Thursday, July 28, 2016

Sippy Cup Lids




This is a set of 6 sippy cup lids. They are made of silicone and are deep blue. The lids have a sippy mouth with a tiny slit in it as well as an air hole with a tiny slit. This means when it's on a cup, it doesn't leak much (I turned it upside down and shook and only got one drop out). It's easy to drink out of as long as there's liquid. If you suck air, it will not let more air in, but if you're drinking liquid, air will come in to replace it with no problem. They do taste a bit like silicone sometimes does, but it's not gross or too strong.

The lids are stretchy and have a large base to attach around a cup. It's easy to put them on and take them off as long as the cup isn't super tiny or super huge. If you want to store them, you can fold the base under and stack them pretty well. They are easy to clean and dishwasher safe. This is a super easy way to convert average cups into sippy cups. The lids are small and easy to transport. I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. #SipTopia

Car Seat Travel Bag




This is a car seat travel bag, especially meant to protect your car seat while flying. It will help keep your car seat clean and prevent scratches etc, when it has to be gate checked. It has a hand carrying strap and backpack straps to make it easier to carry around the airport. It also includes a little pocket for your name and address in case it gets lost.

The fabric is deep gray and is very thick/sturdy. The edges and corners are reinforced and it even has nice padding on the bottom square. The zipper at the top is nice and thick. It stores slightly larger than other car seat travel bags because of the padding, so if you're super limited on space, take that into consideration. It does fold up (easily) on itself into a little pouch for easy storage. Folded up, it measures almost 19 inches long, 6.5 inches tall, and just under 3 inches thick.

The bag says "stroller" on it instead of "car seat" and the seller included a little apology card explaining the printing error. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. 
#travelbag

Monday, July 25, 2016

Sleep Bra




This is a nursing bra with some neat features. It's very light pink in color and the fabric is soft, silky, and stretchy. It overlaps in the front and you open the cups by pulling one across and under the breast (very easy to access). The shoulder straps are wide (3 fingers!) and very comfortable. They are not adjustable. The rib strap is comfy as well and has three rows of hooks in the back for adjustable closing.

The fabric is infrared. I'm not sure how it works, but I think it's supposed to reflect your body heat back to keep you nice and warm and circulating well. The inside of the cups just feels like soft cotton. There's also a little slit at the top of the cups in case you want to stick a pad in there.

I normally wear size 34D and ordered a size M. The rib strap was almost too large. It fit on the smallest hook. The cups fit also, with tons of room to grow. I think it's not a tight-fitting bra, and it's meant to have room to grow, but even though it wasn't tight, it wasn't really too big either. I think I ordered the right size for me. It is very comfy, also supportive, and I do think I will sleep great in it. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #Mamaway
 

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Lahtak Inflatable Furniture




This is a neat blow-up couch reclining chair thing. You can use it in water or on land (at home), although they give a warning that the opening end might not be waterproof (I'm sure it would be fine). It's shaped like a folded over tube and you rest between the two sides putting your head at the fold, but really, you can sit/lay in it however you like. Make sure it's not upside down or you will slide in between the tubes (crack!). The fabric feels durable and smooth like a tent. It's waterproof. It does collect static and attract some pet hair/human hair etc.

It's not too hard to blow up once you get the hang of it. It took me less than 5 minutes to figure out. You basically open one tube and pull it across in front of you to get air in and then close the end really quickly. Then you repeat with the other side. You might have to do several sweeps to get it full enough. Then you roll the ends up really tightly and buckle closed. This keeps the air in. If you don't inflate it enough or roll it tight enough, you will end up sitting on the floor with the tubes on either side of you. If you do it well enough, it's nice and comfy. As you lay on it, it will deflate, but very slowly. So you can get several hours out of one fill before you might want to top it off again.

I ordered the red color and it looks like a bright reddish orange. Almost like clown red. I think the sofa is comfortable enough to sit and lay on. It kind of feels like laying in a hammock and kind of feels like a bouncy house. My husband finds it less comfortable than I do, and he prefers to lay with his head at the "feet" of the sofa. We keep ours to use as extra seating for movie night at home. It can hold up to 450 lbs, so my husband and I can sit on it together. It stores very small in a little bag and is very lightweight, so it's easy to carry with you and store. I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review.

Conditioner




This is an 8oz bottle of natural botanical conditioner for hair. The bottle is white plastic with a silver and grey push down to pop the other side open lid. The conditioner is easy to get out of the bottle. The conditioner is white and thick/creamy. It smells like flowers with a hint of sweet peppermint. It smooths into your hair easily and rinses out easily. It leaves your hair soft and smooth. I had no tangles and no trouble combing it. It rinses out very cleanly and doesn't weigh my hair down at all. This means some of my hair is a little more flighty than with my previous conditioner, but it's not frizzy.

