Review: Sound Intone X6 Gaming Headset

I gave the Sound Intone X gaming headset as an early Christmas gift and they were used immediately with not a single complaint. They are super easy to use, just plug in and start using. One thing I noticed is that they aren't USB plug in which I had assumed but it has a mic/headphone jack which is even better so you can use them anywhere.

I love that these have a braided wire - for some reason I think these hold up better to the constant plugging in and out than a regular cable.

On the headset are controls for volume which is a nice feature to have. Also there is a built in vibrator system to match what you are seeing in the game. These are comfortable to wear. We had no problems using them immediately.

The Sound Intone X gaming headset is available on Amazon. A great addition to all the holiday games!

Please note, I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

INST Solar Powered Copper Wire String Lights

I'll admit -- at first I thought solar lights wouldn't work due to some past experiences I've had with solar lights not living up to their expections. I am so glad I was proven wrong. The set of over 200 LED lights spans 66 ft so it's really long. They look just like all the other twinkle LED lights on a wire but with the added bonus of them being solar -- running off natural light -- unlike battery or plug in lights. These are great for outdoor areas where you don't have a plug nearby and if you are like me when you constantly never have enough batteries and get tired of replacing them.

There are 8 light modes that are easy to set. To use, simply charge the solar panel for 6 hours and turn on. The light will turn on automatically at dusk or when it get dark enough. It will turn off automatically when it runs out of charge or gets light enough out.

If you get stuck, the instructions that come with the set are easy to read and follow.

I love lighting outside and with LED sets like this, outdoor lighting is a breeze. These lights are great.

The INST 200 LEDs 66ft Solar Powered Copper Wire String Lights are available on Amazon.

Please note, I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Puptek: Squeaky Puppy Dog Chew Toy

This is such a cute little dog toy. I absolutely love that it looks like wild duck. When you squeeze the duck's belly it has a fairly loud (but not terribly annoying) squeaker, along with some crinkling. The rest of the toy appears to be a regular stuffed toy. The only thing strange about this toy is that it has a little loop that you can hook the toy to hang it up.

I brought this in for my co-workers dog who was in the office the other day and they loved playing with it. The pup loved it so much that I let my co-worker take the toy home. I loved watching the dog toss it around and have fun.

The toy is a bit on the pricey side for dog toys but with a small dog you won't really worry about them ripping this apart like a larger dog (the toy is approx 8" long). I can see this lasting for a small dog, for a larger dog, I can see them ripping it to shreds in a matter of minutes.

The Puptek Plush Squeaky Puppy Dog Chew Toy for Tiny Small Chewers Toy is available on Amazon.

Please note, I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

SMARTED Vegetable Fruit Julienne Peeler

I love adding julienne vegetables to stir fry and salads but have never had the right tool for the job – until now. This dual kitchen tool not only juliennes vegetables but peels them too. It’s great for apples, pears, potatoes, carrots, cucumbers and so much more.

I really like this peeler comes with a brush to clean out in between the peeler and julienne slicer. It also comes with S hooks for hanging in your kitchen if you need to do that.

This peels vegetables with ease on one side, flip it to the other side and you can julienne on the other. I was surprised by how quickly I made strings of carrot for a garnish. After reading up on different things to do with a julienne cutter – my most favorite is on potatoes. You can make hash browns that are so much more fresh and healthier than frozen potatoes.

Not only is this peeler ultra-sharp, but it is dishwasher safe and made of high-quality stainless steel. I did wash this by hand and had no issues doing so. Stainless steel is so easy to keep clean, just wash with soap and water and it is ready to use for next time.

I love that this is two tools in one. It’s a wonderful addition to the kitchen.

The SMARTED Vegetable Fruit Julienne Peeler Stainless Steel Hand Held Double Sided Slicer for Potato Carrot Apple Zucchini Noodles is available on Amazon.

Please note, I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Qedertek Battery Operated Starry String Lights

It's the time of year where I absolutely love to hang lights from every window of my house -- the only real issue is of course plugs! With these timer-based battery operated starry lights, I don't have that issue.

These lights are easy to hang on Christmas trees, in windows, on mantels, around poles -- pretty much anything you want to do and add extra light. These copper wires are flexible and can easily mold to any shape you need or want. The lights are very easy to operate, simply put 3 AA batteries (not included) and turn on. What I really liked is the ability to  use a timer - you can set lights on for 6 hours and auto off for 18 hours. 

