Month: March 2016

So eco-friendly. – iZEEKER’s bent stainless steel straws.

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This pack of straws is awesome. I love that it is an 8 pack. It is a useable size for a family. You don’t have to buy 2, which is great. We use stainless and glass straws all of the time now. They are so healthy to drink out of. No chemical worries with these stainless straws. They even have the comfortable bend built into them like regular straws. In this set you get 8 stainless steel straws and 2 straw cleaning brushes. The straws are a breeze to clean with these brushes. I store mine in my dish drainer, so they are always there. These are 9 inch straws and have a 5mm opening. They fit in my Mason Jar glasses perfectly. These straws can go into the dishwasher. I only hand wash though, lol. They arrive in 2 individually wrapped packages of 4 with 1 cleaning brush each. I love that these are eco-friendly, and we are not contributing to the landfill every day. Plastic straws leach chemicals both into you and the landfill. These are made out of thick stainless steel as well. They are not bendy in the least. I also do not have any issues with the straws changing the flavor of my drinks. They are comfortable on the lips as well. You can drink almost anything out of these. Thick milkshakes or smoothies, may not be your best bet though. My whole family made the conversion right away. I have never had any complaints. This is a great set from iZeeker.

I was afforded the opportunity to review iZEEKER’s bent stainless steel straws, 9 in x 5 mm premium metal drinking straws, set of 8 with 2 free cleaning brushes, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase these straws, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AQMA2G8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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I have been taking Resveratrol twice a day, for a little over 3 years now. It has made a big difference in my life, and I will always take it now. I am very picky about the product though. There are a lot of inferior Resveratrol supplements on the market. The ingredients and strength of this product was great enough, for me to take the chance on it. I have insane allergies, and a lot to foods and how foods are processed. My diet is limited, so I am dependent on certain supplements. Resveratrol helped me stabilize my health. I was having occasional flutters with my pulse, and weakness. My diet wasn’t giving my body what it needed, until I introduced Resveratrol. Now, with all of my anaphylactic reactions, and my odd diet, lol, I am able to stabilize and maintain my health. My blood work comes back perfect. I rebound faster than without it. I truly believe in all of the heart healthy benefits, and health you can read about Resveratrol. It really helped me, and continues to do so.

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This particular Resveratrol is a Non GMO, Organic product. It is made here in the USA, which is also very important to us. There are 30 servings in a bottle. A serving is 2 capsules, for a total of 60 capsules. The ingredients in each capsule are: 500mg organic Resveratrol, organic Pullulan, and Organic Rice Flour. Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant. They provide a strong, organic, plant based form of trans Resveratrol in each capsule. A lot of capsules are made from Pullulan, so that is what this capsule is actually made out of. So, these capsules are vegetarian in nature. They also practice great allergen control at their plant. These capsules were made with no: yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy, tree nuts, corn, soy, eggs, sugar, peanuts, fish, shell fish, or hydrogenated oils.

I am newer to these capsules, but so far so good. They have little odor to them. It’s slight, and a natural scent, like my other ones. They do not cause any stomach upset at all. I always take them with my organic milk in the morning and evening. They are a slender sized capsule, and easier to swallow than some others.

I was afforded the opportunity to review USA Premium Supplements’ USDA Certified Organic Resveratrol – Pure Organic 1,000mg Resveratrol (500mg Trans-Resveratrol) Per Serving – NON-GMO Project – Powerful Antioxidant, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BRBCVRK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Yea! Emoji Cups from Kangaroo’s Emoji Universe: Emoji Tumblers.

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Emojis are everywhere. It’s either time to run, or enjoy the craze. My guys are enjoying the craze. Even my 70 year old mother thinks they are fun. If you think about it, they are the updated version of the Happy Face icon. They are very cheery, indeed. You get 2 fun cups in this set from kangaroo. They are both 16oz cups. The straw is removable, but they won’t just fall out. They have a rim which prevents it from falling out. You have to pull them out after the lid is removed. These cups are acrylic plastic, and they are BPA free. That is always a great thing. Quality wise, these are very similar to a lot of cups, but with the new emoji theme. They are both different, so there will be no drink mix ups. One is a mixture of all things emoji, and the other is a more simplified form, not so busy. My lids screw on perfectly. The threading was well done. I hate when you get a cup, and you can never really get the top to go on straight. I throw those right away, lol. I have been hand washing these, and will continue to do so. It’s my experience with cups like this, that they maintain their looks better this way. Something about the heat of the dishwasher, causes lines and cracks in the finish, over time. I have not tested these in the dishwasher, I have just been hand washing. I have no troubles whatsoever with these. They just smile at you while you are enjoying your drink. My 8 year old thinks these are so happy and fun. It’s nice when you can bring enjoyment to your kids in such a simple way.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Kangaroo’s Emoji Universe: Emoji Tumblers, 16oz (2-Pack) With Lids and Straws, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you want to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A3NE6F8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

