Art supplies= happiness

9X12 50 page sketch book
Hello all!!
I live in a house full of budding artists. My 12 year old is a comic designing, manga drawing, character developing genius. Her 9 year old sister is a budding fashionista who designs clothes like she's the next Versace...or Mary Kate & Ashley!!
When you live in a house of artists, good sketch paper is a Must!! My kids get excited when they get new sketch books for their birthdays and the request I get more than anything when I ask what they want for their birthday is " art supplies" ! Which is why I'm so glad that U.S. art supply has offered me quite a few items for review lately including a series of beautiful sketch books.
I really like these books because they're well bound, I'm not worried about the paper falling out after the first time you use it which is something you worry about from cheap sketch books. Also, the paper is thick enough that it can be used with many different types of mediums- pencil, pens, markers and even water colors without bleeding through which is great when you've got enough art supplies to rival hobby lobby and I'm NOT exaggerating!!
These are definitely some high quality art supplies and you'd be doing any budding or experienced artists a favor when you pick These up!!!

50 Sheet 9x12 inch sketch book

Why charcoal works?!

Sagano Charcoal Deodorizer Bags
Hello all!!
As a lot of you know, I'm a bit of a nerd. I read comic books devoted to Ray Bradbury, I raise tropical Dubia roaches to feed to my geckos and I home school my daughters so our life is one big science experiment. I've hard of the odor dispelling wonders of charcoal and then I received some charcoal bag deodorizer to review so I wanted to know how it worked.
Carbon is a lot of things including porous. It has a lot of tiny holes and odor molecules get trapped in these tiny holes. Charcoal is an EXCELLENT source of carbon because it's got such a large surface area which means it's got a huge capacity to absorb odors. And it works!! Up against something as stinky as a dirty diaper!!
If you're interested in a great product, Sagano Charcoal bags, follow the links to pick up the ones I've been using.

Sagano Charcoal Deodorizer

Spirit Naturals Eye Serum

Spirit Naturals Eye Serum
Hello again!!
So as I've mentioned before I'm Not super worried about skin care products but there are a few things that I do like to try and one of them is eye serum.
Something I've always struggled with is dark under eye circles. I applied this product around my eyes at night before bed and I noticed a definite decrease in eye puffiness and dark circles the next day. I only used it consistently for about a week and even though I was sick, I received compliments on how I looked. I also liked that it came with a cute little zipper bag and an extra little tube of moisturizer. Check it out!!

Spirit Natural Eye Serum

Valentia Ultra Plumping Face Mask

Valentia Ultra Plumping Mask
Hello all!!
So while I'm not overly worried about my skin or aging, whenever I get invited to review a skin product I like to give them a shot because I never know when I'll find something that I really like. With that said, I've actually been looking for a mask to try so I was pretty excited when I was given the chance to review this.
This mask is slap full of natural products like aloe Vera, Japanese green tea extracts, organic rose hip oil, silk protein amino acid, organic sea buckthorn oil & it's paraben & alcohol free which means it won't dry out or irritate your skin.
When I opened the tub of cream, the first thing I noticed was that it looked exactly like mashed up mango and not only did it look like mango but it smelled like mango. I really like mango so it was hard resisting the urge to lick my finger after I dipped it into the tub. Needless to say, it smelt great. I wasn't 100% sure how to do a mask So I applied a LOT of it and then I sat & sat & sat & sat. It said 15-30 minutes and I probably sat for about 35-40. It warns you that it may tingle slightly and I felt a definite sensation but I wouldn't call it as much a tingle as a warming sensation. After the time recommended, I washed it off with warm water and once my skin dried I could notice a difference. My skin seemed fuller & brighter.
Like I said, I was looking for a mask and I was pleasantly surprised by this one.

Valentia Ultra Plumping Mask

Hanging toiletry bag review

Hanging toiletry bag

Hello all!!

So I was offered top review this toiletry bag and anyone who is close to me knows that I've had kind of a rough year and ended up having to put a lot of my stuff into storage. One thing I've struggled with is what to do with the items the girls and I need to bathe. So when I was given the chance to review this item, I was ecstatic. 

