{Soap Hope}

Soap Hope has all natural high quality products including soap, cosmetics, bath and body products, household and laundry items and more.
We got to sample several different products and were happy with everything we tried.  We especially loved the Indigo Wild Zum Bar Soap in Eucalyptus and the Pangea Organics Balancing Oil.

{Emjoi® Micro-Pedi}

Every year I get so excited for summer. Flip-flop weather is something I excitedly wait for every year. But every year my feet get so dry from the non stop wearing of flip-flops. It can really make summer not that much fun for me. I have tried many products including buffers, lotions, you name it I have tried it. I have spent lots of money on products that claim to work. Some products seem to smooth but generally I will end up with dry scratchy feet only days later. My husband also has really dry feet and gets really annoyed by it and often looks to me to find what works and what doesn't.

{bareMinerals Naturally Luminous skincare}

I recently got the opportunity to try a couple products from Bare Escentuals new bareMinerals Naturally Luminous skincare line. The bareMinerals skincare line contains "RareMinerals Active Soil Complex" which is designed to increase cell turnover, reduce pore size, and help develop softer smoother skin. They say that their formulas “combine the very best of nature with science and modern technology so you can experience extraordinary results.”

{Barbar Hair Tools Giveaway}

I love doing my hair in different ways and have my fair share of styling tools. I find the ones I love not only work well but are functional and save me time. One of my newest must have items is the BARBAR 1900 Tourmaline Cordless Combo. This is exactly what I needed all in one. I curl my hair as often as I straighten it making this item totally perfect for me. I love it!

{bodycology}

I have always really enjoyed pampering products. I am a huge junkie of anything that smells good and finding great products that make you feel good is just as important. I have tried so many different really great products but one of my favorite brands is bodycology! From one wonderful uplifting scent to another I always love the products I get from them. My absolute favorites are their body mists and lotions. I am always impressed with the selection and love the way I feel using bodycology products.

A few of the newest things I have tried are the bodycology®’s Warm & Cozy Sock Set
in Sunshine Daisy, and their Clean Waters Anti-Bacterial Foaming Hand Soap. I must say that I love the sock set and the scent of Daisy Sunshine is amazing. The foaming soap smells so good and leaves my hands really soft! All of their products are great and are very affordable!

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{Jenulence Makeup Giveaway}

I am one of those girls that cannot live without their makeup. I have many reasons for my love of makeup but I mostly love the way I look wearing it and most importantly how I feel when I wear it. I feel more confident and put together. I am a makeup junkie and love finding new places to buy my makeup. And with being a busy mom I often make my purchases online. Finding quality makeup that is affordable is always my goal when making a purchase. Recently I had the chance to try some new makeup from a company that I had never tried before.

{Scunci Bendini Clip}

We recently got a chance to try the Bendini Hair Clip by Scunci. I always love Scunci products and these hair clips are no exception.  Bendini Hair Clips are a round band with a comb like clip at one end. You slide the comb part into your hair, then bend the circle over to secure it into place.  I’ve always been hairstyling-challenged, but these clips are easy to use and very pretty. They really dress up a hairstyle and they hold really well.  You can see a video of how they work here.

{Auric Blends Giveaway}

I love having a variety of different scents that I can choose to wear depending on my mood; so I love finding great smelling perfumes that are affordable.  I was very excited to find Auric Blends perfume oils and solids. They carry a great line of perfume oils, solid perfumes, and incense that are handcrafted with a "combination of exotic, imported perfume ingredients from around the globe." I recently got the chance to try a few of their fragrances.

{Monkey Brains}

Have you ever noticed the lack of hair care products specifically for tweens? It seems that there are “no tears” baby products and products for grown ups with not much in between. Monkey Brains noticed this, and they have developed a new line of products for kids in the 8 to 14 age range.

Younger kids are getting interested in fun styles and looks to express their individuality. To help with this, Monkey Brains has two different gels, two different “glues”, a pomade, a hair refresher and a of course a shampoo and conditioner to help wash out the sticky stuff, lol.  And the products come in fun banana shaped containers.

Valentine’s Gift Ideas{Pretty Woman Perfume}+Giveaway 3 Winners

I absolutely love perfume. It is one of my favorite things to spoil myself with and is just as great to receive as a gift. But not all perfumes are created equal. Some may have a great looking bottle and name and the scent can leave a lot to be desired. For me a great perfume is one that not only smells great but also makes you feel great.

Valentine’s Gift Idea {Votivo} + Giveaway

I love to have all the things around me to smell wonderful. I enjoy splurging on great scented lotions, mists and am crazy about products for my home. If you are like me then your next stop should be Votivo.They make it so easy to find all of that in one place. Votivo offers great luxury quality products like soaps, moisturizers, diffusers , candles and more. Each one of their products come in a variety of amazing fragrances.

{Scunci Hair Accessories}

I have a huge love of hair accessories. My hair is very long and keeping it up, back or styled is often a problem. I solve that with my mass amount of accessories for my hair. One brand I have always loved in Scunci. I buy their products for myself and for my 2 girls often and we are never let down. They have everything available from basic to sophisticated. I love how fun and trendy their products are. It's so convenient that I am able to buy them for myself and that they have Scunci Girl for my daughters. I always know I am getting a good product that is perfect for any style.

