100% Natural Original Beeswax pastilles

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019FRDBBI

In my opinion this is a great product.  I could smell the scent of honey immediately upon opening the plastic bag these come in.  I have used beeswax a number of time in my DIY skin and beauty products.  I have found that it is easier to use beeswax pastilles as opposed to a chunk of beeswax from the market.  The reason it it easier to use is that I do not have spend extra prep time grating my beeswax to measure it.  With these small pellets I can quickly and easily measure the amount I need.  Plus it melts faster too. 

So far I have made a solid lotion bar with these.  I used equal parts of beeswax and Shea butter, in this case I used 2/3 cup of each.  Once I melted these in a double boiler I added a 1/8 cup coconut oil and 1/8 cup of jojoba oil to the melted wax and butter. Then I added 10 drops of cedarwood, lavender, and sweet orange essential oil to the mixture. I then filled a silicone muffin pan half full in each cup and l let the lotion solidify and they were ready to use in 3 hours.  This recipe made 6 lotion bar.   My lotion bar is solid and melts on contact with my skin.  

I have other projects I am planning on making like lip balm and beard balm.  

I am very happy with this product and I  will reorder once I run low on this  bag.  I would recommend this 1 lb bag of natural beeswax becasue it is all natural, easy to use, and can be used in so many ways. 

I did purchase this product at a discounted price in exchnage for my unbiased and honest review. 

Bath Bomb Making Kit with 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade                                        Essential Oils

                                             https://www.amazon.com/Bath-Bomb-Kit





This kit has everything I needed to make wonderful smelling bath bombs. It came with all the dry ingredients premeasured, 8 essential oil, a small spray bottle, gloves, the bath bomb mold, cupcake paper liners, and super easy to follow instructions. All this was packaged very nicely in a gift boxed lined with tissue paper. I would agree that this is a deluxe kit.

I love all the different essential oil included in this kit. I have a ton of my own, but I though this was impressive.

The directions were very easy to follow, they even have tips on the other side. I followed the directions by combining the dry ingredients in a glass bowl , minus the 2 tbs of Epsom salt used to sprinkle on the bombs after. I did add jojoba oil and coconut oil to the dry ingredents to jazz up my bath bombs. Then came the part of misting the dry ingredients and mixing it. This seemed like a pain when I was reading the directions but really it took like 3-5 minutes to do. The reason it is import to do this step properly is becasue this is what molds and hold the bath bombs shape. If to much water is applied the ingredients will become active and the bath bombs ruined. Once this step was done I separated it in to two different
bowls so I could do two scents. I added dried lavender flowers to one along with this lavender and lemon grass oil. The other bowl I choose grapefruit and geranium. I then added this mixture to lines silicone cupcake pans. I packed the mixture in the mold nice and tight to ensure the mold would hold once they harden.

This kit made 24 cupcake bath bomb and filled 3 mini mason jars. That is a ton! After 2 1/2 days my bath bombs were ready. While they were drying out my house smelled so amazing from the essential oils. The bath bombs all held together really well and when placed in the bath they fizz like bath bombs do.

I love that I could easily make 24 all natural bath bombs that I feel 100% confident in my entire family using. No chemicals or fragrance to cause irritation. Just all natural ingredients.

I think this is a great kit. I will be ordering more for gifts to my friends and nieces.

I did purchase this product at a discounted price in exchnage for my unbiased and honest review after personally testing it out.

BINGONE 3 PCS Beach Mesh Bag Sand Away Large Foldable Tote

                                                       https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IVQF8QA

I think this bag is perfect for the beach, the park, and even to take to the water park.  The bag is a large size, but not only does this come with the large bag but it also comes with 2  smaller cross body bags that is perfect for my youngest.  But my oldest daughter used it to when we we to the beach to collect stones and shells she found along the shoreline. 

