tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40919168560200393552024-03-04T21:07:14.843-07:00Bluntly ReviewedJoin me as I give brief and blunt reviews on beauty and household items, frugal finds, and other tidbits.Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-63581406289011997222023-09-11T13:13:00.005-06:002023-10-25T13:27:42.243-06:00the best lavender essential oils of 2023<p>I use lavender essential oil quite a bit and although it's not my favorite scent or oil, I believe from reading journal articles that lavender is one of the most tested and proven therapeutic essential oils. It's also a great base for many blends. When I ran out of my doTERRA lavender oil (I don't purchase from doTERRA anymore for ethical <a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2023/04/metapwr-doterras-most-versatile-blend.html" target="_blank">reasons</a>), I became obsessed with finding THE best lavender essential oil. Oh, how many articles and GCMS reports I poured over! I don't want to be the only one to benefit from all that research, so this post was born. Enjoy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hv_K4LY3mFeeFRPCKJ35_xqZTxB6gFP5O2VAAPFB5xhRzfC4XNin_e90j8p-1BpUrZRm0vKDCRl5xJgjAlJpXMRykLiHbGw_csWI4ONQwJpgiaGhYH1l7QrNS6msz7XfJuepfsAfiPEBoNML_TF9Aw2B80r83eritoY3jD7aDUWpGNhlDFUXpuGkZX-S/s5120/best%20lavender%20essential%20oil%20brands%202023%20final.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the best lavender essential oils of 2023" border="0" data-original-height="5120" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hv_K4LY3mFeeFRPCKJ35_xqZTxB6gFP5O2VAAPFB5xhRzfC4XNin_e90j8p-1BpUrZRm0vKDCRl5xJgjAlJpXMRykLiHbGw_csWI4ONQwJpgiaGhYH1l7QrNS6msz7XfJuepfsAfiPEBoNML_TF9Aw2B80r83eritoY3jD7aDUWpGNhlDFUXpuGkZX-S/w384-h640/best%20lavender%20essential%20oil%20brands%202023%20final.jpg" title="With all the different brands and varieties of lavender essential oils out there, here are nine stellar picks that have great gcms reports." width="384" /></a></div><p>I would trust ALL of the following lavender essential oils to be pure, unadulterated, undiluted, and high quality. Seriously! I combed through their description and GCMS reports, compared prices, and production dates. No, I have not tried all of these, but I would be happy to have any of them.</p><p><b>best lavender essential oils budget picks </b>($1.00 or less per ml as of July 2023)</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Plant Therapy <a href="https://www.planttherapy.com/products/organic-lavender-essential-oil">Organic Lavender</a> from Greece/Bulgaria (May 2022)</li><li>Simply Earth <a href="https://simplyearth.com/products/lavender-essential-oil#gcms">Bulgaria Lavender</a> (March 2023)</li><li>Revive <a href="https://www.revive-eo.com/product/french-lavender-essential-oils/">French Lavender</a> (March 2020)</li><li>Davina Wellness Bulgaria <a href="https://www.davinawellness.com/product/lavender-essential-oil/#tab-id-4">Lavender</a> (October 2020)</li></ul><div><b>very best lavender essential oils overall</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Edens Garden <a href="https://www.edensgarden.com/products/lavender">Bulgarian Lavender</a></li><li>Revive Organic Greek <a href="https://www.revive-eo.com/product/organic-lavender-essential-oil/">Certified Lavender</a></li></ul></div><div><b>noteworthy picks</b></div><p></p><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Rocky Mountain <a href="https://www.rockymountainoils.com/products/lavender-essential-oil?_pos=1&_sid=c6b509842&_ss=r">Lavender</a> from Greece/France (Mar 2023)</li><li>Kokokahn high altitude <a href="https://kokokahnessentialoils.com/shop/French-Lavender-Essential-Oil-p35444171">French Lavender</a> from Provence, France</li><li>Nature's Gift <a href="https://naturesgift.com/product/lavender-high-altitude-wild/">High Altitude Wild</a> from Provence, France (Feb 2023)</li></ul><div><b>fun lavender sets</b></div></div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Edens Garden <a href="https://www.edensgarden.com/products/lavender-set">lavender 3 set</a> or go crazy with the <a href="https://www.edensgarden.com/products/lavender-6-set">lavender 6 set</a></li><li>Revive <a href="https://www.revive-eo.com/product/lavender-trio-kit/">lavender trio</a></li></ul><div>Ever wondered how to make sense of those big words on GCMS reports? Hopefully, the following guide will help you. I'm not an expert chemist, but I am an expert consumer and I don't click "buy" on essential oils without feeling good about it. The following are key things to look for in lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) GCMS compound percentages:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Linalool</b>: Normal range is 25-40%.</li><li><b>Linalyl acetate</b>: Normal range is 25-45%.</li><li><b>Lavandulyl acetate</b>: Normal range is 2-4%. Super low percentages of lavandulyl acetate could be a red flag for adulteration. Super high quality, unique lavenders have higher than 4%, but this is not typical.</li><li><b>Terpinen-4-ol</b>: Normal range is 2-6%. Terpinen-4-ol supposedly provided immune support.</li><li><b>Beta carophyllene</b>: Look for 2% or more to benefit skin</li><li><b>Camphor</b>: 1% or less</li><li><b>1,8-Cineole</b>: 1% or less</li><li><b>Borneol</b>: 1% or less</li></ul></div><div>Lavender is often adulterated with the cheaper and lower quality lavadin which is usually higher in camphor, or with synthetic linalool or synthetic linalyl acetate.</div><div><br /></div><div>I would love to hear about your experiences with lavender oil and specific brands!</div><p></p>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-29736369896408316282023-09-01T08:50:00.006-06:002023-09-01T08:50:34.134-06:00Best Sock Brands? Ultimate Sock Brand Review<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCabNwfbej9qg2Jho63kGpf67qfwa38CGvwqa1w2om570nOeloNAi8BrIO7ClI1YRkajjeetIvzU5e9m8wjtXd42b6CdRALiTixW8M9XdbvB7LI-ueoxz2Ks9SXOHe7O9dh6CT9XKh2yHOl8U1ivfdbeTVzeirDZiXHw68BshFXocJFk7cHjOMVwD3FG0/s4436/IMG_20230829_103858103.jpg" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3428" data-original-width="4436" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCabNwfbej9qg2Jho63kGpf67qfwa38CGvwqa1w2om570nOeloNAi8BrIO7ClI1YRkajjeetIvzU5e9m8wjtXd42b6CdRALiTixW8M9XdbvB7LI-ueoxz2Ks9SXOHe7O9dh6CT9XKh2yHOl8U1ivfdbeTVzeirDZiXHw68BshFXocJFk7cHjOMVwD3FG0/w400-h309/IMG_20230829_103858103.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>With 11 in our household, our sock pile is impressive. When our family was smaller, I bought my kids whatever socks were on sale and looked cool...mostly Fruit of the Loom or Hanes. But as our family size increased, matching and folding socks like this became a real chore! My solution? Each child gets a different brand, which also has the requirement of being all the same color. For example:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Papa: white Puma, dark dress socks</li><li>Child 1: white Hanes</li><li>Child 2: white Dickies</li><li>and so forth...</li></ul><p></p><p>The system works pretty well. Every now and then we try out new brands. Over the years, we’ve tried many brands over the years. It’s been pretty interesting to find out which socks wear out the best. I won’t talk about them all, but I thought I would talk about 12 of them. I’ve divided them into the following categories; top quality, noteworthy, and just okay. Within each category is a list of brands arranged alphabetically.</p><p><b>Top Quality</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSkWCQ2BSY0C9SuXq22LKC7XZ5LOBpCv-1QdcmUm16ExjCpCPNFR48mtzB5vxz4pZR-tXQ8c0YZwlEMqYQ8u8_BQZd4nFaLa2Ad415lEe7xD9zQA3CxRQl5CA9eSXshUy22eIhbQb88sXzRJezAuxBIpEF0O7SP_JzXGYg1YyU0pfRaS9oDFMetSXTAB-/s4190/IMG_20230829_105949449.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Gold Toe vs Adidas vs Dickies socks" border="0" data-original-height="4190" data-original-width="3182" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSkWCQ2BSY0C9SuXq22LKC7XZ5LOBpCv-1QdcmUm16ExjCpCPNFR48mtzB5vxz4pZR-tXQ8c0YZwlEMqYQ8u8_BQZd4nFaLa2Ad415lEe7xD9zQA3CxRQl5CA9eSXshUy22eIhbQb88sXzRJezAuxBIpEF0O7SP_JzXGYg1YyU0pfRaS9oDFMetSXTAB-/w243-h320/IMG_20230829_105949449.jpg" title="Best quality sock brands include Gold Toe, Adidas, and Dickies" width="243" /></a></div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Adidas: The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Cushioned-Quarter-3-Pack-Medium/dp/B07KZFYPHD?