*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

  It is a firm belief of mine that you can't ever have too many bags! Functionality goes a long way over prettiness in my book! However, the Gonex Canvas Drawstring Bag is functional as well as nice looking!

 

 The Gonex Bag is made of high intensity, extremely durable 100% cotton and is rugged enough to withstand trooping through the wilderness. It measures 12x9 inches and can hold up to 20 lbs, making it a perfect hiking or travel bag. A very thick durable rope serves as a drawstring as well as the backpack strap for the bag. It's actually surprisingly comfortable to wear and sits nicely over one shoulder. I got mine in the Dark Green color since I'm intending to give it to my husband. He collects army bags and survival gear and this color actually matches the other army bags pretty well. Overall, this bag is very well put together with nice tight stitching and excellent craftsmanship. I love the neat stitched logo near the bottom of the bag and am very impressed with the high quality of the bag itself!
 If you'd like to get one of these durable bags for yourself, they're available here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014J4L9PC


​#basketballbackpack

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

 I'm currently six months pregnant, and a common ailment I'm starting to suffer from is swollen tired feet. Also, my husband puts in 10 hour days doing granite fabrication and his feet are killing him when he gets home as well. Usually we'll just hand massage each other's feet on the couch after dinner, but sometimes we don't always have time for an extensive massage. I was thrilled to try out the Premium Wooden Dual Foot Massager by Armour 24!

 The dual massager is made of high quality lotus wood with 10 rollers. The rollers have steel rods in the middle of them so you don't have to worry about squeaking. It measures  11.5 x 7.8 x 2 inches  and weighs 1.8 pounds and even comes with a very handy drawstring travel bag with rope handles. This would be absolutely perfect for somebody suffering from arthritis or other ailment since it's so easy to transport! While light, this massager is actually pretty tough. It can handle up to 350 lbs of pressure, so you can go ahead and be a little rough with it to get a deep massage without worrying about it falling apart. Six non-slip dots on the bottom help provide a great grip on smoother floors.
  The massager has 8 diamond textured bars and two with larger nodes on them to get into those toes. The wood has a polished gloss like finish on it and can easily be rinsed off if you happen to get foot gunk on it or if it gets smelly. The massager feels absolutely wonderful!! After only about a minute, my feet already felt so much better! I can control the pressure to get either a light massage or press down more to get a deeper massage. My husband and my six year old son absolutely loved it too! We actually had to convince my six year old to give it up and take turns because he was having fun on it. I especially like the little node bars. They can get in between my toes and I can rub my heels on them as well for a more penetrating massage. This massager has become a nightly routine for the whole family!
  If you'd like one of these premium wooden massagers for yourself too, you can get one here:
 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BLA8GG2


#armour24footmassager​

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

  I'm a stay at home mom and slippers are one of my must have daily items. I love being able to just slip on something comfy to run outside real quick or to wear around the house to keep my feet cozy. Chicup makes some extremely comfortable, really plush slippers that nestle my feet in complete comfort!

 I got the slippers in a lovely blue color that just looks so plush! The slippers are made of a coral velvet that is very soft and comfortable. It's very fuzzy and comfortable and feels wonderful on bare feet. The inside is somewhat cushioned and almost feels like memory foam, which is wonderful for wearing while walking around the house. The soles are made of TPR and are textured to provide a good grip while walking on smooth floors. I hate slippers that make me slip and slide all over the place! These never slipped and gave me very good grip on all my floors. I got a size Medium (8-9) and they were a little large on me, but they fit my husband perfectly. I absolutely love the rich color and they are a true pleasure to wear! Being slip-ons, they are absolutely perfect for my daily needs!
 If you'd like a pair of super comfortable slippers for yourself as well, you can get some here:
 http://www.amazon.com/CHICUP-Slip-On-House-Slippers/dp/B016DDU79Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=house+slippers


​#HousSlippers

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

  I'm always looking for new ways to jazz up desserts and other foods with a little extra something. I was thrilled to try out these large flavor injectors by Fuzion Cookware! They took my cupcakes from neat to awesome! ​

