I've reviewed a lot of things over the past several years, but this has got to be one of my favorite!  I was recently given the opportunity to review some bath products by Beyond the Bomb.  I sampled a medium-sized Peace Pleaser Bomb (pound cake scent ) and it was definitely "beyond the bomb"!  I have tried a lot of bath products over the years - both inexpensive items and more pricey ones.  This bath bomb has got to be one of the best bath products I've ever tried. 

I've tried products that look similar to bath bombs in the past, but they just lay there in the water and don't dissolve properly.  This bath bomb immediately started fizzing when I placed it in my bath water, and continued to fizz away until it was totally dissolved.  The water had a yellow tint (which made me feel like I was bathing in Mountain Dew) and a pleasant aroma.  All that is well and good, but the best part is that I got out of the bathtub feeling so nice and soft!  And that feeling didn't wear off when I was dried and dressed.  A day later, my skin is still as soft as a baby's!

So, needless to say, I'm sold on Beyond the Bomb!  I can't wait to try some more of their fantastic bombs.  I'm anxious to try the Organic bath bombs - these bombs have various health benefits, such as helping to clear stuffy noses in the winter.  I'm definitely going to be trying the Green Tea Organic Bomb.

I know all you homeschool moms could use a nice bubble bath to relax a bit!  But, if you don't have the time, these bombs can also be used in the shower.  Just throw them on the shower floor and let them fizz away while you're showering!

Because Beyond the Bomb is so new, I thought an interview with the founder/owner would be fun...... 

Trisha~ Thanks so much for joining me here at Reviews by Heidi.  I'd love to ask you a few questions about Beyond the Bomb……

Where did you get the idea to start Beyond the Bomb?   Beyond The Bomb launced in the Spring of 2008. As a mom myself of 2 young children, and one that hated bath time, I was trying to find a way to make bath time more fun for them besides the traditional toys. I experimented with bath bombs and they loved them! It's magic to them dropping one into the tub and watching it dissolve and fizzle away. So from there I made more child shaped bombs and then started concentrating on myself. As we all know, moms definitely need time to wind down and there is nothing better than a warm bath at the end of the night. A bath bomb makes that bath time a unique and healthy experience.

Why an internet store?  Can Beyond the Bomb products be purchased anywhere else?   Beyond The Bomb Bath Bombs are not just limited to an eCommerce Store. We are local to the metro Atlanta area and are continuously working with day spas to carry our products. Right now we have our benefit bath bombs in Scarlett's Retreat Day Spa just south of Atlanta GA.

I love the name!  How did you come up with it?   Beyond The Bomb was actually a name a fellow boutique owner, Bambina Ballerina, came up with. When I heard it I just loved it. I think it fits the theme well as we do not just sell traditional bath bombs. We also carry a Health Benefit Line, a Specialty Line of bath bombs that look good enough to eat, a Child's Line that turns bath time into fun time and a Favors/Gifts Line for those special moments in your life. We hope, in the future, to expand to other bath products as well which would fit perfect with our theme and name of "Beyond The Bomb".

What is your personal favorite bath bomb?   I have so many favorites! It really depends on the mood. If I really need to wind down from the day and relax so I can sleep I grab a lavender bomb. If I need to wake up the green tea works best. My favorite everyday kind of bomb would have to be the Body Lovin' Benefit Bomb. It has the perfect mixture of a light aroma that helps relax the muscles and take my stress away. Plus, the benefits are cellulite reduction and tissue toning- and it works!!

Can you tell us about some of the health benefits of using the benefit bombs?   The Benefit Bath Bomb line is one of my favorites! These contain a HUGE list of medical conditions and health benefits associated with them. These can range anywhere from helping pregnant women through labor if they chose a water birth helping boost milk supply in breastfeeding moms, cellulite reduction and tissue toning to more serious conditions such as wounds, infections, respiratory problems, colds, allergies and skin rashes such as diaper rash for babies too!

When you're not busy making bath bombs or relaxing in the tub, what are some of your favorite things to do?   I don't have much extra time. In addition to my bomb business I also work part-time from home working on the computer. This of course is in addition to being a wife and mother. However, in the little amount of spare time I do get I enjoy blogging at Life of an Internet Mom or my other hobbies include sewing and scrapbooking.

