A few weeks ago, I was sent a bottle of Babo Botanicals Swim & Sport Replenishing Bubble Bath & Wash. All products from Babo Botanicals are made in small batches on an organic farm, and contain Nutri-Soothe™, a combination of chamomile, calendula, kudzu and watercress, rich in vitamin A, C and D to deliver maximum nutrients, protection and moisturization. Swim & Sport is designed to help soothe your child’s skin after being out in the sun or swimming. The bottle I received was 13.5 ounces. The wash itself is a pale greenish/brown liquid. The first time we used it, my daughter loved the smell. I poured a small amount on wet scrub sponge. It made a rich lather, and left her skin very soft. It’s not only just for great for your kids. I’ve been using it the last week or so after getting my horrendous sunburn. It was the only thing I found that really helped cool it off and kept it from hurting. Overall, I really like the body wash. It’s great for sunburns, and I’m ...
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Product Review – Gutsy Chewy
A few weeks ago, I was sent several tubes of Gutsy Chewy. Gusty Chewy is a large chewable tablet that you take to treat an upset stomach. It contains papaya, apple cider vinegar, licorice root, Xylitol, and minerals like calcium and magnesium. It’s available in two flavors: citrus and wildberry. I was sent both flavors to try out. Each tube has eight tablets…and they are huge! One tablet is about the size of a quarter, and has the thickness of for quarters stacked. To use, take one to two tables when your stomach starts bothering you. Chew them for as long as possible and then swallow. Don't take more than two in a 24 hours period. The first time I took one, I just about gagged. They aren’t the best tasting things, and even after using them several times, I’m still not used to the taste. They are very chalky. It reminds me of the white stuff they make you drink at the hospital if you are having stomach issues…only with a hint of fruit taste in the back. However, they are pretty ...
Product Review – COPPERTONE® CLEARLYSheer™ Sunny Days Sunscreen
Last week, I was sent a bottle of COPPERTONE® CLEARLYSheer™ Sunny Days sunscreen, along with a few travel tubes of it as well. COPPERTONE® is a well known name in sun care products and has been around for a long time. We took our daughter to her first MLB game a few days ago (Sunday), and decided that it would be the perfect time to test it out. We put some on before leaving the house, and took the trial size tubes with us so we could reapply if needed. From the moment we first took our seats, I could feel my skin burning. I kept reapplying the sunscreen, but it only served to make the sunburn worse. I even went inside several times just to get out of the sun for a bit. Meanwhile, my daughter wasn't burning at all. In fact, she wasn't even red. We were at the park about 6 hours. By the time we got home, the only red on my daughter was the very tips of her ears where I didn't put anything. My husbands arms were a little red, & he didn't put on any sunscreen. I, on the ...
Dapper Snapper Review & Giveaway [ENDED]
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Two weeks ago, I was sent a Dapper Snapper for my daughter to use. It’s a half belt that loops in the three back loops of pants/shorts/skirts to help keep them from falling down. You can adjust them, and they fit ages 9 months to 6 years old. My daughter is between sizes, and even then it varies depending on the clothing brand. Many of the pants and shorts I’ve picked up for her are way too loose even with tightening the build in elastic adjusters. This resulted in a few near public ‘wardrobe malfuntions’. The belt goes on quickly & easily. I left it on the outermost snaps so that her shorts weren’t too tight. She is able to still pull everything up and down as needed. Her denim shorts are a little harder to pull back up & the material does bulge a little in the back, but I’ll take that over stuff falling off every few minutes. Also, after two weeks of a lot of playing and a trip to the ballpark to see the ...
Product Review – Pimsleur Spanish 1
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Last week, I was sent Pimsleur Spanish 1. Pimsleur is one of the most popular language learning courses. There is no software, just 30 minute audio lessons that each how to hold conversations. The Spanish 1 set has 16 discs with 30 lessons. You listen to one lesson a day and participate with the audio. In high school, I only had on good Spanish teacher. She didn’t use the textbooks, with are usually geared toward proper Spanish that is used in Spain. Instead, she gave use a crash course in ‘kindergarden’ (ABC’s & basic sentence structure), and then pretty much used Spanish for the majority of the classes after that. Doing that got us used to hearing it and memorizing all of the conjugations. It was like we had been dropped off in the middle of Mexico and left to fend for ourselves…which was how she learned as an exchange student herself in college. The Pimsleur course does that exact same thing. So far, it’s been ...
The SOI Candle Review & Giveaway [ENDED]
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Two weeks ago, I was sent a SOI Candle. SOI Candles are made of kosher soy oil, making them burn cleaners then regular paraffin wax candles. The wax stays cool to the touch, so you don’t have to worry about little ones getting burned. In fact, you can use the melted wax as a skin moisturizer. The candle I was sent is a Luxe Highball Candle (13.5 oz) in Manderin Ginger. You could smell the scent outside of the box right away. It was noticeable, but not what I would consider strong or overpowering. It was pleasant and different from any candles I’ve had before. Once lit, the scent spread around the room. After a while I poured a bit of the oil out. It didn’t even feel warm. I ended up using it on my elbows, and it left my skin nice and soft. Overall, I really like the candle. The scent is pleasant, and I love that you can use the wax as a moisturizer. They have several sizes of candles available. The Highball I received ...