Tiny Drops of Honey...This Mommy's Sweet Life: 2017

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Natural Lip Balm The Healing Tree Review and Vintage Christmas Decor!

How was everyone's Christmas? Mine went too fast. I actually wish it was still Thanksgiving weekend as we did not do all the things I wanted to do. I do not like bitter cold winter weather, but I LOVE Christmas! We finally got a vintage blow mold light up Santa! My children had a wonderful Christmas and although Christmas morning was not covered in a blanket of white snow, it was lovely that it happened to start snowing on Christmas Eve when my 3 and 6-year-old went outside with me to feed the reindeer. :) I started a tradition when my 6-year-old was 3, that we mix an assortment of cereals, dried oats, raisins, etc. in a bowl and sprinkle it on the front lawn so the reindeer can find our house in the fog. :) My son is now 3 and so I deemed him old enough to join us. He are photos of our 50s and 60s vintage Christmas decor. Vintage Santas make me so happy!

Today I have a short snippet review of a lip balm that was sent to me for evaluation. I recently reviewed a soap from The Healing Tree. I have tried The Healing Tree's charcoal soap and their Sweet Basil and Lime soap.

This balm stick works well for my lips and has no chemical fragrances or irritating ingredients. I have severely chapped lips in the winter months. I like to apply this thickly, immediately after my shower and let it sink in while I get the rest of my make up on. By the time I am ready for my lipstick, this has smoothed my lips and has prepared a base for a flawless red lip. I used to use the well-known brands for years. I switched to using natural products 5 years ago, and always read labels before using a new item.

I was sent one stick of the natural lip balm variety to try as a review sample. I like this product but would have preferred it to have been USA made. I would have also liked it to have been a vanilla oil lip balm as I love vanilla flavors and scents.

The Healing Tree Variety Lip Balm Benefits:

• 100% Natural for Soft Healthy Lips

• Protects from Dryness & Cracking

• Long Lasting Moisture

• Antioxidant Rich Vitamin E

• Rich in Coconut Oil & Shea Butter

• Food Grade Flavor

• Gluten Free

• No Parabens, Phenol, Mineral Oil, Petroleum Jelly, or Artificial Flavors/Colors

• Not Tested on Animals

Available in:

• Natural

• Mint

• Coconut Oil

• Beeswax

• Coffee

Natural Lip Balm Ingredients: Carnauba Wax, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Virgin Coconut Oil, Vitamin E, Castor Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Sunflower Oil, and Olive Oil.

Mint Lip Balm includes: Aloe Vera & Mint Oil.

Coconut Oil Lip Balm includes: Natural Coconut Flavor.

Beeswax Lip Balm includes: Beeswax & Honey.

Nt Wt: .15 oz (4g) each

Made in Thailand

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Sunday, December 17, 2017

Sweet Basil & Lime Handmade Soap by The Healing Tree Review

I love trying new natural soaps and cosmetics. I always use sulfate -ree soaps and shampoos. I was sent a soap from The Healing Tree. I reviewed their charcoal soap a few years ago and loved it. This soap that I have been using from them was a creamy face and body soap called Sweet Basil and Lime.

This had an amazing smell that woke me up and energized me each morning. I used this on my face daily and also on my sea sponge for my body. I only use sulfate free soaps and this one is gentle, yet has a great lather. I would not have normally thought to use this scent as I normally select more vanilla, sandalwood, or baked good scents (blueberry muffin). I originally was intending for my husband to try this one in his shower. I will have to get him another. I kept this one in my shower and used it until it was completely gone! I liked it a lot. The only thing I would improve is perhaps the size. I normally use a 5 to 8 oz bar of natural soap. I used this for my face and entire body. It did not last as long as I would have liked for the price of the bar. However, it is a good value based on the quality of the soap. Natural products cost more and I am aware of this. I rather pay a little more for top quality, healthier ingredients, than cheap ingredients that irritate my skin and are chemical laden.

I recommend this soap. Please check out their products on their website.

Ingredients:

Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera), Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, (Salt) Sodium Lactate, (Salt) Sodium Gluconate, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), Cocoa Butter (Theobroma), Sweet Basil Oil (Ocimum Basilicum), and Lime Peel Oil (Citrus Aurantifolia).

