Monday, September 28, 2015

Wine[A]Roo Review


What is the Wine[A]Roo? Only one of the best inventions EVER. Seriously. Whoever came up with this was  genius. Go ahead and check this product out on Amazon.


Have you ever gone to the beach or the pool and been like "Man, I really wish I had a bottle of wine right now because I HATE beer but it's not allowed"? I know I have. Why? Because it's glass. And glass breaks. Glass isn't safe. Especially around water, barefoot people, and kids. That's why the Wine[A]Roo rocks my socks. It is a plastic bag that holds an entire bottle (750 mL) of wine so you can take it with you wherever your glass bottle just isn't allowed!

But wait...it gets even better! It also comes with a clip so you can clip it onto your beach bag! AND it comes with a reusable spout so you can easily pour your wine without it dripping. Pretty awesome, right? I seriously recommend this product if you are a wine drinker like I am. You never know when you will need a way to take your wine with you. In addition to having one for yourself I recommend you purchase one for a gift because we all have at least one friend who loves wine just as much as we do! So why shouldn't they get to enjoy this product as well?

*I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.*

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Elba n.3 - CoQ10 Cream Review


I received the third step in Elba Naturals facial skin care regimen which is available for purchase from Amazon here. It's a CoQ10 cream and great for helping with the following:
  • reduce fine lines
  • reduce wrinkles
  • prevent collagen and elastin damage
  • provides the skin with essential vitamins
  • firms skin
  • provides moisturizer
It's a one oz bottle which doesn't seem like a lot but a little does go a long way with their products. You only need a pea sized amount so one push of the pump and you are good to go! That one pump can cover your face and possibly your neck as well. I can definitely tell this bottle is going to last me a while and I will get a lot of great use out of it!

Other great aspects of this product are:
  • all natural
  • organic
  • paraben-free
  • cruelty free (not tested on animals)
  • made in the USA
After a few uses I noticed a difference in my skin. It was smoother, softer, and brighter. My skin already feels healthier and my sensitive skin did not notice any irritations after using it. This cream is great for a person who wears make up or someone who choose to go au natural and does not wear make up. Either way it is good for your skin and protects you against the elements!

*I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*

iClever Dual USB Wall Charger Review


I don't know about you but I always seem to run out of charging ports at my home with all of the electronics we have. However, I received an iClever Dual USB Wall Charger and this has definitely helped! Now that I have a wall charger with dual USB connections I can charge my phone at the same time as my daughter's tablet which is a definite plus in our household. Now we don't have to fight over whose electronic gets to be charged first before the other is unplugged.
This charger also comes with a 3.3 ft iPhone charger (pretty decent length!). The product also comes with a 30 day money back guarantee and a 12 month warranty and a lifetime support guarantee. In addition to these guarantees they also offer a 24 hour response time on support inquiries.

If after reading my review and seeing what all I think about you are interested then I recommend you head on over to Amazon and make a purchase while the product is still on sale! 

*I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*

Armful of Love Breastfeeding Shield Review


I received two different breastfeeding shield cases from Armful of Love. I cannot say enough amazing things about this product. It is absolutely game changing for a breastfeeding mother dealing with latch issues.

When my daughter was born she could not latch to the breast. For three months we battled latch issues and we either used a shield so she could latch or I exclusively pumped and gave her a bottle until one day she finally just learned and it clicked. It was hell until that time occurred. I cannot tell you how difficult it was keeping track of the nipple shields. I lost so many I cannot even count. I was also frustrated because I felt like I couldn't keep them sanitary enough. I would wrap them in a napkin, put in a ziploc bag, or just toss them in the diaper bag. That was so frustrating..I had to keep pacifier wipes on hand at all times so I could clean them prior to use since they were just tossed in the diaper bag. I always said I wish I had a case specifically created for my nipple shield.

And BAM. Here they are! Amful of Love has two different colors available on Amazon. You can choose pink or blue and they will keep your shields in place and clean. How amazing is that? I cannot recommend this product enough to a mother who needs to use a shield. You seriously want this product in your diaper bag!! You need it!

*I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*

Elba n.5 - Microdermabrasion Review


If you are in the market for a new Microdermabrasion cream then check out Elba's n.5 here. This product is made in the USA and not tested on animals which is a major plus for this mama. It is all natural and organic which is becoming more important in our society.

It helps reduce appearance of the following:
  • fine lines
  • wrinkles
  • acne scars
The product is also paraben-free and offers a 180 day money back guarantee. No questions asked. The company realizes and accepts that not all skin types are the same or created equal so the product may not be right for everyone. That's pretty amazing, right??