Thanks!  Is there anything else you'd like to share with my readers?   A big misconception is that bath bombs are only for those who love to take baths or adults. These are incorrect. There are a few benefit bombs that work wonders in a shower! The Woodland Fairy and Green Tea to name a couple are perfect shower mates. These Benefit Bombs once placed on a shower floor fizz away down the drain while letting off the herbal aroma and helping awaken your senses, clear your mind and open your sinuses. Great for stuffiness and common colds as well. The Green Tea Benefit Bomb has personally replaced my morning coffee. One of these on my shower floor is all it takes! Also, I love our kids line! This is, after all how we began. Baths are a big part of most kids lives. Not only are Beyond The Bomb bath bombs safe for a child's sensitive skin but they love them too! It's magic in the tub to watch one fizz and dissolve away and color the bath water! My girls scream for one each night!

Guess what?!  Beyond the Bomb has graciously donated a FANTASTIC PRIZE to one of my readers.  (Gee, I wonder if I can participate?!)  One of you will receive a gift package containing 4 BOMBS ~ 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, and 1 heart bomb! 
(picture to right will give you an idea of what the prize will look like, but may not contain these exact bombs.)

All you have to do is go to Beyond the Bomb and check out the website.  Then come back here and tell me which bomb would be your "bomb of choice".  I'll do a random drawing and announce the winner on......
(U.S. entries only, please)

Want a second chance to win?  Blog about this contest with a link back to this post and a link to the Beyond the Bomb website.  Tell me you did so, and I'll give you a second chance to win!  (This contest is also being run simultaneously on my group at Christian Women Take Root - so entries will be received at both web locations.)

Winner will be announced this Saturday, the 26th.  GOOD LUCK!

And the winner is
NANCY!
Randomizer.org selected #5
(I assigned each person who entered a # for their entry
and a 2nd # for posting on their blog~
So Nancy was assigned to #'s 4 & 5.)
It definitely pays to post on your blog for a 2nd entry!

Congratulations, Nancy!
I'll be in touch!

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Jul. 21, 2008 - How fun

Posted by ClagettsFLStyle

I'll have to come back and do this. Sounds like fun in the tub for grown ups :-)

Stop by my other blog and join in on Monday's with the Mouse!
http://mybibleandacupofcoffee.blogspot.com/

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Jul. 21, 2008 - Felicity

Posted by Anonymous

Hawaiian Mist, for obvious reasons!

If I remember correctly, Ashley got a beading set for Christmas, right? I don't know if she's still interested in it or not, but I have a bunch of beads that I haven't been using and would love to pass on. Just let me know. Have a great day!

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Jul. 21, 2008 - I love these!

Posted by leahlovesebooks

Hi Heidi,
I love bath bombs and they have so many that look great. It is hard to pick a favorite but I probably would go with http://www.beyondthebomb.com/item_74/Green-Tea-Benefit.htm
I posted about your contest and the site on my blog.
~Leah

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Jul. 22, 2008 - I blogged it!

Posted by tn3jcarter

It would be SO hard to pick a favorite, but the rose or lilac or green tea or body lovin sound like sure-fire winners to me!

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/tn3jcarter/564181/

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Jul. 22, 2008 - Hard to choose

Posted by habermom94

I have to say it is so hard to chose just one scent. There are so many nice ones that is for sure. I am thinking baby bliss would be my choice. The smell of a clean baby is just so sweet!! I also added the contest to my site @ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/haberhappenings/564308/

Edited by habermom94 on Jul. 22, 2008 at 6:08 PM

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Jul. 22, 2008 - Bath Bomb Giveaway

Posted by Anonymous

Ooh! I love to pamper myself with a long soak in the tub. I'd like to try the Island Paradise bath bomb!

dbstout[at]juno[dot]com

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Jul. 23, 2008 - <em>Untitled Comment</em>

Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

I know I'm strange, but I don't do baths. I don't know why, but I get bored. And, I never could figure out how people read in the tub without getting their book wet! : ) Maybe if I put a bomb in my tub, baths would be more entertaining! Haha.
Sorry it has been too long since I've been by. I've not blogged much at all the last couple of weeks. Enjoyed catching up.
Letitia

Edited by SandBetweenMyToes on Jul. 23, 2008 at 10:28 PM

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Jul. 24, 2008 - I've missed you!

Posted by Brandi

Hi Heidi! Remember me? I used to be here at HomeschoolBlogger at Small Town Homeschool. I just started blogging again at:

http://mountainmorning.blogspot.com/

Come visit! :0) I love the picture at the top of your blog of you and Ian! I was wondering how he was doing...what a cute guy! Go over to my new blog and you can see pics of my...three! Yes, I've had another!

Can't wait to hear from you!

Brandi

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Jul. 25, 2008 - Trouble Sharing the Bath Bombs

Posted by leahlovesebooks

I know exactly what you mean! I keep thinking they would make the cutest gifts but in the back of my mind I wonder if Taylor and I would be able to part with them;-)

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