As you can see in the video, you have a number of settings on these lights, you can use the button on the battery pack or the remote to set the lights how you want them -- fast, slow, on, off, fade and much more.

Overall, I really love these lights. They are already brightening up the inside of the house. These lights say they are waterproof but we are using them inside our house because I'm afraid to put them outside -- they are so pretty. The lights are 33 ft long so they are plenty long for all your decorating needs.

The Qedertek Battery Operated Starry String Lights, 33 ft 100 LED Fairy Rope Lights with Remote Control for Indoor&Outdoor, Home, Garden, Christmas, Party, Wedding Decorations (Warm White) are available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Review: Green Iron Outdoor Garden Planter Hooks

If you haven't figured it out by now, we are renovating our home and doing a lot of work both inside and out. Our yard and garden is still undergoing a lot of work but this planter hook is exactly what we use to hang plants on our fence posts outside in the warmer weather.

This outdoor garden planter hook is made of powder coated iron and comes with 2 screws to hang. You can hang whatever you'd like on it -- plants, bird feeders, chimes, lanterns, flags and so much more.

It's great for hanging plants from our fence posts in the garden. Right now we are using it to hang Christmas lights! It's working exactly how I planned. This is a great hook.

The Green Iron Outdoor Garden Planter Hook is available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Review: Wuudi Stainless Zester/Grater

This zester arrived just in time for me to use it immediately as I was planning on making homemade cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving and my recipe calls for adding a bit of orange so I used this grater to zest an orange. I have to say I've used graters before and they all pretty much work the same way -- for zesting fruit like oranges or lemons or to finely shred cheese on top of pasta.

The handle of this is soft and the metal is made of stainless steel. What I really like is that it comes with a protective cover so you can easily store it with your other utensils when not in use.

These hand graters are so much easier to use for fine grating rather than a box grater which takes a lot of effort to clean. I just threw this in my top dishwasher rack when done

The Wuudi Stainless Steel Cheese Zester/Grater Yellow Handle is available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

SENQIAO: Starry Lights

I have had the chance to review tons of different LED lights which as the holidays get closer are so convenient to have on hand. These SENQIAO lights are fantastic! We are using them to wrap around the beams on our back porch for Christmas.

These lights are great for a few reasons:
1. Remote control to turn on and off (ready to go out of the box!)
2. They can be dimmed or made brighter depending on what you need
3. No heavy green or white wires to wrap around, they are on a copper wire so the wires practically disappear when you turn the lights on
4. There is 33 feet of lighting wire with 100 LED lights so this is really long! You can't connect string to string like regular lights but for my needs these worked great.

I mentioned above you can make the lights dim or brighter based on your desire, but you can also have the lights on all the time, flash, strobe or fade these in and out. I also like that the LEDs are energy efficient. I really liked these lights. I don't think I'll take them down after Christmas.

The SENQIAO 4 Modes 33ft/100LEDs Remote Controlled Led String Starry Lights, Warm White Waterproof Flexible Copper String Lights With UL Certified Adapter for Garden, Patio, Tree, Party, Christmas lights are available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Review: Rubber Door Stoppers

There's not much I can say about a door stop - it holds the door open, which is what it's supposed to do. What I like about these door holders is the material, they are a heavy rubber that seems to "stick" to the floor and the door holding it in place. To use, slide under your door and pull gently to hold the door in place. The door stays in place until you remove the wedge and need to close the door.

These do have a white adhesive holder that you can use to stick to hold the door stopper but I know I'll be using the door stop without it.

I like that this comes in a two pack because door so you have a backup in case you misplace one. These are great everyday door stoppers.

Premium Rubber Door Stoppers - 2 Pack Door Stop Wedge Door Gaps With Holders - LAVATO are available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Review: Djudas Foot Mask

I have wanted to try a foot peeling mask ever since I heard of BabyFoot from some friends of mine and the Djudas Foot Peeling Mask was exactly what I wanted at a much lower cost. I hate anything to do with pedicures (which is why you won't see a picture of my feet on here!!) but my friends rave about them. This was perfect for me to give my feet some pampering.

