Sunday, March 20, 2016

Simply Straight Hair Straightener Brush







This is a neat straightening brush. First, let me say that I have very thick, mostly straight with a little wave hair. The brush is easy to use; you just plug it in, push the power button, and set the temp (they give you a few example temps to try depending on your hair type, but you can set it to whatever you want). The brush heated up quickly for me. It was pretty easy to use; you grab a piece of hair and "brush" it. You will want to be careful not to brush your scalp or you will burn yourself. It also means it's a little hard to straighten the ends of your hair because you can't really hold the ends without burning your hands and layers are a bit tricky. One of the things I liked most about this brush was that it doesn't pull your hair like cheap straighteners always do. This brush was easy to use and my hair was mostly straight in like 5 minutes. It wasn't frizzy in my experience. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review.

Friday, March 18, 2016

Baby Bibs Etc.






This is a set of 5 baby bandana bibs, a baby plush/teething toy, and 12 monthly growth stickers. The stickers are very cute and are nice and large (just bigger than my palm). They have cute decorations on them and are easy to see. You do have to peel the sticker from the edge, but it comes off easily enough. The toy is a made-up animal with a cute polka dot body and a Mohawk and tail. All 4 feet are an orange bumpy teething material. There are 5 bibs that are very cute patterns. They are cotton on the top and soft white fleece underneath for good absorption. They come with snaps at the neck and even have 3 snaps, so you can adjust for baby's neck size for a long time. The bibs did have a couple of threads hanging off, but those are easily fixed as the seams are solid. My main complaint is that not all of the snaps line up perfectly, so you might end up with a little wrinkle of fabric between snaps. They are also machine washable. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #NinoStar

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Elderberry Fruit Tea

Elderberry Fruit Tea




This is a nice, resealable bag of loose leaf tea. The bag holds 4 oz of tea and the leaves and pieces are nice and large. The ingredients include elderberries, black currants, hibiscus, rose hip, natural flavors, apple pieces, and cornflower petals. The tea is herbal and caffeine free. When brewed, it's a deep red in color. The dry tea and the brewed tea both smell amazing. The flavor is very fruity and sweet, but with a hint of dryness. It's very yummy and tastes wonderful both hot and cold. You don't even have to add sweetener because it's naturally sweet and doesn't get bitter like black tea can. Elderberry has some wonderful health benefits as well, so this yummy tea is good for you! I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review.

Health Guard




This is a little amber glass bottle with 10 mL of essential oils inside. The lid is a black plastic screw on lid and there is another lid inside that makes sure the oils come out in drops rather than pouring or spilling. The blend is made of lavender, lemon, eucalyptus, cinnamon, clove, and rosemary. The oils are pure, natural, and therapeutic grade. The smell is a really nice blend of the spices. It's not overwhelming at all, it feels warm and calming. I really like it. This oil is targeted for health support and you can use it in your diffuser or you can mix it with a carrier oil for a massage. I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review.

Friday, March 11, 2016

Bath Bombs





This is a lovely set of bath bombs that would make a great gift for a friend. They would also be a wonderful way to pamper yourself or help yourself relax after a long day. This set comes in a nice cardboard box and includes 8 bombs. The scents/types include Stressless Lavender, Cream On Shea Butter, Floral Escape Rose, Breathe Eucalyptus, Slow Your Roll Sandalwood, Dessert Vanilla, Sunshine Grapefruit, and Kundalini Jasmine. Each one is 4 oz and filled with essential oils. They are a natural way to make your skin feel  great as well as infuse your senses (they smell great!). They are really easy to use; you just choose the one you're in the mood for and drop it into your bath. It dissolves and makes some bubbles and makes the water smell and feel wonderful and moisturizing. There is also an insert that describes more about what the ingredients and benefits of each bomb are. I always feel so good after taking a bath with these! I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #keeva

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Previous Reviews



Keyboard Cover



This is a neat silicone keyboard cover for MacBooks. It fits the keys perfectly (Mid 2010 MacBook Pro with CD Drive) and once you smooth it on, you can barely tell it's there. There is no extra material to bunch up or be weird. The edges are not completely flat, but they are close enough. Typing feels as normal as it can with a keyboard cover on. The tops are a lovely purple color, but the silicone in between is clear, which means it looks cool and you can also see your keyboard backlight well enough. The F key and the J key have a little raised dash to let you know where your fingers are when typing. I love knowing that my keyboard is safe from cat hair and food crumbs and dust. The only thing I don't like is that the spacebar has the brand name on it. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #Casiii




