Vance Family Soy Candles Review!

    Today I have a really cool review of some candles from a nice small business.

About Vance Family Soy Candles
     Vance Family Soy Candles all started when Amy Vance decided she wanted to make candles.Amy herself is allergic to synthetic fragrances, but in her research she found all the other harmful ingredients that are in many candles. From all of this knowledge, Amy decided to create candles that are healthy and sustainable. 

My Thoughts

    First off, I'd like to say that all the candles are beautiful. The vintage style would go great with any decor from country to modern. All of the Vance Family Soy Candles are made without synthetic fragrances, petroleum, or GMOs. These candles are 100% American made other than some essential oils. For every single candle purchased, the Vance family will donate to a charity.

Autumn Spice Vintage Style Jar ($18.99)
     For me, autumn scents are year round. I loved this blended scents of pumpkin, vanilla, and maybe some kind of wood smell. I'm not really sure the specific smell, but together it makes a great 12 oz autumn scent that I would burn all year. 

Spiced Latte Vintage Style Jar ($18.99)
     This candle is kind of similar to Autumn Spice, but a little different. I think would be great for all year as well! I think this one is missing the pumpkin scent, but I'm not sure. It's really nice!

Cranberry Apple Spice Mini Traveler ($6.00)
     Again, an autumn or winter scent. This is a richer scent than what I expected and really good smell.  
Vanilla Spice Mini Traveler ($6.00) 
     A nice light vanilla scent that could go in any room! A pleasant light candle that adds ambiance to your home.

Coffee Shop Mini Traveler ($6.00)
     If you know me, you know that I am always having coffee, so the smell is something I always want in my house! This candle is amazing, but I don't think I'll be burning it since I love it too much! A very rich nutty coffee smell that I wish I could eat.

Pennsylvania American Scent Trip ($18.99)
     One of the most unique things is that Vance Family Soy Candles makes a candle for every state, which I love! I got the Pennsylvania candle , which has notes of chocolate and honeysuckle. If you're skeptical about the combination, you need to smell this! It's really custom for every state and such a good gift idea!

     I totally recommend you guys check out some healthy and sustainable Vance Family Soy Candles! 

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Disclaimer: I received these products for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Vegan Dream Review!

     Hello! I have a fun vegan treat to share with you guys today!

About Vegan Dream
     Vegan Dream was started in 1995 when Mark Turman mixed up some special ingredients with a soybean base. He perfected the recipe and started selling it in 1997 when it was perfect. The company was passed to a friend, Eleanor White, who had big plans. She added flavors and here we are today with Vegan Dream still growing. Vegan Dream offers preservative-free, cholesterol-free, high-protein, and non-GMO jerky that is 100% vegan and delicious.

My Thoughts

     When I became pesco-vegetarian I thought I couldn't have any kinds of jerky, but after finding Vegan Dream, I'm amazed that I can. All of these packs are only 90 calories each and high in protein!

Original Hickory Pepper
     A nice mild jerky flavor with black pepper and a slight onion and garlic. Everyone liked it and had that good original flavor that most people like. I totally recommend you guys checking out this split pea soup recipe because it goes really good with it!

Cowgirl
     Cowgirl is a little bit different than the rest. It is made of a special sauce that Vegan Dream buys themselves just for the jerky. I personally liked it and enjoyed the unique tomato-ish flavor and found that it has a slightly more sweet flavor that the rest. It's great and reminds me of autumn for some reason.

Hot Chili Pepper
     This is probably the most flavorful jerky! I love the good onion, garlic, and chili pepper. I was worried it would be too spicy, but it was the perfect mild spice that you can feel when you bite into one of the seeds. I'm a baby when it comes to spicy foods, but I really enjoyed it! Don't be afraid of this if you're not a spice person because I think you'll really like it.

Teriaki
     Teriaki was the most popular at my house. Everyone enjoys the strong smoky flavor with a really good texture. It has a slightly sweet salty great taste. There's not much else to say about it other than it is amazing!

     The only thing I would change is making is resealable bag because it is a pretty generous serving size, but that doesn't really change my opinion of it. I also would love if they came out with a big family value pack!