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cushioned ones with arch support</a> are the best. We ordered <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JHQUIWW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">these</a> over three years ago for my daughter before switching over to white Dickies. She has continued to wear the Adidas alongside the white Dickies, and the old Adidas just started getting holes. Three years before getting holes is super impressive!!!</li><li>Dickies: My favorite series is their Dritech Advanced and I got them in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dickies-Dritech-Advanced-Moisture-Assorted/dp/B015J9XA9E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28C1CPJV3WL1T&keywords=dickies%2Bdritech%2Badvanced&qid=1693354602&sprefix=dickies%2Bdritech%2Badvanced%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">black</a>. My daughter started borrowing them from me and we decided to get her a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dickies-Dritech-Advanced-Moisture-Assorted/dp/B08F2TFZQ9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28C1CPJV3WL1T&keywords=dickies%2Bdritech%2Badvanced&qid=1693354602&sprefix=dickies%2Bdritech%2Badvanced%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">white set</a> to replace the aging Adidas. Our local store sells Dickies and so it was an easy switch. Dickies have arch support and are sturdy, cushioned, reinforced, and even have a "reciprocated heel and toe for superior fit". I've had mine for almost three years and just spied my very first hole. My daughter's had hers two years and counting with no holes!</li><li>Gold Toe: Seek out their hard-to-find athletic <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Toe-Athletic-Quarter-6-Pair/dp/B01MEH1DR9?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultra Tec</a> ones which are super soft and super sturdy. What tickles me about this brand is that it ages really well. The little bits of gold lines on it (indicating its size) are still clear and the whiteness of the rest of the sock is still pretty bright. I actually can't think of a different brand that compares to how well these socks age. They are over a year old and look to be just a couple months old. I plan to stick with this brand for my son, but it is becoming increasingly hard for me to find the specific series and/or size and/or color.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Noteworthy</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaudGm4J_qr5jWiXdKLHJr4y2n4aWu_TviTmcMQCSpx3KH-wgeUZg_xNj6nwPpzQhdIW_XcPGa89Y5wXi-dshj38078rEMTrBWt25_iym5BB70xKusJHSMJ9CoHhGR4fhJO6PJdCvw84es4NZBMmNncNEPKpEp6RcJc8Zy-7bnyBeMtRow_r07KcX85qL/s4178/IMG_20230829_105904314_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Carhartt vs Hanes vs Jefferies vs Puma vs REI socks" border="0" data-original-height="4178" data-original-width="3170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaudGm4J_qr5jWiXdKLHJr4y2n4aWu_TviTmcMQCSpx3KH-wgeUZg_xNj6nwPpzQhdIW_XcPGa89Y5wXi-dshj38078rEMTrBWt25_iym5BB70xKusJHSMJ9CoHhGR4fhJO6PJdCvw84es4NZBMmNncNEPKpEp6RcJc8Zy-7bnyBeMtRow_r07KcX85qL/w243-h320/IMG_20230829_105904314_HDR.jpg" title="Noteworthy sock brands" width="243" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Carhartt: I got the cozy low-cut socks to wear when it is so cold that I wear thermals under my jeans. There are excellent deals for Carhartt socks on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=carhartt+socks&s=price-asc-rank&crid=2RYWHT28EVQ4Z&qid=1693355122&sprefix=carhartt+socks%2Caps%2C215&ref=sr_st_price-asc-rank&ds=v1%3AyhnGA%2B8S2Z8539ub0o1ad6lPE61fKtXgFCPkWUdIWoY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</li><li>Hanes: This company is best-selling for a reason. Seek out cushioned, tough, premium ones. My oldest son loves the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MBDL845/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Max Cushion Crew</a> series. I’d say they last about 6-9 months before starting to get holes. Pretty good for such an inexpensive brand.</li><li>Jefferies: A leader for baby, toddler, kids, and dress socks. Over a year ago, I bought the School Uniform Seamless Half Cushion Quarter Sport Socks in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D5GK7HF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pink</a> for my toddler girl. Although the pink color has faded away, there are no holes. They are more pricey than your average brand.</li><li>Puma: Their <a href="https://www.amazon.com/PUMA-Repreve-Athletic-12-pair-White/dp/B0CBLQF149/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1E7EG2CU37WJV&keywords=puma+repreve+socks&qid=1693355366&sprefix=puma+repre%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Repreve</a> series is good…save money and buy in bulk from Costco. Puma is the brand of choice for my husband and second son.</li><li>REI: Longlasting! I was given a hand-me-down pair for my son and it is still going strong. It doesn't have any holes and it retains its shape well. I think <a href="https://www.rei.com/product/165402/rei-co-op-merino-wool-midweight-crew-hiking-socks-kids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this current style</a> is comparable.</li></ul><p></p><p>Just Okay</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY0NfQdQbxYZA6mIeFHWvte8ar3dbR_AkoDLrd8sYJ9M-qGZWX25AR5m1UDPu-sKBEbwT8Ln6b-GSTTVgNTJ89brsC8K5YU-GGRNneJexbBst8gZE7rf-nJwqZ3y8A2ojWgreaMeNRAYsZCabq-B51VZu7PW22lCTmTGozM-dF50ImJKN2H-r8yAo4Hk8/s4190/IMG_20230829_105657731_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="And1 vs Champion vs Children's Place vs Fruit of the Loom socks" border="0" data-original-height="4190" data-original-width="3182" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY0NfQdQbxYZA6mIeFHWvte8ar3dbR_AkoDLrd8sYJ9M-qGZWX25AR5m1UDPu-sKBEbwT8Ln6b-GSTTVgNTJ89brsC8K5YU-GGRNneJexbBst8gZE7rf-nJwqZ3y8A2ojWgreaMeNRAYsZCabq-B51VZu7PW22lCTmTGozM-dF50ImJKN2H-r8yAo4Hk8/w243-h320/IMG_20230829_105657731_HDR.jpg" title="Sock brands that are just okay are And1, Champion, Children's Place, and Fruit of the Loom" width="243" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7XMXCowFLu-Y365RflW50CQqTcuTMDHItqHMAluGxPS-rHu7c9XSmezE7D1KJAJGL9bA9VudholW3vCfrVtAjchHvAdwndlg7By1pUCbd0Bl-ZeqAWVrDzxGMuHSkYCm_VGZuYGO0K6XE6x0_WsOgRCDaTtBzV8JQRWece0DsaYlJFdhx9rWYNaUhBtc/s4080/IMG_20230831_091613303_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Children's Place Socks Review" border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7XMXCowFLu-Y365RflW50CQqTcuTMDHItqHMAluGxPS-rHu7c9XSmezE7D1KJAJGL9bA9VudholW3vCfrVtAjchHvAdwndlg7By1pUCbd0Bl-ZeqAWVrDzxGMuHSkYCm_VGZuYGO0K6XE6x0_WsOgRCDaTtBzV8JQRWece0DsaYlJFdhx9rWYNaUhBtc/w241-h320/IMG_20230831_091613303_HDR.jpg" title="Children's Place crew socks wear out super fast once they develop any signs of wear." width="241" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wear-Out Pattern of Children's Place Socks</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>And1: The lightweight summer sport ones get holes fast. If I wanted to give the brand another try, I would get their <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BTYKT8C/ref=twister_B0BYTH8JBK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arch Compression Cushion Comfort</a> series.</li><li>Champion: I’ve given up on their <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TTNRN62/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C9</a> series because although they are cushioned with arch support, they don’t last and get holes fast. You'll be replacing these about twice a year. They have a wear-out pattern very similar to Children's Place crew socks.</li><li>Children’s Place: Their toddler crew socks are better than their <a href="https://www.childrensplace.com/us/p/Boys-Crew-Socks-10-Pack-2109248-01" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">regular crew socks </a>but I’ve almost given up on them. They don't age well. They become almost crispy. And when they do decide to get a hole, it transforms into huge holes faster than other brands. For the price, I'd look elsewhere. I keep buying because the black and gray ones are easy for my toddler son to find and I’m too lazy to train him to find other ones right now. But I'm working up to a brand switch!