A great all natural anti-inflammatory agent. – Schwartz Bioresearch’s Turmeric Curcumin with Bioperine 1500mg.

I am a big Turmeric user I have been using it for almost two years now, and it really has made a difference in my life. I am also not new to this brand of Turmeric from Schwartz Bioresearch. I love the strength on this batch. It is stronger, at 1500mg per serving with Bioperine. As always, it is also a Non GMO product. I really look for this in my supplements too. So much healthier. Turmeric like this, really helps cut down inflammation. With my constant anaphylactic reactions, I would not be here without my supplements I take. I no longer even take any ibuprofen since I added on the Turmeric. I had an insane headache that lasted for days, after a reaction. Instead of taking ibuprofen, I decided to take an extra dose of my Schwartz Turmeric with Bioperine, and it knocked it out. I have no clue why I had not thought of that before. I take it day and night on a daily basis, and then take additional doses now during painful flare-ups. It really, really helps.

The breakdown of the ingredients and amounts are as follows:

Turmeric (Curcuma Longo Root) 1350mg

Turmeric Extract (95% standardized Curcuminoids) 150mg

Black Pepper Fruit Extracts (Bioperine) 10mg

Vegetable Capsule

It is free of Soy, Milk, Egg, Wheat, GMOs, Peanuts, Sweeteners, Shellfish, and Sugar. There are no chemicals, fillers, preservatives, color additives, artificial ingredients, or binders in this product! All of these no’s make me want to do a happy dance.

I do not take products, that have these unnecessary additive type of ingredients. The purpose of taking a supplement is to enhance your life, not hurt it. Bioperine is necessary when taking Turmeric. It helps with the absorption. That is why they add it, in case you were wondering. The serving size for this product is 3 capsules a day. There are 90 in the bottle, for a 30 day supply. The capsules are narrow, and easy to swallow. Since my throat closes all of the time, this is really important for me. They do not have any weird after taste to them, or odor to deal with. They have never upset my stomach or digestive system. I have never burped it up after taking it either. Inflammation is a problem with most disease processes to. Turmeric is so healthy for you overall, and the added benefit of reducing your inflammation is absolutely fantastic. I can’t ever imagine not taking it. I really like and trust this Turmeric from Schwarts Bioresearch.

I received this product for free in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Schwartz Bioresearch’sTurmeric Curcumin with Bioperine 1500mg.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBTFO98/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Perfect in your daily beauty routine. – FoxBrim’s 100% Pure Organic Castor Oil.

I have been using organic castor oil for a few years now. I use it in my homemade soap, as well as straight out of the bottle. I absolutely love this product. This particular bottle of Organic Castor Oil from FoxBrim, on Amazon, is one of my favorites. The bottle is a great size, and I keep it in the bathroom as part of my skincare regimen. I rotate my all natural oils during the week, and this is one of them. I have used this product in the past, so I am very familiar with it, and can honestly say it’s one of my favorites. It is a 4oz glass bottle. It’s a dark brown glass bottle. No chemicals will leach into it since it’s a glass bottle too. Castor oil is extracted from the Castor seed. No Hexane was used to process this product either. People don’t realize it, but a lot of horrible chemicals are used to process what are supposed to be healthy oils. This is organic and Hexane free. Castor oil is known for its high antioxidant count and anti-inflammatory properties. That is what makes it great for skin care. The oil is on the thicker side. Even though, it does seep into the skin. I like to use it as a lip gloss too, since it’s thicker. It doesn’t taste bad as a lip gloss either, lol. I get a ton of allergic breakouts, and quickly keep them at bay with natural oils. This Castor oil has been very beneficial to my skin. I use it on my face and throat a lot, since that is where I have most of my issues. It’s amazing how fast this natural oil can heal a sore, whereas any prescription I’ve received has not healed my skin. They start to improve it, but then it stops working. I only use natural oils now. Since it is thicker, sometimes I add a couple drops of my tea tree oil to it, and then rub it on my affected area. It’s a very healthy carrier oil when I use it like that. Castor oil is also rich in fatty acids, which also makes it very healthy for your hair, skin, and nails. It really does help too, from my personal experience. You can rub this on your feet before bedtime, and around your nailbeds. I love it in my homemade soaps. This is just a win, win product. There was no animal testing done with this brand. It is a cold pressed, unrefined organic product. I most definitely recommend it.

I received this product for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – FoxBrim’s 100% Pure Organic Castor Oil.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0117A8XDW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Saftey in the tub. – Melanov’s Non-slip Bathtub Mat for Toddlers and Infants.

