Car Windshield Sunshade From AlphaShades Review

It might be the end of summer vacation here in SoCal but the weather is getting warmer. Tomorrow is back to school day for my 2nd grader so when I pick her up from school, my younger daughter and I would park in her school 15 minutes before her dismissal time and wait for her. We usually stay in the car and leave the air conditioner on because it gets warm easily. When I received the AlphaShades Car Windshield Sunshade, I immediately tried it to see if I can use this to keep the inside of our cooler while we wait inside the car.

Here is a quick product description from the company:

AlphaShades Car Windshield Sunshade LEARN THE SECRET OF KEEPING A PRISTINE INTERIOR & A COOL VEHICLE!
Ever experienced getting into your motor vehicle in the course of the scorching summer months? Has your car absolutely become so sweltering from the sun's rays, that it makes your automobile seem like an oven? Avoid the harmful effects related to hot temperature now!
The AlphaShade Car Windshield Sunshade is finally here to offer the cooling comfort you need.

The AlphaShade Care Windshield Sunshade Helps You To:

1. AVOID HOT AND UNTOUCHABLE STEERING WHEEL - This Windshield Sunshade keeps your hands from getting burned on your steering wheel by absorbing the heat within the parked car.
2. PREVENT RECEIVING BURNS FORM THE CAR SEATS - It keeps any car or truck or automobile cool on the inside.
3. PROTECTS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM UV RAYS - It help stabilize the heat level of vehicle's interior by blocking the sunshine and also its hazardous radiations.

Why Choose The AlphaShades Car Windshield Sunshade?

- Built To Last
- Made from High Quality Nylon Polyester Material
- Folds Easily and Very Portable
- Hassle-free as well as easy to use
- Blocks out around 99 % of UV rays
- Designed to suit many motor vehicle windshields
- The best customer support you can ask for 

The AlphaShades Car Windshield Sunshade is thin but it effectively keeps the inside of our car cooler as compared to not using anything. I tried this on our Dodge Avenger and our Chevrolet Malibu and the size is more than enough to cover the entire front windshield from edge to edge. It is easy to place and it folds to a compact size so that I can easily store it at the back pocket of the driver's seat. It also has an included pouch which is really nice.

This is an easy to use car windshield sunshade which easily folds in and out. I tried to use this while we're parked and it effectively kept the inside of our car cooler with the windows rolled down. We were able to last longer without the air conditioner on with this sunshade but after a while, I had to turn the air conditioner on. The difference was, with the AlphaShades, I was able to set the air conditioner level to the minimum setting as compared to setting it to the 3rd level without the sunshade. I also like how this kept the steering wheel cooler and that it completely blocks off the sun. 

This works as it should and I like how easy it is to use. It doesn't deform even with the constant folding and unfolding and it's not bulky.

You can learn more about the AlphaShades Car Windshield Sunshade 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." 

Double Sunglasses Or Eyeglasses Holder For Cars From Superior Essentials Review

One time, as I went inside our car, I didn't notice that my sunglasses fell off my bag and into the driver's seat. Of course, when I sat down, I heard the "cracking" sound and I knew that I broke it. The sunglasses weren't that expensive but it was special because my sister gave that to me and I liked how it looked on me.

When I received the Double Sunglasses/Eyeglasses Holder For Cars, I knew this would be useful for me because I have prescription glasses. When I drive during the day, I use sunglasses and at night, I use my eyeglasses. Here is a quick product description from the company:

5" long by 1 5/8" wide
Simple one handed operation-No fumbling with buttons and clips
Mounts to all visors with wire Clip
Mounts to vent, with vent clip attachment
Can be mounted horizontally (All Vehicles) and vertically (Most Vehicles) when using with vent clip

The Double Sunglass/Eyeglass Holder from Superior Essentials can hold up to 2 pairs of glasses. I like how easy this is to install. There is a metal clip at the back of the sunglasses holder which fits securely on our Dodge Avenger's visor. It doesn't hinder with my driving and stays in place.

Placing my glasses/sunglasses in the plastic clip is easy. I can do it with one hand and I don't need to press any buttons to get my glasses. The plastic clip securely holds my glasses and it doesn't let my glasses slip off.

This sunglasses holder can also be placed on the vent with the included vent clip. I do prefer placing this on our visor because the weight of the sunglasses holder and the glasses tend to bring the vent down.

This is such a useful car accessory for me because it keeps my sunglasses in place and safe. It's easy to use, easy to install and easy to remove as well. There are no special tools needed to put this on the visor of our car. This looks durable and I like that it works as it should.

You can learn more about the Double Sunglasses or Eyeglasses Holder for Cars from Superior Essentials 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."