</li><li>Fruit of the Loom: They have been making socks for years and they feel great but they also don’t last long. They are also cheap enough that if you don’t mind replacing them a couple times a year, they would be a good brand. Look for cushioned, reinforced ones.</li></ul><p></p><p>I hope that this short and blunt Ultimate Sock Review has given you an idea of how to organize that beastly sock pile to make it more manageable. I also hope that I have given you some ideas of what brands to pursue.</p><p>Got a favorite sock brand or series? Please comment below!</p>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-66235131764348716722023-06-14T10:47:00.002-06:002023-09-14T11:05:19.836-06:00What companies honor their warranties?When I am considering a purchase, I often look at the product's warranty. Product warranties indicate that a company is willing to stand by its product. Which companies actually honor their warranties?<div><br /></div><div>Below is a list of companies that I have personal experience with getting product warranties honored.</div><div><br /></div><div>Alligator of Sweden</div><div>Bissell</div><div>Calphalon</div><div>Ginsu</div><div>Good Cook</div><div>Hanes</div><div>iPower</div><div>L'Oreal</div><div>Microfiber Wholesale</div><div>Norwex</div><div>Probiotic Maker</div><div>Pyrex</div><div>Saferest Mattress Protectors</div><div>Shape Mags</div><div>Wahl Clippers</div><div><br /></div><div>What about you? What companies have you had a good experience with regarding product warranties or guarantees?</div>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-2246851035389568462023-06-05T16:41:00.018-06:002023-09-11T13:39:39.098-06:00doTERRA hacks; 5 Tips to Make Your Life and Wallet Happier<div>5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Attending a doTERRA Party</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>doTERRA parties are business kick-offs for the host.</li><li>doTERRA is complicated.</li><li>Your first doTERRA order doesn't earn you any points.</li><li>doTERRA isn't THE best choice.</li><li>doTERRA is way overpriced.<span></span></li></ol></div><a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2023/06/doterra-hacks-5-tips-to-make-your-life.html#more">Read more »</a>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-50131619655061185602023-04-13T15:25:00.109-06:002023-06-14T11:34:28.078-06:00FREE doTERRA Membership with ANY purchase; best doTERRA hack<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red;">Updates in red:</span> <span style="color: red;">I can no longer recommend the doTERRA company.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Original Post:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Want to purchase doTERRA products at wholesale prices but don't want to pay the $35 membership fee or buy a pricey enrollment kit? Then this is your lucky day! I wish that I had been able to start with a referral link to a free membership because my doTERRA journey sure has been bumpy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">doTERRA has a "Refer a Friend" program and it is basically the best deal I have ever seen them do, tying only with their Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) sales that run a few times a year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If you can get a referral link from anyone with a doTERRA membership (<span style="color: red;">just ask on FB and I am sure the doTERRA flock will happily comply</span>), then ANY purchase gives you FREE wholesale membership to doTERRA for one year. Plus, your referring friend gets a reward of 20% of what you buy in your first purchase.<span></span></span></p><a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2023/04/free-doterra-membership.html#more">Read more »</a>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-52283615015880984572023-04-11T15:45:00.320-06:002023-06-14T11:36:07.680-06:00MetaPWR: doTERRA’s most versatile blend with DIY MetaPWR<p><span style="color: red;">Update:</span></p><p>I decided that I can't recommend the doTERRA company. Over the last year, I had questions regarding their Frankincense oil (their most over-priced and controversial oil) and its associates would not give me straight answers. The further I dug into finding out answers, the more doTERRA became the King of Defection over the King of Oils, leaving a bad taste in my mouth. I did not always feel this way about their company and have some of their oils that I still use, but have no intention of reordering from doTERRA. I hope that one day their corporate leadership will be fully transparent, show public remorse, abandon their corrupt supplier, truly buy direct from the locals, and begin to repair the frankincense fiasco that they created (whether knowingly or unknowingly) in Somaliland and surrounding countries. Maybe one day if I get brave enough, I will do a post about it. For now, please do some research and decide for yourself if doTERRA is a company for you. I still think that the oils in MetaPWR create a great blend though. Here's my guess*** at the MetaPWR formula:</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>DIY MetaPWR Oils</b>: </p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>35% Ruby Red Grapefruit</li><li>25% Lemon</li><li>25% Ginger</li><li>10% Cinnamon Bark</li><li>5% Peppermint</li></ul><div>To make a more child-friendly version, switch the peppermint out for spearmint, and then make sure to only use this as a diffuser blend for kids (on account of the cinnamon bark).<span></span></div><a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2023/04/metapwr-doterras-most-versatile-blend.html#more">Read more »</a>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-11409181441057586002022-08-12T13:48:00.000-06:002022-08-12T13:48:02.949-06:00Review of Cultures for Health Heirloom Starters of Yogurt<p> Here's a quick mini review:</p><p>Ever hear of Mesophilic yogurts? Those are yogurts you can culture on the countertop at room temperature. I tried <a href="https://culturesforhealth.com/collections/yogurt/products/heirloom-yogurt-starters">four different mesophilic yogurt cultures</a> from Cultures for Health. I was super excited to try a yogurt that easy where you just culture it on the countertop.</p><p>Sadly, I decided that I didn't like any of them (Villi, Filmjolk, Matsoni, Piima) because of their watery consistency. They thickened up very well when cultured but that thickness just didn't remain when spooned into my mouth...it just melted, kind of similar to what happens to gelatin. When eating them there was no mouthfeel of typical yogurt. It is hard to describe but all of them were just missing something. I was super bummed.</p><p>If I was going to try another meso yogurt, I think it would be Amasi, Halsofil, or Bollnasfil from <a href="https://positivelyprobiotic.com/">Positively Probiotic</a> and make it with half and half. But honestly, if I wasn't happy with any of the above four that I have already tried, I am pretty doubtful that I want to venture into any more mesophilic cultures right now.</p><p>What about you? Is there any mesophilic starter you can recommend?</p>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-88983032854685515662022-05-24T12:25:00.004-06:002023-06-14T11:37:30.499-06:00Best Dishwashers 2022<p>Buying dishwashers can be tricky. Currently, the delays and shortages were hard to work around as we bought a new dishwasher. Here are some tips:</p><p>1. Buy from your local appliance store. When you visit an appliance store you can handle and compare the appliances and really get a feel for which ones are top quality. Buying from a local appliance store also means you can walk out with the appliance.</p><p>2. Do not buy from LG or Samsung. Supposedly, LG and Samsung do not pay their repairman, and so it is difficult to find someone to do repairs under their warranties. LG's <a href="https://www.lg.com/us/dishwashers/lg-ldfn4542w-front-control-dishwasher">LDFN4542W</a> was at the top of my list until I learned about repairman refusing to service them under warranty.</p><p>3. Buy with whatever credit card has the best purchase protection and warranty extension. (I recommend Costco's Citi Visa with 120-day purchase protection and 2-year extended warranty.) The reason why I say this is because dishwashers are now considered disposable. All the companies I researched had a one-year parts & labor warranty. Using a credit card with a good extended warranty means you can feel more secure laying down more money for a dishwasher. If you don't have a credit card with these options, then I would say buy the least expensive quality dishwasher you can find (just not LG or Samsung).