We were only in Asheville for less than two days. And we were there to celebrate Jeff’s granddaughter’s 2nd birthday. So there wasn’t much time for shopping. (P.S. She loved the dinosaur dress I bought her so much, she instantly put it on over her clothes and wore it for the rest of the evening!)… Continue reading What I Bought in Asheville NC
Tag: natural bath and body products
Nature’s Beauty: Nature-Derived, Plant-Based & Affordable Bath and Body Products
PR Sample, Affiliate Links Mother’s Day is a week from this Sunday! If you’re in the market for a last minute gift or an extra gift to celebrate your mom or a mom in your life, consider the lovely, new gift sets from Nature’s Beauty. Nature’s Beauty is a cruelty-free, vegan bath and body products… Continue reading Nature’s Beauty: Nature-Derived, Plant-Based & Affordable Bath and Body Products
Nature Island Botanicals French Collection Rose Absolute Whipped Body Butter
This year, I didn’t get to see Daphne from Nature Island Botanicals at her outdoor booth in Stagefort Park overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at the summer Waterfront Festival in Gloucester MA. Because of the pandemic, all but one of Daphne’s craft fairs were cancelled. It’s a tough year for small businesspeople of all stripes. I… Continue reading Nature Island Botanicals French Collection Rose Absolute Whipped Body Butter
Ida Body Care: Dry Brushing for the Softest Skin!
I think I first heard the term “dry brushing” a year ago or so, and I was a definite skeptic. Honestly, it sounded like torture to me. Nevertheless, I was curious about it. PR Sample, Affiliate Links Even after I received my 4 step skincare kit from Ida Body Care that comes in a really… Continue reading Ida Body Care: Dry Brushing for the Softest Skin!
RITUALS Bath and Body Products Haul
My four favorite bath and body brands in no particular order are artisan-made Nature Island Botanicals, English-brand Molton Brown, Dutch-brand RITUALS, and Farmhouse Fresh from Texas. They all are natural, high quality, and have absolutely divine scents. As you know, I love a bargain, and I usually wait for things to be on sale before… Continue reading RITUALS Bath and Body Products Haul
This Year’s Haul from Nature Island Botanicals
I’ve been buying artisan-made, natural and organic bath and body products from Daphne at Nature Island Botanicals for 14 years. Actually I thought it was even longer, but Daphne said she has been coming to the Waterfront Festival at Gloucester MA since 2005. I absolutely remember what initially drew me to her booth. It was… Continue reading This Year’s Haul from Nature Island Botanicals
South of France Natural Bar and Liquid Soaps for Mother’s Day or Any Day!
As we near the end of April, Mother’s Day on May 12 will be here before you know it. Since I have been a lifelong fan of natural triple-milled French soaps, I wanted to introduce you to a new discovery that would make a lovely Mother’s Day gift or a fabulous hostess gift as we… Continue reading South of France Natural Bar and Liquid Soaps for Mother’s Day or Any Day!
Enchanted Beauty Advent Calendar from The Body Shop, My First!
I was so excited to receive my first Advent Calendar of any kind ever! The 24 Days of Enchanted Beauty Calendar from The Body Shop arrived at my door a couple of weeks ago. I wondered if people who buy their own Advent Calendars or receive them as gifts open them all at once or… Continue reading Enchanted Beauty Advent Calendar from The Body Shop, My First!
This Year’s Nature Island Botanicals Haul and PCA Skin Giveaway Winners
First things first. Congratulations to the three winners of the PCA Skin Summertime Essentials kit giveaway: Marilyn N, Mary W and Beverly J! Woohoo! Hopefully, I will hear from them over the next 2 days so I can send out there prizes next week for those end of summer vacations or weekends away. Thank you… Continue reading This Year’s Nature Island Botanicals Haul and PCA Skin Giveaway Winners
Kneipp Body Wash, Almond Blossom
Personal care products are some of my favorite things to bring back after traveling abroad. When Jeff and I went to The Hague to go to art museums, I needed to find saline solution for my contact lenses. I guess saline isn’t popular in Holland because I went to so many different stores trying to… Continue reading Kneipp Body Wash, Almond Blossom
Goats Milk and Whole Milk Soaps from Farmhouse Fresh
Cheese, please! Did I fool you? The four new small batch, cheese wedge-shaped soaps from Farmhouse Fresh made with real cow or goat’s milk are a treat for the skin and for the senses. Oatmeal Goats Milk Soap Pistachio Cream Goats Milk Soap Honey Lavender Whole Milk Soap Blueberry Chai Seed Whole Milk Soap Each… Continue reading Goats Milk and Whole Milk Soaps from Farmhouse Fresh
Farmhouse Fresh This Bunny Loves You Soft Skin Set
Have I told you how much I love Farmhouse Fresh skincare products? I know I have. But I can’t help singing their praises. There’s so much goodness coming from this brand! In time for Mother’s Day or for any gift occasion, Farmhouse Fresh has launched This Bunny Loves You Gift Set. Fluffy Bunny Shea Butter Hand Cream… Continue reading Farmhouse Fresh This Bunny Loves You Soft Skin Set
Instant Relaxation for Mother’s Day with Aprilis Bath Bombs
Taking a fragrant, warm bath is so instantly relaxing. Putting on some great music. Maybe lighting a candle. And adding a beautiful, fragrant bath bomb is the frosting on the cake. I love to slip into the pretty colored fizzy water. So when I think about Mother’s Day, bath and body products are often at the… Continue reading Instant Relaxation for Mother’s Day with Aprilis Bath Bombs
Farmhouse Fresh Rainbow Road Body Wash & Bubble Bath
Spring to me often means new lighter scents. And that’s where Farmhouse Fresh comes in. Although I adore their gourmand Whoopie Cream scented bath and body products, it’s great to change things up a bit. In time for the first leaves of spring, I’ve had a chance to try out the new Farmhouse Fresh Rainbow Road… Continue reading Farmhouse Fresh Rainbow Road Body Wash & Bubble Bath
Sweetly Sublime Farmhouse Fresh Whoopie Deluxe Gift Set
Valentine’s Day is a little more than two weeks away. While everyone should value those they care about year round, I like having a specific day for celebration. And in my book that goes beyond spouses and significant others to family members and friends. I’m a big fan of Vday because I love hearts and… Continue reading Sweetly Sublime Farmhouse Fresh Whoopie Deluxe Gift Set
A Girl’s Gotta Spa Energizing Citrus Body Wash
As you may know, I am a bath and body products fanatic. And lately, I have been trying to use natural and cruelty-free products as often as I can. I recently was introduced to A Girl’s Gotta Spa, a line of bath and body products created by beauty blogger, Shannon Smyth whose blog shares the… Continue reading A Girl’s Gotta Spa Energizing Citrus Body Wash
Reaching Nirvana with Rituals Zensation Organic Rice Milk & Cherry Blossom Shower Foam
I’ve been under the weather for the past few weeks, and sometimes taking a hot shower helps me feel better. Thank goodness I discovered Rituals Zensation Organic Rice Milk & Cherry Blossom Shower Foam! It takes a normal shower to the next level. Back in September, I splurged on Frederic Malle’s Lipstick Rose Perfume at Barney’s… Continue reading Reaching Nirvana with Rituals Zensation Organic Rice Milk & Cherry Blossom Shower Foam