The irony is, the day I received the bag I went out to visit with friends and this thing saved my butt!! I was able to fit everything my daughters and I would need for the weekend's showers into the bag. If you travel a lot I'd definitely pick one of these up!

Travel Hanging toiletry bag

Turtles pacifier clips

Turtles pacifier clips
Hello all!!
A little back story:all three of my daughters were born early but my youngest daughter was born at 29 weeks which ended up in a 9  week NICU stay. They make special necklaces or bracelets for NICU babies and the starter bead is a turtle which stands for "slow and steady wins the race". Last year in April, my friend Ashley's son Talon was born at 26 weeks and has spent the last 9 months fighting for his life so when I received these 'Turtle' clips, I knew exactly who I was going to give them to.
These little clips are awesome!! They're well made & super cute! We also like that she can use these clips with Talon, even with his trach and ventilator on and things don't very tangled up....
This has been kind of a rambling blog....anyways, these clips are awesome! Pick some up at the link below.

Turtle Pacifist Clips

Akeelah Paci Clips

Akeelah Pacifier Clips
Hello all!!
Well, like I said I've been BEYOND Super busy trying to get caught up with what I got behind during my illness. A lot of these items I received before I got sick but I do truly like to try them out before I post about them and with me being so sick, I wasn't able to.
I really liked these little clips. They were listed as boy clips but I have found that they were fairly ambiguous in their design. I like that they've got a ' toddler' proof clip, you've got to flip open the top of the clip in order to get the actual mouth to open. I felt like that would cut down on a lot of pinched Frankie fingers lol
All in all, these were some super nice clips and I really enjoyed receiving them for review!

Akeelah Pacifier Clips

Silicone bottles review

Silicone travel/kitchen bottles
Hello all!!
This has been kind of a rough week for me, I've been really sick and every time I thought I was over it, I'd try to get up & do something and it'd knock me on my butt again!!! But I'm back and I've got a lot of blogs to catch up on so now I'm super busy!!
I actually received these bottles a few weeks ago & we didn't have the chance to use them until a few days ago. When I received them, I thought they were supposed to be used in the kitchen but I found that they weren't easy for me to use in the kitchen.
I decided to try to use them for travel toiletry items and then the girls went to visit their dad for the night. I didn't want them to have to carry two huge bottles of shampoo and conditioner so I decided that this would be a perfect time to try them out.
I filled them before the girls left and made sure to adjust the labels on the bottles so they'd know what was in each bottle and then when they came home I questioned them if they'd been easy to use or not. The girls really enjoyed using them and they were simple enough that they didn't get confused which was shampoo or conditioner.
I'd say that if you travel or camp often, these little bottles will be a great addition to any toiletry kit!!

Silicone travel/kitchen bottles

Hello cutie facial cleanser review

Hello Cutie!
And hello world!!!
Good morning world, I'm BAAAACCCCKKK!! Lol so I'm over my head cold that left me virtually comatose for a week and I'm getting caught up on muy blogs.
I received a really great cleanser while I wasn't feeling  well but honestly I couldn't even get out of bed to use it. Well when I finally did, I was BEYOND pleasantly surprised!! First, it has NO:minerals, petroleum, parabens, sulfites or propylene glycol which are all big No Nos for our skin. It does have hyaluronic acid, pomegranate and green tea extracts which are GREAT for our skin!! And it makes my skin so soft and radiant!! Check it out!!

Hello Cutie!!

1.4 inch ice tray review

1.4 inch ice tray
Hello world!!!
So, I wad given the chance to review two items by the supercube makers and I love these trays! Because they've got largest surfaces the ice melts slower but it has a larger surface area so it cools the liquid quicker...the science behind it is really interesting so every drink is like a science experiment...lol

1.4 inch ice trays

Nifty new ice trays!!!

2 Inch ice trays
Hello all!!
I've been BEYOND sick over the past week so I'm really behind on my blogging but i wanted to catch up with one of my new favorite items, my two inch ice tray!!
So i guess the larger surface of the ice causes it to melt more slowly which waters down the drink less while it cools it quicker! These things are great!!

