Maxam Motar & Pestle review

This month I got to try a marble mortar and Pestle from Maxam and was super excited to try it! I grow and use herbs for many things from teas to body lotions and had been using a wooden set which was sadly inadequate. This was really frustrating so I jumped at the chance to review this item!

 Mortar and Pestle from Maxam (now HealthSmart) 

I am extremely happy with this marble mortar and pestle! It's definitely real marble and well made. The inside is slightly rough but the outside is polished and smooth. The rough inside helps to grind things better and the pestle is polished which makes a smooth surface grinding your herbs against a rough surface = more even grinding! This works much better then the wooden set I had previously been using as it had 2 smooth surfaces which means it would take longer to grind. 

Using this set, it doesn't take very long to grind the herb from a full leaf to just about a powder. I had often just hand crushed herbs because it was quicker then my old set. Hand crushing makes a mess and causes a lot of waste as some of the herbs stick to my hands and then I end up washing it off. 

With this mortar and pestle, grinding herbs is a fast and easy process and there is no waste since it all falls out of the bowl cleanly when I dump it out. It washes out easily and dries quickly leaving no residue to mix with your next herb.

You can order this product on Amazon.

I would definitely recommend this product for anybody working with dried or even fresh herbs.

~L

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I received this item for free in exchange for an honest review. Opinions, experiences and images are all mine.

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Pure Salmon oil for dogs and cats: Review

I was really happy to get the chance to review Pure Salmon Oil for dogs and cats. Lulu is a big dog (half boxer) and has had some joint problems in the last year or so. Trixie (cat) doesn't have any health problems but since salmon oil is supposed to help bolster the immune system she'll hopefully stay that way! We've tried a lot of supplements over the years and most worked for awhile, but it seems the pets get used to them and they stop working. 

Lulu especially! She was starting to get stiff in the mornings and after long naps so I figured it was time to try something else to ease the ache of her old joints. I got Zesty Paws salmon oil to try.

Pure Salmon Oil for dogs and cats

I have to admit that it took my dog a little while to warm up to this product. At first when I put it on her food, she'd take a bite then look at me like "what is that taste???" After a few days though, she grew to love it and now I can only put it on her food at mealtimes because she will eat the whole bowl! I leave food out free choice and with this salmon oil on it, I have to take the bowl away from her or she'd just keep eating! lol Within a few days she was back to her crazy bouncy self! Her coat seems shinier too.

The cat wasn't nearly as hesitant to try it! Trixie doesn't seem to notice when it's on her food which is pretty amazing for a cat! Since she didn't have any health problems to begin with, it's harder to gauge any benefits very quickly. I have not seen any negative effects, and I will update if I notice any. Her coat is shiny and soft and she tears around the house like a kitten still!

You can order it on Amazon but be forewarned, they changed the labeling so it's mostly all orange and  might look a bit different. Just make sure it says Zesty Paws and you've got the right stuff!

I like that the bottle came sealed in shrink wrap plastic and with a inverted cap underneath the bottle cap. This product is sealed really well! It came with a dispenser cap and a pump which I chose to use. It's really easy to use! I would definitely recommend this product for stiff joints and dull coat. She's only been using it a few weeks, but I can't wait to see in what other ways it benefits her!

~L

I received this item for free in exchange for an honest review. Opinions, experiences and images are all mine.

This post contains affiliate links. If you chose to purchase something through the link, I will get a small payment from Amazon. It will not affect your purchase price. Click for full disclosure.