Music Review: The End is Where We Begin by Thousand Foot Krutch

The End is Where We Begin by Thousand Foot Krutch

Okay, I'm pretty sure this is now my favorite TFK CD. While I still love the other CDs of theirs I have, The End is Where We Begin is so great and fantastic that I'd say it is my favorite so far.

Among other genres, I love Christian rock and The End is Where We Begin is definitely that! There are a few slower songs (So Far Gone, Be Somebody, and All I Need To Know), but mainly this album is rock.

I love so many (if not all) of the songs on this album, but my favorites are probably So Far Gone, All I Need To Know, The End is Where We Begin, War of Change, and Fly on the Wall.

I've listened to this CD on my iPod so many times and am still not tired of it - it is that good! The lyrics to many of the songs speak to me, especially the lyrics from So Far Gone.

The End is Where We Begin is just another reason why Thousand Foot Krutch is one of my favorite bands! This is a fantastic CD that I definitely recommend if you like rock music.

*I won a copy of this CD. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*

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Product Review: Earth Science - Purifying Facial Masque Mint Tingle

Photo via Amazon.

I'll admit, when I first tried this facial masque, I was a little shocked at the color (blue) and afraid it might dye my face blue! Luckily, it came off easily and I was anxious for naught. :)

I have somewhat oily skin and find this to be a great product! It appears to reduce the oil and somewhat clear my complexion when I don't overuse it (at most three times a week) and follow up with Clarifying Herbal Astringent.

It makes my face tingle (in a good way) and I absolutely love this product! I definitely recommend it!

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Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Bentonite, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Menthol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Oil, Bixa Orellana Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Guaiazulene, Peg-35 Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum).

Directions: Use 2-3 times weekly as a deep facial mask. Apply a thin coat except under eyes, and rinse off with warm water after drying completely (15-20 minutes). For blemishes, apply before bed directly to blemishes and rinse in the morning.

I'm Back!!!

I've been kind of absent from this blog, but I plan on posting more.

What you'll find on this blog from now on:

Cookbook reviews
Food recipe reviews
Music reviews
Product reviews
Plus other things as well.

While I most likely won't be posting daily, I do hope to post at least once a week or every two weeks.

Desert Essence Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner

Are you trying to grow your hair longer? Do the ends of your hair feel dry? Do you want your hair to feel soft and silky? Then try 'Desert Essence Coconut Shampoo & Conditioner'!!

I've been trying to grow my hair longer, but the ends continued to feel dry. Which made it hard for me to let my hair grow - until I started using these products. This makes my hair feel so great!

I've been alternating between 'Desert Essence's Coconut Shampoo & Conditioner' and 'Desert Essence's Fragrance Free Shampoo & Conditioner' ~ which I also love! Since using these products, my hair feels softer and silkier.

I love the coconut fragrance! I continue to smell it long after my shower. I even smell it when I use the 'Fragrance Free Shampoo and Condition'.

I love the fact that these products are vegan ~ some shampoo and conditioners contain silk! The ingredients are WONDERFUL! No Parabens, No Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfates.

I 100% recommend this shampoo and conditioner! I love it!

My Rating: 

Shampoo Ingredients:


Water (Aqua), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract*, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract*, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract*, Sambucus Nigra (Black Elderberry) Flower Extract*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Sodium Coco-Sulfate (Coconut Derived), Decyl Glucoside (Coconut and Corn Derived), Propanediol (Corn Derived), Coco-Glucoside (Coconut Derived), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Coco Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides (Coconut Derived), Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate (Fruit Derived), Lauryl Glucoside (Plant Derived), Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Stearyl Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Fragrance (Parfum) * Certified Organic


Conditioner Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract*, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Cetearyl Alcohol (Coconut Derived), Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Coco Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Coconut Derived), Dehydroacetic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate (Fruit Derived), Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum) * Certified Organic

You can find the shampoo here and the conditioner here

Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash

Find this at www.desertessence.com

Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash is a really good mouthwash in my opinion. The minty flavor isn't that potent, but I like how this doesn't burn or sting my mouth. I got the 16oz refill bottle because it was cheaper than getting the regular 8oz size.

I think this works great with Desert Essence toothpaste - right now I'm using the mint flavor but I plan to try ginger and wintergreen soon. My teeth seem whiter now that I've been using both products, which is a definite plus! I'm also glad that both the toothpaste and mouthwash are Xylitol free! Even though I still have some things that contain Xylitol (like vegan gum) I'm glad that I can minimize the amount I use by not using toothpaste/mouthwash that contains it.

Desert Essence is one of my favorite brands. I love their toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, etc. I also love how most of their products are vegan - including this mouthwash!

I give this -  

The reason this isn't 5 stars is because the mouthwash's aftertaste is somewhat bland. Other than that, though, I love it!

Ingredients:


Water (Aqua), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Polysorbate 80, Eco-Harvest® Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Ascorbate, Citric Acid.

• NO Alcohol
• NO Animal Testing
• NO Artificial Fragrances/Dyes

• YES Vegetarian
• YES Vegan
• YES Recyclable

Vegan Homemade Dog Treats!

Recipe from: My Sweet Vegan by Hannah Kaminsky - Page 84


I made this recently for my dogs and they loved them (at least I think they did because they devoured them so quickly). 


I made a double batch and put the batter in a mini muffin pan, so that they would be a good size for dogs of all sizes and last a couple of days. These treats were quick and easy to make, vegan, and homemade!


The ingredients are so healthy that even humans can eat these treats!


Note: Vegan Soapbox is giving away a copy of this cookbook.