Free Sample Freak Holiday Gift Guide

Product Review: Beau Bain Bath Accessories: The majority of the time I have to take showers, it’s pretty rare that I get time to sit and relax in the bath tub with no interruptions. Normally every time I try, I end up with two kids and my hubby knocking on the door. I was so excited by the look of these products that I attempted to take a relaxing bath while my kids were happily watching cartoons. Good idea right? Well…I had to leave the door unlocked to the bathroom because hubby wasn’t home and ya know…if there were an emergency with the kids or something. So…I run my warm water, throw in a Bath Bomb and some Bath Salts and the aroma was immediately soothing! My water so so soft and it made my skin feel wonderfully! Before long both kids had found me and before I could do anything, my son was pouring shampoo all over my legs and my daughter was reaching for my razor. Sighhhh. I have tried to sneak in the bath every day this week just to enjoy the Beau Bain bath accessories BUT I’ve smartened up and waited for hubby to get home so that I can lock myself in the bathroom!

Product Description:

• Our signature “Bath Bombs” are hand-made in Portland, Oregon, with the absolute finest ingredients from all over the world.
• All products are all paraben, sulfate free and not tested on animals

Price: varies by product

Buy This Product: Beau Bain

(I was provided with this product at no cost to do a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own.)

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Product Review: Pure Romance: Sure to make you Valentine’s Day a HOT one! Pure Romance carries a variety of products, I’ll highlight the best sellers for you all!

• Heart Massager ($15) : This is a great gift, especially if you need some relaxing! I loved this gift. I am prone to getting a lot of kinks and knots in my back and neck. The Heart Massager was heavenly! It’s a heart shaped heat pack with therapeutic benefits. This is a reusable heat pack, you can use it anytime by heating it in warm water.

• Burning Desire ($21.50): A Pure Romance exclusive, experience the vibrant fragrance and silky feel of our all natural soy candle that doubles as a rich body lotion. This candle has been especially created to provide you with the indulgent pleasures of a luxury spa massage, in the privacy of your own home, without the expense. Plus, each candle lasts for approximately 30 massages!

• Body Dew ($13.50): Body Dew is a nutrient-rich after bath oil containing essential oils such as carnation oil, which replenishes moisture, softens skin, and helps alleviate skin irritation. Your skin will feel incredibly soft and look more radiant than ever. Note: A little bit goes a long way!

• Aura Mini Set ($18): The perfect choice for the couple on the go!  Enjoy a pleasantly scented and specifically formulated massage oil with a blend of essential oils and herbal extracts that provide a skin-softening, non-greasy feel. I loved the scent of these oils!  Set includes 1oz travel sizes of Eucalyptus Lavender, Ginger Jasmine and Seductive Sage.
  

(I was provided with product samples at no cost to do a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own.)

Product Review: Beyond the Shaker, Premium Gourmet Salt: I am one lucky woman because my husband is an incredible cook! I never put an extreme amount of thought into spices, seasonings, etc. until I met my husband. Now…figuring out what spices, etc. to use is my favorite part of cooking. Normally I season and hubby cooks. It’s a team effort! We got the chance to try out Beyond the Shaker’s most popular flavors: Windy City Celery, Citrus Basil and Hot Habanero Blend. I was very anxious to try these salts out…I went to the store and bought some steaks and vegetables. We ate SO good! The salts added the perfect flavor! Our steaks were flavorful all the way through and the vegetables were so good my kids ate seconds and then thirds!!! We tried some of the salts on Chicken the next night and it was amazing!!!  I loved the colors that the salts added to our meal! I was actually a little hesitant at first about the Hot Habanero Blend but it was perfect. It gives you the great flavor you’d expect but doesn’t set your mouth on fire, haha. The jars that the salts come in are Italian glass and very attractive to have sitting in your kitchen!