The flavor injectors come in a nice 50 pack which is perfect for covering your next party or event. They are made out of low-density polyethylene and completely non-toxic and  perfectly safe for food. The flavor injectors hold 1.4ml of your favorite flavor to inject into any variety of food. They are perfect for injecting chocolate, vodka, whiskey, rum, strawberry or any other flavor you may dream of into cupcakes, fruit, sushi or any other foods you think need an extra zest. As well as injecting flavor, they make a really neat conversation piece and your guests can get a real kick out of using them!
   I used the flavor injectors to add a little extra icing to the inside of some cupcakes. I melted some icing and simply sucked them up into the pipettes. Since the icing was a little thick, it took a minute or two to fill them. I cleared the way by making a small hole with a toothpick so nothing would clog up the injector. Then, I simply squeezed the icing in and it added a nice little extra boost! After cutting the cupcake in half, I realized it would work a lot better with mini cupcakes since they're so tiny! I'm sure if I used a thinner substance it would've filled out a little better. Overall, these added a nice extra marbling of flavor and they were a lot of fun to use!
 If you'd like to jazz up your next gathering, you can get some here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BJW271W


#fusionflavor​

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

  I'm always looking for new ways to jazz up desserts and other foods with a little extra something. I was thrilled to try out these large flavor injectors by Fuzion Cookware! They took my cupcakes from neat to awesome! 

 The flavor injectors come in a nice 50 pack which is perfect for covering your next party or event. They are made out of low-density polyethylene and completely non-toxic and  perfectly safe for food. The flavor injectors hold 4ml of your favorite flavor to inject into any variety of food. They are perfect for injecting chocolate, vodka, whiskey, rum, strawberry or any other flavor you may dream of into cupcakes, fruit, sushi or any other foods you think need an extra zest. As well as injecting flavor, they make a really neat conversation piece and your guests can get a real kick out of using them!
   I used the flavor injectors to add a little extra icing to the inside of some cupcakes. I melted some icing and simply sucked them up into the pipettes. Since the icing was a little thick, it took a minute or two to fill them. I cleared the way by making a small hole with a toothpick so nothing would clog up the injector. Then, I simply squeezed the icing in and it added a nice little extra boost! After cutting the cupcake in half, I realized two may have been better to use per cupcake. I'm sure if I used a thinner substance it would've filled out a little better. Overall, these added a nice extra marbling of flavor and they were a lot of fun to use!
  If you'd like to jazz up your next party, you can get some here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BJW0426


#fusionflavor​

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

 I love baking and just cooking in general. A very important tool in the kitchen is a good potholder or glove of some type to handle all the hot pans! I'm used to old fashioned cloth potholders which have several downsides to them. They can't resist heat for long and if they get dirty, you have to throw them in the washer and possibly go without one for a day. Then you end up using a spare towel or whatever may be handy nearby. A nifty new solution is to use silicone baking gloves!

The Life Quintessentials silicone oven mitts came in an absolutely adorable vintage style box that would make an amazing gift! When you open the box, the oven mitts are neatly nestled in tissue paper and also came with a bundle of adorable cupcake decorational holders. The oven mitts are of extremely high quality and made with BPA-free silicone  in a lovely baby blue color. The silicone is very thick and durable. The inside of each mitt is quilted and very cozy and comfortable. A black liner is extremely well stitched with an embroidered brand name on them. The gloves are textured to provide an excellent grip. These are extremely high quality gloves and I'm proud to use them! 
 The decorative cupcake holders are of a teal lace design and you simply fold them to stand upright around your cupcakes. They would make an absolutely lovely dessert centerpiece! To clean the silicone oven mitts, you simply rinse the outside with warm water and hang up to dry on the attached loop. These gloves are very plsuh and so somfortable to wear! I was thoroughly impressed with them from the moment I opened the box!

 I tried them out by baking some cupcakes in my gas oven. My oven was at 350 degrees and I was able to comfortably grab the pan and even hold it for a few seconds without feeling much heat. The gloves were very easy to slip on in a hurry and it was very, very easy to handle the pan. They gave me a lot better coverage than my old potholders! I absolutely love these silicone baking gloves and I'm going to retire my clothe potholders to the back of some dusty shelf now!
  If you'd like a very high quality pair of silicone cooking gloves too, you can get some here:
http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Oven-Mitts-Professional-Resistant/dp/B00J5M55SG/


#lifequintessentials​

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion! 

