I like wearing goggles when we go swimming because my eyes get red from the swimming pool water. I love swimming under water so having a nice pair of swim goggles is a must for me.
GogglX sent me a pair of goggles and although I haven't tried it while swimming, I've used it in the shower a couple of times to test it. The goggles are available in 4 colors and I chose the blue one this time.
The GogglX swim goggles came in a hard plastic case with holes at the bottom so that excess water would easily drain from the goggles after storing it.
The GogglX swim goggles' lenses are made of high density polycarbonate lenses which provides strong endurance. The inner lenses comes with an anti-fog coating and has 100% UV cute lenses for maximum eye protection. The nose piece comes in 3 different sizes to fit kids and adults. It is big for my 6 year old daughter so I'm thinking this would suit older children. :)
The silicone padding on the inner eyepiece is great to keep water out and yet is comfortable around my eyes. The head strap is adjustable and I like how it doesn't catch my hair.
I've tried this when I took a shower and I love how comfortable it is. The lenses didn't fog and I love how the water didn't seep through the silicone padding on my eyes. I couldn't wait to use this when we swim once the weather becomes warmer. It's very stylish and I like the quality of the goggles.
You can purchase the GogglX on Amazon with free shipping if you are a Prime member.
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mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services
I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am
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DanceCrazy.com Presents Vol. 2 of your complete step by step guide to
dancing the Waltz. We include a complete breakdown and detailed
instruction for men and women, including dancing to the music, etiquette
for ballroom dancing, and essential tips for success on the dance
floor. In Waltz Dance Volume 2, we pick up where Volume 1 left off.
Providing more progressive Waltz steps that'll make your style more
mature and developed. Waltz your way to grace, style, and confidence
with the help of two friendly and accomplished ballroom instructors!
This is the second volume to Dance Crazy's Beginners Waltz DVD. I've finished the Beginners Waltz Volume 1 DVD (READ MY REVIEW HERE) and I realized that waltz isn't just a simple dance but it involves a series of footwork and grace to perfect the steps.
The Beginners Waltz Volume 2 is a nice DVD to watch and learn after I finished learning the Volume 1 DVD. It taught me a more matured and developed way to dance Waltz. As with the other instructional DVDs from Dance Crazy, the Beginners Waltz Volume 2 shows different camera angles so that I can follow the footwork properly. I love how I can learn the steps on my own pace and I like how Dance Crazy made the steps seem more simple so that I can follow them easily. This is such a nice dance to learn because it's graceful and pretty to watch and do.
You can purchase the Beginners Waltz Volume 2 DVD on Amazon.
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mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services
I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
I've loved butter popcorn ever since I was young. The more buttery, the more I like it. I remember, and still do!, look forward to eating butter popcorn every time we go to the movie house because the popcorn there taste better than the microwaveable butter popcorn. The microwaveable butter popcorn has that "bleh" thick buttery feeling (I am sensitive to popcorn taste) which I can't really get used to. So, going to the movies is an excuse for me to eat buttered popcorn. So when Franklin's Gourmet Popcorn sent me their pre-measured packs of popping corn, I was super excited to try it.
They have 5 different packs available starting from a 2 oz. pack to a 12 oz. pack. I chose their 24-pack 6 oz. poppers and I was so happy when I received the heavy box of popping corns. Each 6-oz. pack has a pre-measured 100% pure coconut oil, seasoning and certified organic non-GMO popping corns gorwn in Iowa and packaged in the USA. There are directions at the back and it can be popped using a kettle popper or a stove pot.
My 3 year old daughter saw the big box of popcorn from Franklin's Gourmet Popcorn and asked if I can cook it. My 2 daughters love popcorn too so I immediately got our pot out to pop some popcorn. :)
I love the pre-measured packaging because I just combined all 3 ingredients into our pan and waited for the popping corns to start popping. I set the pot on our stove and turned the burner on to medium heat. The scent of butter filled the air before the popping noise started and my daughters were so excited when they smelled the scent of butter popcorn. When the popping started, I shook the pot continuously (of course covered with a lid) until all the popping stopped. After about 10 minutes from the time I put the pot on the burner until the popping stopped (yes it does take a bit longer to pop these on
the stove compared to the microwaveable popcorn), the popcorn was done. I placed it in a bowl so we could dig in and enjoy the popcorn.
