Product of the Week: Thieves Mouthwash

Hey Peeps!! 

How's everyone doing out there on this VERY windy Monday?

I've decided I'm going to do a spotlight each week of one of my favorite Young Living products.  We'll learn a little about it and I'll tell you why I love it, although it's probably always going to include the fact that it's filled with non-toxic ingredients.    You'd be surprised how important I think non-toxic ingredients are considering how much I love pop-tarts.  

Ok, let's get on with the product of the week because now I'm craving a pop-tart!

Let's start with what Young Living has to say about this product:

Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash delivers an invigorating clean that’s free from harsh alcohol, fluoride, and artificial dyes or flavors and is infused with our signature Thieves premium essential oil blend. Quillaja saponaria bark extract, also known as soapbark, contains saponins that act as a natural foaming agent to help loosen buildup and clean hard-to-reach areas for a better clean than brushing alone.

Now, let's just start with the obvious choice (for me) is that lack of fluoride.   Google it people.....stop with the added fluoride.      I don't necessarily have an issue with the alcohol but lots of folks do so let's just say that's a  product that isn't necessarily needed in a mouthwash and YL has kindly left it out.  I know this is important for many people and I respect that.   

For all you "crunchy" peeps, here's some labels to show you what is/is not in this product.

   

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Those are some pretty impressive labels, can you say the same about your mouthwash?

This is what your ingredient list looks like.

Water, Colloidal silver, Mentha piperita† (Peppermint) oil, Lecithin, Quillaja saponaria wood extract, Potassium sorbate, Stevia rebaudiana (Stevia) leaf extract, Eugenia caryophyllus† (Clove) bud oil, Mentha spicata† (Spearmint) leaf extract, Citrus limon† (Lemon) peel oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum† (Cinnamon) bark oil, Vetiveria zizanioides† (Vetiver) root oil, Eucalyptus radiata† leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis† (Rosemary) leaf oil, Tocopheryl, Citric acid 

†Premium essential oil.

It has a cinnamon flavor and I use it every morning after I get out of the shower while I'm getting dressed.  I don't usually eat until about 1030 or 11 every morning so this gets after that morning and coffee breath until I've had something to munch on then I'll brush my teeth.  Also, cinnamon and cloves have some tannins that could temporarily stain your teeth, using this before brushing also helps keep those pearly whites shining.      

One other thing to note, some folks find it to be a bit "spicy" and NO, don't drink it but if you think it's too spicy, dilute it a little bit and see if that helps.  Personally, I love the cinnamon and clove tingle! 

Are you ready to order?   Lucky for you, I've got my handy little link all set up and ready to go.  If you are going to use a mouthwash, then let's use one with some good things in it and not more junk.  Save the junk for the Pop-Tarts!!

Thieves Mouthwash

That's all for today Peeps, we'll see you tomorrow with a short review of She Actually Wore That!

Peace, Love, & Fresh Breath

Samma

      *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Fab Fit Fun Summer 2026 box

Hey Peeps!!!

I'm back today with a MUCH shorter post.   I thought you'd all like to see what came in my Summer box from FabFitFun.   I'm going to be honest, this one was a tad disappointing.   I have some decisions to make before the Fall box comes out which is hard because typically the fall box is one of my favorite boxes but the spring and summer boxes this year were both a bit of a letdown.  I'm not sure if I want to continue the subscription.   

Let's see that box since we know I always love the boxes as much as anything.

The fun summer graphics are great!

Let's see what came in my box but if you want to see all the choices, go here.

Customization #1:

  Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare – Alpha Beta® pH Balance Replenishing Cream ($62 value)

Meet The Intuitive Hydrator: a lightweight gel cream engineered to adapt to your skin’s unique needs. This formula delivers 24-hour hydration, neutralizes redness, and refines texture. A potent blend of electrolytes, Phytic Acid, and Linoleic Acid reinforces the skin barrier and stabilizes the acid mantle for a consistently calm, resilient, and balanced complexion. Use one or two pumps, morning or night.

