Sunday, January 24, 2016

Gardner Pet THE BEST Super-Absorbent 24 by 24 Inches Dog Training Pads - 2 Count

Gardner Pet THE BEST Super-Absorbent 24 by 24 Inches Dog Training Pads - 2 Count
from Petphabet
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B017EGG452 
★★★★/★★★★★


This is getting 4 stars for the initial misleading ad. The initial one didn't make much sense & I didn't know what I was getting until after I received them & was royally confused when I only received 2 pads since the original cost was almost $11. I got back on the here & looked back over everything & saw that yes, 2 pads were actually almost $11 & the 100 pads were a ridiculous amount (I cant remember now, but it was super expensive). I can get 120 pads at a certain bulk store for $16.

Now.. I want to commend the seller for actually altering the prices & making them much better. At least now the 2 pads are no longer almost $11. I've got 4 dogs & was really hoping to try out the 100 pads, but only got to test out the 2 pads. My dogs only use the pads at night as 1 is older in age, 1 came from an abusive home & never got to be properly trained for "outside" only potty time & the other 2 are the children from the other 2.. The ended up being born right at the beginning of winter so weren't able to get to go outside to be trained out there properly & by the time they were, they were too used to going on the puppy pads. So now they go outside while I'm up & use the puppy pads while I'm asleep.

These 2 pads seemed to hold up pretty well compared to my other pads. I use 4 pads since I've got 3 boys & 1 female.. And 2 of them like to walk in a circle when they're going #2. They didn't leak through & nothing leaked over the sides of the pads. They did absorb pretty quickly & there were no "puddles" on them. I'm also very thankful that they don't rip easily either. I've had some other brands that when my dogs walked on them would rip easily & would have "cotton" or whatever everywhere & then would just have a mess because what was supposed to be "absorbing" everything was strewn about the room.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

 

Crochet Hooks by LiLiSew™ 7, 8 mm Sizes (K & L Needles). Ergonomic Crochet Hook Set of 2 Case w/Stitch Markers. Best Christmas Gift . Smooth Aluminum Needle, Comfort Grip 4 Pain Free Crocheting.

Crochet Hooks by LiLiSew™ 7, 8 mm Sizes (K & L Needles). Ergonomic Crochet Hook Set of 2 Case w/Stitch Markers. Best Christmas Gift . Smooth Aluminum Needle, Comfort Grip 4 Pain Free Crocheting.
from LiLiSew
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B018D4Q5R6 
★★★★★/★★★★★


 I got these for my mom for Christmas. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia last year after having multiple strokes which cost her her job my making her a liability (working in a jail & being unable to run anymore isn't so good). So she went into early retirement & for her, her life basically ended because she loved working. She always enjoyed crocheting & could knock out numerous hats every day with no problem. But after last year, she was lucky if she was able to make 1 or 2 hats every couple days, but she didn't want to give up. Her crocheting is what's been helping her with her mind (the stroke messed with her memory & head completely) & the Fibro has messed with her hands.

The metal hooks make her hands hurt after awhile & she has to stop & when she stops, she forgets her count & she gets frustrated. With these new hooks she's able to crochet a bit longer with less problems. She also absolutely loves the stitch markers. Every now & then she's been using different colored strings as stitch markers because she cants remember & at least with the string there, she'll remember. But now she can stop using the string & use those instead. When I gave her these she was really happy & I hope to give her more like these so she has the full set so she can continue crocheting without as much pain.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.


 

Cinnamon Essential Oil From Majestic Pure Extracted From Leaves, Pure and Natural Therapeutic Grade, 4 fl. oz.

Cinnamon Essential Oil From Majestic Pure Extracted From Leaves, Pure and Natural Therapeutic Grade, 4 fl. oz.
from Majestic Pure
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B01766QDTC 
★★★★★/★★★★★

 I love cinnamon.. But seriously, who doesn't? When I got this, I was super excited. When I smelled this I was in love & couldn't wait to get this into my diffuser. As soon as it started going the first thing that came to mind was "My room smells like Fireball whiskey". LOL. And it seriously did. I know there's a lot of people that like to mix this with pine scented oils but that would kill me (I'm highly allergic to pine), so I cant do that so I wouldn't know what that smells like.

