Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Mens Stay Dry Tech Knapsack

I got the Mens Stay Dry Tech Knapsack in the brown color. I was not sure what it would be like but it is really nice. It fits my laptop wonderfully. I am not sure of the size of my laptop but it has the keypad on the side.
There are lots of different compartments on this bag. There are tow zippered compartments on the front where you can put smaller items. I put my pens in there. I also have a notepad and my tablet in one of them. Then there are two larger compartments. The first has a zipper pocket inside of it. You can put books and notebooks in this one. Then there is the one that you put the laptop into. It has pouches for the laptop and the cord. There is a velcro piece that helps keep things in place. If you can't find a place for your things, you need a suitcase.
I plan to use it when I fly next time. I have trouble deciding what to take when I fly. I like to take my laptop but then can only take my purse with it. I try to find a big purse that I can fit a book and my tablet in. Now I can take this and also my regular purse. Problems solved!
There are backpack straps in order to carry it on your back hands free. The straps are adjustable which is important to me. I hate when the bag is sagging off my back. This one can be made nice and snug. It feels comfortable when on.
There is also a handle on the top of the bag that makes it that you can carry it one handed. The handle is metal like. It is comfortable to carry also. I have a different backpack with a handle and the handle is on the very back which means the weight all falls forward. With this one the handle is located between the compartments so if you have heavy books in it and also the laptop, the weight is distributed more evenly. This is very nice! It makes carrying the bag so much more comfortable and easier.
If you are looking for a bag that looks nice and is comfortable to carry for your laptop, this is a nice one for you.
I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

LuckyFine Salon Colorful 100% Wig Mannequin Practice Training Head Hairdressing & Clamp

The LuckyFine Salon Colorful 100% Wig Mannequin Practice Training Head Hairdressing & Clamp is a nice product. I think most little girls have had the Barbie head that is supposed to be for little girls to learn to do hair. Well, those are only frustrating with a bunch of tangled clumps. This Mannequin head is really nice. The hair feels like real hair.
When my daughter was young she had two of these mannequin heads. They were not this one but she loved them and played with them all the time. Now, I wanted one for my granddaughter. She will just love this.
The hair is really nice and long so if you wanted you could practice cutting off the bottom or giving her a trim a few times. Of course if you cut it short it won't grow back. But then you could practice styling the short hair.
The hair brushes and combs very nicely unlike the toy ones. We had no trouble with it being all tangled up even though it is long. If it got tangled at all you can use tangle spray in it. We didn't need to though.
The color of the hair looks like the pictures.
The hair is washable. Then you can put curlers in to style it. You can use gels and hairspray too. Then they wash out and you can start again.
You can blow it dry if you use low and the temp is under 120 degrees. Unfortunately, you can't use a curling iron since they are hotter than 120 degrees.
If you like to braid hair and want to practice new styles or teach your little girl to do it, this works great. We had no trouble getting it to cooperate while french braiding it. It worked just like real hair and since it is long there is lots to work with. Then you can take it out, brush it and try again or try something new.
There is also a clamp included so that you can clamp the head onto a table or something so that you don't have to hold the head. The would be especially nice if a little girl is using it. We like to just put it in out lap but if we were cutting it we would want it on the clamp.
I am impressed with this mannequin head. It includes the clamp so you don't have to buy that separately. If you want one that works for braiding, curlers and cutting it would be great.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.








Saturday, September 24, 2016

Onshowy 12 Volt 45 W Portable Handheld Auto Vacuum Cleaner

The Onshowy 12 Volt 45 W Portable Handheld Auto Vacuum Cleaner is an ok product. I have never used one of these before though so I cannot compare it to others. My first thought was that is is really small. But small isn't exactly bad. I like that it will not take much room in the van.
I plugged it in and vacuumed out the little cubbies and cup holders. It worked very well for those areas. Then I used it on the floor with all the dead grass and junk that gets drug in there when I get in. It did not do as well there on the carpet. I had to go over it multiple times. I found it worked best with the attachment. When I put that on it sucked up more. May be I just need to get the hang of it.
There is a dust filter in it that helps from dust getting all over when you use it. This comes out and you can wash it off.
The white part comes out and it is a cup that holds the trash. You push the button and it comes off. Empty it and you are ready to go again.
This is not a loud vacuum. No annoying shrill sounds to drive you crazy.
I think this will be great when I have the grandkids and they always leave behind all the little pieces of food, paper and other trash. I will be able to grab this out of the cubby and the van will look great again.
I would recommend this if you are looking for something to clean your hard surface areas. It will work on the carpet too just not as quickly and well. It is compact and easy to use.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Viva Labs #1 High Potency Vitamin D3 5000 IU in Non-GMO Olive Oil for Enhanced Absorption Softgels

