Friday, February 24, 2017

Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set

This set of salt and pepper grinders is really nice and the set comes with batteries! I love that the white one is for salt (even though I use pink Himalayan salt) and a black one for pepper. All you have to do is put the salt and pepper in the shakers and turn over and they automatically start grinding for you. I love this because the set I used to have had caps on the bottom and you would have to take the cap off before you could start grinding, so I felt like I had to clean the grinders a lot more often than with these. The sleek design is really nice, and this makes for a really nice gift. For people who don’t already have a set, they will be impressed if you were to get them (as long as they like to cook lol). I would definitely recommend getting a set or two so you can share with your friends!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get a set here:
https://smile.amazon.com/Gravity-BPA-Free-Electric-Pepper-Grinder/dp/B0174FDAVE/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1487954982&sr=1-2&keywords=ozeri+salt+and+pepper+grinder

Mosquito Repellent Sticks

These mosquito sticks are nice and long, and are perfect for warm summer nights camping or spending the evening outside. They are about 13 inches long, and are basically incense sticks. Each pack comes with 25, so just one package is going to last you a long time. Right now it’s crazy stormy, so we haven’t had any mosquitos, but it does last a really long time and doesn’t blow out super easy like ones I’ve had before. These are going to be a great touch to around our camp sites this summer when we go camping. Candles only reach so far, so I like to put these sticks on the perimeters of the campsite to ensure extra safety from mosquitos since we are walking around a lot and for my dog. It’s scary to think how terrible mosquito bites could be for you or your loved ones.

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get some here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B015QMKUBA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Moscow Mule Mugs

I have always wanted a set of these Moscow mule cups. They make your Moscow pule cocktails so much better for some reason. These are 100% copper and come with two copper straws to drink your delicious drinks out of. All you need for a good Moscow mule is lime, vodka and ginger beer. There are a ton of variations with adding for example: mint or jalapeno, plus a ton of different variations depending on your taste. I like the spicy ones with a jalapenos and a little spice. There are so many recipes online. I would go to Pinterest and search Moscow mules to start finding some great recipes. These cups add a nice touch if you’re trying to impress someone with your cocktail skills. I am very impressed with the quality of these cups too. Very happy with my purchase!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get a set here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I41V0XC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Ammiy 10 Piece Makeup Brush Set

This set of makeup brushes is really nice. The handles are a metallic pink color that is super cute, and the oval brush heads have very soft, tight bristles. I was looking for a set of oval brushes to apply liquid make up when I have blemishes. Usually I just use bare minerals, but it’s not enough coverage when I have blemishes. I like that there are so many different sizes too. That way if I just have dark circles under my eyes I could use a small brush, or if I want a full face coverage for going out, I can use one of the larger brushes to apply the makeup. This set is also very reasonably priced. I was originally looking for just one oval brush, and for the price of one I could have bought half of the pack of 10 brushes. I’m glad I didn’t get that one, and I am very happy with my purchase!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

Get your set here: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I5290MS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Zoodle Chef Premium Vegetable Spiralizer

This veggie spiral is really nice, it’s super easy to use too. We tried a zucchini (I forgot to take a picture with the cucumber though). It was easy to use and is great for trying to cut out the carbs. We still used an Alfredo sauce that’s not the best for you, but it turned out really good. You cook the spiralized zucchini like you would with regular past, making sure it doesn’t overcook and warm up the alfredo and you’re done.. That easy! I can’t wait for summer time again because we always do a garden with zucchini and tomatoes and other veggies, but always have way too many zucchinis. Now we can spiralize them and make pasta again, or even spiralize them and freeze them for future meals. I love how compact this veggie spiral is too! Very happy girl! Would highly recommend this product.

