Life & Food Green Coffee Bean Extract Gold Review!

   Hello everyone.This is not something that I often write about, but today I am writing about a dietary supplement. You may see some more of these pop up every once in a while!


About Life & Food

   Life & Food is a company that offers various health supplements. Unlike many other supplement companies, Life & Food does not promise or believe in a "magic pill". Here is a quote from there website. "Our motto is a healthy lifestyle, combined with daily efforts and regular supplementation of high quality nutrients right from our own store. We understand not every product will be effective for everyone, but we guarantee our products are of the purest grade and best quality available." I really appreciate the honesty that there is no supplement that will instantly do anything really. 

My Thoughts

  I'd like to remind you that you should always ask your doctor if you are thinking about changing your diet or adding a supplement!

   The supplement I tried out is the Green Coffee Bean Extract Gold ($16.97-$19.99). If you aren't familiar, green coffee bean is uncooked coffee beans that contain chlorogenic acid. Chlorogenic acid is said to be an appetite suppressant. It is also said to have positive effects on heart disease and diabetes,but of course you should always consult your doctor if you are thinking of starting a supplement.The effect I was most excited about was a boost in energy, which I would love!

   This Green Coffee Bean Extract is non-GMO, gluten-free, not containing soy, and made in the USA. 

   You are supposed to take 2 capsules thirty minutes before eating. You should do this for 2 meals.

   On the first day of trying these, I decided to take one capsule before one of my meals. I also drank a full glass of water with it. Water definitely can make you less hungry, so I'm  sure that helps the filling effect. I also noticed a boost in energy in 10-15 minutes, which is great! 

   These capsules have the caffeine levels of less than a cup of coffee, so that is why you have the energy. Because I felt better energy quickly, I decided that one capsule was definitely enough!

  After testing it out longer, I saw similar results. Higher energy, less snacking. I really enjoyed trying this out and could see a lot of people really liking this capsule!


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North Coast Organics Deodorant Collective Review!

     Hey everyone! I have a review of an amazing deodorant I got to try from North Coast Organics. A lot of deodorants are a hit or miss, so I'm hoping this will help some of you!

About North Coast Organics

     North Coast organics is a small Illinois based business that is sold in many different stores across 14 states as well as their online store. It all started when They produce personal care products that are all certified organic, certified vegan, and certified cruelty-free! Their products include deodorant, lotions, lip balms, adorable gift sets, and some really cool t-shirts. 

My Thoughts

      I completely recommend natural deodorants to anyone. Most deodorants in stores are full of nasty chemicals that are known for causing all sorts of health issues including cancer. I won't focus on that in this post because this is a review for a pretty cool natural one! They are all organic and some if not all of their products are vegan.

      Also, I'd like to mention something if you have never tried natural deodorants. They aren't (at least most of them) a dry stick sort of thing. They are more of a smooth consistency. If you are just switching over, it is something to get used to! Also I added a picture above so you can take a look at that!

Naked

      In short, Naked is the deodorant with the least amount of ingredients. It is a simple, yet amazing concoction. It smells slightly of coconuts, which I find really pleasant! I don't like strong smelling deodorants so this is perfect. This is my most used out of the bunch!

Revolver

     I really enjoyed this deodorant! It has a pleasant blend of essential oils that give it a unique spicy scent that isn't overpowering. It is a cedar wood smell that may be on the "masculine" side, but I could see this working for everyone! Also, I'd just like to comment on the descriptions on the website. Here's one, "Revolver shoots down odor wherever it lurks and will never miss its target.  Unholster Revolver today and send odor to an early grave." Oh my gosh, these are perfect, I totally recommend reading the rest on the site, I'll link it below!

Death By Lavendar

     I love the name on this one!!! I think the name really speaks for itself. It's just a really nice lavendar smell. 

Al Sol

    Pone Al Sol is actually North Coast Organics' newest edition! It is the most fragrant deodorant out of the bunch. It is a very citrusy smell, which is pretty unique.

Energy

     I am so excited to talk about this one! This is one of the new Mood Factory deodorants. If you don't know about it, it is a line of products that are all inspired by moods. There is Energy, Serenity, Creativity, Passion, Sassy, Happiness, Renewal, and Tranquility. This one has notes of orange, peppermint, mandarin, ginger, and rosemary. The smell is amazing! It is a very "natural" smell that is really nice.

