Monday, November 30, 2015

Qutees Women's Knee High Socks Review


The Qutees Women's Knee High Socks, Boot Socks, Leg Warmers, Boot Cuffs has a very nice and cute design. It is comfortable to wear, fits just right and provides comfort and warmth specially now that it is getting cold. It is easy to pair and looks nice with my boots. It looks good with a dress, a skirt or shorts. The only thing I don't like about it is it makes my legs look a bit bigger. Maybe because I'm only 5 ft 2 and have short legs. I still wear it inside my scrubs because I stand most of the time at work and it provides good support for my legs.

Here is a short product description from the company:

Knee high socks will flatter your legs and complement your outfit. Boot socks are made with the best material: 95% Acrylic and 5% Spandex. Acrylic fiber holds its shape better than any other materials. Comfortable for year round wear. Knee high boot socks can be wear with flats, heels, and boots. Buy now for the holidays! Great gifts for birthdays and holidays. We are proud to announce with every purchase a donation will be given to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research.

You can purchase the Qutees Women's Knee High Socks 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.

Pretend Play Shopping Cart From Precious Toys Review


My 4 year old daughter loves to play pretend. She has a mini kitchen with all the grocery items, veggies and fruits. The Precious Toys Kids & Toddler Pretend Play Shopping Cart from Homeco just completed her collection.

 Take your shopping list and your teddy bear and get ready to shop. Our durable metal shopping cart looks just like those in real stores. Heavy gauge steel construction includes 360 degree pivoting front wheels, easy-grip handle, and a folding seat so a child and his or her favorite companion can navigate the aisles in style. There are endless play possibilities with this incredibly durable metal shopping cart. Children love playing grocery store; they can collect play food in the shopping cart, roll to the pretend checkout and pay, or stock the shelves with supplies. Encourage sorting, planning, and motor skills by creating a shopping list with pictures or simple words and then asking a child to fill the order, or ask him or her to put all of one kind of play food in the cart (like frozen foods), then roll to the end of the room, unload it, and return for something else (like fruits and veggies). With sturdy metal construction and pivoting front wheels, this kid-size metal shopping cart toy is the perfect addition to your play grocery store. Easy to maneuver, fun to fill, and built to last for years of pretend play.
 The shopping cart was easy to assemble. Just took us a couple of minutes. It is so cute and looks like the miniature version of the shopping carts we use in the groceries. There is a small polka dotted pink and black foldable seat perfectly meant for her doll.
It is quite sturdy and works smoothly on wooden floors and even on the carpet. The front wheel even swivels 360 degrees for easy and smooth turning. It even has an easy grip handle just like the real ones. It can easily be folded away when not in used to conserve space. She is happy that she has her very own cart now.

This would be a great Christmas or birthday present to young kids and toddlers.

You can purchase the Pretend Play Shopping Cart from Precious Toys 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.

Friendly's Single Serve Variety Pack Ice Cream Flavored Coffee Review


I started working a couple of months ago and now that the weather has become cooler, I always bring hot coffee on my drive to work. I leave our home at around 2:20 in the morning so it's really cold. So, I've stocked up on my single serve cups for my Keurig 2.0. When I was given the chance to try the Friendly's Single-Cup Coffee for Keurig, I was excited to try it because it says it's Keurig 2.0 compatible. Aside from that, I was excited to try the fun and dessert-y flavors included in this pack. Before I head on over to my review, here is a short product description from the company:

Now you can enjoy the taste of all your favorite ice cream flavors in your coffee mug. Buttery butterscotch, creamy chocolate marshmallow, decadent Vienna mocha chunk, cool mint chocolate chip-these flavored coffees will satisfy the biggest ice cream craving without all those pesky calories. Try the friendly's ice cream flavored variety pack and savor the sweetness with someone special.

This promotion includes a 40 count box of Friendly's Single Cup Coffee for keurig k-cup brewers.  This product IS 2.0 compatible.

