Monday, December 7, 2015

I'm backkkk!!!

So, long story short. I ended up with a staph infection, pulmonary edema, and pneumonia. I spent quite some time in the ICU, had surgery, and then been down for a while at home. Also was diagnosed with diabetes, so I'm trying to get that under control as well.

However, I am now back, and will be doing reviews and such on my blog again. I can't wait to get back to some kind of normal! Keep your eyes peeled!

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Snug Plug n Play Kids Headphones Review

These headphones are pretty great. My youngest boy loves them.
They are very 'kid' friendly. My son is 10 years old, and they are perfect for him.
They fit his head fantastically, and they have great sound.
The color choices are great for any child of any age.
These DO NOT fit an adult head, or at least not mine or my husbands. They fit all three of my children and for that I think they are great, as they are supposed to be kids headphones.
The cord is very thick and seems like it's pretty sturdy, and would last quite some time with the wear and tear from my children.
Each ear phone is padded very well to keep from causing any kind of pain.
These are compatible with any device that handles a headphone jack.
Overall these are fantastic headphones that I recommend for children everywhere.
I received these for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is not influenced in any way.


PECHAM E915 Bluetooth Earphones Review

My son fell in love with these headphones immediately when we received them. He stole them from me the second I tried them out to make sure they work well.
They easily connected to my phone and to his phone. I have also tried my tablet, and they worked on it well also.
They come with different ear covers, so you can put the ones in that fit your ear better. My son wears a smaller pair than I do.
The bright blue is pretty IMO, but my son likes that it's a boy-ish color and he doesn't have to worry about anyone making fun of the color he is carrying.
He officially carries them with him EVERYWHERE he goes, so that he can listen to music on his phone.
The sound is full of life, and crisp and clear.
Overall I recommend these, and so does my son.
I received these for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way.



Thursday, August 13, 2015

40 Tan 2" X 2" Re-Usable Carbon Electrode Pads Review

These are great electrode pads. They work with both of my PLUG IN STYLE tens units. They WILL NOT work with the snap on kind at all. They are very large, which I love. Much larger than the ones that came with my unit. These are re-useable as well. Depending on how clean your skin is, and if you put them away properly, will depend on how long they will last. I figure I will get 10-20 uses out of them at least, before I have to start with a new pack. Each pack contains 4 stuck on one plastic sheet inside the ziplock bag.
Overall these are great TENS pads, and I highly recommend them.
I received these for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way.



10 Snap-On Re-Usable White Carbon Electrode Pads Review

These Santamedical TENS unit electrode pads work very well. They snap right onto my TENS unit with ease. They are soft and cloth, and re-useable. I imagine I will get several uses out of these before they don't stick anymore. It depends on how clean your skin is, and if you put the plastic cover back on the sticky side of them. I imagine these would work with any SNAP ON TENS unit. Not the plug in kind.
Overall these are great TENS pads, and I recommend them. They are even in cute little hand shapes!
I received these for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way.

20 White 2" X 2" Re-Usable Carbon Electrode Pads Review

These are great electrode pads. They work with both of my PLUG IN STYLE tens units. They WILL NOT work with the snap on kind at all. They are very large, which I love. Much larger than the ones that came with my unit. These are re-useable as well. Depending on how clean your skin is, and if you put them away properly, will depend on how long they will last. I figure I will get 10-20 uses out of them at least, before I have to start with a new pack. Each pack contains 4 stuck on one plastic sheet inside the ziplock bag.
Overall these are great TENS pads, and I highly recommend them.
I received these for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

10 Snap-On Re-Usable Tan Carbon Electrode Pads Review

These Santamedical TENS unit electrode pads work very well. They snap right onto my TENS unit with ease. They are soft and cloth, and re-useable. I imagine I will get several uses out of these before they don't stick anymore. It depends on how clean your skin is, and if you put the plastic cover back on the sticky side of them. I imagine these would work with any SNAP ON TENS unit. Not the plug in kind.
Overall these are great TENS pads, and I recommend them. They are even in cute little hand shapes!
I received these for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way.