Overall

      These are some really great deodorants! They work great for everyday odor, but maybe not for intense workouts. To be fair though, I've never had a deodorant last through a workout, so really it does measure up! They are also pretty affordable with the Mood Factory at $12.50 and the rest at $9.99.There is an amazing selection of scents and I totally recommend theses to anyone!



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The winner of Sashka Co. Bracelet giveaway is...

Hello! I wish I could choose all of you as a winner! You all had such lovely comments! Please stay tuned for the next giveaway and like me on Facebook!

The winner of the giveaway is Kim Chez! I will email you with the details. Congratulations!!!!!!!!

Thank you for entering, everyone! 

 

My Thoughts on Healing Rocks

    Hello everyone! Today I am writing a post about healing rocks and jewelry. It’s a pretty popular discussion from what I’ve seen and now I’m going to share my opinion on this!

     We’ve all heard about healing rocks and the things they are supposed to bring you. A crystal for forgiveness, a stone to make you lose five pounds, and a rock to make you fall in love are not hard to find. Most poeple working with crystals do not believe this.

     Some people use rocks, stones, and crystals in a spiritual way. It is a unique practice that carries a certain stigma of being weird or even being called a witch. Some even call themselves witches with these practices.I definitely enjoy working with my crystals whether wearing them in jewelry or carrying them in my pocket or even using them in rituals.

   I believe that they do work. Like many other people working with crystals, I believe that they can make subtle changes through energy. Most people do not believe getting a new ring will make you lose 20 pounds overnight.

     Sometimes, popular culture can blow things out of proportion. Often, witches are peaceful open minded people,but that is almost never the case in movies, TV, and books.  Salem, I’m talking to you.

I’d love to hear others opinions on this! Do you collect crystals? Comment below if you want to!

Stevita Stevia Collective Review!

     Hello! Today I will be reviewing Stevita stevia products! Buying stevia and stevia products can be a difficult task since there are varying levels of pureness, taste, and even price ranges! I hope that I can help you decide if Stevita is for you!

About Stevita

     Stevita is a brand of stevia (my favorite sweetener!). They make a huge variety of stevia products including regular stevia, fruit stevia, liquid stevia extract, and chewing gum! I totally recommend checking them out if you are interested in trying alternative sweeteners!

My Thoughts

     I will be talking about some exciting stevia products including Simply Stevia, Spoonable Stevia, Stevia Dent, and Stevia Extract!

Stevia Packets

     I had the opportunity to try the Simply Stevia and Spoonable Stevia!

     When I initially saw them, I thought they would be very similar if not the same, but they are actually a lot different!

     Spoonable Stevia is a very finely milled formula and has erythritol added. I really like it! The taste is sweeter than sugar (like most stevia)! I only needed one packet in a large cup of coffee or tea, which is amazing! I also want to say that the packet is heavier than most stevias which is really nice as well!

     Simply Stevia is a little different.  It is a slightly thicker "grain". As the name suggests, this is 100% stevia, with no filler added, unlike the Spoonable. It was also a lot sweeter than any other stevia I've tried, which is really saying something because I've tried quite a few! It does take a minute or two to fully dissolve in coffee and tea, but that doesn't bother me too much.

Stevia Gum

     Next up is Stevia Dent! I was soooooo exited when I saw stevia gum! I avoid sugar gum because I try to avoid sugar and I avoid regular sugar-free gum because it contains aspartame and artificial dyes which are also detrimental to your health. I thought that I couldn't find a sugar-free, dye-free, and aspartame-free gum, but I found it!

     Peppermint was my favorite of the two! It is a very strong minty flavor that will last quite a while. I would say it has strong flavor for about 30 minutes, which I thought is great considering it is a natural product. 

     Cinnamon is also a really good flavor. It is a good spicy flavor, but is not as strong as peppermint. I really enjoyed it!

Stevia Extract

     I was amazed at the idea of liquid stevia! I had the pleasure of trying the Toffee flavor. I was so excited to try this in my coffee! They also have a few other great flavors including Chocolate, Vanilla, Peach, and Strawberry. Perfect for tea, coffee, and other foods and drinks! 

     I loved how this instantly blends in with coffee and tea and is ready to go instantly!  This is actually a genius thing to me! This is very concentrated and you'll probably only need 3-8 drops in your tea and coffee depending on size of your mug and your taste. 

     I don't have anything else to say about it other than I love it and will use it forever!

