**I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion!*
I don't wear too much makeup, I usually just do a light powder base with and dress up my eyes with eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. I like to go for the enhanced natural look mostly so I don't end up looking clownish. To remove my makeup, I usually just wipe it off with a washcloth in the shower. It usually takes quite a few wipes to completely remove everything and ends up making my eyes a little sore.
The microfiber cloth is extremely soft!It comes with a nice thick plastic pouch that has a zipper seal for easy storage and travel too! The instructions say to wet it with warm water and first wipe with the side without the tag. Then, you wipe with the tagged side to finish up. I was wearing eyeliner and mascara when I decided to try this out. With just he first swipe, it took most of the makeup off. The second swipe took it the rest of the remnants away. It was very soft and mild and didn't irritate my skin at all. I didn't really have to try the tagged side out, but I did a once over on my face just for good measure. I fully saturated the cloth before the makeup removal, and it dried very quickly, it seemed pretty much dry by the time I finished. I've never removed my makeup this fast and easily before!
If you'd like some easy makeup removal too, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014D8CLOC #misslandson
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**I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
My hair is naturally curly and like a lion's mane when left in it's natural state. I can't stand it and it gets hot and tangles very easily. Thus, I always straighten my hair after showering. I've been doing this for years and I can't even count the times I've accidentally burned my hand or fingers. My best straightener is a Chi that reaches up to 400 degrees and my hair is always too hot to handle for a minute after running it through. I found this nifty little heat resistant glove by ISA Professionals, and I just couldn't wait to try it out!
The heat resistant glove comes in a nice slim box that is perfect to easily wrap if you'd like to gift it to somebody. The glove itself is made of a nice lightweight weaved material that easily stretches to fit any hand size, male or female. The material is nice and breathable so your hand doesn't get all sweaty like some others. The fit is nice and snug and it stays in place, doesn't try to fall off or slip around on you. Overall, it's actually pretty comfortable to wear!
I decided to test how heat resistant it was by grabbing my Chi flat iron after letting it heat for a few minutes. My straightener was about as hot as I could get it, which should be around 400 degrees. I was able to easily grab it and hold on. It took about 10 seconds before it started to get warm, and about 20 seconds before it got a little uncomfortable. In real life, nobody in their right mind should be grabbing a flat iron for 20 seconds, so I would say that it's definitely heat resistant! The glove can definitely shield you from any grazes whatsoever that may happen to even the clumsiest person.
While I straighten my hair, I usually like to grab my hair to make sure it stays straight as it cools instead of curling on my shoulders. I usually have to gingerly grasp it within a few seconds and move my hand quickly before my hair burns it. With this glove, I didn't even feel any heat when I grabbed my hair. It was little hard to feel my hair through the glove, but to not get burned was totally worth it. I am very impressed with this heat resistant glove, and I'll be using it every time I straighten my hair from now on! If you'd like to save your hands from burns too, you can get one for yourself here: http://www.isa-professional.com/products/isa-professional-heat-resistant-curling-glove-for-hair-curler-flat-iron-hair-straightener #isaprofessional
**I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion!
I like to keep my nails naturally long and with this winter weather, they've been getting really brittle with lots of chipping. I hate it when i'm out away from the house somewhere and get a hangnail with no nail files in sight! I like to try and keep my nails nicely rounded and smooth so I don't accidentally scratch my husband or son, so I jumped at the chance to review these cute little manicure blocks by the Nail File Guru!
The manicure sponges are very small, they only measure 1" by 1". I think they are absolutely perfect for throwing in your purse, pocket or any other place you might need them on the go without taking up too much room. The purple side is more coarse for getting those troublesome hangnails and chips. The other side is blue and is fine for getting your edges nice and smooth. They are very soft, and I found it quite easy to get that little area where the nail meets the skin in the corner. They're very durable, and easily did both my hands without seeming to wear down at all. I wish I had these back when I was a waitress! They would've been perfect for throwing in my apron without being bulky!
If you'd like to have some of these handy, travel-friendly mani-blocks too, you can get some here: http://www.amazon.com/Sponge-Blocks-Manicure-Purple-Coarse/dp/B00FW6E0UI/keywords=manicure+blocks #Iridesimaniblock
**I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion!
We rarely eat out, and I love to cook. One common problem I have is that my favorite knives are constantly getting dull by using them constantly. I firmly believe that every kitchen needs a good quality knife sharpener for ease of use, not to mention safety! My knives were getting pretty dull when I got an opportunity to review this wonderful knife sharpener by Lantana Chef.