Ankit Daisy Air Freshener In Spring Blossom Scent Review

I like using an air freshener in our home and in our car simply because I like it when it smells nice. So, when I was given the chance to try the Ankit Daisy Air Freshener, I was super excited to try it.

This is the first time I heard about Ankit and after visiting their site, I was drawn to how cute their products are. They offer a variety of products available for the home and accessories for cellphones, the car and a lot more.

When I received the Daisy Air Freshener, I immediately placed it in our car to try it. The Ankit Air Freshener I received was in a shape of a daisy and has a Spring Blossom scent. I am a bit particular about the air freshener I use because I get dizzy with certain car air freshener scents. Although I do love coconut and can tolerate subtle vanilla scented products, I can't stand anything vanilla-scented or coconut scented air fresheners in our car because those make me dizzy.

The scent has a sweet, floral, fresh scent which I loved immediately. It made our car smell nice as soon as I hung it up that even my daughters complimented how good our car smells. The first few days, the scent was a bit too overpowering, specially when I open the car, but it became subtle and nice after a few days.


The Ankit Daisy Air Freshener isn't just cute but it made our car smell nice as well. This lasted approximately 3 weeks.

You can visit Ankit's Website 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."

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."

Frederico's Heavy Duty Tire Pressure Gauge Review

Hubby goes biking every Wednesday with his friends and he says that they usually go up to 35 miles biking. He checks his bike tires every time he goes biking to ensure that he wouldn't get a flat tire and that the amount of air in his bike tire is sufficient. Of course, this would also ensure that he wouldn't get into any accidents.

When I received the Heavy Duty Tire Pressure Gauge by Frederico's, I knew that hubby could use this when he goes biking every Wednesday.

The Heavy Duty Tire Pressure Gauge by Frederico's arrived in a simple packaging. The tire pressure gauge is small, portable and easy to bring. The end of the valve stem can be rotated 360 degrees so that the meter can be positioned facing me/hubby. The meter/display is enclosed in a red rubber which I think is nice and meant to protect the meter/display.

There is also a button on the side (called the air bleeder valve) so that the pressure from the tire can be released if there has been too much air pumped in the tires.

I like the Heavy Duty Tire Pressure Gauge from Frederico's because it's easy to use and accurate. I like how hubby can use this on his bike as well as use this for our car. Now, I'm more confident that hubby's bike tires and our tire car always have the recommended pressure.

You can purchase the Heavy Duty Tire Pressure Gauge by Frederico's 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."

Baby Care Car Window Sun Shade Review + #Giveaway 5/25 US

It's getting warmer here in SoCal so my daughters are becoming a bit uncomfortable at the back of the car already if the windows are rolled down. When we go out, the air conditioner should be turned on to at least to the second setting. If not, they would be complaining and sweating at the back of the car. Our car also has no tint so the sun makes a huge effect in making the back of the car a bit warmer so I find ways to help keep the back of the car a bit cooler.

I had a window car shade before but both are already not usable. Since summer is almost here, I was glad I got to try the Baby Care Window Sun Shade.

Here is a quick product description from the company:

Let us worry about keeping your child safe - Our 20" x 15" Baby Shade will provide the perfect amount of shade.
Conveniently folds up for easy storage
Fits almost every car - If it does not fit your car, simply return it to us and we will refund your money
Blocks harmful UV rays to keep you and your family safe

The Baby Care Car Window Sun Shade can be folded to a smaller circle so that I can store it easily. There are 4 suction cups included, 2 for each shade, to help keep the sun shade in place. The sides are bendy but they hold up pretty fine.

Now. we have a Dodge Avenger and the Baby Care Car Window Sun Shade is a bit big for the back windows. The sun shade forms a groove in the upper middle part of the sun shade but for me, it's still okay to use because it still helps keep the back of the car a bit cooler compared to not having this.

Aside from the size of the Baby Care Car Window Sun Shade, I like this because it's durable and it works like it should.

You can purchase the Baby Care Car Window Sun Shade HERE.

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Coosh Rapid Dual MFI Certified Lightning Connector & Micro-USB Adapter Car Charger Review

I've owned several USB Car Chargers and I always love to try new ones specially if they're more high-tech and unique than my current ones. I charge my android smartphone (Moto G) and iPad mini in the car if the batteries get low or if I forget to charge them at home. So, when Coosh sent me their Rapid Dual Mfi Certified Lightning Connector & Micro-USB Car Charger, I was super excited to try it because it has more advanced features compared to my current USB Car Charger.

The Coosh Rapid Dual MFI Certified Lightning Connector & Micro-USB Adapter Car Charger has a built-in cable which has an MFI certified lightning connector and a Micro-USB adapter in one. I love this feature because I can charge either my iPad mini or my Moto G without having to use separate cables.

