moisturizing Bath Bar.

Activated Charcoal is known for its ability to help draw out impurities and combines with Bentonite clay to help purify and cleanse skin while you bathe.  Yardley’s Activated Charcoal bar uplifts with refreshing notes of spearmint and bergamot to energize and excite the senses." 

You can learn more at yardleylondon.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/YardleyLondonUS/.

The charcoal bars are great for gentle cleansing of skin. My husband likes to use these. The scent can  be enjoyed by men. The charcoal is a scent that is not too feminine. :) My favorite scent of Yardley soap is the English Lavender. 

Yardley bars are a nice size and their shape is comfortable to hold. I use natural sea sponges for bathing. 

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#YardleySoaps

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*I was sent two full sized charcoal bar soaps and one mesh poof for this review. I was not paid/compensated other than the free items. This is my honest opinion of the above product(s).

Sugaring Factory Paste "Luxury HOME" Organic Hair Removal Review

I have been reviewing this medium sugar wax from the Sugaring Factory. Using a wax can make the hair grow back slower and even soften after repeated use. It pulls hair out by the root. 

I like using sugaring wax/paste as it rinses easily from my skin. I have experience with using soft sugar wax with cloth or felt paper strips. Clean up of spills is also easier with sugar-based wax. I like to use sugar wax while standing in the tub/shower (with the water off). I can then rinse off when needed. Sugar wax takes more practice, at least for me. I had some issues with this sugar wax and may need to use the harder wax this company provides. I had some excess stickiness when using it. It would stick to my gloves but I think I need tighter gloves and some more practice. 

I generally use regular (non-sugar) wax for hair removal. It is messier but I am better skilled at using it as it is stiffer. However, regular wax can be dangerous as you need to warm it in a microwave or wax warmer until it is almost liquid. Skin can be burned. 

This sugar wax is all-natural and does not contain chemical additives or colorants. I appreciate the simple ingredients. It is nice not to see a bunch of long words and unknown ingredients. Here are the all-natural ingredients: natural sugar, organic citric acid, purified water. 

I want to mention that the wording and overall grammar/spelling is not the best on the paper disc packaging of this wax. 

Here are some tips and some general information from the company: (copied and pasted)

The Sugaring Factory Pro Line has 4 types of paste:

• SOFT (super soft for waxing-strips)
• GENTLE (soft one for light hair)
• ULTRA (all-purpose, universal paste)
• ULTIMA (thick hair, brazilian bikini, underarm)

SUGARING instruction: (professional skills required)

1. Hair must be at least 0.3 inches (5-6 mm) long. Avoid visiting tanning booth, pool, sauna a day before the procedure.
2. Always use nitrile gloves.
3. Thoroughly clean and disinfect to the area of hair removal. Sprinkle it with some drying powder if needed.
4. If necessary, slightly preheat the paste by using standard waxing warmer or candle warmer.
5. Apply some sugar paste on the area you are removing hair from. Pull the skin with your free hand.
6. With a quick movement tear the paste according to the hair growth and along the skin surface.
7. You can use the same piece of sugar paste until it starts sticking to your hands.
8. If needed remove the traces of the paste using waxing-strips or wash them away with warm water.

*This was sent to me at no charge for my honest review and evaluation. 

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Nuby Quilted Space Backpack with Safety Harness Leash

Going places with very young children can be fun but also challenging and stressful. You want them to be able to explore and have fun interacting with their surroundings and you want them to be happy but you may often worry about them getting hurt from running too far or fast.

My little fella is almost three. He is small and fast. He loves to climb. He can weave through small spaces and is difficult to catch sometimes. I had seen other parents with their small children on "leashes" before and I understand the side eye people give them. I was one of those people once to give silent judgment and could never believe that I would put my child on a leash. However, I now realize there are some places you would want to use one. Since we have three very active children, ages 3, 5, and 8, we often can get distracted and have our hands full. A backpack safety harness leash can come in handy. These are great for extremely crowded places or places where a child might be prone to get into items or areas that are unsafe. Disney is a place we dream of going to someday soon and I will definitely bring this along. This can come in handy for museum, zoo, or aquarium touring where things are breakable or the places are not the safest to be running around near (water, wild animals, etc.) I love the material of this backpack. It is wipeable and it is soft and comfy. My son loves to use it without the harness strap when he is at home. He puts things in it and loves zipping and unzipping. The rocketship pattern is adorable and could be great for a girl as well. I highly recommend this Nuby safety harness backpack and am glad I was able to evaluate it. Nuby is a brand we have used for our three children for years. It is a trusted and well-made brand that is budget friendly. I was sent it for review. Check them out!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M8YNC5Q

*This was sent to me complimentary for my honest review. 

