The first time I was asked to send a product for a blogger to review I was so excited. It was shortly after I opened my Etsy shop, and I got a message from Kelsi at Dedicated Follower of Fashion asking if I would like to send some of my scrubs for her to review and post on her blog. I thought about it, consulted my friends and decided to do it.

I got so nervous waiting for it to be published, what if she hated it and told everyone that it was terrible? What if she hated it and decided not to publish it at all? All my worries were for nothing though, because she liked it and I was so pleased that I sent my product to a complete stranger who tried it, liked it, and even named it “Best Value” out of all the ones she tried! Here is the link.

My Real Chocolate Raw Sugar Body Scrub was named Best Value Scrub!!!

Today I had another review published. I really like Stephanie’s blog, Natural Life 101, because she is focused on natural living for herself and her family and sharing the information she finds with her readers, and I’m always striving to go more natural for me and Genevieve and that is reflected in the products I make and my business practices. I was less nervous this time around, since I’ve been through it before. I know I make great products and as more people confirm that, especially who aren’t my friends and family, my confidence grows.

My Solid Shampoo Bar with Tea Tree and Rosemary Essential Oils

I’m not sure if product reviews help my sales, but I think they do in the long run. I’m a small business with a growing client base, and the more people that know about my line, the more potential clients I reach. Since I don’t yet have an advertising budget the reviews are a way to get my brand out there. Plus, it’s a lot of fun to read what people think of the things I make ♥