Product Description:

• premium ingredients from organic, sustainable and local suppliers
• all ingredients are natural, no anti-caking agents
• each salt blend was exclusively crafted by a chef at an acclaimed mid-west restaurant after a year of research and development, and rigorous taste tasting
• only use naturally occurring, unrefined sea salts as a base
• all salts are hand blended by our salt chef in small batches to ensure the freshest flavors possible
• packaging is very unique as our jars are imported exclusively by Beyond the Shaker from an Italian glass manufacturer

Price: ONLY $8.99-$13.99

Buy This Product: Beyond the Shaker

(I was provided with this product at no cost to do a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own.)

Product Review: Listerine Whitening plus Restoring Fluoride Rinse: I’m not so sure if you’d give this as a Valentine’s Day Gift, however you might want to get it for yourself before your big Valentine’s Day date! I was anxious to review this product because I recently did a review for a different whitening mouthwash, we’ll call it Product X. Product X did whiten my teeth slowly, however the peroxide taste and “bubbling” that stayed in my mouth afterward was not very pleasant. Listerine Whitening plus Restoring Fluoride Rinse not only whitens your teeth, it restores enamel, strengthens your teeth, kills your “bad breath” and helps prevent tooth decay. It comes in a Cool Mint Flavor that leaves your mouth feeling clean and fresh!!!

Price: $9.69 on Amazon, Varies at stores

Buy This Product: 32 oz bottle, $9.69

(I was provided with this product at no cost to do a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own.)

Product Review: You might remember the Scandle Candle review from my last Holiday Gift Guide. Well, there are two NEW limited edition scents in just in time for Valentine’s Day, Chocolate Dipped Strawberry and Cupid’s Wings! This is such a HOT Valentine’s Day gift that it is out of stock..BUT don’t worry, they will be restocked next week AND you can go ahead and order now to ensure that you’ll get one! I imagine they’ll sell out again pretty quick! Personally, I adored the new scent Chocolate Dipped Strawberry. There is one thing though…it makes you hungry, haha.

Product Description:

Need a reminder about the Scandle Candle? The Scandle Body Massage Candle burns slightly two (2) degrees above normal body heat! It may burn like a candle BUT it’s really body oil/lotion. The soy candles melt down into a fantastic massage oil that is not only relaxing but is great for your skin!!!

Price: $12.95-$21.95

Buy This Product: Travel Tin’s are $12.95, Refillable Ceramic Candles are $21.95

(I was provided with this product at no cost to do a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own.)

Product Review: Fuzzy Picture Frame, Animal Print Hand Mirror: These are great gifts for any teen or tween! You might remember a product review I did a while back with this same company, Artistic Sensations. I reviewed a fuzzy lunchbox and my daughter is still using it! You can imagine the damage a 5 year old can do to a toy/product….the fuzzy lunchbox is still perfectly intact and has yet to shed it’s “fuzziness”.

I got the chance to work with Artistic Sensations again for my Valentine’s Day Gift Guide and I was thrilled. I am usually iffy about buying items like this because you just never know. You don’t know if it’s going to lose it’s gems in a few days, how securely it is made, etc. I will say that I am a believer in Artistic Sensations, I have yet to have a problem with their products!

I’m giving my daughter the Fuzzy Picture Frame and the Hand Mirror to my daughter on Valentine’s Day. She will be so excited! You can really give these to girls of any age…even a daughter whom might be in a college.

Product Description:

• Hand Mirror: Covered in animal-print fur, it’s also available with stones and marabou feather bordering, you won’t be able to put this down!
• Fuzzy Picture Frame: Available in pink & brown jaguar, leopard, lavender fur, pink & white lynx, and pink & black zebra, all with or without stones.

Price: Mirror: starts at $20, Frame: starts at $15

Buy:  This Product: Artistic Sensations

(I was provided with this product at no cost to do a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own.)

*Warning: This post is intended for those 18 & Older*

Product Review: Fork Me, Spoon Me: The Sensual Cookbook. Don’t you just love the name?! This book is filled with different edible aphrodisiacs! From ginger, mango, vanilla, wine, the list goes on and on! The different ingredients and recipes make for an appetizing good time. You can make entire meals, drinks, desserts and more to ensure a “yumm & fun” night with your loved one!