A nifty colander set. – Culina’s Handheld Collapsible Colanders Set of 2.

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I do almost all of the family cooking in our home. Since I have numerous insane food allergies, I do everything from scratch. I can only tolerate quality cooking utensils, and these colanders, I like. They are compact, and made well. I love, love, love, the fun, vibrant green color. They are really peppy. You get one 12” colander, and one 15” colander in this set. That includes the handle length. The basket collapses, so they are pretty flat and easy to store. This feature is great for small kitchens, which is what I have. They are also great for RV’s because of their space saving feature, and how durable they are. These colanders are made out of food grade thick plastic and thermos rubber. Each handle is about 6” long, and they collapse down to a thickness of approximately 1”. The drainage holes are 1/8th of an inch in size. The smaller basket has an opening of 5 ½” in diameter, and the basket is 2 ½” deep. He larger colanders’ basket has an opening of 7 ½” in diameter, and is 3 ½” deep. They have an edge on the bottom of the basket, which serves as the legs, lol. It’s a neat design, and it works really well. Aesthetically and functionally, these work well. The bottoms of the two baskets is also the hard plastic, so they hold their shape really well, as well. These are great for rinsing your veggies or fruits. You can drain your pastas and potatoes easily as well. If you are a cooking tool hanger, the handles in these are equipped with a hole to do so. To collapse them and to open them, just press or push on the bottom of the colander. They stay in their open and closed positions pretty well. The handles are comfortable to hold. Since they are a good length, you don’t have to worry about the steam burning your skin. I hand wash everything, but these can go in the dishwasher. Overall they are a really handy set. Between the 2 sizes, I can get everything covered. With a heavy load, you will get some bend in the handle, but nothing that has comprised the basketful of food, or the handle. These are both made very well, and are so easy to store.

 

I was afforded the opportunity to review Culina’s Handheld Collapsible Colanders Set of 2. Small / Medium 12″ & 15″ Strainers, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase these colanders, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YBF6PEK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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Let the IOS and Android duel begin. – Arrela’s 2 in 1 USB Noodle Cable 8 pin Lightning Cable & Micro USB Cable.

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Haha, this cable reminds me of the divided teams, households. In this case, though, it’s Apple verses Android, lol. We are a family like that. My sister and her family all went Apple, and my direct household is currently Android. For divided households, this cord is perfect. It has the usual USB end on one side, and then a double sided head on the other. The top of the cord is the lighting cable end. If you pull up on this, you can snake the micro USB end out, to use that one. The lighting cable end has a cap that you can keep on it, when not in use, to protect it. This cable is 3.3ft long. I ordered it in the fun, bright green, but it is also available in pink, yellow, blue, white, and black. So, there’s a color for everyone. I was able to still get fast charging from this cable, which was a big relief. I do have a strong charger though, so that does need to be taken into consideration. This is a flat cable. I love that design. I do not twist these up nearly as much as regular cords. The connection points were done well. The USB and micro USB both fit nice and tight in my ports. I had no trouble fitting it to my phone with the Otterbox Defender case on it either. Some chargers won’t fit, but I had no trouble with this one. So far, I have had reliable, and quick charging with this cable. I like the bright color cable, it’s easy to spot. If you are a dual Apple/Android Family, then this cable will really come in handy. It’s also great to have if you do a lot of carpooling too.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Arrela’s 2 in 1 USB Noodle Cable 8 pin Lightning Cable & Micro USB Cable Universal Data Sync Charging Cable Cord (3.3ft) Green, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this cable, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AU5U8RO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I love the magnetic ends. – Mpow Bullfight Bluetooth 4.1 Wearable Wireless Headphones.

