Review & Giveaway: Splash Cards

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. These are my honest opinions. Your experience may differ.

Gathering around a table and playing cards. It's one of my favorite past times that I enjoy with my family. But Now, with Splash cards from Winning Moves Games, we could lounge in the pool and play our favorite card games.

I received two different types of Splash Cards to review, Splash Jack Royal and Splash Pals. I opened the Splash Pals first, and played around with them. I watch a disabled adult 3 days per week and we played around with these for a while, creating different people, matching colors and numbers. These Splash Pals definitely can be made into more than one game. Each Card has either a head, torso or legs on it, as well as a different colored background and a number. You can make different characters, sort by body part, or even play a matching game with numbers.

Splash Jack Royal is exactly what the packaging looks like! Imagine all of your friends lounging around the pool playing a friendly game of go fish, or Poker, if you are into that kind of thing. I can safely sit next to the pool and hang out with friends and family playing cards without having to worry about someone splashing and getting the cards soaked.

Now the best part about these cards... They can be disinfected. I think Splash Pals would be the perfect inclusion to a classroom or even a youngsters room, because if they get dirty, or after multiple uses, you can disinfect them! Bye Bye Germs!

I really loved these two games from Winning Moves Games!



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Review: Surpahs Lightweight BMI Bathroom Scale

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. These are my honest opinions. Your experience may differ.

 I have reviewed a few bathrooms scales, but I think this one is one of my favorites. I love that this is so little and not bulky at all. I think The simplistic design is what makes this so unique.

One thing I never liked about scales (Except the number that they tell me, HAHA) is that I never had a place for them! This scale is probably half of the size and thickness of others that I have owned. I also love that it has rounded edges.

The bright display makes it very easy to see the numbers. I prefer the white numbers over the usual black numbers It makes the numbers pop out and they are much easier to read.

This can be programmed for multiple users, which is another thing I really like.

One of the things that sets this scale apart is that it also tells you your BMI, which, in my opinion is more important than your weight.

Two color selection: White and Pink
Auto identify up to 4 pre-set users, provides accurate body weight measurement and Body Mass Index (BMI) on 2.3" (59mm) diameter big round shiny LCD screen, with very nice blue backlight, easy reading in the dark.
11" x 9.6" x 0.9" small, sleek, lovely design with 0.2" (6mm) thickness more pure & higher tempered glass weighing platform.
Smart gravity point detect and auto-calibrate. The G-Sensor patent-pending technology embded in 4 TPU skidproof stands support more stable and accurate measurement from 11 lb to 330 lb.
New "Sense-ON" patent-pending technology gets instant readings when you step on the scale.

This scale is one that I will keep out in the open in my bathroom instead of having to hide it under the sink because of how big and bulky it is. I have the perfect place for it!

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Review: ToiletTree Professional Skin Care System

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. These are my honest opinions. Your experience may differ.

 I have heard lots of wonderful things about products similar to this, and after using this Professional Skin Care system I understand what all the fuss is about.

I absolutely fell in love with this product from the first use. I loved all of the different options. With 4 different heads, you can use this all over your body: rough elbows, callused feet,, and even on your face. I love how unbelievably clean and smooth the skin on my face is after using this. It gently removes dirt and oil without being too abrasive. 

Th larger head can be used on your body, and I really love this for getting rid of dead skin on my legs and arms. 

This Product:
- Stimulates Skin Renewal
- Improves overall skin clarity and appearance
- Removes Dead Skin cells to expose healthier looking skin
- Energizes Skin and leaves it smooth soft and radiant
- Cleans Deep to remove stubborn Makeup
- Enhances absorption of moisturizers

I love using this before bedtime. It removes the daily buildup of stuff on my face, and gets my face ready for my nighttime face cream. 

This is a great gift for both men and women. Anyone that wants a smooth and clean face will absolutely love this product!

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Review: High Road Car Seat Organizer

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Road trips. One of the great ways to spends time and enjoy new experiences with your family. Many times though that great experience you were looking for turns into your worst nightmare. 45 minutes into the trip, the kids start whining in the background that they are bored, hungry etc... then you have to sort through the piles of diaper bags, purses, and blankets in the backseat to grab out the coloring book and crayons. Peace is restored. 10 minutes after that, your precious angels decide they are thirsty... groan.

Many of you remember that I went on a short vacation this past summer, and I wish I would of had a product like High Road's Car Seat Organizer, and I am not even a parent. Riding 5 hours straight in a car is enough to drive anyone bonkers. I was always having to stretch my arms to reach into the back seat and then dig around in bags looking for a snack, a book, a drink or anything else to keep my time occupied. I may be an adult, but on that long and boring trip through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan I would have gave my right arm for a coloring book and crayons.