</p><p>#1 Dishwasher: <a href="https://www.maytag.com/kitchen/dishwashers-and-compactors/dishwashers/top-control-dishwashers/p.top-control-dishwasher-with-third-level-rack-and-dual-power-filtration.mdb8959skw.html">Maytag MDB8959SKW</a>. This dishwasher was not even on my list until I visited the local appliance store. Upon opening it and inspecting the inside, I could tell it was very solidly built and high quality. It's third rack is a major game changer. I chose this Maytag over Bosch's 800 series because its third rack has so much more room, and the racks move smooth like butter. And dishes come out so dry! $899 I feel like a queen using it.<span></span></p><a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2022/05/best-dishwashers-2022.html#more">Read more »</a>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-32075118769896802602022-05-24T12:21:00.001-06:002023-06-14T11:37:48.202-06:00Best Washing Machines 2022<p> This post is mostly for me so I don't forget the info.</p><p>I've been searching for a washing machine that completely covers the clothes with water. I am done with the HE water skimping washers that take hours of washing in order to get clothes sufficiently clean.</p><p><b>Here are the top three</b>:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Speed Queen <b>TC5</b>, specifically <a href="https://speedqueen.com/products/top-load-washers/tc5003wn/" target="_blank">AWN632SP116TW02</a>: Built to have a 25 year life, this washer fills all the way till full. It has true water temperature and a 5 year parts and labor warranty. It is built with commercial grade parts (including all metal gear transmission) and has a fast (32:40 on heavy cycle), aggressive wash. It is basic, no frills washing machine designed to clean well and fast and last! Expect to pay about $1449. Yep. Ouch.<span></span></li></ol><a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2022/05/best-washing-machines-2022.html#more">Read more »</a>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-27920479943699087832022-02-03T17:54:00.003-07:002023-06-14T11:39:29.501-06:00Calphalon vs Circulon Bakeware: Best Nonstick Muffin PanWhen it came time to replace my muffin pan, I just couldn't narrow it down to one and so I ended up buying two different brands; Calphalon and Circulon.<div><br></div><div>The judging criteria really came down to four features, in order of importance: nonstick ability, quality & features, warranty, and price.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8j9n8uiN929Tv903P6QEwRe3ZXrNFgQTZfgATw8c_Y1OnFkoRh9YlG-jggVVlr6FbGXlV9ilhxVgHkXAkPf20apdUgYN20M67E0BoQNAM1URKqaT8TU_sl-VlFXS64UOlQxIT19hoz1vw89jMWg8XZ2ASESyjTqc35wdKW3bs0rKphsDP8f7G7J-xkw=s2047" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2047" data-original-width="2047" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8j9n8uiN929Tv903P6QEwRe3ZXrNFgQTZfgATw8c_Y1OnFkoRh9YlG-jggVVlr6FbGXlV9ilhxVgHkXAkPf20apdUgYN20M67E0BoQNAM1URKqaT8TU_sl-VlFXS64UOlQxIT19hoz1vw89jMWg8XZ2ASESyjTqc35wdKW3bs0rKphsDP8f7G7J-xkw=w400-h400" width="400"></a></div><br><div><a href="https://www.calphalon.com/bakeware/individual-bakeware-pieces/simply-calphalon-nonstick-bakeware-12-cup-cupcake-pan/SAP_1758083.html">Simply Calphalon 12-cup cupcake pan</a>:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>First batch (Cinnamon Bran) came out with three turns of the pan. Second and third batch (Choco-Nut Bran and Huckleberry Bran) came out after holding the pan upside down and shaking a bit. There was some residue on the pan which doesn't wipe away easily but washes off easily. This means that you need to wash the pan in between batches of muffins.</li><li>This pan is beautiful and matte in appearance. It is heavy duty and very sturdy.</li><li>Simply Calphalon's warranty is for 10 years, as long as you follow the company's use and care directions. I have filed a <a href="http://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2021/12/putting-calphalons-lifetime-warranty-to.html">successful</a> claim with Calphalon fry pans so I know that the company honors their guarantees.</li><li>At $24.99 this a pretty pricey muffin pan.</li></ul></div><div><a href="https://circulon.com/collections/bakeware/products/nonstick-12-cup-muffin-pan?variant=33120597246051">Circulon Bakeware Nonstick Muffin Pan</a>:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Nonstick ability: First batch (Cinnamon Bran) come out with one turn of the pan. Second and third batch (Choco-Nut and Huckleberry Bran) came out after holding the pan upside down and shaking a bit. There was some residue on the pan with all batches which wiped away easily. This means that you can quickly wipe the pan and continue baking another batch without having to hand wash in between batches.</li><li>This pan is beautiful and shiny in appearance. It is very smooth though not as sturdy as the Simply Calphalon. It does have a dedicated holding lip for taking in and out of the oven easily.</li><li>As long as you follow the company's use and care directions, this muffin pan falls under Circulon's lifetime guarantee. Though it is worth noting that "wear and tear" is one of the warranty's exclusions. Calphalon's warranty covers wear and tear so I would be wary that Circulon might claim that a muffin pan loosing its nonstick ability falls under "wear and tear". I called the Circulon company for more details on how long the nonstick feature is supposed to last and she said 15-20 years. But she also said that they evaluate claims on a case by case basis and that these claims need to have pictures as proof.</li><li>At $14.99 this is a pretty reasonable price. And I have seen Circulon going on sale more frequently than Calphalon.</li></ul></div><div>So which one would I recommend?<span></span></div><a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2022/02/calphalon-vs-circulon-bakeware-best.html#more">Read more »</a>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-15565717494816762142021-12-31T12:20:00.001-07:002023-06-14T11:40:01.211-06:00Putting Calphalon's Lifetime Warranty to the Test<p>One of the selling factors for me to buy the Calphalon's Contemporary Nonstick fry pan set from Bed Bath and Beyond was that Calphalon advertised a lifetime warranty.</p><p>After years of regular use, the nonstick ability of my pans was mostly gone. So I decided to test out Calphalon's life warranty.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhktABQWNGm-cMWsJ8ii-jaLB4Av2vDXU3xBLit6BI6JqDpOlsvrCdpzgSgFAzyf48f9p2OGy1F19lY1P_kFXrtoqMHWf3-sWH03f8LwfSAxFRwTYOiK-M2ZpbHcYXxWhfftd6PdVJWCBWPleQqtAgTuE3OuW4zPoaD06rYIFlb06vyJo4fPBsdFZIqHg=s5120"><img alt="Does Calphalon warranty work" border="0" data-original-height="5120" data-original-width="3841" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhktABQWNGm-cMWsJ8ii-jaLB4Av2vDXU3xBLit6BI6JqDpOlsvrCdpzgSgFAzyf48f9p2OGy1F19lY1P_kFXrtoqMHWf3-sWH03f8LwfSAxFRwTYOiK-M2ZpbHcYXxWhfftd6PdVJWCBWPleQqtAgTuE3OuW4zPoaD06rYIFlb06vyJo4fPBsdFZIqHg=w300-h400" title="Calphalon Lifetime Warranty put to the test" width="300"></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p>I filed a claim <a href="https://www.calphalon.com/supportShow?cfid=warranty">online</a> and am happy to report that my replacement pans came in about 75 days. They sent me an upgrade because they are no longer making the Contemporary line.<span></span></p><a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2021/12/putting-calphalons-lifetime-warranty-to.html#more">Read more »</a>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-9893160363692537852021-10-13T16:48:00.014-06:002023-06-14T11:41:02.917-06:00Does Bissell Honor Their Warranty?<p>I have <a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2015/09/best-cheap-budget-vacuum-for-carpets-is.html">previously</a> waxed poetic about our old Bissell Powerforce vacuum which is sadly no more. I sent hubby off to buy the exact thing but he came back with a bagless version called Powerforce Helix. It worked great, then the cord winder thing snapped off and then it just died this past month. I'm telling you, people. There is no school like the old school. Companies just don't make things like they used to.