iCare Callus Remover Review + #Giveaway 6/15 US

When I was younger, I remember that my late grandfather had a cheese-grater looking thingy for his feet. I later learned that this was for his calloused heels to remove excess, dry skin. As for me, I can count the number of times I've had a pedicure in my fingers and I prefer to cut my own nails at home. Some may feel pampered and relaxed when having a pedicure but for me, I always feel anxious. My heels aren't that dry but I recently felt that the outer skin around my heels are drier can felt calloused than usual.

When I received the iCare Callus Remover, I was quite excited to try it because it came in perfect timing. It's almost summer season s flip-flop and sandals season is almost here. In fact, with the warmer weather here in SoCal, I've been using flip flops and sandals for quite some time now.

The iCare Callus Remover arrived in a nice box. It contained the following:
- 1 Electric Foot Pedicure
- 2 Roller Heads (1 fine and 1 rough)
- 1 carrying pouch
- 1 Cleaning brush

The iCare Callus Remover powers up with 2 x AA batteries which isn't included in the pack. The batteries are installed on the back of the iCare electric foot pedicure and the cover is easily opened and closed.

The electric foot pedicure is turned on using the switch in front. The switch has a safety feature in which it wouldn't move if the white diamond in the middle of the switch isn't pushed.

I like the 2 different roller heads available because both have 2 different functions for me. The rough roller head works great in removing the callouses on my heels while the fine roller is great to buffer up the skin after using the rough roller. Both also has a cartridge which fits the electric foot pedicure securely.

I also like the safety feature of the roller in which when it's pushed too hard against the skin, it stops automatically. I like this so that I wouldn't accidentally scrape my skin with the roller.

I use the iCare Callus Remover once a week after taking a long shower so that the skin on my heels are softer. I use the rough roller first and lightly roll it on my heels for 2 to 3 seconds. If the skin still feels hard after rolling the iCare Callus Remover roller, then I repeat the process until I feel satisfied with the feel of the skin on my heels.

After that, I use the fine roller to buffer up the skin on my heels. Then, I put on a lotion to moisturize my skin. The brush included in the box is perfect to clean and remove the skin debris left on the electric foot pedicure.

I love how the skin on my heels feel soft after using the iCare Callus Remover. Not only that, my heels look nice as well so that I can wear my flip flops or sandals.

The iCare Callus Remover is a perfect tool for me to rid of the dry and calloused skin on my heels. Since I'm not fond of getting a pedicure, I love how I can take care of my heels at the comfort of my own home.

You can watch the video above for my video review of the iCare Callus Remover.

You can purchase the iCare Callus Remover HERE.

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DISCLAIMER: 1 Winner will receive an iCare Callus Remover. Giveaway will start June 1, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and will end June 15, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST. This will be open to US residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I have received a product/s mentioned above to in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Fuego Elite Performance Unisex Athletic Crew Socks Review + #Giveaway 6/15 US

I use good, quality athletic socks when we go biking or when I workout because first of all, my feet sweats more so I need something that wouldn't cause my feet to be smelly afterwards. Second, it stays on securely and wouldn't slide down even when I move a lot. When I was chosen to try the Fuego Elite Performance Unisex Athletic Crew Socks, I was quite excited because this is the first time I've heard about this brand and I like trying out products from new brands.

The Fuego Elite Performance Unisex Athletic Crew Socks arrived in a nice black box. It has 2 colors available which are white/blue and white/grey. There are also several sizes available from Small to Extra Large.

I was quite impressed on the quality of the Fuego Elite Performance Unisex athletic Crew Socks. It has a thick and soft material. It is also a bit stretchy and I like how nice it looked. From the company, some features of the Fuego Socks are:

- "Y" shaped deep heel pocket and elastic bands the socks do not slide down
- socks have silver content which eliminates feet odor, conduct sweat and keep feet dry. 
- Seamless toe closure secures maximum softness and eliminates abrasion

Each Fuego sock is also labeled with an L and an R so that the socks wouldn't be interchanged. I think this is unique because I've never really had a socks with a left and right label.

True to the product's description, the Y shaped deep heel pocket makes these socks more secure. It doesn't slide down even with the more extreme movements in my workout. These also helped with my sweaty feet during workout and I noticed that my feet aren't as sweaty as my regular socks. I also like that my feet is odorless after a workout.

