Product Review

Product Review: ESeries Toothbrush Heads

Katie September 15, 2016 0Comment

Did you know that you should replace your toothbrush head every 3 months? Since I have started doing this religiously (thanks to an alert on the calendar in my phone!) I have noticed a significant difference in my dental health. I am always looking for quality replacement toothbrush heads for my sonicare toothbrush. This two pack did not disappoint. They fit perfectly and are a great price especially when you need to buy them several times a year. Now changing my toothbrush head is something I look forward to.

The E Series Toothbrush Heads are proven to reduce gingivitis, remove plaque and stain, control tartar and improve gum health up to 2x better than a manual toothbrush. Set of 2 Standard Replacement Brush Heads with “Screw-on” design easily fit Philips Sonicare: Essence, Xtreme, Elite, and Advance Handles. The brush heads come with caps for hygienic storage and travel, and with blue reminder bristles that will signal replacement time when they fade.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AVSQXVA

I received this product for free or at a discount in order to write this review. I was not otherwise compensated.

Product Review: 3D Pen

Katie September 6, 2016 0Comment

It’s no secret that I’ve been wanting my next big tech purchase to be a 3d printer. I have no idea what I will make, but I want one.  (I actually wanted to try and make new pieces for my leg brace because they are so expensive, but it’s probably best to leave that to the professionals)  Of course, with my camera dying and needing to be replaced sooner rather than later, when I found out that I could review the 3D printing pen from Smarson I was pretty excited.

I admittedly jumped in on using it a bit too quickly and need to take the time to read all of the instructions thoroughly and figure out what the heck I am doing.  I dove in and thought I could build the Eiffel Tower, but I probably should have put wax paper down over the template so that it didn’t end up ruined. (In my defense, I did a test “dot” and it pulled off the paper without a problem.  Anything I tried after that, did not!) Once I got frustrated with the tower I ended up doing something that I figured I’d have no problem doing and signing my name and making a 3d (glow in the dark!) rendering of it.  Pretty cool.

I know I will be able to do a lot more great things with this pen once I am able to take the time that is needed to figure out what I’m doing – whether that be to watch videos on YouTube or just the old trial and error.

I will say that you don’t want to give this to little kids.  The tip needs to heat up VERY hot in order to melt the filament that comes out of the pen and even myself holding it I found my fingers getting too close to the tip and if I got too close I could probably easily get burned.   This also needs to be plugged in the entire time you are using it, so be sure that you have a desk set up near an outlet to keep your pen powered!

It did do some weird things when I started it up to use it as well – there is a little LCD screen on the front that tells you the temperature, type of filament, etc when you turn it on.  When I went to load the filament the LCD screen slowly started to fill with black.  I thought for sure that I didn’t follow instructions correctly and that I killed the pen before I had the chance to try it.  Turning if off and on again did the trick and I was then able to use it, but it was a very strange thing that happened.

I received this product for a deep discount in order to write this review and I was not otherwise compensated. All opinions are my own.

Product Review: United Tapes Decorative Washi Tape

Katie July 24, 2016 0Comment

I admit that I have a washi tape problem. I don’t know how many tapes are in my collection and I am sure there are many that I’ve yet to use at all on any project. They’re just waiting for that perfect moment.  Sometimes I use them to line pages, sometimes I use them as accents on pages, sometimes they are the border for images on pages… and sometimes I use them as actual tape.  I recently had the chance to try out United Tapes Decorative Craft Washi Masking Tape (Set of 12 Rolls) and I knew from the moment I opened the box that this was going to be a match made in heaven.  So far I have only used a handful of the tapes, but I have so many other ideas in mind.  This is a great starter set for someone not sure if they like washi tape or not (and a great price, as well.) or the perfect addition to anyone with a larger washi tape collection (like me.)

Great to use on your planners (which I am debating diving into for 2017… we’ll see), scrapbook pages, cards, or any other paper crafts.  There is a variety of colors and designs, polka dots, stars, stripes, chevron, basically anything that is hot right now is included.

