Eternal Sensations Candle and Soap Giveaway #smallbusiness #shoplocal #Sacramento

Last year taught me the importance of self care. In the midst of stay at home orders, the fear of the unknown and unrest in the world had me stressed beyond words. Taking the time to sit for a meditative moment with a candle lit or a relaxing bath with scented soaps saved my mental well being. I am very selective with the products I use on my body and in the environment around me. When my dear sweet friend Joanna told me of her new candle and soap business Eternal Sensations that she started with her husband was all about self care I needed to know more about it. 

The special touch to Eternal Sensations candles are the wooden wicks. These create a soothing wood crackle sound as you burn them. They are made of natural wood and give a more clean burn than traditional candles. The wax that makes up the candles is a bees wax coco creme composed of bees wax, coconut, soy and palm oils. The burn time on the candles are 35-40 hours for 6.5 oz and 40-60 hours on 12 oz.

Lavender Lady is my favorite candle made by Eternal Sensations. I always find lavender soothing. This candle also has hints of chamomile and eucalyptus that make the scent special. This candle would be perfect for an Easter gift or Mother's Day gift. This candle is available for the introductory price of $11.50 for 6oz.

The Body Bar soaps by Eternal Sensations have a unique blend of donkey milk, goat milk, shea butter, African shea butter with jojoba oil, coconut oil, hemp oil and almond oil. This unique blend gives the body bars soap a nice bubbly moisturizing lather. 

The Pacific Coast Body Bar has the scent of ocean air, healing properties of eucalyptus blended with sea salt and donkey milk. This bar would be the perfect gift for someone who is missing the beach right now. This Body Bar is available for the introductory price of $5.

The Exfoliating Bars made by Eternal Sensations have an aloe base with goat or coconut milk giving you a crisp clean feeling. I LOVE products that include honey, like the OH Honey & Oats Scrub bar. The scent of this soap is like roasted almonds. A natural scrub bar is a good addition to your beauty regimen. I like to use one on my feet after a long day at work. 

One of my favorite scrub bars made by Eternal Sensations is the On the Grind Coffee Scrub Bar. The scent is like hot coco and has coffee grinds to exfoliate the skin. This bar is a perfect bar for your morning shower! This Body Scrub Bar is available for the introductory price of $6.

Meet Joanna! She is the brains and beauty behind the company Eternal Sensations. Her products are handmade and based in Sacramento CA. Here is the introduction about her and her company from her website:

"Hiya Guys & Dolls! Since I can remember, I have always been fascinated with Fashion, Photography, Soaps & Candles. So it's only fitting that my Passion For Fashion, wasn't the only passion overflowing in my life in 2020! Since getting MARRIED to the Love of my life last October, I have decided that enough is enough! I don't know about you guys, but I have an Double EYE BROW alarming amount of... well sorry to say, but bad body products and half used chalk smelling candles under my sink!! I had to really have a heart to heart with myself and dump the overpriced goodies. So with the help of my Amazing Husband, we started this amazing journey that I'm so glad we get to go on together. We at Eternal Sensations are committed to giving you a Quality, Natural product that will not only be good for your outer skin, but make your soul shine & crackle just like our Wood Wick Candles."

GIVEAWAY

To celebrate the launch of Eternal Sensations I am hosting a giveaway. One of our lucky readers will win their choice of one 6oz. candle and one soap. Winner can select the scent of candle and soap. 

Enter below by clicking the Rafflecopter form:

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*Giveaway Limited to U.S. residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts February 8, 2021 and ends on February 28, 2021 at 12:01 am PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

Dermagist Complete Rejuvenation System Review and Giveaway

I was provided with Dermagist Products for this review. All opinions are my own. 

My daughters and I have been using Dermagist skin products for a few years now. We have always been very pleased with the results.

The Dermagist Complete Rejuvenation System is one of the best ways I have found to help my skin keep looking it's best. The system consists of 3 individual treatments combined together to provide users the ultimate anti aging experience.

 The Complete Rejuvenation System treats each aspect of aging skin, giving users vibrant, wrinkle free, healthy looking skin.

The Dermagist Complete Rejuvenation System consists of 3 separate treatments. The Original Wrinkle Smoothing Cream is a thick, rich cream which removes wrinkles and fine lines while deeply moisturizing the skin.

 The Dynamic Age Defying Serum is a light serum which improves the surface layer of your skin’s functionality. It removes age spots, redness and reduces large pores, leaving your skin vibrant and restoring your skin’s natural luster.

 Lastly, the Instant Effect Lifting Serum is a spot treatment for difficult or stubborn wrinkles, giving you the extra help in the areas you need most.