I like that this this bag is comfortable to carry on my shoulder.   The color of the mesh is a lime green and the trim is blue.  It does look just like the photos.  These bags are recommended to be hand washed,  I just rinsed ours off with the hose and hung it on the fence to dry. 

The fact that this large bag is mesh makes it great to hold buckets and shovels and other sand toys.  I like that sands falls off the toys and doesn't end up in my trunk.  I can also fit my daughter puddle jumper swim floaty in her along with our googles too. 

I am happy with product and I would recommend it. 

I did purchase this product at a discounted price in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. 

ZERO Deodorant - Oxygen Powered De-Stinkerizer - Vetiver & Ylang Ylang 

                                                                  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FCD9LI6

Honestly I am not impressed with this product at all.  I  was shocked because I really like the ZERO Deodorant - Flower Power.  

The Vetiver & Ylang Ylang- ZERO Deodorant did not smell anything like Vetiver or Ylang Ylang, I can't describe the weak scent of this very well but it was not as I expected.  I was expecting a floral scent form these oils but it just was not there.   I also think because of the weak smell it did not work as well as the Flower Power scent did.  

I still do like the idea of not using harmful chemical and metals on my body.  But I found this scent to only work for 3 hours on me.  So in my opinion this product is useless to me.  If it doesn't work I am not going to use and having to reapply this every 3 hours is just not even an option for me. 

I would not recommend this scent in the ZERO Deodorant line. 

I did receive this product for free in exchnage for my unbiased and honest review after personally testing it out. 

Sterling Silver "Always in My Heart " Heart                             Locket Pendant

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DE52TIE

I ordered this to give to my step daughter for her birthday 17th birthday next month.  I don't really call her my step daughter but, just my oldest daughter.  I wanted to give her a  gift that has her Mom's and older sister on one side and us with her littler sister on the other.   

The size of this locket is perfect, not to bog to wear it couldn't be an everyday necklace. But this is also no to small as to have trouble fitting a small picture in both sides.  The locket measures 3/4".  

The script on the locket is a beautiful cursive.  I think the saying fits perfectly.  She will always have both sides of her family with her. 


This does not come with a chain, it is the locket only.  This was not an issue for me becasue my daughter has many sterling silver chains that she can put this on. 

I am very happy with this purchase and I would recommend it as a gift to any special lady. 

I did receive this product for free in exchnage for my unbiased and honest review. 

ZERO Deodorant - Oxygen Powered De-Stinkerizer - Long Lasting, All Natural, Safe for Sensitive Skin - Flower Power 

                                         https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FCDUVRG

I like this natural deodorant.  I like that it is free of chemicals and aluminum.   I also like that my underarms don't break out or get irritated with this.  I have made my own  natural deodorant and have purchased others too,  but they all made my underarms break out in a rash which sucks becasue then I can't shave them.  I think my reaction to the other natural deodorants is the high amount of  baking soda in them.  I was very happy to read that this did not contain any baking soda. 

But the real question is does this?  Yes it does. I apply it in the morning and I am smelling fresh for about 9 hours. After that I wash my armpits and reapply it and I am good again.   I also really like the floral scent of this. The lasts and I can smell it through out the day. 

I think this a perfectly acceptable natural deodorant. It is perfect for sensitive underarm skin. The scent is nice and last long.  I would totally recommend this as a natural way to ward off BO. 

I did receive this product for free in exchange for my unbiased and honest review after personally trying out. 

Driftsun Hammock Pod Kids Swing / Outdoor and Indoor Children's                                         Hammock Chair Nook

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IE9VUZW

This has to be one of the coolest items I have reviewed.  I ordered this to put in my basement that has become another playroom for my kids.  I have to say both my daughters and I myself have been loving this hammock pod.  Because it holds up to 175 lbs it hold my kids securely and safely. I have even been in it.  I had my husband attach it directly to the floor joist with the included hardware. the he tied a slip knot with the included rope to have it at a good height. 