I did have some trouble with the corners peeling up on some of my pages, but I think it was combined with the crazy weather and the fact that I didn’t rub them down hard enough after putting them on the page. After sticking them down better, they seem to be working quite well.

I received this product for free in exchange for this review, I was not otherwise compensated.

BEAUTIFUL VIBRANT COLORS: Rainbow themed set of 12 rolls of washi tape (15mm wide x 10 meters long). You will find aesthetically pleasing and fun designs within the main theme including dots, stripes, stars, arrows, and geometric shapes. Colors included are red, orange, pink, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, and white
STICKY AND FLEXIBLE: United Tapes products are sticky and also very easy to peel off and reapply. They can be reapplied many times before they start to lose their adhesive properties. Don’t hesitate to use on walls. They will leave no residue behind if you choose to remove them. Great for children.
DECORATE TIL YOU DROP: Go crazy decorating anything and everything with these washi tapes. They are perfect for calendars, planners, journals, envelopes, folders, or whatever your heart desires.
SCISSOR-LESS: Don’t get stuck having to use scissors to cut through other sellers’ washi tape. Scissors are not necessary for these washi tapes. Make your life easier by going SCISSOR-LESS.
100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: United Tapes are backed by 100% guarantee that you are fully satisfied with your product or receive your money back.

GameReview: Punderdome

Katie July 12, 2016 0Comment

I have had some friends tell me about the new game punderdome and how they wanted to try it out. So I decided to give it a try. I am not “punny” and usually any puns I made were not intended because that is just not how I think.  The punderdome game has 200 cards included which prompt you for two items that you must make a pun out of. This game works best in large groups, as one person judges all the puns written down and the winner of that round becomes the judge for the next, and so on.  I like this rule because if you have one friend who is really good at making terrible puns, they can only win every other round which gave me a chance to maybe win sometimes as well. The game also has the option for prizes. There are two envelopes and the prizes can be decided on by the host and the winner can choose an envelope – one can be a fun prize and one a booby prize to make things a little bit more fun! I found that I was getting better with my puns the more I played, so I think with more practice perhaps I might be just a little bit punny.

I received a free copy of this game in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.

Product Review: YRU Sneakers

Katie July 3, 2016 0Comment

I typically wear a size 8, though I have a wide foot so based on other reviews of these shoes I ordered a size up and got a 9. I got the floral print, though I was really hoping for the metallic sneakers, but unfortunately they were sold out in the size I needed. These shoes are very comfortable and are great for taking walks in. They are light weight which is definitely appreciated when on a long walk! The shoes fit though may be a tad bit too long, but in order to fit the rest of my wide foot in it, that’s the trade off.

I received a product at a discount in order to write this review.

Product Review: Premium Felt Pads – 127 Pieces

Katie June 15, 2016 0Comment

Our entire house is hard wood so we have to try and keep it as protected as we can by using protection on all of our furniture.  Recently we had the chance to try out Seddox’s 127 piece premium felt pads. What I liked best about these were the dark chocolate color and the variety or sizes! Even the strangest or largest sized furniture had a piece that would work out.

Seddox felt pad set boasts guaranteed protection from scratches on your floors, counter tops and furniture.  The set includes 127 pieces – including a bonus pack of 25 rubber bumper pads! (Try saying that 5 times fast…)  When you buy the set you get a really large set of pads of different sizes that can be used for anything – plant pots, lamps, vases, dishes and anything else you can think of! They are resistant to wear and have extra adhesive. They are made of high-density material and are 1/6 inches thick (4mm). A soft adhesive bottom sticks these to furniture for long term use – move your furniture around so much more easily and the pads will stay in place!

These are easy to use – just clean the desired surface, remove the protective film and apply the protectors to a clean, dry surface and you are ready to go!

Contains:
32 pcs x round 1 inch
32 pcs x square 1×1 inch
24 pcs x round ¾ inch
12 pcs x round 1 ¼ inch
8 pcs x 5 ½ x ½ inch
2 pcs x 5 ½x 4 ½ inch

• Color – Brown

Pick up a set of your own at Amazon today! I received these products at a deep discount in order to write this review. I was not otherwise compensated.

