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Natural Dental Care with Himalaya Botanique

December 14, 2016 by Emilee Evans

Probably one of the biggest challenges I have as someone who prefers natural products is finding natural dental care products. From wasteful plastic toothbrushes to toothpaste with questionable ingredients, it’s hard to sort through it all and find the ideal products! That is why I was excited to try the natural dental products
offered by Himalaya Herbal Healthcare.
Disclosure: I received this product for free from Moms Meet, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my honest opinion on my blog. The opinions posted are my own.
For my review I received a variety of products from Himalaya Herbal Healthcare – namely a variety of Himalaya Botanique toothpaste as well as a bamboo toothbrush, a sari bag and personal care bag.
Natural Dental Care with Himalaya Botanique
For one, I was impressed that they offer so many varieties of their Himalaya Botanique toothpaste. One of the biggest challenges I have found is I may find a natural toothpaste I like but it’s only available in one or two varieties. The varieties I received to review include: the Complete Care toothpaste in Simply Spearmint, Simply Peppermint, Simply Cinnamon, and Simply Mint as well as the Whitening Complete Care Toothpaste in Simply Mint and Simply Peppermint. They offer basic varieties as well as the whitening toothpaste, which I think is unique. Whitening naturally? Yes, with pineapple and papaya enzymes!
Of course, the biggest thing I appreciate is they don’t have all the questionable ingredients I try to avoid. There is no fluoride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Carrageenan. They are also gluten-free as well. These ingredients are common in many toothpastes. Despite not having SLS, I found they all still “foam” a little bit. You really only need to use a little bit. It does go a long way!
They really have cleaning power, too! My mouth feels so refreshed afterwards! Unfortunately, two of my three children are sensitive to what they call “spicy” toothpaste, which essentially just means they are minty. My 9 year old daughter also loves this toothpaste, though, and often mentions how her teeth and mouth feel so much cleaner after brushing as well.
Himalaya Herbal Healthcare also put a lot of thought into their packaging. The toothpaste packaging is made with 100% recycled material and is printed with soy based inks.
Eco friendly packaging
Overall, I love what Himalaya Herbal Healthcare offers. I love that they offer such a great variety of natural dental products. Even better is that they are effective!

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EverydayHappy to the Rescue (Again)

June 28, 2016 by Emilee Evans

I have had the opportunity to review a variety of products from EverydayHappy including their American made cleaning products and natural family care products. I love that they offer a variety of safe products for the family, and they are products we’ve continued to use. They have come to our rescue many times!
EverydayHappy continues to introduce amazing new products and continue in their commitment to offer products that are safe for the whole family. When I was introduced to two of their latest products, a natural Fabric Freshener and Bubble Bath! I couldn’t wait to try them!
Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate my EverydayHappy review. Regardless, all opinions are my own and those of my family. This post contains affiliate links.
EverydayHappy Natural Products
EverydayHappy offers a variety of great Natural Family Products. Products can be ordered individually or you can easily set up a monthly shipping option to receive the products you need each month without leaving your house! In fact, they offer a Free Trial, and you only have to pay shipping! It’s not only a great opportunity to try the EverydayHappy products, but also to decide what kit is right for your family!
For our review we received two of the newest EverydayHappy products including:

  • Fabric + Pet Freshener 16 Oz
  • Bubble Bath 16 Oz

Talk about products we need a use a lot in our house!

Natural Fabric Freshener

EverydayHappy Natural fabric freshener
I don’t know about you, but when fabric fresheners became popular I jumped right on that bandwagon! Who doesn’t love their whole house to smell fresh? I sprayed it everywhere – my clothes, the curtains, the furniture, carpet, etc. It wasn’t until a few years ago when I started learning more about dangerous ingredients that I realized I had been dousing our house with chemicals! Eek! A natural fabric freshener is just what I needed!
Of course, my favorite thing about the EverydayHappy Fabric + Pet Freshener is the safer ingredients. I also love that it’s not just for fabrics but great for homes with pets as well (like ours). It not only makes everything smell great, but it neutralizes allergens as well. We are family full of people with allergies. None of us are allergic to pets (can you imagine?), but at least three of us have a pretty serious dust allergy. I would love to say I dust multiple times a day so it’s never a problem, but the truth is I don’t. So it has come to the rescue often!
It’s noted to eliminate mold, mildew, pet dander, dust mites, and pollen. Amazing, right? Plus, because it is so gentle it can be sprayed directly on your pets. It’s rare for me to ever get more than one spray on any of our pets, but I love that I can use it on their bedding and know it’s safe for them. Of course, I love that it helps freshen it up and smell better as well!

