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new look!June 15, 2008We have a new look! I got tired of the old blue, blah, boring look so I did a quick redo. This is more befitting my style and is a nice upgrade to the blog.After several moves in just a few months, I'm obviously way behind in posting. This coming week will see a catch-up of sorts as I race through the product reviews I've been saving up. Up first - a monster SCRUB post. I've got quite a few to talk about and they're all fabulous in one way or another! So check back in a few days and I'll have my thoughts on some delicious scrubs. Ho ho ho it's Magic...March 14, 2008
Ho ho ho It's magic you know
Yes, it IS Magic. Magic Hands Workshop, to be exact. But that's not the point I'd like to make here. I'm referring to the magic that IS the Body Polish that comes from a place called Magic! Still with me? This stuff is The Bomb! A few months back (I told you I was behind!) I was sitting around one night, doing some web work when I had a burning desire to go shopping. My fingers were tingling as I perused the wonders of the endless line of B&B products that stretched out before me. However, it didn't take long to hit upon what I really wanted - some sugar scrub. I'm totally (newly) addicted to this stuff! So, I chose the Body Polish from Magic Hands in Pecan Pie and Sugar Cookies. (commence drooling now...) Then came the wait. It was only all of 2 days, since they were just one state over from me, but still. When you're jonesing for something scrubby and sweet, the wait can seem endless. But, my patience paid off when the mailman appeared at my door with a small box. I yanked it from his hands and slammed the door in his face in my hurry to rush to the kitchen to cut the box open. My husband walked in while I was flinging packing material here and there and watched in amusement as I finally reached the treasured jars inside and flung the box on the floor (never, EVER get in the way of a woman who is opening a package!). I excitedly unscrewed one cap and held it up for a long, deep whiff. Ahhh.... just as I thought. Uber delish!! I held out the jar to hubby and he took a whiff, looked at me with a serious expression, and then told me I needed to put that on "right now." When informed that it was a SCRUB and not a perfume, he told me to go shower. Right. Now. lol. The shower came the next morning and oh, what a shower it was! My sugar scrub obsession was still in the infant stage at this point and this particular scrub is solely responsible for taking it straight to the next level - full blown obsession. Forget the kiddie stages, this was the genuine thing! The incredibly decadent and sweet scent of pecan pie hovered about the shower like an explosion in a bakery. I swear I gained 5 pounds in the 15 minutes I stood in the shower - it's just *that* realistic and *that* good. The sugar is not too scrubby and there is just enough of it so it gives you a nice, gentle exfoliation while it softly bubbles and foams to cleanse and soften. Since it's made with yummy cocoa butter, you're left with soft and moisturized skin. Nothing stripping or drying about this scrub. As I'm a HUGE foodie scent lover, in my book there isn't anything better than scrubbing with things like smell like cookies and cakes and other delish baked goods. However, if you're not a foodie fanatic like I am, there are plenty of other more crisp and clean scents for you. Scents like Lavender, Energy, Sandalwood, and Cucumber Mint. Of course, these could not possibly hold a candle to Pecan Pie (swoon!) and Mint Sugar Cookie (be still my beating heart) but to each their own, I suppose! I emerged from my maiden shower with Magic Hands and ran straight to my hubby for a sniff. He carefully sniffed my neck and arms and pronounced that I was delicious and he needed a kiss. Woot! I ADORE the body polish from Magic Hands and implore you - for the love of everything sweet and scrubby - go get yours NOW!! They have a website and an etsy shop for shopping convenience. And they're happy to custom scent something... just for you! Magic Hands - website
Enjoy! And don't blame me when you suddenly start spending hours and hours in the shower each week. Scooping out one decadent glob after another of this truly magnificent creation. Yum! Scrub Delicious!February 15, 2008It's been a few months since I've last posted about anything and I have a whole slew of things about which to comment.I'm getting ready to move in less than 2 weeks so as I find time, I'll start reviewing the products that currently have me over the moon... there are quite a few! :) Scentables CandlesNovember 06, 2007I love candles. I believe that this has been well-established by now. So it's time for another candle review.
