This planter is so adorable I can barely stand it. I love Gardens of the Galaxy and Groot is my favorite. I also love plant so this seemed to be just the perfect thing for me! When I saw this online, for some reason I was picturing it to be much bigger than it actually is. This planter is rather small but perfect for a small plant or succulent. The size is about equivalent to my hand (which are not big hands by any means). It does have a tiny hole in it to drain if you over-water whatever you planted, which I thought was really nice. Sometimes I love my plants too much and over-water them :(, so I'm glad this had the small hole drain feature. Once I put a plant in it that had already started to grow, I could barely contain myself because it was so stinking cute. It also comes with random small toy pieces (of a dog and doghouse), which I felt like were unnecessary and way too small for any child to play with (as it looks like a huge choking hazard). I do like dogs so maybe I'll find a place to put it, but I think they could not add this additional item and still have a great product on their hands. On the website, it also says you can use this as a pen holder, but I think it is just too perfect to not use it for plants; however, it is good to know you can use it for other things if planting is not your thing! Pleased overall. 

Here is the Amazon product link, if you are interested:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DYND9JG 

*Disclaimer: I received this product at a heavily reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Opinions are 100% my own*

I was so excited to get the opportunity to review this product. I am moving in the next 6 months, so I did not plant anything in it yet. However, this looks super cool! It comes with the wall hanger (gold) and an interesting wall hanger that has some spikes on it. I think I'll use a command strip instead to not put any holes in the wall. With that being said, I am very pleased with the pot and the wall hanger. It looks slightly different than the product image. It is slightly smaller than I initially thought and is more off-white than the pure white seen in the Amazon product listing.

This would look so good with a vine in it. It may even be good to have things like herbs to put in it, so you can have easy access to it inside the house! I can not wait to get something planted in it and watch it grow and fall down the side like the product image. It looks so classy. :) 

Want to check this out for yourself? Here is the Amazon product link:
https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Hanging-Planter-Geometric-Container/dp/B073T12G2Y?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIJKR6IY4BV5FKK7A&tag=wwwyasivcom-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B073T12G2Y/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1526656794&sr=1-10

*Disclaimer: I received this product at a heavily reduced price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review*

Being in my mid-twenties, I am still trying to build up my kitchen and other household appliance supplies. Although I do not prepare steak, I still have multiple things need a serrated knife for. The knifes look just like the product image and work well--just as a knife should. The eight pack is actually two sets of the four piece (so it comes in two packages of four). On the site it claims it is $50+ dollars worth of knives, which I don't agree with based on the quality. I think 20-30$ may be more realistic. As you can see the packaging looks pretty cheap, like something you may find in Walmart. However, it still cuts and works well for what I need. Plus, I was still pleased given the discounted price I paid using Groupon (though, as I said earlier, I wouldn't say it's an 80% off deal, more like 40-50% off--which is still good!). No huge complaints and nothing "shocking" about these. It has a black handle, easy to use, and cuts food!

Here is the link to the item on Groupon if you are interested:
www.groupon.com/deals/gg-cm-stainless-steel-steak-knife-set-4-or-8-piece

​*Disclaimer: I received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Opinions are 100% my own.*

I love plastic silverware. When I visited the UK, my friends always joked that I was always prepared to eat because I always had a spare plastic fork in my bag--just in case! Consequently, when I had the opportunity to review this product, I was very happy! This is a nice set that comes with 2 bags of forks, 2 of knives, and 2 of spoons. This comes to a total of 100 of piece of silverware (fork, knife, spoon) and 300 total items. The bags are individually wrapped so it is nice for organization and storage. I like the designs on the clear  silverware, so it makes it feel a little higher-quality (they also feel more durable). Overall, I think this is a great set and that everyone should have some plastic silverware on hand. Sometimes when I'm super busy or had a long day, I like going for the plastic silverware so I don't have any dishes. I also prefer bringing plasticware to work because I feel like sometimes various utensils have all been used and I want to have the necessary equipment to eat my lunch! Very pleased overall as this product was as described.

Here is the link to the product on Walmart:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Oaklyn-300-Count-Heavy-Duty-Clear-Plastic-Cutlery-Set/111124581

​*I did receive this product at a reduced price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Opinions are 100% my own*

Pineapple is one fruit that I disliked as a kid but as an adult, I realized it was super tasty. I always have purchased them pre-cut; however, when I saw the option to review this Pineapple Corer/Slicer I was super excited. I do wish this came with instructions (it just has pictures on the box and a link if you need to watch a how-to-video) but regardless it was fairly easy to figure out without watching the video. I think it would have been easier if the picture indicated that you needed to turn the device, but the pictures were otherwise clear. Anyways, to use it, you cut off the top of the pineapple, center this device on the pineapple and twist it around. What is super cool is that there is also a slider that is making little pineapple rings! Once you get to the bottom, you can easily pull up and volia! You have a pineapple that has been cored and is in little slices. I was amazed how easy (and rather fun) it was. :) If you like pineapple, this is something you definitely should consider!

Want to check this out for yourself? Here is the link on Walmart:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Oaklyn-Stainless-Steel-Pineapple-Corer-Cutter-Slicer-tool-with-Recipe-eBook/506278735

*I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Opinions are 100% my own*.

