Lemon & Peppermint Essential Oils Review

I recently received a bottle of lemon essential oil and a bottle of peppermint essential oil from InstaNatural to review. Both of these oils smell really good. The lemon is just like smelling fresh squeezed lemons. It's very energizing. The peppermint is a burst of cool mint.

Essential oils have many uses. You can use them in an Essential Oil Diffuser to bring a nice aroma to any room in your house. Peppermint is known to help reduce stress. I have used it to help relieve my headaches at times. The lemon one is great to use for a cleaning aid. The citrus scent just makes me think clean and fresh.  You can use either to make your own bath salts or scrubs. The bottles include a dropper so you can add whatever amount you desire. A little goes a long way. These bottles are a very generous 4 oz. so they will last awhile.

                                                 
                                 

These essential oils from InstaNatural are 100% natural and pure and do not include any added ingredients or fillers. They are made in the USA and are cruelty free.  

The Peppermint Essential Oil and the Lemon Essential Oil can both be found on Amazon. 

* I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased feedback. 

Silicone Heat Resistant Cooking Glove Review

These SafeTGloves are made of premium food grade silicone and heat resistant to 425 degrees. They are BPA free and FDA approved. These gloves come in a 2 pack so you can keep both hands safe while cooking, baking, or grilling. They are also waterproof.

The gloves have nice little grips on them so it makes it easier to handle pans and dishes and know they won't slip out of your hands. They cover up my wrists so it helps keep them safe too. They are a one size fits most. A couple of my boys used them too and they felt confident using them as they feel like they can grip things easier with the 5 finger gloves as opposed to the regular oven mitts we have. I really like the bright orange color. I know I will be able to find them easily.

You can find these gloves on Amazon. They would be a great addition to your kitchen.

* I received this product in exchange for my honest review. Opinions are my own.

iPhone 5 Armband Review

I recently received this iPhone 5 Armband to review. I didn't have one and knew this would be helpful to have for my walks and workouts. I did my first 5K last fall and had to carry my phone with me the whole race because I didn't want to leave it in the bag check. This would have solved that problem. I know I will be using this for my upcoming races this year!

This armband fits just right on my arm. It's comfortable and doesn't feel rough. The strap and velcro seem very sturdy. It didn't slip when I used it on the treadmill or elliptical.

This armband is compatible with Apple iPhone 5/5S/5C and iPod Touch 5 and also fits iPhone 4/4S.

It keeps your phone safe from moisture while working out. It has a night reflector if you are a night or early morning runner/walker. It also has a small spot for a key. It was easy to use the touchscreen while my phone was in it.

I did have to take my phone out of it's case in order for it to fit. I'm not sure how I feel about that since sometimes it's a pain to put in on and off. However if I'm using during a 5K or long walk outside it wouldn't be too big of a deal.

Overall I am very happy with this armband and will for sure be using it in my upcoming races this summer and fall.

You can find this iPhone Armband over on Amazon.

* I received this product in exchange for my honest review. Opinions are my own.

The Soup Club Cookbook - Review

I absolutely love the cover of this book. It just makes me think Yum! This book arrived at my house on a super cold day and I was so anxious to look through it to find some warm comforting soups to make. I found lots that sound delicious. I just wish the book had arrived with samples!  Even though it is called the Soup Club it has lots of other great recipes that go along with all the soups in the book. What a wonderful added bonus!

There are lots of varieties of soups including chilled, fish, meat, hearty, and pureed. I am really wanting to try the Senegalese Peanut Soup. It just looks amazingly good. There is a section for salads and dressing, toppings for soup, breads, and snacks. The melted cheese crackers towards the back of the book are something I know my kids will love and so easy to make along with soup. The recipes do make large batches because it is intended to share but with a good sized family I think it's still a nice amount and I like to have a bit of leftovers to warm up or of course share!

This cookbook is laid out very well, It's easy to read and instructions are very clear. There are beautiful pictures and fun little illustrations. Even if you don't want to start your own soup club this book is excellent to have for your own family. I know I will be trying out lots of the recipes.

You can find out more about this book by visiting here.