Here is some information from The Healing Tree:

Sweet Basil & Lime Handmade Soap helps Reduce Blemishes & Tighten Pores

This luxurious handmade soap from Thailand is made with Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, and unique herbs of Sweet Basil & Lime. It's antioxidant rich and contains Vitamin C to help reduce blemishes, tighten pores, and even out skin tone. It's also great for cleansing bacteria to fight infection and reducing excess oil. (from their website)

Sweet Basil & Lime Handmade Soap Benefits:

• Reduces Blemishes

• Cleanses Bacteria

• Tightens Pores

• Evens Skin Tone

• Reduces Excess Oil

Features:

• Non-Toxic

• No Parabens

• No SLS

• No Palm Oil

• Handmade Soap

• Vegan Friendly

Friday, December 15, 2017

Eimmie 18 Inch Doll Bunk Beds w/ Trundle and Accessories Review

It is almost Christmas! Do you have the perfect gift for your daughter or son? Children love doll and bears, and both girls and boys enjoy imaginative play. It is healthy and good for them to learn to nurture their toys. You can get doll beds for boys. Does your son have a bear? Several bears? Superman? My son is 3 1/2 and has all sorts of dolls and bears. My daughter is 6 1/2 and her favorite dolly is named Honey. She is the Bitty Baby in the red Christmas dress. She also has a lot of dolls. Honey sleeps with my daughter every night, but when my daughter is at school, in first grade, Honey does not want to be left alone, up high in a bed all day. Honey likes to play. But sometimes Honey gets tired and grumpy, and needs a nap while my daughter is at school. How can Honey climb back into my daughter's bed? Well, she does not have to. She can nap in her own bed!

Children like their dollies and stuffed animals to do the same things they like to do. I was sent a wooden doll bunk bed and trundle set for review. It is for 15-inch and 18-inch dolls. The painted wood is smooth and well done. I have been completely impressed with the quality. My children (ages 6 1/2 and 3 1/2) love playing with the set. It came with so many fun accessories! My favorite extras are the two bears, they are incredibly well made, soft, and cute! I gush about them in my review video as well. :)

This set requires assembly. If this is to be a Christmas toy, make sure you allow plenty of time to put it together. It took my husband about 2 hours. I am not sure if it was his lack of sleep or if it just took him a long time. It was late at night when he put it together. We wanted the kids to see it already built when they saw it for the first time. So we waited until they were completely in bed (and past the late night "I want another cup of water...I need a snack... my leg hurts...can I show you a trick I can do?" excuses).

I highly recommend this set. It is sturdy and looks nice. The books and magazines are made of wood, which makes them sturdy and easy to hold. The hangers are made of wood as well, which I appreciate. The silver laptop resembles my Macbook Pro and is highly detailed. I love the tiny pink alarm clock! This has a nice chair, desk, and shelves. It reminds me of a college dorm room.

The company is called Eimmie and they have a wide variety of doll furniture and accessories. You can see a vast selection on Amazon, however, check out www.PlaytimebyEimmie.com to see customer photos and reviews and check out their wonderful products. Share your playtime experiences on social media with the hashtag #playtimebyeimmie and they can provide you with 15% off your next purchase!

I love American Girl dolls and products, but I also love supporting and promoting smaller companies. This company (Playtime With Eimmie) is a fantastic one and I recommend the products. The wood is solid and the paint is attractive and smooth. Everything is neatly done and professional.

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Monday, December 11, 2017

Ultrasonic Pest Control Repels Bugs, Mice, Mosquitos, & Cockroaches (6 pack)

It is officially winter. I am not happy about it, however, I love that it is Christmas time! The month of December goes by far too quickly. It is such a wonderful time.

Now back to the "not so happy" part. It is winter and we live in a nearly 100-year-old house in a rural area. Our house is drafty and not sealed properly. We have the all-to-frequent unwanted visitor-intruder occasionally. I am terrified of mice. I cry. I am not kidding. My heart beats fast and I tremble. I have tried all types of methods for preventing and removing mice. I was sent another ultra-sonic device, however, I am not convinced it is working. I have these all over the house. Our home is less than 2000 square feet, and with about 10 of these plugged in, I see no difference. The brand I have for review today is a 6 pack and is currently on Amazon. I have used these for a month and have seen 2 small mice (at 2 separate times) in one month. It is just now getting very cold outside and they mice want inside. Although we keep our home clean, our walls and doorways and not as sealed tight as they need to be. Unfortunately, these have not worked for me. I realize that the manufacturer states (for this and other brands) that activity can actually increase for the first few weeks of use. (As they try to escape from the walls or inside the home.) I will still keep these plugged in as they at least give me some hope, however, my hope in these sonic type devices is fading promptly. I have tried numerous brands over the years.

