Just Melanie

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Howdy, Pardners... So in this post, I'm going to be giving you my recommendations for apps, products, and services that I, myself, use and love (or have in the past but, for whatever reason, no longer can). I will not... Read more →

Recently, the fine folks at Seventh Generation, the makers of all kinds of eco-friendly household goods like cleansers, disinfectant sprays, dish liquid and oodles more good stuff, sent me these three freebie sample packets of their Free & Clear baby... Read more →

Product Review: Brooklyn Cloth Clothing, For Always Fashionable

Check it out! I was contacted by a company called Always Fashionable to get complimentary clothing items in exchange for my opinions. Full Disclosure: I received this shirt for free, in exchange for publishing my reviews on social media and... Read more →

Doing Our Part To #MoveTheDate: Part The First

Hey, peeps! I've always been an avid tree-hugger, and right now is really a time in my life where I want to focus on actions that are good for me, good for my family, and good for our planet. I... Read more →

OFFER On Your Next Full Young Living Order!

(My own personal collection of *some of my* Young Living Essential Oils) I'm currently offering a 15%/20% coupon for ANY size order from my Young Living account. The benefit to you is that you will get the finest essential oils... Read more →

Saturday 9: Teenage Dream

Guten Morgen Klasse! What's the haps? I woke up around 0545 and, after using the facilities and finding a blanket (I'm insulted by the 59ºF temperature despite it being STILL SUMMER!!!), the first thing I did was queue up "Have... Read more →

My Hair Detangler & Regrowth Serum Recipe #YoungLiving

My tried-and-true formula! I'm about ready to make up another batch now, so I wanted this top of page (and mind) for doing so. Let me know if you successfully try it, too! Fin. Related articles Top 10 Winter haircuts... Read more →

Product Review: Young Living Skincare Products

So since I've decided to stop representing JAFRA Cosmetics, I've made the leap into fully committing myself to using Young Living skincare and cosmetics. I recently purchased this YL ART Skincare System, above, which includes the 3.38-oz Gentle Cleanser, the... Read more →

Which publication or website do you visit for parenting advice? #CulturelleClubhouse

As a Proud Parent in the Culturelle Clubhouse, I care a lot about my tween and teens, and their digestive health. There are thousands of other Proud Parents out there just like me! Full Disclosure: I received a sample of... Read more →

Unleashed The Movie: Review And #Giveaway

Hey, everyone! Have you seen the movie Unleashed yet? It's a comedy for the furry friend in all of us! Disclosure: I was chosen to receive a copy of the movie Unleashed in order to review it and provide a... Read more →

Product Review: Wrist Society Watch

Hey, everyone! Remember me? We completed our move from Miami, Florida to Boise, Idaho one week ago, so that's why I have been largely absent from posting here lately. ~*~*~*~*~ Anyway, I was chosen by Wrist Society to try out... Read more →

MegaFood Kids Nutrient Booster Powders

Disclaimer: I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com), May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my honest opinion on my... Read more →

GIVEAWAY!! And Product Review: NeilMed Naspira For Babies & Kids

Disclaimer: I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program (greenmomsmeet.com), May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post... Read more →

Product Review: DYMO LabelManager® 160

Full Disclosure: I was given a free DYMO LabelManager® 160 to try, along with several rolls of labels, in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed herein are - as always - 100% my own. I was so excited... Read more →

Product Review: Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Creams

Recently, I was engaged by Smiley 360 on a mission to try the Ultimate Miracle Worker Day Cream SPF 15, Nighttime Serum-in-Cream, and Eye Cream by philosophy. Here's my delivery, right out of the package. I couldn't wait to get... Read more →

April Tinker & Doodle Crates from Kiwi Crate

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this post. However, I love Kiwi Crate, Tinker Crate, and Doodle Crate so much (as do the kiddos), I like to blog about them from time to time. Links contained within this post may... Read more →

Bzz, Bzz: Boursin Gourmet Cheese #GotItFree

So, you all know that I am a member of Smiley360, which gives regular folk (like moi) the chance to try products that we might otherwise not have, usually for free. For more information on Smiley360, click on over here.... Read more →

Bzz, Bzz: NESCAFÉ with Coffee-mate® Hazelnut

Recently, I was selected by Smiley360 to try new NESCAFÉ with Coffee-Mate® in the Hazelnut flavor. {I have coupons for trying the other two flavors (French Vanilla and Sweet & Creamy Original), but I haven't been able to locate the... Read more →

Bzz, Bzz: Sara Lee® Pound Cake

Recently, BzzAgent selected Team Odette to try Sara Lee® Pound Cake for free, which of course was exciting because DESSERT IS YUMMY, y'all. {I was technically supposed to redeem my free product coupon at Kroger, but since I couldn't find... Read more →

#Homeschooling: Minecraft Units by Educents.com & #GeekFamous

A week ago, I was given the opportunity to test out three different Minecraft-themed educational units from the curriculum website, Educents. You can find those here: www.educents.com/minecraft-units.html for only $4.99 for all three! When they heard I was chosen, they... Read more →