Gemini Greetings

If you know anyone with a set of multiples, you will want to check out Gemini Greetings.  I was recently sent samples of these cards to review, and they are extraordinary.

Gemini Greetings offers greeting cards that are designed with multiples in mind.  There are cards available for most special occasions and holidays.  Gemini Greetings is a Louisiana based company started by Angelice, a very friendly mom of twins.

The cards feature beautiful illustrations.  The printing is clear and crisp with no fading or smudging.  The printing is on a thick card stock.  They are very nice quality cards.  Each card is blank inside so that you can include your own special message.

The envelopes are adorable as well.  I was sent three different color envelopes with the cards.  They are bright, vibrant colors with polka dots that are just shades lighter than the envelope color.

To make these adorable cards even better, they are all printed on recycled paper.

Gemini Greetings will also create, address and mail custom imprinted cards and invitations.

This is a short review, but I think the designs speak for themselves.  The quality of the cards, printing and envelopes is excellent.

If you know anyone with a set of multiples (and just about everyone does these days), stop on by Gemini Greetings and have a nice chat with Angelice.

L’Bri

I was recently given the opportunity to try some of the L’Bri skin care products.  These were sent to me by Judy Alders, and I would like to thank her for the opportunity and for being so patient with me on posting this review.

I received the sample set for combination skin.  Each of the skin care sets come with a Cleanser, Freshener, and Moisturizer.  The one I received came with a sample size of each of these, and a small packet of Exfoliating Facial Scrub and a Facial Mask.  All of these samples were in a nice clear small plastic carrying case trimmed in black.

Before I started using the L’Bri samples, I did some reading on the products.  According to the information that comes with the products, L’Bri does not contain waxes, mineral oil, petrolatum, lanolin oil, drying alcohols, synthetic fragrances or artificial dyes.

The first step in the daily skin care system is the cleanser.  The sample set I received included a deep pore cleanser.  After using this cleanser, my first opinion was that my skin felt just a little dry.  However, I am used to using cleansers that claim to have a moisturizer included in them instead of a three step system.  This cleanser does not have a moisturizer included in it because it is a separate step.  My skin also felt very clean, and I am sure that the reason it felt somewhat dried out was simply because the oil and dirt had been removed.

The next step is a Freshener.  According to the information included, the Freshener is to “restore proper pH balance and prepare your skin to absorb moisture.”  It really basically feels as if you are getting your skin wet, but then it leaves your skin with a nice fresh clean feeling.

The last step of the daily skin care routine is the Moisturizer.  I would recommend having your fingers damp as you are applying this because the moisturizer feels thick and wet fingers allow it to go on smoother.  This moisturizer left my skin feeling smooth all day long.  I also found that I didn’t have those annoying “greasy” spots throughout the day.  (You know what I mean.)

Throughout the time that I was using the three step daily skin care set, I also used the Exfoliating Facial Scrub and the Facial Mask.  The Exfoliating Facial Scrub says to use it two to three times a week “to remove tired, dull surface cells and imbedded impurities.”  It is to be used after the Cleanser and before the Freshener.  The Scrub feels like a lotion with little pieces of hard things in it.  (I’m not sure how else to describe it.)  However, when you are rubbing it on your face, it does not hurt or scratch the skin.  As I mentioned above, my skin already felt clean after using the Cleanser.  I cannot say that it felt cleaner after using this, because I’m sure most of you would think that it was all in my head.  However, this is a nice step to include a couple of times a week.  The Facial Mask also says to use after the Cleanser and before the Freshener.  I used this on a different day than I used the Exfoliating Facial Scrub.  This has to be applied and then allowed to dry for 15 minutes.  I must admit that I’ve never used a Facial Mask before.  So my little warning may seem funny to those of you who have.  This dries very stiff!  As I said, this may seem funny that I said that because I have been told that facial masks always dry stiff.  I received an important call while I had the Facial Mask on.  The area around my mouth was so stiff that I could barely move my mouth enough to talk.  The person on the phone kept asking me to repeat everything.  It was actually very funny now that I think about it.

Anyway, back on topic.  I used the L’Bri natural skin care products for a week.  Overall, I found that they are very nice products and definitely worth trying.  My skin appeared very clean and felt very fresh and smooth.  The opinion and results on the combined system is definitely more important than an opinion of each separate product because the items are made to be used together and not individually or combined with products from different lines.

If you are considering trying L’Bri, please visit Judy Alders and let her get you set up.  Tell her Ms. Biz sent you.

Scentsy

I was recently sent a sample of Scentsy Wickless Candles from Shannon Payne.  I must say that I was very pleased that I was going to be reviewing this product because I love candles.  I could stand in a candle aisle for an hour easy trying to figure out what scent I want to get and then end up with several because I can’t decide on one.

Wickless candles, obviously, do not have a wick and do not need to be lit.  They need a warmer to be able to melt them, which we do not have!  I think this little fact slipped my mind when I agreed to review them.  (Hey, we all make mistakes!)  So, please imagine me, standing in the middle of my living room, holding the sample of the candle, trying to figure out exactly how I am going to melt it.  I got a big bowl of boiling water and then put the piece of a scentsy bar in another bowl.  That bowl was set down inside the bowl of boiling water.  It worked!

Now when I first received the sample, there was a wonderful burst of fragrance as soon as I opened the package.  As soon as this little chunk of candle started melting, the smell immediately filled the room.  I was sent Lilacs and Violets, and it reminded me of flowers and fresh laundry just taken off the clothesline or out of the dryer.  Even after it stopped melting, the fragrance lingered for several hours.

There are many scents available to choose from.  Everything from Autumn Sunset, Cinnamon Vanilla, and Blueberry Cheesecake to French Kiss, Bamboo Sugar Cane, and Fried Ice Cream.  Reading the description of the scents made me want to try them all!  There are also a great selection of warmers to choose from.  (I’m sure you would enjoy your experience much more this way instead of using a bowl of water!)  Choices included classic, one-color warmers to very nicely decorated ones.  Some of these include Zensy, Retro Chic, Terra Cotta, Sunburst, Porcelain Lace and Fleur-de-Lis.  Makes you want to go take a peek, doesn’t it?

The Scentsy Wickless Candles are available in bars or the larger “bricks.”  There are multi-packs available to help get you started enjoying your Scentsy experience.  There are also car candles available for when you are on the go and want to take that delicious fragrance with you.

Wickless candles are great not only for families with small kids in the house, but for anyone because they are an excellent alternative to having a lit candle setting around.

Visit Shannon Payne and let her help you get started enjoying the wonderful frangrances of Scentsy!