Last year, one of my son’s childhood friends passed away falling in the shower. Ironically, that same week, my son fell in the shower. Thankfully he was ok. Having a non-slip surface in your tub, cannot only save your kids life, but your life as well. Just thinking about that poor young man makes me cringe to this day. Do not take safety for granted at any age. Train your children young, get them a bathmat. This particular bath mat from Melanov on Amazon, is really cute too. I love how it’s clear in color with the vivid outdoor scene on it. It’s really fresh looking for a bathmat. It measures out at 15” wide x 28” long. These are my measurements. This bathmat has 144 suction cups on it too. They state to wash it off, on both sides prior to use. Also, to ensure a great adherence to the tub floor, to wet the area prior to placement. It’s made out of a PVC material, and made to let the water drain off it easier. This helps keep the mildew growth down on the mat. That is always my one pet peeve about bath mats. I think it’s a small price to pay for safety, though. Make sure you adhered it correctly to the tub floor before letting your kids bathe on it. It adheres really well too. You can stand and wiggle on it, and it stays put. I love the bright vivid colors on the clear background. I am comfortable recommending this product.

I received this product, at a discount, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Melanov’s Non-slip Bathtub Mat for Toddlers and Infants.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B22C0KW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A fan for the modern age. – Moderna Housewares’ Ozeri 360 Oscillation Tower Fan.

With the summer heat here, we are all looking at fans. We have air conditioning in our home, but I swear my husband has an internal furnace that never goes off. This fan is awesome. The assembly, not so much, lol. Do not follow their book of directions. Thread the cord through the base, before actually hooking the base together. Make sure you have a slotted screwdriver handy as well. The three screw they are talking about in the book, are actually threaded into the bottom of the fan, upon arrival. So, remove the three screws first, and then turn the fan upside down. Now, carefully line up the assembled base, and screw the screws back in. Make sure you screw the screws in nice and firm, since this is an oscillating fan. Now, just place the included button battery into the remote. Place it in upside down. I did it wrong the first time, lol. The remote is very responsive to the fan. I have had no issues with it whatsoever. It oscillates up to 360 degrees, so face it forward in the main direction you want to feel the breeze, when positioning it. You can choose between no oscillation or degree marks of: 60, 90, 120, 03 360 degrees. You can operate it without the remote as well. The buttons are on the top of the fan. Also on the top of the fan is a great hand hold. With this, it is so easy to pick up and place your fan. It is actually very quiet to run too. Our traditional cage fans are much louder. This fan has a digital screen which will show you the room temp. and all your chosen actions. After you have it set, you can turn off the screen. This fan has Micro-Blade Noise Reduction Technology in it. This means that they have over 200 staggered micro blades in this fan, and that is what keeps the noise output down. I really like that. That is always my main complaint about fans. Because it never stops with the noisy fan. Everything gets louder to compensate for the noisy fan, and then my ears are killing me. I haven’t had that issue with this fan. This fan has three speeds, and it can really cool down a room on high. It displays the room temp, and you can watch the room temp drop as it cools it off. I think that is pretty cool. If you are using this fan in your bedroom, after you set it up, and turn it on the mode and timer setting of your choice, you can then turn the LCD screen off, so you don’t have it bothering you, so you can sleep. I lke light in the room when I sleep, but I know people that need it pitch black to sleep. It’s nice that the option is there if you need it. My fan has been working very well. It’s pretty powerful, while taking up little space. It can actually cool down a room, and not be noisy while doing it. The remote makes it better, lol. I love the remote. And, I am very partial to the digital screen. It has actually spoiled me now, and I think all fans should have one.

I received this product for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Moderna Housewares’ Ozeri 360 Oscillation Tower Fan, with Micro-Blade Noise Reduction Technology.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Oscillation-Micro-Blade-Reduction-Technology/dp/B00I3RG0GA/ref=sr_1_24?m=A3FUY11FKEN472&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1466128659&sr=1-24

Great side table fan. – Aura Bladeless Fan, Oscillating Fan, With Decorative LED Light & Remote Control (Silver).