The popcorn tasted delicious and fresh! It was buttery and has the right amount of saltiness that we finished the whole bowl in minutes. LOL. My daughters couldn't help digging in and so did I. There were no "bleh" or thick buttery feeling like the ones in a microwaveable butter popcorn pouch and this tasted like the fresh popcorn in the movie house.
Now, I can make movie house-like tasting popcorn in the comfort of my own home. :)
You can purchase the Franklin's Gourmet Popcorn on Amazon with free shipping if you are a Prime member.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would
mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services
I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
I have some compression shirts and socks which I wear when me and hubby ride our bikes but this is the first time I've heard about Copper Wear's Elbow Sleeve. Here is a quick description of the product:
Copper Wear™ from our "As Seen on TV" Store is the next generation of ankle, elbow, knee and back supports. Copperwear clothing effectively
relieves joint pain while providing additional support. Copper
Wear''s revolutionary construction incorporates specially formulated
high-performance nylon, and is impergnated with heat-conducting copper
fibers. Copperwear's ergonomic design dramatically increases necessary
blood flow and provides essential joint compression. Our compression wear reduces swelling and helps speed recovery.
Copperwear''s revolutionary fabric wicks away perspiration and moisture
while providing essential support for achy muscles and joints. Copper
Wear is Antimicrobial and Odor-resistant, and is 100% Machine
Washable, and can also be machine dried. Copperwear support sleeves can
fit either right or left.
Designed for athletic activity, or ever day support
Helps facilitate healing, recovery and soreness
State-of-the art Odor Resistant Design
Revolutionary Fabric Design Wicks Away Moisture
Comfortable, supportive fit.
The Elbow Sleeve by Copper Wear arrived in a box and the sleeve inside has a similar texture compared to a nylon compression sleeve.
For the measurement, I followed Copper Wear's sizing chart: Legs: Measure the full circumference at 5" above the center of the knee. Elbows: Measure the circumference 5" above the elbowFeet: Measure around foot, under your heel.
Available in sizes:
The elbow sleeve by Copper Wear has a tight and snug feel but I like how it fits. My elbows sometimes hurt, specially when we ride our bike for an extended period of time, and similar to a compression shirt and socks, the elbow sleeve helped prevent muscle soreness on my elbow. I have no idea how the copper works in this clothing (and honestly, I think of metals when I hear the word copper) but I'm glad it works like a compression garment. I've washed it a few times already and I'm glad that it hasn't shrunk.
You can visit Carol Wright's Website to learn more about their Copper Wear and their other products.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would
mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services
I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
I like wearing make up. I usually go for the no make-up look but once in a while, I like experimenting with make up specially with my eyeliner. Wearing a mascara is a must for me since I have short lashes and the most gruesome part is when it's time to remove my make-up.. Specially my eye make up, which includes my eyeliner and mascara.
I used to just use my facial cleanser and water to rinse off the make up but this takes a couple of washes before I can totally remove my eye make up. I was super excited when LAVO sent me their Deep Cleansing Oil which is a combination of a makeup remover and a facial cleanser.
The LAVO Deep Cleansing Oil contains the following:
- Organic Chamomile Oil
- Organic Safflower Oil
- Organic Lavender Oil
- Organic Avocado Oil
- Organic Rosemary Oil
The LAVO Deep Cleansing Oil Make Up Remover came in a black box. The bottle inside is clear and has a yellow colored oil inside. I was super excited to try this because I applied make up this day.
The directions were fairly simple. I used a clean and dry facial cloth to place a few drops of the LAVO Deep Cleansing Oil on it. I spread it all over my face using the facial cloth. I then ran my hands under running water and then proceeded to massage my face around. The LAVO Deep Cleansing Oil emulsified producing a subtle white foam upon contact with the water. I then rinsed it off with water.
For my eye make up, I dropped a few drops of the LAVO Deep Cleansing Oil on my fingers. I rubbed it on my eyes, with eyes closed of course, then let it stand for about 30 seconds. I rinsed it off but had to repeat the procedure since there were mascara and eye liner on the sides of my eyes. After repeating the step for the second time, my eyes were completely free from the mascara and eye liner. I was happy because it didn't irritate the area around my eyes and I didn't have to scrub my lids to remove the eyeliner and the mascara.