I think my favorite feature of the High Road Car Seat Organizer is that the middle compartment is insulated! So essentially it can be used as a cooler. This is perfect for packing little snacks and drinks. The top can also be flipped around to keep smeller items like Crayons from rolling off the hard surface. With all of the pockets, there is room for everything you could possibly need for a road trip, or even those rides to soccer practice, or sitting through a sports event. You can just grab this out of the car, and immediately have everything you could want.

I can't wait for next summer when my husband and I road trip across the country. This Car Seat Organizer will definitely be in the car with us. This even came in handy when I took my nephews to a festival a few weeks ago. They loved using the top of this for extra space to set their food and drinks on the way home. I could not be happier with a product.

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Review: Exfolimate

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I am always looking for new and innovative ways to get that soft smooth skin that everyone desires. I was given the opportunity to try a product that I have heard quite a bit about, and I was very excited!

I was very perplexed when I received Exfolimate, I had never seen anything quite like it. Exfolimate came with two different sized items, a larger one for exfoliating larger areas on your body, and a smaller one to exfoliate your face.

The directions state to use these tools after you have taken a shower when your skin is "wet and supple". When your skin is dry, this product does not have any effect.

I tried this a few days ago, and was very pleased with how it worked on my feet and ankle region... It removed quite a bit of dead skin, but used on other places of my body, the effect wasn't as great. I think that if the metal piece on exfolimate was a little sharper, this product would have worked much better on other areas of my body.

I can say I was satisfied with how this worked on my feet, and because of that I will continue to use it. It was also very easy to clean, no scrubbing necessary. You just run the stainless steel edge under running water and wipe it off and it's clean!

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Review: Carmex Moisture Plus

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CARMEX MOISTURE PLUS LIP BALM

Each and every one of us knows the woes of getting horribly chapped lips. thought I tend not to get them very often because I am always wearing lip balm of some sort, I have always sworn by Carmex.

I was given the opportunity to review Carmex Moisture Plus, and immediately thought how perfect these would be to include in stockings for the Holidays.

I have tried these before, and I did love them, but I really fell in love with these ones because of the adorable designs! The Black and White one was my favorite. This stylish packaging lets everyone express themselves!

Review: Insta Natural Vitamin C Facial Toner & Eye Gel

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 I was able to review two more products from InstaNatural. I have reviewed their facial cleansing oil previously and fell in love with it. This time I was able to try the Vitamin C Toner and Eye Gel. I loved both of these products for both of their uses.

The Vitamin C toner was fabulous. It smelled just like oranges. My husband even mentioned to me that my face smelled nice, which was an odd compliment, but a compliment just the same. I really loved how refreshed this made my skin feel, and the scent was definitely a plus. I hate putting things on my skin that smell like nothing but chemicals. I also love that this toner is in a spray form instead of having to apply it to a cotton pad and apply it to my face.

InstaNatural Vitamin C Toner is infused with Vitamin C to help neutralize free radicals, and help in the anti-aging process.

Review: Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant

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Oral Hygeine is Important. I have said this many times. So I was really excited to be able to review a couple new products from Arm & Hammer.  I think all of these products would make fantastic stocking stuffers!

It's that time of the year when we all eat more and more sugary treats than the rest of the year. Candy, Pie, cookies, and other desserts, which means that you need to pay extra special attention to your teeth.

Review & Giveaway: Portagio Together Tote in Cerulean

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This is probably one of my most favorite items I have ever reviewed. I can honestly say that this makes my life a lot easier, as I can fit everything I need right in one bag and be on my way.

I will be the first person to admit, I am not the most organized person. My life is chaotic, and that reflects on my house, and most definitely my bag, but the Portagio Together Tote is amazing. It has tons of pockets, as well as a big middle section for larger items.

Review & Coupon Code: Memebox

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I was so excited when my Memebox came in the mail! Memebox contains full size Asian beauty products, and I have to say, I was MORE than impressed!

1) Pure Skin Hand Care Pack (Pink Package)
These are a glove type item. They are plastic on the outside and have a fabric and gel on the inside. You put them on and then go upon your business from anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes. then you take them off and rinse your hands. I attempted to use these while typing, and though it worked, they were a little bulky, so I would reccomend doing something else in that time. these leave your hands extremely soft and moisturized!

Review and Giveaway: Neater Feeder

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I have three larger dogs, and all of them are sloppy eaters. I decided this would best be suited for my Australian Shepherd, Neener. Not only will this stop her from spilling food all over the floor, but I absolutely love that it is raised. She is getting old, and this seems to be much easier for her to eat out of than her regular food and water bowls.

I have never been more grateful for a product like this in my life than I was this past weekend. My nephews came over, and they are obsessed with trying to feed the animals, but always end up spilling the food everywhere! Sure enough, within minutes they were headed over and they spilled food.. but this time, instead of it going all over the floor, this caught the mess. They also managed to spill the water, which is usually quite a headache, because our den where the dog's food bowls are is carpeted. This time, instead of spilling all over the carpet, the mess all went down the holes into the bottom of the bowl for easy cleanup!