The knife sharpener has a nice comfortable soft touch handle that is very easy to grip without slipping. It suggests that you hold on to it while you place it on the table. I tried that, and it's very sturdy and doesn't move at all. In fact, it's very comfortable! The sharpening part has three different grooves in it. There's a diamond rod slot for ceramic knives, a tungsten steel blade slot for coarse knives, and a ceramic rod slot for fine honing to eliminate burrs and to polish the knife.
I decided to sharpen my favorite knife that I use for just about anything from potatoes to pork chops. This knife is constantly getting dull and it was almost blunt when I decided to sharpen it now. First, I pulled it through the coarse slot about 5 times, it was very easy, I basically just drug it through. It already felt sharper after just the first pull. I then fine honed it on the fine slot by pulling it through another 5 times to remove the tiny burrs. My knife came out razor sharp and with a nice shiny edge. I was actually pretty surprised how quick it was with so little effort! I'm used to another similar sharpener that takes a good 5 minutes to get a nice edge. This sharpener took less than a minute to get a razor edge! This is the easiest, fastest sharpener that I've ever tried! It looks nice enough to stay on the counter too!
If you'd like to get your knives razor sharp in less than a minute, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/Lantana-Chef-Sharpener-Sharpening-Sharpens/dp/B017X5WO3K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452137252&sr=8-1&keywords=knife+sharpener #lantanachef
**I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge in exchange for my honest review!
My husband likes to shave either when he's in the shower or right when he gets out. One of his pet peeves is that the mirrors he use are always fogged up and he has to constantly wipe them off in the middle of his shave. When I was offered to review this nifty mirror by Shower on a Rope, I thought it'd be absolutely perfect for him!
The shower mirror is of a nice chrome color that fits in with pretty much any other decor. The mirror measures 5.75" in diameter and is a lot larger than my husbands current puny hand mirror. It has 3X magnification so you can easily see what you're doing in great detail. I like using it myself just for putting on my makeup since I can do some fine detailing on eyeshadow now! The mirror mounts with a suction cup base that measures 2.75" by itself. The suction cup is VERY good and mounts easily without having to wet it first. You just walk up and pop it on wherever you'd like! The base also swivels on a ball joint to reach absolutely whatever angle you might desire.
I took a very steamy shower, and the mirror really is FOG FREE!! It was absolutely clear and not a hint of fog on it whatsoever, even though the mirror I put it on was heavily fogged up!
I am very impressed with this shower mirror, it really does everything it claims to do! This is definitely getting a permanent honorary place in my bathroom from now on! If you'd like an awesome fog free mirror too, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AX1YIGW/keywords=shower+mirror #MirrorOnARope
**I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest review!*
My husband recently got his credit card information stolen without his card ever leaving his wallet! It was a complete nightmare to get everything straightened out. You never realize how much you use your card until you have to go a few weeks without it. The bills still need to get paid, groceries need to be bought.....and you have no card! With today's technology apparently thieves are getting pretty advanced and can steal your entire identity just by walking past you! I gladly accepted the opportunity to review this RFID money belt with bonus sleeves by Alpha Dog.
The money belt is made of 100% blocking RFID waterproof rip-stop Nylon. It seems very durable and can stand up to any challenge you might put it through. It's nice and slim and can easily be worn underneath your shirt without a big bulge, making it very easy to disguise your valuables. It has a larger pocket with a zipper that has two smaller mesh compartments in it to easily keep everything organized. It also has a smaller side pocket that is perfect for keeping change, headphones or any other smaller item that you might need to get to quickly. The strap part is adjustable and very stretchy to fit almost any body shape. It's pretty comfortable to wear and you can easily forget that you're wearing it after a while.
The money belt came with 6 smaller RFID sleeves and one larger sleeve. Each sleeve is lined with a metal foil-like material that is supposed to stop thieves. Each smaller sleeve perfectly holds a credit card. The larger sleeve is perfect for either a passport or for putting the smaller sleeves in it for even more protection. I definitely feel more secure wearing this money belt whenever I have to travel! It's very lightweight, comfortable and gives me peace of mind!
If you'd like to get one, you can use this coupon code for 15% OFF : DB2E3H9T Go here to purchase: http://www.amztk.com/blackrfidmoneybelt #alphakeeper I live in a small town, and it's very hard to find Krispy Kreme doughnuts around here! My solution: make them yourself! I love these melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts!
