Ripley's Believe It or Not! Eye-Popping Oddities! Review

I have always been interested in Ripley’s Believe It or Not items since I have yet to make it to a museum (I live too far away!). This book is amazing. It has so much information and you receive a large book filled with crazy facts for such a great price. You will find “eye-popping oddities” for just about every imaginable category – whether it be animals, tattoos, bugs, plants, accidents, food, etc.

There is something for everyone in this book and even some things you will wish you never saw or heard of so be careful with some photos and stories as they are not for the faint of heart! I believe this book has made me a fan and I may need to add to my collection because it's just fun to learn new things.

Check their book out here for $14.99

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

Desk Flag Review

I was given the opportunity to receive and review a custom desk flag from www.deskflags.com and overall I am satisfied with the quality. The flag itself is made from vinyl and is on a flag pole with a tip that is not overly sharp. It also came with a clip so you can clip it to your desk. 

The company sent me a custom flag with my company's name on it along with the American Flag in the background. I think it is a good quality and would work for personal or professional usage.

I also did a video review which I posted on YouTube and shows more detail than my photo does justice for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUUSc1jhJYI

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

Tooth Fairy Pillow Review

This tooth fairy pillow is really cute and I'm excited for my daughter to get older so I can use this with her (she's 2.5 currently). The pillow is well made from a felt type material. It has a really cute pocket on the back that you can place the tooth in and then exchange it out for the money. I think this will be a great little keep sake to have. 

They have one for girls and one for boys if you are interested in gender specifics (I'm not but I did receive the "girly" one. Either way I think they are both adorable!). They also have them in the shape of an owl, monkey, ninja, pirate, and kitty cat. This is available for purchase on Amazon for $15.99

**I received this pillow discounted or free in exchange for my honest review.**

INTENSIVE WRINKLE FREE ANTI AGING EYE CREAM Review

First Botany's wrinkle free anti aging eye cream is perfect if you're a (single) mom like I am and need help hiding your age after your child has helped age you even quicker! I have been using it on and off for a couple of weeks. I have noticed some difference but believe I need to use it more consistently to tell fully.

I love that this company advertises they are cruelty free and do not test on animals. This product is meant to be effective at firming and plumping the skin, quickly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and addressing the issues of puffy eyes and dark circles under eyes. 

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Glycerin*, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil*, Sodium Hyaluronate (L), Cetyl Alcohol, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Retinyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Perfluorodecalin, Perfluoroperhydrophenanthrene, Perfluorohexane, Perfluorodimethylcyclohexane, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Tocopherol (D-alpha), Tocotrienols, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Xanthan Gum, Dextran, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol *Certified Organic Ingredient

*I received this product discounted or free in exchange for my honest review.*

Fast Mile Car Sunshade Sock Review

This car sun shade sock is a very interesting concept that I had never seen or thought of before. You just roll it down over your door frame and it fits tight like a sock or a glove. You can still roll your window down and don't have to worry about the sun damaging your child's eyes or making them super hot. It helps keep them cool and safe back there.

I admit this is a strange concept for me and I may not use it on a daily basis but I will definitely use it for my daughter around town (especially in the summer - Charleston heat can be intense!) or on road trips when she will be in the car for a long period of time. It also came with a bag to keep the car sun shade socks in when you are not using them.

These are currently out of stock on Amazon but here is the link so you can check back. 

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

ThatsNice Bath Toy Organizer Review

If you need a way to keep your child's bath toys housed in one spot then look no further than the ThatsNice mesh bath toy organizer. You need to get a mesh bathtub toy organizer to make your life easier. No more looking for that toy around the bathroom when it's bath time. And when you want to take a bath without your little (yes, that can happen again..ONE DAY) then you can easily keep the toys out of your way by having them in one spot and out of your way.

If you don't need one in your home then these are also great gifts for any parents you know. I have three of these in my house..one for each bathroom and then a spare to give as a gift.

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

Puzzingo Kids Puzzles Review

Puzzingo is an interactive children's app for your phone or tablet which is available for iPhone or Android systems. Their puzzles help your children expand their vocabulary, memory, and cognitive skills so it's not just a game app that will "rot their brains" but instead will help them grow!

Puzzingo uses voice actors instead of machine generated voices so that each word has the proper annunciation thus teaching your child new words and how to properly say them. Their puzzles include common core subjects as colors, shapes, food, numbers, and the alphabet.