This product is great if you need a new product for exfoliating and removing that dead excess skin on your face.

*I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own.*

A Black Deeper Than Death eBook Review


Check out A Black Deeper Than Death here if you are looking for a new eBook. It's currently free for the Kindle.

This book is listed as a young adult which may be reaching. I'm not sure I would want my young teen reading this book because it is a bit dark and has a lot of language for the main character to be sixteen herself but that is up to you. Lucky for me my daughter is only two years old so I don't need to worry about the books she is reading currently!

The main character is a sixteen year old girl who is emancipated from her parents and living with her grandfather who has basically given up being able to stop her self destructive behaviors. She is able to "feel" what others are experiencing especially when drunk (hence why this may not be the best for your young teen...a 16 year old drunk who has left her parents' home). This book starts off with her being kicked out of a club and experiencing a woman's murder in one of her drunken visions which leads the police to believe she is the main suspect. How else could she know exactly what took place? She then becomes very involved with the young victims life while trying to locate the killer and what exactly took place.

This is the first of eight books and while I'm not on the edge of my seat for the next I still would like to see what happens to Miki next so I will likely pick up the next book to find out.

*I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.*

Friday, September 25, 2015

Haul A Baby Wrap Review


If you are in the market for a comfortable new wrap that is also affordable then let me recommend the Haul A Baby wrap! It actually has FOUR features which is pretty awesome for that price tag on Amazon. It's good for babies (or toddlers!) up to 35 pounds which is a pretty good weight for baby wearing! That's quite an impressive weight for a wrap.

  1. Baby Wrap
  2. Ring Sling Carrier
  3. Pregnancy Support Wrap
  4. Postpartum Belly Wrap

My friend did a video review of this on YouTube with a baby doll (her little was sleeping!) so you can see how easy it is to use here. If you do a quick YouTube search of Haul A Baby you can also find tutorials on how to make it a ring sling very easily.

Forgive my photos in this blog please. My friend was having issues with technology allowing her to send me videos and photos so I had her directly upload to my YouTube account and then I just took pictures of the video on my computer screen. Not the greatest, I know, but you get the idea! Especially if you go and watch the video because then you will see it crystal clear!

*I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.*

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Mount Rushmore Jigsaw Puzzle & Calendar Review



If you are a puzzle person like I am then I suggest you head on over to Amazon and check out this Mount Rushmore Puzzle & Calendar Set!! I have loved doing puzzles since I was a child and this love has only grown since becoming an adult.

This set contains a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle with Mount Rushmore on it. The quality is amazing. I have not yet been able to put the entire puzzle together (single mommy to a toddler - she just wants to get into everything! haha) but I have opened it and found the picture quality to be excellent.

I also like the packaging a lot. I can tell they did not cut corners and try to save money by giving you a plan cardboard box to keep the puzzle in. They really care about their product and what they deliver to customers.

The set also includes a Paint the Town calendar which is beautiful as well. The photos are great and this will look great above your desk at work!

*I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.*

Feeling Fluffy Dryer Balls Review


These dryer balls are one word: AMAZE-BALLS!! Seriously! Head on over to Amazon and check out Feeling Fluffy Dryer Balls.

These are great for many reasons:

  • Organic and no toxic chemicals!
  • Cut your dryer time by at least 25%
  • Prevent static electricity
  • 24 Hour customer service if you have any questions!

I tried them in my laundry and I do LARGE loads since I cannot wash laundry often. My loads typically take an hour to dry...with these dryer balls? THIRTY MINUTES! WHAT WHAT?! I seriously recommend these! I love them because they are all natural, my clothes dry so quickly, and the static electricity help is a major plus. My dad is a mechanic so it is dangerous if the static is not removed from his clothing while drying.

*I received this product for free in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own. If I recommend the product then you know I like and use it!*

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Are you kept awake at night by incessant snoring in your home?


If you are then look no further! The Snore Deter is the product you need. No need in fiddling with the disposable nasal strips when you try this product. They have four sets included (2 small and 2 large).

I don't know how things are in your house but when I go on vacations with my parents I have been known to accidentally trip or drop something in the middle of night to wake them so I can go back to sleep because their snoring is so loud. Is that mean? Yea, probably. But I need sleep too!

These nasal dilators open up your nasal passageways and allow more air flow so your sinuses are not clogged causing the snoring sound. They do take some getting used to so it's recommended you put them in 20-30 minutes before you go to bed so you are used to them and can easily go to sleep. After 20-30 minutes you have grown accustom to them and forget they are even there.

