I'm a wife and mom first. I'm a workout junkie. I spend 5 days a week at the gym. I surf the internet for workout variations daily....people give up when they get bored. The product reviewing thing is a new adventure for me. I've always had a lot to say about things I've purchased and what did and didn't work. So now I put all that honesty to work for companies who want the truth, good or bad, about their products. And hopefully along the way I help people make an informed purchase!
Friday, September 30, 2016
Oasis bluetooth waterproof headphones....amazing!
Choosing the right headphones can be frustrating. It's not just about a specific product, it's personal. What works for one, won't work for another. So, here's what you need to know about these to make an informed decision.
1) I have charged and run these down 3 times. The first was over night, so no time judgement. I have consistently gotten 7-8hrs out of a charge - that's a combination of music and netflix. I can get a full charge in approximately 2-3 hrs - depends on if I charge at home or in my truck.
2) These are incredibly easy to sync with your phone. Turn sync search on on your phone, push and hold power button on headset until light blinks blue and red, and your phone should pick up the headset within seconds.
3) The sound is pretty great. I don't even have to turn my phone volume all the way up to drown out the gym sounds. Phone and headset volume all the way up will make you deaf - don't try!
4) I can get 50-75 feet away from my phone before the headset cuts out. Remember this is dependent on surroundings as well as your phone.
5) The fit is a little sloppy for me. The ear wings don't adjust down and I have tiny ears. I couldn't make it through crossfit cardio without the flopping off. However, they worked well when I was lifting or walking on the treadmill.
6) The power button is in a funky spot. When I go to adjust them in my ear, I end up pausing my music.
7) The set does come with extra ear plug pieces in different sizes. It's quite easy to change them up to find the perfect fit.
8) I love the small carry case. It makes it much easier to find my headphones in my bag without them being tangled in everything else.
9) It hasn't rained for me to check out the waterproof claims. But, I sweat like crazy at the gym and have had no problems with the set shorting out.
Overall, a great set. I'll use them on days where I'm not doing crossfit.
Check them out at:
https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Headphones-OasisBeat-Earbuds-Sweat-proof/dp/B01DYR1MK2/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&pc_redir=T1
*Discounted product provided for honest review.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Great mesh shoe!
I'm always looking for shoes that quickly slide on and off. These looked like the perfect fit for me, and I was right. I love how easily they slide on and off. I love how breathable they are - the mesh is soft but still holds up. I have not had the opportunity to test them out in water, but I have no doubt these shoes will hold up to their claims.
The soles are shaped a little funny, but they actually wear like magic. I'm flat footed so I always worry that any shaped sole will cause pain, but I've had no problem with these. The reason for the missing star is that I ordered according to the size chart, and the shoes are bigger. That's a little frustrating. However, they are not so big as to need returning. As for people saying to remove the rainbow strip, I like it. It adds a little pop to the shoe.
Check them out at:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01G2VZQ3G/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*Discounted product provided for honest review.
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Telescopic roasting skewers...perfect for home or on the go!
I was a little apprehensive that these were telescopic, but I got them anyway because we needed something portable. The roasting sticks we use now are actually our shish-kabob skewers and aren't great for hauling around or storing in the kitchen. These little sticks are great!
1) As you can see from my pic, they double in length! This is great for keeping little ones out of the flames while still being able to roast like us big kids.
2) I worried the telescoping would make the roasters weak, but it doesn't. I test drove roasting two hotdogs on one roaster - no bending or breaking.
3) Clean-up was a breeze. The sticky from the marshmallow came off easily with soap and water, no real scrubbing. Even the char from having them in the fire longer to roast the hotdogs came right off.
4) The included "wood skewers" are your basic wooden shish-kabob skewers. They are in my drawer until we make a tier cake that needs stability.
5) The carry bag is what makes this set for me. Not only are the roasters not rolling around my kitchen drawer, but I can also snag them and go when we are headed camping or to a friend's house.
6) PSA - A) The tines are extremely sharp. I assisted my kiddos and still managed to poke myself. B) The handles are wood. Don't get them too close to the flames or its bye bye roaster!
Check them out at:
http://www.amazon.com/Marshmallow-Roasting-Bamboo-Sticks-Friendly/dp/B01DYWG03G
*Discounted product provided for honest review.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Silicone egg rings...easy use and even esier clean-up!
We have been looking for a great set of egg rings for some time. My hubby rocks at breakfast sandwiches. He wanted something to contain the eggs while they cooked, versus them spreading across the pan. One, that mean only cooking one item at a time, and two that meant having to fold the eggs to get them situated on a sandwhich. We tried metal rings, but they scratched our pan. We've tried other silicone rings, but the eggs stuck (even if we greased them first).