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My guys use a lot of Bluetooth headphones. Be it for the gym, or work, they get used. They are also a must have for driving if you work on the road like my guys. It’s the hands free way to take calls, so you do not get distracted while driving. I am quite pleased with this set by Mpow. They are comfortable to wear, and they fit so well. I shook and shook my head, as well as jumped around, and did sit ups. They stayed in perfectly. They do come with 1 extra pair of silicone earbuds, in case you need them. These have their controls on a bar a little off of the right ear. These headphones are also magnetic. You can hook them around your neck while not in use. You can wrap them around your wrist like a bracelet until you need them, and you can place them on the fridge so you don’t forget to take them with you when you head out. My Galaxy Note 5 paired quickly with these headphones. They pair with the coolest code I am seen yet: Mpow Bullfight. How about that?! These don’t speak until you pwer off, and then they say, “power off”. It will let you know when a call is coming in. There is a button on the back of the bar, just press it. It works really well, and there is really no log. These headphones have a Honeywell switch in them, which is what makes the switch so smooth. The calls were actually pretty loud and clear. When the call is over, it will revert right back to your music. When you first turn the headphones on, you need to press the multipurpose button on the back of the bar for about 4 seconds. You will then see the red and blue LEDs flash. The + and – buttons are on the front of the bar. If you short press these, they adjust the volume. When you long press them, they will either move your music forward, or restart the last song. The headphones have the Bluetooth 4.1 version, and a pretty long battery life. You will get about 7 hours of talk/play time, and 175 hours of standby time. If you listen to your music really loud, the play time will be less. You can get about 30 feet or 10 meters away from your source with these, but not around corners or behind walls. I could only go around 15ft away when going around a corner, before it started breaking up. I was able to really enjoy many different genre of music with these headphones. The music was pretty clear, and even. These are pretty enjoyable to wear and use.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Mpow Bullfight Bluetooth 4.1 Wearable Wireless Headphones, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase these great sounding headphones, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ARRB32O

Great clarity! – PWOW’s E150 In-Ear Sports Headphones with Microphone.

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I think we all own at least one set of headphones nowadays. Be it wires or wireless, they are a necessity with our electronics. Wired headphones can be more useful than Bluetooth ones. They have some advantage with clarity. My husband and I notice a big difference for the listener, in their clarity when using wired headphones over Bluetooth ones. There is s much less background noise, or road noise with wired headphones. These wired headphones from Pwow, have a sporty look to them. They come with a clip, to help keep the wire still when using them for a call. It actually makes a big difference during a call. Otherwise the mic could be rubbing across your clothing, making for a hard to hear call. These are small, and fit nicely in the ear, for a low profile look and feel; I like that. The bar for these headphones is located a little ways down from the left earbud. That is where the button is to pause your music, or to answer and hang up from a call. It works pretty well. It’s easy to answer without looking. With wired headphones you don’t have to worry about the battery on the headphones dying on you during a call. Which is very important if you use these while working, like my guys. The sound is pretty clear with these. Both the bass and instrumental were pretty good. The cord on these is pretty long, which makes these doable with running and working out. They work really well with my Note 5 phone. The 3.5mm plug is nice and snug in my port, it has no play to it. They fit very securely in ear. You can shake, bounce, jump, and wiggle, and they stay put in my ears. These are a little unique, because a little ways down from the first bar with the call/pause button on it, you will find another bar with a volume slide switch. You can adjust your volume up and down with this bar. It only goes so far, so if you have the volume up higher in your phone, that is the highest the volume will go to. It will always go down to silent though, which is good to have. It really fast to adjust since it’s a slide switch. I measured these at 52” long, after being plugged in to my phone. I am very happy with the sound quality and clarity. The long wire surprisingly doesn’t tangle easily on me either. These even arrive with a spare set of earbuds. I am very pleased overall with this pair of wired headphones.

I was afforded the opportunity to review PWOW’s E150 In-Ear Sports Headphones with Microphone, Universal 3.5mm Stereo Earphones, with Mic & Volume Control, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. These headphones arrive as shown.