</p><p>I started researching new vacuums to buy and ended up calling Bissell's commercial center because I figured a commercial vacuum would be better than a typical household vacuum. I learned from the associate some interesting tidbits. It is better to buy a household vacuum with a long warranty than a commercial vacuum because commercial vacuums are considered even more disposable than household vacuums AND their warranties typically are for one year only. So then I called the regular Bissell company (1-800-237-7691) and expressed my frustration that my vacuum had died. Here is what happened.<span></span></p><a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2021/10/does-bissell-honor-their-warranty.html#more">Read more »</a>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-83389599266815754872021-09-21T14:55:00.054-06:002023-06-14T11:42:03.213-06:00ALL the Silver Dollar City Skillets in One Place!<p>Do you love Silver Dollar City skillets as much as I do? Then you have come to the right place. Silver Dollar City lists the ingredients of the food they sell on their <a href="https://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/Attractions/Dining">website</a>. But I wanted all the info about their skillets in one place so I could recreate their tasty skillets. So here you go! I actually printed this out and taped it to my Cajun seasoning container so I can have it where I need it most.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMRHAY8bDeTeBoh4G59BWf__hp-1QvA7T98-clNmzcwbnBBgXMiDqHfHwXS4BYCeuVPrPtI82wt2wqYfuIjuL1yWrk7DZ6Pa1v8tvjxIpYef6LFmx0TuQD7u5UhurY_AF4hl5uCsrjYNx/s4032/IMG_20210921_145933988.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMRHAY8bDeTeBoh4G59BWf__hp-1QvA7T98-clNmzcwbnBBgXMiDqHfHwXS4BYCeuVPrPtI82wt2wqYfuIjuL1yWrk7DZ6Pa1v8tvjxIpYef6LFmx0TuQD7u5UhurY_AF4hl5uCsrjYNx/w240-h320/IMG_20210921_145933988.jpg" title="Silver Dollar Skillet ingredients taped onto my Cajun seasoning bottle" width="240"></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Silver Dollar City Skillets</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>Medley: </b>R</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">ed potatoes, onions, red & green peppers, corn, smoked sausage.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>Calico: </b>White</span><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> & sweet potatoes, onions, peppers, smoked sausage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>Harvest: </b>Carrots, red potatoes, green &</span><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> yellow string beans, ham.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>Jambalaya: </b>O</span><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">nions, red & green peppers, celery, tomatoes, rice, bacon, sausage, chicken<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>Family Feud Succotash: </b>Onions, peppers, </span><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">summer squash, fried okra, corn, chicken<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>Southwest Chicken: </b>B</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">lack beans, chickpeas corn, rice, chicken, pepper-jack cheese, enchilada sauce, cilantro<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Fajita Skillet:</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> R</span>ed potatoes, onions, red &
green peppers, onions, grilled chicken, chipotle lime sauce<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Pulled Pork Skillet</b>: Bacon (remove and reserve and cook everything in the fat), potatoes, onions, pulled pork, BBQ Sauce</p><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Cook Silver Dollar City Skillets</b>:<span></span></div><a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-silver-dollar-city-skillets-in-one.html#more">Read more »</a>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-81906966015294961142020-12-09T14:35:00.003-07:002021-03-12T10:51:42.884-07:002021 Gift Guide<b>Best Kitchen Gadget Chopper</b>: <a href="https://alligatorsonline.com/collections/alligator-original-choppers" target="">Alligator Chopper</a> The key to choppers is how they handle onions. If you want a crisp clean cut like the one below, the Alligator is the best. And this brand has a special built-in grid that makes clean-up so much easier than other brands out there. The Alligator Chopper is my go-to for dicing onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchinis, mushrooms, and even carrots. You can use the Alligator Chipper for big half-inch pieces like potatoes/apples. Use the Alligator Mini for finely dicing/mincing hot peppers and garlic. But if you are choosing just one from their line-up, hands down the best one is the classic Alligator Chopper. It is sold on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alligator-Vegetable-Chopper-Original-Blades/dp/B000H7AFSI/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=alligator+chopper&qid=1607549362&s=home-garden&sr=1-8">Amazon</a> too.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://alligatorsonline.com/products/03-alligator-chopper-with-collector-3079g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="968" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6OXh29kpv3i2Me1K6sBlemQUjzE0oXVIrEHYxeQM1owPXid2ZNSkXGxmU_1Qfm7KtlTKftZ5-KopUgk3Gv6gWhjdaLDu6bLSLapbwrrTRtXjVhwzqNe6UyETmxQN8EANaiHfaxmKxWoDf/w149-h200/PL8+%25285%2529.JPG" width="149" /></a><a href="https://alligatorsonline.com/products/03-alligator-chopper-with-collector-3079g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifT3ICI_vuCK3nTDJu7u50E2ORBJgGxjAJ9mnGBNVBGDW6SKxnJNWBgv5Xquilabplbksk3uRlRs4-wtAk4PfkEck9B6tndxb1zQCBRwseRWZJ0rN9HwU8QJ3NPn25u1vVBU7k-zKZYrK2/w150-h200/IMG_20201209_102740393.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Best Yogurt Maker</b>: If you love yogurt, then you have got to invest in the <a href="https://probioticmaker.com/collections/frontpage">Probiotic Maker</a> (previously know as the EZ Yogurt Maker). I have waxed poetic about them many times! 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It was about $20 and I was worried he wouldn't like it, but he loved it AND gets compliments from his peers when he wear it. Take the idea and run with it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Characters-Periodic-Graphic-T-Shirt/dp/B07BJ5Y7RP/ref=lp_16709369011_1_9?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1607537866&sr=1-9&nodeID=16709369011&psd=1&customId=B07537HNQY&th=1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="585" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwuABk5m8dVC6WOAOfSf4uYSRUuM2hPj2I9wBUVEwSvn-E_MQy5KU_oJGSFaCrVf0RM3qHpb4e4Ja4FJwcAQQOkT3NDkmv-GpEN1yo-JqGv1fyXfDU2JiFVzEft9RsH4JH4CZb3uFBbmY/w193-h200/pixar+table+of+elements.JPG" width="193" /></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Periodic-Villains-T-Shirt/dp/B07ZWHXPJW/ref=sr_1_17?crid=18IPWUP82VQYZ&dchild=1&keywords=star%2Bwars%2Btable%2Bof%2Belements&qid=1607538270&sprefix=star%2Bwars%2Btable%2Bof%2Belem%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-17&customId=B07537HQXD&th=1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="614" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIiJ9K9czFsCPzd604plCdkQxKFlFlJKNTmsebf5qwjrS-vUTKeugR_YYdP3kHbfHOn7hyMU5_7XlzbTEa8z0taPtT-GqfO4apfiR9IQY3XQChsg4hK6cZHtYmeDHhOsrs7JGsrdsq5kXp/w200-h200/star+wars+periodic.JPG" width="200" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Best Gardening Gift</b>: After having gardened for many years, I think a gift card to <a href="https://www.rareseeds.com/?SID=a22346ae31502bc2ea132e26d2d67478">Baker Creek's Rare Seed</a> collection or <a href="https://www.victoryseeds.com/">Victory Seeds</a> is a stellar choice. And for those gardeners who also like to compost, a <a href="https://unclejimswormfarm.com/order-stuff/indoor-compost-bin/">worm bin</a> like Worm Factory or Worm Cafe is a great baby step into worm composting, which is vital for understanding how soil is rejuvenated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unclejimswormfarm.com/order-stuff/indoor-compost-bin/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="809" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjxLQLlesSpuE8MeTxjm81Dc7fiaffE0wI9phN9OSnxtFURfjec8wa-QfLWBOC3_WCuYnOq5oabZaAqx8WwVbyuVLVU5gJb28TclBxVpxf93PoOYy1FfYGio9FxPFcVF6lul5WzIGPz9gk/s320/uncle+jims+worm+bins+snippet.