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Poop & Smell the Roses Toilet Bowl Freshener Review

Let me start off by saying: we all poop. Okay now we got that out of the way, have you ever walked into a bathroom & breathed in a heinous scent? Your mouth twitches & immediately turns into a cringe. You plug your nose & frantically drag a breath through your mouth. That my friend is poop. You could use a bathroom freshener or potpourri spray. Toilet sprays are almost a necessity in a full household or busy office.

There are so many on the market these days. There are popular brands like the Poo-Pourri Before You Go Toilet Sprays as well as plenty of other brands. Find particular scents, brands, sizes based on your household needs.

Poo-Pourri Before-You-go Toilet Spray 10 ml Original Citrus 10 ml Lavender Vanilla 10 ml Tropical Hibiscus 10 ml Lavender Peppermint & 10 ml Vanilla Mint, 5 Count. Shop it on Amazon. 

Muse Bath Apothecary Flush Ritual - Aromatic & Refreshing Toilet Spray, Use Before You Go, 8 oz, Infused with Natural Essential Oils - Aloe + Eucalyptus + Lavender, 2 Pack. Shop it on Amazon.

toilet bowl freshener

You ask yourself if it's worth it to stay in this box of fumes or if you should exit immediately. There are some cool products on the market like a toilet air freshener that may assist with this dilemma. I was at the store & was immediately drawn to beautiful pink rose packaging. The bottle was colorful, whimsical, & romantic. I saw the word rosewater & got closer. What is it?  is a bathroom freshener.

You can find other rose sprays that aren't necessarily marketing specifically for bathroom use. There's the Positive Essence Rose Linen and Room Spray, which is a natural pillow spray made with pure pose essential oils. You can use it as a home fragrance or as a toilet spray. It's multifunctional. Shop it on Amazon.

toilet bowl freshener

As I got a closer look I realized this is no room spray or body spray, but was, in fact, a toilet bowl air freshener also known as a poop spray. What in the world? I open it up & smelled it. It was true to its name & smelled like a delightful rose. You could use spray it generally as a bathroom freshener.

The Poop Culture "Before You Go" Toilet Spray Bathroom Freshener Poop and Smell the Roses packaging suggests spraying about four potpourri sprays directly in the toilet water prior to pooping &/or after. Definitely an easy-to-use toilet air freshener & the best poop spray or best bathroom spray for the price. 

toilet bowl freshener

What's the best poop spray bathroom freshener or best bathroom spray? I must say this works quite well. PoopCulture Collection/Poop Culture's Poop and Smell the Roses toilet bowl freshener is perfect to use at home with a significant other, family, or roommates. It could genuinely help out, especially if everyone understands how to use it. Although it would be even more applicable in larger bathrooms like an office or a public restroom, it's not really feasible to explain to everyone how this works.

toilet bowl freshener

True Story: My roommate exited the restroom & I went in to wash my face. The room smelled like fresh roses. I immediately knew that business had been done but at least the smell was quite pleasant. It was the toilet air freshener. Simply use the potpourri spray.

It's the best poop spray bathroom freshener for the price. This toilet air freshener tames any poop scent, giving off a lovely rose aroma. I've heard stories of people going on first dates, where they didn't feel comfortable pooping at their date's house. This would be a lifesaver. Yes, this is a superfluous & unnecessary purchase but it's fun, the scent is spot on, & I enjoy the PoopCulture Poop and Smell the Roses toilet bowl freshener packaging.

What do you think of a toilet bowl freshener? What's the best poop spray or best bathroom spray? :]


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Personalized Mini Green Bean Casserole Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. & its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiveThanksBeFull #CollectiveBias

Green bean casserole. Ah yes, my three favorite words when it comes to Thanksgiving. My mom makes it every single year without fail; it's been part of my family tradition for as long as I can remember. This year I'm hosting a Friendsgiving potluck with my closest buddies. I want to do a creative twist on a classic dish by creating a personalized mini green bean casserole for each guest. Time for a fun, new tradition!

green bean casserole

How it Works

Choose unique add-in ingredients tailored to each guest to include in their mini casserole. You can pick any add-in that your heart desires. That's what makes this recipe so fun! I opted for herb goat cheese, asparagus, pine nuts, veggie bacon, & almonds with dried cranberries. If you want to up your side dish ante this Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving, I've got the perfect recipe for you. 

green bean casserole

Ingredients

1 can (10.5 oz.) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) of Del Monte® Blue Lake® Cut Green Beans, drained
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
A large bowl

green bean casserole

Mini Green Bean Casserole Add-Ins & Toppings

French's Crispy Onions
1 teaspoon herb goat cheese
1 asparagus spear, chopped
1/2 teaspoon pine nuts
1/2 strip veggie bacon, chopped
1/2 teaspoon almonds, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried cranberries, chopped
Ramekins

green bean casserole

Directions

1. Drain Del Monte® Blue Lake® Green Beans & prep your add-ins, cooking & chopping as needed.
2. Stir together the Campbell's® soup, milk, soy sauce, cracked pepper, chopped rosemary, & Del Monte® green beans in a large bowl.
3. Fill each ramekin halfway with the green bean casserole mixture. Then sprinkle a layer of your add-in to each respective ramekin.
4. Add more green bean casserole to the fill line of each ramekin.
5. Top each green bean casserole with French's Crispy Onions & remainder of respective add-in.
6. Bake for 13 minutes at 350°F.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Servings: Seven 3-oz. personalized mini green bean casseroles

campbells cream of mushroom

I found my green bean casserole essentials at Target in the soup & packaged dinner isle. I was tempted to purchase pretty much everything else in the store. What else is new? Target is the perfect location for all your Friendsgiving needs.

