Saturday, July 30, 2016

Sugared Violets Perfume oil made by, Long Winter Soap Co.

This is a great Perfume oil that reminds me of spring and summer time. Mostly the end of summer when we are going into fall and there's just a bit of wormth in the air. There smells always bring me back to great places and times when life was good, maybe even easyer than it is now. Smells can bring back memories of loved ones also and this company has been able to do that for me, with all of the oils I've tried so far.
Something cool about them is you can always send in a request for a perfume oil with a specific smell and if they already have one like that they will tell you what one to look for or when it will be back in stock. Should they not have a perfume oil like the one you are requesting, they might be able to make it for you. You can't go wrong with all the fabulous smells they have and there willingness to work with the customers is amazing!
The perfume oil I got today is Sugared Violets, it comes in a glass 3oz bottle with a roller ball top and lid. You can put this oil behind your ears, neck or your wrists. The Long Winter Soap Co. website discribed this oil best "Old fashioned violet, spun sugar, and a bit of tonka bean". The oils are also mixed with carrier oils like fractionated coconut oil, unrefined hemp seed oil, fragrance and essential oils, tocopherol (Vitamin E). This perfume oil brings back so many great memories of my youth and I'm sure anyone who buys this oil will be as pleased as I am. Also a huge plus is they don't test on animals. That makes me feel even better about this purchase. Recommended!

Apparition Perfume oil made by, Long Winter Soap Co.

I really enjoy the smells from Long Winter Soap Co. They are able to get right to that memory your looking for with the perfume oils. There are lots of different smells to try and one day I will have tried them all. However, until then let's just talk about the one I got this time.
It's in a 3oz glass bottle with a roller ball top and a lid. This oil is light in color but bold in smell. I think the best way to describe it is how The Long Winter Soap Co. Said it, "Parsley seed, woodsmoke, patchouli, and musk for the dusty 19th-century apothecary's attic she haunts, violet for the eau de toilette she was wearing with such anticipation, bitter almond for that pesky cyanide which ended her plans so abruptly, and ozone for...well, let's call it ectoplasm." I think this is the best way to discribe it and very much the truth. All bottles are mixed with carrier oils like, fractionated coconut oil unrefined hemp seed oil, fragrance and essential oils, tocopherol (Vitamin E).
I grew up with my great great Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles. Everything was so much different back then and so much more like the movies show about the 1950's and 1960's. This perfume oil has brought back to me all that I've forgotten about how great that time of my life was and how much I miss them all. A quick smell of this perfume oil and I'm right there with them!
So as with most of Long Winter Soap Co. products a little goes a long way. You can rub behind your ears, on your neck or wrists. I'm super happy with my purchases from this company and the quality perfume oil they make. A little plus is they don't test on animals! That's huge for me and really appreciate it. Recommended!

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Ho Wood Essential Oil (15 ML) by, Timpanogos Essentials

Recently I have become very interested in essential oils and the benefits you can receive from them. I am fairly new to oils and still learning. I've never heard of Ho Wood oil before this, so when I found this oil I wanted to give it a try. This is also my first time buying from this company. I'm not very pleased with the smell. I think it's the kind of oil you have to get use to.  I do like the potential for the benefits.
You get a 15ml bottle with a plug in the top so you don't spill all over or waste your oil. The oil comes out nicely with out much effort. A little goes a long way so this bottle will last a while. From what I can tell it's a good quality is good.
In the info on the order page it said it's like rosewood however, I don't smell rosewood. It has a woodsy, sweet, warm smell with a bit of a floral smell to it. Like I said it's not a really great smell at first but it's something that I'm sure I will get use to and like much better.
Ho wood is a calming oil and great for relaxing and unwinding. I have a lot of stress in my life so that's what made me want to try this oil. However, there are more benefits to this oil like it's great for skin care. Such as infections, wounds, scars, sensitive skin, dermatitis and acne. It helps with tight muscles, depression, insect repellent and it's a bit of a sedative.
Like with most oils you can defuse it, dilute with a carrier oil like coconut oil and rub on sore spots and the bottom of your feet or just inhale it. It works great with other oils as well. I'm going to keep using it and see if I start to like it better. But it's still a great oil to have. Recommended!


Disclaimer, I received this product at a discount for my honest review.

