Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Coffee Dripper




This is a stainless steel coffee dripper that you can use without a filter (it is a filter itself) for coffee and tea to brew one cup at a time easily without other gear or creating trash. It's perfect for camping or travel as well as normal, daily use. It's easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher.

It has a handle that is coated in silicone so you won't burn your fingers. The mesh filter is fine, so you won't get particles in your drink. The base has a nice groove in it to make sure it won't slide or fall off of your pot or cup. The set also includes a coffee scoop. It works very well and the coffee tastes great through it! I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #ONMEStainlessSteelPourOverCoffeeFilterDripper

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Pump




This is a manual breast pump set that includes a couple of breast pads, a couple of milk storage bags, a bottle with nipple, a bottle lid with attached storage piece (this was hard to screw on and off properly), pump with handle and phalange, removable soft phalange shield, and phalange cover that doubles as a bottle stand (If you push hard enough). The whole thing is pretty easy to use and take apart for cleaning. The phalange cover is soft and comfortable. The suction is not as strong as some other manuals pumps I've seen, but I think that's a personal preference. It's nice and small, so it's great for travel or using at work, etc. Your hand will get tired after a bit until you get used to it and build up the muscles. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #MygreatbabyEasybreastpump

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Kettle




This is a nice electric kettle for heating water. It can hold/heat 1 L of water at a time. It's made of a stainless steel body and looks sleek. It has a curvy long pour spout on one side and a heat resistant plastic handle on the other. The base is black plastic as well. On the back is an on/off switch so it won't be heating when you don't want it to.

There is a light on it to let you know when it's heating and when it's done and it turns off automatically at a certain temperature for safety. The lid fits snugly but is not too hard to take off (it also has a black plastic handle that is heat resistant). This kettle is easy to use and safe! I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Baby Changing Pad



This is a pad for laying baby on to change a diaper. You can set it in a changing table, on a dresser or table, or even on the floor. It has straps so you can secure (with screws included) it to your surface to make sure it won't slide off. It also has buckle straps to keep baby in it as well as edges (triangle shaped) to keep baby from rolling off onto the floor. Your baby will be safe and secure on this changing pad.

It's 32 inches long and 17 inches wide. It's white in color and is pretty soft. The cover fabric is thick and durable as well as waterproof, so you won't even have to buy a separate waterproof layer. You can wipe messes off easily with a washcloth. It smells faintly when you first open the package, but after airing out for a couple of days, it's much better. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #MoonlightSlumber

Straw Lid




This is a straw lid for water bottles. It works best with the metal ones and is a standard size. This lid screws into the inside of the bottle mouth and seals tight. It fits my random water bottle perfectly. The set includes one straw (which can be trimmed for length if desired), a cleaning brush, the lid with mouthpiece and handle, and a carabineer in case you want to hang it from your pack/belt/etc.

The lid is durable plastic. The straw piece attaches easily to the mouth piece on the inside and it's easy to remove and clean with the brush provided. The mouth piece can be bent closed to prevent leaking while traveling. It's easy to drink from the straw and it doesn't make the water taste like anything. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #hydroflask

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Belt




This is an elastic women's belt with a cure silver closure. The belt band is black elastic (or whatever color you picked) and is about 3 inches high. You can choose the length of the belt in the size options and you have a bit of leeway as it's stretchy. I ordered size S (normally wear size 5 women's pants) and it fits as expected (around my waist, not hips).

The closure has 4 metal ovals and 4 metal hoops that you can interlock easily and they won't come undone on accident. This is a nice, simple accent to your outfit. It looks really cute! I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #bellepoquedress

Monday, September 5, 2016

Scissors




I like this pack of scissors. The handles look nice with their bright white color and their colored bits inside the handles. I like that they are each a different color so you can divide them among your children without fighting or you can just know the blue pair is the kitchen pair and the orange pair is the office pair etc. There are three large scissors and one small pair of scissors, so you can have a pair on hand for any occasion.