I love using this system to keep my skin feeling refreshed and looking it's best. Other loyal Dermagist users rate this the #1 anti-aging skin care systems on the market today.

I am very excited to tell you that Dermagist giving away to one of our readers a complete Dermagist Rejuvenation System.

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*Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts July 30, 2014 and ends on August 12, 2014 at 12:01 am EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent a product to review for this post.

Conair Infiniti Pro Flat Iron Review and Impressions Hairbrush Giveaway

I have always been someone with curly hair. All of my life this has been a problem for me, because I always wanted to be the girl with the lovely straight hair. Never say never because I have now found a way to have straighter hair.

Having a new hair style or updating your current style is a great way to feel a boost of confidence. I have recently started using the Conair Infiniti Pro Ceramic Flat Iron, and I am loving it. I have tried other flat irons before, but none of them have given me the results I have gotten with the Infinity Pro.

Here are a few of the features of this new product:

Tourmaline ceramic technology reduces frizz and flyaways and protects hair from damage.

Comes with Argan Oil for maximum conditioning and anti-frizz protection.

24-hour hold and all day humidity protection.

5 precision heat settings

15-second heat-up.

I just love how I can control the heat settings, and how quickly I can straighten my hair with ease. If you are looking for a flat iron to buy, try the Conair Infiniti Pro.

A great brush can make a big difference in how your hair looks. It needs to work great but also be gentle on wet or dry hair. The Conair Impressions Hairbrush has a soft cushion base and ball tips bristles are perfect for an easy everyday brush.

We are giving away one Conair Impressions Hairbrush to one of our readers.


 GIVEAWAY

Win a Conair Impressions Hairbrush

 

To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

 

What other product from Conair would you like to have? 

*Leave a comment answering the question and be sure to leave your email address if its not public in your Google account*

Extra Entries: Can be done after leaving a comment for mandatory entry. If the extra entry says 1 extra entry leave 1 comment and 2 extra entries leave me 2 comments and so on.

-Like Conair on Facebook +1

-Follow Conair on Twitter +1

-Follow/Add to your circle  Frugal Family Tree on Google+ ( right hand side) +1
-Like our new fan page on Facebook Frugal Family Tree +1
-Follow FrugalFamTree on Twitter +1

-Follow Frugal Family Tree on Pinterest +1

-Share this giveaway on Facebook ONLY, using the Share Button at the bottom on this post. +1 for each share you do. (can be done once a day)

-Copy and Paste This Tweet on Twitter and leave me the link (to find the link click on the time stamp under your tweet. Can be done once a day for the duration of the giveaway)

#Win a Conair Impressions Hairbrush from @Conair_Hair at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 7/30

 *Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts July16, 2012 and ends on July 30, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

Naiad Soap Arts Review and Giveaway - Birthday Bash

   
One of my true pleasures in life is taking a long, hot, steamy bath or shower. Taking a bath just before bedtime usually assures me of a wonderful nights sleep.

So I am always on the look-out for new kinds of soap and bath products. When I found Naiad Soap Arts online, I knew I wanted to try their products. Who wouldn't want to try Milk Chocolate Marshmallow Cream Soap, or Key Lime and Grapefruit Whipped Shea Butter Scrub?

As well as having such lovely names, all of the products look pretty on the website, too. Naiad Soap Arts make all of their soaps by hand, and in small batches so that it's customers can be assured of buying quality products.

For my review I selected a Sugar Whipped Soap called Connecticut Beach House. I just couldn't resist the name and the lovely cotton candy look of the soap. I just love it! It has a citrus and floral mix fragrance that is very nice. It also has a fluffy texture and an addition of fine sugar that gently exfoliates your skin. I used it with a bath sponge and it created a great lather. I look forward to trying more of this wonderful line of soaps.

The company makes sugar scrubs, glycerin soaps, cold process soaps, lip balms and more. To see the complete line of products available go to naiadsoaparts.com.

We are happy to be hosting a giveaway of a jar of Whipped Soap of your choice.

 GIVEAWAY

Win a jar of Sugar Whipped Soap from Naiad Soap Arts of your scent choice

 

To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)


Which scent of Sugar Whipped Soap would you pick if you won?

 

*Leave a comment answering the question and be sure to leave your email address if its not public in your Google account*

Extra Entries: Can be done after leaving a comment for mandatory entry. If the extra entry says 1 extra entry leave 1 comment and 2 extra entries leave me 2 comments and so on.

