Delish Raspy Rub Review

When I received a tub of Delish Raspy Rub from Pam as a Christmas present, I'll admit I was hoping to not have the need to use it in the near future! But alas, with cold & flu season in strong form, my hope was not realized. I have had a cold plaguing me for the past two and a half weeks already, but just recently the cough has gotten really bad and I was so uncomfortable...and annoyed!!

It was actually only last night when I remembered that I had this raspy rub. We did have Vick's Vapour Rub in the house, but I usually stay away from that as much as possible. It's just so strong-smelling and sticky.

So as I was putting myself to bed [early] last night, I reached over to grab this new container to give it a shot.

Let me tell you, this stuff is my friend! The very things I dislike so much about Vick's are not issues with this Delish Raspy Rub! The scent is mild - and much more pleasant - AND there literally is no sticky residue left on your fingers after using it. With Vick's I would find I would have to wash my hands like crazy to get all of the remaining "goop" off. You know, just when you have laid down and do NOT want to have to get out of bed again. But with this Raspy Rub, I truly could just apply it while laying down and then stay laying down. For serious! Anything that keeps me from having to get out of bed an extra time while feeling under-the-weather is a wonderful thing!

Ah, but is it effective? you may be wondering. To that I say that yes, I believe it is. It was soothing on my throat and helped me relax. And although my coughing didn't go away - that would be impossible for anything to accomplish right now other than pure magic! - it did lessen and I was able to get a lot of rest.

So thanks Delish - and thanks Pam!!

See our other blog posts about Delish here:
Back to School... and Germs
All About Delish

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My name is Andrea (Andi) and I have the privilege of working part-time alongside Pam to help her with "a little of this and a little of that" as she strives to bring superb customer service to all of you through her Tiny TreeHugger business.

I am a 33-year-old mostly stay-at-home mother of two girls (aged 6 and 8) and have been happily married for almost 11 years. I am a Pepsi-loving, game-playing, guitar-learning, Nutella-craving girl [among many other things that make me ME]. I cloth-diapered my girls when they were babies and enjoyed the cost savings as well as the feeling of helping the environment - one cloth diaper at a time.


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Back to School... and germs

The Back to School season has come and gone, but have the germs? It is a given that kids will come home from school, daycare and other public places with more germs and viruses this time of year, especially if their bodies are not immune to the new strains that they come across!

Here is a few tips to keep the viruses at bay:

1] washing hands regularly with a toxin free hand soap. Try our Delish Naturals Simply Soap Washing Solution. It is hyper concentrated for longevity. 
2] teach kids & adults to cover the coughs and sneezes! Proper technique is to cover the mouth with your inside elbow. I need to often remind my kids & husband to do that but eventually they catch on again and start reminding others to do so as well.
3] eating healthy! We have taken steps to eliminate 90% of the processed foods normally found in our household. That's right! No more Kraft Dinner - Mac & Cheese for us, we can do homemade though. We have also been buying local produce and meat as well. Only occasionally will we have drinks like pop, iced tea and the like. It is mostly water or milk!

And when they do get sick there are a few natural methods you can take before turning to the cough medicine's and other over the counter remedies.

1] Raspy Rub in the Tin or To Go Stick - Its Vicks without the ick! Pure, therapeutic grade essential oils break up chest congestion, calm coughs, and soothes yucky noses while organic cocoa and shea butters absorb quickly. No stickiness or residue. Simply smooth over the chest, back, throat, or under the nose to provide relief of your cold symptoms. Recommended on 6 months and up, effective for the entire family! For the remainder of the month, the Raspy Rub is also on SALE so be sure to take advantage of that before it's too late.
2] Sore, tired & aching muscles? Leave the *other brand* on the shelf and turn to the Delish Naturals Be Knotty Muscle Rub. Full of organic and essential oils that work to unite your knots the natural made way! For adult use only.
3] Fluids and a LOT of rest! Livestrong.com suggests a wide variety of fruit & vegetables, also probiotics and protein when you are sick. "Fluids help flush the toxins from your body and support hydration while recovering from illness," the Livestrong article says. Choose warm fluids like broth, chicken soup and herbal teas. Click the link to read more about the food they recommend.

We understand that many people like to DIY [Do-It-Yourself] often, thinking it will be cheaper for them in the long run to make their own products, but keep in mind that Krystal and Terry of Delish Naturals research and bring in the best of the best products to use in their line. Making your own will not be of the same high quality as the Delish Naturals line of products! Leave it to the pros!! We are proud to support Made in Canada and you can visit our full line of Delish products on our website www.tinytreehuggerdiapers.com.

all about delish

Have you seen the growing items of delish naturals that we carry in our shop lately? From bug spray to deodorant and many other items in between, Delish has a wide variety of goodies for you to enjoy!