My husband is always hot. I swear he has an internal furnace. I, on the other hand, am always on the colder side. So, a fan is a great option for us. I tend to be a little clutsy, and my younger son is a bull in a china shop. So, I love the bladeless fan option. I like how there are more affordable options than the creator of the bladeless fan. With this fan, I don’t have to worry about anyone hurting themselves, or knocking things into it. It has a high and low setting, and even LED lights, if needed. The icing on the cake with this fan, is the remote control. It works really well. You need to face it to the front of the fan, and it is very responsive. The only action that can be a little temperamental with the remote, is the “sway” option. This is the button you press when you want the fan to slowly turn 180 degrees. It turns left to right, and really spreads the breeze. Sometimes, I have to press it several times for it to pick up this action. It has always eventually picked it up for me, though. The actions that you can choose with both the remote and from the buttons on the front of the fan are: Power, Sway, Low, High, and Lights. The high and low are represented by a + and – signs on the fan itself. The light option on the fan is shown by a lightbulb, and the sway option is shown by a circle with an arrow on the end of it, on the fan. The fan buttons are subtle, but you can tell what they are if you look closely at them. They are very responsive, and work right away for me every time, so far. The white LED lights surround the base of the fan. I really love the lighting. It is subtle, and looks great on. It helps light the area at night, but it is not too bright, and does not keep us up at night. You can run the lights independently from the fan. I like that option a lot. They do not get hot to the touch either. This is not a strong blowing fan. It is a great side table fan. It will not cool down an entire room. It does a great job for close proximity; for example, if you put it by you when you are in bed, or sitting on the couch. The fan is actually a lot quieter than regular fans. Yes, it does make noise. The internal parts blow the air up into the upper archway, and the air blows out of the groove along the archway, into your room. It really is a nice working fan. You do have to snap the top part onto the lower half, upon arrival. It can be really finicky too. I kept feeling like I was going to break it. It took more over 10 tires, but I finally was able to snap it together. Once snapped in, it is seated pretty tight. It doesn’t shake or wobble at all. The power cord is separate, and attaches at the base of the fan. It is a regular 2 prong plug. So far, so good. I am comfortable recommending this product.

If received this product for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Aura Bladeless Fan, Oscillating Fan, With Decorative LED Light & Remote Control (Silver).

If you would like to purchase this fan, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0128WINHO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The perfect way to carry a hair tie with you. – FLandB’s Stainless Steel Shimmer Hair Tie Cuff Bracelet.

My hair is so stubborn. It is thick, and very wavy, and has a mind of its’ own. A while back, when I went to the salon for a haircut, the stylist was adamant on straightening my hair, and making it behave. Over 4 hours later in the chair, he stated he gave up. He was over it, lol. It took him that long, with a flat iron, to straighten it, and it didn’t last long, lol. So, in other words, I almost always have my hair pulled up. I live by the coast, and it’s always windy. So, I almost always have my hair up in some way. When my hair is really behaving, I only pull some of it up in a hairclip. That is when a bracelet like this is perfect for me. When I am out and about, and my hair gets crazy, I can just grab my hairband, and pull my hair up. It definitely looks a lot better wrapped around this stainless steel bracelet, then alone on my wrist. If I throw my hairband in my large purse, it just disappears. This bracelet from FLandB’s on Amazon is made out of stainless steel. It is really thick and sturdy as well. I was really impressed by that. They certainly did not skimp on materials in the least. Because it’s really thick, it’s a little harder to squeeze tight on your wrist, if you like it more snug. This bracelet is stated to fit wrist sizes 5.75 – 6.5”. In my opinion, it will fit a much larger wrist as well. The inside of the cuff style bracelet is a smooth finish, and very comfortable against the skin. It doesn’t pull on your arm hairs at all. Since it is stainless steel I also don’t have to worry about my metal sensitivities, or rusting. Since I live by the coast, rust is always a concern. On the outside of the bracelet, the outer edges are the high polished shine, and the center is a shimmery, glittery finish. This is actually a sandblasted finis, and the look is awesome. I love the glittery shine it gives off. This gal loves her sparkle. Only band style hair ties fit into the groove of this bracelet. They sit in the groove perfectly, and really stay put while you are wearing it. Then, when you take it of the bracelet to wear, you are left wearing a really pretty bracelet. The bracelet itself is ½” wide. The opening is 1 ¼” in size, and the length of the interior bracelet is approx.. 6” in length. These are my measurements that I took. I normally wear a 7” bracelet, and this one is nice and loose on my wrist. That’s how I normally like to wear them, so it’s perfect for me. You can change the look of this bracelet so easily, by just changing out the color of the hairband. It’s quite utilitarian and pretty to wear.

I was afforded the opportunity to review this bracelet, for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review: FLandB’s Stainless Steel Shimmer Hair Tie Cuff Bracelet – Women’s Medium/Large.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ENTW8O4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Perfect for travel. – Alink’s Silicone Travel Size Bottles Set, 9 Pieces.