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get it here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LBGOX5U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Kitchen Torch

This kitchen torch is pretty awesome, it took my husband a couple minutes to figure out how to get it to stop leaking (but it’s probably because he was playing with it before we put fuel in it). I was a little disappointed when it came, because I had assumed it came with fuel, but it didn’t. The fuel wasn’t expensive at all that I ordered on Amazon though. We used it to torch the top of our salmon while attempting to make sushi for the first time. It turned out really good! I love that with the torch you can add a special touch to your food that makes it seem like a restaurant did it. It also it pretty small, so it doesn’t take up very much room in my cupboards, and if you have read my previous reviews, you know that cupboard space has been an issue in our tiny home. I would definitely recommend this kitchen torch to anyone!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get one here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FAAXUBU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Large Umbrella

This umbrella is even nicer than the pictures. I am so happy with how high of quality it is. It has a carrying case too that you can wear on your shoulder and a button on the handle to open it up. Now that I ride light rail, I can’t hold everything and easily open and close an umbrella, so I am very partial to umbrellas with the button. It also is super easy to close, you just have to pull down on the black piece towards the top of the pole (honestly easier than the small one I have that you have to push the button). And….. It’s huge! With my regular size umbrella, my stuff in my bag and my jacket and bag are still pretty soaked, but not with this umbrella! You can definitely fit three people under this thing. Also, it has wind resistant pockets on top of the umbrella to help from breaking it/having it turn inside out. I am so happy I won’t blow away and be wet in all these storms anymore!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get one here: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MRY5UJ2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Monday, February 13, 2017

Disposable Placemats for Kids 60 Count

These kids’ placemats are really cute! They also are going to be so handy for cleanup one day when I have a little one. On the back side of each of the mats there are small adhesive strips that aren’t too strong that you can peel off to make sure that the mat stays put while your little one is eating. These are even nice to have if you are going to a restaurant, since a lot of the times they do not have as clean of surfaces as you would probably like for your little one. They are also a good learning tool. Your little one can be learning about the different fruit and veggies that are on the mat every day. One thing with that is that I would have liked a variety of two or three more different variations to keep your little one interested in what is on the mats longer.

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get some here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CO61OIO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bamboo Pillow

This bamboo pillow came wrapped up basically in like a shrink wrap when I first got it. After I left it out flat overnight, the pillow took its form, and I added another day to get rid of the smell before I slept on it. I was actually pleasantly surprised with the pillow. It is firm, but not too hard. You can also take out some of the stuffing to make room to fluff up the pillow with the remaining foam too, which is really nice and I may end up needing to do so in the future if I feel like the pillow becomes flat. I am very happy with my purchase of this bamboo pillow!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get one here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E9JVKH4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

IYELLOW In-Ear Earbuds with Built in Microphone

I am so excited that I got these earphones! They also have a microphone, so if you have your earbuds in and someone calls you, you don’t have to pull out the earbuds so that they can hear you. This is so nice since I ride light rail. I also hate if people can hear my telephone conversations on light rail (since you never know who may be listening), so these are nice because with the earphones in your ear you can hear the person talking so much better than with the phone up to your ear and they can hear you really well with the built in microphone. These also come with an awesome little hard case to put them in, which is really amazing since I always tend to ruin mine in the bottom of my bags. I am so glad I got these earbuds with a microphone in them, very happy with them!

I received this product for free for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get them here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MCXINHI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Brooklyn Bamboo Swaddle/Receiving Blankets 3 Pack

This set of swaddle/receiving blankets is really soft and nice. It is kind of hard to believe how expensive swaddle blankets are in the stores, so I am so happy I was able to find this set for our future little one. It is a nice gift for someone that hasn’t revealed their baby’s gender yet too, which is perfect for us since we aren’t even pregnant yet. They are definitely gender neutral, but still really cute! I am so happy we were able to get this set of 3 organic and hypoallergenic swaddle blankets! All of the blankets are mostly white, two have gray patterns, and one has yellow stars on it. I feel like gray is really in right now, not only with nurseries, but in homes.

