Peppermint Essential Oil Review/Giveaway

If you remember from my last blog post I mentioned that I've been playing around recently with some essential oils. One of the scents I've been working with is this Peppermint Essential Oil by La Lune Naturals.


This is a 100% pure and natural therapeutic grade essential oil. It's packaged in the United States and the company adds no fillers/additives. Shipping is fast especially if you order through Amazon Prime. You can also order directly from their website: La Lune Naturals.

You get a 4 fluid ounce glass bottle with a high quality glass dropper. The company also emails you a PDF of different ways you can use your peppermint oil.


I used mine in a few ways. #1: soaked it into some bath salts to enjoy a nice relaxing bath. We are getting ready to sell our house and it can be quite hectic. This peppermint oil was a nice addition.



The second way I used my peppermint oil was something I had been wanting to try for quite a while. I put a few drops onto the inside of oil toilet paper rolls, letting it soak into the cardboard. Every time someone uses the toilet paper our bathroom smells amazingly minty! (Please note to only add a drop or two. . . if the oils soak through to the toilet paper it may cause irritation. . . remember it is 100% therapeutic grade).

Want one of your own? It is available on Amazon for only $14.99 or you can try to win through a contest on my facebook page!

Lemon Essential Oil Review

I've been playing around recently with some essential oils. One of the scents I've been working with is this Lemon Essential Oil by Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals.

This is a 100% pure and natural therapeutic grade essential oil. Meaning, you should mix it with some carrier oils if you plan on using it anywhere near your skin. For the purposes of this review however, I stuck to non-skin contact.

One of the things I tried out was adding a little scent booster to some potpourri that had needed a little help due to faded smell.

This worked fabulously and made my whole house smell like lemon. Be advised to only use a few drops though. They go a long way and are pretty potent! Smelled nice and "clean" though!

I also dropped a few drops into my garbage disposal to freshen it up.

There are many other uses you can use this essential oil for: cleaning, mixing in with bath salts, soap making etc. The possibilities are endless!


This company ships fast and you can order through Amazon. If you have Prime . . . even better!! This product is currently marked down to $14.50 so grab it while you can! :)

Dot Dot Packing Cube

I can't believe I forgot to post this review! It's been super busy over here with school and the holidays!

If you are looking for a nifty packing organizer look no further! I have a fun colored, durable packing cube for you to see today!

It came just in time for our trip to Georgia.  :)

Yes I'm using mine for vitamins and medicine. . . don't judge! :-P You can use it for whatever you would like though.  

This product is perfect for keeping things neatly organized and separate from other things you have packed.  

It fits nicely in our duffle don't you think? 

I LOVE this product. It comes in such fun colors. I obviously ordered the red (wouldn't want it to be too girly for the hubby).  I love anything that can keep me more organized.  This is the perfect size to pack and put into your suitcase for long or short trips.  The material seems very durable and will hopefully last us a long time.  It is really tempting to buy more. :)

It is only $10 on Amazon! 


Amazon link to buy!

Leather Nova Cleaner and Conditioner/Restorer review

I don't normally post reviews like this but when I saw the opportunity to try out this product I jumped at it.  I had been looking for a good leather cleaner for our living room furniture.  I had tried leather wipes and other products from local stores like Target etc. Nothing really seemed to work very well.  (P.S. We have cream colored leather couches).

These products each came with their own applicators.  I don't have them pictured because. . . well they look pretty dirty now. :-P I'm actually somewhat embarrassed to post these next few pictures.  

This is the most used chair in our livingroom.  As you can see. . . it is not so pretty. . . or cream in this picture.  Trust me . . . we had tried many things and they were not working.

This is the difference a little bit of scrubbing with the cleaner and then conditioner got me.  HUGE difference.  I am super impressed with these products.

The only complaint I have is for myself.  I got a little over zealous with the conditioner after cleaning the chair. . . and the chair felt like a greasy mess.  (I used WAY more than recommended though. . . but it looked so good and shiny! I love shiny.  We couldn't sit on it for a day or two hehe).


