Monday, June 6, 2016

Mosquito Repellent Patch For Kids and Adults by Justified Laboratories

I'm a big outdoors person between our horses, hiking, etc. Mosquitos love me and my son! Bug spray stinks and can feel sticky. These patches are great! I've used them twice now and haven't had a single bite. I also notice that the flies aren't annoying me either. I did not wear one while doing some yard work yesterday and was constantly swatting them away. Won't make that mistake again!

These patches are small and very simple to use. Just scratch the pad to activate it, peel it off the backing and stick it to your skin, clothing, backpack, etc. That's all there is to it! It has a nice lemon eucalyptus smell which is not overpowering at all. Once it's on, I don't even notice it after a min or two.

I stuck it to my shorts both times. It's not super sticky so it came off easily without leaving any residue. I would like it to be a little stickier as I was concerned about it coming off on its own but never had that happen. I'm planning on trying it on my shirt next time since it's a thinner material.

The yellow color is very bright which does make it obvious you are wearing something. Making it in a more neutral color in the future would be nice so it's more subtle but that won't stop me from using them!

I highly recommend these patches as an alternative to sprays. They are safer, easy to use, and have a mild pleasant scent.
www.amazon.com/Mosquito-Repellent-Infused-Eucalyptus-Essential/dp/B01FRG4SSG?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

*I received this product highly discounted in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.*



Tuesday, May 31, 2016

8pc Western Toy Cowboy Set by Play Kreative

This is a very cute set for kids. My son loves to pretend he's a cop going after bad guys. Now he can even better! This set comes with everything you see: rifle with pump action, 2 pistols with holsters, rubber darts, handcuffs, clip on badge, mask, and belt. Majority of the items are better plastic than I expected. The rifle is easy to pump and shoots the rubber dart roughly 12'. The pistols make a loud click when you pull the trigger. The handcuffs open with a simple little lever. The dart holder, and holsters can go onto the belt.

There are a couple things I didn't like. The belt that comes with it is a very cheap piece of material that I'm pretty sure will rip after using it a few times. The buckle was just slid onto the belt so it could come off easily. I fixed it with a little rubber band so we didn't lose it (see pic). The mask came with no way to put it on. A piece of elastic like what is on a birthday hat would've been nice. It is also very flimsy and bends with little pressure. I wasn't expecting something super nice for either things but more than what they are.

Overall this is a cute set for kids to play with. My son has been having a lot of fun with it so far!

http://smile.amazon.com/Western-Holster-Shotgun-Holsters-Handcuffs/dp/B01CTE6YI6/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_2461293702?_encoding=UTF8&ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

*I received this product highly discounted for my honest and unbiased review.*

Thursday, May 26, 2016

New X6 Bluetooth FM Transmitter Car Kit with various functions by Crtch®

This Bluetooth transmitter is fun! I don't have a car with Bluetooth capabilities and always thought they were a very nice feature when riding in other people's cars that did. Now I do! I am able to listen to the music I have on my phone, make calls, and answer phone calls with a push of a button.

This device hooked up extremely easy and connected to my phone right away (iPhone 5se). I do have to go into my settings and tell it to connect each time I want to use it but it's a very simple thing to do. At first I had issues hearing anything over my car speakers but it was easily fixed by changing the car and transmitters frequency/station by 1 number. Certain stations don't want to work that well I guess. Not a big deal, just something to keep in mind.

I love that it has a flexible neck so I can position it out of my way but still be easily accessible. That will help with various cars having the outlet in different spots! I have not tried using the remote since I have no need for it so I can't tell you anything about that but this device work great without it! I can see the remote coming in handy if you have some people/kids with you in the back seats that want to pick what to listen to though! You can also play music using various devices. It supports USB disc, TF Card, and TF Card reader too. You can charge your phone using it so you don't lose an outlet Whirch is always a nice feature! There is an on/off button on it too so you don't have to unplug it and find somewhere to put it. Just simply turn it off!

