Thursday, June 25, 2015

Penguin Pillow Cool Mat Review!

I am SO excited to share this review because it's for something that I LOVE using daily, something that has improved my life, and something that's just really cool!! The thing that I'm talking about is the Penguin Pillow Cool Mat! I was selected to review this product in exchange for my honest opinion and I'm so excited!! I love finding products that I can get behind without hesitation. It's a big deal!

I LOVE that feeling of having a cold pillow. I think everyone does! It's awesome to lay down on it or even hug it when you get too warm at night. Unfortunately, that feeling doesn't last long and unless you've got a cooler or something handy, it's hard to get back. That's where the Penguin Pillow Cool Mat is a game-changer! This mat is full of cooling gel. When I say "cooling" I mean more like "freezing"! It's awesome! The cool lasts forever and all it takes to re-cool it is to set it aside for a minute, move the gel around, and put it back into position! This thing is SERIOUSLY awesome! It feels fantastic and it's helped me to fall asleep SO many times. Whenever I've got a headache, I'll lay on it and it eases the pain. Any time I'm feeling nauseous it helps, too!

The Penguin Pillow Cool Mat slips easily into a pillow case, since it's only about 1/4" thick. It's got a fabric cover so it's easy to clean. The stitching around the edges is durable and neat.

If you're looking for an awesome,l unique gift idea - this is it! Everyone loves a cool pillow and everyone will use it! I'm actually wanting to buy a couple because Gage loves this thing too! Find yours here!

Glucosamine Joint Supplement Review!

When looking for supplements for pets, it can be a daunting task. Between not knowing what to get, where it's made. and what it'll do for your pet, there's a lot to consider! When offered the opportunity to review K9 Joint Relief Glucosamine Joint Supplement by K9z Rule, I was excited! I have an older dog, and others who are large breed. These two types of dogs are the ideal candidate for this supplement! I wasn't sure who I would allow to test the supplement but when the bottle arrived in the mail, I didn't have to choose! This bottle is GIGANTIC! Seriously! It's hefty! On the back of the label is exact dosage instructions in large print. Because it's measured out by tea/table spoons, it's easy to get the amount that you need. I let all of my dogs try it! Nobody freaked out or struggled with the flavor, so I'm assuming they liked it. I can't ask them, obviously, so I can't state that with certainty in my review. I will say that they didn't pout afterwards! :)

This supplement has many uses: it helps to increase mobility, flexibility, and helps to rebuild cartilage.

If you're looking for a way to help your older or larger dog, I'd highly suggest K9z Rule's Glucosamine Joint Supplement! You can find your bottle here!

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

"Pup: A Novel of Accidental Heroism" Review!

Recently, I was offered the opportunity to review "Pup: A Novel of Accidental Heroism". I was excited because the combination of title and cover art intrigued me. I also had the feeling that it was war-based, and I'm a big fan of reading all of the different sides of a conflict...even if some aren't exactly true. 

Luckily, "Pup" played into my thirst for this kind of literature and in a great way!! The story is about John Z. Pupulowinazowski (Pup) and his experiences with being drafted into the second Korean war. I don't want to expose too much, but this book is SO CHARMING in how it's told. If you're a fan of the movie "Big Fish", you're going to love this! It's charming, funny, whimsy, and endearing. The story is told as if Pup is telling his family about his experiences. 

I really like that the personality of the characters, setting, and even the complexity of the experiences all shine through! 

If you're looking for an excellent read that won't leave you bored and will break up the mundaneness of reading unknown-after-unknown book, I HIGHLY suggest "Pup: A Novel of Accidental Heroism"! 

AYL LED CREE XP-E Car Flashlight Review!

I LOVE exploring, but sometimes I'm not always totally prepared. In fact, you could say that I've often been negative prepared in the fact that I don't usually plan for the worst. I DO keep a weapon on me in these situations, but I don't prepare for survival. With today's review, I'm one step closer to being more prepared! On top of that...I'm extremely terrified of the dark and it's storm season in Arkansas! This gadget is the AYL LED CREE XP-E Car Flashlight! 

This tool is REALLY cool and I was SO excited to review it in exchange for my honest opinion. I LOVE reviews were I can REALLY enhance my life! 