Scentables Candles makes a variety of different soy wax in candles in a huge number of scents. One can choose from floral, foodie, bakery, fresh & clean, nature, and more. With all of these, I was hard pressed to choose just a few. It was more like "one of each, please!" But, sanity reared its ugly head and I managed to stave off the beast of compulsive shopping and limit myself to just a half dozen or so different choices. My favorite scents are bakery and other "foodie" scents so the majority of what I chose is enough to cause huge weight gain since I want cake and cookies and doughnuts and apple crisp now! These candles have an amazing cold throw. If you cannot burn a candle for some reason, you could simply remove the lid and let it sit on your dresser, desk or counter. It won't scent as strongly as when it's lit but it scents enough that you'll know it's there. Once I did light the wick, it's as though I'd summoned a scent storm. A cloud of heavenly fragrance hovered for a brief moment over the candle and then slowly spread through the room filling every corner with the deliciously heavenly aroma of Cinnamon Vanilla. Our home has an open floor plan so each room just flows into the next. One small single wick candle from Scentables Candles was enough to scent the entire living/dining/family/kitchen area after just 30 minutes or so. Yum. What I really appreciate about these candles is the fact that they are soy based. Because of this you don't get the black soot in the jar (or on your walls) and no odor of burning wax. The burn is clean and even. Scentables Candles also offers wax melts which are available in the same scents as their candles. In addition, there are a number of different warmers to choose from. You could pick up a warmer and a few packs of melts as a Christmas gift for friends or family or as a treat to yourself! I, of course, would know nothing about doing this. No, I'm entirely innocent... The candles come packaged in bubble wrap and surrounded by peanuts. No chance of opening the box to find broken glass anywhere. I've tried a variety of scents and I've not yet found one I don't like. The are all incredibly strong and long-lasting... without being obnoxious or in your face. I'm sure we've all been around those strongly-scented candles that smell like granny's perfume and bring tears to your eyes. Not these. No, these are simply divine, elegant, delicious candles. Check out their Monthly Special. Each month a different 11.5 ounce candle is on sale for $10.00 (normally priced $13.00). This month is Caramel Pecan. Yum. I may just have to go order a candle. Or three... Yummy Bath Desserts!October 25, 2007I am in heaven. I've found what may well be the BEST sugar scrub in the history of the world. For real!Bath Desserts offers a line of hemp seed butter based bath products... Sorbet Sugar Scrub: Pamper your body from head to toe with Bath Desserts' unique Sorbet Sugar Scrub. We have combined sugar and hemp seed butter to create a highly effective hydrating scrub. Hemp seed butter is exceptionally rich in essential fatty acids that nourish the skin and helps reduce moisture loss from the skin. It absorbs quickly into the skin and does not leave a greasy feel. No lotion is needed after exfoliation with Bath Desserts Sorbet Sugar Scrubs. It is simply the best with it comes to exfoliation.
The texture of this is like mousse. Think decadent chocolate mousse. But instead of being just fluffy and soft, there are sugar bits in there. So you have a silky, fluffy texture married to your exfoliation. The result is sheer heaven. It's like bathing in a dessert and to be quite honest, the scent made me feel like I was a big dessert myself! An aura of ctirus hung in the shower and was there for the remainder of my bathing time. I don't think I've ever had an experience quite like this one before. It was unique and incredible. As the scrub emulsified with the running water, it turned into a nice creamy consistency that left my skin baby soft and silky smooth. No greasy residue or grit to be found. And it washed cleanly from the shower floor - a big plus in my book. There is nothing like doing the "Can I Stay Upright" fancy footwork dance as you climb in or out of the tub. No worries with this one. I really appreciate this! I asked the owner how she got her scrub so fluffy and she told me it was the magic of using hemp oil. That may be, but I think that she has something to do with it. She is a real Scrub Master! But I think the single most amazing thing about this incredible scrub is the lasting power. On days that I used this in the shower, I was able to go *all day* without using my normal perfume or spritzers. The scent was there enough that I had people ask me what I was wearing - that I really smelled good. I had to laugh as I told them I had used a sugar scrub that morning in the shower and it was still lingering about! When combined with the fruity scents I typically wear, I floated through my day on a fragrant cloud of happiness. There is something about getting whiffs of the yummy scent that just cheered my spirits. I rate this a 10 out of 10. I cannot think of a single negative thing to say about Bath Desserts Sugar Sorbet Scrub. It's crave-a-licious!! You can purchase Sugar Sorbet Scrub here. While you're there, also check out their Body Melt Truffles. Utterly divine and a *great* companion product to the Sugar Scrub! The ABC's of DayBreak!August 26, 2007I had so much fun making up the ABC's of Flower Peddler that I've decided to do the same thing for another fave place of mine - DayBreak Lavender Farm. I love DayBreak Lavender Farm's products. I receive many *many* products from clients as well as the numerous products I purchase each year and DayBreak's are among my top favorite. Jody and Michael sell a wide variety of items so the choice is not what to get - rather, it's what NOT to get! To help with your shopping list, I've created what I'm calling "The ABC's of DayBreak - Essential Items you MUST own"! With the exception of Q and X (and what products start with those letters anyway?!) each letter of the alphabet has its magnificent counterpart at available DayBreak Lavender Farm! Enjoy. And don't blame me if you develop a strange pattern of wandering into your bathroom to sniff and smell these delicious products!