Product Description:

• Created by Master of Gastronomy and leading aphrodisiac foods authority, Amy Reiley, Fork Me, Spoon Me: the sensual cookbook celebrates the power to cook up passion with recipes for your favorite natural aphrodisiac ingredients, including almonds, vanilla, rosemary, mint, chocolate, chile, ginger, mango, peaches, saffron and figs. Get cooking with sensual recipes like Chocolate Smothered Brie, Moist Mango Meatloaf, Honey Almond Home-Cured Snapper and even drink recipes from Ginger Mojitos to a classic White Peach Bellini.

Price: $13.95

Buy This Product: ON SALE for only $11.16 on Amazon

(I was provided with this product at no cost to do a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own.)

Product Review: Jockey: Wow, ya know…you really can’t ever go wrong with Jockey! Their products are so comfortable, it’s like they form to your body! No matter Jockey is always a perfect fit! They make you not only feel good, but feel sexy too! When your shopping for Valentine’s Day remember to check out the following:

For the ladies:

• No Panty Line Promise Tactel Lace Camisole and Bikini Panties (Cami $24, Panties $9.50)
• Classic Tank: Red for V-Day ($12)

For the Men:

• Classic White Crew Neck T-shirt ($24 a 3pk)
• Classic Boxer Briefs ($24 a 2pk)

There are a lot more items in their catalog online to browse. I recommend the above items. Don’t forget you can sign up with the Jockey Club and earn rewards each time you shop online or in-store, get free email newsletters with exclusive savings and more!

Buy This Product: Jockey.com

(I was provided with this product at no cost to do a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own.)

Product Review: Me & Goj: Custom Artisanal Cereal: With Valentine’s day right around the corner people seem to be personalizing anything and everything for gifts. Here’s one I’ve never heard of…Me & Goji…it’s personalized cereal! You can choose form over 50 all natural organic ingredients! The cereal is then hand-mixed in New England and shipped to you within a week. It comes in an awesome “Cereal Capsule” that you can also personalize with a picture.

I got to try the already mixed, Adam’s Apple. I love all of the different flavors! It’s so colorful and my kids absolutely loved it!!! We couldn’t stop eating it right out of the cereal capsule…and with milk, it’s so refreshing! It just makes you feel good!

Product Description:

• Flaxed and Flaked (organic corn, amaranth, flax sesame)
• Ground Cinnamon
• Apple
• Goji
• Golden Raisin
• Cranberry
• Pumpkin

Price: $12.99 (each capsule has 15 servings of cereal)

Buy This Product: Me & Goji

(I was provided with this product at no cost to do a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own.)

Product Review: WineTime Gourmet Chocolate Bar….Ummm…I want a case of these magical chocolate bars! WineTime Chocolate bars are so yummy. In each bite you can taste delicious chocolate, red wine, dates and almonds! A fabulous combination. What’s more impressive about these chocolate bars than anything is the Resveratrol that it contains. I didn’t even know what Resveratrol was until I looked it up, but it’s pretty amazing! When you are reading the excerpt below keep in mind that each WineTime bar contains as much Resveratrol as 50 glasses of red wine!!!

The same Resveratrol has been found to help prevent the negative effects of high-calorie diets in humans. Studies have demonstrated that Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant, has the ability to inhibit platelet aggregation (sticking together) and has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and anti-cancer characteristics. These characteristics may help prevent free radical damage to our body and provide protective support to the blood vessels caused particularly by elevated levels of blood glucose.

Product Description:

• It’s a gourmet chocolate bar that contains Resveratrol, the ingredient in red wine acclaimed for its heart-healthy and life-extending prowess, which has been featured on Oprah, 60 Minutes, and a Barbara Walters special. The bar, aptly-named the WineTime Bar, contains as much resveratrol as 50 glasses of red wine. Enjoy without fear of a hangover! And, as there are only 190 calories per bar, you can ‘imbibe’ as many as you want without expanding your waistline. This brand new bar–the first nutrition bar to contain Resveratrol

Price: $2.99

Buy This Product: www.winetimebar.com

(I was provided with this product at no cost to do a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own.)