17 Oct 2016
by linettefm
in All Natural, Cooking, Coupon, Food, Fruits and Veggies, Natural, Non-GMO, Nutrition, Organic, Product Samples, Product testing, Review, Samples
Tags: #MomsMeet, 40% less sugar than leading brand, 450mg Omega-3, 5g Dietary Fiber, Available in Classic and Dark flavors in 13oz jars and 22g packets, Baking, Buttery Popcorn, Cane Sugar, carob flour, Certified Organic, chia seed oil, Classic and Dark flavors, Cocoa, cooking, Fair Trade, Fair Trade Certified Palm Oil, Filling, flaxseed flour, Food, gluten free, Hazelnut, Inulin, Moms Meet, No Trans Fats, Non GMO, Nutiva, Nutiva Classic, Nutiva Classic Hazelnut Spread, Nutiva Coconut Oil with Butter Flavor, Nutiva Coconut Oil with Butter Flavor Review, Nutiva Coupon, Nutiva Dark, Nutiva Dark Hazelnut Spread, Nutiva fods, Nutiva hazelnut Spreads, Nutiva promocode, Nutiva Review, organic, Organic Hazelnut Spreads, Organic refined expeller-pressed coconut oil, organic unrefined red palm oil (for color), organic vegan buttery flavor, palm olein, palm stearin, red palm fruit oil, refined coconut oil, Review, Saute, Spreads, Spreads on breads, Sunflower Lecithin, Sweet Spreads, vanilla flavor, Vegan, VitaCost

Hazelnut spreads are my weakness and when I saw that Nutiva actually makes both a classic chocolate blend and a dark chocolate……I knew what I would be baking up storm with this season (and the next). Nutiva, took the (my) hazelnut spread addiction a step further, by providing us with an organic option. This is a game changer as finding just natural products is difficult with these spreads and most contain artificial ingredients to even nasty ones that take the enjoyment of indulging away. This is why I stopped eating what I enjoyed so much as a kid. Hazelnuts are my favorite and you combine chocolate with them, well it’s a perfect marriage. I always wished they made a dark chocolate variety but in the end, I just kept wishing they added less sugar and sweet syrups to the spreads! My hazelnut spread was slowly lost as time went by and when the company was sold to another food company, I lost any hazelnut or even chocolate flavors that remained. I started just calling it the brown spread. Sort of sounded gross but it summed up how I felt about what I had lost.

Nutiva comes in and saves the day…..heck, my childhood memories. My mind is running with ideas from truffles to cakes made with their spread. I was worried that I was building up the idea and would open up the jar to just find sadness. Nutiva was very generous with the kit they sent and I received:
Verdict:

When it comes time to purchase coconut oils, I always resort to Nutiva as my go-to brand. The brand has never failed me when it comes to quality ingredients and they are constantly innovating the brand with the new products they added. Everything is always a must buy after I have tried it once. You can’t say that about many brands out there. Nutiva’s selection may not be as grand as others but knowing that what you are buying is not only made with premium and clean ingredients, you also know that it will taste good. I am all about eating well and organic when possible, but the taste and texture has to be there for me. I don’t like the idea of “eating good” but not being happy about what I am eating in the first place. Nutiva has made me a fan of coconut oil to now being able to add their Organic Buttery one to the mix. I was already at times mixing unsalted butter with my coconut oil in the first place but now I won’t have to. The best part, you taste butter but it’s not there. Nutiva managed to use sunflower to create this genius concoction. I assumed the butter was there when I cooked and ate a pasta dish I made but while eating, I started reading the bottle and noticed this is a “butter alternative”, not actual dairy. It’s even Vegan friendly! Pure genius and I will definitely be purchasing this mix again.

