Soaking In Sweetness Review & Giveaway!

Sometimes after a long stressful week at work it is nice to soak in a nice hot bath tub, but what fun is it just soaking in hot water without some bath salts, fun bath bomb or lovely smelling bubble bath? I recently received the opportunity to work with a fantastic small business called Soaking in Sweetness who sells a decadent line of bath products that look good enough to eat. So much so that they come with a warning label not to eat the products. The store owners name is Tara, she is quite friendly and quick to respond, I found her to be very attentive and I enjoyed working with her.

Many of their bath products are based off of real life treats such as cupcakes, cookies and more. You can buy single products or gift packs such as the Spa gift set I received (and one of you will too!). The spa gift set I received comes with a lip balm, a bath bomb, a bubble bar and a sugar scrub soap. This specific spa box sells for $29.

Not only are the products themselves sweet but the packaging is sweet as well, not only is everything neatly packaged into a giftable box, it also comes with a box, a gift tag and a small thank you bag with some candy in it. I think the presentation is perfect and I would be very excited to give this as a gift to a loved one. Everything is birthday cake scented.

The bubble bar looks almost exactly like the sugar frosted cookies they sell at the store, in fact when my kids first saw it they thought I bought them a cookie to eat. This set smells so good, almost fruity yet sweet. The only product I didn't test out in this set was the lip balm, because I am saving it to include in next month's Beauty & The Book Giveaway so share the love. 

Bubble Bar: This bar reminded me of a real cookie when I put it under the water. The instructions say to hold it under the water and gently rub that bar to allow the bubbles to start forming in the tub, after a short amount of time half of the cookie fell into the tub just like a cookie does when you hold it in your milk for too long. It was easy to snatch back up and finish breaking it up under the water to allow for the maximum amount of bubbles. The bubbles lasted the entire time I was in the bath. 

Cupcake Bath Bomb: After opening this a few sprinkles fell off otherwise I was impressed with how well the top frosting stayed on the bottom. Each of the birthday cake themed cupcakes have a mystery color inside of them that will turn your bath water that color - mine was blue! The base dissolved nicely, I found the top to be a little more soap like and I had to help it along a little to break it down, but it was kind of fun. After my bath my skin was left feeling soft and smelling sweet, between that and a hot bath before bed I had a great nights sleep.

Bundt Cake Soap: This soap is very detailed, store owner Tera even added frosting to this to make it look like an actual bundt cake. The way the soap bar is shaped makes it easy to hold onto when it is wet and helps add an extra "Scrubbing" texture to the bar for when you are washing up. I also found that the shape of it helped it dry a little faster since the water was able to slide right off and not just sit there.

Soaking in the tub was quite relaxing, but if baths aren't your thing they also sell shower steamers, body lotions and more so you are sure to find something you are interested in. Ready to test these out for yourself? Stop by to see everything she offers, but before you go enter to win a spa gift set just like the one I received. 

Prize Alert: One lucky winner is going to receive a gift set just like the one I did!

This is open to US Residents! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email! 

This giveaway ends on 04/01/2021

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment telling me another product you'd love to try from Soaking In Sweetness.

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Disclaimer-  Soaking In Sweetness provided me with the products mentioned above for the review + twenty tickets to use as a prize for a giveaway free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase. 

Owl Natural Soaps Review!

**This was not a paid post. My honest opinions were used, they are solely my own & they may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Owl Natural Soaps for the review free of charge.**

During my time as a blogger I've seen some pretty neat and interesting products so you'd think I would seen almost everything by now yet I am still amazed at the unique and crafty products I find across the internet. I don't generally buy bar soap but I couldn't help but want one for my bathroom when I spotted the works of art Owl Natural Soaps creates. Owl Natural Soaps is a delightful Etsy shop that creates and sells handcrafted artisan soaps. For my review I received a Unicorns and Rainbows bar of soap, shop owner Sorina also included three sample soaps. It is mind blowing the amount of work that goes into each bar of soap, I've seen neat swirl soaps before but this completely beats what I've seen. Each bar of soap cost $6.50-$8 per bar, I know some might think that is a hefty price tag for soap but a lot of time, dedication and love go into each bar to turn it into a true work of art and I think they are completely worth the cost.


 


























Unicorns and Rainbows features a rainbow, clouds, a flower and a unicorn mane/horn! That is several layers that go into each bar of soap, some of which aren't simply poured on because they are hand crafted and placed onto the soap during the molding process. Each bar of soap weighs 6oz and measures 4.5x2.75x1 inches so it is a pretty hefty bar of soap.