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Best Gift for Bakers</b>: I love baking and have a few tools that just make baking so much easier. Like parchment paper with fun designs, good quality bench scraper/dough cutter, and also <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vollrath-47147-Stainless-Steel-Disher/dp/B0001MSEXW/ref=sxin_9_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-dm9sbHJhdGggZGlzaGVy-ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cx=Vollrath+disher&dchild=1&keywords=Vollrath+disher&pd_rd_i=B0001MSEXW&pd_rd_r=df00ca9e-3390-44aa-b64e-2fca7dd445df&pd_rd_w=1fVnZ&pd_rd_wg=rgpFD&pf_rd_p=b6dc128d-7461-4205-b97b-a956bf7315b7&pf_rd_r=7Z0VWD1ASGZQBHW1YF8B&psc=1&qid=1607549238&sr=1-1-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081#customerReviews">Vollrath disher scoops</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Best DVD to bring in the New Year</b>: Gotta love the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bachelor-Mother-Ginger-Rogers/dp/B004D9ADD8/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=bachelor+mother&qid=1607549524&sr=8-2">Bachelor Mother</a> with Ginger Rogers and David Niven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bachelor-Mother-Ginger-Rogers/dp/B004D9ADD8/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=bachelor+mother&qid=1607549524&sr=8-2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="279" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpWTquxKAH0GaG3-cHNsiVsvzVkLC7nEVcxYLULrCES-oQIcklk0LrsEgSINd2Wid9Vt0fBhA-Z3p4cw0h0uI88zcKW3kfjd2IJX4zpxzpp1wZflN3KoOG8TIgsn7mhMG2uXgh0EP90E33/w140-h200/bachelor+mother.JPG" width="140" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let's make 2021 great! Have a favorite gift idea? Comment below! :)</div></div></div>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-73406013883142722002020-06-13T15:45:00.000-06:002020-06-13T15:45:07.767-06:00Best Toys for Group Play according to kidsI've got seven kids between the ages of 2-14 (and one on the way). I recently had my kiddos (all except our 2-year-old that doesn't talk) take a survey about their most favorite and least favorite group toys. <div>
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<li>Cars</li>
<li>Animals</li>
<li>Marble Run</li>
<li>Lincoln Logs</li>
<li>Trains</li>
<li>Ponies</li>
<li>Barbies</li>
<li>Potato Heads</li>
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*Please note that I am talking about the big Duplo Legos here. I do NOT like regular Legos. I also need to stress the importance of NOT keeping any Legos (Duplo or otherwise) in sets AND that all the Legos be placed in one big bin and open for anyone to use. If I had implemented this rule early on, I would have saved our family a lot of time and arguing. If you are wondering which ones to buy, I would just get a <a href="https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/world-animals-10907" target="_blank">Duplo World Animals Box</a> or a <a href="https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/deluxe-brick-box-10914" target="_blank">Duplo Deluxe Brick Box</a> and then supplement with a set that your kiddoes are nuts about (construction, princesses, superheroes, etc.) and then keep your eyes out for random Duplos at thrift stores. Our best Duplo finds have been at thrift stores over the years.</div>
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**I also want to note that while my kids really like Magnetic Tiles (like Magna-Tiles*** or <a href="http://www.playmags.com/" target="_blank">PlayMags</a>), when we were at a friends house, they played with <a href="https://www.magformers.com/" target="_blank">Magformers</a> and actually said that they preferred Magformers over magnetic tiles because the structures were stronger (they could be carried more easily and some of them could even be tossed to each other). If you are considering buying magnetic tiles, then you might want to read this post I wrote about our <a href="http://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2018/04/best-magnetic-tile-set.html" target="_blank">favorite brands of magnetic tiles</a> and also this post about why I <a href="http://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2017/10/why-are-magna-tiles-so-expensive-4.html" target="_blank">don't recommend Magna-Tiles brand</a>.</div>
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Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-10498221290043050652020-05-19T15:10:00.000-06:002020-05-19T16:05:40.185-06:00How to grow Tomatoes as PerennialsThis post is for my future reference, but it might interest my readers as well.<br>
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Tomatoes are tender perennials. In a mild enough climate or warm enough greenhouse they can last for about two years. Some people dig up their tomatoes and bring them in and then out again each year. Others grow clones of their treasured tomato plants and grow them over the winter then put them out in the Spring for a headstart on the season. Read on for these methods in detail!<br>
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Let me introduce you to something called <a href="https://probioticmaker.com/" target="_blank">Probiotic Maker</a> (formerly EZ Yogurt Maker). I've been using it for about three years now. It makes yogurt/kefir with less than one minute prep and has zero cleanup.<br>
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I know, you are shaking your head right now. No boiling, no thermometer, no pans, no ice, no Instant Pot, no dishes???<br>
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I know! Insanely. Easy. Homemade. Yogurt.<br>
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I've been using this over three years now and just love how easy it is and that each starter packet has 11 different strains. I'll give you the cons first and then we can recap the PROS! Yea! Read on for more details!<br>
<a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2020/05/probiotic-maker-review-aka-ez-yogurt.html#more">Read more »</a>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-79279474747370570972020-05-18T14:06:00.004-06:002020-05-21T16:12:52.185-06:00Wicking Planter Barrel (SIP Planter) and Planned FertilizersI converted two of my barrel planters into wicking planters (SIP planters).<br>
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<b>I prefer the Power Quick Pot for three reasons:</b><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">E-Cloth draped over Norwex. The window cloths are on top of picture.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up two E-Cloth General Purpose Cloths and Norwex Enviro Cloth </td></tr>
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<b>What you need to know about both brands:</b><br>
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<a href="https://shopus.norwex.biz/">Norwex</a> makes high quality microfiber cloths. So does <a href="https://us.e-cloth.com/">E-Cloth</a>.<br>
Norwex is rather <a href="https://shopus.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/700010?categoryName=Top_Sellers">expensive</a>. E-Cloth is rather <a href="https://us.e-cloth.com/collections/chemical-free-cleaning-essentials/products/10602_general-purpose-cloth">reasonable</a>.<br>
Norwex strands are 1/200th the diameter of human hair. Same with E-Cloth.<br>
Properly used, Norwex <a href="https://shopus.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/pages/microfiber-testing">can</a> remove up to 99% of bacteria from a surface. E-Cloth <a href="https://us.e-cloth.com/pages/does-microfiber-remove-bacteria">boasts</a> over 99%.<br>
Norwex has a 2-year microfiber warranty. E-Cloth has a 3-year microfiber warranty.<br>
Norwex a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. E-Cloth does too, but there is no stated time-frame.<br>
Norwex has BacLock. E-Cloth <a href="https://us.e-cloth.com/apps/help-center#!hc-why-dont-your-cloths-have-silver-in-the-fabric">does not</a>. E-Cloth used to dabble in such a feature with their Professional General Purpose cloth but ultimately decided to nix silver additives.<br>
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<a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2020/01/norwex-vs-e-cloth-why-premium.html#more">Read more »</a>Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-80319703066022277122019-10-18T11:51:00.001-06:002019-10-18T11:51:34.158-06:00Super HOT Halloween candy deal at Smith'sThis week <a href="https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/">Smith's</a> is having a great sale on Halloween candy.<div>