I love that the ingredients are natural. It's just things like plant oils and extracts. There are no parabens. I am a huge fan of staying away from chemicals and this conditioner is natural, healthy, and works well as conditioner! I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. #Skin2spiritNaturaConditioner

Fish Oil




This is a bottle of fish oil pills. The bottle contains 180 softgels. The serving size is two per day, so this bottle will last you 3 months. They are normal size for fish oil pills and are easy to swallow. They are yellow in color and smell slightly lemony. They do contain lemon oil to help with flavor. They mostly don't taste like anything, but there is a bit of lemon aftertaste. The oil is purified and mercury free. It comes from Icelandic fish. It doesn't say what type. I did not have any burps with these. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #omega3

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Botanical Shampoo

Botanical Shampoo



This is an 8 oz bottle of natural shampoo. I love that the ingredients are actually natural (things like oils and flowers) as opposed to other shampoos that claim to be natural but contain chemicals. The ingredients of this shampoo really are just plants! Additionally, it's organic and not tested on animals, so you can feel good about taking care of yourself and the environment at the same time!

The bottle is white plastic and the lid is a push down to pop the other side open. It's easy to get some into your hands. The shampoo is a clearish, cloudyish color and smells like ylang ylang (strong smelling flowers). It lathers well enough (not as easily as chemical shampoos, but definitely do-able). It rinses out easily and leaves your hair feeling moisturized and having a hint of the floral scent without being overpowering. I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. #Skin2SpiritNaturalShampoo

Botanical Shampoo

Botanical Shampoo



This is an 8 oz bottle of natural shampoo. I love that the ingredients are actually natural (things like oils and flowers) as opposed to other shampoos that claim to be natural but contain chemicals. The ingredients of this shampoo really are just plants! Additionally, it's organic and not tested on animals, so you can feel good about taking care of yourself and the environment at the same time!

The bottle is white plastic and the lid is a push down to pop the other side open. It's easy to get some into your hands. The shampoo is a clearish, cloudyish color and smells like ylang ylang (strong smelling flowers). It lathers well enough (not as easily as chemical shampoos, but definitely do-able). It rinses out easily and leaves your hair feeling moisturized and having a hint of the floral scent without being overpowering. I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. #Skin2SpiritNaturalShampoo

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Helmet




This is an adult bike helmet that is one-size. It looks sleek. It's adjustable and claims it can fit head circumferences of 58-62cm. My husband often has to get size XL for head gear and he was able to wear this. He says it's a little small, but it will do. You can adjust it by twisting a dial that tightens a plastic rim inside.

I ordered the red helmet and the colors are nice and vibrant. There are tons of air holes to keep your head cool and the helmet even has a bug screen in it, which is amazing! Inside, there is lots of padding for comfort and of course the chin strap is adjustable as well. You really feel like you can get a good fit with this helmet.

I will say that the padding/bug net is attached via velcro and when I tried to undo the velcro, the velcro came off of the helmet instead of coming apart. I held the velcro down to the helmet with my finger and was able to open it that way, but the fact that the glue isn't great is slightly concerning. Finally, there is a little LED light at the back that is red for safety whenever you turn it on (push button). It has one solid and two blinking settings. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #helmetwithlight

Friday, July 15, 2016

Seasoning




This is a clear plastic jar of spices that holds 8.25 oz. The lid is black plastic and screws off to reveal a shaker lid (you can pop this off too if you need to stick a measuring spoon in there). It's called One and Done because it's meant to be the only spice you need while cooking. You can use it on all kinds of meats as well as veggies, eggs, etc.

The ingredients are pretty simple: mostly spices, salt, and a few agents to make it work (soy oil and maltodextrin etc). It's fat free. It smells like garlic and onion and is spicy and flavorful. I really enjoyed it on some chicken I made this evening. Another great thing is that you only need a few shakes to get a great flavor, and you can of course add more for more kick, but this bottle will last you a good while! I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #OneandDone

Sleeping Bag




This is a mummy-style sleeping bag. It comes in blue and black and I ordered black. The outside is black and the inside is a deep grey. Both the outside and inside are the satiny fabric sleeping bags are usually made of (Polyester?) and feels slippery, comfortable, and cool. The fill is cotton and is soft and thick.

The shape of the bag is slightly thinner at the feet and wider at the top. It has a zipper that unzips to the bottom, but not all the way around the feet, so you can't lay it flat. The zipper is double sided so you can zip from the inside of the bag. There's a velcro flap at the top to keep it shut. The head has a wide base to rest your head or pillow on. You can pull the drawstrings at the top and it will form a hood and close around your face for extra warmth.