Next comes the Hazelnut spreads. Um, they are back and can I even admit to being better than before? I taste hazelnut again. That was gone after my third jar of trying and I bought the third bottle from another brand by telling myself maybe the other 2 jars were bad batches. You know, made on a Friday at the factory and everyone wanted to leave early kind of batch. Cocoa is the second ingredient followed by Palm and then the nut! No skimping here and I feel the spread is smoother not only in taste but texture. No grainy or oily feel when consumed. The quality of the chocolate is present and no rancid weird taste of what I call “fillers” when not only hazelnuts are used. There is a reason the hazelnut and chocolate combination has been a hit for generations. It works and Nutiva did not mess with that. I finally can have my spread and they listened to me even though I never said anything directly to them, but like some magic Nutiva lowered the sugar. Yup, by 40% less than the leading brand. This is why the power of the chocolate and hazelnut is what you get at every bite……finally, less freaking sugar. I am not anti-sugar but like salt, just a touch so you can still taste the actual ingredients you want. There is also many advantages buying Nutiva’s spread where you get Omega-3 (450 mg), Fair Trade Palm oil, to Organic and a Gluten Free product. Anyone can eat this because the goal was to make the best hazelnut spread with the best ingredients and this is why (and others) agree that so far Nutiva has beat the competition by a huge margin!
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07 Oct 2016
by linettefm
in All Natural, Baking, Cooking, Food, Fruits and Veggies, Home, Natural, Non-GMO, Nutrition, Organic, Product testing, Review, Samples, Seasonings
Tags: #upnaturehoney, 100% Natural, All Natural and pure honey, Amazon Food, ASIN: B01KG6NVEO, Baking, Certified Organic, cooking, Cooking & Baking, Food, Freshly harvested from the hive, gourmet food, grocery, Honey, Honeys, Kosher Certified, No chemicals or additives, Non-GMO Food, Organic Honey, Pure Honey in a Glass Jar, Raw Honey, Raw Organic Honey, RAW ORGANIC HONEY - 400 GRAMS, Review, Spreads, Sugars & Sweeteners, Sweet and Creamy, sweeteners, Syrups, Ukraine Honey, unfiltered and unpasteurized, unheated, UNPROCESSED HONEY, Up Nature Honey, Up Nature Review, UPC: 718207658992, UpNature Honey, UpNatute Review, USDA Certified, USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC HONEY


Honey is one of nature’s most simplest products and the applications are endless. Now buying honey was very simple before. You usually picked a jar or a bear shaped bottle and you had honey ready to go. Then the industry decided to get funny but not in a very laughable kind of sense. We had companies add fillers and sell honeys from around the world that were high in price but not quality. You were paying pretty much for sugars and not even the good kind. Some even add enhancements and flavoring, which are not even naturally occurring. So finding a brand you can trust and sells true and honest honey can be a bit of a hunt but so worth it. You will even find if you use the real stuff, like with vanilla extracts, you end up needing less because of the purity.

UpNature makes Raw and Organic Honey with zero surprises or fillers. You get the real stuff with zero processing. The good stuff is kept in and no bad stuff added! Simplicity and honesty at it’s finest. UpNature is USDA Organic Certified, Free of GMOs, and even Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certified. Free from being heated and literally jarred in the same form it was gathered.
Price Point: $17.99 via Amazon or $19.99 via UpNature’s Website for a 400 gram jar

Verdict:
The first thing I noticed was that the honey in the jar was not clear like many in the stores that have been processed via heat so other fillers can be added and combined. You have a semi-opaque liquid that tends to run slower than other honeys of like kind. It’s almost the texture of a maple syrup of high grade when you move it in the jar. The color is a brilliant amber! Just beautiful and UpNature gave the bottle a beautiful beehive design on the golden colored lid, so the little details were very much appreciated. The taste test is just amazing. There is thickness to the honey but it’s a creamy texture and very smooth. I tried it on bread first to see how it tasted and I had to stop myself. I had no idea I liked honey so much until I tried UpNature’s honey. The product is from the Ukraine and the bottle states the honey is cultivated from fields that are rich in minerals, so the bees create a honey that is really made from wildflowers. I tried it with tea the second time and just a 1/4 of a teaspoon was more than satisfying and enhanced the flavor of the tea, which was orange/citrus in taste. This honey just brightened that little tea cup and changed the flavor profile completely. I love using less because this means this jar shall last! I have a recipe for blonde brownies where honey is used as a sweetener and I will be using this one because it will definitely create a better texture (moist) to the brownies.
I received the above product(s) free of charge from UPNature. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. I received no other compensation in exchange for my review. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.