These were sent to me complimentary for my honest review and evaluation.

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Saturday, December 2, 2017

Sweet & Clean Organic Honey Oatmeal Soap Built by Bees Review

I like the ingredients in this honey oatmeal soap. It has a pretty honey scent and works well as a gentle face soap. It has a light but pleasant lather and I have used it with my natural sea sponge as a body wash. However, I think the oatmeal pieces are too rough. I would have liked the oatmeal to be ground up into an oatmeal powder or smaller, gentler pieces. When lathering in my hands, it is not very comfortable as the pieces are sharp. I have had this issue with other soaps that have oatmeal pieces as exfoliants. I only use natural and sulfate free soaps, so this one is great otherwise.

This has simple, yet effective ingredients: honey, oatmeal, coconut oil, olive fruit oil, bran and palm oil. This is available to purchase on Amazon and the Built By Bees website. This was sent to me for my honest review. I like it but would like the oatmeal to not be so harsh when lathering the soap.

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.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask Review

Today's review will be quick as I tried the product and realized that it was not for me. If you normally use dimethicone/silicones in your hair, you may love this. :)

This was sent to me for my honest review. I was so excited to try it as I love Argan oil and natural ingredient hair masks. Sadly, I used this Royal Formula Argan Oil hair mask once before realizing it has dimethicone (silicone) in it. I do not use this specific ingredient on my hair as it coats the hair. The consistency of this hair mask is thick and creamy. I like how a little can go a long way, even with thick hair. Did my bleached blonde (dry, damaged) hair feel soft and silky after using this? Yes! However, silicone-based polymer ingredients coat the hair. Over time hair can look healthier than it really is. If the silicone was left out of this ingredient list, I would give this product a second look. I like the hydrolyzed silk in this product, which assists with slip, detangling, moisture, and strength.

The fragrance is pleasant (reminds me of high-end salon products) but definitely smells synthetic and strong. I would have liked a more natural scent such as rosewater, rose essential oil, sandalwood oil, or lavender essential oil. Peppermint essential oil would have been an option as well to assist with getting blood flow moving in the scalp. I am dissatisfied that Argan Oil is listed towards the bottom of the ingredients in the jar. Sadly, after looking at the ingredient list, this is not 100% natural. It is listed as 100% organic. I love that it is made in the USA and cruelty-free. It is mostly natural (which is still better than a lot of products on the market.)

Here are some of the ingredients: (the ones I was excited about)

Ingredients:

Hair Restorative Ingredient # 1: Pure Argan Oil

Native to Morocco, Argan Oil is often called "liquid gold" 100% Pure Argan Oil absorbs quickly to soften and smooth dry skin and hair. It controls frizz and replenishes moisture to help restore hair's natural more youthful-looking shine.

Hair Restorative Ingredient # 2: Hydrolyzed Silk

Hydrolyzed from pure silk fibers, silk amino acids have a low molecular weight which gives much deeper penetrating and moisturizing effects to the hair follicle and scalp.

Hair Restorative Ingredient # 3: Almond Oils

Almond oils are rich in vital hair follicle restorative nutrients and minerals. These all natural oils help condition and repair hair elasticity and control hair loss.

Hair Restorative Ingredient # 4: Pro-Vitamin B-5

Vitamin B-5, or Panothenic acid, is an essential vitamin for hair growth and health and improves the appearance and elasticity of hair. Aids in preventing hair loss and may add more volume and body to hair.

Directions (from the manufacturer)

Wash hair. Towel-dry clean shampooed hair. Apply a generous amount of mask to hair. Use your hands and fingers to evenly distribute mask through hair from root to tip. Comb through hair; leave on for 5 to 15 minutes. Rinse, dry as usual, style hair. For best results, use 1-2 times per week.

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Friday, November 3, 2017

FUNERICA Take-A-Part Toy Fire Truck Review

My son is 3 1/2 and is obsessed with anything car or truck related. I am excited to share with you a hidden gem on Amazon. It is currently listed at less than $15 and on Prime shipping. Christmas is almost here and with so many on your list and so many toys to buy, why not buy something well made, fun, educational and budget-friendly? I was sent this for review, however, I only accept review item that looks promising upfront. If something does not fit into my family or reader's needs I pass on it. I also pass on a lot of items that are simply not well made. It is often easy to see if an item is going to be poorly made, but sometimes it is not easy to see, and I end up testing a product that is absolutely not ideal for my family and it not worth purchasing.