     Even if you aren't vegan or vegetarian, I still recommend this because it is healthier and has no MSG! I suggest you go on their site and try some Vegan Dream jerky!

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Disclaimer: I received these products for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Shea Terra Collective Review!

     Hello! I have a fun review on some skin care and body care for you guys today!  
About Shea Terra

     Shea Terra was made when Tammie Umbel wanted to make shea butter more available by offering it at some of the lowest prices ever. She incorporated shea butter in products like never before. After a while, the company took off and Shea Terra is one of the top African ingredient brands. 

My Thoughts

Shea Butter & Malawi Sugar 2 n 1 Body Scrub ($16)
     Who knew the benefits of dark chocolate to your skin? This dark chocolate scrub is a 2 in 1 lotion and scrub. The organic dark chocolate antioxidants have a powerful anti aging effect on skin and the fair trade malawi sugar will scrub away dead skin. 

      This stuff smells so good you want to eat it (though you probably shouldn't). I tried using it as a cream, but the sugar is gritty and it is pretty dark. It doesn't really smooth into the skin as a cream for me, but it works amazingly for a pre-shower treatment. In the shower, it works great as a thick luxurious scrub that feels more like a chocolate bar.

Shea N Bees Extreme Lip Butter ($9)
     If you know me, you'll know that I am obsessed with lip balms, which is why I was so excited to try this lip butter! This is a HUGE 1 oz butter that is 100% biodegradable. It's made with organic shea butter, golden beeswax, organic castor bean oil, and a couple other things. 

      As you can see, I got the bananas and baobas. The smell is so strong and delicious and it works amazingly! I completely recommend this!

      Shea Terra was also kind enough to send me some extra small samples!

Shea Butter 30% Extreme Cre'me ($16)
     This butter is made with a large amount of shea butter to ensure that your skin will have maximum benefits. The ingredient list is quite impressive and including fresh pressed organic aloe vera juice, organic shea butter, and organic cocoa butter. 

      This scent really took me back to my child hood since white chocolate was my favorite. It's a very thick and luxurious cream that really goes with the Dark Chocolate scrub.

Rose Hips Black Soap ($18)
     If you keep up with beauty miracles, I'm sure you've heard of Black Soap.  If you're skeptical of the magical powers of black soap, you need to try this! It is a very dark liquid that can be intimidating if you've never tried anything like it, but has an amazing smell!

     I'm not sure if it's the rose hips or black soap, but it smells like walnuts or something like that. It made my skin feel great from the first time I used it. It felt like I didn't even need a moisturizer! 

     I recommend you check out Shea Terra because they have such unique products that are actually pretty affordable!

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Disclaimer: I received these products for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Tonewood Maple Review!

     I have a really unique review today that I think you guys will like. It's a great maple product company called Tonewood. 

About Tonewood
     Tonewood is a brand that offers premium maple products. Tonewood's maple syrups are unblended, free of additives, and sourced from one place. They provide maple products that won't be found anywhere else. The team at Tonewood builds the company on fair-trade sourcing and sustainability over everything. The minimalistic design and quality stand out in the maple world.

My Thoughts

      As you can see, Tonewood takes traditional maple products and makes them modern and easy. I think Tonewood would fit into any lifestyle.

Maple Flakes ($12.99)
      These crunchy maple flakes are an easy and convenient way to enjoy maple. They are made of 100% maple sugar and can be used in a plethora of ways. I've enjoyed them sprinkled in my cereal, yogurt, ice cream, and salad. A mixture of crunchy lettuce, dressing, chia seeds, and maple flakes make a delicious mix! Tonewood maple flakes are unique from anything I've tried and surprisingly versatile!
     

Maple Wafers ($16.99 for 4 packs)
     For some reason, my sample was broken in a few different spots, but you probably shouldn't have this problem if you buy it in the box, since they are fragile. These are pure maple sugar in a bar to let the rich flavor shine through. These are such a delicious treat that reminds me of white maple fudge. It really melts into your mouth in a wonderful way. The only complaint about these is they left me wanting more!

