Saturday, September 11, 2021

ButcherBox Review and Coupon

Summer barbecues might be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on delicious meats! ButcherBox send high quality meats right to you.

*Disclaimer: This box was sent to See, Shop, Love! in exchange for an honest review. Post contains affiliate links.

 
ButcherBox holds itself to high standards for sourcing, sustainability, and taste of their products. Their meats take meals to the next level and is my go-to source for excellent quality meats!

The meats are also great for keto, paleo, and Whole30 meals. Whether you just like eating quality meats or need to meet certain protein goals, ButcherBox is great for your dietary needs.

All meats have naturally-occurring hormones, but ButcherBox doesn't add any extra hormones to their products (federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones or steroids in poultry). I can eat ButcherBox knowing that there are no added hormones.

All ButcherBox animals are humanely-raised (with the exception of salmon and scallops, which are wild caught) and their facilities are regularly inspected by the USDA or comparable agency. They are also one of 3,700 companies that have become a Certified B Corp, meaning they are certified for raising their standards when it comes to social and environmental practices.

The ButcherBox is itself is large and packed with frozen meats. Even the packaging is fully recyclable!

ButcherBox has a few different box types to choose from:

  • Custom Box: select from up to 21 different cuts of beef, pork, and chicken
  • Mixed Box: 2 lbs of ground beef, 2 NY Strip Steaks, 4 Top Sirloin Steaks, 1 lb of Whole Pork Tenderloin, 3lbs of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • Beef & Pork Box: 2 lbs of ground beef, 2 NY Strip Steaks, 4 Top Sirloin Steaks, 4 Boneless Pork Chops, and 2 lbs of Whole Pork Tenderloin
  • Beef & Chicken Box: 2 lbs of ground beef, 2 NY Strip Steaks, 4 Top Sirloin Steaks, 3 lbs of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 3 lbs of Chicken Drumsticks
  • All Beef Box: 2 lbs of ground beef, 2 NY Strip Steaks, 1 lb Premium Steak Tips, 2+ lbs of Chuck Roast, and 4 Top Sirloin Steaks

Some cuts may vary by region and availability.


I received a box with Beef and Chicken to try, plus two lobster tails that were included as a promotion for the month. The box included three packages each of Chicken Tenderloins (6-10 per pack) and Chicken Thighs (2-5 per pack), enough to last me quite some time since I live alone. The ButcherBox chicken is free range and USDA-certified organic with no antibiotics or added hormones.

I cook chicken often as my main source of protein since I weightlift and I just like the taste of chicken. I grilled the tenderloins and used some in chicken fried rice as well. The chicken was juicy and tasted great.


I also received two packages of ground beef (2 lbs), two ribeye steaks, two strip loin steaks, and a bottom round roast. I'm going to use the ribeye for bulgogi and the round roast for galbijjim, two Korean beef dishes.

I used the ground beef in a cheesy taco pasta dish and it was so good. The quality is so evident here: the beef was easy to chop up evenly and cooked up with plenty of flavor.

ButcherBox beef is 100 percent grass-fed and grass-finished from pasture-raised cows. It's a great source of Omega-3s, vitamins, and minerals.

The only product I didn't try was the lobster tails, as I don't eat seafood, but I passed them on to my parents and they loved them. My mom raved that it was delicous!

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Bottom Line: ButcherBox is an easy way to get high quality meats delivered right to your door. This box set me up with enough meat to last at least two months, maybe more. I like the variety, especially if you choose the custom box, and the quality is top-notch!

Thursday, September 2, 2021

BeauTeas Natural and Organic Beauty Tea Review

There are plenty of topical ways to treat acne, but have you considered approaching treatment from the inside as well? BeauTeas are organic beauty teas that can help clear your skin in a holistic way.

*Disclaimer: This product was sent to See, Shop, Love! in exchange for an honest review.

BeauTeas are made with natural and organic herbal treatments with antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, alpha hydroxy acids, cathechins, and other natural compounds that work to clear up skin. Ingesting the ingredients instead of applying them topically helps your body absorb the ingredients more effectively while hydrating your body.



The teas are available in Morning, Afternoon, and Evening flavors. Each box has 10 individually wrapped tea bags inside.

The Morning tea is made with calendula and has 50 milligrams of caffeine in each cup. It's a delicious Earl Grey tea with organically-sourced herbs and flowers, including spearmint, peppermint, lavender, and vanilla for smoother skin. The Calendula helps fight bacteria, minimize redness, heal skin injuries like pimples, and stimulate collagen production. pearmint helps control hormonal acne and peppermint slows oil production.

The Afternoon tea is a green tea blend with 50 milligrams of caffeine per cup. It's great hot or iced and has calendula, spearmint, and lemon verbena. As with the morning tea, calendula has many skin benefits. Spearmint is an anti-inflammatory and lemon verbena fights acne-causing bacteria and helps reduce cramps.


The Evening tea has no caffeine, of course, since drinking caffeine at night wouldn't be great for your beauty sleep! This tea has chamomile flowers, which are known to have relaxing and relieving properties. It also helps relieve pain from menstrual cramps and has anti-inflammatory benefits. Calendula is in this tea, too, as well as spearmint and peppermint. Finally, Rooibos has more antioxidants than green tea and helps you relax. It also has alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and zinc, which are great for the skin's appearance.

Since all of these teas have calendula, they shouldn't be used by pregnant women.

