Warm and Cozy: Flannel Cotton Sheet Set

If there's one thing I love in the world more than my family, husband, animals, being a teacher, and film photography, it's sleep. It seems like I spend half of my time wishing that I was in bed, down in my blankets. About a year ago, I bought a set of AWESOME Egyptian Cotton sheets and I realized that blankets and sheets make a huge difference in how I sleep. I found it much easier to doze off and get comfortable and STAY asleep.

When I had the opportunity to try a new set of flannel sheets for free, I was PUMPED! I had a set from Wal-Mart when I was in college and I LOVED them to DEATH...literally. I threw them away when they got giant holes in them. I used them year-round, regardless of the temperature. I was excited to try another brand to see if the quality differed any.

When I received my complementary set from L&Z Inc., I immediately put them on the bed. The didn't exactly match my blue color scheme (they're tan), but MAN did they go on easily. I noticed that the sheets were thick, plush, and took on my body heat pretty quickly. The fitted sheet goes on amazingly without coming loose. 

Even my husband, who tends to get really hot at night, approved of the sheets! They feel fantastic, and are very thick and durable (we have washed them several times to ensure that we could accurately report their quality). 

The fold back easily and smooth down nicely. This is awesome considering that thicker sheets tend to wrinkle pretty badly! 

I slept like a baby on these super soft sheets and I LOVE them! I'll definitely be looking for another set to match our bedding!

Get your set here!

An Interesting Concept: Strapsnake's Cotton Guitar Strap!

Any time that I have the opportunity to review a product that my family will extensively use, I go for it! Whether it's my husband, myself, or my pets, I love trying something new for free! That's exactly what happened when I saw Strapsnake's Cotton Guitar Strap. At the time, I was very intent on learning acoustic guitar, but found myself at odds on how to hold the thing. Even if I didn't stick with it as religiously as I was (obviously, I've began pursuing other passions for the moment), my husband would use the strap daily.

I've bought him a guitar strap, and our experience with it wasn't great. He performed live with it, and within a few songs, the end of the strap snapped. NOT good. The nylon strap couldn't handle the movement demands that live shows entail.

Upon opening the cotton guitar strap, it was immediately clear that this strap was MUCH more durable than nylon or polypropylene straps. After our experience with the nylon strap, I scoped out the ends of the strap (where it'd connect to the guitar) and was delighted to see that it was leather. For good measure, I gave the strap a pretty violent tug from each end and the strap didn't budge, stretch, or rip. It is extremely well built.

The overall look of the strap is sharp. The strap and the leather are all black and it goes with anything (attire, other band equipment, various guitars).

If you're looking for a way to end shoulder fatigue or a strap that will be WELL worth your investment dollar, look no farther than Strapsnake's Cotton Guitar Strap. You can't beat the quality and durability of this one!