Thursday, July 24, 2014

iGotTech magnetic screen door

I recieved this product for free to review via tomoson.com

OK so this is really really cool. Its a screen door you can just Velcro on to any doorway to keep bugs from coming in through an open door. It even closes itself behind you. I actually installed it at my grandmothers house.

Warning the video is loud!
I feel bad because we go swimming there often and my kids are not the greatest at closing the door behind them on their random and frequent ventures in and out for drinks, snacks, bathroom or you know just to see what's in there. OK so first things first, installing the thing is super easy. There is a roll of Velcro that you measure and cut to your door. Its Velcro on one side sticky on the other and I suggest doing a trial install using thumbtacks before you pull the paper because you want it to be as close to the ground as you can get it without actually touching it to the ground once its all installed. Even installing it using thumbtacks it only took maybe 5-10 minutes to put up because after the Velcro strips are up you just stick the door up and you are done. Wow this is cool it literally takes just walking through it to open it and it starts closing right when you are through it. Right out of the box sometimes it misses closing until the seams from it being folded start loosening up so if you have a steamer I would use that if you need it to work every time instantly but otherwise within a couple of hours it was working like a champ. The only other snafu we had the whole party (yes I set it up just before a birthday party what better test?) Was the fact that the back door is metal. A few times when walking in the house (the door opens inward) the magnets got stuck on the door and required a gentle tug to right it. I just wish I had these in my house growing up. The amount of flies in the house in the summer was ridiculous with the doors and windows open to try to let what little breeze could cool the house only to be plagued by flies all day and mosquitoes all night. This worked amazingly well. When I live somewhere where the door can stand open again I am absolutely getting a few of these. If you would like to get any for yourself you can grab them here you can also check out their YouTube video.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Apothecary Extracts Tea Tree Oil

I received this product for free to review via tomoson.com

OK so I received the package yesterday and it comes in a really nice box with a label and everything. So not what I'm used to receiving from Amazon but if you have a store it would certainly look nice on the shelf either in the box or in the bottle itself.
My first thought was wow that is huge!!
But I use tons of essential oils and have had experience with tea tree oil before and happened to have a toothache so my first instinct was to put a little on my sore tooth which I did then put a spoon of coconut oil in my mouth and swished it around for awhile before spitting it out. Wow this stuff is potient! I've never had any that smelled as strong as this one does, huge difference. Toothache gone! Didn't last all night or anything but it did give me a few hours of relief, again this is not even in the entire recipe guide that comes with it. Neither is what I made today. So I have something wrong with my elbows. I don't know what it is really but it keeps getting these big nasty idk pimples or blisters or something and I haven't been able to get it to go away.

Honey has helped to some extent and so has thieves oil but not entirely so I've decided to make a topical cream with some of the best powerhouse anti bad stuff ingredients I know of. I took 4 teaspoons of extra virgin coconut oil, 1 tsp of raw honey ten drops of my homemade thieves oil and ten drops of apothecary extracts tea tree oil into a clean jar I wasn't using, then stuck it in the freezer stirring it every 10 minutes until it was thick enough for the honey to blend in and then applied that concoction to my elbows.

The first thing I noticed is its not sticky like the honey is by itself. The second is they have stopped itching they also feel considerably softer. I will keep you updated on the progress. Alright well I wasn't going to add this one is and I'm not taking any photos cause well its kind of gross. Since I got pregnant with my first son I've had really bad dandruff that nothing helps. It sucks having an itchy head all the time and then dealing with the flakes and scabs and overall icky feeling hair. I had tried using tea tree oil for this before but since this is apparently much stronger than the kind I grabbed at the grocery store so I figured I would hive it a go and and dumped probably a tablespoon in almost full shampoo and conditioner bottles then shook it like crazy then washed and conditioned my hair with it. So far so good at the very least my head isn't itchy for the first time in 6 years.


This is my elbows later that day. 
Man I have found so many uses for this bottle. It definitely helps having a big bottle instead of the piddly 10 to 15ml bottles essential oils usually come in. So far I've added it into my shampoo and conditioner with great results, I've added it into my cleaning spray which was already a powerhouse with alcohol water and thieves oil but now with the tea tree oil it even poofs away dried on spaghetti sauce (3 boys 5 and under stuff gets everywhere) and makes even my kids bathroom smell fresh. The cream I made is working wonders on my elbows

(The second one is only red because I've been leaning on it)
and even helps with the strange, edge of the diaper rash my little one keeps getting. I really am looking forward to doing some of the recipes they sent with it but I'm having so much fun playing with it on my own and I just wanted to share this info out to y'all. So if you'd like to get your own bottle you can find it here --> tea tree oil uses and all the awesome things you can do with it can be downloaded here! Enjoy!
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Wearever bed pad + giveaway

I received this product for free to review via tomoson.com.