Easy@Home TENS UNIT Review

This TENS unit works VERY well. I HIGHLY recommend starting on a low setting if this is your first time using one. Otherwise, you could be in for quite a shock.

This is the PLUG IN kind of TENS unit, NOT the snap on kind. Meaning that you need plug in pads, when you replace your pads. The snap on kind won't work at all. The power is on each side. You turn the nob and it will turn it on for you. Then you choose where you have it (joint, back etc). Then you can change the speed and the pulse.

When you are done, you can put the pads back on the cover, and save them to use for next time. You will get a few uses out of the pads when you use them, as they can be used over and over. Depending on how clean your skin is, would depend on how many uses you get out of them, as well as if you put them back on the plastic or not.

This DOES come with 4 AAA batteries which you will need. When I replace these, I will buy rechargeables, so I always have batteries on hand!
The cords for these are PLENTY long enough for whatever your use is.
Overall it's a great TENS unit and I highly recommend it! Again - start with ease, or you may shock yourself too hard.

I received this for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Popsicle Molds 6 pack Review

These silicone Popsicle molds are so much fun! They are easy to use. Just fill with whatever you want to make a popsicle out of, and stick in the freezer. I made a makeshift holder with cardboard, but you can apparently order holders online! Trust me, I'll be doing that!

They are very bright and colorful which seems to make them more fun, for some reason. It's a rainbow pack! My kids love picking their own colors. I think they've pretty much laid permanent claim on the ones they want LOL.

These are very well made and will last quite some time in our family from the look and feel of them. The lids are easy to remove and apply. Even my kids can make their own popsicles out of these. They have even been using them for just ice for their water bottles before their baseball games in the summer heat.

When full of water, if they are laid on the counter (as my children do every single danged time), they will not leak all over the place if the lid is on properly. This is an added bonus if you ahve kids that use them.

Overall these are pretty great and I highly recommend them. I received these for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way.

Stainless Steel Cups - 16 oz Pint Glasses Review

These Stainless Steel Cups are pretty awesome. I had never used stainless steel cups like this before.

These are made with food grade stainless steel. That means there are no toxins. I have never had an issue drinking out of any other cups, but some of you might. Or those who are watching out for that kind of thing, these are the glasses for you.

Because these are stainless steel, they will last for quite some time! They are rust proof as well. They're a great alternative over glass, because they obviously won't break. They would be great to take camping, or on a picnic. They hold 16 ounces, so you get plenty of drink per cup.

The best feature; the company offers a lifetime guarantee. If you have issues with these, they will replace them. So you have nothing to lose.

Overall these are great cups and I highly recommend them! I received these for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and are not influenced in any way.


Glow Stick Bracelets - 100 Bracelets Review

These are so much fun! My kids and I are all addicted to anything that glows. they make so many different products now. We were so excited to get these.

They come in a nice container, that will keep them all together until you are ready to use them. If you don't use them all, you will have a place to store the leftovers.

They are easy to use, and work like any other glow stick bracelet that you have probably bought before. We've even connected them to make longer ones for necklaces. Multi colored too if you mix and match.

There are plenty to go around. They are 8 inches long, so they will fit any child or adult as well!

Overall these are great and I recommend them! I received these for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way.


