Thursday, August 25, 2011

Soap Much Love Review



When I found the Soap Much Love website, I was in aww! Seriously are you not thinking wow I want to eat that beautiful cupcake?? Or that the raspberry dessert is making your mouth water?? I wanted to order these desserts to hand out at my next dinner party! Guess what...they are SOAP! Yeah, I am 100% serious! S-O-A-P, not dessert, not edible, but used to wash your hands with!!


When I got my Rainbow Cake soap in the mail, (in a cute little package too) it took me a while to get the courage to open it. The thoughts running through my head were:
1. Is that really whip cream on the top?
2. I wonder if it would taste as good as it looks
3. I dont want to ruin this by using it
4. I should have ordered 100 more
5. Lastly, will it fall apart when I use it?
The answers are no it is not whip cream on the top, at least I dont think so! It is fluffy though like a marshmallow! I decided that it did smell very good and that I did want to use it. So I washed my hands, again and again and again and guess what? My hands are uber clean, (great thing for a germ freak) they smell great and are not dried out at all. Plus I have been using the soap for 2 weeks and there is no sign of the bar breaking or falling apart, and there is even whip cream left on the top! The only questionI did not get answered was if it tastes as good as it looks? My guess is no, so I did not attempt it.I will just have to enjoy its beauty and realize it is not a food! 


I also received the Yuzu Salad. This is also a nice smell, and feels like a little exfoliant when using it. The colors are beautiful on this soap as well and did not dry out my hands. 


These soaps are all naturally made, do not have a strong fragrance, and are great for so many things. Ada makes a variety of styles, themes, colors, etc. These soaps would be great for wedding favors, baby showers, birthdays, dinner parties, every day life, and anything where you want to add a little special touch. They are very inexpensive, so I would suggest buying all of your favorites!! You can visit Ada's site HERE and look at all she has to offer. Also Like Soap Much Love on Facebook and tell her I sent you! Get all the lastest updates on which soaps she is cooking up!

Monday, August 22, 2011

The Science Museum of Minnesota and the King Tut Exhibit review



I had the great privilege of taking my family to the Minnesota Science Museum on Sunday, as well as the soon to be gone King Tut exhibit. WOW is really the first word that comes to mind. The discovery of King Tut's tomb by British explorer Howard Carter in 1922 led to the discovery of some amazing artifacts.


There are statues of Khafre, builder of the Great Sphinx; Hatshepsut, the queen who became Pharoah, and more! The detail in this statues are amazing, and intricate. Around the first corner is an amazing chest that, would it be legal I would have snatched up in a heart beat. The blue color in it is so bright an beautiful it took my breath away. Think about it, it was made 3000 years ago, the thought of what the original color is makes me want a time machine NOW so I could enjoy that pure beauty.


The jewelery they have on display, while beautiful and I wish I had that much gold, it makes me wonder what the women's ears looked like. The earrings were so massive, and solid gold, my ear lobes would be hanging well past my shoulders after wearing them. The color on these are so vibrant as well! 


You can also see King Tut's GOLD sandals that he wore in his tomb. Looking at all the things that were discovered, was such a wonderful experience. To me it seems like they were not worried about an afterlife, they sent everything with them so they can continue on with life. Find the finger and toe covers, those are interesting too!!


The perfect complement to the end of the exhibit would be heading to the omnitheater to watch the Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs. While I personally did not go to the Omnitheater, I heard it was the perfect touch to end the King Tut Exhibit experience.


Some tips for the king Tut exhibit are:
  • Go to the bathroom!!! If you read all the details through out the exhibit and really take in the beauty, it can take up to an hour and a half. (no bathrooms, and no re admittance)
  • It is kept at 68 degrees...bring a sweater!
  • Go on weekdays, it is cheaper and less busy
  • Non peak hours are after 5pm (with last entry time of 7:30 pm)
  • Make sure they baby is fed before hand (No food, or drinks are allowed)
  • No cameras of any sort are allowed, phones need to be turned off
There are only 14 days left!! Dont miss your chance to see King Tut in Minnesota! Click here and get your tickets today! 

Enter the Golden World of the Pharaohs!




Friday, August 19, 2011

Jamberry Nails Review

Jamberry Nails are like getting a professional manicure that last a while, for no where near the price! I picked the Purple Giraffe design for my review and was impatient about getting them because I was so excited! Thankfully they came right away! 

Dont judge the flip flop lines:) 
Before/After

I am very active and also a HUGE germ freak so I wash my hands often and nail polish does not last on my finger nails, so I chose to do my review on my toes! They were super easy to apply, I recommend watching their tutorial video Here. The video makes it even easier, than you also know you did it correctly. It took me about 30 minutes from start to finish to apply them all. I think it would have been quicker but my daughter thought they were soooo cool and was a little in the way! 

All done!

I got numerous complements about them, asking where I got them done, how much it cost etc. I had to giggle cause I did it all by myself:)  They say that it lasts 4-6 weeks on your toes and 2-4 if you are active. Mine only lasted 2 but I was running every day and also at the beach often. If I would have glued them like recommended for active users they would have lasted longer. The good thing is I still have enough to apply it again! 

I only used 3 of them for all 10 toes! 


Right now they are having a B3G1 sale and FREE shipping!! Click here to purchase yours! They have some great designs!!