I am not new to silicone travel bottles. My family uses them all of the time, and I have given them as gifts. I am really impressed with this set from Alink on Amazon. This set is set up very differently from what I have received I the past, and I am really happy with what it entails. This is a 9 piece set, to start off with. It has 4 silicone bottles, 1 spatula, 3 crème containers and 1 reusable storage bag. The storage bottle are as follows: two 3oz bottles, one 2oz bottle, and one 1.25oz bottle. The three cream containers are 2/3oz each. The caps are screw on, and there is a clear cover that you can put on top of the cream, prior to placing the top on it. This really makes it a secure to travel with. The bottles are made out of Silicone. They are BPA free, and FDA and LFGB test approved. You don’t have to worry about any chemicals leaching their way into your products. I love silicone. It’s such a great material to work with. I have a lot of silicone bakeware I cook with all of the time. It is so durable, and long lasting. The bottles have the most unique labeling system built in to their caps too. The caps are a hard plastic. I find it easier to change the label, if I pull the silicone bottle out from the cap. Then, look inside the cap, and you will see the white plastic grooves. Just push on one, to the side, and you will see the inner label turn, and change the label. Each bottle has 5 label choices, as well as a blank choice. The choices are: Shamp, Cond, Lotion, Soap, and Sun. The printing is really legible too. I really love these label options. Just make sure the bottle is seated back in correctly, before screwing the cap back on. The mouths of the caps are wide. They are so easy to fill. Each cap has a built in silicone seal as well. It will not drip through unless you squeeze the bottle; pretty awesome. The included case probably won’t last a long time, lol. It’s a thinner, plastic bag, with the plastic slider that closes it. They normally do not last that long, but I would never use it to travel with. I have my own toiletry bag to use, as does the rest of my family. So, that really is not a break it thing for me at all. This is literally one of my favorite travel bottle sets I have ever used. At the moment they are great sizes and airline approved. You never know when they will change their policies, lol. I am very comfortable recommending this product.

I was afforded the opportunity to review this product, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review: Alink’s Silicone Travel Size Bottles Set, 9 Pieces.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GDRHBQ4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Family fun with this toy! – Avalanche Brands’ Miposaur.

I have a just turned 9, year old son. He loves dinosaurs, and interactive electronics. This toy combines the two. In other words, I have a very, very happy son right now. This toy is silly and fun. Does it run flawlessly, and perfectly, like the directions say. Well, no it doesn’t. But, no toy like this ever has for us, lol. It runs well, and really entertains, so it’s a winner in our eyes. My son does have another interactive toy like this; a cat. So, we are used to how they are supposed to operate. We are liking the additions of the trackball and Miposaur app for our Android devices. That adds two different levels of interaction, which is a nice plus. If you get tired, or bored, of one way, you have two other ways to interact with it at that time. The app is free on Android from the Playstore. Just type in Miposaur in the search, and it comes up as Miposaur from Wowwee Group Ltd. I cannot personally vouch for IOS. The app did not take up a lot of room on our devices either.

The Miposaur requires 4 AA batteries, and the trackball requires 4 AAA batteries. They are not included, and you will need a Philips Head screwdriver to access the compartments. Our remote links up right away, and we haven’t had any issues with communication between the two. The trackball is easy to hold and use. Part of it is a dial, that you just turn to the action desired. There are no words to read, just pictures of the actions: Dance, Food, Teddy Bear, Ball, Leash and Beat Box modes. The Beat Box mode is so funny, I love it. You can also interact with hand gestures. Overall, it’s pretty easy to do. Sometimes, it doesn’t pick up on the hand gestures. The IR sensors are in located in the nose area. You need to do the gestures clearly in front of this area , and not to fast, or the Miposaur can’t read them. The same goes with the 2 clapping modes. You need to clap loud and clear, and concisely, and it picks it up well. If you rub the back of it’s neck, it makes the cutest sound. My husband, myself, and my now 9 year old, are having a lot of fun with it. Ours has been working very well. Most often when it doesn’t pick up our movements, it’s because we aren’t doing it right, or in the right place. Leash mode has been our most inconsistent mode. It will work on carpet, but definitely works smoother on hard surface flooring. We have also noticed that when using it outside, the sunlight can effect it, making it harder to read what you want it to do. Overall, it is a lot of fun. It brings out a lot of laughter in us. I love how smoothly the app works with the Miposaur. It’s really a fun toy.

I reviewed this product for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review: Avalanche Brands’ Miposaur.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me%3DA2P5I4NW0QQAX1&field-keywords=miposaur&rh=%2Ck%3Amiposaur

Solid kitchen tools. – Secutta Direct’s Cooking Utensils Set-Stainless Steel Kitchen Tools.