If you would like to purchase this headphones, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B018Z1JJ20

So easy to operate. -Lightingmama’s Stage Lights with 12 LED Par RGB Lighting by Remote Control and DMX512

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Stage lighting is a lot of fun. I have been able to review a few of them, and my favorite are by far, the ones that come with a remote, lol. Remotes do make things better. This particular stage light is quite user friendly too. They are not all like that! With the remote you can change up the light settings, colors, speeds, and turn it on and off. It runs pretty quiet for stage lighting also. When it arrives you will need to pull the plastic tab out of the remote. It comes with the battery. The stage light has the power plug attached to it. You do need to attach the arm bracket which acts as both the stand and hanging bracket for the light. Just unscrew the knobs on the side of it, and use those to attach it to the light. This light also has DMX in and outputs on the back of it. Lose the remote, no problem. You have the ability to manual set it on the back, as long as you know the settings. They do include an instruction booklet with the light. This is a 12 par light. It has 3 green, 3 red, 3 white, and 3 blue LEDs in it. It gets a little warm to the touch while running, which is much better than the old lights. It does have an internal fan to keep the heat level at bay. It also doesn’t use as much electricity; only 12W. The modes this unit has are: Auto-Play mode, Sound active mode, DMX mode, and Master-Slave mode. For the amount this light can do, it’s amazingly small in stature. It is only 5” in diameter, and 5 ½” deep with stand. But it really fills the room with fun lights. Being lightweight, it is perfect for parties, and really perfect for DJ’s. My light is running flawlessly, and I am very comfortable recommending this product.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Lightingmama’s Stage Lights with 12 LED Par RGB Lighting by Remote Control and DMX512, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C2A93VC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Bling and Beautify your home with Sunshower-Us’ 40mm Glass Furniture crystal cabinet knobs drawer Pulls.

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I love these knobs. They are so pretty. I have always loved the old glass knobs from the past, so I am so happy to see glass knobs coming back in style. It adds some bling and sparkle into our lives. Everyone needs some sparkle too. These knobs arrived in perfect condition. They are individually wrapped inside their own box, inside of another box. The set of 10 screws will be in a separate little bag. You will get 10 knobs in this set. These are 40mm in diameter glass knobs. The metal base is 25mm in size. These are great for cabinet doors, and drawers. You can also use them to build your own hanging rack for jewelry, clothes, etc.. These are round knobs, and have so many facets cut in them. Mine arrived in perfect condition. They are sooooooooooo pretty! Because of their size, they are extremely easy to grasp and use. The light plays off of the facets in the glass and really makes them shine. The metal base was done in a silver tone, with a high polish chrome shine. The knobs are secured to the base securely. I do not have an issues with mine. The price point is low for 10 knobs like this. They are currently at $20.99 with free Prime shipping. That is a lot less than my local hardware store; almost by half. They are definitely worth ordering.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Sunshower-Us’ OTTFF dia 40mm Glass Furniture crystal cabinet knobs drawer Pulls, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/OTTFF-Furniture-crystal-cabinet-Cabinet/dp/B00INUM9VM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458184196&sr=8-1&keywords=B00INUM9VM

Costume Time!!!!! – Yagoozon’s Kangaroo’s Red And White Beanie Hat With Nerd Glasses.

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Costumes are so much fun. My 8 year old likes to play with them year round. This one is so cute. The first thing I screamed when I saw it was, “Where’s Waldo!”. No, it’s not a licensed product. It just reminds me of it completely. The look is fun. The glasses are plastic with clear lenses. The round lenses make me smile, lol. My son is sooooooo cute in this outfit. I need to order a red and white striped shirt now, lol. It will fit a child as well as an adult. On a child it will be more hat style, than beanie style. To keep the lenses clean, I recommend using a microfiber cleaning cloth, to avoid scratching them. The hat is amazing. It is made so much better than I thought it would be. It is actually a nice hat that just so happens to be part of the costume. The material is thick, and soft on your head. The pompom on the top of the hat reminds me of Raggedy Ann and Andy. It is a red year pompom, and too cute. The stitching on the hat was done tight and on point. There was no odor to the hat upon arrival, and my glasses were in perfect condition. The do not state what the material of the hat is made out of, but it reminds me of a thick cotton/polyester blend. I am really happy with this set.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Yagoozon’s Kangaroo’s Red And White Beanie Hat With Nerd Glasses, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A3PTTO4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage