Bulk Random Reviews: Part One

Bulk Random Reviews: Part One

A lot of my reviews are kept strictly to social media, and therefor not seen on my blog. Wellllllll, this changes now. The good, bad and the...crap will be posted as a bulk review of random items. The first edition is this post! 

Below are fourrandom items I have tried that only required a social media review. For the most part these items were either free or discounted to me, but my options are my own. Ok, let's boogie...

#1. Mini Chalk Boards: Amazon

These are pretty cute, but the wood is super thin and these would only be for show. They would make a cute place card at a dinner or a kids school party. Also, while you can write on this chalk board with chalk, it does not erase ...at all. I had to use a wet cloth, and it kinda left behind an outline of the words. 5/10

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#2 Dual Tip Brush Pens: Amazon

The pens have a marker tip on each end, one tip is darker than the other - giving you 24 colors in 12 markers.  Honestly, these pens are pretty great. The colors are vibrant and the last a long while. Some of the colors are similar to their lighter/darker counterpart, but overall they are nice. 8/10

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#3 Ancord Mico Bluetooth Speaker: Amazon 

It's a tiny Bluetooth speaker! As you can see in the pictures, it's only about 1 1/2 inches tall. It comes with a carrying cord and the short little charging cord. It's all very portable and would fit into any purse or bag...or pocket. I really love this little speaker, the sound quality and loudness is impressive for such a small size. It also comes in a gold color. 10/10

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#4 Proda Foot Pads : Amazon

Foot pads were a bit of a fad a while back, but have grown into a popularity I still do not understand. The premise is that you stick these on your feet at night, wake up and the pad has magically removed toxins and such from your body. So, I tried these. Great packaging, nice price...this pack comes with 30 pads (3 sets of each) in 5 different ...varieties...flavors....?  Ginger (yellow), Rose (red), Green Tea (green), Peppermint (another green, that you can't tell apart from the other) and Lavender (purple). 

First let me say...these things smell like bbq sauce. I don't understand it, but they ALL smell the same...and it's bbq sauce. I also broke one open to find it contains gray ...ash... *blinks*. So my daughters and I put them on our feet, and when we took them off...well, nothing was different. HOWEVER! My one daughter had black gunk all over her feet...what the what?!! ...anyway 2/10

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Welp, there you have it! The first of many random reviews! Hopefully you feel like an informed consumer now...or, something. See ya next time. 

Product Review: Natrogix Totem Essential Oil Diffuser

Product Review - Natrogix Totem Essential Oil Diffuser 

 7 colors - 150 ml Waterless Auto Shut-off and Adjustable Mist Mode

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0749F598T 

#EssentialOilDiffuser

Hello again everyone! Today I am reviewing an Essential Oil diffuser from Natrogix. Before I begin, be sure to check out the video I made. The video will show how easy this is to use, as well as the colors and cycles in action! 

  ---VIDEO HERE ---

(still waiting on YouTube haha)

This Totem diffuser is multi-function and super easy to use. There are three "modes", first is the interval mist mode that runs for 30 seconds on then 30 seconds off - this can last up to 12 hours when the Totem is full. Then there is a continuous mode which is non-stop misting that can last 5 or 6 hours when the Totem is full, and then the dormant mode. 

Totem top and bottom. Oil bottle is not included.

Easy to use, simply remove the top - add water and oil to the line, replace the top and its ready to go! 

Fill with water, and oil to the MAX line. 

The Totem also cycles through 7 colored lights: Red, Green, Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Pink or White, and also has options to stay on a selected color or have no color light at all. Again, see my video for this, it is very calming to just watch the colors blend into each other. 

Just one of the 7 colors...

I have been using this Totem diffuser for over a month and I am really impressed with how it works. The mist is cool to the touch, no part of this diffuser becomes hot at all. It uses a very tiny amount of water to produce the mist, and just one drop of oil can last a week! 

Check it out on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0749F598T

Product Review: Le Gusto Kitchen Shears

Product Review: Le Gusto's Heavy Duty Kitchen Utility Shears

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6DYYRL

My product test video: HERE

These shears...or scissors, as they could be called - have various uses. Firstly, the micro serrated edge gives you a textured "blade" to scale fish, which will come in handy while using the scissors to cut off the fins and whatnot. Also, a bottle opener is built into the non-serrated blade (see below photo). 

On the handles you can find a nut cracker/bottle opener, as well (see photo below). 

I tried these shears on everything I had in my kitchen...and some stuff laying around my house. Check out my VIDEO for more of that.  They work great at cutting items you would normal not want to touch - like raw meats and chicken - and hot peppers! 

I also used them on cardboard (opened the evil packing tape on a package), I cut plastic bottles, used them on various other tasks around the house. Then, I went back and cut more veggies -- and they are still just as sharp! 

*photo above*...how annoying is it to open the bacon packages!?!? These shears win just for that one purpose, honestly! Haha!

Everything in the baggy in the above picture was cut with Le Gusto's Shears. It's a snack size ziplock back - and its the veggie filling for a calzone! 

Be sure to check out my video for 'show and tell' of these great utility shears!  Then run over to Amazon HERE, and get yourself a pair...or two! They aren't just for the kitchen - use them everywhere - even in the garden!

*Also, stay tuned for a recipe using these shears, coming soon!*

Product Review: Joyal Beauty Age Defy Serum

Product Review: Joyal Beauty Age Defy Serum

Amazon Link HERE.

This product is a liquid serum from Joyal Beauty. 

It is 72% organic, containing aloe and witch hazel- this serum can fade dark spots such as freckles adn scars. It also promotes the reduction of further sun damage with the vitatmins and antioxidants from the botanical extracts.

Directions state to apply a small amount every night before bed, and then moisturize. It is also recommended to apply a sunscreen on top, to protect from sun damage. 

The serum itself is clear, and fairly liquidy - so it doesn't take much to apply to your face. A thin layer can be applied within a minute and will dry quickly. This bottle is 1 fluid ounce, so it could last for a long time. It smells fresh and clean, too!

Try it for yourself: Buy it on AMAZON

https://www.amazon.com/Lightening-Licorice-Joyal-Beauty-Brightening-Serum-Your/dp/B00KQ64AGI/ref=sr_1_10_s_it?s=beauty&ie=1-10&keywords=Glycolic+Acid+Serum

Product Review: DAFQCO Extra Slim Vent Clip Cell Phone Holder

Product Review: DAFQCO Extra Slim Vent Clip Cell Phone Holder

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XGX3WLX

This kit is super easy to use and simple to install. You get the mount, two thin magnetic pieces, and the cleaning wipes. 

*click any picture to enlarge it*

The above picture is the mount itself. You will need to disassemble this to get it on your vent (see photo below). Be sure to read the instructions that come in the kit, it can be tricky to figure out at first. 

You place the "claw" part on the vent and crew the 'bolt' down so that the claw tightens and attaches in place. Then you put the mount itself on and screw that into place.

Once in place, you are ready to use it! Then you simply place one of the magnetic pieces into your phone case or you can peel off the sticker backing and place it directly to the back of your phone. 

It's got a pretty strong magnet in the mount, so you don't have to worry about your phone falling and crashing to its doom when you are driving. The ball on the end allows you to move your phone around and tilt it how you like. 

While the pictures I have here on my blog is not where I would have mounted it - it looks and works fantastic. I will be moving it to the center vent, however. I only put it on the vent you see, for picture taking. I really like this vent mount, and the price is fantastic too! 

Get yours here: AMAZON

 #ventcarmount




Don't text and drive, always be safe! 

Product Review: Creator Studio Silicone Baking Mat

Product Review: Creator Studio Non-Stick Silicone Baking Sheet and bonus silicone brush

Amazon Link : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XVG3H1F 

Mat Size: 16.5’’ x 11’’

Silicone mats have been around for a while, they really are one of the best inventions for the kitchen. They replace the need for parchment paper, and are designed to help the baker (amateur or pro) make the perfect cookies, cakes, pastries and other baked items. But it helps with more than just cookies! You can also use it for pizza dough, rolls, baked veggies (potatoes with a touch of olive oil and herbs, yummy!), candies, and almost anything you would bake on a cookie sheet. They are also reusable, and can last a lifetime!

This mat has a printed design that helps even more than a basic non-printed mat. Macaroons for example, need to be spaced perfectly in order for them too cook evenly and so they don't touch each other. 

In order to test this, we had to make cookies. *grins* So, chocolate chip cookies it is! See below for the awesome results. 

Line them up for perfect cookies.

Ok, we may have needed more flour, haha! But those are perfect to me, they don't stick to the mat and are perfectly brown. NOMNOMNOM! 

Why not get yourself one? Or two! I think I need more of them, as well!

Check out Creator Studio's Silicone Baking Mat on Amazon, HERE. 

Product Review: Lifestance Blackhead and Pimple Remover Tool Kit

Product Review : Lifestance Tools for Blackhead and Pimple removal, 5 pc. 

Amazon Link : HERE

It's a yucky topic, sure. But we all have to deal with this at some point in our lives. Luckily this kit can make things much easier. Firstly, the set of 5 tools comes in a cute little silver case, that has a foam insert to hold the tools in place. Great for travel and a discreet way to hide them nosey people in your bathroom cabinet. 

*click any of the pictures to make them larger*

Please note: these tools are NOT TOYS. You should watch videos, read the information on the Amazon page HERE, and learn about how to properly use these tools - before you use them. You can do some serious damage to your skin if you are not careful. 