2 Inch ice trays

Manicure tools:Mini nail buffer/file review

Mini file/buffer
Hello all!!!
Anyone who knows me, knows I'm not a girly girl...as a matter our fact, if I was a super hero, I'd be anti- girl! Lol but I've been blessed with three beautiful, feminine, sweet girls who have taught me to at least embrace my feminine side.
One thing that I've found I like to do with my girls is manicures/pedicures, even If you don't get fake tips applied, it's still nice to clean your hands & nails up, exfoliate your rough skin on your feet and put some polish on your nails.

I've been given the option to review a few tools lately for manicures/pedicures for adults and kids. What I like about these files is that they're mini sized, it's easy for small hands to use and they're small enough to slip into a purse or gift bag and I think a little girl would be super happy with these. Also, there's a LOT of them in the package so you get your money's worth.

Mini Nail Buffers

Oxy LED dimmable desk lamp

Oxy dimmable desk lamp
Hello all!!
 don't know about y'all but my lighting situation drives me CRAZY! The over head lighting is too much but the bedside lamp isn't enough. I'm constantly telling my girls to turn off the overhead light but then I've got to struggle to see what I'm coloring or checking on my feeder insects. Yes I said feeder insects lol
So I was excited when I was offered the chance to review this lamp.
The lamp comes with two different types of light, cool and warm, and they both have six levels of brightness to choose from. Also, the way you adjust the light is by a touch sensitive sensor on the base...I may just be nerding out here but sometimes when I use it I feel like I should be saying "engage" in my best Captain Picard voice...and yes I did just throw a random Star Trek reference in there lol I was also pleasantly surprised to see that the lamp had two USB plugs in the side of it. Now that's convenient!!!
I love the range of motion that the lamp itself has. It's very flexible yet sturdy and well made at the same time. I don't have to worry about it falling once I've got it in position. This lamp is GREAT!!

Oxy LED dimmable desk lamp

Paint brushes

Perfect paintbrush set
Hello all!!
So my family and I are pretty crafty and when I wad offered the chance to review these brushes, I was excited. I was surprised to see that they included a round sponge and sketching pencil as an extra. Ella has been using them to practice with watery colors and she likes that they're not so big she has trouble working with them. I like that they are the perfect size to work with these tiny 2x2 canvases I purchased at Christmas time. These are some great little brushes!!

Perfect paint brushes

Needful things:my new journal!!

Beautiful handmade journal
Hello all!!
Something i don't share with everyone or bring up a whole lot on this blog is that I'm in recovery. I've been looking for some where to record My thoughts so when I received this journal to review I was really excited.
Needless to say, my pen has burned a streak through it over the past two weeks! This thing is extremely well made and beautifully bound. This would make a great gift for a loved one or even for yourself and we all deserve to be nice to ourselves!!

Beautiful handmade journal

Iridesi Mini Manicure Sponge

Mini Manicure Sponge
Hello all!!
I'm back again and I'm really sick so this may not be a very long review. Having three little girls, I'm always looking for things to help with grooming and to make slumber parties entertaining. So I've been offered the chance, over the past few weeks, to review a few fun, nice manicure tools. I really liked these little sponges, especially for doing the girls nails because they were so small. They weren't too rough that I had to worry about damaging their tender cuticles but they were big enough to get the job done effectively. We definitely enjoyed them.

Mini Manicure Sponge

More Cuisine Essentials Vegetable Spiralizer

More Cuisine Essentials Spiralizer
Hello all!!
So I usually Don't bring too much personal stuff into my blog but I'm a recovering addict. Part of my lifestyle change has been attempting to live healthier. I'm not on a diet but a complete change in my life. So when I was given the chance to review this item, I was pretty happy. Them once I saw what it did, I was really excited. First, while I didn't use it for this purpose, you can make zucchini noodles that are supposed to be healthier than regular spaghetti noodles. We used it to make cucumber spirals for our salads. We loved it, it was a lot of fun and easy to clean up.