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id444722625

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sx.puzzingo
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005F0WONQ

Riding by Cassia Cassitas -- Book Review

Riding by Cassia Cassitas is a book written about a young boy who is disabled and has a dream to be a part of The Olympics. He dreams to be an Olympic cyclist despite his physical disabilities.

Cassia tells this entire story through numerous short stories all which contain a struggle of some sort which engages the reader and keeps you wanting to read more and see how the characters evolve and work through their troubles.

This book would be great for a young adult to help provide them inspiration and motivation to work toward achieving their goals regardless of what may be in their way.

You can order this book and load it onto your Kindle for free or it is available in paperback as well on Amazon for $9.68 - As stated in previous book reviews, I will not give away too many details in my blog posts because I do not want to ruin the book for any of my readers by telling everything that takes place.

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

DashGrab Universal Phone Mount Review

I have been struggling to find a phone mount that fits my phablet (my phone is seriously the size of a small tablet. I wish I was kidding!) but it has been so difficult. I FINALLY found one that fits my phone when i received the Infernal Innovations Dash Grab Phone Mount.

It easily stretches to fit any phone so if you have a large phone like I do then you are in luck. You can stick it to the dash or the windshield, whichever you prefer. Make sure you wipe the surface prior to the applying it though.

The Infernal Innovations Dash Grab Phone Mount is available on Amazon for $24.99 if you are in the market for a phone mount for your car.

--I received this mount discounted in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.--

Credit card RFID protector Review

Every day technology becomes more advanced and while this is a great thing it can also be very bad and make identity theft much easier. New chipped cards send WiFi signals making it much easier for thieves to steal your identity and/or your money.

Sefcard has manufactured credit card holders that will protect your new chipped credit cards from technology thieves who use WiFi technology to steal your information. They have eight different sleeve designs that you receive so you can share them with each member of your family.

These sleeves are available for purchase on Amazon and you receive 8 for $12.95

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

Elba Naturals N.2- Anti Acne/Anti Treatment Gel Review

I don't usually have acne issues but sometimes I have one or two blemishes that I imagine appear due to postpartum hormones. I have used Elba Natural's n.2 Anti Acne / Anti Blemish gel a couple times in the last few weeks and it seems to have helped eliminate the blemishes that appeared.

I love that this particular product is all natural and organic. In fact that is what I love about all of my Elba products. They aren't filled with all of the extra chemicals that other products have and it doesn't have the gross chemical smell either.

I definitely recommend this product and their entire product line if you are in the market for an anti acne/anti blemish spot treatment or just new facial products. It's currently on sale on Amazon for $30 here.

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

Kauffmade Silicone Cupcake Pan & Liners Review

I was pretty excited to order and try out these silicone baking liners and cupcake pan. I've been seeing them in the store for a while now but kept putting off purchasing them, unsure if they worked that well. All in all, I think they did. 

I was slightly disappointed I still needed to spray the liners because I am used to the silicone baking and grilling mats that don't need to be sprayed. However, they still worked fairly well. I did miss a spot in a couple of my holes though so I had a couple pieces break off but it wasn't significant and super noticeable. 

I decided to try my cupcakes both with and without the liners to see how the product works. I prefer the finished product with the liners but it still baked well without the liners. I love the colorful liners provided also because they are super cute and festive.

Order your own Kauffmade Silicone Cupcake Pan & 12 pack of liners on Amazon for $12.99 and add them to your kitchen bake-ware collection.

--I received these liners and pan discounted though all opinions are my own.--

Advanced Color Care System Review

I always side eye new hair products because I wonder "will it REALLY work? Will it REALLY do what they claim??" Well, for once, after trying Arvazallia's three part system I can answer that with a YES!!! 

My hair needed some serious therapy after having my daughter (normal hormone imbalance mixed with losing nutrients from breastfeeding and it was looking a hot mess). I noticed after the first use that my hair seemed healthier and softer. I have now used it four times while I mix up between the conditioning mask and the conditioner after the shampoo and I am so impressed. My hair looks so much healthier and I seriously didn't expect that. 

I figured this would just be another one of those wasted products that I just use because I have it on hand but don't really care to keep as a part of my usual regimen. I was wrong because it really does work. If you color your hair and need a little extra nutrients added to it to make it look healthier then I highly recommend you try the shampoo, conditioner, and conditioning mask because you will not be disappointed.

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