This is a really nice moisturizer. Will I purchase again, probably not, sadly there are too many good moisturizers on the market right now that are much less expensive.  I do like the hydration I get from this lotion and it goes on smooth and absorbs easily

This was the HARDEST choice as there were so many good things to choose from.  I almost picked the Tkees sandals but the only choice was black and I have my black crocs sandals so that felt like a duplicate I didn't need.  The Bauble Bar large canvas tote went back and forth, in and out of my selections but in the end I decided I really have enough tote bags.  There were also 2 different Stanley cups to pick from but I can speak with certainty that I literally do not need another water bottle.  

Customization #2: 

2L. Eugenia Kim – Straw Bucket Hat ($165 value)
The ultimate summer plus-one, this warm-weather essential is crafted from 100% paper. Lightweight and foldable, its travel-ready design is perfect for your beach bag or carry-on. The neutral palette pairs with everything. Low-maintenance, high-impact style for sun-drenched ease.

This was another tough pick for me.   Do I think this hat is worth the retail price, absolutely not.  Do I love that it is foldable and packable, you bet your booty I do.  It's also super cute.   

The sunglasses were calling me as well as that bracelet but the hat won out.

Customization #3:   

3H. Sahira Jewelry – Taylor Toggle Chain Necklace ($68 value)
The Taylor Toggle Chain is the waterproof essential for the girl who never takes her jewelry off. Dipped in durable, tarnish-resistant 18k gold over brass, this hypoallergenic necklace is perfect for the pool or ocean. Wear it solo or layered; the toggle detail adds a sophisticated edge to this element-proof piece.

This was basically my choice because it was the most appealing of the lackluster choices.  It's a nice necklace and will be good for layering with other pieces.  Just nothing to get really excited about.

Customization #4:

4H. ILIA Beauty – Fullest Volumizing Mascara ($29 Value)
Meet The Architecture of the Lash, a weightless, buildable volume mascara with a flexible, violin-shaped brush that coats every lash for flake-free, smudge-proof wear. It conditions for fuller, thicker lashes, is kind to sensitive eyes (ophthalmologist-tested), and comes in an eco-conscious tube.

Another choice that was the only thing moderately interesting and I needed some mascara so two birds, one stone and all that.  Although don't throw stones at birds...that's not cool.   Anywho, this is a good volumizing mascara, stays on well, doesn't flake off into my contact lens but does nothing for lengthening.   I mean I'll use the whole tube but I probably won't repurchase this.  

Customization #5

For some reason my choice isn't shown in the list, possibly they ran out since I picked my choices pretty quick after the selection process opened.   

Florica by Spongelle pedi buffer in Mystic Rose.   I've had spongelles before but never the pedi buffer type.   While this is not a scent I would have selected, it's not horrible, just a little too grandma smell but it's my feet we're scrubbing so it's not a big deal.   Once again, the best choice available not something I was particularly excited to get.

Customization #6

6C. NOOD – No-Show Extra Lift Reusable Nipple Covers in shade 3, 5, 7, and 9 ($34.50 value)
Go backless, strapless, and unbothered with these no-show adhesive covers, signaling “The End of the Bra Era.” Featuring matte SkinFinish silicone and thin tapered edges, they virtually disappear under any fabric. Engineered with German medical-grade, sweatproof, and waterproof adhesive, they provide a natural lift and seamless finish all day. Reusable up to 50 times, they are a sustainable alternative to underwire bras. 

Here's another one that'll probably end up being useful at some point but nothing to get excited over. It's possible I need a good resort vacation to test these out and to get me more excited but that's probably not happening anytime soon so there's that.   

Honestly, the best part of the box was this little bonus they threw in:

I snacked on them while I was opening everything and ya'll these are delicious!

The ingredient list is pretty clean and the blueberry raspberry flavor was yummy.  I found them on Amazon and have them in my cart, the next time I place an order.  They have a strawberry mango flavored one too that I may have to try out.   Gummy snacks are my jam and if I can find one that's a decent ingredient list without stevia then I'm pretty happy.   

So anyway, you can see, this box wasn't overly exciting and I'd say the best thing is the hat because it's foldable and packable.  Hubster will thank me whenever we do take that resort vacation that my hat won't be smacking him and everyone else when it's attached to my bag traveling. 

That was a much more manageable size post wasn't it?   I've got to get off my keister and get the house tidied up.  I like to give it an overall freshening up on Friday because around here you never know when we will decide to host several neighbors at the last minute.   

Have a super weekend peeps!

Peace, Love, & Friday vibes

Samma