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26 Mar 2015
by linettefm
in All Natural, Beauty, Health and Beauty, Nails, Natural, Non-GMO, Organic, Product testing, Review, Styling, Uncategorized
Tags: #ISAprofessional, 100% Argan Oil, 100% Organic, 100% Pure ECOCERT & USDA Certified Organic Argan Oil, all skin types, Amazon Beauty, Amazon Codes, Amazon discounts, Amazon Promos, Amazon Promotions, Argan Oil, ASIN: B00O97D8IQ, beauty, beauty oils, Certified Organic, Certified Organic Argania Spinosa, Cold pressed oils, Cold Pressed to preserve natural vitamins, cuticle oils, Cuticles, Deep hydration, dewy skin, EcoCert Organic, essential fatty acids, EVAO, Extra Virgin Argan Oil, Fine Lines, Great for moisturizing dry skin, Great for Sensitive Skin, hair, hair oils, Health, Ideal for adding shine and manageability to hair, Improve Skin's Texture, ISA Professional, ISA Professional Cosmetics, ISA Professional EVAO Argan Oil 100% USDA Organic Cold Pressed, ISA Professional.beauty, Item model number: ISAAO1, lightweight oils, Moisturizer, Moisturizing, Moroccan Argan Nut Oil, nail care, Nail Oils, Nails, Nature's Liquid Gold, nourishing, oil regimen, Oils, Oils for Acne Prone Skin, Oils for Fine Lines, Oils for Skin, Oils for Skin Hydration, organic, Organic Argania Spinosa (Argan Oil) Kernel Oil, Preventing Skin Problems, Produced by a cooperative of Moroccan Berber women. Fair Trade., radiant skin, Repairs and Replenishes, Skin, skin care, Skin Care Oil Regimens, Skin care regimen, skin oils, skin problems, skin regimens, Skincare, soft feet, Triple Extra Virgin, USDA Organic, Vegan, Vegan Beauty, Virgin oils, Vitamin Oil, wrinkles


I have reviewed several beauty related products from hair to skin items, which are infused with Argan oil. I am definitely a fan! I have also started to alternate from Coconut oil, Emu oil, and Argan oil when it comes to applying to my lashes and hair. I figure each oil has it’s own benefits and like myself, I don’t like to eat the same thing everyday, so why not feed my hair, skin and nails a different meal too. I call it having a balanced diet!
To control the oil and added ingredients, I have not started to just seek oils that can be purchased as-is, with no additions. It’s the best way to make sure I am getting what I seek and ISA Professional provides you with 100% Argan oil.
What does ISA Professional’s Extra Virgin Argan oil (EVAO) offer:
- The oil is cold pressed to insure none of the benefits of the Argan tree kernel are lost or changed by a heat process.
- ISA goes further by providing a 100% USDA Organic product. No chemicals or pesticides that add undesired substances. You have what I call “clean farming” when it comes to the care of the trees and what they produce.
- You get an oil that is extra virgin, meaning that you get the press that contains the best of what the oil has to offer.
- ISA Professional also participates in Fair Trade practices. The Argan oil comes from a co-op of Berber women from Morocco.

What to Expect:
You can read on-line about all the vitamins and benefits, to even products I have reviewed in the past that contain the oil. Knowledge is great but it’s hard to know if an oil will work for you with how congested the beauty oil world has become. Everyone is fighting to make you shiny! Not all oils are equal and not all oils will perform well, with some even bringing negative factors that may not outweigh the benefits. You can have soft skin but some oils cause blemishes and clog pores, so pimples are never a plus no matter how smooth my skin may look. I have found that Argan oil as long as it’s the real thing like what you get from ISA Proffesional, does not cause these issues. The oil replenishes your skin’s cells with really little to no havoc, and this may be because so little is needed to reap the benefits and also achieve even coverage. You can use it as it comes and it really does feed your skin and leaves a nice layer of protection that slowly releases……almost like a time release capsule! I get breakouts from time to time and especially from fragrances, but never from Argan oil and this is even where you may be experiencing such issues like the chest, chin, t-zone, or anywhere. Don’t confuse being kind and light to not being strong (powerful) because Argan oil has given me the softest feet that need less maintenance but are already sandal ready! Your skin will improve and it’s economical, plus no gel caps to mess with like with Vitamin E oil that never gave me the Argan oil results.

ISA Professional’s EVAO oil is supreme in quality and not price with a 2 fluid ounce bottle retailing at: $28.50 via their website or on Amazon.
Uses:
I started using it on my feet and by day three, I had soft feet but by week one, I had nourished my feet (and toe nails) enough that they fooled you into thinking I used lotions on them everyday for years. My toe nails have zero polish but look beautiful, so it’s a true “nude” without the labor of polishing. My feet’s skin color improved because the skin’s texture now matches in softness from top to bottom. I then started adding three drops while my hair is wet and once I blow-dry, I have a healthy shine and again a softness that only comes from Argan oil. My hair also builds less static because it’s not as dry to be able to create it. Forget cuticle oils when you can just add a few drops to your nails and then a couple more to punch up any hand lotion you have.
Simple to use and simple to incorporate into anyone’s beauty routine that I encourage you to try out the EVAO oil by ISA Professional:
I received the above product(s) free of charge from ISA Professional. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.

