Instanatural 100% Pure Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I've used Argan Oil before and all the while, I thought it's only used for the hair. I was surprised when I learned that it can be used not only on the hair but on almost every part of the body. Of course I got excited when I was sent an InstaNatural 100% Pure Organic Moroccan Argan Oil to try. :)


I learned that I can use it on my hair as a leave-in conditioner, frizz remover, moisturizer, lip exfoliator and softener, hair/scalp treatment, face mask and for nail care.

The InstaNatural 100% Pure Organic Moroccan Argan Oil came in a 4 oz. dark blue bottle. The bottle is bigger than other bottled serums/oils I've tried in the past which is nice. I also like the included dropper better compared to pumps or the squirt/pour bottles because I can control the amount of Argan Oil I want to dispense. It also has a very subtle nutty/green natural scent. The scent only stayed for a couple of minutes after I applied the Argan Oil. :)

The first thing I did when I received my InstaNatural Argan Oil was to put it on my hair. I've learned from the past to follow directions on beauty products. The first time I used Argan Oil years ago, I didn't quite believe what I read in the directions to put just a small amount on the hair. I took it to my own hands and pumped about 3 pumps of the oil to my hands and put it on my hair. After that, VOILA! I look like I didn't wash my hair for years. LOL. :) So believe me when I say the saying that "A Little Goes A Long Way" when using Argan Oil. :)

This time, I followed the directions properly and dispensed only 2 drops of the Argan Oil on my palms and massaged it into my hair. My hair looked shiny and a bit tamed than usual but not oily. :)

I was hesitant to try it on my face as a moisturizer because I already have oily skin to begin with and since this is oil-based, I felt like it would make my face look more oilier. I also tend to have a break-out and I was afraid this would clog my pores because as I've mentioned, it's oil-based. For the sake of trying it out, I tried it once in the morning after my usual morning routine. I only dispensed a drop of the InstaNatural Argan Oil and my skin absorbed it well. My face didn't look oily as I expected it to be. It actually felt very soft and refreshing. Plus, no break-outs here! So one happy momma here. :)

I also tried it on my elbows and knees since they are more coarse and drier than the skin on my arms and legs. It felt wonderful since my elbows and knees became softer and smoother.

Next, I tried it on my lips as a lip softener. My lips dry easily so when I tried the InstaNatural Argan Oil on my lips, they felt heavenly and smooth afterwards and it's non-greasy as well.

Lastly, I tried it on my nails. I rubbed it on my hands and was amazed that my nails and cuticles looked better as soon as I rubbed the Argan Oil in.

The InstaNatural 100% Pure Organic Moroccan Argan Oil exceeded my expectations. I didn't believe it would suit my skin and face as well but it did. I can't believe how many different purposes it has and how effective they are. I believe this bottle will last a long time since I only need 1 to 2 drops per application.

You can learn more about the InstaNatural 100% Pure Organic Moroccan Argan Oil on Amazon. This is priced at $21.89 at the moment and this is a great price since a bottle will last a long time. :)

DISCLAIMER: I am a member of Tomoson and I have received a complimentary free InstaNatural 100% Pure Organic Moroccan Argan Oil to try however, all opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I only recommend products I think are worth sharing. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

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.

Guest: Mighty Leaf Tea Prize Pack Reiew + Giveaway 5/11 US

   
We love trying new Teas and recently we were able to review Mighty Leaf Taste of the Tropics Gift Sampler and it is amazing! Ronnie and I are tea drinkers. We love to try new flavors and even go out of our way to find little tea shops.  We especially love to drink tea at night, when the house is quite and we are able to sit down, relax and enjoy each others company. I know it does help to relax us. Something we need at night, to help us relax from our busy daily schedules.  When my package arrived from Mighty Leaf I was really excited to try it. I received a Tea Top Brew Travel Mug and three tea flavors.    

Vanilla Bean : Vanilla Bean black tea, a deep blend of black tea leaves with Madagascar vanilla. This tea was so smooth. I loved the taste and it was not bitter at all. The amazing smell hit me as soon as I opened the packet and the taste was absolutely delicious.    