ChillaX Air Mattress - Inflatable Lounge Sack Perfect for Indoor or Outdoor Relaxation - Blow Up Sofa for Camping or Travelling - Folding Air Bed, Carry Bag and Bottle Opener

We have wanted a air sofa like this for a while now but I thought it wouldn't work so I never got one. Well I went ahead and got this one from ChillaX. When we opened it I thought no way this is going to work!. To my surprise it did! But oh boy was it funny trying to make it fill up the first time.
The material is very thick and looks like it won't rip easy or pop easy. It has 3 pockets on the sides of the sofa for your phone, soda, water or whatever you want to put in it. They are not super big pockets and the more air you have in it the less you can fit in them. But they are great to have. We got the blue one but you can pick from blue, orange and white gold. You have 2 little cord straps on the bottom if you want to pin it in the ground so it won't fly away with the wind. I thought that was a great idea.
So the fun part is filling this thing up. You don't need a pump to do it. You use the wind. If you don't have any wind I'm sure you could use a small pump or a fan. It's a bit hard to get the hang of it at first, but after a try or two you get the hang of it. It's not just one big air tube, it's 2 tubs. It's best to try and fill one at a time if you don't have good wind. Then twist the end and snap the clasp closed and your done. It comes with picture directions on how to do it. Plus you can always find a video out there on how to fill it up.
You can make it as big or small as you need. We wanted it to be able to hold the 3 of us as a chair and it did it just fine. My daughter also uses it for herself to just lay around. The cool thing is you can use it on almost any ground type and our favorite, on water. It's going to be great at the river. You can also use it indoors as a couch or chair for the kids.
It's easy to deflate and roll up to put back in the carrier bag it came in, that has a nice strap to throw on your shoulder. When it's all rolled up in it's bag it's not big and bulky. Our daughter loves it and it's going to be perfect for camping. Recommended!


Disclaimer, I received this product at a discount for my honest review.

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Clinical Forehead Thermometer by Medi-K FDA Approved 3rd Generation Immediate Read Sensor Digital Fever Measurement Professional No Touch Readings for All Ages Liquid & Room Measure

I've always wanted a thermometer that is non contact and super fast (1 second ). I've always thought this was the best way to get a reading fast, especially when you have a sick kid and all you want to do is know if they have a fever or not. Plus it makes it so much better to get your kids temperature if they are sleeping because you don't need to wake them up! You just pull and hold down the trigger for a bit, then let go and you have your temp. The extra that you get with this thermometer is it also reads room temperature and liquid temperature. So you can always tell if it's hotter in one room or in another room and put up a fan if needed. Checking the temperature of a hot drink or soup for your kids is something else this thermometer can do. You don't want to give your little one something that's to hot to eat or drink. Now you can be sure it won't burn there little mouths. You can also check the bath water. If it needs to be wormed up you can add warmer water right away, if it's to hot you can cool it off fast so not to burn your skin or your kids skin.
It takes 2 AAA battery's to run it. You can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit as well as switching between forehead, objects and liquid. It has a memory up to 20 previous temperatures. It's hospital grade quality, has a 5 year full warranty and it's FDA Approved. There is a call center so should you need help you can call them with your problem and get help with it. The thermometer comes with a nice blue velvet bag with draw strings for storage and caring around. The instructions are easy to read and they really help to understand how to use it, especially if you have never used a thermometer like this one. I've had no trouble using it at all. We have used it for everything it can be used for already. It's great not to over heat the bathtub with water that's way to hot to sit in or have a drink be so hot you can't drink it. RECOMMEND! 

Disclaimer, I received this product at a discount for my honest review. 

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Muscle Soak Epsom Salt 2lbs By Epsoak - Relax & Soothe Aches & Pains with Epsom Salt & Pure Essential Oils San Francisco Bath Salt Company

I love a good soak in the tub. So getting this Epsom salt muscle soak was a must for me and my husband. The bag is 2 lbs of salts in it and comes with eucalyptus oil and peppermint oil in the salts. The best part is you don't just have to use this in the tub! You can use it as a foot soak for sore feet, in the shower by placing some salts an the floor of your shower and when the hot water hits it it will release the oils into the air and in a spa by putting some in a bucket or on the floor. There are lots of ways to use this and i plan on trying them all.
The smell is so nice and relaxing and not to strong that you can't use it because it will bother your eyes or skin. You just sink in the tub and all your stress melts away. I have some back problems and have soar muscles as does my husband and we both felt so much better after using this in the tub. We haven't tried it other ways yet but we plan to. You don't need to use a lot because a little goes a long way. Of course you can put in as much as you like for your needs. The crystals are small but not fine at all. They are kind of like the size of the sea salt you use for cooking. They disolve in a few minutes and your whole bathroom smells great. We are so happy we got this and will repurchase when we run out. Recommended!