This is a great device for those who want to listen to their own music in the car without a lot of hassle! It seems to be a well made Bluetooth transmitter that's easy to use without spending a fortune! I highly recommend it!

http://smile.amazon.com/Crtch-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Hands-free-Playback/dp/B01E85N6OO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

*I received this item at a discounted price for my honest and unbiased review.*

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Spiral Slicer by DEMKO

I see all these healthy recipes using noddles made out zucchini and have been wanting to try them. Or ones calling for something finely sliced which I have a problem doing wo slicing myself too! Lol With this spiral slicer I finally can do all that! It comes with 4 different julienne sized blades: 3 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, and 70 mm (flat blade) that are very sharp and very easy to change out. It also comes with a safety cap that you can use to hold your vegetables and keep your fingers away from the blade (my potato didn't agree with it and ripped so I used a fork). You can see what I was left with in my picture which might be less depending on the vegetable. I love the cleaning brush it comes with too. Made cleaning all the potato pieces out very easy!

The box this comes in is a perfect size to store everything without taking up a lot of room which is a bonus for me! I tried out 2 different blades and both worked great. Made my son shoestring fries with ease! I will be getting a lot of use out of this spiralizer! So many options!

I highly recommend this spiralizer! It's easy to use, cleans up great (dishwasher safe too), and doesn't take up a lot of room!

http://smile.amazon.com/DEMKO%C2%AE-Spiral-Slicer-Spiralizer-Complete/dp/B01DS3OXFI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

*I received this product highly discounted for my honest and unbiased review.*

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Travel Space Saver Bags Compression Storage & Packing Organizers 10 CT by Zero Grid

These bags are pretty straightforward to use. The only thing I was unclear about at first was which end to start rolling from. After you put your item in the bag, try to get as much air out before you seal it. This will make rolling it easier. Once sealed, roll the bag towards the bottom. That is where the one-way valve is. You may have to push firmly at first but then the air escapes easily and the bag compresses. I tried them using a couple blankets I needed to store for the summer. They worked very well and the blankets are taking up less room than they would've otherwise. (I forgot to get a picture before I packed them away.)

There are 10 bags in the set - 2 Small, 4 Medium, and 4 Large. The measurements can be a little misleading as they are for the outer edge of the bag. The inside is a lot smaller due to the seams and zipper but there's plenty of room for clothes!

The clips that come with each bag are interchangeable so if you lose one, no problem! Just take one off another bag. They are only used to help close the double zipper on each bag. To open, just pull the top of the bag apart like a resealable sandwich bag.

The bags feel to be very durable as they are not thin, flimsy plastic. They are made from 80 micron thickness, high quality nylon and should hold up well to repeated use. These will be nice for packing!
http://www.amazon.com/Zero-Grid-Compression-Storage-Organizers/dp/B01809PA5M?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_4

Professional Pet Nail Clippers with Protective Gurad & Safety Lock by Pet Republique ®

My dog is not a fan of getting his nails trimmed (like most) so I try to do it as quickly as I can. A good pair of sharp dog nail clippers makes it a lot easier and these are it! I was able trim his nails easily and quickly. The guard on it prevents the nail from going to far in so you have less chance of cutting them too short and making them bleed. I especially like it because my dog jerks now and then and when he does he shoves his paw forward into the clippers causing me to cut him almost too short at times. The guard will help a lot in preventing that!

These clippers are very comfortable in my hand and easy to use. They also come with a safety latch to hold the blade closed when not in use. Makes for easy storage too. Clear instructions are printed at the back of the nail clippers package in case you have questions.

One thing I thought was really nice is (From their Amazon page) "When you buy any product from the Pet Republique (Seller), we will donate 15% of the profits to the American Animal Rescue Society, where rescued abandoned dogs and cats are homed and loved..."
http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Republique-Professional-Nail-Clippers/dp/B016UG1LBO?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

Thursday, May 12, 2016

The Original Makin' Bacon Microwave Bacon Rack by Camerons Products

I had an old bacon tray that I loved but the bacon would stick to it at times and then I noticed the tray started bubbling in a couple spots. That was the last of that tray! I bought this bacon rack to replace it and love it! The bacon cooked a lot more even than it did on the tray, came off the racks easily, and the whole thing was very easy to wash! I chose to hand wash it because it was easier for me at the time. I am excited to see how it does in the dishwasher as my tray never seemed to come completely clean.

This bacon rack comes exactly as describes and is easy to store. I covered the bacon with a paper towel while cooking but only needed to use 1 vs multiples with the tray. I highly recommend getting The Original Makin' Bacon Microwave Bacon Rack! (image from website)
http://www.amazon.com/Microwave-Bacon-Cooker-Original-Reduces/dp/B0002HSFB2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_img_top?ie=UTF8