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Mouina Haircare has clean hair care products with organic ingredients

In Arabic, ‘Mounia’ means “a wish fulfilled.” This line of clean hair care products does everything you need hair care to do without unnecessary ingredients. They don’t just care about what goes into their products, they care about the effect it could leave on the environment. So, they leave out the toxic and only include organic ingredients. So far, all 3 products I use are working so well for my hair.

I have fine, straight hair and living in the Pacific Northwest it dries our very easily. It was a very hot end of summer and we are still breaking heat records this time of the year. We have had a new muggy feeling in our air lately and my skin and hair are suffering – perhaps in a bit of shock. I have been using the Hair Care System

Two Drop” Serum – with organic Argan and Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Rinse – with Organic Aloe Vera and Rhassoul Clay, Rose and Pomegranate Oil
Condition – with organic Cumin and Flax Seed Oil and Biotin

Mounia haircare line repairs damaged keratin and protects your hair from further damage. It’s all the science they use – a patented polymer technology. It is all explained in their backed by science page here. Shop Mounia today for smoother, less damaged hair!

Fashion

SHADO by ThinOptics Sunglasses Collection Review

August 7, 2022August 10, 2022 Erin Sluka

A unique brand in the sunglasses world includes ThinOptics, the thinnest eyewear I have ever seen! The styles are what you enjoy, the weight is lighter than a nickel and the size is smaller than your cellphone! I was a bit curious before they arrived and they exceeded my expectations They look great and I feel like I am not wearing any sunglasses. The clarity is fantastic with the polarized lenses

I have the Menlo Park Sunglasses from the Wanderlust collection of SHADO eyewear. ThinOptics really succeeded in making sunglasses that are lightweight yet stylish and effective. My sunglasses have full UV protection and are treated with an anti-reflective coat, preventing back reflections. They have a backing that will attach to my cell phone to easily carry with me. They stay on my face and fit very comfortably

I love modern styles and most importantly, I want to be able to afford new and modern products. At under $80, these are a great value for the quality and features unlike any sunglasses I have owned. Use my exclusive coupon code to save 30%!! Coupon Code: FYIErin at ThinOptics.

Fashion

You’re Stronger Than You Know Sweater from Taylor Jay

August 2, 2022August 1, 2022 Erin Sluka

Designed for women of all sizes and shapes, the apparel of Taylor Jay is comfortable and ever changing as we move through life. Oakland, Ca. designer Taylor Jay wanted to create styles for every women-every one of us! We want comfort, style and to be able to afford sustainable fabrics and modern designs. From this You’re Stronger Than You Know sweater to jumpsuits and dresses, you will feel good in every piece.

I LOVE this sweater. ‘You’re Stronger Than You Know’ turns a lot of heads. I think everyone can relate to this or at least be reminded. It is so soft and a simple writing on the front allows me to dress it up or keep it simple. By adding a touch of gold and rolling sleeves, I can dress warm and comfortably but feel like I styled myself for the day.

During the pandemic, it was tough for them to stay open so they started making and selling fashion masks. For each mask sold, they donated one to an essential worker. They mean well and actually do good and I am happy to feature Taylor Jay. Shop their fashion online or in store (Oakland, Ca).

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Eco Lips Mongo Kiss Organic Lip Balm is a seasonal must have

July 18, 2022July 19, 2022 Erin Sluka

From sunscreen to lip gloss, the ingredient list matters to me. With so many products on the shelves full of chemicals and other artificial ingredients, I am just not willing to lather those on mine or my kids bodies every season. Lip balms are a product we use year round from ski season in the winter to the summer sun, our lips need constant hydration with ingredients that make me feel comfortable using it on my lips as often as I need. This summer I am stocked up on the Mongo Kiss organic lip balms by Eco Lips.

Why Eco Lips? Every time you purchase an Eco Lips organic lip balm, you get authentically sourced ingredients and can be ensured that the growers receive a fair price – a practice that’s vital in helping developing communities grow as well. Eco Lips cares about every ingredient they use and the planet their ingredients come from. Their production facility runs on renewable energy and these lip balms are packed in our exclusive Plant Pod®. It’s 100% plastic free!

The Eco Lips Mongo Kiss line of organic lip balms use mongongo oil and Fair Trade Certified™ cocoa butter. According to Eco Lips, Mongongo Oil is high in Vitamin E, essential fatty acids and other nutrients perfect for nourishing & hydrating skin. Mongongo oil is a known body oil in African areas and is derived from the fruit of the manketti tree. Read more about all of the benefits of this oil here! Now we get these benefits (naturally) in the Eco Lips Mongo Kiss line that comes in great flavors/scents. Shop Eco Lips products on Amazon and stock up for the next few seasons and back to school!