Christmas gifts from Sugar and Spice Gifts and Treats Spa provide comfort and sparkle [Review & Giveaway]

Christmas is just an eye-blink away. A short month filled with activities, color, sounds, joy, anxiety, busyness, cold, music, laughter, good food, sweets, and family. It is a time of gifting and a time of looking at the bank balance to see if there is enough for all those gifts you wish to give to those you care about.

Sugar  and Spice Gifts and Treats has beautifully appointed bath items and here at Christmas time they have pulled out all the stops and created baubles to sparkle and glisten your gifting.

Decide how many and "who" you want to give some little treats to and place an order
for a grand assortment of spa treats for the little ladies and the moms and grandmas on
your list. Then find some cute gift bags, ribbons, and bows and spread the joy!

Looking a little closer, I see a little rubber duckie perched atop a cake of soap and isn't that a sweet little squirrel encased in glycerin gel soap? Bath salts, bath bombs, scrubs....
such fun and pleasantness.

I spy three tree ornament balls with ribbons attached to place on the tree.
Who will find one on the tree, hidden in the boughs, and run to the bath
for a wonderful spa treat?

We "think" and desire chocolate and minty sweets during the holiday season, but we NEED the relaxation of lavendar. Sugar and Spice can meet both of these needs and desires. Get the idea? Also, think of these items as small gifts for co-workers, friends one might wish to give a small treat, etc. There is even a set of shaving items for the man you want to give a gift. And not to forget the kiddies - something cute.

At Sugar and Spice Gifts and Treats, products are handmade, natural and chemical free, come in a wide variety of colours & scents, and custom orders are encouraged!  Find some lovely items by clicking here

The owner of Sugar and spice Gifts and Treats is Canada based and has developed a line of lovely bath products and even a few other items such as laundry needs. She also packages her items beautifully. Bath salts, bath fizzies, and such are in canning jars such as you would put your prize home made jams and jellies. The she decorates these with lovely "jewels" and fabric cutouts on the lids. The effect is charming. Bath Bombs are thoroughly wrapped in a plastic container and then placed in a frou-frou bag with netting and tied with a pretty ribbon. Soaps are wrapped and placed in a lovely bag and have added bling or glitz.

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assortment of seasonal items to delight
the senses and are lovely to look upon.

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Ends December 11 @ 12:01 a.m. ET

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Etsy stores or shops online are primarily owned by people who had small home businesses and who made crafty items to sell. I have been quite impressed by the talents that are fueling this cottage industry. I love the entrepreneurial spirit of these Etsy businesses - many of them the dreams of moms, sisters, aunts, friends. We should support their efforts - especially when they merit it by producing something as lovely as these products.

DISCLOSURE: I received complimentary products from Sugar & Spice Gifts & Treats to facilitate this review. I was not compensated and opinions are my very own.

Free Spirit Farms Homemade Soaps, Lotions & Lip Balms [Review & Giveaway]

Just who and what is Free Spirit Farm?

Free Spirit Farm products is the dream of two sisters from North Dakota who enjoy making lotions, soaps, lip balms and more, not only for our own use and our family, but also for anyone who might be trying to find a good source for skincare products that are made out of only healthy, natural ingredients!  

They also sometimes have fiber products available, such as wool and yarn that we get from our own sheep and angora rabbits who enjoy a happy life on the farm! And as the young ladies say......

"We believe in doing things as naturally as possible, without using synthetic chemicals that are harmful to our bodies and the environment. All of our products are 100% NATURAL - no artificial preservatives, colors, or scents! I started making my own lotions a few years ago as the result of using some homemade lotion that a friend had given me. I was amazed by how effective it was and how great it made my skin feel! (Not to mention the wonderfully refreshing, uplifting scent from pure, natural essential oils!)  Before using natural lotion I had such dry skin, my hands would get so chapped they would break open and bleed, and my face would be very dry and irritated. The average store-bought lotions were no help to me - they didn't even faze the dryness! Plus the unnatural synthetic scents would make me sick, giving me headaches and dizziness till I couldn't even wear it. This all-natural lotion totally does the trick! It's all nourishing ingredients moisturize and soothe, and is good for all skin types. Including people who are sensitive to chemicals, on their skin or just smelling them, since there is nothing unnatural or unhealthy in this. This lotion is super healthy and you can feel good about what what you are putting on your skin! You will be amazed by how smooth and silky your skin will be. Other skin care products just naturally blossomed from my lotion making. Why use unhealthy soap or other products on your body when there's a natural, sustainable alternative? So now I also make all natural soap too. I just love this soap!! It works so well, and is great with moisturizing and cleaning at the same time!" 

Find them on their Etsy shop - click here

I have been privileged to try three of their lovely products. I really enjoy promoting natural products and especially when the products are produced in small quantities by individuals who can vouch for their products and the materials in them. In the case of Free Spirit Farm, these two young ladies have their own sheep and rabbits from whom they get materials for making these products and they use wonderful essential oils.

These are the three lovely products I received to review. As you see, I've been
lavishing this fabulous lotion on my hands and body.

Homemade Soaps

My skin feels great after using this lightly scented homemade lavender vanilla soap. It lathers nicely and is quite pleasant to use. A real treat. And when I consider that it is made from natural ingredients and homemade, I am quite impressed. Aren't they quite lovely?

The Lavender Dream soaps available in three different shapes: blocks, flowers, and hearts! The blocks are approximately 4.oz and are $3.99. The flowers are approximately 1.40 oz, sold in packages of two and are $3.95.