I got the Viva Labs #1 High Potency Vitamin D3 5000 IU in Non-GMO Olive Oil for Enhanced Absorption Softgels since my oncologist told me that I should be taking vitamin D. I guess vitamin D is good for fighting cancer. I got breast cancer a year and a half ago and I do not want to go through that again so I am trying to take vitamin D. This is a higher dose than I need but that is ok.
I do not notice an after taste at all when I take these. I usually take these at lunch time to help me remember to take them. I take one of them a day.
The softgels are easy to swallow. They are not very big so they should not give you trouble even if you have trouble with swallowing pills.
I have not had any trouble with these so I would recommend trying these.
I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Paramed Comfort Aneroid Sphygmomanometer - Professional Blood Pressure Monitor with Stethoscope and Adult Sized Cuff


I got the Paramed Comfort Aneroid Sphygmomanometer - Professional Blood Pressure Monitor with Stethoscope and Adult Sized Cuff Included in dark blue since my daughter is a nursing student and she can teach me how to use this. The first thing I noticed is that the stethoscope is not exactly professional. But it does work. You have to assemble it which was not difficult. I really like being able to hear my heart now. I had breast cancer a year ago and after chemo I worry about my heart. There are times that I feel funny and wonder if it is my heart. Now I can listen and see if it is a strong and steady heartbeat.
The blood pressure monitor works too. My daughter taught me how to use it.
There is a nice zipper bag to keep it in. It is mrked on the outside too so I can see it and recognize it right away in my cupboard.
The dial seems heavy and of good quality. I works well and moves smoothly like expected.
It pumps up nicely and releases at a good rate.
The cuff has velcro all around it so it can work for many arm sizes. At the doctor's office they use the extra large cuff for me and this one worked very well. It also worked well on my daughter who is much smaller than I am.
The stethoscope isn't a professional one but still works. It hurts the ears a bit but it is not that bad for the little bit of time you need to use it. If you were doing a whole group of people it might bother you though.
I would recommend this if you are looking for an affordable kit to use in your home.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.









Real Herbs Echinacea for Immune Support, 2000mg

I use the Real Herbs Echinacea for Immune Support, 2000mg whenever I feel like I am starting to get a cold. Echinacea seems to work for some people and not for others. I am one of the lucky ones that it works for. When I start feeling like I have a scratchy throat, start sneezing or feel a runny nose coming on I start taking the exhinacea right away. I take two to start and then take one. I might still get a little cold but have not had a full blown nasty cold for a long time and have not missed work for a cold either. It works to give my immune system a boost. I will also take it if someone else in my home is sick. I am not sure if it works to not get their illness but it sure doesn't hurt.
I do not notice any after taste when I take these. I have taken different brands that I really notice myself burping the echinacea after I take it. I do not notice this with these. This makes me really happy since I hate an after taste.
I also do not get an upset stomach from these. Sometimes the echinacea will make me feel a little funny in my digestive tract. I have not noticed that with this.
If you want to give your immune system a boost try these. I hope they help you like they help me.
I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

WonderEsque Spiralizer Tri Blade

The WonderEsque Spiralizer Tri Blade is a cool product. We are trying to eat healthier foods and it is the time of year to do that. I have lots of friends giving my produce from their gardens so I thought I would try this.
The spiralizer suction cups to the counter. This way you don't have to hold onto it while you turn the crank. It holds it very well. I have not had trouble with it coming loose.
I have used this to cut onions, cucumbers, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and more I cannot even remember. The carrots did not work as well since mine were rather small. The spiralizer takes a piece out of the center of the veggie so there was not much carrot left for me. If you have large garden carrots this would work better for those. The rest of my trials worked very nicely. My daughter loves the ribbon potatoes just like at the fair. I like a ribbon salad I made with cucumber ribbons. The zucchini makes good fake noodles. Just do some experimenting and google for things to try.
The extra blades store in the unit but they do not click in so they will fall out. I wish they would stay in. So I just keep them in an extra bag.
I would recommend trying this. It is a lot of fun and helps make some healthier food.
I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.


Silicone Muffin Pan and Cupcake Maker 12 Cup in red

I am enjoying the Silicone Muffin Pan and Cupcake Maker 12 Cup in red. Sometimes I use it for cupcakes and sometimes I use it for other stuff. When I use it for cup cakes I still like to use the cupcake paper liners. I just like my cup cakes better that way. When I bake muffins in them I spray them first since they come out a little better that way. Then they come out perfectly.
This is dishwasher safe and I have not had any trouble with it loosing its shape at all or discoloring. I put it in the top rack just to be sure.
I use this also for freezing things in single serving sizes. I set it on a cookie sheet in the freezer so it keeps from spilling. My daughter likes to make smoothies. We bought a big yogurt and put it in the cups and froze it. When frozen we popped them out and put them in a freezer bag. She also made frozen snack cups with granola on the bottom, then yogurt with fruits in it.
I also like to put twice baked potato filling into the cups and freeze those. I can use however many I need. I have also used them for sauces, gravies, frozen fruit cups,applesauce and more. It is very convenient.
I recommend this for any of these uses. It works very well.
I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.