Natural Bubble Bath

EverydayHappy Natural Bubble Bath
Ah, bubble bath! Bubble bath is one of those thing that turn me into that crunchy lady at the store explaining to our kids why we can’t get it. It’s so hard to find a bubble bath without the chemicals! So the opportunity to try a natural bubble bath with lavender was definitely exciting.
The very first thing I noticed after opening it is that it smells like real lavender. It’s hard determining the source since it is noted as “fragrance (lavender)” in the ingredients, but I was put at ease that it didn’t smell heavily perfumed or “fake.” If you’ve ever tried popular chemical bubble baths, it will say soothing lavender but smells nothing like real lavender!
Because it is free of sulfates, you do have to use a little more to get lots of bubbles. I’m sure having adequate water pressure helps, but unfortunately, we have a big problem with low water pressure. Regardless, I was happy to use it knowing it was so much safer. Our kids can enjoy a soothing bath with fun bubbles and no chemicals! Plus it has aloe leaf juice, which is soothing for the skin as well!

EverydayHappy Natural Products

Once again, the EverydayHappy Products came to our rescue! I love that they continue to offer American made products that are safe for the whole family. They have continued to expand and offer new products families need. Plus, they have continued their partnership with UNICEF to help those in need. I love that they make a commitment to have a positive impact.
Don’t forget, you can try some of their great products for free when you sign up for a free trial!

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Sir Kensington's – The All-Natural Alternative

December 1, 2013 by Emilee Evans

Disclosure: I received the products mentioned to facilitate my review. Regardless, I only recommend products I feel would be good for my readers. All opinions are my own and those of my family.
Natural Condiments
As an ingredient conscious consumer I have had a difficult time finding natural condiments. Many have a variety of corn syrups and a slew of GMOs. I, for one, love my condiments, though, and our kids are the same way! I was definitely excited to have the opportunity to try Sir Kensington’s all-natural condiments. Sir Kensington’s take condiments to the next level by never compromising quality. They always use quality, all-natural ingredients and are non-GMO Project verified.
Sir Kensington’s offers four different condiments:

  • Classic Ketchup
  • Spiced Ketchup
  • Classic Mayonnaise
  • Chipotle Mayonnaise

At first I was only able to find three of the varieties (the Classic Ketchup, Classic Mayonnaise, and Chipotle Mayonnaise) at my local stores and feared I wouldn’t find the fourth (the Spiced Ketchup) locally. You can also buy Sir Kensington’s from their website and use their locator to find purveyors near you! Luckily, though, I did end up finding the fourth variety in a local store as well! After talking to someone else who is a Sir Kensington’s fan, I heard the Spiced Ketchup is definitely a “must have.”
Sir Kensington's
The ingredients in all four of the condiments really are nothing short of impressive. They don’t just tout the “all natural” label. Sir Kensington’s also uses cage-free eggs in their mayonnaises. I could tell that they truly put an effort into the quality of their ingredients, and it definitely shows in the taste!

Classic Ketchup

Natural KetchupSir Kensington’s Classic Ketchup has such a wonderful texture that I could just tell it was natural. Perhaps it’s because I’m a little picky and aware of artificial ingredients, but texture can say a lot about the ingredients in a product to me!
Another thing I can appreciate about Sir Kensington’s Classic Ketchup is not only that it’s all natural and GMO-free, but it also has 50% less sugar and 33% less sodium but still has a taste our kids love, too! With the nice, thick texture (but not “too thick!”, it also made dipping for the kids much easier without the mess! Plus, the sugar they use is organic raw cane sugar – the kind that we prefer! They use whole tomatoes that they press at the peak of ripeness. The Classic Ketchup also has a squeeze of lime juice to give it a hint of a tangy flavor.
I have found the Classic Ketchup to be the perfect ketchup for anything on which we used to use ketchup (before I stopped buying ketchup and gave up searching for a healthier ketchup): hamburgers, sandwiches, and, as I mentioned, it’s the perfect dipping ketchup, too, for things like chicken nuggets and french fries or whatever you or your children like to dip in ketchup!
 