Lotions (see picture above)

This is such a rich, luxurious lotion. It has a wonderful fragrance of lavender and vanilla. It takes just a tiny amount compared to other lotions that are not as rich. It does not leave my skin with that unpleasant sticky feel. The effects of the lotion on my body are lasting throughout the day. I am truly enjoying this natural lotion. This is well worth the price.

Lotions Ingredients: Grapeseed Oil, Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Distilled Water, Borax, Beeswax, Emulsifying Wax, Vitamin E Oil, Essential Oils. These are lotion available in three different scents, Lavender Dream, Citrus Blast, and Peppermint Breeze! They are $8.50 each.

Lip Tints

This little tube of lip  balm is tinted with a wee bit of color that helps keep me from looking completely "washed out." Of course, they have a lip balm without color and it is in a variety of flavors. I like this little touch of color. Definitely a balm for my lips that seem to crack and peel. Love that it is natural!

Ingredients: Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Almond Oil - Lip Tint are available in two colors: Pink and Red, and come in either tubes or heart shaped containers! They are $3.00 each.

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Lip Balm or Lip Tint & Homemade Soap 
In choice of scent/flavor

 Begins August 3

ENDS August 24 @ 12:01 a.m. EDT

Open to USA addresses only.

Lip Balm or Lip Tint & Homemade Soap
In choice of scent/flavor

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DISCLOSURE: I received 3 products to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own. I used each of these products to determine my opinion. I was not compensated for this review.

Sugar and Spice Gifts and Treats Spa Items (Etsy shop) for wonderful homemade bath treats [Review & Giveaway-US & CANADA]

I knew that Etsy stores or shops online were primarily owned by people who had small home businesses and who made crafty items to sell. I've seen pictures of some of these items and been quite impressed by the talents that are fueling this cottage industry. I love the entrepreneurial spirit of these Etsy businesses - many of them the dream of moms, sisters, aunts, friends. We should support their efforts - especially when they merit it by producing something as lovely as these products.

At Sugar and Spice Gifts and Treats, products are handmade, natural and chemical free, come in a wide variety of colours & scents, and custom orders are encouraged!

My package of lovely treats came packed in a beautiful keepsake box with lovely roses and writing all over it - portends of loveliness inside. I could hardly wait to lift the lid. When I did, I saw the beauties lovingly individually wrapped in pink tissue. Tucked in were also the lovely silky-gauge bag of soap with the little satin bow ribbon. I can hardly wait to experience all this girlyness!

The owner of Sugar and spice Gifts and Treats is Canada based and has developed a line of lovely bath products and even a few other items such as laundry needs. She also packages her items beautifully. Bath salts, bath fizzies, and such are in canning jars such as you would put your prize home made jams and jellies. The she decorates these with lovely "jewels" and fabric cutouts on the lids. The effect is charming. Bath Bombs are thoroughly wrapped in a plastic container and then placed in a frou-frou bag with netting and tied with a pretty ribbon. Soaps are wrapped and placed in a lovely bag and have added bling or glitz.

Unwrapped! Each beautiful item waiting for my enjoyment. I can hardly wait to try this relaxing lavender bath salts and that lovely pink goat soap (see the lovely butterfly "bling"..... Oh Joy! 

This is the stuff to get your "girly" on and give yourself or someone else some really good "spa-time-treats." Now just what was in my package?

• Mango Bath Bomb (large) - This is absolutely divine! Subtle fragrance. Silky smooth feeling and wonderful to the skin. So relaxing! [Handmade to order. Ingredients: Citric Acid, Baking Soda, Sweet Almond Oil, Meringue Powder, Powdered Sugar, Epsom Salts, Fragrance, Colour]
• Orchid Almond Rose Soap Sample - So pretty! This lightly fragrant soap lathers fine & luxurious. Skin is left feeling soft and smooth. [Handmade. Ingredients: Goat Milk Soap, Glycerin Soap, Fragrance, Colour] 
• Lavender Bath Salts - I thoroughly enjoyed my lovely bath soak using these light salts. The lavender scent is light and pleasant. Relaxing! [Homemade. Ingredients: Mineral Salts, Sea Salts, Fragrance, Colour]
• Body Scrub -  The fragrance is ever so slight and the oil light. I like that this scrub is much less oily than those I've previously used and the fragrance light. The cute little jar is plastic but looks glass making it safe to use in the bath area. [Homemade. Ingredients: Fragrance, Colour, Coconut Oil, Epsom Salts]
• Guest Goat Milk Fizzies - I tried the Chocolate Mint Bath Bomb Fizzies. Opening the pretty jar I caught a whiff of this delectable scent - a bit minty and a bit chocolaty. I plopped 2 into my bath and they fizzed and made the water so silky feeling. Very nice! [Handmade. Ingredients: Citric Acid, Baking Soda, Sweet Almond Oil, Fragrance, Colour]

Now a final look at real close up. See the lovely jars. You can reuse these for all kinds of things. Gift something to someone in them. Put cotton balls in them. Store a little bits of treasure!

Sugar & Spice Gifts & Treats has a special offer during the month of June: Free shipping on the Bubble Bars - CLICK HERE

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Ends July 14 @ 12:01 a.m. EDT

Open to USA & CANADA only. 

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DISCLOSURE: I received complimentary products from Sugar & Spice Gifts & Treats to facilitate this review. I was not compensated and opinions are my very own.