I have a 4 year old who is otherwise potty trained but tends to have nighttime accidents. So I was excited to do the review for this I mean hey having to wash one small pad vs a blanket, a sheet and a full bed mattress cover most days of the week. So to describe the pad its a very nice plaid pattern and looks like a little quilt.here if you would like to enter to win one the company would like it if you would like their Facebook page and to follow them on pinterest and otherwise simply comment below to be entered. Alternatively given the nature of this product you could message me on Facebook to enter. I will be doing the giveaway on the 18th of July.




It would definitely be a more discreet option on a chair or couch than those disposable pads are for grown ups with bladder problems. For me on the other hand I think I may need to invest in some Velcro since it only stops other things from getting wet if the wetness actually happens on top of it. It still has reduced my laundry load but only sporadically since, well my little one doesn't actually sleep still and tends to move the pad out of the way. The pad is very comfortable though, much more so then plastic sheets are and as a result I wish that they came in larger sizes to perhaps cover a whole bed. As these are not I believe made for the use I had for them I cannot fault them there and may end up using it to protect my own bed during that time of the month. If you would like to purchase one for yourself you can do so here they also sell many other incontinence products. If you would like to enter to win one for yourself you should like their Facebook page or follow them on pinterest. To enter you can either comment below or due to the nature of the product you could simply send me a message on Facebook. I will be choosing the winner on Friday July 18th so don't dally.

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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Azure Naturals Ultimate C skin repair serum and giveaway x3 (closed)

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OK so I have been using another vitamin c serum and I liked it so I didn't really expect much difference from this one. The first things I noticed were its quite a bit thicker than the other which was a gripe I had with the first. The second is that it smells like cloves. Once I put it on though my face really started feeling very tight and soft both to my skin and my hands. OK I know this is going to be a ton of pictures but I just wanted to show you how quick this shows a difference cause I thought it was kind of crazy. Each picture is 2 minutes after the one before it.





This is entirely without following the directions on how you should use a toner first then this then hyaluronic acid then a moisturizer. This is just the one serum in a total of what 12 minutes and that's counting from before I even put it on. I am absolutely sold and if you aren't, well guess what? I'm giving away 3 bottles of the stuff so you can try it yourself. All you have to do to be entered is go like their Facebook page follow them on twitter and share this blog either on twitter or Facebook or both if you're fun like that and tag me @ReviewStuffz and #azurenaturals or if you don't feel like going through all of that you could just head on over to Amazon any time this month and save 30% using my special promo code just for y'all AZUREBLG
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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Bedtime Bliss sleep mask

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OK so many of you know me and know I don't sleep. I have 3 kids, I live in a parking lot facing apartment complex. I have an aspiring rapper for a neighbor ( he is not going to make it y'all) and I face the window when I sleep. So that really helps with the general inability to fall asleep I already possess, you know? So I was really excited to try this mask, its a kit really. It comes with ear plugs, the mask and a nice drawstring bag to keep it in too. Now the mask itself is awesome, it's different from other sleep masks I've tried before cause it doesn't actually touch your eyes. Instead there are cups where your eyes go so its very comfortable to wear.
As you can see it also has nice thick straps and it Velcro's on which is very nice since it actually fits on my freakishly small head without cutting in anywhere. It blocks out all light very effectively and makes for a perfect blindfold (that was fun, had to mention it shhh) now the earplugs are the kind that come in swimming kits or that you get at construction sites for blocking out sounds. It does not make all sound go away but it definitely makes it more bearable. Now those were a bit long for me to try to sleep with them in my ear since I sleep on my side but have been a great daytime asset because well my house is loud. This makes it much quieter than normal and has kept my almost daily headache away while still allowing me to hear what's going on. I'm even getting work done as we speak with the kids in the same room watching cartoons. I really like this set. Its comfortable. It doesn't look horrible
and it works properly. I can even give my eyes some rest in the daytime! OK so if you'd like to check them out yourself you can pick them up here or here
Update: Too cute not to share, my 5 year old son has decided to further his ninja training by using my sleep mask and finding his way around the house without the use of his eyes. I've also determinined that I can get a little quick "me time" by either using the whole set up or just the blindfold while I blast a favorite song on my headphones. Talk about a sanity saver! Why did I not have this before?

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Ark survival gear 7,500+ heirloom seeds

I got this for free to review via tomoson.com
OK so I have been mulling over what I wanted to say about these seeds. I have been wanting to get a kit like this for my zombie apocalypse stockpile for a long time now. Don't look at me like that. Everyone should have one. If you plan for a zombie apocalypse you will be prepared for anything that comes your way. As a result of my needing these for the future and well the fact that I live in an apartment, I can't really grow them yet. I have however opened it up and looked at the goods inside. I'm impressed. Its missing potatoes but since those are easy to grow I'm sure I'll be fine. But it has medicinal herbs and nutritious veggies, here's a list I found to save myself some time.
It also had a mystery pack of seeds its blank and I don't know what it will grow, I may try that one before the end of civilization. Now these are non GMO seeds. Heirloom varieties and there are tons. With detailed instructions on each pack for how and when to grow the seeds inside, which ta almost as awesome as the fact that you'll be able to save your seeds from each crop with detailed instructions from your survival guide PDF (providing you've printed it out before technology is just gone.) 
Here's some pictures!






So just in case you'd like to get your own ark survival seeds you can buy them here or here.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

canvas HQ review and giveaway! (closed)

I got this product for free toreview thanks to tomoson.com

Ok so this one I'll have to admit I was more than a little excited about and I hope you are too. Did you know you can take any picture that you want and turn it into a work of art? A canvas print of your kids in their natural cuteness like I got.
Coming from an impromptu snapshot I took off my phone. Way easier than trying to get them to cooperate in a studio setting. Plus what about cute things you've snapped your pets doing or those awesome scenery shots you were lucky to capture? They really aren't even that expensive especially considering you can get any size that suits your needs (or your pocketbook)
Just in landscape format they have sizes from 7"x6" up to 96" x 55" for square frames your options are from 6" x6" to 55"x55" and your portrait options run from 6"x7" to 55"x96" you also can chose the depth option of your choice from .75" to 2.5" deep you even get to pick what's going on on the edges whether its your favorite color or simply the photo wrapping around.
 I chose black and .75 inches on a square 14x14 frame
 They have contact information in case you receive it as a gift or simply forget where you can get more
 They let you name your work and put it right on the print
It already included the hook to hang it with!

Now how it works is you go to their site pick your photo, start choosing the sizes and options, as you go along the price convinently updates so you know what everything cost you and you can cut corners here and there and you can also see what your canvas will look like once its finished so you can chose the right frame. After you've finished and ordered it you will get an email a few days later after these cleaned yo your picture some if need be and have perfected it they send you an email preview where you can decide to approve it or if it needs more work and if so what. Once you're happy they will begin making your canvas and fed ex it out to you very well packaged. I was very happy with the service and the canvas looks amazing! The kids love it too! Now what you are going to need to do to have a chance to win one for yourself? Easy, go over and like their Facebook page, mine too while your at it. Then comment below and subscribe to my youtube channel then comment on my YouTube video that you'd like to be entered and your done! I'll be doing the drawing on august the 8th so please enter before then and while you're at it share this blog link with your friends and family so they have a chance to win as well! (Not required but you are a nice person aren't you?) Good luck!
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Monday, July 7, 2014

Xium green coffee bean supplement

I received this product free to review via tomoson.com

OK so they say a picture is worth 1000 words and since for one I do not own a scale (I think it's damaging to the psyche and well my kids broke the last one lol) and for two most women (people really) care more about how they look than what the numbers on the scale say I figured that's how I would do this review. So here is day one!
Gosh I hate seeing pictures with my belly in them anymore. I used to be so skinny. Belly showing all day long lol. But three kids have changed that somewhat.
Now I am not going to start exercising or eating any differently than I do already. Most people take 2 other supplements along with this one but I'm not. Just the green coffee pills. OK so the first day I took just 2 in the morning just before taking this picture. I noticed I had no appetite for the rest of the day and as a result I ate 2 out of 6 slices of a personal pizza and 2 small slices of watermelon. That was it. All day. This is not the norm for me but I just didn't feel hungry at all.
The next day I took two in the morning and another 2 in the afternoon and though I still didn't have any other side effects I was positivitivly ravenous. I ate grapes, papaya, watermelon, French fries, chicken wings, probably a whole totinos pizza, pretzel chips, the entirety of my graze box, biscuits, and 2 ham salami cheese pickle and mayo sandwiches on white bread along with drinking a ton of coca cola. 
Today I have so far taken 2 of the pills and am about to take the other 2 haven't eaten yet not hungry here's what my belly is looking like today. * please forgive the photo bombed cuteness.

Alright day four is upon us. I forgot to take the second dose today so only two pills in the morning. My appetite seems it may have regulated to normal. I had some watermelon, a big salami and ham sandwich with pickles and cheese. A few handfuls of peanuts and 3 slices of homemade pizza extra cheese and pepperoni. I say what I've been eating just so you see I'm not following any particular diet. I've noticed that I'm not craving coffee in the morning either. Still drinking my cokes probably 6 or so today. 

I'm definitely feeling a bit more firm and also noticing less Pudge. Is this supposed to work this quick?
OK so todays picture may have not been taken at the most opportune time considering I just ate two slices of leftover pizza from last night but here goes

OK do I skipped a few days on photos thanks to the holiday weekend but its July 7th now and the end of this experiment as I'm going to add the raspberry keytones and the garcinia cambogia in to see if I can get even better results.



But for now I am definitely feeling skinnier and sexier. I used to love my belly and now with those last two photos I don't feel ashamed posting them. 
Just for comparison sake I'll grsab the top photos and post them next to their most recent counterparts

So what do you think? Is it only in my head? Did these tiny pills that had no other effect on me really make me skinny without changing anything? I had 3 slices of stuffed pizza last night! There is really no way I should look this good this morning.
This is the bottle, it comes in a box too but I didn't keep it and forgot to take a picture. If you'd like to try it yourself you can find it here or here which is where I got it.
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