I found out the hard way to not inflate the pillow cushion all the way before placing it in the hammock pod .  The zippered opening was to small for it to fit it so I deflated it half way inserted the cushion in the spot and then reinflated before zipping it closed.  After sitting in the hammock pod we all decided it was more comfortable to not have it fully inflated. 

The hammock is made of thick canvas material suitable for moth indoor and outdoor use.  The fabric is not scratchy or uncomfortable feeling at all.  The pink and blue colors are just as shown, vert vibrant.  

This is a lot of fun to read in, swing, spin, or just hang out.  My kids love it, they want a second one so they don't have to share.  This cracks me up because my kids are 3 years and almost 17 years old.  This is such a fun personal hammock. I think it would be fun to take camping. 

I did purchase this product at a discounted price in exchnage for my unbiased and honest review. 

                               Lotus Kimono Robe

                                                  https://www.amazon.com/J-ROBE

This is a beautiful Kimono style robe. I am not going to lie I feel pretty amazing when I slip this robe on. The fabric is silky, soft, and smooth. It is very elegant looking .

This is not a full length robe, the hem is just below my knees. I would describe the sleeves as 3/4 length and a Kimono style. It ties with a sash that matches the robe. In my opinion the only that is missing form this robe is pockets.

I absolutely love the light mint color. I think the color is very feminine and delicate. And the print is gorgeous. A peacock sitting among lotus flowers. The print is not super busy but placed at a nice distance apart.

This washed and dried very well. I washed it in cold water like I do all my clothing and dried it in the dryer. Since this is polyester the care is very easy.

I am very happy with this robe. I think it would make a great gift to any lucky lady.

I did purchase this product at a discounted price in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.

Womens Sexy Slim Stripe Backless Halter Plus-Size Swimsuit                                                      Swimwear

               (Only considered plus size since I had to order 4XL, Damn Asian sizing)

                                   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AFZORM6





I love this swim suit.  It has the look of a tankini and bottoms but it is actually one piece. The top part of this swim suit has a blouson top, meaning it is not skin tight and sort of flowy but fitted at the waist. Perfect for hiding my Mom belly. The top has a halter style tie and the cups that have removable padding and are a little like a triangle top that can be adjusted, there is also a tie on this part of the suit that is tied in the back like a bikini.  The bottoms part has a full coverage bottom, a little short that a boy short but the same style. The back is mostly open which I love,  business in the front, party in the back!  This would not be a good suit for someone who is concerned with back rolls. 

As far as sizing goes, pay attention to the size guide. I am normally a size 14 and wear an  XL. But in this suit I had to order a 4XL. (gotta love Asian sizing, does wonders for my confidence)  As soon as I got over the fact that I had to order a 4XL ( I cut the tag off immediately) I fell in love with the suit. It looks good and I feel confident wearing it. 

I did receive this swimsuit for free in exchange for my unbiased and honest review after personally trying it out.

PowerLead Gapo G050 Double Screens Waterproof Digital                                           Camera                                         

                                      https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017WAMWWE





I have to admit I am impressed with this camera.  It takes great pictures both under the water and and above. This PowerLead Gapo G050 camera is fairly easy to use.  It works like most other digital cameras I have.  The basic instructions are turning it on and taking the pictures with the large button on the top of the camera, To view the photos that I have a taken I press the button on the back of the camera that has a triangle, I then press the flash button( also on the back of the camera) to  view the different pictures I have in my gallery. 

This camera also  has many other features like a selfie feature, the viewing screen will switch to the front, I can zoom in while taking pictures or videos.  it has anti shake, face detect, I am able to change the white balance, when taking videos the sound is good, Oh and it can take pictures under water!!!! 

In my opinion this is the perfect Mom camera. It is pretty durable, it can get wet, it is easy to use without any confusing features, and it is small enough to fit in my bag.  I almost forgot to mention that if this camera is left on it shuts off automatically to save on the battery life.  Plus I love the turquoises color. 