Disclaimer, I received this product at a discount for my honest review.

Essential Oils Case - Holds 42, 15 ml Oil Bottles - Beautiful Custom Hard Shell Exterior With Durable Lock - The Perfect Gift by, Little Red Gift

I got this box to hold my essential oils because I have quite a few and needed something to put them all in. It holds 42, 15 ml oils and it has a nice space for the taller oil bottles. It comes with stickers with the names of oils and oil blends on them. You can put them on the top of oils that don't have names on top so you know what you are grabbing and don't have to pull out all your oils to find what you want. I thought that was a nice extra. You also get a little gift box that has dividers and a little funnel to help with poring oils. Also a great extra I didn't know I was getting.
The box is a nice size and very durable and has a nice lock. The handle lays flat until you need to grab it, then it lifts and stays lifted until you put it down. The only thing i wish it had was the ability to hold a few larger bottles or odd shape bottles. However it is still a great box and works very well. The oils are kept in place by a foamy tray with holes for the oils. The gift box with the removable inserts is great for very small sample size bottles and the funnel you get as a gift. I removed my inserts so i could put more sample bottles in it. This is exactly what i needed to hold my oils so it's would be much easier to keep them all together and be able to get at them easier. Recommended!

Disclaimer, I received this product at a discount for my honest review.

Saturday, July 2, 2016

White Witch Perfume oil made by, Long Winter Soap Co

I love perfume oil and I really love the way this company makes it. This is the third oil I have gotten from them and it's just as good as the others. It was sold out just like the other ones I got but like with the others I got on the email list to be notified when it was restocked. This time I got 2 of the same and gave one to my mom. She loves the smell. It's in a 3 oz clear glass bottle with a roller ball top. That makes it much easier to put on right where you want it.
This perfume oil is light in color and has lots of patchouli, rose geranium, litsea, clary sage, and frankincense. It has a light smell that's a bit citrusy but you really smell the patchouli. It's a very calming smell and is not overpowering at all. In fact my 6 year old daughter loves to put it on. They also use carrier oils, they are fractionated coconut oil and unrefined hemp seed oil. They put vitamin e in there as an antioxidant. They don't use alcohol in the oil at all. They are cruelty free and say they test on friends not animals! I love that about them.
I am really happy I found this company and I'm sure others will love it too. Recommended!

Dark Side Perfume Oil made by, Long Winter Soap Co

This is the second perfume oil I have ordered from this company, and I am in love! Like with my previous order, when I went to order the Dark Side Perfume Oil was out of stock. But, I again got on the email notification list so I could revive a email when it was back in stock. When that email comes in you have to be fast at buying your perfume oil or it will sell out again and you will have to wait longer to get it. It's still worth the wait if that happens and I would have waited for sure. However I was able to scoop it up before the oil went out of stock again. The perfume oil was $10.00 and $2.00 shipping so it was $12.00 for the whole order. A great price point for such a wonderfully made oil.
Let me tell you about the perfume oil now. It comes in a clear, glass, 3 oz bottle and has a roller ball top to easily roll on the oil. For example, you can roll it on your wrists, behind your ears, neck or any other place you would like that I have not mentioned. It's a dark color oil, almost amber in color. The essential oil that are uses in this oil are black currant, star anise, cedar, clove, patchouli, and smoky vanilla. It has a great sweet smell to it however, you can definitely smell all the other oils used as well. It's a stronger smelling oil but definitely not to overpowering. I put it on in the morning and still smell it at night.
They use carrier oils along with the essential oils. The ones they use are fractionated coconut oil and unrefined hemp seed oil. They say it makes for a light, non-greasy feel when applied. They also use vitamin e as an antioxidant. They don't use alcohol at all in their oils. I'm very happy with that. A extra that people are looking for is cruelty-free. This company says they test on friends not animals!
I am very pleased with my perches and have already gotten another perfume oil that I will be reviewing. Recommended!!!