These rings are perfect! Per the instructions, we used cooking oil on the inside first, dumped in the eggs, and waited. When it was time to remove the rings to flip, the eggs didn't stick! We ended up with perfectly round fried eggs for our bagel sandwiches. As you can see, we were still able to cook other items on the griddle at the same time, no waiting around! Clean-up was a breeze - soap and water and good to go! I forget the temperature the griddle was at, but the rings held up great. No melting or waffling.
I'm thinking I need to order more as Christmas presents for family and friends!!
Check them out at:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HHLJWR6/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*Discounted product provided for honest review.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Hot or cold, stationary or mobile....you'll love this wrap!
My legs and boots love the stair climber at the gym, my knee not so much! Normally, I'd have to fill an ice bag or ziploc and then lay immobile on the couch or use ace bandages to secure them so I can hobble around. This band has changed my life!
1) This comes with two gel pouches, one for cold and one for heat. I keep one permanently stored in the freezer and the other on top of my microwave.
2) If using as a heat pack, microwave 5-10 seconds at a time as instructions indicate. You don't want to melt or explode the pack. It says you can boil it, but I'm too impatient.
3) The pack secures quite easily to any size leg. It fits my hubby just as easily as it fits me. The velcro holds like a champ.
4) Just drop in the hot/cold pack of your choice and secure. I've been cleaning house with my knee wrapped up today. It hasn't moved or slipped once!!
5) If the wrap gets dirty, just toss it in the wash machine. But don't stick it in the dryer, just let it air dry.
6) On a side note. This says knee wrap, but I've uses it for other areas. I've wrapped it around my waist to put heat on my back. I've wrapped it around my head to add cold relief for a migrain. This is a multi-faceted wrap!!
Check it out at:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KUOAZ1Y
*Discounted product provided for honest review.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
100 Gel Pens...buy them, use them, love them!!!
Yay gel pens!!! Ok, just had to get that out.
100 gel pens is a lot, and it's amazing to have all those options. I'm a crafty kind of person. I'll work on anything from coloring books, to holiday ornaments, to my Midori journal. (That's just some of the hobbies that I can use the gel pens on, I have tons more hobbies.) So, here's what you need to know about this set.
1) There are various metallic, glitter, neon, pastel, and glitter neon pens - as well as 5 standard colors (black, white, red, blue, and green). In my enclosed photos I used the glitter for one, the pastels for another, and the metallic for another. The colors are brilliant and rich.
2) The gel is quite thick. I mean that in a good sense. It covers areas easily and quickly. I checked all of the pens and all are functioning the same.
3) The packaging is great. All the pens have their own slots in one huge package that folds in upon itself to become a fourth of its size. Each section of 25 is sealed with its own two snap flap. Basically, these pens are super portable and incredibly protected.
This is a great set that you won't regret purchasing. Buy one for yourself, buy one for your kids and grandchildren, or buy one for your child's teacher. It doesn't matter who you buy it for, just buy it. You'll love it!!!!
Check them out at the following link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KGDBNP6
*Discounted product provided for honest review.
Friday, September 16, 2016
You'll definitely want this hose! Portable, lightweight, and tough!!!!
I know you've all seen these types of hoses advertised on television and internet. I know you've seen them in the stores. And each time you probably wonder if they are really capable of the claims that are advertised. Well, this hose is fully capable! It is amazing!!
1) It starts out at about 20 feet long with no water running through it. Once you turn the water on, it is definitely 50 feet long! Once you drain the water (I'll explain that in a moment) it returns to about 20 feet long. This makes it super easy to store, super portable, and super lightweight!
2) Hook up is easy. The included instructions say to install the male and female ends, insert washers, attach sprayer to one end, and the other to the spigot. The great news is that the ends and washers are already affixed, so the prayer and spigot hook-up are the only steps needed.
3) The hanger install is easy - just slide it over the spigot handle!
4) There is an on/off valve on the sprayer end. On to use the trigger and off to not - great to have when you have little ones around so they don't accidently end up spraying you or anything else!
5) Having multiple settings on the sprayer is always great. Wish the jet setting was a little harder, but it by no means ruins the product for me.
6) Best part? Watching the hose fill up and empty!! Turn the valve off, turn the water on, open the valve and watch the magic happen!! To reverse just turn the valve off, water off, open valve and squeeze trigger until all the water drains. Just like magic it shrinks back down.
7) The hose is pretty tough. I've drug it all over the yard and even over a fence with no tears/punctures.
I'm so happy with this hose. Besides being completely ecstatic with how the product functions, I'm over the moon with its portability! We are an Army family that moves every 2 years. We throw a hose away every move because its heavy and hard to drain. This hose will be my saving grace!!!
Check it out at:
http://www.amazon.com/Expandable-RY-Gardener-Stronger-Reliable/dp/B016P008V4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8
*Discounted product provided for honest review.
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