Garcinia Review


I’ve been taking this for a little bit now. I have seen no negative side effects. There is no bad interaction with my regular medications. The capsules are easy to swallow. The bottle is easy to open. There are 60 capsules in the bottle. I take 1 capsule before every meal. 30 minutes to one hour before. So far, I have lost a couple pounds. Nothing drastic. Then again, this is an AID to help you, not a ticket to shedding pounds. You must still diet, and workout, or this will not do the trick.
These really do suppress my appetite. I don’t find myself feeling hungry as often when taking them. I also don’t want to eat as much because of that/them. I am a MEGA foodie, so this is a good thing for me. I am one of those who will eat because it tastes good, not because I am hungry. Big bonus for me here!
Garcinia Cambogia is is a appetite suppressant. It can help aid in weight loss, and provide extra energy. Every bit of research I have done say one thing. TRUE Garcinia Cambogia should contain 1500-1600mg of the GC Extract, Potassium, and AT LEAST 60% HCA or more. THAT’S IT. Nothing more.
These capsules only contain 500 mg of GC, however, they contain 75% HCA. However no Potassium, and it does contain Calcium and Chromium.
WebMD states that Garcinia CAN cause nausea, digestive tract discomfort, and headache. I have found that almost all diet pills/appetite suppressants have these side effects. I have chronic headaches with or without taking anything. I haven’t had the frequency of my headaches change, but I do still get headaches as I did before. So I cannot honestly tell you if this causes them or not. I haven’t had an upset stomach or digestive issues though.
Regardless of if you choose to take this or not, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS (I cannot stress this enough) consult with your doctor before taking any diet supplements. ESPECIALLY if you are on other medications.
I received this product for free for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions you read here are my own and are not influenced in any way.


Insulated Lunch Bag Review

I would have to say this is a great lunch bag for children. It's like taking a paper bag lunch, only it's insulated and black. About the same size though!

I was able to fit in a sandwich, a 20 oz bottle, some chips and a piece of fruit. There is a zipper pouch on the front of this as well, if you want to stash snacks, or small lunch silverware. As well as side mesh pockets for whatever you need them for.

This is well made, and feels like it will last the whole year for my son. The strap is adjustable as well, for any size person.

Overall this is a great lunch box that I highly recommend.
I received this for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way.


Royal Honey Yohimbe Maca Review

We were a little reluctant to try this, but hubby has been EXHAUSTED lately (he works in the oil fields), so we wanted to give something a shot to see if we could spice up the sex life.

Upon receiving he looked at it a little bit funny, and dipped his finger in to taste it. He says that it is sweet, and not too bad. So he drank it. Within the hour he was ready to go like he hasn't been in quite a while!

He said that this didn't make him feel sick, or give him any negative side effects, but made him feel energized and he wanted me bad.

I would highly recommend speaking to your doctor like we did before trying this, as with anything you take. However, I do recommend this if you are looking for that 'boost' that some men need!

I received this for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way



Send Me Gluten Free Unboxing & Review - August

Those of you who missed out on last months post, with TONS of details, you can check it out HERE.

Send Me Gluten Free is an amazing monthly sub box, with even more amazing products! If you are just trying gluten free, or if you are an expert, it's really a great thing to sign up for. Each month you will get gluten free goodies, and coupons for more, to add to your diet. Things to try and see if you like before buying.

This month, we received Bean & Rice Nacho Chips, Quinoa Aged Cheddar Puffs, Vanilla Cookies, Peppermint Chocolate bar, Coconut Mango Fruit Ice, Chia Salt Spray, 3 packs of Jubilee Trail Mix, Pretzels, Sunflower seeds, Powdered Fruit Blend, Almond Butter, Grilled Cheese toaster sleeve, and tons of coupons. There were a couple things we didn't quite know if we liked. The chips for instance. Maybe if we found some gluten free dip to eat them with! Although we didn't HATE anything either. It's hard changing your diet completely and switching to new food. For us, being a newbie in gluten free world, this really does help!!

Okay so enough rambling on. If you would like to sign up. You can do so HERE. You can also view the unboxing video below! 

First you will be asked to pick how often. Month to Month (24.85), 3 months (71.55 4% savings), 6 months (131.10 12% savings) or 12 months (238.20 20% savings). Also, right now, while supplies last, If you go HERE and place your order using the promo code BLOG20, you can get 20% off ANY subscription!! Extra savings right there!
On the second page, after selecting your month, you will enter your billing and shipping information. This is also where you would enter that promo code mentioned above!
(You can even give the subscription as a gift!!! If you know someone who can benefit from this, it's easy as pie!)



Monday, August 3, 2015

Oleavine Therapeutic Soap Review

I was curious about this soap when I saw that it had tea tree oil in it! We always put that in our body wash and shampoo, so naturally I wanted to try it.

