When I saw this bathing suit I fell in LOVE. I adore the pattern and that it is made with neoprene!!! I'm petite but have a bigger chest, so bathing suits are usually a challenge but I saw they gave size ranges for their items and I fit in the extra small size (US size 0-2). I'm usually a 0, so I thought this would be fine with my bigger chest. As soon as it arrived, I knew it was too small. Alas, I tried the top on anyway because I LOVED it so much and I was spilling out like nobodies business. The bottoms fit great though and were really comfortable. I liked how the neoprene felt and how thick and sturdy (yet movable) it was. My favorite thing about the top was that the straps could adjust the whole length, because I have narrow shoulders and usually have to adjust them quite a bit. I also liked how the back was a buckle! It was fun and very easy to use. Not sure how sure it would be in certain swimming environments but it seemed sturdy enough for casual swimming (but I didn't test it out so I'm just going off my personal opinion). I think this swim suit would be great for those who are petite and have a smaller chest. I'm a 32DD and so I should've known better, even though I fit into the size requirements (consequently, I am going to have to return it :'( because a small or medium would be too large on the bottom...wish you could buy separate sizes for top and bottom) . If you are portioned the same on top and bottom, this swim suit should work out nicely! It is super cute and is sure to give you lots of compliments. Wish it worked out for me but my weird body type decided it wasn't right :/. Still, the quality was nice and everything arrived on time and was as described (just smaller top than expected). 

Want to check this bathing suit out for yourself? Here is the Amazon product link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XH11LQK

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

I love essential oils. I love everything about them. My mom loves them too and mixes up her own blends for various things. Consequently, I was very excited when I had the opportunity to receive this necklace in exchange for an honest review. My dog, for some reason, detests when I handle essential oils and so if I have it on my hands, she starts running around the room and becomes a drama queen if I pet her.

This necklace eliminates the drama as I can just put some drops on a piece of felt fabric (this necklace comes with many different colors that you can switch out in the pendant) and then enclose the felt into the pendant and click it shut. Once it is on, you can breath in the oils without having it on your hands or your neck (or wherever you put oils). My dog doesn't seem to mind when I have this necklace on either, which is an added bonus.

​ The necklace is pretty as well, so you could wear it whenever and just have it be an accessory if the oil smell wears off (or if you don't put anything on the felt). Very happy with this overall. I love essential oils and I like that this necklace is below my nose so the smells waft up and I can smell it as I move around during the day. You will need to reapply throughout the day, but it just takes a few drops, so it does not really waste your oil. My mom has a bad cold so I'm helping her with some things around the house and am letting her use this with one of her oils that is called "Breath" and helps with nasal congestion. She seems to really like it too! 

I also like that the necklace chain that comes with it is small and adjustable. I personally like it on the tightest setting so it is closer to my nose, but I also like that you have the option to adjust it to your liking. This would make a great gift for anyone who likes essential oils!

Want to check this out for yourself? Here is the Amazon product link:
https://www.amazon.com/Aromatherapy-Essential-Diffuser-Necklace-Beautiful/dp/B01N23G804

I was super intrigued by this product and was excited when I was given the opportunity to receive this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review! I remember learning about pH in school, but I think it is neat that you can test it at home too and fairly easy! You can test the pH of your saliva or urine...I opted for saliva (but it gives clear instructions on how to do both on the back of the box and in the instructions). What you do is spit into a spoon and put the strip in the spoon for about 15 seconds...and that's it! You then take it out and look at the chart they provide to see where you pH level is. I was 6.5, which is in the normal range (woohoo!). (I didn't feel like taking a picture of the strip at the end because it was covered in my saliva and just looked gross... you're welcome ;P ). You get quite a few strips in the container, so I look forward to using these more and letting my friends and family try...because there is something oddly fun (and also informative) about it. Overall, these were super easy to use and come in a nice container that is thin with a cap that easily comes off and on. The container is tall enough that the small strips don't fall out when you open it. So overall, I am very pleased with this! It was fun to re-learn about pH and what my levels are telling me about my body. :) I had fun testing this out!

Want to check this out for yourself? Here is the Amazon Product link and company website:
amazon.com/dp/B00PI6SNKA/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_MFbYybK6Q9DFN 

Use this coupon code: LOVEURPH to get 50% off your purchase! How cool is that?!

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I recently had the opportunity to review Happlee Washable Finger Paints. The first thing I noticed about this set is that the paints are kind of like puzzle pieces. You can snap them together or take them apart and re-arrange them in any order. When you snap them together, the connection is fairly secure. I was able to attach them all together, lift one up, and they stayed together without any real movement. I wouldn't want to try this when the tops are off, but it is super nice for transportation! The snapping off and on is a little tricky because they are so secure, so it definitely requires an adult to do, and it does take a little bit to wiggle and pull them apart. You also have to make sure you have all the parts facing the right way when you assemble them, otherwise it won't fit (i.e. you can't have one part that is sticking out trying to connect to another part sticking out). That's common knowledge but I forgot once an d then I had to redo part of the connection. 

