Thursday, February 25, 2016

Cilantro Skin Lightening Cream #cliabeauty

This lightening cream contains retinol and collagen. Helps lighten skin, reduce wrinkles, fine lines and blemishes. The cream has a light lotion scent to it. The cram is thick and creamy. My skin absorbed the cream well and it left no greasy feeling behind. It did make my skin feel softer but as far a lightning any dark spots on my face I really did not see a change. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my opinion. http://www.amazon.com/Clia-Lightening-Cream-Hyaluronic-Hyperpigmentation/dp/B013JROYRU

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Healthy Wiser pH meter #healthywiser

So I got the opportunity to review the Healthy Wiser pH meter p n. The pen can be use to test the pH on a number of different liquids. The pen come with three packets that are used to calibrate the p n. It comes with a 6.86, 4.00 and 9.18. You only really need to use the first two packets when calibrating the pen. The 9.18 is if the approximate pH solution is known to be above 7.0, you use this then. To start off calibrating the pen, you must have 4 bowels of 250ml distilled water. In three of the bowels (depending if you need to do the third packet) you mix the powder packets in. To start, you place the pen in the 6.86 first. The pen is first turned on before placing in solution. Once in the liquid you push the calibrating button for seconds. Now that is how the directions are written so your guess is as good as mine when it comes to seconds. I am not sure is the mean 3 or 10. Anyway I held the calibrating button down until the screen flashed. Once the screen flashes you are to let the pen sit in the liquid till it quits. Once done, you rinse the end in the fourth bowel of plain distilled water. After you are supposed to dry the electrode with filter paper; which is not provided with the pen. Next you go to the 4.00 solution. While pen is on, place in liquid and holed the calibration button for 3 seconds then press and release immediately. Once it is done flashing, rinse and dry like before. Then you can do the last solution following the same instructions. 
When I tried to calibrate this pen, I had nothing but trouble. I would do the first solution as instructed but had issues getting it to flash, or it would somehow skip the 6.86 all together and go to 4.00. Same with trying to calibrate in the 4.00 solution. I would press the calibrating button like I was instructed but it didn't either flash or somehow 7.00 would appear on the screen. I attempted to try and calibrate this pen several times with no good outcome. My opinion on this device is that it sucks. Maybe someone out there has tried this device and had a better outcome. From my experience, I would not recommend. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my opinion. 

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Moscow mule copper mug #coppermug

16oz Moscow mule copper mug. It has the appearance of being hammered. No nickle or tin lining. It is not dishwasher safe. You want to wash it by hand and towel dry as soon as you can. It is designed for cool liquids. Will oxidize over time.
I love the style of this mug. To me it has an old time look to it. I have added this mug to my glass collection. It would make a great gift item. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amztk.com/verticalmug

Monday, February 15, 2016

What night? Funny wine glass #GotMeTipsy

This is the cutest wine glass I gave owned!! I want to say that the glass arrived very well packaged in a box and there was no damage to it. The glass is 13oz. The writing on the glass says good night, great night and what night? Easy to clean and dishwasher safe. This is a great gift idea for those who drink wine or a great add to a wine glass collection. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://amzn.to/1HUarhD

Sunday, February 14, 2016

DIBAG ® 12 Bags Pack Set-Vaccum storage space saving bags

The package comes with 1 jumbo, 2XXL, 2 XL, 2 L, and 5 suite case roll up bags. Has a turbo valve on the bag so any house hold Vaccum can suck out air 35% faster. Double zippered to ensure its watertight and keeps insets, odors and dirt out. I have tri d other bags like these before and was hoping these would be better. They weren't. To me they work the same way and have the same issues.  It took me several passes over the zipper to ensure it was sealed shut. Hooking up and vacuuming out the air was simple. A few days later, air had managed to get back into the bag. I will say I am a little excited to see how the suit case bags work on our next trip. My opinion is that they are the same kind you can buy in the store and have the same issues. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YT2ND72?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

