Thursday, March 31, 2016

Prosumer's Choice Natural Bamboo iMac Monitor Stand

I was pleasantly surprised when I received this Prosumer's Choice Natural Bamboo iMac Monitor Stand It was so much nicer than I expected. This stand is very heavy duty made of bamboo. The wood itself is heavy; it is not at all flimsy. There are two slots on the side to put your phone on one side and pen on the other. This was made to lift your monitor off your desk. It does a good job of freeing up desk space when used as a monitor riser. I use my laptop more than I use my desk top, so I decided to use this when I’m sitting on my couch. I have another laptop desk but it’s kind of flimsy. This is perfect when I am on my laptop on my bed or couch. The legs are the perfect length and it keeps my laptop from getting high. I did had some felt circles to the bottom to keep them from scratching my leather couch. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Monday, March 28, 2016

Limm Portable Charger 4000mAh

This Limm Portable Charger 4000mAh is a very nice portable charger. The first thing I noticed was how slim it was. I have tried quite a few other power banks and the ones that do a good job charging are pretty bulky. This one is so slim that it would fit comfortably in my back pocket if I did not have my purse with me. It also has all the cables you need attached to the devise. There is an adapter that will let the change the mini USB to a lightening adapter and the tuck away nicely in the side of the power bank. The lighting adapter was a little difficult to pull out. There are lights that let you know how much power you have left and when you device is fully charged. My teenager is at the age that she’s away from home quite often and usually on her phone. I try to call or text her and I have gotten the excuse her phone was dead. This has solved the problem, she knows to leave the house with this charger fully charged. She likes being able to charge her phone when she’s not near an outlet and I like that I can get a hold of her when I need to. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. 

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Dogs Art: 30 Hand Drawn Adults Coloring Pages

I have always enjoyed coloring with my kids. I find it relaxing and it helps me wind down. When adult coloring books started coming out I got really excited. This book by Ally Nathaniel 30 hand drawn images of all kinds of dogs. There are several different breeds including: Beagle, Yorkie and Pug. The pages are one sided, so you can use pen or marker without worrying about the ink bleeding into another coloring page. I still put a sheet of paper in between when I use marker. The pages are pretty thick though. The images are pretty cute, and don’t take a lot of time to color. I also have the cat book by the same artist, it’s more detailed which I prefer. My 19 year lives in her own place and is a dog lover, she saw this when she was visiting me and talked me out of it. She was really excited about all the dogs! I received this item in exchange for my honest unbiased review.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

RollerMaster Rolling Pin

I was excited to try out this RollerMaster stainless steel rolling pin. I love that it is non stick. I also really like that you can throw it in your freezer to keep cool. Putting the rolling pin in the freezer will be great when I make sugar cookies that I have to put in the fridge first. This is a light weight rolling pin, it is hollow. I have a couple other rolling pins, one that is make of marble or marble like stone and a wood one. I like this one better than my wood pin, I like that it's easy to clean. I think I would like this more if it was a little heavier, but it will work okay for some of the lighter dough I use. Overall I didn't have much problem with the dough sticking. It stuck a little bit, and I am a creature of habit so I used flour. This item is dishwasher safe and very easy to clean up. The pin seems well made, I think I will get a lot of use out of this rolling pin. I received this item in exchange for my honest review.

Midori Spring (ECO) Organic Japanese Matcha-Culinary Grade

I am a big fan of Matcha. I have enjoyed Midori Spring Ceremonial Matcha so I thought I would give the Midori Spring Culinary Matcha a try. I have been using it to add to my greek yogurt and also to make Matcha lattes. It tastes really good, no bitter flavor whatsoever. So I did try it as a tea, and it is earthy. If you are looking for a tea to drink try their ceremonial grade. This is great for cooking purposes, smoothies,and lattes. I haven't tried baking with it yet but look forward to trying this to make some muffins. I received this item in exchange for my honest review.

Aquarium Depot - The Amazing Reef Coloring Book

I have caught the bug of adult coloring books and had a handful of them before getting this one. I am a big animal person, and I have a couple aquariums in my home. I was really excited to check out this Aquarium Depot - The Amazing Reef Coloring Book out. The cover says Amazing Reef and the cover is amazing but the coloring book not so much. First the pictures don't fill the pages, they look like they were copied on a home printer, the print is kind of light to... like a printer that's running out of toner. The pictures kind of look like photographs with the color stripped. This left me disappointed. This is something I give to my stepkids to color. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Venstone X2 Sport Headphones Sweat-proof Resistant Noise Isolating Earphones

I have a large family and we are always in need of headphones. I am very happy with these Venstone X2 Sport Headphones. They are very comfortable, I like that they come with extra earbuds in different sizes so you can find the right fit for you. They sound nice and clear. They have a microphone so you can make hands free calls as well. The mic pics up well and phone calls are clear. My teenage daughter is really happy with them. I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Purggo Bamboo Charcoal Air Freshener