The scent of the LAVO Deep Cleansing Oil is nice and I was worried it would leave my skin feeling oily. I already have an oily skin type so I tend stay away from any beauty products which has an "oil" word on it thinking they would make my skin become oilier and breakout. I was happy with the results because after rinsing the LAVO Deep Cleansing Oil off, my skin felt squeaky clean. It neither felt heavy nor oily. This didn't clog my pores and didn't cause me any breakouts as well.
I love how easy the LAVO Deep Cleansing Oil is to use and I like how effective it is to remove my eye make up. It did take me twice for my eye make up but that's way less than just using my facial cleanser.
This is such a nice makeup remover and facial cleanser and I like how I only need a few drops to remove my make up. :)
You can purchase the LAVO Deep Cleansing Oil on Amazon with free shipping if you are a Prime member.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would
mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services
I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
ABOUT THE PRODUCT: ★ Yalmeh Glorify Vitamin C Moisturizing Lotion is a powerful
antioxidant. It protects and prevents of the formation of free radicals
in sun exposed skin. Lightens spots, discoloration, refines skin texture
and reduces wrinkle formation as well as existing wrinkles. Vitamin C
is rapidly gaining popularity in skin care. It is appears to be just as
effective as ascorbic acid in the stimulation of collagen production.
★ Vitamin E helps skin look younger by reducing the appearance of fine
lines and wrinkles. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. It also helps
protect skin from harmful free radicals in the environment.
The Yalmeh Glorify Vitamin C Moisturizing Lotion came in an orange 15 gram tube. It has a white color and a creamy consistency and has a nice subtle floral scent.
First of all, I love products with Vitamin C because they help my skin look brighter and lighten my acne scars. The Yalmeh Glorify Vitamin C Moisturizing Lotion glides smoothly and doesn't leave any greasy feeling. It absorbs quickly and leaves my skin smelling nice. Although the tube is small, I like how I only need to use a small amount for my face. It neither clogged my pores nor did it cause me any skin reactions. I like how gentle it is and how it made my skin look hydrated and moisturized.
You can purchase the Yalmeh Glorify Vitamin C Moisturizing Lotion on Amazon with free shipping if you are a Prime member.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would
mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services
I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Have you ever been burned by your cloth oven mitt? I have! One time, I was holding a tray of baked pork chops with sauce and while transferring the pan, I didn't notice that the tray was tilting so the sauce was absorbed by the cloth gloves and my fingers got burned by the hot sauce from the oven. I vowed to be careful around cloth oven mitts then but sometimes, I still have accidents specially when I can't help but hold the trays for an extended period of time.
That's when I discovered the Silicone Grilling Gloves.
The AYL Silicone Heat Resistant Grilling BBQ Gloves Set is made of an FDA Approved and BPA-free, pure food grade silicone. It is heat resistant up to 425 degrees farenheit and is 100% waterproof. It has a one size fits all size and has a non-slip grip design.
Here are some uses for the AYL Silicone Heat Resistant Grilling BBQ Gloves Set:
★ Perfect For Use As Cooking Gloves, Baking, Smoking, Or Potholder
★ For
Use on Hot Food in High Temperature In The Kitchen, Use As Grilling
Gloves, Oven Gloves, Or Even Camping!
★ Protect Your Hands And Avoid
Accidents With Insulated Waterproof Five Fingered Grip
★ Far More
Protection And Easier to Use Than Oven Mittens!
I love the bright red color of the AYL Silicone Heat Resistant Grilling BBQ Gloves. It's so pretty and colorful. :) The gloves are very bendy and thick but lightweight at the same time.
It has a different feel than my usual cloth oven mitts and it's not as comfortable as the cloth oven mitts but I can grip the trays and pans without having to worry about them slipping from my grip.
I like how it's waterproof because I don't have to worry about the hot sauces going into my hands and fingers and I can now hold the baking trays for a longer period of time without having to worry about the heat burning my hands and fingers.
I love how this protects my hands and my wrist as well, because they cover past my wrists, but since I have unusually small hands, the gloves are a bit big for me. I do prefer this over the cloth oven mitts because the AYL Silicone Gloves protects my hands and fingers from heat and hot sauces better than the cloth oven mitts.