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get a set here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EOZHJKA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Brooklyn Bamboo Animal Crib Sheet

This animal crib sheet is actually cuter than I thought it was going to be. My husband and I are planning on having kids in the next year or so (at least getting pregnant) and even though we aren’t quite ready yet, this sheet is nice for a baby boy or a baby girl, so I figured I could still get it. From what I know from friends, there are lots of accidents, so most likely this is going to be a backup crib sheet since I am not sure what the room is going to look like yet, but I am totally fine with that. I am realistic in knowing I have a full time job and so does my husband, so we are going to need a little backup. This sheet is also very soft! I am so glad we were able to get this!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get one here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B011CMWO8K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Brooklyn Bamboo Baby Washcloths - Blue (Pack of 6)

I wasn’t sure how soft these washcloths were actually going to be, but they are super soft! I also love the colors! My husband and I are planning on having kids soon, so I am going keep them for myself, I just need to wait for my sister to get married in a few months. It’s nice that they come in a 6 pack because you pretty much have 1 per day with only needing to do a load of towels once a week (like I already do). I would definitely recommend these to anyone- and they are great for boys or girls too! So happy I was able to get a set of these!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get a set here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QQBQ0YW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Brooklyn Bamboo Portable Crib Mattress Pad

My husband and I are planning on having kids in the next year or so (at least getting pregnant) and even though we aren’t quite ready yet, this portable crib mattress pad for a crib works for a baby boy or a baby girl, so I figured I could still get it. From what I know from friends, there are lots of accidents, no matter where your little one is, so most likely I am going to need at least one of these bad boys. I am realistic in knowing I have a full time job and so does my husband, so we are going to need a little backup in our lives. These mattress pads are so nice because they keep the portable crib clean for your little one to sleep/play on. I am so glad we were able to get this, now it’s time for baby!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get it here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B014N308QA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Essential Oils Diffuser Necklace pendant with 24" chain and 5 washable pads

This essential oil necklace is going to be a life saver once I am pregnant. I had a coworker who wore one of these when she was pregnant (and still does) and it helped her a lot. If you put a little bit of peppermint oil on one of the colored felt pads, then put it in the necklace and wear it. You will get to smell the peppermint oil all day which helps with nausea. (It really works, not sure how/why, but it does.) I have a small bottle at work for whenever I’m not feeling well too now. She also put in (I think) eucalyptus oil (and possibly something else, I’d have to check) when she was sick and stuffed up. I will say something like that is a lot more noticeable if you were sitting by her, but hey, if it helps you naturally, I am all for it. They have a lot of different colors and designs too that are available.

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.


You can get one here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EG5KLFI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Barbecue Skewers - 12 Pack

I have been wanting to get a set of these skewers for a long time! The bamboo ones, no matter how long you soak them in water, end up burning at the ends and are hard to handle once they are burnt because they end up braking off. My husband didn’t see the need like I did for these, but now he’s so glad he has them since he does all the barbequing. It has been incredibly stormy lately, so once its bbq weather, I’m going to add a pic of some kabobs on the bbq too. I also love that you can throw these stainless steel skewers right into the dishwasher when you’re done too. I am very happy we were able to get a set of these, and one day when we have a bigger house, I will probably need to get another set!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get a set here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSZ4W08/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Meat Mallet and Tenderizer Tool Set

This meat tenderizer and mallet set is really nice. It is also very sturdy… I know because my husband decided to hit it against his hand and poke it into his hand for some reason to test it and said they actually hurt lol.  The tenderizer is so nice when you have a cheaper cut of meat you want to make more flavorful, and it allows you to marinate your meat faster because the marinade can get into the holes it creates. The mallet is really nice too for a couple reasons. One is to flatten out your meat, I tend to do it mostly with chicken to make chicken cordon blue so that the chicken breast is big enough to go around the ham and cheese. You can also tenderize your meat this way too. The next low budget meat I cook, I’m going to do both. I think it’s going to turn out so well. I am very happy with my purchase, and so is my husband! They also don't take up a bunch of room in my drawers in my tiny kitchen, which is really nice.

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get a set here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JKVRCL4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Digital Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

This blood pressure monitor is extremely nice! It honestly seems as nice as the ones they have at the doctor’s office. It is really nice to have on hand too because my husband has a high stress job and we both should be watching our blood pressure. It is super easy to use, and is large enough for larger arms too. It doesn’t squeeze my arm fat so hard like some of the smaller ones have in the past that the doctor’s assistants have used on me in the past. (Not sure what they are really- maybe medical techs?) The screen displays green, orange, and red too to make it even easier on you to see if you are having any issues with your blood pressure. If you’re thinking about getting a blood pressure monitor, look no further, this one is extremely nice! It also comes with a really nice pouch to hold it all in too.