The first thing I noticed was the size of the bottle. It's a decent size for the price, especially with all of it's therapeutic properties.

In our house, we have actually noticed a difference since using this. My sons athletes foot is gone. My dry skin itch is gone as well. The minty/tea tree oil smell is very relaxing and awesome in my opinion. It's a clean smell that just seems to make us feel good. I absolutely love it!

Overall it's a great soap that I do recommend.

I received this for free for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way.
 

Thursday, July 30, 2015

DownIT Skull Shot Glass Review

I was pleasantly surprised with this shot glass when it arrived!

This is well made, and constructed better than others that I have tried in the past. The glass is thin, with a thicker base. The skull face is constructed nicely as well.

I find that the skull is easier to see when using an amber color liquor. Doesn't work with darker liquids, or lighter ones. You can still see it in certain lights, but it is best with a medium colored liquid.

You can use this for 1.5 - 2 oz shots. Right above the eyes is 1.5, and to the brim is 2. I prefer not to fill shot glasses to the brim, as I feel that too much of it spills and gets wasted if you do it that way. That is my personal preference though.

Overall this is a great shot glass to add to your collection, and I highly recommend it! I was happy to add it to mine!

I received this at a discount for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way.





Gourmet Import Shop Review

I was recently given the opportunity to review a few items from the Gourmet Import Shop (I will post their store links below!).

They have an amazing selection of pastas, sauces, vinegar's and oils... So many things to choose from!

The items that I received to review were Tomato Flavoured Vinegar, Chocolate/Ricotta Spread, Pistachio Spread, Pistachio Pesto, and a mixed bag of pasta.

My favorite thing from this store, is probably going to be their pastas! They have so many to choose from. Different types, colors, styles etc! I want to try them all! The bag I got had bows, twists, tubes, red, orange and green. You name it! Our family had fun making macaroni and cheese from scratch with these noodles! You do have to watch with the mixed bags, as some will cook faster than others. However, none of them over cooked while waiting on the slackers to catch up LOL.

I have been using the tomato flavored vinegar in EVERYTHING! I love it so much! It has that sour vinegar taste, with a rich tomato flavor in my opinion. It is the second favorite of my husband and I! It adds a bold flavor to most of our dishes! I've even put it in burgers for an added yumminess!

The Chocolate Ricotta spread is OMG amazing! When I first got it I kind of turned my nose at it. Then I tasted it! It is VERY rich, so I can only handle a little at at time. I have spread it on bread, graham crackers and teddy grahams. I am sure there are many more things I could use it for, but that is my preference!

When it comes to pistachio items in this house, my son and I are hooked! The Pistachio spread is GREAT on crackers. I couldn't get enough, and it didn't last very long once my son and I tasted it! You get the pistachio flavor you love, with a bit of sweetness from the creme. It simply is wonderful!

The pistachio pesto was a bit iffy for me at first. However, I mixed it with a creamy garlic sauce and omg it was mouthwatering! We wanted more when we were done. Almost like a potato chip, where you just can't seem to eat just one bite, you crave more. I put this over pasta and sauteed chicken and it was simply amazing!

Overall these products are high quality and just amazing. They are thinking out of the box when they make their items, and it makes for fantastic meals and snacks! I highly recommend this store to anyone looking to expand their cupboard items!

You can view them on their website HERE They have TONS of items to choose from! I promise you won't be disappointed!








Aqua Dance 3 Way Rainfall Combo Showerhead Review

I am in love with my new showerhead!

This thing is so relaxing! I absolutely love it!
You have the option to let the water fall naturally through the standard shower head, like a rainfall, or to switch it to the handheld shower head. Between both options, you're allowed SIX (yes 6!) different functions! Simply turn the face of the shower head (there is even a tab on each to help you do so) and choose your function.

My favorite is the rainfall. Although the jet stream comes in a close second when I feel I need that water massage. Both are very relaxing. Toss in a candle or two and you could have the most relaxing shower of your life!