First of all, I tried this on my Keurig 2.0 but it still gave me the error message of these cups not for a Keurig machine. Luckily, I've found a way to use these on my Keurig 2.0 even with the warning message. :)
I've tried all 4 flavors and each has this different, distinct flavor which makes drinking coffee fun. My favorite would be the Creamy Chocolate Marshmallow because I love coffee and I have a sweet tooth. I do add creamer here because I can't drink black coffee but the sweetness and the dessert-y taste is definitely there.
The Vienna Mocha Chunk is a bit more bitter among the 4 flavors and my least favorite would be the Mint Chocolate Chip because I am not a fan of chocolate mint flavors. The butterscotch is a bit sweeter compared to the Creamy Chocolate Marshmallow but tasted good as well.
I like how these are much cheaper but taste good. It has a mild coffee taste which really suits me. I like how this keeps me warm during my drive and keeps me awake. Overall, I would recommend this variety to those who likes coffee and desserts like me.


You can purchase the Friendly's Single Serve Variety Pack Ice Cream Flavored Coffee 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.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Mini Plastic Bag Heat Sealer By ModFamily Review


We often have opened bags of chips in our house because each of us likes a different flavored chips. I would often use a clip to close it and reserve the chips' freshness and crispiness but it only preserves the chips for a couple of days. When I received the mini plastic bag heat sealer from ModFamily, I looked forward to trying it because it looks like it would help a lot in preserving our chips and other snacks at home. Before I head on over to my review, here is a quick product description from the company:

Simple and Modern: Squeeze, Slide and Re-Seal Original Bags to keep Food Fresh and reduce the need for ziplock bags
100% Guarantee - If you have any problem EVER with ReliaSeal, we will refund your order in full plus ship you a new item. NO RISK, so add to cart now!
Designed with ease of use in mind - Place edge of poly or mylar bag in your sealer and slowly pull the bag through. Squeeze air out of bag before completing the seal to create vacuum effect.
Compact - Accessible, handy use in your kitchen, cabinet, outdoors or anywhere you need it
Airtight seal - Create airtight seal and prevent your food from tasting bland and stale. Lock in freshness and flavor. Safely seal all types of bags. Works best with mylar (i.e. potato chips) bags.

I received 2 pieces, both working fine. 2AA batteries needed and not included. It is easy to use, but needs getting use to at first to get it rightly done.  The mini plastic bag heat sealer from ModFamily is a very small, compact, lightweight plastic gadget that can seal even the biggest bag of chips.
 With the right amount of pressure, press the sealer and glide it to the plastic. I noticed that when I press the sealer harder, it can cut up the plastic in 2 with both sides sealed which is awesome.
No worries about On/Off because the sealer only functions when pressed. And since there are 2 pieces, I left the other 1 in the car. No more worries for left over chips/cookies at home or outside. It has a magnet but it slides down whenever I try to hang it on the fridge. So nope, it can't be hanged.

Now, I can just seal my opened bag of chips and snacks and keeps them fresh and crisp longer. This works as it should and lessens my need to repack opened chips and snacks on ziplock bags.

You can purchase the ModFamily Mini Plastic Bag Heat Sealer 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.

Stainless Steel Heart Shaped Toothbrush Holder Review


I used to use a plastic cup for our toothbrushes. It does the job but wanted to try something more pretty for our bathroom. When I was offered to try the HSS Heart Shape Stainless Steel Toothbrush Holder, I looked forward to trying it. Before I head on over to my review, here is a short product description from the company:

1 Good design and nice look, make your room and your life colorful
2 Can put 3 toothbrushes
3 Toothbrush and toothpaste products can be tidy
4 Made of metal,no the gargle cups.

Stainless steel heart-shaped toothbrush rack, lovers gargle toothbrush rack, creative wash gargle toothbrush rack. 

The HSS Heart Shape Stainless Steel Toothbrush Holder has an elegant and at the same time cute design. It is sturdy and looks durable. The stainless steel metal is thick and looks lit it has a good quality. I set it up in our bathroom to organize our toothbrushes and toothpaste. It can fit all 4 toothbrushes (2 adult and 2 kids) and both adult and kid's toothpaste.

My only concern was that there is no covered base underneath the toothbrush holder so water from our toothbrush tends to drip down our counter.  To fix this, I either place a pad of tissue paper underneath or a cloth to absorb the water. There wasn't any cup included too but I was hoped that it came with a cup too because it is kind of hard to find the right cup for this. This will make a nice gift.