The AYL LED CREE XP-E Car Flashlight has a lot of really cool features! It's military grade, so the materials are durable. Don't worry about dropping it! Despite being so durable and such high quality, it is lightweight and doesn't take up much room. It's not bulky at all! This flashlight has a total of 29 LED lights that are powered by...3 AAA batteries! This is seriously awesome because it's such a high-powered light operated by so few and such common batteries! 

The base of the flashlight is magnetic, so it can stick to any metal surface! This makes it easy to keep track of AND allows for the emergency setting to be used and stuck to the car so that you can stay safely inside! Overall, the lights last for 100,000 hours! WOW!! If you're interested in your AYL LED CREE XP-E Car Flashlight, you can find it on Amazon! 

A Bit of Tech: Universal Periscope Lens Review!

I LOVE new gadgets and toys...especially when those things happen to play into the field of technology. It's really fun when the product that I'm offered to review is something that I might not have considered purchasing before! In this instance, I'm having a lot of fun with the Simple Royal (seller on Amazon) Periscope lens!

This lens is ideal for getting shots of something lower, so you don't have to tilt your phone and have shadows in the picture. An example would be shots of food. However, you can also use the lens to take photos on either the left or right as your phone faces forward. It's pretty awesome! I use it to take photos of my husband since he's not keen on letting me take pictures of him otherwise!

The lens comes in a hard plastic case (it allows you to keep up with it when you're not using it because it's small!) with magnetic circles that surround the camera. The circles have a light glue on them that comes off very easily. Because you have four or five replacement circles, you can use the lens on your tablet, phone, whatever! The circle is very small and flat and unobtrusive.

Once on, the lens holds securely and doesn't move around unless you want it to. The lens takes clear photos that aren't the least bit distorted.

I'm a big fan of this toy! If you're interested, get your lens here!

BriaUSA Suit Hangers Review!

I have a TON of clothes. That's mostly because the way I dress at work isn't quite the same as the way I dress at home. Add to that the fact that I have a "dressier" wardrobe, and I'm in trouble. The biggest pain in the butt is the fact that some of my flow-ier tops and dresses won't stay on the hanger!! AGH! When they fall on the floor they're bound to get cat hair and dirt on them! Not to mention, then I think for some reason that they're dirty...and it adds to my laundry burden.

When I was selected to review BriaUSA's PINK velvet hanger set in exchange for my opinion, I was SO EXCITED! Not only would these unique hangers allow me to find what I'm looking for without having to search (because these hangers look different than my other ones), but the velvet offers more resistance to sliding!

When I got them, I opened them immediately and pulled them all apart (they want to stick at first). I had some laundry to put away, so I decided to put them to the test. I hung a silky blouse on the hanger, gave it a little swing, and it didn't slide off! It's great because the little notches help to hold clothes in place. With tops made of cotton, they're not going ANYWHERE unless you want them to! The pink velvet doesn't shed or collect lint very easily. The hangers are very durable, big enough to hold wide-neck tops, and they're adorable!

If you're looking for a great addition to your closet and even a little problem-solving, I'd highly suggest these hangers! You can find them on Amazon!

Intel-A-Temp Digital Bottle Warmer and Sterilizer Review!

If you think about it...there are many, many uses for getting water to a certain temperature around the house. Especially when you want to sterilize something! For me personally, I use specific-temperature water for sterilization of syringes, to get water to a certain temperature for mixing film photography chemicals, and to warm food for various animals at times. Add to that the idea that Gage and I will eventually have kids and will need to warm bottles and sterilize them. Outside of the Intel-A-Temp, I would be putting a lot of work into getting the water to the right temperature by warming water, using the thermometer to measure the temperature, adjusting either warmer or cooler, and so on. When I was selected to review the Intel-A-Temp Digital Bottle Warmer, I was super excited!

I pulled the warmer from the box. The cup was wrapped separately, snugly packed into the actual warmer. The plastic grate was already in place over the warmer's heating element. I put the water into the unit using the cup that was included and turned the warmer on. By pressing the power button, the digital display lit up, and I could adjust the temperature to one of the three preset temperatures. From there, (let's say 45 for example), I could adjust the temperature one degree at a time, either higher or lower, by using the plus and minus buttons on either side of the power button.

This warmer is durable, well-made, and idiot-proof! I love that it isn't flimsy, but it also doesn't take up space. I will use this warmer for SO many things and it will be a big help in every day tasks! Check out how it works in my video below!