I received this product for free for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get it here:
https://smile.amazon.com/Ozeri-BP4M-CardioTech-Hypertension-Technology/dp/B009RB7TAM/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486657110&sr=8-5&keywords=ozeri+blood+pressure+monitor

Camera Lens Kit for your Phone

This set of lenses is really nice. My friends are all having babies, so my husband and I are starting to have baby fever. I was talking to my friend about how much newborn pictures cost and was shocked! I will probably end up doing them, but she had mentioned how they have a really nice camera and were going to try and do them themselves, which made me think well maybe I should look into getting a nice camera too. Well while I was searching these $500+ cameras, I saw that you could make your smart phone even better with this handy set of lenses, so I thought that this was perfect! Also, it comes with a tripod that is sturdier than any other stand I have tried and comes with a Bluetooth wireless remote control which is perfect for taking pics as a family. I am really happy with my purchase!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get it here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F6GPIAE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Infrared Digital Thermometer

This infrared digital thermometer with high temperature alarm function for kids and adults of all ages is really nice. I really like that you don’t have to hold this in your little one’s mouth or against their head because when they aren’t feeling good, the last thing I want to do is bother them even more with an annoying thermometer. What also is really nice is that the color of the screen changes based on how hot the temperature reads. It is very simple to use and comes with a nice bag to put it and the directions in, so for some reason you can’t remember how to use it, you’ll have the directions right there. The directions say to take the temp three times then average the three, but from what I tested, they all seemed to be pretty spot on. No one in my household had a temperature, so it read normal though.

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get it here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CY2HZ4A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Stainless Steel Cast Iron Cleaner

So, I have a new love for cast iron skillets. They make my food taste so good! I have no idea why it makes my food taste so much better, but it really does. This stainless steel cast iron scrubber is amazing! The only two downsides to cast iron skillets is that they are heavy and that you have to clean them perfectly or they’ll rust (if you don’t have this scrubber). I accidentally made this mistake before, and decided to do some research for a solution. The thing that kept coming up was this stainless steel scrubber. I don’t really know why it works so well, but it really does. If you are looking for a solution to cleaning your cast iron skillets, you won’t be disappointed with this scrubber!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get one here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5C1T6Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Monday, February 6, 2017

Stainless Steel Manual Lemon Squeezer

This lemon squeezer is really nice. I have been wanting one for a long time, but have been putting it off because I try to remind myself of all the kitchen gadgets I had to have, that now never get used. This kitchen tool is different, I have already used it a handful of times. It’s super easy to use, and very heavy duty. When you squeeze a half of a lemon with this, you really get all the juice out of the lemon (unlike the old fashion twisting juicers or the squeeze as hard as you can and try not to drop too many of the seeds in whatever you’re making method). I am extremely happy I finally bought this juicer, no longer will my hands hurt from juicing a lemon. It is honestly big enough for a small orange too, which would be amazing to have fresh squeezed orange juice in the morning with breakfast!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get it here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DE5632Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Toilet bowl automatic light

Ok, so I was not sure if we were going to like this or not, but we actually really love it. Something so simple, but honestly for the first week we had it, my husband couldn’t stop talking about how great it is. The motion sensor really works well when you walk into the bathroom, and turns off pretty quickly after you are done. I like the variety of colors it goes through too… seems weird to be so excited for something like this, but we truly recommend it. Also, the lights are definitely bright enough to see without turning on the lights, but are not quite as bright as the light shows in the pictures on Amazon. Didn’t really want to take a picture of my toilet… seems a little gross no matter how clean it is, but if you are thinking about getting this, I definitely recommend getting this toilet light!

I received this product on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no compensation for this review and am not required to give a good review. I am also not associated with the seller in any way.

You can get one here:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J7YVZ6W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1