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This product has made gardening and simply being outside so much more pleasant! This package comes with a fairly comfortable bracelet as well as a keychain that both have a thin mesh pouch, and this also comes with two refills. I actually put a refill in the bracelet, which I used, and I put the order refill in the keychain, which I let my dad use while he was helping me around the house. I had to caution my dad that they may not work, but I'm usually the one that gets the bites, so he wasn't too worried. Before, I would either have to slather myself in bug spray because I guess the mosquitos just love my blood, and when I would garden, I would get dirt and other stuff sticking to me and it was miserable (or, I would do nothing and find a ton of bites on me the next morning). When I wear this, I don't get any mosquito bites and it is SO nice! The smell isn't great, but normal bug spray smells and feels gross, so I can take the unpleasant smell. I was worried the keychain wouldn't work, but my dad also reported no bites! I am very pleased with this product, as we can still enjoy the outdoors and take precautions to not get bug bites, while not being uncomfortable from any sprays. It is very simple, easy, and definitely worth the not sticky feeling after applying bug spray. I'm glad I no longer have this feeling of just pure disgust after I come in from outside when I use bug spray. This is SO much nicer and more convenient too! I'm a happy camper! :)
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I was so excited to get this free sample to test and give my honest and unbiased opinion. I always see kids getting glitter tattoos, and I think they are so cool, but I didn't want to drop that kind of money on something that will just wipe off in like a week. I put this kit right to action when I opened my mail. I really like that it comes with some basic stencils as well as brushes that give you the ability to freestyle. I also like that this kit gives you 4 glue sticks, so you won't be out of luck if one of them gets dry. I looked through the stencils and found the dolphin one and picked out a light blue glitter. For the most part, I followed the directions and it was a success! It looks sooo good and I applied it to myself in no time at all. I can't wait to bring this over to some of the kiddos I babysit for (as well as my other college friends that want a little more glitter fun in their life ;) haha).This is a great kit. Check out my picture below to see the step-by-step process. I would definitely recommend this!!
I recently received US Art Supply's 19 Piece Acrylic Painting Set complimentary to test and give my honest and unbiased review. I first noticed that, despite the name, the product was made in China...so that was a little confusing, but anyways... the set came with a wooden board, some paints, 3 brushes, and three canvases. The paints have the cap with the pokey side on the top, and every time I used it to poke the covering, the paint exploded a little (good thing acrylic comes out with soap and water!). Overall, I had a really nice time using all the pieces of the set. It seemed like the perfect set for a beginner or casual painter. It was fun to use and the acrylics were nice. The color selection was fine, as a lot of the colors could be mixed to create the missing colors. Like I said, this really is the perfect set for any casual painter, it is everything I would need or want, with not limiting my options in any noticeable way. I'm excited to use this kit more, just will have to get more canvases :)!
One of my favorite things about this jump rope is that it is adjustable. Being petite, finding a jump rope that fits, is high-quality, and isn't for kids is very hard to come by. So the adjustable aspect of this is much appreciated by me. There are directions on the back of the package that walk you through how to adjust it. The directions say to cut the rope to your desired length, but I just sort of moved the plastic stopped were I wanted it and didn't cut it completely down to size so someone taller than me could slide the plastic up and have it longer for their use. The sizing part is covered, as it is inside the handles (you can unscrew the handles to get to it). This makes the jump rope look sleek, without looking different from other non-adjustable jump ropes. The handles are very easy to grip and comfortable. The jump rope itself is made out of very light-weight plastic, but is still very durable. Since it is so light-weight, it doesn't hurt that bad if/when it hits your foot (though it obviously does hurt a little). You do need to make the rope go faster if you want it to work best (as the name Limm High Speed Jump Rope) suggests. Overall, this jump rope works really well and is very high-quality. I am glad I have a jump rope that I can customize to be perfect for my size, and not have to sacrifice quality or break the bank to get it. Highly recommend.
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I recently received Cornucopia Brand's 4 Pack Wooden Makeup Brushes complimentary to test and review. When I got them, I took them out of the protective plastic wrap and felt the brush portion, because sometimes brushes are a little prickly and I don't like that, but these were sooooooo soft and smooth. I used one of the brushes (all four are identical) to apply my foundation powder and it glided on my skin. I think a major reason for this "gliding" effect is that the brushes are slightly angled, so it can follow the contour of your face better than brushes that are straight across. It feels like you are applying your makeup with a cloud. I hope that they stay this soft for a long time :) I am so happy with these brushes, because I've never had a "good" makeup brushes, I usually just get hand-me-downs from my mom after she gets new brushes, because I am so cheap and don't want to buy any. However, my experience with this shows me that sometimes it is worth spending a little money (they aren't super expensive) to have a much more pleasant experience applying makeup. :)
:) Here's the link if you want to pick this pack up for yourself: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZG9WBRK
I recently received Vie Aid Health's "Thyroid Booster Dietary Supplement" complimentary to test and give my honest and unbiased opinion. This supplement is for individuals with hypothyroidism (or under-active thyroid). This supplement targets some of the main symptoms people with hypothyroidism have. For example, it is a natural energy booster, supports thyroid function, and supports circulation. The thing I like the most is that it is an energy booster, because thats what I've been hit hardest with my hypothyroidism. Its especially hard being in college and staying up to study, which makes you tired already PLUS having a thyroid disorder which makes you more tired :'(! Anyways, I take this with my lunch (it suggests you taking it with a meal). I haven't noticed any dramatic change, but I haven't had any adverse effects either. I've felt fairly normal, which may be partially due to this supplement? It's hard to tell, but this is made with natural ingredients and isn't causing an upset stomach or making me feel worse, so it is good in my book!