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16 Dec 2014
by linettefm
in Beauty, Health and Beauty, Nails, Product testing, Review, Uncategorized
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Another beauty find brought to you by Foxbrim. In the world of moisturizing comes an oil derived from the Argan tree’s nut. The un-roasted kernels provide a virgin oil that is rich in nutrients and helps skin hold moisturize, plus improves it’s appearance and texture.
The Benefits:
- Rich in Vitamin E
- Rich in Essential Fatty Acids
- Deep Hydration
- Nourishing
- Easily Absorbed into Skin
- Repairs and Replenishes your skin’s moisture allowing fine lines/wrinkles to diminish
- Safe for all skin types from sensitive skin to even acne prone skin

What you don’t Get:
Foxbrim’s Argan oil is 100% certified Organic and derived from Morocco to ensure the best quality and highest grade. The product’s purity makes it perfect for beauty applications from skin to even your hair. Free of Parabens, Phthalates, or Sulfates.

Retail Price Point: $13.95 for a 2 ounce bottle on Amazon (100% Money Back Guarantee if not satisfied.

Use:
Simple to use and like any other beauty oil, a little goes a long way, Just a few drops can be applied to the skin’s surface and you want a nice thin layer, which will absorb quickly and leave your skin feeling hydrated. I like to first rub the oil in my hands and then gently press against my face to ensure a light but even application. You can use your finger tips to get to the areas around your eyes by using a soft patting motion. I also used it as a base for a lip exfoliatant by adding sugar and just using my lips (slight pressure) to rub the mixture for about 30 seconds. You then rinse and you are left with smooth lips that look healthy and fresh, but not left dry due to the gentle exfoliation you get from the sugar and the moisture from the Argan oil.Use:
What to Expect:
Over time and especially if you address the problem areas, like around your eyes, fine lines, wrinkles, you will see an improvement with texture. I did a 4-week trial and did see a reduction in fine lines, to some even smoothing out and barely noticeable. Winter tends to be harsh on my skin, but Foxbrim’s Argan oil kept my skin looking dewy and fresh. You get a nice natural glow and I experienced zero blemishes and/or clogged pores from the product. I started also using it in my hair, before blow drying and I love how soft it leaves my hair. No oily residue that appears on clothes but my hair looks great and I get less frizz or static.
I was very satisfied with the product and will be adding it to my oil regimens and I like using Foxbrim’s Argan oil combined with my Coconut oil. The benefits and being that the product is Organic is big plus when it comes to other brands. Foxbrim’s Argan oil also comes in a glass bottle with a dropper that easily measures out what you need with zero waste!

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07 May 2014
by linettefm
in Drinks, Klout, Product testing, Review, Uncategorized
Tags: #abetterwaytodrink, 100% Natural, Acai, Acai based drinks, Acai Berry, Acai spirit, Agave, agave nectar, Agave Sweetener, Alcohol, Certified Organic, Cherry Juice, Citrus, cocktail, Cocktails, Coconut, coconut water, colada, Cosmo, Cosmopolitan, Coupon, cranberry juice, CVS, drink, drinks, fruit, Juices, Klout, Klout Perk, KloutPerk, KloutPerks, Lemonade, Lemons, Lime, Liquor, Los Angeles based companies, low calorie alcohol, low calorie cocktails, low calorie drinks, margarita, Orange, organic, Organic Spirits, Palm Berry, Palm Fruit, perk, Pineapple, Pink Lemonade, Review, reward, Spirits, Tart Cherry Juice, tequila, VeeV, Vita Frute, VitaFrute, Von's

Another great perk from Klout and this one was one I have never heard of, Acai based spirits. The company VeeV has this great line of drinks that they call VitaFrute. The superfruit cocktails come in:
- Margarita
- Lemonade
- Cosmopolitan
- and with Coconut Colada joining the trio soon
The cocktails are organic and made with the finest ingredients. One serving is just 125 calories and these all natural drinks are considered to be made by the World’s first Acai Spirit Company, VeeV.
What is Acai?
I have been drinking Acai based juices and blends for some time now but not with an alcohol base. The Acai berry or fruit is derived from the Acai Palm tree. These dark colored berries are full of juice, which is considered part of the super foods and super fruits we are encouraged to be consuming. The fruit is usually cultivated from the Amazon and located where lots of water is available (i.e. swamps). The fruit is filled with antioxidants and many consume it for the claims attached to them. I do because I enjoy how it tastes and was rally curious about alcohol derived from it.