Green Tea Tropical: Green Tea Tropical green tea boasts smooth green tea leaves that harmoniously blend with sweet tropical fruits to create a sensation as uplifting as a breeze off a tropical Island. This was a really nice blend of tea. Really nice taste.   Organic African Nectar: Made with naturally caffeine free Organic African rooibos tea, also known as red tea, this Mighty Leaf signature rooibos blend teems with tropical fruit and blossoms. It promotes calm and relaxation. This is the tea Ronnie loved! He has a hard time at night relaxing and he drinks this right before bedtime and it seems to help im relax. He loves the fruity flavor and the smoothness of the tea.     

 I really love how the tea bag looks and feels. So many times I have had a tea bad break on me and the tea goes inside my cup. Mighty Leaf Tea uses handcrafted silken pouches to pack their artisan whole tea leaves into. This is a real plus for us!    

Head on over and check out Mighty Leaf Tea, they have so many wonderful products to choose from. Connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.    

Wow these look great. I've recently found out that the benefits of drinking tea are amazing so I would love to try these as well. :) Thanks Kelly for a wonderful review! :)

Check out the Mighty Leaf Spa Week Sweepstakes. 

From now until April 30th, you can enter the Mighty Leaf Spa Week Sweepstakes for a chance to win the ultimate artisan tea and taste experience. One grand prize winner will win an amazing prize when you enter.   -One year of Mighty Leaf Tea -Alessi Michael Graves tea kettle -Two nights of luxury accommodations in a deluxe king guest room with city views at the Hotel Vitale in San Francisco -Chef’s tasting menu experience for two at Americano, the hotel’s restaurant -Two rejuvenating bathing rituals on the Rooftop Bamboo Garden of Spa Vitale with Mighty Leaf herbal Tea experience Five runner-ups that will receive $100 to spend on MightyLeafTea.com.    

Thank you to Mighty Leaf Tea for sponsoring this wonderful giveaway. One winner will receive the Taste of the Tropics Sampler and Tea Top Commuter Brew Mug. Enter below and good luck!    

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Purex: Try Your Luck & WIN $500 Sweepstakes 5/9 US

About the Sweepstakes

Are you feeling lucky this St. Patrick’s day? Give your clothes a kick of freshness with Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets. Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets give your clothes 30 days of long-lasting freshness! Enter for your chance to WIN $500 and a year’s supply of Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets!

In addition to the grand prize winner, fifty (50) will WIN a FREE box of Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets.

I know St. Patrick's Day has passed already but I'll still try my luck to win the $500 from Purex:Try Your Luck & Win $500 Sweepstakes! :) Or I'll be okay with the Free Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets as well. :) Hurry and enter below. Daily entries until May 9, 2014 only. :)

ENTER THE PUREX TRY YOUR LUCK AND WIN $500 HERE

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DISCLAIMER: I am a Purex Insider and I am entered into a separate prize drawing for sharing the Purex: Start Summer Early and Win a Family vacation Sweepstakes. No other form of compensation was received.

$15 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway 5/9 US

 This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Febreze

I love the smell of spring. The scent of flowers blooming and a clean fresh scent when your able to open your windows. Who doesn't? This is the time of year when I open my windows and start to Spring clean. Now I have a little help to make my house smell fresh, the new Febreze Spring Collection.  

I received a package with some goodies in it the other day. Below is what I received.

  I received: Febreze Set & Refresh, Febreze vent clip, Febreze Noticeables with Sweet Pea and Pink Petals scent.   I placed the Febreze Noticeables with Sweet Pea and Pink Petals scent in between my dining room and Kitchen. I love the scent! When I start to walk down my stairs the first thing I smell is the freshness of the Febreze Noticeable.   The Febreze Set & Refresh, I placed this in my downstairs bathroom. When I have company over and they walk into the bathroom, it feels good to know that it will smell nice and fresh.   The last product that I love is the Febreze vent clip. I always have those little tress hanging from my rear-view mirror, you know the tree that is suppose to last 30 days but in truth lasts maybe 2 days. Well with this vent clip I can control how much of a scent I want to come out and the smell is so nice. Amanda who is very sensitive to certain smells, loved this one and it didn't make her sick.   I loved all my goodies from the new Spring Collection. Head on over to Walmart and pick up your favorite Spring scent from Febreze.    