Directions are easy – first you soak your feet in warm water for 10-20 minutes, then put the included socks on your feet and wait for 90-120 minutes (luckily I was able to watch a movie while I was doing this). When done, rinse and wash your feet gently with soap and then wait a few days. Within the next few days (the package says peeling will start between 3-7 days for me it was around day 4 or 5) your feet will start to peel and let me tell you – it’s not pretty so wear socks!  I’m still wearing socks constantly a week later but my feet look and feel baby soft!

The Djudas foot exfoliation peeling mask contains 20 kinds of plant extracts to work. It smells a little like menthol when you open the socks. I’m so glad this came in a 2-pack so I can use these again right before summer sandal season. My feet are happy!

Djudas Foot exfoliating peel mask 2 pairs of socks is available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

HonWally Wired Gaming Keyboard & Mouse Combo

I must first start off by saying I love anything bright, shiny and vibrantly colored which was why this keyboard and mouse set caught my eye. This is a great basic set for any use – not just for gaming. I can see how kids would be attracted to it because of the back lighting on the keyboard and the mouse which I secretly love (ok, so maybe not a secret now ha!). You can shut the lighting on the keyboard off with a touch of a button which I really liked because the lights can be distracting. They are great when you are working in the dark.

I only used it on my PC so I can’t speak to how it works for a MAC. All I had to do to get started was to plug it in my USB port, wait for the installer and I was good to go. I had no issues typing or using the mouse immediately upon plugging in.

The keyboard is very lightweight – my keyboard at the office is heavier so if you have a laptop and want to plug the keyboard in, it won’t be heavy to lug around. I used the mouse like I would a regular mouse with no issues. Overall I would say performance was great, I’ve never used it to play games with but my husband did and said it was a great basic mouse.

I think this is a great set to have for general use or casual gaming. I know lots of people who are serious gamers and have very high tech mice to play games.

HonWally Wired Gaming Keyboard & Mouse Combo Bundle with Rainbow Color Backlight is available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. 

SoundPEATS Bluetooth Headphones

If you are like me, you constantly get tangled up in your earbud or headphone cords in your way because they always seem to be in your way. When I had the opportunity to try the SoundPEATS Bluetooth headphones, I jumped at the chance.

I'll admit at first I was skeptical about the around the neck style because I've never used them before, but after a while I didn't even notice them -- they are so lightweight. The earbuds attach to the neckband with magnets so you can take out the earbuds as you need to. While using these to listen to an audio book I was able to even use my phone to make a call.

They are very easy to use straight from the box - simply charge these up (one charge lasts 10 hours) and pair with your phone and you are ready to use. These paired quickly with my Android phone and the sound was clear and crisp.

This was the very first time I've ever used Bluetooth headphones and I don't think I'll ever use wired ones again. I loved them that much.

The SoundPeats Bluetooth Headphones are available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. 

Review: PQ Earplugs

I've gone to over 100 concerts and once you been to that many concerts, earplugs are a must have to protect your hearing. These are also good to use for loud noises in everyday life -- like cutting the grass or for anything that has a prolonged loud noise.

The PQ earplugs are a great way to reduce the decibels to 28 db. I'm not an expert on what is a safe level so it's best to consult with an expert if you are concerned about loud noises and hearing loss.

These PQ earplugs (which stands for Peace and Quiet - catchy) cut out that excess noise like concerts, work or flying in an airplane. These plugs are super comfy as they are made of soft silicone. I have a pair I just just for concerts and these earplugs are a lot like the pair I have.  I really like that the PQ earplugs come with a case to store them in.

To use pull up on the top of your ear and insert the earplug. To remove, simply twist slowly. To clean remove the white filter inside and clean with a damp cloth, you can also wash them with warm soapy water. After wearing them one afternoon, I didn't even realize they were in -- they are that comfortable to wear.

For me, earplugs are a must have to protext my hearing, I can't live without them.

PQ Earplugs are available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. 

Review: Rye-Tech LED Strip Light

I know I've mentioned my home improvements numerous times already but we missed having under cabinet lights when we renovated our kitchen and really wanted to install them for lighting. After some research we decided to go with strip LED lights. These Rye-Tech Strip lights were just what we were looking for.

