Are you a fan of essential oils? I am. I've tried many different kinds in different ways during the past two years. One of my favorite things to do is add oil to my bath water and just linger, breathing in the smell that the oil gives off. Simply Earth Frankincense Essential Oil is a wonderful oil to use at this time of year. It gives off a wonderful woodsy
aroma, as well as the scent of Christmas! Maybe it's because the wise men gave the gift of frankincense to Jesus that it reminds me of Christmas. But, I could just lose myself in that smell. I also enjoy putting a couple drops in my humidifier. With cold weather comes dry air and a humidifier is an essential aspect of my home. This oil has health benefits such as cough reduction and opening nasal passages. I find that it is aiding my sinuses. Give this oil a try. Full disclosure: I was sent this product free of charge, and received compensation, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
You can't go wrong with a good thriller - especially a psychological one. Anonymous by Christine Benedict is a good psychological thriller if you are looking for one. It has tones of The Shining by Stephen King - isolation, paranoia and psychosis. I was half expecting Jack Nicholson to show up in the book and declare he was home. But, Benedict is in no need of King to show her how to maneuver around a psychological thriller. She does it just fine. While some of the writing itself can get dull, Benedict manages to keep the story going. And when it comes to these types of books, you cannot let stagnation set in. So, a synopsis - Debra Hamilton lives in fear of inheriting the mental illness that is present in her family. When her husband moves her to an old farmhouse on 53 acres of land - a place her new neighbors claim is haunted - she begins to see and experience things. Is it really haunted? Is Debra finally going insane? Or is there a stalker involved? Read the book to find out. Full disclosure: I was sent this product free of charge, and received compensation, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Now, this book is easy to read and is very short. At 40 pages long, you can practically read this in the waiting room of your doctor's office. And whether or not you like it depends on how particular you are about your reading material. While there are good tips, I found the writing to be rather condescending. The author kept referring to putting in tons of work in the beginning (which I completely agree with), so that you do not have to later because you will be living the life you dreamed. All if you follow this blogging plan. Don't get me wrong. The blogging plan is a good one, but I do not expect anyone to move from the middle class (which is where I am in) into the upper class without having some strokes of luck. Now, I do love and appreciate Zimmerman's concept of increased income only being life changing if you are able to avoid greater responsibilities and demands on time. I truly do love that. Right now, I have plenty of responsibility and demands (stay at home mom and blogger), but I certainly don't feel bogged down. However, I know timing, contacts and luck are also factors in achieving what Zimmerman envisions. I leave it up to you, the reader, to decide whether or not to pick up this book. It's a good starter read, but don't expect any real depth. Full disclosure: I was sent this book free of charge, and received compensation, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
This is a product that my hubby decided to try out. And so far, he is happy with the results that he has seen from SKALD. For one, he has more energy. And with the job he performs every day, energy is important. When he comes home after a hard day's work, he is ready to play with the kids and help me out when I ask for it. So, the "intense energy" that this
product claims is apparent. I have also noticed that his appetite has decreased. Last night, I made stuffed burgers (a favorite in our household) and he was too full to eat one. After work, he grabbed himself a bite to eat - an appetizer - and he could not eat any more. I cannot comment on whether or not he has lost any weight. He has not mentioned anything to me, nor have I noticed a change. But, I am confident with his increase of energy and decreased appetite that weight loss has probably already begun, or is just around the corner if it has not. Full disclosure: I was sent this product free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
It has only been in recent years that I have started to truly care about scented soaps or moisturizing soaps. Before, as long as it got me clean, I was happy. But now, I truly appreciate soaps that leave my skin feeling better and smelling lovely.
The Fleur D' Extase Soaps give me an opportunity to sample different scents - to find which scents work best on my skin. Because this box comes with nine separate soaps, each a different color and scent. The scents are subtle. Upon opening the delightful box, you can immediately smell the soap. It is only when you bring each bar to your nose that you notice the underlying hints of scent. The soaps are small, so unfortunately you do not get a whole bunch of washes out of them, but your skin feels soft and smooth afterward. There is none of the clingy soap film - like you get with the regular soap bars. So, it makes for a refreshing wash. This would be a wonderful gift for mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, etc. There are not very many manly soaps in this definitely feminine box so I would skip putting it under the tree for Hubby Dear. Full disclosure: I was sent this product free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
I am always happy when something actually helps me lose weight. The way I see it, I can use all the help I can get. I had never heard of forskolin prior to trying out Earthwell's Forskolin Extract. But, I saw that it had weight loss properties, so I thought "Why not?"
I am glad that I gave it a chance. I have been using this supplement for 10 days. The first five days, I noticed a few pounds difference, but it wasn't until this weekend passed and I got onto a scale that it really became apparent. I lost five pounds in three days! I know people say that it is not healthy to lose that much weight that fast, but trust me, I can stand to do it again. I have plenty of fluff to back me up. I really appreciate that this product is made with natural ingredients. There is nothing in these capsules that you cannot pronounce. The instructions are also very simple - take one capsule twice daily. Easy to remember. Full disclosure: I was sent this product free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
As much as I love to spend time in the kitchen, I am always aware when a tool is missing from my arsenal. For years, I was missing a zester. As a result, I would buy grated lemon and lime zests that were dry and very strong in flavor. This created citrusy and sometimes very bitter dishes.
There were times when I tried to mince the dark part of the peels with a knife, but I could never mince fine enough. I knew a zester was one thing that I needed. The Best Premium Zester Grater gave me what I was looking for. This tool is incredibly handy. As soon as it arrived, I put it to use, making a strawberry lemon cheesecake. This time, no bitterness was found in the dessert. The fresh lemon zest had the sweet citrus flavor that my desserts had been sorely lacking. I have yet to try it on a block of parmesan, but the next time I make spaghetti, you can be assured I will use it once again. It is dishwasher friendly, which is a huge boon for me. I do not relish the thought of washing this thing by hand. The blade has not loosened in the handle whatsoever, so I know it is well crafted. Recommended for all cooks and bakers. Full disclosure: I was sent this product free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