del monte green beans

Campbell's® creates a variety of soups that make for a quick & easy mealtime option. Just like in this recipe, add your own twist & favorite garnishes to any Campbell's® soup to make it special for family or friends. Del Monte® green beans are made with green beans, water, & a dash of salt. That's it! Fun fact: in green bean casserole, my sister prefers these canned green beans to fresh green beans.

green bean casserole

After eating our meal, we usually put on a movie that all of us have seen multiple times. That way we can just enjoy the company, chitchat, & occasionally quote the film when we do pay attention. It's the best way to catch up casually without being distracted. I hope you have a wonderful & delicious week!

How do these mini green bean casseroles look? What are your holiday plans? :]

* Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Collective Bias, Inc. & its advertiser. As always, all opinions are 100% mine aka Carmen's. Learn more about my disclosure here. :]
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DIY Cinnamon Sugar Body Scrub Recipe


cinnamon sugar body scrub

The holidays are coming! Seriously, they're right around the corner, creeping up on us with every passing moment. Family gatherings. Dinner with friends. Holiday parties. Are you ready? If you're not sure what present to give, why not take the leap to a handmade holiday season this year?

cinnamon sugar body scrub

I use essential oils year-round. I mix & match oils in my mini diffuser. I add a few drops of essential oil to coconut oil & apply it to my legs for moisture & shine. From home fragrance to body care, Nature's Truth Essential Oils can be incorporated into many creative DIY projects. If you're looking for a simple but special do-it-yourself gift to give friends & family this holiday season, you're in luck. 

cinnamon sugar body scrub

You Will Need

1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil
35 drops of essential oil of choice
Sealable container(s)

Makes 2 heaping cups of body scrub.

cinnamon sugar body scrub

How to Make it

1. Combine sugars in a bowl.
2. Slowly mix in the coconut oil.
3. Add Essential Oil.
4. Mix together & scoop the scrub into your sealable container(s).
5. To use: massage a generous amount of scrub to wet skin & rinse off in the tub or shower.

cinnamon sugar body scrub

I love to use this scrub in the shower because the spicy scent mixes with the soothing steam to energize the senses. The cinnamon smell is uplifting & reminiscent of holiday baking, while the exfoliating sugars invigorate your skin.

cinnamon sugar body scrub

This Cinnamon Sugar Body Scrub is a simple DIY project that anyone will love. I even coaxed my boyfriend to try it out! Use any essential oils your heart desires such as 4 Thrive,  Wintergreen, or Peppermint (one of my faves). Feel free to experiment! I used cinnamon since it's one of my favorite scents.

cinnamon sugar body scrub

I'm a genuine essential oil lover & I sincerely hope you try this simple DIY Cinnamon Sugar Body Scrub Recipe. You can use Essential Oils in body scrubs, massage oils, air fresheners, soaps, the list goes on. Here's wishing you happy holidays & happy DIYing!

What do you think of this body scrub? Do you use essential oils? 
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How to Have a Cozy Autumn Morning


This post, How to Have a Cozy Autumn Morning, is sponsored by Pure Leaf but the content & opinions expressed here are my own.

I love the comfort of a cup of hot tea on a cold & rainy morning. I love seeing the steam dance its way out of the cup & into the air. I love feeling my hands thaw out as I wrap my fingers around the porcelain. I love watching the water transform from a clear liquid to a fragrant, dark drink as the tea leaves steep. I love it all.

pure leaf green tea

Fall is the perfect time to sip on a mug of hot tea. Sprinkle in some Netflix & a cozy velvet blanket & that's my definition of perfection. I like hot tea throughout the year — yes, even during the San Diego summer — but I enjoy it most when it's chilly outside. 

pure leaf green tea

I recently stocked up on some Pure Leaf hot tea from Albertson's to get me through the season, opting for their Green Tea with Mint & Black Tea with Vanilla. Both teas come with 16 pyramid bags in a resealable container. Pure Leaf tea leaves are picked, rolled, & crafted with the finest tea leaves from tea estates around the world. 

pure leaf green tea

The Black Tea with Vanilla combines Indian Assam tea with Madagascan vanilla beans to create a rich aroma & smooth taste. I like to include a generous splash of soy milk to my tea, but it tastes delightful without it because the vanilla shines through.

pure leaf green tea

I chose the Pure Leaf hot Green Tea with Mint because I'm trying to incorporate more green tea into my life. The real peppermint leaves refresh your palate & add so much flavor. I love this tea since it leans more toward the minty side.

pure leaf green tea

For the best taste experience possible, pour 8 fluid oz of hot water over one pyramid tea bag & steep for three minutes. Write down your to do list for the day as your tea steeps to perfection. I prefer using gel pens since they make me feel happy.


I write this in Portland, Oregon, where the temperatures are a drastic drop from sunny San Diego. Tea is most definitely on my mind. You can get $1 off Pure Leaf when you purchase at VONS/Pavilions, Albertson’s, & Safeway.

* Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Pure Leaf. As always, all opinions are 100% mine aka Carmen's. Learn more about my disclosure. :]
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