     Now I want to talk to you guys about Tonewood's tree adoption program. It is important to Tonewood to preserve maple trees and the small producers that make authentic maple products available. You can help by adopting a maple tree!

     If you adopt a maple tree, you will receive 3 packages. Your first package will be your adoption certificate and a photo of the tree you adopted. Your second package will include 4 different types of maple syrup that range in uses from tea to waffles to marinades. The final package you'll receive a maple cube and some maple wafers. All of these packages will come at different times of the year and if you are interested in more information click here or here.  

     If you are looking for artisan authentic maple products, you'll be impressed by Tonewood!

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Disclaimer: I received these products for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Quorn Review!

Hello! I am so excited to tell you all my thoughts on a couple Quorn products. I know some of you guys already have heard of these foods, but I hope to bring some new information to you guys!

About Quorn
Quorn is a worldwide provider of meat substitute foods. They started in the UK, but have been available in the US for over a decade. These substitutes are made with a protein found within the fungi family. It sounds a little weird at first, but keep in mind that this is the same group that mushrooms come from (and who doesn't like mushrooms???). They are naturally soy-free, gmo-free, and of course meat-free. This makes a delicious food that is half the calories and fat, but still high in fiber and protein!

My Thoughts

If you didn't know, I am pesco-vegetarian, which means I don't eat any meat except for seafood. I love meat substitutes because they are often healthy and high in fiber and protein. Quorn is really quick and easy to prepare since it is frozen. 

Chik'n Cutlets
  One thing I really liked about the cutlets is how easy they are to make! There are a couple options, but I microwaved two for a minute and then cooked them in the pan with coconut oil for about five minutes. This was super easy and quick. 

I had a friend eat lunch with me and we had the cutlet, avocado with chia seeds, and sauteed onions and mushrooms. It was delicious! The cutlets had a unique flavor from any substitute I've had before that I really enjoyed.

Chik'n Nuggets
Chicken Nuggets used to be such a guilty pleasure for me to eat and I haven't had them since going meat-free. It was really exciting to hear about a vegetarian option! Again, preparation was super easy. Just pop them in the oven for about 15 minutes and you have some warm breaded crispy nuggets! 

I admit these aren't the healthiest option, but they are healthier than the meat alternative calorie and fat wise. These are definitely a great treat when you want healthier fast food.

To sum it up, Quorn is amazing!

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Disclaimer: I received these products for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

wojoCALM Review!

     Hello! Today I have a review with a really unique product. It's called wojoCALM!

About wojo
     wojo is a brand new line of liquid supplements that can be added to any beverage. Every variety has a different purpose to get you feeling your best. It is 100% vegetarian so you don't have to worry about gelatin or any nasty fillers. They are packaged in little vials that are similar to eye drops or nebulizer medicines. You just squeeze the vial into any drink (or food if you prefer) and that's it!

My Thoughts

     Wojo offers a bunch of different products including energy, focus, calm, sun, well, and mood. I was so excited to try out the calm kind of wojo. I can definitely be on edge a lot before an event or anything, so I was hopeful that this could help! They are $6.49 for a 5 pack on their site. I'll leave some helpful information right here.

• Dye free
• Sugar free
• Artificial sweetener free 

     Now the first thing I need to get out the way is how to "prepare" it. You probably won't want to crack open the container and drink it because the taste isn't exactly pleasant. The company suggests diluting it in 6-8 oz of any beverage, which is what I did. You don't really notice the taste at all.

     I was feeling pretty nervous about something, so I figured it was the best time to test this out. I popped it open, squirt it in my drink, and drank it down in about 5 minutes. In about 15 minutes, I was starting to feel a lot better. After testing this a couple more times, it has worked every single time. 

     Obviously, if you have consistent anxiety, you should take a more serious course of action, but for occasional nervousness, wojo will do the trick! I totally recommend you guys trying this out!   

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Disclaimer: I received these products for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

I'm on Bloglovin now!