The cable is coiled and I noticed that it doesn't tangle easily and I like how it's easier to store since it takes up less space. The coiled cable stretches up to twice the length when it's not coiled so it reaches the back of our car.

There are also 2 USB ports on each side of the USB charger which makes it convenient to charge 2 devices at the same time. I can charge my iPad mini using the built-in cable and then charge my MotoG using my extra cable in the car. I like how this effectively charges my 2 devices simultaneously, though charging time becomes a bit slower compared to when I'm charging only 1 device.

The lightning connector has a green LED light which indicates the charger is working.

I like how the MFI Certified Lightning Connector works to charge my iPad mini. The connector is slim so I don't have to remove the case of my iPad anymore when I charge it.

The lightning connector can be pulled and placed down to reveal a micro-USB Adapter perfect for devices with a micro-USB slot.

This effectively charges my Moto G which I think is nice because I don't need anymore extra cables in the car when I charge my devices one at a time.

The Coosh Rapid Dual MFI Certified Lightning Connector & Micro-USB Adapter Charger is a very nice car accessory and I like how light and portable it is. It works for both my MotoG and iPad mini which I think is the best property of the charger.

You can purchase the Coosh Rapid Dual MFI Certified Lightning Connector & Micro-USB Adapter Car Charger 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."

Coosh Heavy Duty MFI Certified Car Charger Review

The first and foremost thing I look for in a car charger is that it works. Of course, no matter how high-tech and pretty the car charger is, if it doesn't work then, it has no use. When I received the Coosh Heavy Duty MFI Car Charger, the first thing I noticed is that it looked prettier compared to my current USB car charger. The cable is already built-in and has a lightning head designed for Apple products. Here is a quick product description from the company:

~~Apple Mfi Certified
• High Speed Charging Automatically Stops when Battery is Full
• Power: 12V Output: 2.4A
• 1M Length
• Heavy-Duty Elongated Head

The Coosh Heavy Duty MFI Certified Car Charger looks pretty stylish and sleek.

There is a blue LED light which lights up when the charger is working.

The MFI certified lightning connector is slim so it can charge my iPad mini without having to remove the casing of my iPad mini.

The most important thing is that this works to charge my iPad mini, even my sister's iPhone 5S. I like the length of this charger because it can reach the back seat as well. The Coosh Heavy Duty MFI Certified Car Charger charges effectively and efficiently which is very nice.

The Coosh Heavy Duty MFI Certified Car Charger works as a USB charger should. :)

You can purchase the Coosh Heavy Duty MFI Certified Car Charger 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."

DFLifestyle USB Car Charger Review

Having a USB Car Charger in our car is very handy because sometimes, I forget to charge my phone or iPad at home. I do bring an extra power bank but I save to use it when there are no other available power supply. So, I have a current simple USB Car Charger in our car which I often use to charge my phone.

I was happy to try the DFLifestyle Dual USB Car Charger to see and compare it with my current USB Car Charger. Here is a quick product description from the company:

The DFLifestyle dual usb car charger is a new, elegant, compact and slim device which can be easily mounted even in narrow places. The pleasant blue light shows you the connection status. It is a very convenient USB charging solution in your car while using driving apps. It features two USB ports of 5V/1A and respectively 5V/2.1A for a quick and easy simultaneously phone and tablet charging. It is designed to prevent damage over short-circuit. The light weight and comfortable hand grip of the charger are additional features making the product one of the preferred ones. It has a broad compatibility providing fast charging for iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6S, 6 PLUS, iPod, Android phones, iPad and other tablets. The built-in charging circuitry protects your device against back-flow current.

The DFLifestyle Dual USB Car Charger arrived in a transparent plastic. It contained the DFLifestyle USB Car Charger and instructions on the back of the cardboard label. The USB charger is light and portable which I think is nice.

There are 2 USB ports which are:
- 2.1A for tablets
- 1A for smartphones

Since the engine of our is already running, as soon as I plugged it in, the perimeter of the charger lit up blue. The light turns off when the engine is turned off. :)

There were no USB cables included in the DFLifestyle USB Car Charger but I have one that I'm currently using in our car so I used that cable to try charging my phone.

I love the blue LED light because it looks "cool" and I can see whether the charger is working or not. This is also helpful when it's dark already so I don't have to turn on the light inside our car to find the USB charger. I also like that when I charge 1 device at a time, the charging time is quick and efficient. I did notice a lag/slower charging when U plug in 2 devices at the same time but since I often charge 1 device at a time when I'm in the car, that's fine with me.

The DFLifestyle USB Car Charger is very handy when we're in our car and it works just as it should.

You can purchase the DFLifestyle USB Charger 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."