Batiste Waterless Cleansing Foam / Cleanse + Hydrate with Cactus Water

Non-wash day? No worries! Batiste Waterless Cleansing Foam makes it easy to refresh your locks! The Cleanse + Hydrate with Cactus Water is just one of four new cleansing foams. This particular version contains Optunia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, also known as the Prickly Pear Cactus, which is packed with antioxidants, polyunsaturated fatty acids and amino acids that all help to replenish and moisturize hair.

Batiste is known for their beloved Dry Shampoo, so I was super excited to try this, however, I couldn’t get it to work for me in the expected way. My roots are extremely oily, even with second day hair, so it takes a good dry shampoo to help to combat it. Sometimes I can get away with a good dry shampoo, but this cleansing foam sounded like a miracle treatment for my overly oily hair.

I did exactly as advised: shake well, dispense onto hand, massage into dry hair until absorbed and wait 60 seconds to dry. It instantly weighed down my roots and made them more oily, with worse texture and appearance. It took my just slightly oily roots to over-the-top wet and dirty looking. I experienced no “cleansing” action and was thoroughly disappointed in that regard.

On the other hand, I was able to repurpose it to refresh the mid to end portion of my blonde hair. This section is typically dry and frizzy the next day, so I was able to work in Waterless Cleansing Foam to help nourish and re-hydrate. I personally like to dispense the foam and work from the middle down. I also used a wetted brush to work through and get instant revival, but this step could be skipped if need be.

I will add that this cleansing foam smells amazing, which is another benefit to adding to second day hair (just not my roots)! This product is free of phthalates, sulfates, dyes and parabens. I also saw no white cast on my dark roots.

So unfortunately, I couldn’t get this to work the way it was intended and will stick to using dry shampoo. My hair type is medium thickness with natural dark roots with dyed blonde for the majority of my hair. I think my troubles could be because the ingredients add shine, which just doesn’t work with my hair type, but it just may work if your hair is not so oily.

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Kaboom Shower, Tub & Tile Cleaner

Kaboom with Oxi Clean works hard to clean tough stains throughout your home so you don’t have to. It uses tiny micro-bubbles that infiltrate tough stains and removes them with the swipe of your sponge.

Kaboom is effective cleaning up soap scum, calcium, stains, and grease on a huge variety of surfaces, including your shower, tub, grout, tile, sinks, and more. Getting great results from this cleaner is really simple, just twist the nozzle on, spray, and wipe away with a sponge, cloth, or brush.

I tried this out on my shower for a direct comparison, since the formula has been revised and I have cleaned my bathroom with the old formula Kaboom in the past. The tub, shower walls, and plumbing fixtures all came out sparkling clean, and there was a very clean scent to everything after the room aired out a bit.

However, I’m really not sure whether the formula change was very significant, since it’s not noticeably better than the old one, and the ingredients list and warnings don’t really seem to indicate that it was made any safer. The strong fumes while spraying it in a confined area were also alarming to me, and make me hesitant to use it much in the future.

Old (Left) / New (Right)

It’s rated C (moderate concern) on the Environmental Working Group, but I’m not sure if that includes the “New Formula.” The EWG is a great resource for consumers wanting to know what’s in their everyday products. The toxicity of cleaners like this is exactly the reason I have switched toward all-natural products over the past few years, and I think the new formula should have gone in that direction.

Ultimately, I do think Kaboom is exceptionally good at eliminating really hard-to-remove stains and grime, but I think I’ll be sure to continue use it sparingly, carefully, and only in more open areas with lots of fresh air. The ingredients are just too risky to justify replacing my current cleaning products with Kaboom, despite the convincing results. I’ll be keeping an eye out in the future to see if there are any further changes to it in order to make it safer and healthier.

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Forever Your Fur Baby / Milk Bone - Nudges - Nature's Recipe

I love spoiling my pups and it has been a while since I’ve shared any pet-centric goodies here. I was more than happy to join the My Magazine Sharing Network activity “Forever Your Fur Baby” and introduce new dog food and treats that are naturally made into our home. The brands include the fur-ever classic Milk Bone, specially crafted Nature’s Recipe and simple-ingredient Nudges all you can find at your local Kroger Co Family Store.

Milk Bone
Since I have two dogs varying drastically in size and typically choose smaller sized treats, this time around I chose the large Milk Bones to satisfy my 80-pound pup, Miah. I would be surprised to meet a dog parent that hasn’t yet heard of Milk Bone, since it has been around forever: 1908 to be exact!

I received a full-sized box of Milk Bone Original Biscuits in the large size, meant to serve dogs that are over 50lbs. Each bone delivers its classic crunchiness alongside 12 vitamins and minerals to help keep your dog healthy and happy. What I also love about the size and crunchy texture of these bones is that they help Miah actually chew it rather than swallow it whole, that way the bone is able to clean her teeth and freshen her breath.

The box contains 24 ounces and in fact I counted them out to 19 biscuits (I’m sure every box varies), but that’s more than month worth of treats since I don’t like to overdo it with too much treating. I was happy to see none of the biscuits were broken, but that wouldn’t have mattered much since my dogs would have devoured it nonetheless.

