I recently received samples* of some emmett cooper HAIRCARE products and I have to tell you about them because I think they're fabulous! emmett cooper products are vegan, cruelty free, and made with 80% organic ingredients.

I am using the stabilize wash shampoo:


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I am also using the hydration rinse conditioner:



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Both of these products smell great (which, let's face it, is one of the most important things to know, right?) and leave my naturally curly hair smooth and moisturized but not greasy- squeaky clean! My current obsession is a hot shower after a hard evening of triathlon training using the emmett cooper shampoo and conditioner- I feel so completely fantastic after a butt-kicking workout and a shower that leaves my hair smelling so darn good. It's the little things in life that keep me going!

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*Disclaimer: I am not receiving payment of any kind to review these products. I did receive samples to keep for my review purposes.

I seem to get carried away when I buy seeds each year and always overshoot what my little box can hold. This year I started my seeds indoors and transferred the new little plants to the garden after the last frost date had passed. I went out of town shortly after planting and was sad to find that the birds had taken everything when I got home from vacation! So frustrating! I had to re-plant everything, so my plants are a little behind. Sigh.

My garden is more of a hobby than a functional food source at the moment. Eventually I'd like to plant with the seasons and make it more useful for us. A few years ago I read Barbara Kingsolver's book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life and was really inspired. If you haven't read the book but are interested in learning more about the idea of eating close to home, growing your own food, or become a "locavore", I highly recommend the book. It is more of a memoir than a "how to" and I found it really interesting and inspirational!