Review: Adovia Natural Sulfur Soap

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I thought for sure that this soap was going to make my eyes water from being so smelly, after all, it is called sulfur soap. Even still, I was willing to take that chance after years of hearing how wonderful sulfur is for your skin. Dermatologists sometimes will recommend sulfur applied to your skin, to treat:
- Acne
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Eczema
- Dandruff

I suffer from mild breakouts, a few here and there, but nothing too serious, just enough to mess up my day. I used this soap, and was happy to say it didn't smell like sulfur, which I was extremely grateful for. The smell kind of reminds me of a very mild antibacterial soap, so it wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either. 

I think my favorite thing about this soap is that it was not drying. Though I love to feel that very clean feeling, I know when my skin gets super tight and dry after using harsh soaps, I will pay for it later with a massive over production of oil. With this soap, my skin did not do that. 

I can say that I do think this soap is helping my skin. I am noticing a few less breakouts, and some of my oiliness is going away. I am actually very happy with this product and will continue to use it until the bar is gone. 

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Review: Foxbrim Youthful Radiance Eye Cream

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Though I am only twenty two, I have already noticed the signs of aging. You are probably thinking, yeah right! I have started to notice lines forming around my eyes, and thinning of the skin around them also. I also am starting to notice lines on my forehead. I am going to be cursed with wrinkles, like many of my family members. I am willing to give any product a try, especially an eye cream. 

I have tried Foxbrim products before, and I was satisfied, so I jumped on the chance to review on eye cream from them. Foxbrim's youthful radiance eye cream can also be used as an all over face moisturizer, so really you are getting two products for the price of one. It contains Vitamins C and E, as well as Aloe and Green Tea. It is also organic and Cruelty Free! 

One thing that I absolutely love about this product is that when you apply it, it is not sticky at all. That probably is one of my biggest pet peeves. I hate putting things on my face that leaves my skin feeling like I just put syrup on it. This applies easily, and goes on smoothly without leaving a sticky residue. When I first applied this, and seen it was a lotion type cream, I thought "Oh no, this is going to leave my face greasy." Surprisingly, it didn't. I put it on and patted it in around my eye region, and within minutes it was soaked in, leaving nothing but smooth, moisturized skin. 

I also love that this product can be worn under make-up, which is very important to me. Though I would let it sit on your skin for a few minutes to make sure it is completely absorbed before applying your foundation. 

There really wasn't anything I didn't like about this eye cream! It hit all of my major needs/wants in a product: Non sticky or greasy, Cruelty Free, and Organic! Plus with all the added vitamins, I feel like I am really helping out my skin, instead of just slathering it with chemicals! 

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Book Blast: Roxy Rogers Your Destiny is Calling

About the Book

Title: Roxy Rogers: Your Destiny is Calling | Author: Emily Siskin-Toy | Illustrator: Brian C. Krümm | Publication Date: August 24, 2014 | Publisher: Three-Bug Books | Pages:32 | Recommended Ages: 6 to 9

Summary:

What happens when a young girl with a Hall of Fame baseball pedigree breaks the family mold and follows her dream to become a soul singer? "Roxy Rogers: Your Destiny Is Calling", a picture book for ages 6 - 9, lets children see that their families will love them just the same when they pursue their true passions in life.

Everybody in Roxy's family--from her great-grandpa (played with Lou Gehrig), to her grandpa (played with Jackie Robinson), to her mother (super-star college softball player), to her father (was a Los Angeles Dodger), to her sister (won a Gold Medal for Team USA Softball, and so on)--famously played ball, and Roxy is next in line. The only problem is that Roxy dreams of singing soul music like her idol, Aretha Franklin!

A historical addendum provides information about the Hall of Fame baseball players who turn up in the book, as well as Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul music. Additionally, a fun treasure hunt for clues about Roxy's true destiny runs throughout the book, giving readers an enhanced, interactive experience.

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The Early Buzz

"I just LOVED this little book. Empowering for young girls, and at the same time powerful for young boys... The illustrations are perfect for this book: fun and eye-grabbing, and I also love that it includes facts about popular icons like Aretha Franklin and Baseball legends. Well done! " ~ 5 Star Review, Mariana L., Amazon

"Roxie Rogers is an inspiring read for all ages, truly. It speaks to that little voice inside all of us telling us "come out" to the real you. The artwork brings the story to life, and the text is great for read-along or for young readers on their own." ~ 5 Star Review, Laura, Amazon

"I just read Roxy Rogers to my 5-year old daughter and we both loved the book! The story was fun and engaging filled with dynamic illustrations. Besides the great life messages woven into the story, I really like how the story reads. It is really nice to experience a children’s book that is not mind numbing in its repetitiveness (you know the type) with words that flow easily off the pages. " ~ 5 Star Review, Wendigo, Amazon

About the Author: Emily Siskin-Toy

A U.C. Santa Cruz banana slug alum, Emily Siskin-Toy launched her writing career with posts at various film and television magazines in Los Angeles. After a break in the action to raise her daughter, Emily and her college sweetheart founded WOW! Music Studios, a successful children’s music instruction school in Mill Valley, California.