You can purchase the Stainless Steel Heart Shaped Toothbrush Holder 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.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Pack of 6 Packaging Tape From Zitriom Review


When we send packages, I always look for a durable, effective packaging tape because I wouldn't want the contents of my package spilling out during shipment. So, I would often buy the more expensive ones before because of a bad experience with a cheap one. When I was offered to try the packaging tape from Zitriom, I grabbed the opportunity to try it. Before I head on over to my review, here is a quick product description from the company:

- Ultra Sticky Tape - Made With Highest Quality Materials Available
- Packaging Tape with High Tech Film technology provides extra strength for package protection
- all-season Adhesive For Excellent Holding Power During Extreme Hot or Cold Temperatures

This packaging tape from Zitriom came in a pack of 6. It included 1 dispenser that has sharp edges and cuts the tape easily. The clear tape measures 1.9 inches wide and 55 yards/roll. Not bad for the price. The tape is a little bit thinner as compared to the other brand that I have at home but when I used it to pack a box, It did not differ from my other tape. It is also sticky and adhered to the box instantly thus securing the box from opening up or spilling the contents. It also did not rip or break easily like some tapes that I have encountered before. So far so good. I have not seen any problems with the packaging tape.

You can purchase the pack of 6 packaging tapes from Zitriom 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.

CushionCare Wrist Rest Pad Review


When I use often and for longer periods of time, I notice that my wrist would feel a bit rough and callused. Sometimes, my wrist would also feel a bit sore when I use the computer for an extended period of time. So, when I received the CushionCare Wrist Rest Pad, I looked forward to trying it.
  I received the CushionCare Wrist Rest Pad in a box bundled with a Mouse Pad. The Wrist pad measures 18 x 3.3 x 0.4 inches and is made of quality memory foam that is soft and conforms to the weight of the hand/wrist.
It does not deform and will always go back to its original shape even after hours of use. It provides cushion to my hand and wrist while typing thus reducing strain and also pain for prolonged computer use. It helps maintain the natural position/angle of the wrist while on the computer. It is comfortable to use in that the pad does not slide and stays in place thus keeping the hand and wrist also in the right position. I gave the mouse pad to my youngest brother and he is glad to have it because he plays games and is always in the computer. He said that the mouse pad also helps a lot in reducing wrist strain.

I like that both products are effective and I recommend it to anyone who uses the computer often.

You can purchase the CushionCare Wrist Rest Pad 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.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Advanced Color Care System From Arvazillia Review

I had my hair colored about 5 weeks ago and ever since, I've used the Suflate Free Shampoo, Conditioner and Hair mask from Arvazallia. I use the shampoo every other day, which is when I wash my hair. The Arvazillia shampoo has a pearly, light greyish color and smells really nice. It smells luxurious and elegant which also leaves my hair smelling nice.

It creates a creamy lather compared to a bubbly one from my previous shampoo. I like how it rinses off clean and doesn't leave any residue on my scalp as well. After rinsing it off, my hair would always be super tangled from my previous shampoo but with the Arvazallia shampoo, my hair is less tangled, though I still have to use the conditioner.

The most important thing is, my hair color hasn't faded yet and still looks vibrant. The Arvazallia shampoo is sulfate and paraben free which really helped my color treated hair from getting dull and brittle. I also like how this hydrated and protected my hair. It helped make my hair manageable and smooth. This is a really nice product which effectively moisturizes and protects my color treated hair.

The conditioner works well together with the Arvazillia Shampoo and leaves my hair feeling smooth. It removes the tangles making it easier for me to comb my hair after taking a shower. The Arvazillia conditioner rinses off quickly and doesn't leave any residues on my hair and scalp. I like how it smells and how it leaves my hair smelling nice.

Since having my hair colored, the Arvazillia conditioner protectedm y hair from getting dull and brittle. My color treated hair remained vibrant and helped it look healthy and shiny. This also provided moisture and hydration my color treated hair needed to remain healthy, shiny, soft and smooth.
 The hair mask came in an 8.45 oz. plastic jar. The product inside has a white color and a paste-like consistency. I use this twice a week. after shampooing, and leave it on my hair for about 5 minutes and then rinse it off. For my below the shoulder length hair, I scoop a small amount and comb it through my hair using my fingers. It rinses off quickly and doesn't leave any residues on my scalp and hair.

What I love about this is the instant softness and smoothness I feel once I rinse this off my hair. It gives my hair the extra moisture to prevent it from being too dry and brittle. I also like how it leaves my hair smelling nice and hydrated.

The rejuvenating hair mask from Arvazillia is also sulfate free so it's safe for my color treated hair. I love how it makes my hair looking healthy and shiny.

You can purchase the Arvazillia Advanced Color Care System 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.

Brooklyn Bean Roastery Pink Pumpkin Single-Cup For Keurig Review


I'm not a fan of pumpkin spice flavored drinks aside from the one at Jack In The Box which is an iced drink available about 2 or 3 years ago. Nonetheless, I still like trying out new pumpkin spice drinks because I'm on the lookout for something similar to the iced coffee drink from Jack in the Box. When I received the Brooklyn Bean Roastery Single-Cup, I looked forward to trying it because it's new.
Before I head on over to my review, here is a quick product description from the company:

Nothing says “fall is here” quite like a warm mug of pumpkin flavored coffee. Our Pink Pumpkin coffee is filled with the sweet and spicy flavors of your favorite pumpkin pie with an extra dollop of vanilla. It’s enough to warm you up on even the chilliest autumn morning and with a portion of the proceeds from our Pink Pumpkin brew going to breast cancer awareness, every cup will warm your heart, too.

This promotion includes a 40 count box of Pink Pumpkin k-cups for keurig k-cup brewers.  This product IS 2.0 compatible. 


The Brooklyn Roastery Single-cup for Keurig arrived in a box with 40 single serve cups. It says this is compatible with a Keurig 2.0, which is the brewer I have, but I still got the incompatible message. I do have a hack by using the cover of a used original K-Cup.
The Brooklyn Roastery Pink Pumpkin's aroma filled the air as soon as my Keurig started brewing. I just added creamer and a little sugar (I can't drink black coffee) and I must say, this tasted good. It has a mild pumpkin spice taste which suited me better. Other pumpkin spice drinks taste too overpowering to me but this one tasted nice.

This is perfect for pumpkin spice lovers and with the colder weather, I make myself a cup every morning before I go to work.

You can purchase the Brooklyn Bean Roastery Pink Pumpkin Single-Cup for Keurig Brewers 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.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Blackhead And Whitehead Extractor Kit From Complete Skin Solutions Review


 I have visible pores on my nose and these become worse because of whiteheads and blackheads. I've used a comedone extractor ever since I was in high school so I looked forward to trying the Blackhea and Whitehead Extractor from Complete Skin Solutions. Before I head on over to my review, here is a short product description from the company:
  • Excellent choice of Professional Extractors to remove deep, superficial blackheads and white heads.
    Always use Professional quality tools for your skin rather than buying cheaper and lower quality implements

    This kit contains double loop extractor, cup and extractor, needle and extractor

    Easy to Use and designed for Optimal Balance, Comfort and Performance for Your Skin

    High Quality Pushers and Pimple Extractors for Removing Blackheads, Pimples and Blemishes
I received the blackhead and whitehead extractor kit from Complete Skin Solutions kit. The kit includes a double loop extractor, a cup and extractor and a needle and extractor which were inside a pink pouch with plastic cover.
These were easy to use. But what is important for it to be effective and safe is that the skin should first be clean and pores should be opened either by putting a warm towel on the skin, steaming the area or for me, simply after taking a warm bath.
I apply the clean/disinfected tool on the area and with just a slight pressure, glide the extractor gently. After cleansing my face with my facial wash, I use it around my nose and under my lip just above my chin because these are my problem areas. I also clean the skin after and I use slightly cold water to close the pores followed by my toner and moisturizer. I do this twice a week. Afterwards, I clean the extractor with hot water then alcohol before and after use for proper sanitation/sterilization.

My skin gets a bit red afterwards because of the pressure applied to the skin using these tools. It doesn't cause any other side effects like bleeding though. Also, when I've already used this on a particular surface on my skin, I don't repeat it anymore the same day.

Overall, this is a great kit to use to remove whiteheads and blackheads at home. I don't use it on my acne and pimple though because I am scared to do anything to them.

You can purchase the blackhead and whitehead extractor kit from Complete Skin Solutions 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.