Friday, July 15, 2016

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