As for the paints, They have cute little foam stampers on the top and are in small plastic bottles with a screw off top. BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU OPEN THEM! They are very full! This made me happy to see because usually they just fill it half way to "prevent spills", but this is full and didn't spill when I opened it. I just was surprised (in a good way) when I saw it so full! The smell of the paint was minimal-to-none. The paints did what they claimed to. It was easy to paint with my fingers using this paint and the paint also washed off my fingers once I was done. So overall, I am pleased. :) Will be fun to use with kiddos.

Want to check this out for yourself? Here is the Amazon product link:
https://www.amazon.com/Happlee-Washable-Painting-Bottles-Non-Toxic/dp/B01L76G84M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478844545&sr=8-1&keywords=Washable+Finger+paints

Use the code: 8CACMDC7  to get 10% off your purchase!

*I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review*

Overall Rating: 4/5 Stars

I debated whether to give this 3 or 4 stars. What I like is that it is lightweight and holds my paper in place while I cut it. There are measurements on the side and a plastic bar by the cutter, so you can line up exactly where you want to cut. The only issue I have is that the actually cutter does not glide across the paper. It is pretty choppy and makes squeaking noises. I used it for a few times (hoping it would glide better after use) but it still occured. This was rather frustrating as it made it take longer to cut papers. So what did I do to fix this? I put some L200 along the blade and volia! Now it glides easily and does an EXCELLENT job cutting papers! It cuts straight and you can cut lots of papers at a time. Now, I am super happy with this! Just know you will need to put something on it to make it glide better :)! 

Want to check this out for yourself? Here is the product link:
​https://www.walmart.com/ip/Marigold-Rotary-Paper-Trimmer/942297745

*I received this cutter at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review*

So my dog's Barkbox came! I think I get just as excited as she does! I was really hoping there was a toy that "honks" because the turkey from the November Barkbox (whom we affectionately named Mr. Gobble Gobbles) was her FAVORITE toy that met an unfortunate end when they squeaker broke so I couldn't sew him back together (I have done "surgery" on Mr. Gobble Gobbles 3 times before because she loves playing with him and ripping out his stuffing). Anyways, I peaked on the Barkbox app and saw there was a "honking" toy so I was excited. As I mentioned last month, I decided to bump her up to the medium size dog instead of the small. She's 20 pounds and Barkbox recommends to size up if you are on the border (small is 0-20; medium is 20-50), or at least try it for a month or so and switch it back if you like the other size better. Any who, I ended up switching back to small after this one but I'll outline why in a bit...

So what was in the box?

Toys:
-Duffle bag with 2 squeaker balls inside
-Hugo's Jet (center has a honking tone, the "engines" on the side have regular squeakers)

Treats:
-Chic Snaps (made with chic peas-in the USA)
-Jet Pack's Treats (made with cheddar cheese and apples-in the USA)

Chew:
​-Bison chew (made in the USA)


My dog's thoughts:
She LOVED the Hugo Jet. She kept trying to get the honker in the middle but it was too big for her tiny mouth, so she resorted to just using the squeakers on the sides. She still tried to get the center one but was never able to. She sometimes plays with the Duffle bag for a bit. She likes to grab a handle and thrash it, but she gets bored of it quickly. Both treats she LOVED! She also loved the Bison chew...she ate it all in one sitting!

My thoughts:
Overall, I liked the Box. The flight theme was super cute. I did find that the toys were just a little too big for her. She had a hard time getting to the squeakers, but she still enjoyed playing with them. I was personally disappointed by the duffle bag with the squeaker balls inside, because I thought you could open the bag to get out the balls, but you can't. The balls were also REALLY hard (even for me) to squeak. I think it was better suited for 40-50 pound dogs (which would count as a medium--so it was appropriate for the medium box). I think I just need to stick with the small because she loves squeaking her toys. I loved the treats she got in the medium size, they were perfect! However, the small size treats were fine too and she could squeak the smaller toys easier, so I switched back to the small. Overall, this was a super adorable Barkbox. I'm happy I was able to experiment with the different sizes and get the same amount of items for the same price! It's a nice deal!

Want to get a Barkbox for your pooch? Use my code: EXTRAMONTHBOX to get a free month with any 6 or 12 month subscription! :)
Or click on the link: ​https://www.barkbox.com/r/EXTRAMONTHBOX


Click on the link to watch the unboxing of this Barkbox! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNFx0Vja_Ag&t=13s

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I got this jacket complimentary to test and review and can I just say, I felt fabulous wearing this jacket. I wore it to work and immediately got a ton of compliments on it. It is FREEZING here, so it was the perfect time to test it out. I love the maroon color and the length. It looks like it does in the product image. I'm petite so sometimes longer jackets scare me, but this was the perfect length on me. It kept me warmer than my other jackets that are shorter. The pockets were deep too, so I can easily put my gloves or phone in them. I like that you can zip AND button the front. It also has a neck piece so you can also button it and keep your neck warm. It is very comfortable to wear. I wore it when I took my dog on a walk and we ended up jogging for a bit and it was easy to move in. The hood is nice and big. I have room to wear a hat and put the hood up, which is nice because, like I said, it gets really really cold here. 

I am petite, 5'2'', 105 pounds (usually size 2). I ordered a size small, which fit great. I am pleased with the overall quality of the jacket. Kept me warm and looked super cute too. It's now my go-to jacket. Absolutely no complaints! I would recommend!

Want to check this out for yourself? Here is the Amazon product link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDUTOZI/ref=twister_B01MDUP78Z?th=1

Now I know what you might be thinking, you're reviewing 4 different items in one blog post? Nope! All of those features were included in one product! The item is also quite small and very lightweight, so it is very portable. This item requires no batteries or electricitiy. It has a pull-lever, so you just pull to get the chopper or blender to spin! At the top of item, you can switch out the top (from the green top with the pull lever to the white flat top). On the white top, you can switch out different slicing/grating boards to slice your items in different ways. When you use the grater/slicer this way, the slices fall in the clear container so it is doesn't make a mess. This also comes with a spiky holder so you can piece your item that you want to slice/grate and protect your fingers! So you can just put this into a block of cheese and grate it stress free! You can look at my product image to get a better idea about the featuers of this product. You can also click on the link below to learn more. It worked well and I love the spiky holder because I always cut myself when I grate and slice items. Overall, I'm very pleased. I don't have a lot of space in my house, so anything that can be used for multiple things and is smaller makes me super happy! 

Want to check this out for yourself? Here is the Amazon product link:
Amazon.com/Brieftons-QuickPull-Chopper-Blender-Slicer/dp/B01GZW1ZNM?ie=UTF8&keywords=food+chopper 

*I received this item at a heavily reduced price or free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review*

Merry Christmas Everyone! It was hard, but I managed to not open this early and give it to my dog on Christmas Eve....She LOVED it! She loves Mr. Gobble Gobbles from last month's barkbox, so when I "peaked" on the Barkbox app to see what was included, I was excited to see that there was a rabbit that also had a unique honking/squeaking squeaker. She just loves the different squeak tones!

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So what all was included? 2 toys, 2 treat bags, and 1 chew! 



Toys:
-Hugo's Hot Cocoa. It was a "cocoa mug" with the crinkly outside and two squeaker marshmallows inside! 
-Stella the Snow Bunny. It is a super-soft stuffed toy with a natural-sounding 2-tone squeaker!

Treats:
-Nice Jerky Bites Chicken and Duck
-Duck Party Platter. Small Squared treats.
The treats kinda smelled weird but that must be because its natural and doesn't have weird/bad ingredients to make it smell better.

Chew:
-Dynamo Beef Chew. Similar to the chews from October, where it was a harder outside with softer inside stuff. She ate all the inside and then slowly chews on the outside. 

Overall thoughts:
-I'm so glad that I upgraded my subscription. These treats are so fun and things I wouldn't have purchased otherwise (because I didn't know she would like them!). I would say everything in this box was a success. Usually she favors one toy in the box, but she played with both of them and still does!

I did change my subscription to the medium size dog package (I have been on the small dog size), so I'll be interested in seeing what next month brings! She's 20 pounds and the small dog is 0-20 and medium is 20-50. I contacted Barkbox and asked if it's better to stay with the smaller size or to go up. They recommend that I go up. They said I can change it at any time if I just want to try it for one month and then go back to small. I seriously LOVE their customer service. Can't wait to see what next month's barkbox brings! :)

If you want to get your pup a Barkbox, use my referral code: EXTRAMONTHBOX to get an extra month with any subscription purchase. Or you can just click on this link and it automatically adds the extra month box to your subscription:
 ​https://www.barkbox.com/r/EXTRAMONTHBOX


If you use my code, let me know what you and your pup think of your barkbox! I would love to hear it!!! :) It's been so fun for us and I'd love to share in the fun you have too!

Wowzah! This is the nicest nail clipper set I've ever seen. This set came with a really nice nail clipper with a built in nail file. It also has a curved nail file, which I thought was pretty cool! I tested it out on my nails and...it works! It says it also works on thick nails, which is nice too! I have pretty thin ones but hey! it still worked great for me so I'm happy. I also think the curved file is super cool! I've never seen anything like it. If you want a really nice set of nail clippers, I would recommend this. I probably don't need one this nice since my nails are thin, but people in my family have thick nails and tried it and like it, so it depends on your needs and what you like. :) 

Want to check this out for yourself? Here is the Amazon product link: https://www.amazon.com/Toenail-Clippers-Opening-Stainless-Trimmer/dp/B01L3LGQV6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482420523&sr=8-1&keywords=hfun+nail+clippers

*I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review*