ALL ALOE ALL THE TIME:
By-U 4-U FACIAL OIL:
CHINESE 5 SPICE:
DRY SKIN SOLUTION GM BODY & MASSAGE CREAM:
ENFLEURAGE DE PARFUM:
FRESH LAVENDER AROMASOAP BAR:
GOURMET SALT TRIO:
HONEY, HEMP N'HOPS HAIR EXPLOSION:
I'CD MINT SPA BAR:
JASMINE FLOWER SHEA BUTTER SOAP:
KOMBU SPA DETOX BAR:
LOVELIGHT BODY CANDLE:
MINT 'N HONEY OAT 5-LAYER BODY BAR:
NEROLI ORANGE BLOSSOM HYDROSOL:
ONLY FACIAL SANITIZER:
PRAIRIE OAT MINT LOFFAH BODY SQUARE:
ROSE N' RHASSOUL GENTLE OAT CLEANSER:
SILKENIZER:
TRES CHOCOLATE ECSTASY TRIO:
ULTIMATE LUXURY BODY BAR:
VANILLA BOURBON & TONKA BEAN:
WASH & SHAVE BAR WITH LAVENDER:
YOURS, MINE & OURS TRIO:
ZIT ZAP ANTI-ACNE BLEND:
Honey Dream Hand CreamAugust 03, 2007 Bathed & Infused: Honey Dream Hand CreamHoney is one of nature's best moisturizers and we've based this extremely moisturizing hand cream on it. After your hands have taken a beating, you can use a little bit of this intensive hand treatment to get them feeling smooth and soft again. This is some THICK stuff! If you order an 8 oz. with the pump, it might take longer than you are used to to prime the pump. Try pumping 5-6 times, then tamping the bottle firmly on a sturdy surface like a counter top or table top. Repeat the process until the pump is primed. After that, your Honey Dream Hand Cream should pump just fine. They are not kidding! This is, by far, the *thickest* cream I've ever had the pleasure of using. I love it!! It took me a good 2 minutes of pumping that little pump before I was finally able to coax the cream up the tube and out the pump. But let me tell you, the work and wait was definitely worth it! First off, it smells divine. Scrumptious. I received the Spun Honey fragrance and absolutely adore the scent. Light and sweet - not cloying or overdone. Just a nice, delish fragrance that you want to soak your entire body in. But the scent is not even the best feature of this cream. It's the thickness of it. I do not like watery or runny lotions at all and this is about as far in the opposite direction as you can get without having to scoop it out of a jar. Yummy!!! Secondly, this stuff soaks in. Absolutely no greasiness or residue is left. A few pumps, a brisk rubbing of the hands and presto bango! Skin that is softened and moisturized and good to go. Did I mention how much I adore this cream?! Use it on dry hands for immediate relief. It works wonders on cracked, dry feet and it's like liquid silk for dried out legs. I've spent the summer in the pool and swimming at the lake and have got a bit too much sun. As a result, I'm a dried up burnt prune from head to toe. Every inch of my body is dry and crying out for moisture. I was using some :gasp: store bought icky stuff as I forgot to bring my own and it just made me greasy. And dry. Then this arrived in the mail and I swear I heard the hallelujah chorus as I opened the box. Just one little pump covers an entire leg and leaves me smooth and so NOT dry. The scent lingers for hours as do the moisturizing effects. You just can't go wrong with this dreamy cream! Any skin from head to toe can benefit from a round of Honey Dream Hand Cream. Bathed & Infused has a home run with this one. I, for one, will never be without this miracle worker now that I've experienced it. I'm afraid I'm totally spoiled now and I can't think of what could possibly come along to beat this. Definite 2 thumbs up from me!!
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