Goddess Provisions Review: March 2016

This month's theme is "Self-Awakening" and is focused around the crown chakra. I love the colour purple and was pleased to see the beautiful pops of colour, especially since spring has sprung.

It was surprise to see which of the four   Chakra Love  talismans you would get. I received Smoky Quartz. I was hoping for Lapis Lazuli but realized I needed to be more grounded so I'm happy to have gotten what I needed. 

This blank Your Joyologist journal is beautiful. The idea is to express all the good or bad to help with your spiritual growth. I've always wanted a gratitude journal. Before bed each night, I'll be writing down at least one thing I'm grateful for.




This month's treat was from from Nicobella Organics. This Omega Munch was rich and delicious. Plus there's a percentage of all their sales that go to animal charities.

Aroma therapy is always welcome in my home. These Purple Frog Patches smell so refreshing and invigorating. They're individual fabric stickers that you squish and stick that diffuse the essential oil blend. Once I clear off my desk, I'll be happily using them.

Last but not least is this House Blessing & Cleansing Herb Kit from House of Good Juju. It's everything you need to clear the energies of your home. There are herbs, flowers, Palo Santo Wood, Black Tourmaline, and Clear Quartz (just to name a few) of all the goodness in this little tin. There's a detailed information card explaining why each item was included and how to clear your home or space with this kit.

Overall, this is the most interesting box I've received from Goddess Provisions. I really look forward to working with my crown chakra and clearing all that no longer serves me. When you want to progress in life, sometimes you need to let go of the extra baggage slowing you down. Sometimes that could be literal things, relationships, or even thoughts.

Wishing you all the strength to do all that you need to do so you can get where you need to be.

Let Go and Just Be

Sometimes life gets so hard that you find it difficult to trust yourself to let go of anything.

You can do more damage to yourself by holding on rather than letting go. This includes toxic relationships and behaviours.

To live in fear is to be imprisoned by your own thoughts.

You can break free by taking a leap of faith by just doing what you know needs to be done. There is a deeper wisdom within you that knows what's right for you.

Start letting go of what no longer serves you and allow yourself to receive all that you need to.

You are loved, valued, and not alone. 
It's ok for you to be your authentic self.

What are you waiting for?

Goddess Provisions Review: February 2016

I'm always excited when my Goddess Provisions box arrives. This month is no exception. February is the theme of Self-Love and the contents are to help you open your heart chakra. I have felt for years that there is blockages in my heart chakra so I feel ready to face it instead of fearing it.

One of the things that first caught my eye is the clay bracelet from MudLOVE . I really like their philosophy and I really feel that everyone has the right to clean water. Those of us that have it really don't know how fortunate we really are. I've given this "grace" bracelet to a friend who resonated with it more. I ordered a few from MudLOVE that says "forgiven." Forgiveness is something I need to work on and am ready to face. The other 2 were gifts and both people were super happy, as the sayings I chose for them were perfect for them too.

I was looking forward to receiving the Dive In Deck because it's being hyped up on social media. It's a lot smaller than I thought it would be, the size of a playing cards deck, but I actually like that. The images are so unique and thoughtful. It's a tool for contemplation. I've done a few readings already and the cards I've pulled feel perfect for that moment.

When I first opened the box, all I could smell the deliciousness of the candle from In Light and Love Candles. The description is: lavender, vanilla, pink magnolia blossom and coconut. It has a powerfully sweet smell that's both uplifting and feminine. This is an intention candle and has a piece of chalk with a space to write what you want to call into your heart. After thinking long and hard about it, I wrote "forgiveness."

This is the second time that we've gotten chocolate from Chocolita. This one is designed to help ignite your passion. I'm still adjusting to vegan chocolate, once I get over the first initial taste, it tastes great. I still prefer the one that was sent out in the third-eye box.

Last but not least, we were sent a Self Love crystal set from Energy Muse. The 3 crystals are Aventurine (I love it, can you tell?), Rose Quartz (who can ever have enough of it?), and Rhodonite (I had one years ago and lost it, happy to get it again.) I will definitely be working with these crystals to try and heal myself.

