Dermadeli Pumpkin Seed Serum + Special Holiday Giveaway!

  

Looking to hydrate, clear, and soothe your skin this dry winter season? Dermadeli Pumpkin Seed Serum does all that and more; it’s the signature product that started it all for the brand, of course featuring certified organic Pumpkin seed oil, along with Zinc and Pomegranate seed oil. This incredible main ingredient has a ton of great benefits, including immediate hydration, acne treatment & prevention, firming, anti-aging, calming of inflammation, reducing redness, and combating oiliness. Better yet, it absorbs fast with zero oil residue; just plump, soft, and soothed skin!

Right away, you can sense the pumpkin seed oil in the natural light orange-brown hue and nutty, earthy scent in the serum. The serum has an oily consistency, but testing a few drops showed how it settles into skin nicely, leaving no greasy or tacky feel.

My skin is immediately super soft to the touch, like a baby’s skin, and it feels amazing! I frequently fight acne flare ups, especially around my cheeks, so this great first impression had me excitedly looking forward to seeing what it could do for me over time.

One Month Later

This serum has now been a part of my daily skincare routine for over a month, and the results have been fantastic! I absolutely love how soft and plump it makes my skin feel on a daily basis, but over time it’s also been really successful at preventing pesky acne breakouts, keeping my skin a lot calmer and clearer.

The Pumpkin Seed Serum is highly versatile, too! While it’s obviously great for the face, I’ve also been trying out putting a drop or two on my lips each day, then watching and feeling them transform from painful and cracked to smooth, hydrated and soothed. 

Another thing I've found is that it works great around the nails as well, especially now that it's the dry season when I get the worst hangnails. These are just a few of the many different ways to use this product, so I highly recommend giving it a shot and finding out how it can work for your skin!

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Prize includes:

✨Green Tea Leaf Exfoliating Scrub

✨ Citrus Gold Oil

✨ $50 @sephora Gift Card!

Giveaway only on Instagram. U.S. only. Ends at 11:59 pm PST on December 17, 2021. Prize value is $118, no purchase necessary. Winner will be notified by December 18, 2021. Sephora nor Instagram are affiliated with this giveaway.

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Tom's of Maine Natural Powder Antiperspirant Deodorant

Tom's of Maine Natural Powder Antiperspirant Deodorant has been a great first step on my journey of discovering natural deodorants and what they can do for my body. I chose the Natural Powder antiperspirant simply because that’s what my local Walmart had available at the time, but I am also interested in trying out the Fresh Meadow scent next time. I did choose antiperspirant over their aluminum-free deodorant because as much I would like to say I don’t sweat, that couldn't be further from the truth.

What’s great is that Tom’s provides both options and is up-front about their ingredients. If you need to learn more, Tom’s offers detailed descriptions of every ingredient (explore here) and informative blog posts (read blog here).

Above all, I need that wetness protection when running around chasing preschoolers all day. I’m not sure about the whole 24 hours of wetness-protection, but I do know it withstands a long work day and lots of stressors without any embarrassing underarm wet spots or stinkies. I don’t mind the baby powder fragrance and only a fraction of scent translates to your underarm, leaving it barely noticeable. Plus, I like using fragrance mists, so I don’t mind that this is subtle. The deodorant swipes clear on skin and I haven’t noticed any transfer of product to the undersides of my sleeves.

I gave myself an entire week and then some days of trying this out, since there can be some transition time necessary when switching to a natural deodorant. I felt that this scent worked with my body’s chemistry and was effective at stopping any odors. However, I’d like to pick up some Lavanila Healthy Underarm Detox Mask before I completely switch over and give my underarms a clean slate.

Best of all, Tom’s of Maine products are made cruelty-free with no artificial fragrances or preservatives and no animal ingredients. Furthermore, their packaging is 100% recyclable through Terracycle to prevent adding to landfills, which I love. Tom's also gives back by encouraging employees to use 5% of their paid work time volunteering, and donating 10% of profits to nonprofits every year.

Have you made the switch to natural deodorants? If so, what brand do you use? Feel free to leave your thoughts below!

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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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