The socks are comfortable to wear and I like how it doesn't force my toes to pool in the middle. These socks gives me the comfort of my big toe, the side close to my smaller toe, not hurting after an intensive workout. I also like how durable these socks are and I like that these retained their original form and look after washing and drying a couple of times.

I love these high quality elite performance athletic crew socks and I recommend this to those who play sports or are active.

You can purchase the Fuego Elite Performance Unisex Athletic Crew Socks HERE.

Would you like to win a pair of Fuego Elite Performance Unisex Athletic Crew Socks?! Well, yay! The sponsor has generously offered a giveaway for my readers! Just head on over to the rafflecopter form below to enter. Good Luck!

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DISCLAIMER: 1 Winner will receive a pair of Fuego Elite Performance Unisex Athletic Crew Socks. Giveaway will start May 31, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and will end June 15, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST. This will be open to US residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I have received a product/s mentioned above to in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Pamper And Relax With The Spa Fairy Deluxe Bath Bomb Gift Set Review

As a stay at home mom, there are days when I just want to have time for myself. It's not often but when I feel that way, I want to relax and unwind by myself doing simple things like reading a book or taking a long, warm bath. This helps me restore my energy and help me calm down.

When I heard about the Spa Fairy Deluxe Bomb Gift Set, I was quickly drawn to it because this was made by a stay-at-home mom with 2 children. I am a stay at home mom with 2 young girls (4 and 6) and I can relate to her story. Here is a quick description of how the Spa Fairy came to be.

A little bit about the Spa Fairy… I am a stay-at-home Mom with two young children.  Prior to this year, I worked a full-time job as a social worker in an emergency room.  I was so stressed out but had little time to de-stress.  Now I am blessed with an opportunity to stay home with my children but I continued to struggle with how to make time for myself for some “self-care”.  So I began taking baths to relax, long ones, after my children went to sleep.  I noticed how calming it was to have some alone time.  I started this business with this thought in mind:  Whether you are a single woman working up the corporate ladder, a wife, a working Mom or a stay-at-home Mom like me, I hope that you can begin to slow down and take time for yourself.  You will be glad you did.

The Spa Fairy Deluxe Bath Bomb Set came in a pretty tin can. I can't help but think about what a great gift this set would be to my mom friends and relatives.

The set comes in 6 different bath bomb scent which is labeled ad packed individually. The scents included are:

Relieve - Eucalyptus & Spearmint Essential Oils
Revive  - Peppermint, Lemon, Rosemary, Eucalyptus Essential Oils
Rejoice - Lemon, Lime, Sweet Orange, Litsea Cubeba Essential Oils
Relax    - Lavender, Marjoram, Patchouli, Mandarin,  Geranium & Chamomile                 Essential Oils
Repair  - Lavender & Peppermint Essential Oils
Rekindle -  Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Vanilla, Sweet Orange Essential Oils

Each bath bomb is 4 oz./113g and I like how bigger the size is compared to my current bath bomb. Each individual bath bomb is also very wrapped nicely and I like the different colored ribbons of each scent.

The bath bombs all smell very nice. I love the variety of scents because I can choose among them. I also like how my skin felt smooth and smelled nice after. The soothing scent from the oils in the Spa Fairy bath bomb made me relax and unwind as well as feel calm.

This is such a great and simple way for me to have time for myself at the comfort of my own home. It's easy to use and I love that I feel pampered in such a simple way.

You can purchase the Spa Fairy Deluxe Bath Bomb Gift Set HERE.

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."

Quick Sweat Dice by Stack 52 Review

I exercise at least 4 times a week and I follow a workout program. At times, specially when I've been doing the same routine for quite some time, I get bored with it and so, I change it up a bit and find new workouts to try. When I was offered to try the Quick Set Dice by Stack 52, I was quite excited to try it because it's different than what I usually do.

Here is a quick product description from the company:

Created by military fitness expert and scientist Sergeant Michael Volkin and used by the US Army in Iraq, Quick Sweat Dice were scientifically designed for achieving elite fitness anywhere with no equipment in the most efficient way possible.

Quick Sweat Dice are a bodyweight exercise dice game.  Play the game; get a great workout.  You will never do the same workout twice.  No more boredom.  The variety maximizes muscle confusion and increases strength gains.  Most importantly, it’s fun and motivating.
Games can be played in as little as 5 minutes.  If you can find 5 minutes a day, you can be fit, lean, and strong.  Play by yourself or play with your friends and family.  Challenge and motivate each other.  Get fit and strong together.

You control the difficulty and the exercises are easy to learn.  Visithttp://strength.stack52.com/quick-sweat-dice/ for online videos of Sergeant Volkin demonstrating each exercise.
For even more workout variety, get the Strength Stack 52 Fitness cards.   Want to lose weight or get lean?  Pick up the Weight Loss Stack.

The Quick Sweat Dice is different in a way that I don't get the same routine every time. The workout I'll be doing will be based after I roll the dice. The dice also came in a black velvet carrying pouch for storage.

The color of the dice represent the different parts of the body it targets. The color codes are:

· Green: 6 Chest exercises
· Red: 6 Core/Ab exercises
· Blue: 6 Cardio exercises
· Yellow: 6 Leg exercises
· Orange: 6 Arm exercises
· White: Repetition count, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14

The Quick Sweat Dice is a very fun workout because I don't get the same routine every time I roll the dice. I also like the variety of workouts as well as the reps I need to do each time. For those starting to exercise, there are videos on the Stack 52 website showing how to do the exercise on the dice.

The Quick Sweat Dice is a fun and unique way to exercise and I like that this is effective in increasing my heart rate. I also like how I don't need any other exercise equipment when I use these dice.

You can purchase the Quick Sweat Dice by Stack 52 HERE.

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."

Wholesale, Quality Clothing From Apparel N Bags Review

I have a lot of plain shirts at home because as a stay-at-home mom, I prefer to wear quality, comfortable shirts over the stylish ones most of the time. How can I move around the house when my clothes aren't comfortable right? So, I stock up on comfortable, quality but affordable shirts since they're my go-to clothes most of the time.

Apparel N Bags offers quality clothes and accessories in low, wholesale prices. I chose this District DT270 Juniors Textured Girly Crew Tee from them and I love the quality of this shirt.

It has a nice, red color with some darker spots of black/blue.

The red color isn't the bright red but it has a subtle hint of maroon in it. I really like the color and the fit is also very nice. The fabric used is soft and the thickness is perfect for the warmer weather but not too thin to make the shirt see-through.

Aside from shirts, Apparel N Bags offers different brands of clothes for men, women and kids as well as accessories like bags, headwear and outerwear. I like that I can find shirts as low as $2.31 which for me is a nice price. I also like how buying in bulk makes the price even lower on most of their products. Shipping is super fast as well which I think is great.

Visit Apparel N Bags HERE to learn more about their 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."

Rash Guard Short Sleeves Swim And Workout Top Review

I like working out in comfortable clothes because I can't really move properly if my clothes are uncomfortable. I also like that the clothes I wear when I work out fits me well. I've tried long sleeved shirts from Rash Guard before and now that it's getting warmer, I was quite excited when I received their short sleeved Swim and Workout Shirt.

The Short Sleeved Rash Guard Swim and Workout Top arrived quickly. I chose a size bigger than what I wear just because it's warmer and I like clothes with a bit of a looser fit.

The Rash Guard Swim and Workout Top has a smooth, stretchy fabric. Although I got a size bigger than what I usually wear, the top still fits me nicely. I like the length of the shirt since it's long enough to cover my back and not slide up when I'm working out. It is just a little bit snug on my hips though but it's fine.

I like how well this fits me and how the fabric is breathable. The shirt doesn't make me feel uncomfortable when I workout and I like how it doesn't hinder me from the workout routines I do. The fabric also haven't shrunk even after I've washed it for a couple of times.

This is a nice workout shirt and I like how it's perfect to use now that the weather is warmer.

You can purchase the Rash Guard Short Sleeves Swim and Workout Top HERE.

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."

Juicy Case iPhone 5/5S Cover Review

My sister has an iPhone 5S so I got this for her. Since I haven't given this to her yet, and she hasn't tried this on her phone yet, I'll do a review based on how I received the Juicy Case and what I liked about it.

The Juicy Case iPhone 5/5S Cover is available in 4 colors. I chose the purple one because I think my sister would like this the most. The other colors available are: black, red and pink.

The case arrived in a nice box. The packaging is really nice which I liked because it can be given as a gift.

The Juicy Case iPhone 5/5s cover has a deep plum color (the flash made it look lighter). It is made of PU leather and has a smooth, soft, leathery feel.

The inner side of the cover has a pocket perfect to hold 1 card or up to two bills. The black case which holds the phone has a rubber, slightly stretchy texture. It has holes for the power button, the ports and the speaker under the phone.

The Juicy Case iPhone 5/5S cover also has a magnetic closure which helps the cover stay closed. I tried standing this up on its own but it wouldn't stay open in a comfortable level. I have to hold it to make it stay open so that I can use it as a standing view case.

I like the color and the quality of the Juicy Case. The seams are sewn nicely and the look and feel of the case is nice. I can't wait to give this to my sister so that she can try it on her iPhone 5s.

You can purchase the Juicy Case iPhone 5/5s cover HERE.

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."

Biontek Magnetic Air Vent Cellphone Mount Review

I use a cellphone car mount because I prefer to place my cellphone there when I'm driving. I neither answer non-emergency calls nor text while driving so it's nice to see my phone in view while driving. That way, I'll know if the call is from my family and have an idea if it's an emergency or not. I have a dashboard cellphone mount but when it's too sunny, I don't place it there because the heat might damage my phone. So, when I was sent the Biontek Magnetic Air Vent Cellphone Mount, I looked forward to trying it because instead of the dashboard, it goes through the air vent.

 The Biontek Magnetic Air Vent Cellphone Mount arrived in a box. Inside, there were 3 different components:
- The Biontek Air Vent cellphone holder
- Rectangular flat metal with adhesive on the other side
- Round flat metal with adhesive on the other side

The back of the Biontek Air Vent Cellphone holder has 4 rubber-like grips at the back. It attaches easily on the air vent and removes easily as well.

 The magnetic air vent can also be rotated 360 degrees so that I can position my phone properly.

 The metal plates included have an adhesive on one side so that it can be attached to the back of the gadget/phone but I prefer to just place it in between my cellphone casing and the phone.

The Biontek Magnetic Air Vent Mount holds my phone securely but with the weight of my phone, the air vent tends to move down.

From the side, my phone is securely held by the Biontek Magnetic Air Vent Mount and I like how powerful the magnet is.

There are no adhesives needed for the mount and I like how I can just place and remove this on our car. On days when it's sunny and hot, instead of using my dashboard phone mount, I like to use the Biontek Magnetic Air Vent Mount because it keeps my phone away from direct sunlight.

I like how easy this is to use and I figured out how to use it even without reading the directions on the side of the box. The extra metal plate is nice because I was able to put it at the back of my GPS. 

The only thing I noticed was that because of the weight of my phone, the air vent tend to go down since the air vent can't hold the weight of my phone. Aside from that, this is a nice cellphone mount and I like that it keeps my phone visible when I'm driving.

You can purchase the Biontek Magnetic Air Vent Mount HERE.

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."

Adamia Therapeutic Repair Lotion Review

I have dry skin on my legs and arms and it gets worse during the colder months. If I don't apply lotion daily, my skin would start scaling and my would get the white, dry streak when scratched. I love trying out new lotions, specially new brands, because I get to see if they would help moisturize my skin. I received the Adamia Therapeutic Repair Lotion and this is honestly the first time I've heard this brand so I'm excited to try it.

Here is a quick product description from the company:

• Dermatologist tested
• Fragrance free
• Non-allergenic
• Non-greasy
• Exceptional absorption
• Clinically proven to improve distressed skin

You can read more about the complete product description HERE.

The Adamia Therapeutic Repair Lotion arrived in a 500 ml. plastic bottle with a pump to dispense the lotion. The lotion has a white color, a creamy consistency and is unscented. It glides on smoothly and absorbs quickly. I like that it neither felt greasy nor heavy.

According to the company, Macadamia Nut Oil contains more omega-7 than any other nut oil. Also, according to the company, it closely resembles human sebum, allowing it to mimic skin’s natural oil production resulting in exceptional absorption for superior moisturization.

The Adamia Therapeutic Lotion is effective in moisturizing my skin.I like how light it feels and how it's absorbed quickly. I haven't experienced any skin irritation using this lotion. There are times when I would get hives (which lasts for about 15 minutes) and itchy skin by using a certain lotion so, I'm glad that the Adamia Therapeutic Repair Lotion haven't caused that to my skin yet.

You can learn more about Adamia HERE.

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."