These lights have a full range of colors - red, blue, yellow, green, purple, pink, white and I'm sure others I'm missing. You can program the lighting you want to use or you can use a preset fade or blink. I like that you can set the brightness of the lights to what suits your needs. You also can cut these to whatever size you need - simply cut on on the marks noted on the strip. The lighting strip is very long so it will fit under our cabinets no problem.

The light set comes with everything you need -- a LED strip set with adhesive on one side for attaching (for our under cabinet lighting we will most likely tack it to the underside of our cabinets), a battery powered remote control with battery and plug for the wall. 

We liked these lights so much we purchased a second set for additional under cabinet lighting in our kitchen.

The Rye-Tech 5m 5050SMD Full Kit LED Strip Light set is available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not write this review if I didn't love the product.

Review: Pet Glove Brush

My cat loves to be brushed but it’s really hard to get him to sit still for brushing so I need to cover as much of him as quickly as we can. This is great to use to help with all the extra fur, just put it on your hand and brush your pet. It was really hard to get my cat to sit still but he loved it. He was being a typical curious cat when we brushed him.

The glove brush is really perfect for any animal that needs brushing – cats, dogs or other animals. The brush is only for right hand use (sorry lefties). I really like that it just slips on your hand and you can adjust it through the Velcro wrist strap. To clean use soapy water, rise and lay flat to dry.

The Eco-Friendly Pet Grooming Glove Brush is available onAmazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not write this review if I didn't love the product.

Review: Canyoze 120 to 3000 Grit Sandpaper Assortment

We’ve been doing non-stop home renovations for the past two years and we always seem to misplace certain grits of sandpaper. With this assortment of sandpaper, we have what we need on hand. This assortment has a variety of grits to use and is pre-cut to the perfect size to wrap around sanding blocks. You can wet or dry sand wood or metal with this paper, it is recommended that you check what grit you use based on the material you are sanding.

This assortment is great for any workshop.

Canyoze 120 to 3000 Grit Sandpaper Assortment is available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not write this review if I didn't love the product.

Review: Heart Shaped Spoons

Everyone needs a few decorative spoons to have on hand for when a guest stops by. These heart shaped spoons are super cute and are great for guests. This set of 2 spoons can we used for anything – dessert, coffee, rice or even eating cereal. These spoons are small (a little over 1 inch wide but 5 ½ inches tall) and work great.

The spoons are stainless steel and are dishwasher safe with a shiny polished finish. We threw them in the dishwasher and started using them immediately to stir our coffee in the morning after adding cream. These spoons are now sitting in our silverware drawer. We use them every day.

The KUWAN 5.5 inch Heart Shaped Slimline Spoons (set of 2) are available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not write this review if I didn't love the product.

Review: Collapsible kitchen colanders

I am sick of the big colanders I have taking up a lot of room in my kitchen.  This set of collapsible colanders take up such little room in my kitchen cabinets and are great for small kitchens when you don’t have a lot of storage.

This package contains two strainers – 8 and 9 ½ inches in diameter. You can them for anything that needs to be strained – pasta, fruit, berries, produce and much more. I have metal colanders which means when you pour hot food in them, the handles get really hot. These are made of silicone and pop up with a push and you won’t have to worry about them getting hot.

These colanders do say they are heat resistant up to 176ºF. I used them to wash off produce and had no issues, the only thing I saw missing was that it would be great to have little feet on the bottom so the water can drain a bit more if you place it over something, otherwise these worked great.

You can find the set of collapsible kitchen colanders onAmazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not write this review if I didn't love the product.

Review: Cast Iron Trivet

With our new kitchen counters, trivets are so important because putting a hot plate or pan on the counter can damage your counters. I can never seem to have enough trivets around and this trivet provided exactly what I need. It looks great and protects my counters from hot plates and food.

This trivet is really heavy – and is made of solid cast iron in a vintage type design. I like that it comes with rubber feet to add a level of protection and to prevent scraping across your kitchen counter. The edges are not sharp and are rounded if that’s a concern for you. The trivet is a square and is 6.5” x 6.5” this trivet now has a permanent home on my counter next to the stove. 

The Cast Iron Trivet is available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not write this review if I didn't love the product.

Review: Water Globes

I constantly forget to water my plants and these water globes are a great solution. They are super easy to use, they remind me as the product that was As Seen on TV a while back. All you need to is fill the globe with water, stick in the dirt in your plant and it waters plants as needed. It had been so hot and dry over the summer, I used these immediately in my spider plants -- they needed every little bit of help I could give them to keep the watered during the hot and dry weather.