HAVE YOU EVER TRIED SILICONE GLOVES?
You can purchase the AYL Silicone Heat Resistant Grilling BBQ Gloves on Amazon for $19.99 with free shipping if you are a Prime member.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would
mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services
I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
I sometimes wake up to puffy eyes in the morning and it takes some time before the puffiness subsides. I noticed this happens when I don't get enough sleep and sometimes it happens randomly and out of the blue.
I've tried several products from InstaNatural and I like their products. I recently tried their Youth Express Eye Serum and was really excited to try it.
Here is a quick product description of InstaNatural's Youth Express Eye Serum:
Youth Express Eye Serum is a highly concentrated blend
of invigorating ingredients designed to restore a youthful appearance to
the eye area. Our serum contains an advanced Peptide Complex - along
with Plant Stem Cells, Matrixyl 3000, Astaxanthin, Kojic Acid, Caffeine,
Passionflower, and Vitamins C and E - which help to deliver exceptional
results to the under eye area, resulting in a decreased appearance of
wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles and puffiness.
Key Ingredients:
+ Vitamin C
+ Plant Stem Cells
+ Astaxanthin
+ Kojic Acid
+ Passionflower
+ Caffeine
+ Hyaluronic Acid
+ Niacinamide
+ Matrixyl 3000
The InstaNatural's Youth Express Eye Serum came in an amber bottle with a blue label. The cover is also a dropper to dispense the serum in a more hygienic way.
The serum has a dark, blood-orange color and I was quite shocked by the color. It's so dark and my 3 year old daughter asked me if I was bleeding when I dropped it on my hand. It has a thick consistency and has a very nice subtle orange scent. That made me wanted to try the serum because it smelled so nice.
I like how I only need 1 drop for the skin under my eyes. I use this at night after cleansing my face and after applying my toner. The serum has a cool feeling and I like how light it is. It doesn't feel greasy and I like how it quickly gets absorbed. The dark orange color of the serum doesn't stain my skin and actually spreads on clear. The light, orange scent doesn't irritate my eyes and I love how the serum has lessened my puffy morning eyes look.
Luckily, I don't have dark circles under my eyes but I wouldn't be able to tell if this works for dark circles. :)
You can purchase the InstaNatural's Youth Express Eye Serum on Amazon for $23.95 with free shipping if you are a Prime member.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would
mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services
I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
A month ago, I was given the chance to try Suddora's pink ribbon sweatbands and I loved them! Recently, I was given the chance to try one of their sweatband set which is available in 10 different colors. I chose the purple one and was super delighted when I received the wristband and the headband.
Suddora's Sweatbands are ideal for basketball, running, cycling and a lot more! It's ultra comfy and durable and made of 80% cotton, 12% spandex and 8% nylon. Each package comes with 1 headband (7x2") and 2 wristbands (3x3 1/2").
The set came to me in separate plastic packaging and the colors of the sweatbands are really nice. They have a deep purple color which is really pretty. The headband was very soft and stretchy and I love how it kept my hair in place while I workout.
The sweatbands have the same color as the headband and is super soft as well. It's stretchy and I like how it fits my wrist snuggly yet it's comfortable. It doesn't restrain my movements while I workout at home and I really, really like the color.
I've washed these for a couple of times already and I love how the quality and color still looks like they're new. The fabric didn't shrink and the softness of the sweatbands are still the same as when I wore it the first time.
You can visit Suddora's Website to learn more about their other products.Use the code GetFit10 to get a 10% off if you order on their site. Hurry the code expires January 31, 2015!
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mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services
I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
EASY-OFF® Fume Free Oven Cleaner, the perfect solution for spot cleaning, it cleans without any nasty fumes
leaving your oven with a fresh, lemon scent. Its expert deep cleaning
formula dissolves tough baked-on grease & food spills and wipes away
easily. And its safe for self-cleaning ovens.
EASY-OFF® Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner is specially formulated to handle
your worst messes. The formula penetrates tough baked-on grease and
cleans the oven - in as little as 5 minutes! Its expert deep-cleaning
formula dissolves tough oven grease & food spills and wipes away
easily.