More Cuisine Essentials Vegetable Spiralizer

Instacare Facial kit

Instacare Facial Skin Care Kit
Hello all!!
As a mother of a pubescent teenager and someone who suffers from skin irritations/allergies, I've found that the best thing in the fight against blemishes, after prevention is a good skin care tool kit.
For a while now I've had a ' zit picker', a metal tool that applies a small area of pressure around the blemish that helps out escape from under the skin without causing a sore or introducing bacteria to the skin, unlike using your fingers, which can cause a sore or an infection. I like to clean the skin with warm water and then use the tools and then clean the skin again to remove the pus/waste products. The only thing I don't like about using the one tool I've got is sometime it's not specific enough for the blemish I'm removing. So when I was given the chance to review this item, I jumped at the chance.
this little set is AMAZING!!! It has everything you might need in order to remove the blemish in even the trickiest of spots! I use almost every tool in this set to clear up mine and my daughter's skin. I've also noticed it cuts down on the little sores that can occur when you attempt to remove blemishes the old fashioned way. Plus they come in this handy little carrying case!

Instacare Facial Skin Care Kit

Sorcery Code

Sorcery Code by Dima Zales
Hello my loyal readers!
I'm back again!! & this time I've got a book review for you this time. I just got done reading the Sorcery Code by Dima Zales & initially I didn't think I was going to like it. The opening scene has a naked woman appearing in a sorcerer's lab. I enjoy a good zombie book, some science fiction ( paging L. Ron & H.P. Lovecraft lol) horror ( hello, have you met me?!) lol & fantasy or suspense but romance stuff isn't really my cup of tea. I will say though that after the initial scene, any love scenes were modest and left a lot to the imagination. There was some kissing and a few intimate scenes but the author truly did focus more on character development than titillating love scenes.
The story begins in a land where the ruling class are sorcerers who maintain control over the commoners by keeping their magical spells under strict secrecy. There has been a drought in the land which has led to peasant uprisings against the sorcerers which is then defeated by the royal guard.
The main character Blaise wants to create an item that will make casting spells easier but then it backfires on him when he creates Gala, a magical being from the spell realm who takes the shape of a beautiful woman. The story follows Gala in her exploration of the world, her magical abilities and the chaos that occurs.
The story ends with a lot of loose ends & while I didn't think I'd enjoy it, I found myself wanting to read the sequel. On a scale of 1-10, I'd give it a 8.
Sorcery Code

Electric can opener
Hello world!
It's me again & I wanted to share this interesting new item I've received to review. It's a battery operated, handheld electric can opener. I was wary of how well it would work considering It's battery powered but it worked surprisingly well. I keep rechargeable batteries So I just keep a few in the drawer in the kitchen anyways. Well this little tool had no problem opening everything I threw at it for a week without slowing down. It also opens the cans on the side which eliminates the sharp edges on the can. This little power house is well worth the money!!

Electric can opener

Cutie lunch pouches
Hello all!!
Any mother with a child under the age of eight has seen these fruit in squeezable pouches. And if you've seen them, then you also know how expensive they can be. So when I was given a chance to review these super neat re-sealable squeeze pouches, I was ecstatic!!
I really liked the fact that I can  use any puree that I like inside them. They're pretty easy to refill, it is a learning process and as long as you rinse them pretty quick after they're empty, they're really easy to clean...my little girls LOVE them!!