The bulbs add a little bit of sparkle and flair to your plants and also blend in so much you don’t even know they are there. I love these – not only are they are functional but they work great!

The Gardening Solutions Hydro Globes Automatic Watering Bulbs, 2 Piece Deluxe Set is available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not write this review if I didn't love the product.

Review: Acko Crimping Tool & Terminals Assortment Set

We are doing a lot of renovations to our home and this crimper/stripper for some wiring was a welcome addition to our toolbox so I could help my husband with some work around the house. He has a tool he uses all the time so tool is an addition to supplement that. 

I like that is has the ability to crimp the ends of things but also to strip wires when you are doing electrical work and a built in wire cutter. This tool is pretty basic, I thought it would have a spring action but I now realize after using it, it is definitely better that it’s not -- goes to show what I know about tools! This did what I needed it to, cut wires, stripped them and allowed you to crimp them. 

What I like is all the different connections it comes with because you always run out, with these additions we won’t worry about running out. A great basic tool, but I’m going to leave the electrical work to my husband!

The Acko Crimping Tool and Terminals Assortment set is available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not write this review if I didn't love the product or find it useful

Review: Baby View Mirror

Do you have a baby or small child in the backseat you want to keep an eye on? If the answer is yes, the Argo-shops baby mirror is for you. It really doesn't matter if you have kids - this is good even if you are watching young children or a pet and have them in the car.

The mirror attaches with straps to the headrest in the back seat of your car. All you need to do is adjust it to the right height using the attached straps. Once set and the straps are pulled tight, the mirror won't move.

The mirror itself is very lightweight and made of shatter proof material for safety. It's designed not to break which I love. Another surprise in the box is a cleaning cloth that you can use to wipe the mirror clean.

Another good use is if you have a pet in the backseat that you want to keep an eye on. My pet is my baby so it only makes sense I tried it to see my cat (he hates the car so it's good to keep an eye on him when he's in the carrier in the car)!

If you are interested in the Argo-shops baby mirror, you can find it on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not write this review if I didn't love the product.

PinchME: Sampling

Have you heard about PinchMe? The premise is simple. Sign up, fill out some member profiles and you get emails when new sample boxes are available. You pick the samples you want to try and PinchMe ships it to you for free. Once you are done trying your samples, provide feedback and PinchMe lets the brands know what you thought of them. Super easy to do. Sample days are always super tough based on my experience because the site is slow but it's worth it because I wouldn't buy these items.

I received a recent PinchMe box and here's what I got:

1. A 1 oz bag of PopCorners Carnival Kettle chips
2. Purina Puppy Chow sample
3. Two packets of McCormick Organic taco seasoning and two $.50 off coupons to buy more
4. 1 Scotch Brite Scrubbing dish cloth

I'll post some reviews later but if you haven't tried PinchMe.com it's fun to try products and write about them based on your experience. I've already added the taco seasoning into dinner rotation this week!

Please note: I received this sample box as a member of PinchMe.com

Home Improvements are the Pits

We've recently been doing a lot of home improvements ourselves to our house so when I was offered the opportunity to try this HICO replacement blade for a table saw I knew it would come in handy. While I didn't personally put this in my table saw my husband did and he said this was a great blade for the money. He uses blades like this all the time when cutting softwood, hardwood or plywood. It worked for his table saw with ease and he had no issues. He said it was a great blade for the money, granted there are more expensive blades you can purchase but for what he needed it for this worked great.

It worked on our table saw no problem. You can also use blades like this on a miter or circular saw but we primarily will use this on a table saw. We've already used it to cut plywood for our floor installation.

The HICO blade is available on Amazon.

Please note: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not leave this review if I didn't love the product.

Review: Snakable Micro-USB to USB Cable

It seems as though everything lately needs a USB cable so when I was provided the opportunity try Snakable I jumped at the chance to try it out. I am so tired of cheap USB cables falling apart at the connector. Until now. For those that don't know Snakable was a Kickstarter back in 2014 that was fully backed. 