This camera comes with a small case soft fabric case/pouch, a battery, and a charging cable.  This does need a micro USB card to save the pictures and videos on.  The charging cable can also be used to upload the pictures to my computer or a photo kiosk at the drug store.  

I did receive this camera for free in exchange for my unbiased and honest review after properly testing it out. 

Little  Girls' Cute Ruffle Flower and Leaves Print One Piece                                           Swimsuit 

by AM CLOTHES

                                          https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GHUB7SU




My 3 year old daughter loves this swimsuit. She likes that she can easily put it on and take it off herself.  She loves the little ruffle skirt around it, as well as the bright colors.   This has become her favorite swimsuit.  She has worn it multiple times a day, every day since we received it.  (We have a pool and swim about twice a day.)

 I think this washes and wears very well. We have no ripping of threads or hems. I wash it in cold water and hang it to dry.  As far as the fit goes, I think it runs true to size. I ordered a size 5 because that is what she usually wears.

I ordered Color: A-leaves. It is trimmed in a neon yellow and has bright/neon colored tropical leaves on a white background.  I fell that this suit is very modest yet very cute.  This really is a great age appropriate swim suit. The back  is a bit higher up than the front of the suit.  The front has a mild scoop neck. These do have a full bottom coverage.   Even though this suit has white as the back ground color I am very happy to say that it is not see through.

I did receive this swimsuit for free in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.

  Persun Women Black Deep V Neck Long Sleeve Romper Playsuit

                                                 https://www.amazon.com/Persun

First off the sizing is so very wrong on this item. I ordered and XL assuming it would be a size 13/14. This at the largest would fit a size 8. I ordering according to the measurements listed too. I couldn't wear it which really bummed me out because it really is a cute romper. I am shipping it to my girlfriend, I know it will t her.

Aside form the sizing the romper is very nice. The fabric is nice and light. There is a deep V cut in the front and the back is full and has a tiny zipper that works well. The bottoms are cut to be loose and not form fitting. The sleeves are made of what I thought was a sheer fabric but it is more like a tiny netting. I think this really gives this romper a little bit of an edgy look, which is why I ordered it.

I did purchase this product at a discounted price in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.

     Tibetan Handmade Singing Bowl Set By YAK THERAPY

                                 https://www.amazon.com/Tibetan-Handmade-Singing-Bow





I love this hand made Tibetan Singing Bowl. I use it when I meditate in the morning before I began my Yoga. As a busy Mom of two I am always trying to stay grounded and not full of stress.

As can be seen in my video this bowl comes with a padded mallet, a silk storage bag and a little pillow. To use this singing bowl I hold it in my palm of in the tips of my fingers. I take the wooded mallet and circle the outside of the bowl, in a movement like I am stirring a large pot. The sound starts off low and gradually gets louder the long I run the mallet around it. The longer I run the mallet along it the longer the vibrations of this bowl release the tune.

It is a very nice set with everything included in the nice gift box. I think this is a great gift to give to anyone who practices meditation and Yoga.

I did receive this product for free in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.

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         Scratch Art Paper Rainbow Colour

                                         https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IHHDSMY


I think this is a very fun project to do.  These are very user friendly and my 3 year old really likes doing them.  I have also given a few to my 4 year old nephew.   I like that no matter where my daughter scratches there is color under the black.  Even though she does not stay in the lines each picture still looks like the design on it. 

These do make a little mess from the black being scratched off, think large lottery ticket.  But honestly is is not a big deal all.  Each picture comes sealed and has it's own wooden scratcher. My 3 year old was getting frustrated with the wooden stick so I gave her a nickle and she liked that better. 

The first time I had my daughter try this is while I was cooking dinner and kept her busy and occupied so I could cook without interruptions.  I am very happy with this product and I will be purchasing them again. I am going to break up the 10 piece pack and give them with a few other small gifts for Christmas.  

I did purchase this product at a discounted price in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. 