Overall, another fantastic box from Goddess Provisions. Everyone needs some self-love and everything in this box feels perfectly curated. Next month's box will be based around the crown chakra, interested to see what will come my way.

Did you get this box? What are your thoughts on self-love?

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Chai Review

Bite Beauty is one of my favourite lipstick companies of all time. They are bold, innovative and Canadian. They've just released a new collection of lipsticks called Amuse Bouche which have replaced their old Luminous formula.

Today I will be reviewing the colour that I gravitated towards most, Chai. They describe it as being a, "Mid-tone brown with a hint of mauve."

Swatched on my skin pulls more of a darker toned pinky-brown with warmer (reddish) under tones and I can see the touch of mauve. 

In the picture on the left, the first swatch is one swipe and second swatch is three swipes. This was when I first got the tube. It now swatches almost opaque every time.

The formula is creamy and looks like a demi-matte finish. This is a really pigmented formula, so you can expect full impact colour. This lipstick uniforms my pigmented lips.

I didn't include a swatch on my lips because it's pretty much a my lips but better colour, the perfect everyday shade. For reference, I have a darker medium-tan complexion.

It's a moisturizing formula that feels a little thick on my lips. Bite Beauty's lipsticks are food grade, which is excellent because you end up eating your lipsticks. You don't want to be consuming a lot of toxins.


It wore well on me throughout the day. The pigment faded evenly on me, as usual with the Bite Beauty formulas. I rarely have to touch up during the day, only after eating. I received a lot of compliments on the Chai colour.

I want to take a moment to talk about how beautiful the packaging is. The visual of the juicy lips they've chosen is gorgeous! Maybe they're trying to show case the pomegranate oil, one of the main star ingredients. The sleek signature dark matte grey tube is so timeless.  All the lipsticks in the Amuse Bouche line have a citrus aroma that is refreshing and pleasing, a sensory experience. They are really uping their game as time goes on. I look forward to see what they come out with in the future.

Have you tried the new Amuse Bouche line? What are your thoughts on Bite Beauty?

Self Love

 Happy Valentine's Day! 

Hope you're all having a lovely day and loving you!

Today is the coldest day of the year so far and I was fortunate to get the day off. In the spirit of Valentine's Day (and being house bound) I decided to so something loving for myself. I didn't follow any to-do lists or force myself to start tackling my mountain of chores. Instead, I wanted "me time." For today's post I wanted to share some things I love to do when I hit the "pause" button when things get overwhelming and crazy.

Meditation is amazing. It's like an extra boost to recharge and set the tone of your day. There's something about sitting comfortably, closing your eyes, and connecting to a higher source that can't be described. You have to experience it to believe it.

Lighting candles and incense really brings me a lot of joy and I feel that it really clears the space. I have multiple types of incense but my favourite is Blue Pearl Jumbo Classic Champa. The energy in my home feels so great after I light it.

Reading is magical because it transports you into another world and broadens your horizons. Getting lost in a paperback book is perfect when you're tired of looking at computer screens. Right now I'm reading The Fionavar Tapestry by Guy Gavriel Kay. It's actually 3 books in one, you can find each book separately as well. I really recommend this book to anyone who loves magic, adventure, and epic journeys. It's kind of like a mashup of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.

Taking time to reflect is healthy. I like to journal and do card readings for myself. I'm currently using Doreen Virtue's Angel Answers Oracle Cards Deck. Sometimes I'm very surprised from the readings or the results from writing my thoughts out.

Finding a creative outlet can really help release a lot of pent up emotions. I love creating new looks with makeup. Right now I'm wearing 100 percent pure's Fruit Pigmented Natural Juicy Lip Gloss in Naked. I love this colour! It's a sheer, neutral pink that has little shimmers in it. Every time I see it, I think of Rose Quartz.

Speaking of crystals, that's something else I love. I've always been attracted to them for as far back as I can remember. Their energies and presence always boost me in some way. Today I pulled out all of my rose quartz and am enjoying their gentle and loving energy.

What are you doing this Valentine's Day? What do you love to do when during "you time?"