Snakable works for both Apple and Android with rotating "armor" that protects the connectors from baking. You can twist and turn them -- it reminds me of a ball joint so it doesn't bend the cable sharply and break. This cord is super long too approximately 48" long so you don't have to worry about it being too short. There have been so many fantastic things written in publications like TechCrunch where you can read more about the history of Snakable due to their Kickstarter.  

I leave this in my work bag and use it all the time, especially when I travel in between offices and always need a USB cable for something.Snakable cords are available on Amazon and other retailers.


I no longer need to duct tape my cables with electrical tape. I've been using this cable for approximately 8 months with absolutely no issues.

This has worked with my Kindle, Nook, Phone and my portable USB music player. It works with everything!

I love this cable!

Please note: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not leave this review if I didn't love the product.

Adjustable Stand for Your Phone (both Apple and Droid)

NOPNOG Long Arm Lazy Bracket Flexible Phone Holder – it is compatible with iPhone 5s/6/6s and Samsung Galaxy S6/S7.  It took me a few minutes to figure how to assemble this, because there are no instructions and the box is in in Chinese, but this is a neat gadget.  If you are someone who skypes for work or personal and doesn’t want to hold the phone, and this will allow you to hold your phone up while you talk. 

Solid quality made from Magnesium-aluminum alloy PVC hose, durable and easy to change different style. Fully adjustable with 360° rotation and tilt, be adjusted at any angle to suit you need. Can directional adjust the width 35 to 90mm. You can only use one phone with this stand, which is the one you stick the metal on it on the back side to stick to the magnet.

If you are interested in the NOPNOG Long Arm Lazy Bracket Flexible Phone Holder  – it is available on Amazon.

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

A great buy for bike riders!

I tend to ride my bike on the streets to get the gravel covered rail trails in my town, and I currently use in my phone in an arm armband. I wanted to get a phone holder, mainly because if I had to adjust the arm band or wanted to change the music – it was not too safe on the street on the gravel trail. With the phone holder, my phone in right in front on me.

The NOPNOG Bicycle Phone Holder fit my iPhone 6 Plus snug in the cradle and held tight to my bike handle bars. Even riding down bumpy roads or gravel rail trails, it stayed in place, which is so important, because no one wants to lose their phone. I found it easy to attached to my bike as well, and it would be easy to remove to switch to another bike it needed.

If you are interested in  NOPNOG Bicycle Phone Holder – they are available on Amazon.

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

A must for runners!

If you are a runner, or don’t like your headphone cords in your way when working out, and wondered about wireless headphones, I recommend the Forone Bluetooth Earbuds.

The Forone Bluetooth Earbuds were nicely packaged in a black box and inside was the earbuds in their own zippered case. In the case is extra ear pieces and the usb charger. The design of the ear buds are great for runners, they stay secured on my ears, which is just ideal.

They are very easy to use, paired quickly and the sound was clear and crisp. I appreciated the case to store the earbuds in, which will keep them from getting damaged in my gym bag.

If you are interested in Forone Bluetooth Earbuds – they are available on Amazon.

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Great Organizer for all Trunks

I purchased the REEGE Car Trunk Organizer for use in my Jeep Cherokee.

I found the REEGE Car Trunk Organizer to be made very well, and the two compartments to be wide enough to hold my day to day items in my truck or shopping items that I don’t want rolling around while I am driving. The organizer fit under the screen that my jeep has the covers my truck as well. The organizer collapses down, and has two clips to secure flat for when you need to use your truck for groceries and such, so when it is not in use, it will take up next to no room.

I really will be getting a lot of use out of REEGE Car Trunk Organizer, since my truck does need some organization from time to time – but being able to keep my groceries from not rolling around is a big plus.

This is a great size, and should fit in most trunks - I have a Jeep Cherokee, and it fits just fine.

If you are interested in  REEGE Car Trunk Organizer – they are available on Amazon.

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review

Skechers Go Walks - Like Walking on a Cloud

I work the booth at several trade shows in the course of a year, and the trade show floor can be brutal on your feet.  But that could be said for any job that required you to stand all day. 

After a recommendation for Skechers Go Walks from a friend that has a lot of foot and heel pain – I decided to try them out.  What started off with one pair, has turned in to 5 or 6 by now.  These are truly the most comfortable shoes I own, and now I take them every time I travel to a trade show.  I have seen the Go Walks in the traditional slip on sneakers, ballet flats, and my personal favorite the boat shoe.