I've actually mixed this with my peppermint essential oil & it's quite interesting how those two oils interact together; it's like a battle. They both seem to fight over which scent is going to come out & you can definitely tell the difference between the 2. It actually reminded me of a certain brand of plug in & battery operated air fresheners that have 2 scents that alternate so you don't get used to one scent. So if you get the cinnamon essential oil from Majestic Pure & have a peppermint essential oil, try it out.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.



USB Cable,Miclech Retractable 4 in 1 Multifunctional Universal USB Charger Cable for iPhone, Android,MP3,MP4.

USB Cable,Miclech Retractable 4 in 1 Multifunctional Universal USB Charger Cable for iPhone, Android,MP3,MP4.
from miclech
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B016INV7B8 
/★★★★★

 Okay.. So, I got these in November & had I reviewed these in November they'd of gotten 5 stars because I loved them & they worked great. I could charge my iPhone 6 & Kindle at the same time with no problem & the retractable was nice because then it didn't take up much room.

BUT!!!!!!!! I recently had my iPhone 6 plugged into them & it was laying on my leg & then I unplugged my phone from them & all 4 connectors were still resting on my leg. I felt a weird little "shock" in my leg & just brushed it off because I sometimes get weird little muscle twinges. Then not even 10 seconds later I get this really BIG SHOCK into my leg that actually makes me scream, jump up out of my chair & yank up my pants leg to see if there's anything on my leg. I didn't have any markings on my leg but my leg hurt for several hours & was very tender for a couple days. I don't know what was going on or what went wrong because I've had them sitting on my leg before & never had that happen before.. But needless to say they're in the garbage now.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
 

Premium Yoga Mat with Integrated Towel by Abundant Life Yoga - Eco Friendly Non Slip Mats - Improve Your Bikram, Ashtanga, and Hot Yoga - Bonus Carrying Strap - Order Today! (Collected Patterns)

Premium Yoga Mat with Integrated Towel by Abundant Life Yoga - Eco Friendly Non Slip Mats - Improve Your Bikram, Ashtanga, and Hot Yoga - Bonus Carrying Strap - Order Today! (Collected Patterns)
from Abundant Life Co
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B017ENBJ28 
★★★/★★★★★
 

So I haven't been doing yoga for long & when I got the chance to get this mat, I jumped at it because it looked like a super high quality mat & would probably save my knees & I wouldn't be as scared. Now let me explain real quick.. I've had 3 knee surgeries & am currently looking at possibly needing full knee replacement on both on my knees & I'm only 28. I've had this mat for over a month & just recently got the okay from my ortho that I could attempt yoga (and also because I recently got a custom fitted knee brace), so I was finally able to test out my mat.

The first thing I noticed about this was how "tacky"(?) the back was, which I'm guessing is good because that means it wont slip around on my hardwood floors. While I was on the mat itself & doing some stretches I noticed I couldn't get a good grip with my feet. I don't know if it's because my knees are bad or what, but my feet just kept sliding & I had to stop because I couldn't risk falling & royally messing up my knees.

My next disappointment came when I lifted it up off the floor. I've got 4 dogs & I kinda expected the mat to pick up a little bit of dog fur from the floor, but the bottom of the mat seemed that have picked anything & everything that was on the floor. I'm glad the mats are washable, but that was still kinda scary. I think I'll be giving this to a friend or something who does yoga & doesn't have pets.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Sibode® Multi-purpose Mini USB LED

Sibode® Multi-purpose Mini USB LED
from Sibode
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B019L3LRK8
★★★★★/★★★★★


You can watch my video for a more detailed review.

This is a nifty little mini USB led light. As I stated in my video, I like the fact it doesn't require batteries. This will probably be getting the MOST use when I lose power since I do keep my laptops & tablet fully charged so I'll have SOME light since 99% of the time the batteries in my flashlights are dead or are missing batteries because I needed them for something else. But I'll also probably use it in my Microsoft Tablet (as shown in the video) at night when I'm trying to read a book & don't want my lamp on or don't want to use the flashlight on my phone again.