I [Andi] am here today to tell you about one product in particular: The Delish Naturals Pucker Lip Balm. Now, I would have to say that I am pretty much an expert when it comes to lip balm. I confess that I have an e.x.t.r.e.m.e. addiction to lip balms and I use stuff on my lips countless times every day.

Let me just paint a picture for you...Before trying the Delish Lip Balm, I was using Vaseline. I had a huge tub of it on my bedside table, one on the counter in my bathroom, and another one on my kitchen counter. Then of course I had a travel-size tube in my purse. I can literally not go ANYWHERE without having my lip stuff with me. My lips need to constantly feel moisturized.

Anyway, I'm getting side-tracked. Enough about the details of my not-so-secret addiction and on to the details of the Delish lip balm!

This stuff is really, really good. And like I said - with my expertise [I tried MANY different kinds of chapsticks/lip balms before I finally had settled on Vaseline several years ago], I have a lot to compare it to. I love everything about this stuff - the size, the way it feels, the way it smells/tastes - it's all good!

The current stock comes in little jars but the new ones will come in cute little tins as shown in the picture. But both don't take up a lot of space in your purse [or on your bathroom counter!] - and the jars/tins can also be re-used when the lip balm is gone. When mine is empty, I plan to use it for keeping a stash of pain/cold medication in my purse!

These also have yummy flavors that are far better than just the plain ol' "flavor" of Vaseline. B-O-R-I-N-G! But not these! Coconut Cream, Peppermint Stick, Watermelon Granita are the ones currently in stock. I myself am using the Coconut Cream and it is perfection. It's a strong enough flavor to taste it, but not at all overpowering.

I love the way it makes my lips feel, too. So soft and smooth. And the best part? I can go long durations without having to re-apply [although with how much I enjoy it, it's tempting to re-apply more than necessary just because it tastes so good!].

If you are an 'addict' like myself - or just like to have something on hand for those rare moments when your lips feel dried and cracked - the Delish Pucker Lip Balm is the way to go! But don't take my word for it. Give it a try for yourself and see what you think. It will be $4 well spent!

Snag one up while you can and let me know what you think! Don't see a scent you want to try? Email pamj@tinytreehuggerdiapers.com to pre-order yours. We are ordering soon!

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One of our loyal customers, Kristin B. is pregnant with her 3rd child and has this to say about the Delish Mango Mama Bump Butter. :

I hate lotion. I hate creams. And I hate body butters. But I LOVE the Mango Mama Bump Butter by Delish Naturals! Want to know why? There are three reasons, actually.

Reason one: You don't have to touch it to apply it. I think that's why I don't use creams and lotions and body butters--you have to rub them on and I don't like the feeling of greasy palms. It's terrible to say, but I'll wait as long as possible--until my skin is itchy and red--before I apply lotions and creams. But I don't wait with the Bump Butter... I use it all the time!The deodorant-style bar is fantastic!!

[Photo by Kristin]

Reason two: It's not sticky or greasy. The right amount goes on each and every time. With the handy twist-up applicator, you just pop off the lid, swipe over the belly [and other growing areas] and you're done! It doesn't soak through clothing and it doesn't stain, either. [And it even helps hold up my over-the-belly pants ;p]

Reason three: The whole family loves it! My daughter is officially my Bump Butter helper. She likes to help me keep my growing belly moisturized. And Hubs likes to use it when he massages my poor aching back--it turns his rough tile-setters hands into smooth tile-setters hands.



I have a different set of stretch marks from each of my two children and I'm hoping to not add a third set of stretch marks. And THAT'S why I'm using Mango Mama Bump Butter.

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Can you tell? We LOVE Delish Naturals! [Bonus - it's Made in CANADA too!]

NEW & Restocked June5/12

Restocked - Wubbanubs

Designed to keep the pacifier conveniently placed to infant. Soft plush brings soothing comfort and security. Vibrant colours are stimulating and captivating. Can assist in the development of hand to eye coordination. Latex free medical grade silicone. No pacifier cords or clips. It's unique style allows pacifier to remain close and will easily position to baby.

Restocked - Rockin Green Laundry Detergent & accessories [more being added this week including magnetic scoops!!]. Not sure about Rockin Green? Try a sample today!

Something NEW to Tiny TreeHugger is the DELISH Naturals Skin care line. Made by a Alberta mom, Delish offers natural ingredients paired with wonderful scents [or scent free!] so you don't have to worry about nasty chemicals. For the month of June, get the Bite Me Not Bug Spray & Bitty Baby Bug Balm for 10% off. Watch for more Delish Natural Products on the website soon!!

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone!!