To My Vendors/PR People - I Am Sorry

So life has gotten in the way for me - in the way of keeping up my blog. So I want to publicly apologize to all of the companies and brands and PR folks who have sent me wonderful products to review! Most were for the holidays and New Year and I could not keep up this time. With a new home and more responsibility at work, and a child in Army JROTC in high school (cry face), it all just....fell in the back. But I am slowly moving back in to my groove and I promise, if I owe you a post, it is coming! THANK YOU for your faith in me and your patience!

~Hayley

Crazy Busy New Year

Hi there! I am still here! I have just been so crazy busy - I can do a personal update post soon! I also am behind on some of the great reviews I have received, but I plan to play catch up and make it all up to you this weekend! Thanks for hanging in there and still supporting me! You're all amazing! What have you been up to? Fill me in!

Kendi Lux #NewYear2023

Candles are like an obsession for me. I love to buy them, burn them, collect them. The unque ones I do not burn, but keep in a hutch to display - like a shaped one or one with a cool container. Some mean special things to me - like Mason's memorial candles and a candle we burned at a Donate Life Ceremony. Some I buy for the specific scents of the season. And some I buy over and over because the scent and quality are amazing. And that is what I have found in Kendi Lux. At Kendi Lux, they offer a wide variety of aroma profiles to appeal to just about anyone’s interests. From floral and woodsy, to spicy and fruity, there is surely something that they will love to burn time and time again.

I got the scent About Last Night (I just love the names, so accurate!). Kendi Lux's seductive scent stirs up naughty memories of a steamy encounter from last night. The sensual and earthy aromas of this fragrance will take you back to the sexy affair, keeping the fiery passion alive. That special someone will be burning in your memory time and time again. A creamy bouquet of Heliotrope is complemented with refreshing Water Lotus. Earthy notes of Oakmoss are announced with Neroli throughout. A sweet blend of Amber and Cane sugar adds depth to this fragrant affair.

Check it all out at Kendi Lux on Facebook, as well as Kendi Lux on Instagram.

~Hayley

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

Red Rooster Coffee #NewYear2023

This holiday season has been weird for me work wise, will some extra nice paid days off. But now that is the New Year, it is time to get back on track and back on schedule! And a good cup of coffee to get my day going helps with that! Established in 2010 in downtown Floyd, VA, Red Rooster was created with the simple notion of roasting excellent coffee for the owner’s existing coffee house. Soon, word of Red Rooster's quality spread around Virginia and up and down the East Coast. Today, they employ over 40 people while roasting some of the best coffee in the world. While they have won numerous awards and accolades for their coffee quality, the true passion is in making a positive social impact both at home and abroad at the coffee's origin. Here are a few of the ones we tried and loved:

Funky Chicken - A Go-To Crowd-Pleaser Coffee. When Red Rooster first began roasting coffee they wanted to create a blend that would appeal to all audiences. With a lot of practice and a little luck, they created a winner. This blend features three coffees from three origins, roasted to three different profiles to create one of the most complex yet approachable medium to dark roast blends you can find.

Ethiopia Worka Sakaro Anaerobic Natural - This consistently amazing coffee packs a lot of berry punch. Strawberry dominates with supporting notes of blackberry, raspberry and rose. Expect plenty of chocolate and a creamy mouthfeel. For several years, Ethiopia Worka has been a favorite coffee and the recent addition of an anaerobic step in the natural process has increased the mouthfeel and complexity.

Columbian Finca Samboni Gesha Anaerobic Natural - Innovative producer John Samboni brings this exquisite experimental anaerobic gesha from his farm in Algeciras, Colombia. Gesha coffee is considered to be the top-tier of specialty coffee and is known for its powerful and dynamic flavor notes. Samboni's anaerobic fermentation process enhances the unique characteristics of this varietal resulting in a complex, fruity, and refreshing cup.

Check it all out at Red Rooster Coffee on Facebook, as well as Red Rooster Coffee on Instagram.

~Hayley

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

YouTheory #NewYear2023

YouTheory believes that by creating products that embody the best that science and nature can offer, looking and feeling your best at every stage of life can become a way of life. And this year, I am all about continuing my journey to feel better and be better. And YouTheory can hep with that. With their liquid on the go packets, it makes it simple!

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and helps give structure to your skin, hair and nails. As you get older, your body’s natural ability to product collagen will decrease over time – leading to visible signs of aging. YouTheory Collagen Liquid supplies 5,000 mg of hydrolyzed collagen (per single serving) to help combat age-related collagen loss.

Ashwagandha (commonly called Indian Ginseng) is one of the most highly prized botanicals in the ancient Ayurvedic system of India. It is often described as an "adaptogen" because it helps the body successfully adapt to stressful conditions. When used regularly over time, Ashwagandha helps combat stress and provides numerous benefits for the body and brain.

YouTheory B12B6 is a combination of essential nutrients that support the proper metabolism of DNA, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats – converting food into cellular energy. Sufficient intake of these two important vitamins helps to promote our body’s natural antioxidation and detoxification systems, while supporting brain health and overall well-being. This berry-flavored, ready-to-drink B12B6 formula helps provide energy and brain health support in an easy to carry, convenient packet, perfect for your busy lifestyle.

YouTheory K2D3 provides essential nutrients that enable the body to properly use calcium for a variety of functions in normal metabolism. Vitamin K has well-established roles in promoting normal bone mineralization and cardiovascular function. Vitamin D is responsible for ensuring absorption and retention of calcium.

Check it all out at YouTheory on Facebook, as well as YouTheory on Instagram.

~Hayley

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

Happy 2023!!!