     I also wanted to mention that the customer service is really great! The person that I talked to told me that Stevita will always make sure their customers are happy! They are also pretty reasonable priced and I totally recommend checking them out! 




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Laline USA Collective Review!

     Hello everyone! I'm really excited to share a collective review of some amazing Laline products that I have now. If you want to read my review of Laline's lip tints, you may read them here 

About Laline

     I've reviewed Laline before and was really happy with the lip tints! I had high expectations with the bath products sent this time! Laline USA is a bath and body care company that was started in 1999 by two cousins who made it their mission to create quality products. Now, Laline has over 60 boutiques worldwide offering many different products that range from soap, lotion, fragrance, and other accessories. They believe that only the finest ingredients should be used and that is why they use mineral salts from the Dead Sea and essential oils from France. As I was browsing through the website, I saw a variety of things that I wanted from all different categories. From this, I can tell that many people could shop on this site and easily find something they like! I see a lot of these that are perfect for gifts.

My Thoughts

     I will be reviewing the Deep Moisture Body Souffle with Aloe Vera in Ocean($29.95), Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub with nourishing oils in Coconut Verbena ($34.95), and Exfoliating Body Soap in Coconut Verbena ($16.95). By the way, what do you think of my pics? I'm pretty proud of them!

     I had such an amazing experience with these products! I had a lot of fun using them and you can probably tell I had a lot of fun taking pictures of them too!

     First off, the exfoliating soap! It's larger than I expected from looking at it online and is 8.2 oz. It has a really nice texture too! It is like a semi thin texture with many fine beads that will gently exfoliate. I love how it is gentle! I also like how it cleanses and also exfoliates lightly enough for every day use! 

     The coconut verbena scent is amazing! It also stayed on my skin throughout the day, which was a plus!

You can see all the oil up close!

     Now onto the scrub! I've bought and tried many scrubs and I find that most have a creamy gel texture with sugar or salt, but this scrub was completely different than anything I've tried! It has fairly thick dead sea mineral granules with a lot of oil! The main oils are Vitamin E oil and avocado oil.This has the same delightful scent as the exfoliating soap too!

     The coconut verbena scrub is a beautiful lime green! I was suspecting FD&C coloring (which has questionable effects on your body... do your research!), but was happy to see that it is colored by mica, which was relieving to read.

     I usually don't like to dip my hands in jars of product (even if they were scrubbed 4 times!), so I use a small spatula type thing, which worked great! In the shower, I worked a little bit into my knees, ankles, elbows, and anywhere else that I have rough dry patches. The oiliness of it was surprising, but was just what my dry skin needs! It exfoliates and moisturizes at the same time!

    After my shower, I noticed that even after drying, my skin looked healthy and shiny after using it! My dry knees and ankles are looking way better!

     After that comes the body souffle in ocean! Again, this is nothing like anything I've tried! It is a very thick and rich body cream in a pretty large jar.

     A little bit will go a long way for this stuff. This also helped my dry skin out a lot! I found myself smelling my arms all day because of the amazing scent! I can tell that this jar will last a long time!

     This is going to be a favorite of mine for a long time.

     Overall, I think that these products are great for everyone. If you're looking for some unique products to revamp your body care routine, this will probably meet and exceed your expectations. While some of these things are a bit more expensive than most, I believe that they are worth the investment and will make you look forward to the next time you will use it! I totally recommend checking them out!





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Sashka Co. Bracelet Giveaway!

     Hello everyone! Today I am excited to bring all of you a giveaway! Sorry I've been a little MIA lately, but I'm back! I'm hoping giveaways will be a more frequent thing for me here on this blog. Here we go!

     If you haven't checked out my review of Sashka Co.'s bracelets, you can read it here!

     Okay so here are the details!

     The winner will win three random bracelets from Sashka Co.!

     To enter, comment below what your favorite post of mine is! I will randomly select a winner through random.org and contact them by email! I will pass along the info to Sashka Co. and they will send you the prize!

     This giveaway is open internationally!

     Giveaway begins right now ( October 4th) and ends at midnight on October 25th EST. Good luck!


You must have a contact button with your email on your blogger profile! If you are under 18 you must have your parents' permission. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize, if I do not receive a reply, I will redraw. Void where prohibited. I am not responsible for any missing or lost prizes as Sashka Co. will be providing the prize. No purchase is necessary. One entry per person.The number of eligible entries received determine the odds of winning.