Dog lovers rejoice! A dog treat made of wholesome, natural and organic ingredients for your four legged friends to enjoy. 4Legz is based right here in the United States (Chehalis, WA. precisely) and all ingredients are sourced from here.
About the Product
4Legz come in 6 enticing varieties so your dogs will never get bored:
Dognutz - Kitty Roca - Ode 2 Odie - Organic Pumpkin - Organic Sweet Potatoes - Chehalis Mint
They are also all 'Made of Ingredients you can Pronounce'. My momma always told me that if you can't pronounce it, you probably shouldn't eat it either. Something that I hold true for myself and my pups! With ingredients like organic rye flours, purees, oils and spices, you know you're feeding something healthy and natural. Any dog owner (or pet owner in general) can appreciate the simplicity of these treats.
The 4Legz promise:
-Made with the highest quality ingredients
-No wheat or corn
-No artificial preservatives
My Review
For purposes of this review, I was sent a 7 oz. bag of Organic Pumpkin treats for my babies to try! If you've read previous blog posts of mine, you have probably already met Missy w/ my Organic Oscar review. I also have a hyper active Blue Heeler/Aussie cross named Bleu that honestly won't sit still long enough for a picture. Both of the two along with some of their cousins, were my test subjects. Trust me, they didn't mind one bit!
Missy, my prissy Cocker Spaniel tends to be a bit picky when it comes to what goes in the mouth. She's a meat and peanut butter kind of girl so I didn't know what she would think of these. She is also missing a few teeth that were pulled due to dental issues so I was afraid that may affect her eating these. Because these treats are quite hard/crunchy, it did take her a while to chew with fewer teeth, but she downed them without hesitation. Bleu on the other hand....well she'd eat anything. So, of course....you know what happened with these.
I must also mention my canine nephew, a tiny Yorkie, thought it was absolutely hysterical to roll these perfectly round treats around the kitchen floor for 10 minutes prior to eating! Not only a delicious treat, but a temporary toy too!
So....what would your doggy do for a 4Legz treat?
Sit? Shake? Beg?
The Giveaway
4Legz was VERY kind in offering one of YOU the chance to win a 6 pack of 4Legz all natural dog treats for your furry friend(s)! If you just can't wait that long, you can also purchase 4Legz right HERE!
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4Legz All Natural Dog Treats
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-I am not responsible for delivery-
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I received the mentioned product complimentary for review purposes. Nonetheless, all opinions are 100% my own.
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you probably already know that my normal post is just a product review. While I love reviewing products, I also love DIY projects and anything that involves 'cooking' if you can call it that. So......not only do I have a product review for you, but I also have an EXTREMELY simple DIY recipe project to share!
The recipe that I will be giving you is for some Sugar Scrub! Sounds yummy...but this isn't edible, but your body will love it! With just 3 simple ingredients, you'll have a luxury beauty product in just a few minutes time. When I create this product, I like to make several very small batches so that I can add different scents and package them separately. If you'd like, feel free to double, triple or even quadruple this recipe to make a larger jar full. Trust me, you'll love it!
Step 1:
In a small bowl, measure out 1/3 cup of fractionated coconut oil. I used oil from Pure Body Naturals which can be purchased on Amazon! This product is 100% pure and natural making it perfect for any beauty care needs. It is also a great moisturizer which is its purpose in the scrub, but will not clog pores. The oil is completely clear and odorless, making it excellent to use to create unscented products, or ones where you want to add your own fragrance. Lastly, it makes a perfect carrier oil for using essential oils, which will also be part of this recipe.
Step 2:
Add 5 or so drops of your favorite essential oil to the coconut oil and mix. In the pictured scrub, I used an organic peppermint. I absolutely love the 'cool', almost energizing feeling that you get from peppermint essential oil. If you're looking for some basics on essential oils, you can check out my review HERE
Step 3:
Add 1/2 cup sugar to your oil mixture and stir. If you want to keep the scrub more natural, feel free to use an organic sugar. Otherwise, white sugar that you use for baking works just fine. If you do use organic, it is possible that the scrub may have a yellow-ish tint depending on the kind that you use. No biggie. The sugar works as an exfoliate and removes dead skin cells from your body. It also gives the scrub a light sweet scent.