I purchased the 2 bottles using the coupon from Klout and because they were on sale at my local Von’s, I was able to score them for free! I looked and hunted for the Coconut Colada variety since it would have been my first choice but I could not locate it but I did find the Lemonade and Cosmopolitan varieties.

- Lemonade– The flavor is perfect on a hot Summer day (or night) and I enjoyed the nice counter balance of alcohol and lemon. The combo was perfect and no mixing required. On my second glass, I added a little tart Cherry Juice and it was like a Pink Lemonade that was icy cool and delicious.

- Cosmopolitan– I have not enjoyed one of these in years and it’s almost the forgotten cocktail for me. I know I like them but never get around to ordering. I pour the Cosmo over ice and you can instantly pick-up the citrus and fruity notes. Delivers the same as it smells to your palette and definitely was my favorite of the two.

VitFrute by VeeV contains 15% ALC/VOL (30 proof) and the bottle must be refrigerated once it’s opened. The taste is nice and clean, plus Agave is the only sweetener you will find in this drink. Fillers it has not! I enjoyed it so much that I will be making a Lemon Tart with the Lemonade version! I shall get my hands on the Coconut Colada one day and when I do, I will post. I have plans for that one! The site has great recipe ideas to even a store locator so can enjoy a glass of cold VitaFrute too.

Connect with VitaFrute by VeeV on:
- On-line– http://veevlife.com/vitafrute/
- Facebook– https://www.facebook.com/VEEV
- Twitter– https://twitter.com/VeeV
- Instagram– http://instagram.com/veev
- #abetterwaytodrink
- #kloutperk

I received the above product free of charge from VeeV and Klout. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.
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28 Apr 2014
by linettefm
in Coffee, Home, Product testing, Review, Uncategorized
Tags: All Natural, Antioxidants, barley, Brew like Tea, Brewing, caffeine free, carob, Certified Organic, chicory, chile flakes, chocolate, Cocoa, coffee, Coffee Alternative, Coffee in Tea Bags, Coffees, cold drink, Dandelion, Dandelion Caramel Nut, Dandelion Dark Roast, dandelions, Dark Roast, dates, drink, drinks, Fiber, figs, Flavored Coffees, Food, French Roast, gluten free, golden roasted almonds, good digestive health, Hazelnut, Health, health & beauty, healthy eating, Healthy living, Heart healthy, Herbal coffee, hot drinks, infused with, Instant Coffee, Made in California, Maya, Mediterranean, Medium Roast, natural, natural antioxidant, natural caramel nut flavor, Natural Coffee Flavor, Natural energy, Natural Energy Boost, naturally, no caffeine, Non GMO, non-acidic, organic, Organic coffee, Potassium, prebiotic, ramon seed, Review, soluble fiber, Steep like Tea, Stimulant free, tee-bag, Teeccino, Teeccino Herbal Coffees, USDA Organic, Vanilla, Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Nut, Vegan

Like most people, I enjoy coffees, trying alternatives to old favorites, and even different flavors and mixes. So many brands, styles, fair trade, even proprietary delivery cups…..it’s not so easy just picking out what to buy. I tried several decaffeinated coffees and only one has ever been able to fool me and actually quench my craving for a real cup of coffee.
In comes Teeccino with a whole new look on what you can do with coffee. Teecino calls their large array of coffee products, an “Herbal Coffee alternative” and some come in what I what call tea bags. Most flavors are Organic and don’t shy away when you see their products labeled as Naturally Caffeine Free. I thought this was a play of words and that I would not be happy and much less satisfied to start or end my day with a Teeccino cup, but just opening a packet made me think otherwise. I was 50% a fan before I took a sip or even boiled the water. They had me hooked on just how good the packet smelled. It smelled delicious and I figured I can proceed forward because this experiment can go easily into me just finding the best smelling aromatherapy cup on the market! One way or the other, Teeccino would get used. The company sent me a beautiful assortment of flavors:
- Chocolate in a Dark Roast
- Hazelnut in a Medium Roast
- Dandelion Caramel Nut in a Medium Roast
- Dandelion in a Dark Roast
They also go beyond one-serving tea bags, as you also can get 6 cup servings. I was sent two flavors to try in the larger pack variety:
- Vanilla Nut in a Medium Roast
- French Roast in a Dark Roast
I began by trying a one cup serving in Hazelnut. The aroma is intense and so inviting! Just simply delicious. As the water boiled, I flipped the packet and started reading. Teeccino, states you get the same satisfaction without the caffeine and acidity from coffee. I know what they are talking about because sometimes it can be too early or even too late in a day for me to enjoy a cup and the acidity can be a turn off at those hours. My Hazelnut bag contains Organic Carob, Chicory, Dates, Almonds, Organic Figs and Natural Hazelnut flavor. Very simple and I hear the tea kettle calling me.