Cutie lunch re-usable pouches

Vitamin C Serum

Vitamin C Serum
Hello All!!
So lately I've been given the chance to review quite a bit of face care type items that I've been glad to review because although I'm told I've got a baby face I am getting older.
So I became interested in vitamin c in face care after reading different studies that vitamin c can help with a myriad of things from helping boost collagen production to making your SPF more effective against preventing sun damage. So I usually really like it when I get the chance to try these products with vitamin c in them.
So first a little bit about Vitamin c in skin care products. Vitamin c in products can increase your collagen production which means firmer, smoother skin. It can help reduce inflammation and breakouts which cause a whole other area of problems such as scarring or imperfections in our skin, well vitamin c helps reduce or eliminate those areas of irritation. It can help eliminate the dark spots that come with sun damage and it also brightens and evens skin tone. A good quality product with Vitamin C can do wonders for your skin!
When I received this product, one thing I noticed the first time I tried to use it was that it's very sticky until it dries, like almost uncomfortably sticky. Once it dries the stickiness goes away but I didn't like the stickiness. Besides that, the serum is great! I noticed effects after about the second use and it does seem to make my skin brighter and tighter.
So out of all the products that I've tried, I wasn't super fond of this one but it was just because of the stickiness of the product and honestly the results were worth the stickiness!

Vitamin C Serum

Hyaluronic Acid 
Hello world!!!!
So while I've been blessed with pretty good skin throughout my life, now that I'm getting older I worry about the damage I've inflicted on my skin. Well something I've found that works pretty well for me is this hyaluronic avid serum. When i use it, I notice an evening out of my skin tone and a brightening of my skin.
I rub it in until it is thoroughly absorbed in a circular motion starting on my neck until it's absorbed. I am working on a final skin care solution that I want to share with my readers once I've got it figured out!!

Hylauronic Acid 

Barbie Surprize Qube

Barbie Surprize Qube
Hello all!!
It's me again and this morning I want to talk about the chance I had to review the Barbie Surprize Qube. These little things are super neat! They came with some stickers to decorate the cube, some type of small toy the girls could put together and some candy. I loved how they have a building block design so you could stack them together and incorporate them into your free play. They weren't quite what I was expecting but they were nice!!

Barbie Surprize Qube

Dr. Meter Dual Laser IR

Lasergrip IR-40 Dual Laser Non-contact Digital IR
Hello All!!
When I first began getting into reptiles, I wasn't 100% sure exactly what their requirements were and of course each reptile family requires different requirements because they come from different parts of the world. One thing all reptiles require is heat! Being cold blooded, they depend on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature and if they get too cold they'll die.
 My first reptiles that I've loved were desert reptiles, Leopard geckos and bearded dragons. But even though they're both from the desert, the different species need different things. I got my first leopard geckos around a year ago and one thing I knew they needed was gradient heat under their belly to facilitate digestion. I've used heat pads with thermostats One way you can check to see if the animals are getting the correct heat is to use a laser termperature gauge but they can get kind of expensive, especially when you're buying a professional one. I've noticed the little gauges they have for sale in the box pet stores are ok for measuring air temp but not very good for measuring under tank heat {UTH).
The first one of these laser gauges I was given as a gift and it was nice but it didn't come with instructions. When I received this laser and it had the instructions I was amazed at all the things it could do. It can grade the differences in one area to to next, give you the averages between two areas and the difference in degrees over a period of time. It's also got a back light and a ton of different settings!!

Lasergrip IR-40 Dual Laser Non-contact Digital IR

Microwick Microfiber Towel Review

Microwick Microfiber Towel
Hello All!!!
I've been a busy little beaver the last few days getting some blogs and reviews done and I've got a million more coming due but I'll try not to overwhelm you lol
So I was offered to review the Microwick Microfiber towel at a deeply discounted price. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened it and it was a full sized towel. Feeling the material I was wary of how well it would dry but I was curious to see how it would work. Because I am a plus size woman, and I'm in the process of moving I don't have any bath towels smaller than a beach towel or bath sheet and any bigger than dish towels. Sometimes I like to wash my hair in the sink b/c it's gotten really long and it's kind of a pain to condition it in the bath. When I do that I find myself with out a towel suitable to put it up into while it's drying so I decided to use that towel for this purpose.
I noticed that while my hair was in it, it seemed nearly dry when I pulled it out and then I hung it to dry and it was nearly completely dry an hour later when my daughter used it to wash her hair. While I only used it to dry my hair, I definitely feel like it would be sufficent to dry my whole body. I love how big it is but it's super light weight!!