Product Review: All Tough Self-Adhesive Round Felt Pads

Katie June 8, 2016 0Comment

I have found the secret to keeping my hard wood floors looking new!  Although I have to say I got them a little too late as my bed and some other furniture in my room had already done some damage – but now that I have all Toughs Self Adhesive round felt pads I can at least keep my room protected from any further damage! These are heavy-duty adhesive felt pads to help protect your surface investment. There are 144 includes in the pack – 36 1 1/2 inch, 72 1 inch, 36 3/4 inch.  These are foam backed and have more sticking power so that the pads stay where you put them! Highest quality felt available for safely and gently safeguarding your cherished surfaces against scratches, scuff marks and abrasions. Easy peel and stick to chairs, tables, couches, lamps, potted plants and more! 4mm of heavy duty pad for more protection.

From all tough:

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Get your set of All Tough felt pads on Amazon today!  I received a product at a deep discount in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.

Product Review: Fineliner Pens

Katie May 24, 2016 0Comment

Fineliner Pens from Platinum Art Supplies is a great collection of 60 fine tip pens.  These are great for writing out notes, setlists or journal cards for scrapbooking or coloring in adult coloring books.  The tips of the pens are very fine so you will have no trouble getting in those tiny intricate details.  Here you can see an owl coloring book page I started using these pens.  My only complaint – which is more of my own fault than anything else – is that the lighter colors show up so lightly you feel like you need to press harder in order to get a deeper color to show up and it kind of makes the pen tip fall apart a bit.  I need to keep that in mind when using the lighter shades included in this collection.  I absolutely love the colors included and how there are different variations on the same colors which makes everything look awesome and shaded!  There are 60 pens included in this set but only 30 colors – 2 of each is included.  These are available on Amazon and make a great gift for a friend or yourself 😉

I received a free product in exchange for this review. I was not otherwise compensated.

Product Review: Sambrosa

Katie May 17, 2016 0Comment

This is probably true for most offices – but in mine it seems like everyone is always sick and it just cycles through us all over and over again. Sharing might be caring but not when it comes to a cold!  I’m always trying to find ways to combat the cold and was interested in checking out Sambrosa Sweet Dreams Sleep Syrup.  It is made with real honey and helps you with sleep, coughs, colds and allergies.  I’ve tried other sleep aids that claim that they would put me to sleep, but more often than not, it doesn’t work.  With Sambrosa within about half an hour there was no way I could fight the sleep and my eyelids were HEAVY.  I woke up feeling refreshed after having a good nights sleep and whatever cold I thought I might have been getting seemed to stay away.

Sambrosa has natural ingredients, honey and organic herbs and it is GMO free. The main active ingredient is Doxylamine.  Each bottle has over 20 nights of sleep in it!  This is one of the most popular nighttime syrups in Europe and it is now available in the US.

I have to say, that I did not like the taste – but I usually follow up on any of these liquid syrups with a big glass of water too.  It looks like honey, tastes a bit like honey but also a bit of black licorice which made me make all sorts of faces.

I received a free product in exchange for this review. I was not otherwise compensated.

Product Review: Pager Tag Bluetooth Key Finder

Katie May 10, 2016 0Comment

Do you have a problem with misplacing your keys? I do.  For a while I was commuting to work with my Dad, so not using my car during the week inevitably meant that my keys were MIA come the weekend when I wanted to head out somewhere.  Now that I have Pager Tag Bluetooth Key Finder, I’ll always be able to find my keys!

Once you take everything out of the package, put the battery inside the PagerTag device (that is super light and super thin so you won’t even notice it on your keychain) and download the app to your phone.  Pair the tag and lose your keys!  The app helps you find the keys by having the tag beep for you to find it and also lets you know if the keys are nearby or not (if not, try another room in the house!)

You don’t have to use the pager tag for just keys either.  If there is something else you lose often, attach the pager tag to it instead and you can use the app and tag to find that item.

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. I was not otherwise compensated.