Taffy Candy Party Mix, 5 LB Bulk Bag

                                              https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E21G6FK


So much candy!!! We usually do not buy this much candy, or really to much candy general, But when I had the chance to review this free I couldn't pass it up.

 My husband has a crazy sweet tooth so I knew he would be so excited to when this 5 lb bag of Taffy Candy arrived.  I have had this in my house for  a week now and he has this huge bag half gone.  I will admit Myself and the kids and have helped out a little.

Included in this 5 lb resealable bag of sweetness is an even mixture of different taffy type candy.  There didn't seem to be any more of one kind of candy in the mix. My favorite is the Bit-o- Honey! There are Airheads, a variety of Tootsie Rolls, Laffy Taffy, Turkish Taffy, Mary Janes, Black Cow, Slo Pokes,  Salt Water Taffy, and Kits.  Honestly I have never heard of Kits before. They taste similar to starbursts.

I have came across nothing wrong while we are eating are way through this candy. The freshness is perfect, the candy is delicious.  One of the yummiest items I have reviewed.


I did receive this product for free in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.

                           Face Painting Kit for Kids

                                         https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V5A98KM



This is a really nice set of non toxic face paints.  The basic colors are included in this set and colors can be combined to make colors that are not there like pink, orange, and brown.  The coverage is good and when it dries it does not flake or crack.  I think the paint brush that is included is very nice and I was able to make some pretty fine lines. I am sure going a detailed face painting would be easy to do with this brush, I however do not have that kind of talent.  I ordered this to have fun with and to use, if I have any left, for Halloween.  

Like most higher quality face paints water needs to be added to the color pots in order to use this. I did this just by wetting the brush or the eye shadow applicators.  I did not use the circle the sponges but I am assuming they are used the same way.  The paint did wash off very easily with just water. The red color did take a little rubbing to get off but nothing that was to much to handle.  

I really appreciate that this is non toxic and did cause any irritation. Also the fact that this is easy to remove make this the ideal choice for kids.  I didn't mind that there was no instructions on how to paint different designs but honestly I found everything I needed to know by googling face painting ideas.  But like I stated earlier, I lacked the talent. 

I did purchase this product at a discounted price in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. 

    Simple Modern Vacuum Insulated 20oz Cruiser Tumbler with Lid

   https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Modern

I have to say that I am super impressed with this 20 oz stainless steel travel mug. It will keep my drinks very cold and the ice does not melt, like even after being outside in this heat. I have not tried this with hot beverages yet. But it has kept my iced tea cold with minimal melting of ice cubes after being in left in my car for over 3 hours. Today I had Gatorade in it because we were out at the pool and I wanted to stay hydrated and now after 7 hours there is still ice in the mug. I use this mug daily for water and mainly iced tea.

I really like that this fits perfectly in my cup holder in my car and in my stroller. This is important to me because I feel like we are always on the go. The lid does not leak but because the top has an opening in it my drink will spill if this gets knocked over. That is really the only flaw I have experienced with this travel. The lid is clear so that is pretty neat to be able to make sure no bugs have flown in for a drink. This mug can not go in the dishwasher. This is usually a bothersome to me but honestly this mug and lid is very easy to wash.

I did receive this product for free in exchange for my for my unbiased and honest review after properly testing this out.

                 ExfoliMATE | Magic Exfoliating Shower Cloth

                                    https://www.amazon.com/ExfoliMATE

I think this is a neat concept.  It kind of reminds me of a buff puff that has been unraveled, but the mesh/netting is smaller. It does hold a pretty good lather and it is nice to be able to reach my entire back. I rarely get to exfoliate me back by myself. I also think it really easy to hang  and let dry.  I love the fact that this can be washed and reused and that I do not have to throw it out. 

I do think this does a better job at exfoliating my body than the buff puff I have been using. I think it is important to exfoliate my skin all year round, but especially in the summer month when I am in the sun and using a self tanner.  I want my tan to look flawless and i think this does a great job at helping me achieve nice smooth skin all over.

I did receive this product for free in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.