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Product & Company Reviews by Kandi
Products and services provided by women! Now you can read about a product before
you buy!
Please
note: We do not accept reviews that others have written concerning any product. All reviews are done by S.W.A.M. and
are completely honest & accurate. Once a product has been tested, all
results will be sent to the owner for review before anything is posted on this
site. Anyone who submits a product has the option of choosing whether they want
the results posted or not.
From time to time I will try a product that has not been sent in
for review, but rather one that I have purchased or was given as a gift etc. Any
reviews of these products/companies will be as factual and unbiased as possible.
All product reviews are based on the quality, etc. of the product(s) at the time
of review.
Products must be CREATED by the person sending it in for review,
OR they must have permission to send the product for review by the creator. I
will not be held responsible for reviews for products that were sent in without
prior permission! I also review products that I have purchased or received via
other means. I DO NOT remove reviews once they are placed, but will add
notes to them if the product is tested again with different results.
Please note: Newest Reviews (after 9/12/07) are
now being posted on the Shop With a Mom Blog!
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WAHM/Women-Owned Companies
Sandi's Soap Scents-A++
Sandi requested a review from me a few weeks ago and I was thrilled to try some
of her products. Her site is very well laid out with great photos, and fabulous
looking products! At the time of the review request I ordered a few extra
things, and the shipping was VERY FAST! I had my products within a few days
time!
Sandi sent me a 2 oz bottle of lotion in Mimosa & Mandarin and a 4 oz bar of
glycerin soap in Fresh Linen scent for review. Both products were of superior
quality! The scents are very, very nice, and not a bit overpowering! I just
couldn't get enough of the lotion and I am definitely planning on ordering more!
Normally I am not much of a bar soap user. I prefer body washes because I don't
like the way soaps tend to leave a film on your skin. Sandi's soap bar however,
left very little if any "residue", it rinsed off very nicely! The fragrance and
color were just perfect and the bar has lasted and lasted! I have had it for
several weeks and I have only used a little over half of it! What a great value!
The lotion is also fabulous! I don't like a greasy lotion, but I don't like one
that feels more like water than lotion. Sandi's has a wonderful balance of both
oil/water properties! Very moisturizing, didn't leave a greasy feel, and the
scent was very, very nice! My husband loved it too!
I also wanted to mention, that although the extra products that I ordered were
not the ones for review, they were just as great as the others! The Body and
Hair wash (that I also got in the Mimosa & Mandarin) is very, very well scented,
lathers very nicely, and has lasted and lasted! It makes my hair feel very clean
without feeling dried out! I also got some conditioner in Pina Colada and it too
is a wonderful product. Very thick and rich! I have used it on my hair and
shaved my legs with it (I always shave my legs with conditioner!) and I have had
no dryness whatsoever on my legs! (And I have extremely dry skin!) But my 17
year old stole it, so now I have to get more! lol
Overall the experience with Sandi was perfect! The products are top of the line
and her service is extremely professional and very fast!
Please visit her site and check out her great products! Tell her "Shop With a
Mom" sent you:o)
Visit
Sandi's
Soap Scents
One
of a Kind by Lexi-A+
If you are looking for
a truly unique product for yourself or as a gift then you should check out the
awesome artwork from One of a Kind by Lexi! She is an amazing artist. I
have had the pleasure of seeing several of her products first hand, and she does
an amazing job! I personally have received address labels, a checkbook cover,
everyday note cards and Christmas cards. All if them have been flawless and
absolutely adorable! I described all of us to her (my husband, my girls and
myself) and she did a great job of representing us with her wonderful whimsical
style! She offers all types of completely hand drawn products, from
note cards, to 8x10 drawings. She has drawn a lot of business logos for women in
business to use on their websites, business cards, etc. and all of them are so
well done that you can't help but love them! Lexi offers excellent customer
service, the products are very nicely packaged, and her prices are extremely competitive! If you are looking for a unique
truly one-of-a-kind gift then be sure to check out her site and her fabulous
products!
Visit
One of
a Kind by Lexi
Dixie's Treasure Shoppe-A+
I had the pleasure of "meeting" Dixie via Mompack when I posted
on the group that I needed a blue colored t-shirt for my little dog, Mattie.
Dixie responded that she could get me one and tie dye it for me any color that I
needed. Once I had the shirt, I planned to iron on a logo for a race event that
we were going to.
Not only did Dixie send me ONE great shirt, she sent me TWO! They
were ADORABLE and very well dyed! I was extremely happy with her work, the quick
shipping, the communication, the whole nine yards! It was certainly a pleasure
doing business with her and I would certainly not hesitate to do business with
her in the future!
I highly recommend Dixie's work! She is a true professional and a
wonderful person!
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Dixie's
Treasure Shoppe
SeaGlass Candles-A+
I LOVE a strongly scented soy wax candle that will not smoke,
that will burn evenly to the bottom of the jar, and take its time getting there!
That is EXACTLY what I got with my 16 oz Jar Candle from SeaGlass Candles!
The Green Tea scent was heavenly! It was scented just right, and
you could smell the candle all over the room and beyond!
On the top of the candle, there was a little wax seashell shape
with the wick coming through it. This was a truly unique touch, something I had
never seen before. It added a lot of charm to the candle!
Upon request, Kelly will also embed beautiful pieces of sea glass
into your candle. The candle that I tried, had this in it and it was very nice!
It doesn't affect the burning of the candle in any way, and makes an attractive
addition to the soy wax!
She also offers hand painted jars for you if you wish.