Doughnuts: 2(1/4 ounce) packages yeast 1⁄4 cup water (heated to 105-115) 1-1⁄2 cups lukewarm milk 1⁄2 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1⁄3 cup shortening 5 cups all-purpose flour canola oil Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour. Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes. (Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour. Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain. Creamy Glaze: 1⁄3 cup butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1- 1⁄2 tsp vanilla 4 -6 Tbsp hot water Heat butter until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top. Chocolate frosting: 1⁄3 cup butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1-1⁄2 tsp vanilla 4 -6 Tbsp hot water 4 oz milk chocolate chips or 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips Heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. Dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate if desired. This heartily loaded soup will go straight to your comfort zone!
4 cups chicken stock 2 tsp chicken soup base 4 large potatoes scrubbed, peeled, diced 1/2 onion chopped 1 tsp chopped garlic 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp flour 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp chives 2 Tbsp of real bacon bits In a medium sized pot add cubed potatoes, chicken stock, and soup base. Cook potatoes in stock over medium heat for about 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. In a large pot heat butter over medium heat until it melts, add onions and saute until the onions are translucent. Sprinkle flour over the butter, and cook for a minute or two. The butter and flour mixture should become fragrant. Add potato and chicken stock by 1 cup increments and stir until soup mixture is well blended. Continue until the all of the potatoes and stock are added. Add the cream cheese, and stir until it has melted. Add salt, black pepper, chives, and bacon bits. If desired garnish soup with shredded cheese, bacon bits, and sour cream
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We like to go camping a lot and it's always a challenge to take along my makeup bag and any other hygiene stuff that we might need. Usually we just throw it all in a grocery bag and call it done. Then, when we're out there, we end up having to dig through the bag just to find whatever we might need at the moment. I was offered to review this hanging toiletry bag from Odessa, and I instantly found it to be an item that is going to go on many trips with us!
The toiletry bag has four rows with ten compartments in total. There's a handy zipper along the top of each row to keep everything securely in place. That's a huge bonus, because I've tried a similar bag before without zippers and everything ended up falling out as soon as I picked it up! The compartments are in several different sizes that can fit pretty much anything you might need to travel with while staying neatly organized, The clear plastic fronts make it easy to see everything so you're not having to dig around looking for a needed item. I was easily able to fit my makeup, toothpaste, floss, toothbrush, medicine, hair stuff and small bottles of shampoo and soap in it.
Once i had the bag all packed up, it easily rolled up while still keeping everything secure. It has two straps that are fully adjustable and it secures with sturdy snaps. It has a nice hook that you can easily hang anywhere to keep it nice and clean and easy to access. I love the cute black with white polka dot pattern since it goes with pretty much any other luggage set. The toiletry bag is made of a nice thick, tough polyester that definitely seems like it can stand up to many years of roughing it while camping. The plastic is nice and thick and securely sewed together. I don't see any danger of it tearing or ripping, even in the most rugged conditions.
Overall, I am very pleased with this high quality hanging toiletry bag and will definitely be taking it on all of our camping trips from now on! I love how secure everything is! If you want to be organized too, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013G4SMWE #odessa
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge in exchange for my honest review!*
Every girl's dream is to have longer, fuller eyelashes to enhance her natural beauty. I've tried a few other eyelash serums in the past and some work, some don't. The prices on some are absolutely unreasonable! I was given the opportunity to review this Eyelash and Eyebrow Enhancing Serum by Asana Beauty, and I must say I was pretty impressed!
First of all, I must say that I love that the serum comes in a nice large 7ml sized bottle. It can definitely last a lot longer than the standard 3ml bottles I've gotten in the past. The brush applicator tip is nice and small with a pointed tip for ultimate accuracy. Applying the serum was very quick and easy, just one good swipe from the inside corner to the outer edge above the eyelashes provided full coverage without having to go back and touch up missed spots. My eyelids didn't feel sticky and gummy like some other serums I've tried.
The Asana serum claims to give you fuller, longer eyelashes and brows within 20 days. Well, I've only been using for 4 days now, and I believe I'm already seeing my lashes looking a little fuller! There does seem to be a slight thermal reaction when I apply it, but it doesn't really bother me at all. Since I'm seeing results so quickly, I can't wait to see what my lashes look like after a few more weeks! This is a serum that truly works and comes in a decent size! If you want longer, fuller lashes too, you can get some here: http://www.amazon.com/Eyelash-Growth-Products-Stimulator-Conditioner/dp/B00WXLXPXI/ #asanabeauty |
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