This sleeping bag is rated to 40 degrees F. It's nice and thick without being bulky. When it's wrapped up in the drawstring bag (included), it's smaller than my old cheap sleeping bag by about half. You can either roll it or stuff it to make it fit into the bag. This sleeping bag is warm, comfy, and not bulky. I like it a lot. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #egoz

Nursing Bra




This is a nude colored nursing bra, although it comes in black as well. It's 80% nylon and 20% spandex. It's nice and comfortable and stretchy while still being supportive. The band around the ribs is nice and thick. There are four columns of three hooks on the clasp in the back. The shoulder straps are adjustable as usual and are slightly thicker than other bra straps I have seen without being huge like some are.

The cups have easily removable pads in them to help with shape and protection. The clip for opening the cup to nurse is easy enough to use, although I have seen some bras that are easier. When the cup is open, there is basically an elastic band on the side of the breast to keep the bra in place without hindering nursing or shaping the breast weird.

I normally wear a 34D and I ordered size M. It fits perfectly both in the cups and in the ribs and is very comfortable. The fabric is stretchy, so it will fit you through the changes of pregnancy and nursing. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #Mamaway

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Belly Band





This is a support band for pregnancy. It helps support the weight of your baby belly and help your back pain. It's a wide band of soft, stretchy material (but still sturdy and supportive). It has Velcro to attach the ends, so it's adjustable to a variety of sizes. The Velcro area is nice and large, so you can get a good variety of sizes.

The band is black and about 8.25 inches tall in the back and 4.75 inches tall in the front. I ordered size S and it's 40 inches long. I normally wear size 5 pants, and this band fits me perfectly, but there isn't a ton of room to spare. I'm 5'4" and I did not have any trouble sitting in it. It feels so relieving to have the extra support. It even includes a hot/cold pack for extra relief and a sleeve inside the belt to fit the hot/cold pack. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #bellybandit

Cargo Mat




This is a rubber mat meant to go on top of your car to prevent scratching from a cargo bag. The mat is dark grey in color and made up of a bunch of rubber dots webbed together (You can see through the gaps, but they are small so you will still be well protected). It looks and feels like the rubber matting stuff you put under your carpet to keep it from sliding around on your floor or in your silverware drawer (but thicker).

The mat is flexible and flat. You can store it folded up or rolled and it won't tear or anything. The mat measures 36 inches wide and 39 inches long. It's easy to use/install/uninstall. You basically just lay it out and smooth it before putting on your cargo bag. It really is non-slip and ads another layer of protection due to layer of rubber. I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #XCAR

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Almond Oil

This is a nice sized bottle of sweet almond oil. The bottle is clear and holds 16 oz. The lid is a screw-on metal lid that doesn't leak.

The oil light yellow in color and doesn't really have a smell. although if you sniff really hard, you might detect a hint of nut. The oil is pure and therapeutic grade. I love that it's cold pressed, so you're really just getting natural, pure oil and it hasn't been damaged or reduced by heat or processing. This oil is from Spain and is really nice.

I love the way it feels on my skin. It absorbs well and doesn't irritate. You can use this oil for all kinds of things including as a carrier oil for other essential oils, as a massage oil, as a hair care product, or as a nail care product. You can mix it with other ingredients as well to make your own beauty products. It's not intended as food, although I'm not sure why. I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. #MPalmondoil

Ergobaby Carrier Bib






This is a burp cloth set intended for use with the Ergobaby Four Position 360 carrier. With a little adjustment/creativity, you can use it with some other carriers as well. The set includes a "bib" with flaps on either side, each of these with a button hole to attach to the carrier. Additionally, there are two "sleeves" that open and close via snaps to go on the shoulder straps of the carrier. One of the sleeves has two elastic loops for attaching toys, pacifiers, teethers, etc. There were no instructions included.

The fabric is soft, yet durable. It feels like cotton. The outside is beige with cute navy blue birds on it. The inside fabric is white. These are machine washable and easy to install/remove once you know how. These burp cloth pieces will keep your carrier clean and make laundry much easier! I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #TeethingDroolPadsandBib

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Cargo Bag



This is a really nice cargo bag for carrying things on top of your car! It's nice and large, but also has straps so you can cinch it down to fit your cargo perfectly and avoid extra air resistance. The bag has a zipper on three sides so it's super easy to load and unload. The zipper is sturdy and has a velcro flap to keep it extra secure. The case also has handles on the sides, so it's easy to carry and hoist up.

There are another set of straps that are used to secure it to your cargo rack. The buckles are plastic, but seem to be sturdy as well. The outside of the case is smooth and won't scratch your car. The inside has a lining that helps it be waterproof. Additionally, there is a cover that's waterproof that you can put on to keep your stuff safe. 

The whole bag folds up easily and stores very small in an included storage bag. I love that when I don't need it, it's not in the way, but when I need it, it's easy to use and holds lots of things! I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. #leopardoutdoor