Goddess Provisions Box Review: January 2016

Today I'll be reviewing one of my favourite subscription boxes, Goddess Provisions. This is my fourth box. It's a monthly box but you can also buy previously released boxes in their "Shop" section. It's 35$ USD per month (you know that I must love this box to not cancel after the Canadian exchange rate!) Below is a description taken from their website:

"Each box will contain a mix of 4-6 full size products including:  Aromatherapy, Crystals, Apothecary Beauty, Super Food Snacks, Tools for Spiritual Growth, Tea. Our boxes are always cruelty-free & vegan."

This month's theme is "Self-Care." Every box comes with a card letting you know what goodies you've received in your box. Let's get into this month's products. Pictures of the products will follow the descriptions.

I was really excited to see a tinted balm this month. The product card that came is so gorgeous, on the back is a code for 20% off the Concrete Minerals website! I've never heard of this company before, so I'm excited to try it. Alas, I have too many lip products open right now, so I'll have to wait a bit to test this beauty. There were a few different colours sent out, so it was a surprise to see which colour you got. I'm happy I got the rosy nude one :)

Every month, so far, we have received a crystal. I'll be honest, one of the reasons I first suscribed was to grow my crystal collection.This month it's tangerine quartz. Goddess Provisions describes this crystal as, "Metaphysically, tangerine quartz carries an energy that allows for new and clear interpretations of the events that effect us most It supports balance in the Sacral Chakra and helps to "Put the Past in the Past." It can raise your vibration to be more positive, and in turn make it easier for you to connect to others." 

We received a generous size of bath salts, and like the lip balm it was a surprise to see which scent you got. I was really happy to get the one I was most drawn to, Drift. I'll wait to use this for a special day.

OMG! This roll-on fragrance from The Goddess Line smells so divine! I'm so in love with how it smells. It's both delicious and calming, the notes are vanilla, amber and almond oil. Not sure if you can tell from the picture, I think because of the coconut oil, but there's little chunks of white in the bottle. It's quite cold these days in Montreal, Canada so I'm anxiously awaiting warmer days to wear this.

Last but not least is the Yes to Cacao meditation chocolate. I'm a vegetarian transitioning to being vegan. I'm still adjusting to vegan chocolate but this chocolate is unique in taste. The tumeric actually works well and doesn't off put the taste. At the back of the chocolate bar it says, "Make a wish and take a bite." It's cute that it has a positive intention and the bar is stamped with "YES."

As always, I am very impressed and happy with this month's Goddess Provisions Box. My favourite item is the Parvati perfume. On a side note, Parvati is the Hindu Goddess of love, fertility, and devotion. I resonate with her because I have a love for mountains. I recommend looking up her story.

Goddess Provisions already released some spoiler pictures for their February box, it looks amazing. Check out their Instagram feed if you want more info @goddessprovisons. Have you tried the Goddess Provisions Box? What are your thoughts on the January box?

Resolutions

Every January many of us make resolutions to become better versions of ourselves. Some of us succeed while most of us slowly give up. I know that I've been stuck in this "January, new year, new me" business since high school. 

My spiritual practice teaches that consistency is key to achieve anything. It truly helps you to build a strong foundation in the world so that greater things can come from it.

My resolution for this year is to build a strong foundation for myself so that I will be able to reach my goals. In my practice, there are four pillars work, spirituality, health, and relationships. For example, you couldn't build a house on a poor foundation. So, If you had poor health, how could you think of much else until you fix it?

My goals this year are to strengthen my spiritual practice, improve my health, improve my finances, take on more creative projects and to keep a clean, decluttered home. How? By doing something about all of these things every day. What you do everyday will have a greater impact than doing something once a week or once in awhile. It's all about making daily habits so it becomes a general lifestyle change.

Many say the key to success is to do things step by step. If you don't have a good day, that's ok. Tomorrow's a new day and a fresh start to learn from the past mistakes of yesterday. No one said that your path up the mountain was going to be easy.

Best of luck to all of you and hope that you achieve all that you need to this year!

What are your resolutions? What's your plan to achieve them?