I do a lot of cooking. Most everything from scratch due to severe food allergies, too. I am very picky about my cooking utensils because of this. I really can’t tolerate inferior utensils, and either donate them or throw them away. This set from Secutta Direct is absolutely fantastic. It is a heavy duty set, and I love them. You get 6 utensils in this set and they are: one spatula, one soup ladle, one skimmer, one meat fork, one slotted turner, and one egg beater/whisk. These are made out of a thick stainless steel and have hard wooden handles on them. The stainless goes into the handle, and the wood is riveted to it. Then, each handle has a stainless steel piece riveted into the top of the handles, with a whole, so they can be hung up. They are all also far from small in stature. For example, the soup ladle is 13 ½” long, and it is one of the shorter ones. Men will not feel like they are holding tiny utensils when cooking with these. My husband loves them, especially the whisk. He has been wanting a more durable whisk, and that is what he has with this one. The slotted spatula has a serrated side to it. It is a smooth serration though, but you can cut into a sausage, or the like with it, while cooking. I love the solid spatula. It is large and in charge. The sides are raised a little, so if you are trying to reach into the oven to turn something over, your item won’t just slide off. I hate when that happens. I also really love the very large skimmer, which I call the slotted spoon, lol. It’s great for veggies, potatoes, frying food. It’s the best utensil for all of these. I have never had one this size or shape, and it’s perfect. Stainless is such a perfect material for the kitchen environment as well. It doesn’t naturally harbor bacteria, mold, or fungus. It’s so, so easy to clean. I hand wash everything, but these can go in the dishwasher. Always make sure the area where the wood and stainless meet, has been cleaned thoroughly, though. All of my rivets were done nice and tight except for my spatula. It has a tiny bit of play in it, and I mean tiny. It does not affect the usage at all, thank goodness. I really like the shape of it. I would have to say, that that is the only negative I could find in my set of utensils. They are definitely a welcomed addition to my family, and will get a lot of use.

I was afforded the opportunity to review this product, at a discount, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review: Secutta Direct’s Cooking Utensils Set-Stainless Steel Kitchen Tools Set Of 6 With Wooden Handle For Home Professionals.

If you would like to purchase this awesome product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Utensils-Set-Stainless-Professionals-Serve-Suitable-Resistant/dp/B01E0OKCOA?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

An easy way to organize. – No. 1 Services’ Marvel O Bug Set of 6 Foldable Cloth Storage Cube Basket Bins.

We like using pop up bins like this. They are lightweight, and an easy and affordable way to organize our items. They last a lot longer than I initially thought they would. I’ve personally ordered bins like this online before, and they were thin, flimsy, and cheap. I haven’t ordered bins online since then. So, when I was afforded the opportunity to review them, I was a bit hesitant and a bit curious, lol. Fortunately, the 6 bins in this set are wonderful. They are the thickness I prefer, and are quite sturdy for a collapsible fabric bin. These bins are made out of a nonwoven polypropylene and cardboard. There is one handle sewn onto the front side of each of these. Handle is too strong of a word, because you can lift or carry it by the handle. It is great to grasp and pull it toward you, if it was further back on a shelf. You want to support the bin from the underside when you lift it up. These measure 11” tall and they are 10.5” square in shape. They are made the usual way. You open the bin, and then push the fabric coated cardboard to the bottom, to support it. Mine arrived all in perfect condition. They were all clean. No snags, tears, or stains on them anywhere. They did not have any weird odor to them at all. At my local store, I pay $6.oo per bin of this quality. This set is currently priced at 16.99. Of course, that can change at any time. But, wow, that is an unbelievable price. The types of items I store in my bins are supplements, toys, and more toys, lol. Magazines, papers, review items, and more toys. They are great to place in the trunk to organize your small roadside items. You can pop one in your car during your trip to carry snacks, and papers in. My mom likes to do that. I love being able to store them flat when they are not needed. We have gone to using bins like this as our Easter baskets every year. Then they can store their new toys in the bin, or whatever else they need. If you do not like to use a dresser in your room, you can store socks in one, undershirts in one, underwear in one, and bras in another. These are so useful, and the quality is perfect. I am very comfortable recommending this product.

I was afforded the opportunity to review this product, for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review: No. 1 Services’ Marvel O Bug Set of 6 Foldable Cloth Storage Cube Basket Bins.

If you would like to purchase these bins, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Foldable-Storage-Organizer-Containers-Drawers/dp/B01FML1Z9Q?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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Month: June 2016