It's a nice small & compact size, so it's not overly bulky when you have it plugged in somewhere. It doesn't get overly hot unlike many other products. It's definitely bright & as stated in my video, do NOT look directly at the bulb when you plug it in.. You'll be seeing spots for awhile; trust me. But I'm definitely surprised by how bright this tiny little light is & also pleased with how bright it is.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.


 

Ozeri Touch 440 lbs Total Body Bath Scale - Measures Weight, Fat, Muscle, Bone & Hydration with Auto Recognition and Infant Tare Technology

Ozeri Touch 440 lbs Total Body Bath Scale - Measures Weight, Fat, Muscle, Bone & Hydration with Auto Recognition and Infant Tare Technology
from Ozeri
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B003N4AVKE 
★★★★★/★★★★★

 
You can watch my video for a more detailed review on this Ozeri Touch 440 lbs Touch Body Bath Scale.

As I stated in my video review, this is a really gorgeous scale, which is a weird thing to say about a scale. I got the black one & it's very sleek looking. The picture on here doesn't do it any justice. This is a scale you wouldn't worry about leaving out in your bathroom when guests come over because of how gorgeous it is. Lol. This scale weighs up to 440 lbs, as it says in it's name. It can also measure your muscle mass, body fat, hydration & bone mass which is pretty cool. They're not features I personally would use on a daily basis, but I know it's something a lot of others would love to have. It's also got a setting where you can weigh your child or your pet without it affecting YOUR weight, which is something that I do personally love.

For THAT setting you use the TARE setting & ignore the way I said to use it in my video. You can actually just press the button while the scale is off & it'll enter TARE mode automatically. But make sure before you do this you have your child or pet nearby because you only have about 20 seconds before it turns off & then you'll have to start all over again. You can either weigh yourself first on TARE mode & then weigh yourself holding your child/pet & then you'll see your weight & then your childs/pets weight directly below yours, or you can do it backwards & start off by holding your child/pet on TARE mode & then just weigh yourself & it'll still subtract the difference. This is great for those that have kids that cant stand still on a scale or for those with pets who want to keep track of their weight (like me).

You're also able to set up profiles on here so if you're a big family home you can each set up your own profile & keep track of things. Setting up a profile is really easy & super quick. It takes about a minute or so. Also, the blue LED on the screen is nice and bright so you can easily read the numbers & everything, which is nice.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.


Friday, January 8, 2016

Beautiful Hand Painted Wine Glasses - Set of 2 - Perfect Gifts For Women, Men, Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday, Mom, Dad, Her, Him, Housewarming, Engagement, Couples, Kitchen, Wine Lover & Enthusiast


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Beautiful Hand Painted Wine Glasses - Set of 2 - Perfect Gifts For Women, Men, Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday, Mom, Dad, Her, Him, Housewarming, Engagement, Couples, Kitchen, Wine Lover & Enthusiast
from Valentina Paris
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B00SC2JP5O 
★★★★★/★★★★★


These glasses are beyond gorgeous!! They're a lot bigger than I expected, which is fine by me!! I was really worried about these breaking while being delivered & I was happy that they weren't. If you're wanting to get these as a gift for someone they come in a really gorgeous black box with their name on it & they're packaged nicely inside the box. These would make an amazing wedding, anniversary, or even birthday gift for someone.

Now be warned, if you're looking for the normal sized wine glasses, these are NOT for you.. As again, these are BIG. These will most likely not fit in your cabinet because they're big AND tall. I've been keeping them in their original box just so I know they're safe & won't accidentally get knocked over & broken because these are just too gorgeous to risk breaking.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
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Monday, January 4, 2016

Bath Bombs Gift Set Alternative - Luxury Aromatherapy Bubbling Bath Melts (The Ascot Selection) from Berkshire Spa (Misc.)