Spiced Ketchup

Spiced KetchupAs I mentioned, I had heard the Spiced Ketchup is a “must have,” but I did think I might be the only one who would use it in our home. My husband doesn’t eat anything with tomatoes (he’s really picky about all foods), and our kids don’t generally like anything “spicy.” What I found, though, is the Spiced Ketchup on its own may not be something the kids like (for example, on their sandwiches or for dipping), but it makes for a great marinade that even my husband likes! With so much flavor, you can think “beyond the box” and use it for more than “just a ketchup.”
Sir Kensington’s Spiced Ketchup boasts the same great ingredients as the Classic Ketchup with the subtle hint of chipotle to give it that little bit of spice. It has the same great consistency, and that extra pop of flavor really offers a lot of potential for different recipes in the kitchen beyond classic ketchup!
 

Classic Mayonnaise

Natural MayonnaiseAh, mayonnaise. I LOVE mayonnaise! Again, though, it’s something I stopped purchasing because I couldn’t find one that had ingredients I was comfortable consuming or giving to our children. Even more natural versions have oils I prefer to minimize, so when I saw that Sir Kensington’s uses sunflower oil, I was very excited!
The Classic Mayonnaise really is the best mayonnaise I’ve ever had. I can’t get enough of it. I put it on just about everything! More than just a basic mayonnaise, it has a hint of lemon and pepper that really bring out the flavor. I haven’t really experimented with it in any recipes yet, but I have no doubt it would do well!
 

Chipotle Mayonnaise

Chipotle MayonnaiseAgain, I was afraid I might be the only one to enjoy the Chipotle Mayonnaise since I knew it might be a little spicy. I, personally, do enjoy it “as-is” for a dipping sauce or even on sandwiches. Similar to the Spiced Ketchup, though, it also works great in marinades, and that is something the whole family enjoys. It does still have a hint of spicy in marinades, but not so much that the kids even mention it, and when they don’t like something, they WILL tell us! If you like to make dishes like tacos or nacho dip – it is great for that as well!
Sir Kensington’s Chipotle Mayonnaise is also made with sunflower oil. It also has cumin, garlic, tomato, and chipotle peppers. That just sounds good, doesn’t it?
 
If you’re like me, and you can’t just come up with great recipes on a whim – no big deal! Sir Kensington’s actually has a recipe listed for each condiment! Visit their offerings page, and below each condiment you’ll see a dish. At the very bottom of the picture there is a link to download that recipe!
Aren’t you ready to check out Sir Kensington’s to see what you’ve been missing? They truly offer a wonderful all-natural alternative that offers better ingredients and flavor!

For More Information:

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Nature's Flavors – Natural Colors for Baking and Cooking Review

July 9, 2013 by Emilee Evans

Natural Food Colors

I received a set of 5 natural food colors to review, and I was very excited to try them. I received: Natural Cherry Red, Natural Blue, Natural Honeydew Green, Natural Yellow and Natural Pumpkin. It arrived packaged in recyclable material, which is always a bonus for me!
How often do you use food colors? For us the answer was never. At least not anymore, and it was making our kitchen rather boring. I knew there were too many risks with commercial food colors, though. We try to avoid foods that contain artificial colors as well because of the risks. Artificial food colors (which can be called food dyes as well) can enhance the behavioral concerns associated with children on the Autism spectrum like our oldest son, and I’ve noticed a big difference in the effects on our younger two children with Sensory Processing Disorder as well. They are more hyper and particularly restless when bed time comes. Our 3 year old could easily stay up until well past midnight on some nights! When we stopped using artificial food colors, we saw a tremendous difference!
Natural food color
So what were we to do when we wanted to make a fun cake or cookies or another fun baking project with colors? What about dying eggs for Easter? I had been on the lookout for natural food colors, so I was ready to put Nature’s Flavors to the test! We made a cake with a nice dark blue icing for an Independence Day cake. The cake itself didn’t look pretty because I am not a very fancy baker, but that dark blue icing looked beautiful! Plus, I felt good knowing it was made with natural ingredients!

Cake

Nature’s Flavors Natural Colors are made using only all natural and organic plant extracts which have been shown to be high in bioflavonoids, polyphenols, and antioxidants all of which are active, beneficial, additives to you and your family. You need to shake the colors well before use and refrigerate after opening because of the natural ingredients. The colors are very rich and beautiful. Each color comes in 2 fluid ounces with a color chart to assist in getting just the right shades of each hue. We did try to use the red in the cake, and it did change with the heat. The color changing with heat may occur, but overall, we were not disappointed! I think the Natural Colors are the exact solution we were looking for to be able to add some flair to our kitchen without the chemicals and health risks!

For More Information:

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Disclosure: 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. For more information please refer to my Disclosure Policy.

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