They open and close easily without being loose. They line up perfectly and cut easily. I cut through 8 sheets of paper at once with no problem. We also use these to cut our homemade pizza. They come in a nice box as well in case you want to give them as a wedding gift or something. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #zitriom

Onesie




This is an adorable baby onesie. It's grey cotton and nice and thick. It has a blue screen print of a whale shape with a smile and waves underneath on it that says "I speak whale," which is a reference to Finding Nemo. The neck has those flaps on the shoulders in case you need to take the onesie off by pulling it down baby's body. The bottom has three metal snaps to keep it on baby and also provide you with easy diaper access. The seams/hems are nice and thick as well. The stitching and fabric are good quality.

The ad doesn't let you choose a size and it doesn't mention what size the onesie is, but the tagless tag says 0-3 months. It's machine wash- and dryable. Your baby will look adorable in this gender neutral shirt. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #DSOnsie

Wedges




This is a pair of beige/sand colored wedge sandals. They are surprisingly comfortable. The strap over the toes is wide enough that it doesn't dig into the side of your pinky toe like some other sandals I've tried. The ankle strap is adjustable and comfortable. The wedge is high, but not so high you lose your balance (I normally wear flat shoes) and it's not heavy.

I normally wear US women's size 9 or 9.5 shoes and have wide feet. I ordered size 9 in these and they fit very well. They would fit a thinner foot with no problem also. They look very cute and go with all kinds of outfits. I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. #zooshoo

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Salt & Pepper Grinder


This is a unique salt and pepper grinder. It looks really cool and does save counter and table space to have it all in one. It's easy to use once full. You twist in one direction for salt and the opposite direction for pepper (the lid tells you which way to twist). There is no lid for the bottom, so you might get some leftover granules on your counter while it's resting. You can also adjust the coarseness of the grinders easily. For filling: You unscrew the top metal piece and pull the lid off. You are left with two smallish holes to fill. I was able to make a funnel out of my hand to get the salt and pepper to go in, but I did end up with some on the counter as some spilled out and some overflowed once full. Because you've got both in one, you also have less space in each, so you will need to refill more often than the larger individual grinders. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #firaaworld

Meat Thermometer



This is a unique meat thermometer. It not only measures the actual temperature of your food, you can also preset it to sound an alarm when the food reaches a certain temperature or level of "doneness." Additionally, it's wireless, so you can put the probe in and just carry around the screen/remote (includes belt clip) and it will let you know what's happening with your food from the other room! It can work up to 65 feet, so you can be getting other things done rather than trying to sit and watch your food cook or forgetting about it and burning it.

It's pretty simple to use. The menus and buttons are clearly labeled. It included instructions for how to set it to your preferences. You will need to buy four AAA batteries to make it work (two for the remote and two for the base). The screen is backlit and easy to read as long as you hold it at the right angle. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #Hosezzle

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Action Camera




This is a sports action camera with a wide angle lens. It's nice and small and will fit easily into a pocket. It measures just over 2.25 inches wide, just over 1.5 inches tall, and just under an inch thick. It's waterproof and this set actually includes a ton of accessories including a case. The only thing it doesn't include is an SD card. You can charge it via USB (or plug it into an adaptor for the wall).

The camera takes great pictures. It's pretty easy to use; there are just 4 buttons (on/back, take photo/select, up, and down arrows). You can connect it to your phone or tablet to take photos remotely and do other cool things with them. You can take video, photos, timed delay photos, and multiple shots. The thing I like most about this camera over some others I have seen is that it has an LCD display on it, so I can scroll through my pics then and there without having to wait to connect my device as well as see what I'm taking a picture of while taking the pic. I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. #smarssen

Sleeping Bag




This is a nice, warm sleeping bag that rolls up super small for easy storage and travel. It's very lightweight. The sleeping bag looks really cool with a bright orange and gray outside and a black inside. The top has a round piece that can lay under your head or you can pull it up into a hood shape for extra warmth. The foot area is rounded so your toes won't feel squished at all (you can even use a string or wire or something to tie the toes up, but it's not really necessary). It's super comfortable!