When my package first arrived it was hard to pick out individual scents because all of the soap scents mixed together so I separated the sample soaps from the bar and waited twenty four hours before checking them out. After placing separating them I was able to get a feel for how each one smelled. None of the scents are overwhelming yet are strong enough to stay on your hands for a short time after washing so you can enjoy the smell of the soap every time your hands are near your face.

Unicorns And Rainbows: The website description states this is scented with citrus, apple, berries and apricots sprinkled with shaved coconut. The scents mixed make quite an interesting combination, it smells sweet, fruity and floral all together it has a seductive charm to it. I personally think this smells like a freshly opened package of that fruity kids gum that features a zebra on the packaging, it was a scent I loved as a child and still love today. My fiance says it has a light blueberry scent to it and that it smells clean, he also mentioned this was a product he would want to use as well. This bar of soap was our daughters favorite out of the four soaps we received.

                

Peppermint Swirl: This smells just like peppermint candy canes at Christmas time, it would be a perfect addition to the bathroom during the holidays.

Pumpkin Patch: This scent was my fiance and our sons favorite. My fiance noted that to him it smells like spice and coco butter, I agree about the spice scent it is not overpowering though. I think this a great soap for guys, it has almost a musk smell to it that is pleasant to catch whiffs of.

Mermaid Lagoon: The Unicorns and Rainbows and this soap are tied for my favorite. I love the color blue so I might be a little biased because of it but it really does smell fantastic. It has almost a woodsy smell to it because it is a bit musky with hints of a sweet floral touch giving it a romantic aromatic smell. I actually put this one in my kitchen because that is where I wash my hands the most through out the day and I love smelling the scent lingering on my hands afterwards.

The lather from the soap is slightly foamy and creamy you do not need to use a lot of this soap in order for it to cover both hands, a turn or two of the soap in your hand and you are set. The formula used also doesn't leave the bar a goopy mess after using it several times, it does leave a little bit of a ring behind like all soaps do if it isn't dried properly so if you do not already own one I suggest getting a soap dish to help preserve the life of your soap and keep your counters clean. My hands get pretty dry during the summer and can tend to get small cracks along the top of my hand, some soaps cause irritation to those areas so I was happy to find this soap actually helps it feel more moisturized and doesn't leave my skin feeling dried out.

Bubble And Geek Giveaway & Review

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Bubble & Geek for the review & giveaway free of charge.****

  

I use a ton of lip balm & I am always on the hunt for more, I recently was sent my favorite lip balm I've ever tried. A wonderful etsy shop called Bubble and Geeks sells lip balms, candles, soaps and more in different scents, flavors, colors, ect. I was recently sent a small assortment box with some of the best products I've had in my possession in quite some time. I was sent a Butterbeer Scented Soy Candle in a tin, A ButterBeer flavored Lip Balm, and a Strawberry Cheesecake scented/flavored Tinted Lip Balm - "Rose".



Wowza I can not tell you how much I love the "Rose" Strawberry Cheesecake scented/flavored Tinted Lip Balm just by typing it on my blog. I am not a lip stick fan, I would love the color but I can't stand the texture, this tinted balm is the perfect solution it gives my lips a light rose color which looks wonderful. It isn't a bright red it just highlights your lips with a slightly more pink hue that what I/you would normally have making your lips look moisturized and pretty. I have been using this daily and a few times a day, it has kept my lips feeling and looking smooth and it smells divine. Can you guess where I will be buying my lip balms from now on? Yep Bubble & Geek is my go to store now. The Butterbeer scented candle smells how you would imagine Butterbeer would smell, it is a strong but non overwhelming scent that dances around your nose letting its delicious smell waft through the air.

In my opinion soy candles tend to burn longer and cleaner than a normal candle would, the candles are sold either in a tin or jar either way leaves you with a fun little organizer. Once the wax is gone simply clean out the jar or tin and use it to store coins, makeup brushes, ect anything you can think of placing inside of it. The Butterbeer lip balm I didn't try as I passed it on to someone else and I am 100% sure they wouldn't want a pre tested lip balm hahaha, but I have been told it works just as well as the Rose balm I have been using. I think all the prices are great for such high quality products, the lip balms are $5 each and the candles in a tin are $12 for an 8oz can, don't forget to check out their selection of melts,soaps and more you will be stuck in their shop looking around wondering which one to buy first.



Shipping was quite speedy, I live in Arizona which get pretty hot 95% of the year shipping speeds for things such as lip balms,candles and food items is important to me because the longer it is exposed to the elements the more likely it is to melt. Even during the middle of summer I could trust my products to arrive from Bubble and Geek without melting or having other issues due to their speedy customer service, shipment speed and great communication. If you haven't heard of them before you should head over to check out everything they have to offer you and your loved ones, their products would make great gifts any time of the year.



PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner is going to receive 5 lip balms in their choice of flavor. Open to US Residents only, I promise to have more world wide giveaways soon. Please note Bubble & Geek does normally ship world wide so still feel free to browse their shop.

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Kristine's Shower Inc. GIVEAWAY & Review

One of my favorite things is Bath products I love sugar scrubs,body scrubs,Bath bombs & Soaps so when I found out about Kristine's Shower Inc. & seen how great everything looked I was excited to get the chance to work with her on not only a review but a giveaway.

For my review I was sent a Bath bomb,a soap,a Aloe Vera Body Whip & A Shea butter body frosting sugar scrub. Having tried out dozens of different bath products I am used to the same types of smells,textured,ect but when I opened up & smelled each item I received from Kristine's Shower Inc. I was in scent heaven. My favorite item I received was the Shea butter body frosting sugar scrub in the scent Cherry Berry the smell is delicious,The product works amazing helping remove dead skin you may have on your body,Though I suggest not rubbing too hard if your using it on your face.The bath bomb was also fantastic it smelled great,dissolved fast,fizzed nicely & made my skin feel lovely in combination with the Cherry Berry Sugar scrub I didn't want to leave the bath tub.These products are nice for creating a relaxing bath night to yourself,We all need them after a stressful day,week or even month. Kristine's Shower Inc. has been making Quality products since 2002 & I can tell you that these products are Amazing, My skin was left feeling soft,smooth,clean & most of all I smelled great. The products also had great coloring to them it was almost a shame to use them but they are too fantastic not to use. I think that her prices are fantastic you can get a Six pack of bath bombs for $11.49 compared to other companies this is a steal. I will be coming back to this site for more bath bombs & sugar scrubs. The shipping was fast,packaging was very nice & customer service is beyond amazing.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Kristine's Shower Inc. for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will receive a Sample Stacker which includes a bathbomb, 2oz soap, 2oz sorbet, 2oz frosting & ½oz aloe vera whip.

HOW TO WIN:
RULES : To be eligible for this giveaway contest you MUST do the MANDATORY entry below. You only need 1 Mandatory entry to enter, but you could also have Additional entries to maximize your chances.Please remember to leave your email in your mandatory entry so that I am able to contact you if you win.You do not have to be a blog follower to enter this giveaway but I would love if you would become one it will help you keep updated on All of my giveaways.

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All Etsy Halloween Giveaway

Good Morning Blog Followers,It is Officially October & there are only 29 more days until Halloween which is my Favorite Holiday of all time,My DH & DD share in the love as well.Halloween giveaway I put together with great items for Etsy shop owners,If this giveaway is a Big hit I will have an Even Bigger giveaway for Christmas!


ONE Lucky winner will Win everything you see below:

Love for the Moon Dangle earrings,Made with Sterling silver earring hooks,Charms & Cats eye beads.Earrings will dangle 2" from the ear lobe,earrings are light weight.Earrings are made by & can be found at Burning Moon.

Small 2inches (height) x 1.75inches (width) Stuffed Zombie or Skeleton Halloween Ornament.Your choice in color,Can be used for more than just a key chain.These cute ornaments are made by & can be found at Araleling

Bright Pumpkin orange bow with a white polymer clay skull attached to the center.Bows are approximately 3-4 inches.This hair bow is made by & can be found at Wicked Kitten Boutique.

Halloween Shaped Suckers set of 6 winners choice in Flavor.Winner will get to choose from list of flavors avalibe at the time the giveaway ends.These suckers are Hand made by Country Munchkins

Pumpkin Halloween Soap Trio.They are made with a creamy shea butter and a moisturizing glycerin They have the scent of orange added to them.Each pumpkin weighs 3.5 ounces,You get 3 pumpkins 2 orange and 1 white.Soaps can be found at Ruths Fun Shop.

These clips are made with 1.75 in. alligator clips. These alligator clips are great for infants and toddlers to hold back those wisps of hair. Older girls can use them to spice up that ponytail or to pull back bangs. The possibilities are endless! Perfect accessory for your child or ready to give as a gift on a boutique card.These clips are made by Little Princess Pea.

TOTAL PRIZE VALUE: $30

SORRY BUT THIS IS USA/CANADA ONLY. Please be aware Each prize is being sent from each seller separately you will be receiving more than one package in the mail,some might even have bonus goodies.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER WINNER IS - #147 beckytag