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Today and tomorrow only (10/18-10/19) they have a digital coupon where ALL of their Halloween candy and Halloween home is 50% OFF <u>SALE</u> prices.</div>
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It gets better. If you like the movies.</div>
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Some of the bags of candy are specially marked that if you buy two bags, you get a free Fandango movie ticket.</div>
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That is HOT HOT HOT!</div>
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Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-84502757446392583592019-08-14T13:20:00.001-06:002019-09-03T19:07:49.329-06:00Good Shea Butter; 3 Things that You Need to Know Right NowWhat should shea butter look like? What should shea butter smell like? Does shea butter go bad or expire? Does shea butter clog pores? What is grade A shea butter? Which brand of <a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2019/04/shea-butter-reviews.html">shea butter is best</a>?<br />
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Any of these questions swirling around in your head right now? Don't worry, I had the same questions about 2 years ago and I'm here to clear the air a bit.<br />
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#1: <b> There is a lot of misinformation circulating about shea butter.</b> From blog posts to reporters, and even from the shea manufacturers, exporters, importers, and retail sellers themselves, there is a lot of hearsay about shea butter. So try to make sure that what you learn is backed up with some proof.<br />
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#2: <b>High quality fresh</b> shea butter is going to look like this:<br />
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#3: Good shea is going to have laboratory analysis to back it up. Different organizations will rank superior quality shea butter as Grade A or Grade 1. TO BE GRADE A (or Grade 1) IT MUST BE TESTED and comply with requirements. Just because it is tested, does not mean that it is high grade. You need to know how to read that report. Here are the two readings to which I pay the most attention:</div>
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<li>Unsaponifiable Matter (can be from 1 to 19%, with 1 being the least desirable...the very highest I have found has had 9%)</li>
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NOTE: Grading of shea butter is very different than Certified Organic or Fair Trade. A shea butter can be Grade A/1 and not be Certified Organic or Fair Trade. Likewise, just because a shea butter is Certified Organic and Fair Trade, that does not mean that it is a superior grade butter.</div>
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NOTE: Lots of people will say that the color of shea butter can be any color from ivory to greenish to gray. That is true but high quality shea butter is not going to be brown, green, or gray...shea butters with those colors are going to have bad peroxide laboratory readings. This means that the shea kernels were roasted too long. And a yellow-ish butter is an indication that it was produced with rotten kernels. (The only exception to the rotten kernels thing is yellow shea butter that has been dyed with herbs or roots and this will be very BRIGHT.) One more indication of shea being made from rotten kernels is a low melting point (lower than 35.0 C).</div>
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What does shea butter do for your skin? Feeds, moisturizes, and protects</div>
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Is it okay to put shea butter on your face? Yes!</div>
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Can shea butter go bad? YES! Usually shea butters are good for 1-4 years, depending on their quality. Air, water, sunlight can all contribute to shea butter going bad BEFORE its expiration date. Store your shea in a cool, dark place in a sealed container.</div>
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Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-53536994155171148742019-04-29T23:37:00.000-06:002019-09-14T18:47:04.544-06:00Sans Pareil Nilotica Shea Butter ReviewUPDATE: Lab results are in and most of the values look great. Free Fatty Acids are borderline at 3.5% and unsaponifiable matter is not even measured. My view is that if you are set on getting shea nilotica that you can purchase from San Pareil or Viva Naturals (I used to not recommend Viva but they do have a fresh batch in and so it might not be rancid like the batch I initially got). If you are okay with West African shea butter, then I suggest you go with one of my <a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2019/04/shea-butter-reviews.html">recommended brands</a> since West African shea butter is not as pricey as East African (Nilotica) shea butter.<br>
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UPDATE: I don't know what the laboratory analysis is for this brand of shea butter, so I am unsure as to whether or not it is truly superior quality. All of its physical properties indicate that it is high quality, but <a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2019/08/good-shea-butter-3-things-that-you-need.html">lab results are important</a>.<br>
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Okay, let's start off with a brand of rare shea butter that is well-sourced, put together, transparent, and currently well-priced--<a href="https://sanspareilnaturals.com/">Sans Pareil Shea Butter</a>.<br>
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<b>Source</b>: Uganda<br>
<b>Processing Method</b>: Cold-pressed<br>
<b>Ethics</b>: Fair-trade & Sustainable<br>
<b>Butter Aesthetics</b>: Cream Colored & Smooth<br>
<b>Performance</b>: Highly Absorbable & Light Outer Protective Layer<br>
<b>Brand Aesthetics</b>: Transparent, Traceable, and Top-Notch<br>
<b>Buy at</b>: Sans Pareil Naturals <a href="https://sanspareilnaturals.com/products/organic-unrefined-fair-trade-nilotica-shea-butter">Website</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Shea-Butter-Fair-Trade-Replenishes/dp/B0732K9T9B">Amazon</a><br>
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Sans Pareil Shea butter is from Uganda. Ugandan shea butter, or East African shea butter, or Nilotica shea butter, is from the species Vitellaria Nilotica. Nilotica shea butter has more oleic content than western shea butter from the species Vitellaria Paradoxa. This means it is smoother and melts faster.<br>
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Regarding their <b>processing methods</b>, San Pareil reports:<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sampling of the shea butter I have tried</td></tr>
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Before reading my micro reviews on shea butter brands, please consider the following:</div>
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<li><b>Shea butter quality varies from batch to batch.</b> Region, rainfall, and processing methods are all significant quality factors.</li>
<li><b>Brands of shea butter can switch their supplier and this effects quality.</b> For example, Naissance (wonderful company) recently switched suppliers and unfortunately, the new batch does not have good Free Fatty Acid results but their previous supplier's batch had phenomenal lab results.</li>
<li><b>Fresh <a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2019/08/good-shea-butter-3-things-that-you-need.html">high quality shea butter</a> should look, feel, and smell a certain way.</b> It should be light ivory beige, have a fondant-like texture, and smell <b><i>slightly</i></b> earthy, nutty, sweet, or smokey.</li>
<li><b>Laboratory analysis is the only way to confirm</b> that a batch is high quality with solid levels of unsaponifiable matter. </li>