Bath Bombs Gift Set Alternative - Luxury Aromatherapy Bubbling Bath Melts (The Ascot Selection) from Berkshire Spa (Misc.)
from Berkshire Spa
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B0164P1KSA 
★★★★★/★★★★★

When I saw that these were 3oz I thought they were going to be too small to even have an impact in the tub. Then when I got them I could smell them as soon as I opened the box. They're packaged nicely.. Each little "puck" (that's what they look like lol) is wrapped in plastic & they even included 4 toothpicks for each one so you can get the plastic off. Well, I forgot about the toothpick when I used my first one & trust me, you'll want that toothpick. That plastic is snugly wrapped around them & puts up a good fight. I was about to use my teeth to get it off when I realized that that wouldn't be a very smart idea.. The moisture from my mouth + something that melts in water = not a happy ending. Thankfully I had a pair of cuticle scissors in the bathroom & used them to get the plastic off.

I used the Peppermint Eucalyptus as my first one & the smell of that peppermint was amazing. I've had a 3mth long migraine & I've been using my peppermint oil in my diffuser at night to help with it some & using this bath bomb in a nice hot bath was super relaxing. Between the smell & how it made my skin feel, I didn't want to get out of the tub. After it's done melting & you're done with your bath, there's not really any leftover residue. There's no dyes or anything but there might be some little green "herbs" or something leftover in the bottom of your tub that you can easily just wash away.

I had to give away the Lavender & Patchouli. It smelled more of Patchouli, but I'm highly allergic to lavender. Coming into contact with lavender can give me rashes and can also send me into anaphylaxis shock, so I didn't want to risk taking a bath with something that had lavender in it.. But it did smell pretty decent.

The Cinnamon & Chrysanthemum smells more like cinnamon & smells really good. The Frankincense & Lime actually smells like a combination of both.. Neither smell really seems to overpower the other. I haven't gotten around to using them yet.. I've been saving them for when I absolutely need them. Lol. But they have been making my room smell pretty amazing!

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.






Ozeri Deluxe Milk Frother and Whisk in Stainless Steel with Stand and 4-Frothing Attachments (Kitchen)

Ozeri Deluxe Milk Frother and Whisk in Stainless Steel with Stand and 4-Frothing Attachments (Kitchen)
from Ozeri
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B00BISKPMG 
★★★★★/★★★★★

 
I absolutely love this thing. The milk frother attachments work great for frothing up milk in cappuccinos and for also MIXING up your drinks super fast. It's a gorgeous looking stainless steel handle with 4 attachments; 2 milk frothers, 1 egg beater & 1 cocktail mixer. It also comes with a stainless steel stand to hold it AND includes the 2 AA batteries that you need to power it. How many products nowadays actually INCLUDE the batteries?? Also, the included batteries are pretty powerful which was also surprising.

In my video you can see me using the milk frother attachment to mix my cappuccino AND to froth it up. It mixed it up completely within seconds whereas when I'm using a spoon it takes me a couple MINUTES because it likes to clump up and I have to squish the clumps. With this, I had no clumps whatsoever. It only took a couple minutes to have a decent amount of froth on top of my cappuccino.. I could have kept going & had a lot more, but I was really cold & really wanted to just dive into my nice hot drink. LOL.

Overall I'm really impressed with this. I used the egg beater attachment to beat egg whites until they "formed stiff peaks" & being a smaller whisk seemed to help more. It definitely cut the "hand" beating time in half. It usually takes me about 20-25 minutes trying to get the egg whites to "form stiff peaks" by "hand beating" the egg whites.. With this it probably took maybe 5-10 minutes, if even 10 minutes. I love making royal icing and you NEED to beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks & that is a major pain in the bum on it's own, but now I don't dread having to make the icing because I no longer kill my hands and arms! The bigger mixers are a pain when you're just trying to beat one egg white because you cant get it to whisk right, & the small whisk is just perfect.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.







Argan Oil Shampoo Restores Damaged Hair - Argan Oil for Hair, Increases Shine and Deeply Nourishes - Safe for All Hair Types and Color Treated Hair - 16 oz Bottle with Pump (Misc.)