The set comes with 5 different tools, 3 tweezer type tools and 2 loop tools (one with a lancet). There are some very informative pictures and even videos on the Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4897U0?th=1 that explain how each tool is used to prevent any damage. 

  

I allowed my daughters to try these out. They are 15 & 16 years old and after watching the videos, they went at it. Below you can see the results after about 10 minutes of using the various tools. *Pictures are at the end of this post* 

These tools are really great, made from dermatologist grade surgical stainless steel, and are a very fair price since you get 5 tools and the case. Probably one of the best deals on Amazon right now!

Click HERE to see the Amazon page, and see for yourself. 

Be sure to click these pictures to see full size. 

    

 

Product Review: Ezykoo Car Cling Window Shades

Product Review: EZYKOO Car Cling Window Sunshades

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07172CTLG

PROS:

• Blocks over 97% of harmful UV rays. 
• Black-out fabric keeps vehicle cooler. 
• Easy on/off.
• Retractable/versatile
• Has built in 'curtain ties' 

CONS:

• Blackout material limits visibility. 

 

These sun shades are great for a variety of uses, especially if you travel a lot (or are in the car a lot). The material is a smooth soft black material that blocks the majority of sunlight, so they not only protect the passengers skin from burning, it will cool down the inside as well by preventing the sun fro heating up the car. 

There are several suction cups to hold the shade in place, as well as the cord. They are high quality suction cups, that won't randomly pop off. You can move the suctions cups on the window to create a half-shade and then use the tie to keep it secure, or leave it hanging like in the picture below.  

These are very helpful for anyone, yet it should be noted they are made a a black-out material, so visibility could be limited if you use them to cover the windows completely. This may not be the case for ALL vehicles, but it was for my Explorer. In the car I used to have (Taurus), I do not think they would effect me so much since I don't have blind sports in the car like I do in the Explorer.  

The quality of the materials is impressive, the blackout fabric keeps the suns rays out and cools the car! Plus, you get TWO! 

Get yours at EZYKOO's Amazon page: HERE

OgoSport OgoDisk H2O Party!

Hey everyone! This week's big adventure was an OgoSport OgoDisk H20 Party! 

*click each picture to open a larger version*

We had chips, cookies, bbq hotdogs and soda...and the OgoDisk H2O's from OgoSport. Oh, and a ton of water balloons. Yay, summer! The OgoDisks are round frisbee-like disks with a mesh on the inside. You get two disks per set, and a pack of 50 water balloons (you can buy them on Amazon, here). You'll want more water balloons. So many more. *grins*. 

The OgoDisk's are good for passing the water balloons back and forth and watching them pop on someone randomly ('hot potato'-style), or you can use the disks as a frisbee when you run out of balloons. 

We gave away the goodies to all the kids who came (not all the kids are in the pictures). But the major fun was trying to catch the balloons with the disks without popping them! 

These are great for pool play too! My kids and their friends loved playing with these, even when the balloons were gone. 

Want to try them? They are available on Amazon HERE!

 #ogosport  #tryazon

Product Review: LuChoice Compression Knee Sleeve

LuChoice Compression Knee Sleeve

Amazon Link

Pros: 

• Compression 'sleeve' design allows for easy on/off.
• Has lines of anti-slip silicone on the inside, so it stays in place.
• Machine washable.
• Available in 3 sizes.

Cons:

• No color options. Black with blue are the only color option (for now). This really isn't a "con", but I would love it in purple! ☺☺

The Review

A compression sleeve of any sort is great for anyone with arthritis or just a "bad knee" type issue. I myself have a "bad knee", while I am not sure there is anything technically wrong with it, - it hurts all the dang time. Using this compression sleeve helps alleviate the majority of pain and gives support to my knee in order to be more physically active. 

Click the video below to see how 'stretchy' the fabric is, it shows how well you will be able to move and be active. 

You simply pull the sleeve on, adjust it to how you want it and it will stay there. The inside of the sleeve (at the top) has two lines of gripping silicone to keep the sleeve in place. The knee sleeve comes in 3 sizes, and it is important to choose the appropriate size, so the compression does what it is intended to do. Be sure to measure your leg/knee and get the right fit before you order!

Small: 14.5-17 inches

Medium: 17-19.5 inches

Large: 19.5-22 inches

Overall, this product delivers what it promises. It keeps my knee slightly immobilized while allowing movement. It helps relieve the pain I normally feel and is comfortable enough to wear every day. 

Questions or Comments!? Please click below to leave me a note!

LuChoice Compression Knee Sleeve can be purchased on Amazon! Link: https://www.amazon.com/LuChoice-Compression-Knee-Sleeve---Kne/dp/B06XFXSQTC 

Disclaimer: I received this item at a discount or free for my honest unbiased review. ☺