Hello everyone. I'm just going to put it out there that I'm on Bloglovin now! Send me your links and stuff and I'll check your blog out if you have one! I'm adding the button on my sidebar if you want to check it out!

Also, if you've never heard of Bloglovin, it's a pretty cool site where you can follow all blogs in one place!

Quest Bar Review!

     Good morning everyone! Today looks like a double post day to me! Without further ado, here is a review on some great Quest bars.

About Quest
     Quest is a company that's mission is to create delicious  bars with nutrition! They strive to use the best ingredients to make nutritious foods delicious too! They launched in 2010 and have been making history since!

My Thoughts

Vanilla Almond Crunch
     This bar sounded really good to me! Almonds and most nuts are one of my favorite foods, so this was the best for me.

     This stuff is literally just like a candy bar, but a lot healthier and maybe a little chewier. The almonds really make this bar what it is. This specific bar has 20 grams of protein and 18 grams of fiber. Delicious and nutritious! I was sad to see sucralose in the ingredients though.

Banana Nut Muffin
     This bar has 20 grams of protein and 17 of fiber. That is so huge!

     The banana taste is strong and I love that. I almost feel like I'm eating fudge or something, but healthier. The nuts add an interesting texture. So yummy! The only downside of this one is that there is sucralose in it, which is shocking considering how everything else in the bar is so good for you!

Coconut Cashew
     This bar has 17 grams of fiber and 20 grams of protein! Coconut Cashew has an interesting texture that is a little crunchier from the rest. 

     It has a good strong coconut and cashew taste That is great for if you love that nutty flavor. Sweetened with stevia and no splenda! This is great since splenda tends to give me headaches.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
      21 grams of protein and 17 grams of fiber! The taste is heavenly, similar to real cookie dough! This was a really filling bar and at 190 calories, this makes a good breakfast! I really can't get over how good the taste is. 

     Unfortunately, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough has sucralose  in it too, which I really don't want to be having. If the sucralose is taken out, I would buy so many of these!

I looked on Quest's site again and I see many options of stevia sweetened bars, so there are definitely options if you don't want artificial sweeteners!

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These bars were sent to me as a sample promotion from a while back.

uve Review!

Heeellloo! I have a pretty exciting post for you guys today! This is such an interesting thing and I bet you guys will like it too!

About uve
uve is a company that offers beverages that are designed to be all natural and have benefits for you! All of the drinks are zero calories, sugar free and naturally sweetened with stevia. The drinks are naturally colored with fruit juice, so no artificial dyes here! All of the drinks also include African mango seed extract which can boost metabolism and could make you lose weight.

My Thoughts

Before I really get into this, I just wanted to say that I can't tell if these drinks will make you lose weight just because I only tried 3. I will say that if you replace one of these uve drinks with a soda or sugary drink every day, you will lose weight for sure!

Apple Pomegranate
This was a really interesting flavor. As soon as I cracked open the bottle, I could smell the delicious pomegranate. As I leaned in closer, I could smell the apple more.

It tastes great! It is a very bubbly drink, which I love! It isn't overly sweet, which is nice. It doesn't have a yucky artificial taste to it and I really like it. It has a light taste of apple and a stronger taste of pomegranate. I find it amazing that this drink has zero calories which makes it the perfect treat!

Wowberry
The name is not the only awesome thing about this drink! This is kind of like the opposite of Apple Pomegranate since you can't initially smell the flavor, but you can taste it really strong. It is a very rich berry flavor that I can't really quite put my finger on. The only identifiable fruit for me is grape.

I love the complex rich flavor of Wowberry and just like the previous drink, it is pleasantly bubbly. The hint of tartness adds interest to the beverage, which I think a lot of people would enjoy.I think this kind was my favorite.

Black Cherry Lemonade
Just from the name alone, I knew I was going to like Black Cherry Lemonade. There's not much to say about it other than it tastes like a good cherry lemonade with bubbles in it. I think this is a very universal flavor if you are afraid to try anything too unique like Apple Pomegranate.

I totally encourage you guys to check these out (especially Wowberry)!

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Disclaimer: I received these products for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.