Large Sampler Gift Set from Sunnybrook Gardens Ltd Campaign Review

I was sent some handmade bath goodies recently and I wanted to tell you about them! I love natural bath and body products. I love coconut oil and shea butter and essential oils. I find them to be of higher quality than synthetic chemical based ingredients. 

Sunnybrook Gardens is a family owned and operated shop that makes soaps, skincare, bath salts, and lip care products that heal, protect, soften, and cleanse. Angela uses gentle and skin nourishing ingredients in her products. I was sent some soap, some lip products, and shaving soap. My husband and I both use vintage 1960's Lady Gillette safety razors, a vintage shaving brush, and various shaving soaps/creams. It is called "wet shaving" and is awesome! I love lathering up a nice natural bar of soap and having a relaxing leg shave! Modern shaving is rushed and does not allow for the pampering that a nice vintage wet shave provides. Also, most shaving gels or creams on the store shelves today are full of synthetic fragrances and ingredients. Many ingredients are difficult to pronounce. I have tried the shaving soap from Sunnybrook Gardens and it does not disappoint. It provides a nice foam and my razor glides along my skin for a smooth shave. Natural soaps will not lather as much as the synthetic, chemical-laden soaps (sodium laurel/laureth sulfate) but you will not miss the lather as you will find that your skin is no longer dried out, flakey or itchy. You will still have lather so do not worry. :) This shaving soap is a generous 4 ounces and comes in a plastic jar. You can dip your wet shaving brush inside and whip up a nice lather and then transfer the shaving brush to the palm of your hand for an extra boost of froth! Angela also makes round "soap pucks" to fit in your own shaving mug or scuttle. 

I highly recommend a fun vintage mug from etsy or a flea market and then putting her round soap inside. :) 

The shaving soap scent is very subtle and is definitely perfect for a man or a woman. 

**The cold process Barbershop Shaving Soap is also available in a round circle soap size to fit nicely into most shaving mugs.** 

Shaving Soap Ingredients: saponified oils of organic coconut, organic olive, organic castor, organic shea butter, rhassoul clay, and therapeutic grade balsam of Peru essential oil.

I have also tried her liquid castile soap and her unscented cold-process coconut milk soap for shaving and they are lovely as well. My kids can use her soap on their hands and I do not worry about harmful chemicals. This soap is lovely for the face as well. 

Cold Process Hand and Body Soap Ingredients: saponified oils of organic sustainable palm oil, organic coconut oil, organic olive oil, organic sustainable palm kernel oil, organic coconut milk (organic coconut milk, organic guar gum), organic castor oil, organic cocoa butter, and organic shea butter

I am excited about this company and would love to see what she comes up with next. I suggest some shampoo bars and liquid shampoo! :) 

https://sunnybrookgardensltd.com/products/large-sampler-gift-set-from-sunnybrook-gardens-ltd

*These items were sent to me complimentary. These are my honest opinions. 

Gya Labs Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Review

I was sent another essential oil to try this month. I do not use essential internally as I do not know enough about the safety and specific measurements. Ylang Ylang oil is a mood uplifting, sensual, sweet, exotic floral. It has been said to assist with stress and depression. I use this straight out of the bottle as a body oil/massage oil/perfume. You can also add it to shampoo, aftershave, castile soap, unscented lotion, etc. This can be mixed with jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, castor oil, sesame oil, or argan oil. There are other oils you could try as well but those are the ones I have and use. This smells warm and musky. It is a romantic and beautiful essential oil that reminds me of the scent of cola with spices and floral. I like to put a little on my hair and behind my ears. I wear it on my shoulders and pulse points. You can find this on Amazon. 

Gya Labs says the Ylang Ylang flowers used for this oil are freshly hand-picked and steam distilled to extract the healing and fragrance properties without harming the purity. 

DISCLOSURE: In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation for a product review and/or link to any products or services from this blog. I am always honest in my opinions and never promise a positive review. I only recommend products or services that I feel are beneficial to my family and my lovely readers. I enjoy testing out items and giving my readers an honest and descriptive account of how a product functions. My personal experience or view of an item may differ than yours.

Tiny Drops of Honey is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. You pay the exact same price for any and all products you order through my links, but I receive a small commission. I am a stay at home mommy and any commissions I receive help support my little ones.

This was sent to me complimentary for review, however, I was not paid for my opinion or review. 

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