Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

I have not been to a salon since we started staying at home due to the pandemic. One thing that I miss about going to the salon is how healthy and hydrated my hair feels afterward. I find that it is difficult to replicate that feeling with my usual shampoo and conditioner. Recently I had the opportunity to try Masami Mekabu Shampoo and Conditioner. I was eager to see if the results would be salon-worthy.

I had never heard of Mekabu before, so I was curious as to what it is all about. According to the Masami story, Mekabu is an ingredient that comes from beneath the Wakame leaf. Masami sources Mekabu powder from a family-owned seaweed company in Japan. Mekabu contains ocean vitamins and minerals that provide natural hydration for hair. Who knew?

After washing my hair with the Masami Mekabu Shampoo and Conditioner, the first thing I noticed was how soft my hair felt. In addition, I was amazed at how my hair and scalp felt so nourished and hydrated. This is especially important since my hair tends to feel dry and brittle now that I color it. Both the Masami shampoo and the conditioner have a light scent that is derived from natural ingredients. The scent is difficult to describe, but I found it quite pleasant, both while washing my hair and drying it. I only needed to use a small amount of both products for my hair to feel cleansed. My hair did indeed feel like it does after a trip to the salon!

It is also worth noting that Masami hair care products do not contain parabens, sulfates, phthalates, alcohol, or silicone, and are cruelty-free and vegan.

Where To Purchase Masami Hair Care

Masami Hair Care products are available online at the Masami Hair Care website or at select salons.

Masami Hair Care Giveaway

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Disclosure: I received a sample in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

D and n like to go swimming at our community pool on a regular basis. Although they are diligent about putting on sunscreen, I found a line of products that provides another literal layer of protection: UV Skinz. UV Skinz specializes in swimwear, clothing and accessories that provide “built-in” 50+ UPF sun protection that blocks 98% of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.

The founder of UV Skinz lost her husband to skin cancer when he was 32 years old. She is now committed to educating and promoting sun safety through her company.

We received the Boy’s Short Sleeve Sun & Swim Shirt in size 14 and my son put it to the test.

I was quite impressed with the quality of this swim shirt. The fabric is thicker than other swim shirts we have bought, and the seams look and feel very durable.

I purposely ordered a size up in the hopes that he will be able to wear the swim shirt next year as well. At first, I thought it looked pretty small for size 14, but there is some room to grow.

n said the swim shirt was comfortable to wear in and out of the water. He has had other swim shirts that really stretch out when wet, but he did not have that issue with this shirt.

Based on our experience, I would highly recommend UV Skinz. It is reassuring to have extra protection when out in the sun.

Where to Purchase UV Skinz

UV Skinz products are available for purchase on the UV Skinz website. They offer free shipping on all US orders. UV Skinz has swimwear and clothing for the whole family, in sizes from 3 months to 4XL! I really like the sun hats, which also provide UV protection.

UV Skinz Giveaway

A big thank you to UV Skinz, for providing a $50 gift certificate to their online shop for one of my readers. Enter the giveaway below!

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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Probably like many others, our family is still spending a lot of time at home. Board games are always a fun option to keep everyone entertained. Winning Moves has some of the best games on the market.

Today I am reviewing Large Print Tile Lock Scrabble and Pass the Pigs.

Large Print Tile Lock Scrabble

Large Print Tile Lock Scrabble makes significant improvements on the classic Scrabble game. First, the board and tiles are much larger, which makes it easier to read. Second, each tile has its own compartment, which “locks” the tile in place. No more tiles sliding around. Third, the board has a turntable function, which makes it easy to spin so that players do not have to try to look at the board from an awkward position.

Large Print Tile Lock Scrabble is for 2-4 players, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.

Pass The Pigs

Although Pass the Pigs has been around for more than 25 years, it is a new game for our family. The game involves rolling the pigs like dice and adding up points depending on the pigs’ position when they land.

I like how all of the game components fit into the compact dice cup. This game will not take up much room on your game shelf!

Pass the Pigs is easy to learn and recommended for kids ages 7 and up. Have your kids add up the points and they can get some extra math practice in at the same time!

Where to Purchase Winning Moves Games

Winning Moves games are available on their website, Amazon and other retailers near you.

Winning Moves Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win Large Print Tile Lock Scrabble and Pass the Pigs!

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Spending time outdoors definitely has its benefits. It is good for the body, mind and soul. However, precautions need to be taken when you are exposed to the elements. All Terrain is a company that is dedicated to providing products that provide natural protection.

We recently spent a few days camping in Big Bear, California. It was the perfect opportunity to try out All Terrain Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellant and All Terrain KidSport SPF 45 Sunscreen Lotion.