Skechers is really taking comfort to the next level.  So ladies, if you have a job that requires a lot of walking or being on your feet – give these a whirl.  The moment you slide your foot in, you will understand what I am talking about.  It is like walking on a cloud. 

Skechers also sell low cut socks to wear with these, in case you don’t like to wear shoes barefoot. 

I have a Skechers outlet in my town, and purchased most of my Go Walks there, but I have gotten a pair at TJ Maxx.  They range about $50-$60 – but I got mine at the outlet during a BOGO sale.  The pair I got at TJ was $29.99.

My Skechers outlet had a rewards program to sign up for, where you earn rewards, and get a 20% on your next purchase when you sign up.  

Maybe the Best Training Pads I have used!

I am very impressed with the Favorite Housebreaking Dog Training Pads.  I have a 3-year-old dachshund mix – and he is house broken, however, we have pee-pads set up in the house for him when we are not home, just in case, which he does need from time to time. The problem I have found with pee pads is they are they really expensive, really small or really cheap quality. I am very impressed with the Favorite Housebreaking Dog Training Pads, because all the issues that I have had in the past with pee pads, I didn’t have these pee pads.

The Favorite Housebreaking Dog Training Pads held all the liquid and it is didn’t seep through onto my hardwood floors, which was my biggest issue I have with the pee pads I have been using. Another issue I had, is that with past pee pads, when you went to pick them up, all the liquid with ooze out, I didn’t have that issue with the Favorite Housebreaking Dog Training Pads. These pads really do hold in the liquid.

These pads are high quality, and very reasonably priced.

The dimensions are 22" x 23" and holds up to 500 ml of liquid.  I got 200 pads in my order, and the price is $39.99 on Amazon.

If you are interested in the Favorite Housebreaking Dog Training Pads – they are available on Amazon.

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

TSA Pre-Check – Should I do it or not?

If you are a frequent traveler and wanted to do TSA Pre-Check, what wasn’t sure about it, here is the low down on it…

It is valid for 5 years, according to the TSA website, in July 2016, 97% of TSA Pre✓® passengers waited less than 5 minutes. 

When I went, I went the Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), and I live in Boston.  I went to RDU, because I happen to be traveling there Raleigh, and there was no line.  It is suggested to make an appointment, they give priority to people with appointments, rather than walk-ins. 

What you need to do. First make you appointment.  The day of your appointment, bring your passport and a credit card for the $85 fee. 

You will then get a letter in the mail about 14 days letter (if approved), with your new known traveler number (KTN) – this number will be given to you, in the exact name that your passport is in.  This means moving forward, all your airline tickets need to be booked with the name that your passport is in. 

I know this first hand, if you don’t do this, it doesn’t work.  My middle name is on my passport but not on my license.  And without my middle name on my airline tickets, my TSA Pre-Check does not work.  So, believe me, it needs to be identical! 

More and more airports are opening up TSA Pre-Check offices, so if you are traveling, and want to make an appointment, it doesn’t only take 15-20 minutes.  I know Boston now has an office, and I was just in Nashville and they have an office too.

I always have a trade show during February and April school vacation weeks, believe me, this was the best $85 I ever spent when I got to avoid those lines.

For more information on locations, and what to bring, visit:  https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/programs/precheck

Eye Mask to Help You Sleep at Night

I purchased the NMM Global 100% Natural Mulberry Silk Eye Mask Sleeping Mask to take with me on business trips because I hate sleeping in hotels.  I hate the hotel beds, the hotel pillows and the rooms are never dark enough.  I wanted the Mulberry Silk Eye Mask Sleeping Mask to help with the hotel rooms never being dark enough. 

The mask arrived in the plastic zipper case and came with ear plugs.  The mask is super soft.It has a “sleeping eyelash” embroidered print, which is adorable.  The quality is very good as well. 

I also suffer from migraines and this is great when you want to be in a total dark room.  Having an mask like this is great to have on hand.  This was fairly inexpensive as well.

Unlike other masks I have purchased, this has a thicker strap that didn't tangle in my hair, and it stayed in place better.  It fit at the back of my head, and not at my temples. It has an adjustable strap from 16.5 inches to 27.6 inches

If you are interested in the Mulberry Silk Eye Mask Sleeping Mask  – it is available on Amazon.

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.