As soon as I pulled out the box and opened it the first time, both of my dogs went crazy! We broke a tiny piece off for our smaller dog, Rylee (10lbs), but I would recommend the smaller size since these are very difficult to break down. I was very happy giving these to Miah and will continue until they are gone.

I will however not purchase Milk Bone Classic Biscuits, since the top ingredient is ground whole wheat, and my poor Miah has allergies associated with grains. On the other hand, after looking at Milk Bone’s other treats, I would be more than happy to purchase Milk Bone Trail Mix for Rylee and Milk Bone Farmer’s Medley Grain Free Turkey & Pumpkin Biscuits for Miah. So, with that said, there is no real issue with the classic, but it’s just not the first option for Miah’s health.

Ingredients (Milk Bone Large Biscuits)
Ground Whole Wheat, Wheat Flour, Meat and Bone Meal, Milk, Beef Fat (preserved with BHA/BHT), Salt, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Malted Barley Flour, Brewers Dried Yeast, Sodium Metabisulfite (used as a preservative), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), BHA (used as a preservative)

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Nudges
Nudges believes that the number one ingredient in their dog treat should be protein, without any of the unnecessary artificial fillers or flavors. The creators developed these treats with their own dogs in mind, to ensure only the best for their fur family member and now can be shared with everyone. That’s exactly how I would want it for my fur babies, because there is no better way of saying “I love you” (other than cuddles and playing) like a delicious healthy snack.

We headed on over to our local Kroger to find a variety of Nudges and landed on the unique flavorings of Nudges Soft Bakes with Real Chicken and Blueberries.

The soft bakes are fun shaped soft biscuits that immediately smell amazing right out of the bag. The aroma of blueberries almost makes it seem like these are made for humans. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever smelled a more delicious dog biscuit. Of course, the oven-fresh smells made both of my dogs go crazy and I was more than happy to indulge them in some treat giving.

I love the unique ingredient of blueberries, and chicken as the number one ingredient with under ten ingredients total. This treat is definitely a winner with its short list of ingredients.

The soft bakes are easy to break apart, which is recommended for dogs weighing 5-10lbs who only get ½, and for a dog like Miah who weighs over 50lbs get 2-3 treats, just one will do! It is recommended that you use all these treats within 30 days of opening, as each is made with fresh ingredients. I love the unique flavor pairings and the endless variety of treats such as Jerky Cuts, Grillers, and even Crunchy Bakes to name a few.

Nudges still contains grains such as oats and barley, and while less than Milk Bone, I still wish they made a grain free option. Just like the Milk Bone treats, given in moderation it won’t affect Miah severely, but I will designate these to being a Rylee treat only as I want both of my dogs to feel happy and healthy.

Nudges is made with all-natural ingredients, including USA-sourced protein that contains no animal by-products, artificial flavors or preservatives. So, when your pup gives you a nudge, nudge them back with a delicious healthy treat!

Ingredients (Nudges Soft Bakes Chicken & Blueberries)
Chicken, Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Honey, Vegetable Glycerin, Blueberries, Sugar, Natural Flavors, Distilled Vinegar, Salt.

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Nature’s Recipe
This is the first introduction of Nature’s Recipe into our household with a full-sized sample of their wet dog food, Chicken Recipe. Nature’s Recipe has dedicated 35 years to crafting recipes that include carefully selected ingredients so that our beloved pets can feel their absolute best. Each recipe is made with natural ingredients and real meat, without artificial flavors or preservatives.

Wet dog food is a great way to feed picky eaters, dogs that have a problem digesting food or those aging pups. We haven’t had to completely switch to wet dog food just yet, as our little aging Rylee is missing some teeth, but can still very much chew dry dog food. 

Just like dry food, she consumed it just as quickly and absolutely loved every lick of it until it had vanished from the bowl. I love the real, visible portions of chicken and how easy it is to get her to eat.

The Chicken Recipe In Broth adds the essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals to promote healthy skin, easy digestion and fuel your dog for the day. I think the feeding guide is a little bit off, though, because our 10lbs dog doesn’t need that much. In fact, you should always speak to your veterinarian to get actual food requirement and measurements to assure the best health for your loved ones.

Nature’s Recipe offers a wide selection of wet and dry dog food that come in a variety of flavor pairings and even grain free options, which you know I love for both wet and dry dog food. Overall, this savory wet dog food was a hit, and I will keep this in mind if and when we do need to make that switch.

Ingredients (Nature’s Recipe Chicken Recipe In Broth) 
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Carrots, Brown Rice, Canola Oil (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Tomato Puree, Tricalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Beta-Carotene), Potato Starch, Potassium chloride, Guar Gum, Calcium Sulfate, Minerals (Zinc Glycine Complex, Iron Glycine Complex, Copper Glycine Complex, Manganese Glycine Complex, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite), Choline Chloride, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, Salt, Magnesium Sulfate, Rosemary Extract.

Whether you are looking for a new dog food or treats, I can highly recommend checking out your local Kroger store now. I was blown away by the variety offered by all three of these great brands; there is literally something for everyone. Next time you’re in the pet food isle, be sure to give Milk Bone, Nudges, and Nature’s Recipe a look. Your fur babies deserve it!

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