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<b><i>Just because I recommend a certain brand right now, the next batch of shea butter that they get in might not be up to quality standards. </i>And vice versa!</b> ;) That being said, a brand that values high quality shea butter AND understands how it should be processed AND understand the value of laboratory testing SHOULD ensure that all the shea butter they distribute is truly high quality. I'm still searching for such a brand. ;) If you have found one, please comment!<br />
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Now for the mini reviews! Once again, this review only pertains to the batch that I ordered. I recommend you do your own research on the brand's current batch of inventory before ordering.<br />
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Smile = Recommended<br />
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Stikethrough = No longer in production<br />
FFA = Free Fatty Acids<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brands I have tried</span>:<br />
<b>Ancient Health Remedies</b> ☹ Excessive FFA 7.12% WWW supplier<br />
<strike><b>Anjou Naturals</b></strike><br />
<b>Beuna Skin</b> ☹$! Unresponsive company.<br />
<b>Bulk Naturals</b> Etsy --waiting on lab analysis--<br />
<b>Dr. Ferrin's</b> ☹ Company unresponsive & WWW seems to be supplier.<br />
<b>Green Leaf Naturals</b> ☹ No lab testing available<br />
<b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Natural-Premium-Shea-Butter/dp/B00BNPWSTW/ref=lp_10858176011_1_1_a_it?srs=10858176011&ie=UTF8&qid=1567551520&sr=8-1">Karitex</a></b> 😊☹ My first batch was great with smooth, light nutty sweet scent. BUT the second batch was smelling rancid and plasticy. I transferred it to a new container and let it sit, then melted it and cooled it in the freezer. It helped the smell. This batch was also too soft/oily for me. Super sad beause is is fair trade, certified organic, with excelly labs. FFA 2.5-3.5% and Unsaps 7-10% YEAH! Can also buy bulk on their <a href="https://karitex.com/collections/special-promotion">website</a>.<br />
<b>Kate Blanc Cosmetics</b> Borderline FFA 3.46%. Unsaps not measured.<br />
<b>Naissance:</b> A favorite brand of mine BUT their new supplier's unrefined butter has FFA 6.45%. However, the clay refined butter labs are great with unsaps at 5%. Company is fair trade.<br />
<b>Nubian Heritage</b> ☹ Very rancid.<br />
<strike><b>PURE by Rachelle Parker</b></strike> ☹ Company won't provide analysis.<br />
<b>Rise N Shine</b> ☹ FFA too high 4.48%<br />
<b><a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2019/04/sans-pareil-nilotica-shea-butter.html">Sans Pareil </a><a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2019/04/sans-pareil-nilotica-shea-butter.html">Naturals</a></b> 😊 Very fresh batch of Shea Nilotica. Borderline FFA 3.5%</div>
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<b>SheaTerra Organics</b> $! --waiting on analysis--<br />
<strike><b>Slice of Nature</b> (East Shea Oil)</strike><br />
<b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DHSIR0M/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_k0VBDbG1N6TB3">Smell Good</a></b> 😊 So far the only company with satisfactory lab analysis that has low levels of FFA and Peroxide, with moderate levels of unsaponifiable matter 4.06%. Most economically priced and claim to be fair trade.</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.superiorshea.com/products">Superior Shea</a>:</b> 😊$! Fresh 2018 batch with Unsaps 5.63% and low FFA 0.96% with strong smell. Fair trade for sure. But shipping makes it $22/lb which is steep.<br />
<b>Viva Naturals</b> ☹ Jar was nearing exp and rancid. However, since then they have bought a new batch of shea nilotica and I am considering a purchase. It would be identical to Sans Pareil Naturals because Guru Nanak is the manufacturer.</div>
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<b>Zavebe</b> ☹ Awfully rancid.<br />
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<b>Afrikinky Shea Butter:</b><b> </b>Waiting on labs. GSA member. Company unresponsive.<br />
<b>Alaffia</b>: They don't test every batch, and their lab averages for FFA are btwn 1.07-8.56% and Unsaponifiable Fraction averages are 2.21 – 4.18%.<br />
<b>Anthony's Goods:</b> Completely unresponsive<br />
<b>Baraka</b>: Canadian company with really good lab readings. Just wish unsaponifiables were higher than 2.06%<br />
<b>Better Shea Butter</b>: They only do cosmetic testing, which doesn't show unsaps.<br />
<b><a href="https://www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/butters/shea-butter/V000571.html#q=shea&lang=default&start=1">Bramble Berry</a>:</b> Cold-pressed Refined Unsaponifiables 6% No returns.<br />
<b><a href="https://www.bulkapothecary.com/raw-ingredients/waxes-and-butters/pure-shea-butter-bulk/">Bulk Apothecary</a>:</b> Unsaps not measured on unrefined but refined Unsaps are 5.8 and FFA 0.20%<br />
<b>Coastal Scents:</b> Doesn't do testing.<br />
<b>Daolus:</b> Unresponsive, Nigerian, GSA member, waiting on labs.<br />
<b>Essential Depot</b>: FFA too high 7.2!<br />
<b>FairTale Ghana:</b> $! Very fair trade. Awesome labs but unsaps not measured.<br />
<b><a href="https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/soap/product.asp?product_id=ORGBUTSHEAEXPRFBF431">From Nature with Love</a>:</b> Refined but consider the Unsaps 6.6% and FFA 0.010%.<br />
<b>Good Earth Spa</b>: FFA 5.45% too high!<br />
<b>Green Factory: </b>Waiting on labs.<br />
<b>Key West: </b>Does not test their shea.<br />
<b>Mary Tylor Naturals</b>: Labs really good. Unsaps possibly above 4% but not sure about the latest batch.<br />
<b><a href="https://www.libertynatural.com/index.html">Liberty Natural Products</a></b>: Good unsaponifiable matter levels 6-9% but current stock is pretty old although they regularly monitor their expiration dates. I will most likely be ordering from them in the future. Search "shea butter" and click on special yellow for the highest Unsaps.<br />
<b>Lotion Crafter:</b> FFA too high 7.2%, unsaps not measured.<br />
<b>Naturise</b> Good lab readings except low unsaponifiable Matter 1.4<br />
<b>Rustic Escentuals: </b>High FFA 6.06% Unsaps not even measured</div>
<b>Shea Butter Source</b>: Canadian company that seems awesome but I have no labs. Have to buy a big box.<br />
<b>SheaGrowers:</b> Good labs, but unsaps not measured.<br />
<b>Sky Organics: </b>Company unwilling to share lab results.<br />
<b>Soap Expressions Candlewic:</b> Sold by gallon. Refined. Unsaps 5.8.<br />
<b>Village Shea Butter: </b>Waiting on labs.<br />
<b>Yellow Brick Road: </b>Company unresponsive with results.<br />
<b>Zaturals</b>: FFA too high 5.04%. Unsaps not measured.<br />
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If you are a company wanting to send me shea butter for review, please contact me using the form to the right. I do have high standards and will require a copy of your (or your supplier's) lab results, also called Certificate of Analysis. You can't sell shea butter as Grade A or Grade 1 without proof to back it up.<br />
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<b>Why I love shea butter</b>:<br />
Shea butter has transformed my skin. It's not that shea butter makes my skin flawless..it's that it makes my skin feel so healthy that I just don't enjoy the feel of makeup on my skin. Which is really really odd for this make-up loving guru to say...because, hello, makeup is so fun! But the bluntness in me cannot deny the change shea butter has made in my life. I love <a href="https://bluntlyreviewed.blogspot.com/2019/08/good-shea-butter-3-things-that-you-need.html">good shea butter</a> from the top of my head to the tip of my toes.</div>
Your Blunt Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078721244989223421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091916856020039355.post-78752831822052794032019-03-22T13:16:00.000-06:002019-04-15T14:53:35.196-06:00Best Stovetop Cleaners<b>Stovetop Cleaner Test 1</b>:<br>
Purpose: Test different cleaning methods on the stove top.<br>
Method: I divided bottom left burner into four sections. I timed myself for one minute cleaning with four different cleaners.<br>
Cleaners to be tested: Shaklee Scour Off, rubbing alcohol, E-cloth Stove & Range, and Magic Eraser.<br>
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Results: Magic Eraser was the clear winner. It thoroughly cleaned it's section within a minute. Second place was Shaklee Scour Off. In third place was the E-cloth stove and range cloth. The clear loser was rubbing alcohol.</div>
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