I have a toy for review today that I am impressed with. It does not light up and it does not make noises, (those are both bonuses as I like toys that the child can make their own imaginative noises). This is a firetruck by Funerica. I was not sure it was a firetruck until I read the description on Amazon. It really could be any type of construction or helper truck. This truck is colorful and well made. It also did not have any chemical odor! I like this toy because it not only is an awesome truck, but it can be taken apart with the included tools! My 3 1/2-year-old is going to go crazy for this one!

I love the 5 people that are included. I would like to find more of these from this company. The figures are well detailed and fun. They move easily and can be taken along as a toy to keep a young child occupied (and quietly sitting in their seat ) at the doctor's office, church, or grocery cart. My 6 1/2-year-old daughter will enjoy this as well. There are 2 girl figures and one is a princess!

I absolutely was impressed with this toy and look forward to seeing what else this company has available. This is fun and educational! Children can develop and improve their motor and building skills. This has a total of 33 pieces. I would recommend that the truck and nuts/bolts are played with away from toddlers and babies. There are some really small parts to this toy.

I give this a 5/5 and recommend it highly. The packaging is underwhelming and if this was in a store, I might pass it up. But the toy inside the box is amazing! Christmas is coming and this is an awesome price right now!

This was sent to me complimentary for an honest review.

Product Characteristics:

• Top-quality materials & non-toxic colors

• 33 colorful pieces

• 5 toy figures

Take Apart Truck is the perfect idea for Gifts, Birthday Presents, Holiday Gifts, etc.

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Thursday, November 2, 2017

Wicks Studio Pumpkin Chai 10oz soy Candle Review

I love candles. They can change (for the better) my mood depending on the fragrance. Baked goods put me in a relaxed, almost cuddly, sleepy mood and citrus, lavender, lemongrass, or clean laundry fragrances wake me up and energize me. No matter the fragrance, I am always in a happier mood when a candle is burning. The flicker and whispery crackle is calming.

Now that it is cooler weather, and I am warming up with hot beverages in the evening, I enjoy sipping on a delicious drink while a candle is burning. I work late into the evening on the computer and take advantage of the quieter moments to myself when the 3 littles are in bed and not chasing each other in our tiny home. :) This is my time to unwind.

I was sent a soy candle for review from a company called Wicks Studio. It was shipped to me secured in a large box with lots of packing peanuts! I was impressed with the care that was taken to ensure my candle's safe arrival.

The Wicks Studio candle is visually appealing and classy. It is in a 10 oz glass jar and has a beautiful wooden lid. This candle is soy and uses eco-friendly wooden wicks. I was sent the Pumpkin Chai. The company also makes bath and body products, aromatherapy, and has a selection of essential oils. The website is user-friendly and colorful. I like how it is organized by fragrance type, season and month. Check out their Fragrance Finder if you need help finding the perfect scent for you, or a loved one.

Here is a description of this delicious fragrance to entice you:

The perfect blending of pumpkin pie spices and chai tea. Top notes of cinnamon bark and nutmeg are followed with a robust body of fresh green tea; finished off with the aroma of creamy soy milk.

Followed by Scents of the Fall Harvest come alive with this Buttery, Sweet Cream, Pumpkin Pie, rich with the spices of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves & Ginger.

https://wicksstudio.com/pumpkin-chai-10oz-country-comfort-soy-candle.html

This soy wax candle is safe for those with allergies, as there are no chemicals or toxins. Only high-quality fragrance oils are used. I love how the company suggests reusing the glass container! I always do that with all my glass jars, even our jars from our tomato sauces.

I like this candle and am excited to find out what other fragrances are available. I did have some experiences where one of the wicks would burn out after the first 3 to 5 minutes. I only had this issue 2 or 3 times total in the last month. I would simply re-light the wick without further issues. I also noticed a small amount of black soot on the side of the glass jar on the inside rim. I still have less soot and smoke with soy wax candles than non-soy candles. Breathing is easier with soy wax candles.

This was sent to me for review, however, this is my own experience. I only provide my honest opinion.

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