-Like on Naiad Soap Arts on Facebook +1

-Follow Naiad Soap Arts on Twitter +1

-Follow/Add to your circle  Frugal Family Tree on Google+ ( right hand side) +1
-Like our new fan page on Facebook Frugal Family Tree +1
-Follow FrugalFamTree on Twitter +1

-Share this giveaway on Facebook ONLY, using the Share Button at the bottom on this post. +1 for each share you do. (can be done once a day)

-Copy and Paste This Tweet on Twitter and leave me the link (to find the link click on the time stamp under your tweet. Can be done once a day for the duration of the giveaway)

#Win a Jar of Sugar Whipped Soap from @naiadsoaparts at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 7/13

 

 

 *Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts June 15 2012 and ends on July 13, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

Favorite Things

I have been wearing Chanel for 35 years. It is absolutely one of my favorite things, and I don't know of any reason to change.

My mother was not a glamorous woman, or even one to keep up with the current fashions of her time. But on any special occasion, she would dab on her Chanel as the finishing touch to her outfit. So I suppose there are sentimental reasons why I use this perfume, and no other.

As a girl, my mother and I would go shopping in Downtown Los Angeles at the major department stores. At that time, there were no malls, and you got dressed up to go shopping and have lunch. One day there was the most beautiful woman in the perfume department of my mother's favorite store. There were women all around her, there seemed to be something important going on. I asked my mother who this woman was and she said "It's the Chanel Lady". Which only meant she was giving out tiny samples, but to my 7 year old eyes, she was the most glamorous woman I had ever seen.

Do you wear perfume? Do you change brands or stay with the same one?
I would love to know!

Springtime Makeover Using Allegra from CVS

Ever since I moved to Northern CA I have had seasonal allergies. There is something about the valley we live in that loves to trap allergens in the region. Trees, flowers, grasses, it all makes me sneeze like crazy and have terrible itchy eyes. I love the Spring time weather I just dread each year the symptoms of my allergies. I love to garden and often times I am forced back inside due to the pollens in the air.

I end up staying inside when I should be out having fun. In the past I have taken allergy medications that just left me feeling very tired and a mental haze. I feel very out of it on days I try to go out and just "tough it out". I look terrible on top of feeling that way. I dont do my make up since eye make up ends up rubbed all over and face powder is wiped off from constantly blowing my nose, its not a fabulous look for me. Not to mention puffy red eyes!

The day I got home from shopping I was miserable. No makeup, watery itchy eyes and sneezing!

This year I told myself no more! I am not the type of person that likes to take medication. I tried local honey and lots of green tea but this year has been bad for allergies. The rainy days followed by warm sunny days has everything blooming like crazy. After hearing from a few friends about Allegra over the counter allergy medication and then finding an awesome coupon for the item I knew it was time to get the relief I deserve.

I went to my local CVS Pharmacy to shop for Allegra and some Beauty products to be able to get back to feeling and looking like myself. The allergy aisle was easy to find near the Pharmacy and had lots of products. It can be a little overwhelming with all the brands and different varieties within each brand. Thankfully Allegra had a big product info and fact sheet hanging right near the product. I found the fact sheet to be helpful in making my decision on which one to buy.

Day 1: So eager to try Allegra for relief

I have been taking Allegra for 5 days and am impressed with the results. I went from puffy itchy red eyes, sneezing runny nose, an itchy throat and feeling so exhausted by dinner time to feeling like I do not suffer from allergies. The first day there was a few sneezes and a bit of itchy eyes but nothing like previously. The second day I could go outside to play in the yard and only sneezed 3 times the whole day. By the 4th day I have not sneezed all day! Today the 5th day is Mother's Day. This is the first time in a few years that I have felt great being outside for the day. I feel clear headed, no sneezing or itchy eyes and not drowsy like some medications make you feel. I am so happy I decided to get the relief I need by using Allegra to be able to feel good enough to put on some makeup and feel fabulously beautiful.

Love to have a clean face to put on my makeup

I am so happy to be able to wear mascara again! Being able to have on lip balm is a treat since I am not constantly blowing my nose.

In May CVS shoppers can get a 30 count of Allegra for $17.99 with their CVS card. If you have a coupon its even more of a savings. No reason not to give your self the relief you need. There is also a online game. The Allergan Makeover Game where you can put in your email address for the chance to win CVS gift cards.

Now I can finally go back outside into my garden.........

.........to stop and smell the roses.

And so did Allegra!

 You can read my Google+ story about my shopping trip to CVS to buy Allegra and Beauty supplies.

*I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™.

All opinions expressed in this shop are my own and your experience may vary. #Cbias #SocialFabric #ClearBeauty

Beecology Review - Mother's Day

Beecology is a wonderful company that makes eco-friendly, natural beauty and skin care products.
Honey, beeswax, oatmeal, and olive oil are just some of the ingredients that are used to make these beauty care products. Beecology offers handcrafted soaps, body washes, shampoo, lip balm and more.