Step 4:
Package your scrub in an airtight container and store. I used a cute little glass canning jar with a plastic screw on lid. I also added some ribbon and a bow for a little decoration. Lastly, I topped it off with a 'Sugar Scrub' label so that the product gets used for it's specified purpose. Here is what my finished product looked like:
Keep in mind that this recipe can be adjusted to fit your likes/needs. If you would prefer a stronger or more mild scent, add more or less essential oils. Also, if you would prefer the scrub to be thinner or thicker, add more or less sugar/oil. It could be a fun experiment. Maybe you want to make several batches with different amounts to see which you'd prefer. It's so quick and simple to make that you could make several at once.
You can use the scrub on everything from your hands to your arms and legs and even your lips. Yes, your lips (and while it may taste good, please don't eat it!)! Simply rub a small amount on any area you would like, wait for a few minutes and then rinse. I absolutely love the way this fractionated coconut oil works in the scrub! It gives plenty of moisture without going overboard. I don't typically like to use it straight from the bottle as it sometimes creates a 'sheen' on your skin. That being said, it does work wonders.
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Recipe:
1/3 Cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
5 Drops Essential Oil (Any Scent)
1/2 Cup Sugar
Directions:
1. Mix fractionated coconut oil and essential oil together in small bowl
2. Add sugar and mix
3. Store in airtight container
4. Enjoy!
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I received the Pure Body Naturals Fractionated Coconut Oil complimentary in exchange for my review. All opinions are 100% my own!
As you probably already know, I normally write product reviews about things that I am sent specifically to review. In this case I happened to win some products that I just really like. And so....I decided to write a review to clue all of you in. Via the Innersense Organic Facebook page, I was lucky enough to win a Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave in Conditioner.
Before even checking out the products, I was obsessed with the packaging! So simple, so...organic looking! This would make such a nice gift for someone! Please note that I do not know if all orders come exactly like this, but I assume it would be similar!
So....let's get down to the good stuff, shall we?
Shampoo
Yum! This stuff literally smells edible. When I first opened it up, I was instantly reminded of grapefruit. However, I believe the scent is actually orange based on the ingredient list. Either way, it smells phenomenal! Seriously like fresh fruit! The next thing that I absolutely love about this shampoo is that it is sulfate free! Yes, such a huge plus! Sulfate is so rough on your hair that this shampoo was already high up in my book.
When applying the product, the first thing that I noticed was that it doesn't get nearly as sudsy as big name brands. However, it does spread easily and evenly through your hair. Besides....it isn't the suds that clean your hair anyway...right? Who needs them!?
Conditioner
Then comes my favorite part! I always have a heck of a time finding a good conditioner. I have super long, tangle and frizz prone hair so a conditioner is a must for me! While the scent isn't as yummy as the shampoo, this stuff surely works wonders! Firstly...and I know this sounds weird, but I love the looks of the conditioner. It may be slightly difficult to see in the picture (click to enlarge), but there are tiny speckles of matter in there. It feels very natural, fresh and minimally processed.
As far as use goes, the conditioner is awesome at de-tangling! I was literally able to brush through my hair with my fingers after applying the conditioner. That's rare. Pretty awesome too! Not only that, but it really smooths your hair.
Leave in Conditioner
Last but not least! I have only used this product once or twice before writing this post, so I haven't formed much of an opinion yet. I do absolutely love that Rosemary Essential oil is one of the ingredients. I have recently gotten into essential oils and know that Rosemary is great for hair! I have high hopes for this leave in conditioner. After longer use, I will update you with more info on this product!
Overall, I was pleased with Innersense Organic in general. I will definitely be using their products in the future as well as recommending them to others such as YOU, my incredible readers! Big thanks to the Innersense Organic team for the win and especially Lauren for the kind emails and support!
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This product was a sweepstakes win with no obligation to review. All opinions are 100% my own.