Car Windshield Sunshade



The X-shade jumbo car windshield is made of high quality polyester material. Once I took the shade out of the pouch, I was surprised at how something big fit into the pouch. Living in the south, my car can get hot pretty quick. When using this shade, my car has been kept at a decent temp. I do not feel like I am going to roast to death getting into the car. It also keeps my steering wheel from baking. When I am not using it, it just fold it back up and put it back in the  pouch. I will say it took me a few tries to figure out how to fold it back up. I am very happy with this shade. I rec iced this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E5OUOCQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

PWOW® E113 In-Ear Headphones Earphone Earbuds with Microphone Universal 3.5mm

This is a decent pair of headphones. Works with almost all electronics. The ear price is very comfortable in my ears. Great sound quality. I can control the volume/answer calls on the cord. My daughter has taken them over and seems to like them. I don't like that I cannot rewind or skip to the next song with these headphones like I can with others. Price is also another issue. $9.99 seems a little expensive. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B01A5AU3QK

All Natural Sleep Aid with Melatonin & Valerian Root

I was excited to get these in the mail and give them a try. I suffer from insomnia and thought I would see how these worked. The night caps are made with all natural, none habit ingredients. The following ingredients are in these caps: melatonin, valerian root, chamomile, ashwagandha, 5 HTP, L-Tryptophan, goji, inositol, L-theanine, calcium citrate and saint johns wart. I take 2 caps about 30-45 minutes before going to bed. Once I hit the pillow, I am asleep in a matter of a few minutes. I am waking up less tired. So far I am very pleased with the results I have been having with these. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015QGJ98G?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

Allergy Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, 10 mg Antihistamine

Cetirizine allergy medication (Zyrtec). Used to treat indoor and outdoor allergies. These allergy tablets have worked great for my seasonal allergies. I take one tablet at bedtime with a glass of water. Small, easy to swallow tablet. Only side effect I have encountered is dry mouth. Cost is $3.99 for thirty tablets which is not to bad. If you suffer from allergies, you may want to take a look at this medication. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A5PU0EK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

Kleem Organic VITAMIN C & E SERUM for Face

This vitamin C serum is designed to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles through the use of DNA collegan stimulation. Restore skins natural glow. Made from organic and natural ingredients. Easy to use on sensitive skin.
I have been using this cream for a couple of weeks and I have noticed some subtle changes. It has helped some dry patches of skin around my nose. My skin has also been feeling softer. The serum is not a very thick liquid. It does dry quickly and does not leave any sticky, greasy feeling to my skin. Have not seen any irritation with use. Overall opinion is that it's decent and seems to work well. Not sure on how well it helps wrinkles. It's also a tad bit on the pricey side (around $35.00 with prime).  I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KOUALMS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

Wizdy Pets

I had the chance to try the new kids game Wizdy Pets. The game is designed for younger kids to teach them about asthma through the character that is a fire breathing dragon. Inside the characters house? Kids can find mini games to complete to earn coins that can be used to buy items for Wizdy or his house. Two of the mini games I tried are memory cards that had asthma triggers in them and asthma trigger ninja that is similar to fruit ninja. Throughout the game, there are times that the dragon needs to use his inhaler. It shows kids how to use the air chamber with medicine and how to give it to their pet. My youngest has asthma. She already knows how to use her reduce inhaler but it was neat to see her use it on the game. She loves the mini games as well and has been decorating her dragons house like crazy. My overall opinion on the game is that it is a neat concept for young kids to learn a little more about asthma through game play. My daughter loves it and I have to fight her to get off the game😄 I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wizdypets-asthma-education/id819845865

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Mpow Antelope Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless Sports Headphones