But just like the character in her book, Emily’s true passion was something entirely different; she always dreamed of writing children’s books. Inspiration was everywhere for Roxy Rogers: Your Destiny Is Calling. While coaching her daughter’s youth softball and basketball teams, Emily eventually came to realize that the world of sports was a passion of hers, not her daughter’s, who really wanted, of course, to be a singer. The plot of the story was right in front of her, and the surrounding details would be cultivated from her lifetime of love for the rich history of Major League Baseball and her daughter’s love of music.

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Book Blast: Lobo Goes To The Galapagos

About the Book

Title: Lobo Goes to the Galapagos (The Adventures of Lovable Lobo) | Author: C.L. Murphy | Publication Date: August 27, 2014 | Publisher: Peanut Butter Prose | Pages:32 | Recommended Ages: 3 to 7

Summary: Lobo returns in this adventure, sweeter and a bit salty this time. This lil' wolf pup finds that there's nothing like a little sea air to bring out the best in him and his unlikely tag-alongs. Take a trip to the Galapagos with Lobo and his right-hand raven, Roxy, as they help an injured, new feathered friend return home. Lobo faces some fears and witnesses the joy that comes from helping others in this "birds of a different feather DO flock together" tale.

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The Buzz

"Who knew geography and learning about animals could be this much fun? Lobo Goes to the Galapagos is my new favorite children's book and is highly recommended. " ~ Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorite

"While Ms, Murphy's uniquely whimsical and vibrant illustrative style is perfectly suited for the wild, tropical feel of this colorful book, and easily captures young readers' attention, there is also a subtle, quiet beauty to the storyline's overarching themes of friendship, trust, perseverance, and goodwill. Lobo's tenacious and giving spirit are delightfully captured in this fifth installment of puppy-fueled fun. In fact, it's sincerely so easy to fall in love with "Lovable" Lobo that I'd happily follow this well-meaning, big-hearted, wolf pup to the very ends of the earth!" ~ 5 Star Review, Indie Author Girl, Amazon

"What an adorable story! I read this to my nephew and he couldn't stop giggling at the silliness of Roxy as well as Lobo's cute friends Bobby, Sunny, Coconut and Sandra. The author was very clever in portraying a tale of friendship, adventure and excitement that is sure to enthuse young minds around the world." ~ 5 Star Review, Gina D., Amazon

About the Author: C.L. Murphy

While new to the children’s book writing and illustrating scene, C.L. Murphy (Cathy) has been doodling her way through life since she won a school wide poster contest in the third grade. She’s had the pleasure of working as an artist in residence, creating cartoons and painting murals with the children at local elementary schools. She adores the wonder and curiosity of young children.

She feels that creating picture books is something that she was destined to do, after years of filing away so many ideas, while raising her two sons. She is a member of SCBWI.

She lives amongst the wildlife in an enchanted forest in the beautiful Oregon wilderness with her husband and menagerie. She has always appreciated nature and animals have always played a major role in her life. The inspiration for the Lovable Lobo character came from a wolf that she raised for over 14 years.

Check out her book series and discover that you, too, will find Lobo lovable.

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Review: Sheila G's Brownie Brittle

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I had never heard of Brownie Brittle until recently. I thought it would be like a peanut brittle, almost like a candy. It wasn't, which I am perfectly okay with because I'm not a huge fan of peanut brittle. Sheila G's Brownie Brittle is actually more like a cookie. Either way, whatever you want to categorize it under, it's delicious.

Though I'm not usually a huge lover of crunchy non-gooey cookies, I cannot deny the fact that I love brownies. I opened the toffee flavored first, and much to my dismay, the bag disappeared. Ok, it didn't disappear... I ate it. All of it. In one day. It was that good. You get the flavor and chocolate goodness of a brownie, combined with the best part of the brownie... the crispy edges.

I was also able to try three other flavors, as well as the toffee:
- Mint Chocolate
- Salted Caramel
-Chocolate Chip

Though, the toffee was definitely my favorite flavor, the Mint chocolate was a very close second. This definitely will satisfy your sweet tooth and craving for chocolate!

I also think that these would be great in Stocking for Christmas time. I love getting snacks and candy in my stocking, and I definitely wouldn't be upset if Santa left me a bag of Brownie Brittle! This is perfect for adults and children, basically anyone who loves brownies!

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