KingMtnTreasures

KingMtnTreasures
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Showing posts with label vanilla. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vanilla. Show all posts

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Product Review: YLBB Lip Balm

I'm always purchasing different items, so I thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts on my purchases. And what better place to share my opinion than my blog...
One of the things I cannot stand is dry, cracked lips. I have worn lip balm as long as I can remember. I keep several tubes around; by my bed, in the kitchen, in my purse, in my studio, etc. I purchase several instead of carrying them around because I don't like a mushy mess from being in my pocket (although, I did find a cute Lip Balm Pouch). I recently purchased 2 sticks of lip balm from Your Lips But Better(YLBB).
I chose one of my favorite flavors, vanilla and I also had to try one of her Super Balm Plus. They arrived promptly within a few days in a small shipping envelope. When I opened the package, the balms were in a small bag with a cute signature label.
Inside the bag were my two balms, thank you card, adorable label card with her dog, Gigi, on it, business card, and a card with product info/guarantee. On the back of one card was a hand written message of thanks. To my surprise, I also received a bonus balm in chocolate.
I have used the balms for several weeks now and I find that the vanilla is my main go to balm over all my other balms. Is has a very pleasant, not overwhelming scent. The chocolate is good too, but not may favorite since I been on a diet...lol. The Super Balm has a slight mint scent and makes my lips tingle. I plan on using this one more in the winter to help fight off the cold. All feel wonderful on the lips, like silk, not greasy. I have been really pleased with my purchase. Not only are these lip balms good products but I get to see the cute little Dachshund on the label every time I use them.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Creamy Homemade Ice Cream

One of my favorite childhood memories was helping my mom make homemade ice cream. I always got to add the salt and the ice to the machine. This was always a must have at all our summer holiday events. So with summer arriving in a few weeks and the 4th of July upon us, I wanted to share my recipe for homemade ice cream. The reason I like it so much is because it is creamier than most recipes. Plus when you freeze it, it doesn't turn to ice, but stays creamy. I hope you enjoy it too. Let me know how yours turned out!

Creamy Vanilla Homemade Ice Cream

3 cups whole milk
4 cups whipping cream
2 cups half and half
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix together until sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Freeze as directed by your ice cream machine.

You can also add some fruit. Add after the mixture has been in the refrigerator:
Strawberry: Add 5 cups of pureed strawberries.
Banana: Add 3 1/2 cups of mashed bananas.
Peach: Add 5 cups of pureed peaches.