Raw Organic Unfiltered Shea Butter by Beauty By Shea

I was given the opportunity to try Raw Organic Unfiltered Shea Butter by Beauty By Shea. When I first got this in the mail it arrived on my doorstep. The wonderful UPS man failed to ring the door bell so It came in a melted mess, since Shea butter melts at room temperature. So I had to stick it in the fridge for a little while to get it to firm up. It arrived in this package:

and after firming up looked like this:

The packaging was very subtle, but I liked that the baggy was independent of the cardboard envelope and the mess of the butter was contained. I tried this product a couple different ways, first was on my skin as a moisturizer. I'm currently pregnant and this felt great to rub on my belly, it is thick so you have to rub it between your hands a bit to melt it. I also used it as a deep conditioner in my hair, I applied it to my damp hair in the morning and then tied it up in a bun. I washed it out that night and allowed it to air dry. I didn't really see a difference in my hair, but I only tried it once maybe it needs more applications. 

The smell of the product is a little off putting to me, it smells woody. This can be resolved by also rubbing some essential oil in your hand when you melt the Shea butter in your hands. I feel like this product will make a great base for home made lotions and salves. I love that it doesn't have all the gross stuff in it that commercial Shea butter contains since it isn't refined.

I would recommend this product. Other uses for Raw Shea Butter includes: 

1. Dry skin

02. skin rash
03. Skin peeling, after tanning
04. Blemishes and wrinkles
05. Itching skin
06. Sunburn
07. Shaving cream for a smooth silky shave.
08. Small skin wounds
09. Skin cracks
10. Tough or rough skin (on feet.)
11. Cold weather,
12. Frost bites
13. Stretch mark prevention during pregnancy
14. Insect bites
15. Healthy skin
16. Muscle fatigue, aches and tension
17. For before and after strenuous exercise
18. Skin allergies such as poison ivy or poison oak
19. Eczema
20. Dermatitis
21. Skin damage from heat

You can purchase this product here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LLPT4HI/ref=ox_ya_os_product_refresh_T1

*This is derived from a tree nut so if you have a tree nut allergy DO NOT use this product.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango

I was given the chance to try new Dial Coconut Water with refreshing mango body wash. I was so excited to receive the product, and couldn't wait to get it into my shower for a test run!

The bottle was a little top heavy and topples easily so I've had to move it up to the rack to keep it from killing my toes. Killer bath skin care product bottles aside I absolutely loved this product. As soon as I cracked open the bottle my bathroom smelled like the tropics! It was amazing and so smooth, I soaped some up on my loofa and went to town. I love when a body wash's scent lingers after its been rinsed off and I'm in my pjs, and this wash does. I would recommend this product to everyone it's great for the whole family!

Here's an ingredients list: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Peg-8, Glycerin, Fragrance, Cocos Nucifera (coconut) Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Cocamidopropyl Pg-dimonium Chloride, Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate, Propylene Glycol, Dmdm Hydantoin, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Chloride, Blue 1, Red 33. - See more at: http://www.dialsoap.com/products/coconut-water-mango-ultra-fresh-hydrating-body-wash#sthash.fqPP76qy.dpuf

Dial was also awesome enough to send me 3 coupons for FREE body washes that I will be giving away to 3 lucky winners!
The give away will go live at midnight tonight!

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"The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own."

Vegetarian weight loss by Jonathan Vine

This book is laid out well the table of contents is broken down into the introduction which explains how being vegetarian helps you lose weight, the difference between vegan and vegetarian, health benefits, what to eat and what not to eat, and sources of vitamins and protein. Next comes breakfasts which features 17 varied breakfast recipes, lunches which has 18 recipes, and finally dinner which has 16 recipes. I would have like to see a healthy vegetation dessert section as well and was slightly disappointed there was not one. The recipes do make enough to feed a family. I would recommend this book to someone else who is vegetarian I am not and therefore did not enjoy it much. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Purex Fels-Naptha giveaway!

The Removing America’s stains for over 100 years Giveaway from Purex has launched!
Since 1894, Purex Fels-Naptha laundry bar has been working overtime to remove greasy, oily stains, perspiration, and ring-around-the-collar. To celebrate they'll be giving away a year’s supply each day from July 14-23. Go to this link to enter to win! http://go.purex.com/sV6R This soap is one of the best products I've ever used. It's great for removing stains and making your own laundry detergent!

true & co home try on box

I received my second home try on box today from true & co, along with my FREE panty that I received from putting a photo on their Facebook page. I love this company. When you sign up you take a 2 minute quiz which matches your bra styles and sizes they think you can try that will also fit instead of going just off your normal size since every bra varies by company. You can then choose 5 bras and 5 other item i.e. underwear, lingerie, lounge wear, or shape wear to try on at home for FREE! (the underwear is not able to be returned it you open it's package and the lingerie is all final sale) They do secure your box with a credit card which they will make a $45 trial charge that only stays on a day just to verify your card. After you receive your box you have 5 days to try on the bras and fill out your return/keep tab on the site as well as send out the box back to them with your returns. The box must be postmarked 5 days after its marked as received or there is a $20 late fee. The best part is there is no obligation to keep any of the products, other than lingerie. You can send it all back if you don't like it! After trying this company I will never go back to Victoria's Secret this is much cheaper ($40-$70) and much better quality. If you feel like trying it, follow the link below the picture to get $15 off your first order!

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO GET $15 OFF! http://my.trueandco.com/x/lpqJk7