Bottom Line: I love relaxing with a nice cup of tea, and these BeauTeas have even more benefits for your skin. You should have at least a cup every day to help your skin stay healthy from the inside out!

Sunday, August 29, 2021

DINO BARS Review - Organic All-Natural Fruit Bars for Kids

When I heard about DINO BARS I knew I wanted to share them with my niece and nephew! My brother and sister-in-law like to give the kids healthier treats, so I figured these would be a great fit for them.

*Disclaimer: This product was sent to See, Shop, Love! in exchange for an honest review.


DINO BARS are made with all-natural, organic, and healthy ingredients. They have no artificial flavors, preservatives, or refined sugar. They are nut free as well, except for coconut oil, which is not technically a tree nut or a major food allergen (even though it is classified as such by the FDA). All of the bars are certified USDA organic.


I knew that the bright packaging and cute dinosaurs would be a hit with the kids regardless. The bars come in four flavors: Mango Pear Banana, Blueberry Pear Banana, Strawberry Pear Banana, and Sweet Potato Raspberry.

As you can see, the ingredient list is minimal with plenty of certified organic items. Lots of fruits with low calories and fat and an appropriate carbohydrate count for a fruit-based food.

 
The one thing I wasn't sure about was the edible wrapping. I didn't mind it, but I'm an adult. I wasn't sure if the kids would find it strange or not.

The edible paper wrapped around each DINO BAR is made with potato starch, water, and olive oil. It's tasteless and is a unique way to keep your child's (or yours!) hands clean while eating the bar. It's such an ingenious addition to a great product!

Turns out, the edible paper wasn't a problem at all. Both my niece (one year old) and nephew (three years old) dug right into the bars without even noticing the paper. They both loved the Mango flavor the best! I didn't take any photos of them to respect their privacy, but I promise these bars got a great review. Both said they were very yummy!

  • Learn more about DINO BARS and purchase at their website
    • The bars will soon be available on Amazon, too

Bottom Line: The DINO BARS are so cute and a great snack for kids and adults alike! The edible paper makes them mess-free, too. I highly recommend these bars.

Monday, August 9, 2021

Elims Melt-Away Teeth Whitening Masks

Elims is a sustainable oral care brand that creates products with less plastic waste than most brands with 100 percent sustainable packaging.

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Elims has toothpaste and whitening products. I tried their Magic Melt-Away Teeth Whitening Masks, which brighten your teeth up to seven shades lighter in 14 days. The masks are vegan and melt away on your teeth when activated.

I used the masks for two weeks as instructed, and leftover masks can be used on a weekly basis to keep teeth looking bright. To be completely honest, I didn't notice a huge change in my teeth, but I also didn't have a ton of staining to begin with.


What I like best about these teeth whitening masks is the packaging. Although the outer packet still needs to be discarded (not much you can do to help that), I like that there is less waste with the strip itself. All you have to do is wet your teeth with your tongue and then apply. The mask adheres to your teeth and then melts away. I left these on for 20 minutes and rinsed with water and brushed away excess mask, just like I would with other strips.

Here's me and my big forehead with the strips on my upper and lower teeth! You can see that they fit snugly against the teeth.

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Bottom Line: If you're looking for a sustainable brand of oral care products, Elims does an excellent job of creating products that deliver on their promises without extra packaging waste!
 

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Musely Skincare Review and Coupon

The FaceRx program from Musely sends prescription skincare right to your door. They'll customize a routine specifically to treat your needs!

*Disclaimer: This product was purchased by See, Shop, Love! at a discounted price in exchange for an honest review. Post contains referral drinks.

Musely's FaceRx program makes prescription skincare accessible to everyone. You'll have access to an online dermatologist, personal pharmacist, personalized medication, and an eNurse in the My Musely mobile app.

Musely has products to treat dark spots, melasma, wrinkles, texture, and enlarged pores on the face and body.

When you create your account, you'll fill out a survey that tells Musely your skincare needs and concerns. You'll also upload three photos of your face: forward facing and both sides. After completing the survey, Musely will recommend the products that will best suit your skin. You can then sign up for a one-time purchase or subscription and a consultation with their dermatologist. The consultation costs $20 on top of the cost of the product(s).


I received the Anti-Aging Night Cream for dull skin and wrinkles. I'm in my 30s now, so focusing on anti-aging is a must. Even if you're in your 20s I recommend starting an anti-aging regimen since it's never too early for preventive care!

The shipment comes with information on the free Musely mobile app, which you can use to set reminders to use your products and consult with an eNurse. There's also information about the products and pharmacy.

The Anti-Aging Night Cream has 0.05 percent Tretinoin cream and the instructions say to apply a pea-sized amount at night. Other ingredients include hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to treat wrinkles and fade sun damage. Tretinoin helps turn over skin cells and boost collagen production, niacinamide is a hydrating skin brightener that also shrinks pores, and hyaluronic acid reduces visibility of fine lines and wrinkles and helps skin retain moisture.

The tretinoin cream provides similar results to retinol cream; however, this particular cream does not have retinol in it. I haven't had great results with retinol, it's a bit too harsh on my skin, but the tretinoin hasn't caused any of the standard "purge" period that retinol sometimes does. This cream is the best cream for wrinkles!

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    • Use this link and code DS9464 for 30 percent off your order

Bottom Line: Musely's FaceRx subscription is a convenient and comprehensive way to treat skin issues. You can access a medical doctor, pharmacy, and continued support through their mobile app without even having to leave your home!