I was given the opportunity to receive the game Word Rush in exchange for my honest review. I was excited because it looked kind of like a more intense and competitive version of "Scattegories." If you have never played Scattegories, fear not! It comes with instructions that are easy to follow. Basically, you take turns with others identifying names of items (given certain letters) with a category (such as "breakfast foods"). You go back and fourth (with a timer) trying to think of items and not have the time run out on you! Did anyone else play a similar game when they were growing up in elementary school where you would clap to a beat and have to say items within a category (like animals?). I remember doing that so this felt like a more "put together" version of that game and Scattegories, both of which I enjoyed. The scoring system was not my favorite. I prefer just playing it and not keeping score on who loses, because then I find it to be more fun and people do not get over competitive. Maybe that's just with my friends, but the scoring system is not something I will use when I play. However, still a very fun and fast game overall. 

Here's the link on Amazon if you want to check it out:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XC9HJTS

These items came in my mail with no information on them, but I assumed they wanted a review? I'm not sure. I really wish whoever is sending me stuff would please reach out. Some of this stuff is not anything I would use and I don't want to waste their time and money on something I won't use and may end up donating. Regardless, here are my thoughts:

Sleep Noise Maker
I was intrigued by this product. I usually use an app that has rain and wind sounds to fall asleep. This has different settings that have different sounds. My favorite is "equilibrium" which has some guitar sounds that are very relaxing. I also like that you can put a timer on it or it can be continuous--whatever you prefer. It comes with a USB plug adapter and is charged via USB. The USB plug adapter is not certified safe by any real certification company, but the company says it is safe for small devices. However, I think I will just use one of my adapters that is certified by compliance companies since I will be using it while I sleep. Fine product overall. My preference is still for the app I have, but it may be a viable option for others who may want to listen to something relaxing while they sleep. Maybe 3.5/5 Stars. 

Here is the Amazon product link:
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Shut-Off-Nighttime-Sufferers-Light-sleepers/dp/B077ZHXYYG/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522516174&sr=8-3&keywords=sleep+noise+machine+5

Marble paper sticker cover:
Unfortunately, I don't have any use for this at this time. I have used similar paper when trying to "class up" various re-furbished items. However, I think it would be fairly obvious that this is just a paper cover vs. actual marble. If that does not bother you and you just like the look, then this may be something to consider. I will be moving in the next year, so if I use this on something I re-furbish, I will update this post. It is just nothing I need at this time. I also could not find the product link, so here is a general search for similar products:  
www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_relevanceblender?keywords=marble+paper+cover&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amarble+paper+cover&qid=1522503515&sort=relevanceblender

*Disclaimer: I received these products for free*

If you are like me, your posture is not great. I've tried cheap solutions, but it never seems to work. I should have been looking at products like this that you can adjust to fit your body, rather than trying to fit into a "one-size fits all." Huzzah! Hopefully this could relieve some of the back-pain many of us with bad posture have. 

Here is what the product description says about this item:

• BEST QUALITY POSTURE CORRECTOR – our posture back brace is made of soft and breathable material that offers a pleasant feeling. You can wear it under or on top of the clothes will remain as a new for a long time. Hight quality is our motto.
• RELIEVE BACK PAIN, NECK PAIN & SHOULDER PAIN – with our back brace posture corrector. Prevent your medical problems, improve your posture correction and correct your bad posture. This FDA approved posture corector will prevent and fix health problems.
• ADJUSTABLE, CONFORTABLE and EASY TO USE – our support brace are made for many sizes (28” to 47”) and it is fully adjustable. This clavicle support is designed to be perfectly comfortable for your body without shoulder pads.
• CREATED FOR WOMEN, MEN AND KIDS – our posture support is created to be a universal fit for adults and teenagers. Good posture is beautiful for all.
• RESISTANCE BAND AND BAG INCLUDED – the resistance band is perfect for general exercises, strength training, stretching, weight programs, workout programs and fitness. Also included is a carry bag that will help you to take the posture corrector with you at work, on vacation or anywhere you go.

If you want to check this out for yourself, here is the Amazon Product link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079321V48

*Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post*

So these two glasses arrived at my door. I was slightly excited since I was searching for sunglasses, but slightly disappointed by these. First, the clear aviator "sunglasses" are not sunglasses at all. They are just sunglass style that are clear. As someone who has to wear glasses, wearing glasses with no prescription for style makes no sense to me...so slightly confused by this. The second circle glasses were fine, they did some protection from the sun but not very much. I think these too were more of a "style" item than functional. Alas, if this is something you are interested, the may be a cheap way to have some fun glasses styles. 

​Want to check out all the Feidu glasses/sunglasses? Here is a link to their products on

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/FEIDU/b/ref=w_bl_sl_ap_ap_web_17516291011?ie=UTF8&node=17516291011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=FEIDU

I work with kids and they LOVE the take-apart toys, so much so that many of them are destroyed or have parts missing. Consequently, I was so thrilled to get the opportunity to receive this product in exchange for an honest review.

This toy fire truck also came with some figurine people, which was pretty neat and made the fire truck good for pretend play as well. What is unique about this toy is that you need two tools, one for the screws that go in and one for the screws that stick out. This was sort of tricky for some to figure out and problem solve, but problem solving is good to do! I did noticed that the wrench for the screws that stick out is pretty tricky to undue. I even had a hard time with some of them and it took me a few seconds to figure out. The wrench was much easier to use. I liked that the top of the fire truck could move up and down, which made is super fun as well! I would highly recommend getting a baggie for this, because when it starts to come apart, there are lots of pieces and screws that come with it...and it did not come with extras so be careful! Overall though, this was a lot of fun! I would give it 4/5 stars overall. 

Want to check it out for yourself? Here is the Amazon product link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072TTJR9R