Argan Oil Shampoo Restores Damaged Hair - Argan Oil for Hair, Increases Shine and Deeply Nourishes - Safe for All Hair Types and Color Treated Hair - 16 oz Bottle with Pump (Misc.)
from Pure Body Naturals
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B012Q9NGE4 
★★★★★/★★★★★

 This stuff is amazing.. The first thing I did after getting it was sniff it & smelled good enough to eat. It kind of reminded me of a PiƱa colada. I love shampoos that have a pump top because I can get a perfect amount of shampoo & not worry about dropping a heavy bottle of shampoo trying to get out the "perfect" amount. I've also got extremely thick hair that is just a few inches from my bum, so with a pump bottle I know exactly how many pumps it takes to cover my entire head.

This shampoo lathers up nicely & the awesome smell of the shampoo fills up the shower so you're just enveloped with the smell. My hair also now feels super soft and doesn't look as bad now. The smell of the shampoo lingers on my hair into the next day which is great. I can definitely see me buying more of this in the future.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

((edit: will have pics of the bottle later.. forgot to upload them))
 

Buttons & Pleats Womens Knit Warm Wool Socks 5 Pairs (Apparel)

Buttons & Pleats Womens Knit Warm Wool Socks 5 Pairs (Apparel)
from Buttons and Pleats
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B00T0JTEBS
★★★★★/★★★★★ 

You can watch my video for a more detailed review.

These socks are awesome. I've been wanting them for awhile but kept missing out on them. When I finally got them I was super excited & when they arrived I instantly put a pair on & was pleased. When you think of wool you usually think of "scratchy" but these are FAR from being scratchy! These are really soft & REALLY warm! They've got a decent amount of stretch so they should fit all foot sizes. They are a little big on me, but as I stated in my video I've got super small feet (I'm 28 & wear a 5.5 in kids shoes). But that just means they cover more of my leg and keep more of me warm! There's a variety of colors here so you can either keep all 5 pairs that you get or give them out as gifts.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
 

Lay3r 3D Pen (Includes 3-Spool of Filament Black, White and Blue) (Misc.)

Lay3r 3D Pen (Includes 3-Spool of Filament Black, White and Blue) (Misc.)
from Lay3r
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B00L8IBQGA 
★★★★/★★★★★


So I've had this pen for awhile now & it's taken my awhile to get the hang of it.. I've gotten a little bit better but still not AS skilled yet. I bought extra filament so I could have something else to practice with since I knew I would go through the 3 spools that came with this pretty quickly and I did. I've only been able to make flat designs & stuff because I haven't been able to master the art of "building" the filament string. The best I've been able to make is a 3D "pop art" type peace sign. It was actually pretty cool looking & was layered up. My dogs decided it was a new toy before I could get a picture of it & demolished it within in seconds. (the one pictured isn't my best one.. it was my first one I made but I made a much better one that looked pretty amazing)

If you're thinking about getting a 3D pen don't expect to master this thing within the first use. These are NOT as easy as they look. I've seen so many people making super awesome things & I figured it was actually easy, just needed the money to get a pen. Boy was I wrong. I need to watch more videos and practice a whole lot more.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.






BabyHuggle 4 in 1 Plush Monkey Pacifier - Soft Stuffed Toy with Detachable Silicone Baby Binky, Clip Holder and Squeaky Sound - 100% Non Toxic & Safe - Soothing and Comfortable for a Good Night Sleep (Baby Product

BabyHuggle 4 in 1 Plush Monkey Pacifier - Soft Stuffed Toy with Detachable Silicone Baby Binky, Clip Holder and Squeaky Sound - 100% Non Toxic & Safe - Soothing and Comfortable for a Good Night Sleep (Baby Product)
from BabyHuggle
You can purchase via http://amzn.com/B015URS8AG 
★★★★★/★★★★★ 


I got this as a gift for a friend, but I had to play around with it first to make sure it was soft & durable. This little monkey is super adorable AND super soft! I'll admit, I was petting & squeezing this little guy for several minutes before I realized what I was doing. You're able to remove the pacifier to clean it or to swap it out for one of your own. You can even remove his "tongue" & "tail" so you can wash him easily. His tail has a clip that you clip onto your child's clothes, stroller, etc so it doesn't fall off and get lost. My friends daughter really loves this & apparently carries him everywhere she goes.

I received this product for free or for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.