Product Review: Badger Sleep Balm

Product Claims

• USDA Certified Organic

• The fragrance of the essential oils in this special balm helps to calm thoughts and clear the mind, allowing sleep to come naturally.

• There are no drugs or narcotics in this product – no side-effects to worry about. It is safe and natural.

• Portable tin – makes an ideal travelling companion.

A dreamy night balm rich with precious oils to calm, encourage, cheer and relax poetic Badgers and other restless wanderers. Badger Sleep Balm doesn't make you sleepy and it is not a drug, rather this natural sleep enhancer uses a sophisticated blend of essential oils to help quiet your thoughts and clear your mind, then you fall asleep naturally. Rosemary is the traditional herb for clear thinking, confidence, and memory. Bergamot is mentally uplifting, and Ginger is strengthening and confidence-inducing. Balsam Fir is refreshing, like a walk in the woods, while Lavender is the traditional sleep herb: fresh and relaxing. This balm is perfect for those nights when you can't seem to stop the mind chatter!

 This product also complies with Leaping Bunny standards for cruelty free products.

Ingredient

*Olea Europaea (Extra Virgin Olive) Oil, *Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil, *Cera Alba (Beeswax), Essential Oils of *Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot), *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Verbenone), *Zingiber Officinale (Ginger), *Abies Balsamea (Balsam Fir) and CO₂ Extract of Zingiber Officinale (Ginger).  * = Certified Organic

After becoming familiar with the Badger company, I trust Badger to use only the best organic ingredient for there products. To verify that this Badger product received a EWG's Skin Deep rating of 1. (For those of you not familiar with this rating, a rating of 0-3 is considered low toxicity and deemed a more natural product.)

Price & Quantity

2oz - $9.99
0.75oz - $5.99

For the amount you get you might be apprehensive to spend the money, but let me assure you that a little goes a long way! You could used this balm once a day and still have the tin for months to come.

How to Use

Just rub a little balm under nose, on lips, on temples or other pulse points. The aroma calms and relaxes, allowing for a peaceful transition into sleep.

I like to rub a small amount under my nose.

The Verdict

If you like the scent of Lavender you will love this product! I personally only have trouble falling asleep on occasion, but when it has been a long day I'll dab on some Sleep Balm to help relax. I like that it does not have a fake perfume smell that you find in other products. The scent of organic lavender and bergamot is just right to linger without being overwhelming. 

Music Monday - January 2016 - #1 - Sound of Change

Welcome to the first #MusicMonday and a long time! In the spirit of new beginnings and the New Year this #MusicMonday I'm featuring the song "Sound of Change" by Dirty Heads. This is a upbeat song and has a really great message to keep you hopeful when your feeling down. Enjoy!

You're building it up 

They're breaking it down 

Want to give up 

Keep holding your ground 

You're turning it up 

They're deaf to the sound 

Oh the sound, the sound of change

Mashup - Ignition / Do You...

I came across this song while looking for some new music and while I don't normally listen to mashups this song has me thinking I should find some more if they are this awesome!

Phoebe Ryan's "Ignition / Do You..."

Are you a fan of mashups? Leave me a link to a good on in the comment section down bellow or just tell me what you think of this one.

New Year, New Blog... Kinda!

I can't tell you how much I've missed blogging and talking about girly things! Recently I decided to take the stress out of blogging and not box myself in with a single topic and strict posting schedules. My goal for this blog in 2016 is to be a representation of myself, my interests and my creativity. I would like to try and post something once a month at minimum - life can get crazy.

Changes you will notice:

• More Topics
  This blog is no longer going to be only about natural beauty. While I still continue to seek out more natural alternatives for all my products, I found that sticking to this topic was unrealistic for myself and my current lifestyle.
• Re-Branding
  With the new direction of the blog I thought it best to start fresh with a new look.
• Less Posting
  Old content will remain but they may be getting a face lift to match the new look of the blog. While reoccurring post (ex. Music Monday and Friday Finds) were once a staple in my blogging schedule, they will be posted when I feel the inclination to do so.
• New Content!
  Things you can expect in the future: More talk of all things girly and pretty, product reviews, beauty talk, natural living, book talk (I want to read more in the new year), sharing of music (duh!), lists of favorites, talk of personal goals and anything else that I wish to share with you lovely people. 

I hope you will enjoy the new direction Simply Just Jenna is taking! 

P.S.

I am still in the process of transitioning everything over to the new look. So that will be taking place over the next few weeks.

Book: Paper Towns by John Green [Quick Thoughts]

I had picked up Paper Towns by John Green a few years ago and started to read it, but it couldn't hold my attention long enough -- so life got in the way and it went on the shelf before I read the second chapter. After readying The Fault in Our Stars I picked it up and powered through the first few chapters. Part One of this book is exciting and thrilling to read -- you just don't know where the story is going next and you won't want to put it down. Part Two slows down and becomes a bit boring, but necessary. Part Three picks up again with a road trip these friends will never forget.

 I really enjoyed the way John Green decided to format Part Three not in chapters but in hours driven. Also, I was surprised by the direction this story took -- it was not the most obvious route. I was provoked to think and reflect, which made the read more rewarding. This story is much more then a story about a boy who likes the girl next door.

Music Monday - September 2014 - #2 - Test of Time

This #MusicMonday I'm featuring the song "Test of Time" by Temples. I heard this song at the beginning of the summer on The Sounds in my Head. I had kind of forgotten about it until it hits the random shuffle of my playlist -- it's one of those good songs that you just know is special. I look forward to exploring more sounds from the Temples on their latest album Sun Structures. Take a listen and let me know what you think in the comment section down below!

Into the night, we are high; never mind,

And through the clouds, we arrive, like the skies in strike,

And as we dance on the stones, glass beneath our feet,

And from the clouds, be alive, nature speak.

Standing the test of time, wondering what

Sanding the test of time, gathering what

Music Monday - September 2014 - #1 - Jealous

After some time off from blogging I would like to jump back into this #MusicMonday with a song that I can't get out of my head. This #MusicMonday I'm featuring the song "Jealous (I ain't with it)" by Chromeo.

I get jealous, but I'm too cool to admit it

When the fellas, talk to my girl I ain't with it

I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it

I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it