Microwick Microfiber Towel

Joyal Super brightening face cream

Joyal Super Brightening Face Cream
Hello All!!!
So I have been feeling my age a bit lately and knowing with every day I'm getting closer to 40 YES 40, I have been concerned with taking care of my skin. A few weeks ago I reviewed the Joyal Face wash and since then I was given the chance to review the face cream as well.
Since I've been using it, I've been getting a lot of compliments on my skin and complexion. I have noticed a difference in the fact that my dark circles have started to decrease and my skin feels much softer. I love that it has things like coconut oil and rosehips in it and that it is 70% organic.
When I use it, I squirt a small amoiunt onto the tips of my fingers and massaging in a gentle, circular motion starting at my neck and working upwards. Immediately afterwards, it takes a while for the product to absorb but it makes my skin so soft and smooth once it does!

Joyal Super Brightening Face Cream

Must Have for busy Moms!!

10 Piece Reusable Grocery Bag System
So my kids went through a phase where they wanted to save the world, one plastic bag at a time! LOL It was a phase that didn't last long but what it did leave me with was a house full of the reusable totes that are almost as annoying as a drawer full of the plastic grocery bags. So when I was given the chance to review these bags I almost passed on it because I've already got a butt load of totes. But after I received them and saw how organized they are, I'm glad I didn't.
This system comes neatly packed into a main bag and it doesn;t seem like a lot until you start to take it apart. I was easily able to fit over $200 worth of groceries into it the other day. I love the fact that it is all super organized in one place so you don't have 15 more bags floating around. You simply unroll the bags when you get tot the store and then when you're home, you roll them back up and slip them back into the bag. It comes with everything you'd ever need!!! Six grocery bags, 2 produce bags, a freezer bag and a wine or beverage bag. All in all it's a nice little system that definitely gives you your money's worth!

10-Piece Reusable Grocery Bag System

ShuoGe 2.1A / 24W 2-Port car charger

ShuoGe 2.1A / 24W 2-Port car charger
Hello All!!!
I received this super cute and compact mobile charger for free to review. I really like it too!! It is well made and I like the design. I love that it can charge a tablet for the kids while it's charging my phone. That is always an issue when traveling with kids is that you can't charge your phone while you're charging anything else and most car chargers just aren't powerful enough to charge the Kindle. So I was pleasantly surprised when I plugged this little bad boy in and it did both!!!
The design is sleek and I love that it has the textured edge because of the issues I've got with my hands because of MS, it makes it easy to grip to remove. You definitely get your money's worth and want to give this little goodie a try!!!

ShuoGe 2.1A / 24W 2-Port car charger

Who knew getting healthy could be so yummy!!

Neeocell Beauty Bursts
So as part of my New Year, New Me ideals, I'm not calling them resolutions because I started them before the new year and it's a lifestyle change, not resolution, I've been trying to get healthier. One of the things I decided I was going to start doing was eating healthier. So when I was given the oppurtunity to review these beauty bursts I was really happy!! I was pleasantly surprised by the taste, they're a bit like the smoothie starburst that came out a while ago, kind of fruity but creamy at the same time. It's a really nice mix. I love that they have things in them like collagen, hyaluronic acid and vitamin c for healthy skin and nails. I feel like my skin and nails have definitely improved since I've been taking them. Give them a try, they're really yummy!!
Neocell Beauty Bursts

51 RGB LEDS Magic Ball Stage Light

51 RGB LEDS Magic Ball Stage Light
We found a fun new toy to play with and it is a stage light. It is sound reactive and has led lights around the base. I am LOVING this little thing. The girls use it as their personal dance party light and I can't wait until the first time we have a slumber party or birthday so we can use this thing with all the little kids. It's small but powerful. I love it!! It's got led lights in the base which last forever and it's sound reactive!!

51 RGB LEDS Magic Ball Stage Light

New measuring cups make my day!