The fabric is super soft and comfy. You can use this bag in all kinds of weather, down to 20 degrees F. The zipper is double sided and slides easily (You can zip from inside or outside and from top or bottom). There is a Velcro flap at the top to keep it closed if you wiggle too much while sleeping. Also, there's a neat zippered pocket inside to keep your valuables if needed. The outside fabric is water resistant, which is super handy when camping! The inside fabric is silk and is very comfortable and soft. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #sleepingbag

Friday, August 19, 2016

Sugar Scrub




This is a resealable zipper bag with 8 oz of body scrub inside. The bag keeps the scrub fresh as it's paper outside lined with metallic paper. It comes packaged in such a way that the scrub gets into the zipper during shipping and you'll have to "clean" out the zipper in order to seal it closed. The scrub is a blend of sugar, coconut oil, coconut flakes, and matcha tea. It smells good (like matcha mostly). It's light green/tan in color I like knowing I'm only using natural and healthy ingredients on my body.

The scrub goes on easily and a little goes a long way. It is nice and scruby without being rough or painful. It melts in the water of the shower and rinses right off, leaving your skin smooth and moisturized. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #REVIVALPRODUCTS

Kitchen Scale




This is a digital kitchen scale. It looks nice and is very easy to use. It takes two AAA batteries (included), which is nice that you don't have to go get a special battery for it, although they are not name brand batteries, so who knows how long they will last. It's a great size, small enough to store easily, but large enough to be actually useful in weighing things. You can weigh up to 11 lbs and you can change measurements as you prefer (the buttons are easy to navigate) between lbs oz, grams, mL, etc. It can measure small increments of 1 gram or .1 oz.

Using the scale is easy and feels intuitive. You can set it to zero after placing a bowl or plate on it to make measuring easier as well. It's easy to clean after use. The tray is plastic (looks like textured metal), so it's easy to wipe clean. There is a button for powering on/off so you don't have to worry about wasting the battery. The buttons also click when you push them so you know it's registering what you're doing. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #CF019

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

stretch mark oil




This is a nice essential oil blend. It comes in an amber glass bottle with a black screw on lid. Inside, it has a plastic dropper lid to make sure you only get a few drops at a time. You really do only get a drop at a time, so you kind of have to shake it a lot or remove the inner lid if you want a lot of oil. But a little oil goes a long way. All the oils are organic and therapeutic grade. The ingredients include: cocoa butter, rose canina whole, olive oil, citrus aurantifolia leaf oil, citrus aurantium flower oil, evening primrose oil, citrus reticulata fruit oil.

It is light yellow (practically clear) in color and goes on very smoothly. It smells lightly citrusy but is not overpowering at all. It's very pleasant and feels nice on dry skin. The oil is not hard to get out of the bottle. It comes packaged beautifully including a drawstring bag. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #PhytopiaUSA

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Lamp




This is a very pretty lamp shelf combo. It's just over 5 feet tall. It's made of black wood that is very nicely cut (the legs have a nice groove running all the way down. It's square in shape including the lamp shade. It has 3 shelves (one of which is on the floor) and then the lamp shade at the top. It's 10.25 inches square. The shelves are perfect for all kinds of décor including photos and candles etc. It's not super high quality (like solid wood for example), but it looks nice and works well.

The shade is off-white and provides a soft light to the room. There's a nice little pull chain to turn it on and off. A 100 watt energy efficient florescent light bulb is included that gives off warm light. It's off white light, soft, but not yellow. Assembly was easy and instructions are included. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #Revel

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Snorkel-Set





This is a full-faced snorkel with blue and black fins. The fins are short and can fit a variety of foot sizes due to the adjustable heel strap. Make sure to take out the shape holder things (I didn't realize at first) as those are not comfortable. Once those are gone, the fins fit great and are very comfy. They even have ridges on the bottom for traction if you're walking on land.

The face mask is full face. It's pretty comfortable, but a little heavy (I'm not used to any face masks, so I don't know how it compares to others). The straps that go around the back of your head cross over and are nice and thick. You can adjust them on both sides to make it fit well. The mask also has a place where you can attach an action camera.

The air tube has a ball in it to keep water out and attaches to the headpiece and is removable. You really have to put pressure on it to get it all the way on or take it off, but that's good because it means it will not fall off or let water in. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #OceanView