I was EXTREMELY pleased with this candle! It was definitely one
of the best candles that I have EVER had! It burned cleanly & evenly, was
strongly scented with a beautiful scent, and colored just right!
I recommend these candles to anyone that is a HUGE candle lover
like I am. You cannot go wrong on this one!
Visit
SeaGlass Candles
Laura Edwards Independent Rep Selling Mia Bella-A++++++
Laura Edwards, an Independent Rep that sells Mia Bella Candles,
sent me a large (16 oz) soy wax jar candle in Cucumber Melon, one Blueberry
votive in a ceramic votive cup, and a Bella Bar in Slate & Stone.
The 16 oz jar candle was AMAZING! VERY strong fragrance, double wicked so it
burned PERFECTLY, and I burned it for several hours a day for 2 weeks. Once it
got down to approximately one inch of wax, I put it on my mug warmer and it is
still very fragrant after about a week of that, again for several hours a day.
After just burning it there was not one bit of wax left on the sides of the jar.
The candle never smoked.
The Blueberry votive was not a really strong fragrance, I actually prefer them
stronger, but I also know that it depends on the oil, and some scents just
aren't as strong as others. But it still smelled very nice. I burned the votive
for several hours in the ceramic votive cup that Laura sent me, and it burned so
well that now all you can see is the wick tab at the bottom of the cup with only
a small amount of wax "residue" on it! I have never in my life seen a votive
burn so well! It is like it disappeared! I was truly amazed at how well it
burned!
I gave the Slate and Stone Bella Bar to my hubby to use and it smells wonderful
and it lasting and lasting and lasting. He has been using it for nearly 3 weeks
and it still looks the same as when I got it! It lathers extremely well and the
scent lingers on hubby's skin after his shower. My entire bathroom smells good
after he showers!
I was completely impressed with all these items and I look forward to purchasing
more of them! If you are an avid candle lover, they offer a
"Candle-of-the-Month" program for only $39.95 per month, plus shipping, and the
ability to purchase other products at a deep discount. It is a win-win
situation!
If you get the chance to try these products then you should! They are truly some
of the best candle and soap products I have ever had the pleasure of trying!
Visit
Laura
Edward's Site
NEW! List Plan It-A+
I was contacted by Jennifer Tankersley,
the owner of List Plan It for a possible review and I am so glad she did! She
invited me to join her membership site and it is really nice! There are nearly
250 printables which include planners, check lists, shopping lists, schedule
makers, and too many more great items to mention. Whether you are a home
schooling mom planning your daily activities, a busy working mom trying to
juggle a tight schedule, a student who needs to keep track of a class schedule
or homework, or a mom wanting to plan great activities or menus for your family,
List Plan It in the place to find what you need!
For a low quarterly or yearly membership fee, you will be able to organize, keep
track, schedule and plan just about anything! Stop by for a few samples and you
will see why Shop With a Mom recommends List Plan It as an A+ resource for
anyone wanting to organize a hectic life!
Visit
List Plan It
NEW! Cello in a Box-Lonna
Weidemann Owner-A+
If
you are looking for a great and unique way to give gifts, then you should take a
look at Cello in a Box! Lonna Weidemann, owner of Cello in a Box sent me some
wonderful products to look at! The cello bags are very nice! They are thick high
quality bags with colorful graphics, and no matter what occasion you are needing
them for, they have them! I was extremely impressed with the variety of designs
and colors offered, not only on the cello bags but on the ribbons and bows as
well. You will not find such a large selection in your local discount or craft
store! Whether you need just a few gift wrapping or gift basket items or need
them in bulk, you can find them at Cello in a Box! Shop With a Mom highly
recommends them for high quality, creative packaging for any occasion you can
think of!
Visit
Cello in a Box
NEW! Supermom's No Lice
Hair & body Spray, Erica Johns Owner-A++++
I had
the pleasure of interviewing Erica Johns, the creator of Supermom's No Lice Hair
& Body Spray. Erica is extremely sweet and professional, and she is an awesome
business woman.
Not only did I interview Erica, she also sent me a free bottle of spray to try
for myself.
Having no children left at home, and being the proud "mommy" to Mattie, my Chi-Pom,
I decided to try this remarkable spray on HER.
Mattie has terrible allergies, so it is impossible to use traditional flea
killing and repelling products on her. She will break out in a terrible rash.
BUT, she is also allergic to flea bites. Just on bite will cause her to break
out, her eyes will get red and swollen and she will scratch until her skin is
raw.
When I first got the spray, I was VERY impressed by the size of the bottle for
the value! When I first opened it and smelled it, it was a wonderful minty
fragrance, not at all too powerful like the commercial lice sprays. It was very
pleasant.
I bathed Mattie and of course she had some fleas, probably a half a dozen or so.
I couldn't be sure that I got them all, so once I got her out of the tub, I
sprayed her with the spray. I was a little afraid that the peppermint oil would
burn her sensitive skin, but it didn't; not at all. I wasn't worried about her
trying to lick it off because the ingredients are not toxic, but I needn't have
worried anyway because she didn't even try to lick it off. So apparently it
didn't bother her to have it on.
Since I have started to use the spray, Mattie rarely has fleas. The ONLY time
she still has them is when I forget to spray her down for a couple of days. As
long as I remember to use the spray, she gets NO fleas at all. I HIGHLY
recommend this wonderful spray for anyone that wants to treat and stop lice,
fleas or other pests!
Visit
Supermom's Health & Wellness
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