The cleaner is said to work on:

• purses 
• sofas
• car care
• shoes 
• saddles
• jackets 
• etc

The conditioner is said to work on the same things AND works as a water, snow and rain repellant. 

Both are made in the USA and comes with a 365- day money back guarantee.  

If you are interested in purchasing these products you can purchase on Amazon (linked below): 

• Leather Cleaner  for $16.95
• Leather Conditioner and Restorer for $15.97

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.
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.

Petunia Skincare Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Life has been super busy for me as a new teacher but I DO have a new product to share for you tonight. This is another hyaluronic acid serum.

The Petunia Skincare Hyaluronic acid serum comes in a 1 fl oz (30 mL) container with a pump applicator.  A little bit will go a long way with this one and will be sure to last you a long time.  I used about 2 pumps to cover my face and neck.

This hyaluronic acid is on par with others that I have tried. It does have a little bit of an aloe smell (or maybe cucumber. . . or maybe my nose is just off a little bit haha).  

It makes your face feel firm and smooth and gives it a bright youthful glow.  It's a really great product to apply in the morning before you moisturize and put on makeup.  (Also, at night time after makeup removal before bed!) 

This product can be purchased on Petuniaskincare.com for only $22.97! 

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.

InstaNatural Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Moisturizer Cream review

I have another face product to share with you today!  This product works as a moisturizer to give you a youthful, bright appearance and as an added benefit it is supposed to reduce acne and hyper pigmentation. (I suffer from neither of those and with this hopefully never will!)

I present to you:

InstaNatural Niacinamide Moisturizer! 

This product comes in a 2 fl oz (60 mL) container and has a pump for easy application.  You only need the size of a pea to cover your whole face!  This will surely last quite a while! 

(This is one pump!) Your face will feel soft and moisturized after application.  You will know if you applied too much because it will make your face feel like it has a mask on it (I know. . .I didn't follow the directions for my first application. Dun dun dun. . .) If you use the recommended amount then your face should feel normal/light. 

This serum is packed full of wonderful nutrients for you skin such as: Vitamin B3, Aloe Vera, Avocado Oil, and Hyaluronic Acid. 

If you are interested in purchasing this product you can buy it on amazon for only $16.75 right now!  This is a great deal! If you are not satisfied this product has a lifetime money back guarantee.  What's to lose? :) 

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.

Barefaced Mud Mask review

Popping in to say hello and post a little review! Things have been super busy recently since I was hired on as a full time teacher right before school started. If you have been wondering where I have been then there's your answer! ;)

I have another mud mask to share with you tonight! This product was such a nice treat after a LONG day! (Picture day, etc).

The Barefaced Mud Mask comes in a 6 oz container and will last you quite some time since a little bit goes a long way. The recommended usage is once a week. If you are feeling a little more indulging you can use it more.  

Directions say to massage onto your face and neck (I just did my face) avoiding the eye and lip areas.  Once applied, let sit for 15 minutes so it can dry and work it's magic.  It goes on a slightly greenish color and smells quite nice with a minty fragrance and a slight tingle on your skin. 

The mud mask dries to a more of a brown color. It really makes your face feel tight and firm! 

After you let the mask dry you just wash it off with warm water! Ta da! 

Your face will be smooth, firm and brighter! 

The following in italics is taken from the products listing off of amazon: 

• Barefaced Dead Sea Mud is a 100% natural facial mask boosted with certified organic ingredients. Completely free from parabens and harsh chemicals, you can give your skin a truly natural beauty treatment, letting you spend less time worrying about what you're putting onto your skin.
• Dead Sea Mud is one of Mother Nature's secrets that simply just works. Join millions and enjoy its natural skin brightening and healing clay properties. Reap the amazing benefits from this completely natural solution from the earth, and enjoy the best skin possible.

I always love to find products that are 100% natural.  It's nice to know exactly what you are applying to your skin.

If you would like to purchase this product, it is available on amazon.com for only: $24.98.

Again, this product will last you for a long time.  30-40 masks! They also offer a 100% guarantee if you are not satisfied.








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.