All Terrain Herbal Armor DEET-Free Natural Insect Repellant

When you are near a body of water like a lake, mosquitoes and other insects are just a fact of life. I was a bit leary of spending a lot of time near Big Bear Lake, as everyone in my family has experienced some pretty nasty bug bites in the past. We prepared ourselves by generously applying the All Terrain Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellant generously to our arms and legs. The active ingredients include soybean oil, citronella oil, peppermint oil, cedarwood oil, lemongrass oil and geranium oil. I felt better about using an insect repellant with these natural ingredients rather than questionable chemicals. While there is definitely a strong scent, it is not unpleasant. Despite seeing and hearing several insects during our hikes and at the campground, we all survived the trip without any bug bites!

All Terrain KidSport SPF 45 Sunscreen Lotion

The weather in Big Bear was somewhere in the low to mid 80’s, and there was very little cloud cover. We did several hikes, and I made sure to have everyone to apply liberal amounts of sunscreen. Even though the All Terrain KidSport SPF 45 Lotion is obviously geared towards kids, my entire family tried it out. This sunscreen is oxybenzone and fragrance-free and is water resistant for 80 minutes. The SPF 45 was effective in protecting us from sunburns and did not leave a greasy film like some other sunscreens. I was definitely glad to have this on hand during our trip!

Where to Purchase All Terrain Products + Discount Code

All Terrain products can be purchased through the All Terrain Online Store. Use discount code ATLL083120 for 20% off your purchase, valid until August 31, 2020! In addition to natural insect repellent and sunscreen, All Terrain also carries itch relief products, bandages, topical first aid products, soaps and hand sanitizer. They have everything you need to be prepared for spending time outdoors.

All Terrain Insect Repellant and Sunscreen Giveaway

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Disclosure: I received a sample in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

I was so excited to hear that the July 2020 Kawaii Box theme was “Sanrio Summer Splash”. Sanrio characters bring back special childhood memories for me. Their cuteness has stood the test of time! Take a look at all of the goodness included in this Kawaii Box.

Gudetama Custard Biscuits

Are you familiar with Gudetama, the “lazy egg”? The detailed drawings on these simple cookies are so cute!

Sanrio Die-Cut Letter Set

My Melody used to be my sister’s favorite Sanrio character. This letter set is perfect for sending a sweet note to someone. Let’s bring back the art of letter-writing!

Munching Pudgy Hamster Pen

Cute writing utensils are my weakness.

Japanese Motif Washi Tape

Add some flair to your mail with pretty washi tape.

Sanrio Characters Sticky Notes

These Pompompurin sticky notes bring back me way back. He was one of my favorite characters. How can you not love a dog who likes to eat pudding? This set of sticky notes fit perfectly in a planner.

Hello Kitty Strawberry Jelly Marshmallows

The strawberry jelly filling really sets these Hello Kitty marshmallows apart.

Sanrio Character Socks

These Little Twin Stars socks are my favorite item in this month’s box!

Sanrio Soft Plushie Purse

This is a plushie, coin purse and bag charm all-in-one!

How to Order a Kawaii Box

To subscribe to Kawaii Box, sign up here. There are 1 month, 6 month and 12 month plans available. A box of cuteness will be delivered to your doorstep.

Kawaii Box Giveaway

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Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

I think everyone knows by now that applying sunscreen before going outside is essential to protect your skin from UV rays. However, it is also important to consider the ingredients in the sunscreen that you use.

Olita skincare products are all-natural and organic, which also makes them environmentally-friendly. Olita sent us some of their skincare products, and our family put them to the test.

Olita Organic Mineral Sunstick

I really like the idea of the Olita Organic Mineral Sunstick, which is sunscreen in a “stick” form. It is less messy than lotion and the small, TSA-approved size makes it so easy to toss into your bag. I received both the Coco Bronze and Light Tan Tints.

These sticks are SPF 30, last 80 minutes and are water resistant. They are fragrance free and zinc oxide is the only active ingredient. They leave a nice subtle sheen to the skin when applied instead of obvious white streaks.

Olita Kids Mineral Sunstick

Olita also makes a Kids Mineral Sunstick that offers SPF 30 protection. It is the perfect way to apply sunscreen to smaller areas such as your face, neck and ears. The small tube also makes it easy to carry along on a hike for reapplication.

Our family spent a lot of time hiking in the mountains this past weekend, and I am happy to report that we all ended the trip sunburn-free.

Olita Hydrating Body Oil

Olita Hydrating Body Oil is a spray for those days when you receive a little too much sun or just want to feel refreshed. It contains natural ingredients such as coconut oil and aloe. I was happy to try out the Soothing Citrus since grapefruit is one of my favorite scents!

Where to Purchase Olita Skincare

Olita Skincare products can be purchased through the Olita online shop.

Olita Sunscreen Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to receive the products I reviewed: 2 Olita Organic Mineral Sunsticks, Olita Kids Mineral Sunstick and Olita Hydrating Body Oil!