Kupko Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
Hello All!!!
So I'm in the process of moving into a new house with some friends of mine and when I was offered the chance to review these cups for free, I was super excited!
I've never really used metal measuring cups, always glass or plastic but I was really impressed with how well these cups are made. They're very easy to clean and I love the little rubber/silicone grips on the handle. They come on a ring that allows you to separate them easily for use but keeps it super easy to keep them together. They are well labeled and come so you could make any combination of measurements you may need. I've never known exactly how much mix and milk I use when making my dumplings but tonight the cups made it so I didn't over pour milk or flour while I was making them. The consistency was perfect!!
If you;'re in the market for some cute new additions to your kitchen you can't go wrong with these beautiful, well made cups!

Kupko Stainless Steel Measuring Cups

Bear Meat Claw Review

Bear Meat Claw
Holy Wow! I got these new tools to use in the kitchen and they're AMAZING!!!
Ok so anyone who knows me knows I love to cook. One of my favorite dishes is chicken and dumplings but I HATE spending 30 minutes up to my elbows in chicken when we get done. So today I boiled a chicken for about 3 hours. I love to boil them a extra long time because I season the water and use it as my stock instead of buying chicken stock or using bouillon.
Well once I got done, I allowed the chicken to cool off and de-boned it. Well then I went to work with the claws and it literally took less than 2 minutes to get it done!! Also, I'm a comic book nerd so I totally pretended like I was wolverine for a few minutes too lol
These things are durable, well made, easy to use and easy to clean. And you can use them for a TON of projects! I can't wait until I'm able to cook a big pot of pulled pork!!!

Bear Claw BBQ Meat Forks

My 12 year old wants to be a vegetarian...

101 Quick-Fire Recipes for Vegans
So my 12 year old wants to be a vegetarian. The day I dreaded had come...I'm a happy red meat eating woman and I always dreaded the day my kids were like "MOMMY the poor little CHICKENS!!!"
But out of respect for her, I allow her freedom of choice and expression, while she's still a child, she's her own little person. So Ive been looking for a way to include her something meat free in each meal while also providing her some variety and nutrients. Well, this little cook book has been a great start!! I appreciated the fact that it included entrees, breakfast, snacks, desserts etc. I liked that they were all pretty simple and the ingredients made the items really tasty, I learned some tips for how to simulate meat in a meal.
I haven't been able to cook a lot of the recipes yet so I'd like to come back to this once I've gotten some more experience so look for an update to this blog in the next week or so!!!
101 Quick-Fire Recipes for Vegans

I found a new face wash!!

Best Face Wash-Vitamin C Facial Cleaser by Joyal Beauty
Hello world!!!!
It's me again! Coming at you from Romper Room Central! Just an FYI the reason I call my base of operations Romper Room is because in my house, my kids come first and foremost. I've got well behaved children but I allow them to have free rein and be loud and color and do art and our lives are FUN! So it's always like a Romper Room!!
Ok On to my next review. So I received the Joyal Best Face Wash with Vitamin C and I LOVE what it's done for my skin! I have used a product up to this point that has the little plastic beads in it because I like the way it exfoliates but not only are they REALLY bad for the environment because they don't biodegrade, they've recently been outlawed. YEAH for Mother Earth BOO for my complexion. So when I was offered this product at little or no cost to review I was ecstatic! And when I found out how wonderful it is on my skin I was even happier!
I take a wash cloth and dampen my face with luke warm water, I take a little bit of the product, about two pumps and add a little water to get a good lather worked up. Once I've got a good foamy base all over my face, I massage in a circular motion, staying away from my eyes of course!! I then use the wash cloth and lightly scrub my face just to kid of exfoliate and I always like to feel like my face is getting squeaky clean lol I know I'm probably doing it all wrong but it makes me feel good lol
The things I love about this wash is that it includes natural ingredients like Vitamin C, Hemp and Rosehips. Of course the smell leaves a little to be desired but of course any thing that smells good has added chemicals to keep the scent. I truly do love how this wash makes my skin glow and it's so soft afterwards.
On a scale of 1-10 I'd give it a nine. It's great and it'll definitely make you feel refreshed!

Best Face Wash-Vitamin C Facial Cleaser by Joyal Beauty