You can pamper your body the natural way, and give yourself soft, smooth and silky skin. I love honey, and the idea of using it in my skin care routine appealed to me very much.I just love the Hand and Body Cream. It absorbs into your skin easily, and feels wonderful. The Relaxing Lavender with Honey Soap is amazing. I took a bath with it just before bed, and the lavender scent was very relaxing and pleasant. The Java Soappuccino Coffee Soap smells like a rich coffee and is perfect to keep in your kitchen. I love the smell of it and it cleans your hands completely, but gently.

All the above items come in a charming drawstring bag, perfect for Mother's Day. The Mother's Day Gift Bag includes Hand and Body Cream, two bars of Handcrafted Soap, a pair of garden gloves, and a packet of flower seeds. This is a lovely present for anyone on your Mother's Day list.

Visit the website at Beecology.com to see the complete line of products and to learn about the company's charitable giving. You can get updates about new products, sales and promotions by following them on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.



*I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Tom's Of Maine Toothpaste Review

I first discovered Tom's of Maine when I was in college. We were doing a lot of healthy changes in our lives and we wanted to find a natural deodorant brand. I liked the all natural ingredients and how it contained no aluminum. I was given a sample of Tom's of Maine Wicked Fresh toothpaste at a sampling days event and I loved the flavor of it. I wanted to try a big tube of it to see if it worked as god as other brands since it tasted so great.

Wicked Fresh Cool Peppermint toothpaste uses natural flavors and botanical extracts for their ingredients. I love the way it makes my moth feel. There products contain no artificial colors, flavors, fragrances or preservatives.  Its a burst of mint flavor and my teeth feel clean. I have used other all natural toothpastes but I do not like them as much. I like the clean feeling of Tom's of Maine. Its a great toothpaste for after dinner brush. Its not over powering or chemically, its like a mint after dinner but your brushing your teeth! If you do not like Mint flavor it will be a bit too much for you, but I love Mint.

I like that Tom's of Maine practices environmentally friend actions. You can recycle you deodorants packaging at Whole Foods, their boxes are reused for packing and shipping and they are always working on more way to be Earth friendly.

I purchased at Walmart Tom's of Maine Deodorant. I wanted to find a natural deodorant that had a nice scent.  I found a Fresh Apricot one that so far I really like. They have Beauty Bars for your face that I would love to try as well. You can find Tom's of Maine at Whole Foods, Target and Walmart.


You can learn more about Tom's of Maine on their facebook and twitter pages.



*I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Using New Dial Nutriskin Lotion To Get Healthier and Softer Skin

Now that spring has arrived I'm looking forward to shedding the sweaters and long sleeves I've been wearing all fall and winter. I'm looking for a new lotion product that will help ease my dry skin and make it look better and healthier when I start wearing short sleeves and sandals.

I've been hearing a lot about a new product called Dial Nutriskin Lotion. I went to my local Walmart to buy some and try it out for myself.

As I've gotten older, my skin has started to show all the effects of not taking proper care of it. Laying on the beach for hours as a teenager with only baby oil on my skin was not a good idea! This bottle of Dry Skin formula contains aloe, which is excellent for your skin. It also has vitamins C, E and F, which contain antioxidant agents and help to improve elasticity. It says the lotion will give your skin 24 hours of intense hydration and is hypo-allergenic. Everything I need to get rid of my dry skin and make it look and feel healthier.

My daughter and I plan to do some gardening, so I've also picked up some gloves to protect my hands. Working in the garden is really rough on my hands and they look especially bad after working outside.

Back at home, I'm trying out the Extra Dry Skin formula with shea butter. It smells great and I love how silky and smooth it feels. I love that Dial Nutriskin has vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in it to make my skin not just look better but actually improves the condition of it.

I put on my new comfy Croc's I just bought and decide my feet and legs are definitely going to be getting some Dial Nutriskin Lotion! After having my feet in boots and heavy socks for so long, it feels great to be wearing these. But my feet and legs need some help to get rid of dry skin here too.

So here I am after using the lotion for 4 days. Does my skin look any better? I think it does, because I can actually see that the dryness is mostly gone. But I think the biggest difference is that it feels softer to me, has more moisture in it, and just feels good! I'm glad I tried Dial Nutriskin Lotion and I'll keep using it to help keep my skin at it's best.

I enjoyed shopping at Walmart for #DialNutriSkin and gardening items. You can read my Google+ story about my shopping trip.

Dial often offers coupons for their products when you are a Facebook fan and a Twitter follower.

*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias.

All opinions expressed in this shop are my own and your experience may vary. #Cbias #DialNutriSkin