{Conair Hair Brushes}

I use Conair products on my hair for everything from blow drying to styling and even brushing. I have always loved their products and known them to be durable and affordable. We all have known and loved them for their irons and dryers but did you know that Conair also has a line of hair brushes?

{Softlips Limited Edition Winter Flavors}

Softlips will always be one of my favorite lip moisturizers! If you know me, then you know I have my Softlips somewhere on me at all times. Finding new flavors to add to my collection is kinda like a sport for me : )

{Scandle Shimmering Lotion Candle}

I have always loved candles and have them all over the house. But I recently found out about a new kind of candle. The Shimmering Lotion Candle from Scandle is so much more than a regular candle and is one that you can also use on your body. I had not ever heard of anything like this, so I was very excited to try it!

The first thing I noticed was the amazing smell that I could smell even before opening the package. I knew this was going to be a real treat. I was able to try the Warm Vanilla Sugar. Wow, yum is all I have to say. It made the whole house smell like I was baking a cake! But that was just the beginning. The candle burns at 2° above body temperature to produce a shimmering, fragrant lotion. I  insisted let my husband give me a massage with it and he really loved the consistency, not greasy or sticky.  It hydrates your skin while leaving it smelling great!  It is wonderful that they are made using all natural ingredients. They come in 7oz refillable ceramic canisters with pour spout or 4oz travel tins with reusable wrist bands.

{NuboNau}

I recently had the pleasure of trying an item from NuboNau.  NuboNau carries a high-quality line of natural and organic skin care products including La Bella Donna, Pai, REN, Arcona, and many more. NuboNau has an online boutique with a beautiful website. NuboNau, which is pronounced [new-bo-now], means "Cloud 9" in Esperanto.  You definitely feel as if you are on Cloud 9 when shopping with NuboNau.  On a side note, I discovered that Esperanto is a "constructed international language" which is made up of many different world languages.  The goal of which was to “break down barriers between people and foster peace.”  How cool is that?

I got the opportunity to try the SheerinO’kho facial cleanser which I love.  I was immediately impressed with the packaging.  The glass product-container was wrapped with tissue paper and wrapped in Geami paper. (a very attractive and environmentally friendly alternative to bubble plastics.)    Also included was an organza bag full of sample products, all of which I love, there was also a nice handwritten card/tag, and they even include "first opened on" stickers to keep track of the dates on your products.   The cleanser itself is awesome.  I have combination skin and the cleanser cleans well, removes oil, and is non-drying -  love it.   From the packaging, to the pleasant customer service interaction, to the amazing products, I completely enjoyed the entire NuboNau experience!

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{Bed Head® Wave Artist} + Giveaway

I have always loved Bed Head products to help manage my locks. They have such a fun trendy line of products that make it fun and easy for even me to achieve some of the most fun and unique styles. I have used their styling products and accessories before and absolutely loved them .It was just recently that i got to try the Wave Artist. Before i go any further, have you seen this thing? It's gorgeous, not only do i love the way it looks but i didn't even wait a day to try it out. It was really easy for me to create the look i wanted. I had massive chunky waves that no other styling tool has ever provided on my hair.  I found their how to videos to be a big help and loved working with it! As a mom of a little one i think its awesome that it has a lock function. It has heat range from low-hi so you can set it for what is right for your hair.You can find more of their products or get your own Wave Artist here for $29.

Creating fun, unique hairstyles has never been so easy. For the fashionistas of the world, Bed Head® created a line of one-of-a-kind styling stools as cool and unique as the hairstyles it helps you create. Wave it, curl it, flip it, spike it, blow it or straighten it…the sky is the limit. Nothing about this appliances is dull….edgy designs, bold colors and top notch technologies….what else can you ask for?
Accessorize your hair and feel like walking out of the runway. Too much is not enough when it comes to being top fashion. Feel Frisky, get some Girl Toys, feel like Heavy Metal or simply be Superficial.

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{Sparklehearts}Natural Beauty for Girls

Being a girl is so much fun. And being a mommy to a girl rocks! I love getting them things that are girly but age appropriate. And when they are hip and girly and functional you know i have to have them! And that is where Sparklehearts comes in. Makers of natural beauty products for girls. They have fresh and fun products that are safe but also so very girly. 

I was so excited for my girls to try their Peace Out No Knots hair detangler. They loved it!

{Beautisol} + Giveaway

There is nothing better during the summer or anytime of year than a sexy tan right? Well at least i think so. My days of being well tanned throughout the year were gone with my first child. I do not have the time or the babysitter to give myself the luxury of a tanning salon or being poolside. However i still would love to have that sun kissed glow that so many women love. For that i would recommend the Gradual Tanners. Beautisol also offers Dark Self Tanner. It is perfect for anyone looking to achieve a dark tan with no tanning beds or sun. I really loved that there was no harsh smell, was very easy to use and achieved what i wanted.  I also loved the convenience and had fun applying it!  Their how to videos available on their website make it easy for anyone to get the tan that is right for you.

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{Tria Laser Hair Removal System}

One thing i have that i want less of, body hair. I think most women would agree that its not their favorite thing to have to worry about. For me it is the expense and time to have professional hair removal that stops me from becoming hair free for ever. I have dreamed about the day that i don't have to shave. It takes up a lot of time and often falls on the back burner for me. Not to mention the cost over time of shaving creams, razors, waxing. It can really add up.