* I received this book from Blogging For Books for this review. Opinions are my own.

Danish Dough Whisk Review

I love spending time in the kitchen baking and cooking. It's one of my favorite things to do. The cleanup up not so much but it's always worth it in the end. I have many gadgets in my kitchen that help me create delicious eats and so I was excited to get to review this Danish Dough Whisk.

I was pleasantly surprised how sturdy this tool is. The wooden handle is thick and easy to hold on to. The metal whisk part is very strong and made with food grade stainless steel construction and attached well. I don't have any worries of it coming apart.

Large 13.5" Danish Whisk

So far I have used this while making muffins, cinnamon rolls, and mixing up meatloaf. I love that it is strong enough to mix all the ingredients up well. I especially like that I can use it while making meatloaf so I don't have to get my hands in that mess. It definitely helps keep my hands cleaner. This whisk also is easy to clean. I think this is a great tool to have in your kitchen. We all need gadgets to make things easier for us. Plus it makes things more fun. You can find this Danish Dough Whisk over on Amazon. 

Mixing up cinnamon roll dough.

* I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. Opinions are my own.

Speed Jump Rope Review

Jumping rope is such a great way to get some cardio in. It's a fun and easy exercise that can be done almost anywhere. I remember spending the whole time at recess when I was little jumping rope with the other girls. I still enjoy to this this day. I just don't remember all the fun little songs we used to sing as we jumped! This was a fun review to do since I got a bit of sweat time in too!

This jump rope is light weight and of good quality. I really like that it is adjustable. It comes standard at 10 ft but with a quick snip using my husband's wire cutters I had them adjusted to the length I needed. Scissors will not work because it is a pretty strong wire under there. It has little caps on the end that keep it from fraying if you do need to clip it like I did. It also has little screws that keep the rope in place in case you need to adjust for another user. It was easy enough for my younger boys to adjust themselves since they needed it a bit shorter. Just be sure the screws are tight.

What I really like about it is how nicely it fits in my hands. It's very comfortable to hold onto. I also like that you can really go fast with it. I can't last too long at super fast speed but it's nice knowing I can do quick bursts to ramp up my heart rate even for a bit.  It has 4 high-grade metal ball bearings which help it to turn faster.

This is a really nice jump rope for anyone wanting to get in a great workout. It is easy to take anywhere because it comes with a nice nylon bag to carry it in. Just by using it to do 50-100 jumps a few times a day will help blast the fat away! You can find this jump rope on Amazon.

* I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. Opinions are my own.

MizzFit #MIZ06 Quarterly Box Review

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I am always so excited when my Quarterly box from Bianca Jade (MizzFit) comes. She usually posts a few sneak peeks for us on her facebook page which gets me even more anxious for it to arrive. I have LOVED all of my boxes from her.

Each box has a theme and this one was Clean Slate. Every time I get a box it's a great motivator to keep on track and be my best healthy me. It's such a great way to find out about all kinds of fitness fun! As always so many great products included to keep me from getting in a rut.

Mizzfit & Pointe Studio Barre Socks

These socks were designed by Mizzfit and they are so cute and comfy!

fitbook

This is a 12 week journal to keep track of your fitness & nutrition. Love this! I do better when I write things down. Helps keep me accountable. 

Strawberry Crush Facial Scrub

This scrub smells amazing! It makes my skin feel pretty awesome too!

Also included in this box:

Snap Super Candy - they were pretty tasty little caramel bits. I didn't want the bag to end!

1-month membership to Booya Fitness - access to all their workouts. 

Eyeko Sport Mascara - I don't wear makeup so I'll pass this on to a friend who will be very happy!

15% discount to Lucy Activewear - I have a few of their pieces and they are pretty awesome.

I just love getting this box. It is the only subscription box that I subscribe to anymore after trying lots of them. This one just reminds me to keep on my healthy journey and I love the mix of products she includes! 

You can find MizzFit on twitter and facebook. She is always posting great stuff. Love that she interacts with her followers too! 

* I pay for my own subscription to this Quarterly box by MizzFit. Opinions are my own.