I shake the bag and pour the water in. You can instantly smell…..well, coffee. It scent fills the room and it’s colors start filling the cup like any instant coffee would react. Still smells good, so nice to know my flavor is not just all in the packaging 🙂
I allow the cup to …….hmmm, shall we call it steep or brew? Let’s say the “tea-bag” soaks for 5 minutes, as it says in the directions to steep for 3 to 5 minutes. You make sure to dunk the bag several times in the beginning to get the best brew. You can add milk, non-dairy milk, creamers, even any sweetener you wish. I always taste before adding anything no matter what I’m drinking. I sip and this tastes like a nice Hazelnut flavored cup of coffee should taste. It’s not bland and full of burned, nutty notes but smooth. I see exactly what Teeccino means by being non-acidic. The roast was medium like listed and I added nothing to it. Yes, it was that good. I liked not having the calories associated with sweeteners or creamers. I missed nothing and this is coming from the girl that will take out a french press to make 2 cups of coffee just right and doesn’t care if I am cleaning it at midnight. I have to clean nothing and just wait for water to boil. I’m hooked!

Later that week, I had all the flavors and recommend them all! There was nothing I did not like and some I added just a touch of honey, like with the Dandelion Caramel Nut variety. Teeccino’s blends also provide benefits like antioxidants, fiber to natural sources of Prebiotics. You get heart healthy potassium and a natural energy boost from nutrients and not stimulants.

Get your Herbal Coffee fix at:
- On-line– http://teeccino.com/
- Facebook– https://www.facebook.com/Teeccino
- Twitter– https://twitter.com/Teeccino
- YouTube– http://www.youtube.com/user/teeccino

I received the above product free of charge from Teeccino. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.
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08 Jul 2013
by linettefm
in Health and Beauty, Product Samples, Uncategorized
Tags: Achy Feet, All Natural, Aloe, Aloe Vera, Certified Organic, cream, feet, Foot, health & beauty, health and beauty, minerals, Moisturize, Moisturizer, natural, New, Nourish, nourishing, organic, peppermint, Peppermint oil, Revitalising, Shea Butter, Soothing, Tree Hut, Vitamins
Part # 2 of this Wonderful Tree Hut Experience:

We experienced the exfoliation and now comes the moisturizing, as the new skin you resurfaced needs to be nourished, and this is where Tree Hut’s Soothing Foot cream in Aloe and Peppermint comes in.

The cream has a fresh minty scent that is lighter than what I experienced with the Exfoliating Foot Scrub. This is a good thing because I don’t want everyone to be hit by a mint wave when they go near me. I am one of those girls that wears heels, sandals, toe peeking shoes but dislikes a greasy foot left by many lotions and moisturizers. The last thing I want to leave in a shoe is residue of any kind or worse, have a foot that does not stay in place while I walk. I have to look like I know what I am doing in these heels! Many times I tend to cheat and only moisturize areas that will be seen to avoid the residue dilemma. I then come home and have to do a “sock treatment” so the rest of my foot not only resembles the rest of my cheater parts, but so it gets moisturized. In comes this new moisturizer that feels like velvet when you apply it and since my hands benefited from Tree Hut’s exfoliate, I was going to do the greasy test before venturing my footy into a heel or shoe of any kind.