Stretch Mark Oil



This is a nice little plastic bottle (2 oz) of an oil blend to combat stretch marks. The ingredients include apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil, rosehip seed oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin E. The lid is a pop open/closed top and it doesn't leak. The oil has a very light, natural plant type scent (it reminds me vaguely of avocados. The oil is light yellow. It goes on smoothly and absorbs pretty quickly (for oil). It feels great on your skin and doesn't irritate at all. In fact, it helps relieve dry itchy skin. I'm not sure how long this bottle will last, but a little bit goes a long way. You can pour a bit onto your fingers to rub in or you can apply it with a sponge or cotton ball. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #bellyoil




chalk markers



This is a set of 4 white chalk markers and 8 chalkboard sticker/labels. The markers are a nice thickness for fitting comfortably in your hand. The tips are reversible, so you can decide if you want thin or thick lines to write with. The ink flows well and dries quickly. You can write on most non-porous surfaces such as glass, mirrors, ceramics, chalkboards, etc. The dried chalk ink wipes off pretty easily with a paper towel, or you can wet the paper towel and the ink comes off even easier, although it's a little messier. The ink washes off your hands easily with water. These markers are great fun for kids and adults, they are great for drawing, labeling, or teaching (no more chalk dust!). I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #chalko



2 crib sheets



This is a set of 2 fitted baby mattress sheets. They will fit your standard crib mattresses. They measure 28 inches wide, 52 inches long and 9 inches deep. The sheet hem includes a nice elastic band to ensure that your sheet fits snugly and won't come off if baby is wiggly. The fabric is 100% jersey cotton. It really is very soft and I love the cute designs. One of the sheets has a blue/turquoise and grey zigzag pattern and the other is a white background with blue/turquoise and grey plus signs. I think they are gender neutral, which is nice if you don't know baby's gender yet, or if you want to use the sheets for more than one baby. The sheets are machine washable and I like that there are two in case one gets dirty and you don't want to or can't get to the laundry right away. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #ziggybaby



2 pack n play crib sheets



This is a super cute, super comfy baby sheet set for travel cribs (pack and play, mini cribs, etc). This set has one sheet that is grey and white zig-zags and the other is white with grey polka dots, so it's gender neutral. The fabric is 100% cotton jersey, so it's very soft. Baby will love how it feels! You can wash these in the washing machine with no problem. The edges are hemmed with elastic, so these will fit your mattress snugly and won't come off if baby rolls around too much. The seams are well done and there are no loose threads. The sheets measure 24 inches wide, 38 inches long, and 5 inches deep. I really like that there are two sheets in this set (both fitted) so you don't have to wash right away if one gets dirty! I received this item in exchange for my honest review. #ziggybaby




Baby Bandana Bibs & Lovey





This is an adorable set of 4 baby bibs plus lovey! It's packaged beautifully, so it would make a wonderful gift. The baby bibs are different colors of floral patterns on the front (cotton) with super-soft white fleece on the back for good absorption! The bibs have two snaps each for securing the bib around baby's neck as well as being able to adjust for baby's growth. The giraffe lovey is very soft as well and doesn't have any buttons to make it unsafe. It has knots in the corners (legs) so baby can hold it easily. It also has a pocket and a velcro strap for attaching a pacifier or teething toy if you like (or for attaching the lovey to things like your stroller, carseat, baby, etc). The photo makes the lovey look tiny, but it's not (see photos). I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review.




"QUOOZ ROCKANO" Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser and Humidifier


This is a great little diffuser! It has a really large capacity and can last a long time! (5-10 hours depending on which setting you choose). You can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil or use it without oil as a humidifier. You can choose a strong mist setting or a light mist setting. When it runs out of water, it turns itself off, so it's safe! It's also pretty quiet. I run it in my office all day (I'm a counselor so we talk all the time!) and it's no problem to hear over it. You can choose light on or off as well as how bright/dim or a fading in and out setting. There are buttons on the base that are easy to use to change the settings. The whole thing is easy to use; just fill with water plug in, and go! The base is large and round, so your diffuser won't tip, but you might want to try not to knock into it a lot as the top can come off if you are rough with it. It looks great with its rock-type design. It works great and there are some extra benefits including air purification. Having more moisture in the air is great for sinuses, allergies, and general dryness. I received this item in exchange for my honest review.

First Aid Kit





This first aid kit has everything you can imagine needing! It has all kinds of bandaids and gauze, scissors, thermometers, ointments and alcohol wipes, splint sticks, etc. and it's all well organized in little pouches. The outside of the kit is a waterproof fabric with a sturdy zipper and two handles. It's small enough to fit easily in a drawer or cabinet, under a car seat, or in the trunk. It measures 9 inches wide, 7 inches tall, and 3 inches deep. It is lightweight and easy to carry. The inside unfolds flat (5 sections) and has several large pouches that unfold and have supplies inside them. They are all see-through so you don't have to dig to find what you need in a hurry. The top fold has littler pouches for individual small items. I can't think of anything this kit doesn't have or that a normal person wouldn't need without actual medical care. This kit is perfect for at home or on the go, for anyone who works with kids or even adults, for camping trips or road trips, for everything! The only thing I would say could be improved is that when the sections are folded up and you're about to zip the bag, the scissors pouch ends up being upside down and sometimes the scissors can slip out of their little pouch. This can be solved by zipping it when it's laying down, but... I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #PatchUpKit