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Buddha Balm: A Reader-Suggested Review!

9/18/2013

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One of our readers recently suggested we try Buddha Balm in response to our post on another brand of lip balm: Eos Organic Lip Balm Sphere. We love hearing from our readers so we decided to give Buddha Balm a try!

Description: Buddha Balm currently in comes in four flavors and are petroleum free, preservative free and paraben free. Made in the USA, they are gluten-free and the main ingredient is shea butter.

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Michelle Says:

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We bought the four pack so we could try all four flavors. This lip balm is in direct competition with a previous review, the EOS egg lip balm, but I have to say these lip balms couldn’t be more different. The budda balm is flaky and smells very strongly, although once applied I do have to say it works better than the EOS. I didn't like the texture nor the flavor, but if you can get past this then I think this may be the perfect product for you! At least it works well as a lip balm. If you want to give the Budda balm a shot try the vanilla flavor, its my favorite! Leave a comment letting us know what you thought of this lip balm compared to others



Christine Says:

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I, too, prefer this lip balm over the EOS one. It has a perfect texture for me: thick and smooth. It lasts for a long time and really helps soothe even very chapped lips. The company website describes itself as a "lifestyle wellness company" and talks a lot about their strong values. I am very interested in products that are plant-based and animal-free, as well as ones that use safer, more natural ingredients. Buddha Balm seems up to my standards, but my only complaint is the flavors! They are bit too extreme for me ("Mandarin Orange Ginger") and I would prefer something a bit simpler! They're also quite sweet; the ingredients list Stevia. I will be keeping my eye for more flavors and then I might be able to bump my review up to five stars!
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Recipe: Spring Rolls

9/11/2013

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homemade spring rolls
Try this fun and easy recipe for a twist on family mealtime. Prepare all the ingredients ahead of time and allow everyone to roll up their own spring rolls with their ingredients of choice. You can find the rice paper at any Asian grocery store and at a lot of mainstream/big-box groceries these days. With easy-to-make vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free substitutions, you can't go wrong! This one is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients:
  2 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
  1/4 pound firm tofu, cut into strips OR other meat of choice
  2 tablespoons peanut sauce
  2 large carrots, peeled and grated
  6 shitake mushrooms, cut in thin slices w/ stems removed
  1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, chopped, plus additional sprigs
  1/3 cup mint leaves, coarsely chopped, plus additional leaves
  1/4 cup Thai basil leaves, coarsely chopped, (may substitute regular basil)
  Salt to taste
  8 to 10 inner romaine lettuce leaves, cut in strips
  8 8 1/2-inch rice flour spring roll wrappers (Tip: Stack the rice paper wrappers you're going to use alternating them with damp paper towels so they can start soaking while you prep)
  1 avocado, sliced (fresh mango or apple can be nice options as well)


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Does the Oil Cleansing Method Really Work?

9/4/2013

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We decided to test out the Oil Cleansing Method (http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/) on our skin to see if it clears up acne and improves redness as suggested on their website. We thought this would be fun for mothers and daughters or sisters to try this recipe together as part of a family spa-at-home day!

The idea behind this method is that commercial cleansers strip our skin of its natural oils which causes our skin to over-produce oils in response. This natural oil-based cleanser should leave the skin’s oils mostly intact and just remove the dirt and makeup from your face. 


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