Greasy Test Report–
Okay, after 15 minutes I forgot as I needed to type and catch up on e-mails and it was not until an hour later that I recalled why I smelled so nice. Yes, the lotion did hypnotize me it seems but my keyboard more importantly did not have paw marks. No grease or residue left behind. I had a date that evening and that meant I’m wearing a pair of my nicer heels and I did not slide, or feel like a film was suffocating my foot. My toes in these heels peek out at the tip and not only did they look pretty, they looked like I take care of them on a regular basis NOT showing evidence of my previous cheating ways. I got home and the inside of my heel was as it should be, clean and I remind you this is Summer so if anything was going to be left behind, it would have been on that very hot evening. I showered and felt my feet, which felt soft and nice……still looking pretty and like I have been taking care of them for weeks, not just one mid-afternoon.
The above alone makes me happy I found a lotion that nourishes without the muck. Then comes that feeling of fear, like “Do not stop making this lotion Tree Hut!” I’m a recovering foot lotion cheater that now has had a taste of the other side and I don’t want to go back!

Like many of Tree Hut’s products, this soothing cream contains Certified Organic Shea Butter, Aloe Vera and Natural Peppermint Oil. The cream nourishes and not only provides visible results like I stated above, but your feet (and my hands) were provided with a source of vitamins and minerals. You get a soft cooling effect that feels nice after the warm exfoliating effect but not an unwelcoming cold that over lingers. Think freshness!
- Product Retails for about $4.88 for a 5.8 ounce bottle
Benefits listed from Tree Hut:
- Certified Organic Shea Butter: skin repairing & moisturizing, anti-aging, promotes elasticity
- Aloe Vera: Nature’s soothing moisturizer
- Peppermint Oil: Moisurizes skin
- Paraben Free and No DMDM
- Made in the USA
- Do not test on animals
Please visit Tree Hut to get more information.
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08 Jul 2013
by linettefm
in Health and Beauty, Product Samples, Uncategorized
Tags: Achy Feet, beauty, Certified Organic, Dry Skin, Exfoliate, Exfoliating, feet, health & beauty, Moisturizer, natural, Natural Beauty, organic, pedicure, peppermint, Revitalising, Shea Butter, Skin, skin care, Soothing, sugar, Tree Hut

I rarely pitch companies but after experiencing their last product, I was hooked so I sent a line over and asked Tree Hut if they would kindly send me something from their line to test. They were very generous and sent me a second bottle of the renewing hand cream in Moroccan Rose, which I reviewed prior. I also received two new products and below is the first one. They are a duo, so make sure to catch the second review shortly!

Peppermint & Sugar Exfoliating Foot Scrub-
First, this is could be considered aromatherapy along with exfoliation. The scent wakes you right up but in a pleasant way….no jolts here as it does smell nice and yes, also delicious. Think spa with a crisp mint scent that just evokes the word, “clean” when you smell it. The product is clear in color with beautiful sugar crystals throughout, it just glistens when you squeeze the scrub out. I love that the product dispenses so easily from the bottle because not only is it more sanitary versus a jar, it keeps the product fresher. You have certified Organic Shea Butter and 100% Real Sugar, with Natural Peppermint Oil.

What you feel with the scrub when it hits your tired feet, is a slight warm feeling as you exfoliate. It’s gentle but most important, is how well it performs. My skin was left soft and renewed, no lotion has ever been able to penetrate and produce the results this scrub alone did. I always focus too much on exfoliating my face but tend to neglect or just not think of passing that same method to other parts of my body. My feet looked and felt new! I know the description stated it would leave the skin on my feet smoothed to silky perfection but I thought it was just a play on words because it is more difficult to better the condition of your feet so rapidly. Tree Hut meant what they said. I thought I felt the “silkiness” because I used my hands to exfoliate my feet, so I was unsure who was silkier here. I had my Husband verify and the claims are true…..my feet were extra smooth and nice. As an added bonus, so were my hands. The peppermint also relaxes you, so you get to workout some of that everyday tension that our feet feel from wearing heels to just standing and walking. Great product that I will be repurchasing when I’m half out because I don’t want to run out. I used under a teaspoon per foot, so my little tootsies will be getting the spa treatment for a while out of just one bottle.

- Retails for about $4.98 for an 8 ounce bottle
Benefits as listed from Tree Hut:
- Certified Organic Shea Butter: skin repairing & moisturizing, anti-aging, promotes elasticity
- Real Sugar: Natural sugar exfoliates skin smooth
- Peppermint Oil: Moisurizes skin
- Paraben Free and No DMDM
- Made in the USA
- Do not test on animals
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