I don't exactly hate air fresheners but I hate the fact they are just masking the odors. So when I got the chance to try the bamboo charcoal air freshener from Purggo, I was intrigued. The freshener was packaged simply. I came it a envelope type bag just large enough to package the item. I really like that they skipped extra cardboard I had to get rid of. Out of the package you find a dark gray pouch item with a blue cord handle that adjusts. It was larger that I expected. It is about as wide as the top of my driver seat. To install slip the cord over the top of one of your front seats and adjust the cord to the length you'd like it at. The pouch is filled with an natural odor absorber (charcoal bamboo). it has no extra smells, it will last up to a year...just take it out into the sun every few months to dry out any moisture it's obtained. My car seemed to smell stale and muggy from the windows being rolled up all weather and this seems to have helped. I think this would be great for smokers or pet owners who like to take their pets with them a lot. Very reasonably priced and also comes in white. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Stretch Mark Cream By Clia

Stretch Mark Cream By Clia comes in a large 4 oz jar for reducing stretch marks and scars. I can't tell yet if it works yet, I hope over the next month or so I will see some improvement. I will try to remember to update. I like the texture and smell. It smells like chocolate, I checked an cocoa butter is one of the main ingredients. It is not as thick as some creams which I really like. A little goes a long way which is great. Can't wait to see how it works.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Bulgarian Lavender Oil

I had the chance to try out this Bulgarian Lavender oil by First Botany. I do not believe that this is 100% pure lavender oil, it is very oily. When I did a test of a drop on a paper it left a oily residue.  It smells a little different than regular lavender but does smell good. It's very strong smelling, this being said a little will go a long way. I use this in my diffuser, and in a spray bottle for my bedding. It smells very nice, and works for what I need it to do. If you are looking for therapeutic quality oil this may not be what you are looking for. If you are looking for something to use in a diffuser for fragrances this is good. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Zeiss Alcohol-free Pre-moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes - Safe, Antibacterial, Streak Free Cleaning of Eyeglasses and Sunglasses - 60 Count

I am fairly a new eye glass wearer. I’m not totally used to them but I do need them at work in front of my computer. Because I am no used to them, I take them on and off a lot and they constantly get dirty. I have used the spray style cleaner but they seem to be too wet and hard to get streak free. I really like Zeiss Alcohol-Free Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes. You get 60 individually wrapped, pre-moistened wipes that you can throw in your purse, car, office desk, backpack. My teenage daughter likes the convenience of these! I really like using these wipes for my glasses but also use them for my Ipad, touchscreen laptop and phone. These wipes are strong and easy to use. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. 

MARSEE S7730 Waterproof Bluetooth Portable Speaker,Hi-Fi NFC & CSR 4.0 and 10W IPX5 Water Resistant Shower Speaker with Power Bank 5200 mAh

I am very happy with this MARSEE S7730 Waterproof Bluetooth Portable Speaker. I have tried several and this is by far the best one. The first thing I noticed taking it out of the box was that it felt very heavy duty. It’s heavier than the other speakers I have tried. It’s not to heavy that it’s uncomfortable to carry as a portable speaker. It was very easy to connect the Bluetooth, I had no problems with it not connecting. I like the range as well. I can put this in my living room and have my phone in our back bedroom in my apartment and the sound is still clear. The Sound is also great…it can get pretty loud. It is waterproof, perfect for taking to the beach or to the pool. The only thing I was not thrilled with is the cord to charge is like a double USB cord. It works good, but I’m not sure how easy it will be to replace if the cord wears out. I would have prefer a regular android type cord. Also pretty cool this can be used as a power bank to charge your phone. It charges very quickly. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Whiskey Watches - Modern Eco Faux Wood Watches


This is a watch with a cause by Whiskey Watches. It comes in cool brown box, that a modern art like logo. Once you open the box the watch was wrapped in a plush black velvet pillow. The watch is as described. The watch has a waterproof khaki band and the faux wood watch face. The watch is very lightweight and feels kind of cheap. The glass top feels like plastic. The concept is cool, but the quality is disappointing. The face of the watch is not very large, and could be used on a man and a woman. The best part of this watch is when you buy a watch a tree is planted. It would make a good gift for someone who is environmentally aware. Would have given it 5 stars if quality of the watch was better. Feel like actual wood would have been better, thin shaved wood placed on top of the plastic would make it more realistic looking. I received this item in exchange for my honest review.

Comenzar Battery Operated 5-Inch, 6-Inch, 7-Inch Flickering Flameless LED Candles with 10-Key Remote Timer, Set of 3

This is a great set of electric candles by Comenzar. Included are three candles, 5", 6",& 7". Included is a Remote Control with timer. It lets you choose among 2/4/6/8 hours, as well as flickering and brightness options. The remote is very easy to use. The candles are operated by 3 AAA batteries, you will need 9 AAA batteries for all. These look like real candles, the outside is actually made of wax. Love that they look realistic, but no worry of fire. Perfect for use around young kids and pets. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Cable Organizer for Home, Office and Garage, EnchantaSpace, (Pink) Pack of 4

This is a pack of 4 cable organizers by EnchantaSpace. They are very easy to use, and are great for organizing phone cords, or grouping cord together. 
These are very flexible and work great. I would love them to be offered in other sizes for larger cords. Nice simple product that works great. I received this item in exchange for my honest review.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Beanie Knit Cap


Very nice winter knit hat. It fits nice, and is extremely warm. It's a very soft knit 50/50 wool and acrylic blend. I like that it covers my ears and keeps the wind out. It has a fleece lined headband which keeps it from feeling scratchy. Great neutral color, with a variety of colors available. Good for man or woman. Washing instructions inside the hat that state: machine wash cold, don't machine dry. Also includes a 100% money back guarantee. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.