I love the designs and the spring scents and I'd love to try these as well. Kelly is so lucky to have tried these! :) I would definitely pick up my own scents when we go to Walmart. :) 

To learn more about Febreze and their new Spring Collection go HERE and connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.   What are some of the things that remind you of Spring?   One lucky reader will win a $15 Walmart gift card so you can try out the Febreze Spring Scents for yourself. Enter below and Good luck!  

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DISCLAIMER: mygreatfinds is not responsible for prize fulfillment. I did not receive any compensation for this post. Questions may be directed to Kelly's Thoughts on Things.

Alone Yet Not Alone Review + Giveaway 5/3 US/CAN

About Alone Yet Not Alone:

Settled in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania, deep within America's new frontier, the Leininger family celebrates the blessings of a beautiful homestead and bountiful harvest. That is, until tragedy strikes with the beginning of the French and Indian War and the devastating raid known as the Penn's Creek Massacre.

The lives of this simple, God-fearing family are forever altered when Barbara and Regina, two young sisters, are carried away by a band of Allegheny warriors. Driven by their faith in God and the powerful bonds of family, Barbara and Regina hole firmly to the belief that they are never alone, even in their darkest hour, and that they will be reunited again.

Rich in historical details, Alone Yet Not Alone is an inspirational, true story of a family caught in the cross fire of the French and Indian War.

About The Author:

Tracy Leininger Craven loves history and retelling real-life stories in her historical fiction books. She also loves spending her free time in the great outdoors with her husband David and their three children.

Alone Yet Not Alone

Written by: Tracy Leininger Craven

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Paperback: 148 pages


My Thoughts:
Alone Yet Not Alone is a book which is meant for children ages 8 and up. I wanted to read it to my daughters but since it's intended for children ages 8 and up, I read it first. My 2 daughters are just 3 and 5 years old and there are parts in the book which are not appropriate for their age yet so I will hold off on reading the book to them yet. :)

Alone Yet Not Alone may not be appropriate for them yet but in my case, I loved the story. Even if the book is intended for children ages 8 and up, I must say it's a nice short story for adults as well. After reading the book, I felt good and the book reminded me to never lose hope and to always have faith in God. I can't imagine going through what Barbara, Regina and the other young people went through and in spite of those trials, they kept their faith and kept on believing.

Alone Yet Not Alone is very captivating and once I started reading, I didn't stop until I finished it. I love how Tracy Leininger Craven managed to keep Alone Yet Not Alone interesting enough to make me read it in one sitting. I admit, I'm not really a fan of fictional books based on true stories but this book made me a bit teary-eyed and a bit emotional.

I can't wait to watch the film when it comes out on June 13, 2014 but I probably wouldn't bring my daughters with me since they're still young.

You can visit the official website for the movie here. You can also like their page on Facebook.

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"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

 Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

DISCLAIMER: 1 Winner will receive (1) Copy of the Alone Yet Not Alone Book. My giveaway would start April 19, 2014 at 12:00 AM PST and will end May 3, 2014 at 12:00 AM PST. This will be open to US and CAN residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I received a Copy of the book to read however, all opinions are honest and own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Sorting Colors? Who Says I Have to When There's Purex No Sort for Colors Laundry Detergent?! + Giveaway 5/5 US

One of the things I hate when I do the laundry is sorting the clothes to their respective colors before I wash them. I mean who doesn't? It takes time and a lot of times, there are only 2 to 3 clothes with the same color and I have to run them on a different wash cycle in fear of a color bleeding accident on our clothes. I admit, I've had a few accidents already and there's nothing more frustrating than seeing our clothes stained because of color bleeding.

My prayers were answered when Purex sent me a Purex No Sort for Colors Laundry Detergent. Imagine my excitement when I learned that I wouldn't have to sort out our colored clothes before washing them anymore. At least for most of them. :)

How exactly does Purex No Sort For Colors Laundry Detergent work? The simple diagram above shows how it works. :) Purex No Sort for Colors features a new Anti-Color Transfer Technology which traps loose dyes in the wash and does not let them settle onto other fabrics therefore, it reduces color bleeding accident. Cool huh? :)

So I went on to wash my daughters' clothes. I decided to wash an assortment of clothes with different colors ranging from pink to green to dark blue so I can put the Purex No Sort for Colors detergent to test. I was excited and a bit worried at the same time because this is the first time I mixed colored clothes intentionally. I crossed my fingers and prayed that Purex No Sort for Colors detergent will truly prevent color bleeding and dye transfer on our unsorted laundry.