Monday, September 19, 2016

Laminated Passport and Credit Card Protector - Set of 8 Credit Card and 2 Passport RFID Blocking Sleeves


I got the Laminated Passport and Credit Card Protector - Set of 8 Credit Card and 2 Passport RFID Blocking Sleeves to use at work. I work at a hotel and when people leave tips in the rooms for the housekeepers we put them in envelopes with their names on them so that we are sure to get the tip to the correct person that cleaned the room. We used to use the boring key card envelopes that we use at the hotel but now we use these. I know it really does not matter or make the money worth more but the housekeeper can see their envelope right away and hopefully these are a little more cheery than the others. We can all use a little cheer and encouragement.
As for using them for the credit cards I use one for that too. I only needed one for myself. I don't totally understand all this stealing credit card information stuff but I know that it is something that is happening so I am taking the precaution. These sleeves cover the card and somehow prevent the information from being lifted from my card. I cannot say if it works or not since I don't know if anyone tried to steal my information. I just trust that it is working.
It covers my card and it is not bulky. It still fits into my credit card slot in my wallet.
If you are using them for personal use, there are plenty of them. I plan to use the passport sleeve on my next trip too if I remember.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.


ilauke Thickened 100PCS Pastry Bags Disposable for Cake / Cupcake Decorating Piping Icing Bags

The ilauke Thickened 100PCS Pastry Bags Disposable for Cake / Cupcake Decorating Piping Icing Bags are nice bags. I have never had textured bags so that took a little getting used to. It just felt different in my hand but I like it.
This is a large set of bags. With a hundred bags I can give each of the grandkids their own bag to decorate the cupcakes. They love doing this with Grandma and this way Grandma is happier too with less fighting. These bags are a great size for them too. I use a strong chip clip on the open end so that we don't get it all over the place.
These are smaller than the other bags I used but also fatter. They fit nicely into a glass to fill. I put the tip in the glass and then pull the top of the bag over the edges. It works great.
The bags are strong enough that they did not spring a leak on me at all. At first I wasn't sure since they are thinner than my other bags. I used them with and without a coupler. Both ways worked well.
I also use these for my deviled eggs. I throw the ingredients in the bag and mush them together with my hands. I put a strong clip over the open end. Once it is all mixed up well I snip the end and pipe it into the egg whites.
I like that because of the price and size I can use a bag for each color and not feel guilty. I hope they work out well for you too.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Gisala Professional 15pcs Makeup Brush Set

The Gisala Professional 15pcs Makeup Brush Set is nice for a beginners set. I am not a big make up person but my husband would like me to wear it. I can do that for him and for myself. A year ago when I was getting chemo I went to a program that was called “Look Good Feel Better” and I got a bag of make up. The problem was that most of the items did not have brushes. Because of that I have not used it. Now that I have some brushes I can use it.
The brushes have not given off any bristles which I like. I would hate to have bristles falling in my eyes or stuck on my face.
The brushes are soft and flexible. They feel really good on the face. They have kept their shape as I use them.
Since it is a large set there are lots of choices for which brush to use. I am still trying to figure it out a little but as least I have choices and can use my make up.
The wooden handles are easy to hold onto. And they are pink.
The brushes come in a wallet type case. They brushes each go into a elastic slot. Then a flap goes over the brush bristles and you fold it up and snap it closed.
The wallet case is a soft pink with a print texture to make it like leather. It doesn't feel like leather to me. It is shiny unlike leather. Also my case is coming apart a little on the flap. I am really not too concerned about that because to me it is more about the brushes. And since I have been dealing with the breast cancer the last couple of years I have really taken to the color pink. So I love that the brushes and case are pink.
I would recommend this to a make up brush beginner like myself. I like it and I hope you would too.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.


Easy-Release Silicone Ice Cube Tray with Lid, Set of 2

The Easy-Release Silicone Ice Cube Tray with Lid, Set of 2 is a nice set. I used to have an ice maker but it quit working. I have not had normal size ice cubes in a long time. When I saw this set I thought I would try it and now we have ice again! I make the cubes and then take them out and put them in the ice maker bin.
These trays have a lid that just sits on top of them. The lid keeps it from other things getting in them when I stick other stuff in the freezer. It also makes it so that I can stack the 2 trays on top of each other. I really like this since I don't have that much flat space in my freezer. I do wish that the lids sealed them up for spills but I can deal with it this way.
The cubes push out easily. I just push the cube from the bottom and out it pops. I do not have to spray the trays at all.
I found that there was no odor or taste from the trays even after I had something else other than water in the tray.
These trays are dishwasher safe. I love that since I hate to hand wash dishes.
I have used these for a few things now. They work well for finger jello, also called jello jigglers. My grandkids love those so With these I can make lots at a time in serving size cubes. I also used them to make some cubes of frozen cola. This way when I pour the glass of cola, I can use the cola cubes and as they melt they don't water down my drink. I want to also try coffee cubes but have not had the chance yet.
I would recommend these if you are looking for silicone ice cube trays that you can stack. These are so much nicer than the old fashioned ones.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
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Friday, September 9, 2016

