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| February Monthly Favorites |
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| Traditional Medicinals Red Raspberry Leaf Tea |
Tea of the month: Traditional Medicinals Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
Considering I am currently 39 1/2 weeks pregnant the Traditional Medicinals Red Raspberry Leaf Tea is a daily staple for me as I prepare for labor. Not only is this tea is high in calcium, magnesium, iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E but it also helps to tone the uterus in preperation for labor. There is a long list of non-pregnancy related health benefits as well, but that aside I really enjoy the flavor of this tea, it has a nice mild herbal taste which I like. So overall I really enjoy this tea!
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| Himalayan Salt Lamp |
Himalayan Salt Lamp:
Where has this lamp been all my life! I recently purchased a himalayan salt lamp from....wait for it....Home Depot of all places. It was super cheap and is the real deal. Not only does it look earthy and cool but the difference it makes in my sleep is enough to make me never go without again! What this lamp does is release negative ions which neutralize positive ions....the ions that are released from cell phones, computers....etc. Ever wonder why standing next to a waterfall or being outside in nature makes you feel so good? It's because ocean waves, lightening and other natural events release negative ions. So being able to get that same effect being stuck indoors during a Canadian winter is a win for me!!
I keep this lamp beside my bed and sleep with it on during the night...it has a dimmer switch and gives off a nice orangey glow which isn't too bright. Since going to bed with it on I have been getting such a good sleep. I tried going a couple nights without it and well I didn't sleep so good. I also think it gives off the perfect amount of light for late night feedings....which I will be doing soon when this little one decides to make an appearance. I am definitely digging this lamp!
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| Eden's Garden Essential Oils |
Eden's Garden Essential Oils:
I just recently got into essential oils. There are so many uses for them and they just smell so good. I put a few drops in my evening bath, mix them with my laundry detergent, or place them into a diffuser just to name a few uses. I recently discovered Eden's Garden after a few Green Beauty Vloggers I follow on YouTube recommended them. They sell good quality oils for very reasonable prices.
I purchased the "Create you own" 6 set. The company is great because you can choose individual oils or you can pick up their synergy blends. I chose 6 synergy blends and then I picked up an individual Sweet Orange Oil. I chose the Four Thieves, Breathe Easier, Invigorate, Calming, Stress Relief, and Relaxation. The Four Thieves and Breathe Easier are natural remedies for illness, while the rest I picked up to help me relax and calm the mind for when I do yoga, meditation or to use during labor. I use the Sweet Orange mixed in with my unscented laundry detergent and I place a few drops into my wool dryer balls. I love the smell of oranges, it just makes everything so fresh and yummy!! So overall I am really enjoying these oils and highly recommend this company. The shipping was pretty quick to Canada although I think they may have just increased their shipping costs.
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| Acure Organics Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner |
Acure Organics Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner:
Greening up my hair care routine seems to be the biggest challenge for me, but I finally got rid of my Aveeno Shampoo and Conditioner and bought the Acure Organics Argan Oil ones instead on a recent *iHerb haul. I have a very dry itchy scalp and oily hair. I've stopped washing my hair so frequently in a hope to improve the health of my hair and have very gradually worked up to 5-7 days without washing. Honestly my hair is the healthiest it has ever been.
My first time using this shampoo and conditioner my hair felt a little oily and heavy, but I think it just needed to get used to the product. Now my hair feels so soft and silky! I was also pleasantly surprised by the smell of the product, I wasn't expecting it to smell like almonds. I really enjoy washing my hair with this stuff it reminds me of almond biscotti each time I lather up...mmmm yummy! Overall I am really enjoying this product and the price point was pretty good too, I think it was $8.50 for each.
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| Shea Moisture Baby Healing Lotion |
Shea Moisture Baby Healing Lotion:
Excuse the rough shape of my Shea Moisture bottle here. I bought this lotion to use on our newborn, although I may actually end up using the whole bottle on myself before she arrives. This stuff is great, it feels like I'm slathering myself in buttercream and it contains shea butter which seems to work really well with my skin. It's full of other great ingredients like cocoa butter, mango seed butter, argan oil, and jojoba oil, just to name a few. I love that the ingredients are really clean and that it smells so good! It soaks in quickly and leaves my skin soft and moisturized all day long!
My only complaint about this product is the packaging. It comes in a pump bottle but the lotion is WAY to thick to be pumped out. It would have been much smarter to put it into different packaging. I actually squeeze the product out into a tin and then use it that way..... much easier. Despite the packaging I still really love this lotion and will continue to use it not only on myself but on the little one when she gets here.
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| Sibu Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil |
Sibu Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil:
It's no secret that I love Sibu Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil! I have already done a full review of this product here. I love how this is one of the few oils I can use on my face and it doesn't leave my face red and itchy. I mix it with my moisturizer to add an extra boost and love how nourished my skin feels. I have very dry, sensitive skin and this has been working great for me. If I have dry flaky patches I just put a couple of drops on those areas and voila problem solved! This will definitely be a staple in my face care routine!
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| Red Apple Lipstick |
Red Apple Lipstick:
These lipsticks are soooo good. I look forward to putting these on everyday!! I currently own two bullets in Audrey and Brazilliant plus a sample of Reddish Fetish. Whether I'm wearing makeup or not I like to add a pop of color on my lips when I go out. They have a light moisturizing formula that is easy to apply and wear. I've really been enjoying them! I have also done a full review on Red Apple Lipstick here.
So that's it! Those were the products that I really enjoyed this month. I have been gradually greening up my skin care, makeup and well my life recently so it's been fun trying out new things. Initially I thought that I would have to spend a fortune switching my products over but I realized that you CAN find products that are reasonably priced and good for you!! That's definitely a win-win situation!
*I purchased a lot of these products from *iHerb if you're interested in a coupon code, check out the link below!!*
Talk to you soon.
~❤️N
All opinions expressed are my own and the products were purchased by me.
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