I received this 3 Piece Dental Tartar Scraper Kit complimentary to test and give my honest and unbiased opinion. The first thing I did was sanitize this, because you should always sanitize things before you put them in your mouth, and since these products were stainless steel, it was very easy to sanitize them. When I used the scrapers, they did a great job removing any tartar I had. I did slip one time and my gums bled a little because the scrapers are so sharp, so just be really carefully when you are using these and make sure you are concentrating. What I enjoyed the most was the mirror in the pack, because I could use this to get a view of my teeth at angles I was never able to see before. I use the mirror a lot and it has been really helpful! I ate popcorn once and felt a kernel but didn't know where and it was really bugging me, so I pulled this out and was able to easily find it and remove it! Seems silly, but it was really efficient in removing the thing that was bothering me, so I am satisfied with it. I'd just be very careful when you are using it, because the items are really really sharp. If you do it right, your teeth feel nice and clean like they do after the dentist. :)
I received US Art Supply's "Artist Wood Storage Box with Drawers" complimentary to test and give my honest and unbiased opinion. When I first opened it, I loved that I was able to smell the wood when I opened it! I think the box itself is really cute and a reasonable size for the casual arts-and-crafts person! I like that you can lift the top part up and have more space below for storage with different sizes. This storage box reminds me of something your grandpa or something would go to his woodshop and make for you (which is a good thing). I feel like it has character and you can definitely make it your own. I'm excited to put stuff in it and put it to use! I work with children and have to create tasks/activities for them to do, so I am going to use it to store these nicer crafting items (and keep my less expensive/high-quality crafts in my normal crafting area). This container will be nice because I can easily pick it up and bring it to work with me, whereas I had to just put it in a box when I transported it before. Definitely going to make my life easier and more organized!
I was recently asked to test Midori Spring Gold (Ceremonial) Matcha Green Tea and give my honest and unbiased opinion. At first, I was hesitant because I didn't know what "matcha" was. Since it was free and all I had to do was give my honest opinion (whether I liked it or not), I thought "why not?" and I am sooooo glad I did!! I'll try to make this review not super long, because I am OBSESSED with this and could talk about it for forever! Anyways, I received the product and the company explained to me how to properly brew it (1/2 teaspoon of the matcha powder, with 2 oz of boiling water, then use a whisk or milk frother till it gets a foam ontop). They also noted that some people do not like the taste at first, much like people do not like tea or coffee the first few times. I made it with using a milk frother and poured a small amount into a cup to try, preparing for the worst, but it was good! It tasted like green tea, but you could definitely tell that it was made from powder, which I could see may bother people, but not me...
On a side note, have you heard of Matcha tea? IT IS SO GOOD FOR YOU! It uses the whole green tea leaf, so you get all the nutrients, and one serving has the nutrients of 10 cups of green tea (which we all know is really good for you). Here are some links to read for yourself: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/8-wonders-of-matcha-green-tea.html http://matchasource.com/health-benefits-of-matcha-tea/ Anyways, back to my review... So I liked the tea that I tried in the cup, but the company also told me that you can make a healthy smoothie with it if you weren't super keen on the taste, and I love smoothies, so I used some of the tea I made in a smoothie. Products I used: Midori Spring Matcha Green Tea, ripe banana, strawberries, chia seeds, frozen raspberries, and protein powder. The end result? One of the best smoothies I've had in a long time and everything in it was super healthy! This is why I love this product, it is so good for you and it is so delicious. I am so happy I got this product complimentary to test and review. I'm definitely a Matcha girl now <3! Here is a link to the Matcha tea: http://www.midorispring.com
I received Cornucopia Brand's "3 Piece Toe Ring Set" complimentary to test and review. My thoughts? They are okay. I could tell it wasn't the highest quality of material, and this was affirmed when it left a black mark on my mom's skin when she wore one of the toe rings for a few hours (it went away quickly after she removed the ring). I could tell they aren't durable as well, but hey, it was free so I'm still happy overall. The designs are pretty cute and are appropriate for all ages. I also like that you can use these as knuckle-rings, which is super on-trend right now. So it is kind of a two-for-one, which I really like. I think this would be great for a teenager who is super trendy, because they can use these for however long before the new trend, this set will satisfy this role without breaking the bank. Overall, just a fun product to test and review. I will probably be using it as a knuckle ring mostly, in hopes that this will allow the ring to last longer. :)
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