Epically Epic Lip Balm Giveaway!

Hi all!

I never used three of the lip balms I included in my last review of Epically Epic because I thought that they would be great prizes for a giveaway! I know I just ended another giveaway and have yet to pick a winner, but I figured why not have another? Who doesn't love a giveaway, right?

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck to everyone who enters!!

Sponsor Shout Out: Epically Epic Soap!

Hi all!

Have you noticed that I have a new sponsor this month? If not, go ahead and check out the right hand side of the page...yup, it's Epically Epic Soap Co.! Now you all know how much I absolutely adore Allison and her balms (and if you don't...check out here and here and here) so I thought that you guys would like to know just a little more about the lovely lady behind the balms. Make sure to check out Epically Epic Soap when you get the chance! Or right now...(after you read this post, of course)

Here's a little Q&A for you:

Lip Balm Wrangler: What got you into making handmade/homemade bath products?

Allison: I have loved collecting bath & body and scented products for almost as long as I can remember. Back in 2008, I remember having a discussion with some friends about what to do with my life. I had been an art gallery director and a painter for 10 years and was in the mood to try something new. One of the possibilities I mentioned was starting a soap company. I didn’t really think it would happen, but a couple of months later I tried making a few soaps. The first ones turned out pretty tragic, but I became completely obsessed with learning more and getting my company started.

Lip Balm Wrangler: What is your personal favorite bath & body product?

Allison: Amondopondo bubble bars from Lush. I hope I'll have time for a long luxurious bath again someday!

Lip Balm Wrangler: What is your favorite lip balm flavor of the balms available in your shop?

Allison: This changes all the time, but right now I keep reaching for my Sugar Cookie lip balm.

Lip Balm Wrangler: Where do you get your biggest inspirations from for your lip balm flavors?

Allison: I can get inspiration from nature, cooking, gardening and even from dreams. For example, Pineapple Sage was inspired by one of the plants in my garden, and Sleepy Time came to me in a dream :)

Thank you SO much Allison for deciding to sponsor my blog this month, it means so much to me! <3

Remember when you check out Allison's shop, tell her who sent ya!

A Look Into My Purse...

So while I was doing my last minute checking of my bags yesterday to make sure I had everything I needed for my weekend in San Francisco, I went to slip in some new lip balms that had just arrived in the mail into my purse so that I could use them this weekend. Of course, on a daily basis I don't usually pay attention to these things, but when I went to put my new balms in I had to think to myself, "which pocket am I going to put this into?"...or more so..."which pocket still has room for a few more balms?" I use a very small cross body bag because when I used bigger bags I just filled it with tons of stuff I really didn't need to lug with me everywhere. Anyways, after realizing how many lip balms I had in my bag...I thought you guys may be interested in seeing what the Lip Balm Wrangler carries on a daily basis. Instead of rotating balms in my bag like most people do, I kind of just put balms in without taking balms out, at least most of the time. So here goes...please...brace yourself.... this is going to be a long one!

Long Winter Farm's Chocolate Orange

(review)

 ForGoodnessGrape's Lemon Sorbet

Orange Thyme's Peppermint Stick

 Orange Thyme's Caramel Apple

 Orange Thyme's Grapefruit Strawberry

 Epically Epic's Cardamom Vanilla

 Lip Shit's Raspberry Lemongrass

(review)

 Honey House Naturals' Tangerine

(review)

Lippincott Soap's Orange Dream

 Lippincott Soap's Bite Me (Black Cherry)

 Lippincott Soap's Berry Boo (Blueberry)

Lippincott Soap's Mermaid (Snow cone)

 Kiehls's Mango

(review)

Lemon Citrus's Lemon Sugar

(review)

ForGoodnessGrape's Blood Orange

Bath and Body Works Liplicious Jungle Guava Lip Gloss

(review)

ForGoodnessGrape's Coconut Lemongrass

(review)

Phew! There you have it! Everything that's in my little bag (for now). What balms do you have stashed away in your purse/bag? Am I the only one who hoards balms like crazy in their bag?

--Christina

My Haul From Last Week!

Hi all!

I thought you all might be interested in seeing the balms that have been arriving in my mailbox this past week. I definitely took advantage of each sale that caught my eye during Labor Day last weekend and I'm sure there will be a couple more orders that come in in the next week or so, but I'd like to share with you what's come in so far.

Coquette Bath

The Vanilla Honey and Herbal were mistakes, but Cari quickly fixed it and is sending replacements. 

ForGoodnessGrape

It's so hard to not buy 7 different flavors from Lisa's shop, I held back and bought two.

Sakura Bath & Body

I went a little over board since the balms were 50% off!

Epically Epic Soap Co.

What a fantastic surprise! Allison included Cardamom Vanilla in my order! I had no idea! Yay! Thank you, Allison!

Evolution of Smooth (eos)

I FINALLY got my hands on the new limited edition eos set!

D and R Apothecary

I definitely took advantage of the clearance sale they have going on in their shop! All their lip balms are $1!

What have you picked up this week? Have you tried any new companies?

--Christina

Balms of the Week 8.5.12

Hi all!

I've been using so many different lip balms this week since I've received so many in the last couple of weeks that I haven't had just one or two go to balms this week. This is what I have been using this week:

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Butters in Dark Chocolate & Peppermint and Dark Chocolate & Cherry

(review can be found here)

Softlips' Coral Lip Gloss

(review can be found here)

I know this isn't a lip balm but this gloss is fabulous! It moisturizes my lips and adds the perfect touch of color to them.

Carmex's New Pomegranate Lip Balm

(review still to come)

Epically Epic Soap Co.'s Pineapple Sage

(review can be found here)

These are some of the balms I've used this week, what have you been using this week? Have you picked up any new ones?

--The Lip Balm Wrangler