I have had the chance to try a few MPOW products in the past and have never been disappointed. I was excited to receive these headphones in the mail. The headphones are antelope so they wrap around the back of the head and hook into your ears. I love this design because there are no cords hanging in my face. The have noise cancellation 6.0 that helps reduce outside noise. This has made the music sound quality much better. I have had my kids shake me to get their attention when I have these on because I cannot hear them. They are Bluetooth and easy to connect to my iPad or iPhone. It's range is 10m which is nice. It has helped reduce me from having to carry my devices so I do not get out of range. Great battery life. More then 8 hours talk time. More than 240 standby hours. More than 8 hours music time. Charge time is less than 2 hours. It also has hands free calling and you answer calls with a push of a button. The ear priced fit great in my ears and do not cause any discomfort. Lightweight. Easy to carry in a purse it backpack. Great for working out. These headphones are a must have. Once again MPOW did great!! I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AVVEMFG#customerReviews

Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack

This bag is made of 500D PVC. The bag is designed to keep your belonging safe from water, dirt, etc.   Floats in water. Lightweight. Comes with a strap to carry on your shoulder.
This bag has come in handy for our family. My husband dives and we love going to the beach. We are able to pack the things we will need and it keeps our stuff dry. I have been able to leave my cell phone in it and not worry about sand or water getting to it. The strap makes it easy to tote around with us. My husband us able to keep his clothes, wallet and phone protected when out on the boat diving. After we use it, we just throw it in the washing machine to clean it. The bag golds up small making storage easy. I will say when closing the bag I woul recommend you roll it a few times to ensure bag closure. I love this bag and will continue to use it. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019NAD7NE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

LYMBABE Outdoor Tactical Waist Pack

I got the opportunity to try this tactical pack out. I was really excited when I pulled it out of the box.The strap is designed to wear the pack across the body or at the waist like a fanny pack. The pack is made of 600 D oxford nylon and is very durable and sturdy. Can be attached to a moll backpack. It has many zippered pockets for storage and main storage area can hold a lot of stuff. This is a great bag for those that hunt or hike. It has so many storage options that it can be used for many different reasons.  I have been using it to hold and tote around my art supplies. I am going to enjoy finding more uses for this bag in the future. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019ZVEFVY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

Monday, February 8, 2016

Slimmin Suzie Volcanic Clay Body Wraps #slimminsuzie

This product is supposed to reduce stretch marks, diminish cellulite, and contour your body by using 100% premium organic volcanic clay. It's supposed to work by breaking down and eliminate stored lymphatic fluids and toxins. Pulls the water between cells of the body which in turns helps a person lose inches.
Let me just say this for me was an epic fail. When I got the kit, the box contained two large ace bandages and 8 packets of powdered clay, but no instructions. The seller did email me the instructions a couple days later when they realized the supplier forgot to add the instructions to the box. The instructions say for you to soak the ace bandages in hot water for 10-15 minutes. To mix the clay, add powder to warm water. What got me here was it did not say how much water to a packet. Trying to get a clay type consistency, I ended up using all 8 packets and the end result was not a clay mixture. It was a semi-thick, liquid gray mess. I applied the grey mess to my legs and abdomen and then after squeezing out the extra water in the bandages, attempted to wrap the bandages around me. All this did was make the stuff liquefy even more and start to run everywhere. At this point I was way to frustrated and had a mess on my hands, so I gave up. I would not recommend this product just from my experience. There maybe others out there that had a better outcome then me. I would recommend that the instructions be tweaked a bit to better explain the water to packet ratio. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion.
http://www.slimminsuzie.com/

CYRIFT 3.3Ft (1meter) 8-pin Lightning Cable USB Cables Charger #LightningCable

I had the chance to try out the CYRUFT 8 pin, 3.3 foot long, USB charger. The cord works on iPhone 6 Plus/6/5s/5c/5, iPad Air/2, iPad mini/2/3, iPad generation 4, iPod nano and iPod touch 5th generation. This cord feels thicker then the apple cords I got with my phone and tablet. It has worked great with my electronics. It has been great in replacing my old cords that are either fraying or lost. The price is not to bad either. Great product!! I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A0NNZG2

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Swimming Goggles for Adults by QuikFish #quikfishgoggles

