Raven Moon Emporium Organic TEA! {review}

Hey y’all! Today I have a nice little surprise for you guys… a review featuring delicious organic tea blends from Raven Moon Emporium!

If you love tea as much as I do, you’re going to love what Raven Moon Emporium has to offer.

I had the privilege of reviewing multiple different teas which they sent me to test. So let’s get down to business! 

Cold and Flu Brew

An invigorating blend (also caffeine free!) to help you battle cold and flu symptoms and fight off the bug like a pro! With ingredients like peppermint and elder flower, you know it’s going to be powerful!

Firefly Chai

A warm, comforting, caffeine-free chai blend perfect for autumn! I can’t help but think of bonfires and soft sweaters with this yummy blend.  Definitely a winner for this upcoming fall and winter!

Earl Grey

I have always been a sucker for earl grey! I think it all began when I was around 12-13 and my mom let me try her tea for the first time. Besides green tea, (which I have appropriately named my e-mail address and other profile names after) my favorite tea is definitely earl grey. This particular one is perfect and lives up to all the expectations I typically hold for a good cup of this kind.

Crimson Berry

Mmm, this one is decadent! A rich rooibos blend mixed with berries like currant fruit, elderberries and cranberries, plus hibiscus and rosehips…all-together, this is deliciously memorable! It’s one of those teas that you just want to sip on and savor until it’s all gone!

Wiccan Woman’s Brew

While I do not endorse Wicca or the Wiccan belief, this is definitely a great tea for boosting your overall health. One of the main things I love is that it is great for boosting iron. After going through the loss of my first child Hope, I had lost a good bit of blood and iron was probably low, so I drunk this tea blend to encourage those numbers to come back up to normal. Whether you’re male or female, you could definitely benefit from this tea – and I’ll mention, it’s not on the packaging, but I think this is a good cold-combating tea, too. It has red raspberry leaf in it which is awesome for helping the immune system and hormones stay balanced.

Pomegranate Green Tea

Oh my goodness. This. Stuff. Is. The. Bomb.  Whoever originally decided to mix pomegranate with green tea was a genius! Y’all know I’m always a green tea fanatic, but it only gets better when mixed with delicious fruit like pomegranate.  Definitely one of my favorites in this collection! A must-have!

Evening Repose

If you appreciate aesthetics as well as health value, you will quickly fall in love with this beautiful blend. When I say it’s beautiful, I truly mean it. Not only is this tea sweet, summery and refreshing, but it actually LOOKS gorgeous. The little blue coneflowers, the chamomile petals, the invigorating aroma of spearmint – it pairs together like a midsummer night’s dream.  Part of me wants to just have a mason jar of this tea blend sitting out to look at, it’s that pretty! And of course, as I mentioned, it tastes just as good. I actually took a few tablespoons of it and made iced tea with a little honey mixed in. It was perfect and hubby liked it as well!

Overall, this shop has a lot to offer, and these are only a FEW of the many tea blends they curate and sell! Visit them today and see what tea strikes your fancy!

Silba Body and Skincare - New Skincare Products! {review}

Happy October! Even though I have been caught up in a whirlwind of unexpected life changes, I have still been receiving a few things to review for you guys on this blog.

Remember Silba Body and Skincare? Earlier this year, I wrote a review on their amazing facial care line of products. Earlier this summer, they released a newly updated line of body care products, too! And guess what, yes! That’s what I’ll be talking about today!

I was sent a Sri Lankan Lemongrass Body oil, a Neroli Blossom body oil, a Bulgarian Lavender Aloe Spray, and a Sri Lankan Aloe Spray, as well as three body butter soufflés – a Bulgarian Lavender, Sri Lankan lemongrass, and a Rosemary & Sage.

All of these products are top notch when it comes to quality. They feature natural ingredients that are safe for many different skin types. And everything is made in Palm Springs, California.

Starting with the body oils: my favorite is definitely the Neroli Blossom scent. It is lightly sweet and floral, and not overpowering in any way. Perfect if you tend to enjoy floral based scents or milder scents.

The sri lankan lemongrass body oil is a little stronger in scent, and accurately captures the summer-reminiscent aroma of lemongrass.

Both body oils are wonderful for gently hydrating the skin and replenishing skin cells with nourishment and love. They don’t feel greasy at all, and a little bit goes a long way. So buy yourself a bottle and get ready to be pampered for a while!

The aloe sprays are awesome if you need a little spritz of moisture on a hot day without feeling overwhelmed with a bunch of heavy lotions. My favorite is the Bulgarian lavender. It is a true lavender scent and smells like the actual essential oil, not just the cheap imitations in products at the typical grocery store. Once again, for these sprays, a little goes a long way!  I even used them after going to the beach and getting a little sunburned. With the healing power of aloe, it was helpful for soothing my rather toasted skin.

Finally, on to the body butter soufflés. First of all, doesn’t that wording sound scrumptious? As soon as I saw these products go on the website I knew I had to try them at some point!

Of the three scents/editions, my favorite is yet again the Bulgarian lavender. Just like with the aloe spray, the scent of lavender is captured accurately and delectably. The sri lankan lemongrass is also fresh and true to scent, just as with its matching aloe spray. The rosemary  & sage is a little different to me than any other lotion or body butter I’ve sampled. Perhaps it is because I’m used to cooking with both herbs instead of using them on my body…? It’s definitely a unique combination.  It smells great, don’t get me wrong! And if you like the somewhat earthy, rustic scents of rosemary and sage, you will love this one for sure.

As to consistency and product quality, the body butter soufflés are basically like a high quality body lotion. You don’t need very much at one time, as it is fairly concentrated. Once again, more bang for your buck, right? These body butters feel soft and luxurious against your skin and will leave you feeling moisturized for hours.

It’s always a pleasure doing reviews for Silba Body and Skincare. Please check out their amazing website today and let me know what your favorite product is from their selection!