*I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.*

Greyson Gray: Fair Game Book Review


I received the second book in the Greyson Gray series to read and review electronically. Fair Game can be found here if you would like to check it out. I'm not going to go into extreme detail in my blog because I hate spoilers and I don't want to do that to my readers. Any time I do a book review expect that of me, I will not ruin a book for you. 

The hero Greyson Gray has been put into hiding from a terrorist group and in this book he is at it again trying to save the day, this time at the Iowa State Fair. He has been in hiding with his mother and suddenly he is allowed to go to the fair with his friends and naturally he finds the bad guys (and they find him!)

The book is targeted toward Young Adults and is great for teens but I'm 28 and could still get involved in the story line and want to know what was going to happen to Greyson Gray and his friends next! The emotions are there and you experience exactly what they do. 

*I received this e-book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own.*

Saturday, September 19, 2015

RFID Blocking Stainless Steel Credit Card Holder Review






I received this credit card holder from Leopardd who sells on Amazon. The product is intended to be RFID blocking and made from stainless steel.

I have not been able to test the RFID blocking capabilities myself so I cannot attest to that in my review. I saw mixed reviews about it on Amazon (it does work or it semi-works) so you will have to test that out yourself. Sorry!






It does have a plastic fan on the inside with six slots and it seems very durable. The button that opens and locks the case is easy to use and does not stick like some steel buttons I have tried in the past.


Check out my YouTube review of this product as well! 

*I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.*

Majestic Bombay Tweezer Review


I received these Majestic Bombay tweezers to review. They are marketed to be used for ingrown hairs and splinters, neither of which I had but I attempted to use the product anyway on my eyebrows. They worked! They worked VERY well. 

However, they are extremely sharp (which is why they are marketed for use on ingrown hairs and splinters - because they are going to be awesome for that) so please be very careful when using them. I was actually frightened for my life (okay, I'm exaggerating but I was scared for my eye!) because my toddler was running around the room and I didn't want her to accidentally knock me and I poke myself in the eyeball. Ha! 

I definitely recommend these bad boys if you are in the market for a new pair of tweezers. They work well and definitely will get the job done.

*I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions above are my own.*

Nimnyk Diaper Bag Review


I ordered this diaper bag from Nimnyk on Amazon. I adore the owl print - it's absolutely precious. Pink and green are two of my favorite colors thanks to my sorority (Delta Zeta!!) so naturally I love the two colors together.

I really like the extra pockets it has (five on the outside and then a couple of spacers on the inside). It also has a clear bag which would be great for a cloth diapering mama to use for a wet bag or just for dirty / wet clothes when you're out and an accident occurs! My other favorite feature is the adjustable strap which my first diaper bag lacked. This is perfect when multiple people will be carrying the bag because everyone prefers different lengths on straps.

*I received this product discounted in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.*

Friday, September 18, 2015

Shave Soap Review


I received this shave soap twin pack from Cornucopia which is a seller on Amazon. They sent me two different scents: sandalwood and bay rum spice. They smell pretty awesome.

We decided to use these for my grandfather because he is bed-ridden and has very sensitive skin. It doesn't lather well on its own just using your hands and water but if you have some sort of brush (either a shave brush or even a make up brush!) then you should be safe! It's also not meant to be a true lathering soap due to it having bentonite clay but it causes the hair to come off smoothly.

What do I really love about this product?

  • Handmade in the USA
  • It contains the following ingredients which are awesome for the skin:
    • Olive oil
    • Shea butter
    • Vitamin E

*I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Maxx Fragg V.P.I Book Review


I received an electronic copy of Maxx Fragg V.P.I. to read for free in exchange for my honest review. I am not going to give TOO many details in my blog because I don't want to ruin the book for any of my readers by providing spoilers.

This book caught my attention from the first chapter. I didn't have to force myself to keep reading and I was actually interested and couldn't wait to get to the next chapter. I love a good thriller which this book gave me along with a little horror. The author typically does Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror so if you are into those or if you are a gamer (VPI stands for Virtual Paranormal Investigator!) then I think this book is for you.

In the book Maxx loses his brother in a car accident where he is the driver. In order to deal with this he finds escape in a virtual world posing as a paranormal investigator with his best friend. But then a real ghost attacks them within this fantasy program and Maxx is saved by...his brother?? Can that be real?? I suggest you read to find out but my answer is...perhaps.