These are a pretty cool set of goggles. They come in a plastic case to protect when not in use. Made of a soft, flexible silicon. Easy to adjust to fit and stays. I didn't have to adjust while using them. They didn't leak water. Lens stayed clear. Plus provide UV protection. Comfortable to wear. These have by far been the best goggles I have ever owned. Only problem is I am going to have to hide them from my kids!! I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018MA2QHE

Gardencense Natural Pain Relief Cream

All natural pay relief cream. I tried some of this cream on some sore muscles I obtained while doing yard work. When I opened the jar, the cream reminded me of vapo rub. This cream however is not as thick as that. I applied a small amount to my upper arms. I did not get a cooling type affect like I have with other pain relief cream. The cream dried fairly quickly and did not leave any oily/sticky residue. The odor does smell like vapo rub to me. The cream worked pretty quick to help ease my soreness. I also did not have any issues with my sensitive skin with this product. Overall pretty pleased with this. I have not had another opportunity to try it again, but when I do, I'll be reaching for this. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion.  http://www.amazon.com/Pain-Relief-Cream-By-Gardencense/dp/B018IANM1W/ie=UTF8?m=AX8AN6GOEEDN8&keywords=pain+relief&tag=

USTEK SE570 In-Ear Earphones

Simple set of headphones that plug into any electronic. Has volume/play/pause/call answer button on the cord. Light weight. Has a clip that you can se to attach to clothing to help stabilize the cord better.  The cord is flat which is another nice feature. Produces great sound and clear phone conversations. Ear buds are silicone. Decent set of headphones. I received this product free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B01A5EPQPE

Thin Botanicals Body Wrap #thinbotanicals

I had the opportunity to try out Thin Botanical Wraps. The product state on the website that you are to see immediate long term inch loss and body contouring in problem areas. The detoxification is to help improve metabolism while helping to block absorption of oils, sugars and starches while eliminating fat and toxins to help tighten loose skin. Also helps destroy cellulite and reduce stretch marks.
I have tried other wraps and seen no changes. So going into this I tried to keep an open mind. The patches are easy to apply. They also have a cut out where your belly button goes. I have done 2 wraps and each time left t on for 8 hours. What I liked when applying the wrap is that it did not require Saran Wrap to hold into place. It just sticks on and stayed all day when I was at work. I did experience a little discomfort when removing it, but hey it is sticky. After trying two wraps (5 days apart) I have not seen any change other then some stretch marks are not as noticeable. My inches are the same. Overall I was not to pleased with this product. I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion.
http://www.thinbotanicals.com/

Friday, February 5, 2016

professional acne treatment and pore minimizer

I got the opportunity to try this product out. I do suffer from adult acne on my chin and temple areas. I also find that after washing my face, it does not take long for my face to feel oily. The product comes with a dropper to control the amount of product you use. No over powering scent to have to deal with. The liquid is a gel, but not thick feeling. Because the product contains saliclic acid, I am careful on how often I use it and where I use it because I do not want to irritate my skin. I have used it in a few occasions on my chin breakouts. I did notice a reduction in the redness faster with this product then other zit gels. My skin did not feel crusty and it did not leave a coating on the skin. I did get some stinging when I applied it but it did subside quickly. I'm hoping to see a reduction of my pores on my nose with continued use. I am very happy with the results I have been seeing with this product.
I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015OUFBFO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

BTipsy Professional Cocktail Bar Tool Set #BTipsy

Stainless steel professional cocktail bar tool set. The set comes with everything you need to make cocktails. It includes 1 cocktail muddler, 1 double jogger, 1 mixing spoon and strainer. I love that every tool that is needed to make a great drink comes in this kit. I have been using the muddler to mash fruit for smoothies. All the tools are easy to clean and dishwasher safe. It would be a great addition for a home bar.  I received this item free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. http://www.amazon.com/BTipsy-Professional-Bar-Tool-Set/dp/B0146PBMTM