This is well made, and easy to install. My husband had no issues attaching this to our shower, and he loves it just as much as I do!
The handheld will hang up when not in use, right next to the standard shower head. No dangling shower heads when you aren't using it!

The Chrome looks classy and slick in the shower, if you worry about how it will look. As any other chrome attachment does.

Overall this is a great item and I highly recommend it! You can purchase this for yourself HERE

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above in exchange for review from Giveaway Service website. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. Reference ID: pmc262f1b4e591bbe53a5acb2f325c6f81

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Wood Sign Gift for Teacher - I Teach Superpower Review

I love this sign! It's very fitting for our family!

The plank is well done. It looks very vintage, and is clear to read the saying on it. The edges are beveled and complete the look of the board. There are two picture type brackets on the back, for hanging it up on your child's wall.

Each edge of this has been made to look like there is wear and tear on it. Like you've had it around for years. I love that!


This is black, and rustic looking, which works for me. Because it is made from planks of cedar wood, I imagine no two pieces are identical. That's pretty awesome, because it means yours is unique in some way.

The dimensions are  7" x 7" x .75", which means you can pretty much hang it anywhere. It's not going to take up too much space because of this. 

This is a great piece of decor for my home, and as much as we love 'sayings' around our house, it fits in well!

I received this for free the purpose of an honest review. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way.

If you'd like to purchase this, I have left a link below! 




Vintage Wood Sign - No Workin' During Drinkin' Hours Review

I love this sign! It's very fitting for our family!

The plank is well done. It looks very vintage, and is clear to read the saying on it. The edges are beveled and complete the look of the board. There are two picture type brackets on the back, for hanging it up on your child's wall.

Each edge of this has been made to look like there is wear and tear on it. Like you've had it around for years. I love that!


This is black, and rustic looking, which works for me. Because it is made from planks of cedar wood, I imagine no two pieces are identical. That's pretty awesome, because it means yours is unique in some way.

The dimensions are  11.5" x 5" x .75", which means you can pretty much hang it anywhere. It's not going to take up too much space because of this. 

This is a great piece of decor for my home, and as much as we love 'sayings' around our house, it fits in well!

I received this for free the purpose of an honest review. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way.

If you'd like to purchase this, I have left a link below! 




Vintage Wood Sign - All You Need Is Love & Sunset Review

I love this sign! It's very fitting for our family!

The plank is well done. It looks very vintage, and is clear to read the saying on it. The edges are beveled and complete the look of the board. There are two picture type brackets on the back, for hanging it up on your child's wall.

Each edge of this has been made to look like there is wear and tear on it. Like you've had it around for years. I love that!


This is black, and rustic looking, which works for me. Because it is made from planks of cedar wood, I imagine no two pieces are identical. That's pretty awesome, because it means yours is unique in some way.

The dimensions are  11.5" x 7" x .75", which means you can pretty much hang it anywhere. It's not going to take up too much space because of this. 

This is a great piece of decor for my home, and as much as we love 'sayings' around our house, it fits in well!

I received this for free the purpose of an honest review. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way.

If you'd like to purchase this, I have left a link below! 




Home Decor Wood Sign - All You Need Is Love Cat Review

I love this sign! It's very fitting for our family!

The plank is well done. It looks very vintage, and is clear to read the saying on it. The edges are beveled and complete the look of the board. There are two picture type brackets on the back, for hanging it up on your child's wall.

Each edge of this has been made to look like there is wear and tear on it. Like you've had it around for years. I love that!


This is black, and rustic looking, which works for me. Because it is made from planks of cedar wood, I imagine no two pieces are identical. That's pretty awesome, because it means yours is unique in some way.

The dimensions are  11.5" x 5" x .75", which means you can pretty much hang it anywhere. It's not going to take up too much space because of this. 

This is a great piece of decor for my home, and as much as we love 'sayings' around our house, it fits in well!

I received this for free the purpose of an honest review. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way.

If you'd like to purchase this, I have left a link below!