red boomerang massager

The red boomerang massager is really nice for my sore muscles in my shoulders. I have been doing physical therapy on my shoulder and my muscles get sore on the back shoulder blades. I was skeptical about getting this hoping it was not a sex toy. It works very well for the muscles though. It is rechargeable which is nice so I can sit in the chair and use it on the shoulders. It is a decent size so that you can hold on to it well. I can reach most of my shoulders with it.
The recharger is magnetic which I found a bit different. It works though. You have to be careful since it doesn't hold tight that you don't knock it loose so it quits charging. It hold enough charge to relax my shoulders on one charge.
It has three speeds so you can find the one that works for you. I like it on the high speed. There are also different patterns of vibration so it you do not want a steady vibration, you have some different choices.
The head pivots so that you can reach places and makes it comfortable.
It comes in a white gift box that has a silky soft liner. I imagine this would be if you wanted to give it as a gift at a shower or something.
The color seems more like a pink to me than I red. That is fine with me but be aware in case that matters to you.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl 2.5QT

I ordered the Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl 2.5QT for another bowl to use when mixing batters. My first impression of it was that it was lighter than I thought it would be. It is lighter than my stainless Kitchenaid bowl but still decent. If it was heavier it would be harder to pour out of it.
The bowl has a nonskid bottom so that it does not slip around when you are mixing. This helps when you are trying to pour something into the bowl as you stir. It also has the nonskid up the sides a little for when you have it tilted to stir.
There are measurements inside the bowl. This is really nice. Since the bowl is not see through it is important that they are on the inside for accuracy.
The handle was not quite comfortable at first for pouring but then I got used to it. There is also a spout for when you are pouring. My other bowls did not have that. I like this feature.
I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.


Silicone Ice Pop Molds and Popsicle Maker, Set of 6

The Silicone Ice Pop Molds and Popsicle Maker, Set of 6 is great for the grandkids. Their moms don't like me to give them junk food and I wonder what to give. Then I saw these. I did not even know they had such things so I ordered them. I like that I can choose what is going to go in them. I have put various things in them. I have put pure juices in them and sometimes I mix juice with yogurt to make it creamier. The kids love them and the moms are happy that I am not getting them full of sugar before sending them home.
I spray the form with cooking spray before I fill them just to be sure they don't stick. I probably don't have to but it makes me feel more confident in them.
These are quite large and the little ones can hold them easily without dropping them. They pinch the bottom and the frozen treat pops up and they lick or bite it. It is much neater than many other treats.
When I fill them I put them in the freezer in a cup so that they will not leak at all if I don't get them closed well. They are easier to fill this way too.
I have also filled them with water to put in my water bottle. They fit in the opening unlike ice cubes.
I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Bassion 12 Pcs Dental C-Shape Intraoral Cheek Lip Retractor

The Bassion 12 Pcs Dental C-Shape Intraoral Cheek Lip Retractor is so much fun! We played a game with them where you get a slip of paper and have to say the phrase or sentence and see if you can get your team to guess it within a time limit. It was so funny! It is hard so hard to say words like “baby” or “pepper”. And of the sounds that you need to put your lips together to say are hard to guess. Everyone had such a great time. Be ready to laugh and laugh. I am going to use this when we get together for Christmas this year too. It will make our family party a little more fun. Just google “cheek retractor game” and you can find lots of ideas for how to play the games with them and lots of phrases to use for the games.
These wash up great. You can either hand wash them or I just throw them in my silverware basket in the dishwasher. I figure they get nice and sanitized that way so no one complains.
They are comfortable enough in the mouth. I did not feel any rough parts or sharp edges. The only thing is you need to have a napkin or tissue nearby since you will probably druel a bit while wearing them and trying to talk.
I would recommend that you try these for your next gathering or for just playing with your family. You will make memories that will last a lifetime.
I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.


Block Tape for Kids Lego Toys,Building Block Tape 6 Rolls 3.3ft/Roll Self-Adhesive Brick Base Plates Non-Toxic Safe Reusable Silicone Tapes for Kids Christmas Birthday Gift

I never even knew about this stuff until I was looking for gifts for my grandkids. This stuff is really neat. It bends so you can make ro...