I replaced the Purex detergent I usually use with the Purex No Sort for Colors detergent and added my Purex stain fighter and color booster and Purex Crystals in. The Purex No Sort for Colors come in a Fresh Scent and it smells nice but I can't skip on my Purex Crystals in.

When I removed my daughters' unsorted colored clothes, I was relieved that every piece of clothing I washed was okay. In fact, they're super fine. :) I didn't see any bleeding stains on any of their clothes and of course it smelled great because of the Purex Crystals. :)

I am very satisfied with the Purex No Sort for Colors detergent. It worked great with my daughters' unsorted colored clothes. Now I would definitely save a lot of time because I wouldn't have to sort our clothes by color anymore before I wash them.

NOTE from Purex: Purex No Sort for Colors is packed with innovation but it can't perform miracles. Here's an advice: Wash strongly colored fabrics or new pieces of clothing, especially jeans, separately at least 5 times before doing a mixed color load with Purex No Sort for Colors detergent.

You can learn more about Purex No Sort for Colors detergent on their Website. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Now similar to my other Purex Sweepstakes + Giveaway post, there will be 2 chances of winning a Purex No Sort for Colors detergent. First is through the NEW Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent Sweepstakes! This ends April 28 and you can enter daily. Enter through the link below.

ENTER THE PUREX NO SORT FOR COLORS DETERGENT SWEEPSTAKES HERE.

And for my blog giveaway, 3 winners will each win a coupon for a Free bottle of the New Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent. Yay! :) So hurry and enter on the rafflecopter below. :)

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DISCLAIMER: 3 Winners will each receive (1) coupon for a Free Purex No Sort for Colors detergent. My giveaway would start April 17, 2014 at 12:00 AM PST and will end May 5, 2014 at 12:00 AM PST. This will be open to US residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I am a member of Purex Insiders and have received a Purex No Sort for Colors detergent to try however, all opinions are honest and own and are not influenced in any way. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.     

OvenArt Bakeware Silicone 12-Cup Muffin Pan Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

My daughters love cupcakes and muffins and as much as they love eating them, they love to "help" make them too.

When I received the OvenArt Bakeware Silicone Muffin Pan, my daughters saw it and wanted to bake cupcakes right away.

I noticed how flexible it is and that's because it is made of silicone which is free of cheaper, plastic filler material. Who knew the more sturdy a silicone pan is, the more plastic fibres it has? So I am glad that the OvenArt Muffin Pan is flexible, to the point that it's floppy and bend-y, because I know I am getting a premium muffin pan.

I washed the muffin pan with water and soap before using it and let it dry. :) Then we're off to try it! 

I placed the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan on a cookie tray before putting the batter to support it. Because of it's flexibility, the cookie tray supported the silicone muffin pan from accidentally folding up. :)

I didn't put oil or grease on the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan because of 2 things. First, I wanted to test it's non-stick capability and second, I really don't like the greasy/oily texture of the cupcakes when I grease the muffin pan before baking.

Well the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan did amaze me. The OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan was cool in just a few minutes and I just "popped-out" the cupcakes from underneath and they popped out easily. My daughters even did it by themselves. Even without greasing the silicone muffin pan, it was very easy to remove the cupcakes and only a tiny little bit of cupcake residue was left on the pan.

The muffin pan was very easy to clean as well. The cupcake residue left on the pan came off easily with water and a bit of soap. I didn't even have to pre-soak the silicone muffin pan to soften the cupcake residue. :)

You can check out the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan on Amazon. Right now, it's only $16.95. :) Customer satisfaction is their priority and if you're not 100% satisfied, they offer a full refund on their product. :)

DISCLAIMER: I am a member of Tomoson and I have received a free OvenArt Silicone 12-Cup Muffin Pan to try and review however, all opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I only recommend products I think are worth sharing. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

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.