MY REVIEW:
** Pictures of my oven-cleaning adventure to follow. :)
I've cleaned our oven several times already with several oven cleaners from the dollar store. They work well but what I don't like about it was the fumes and the scent of the cleaner. The fumes make me cough and I couldn't use our oven for quite some time after cleaning it to let the scent of the cleaner clear out.
I was so excited when I was selected for the EASY-OFF Oven Cleaner because our oven is in need of cleaning.
I so wanted to try the Fume Free Easy-Off Oven Cleaner but I felt like the Heavy Duty Easy-Off Oven Cleaner is more helpful for the current condition of my oven now.
Using the Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner is super easy and although I did smell a bit of a scent when I used it, the scent and fumes is much less than the oven cleaners I've used before. I love how easy it was for me to wipe and scrapethe burnt and dried up drips of oils and sauces on our oven. I didn't have to scrub hard and I like how the scent of the cleaner didn't linger inside our oven. It made our oven look clean and almost new again and as I've said, I love how the scent is less irritating than our previous oven cleaner.
*I am a member of Smiley360
and I received a free sample to try. All opinions are honest and based on my own experience. No other form of compensation was received.
I love music and I love to sing, specially in the bathroom and when I'm on the go. My daughters and hubby love to sing too so, having a portable speaker is definitely a plus for us specially when we go on a trip to the beach or when we go pier fishing. I've had the wonderful chance to try the Bluetooth EXO Portable Wireless Speaker by RIF6 and I was blown away by it.
The Bluetooth EXO Portable Wireless Speaker by RIF6 is available in 4 colors. I chose the orange one and was so happy that the color of the speaker I received is exactly the same as the one pictured above. Not darker or lighter but exactly the same. :)
Some of the features of the Bluetooth EXO Portable Wireless Speaker are:
WIRELESS- Bluetooth CSR 4.0 and NFC connectivity that will work anywhere
directly from your smartphone, mp3, tablet or laptop up to 30 ft. Take
your music with you and free yourself from any extra cables.
ENERGY EFFICIENT - With a 2000 mAH battery delivering up to 10 hours of
non stop music and a full recharge time of at most 3 hours
OUTDOORS - IPX3 Water resistant (light rain) and dust / mild shock
protection make it a great choice for your outdoors adventures.
The Bluetooth EXO Portable Wireless Speaker has a very nice orange color and has a rubbery outside texture. There is a metal clip/hook which I can easily attach on my bag. The speaker is a bit heavy and the USB charging cable is included as well as a 3.5 mm audio line-in cable.
I like the included 3.5 mm audio line-in cable because I can also connect the speaker to a non-bluetooth device like our desktop.
The speaker has all the buttons needed to control the music. The power button serves as the play and pause button as well as the answer button to take a call. This speaker has a built-in microphone so hands-free calling is okay. The forward and rewind buttons also controls the volume. I've made a video below to show how to pair the EXO speaker to my Moto G and to show how the buttons work.
The Bluetooth EXO Portable Wireless Speaker has the complete features above.
And, I did a short video to show you how easy it is to pair the Bluetooth EXO Portable Wireless Speaker to my smartphone and to show you how to use the buttons.
After trying out the Bluetooth EXO Portable Wireless Speaker, here is a short summary of what I liked about this speaker.
- the speaker looks so nice and cute. It's stylish and the color is very nice and vibrant.
- the sound quality is so nice. The bass is nice and the maximum volume is loud. :)
- I like the built-in microphone since I can answer the calls without disconnecting the speaker from the phone.
- very easy to pair and love the voice prompt because I don't need to "guess" if the pairing was completed or not.
- I like the 3.5 mm audio in-line included because I can use this speaker for our desktop which has no bluetooth.
- I like the short charging time (3 hours) and the long playback time (10 hours).
- very nice speaker and super love it!
- I didn't get how the NFC works and I tried to follow the directions but didn't get it to work on my smartphone (Moto G).
I love the Bluetooth EXO Portable Wireless Speaker by RIF6 because it's stylish, cute and produces a nice, crisp quality sound. :)
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A PORTABLE SPEAKER?
You can purchase the Bluetooth EXO Portable Wireless Speaker by RIF6 on Amazon with free shipping if you have Prime.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would
mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services
I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