​   I live in central Texas and mosquitoes are a constant problem in the wetter months. Usually, they're just pesky and I try to stay inside at the peak times. I'm six months pregnant right now though and with the Zika virus going around right now, I'm especially wary of being outside with mosquitoes! I'm not going to stay cooped up every day though! I like to spend my weekends outside with my husband and son doing stuff. Deet spray is alright, I just don't like the smell and somehow always end up getting some on my lips which numbs them. These Mosquitavert Mosquito Repellent Bracelets help give me a little extra protection this mosquito season!

 The Mosquitavert bracelets are Deet-free and made with all natural ingredients. The package comes with five bracelets, perfect for a small group of people! The bracelets are a light green color and feel somewhat soft to the touch, almost velvety. Six holes in the back help you insure the perfect fit for any size of wrists. They do have a slight smell to them, but it's not too strong and definitely better smelling than Deet. As well as being worn on the wrist, you can also wear these on the ankle, belt loop or on any other object kept close to your body. They last for several days and you will notice they start to dry up a little and the smell goes away when they start losing their effectiveness.
   I've been noticing a lot of mosquitoes lately when we're outside.  Me and my six year old son wore these for most of the afternoon, and I didn't notice a single mosquito around us the whole time! The smell was not unpleasant, I just made sure to keep the bracelet away from my face. The bracelet was very comfortable to wear and I even forgot I was wearing it after a little while. I definitely think these bracelets work and they definitely put my mind at ease with West Nile and Zika virus going around right now!
  If you'd like to protect yourself from those pesky bloodsuckers as well, you can get some here:
http://www.bodyharmonic.com/mosquitavert/


​#Mosquitavert

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

 Me and my six year old son love to do art together. It's very hard for me to keep pens in my computer desk since my son is constantly running off with them! I swear, I'll buy a 10 pack and then a few days later I can't find a pen to save my life! I was thrilled to get the 60 colored gel pens set from Ohuhu! Maybe I can keep a few for myself! I've had some really great experiences with Ohuhu products before and they are becoming a number one trusted brand in my household. I must say, they did it yet again! These pens are top notch quality!

 The Ohuhu colored gel pens come in a nice plastic box with five different trays of a plethora of colors. These would make a truly awesome gift to somebody and they'd never guess what was in the package! Each tray of pens has a special place fr each pen and they're held snugly in place by clipping the lid onto a strip on the back. This set has every color you can possible desire all in one box. There's pastels, neons, darks, sparkles and even multi-color pens! Each pen writes so smoothly they just glide across the paper. The colors are incredibly vibrant and really stand out. These pens are just a true pleasure to use and the variety of colors is just amazing! I can't wait to see all the artwork me and my son can come up with! This set can easily be thrown in a backpack to be taken wherever you may need them and make a perfect travel set for the car!
  If you'd like this awesome variety pack of gel pens too, you can get them here:
http://www.amazon.com/Ohuhu-Drawing-Coloring-Sketching-Painting/dp/B01AXY279O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456224487&sr=8-1&keywords=ohuhu+gel


​#GePeSet

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

 A good first aid kit is a must in every household, especially ones with children! I have a husband that's always working on outdoor stuff and a six year old son that is very adventurous. We live quite a ways out in the country, so it's vital that we have a great first aid kit on hand for quick patching up.  The Patch Up First Aid Kit has everything we can possibly desire to cover our every home emergency needs!

 The Patch up kit comes in a heavy duty, waterproof, stain-resistant zippered nylon bag that only measures 9"x7"x3" and weighs 1.5lbs. It's very compact and lightweight and can easily be stored in a variety of places without taking up much room at all. This compact kit has a whopping 270 pieces of medical grade supplies that are all neatly organized. The kit folds out to 36" for easy access to all the supplies, which are stored in zippered pouches with clear or mesh covers so you can easily find what you need in a hurry.  I love how organized everything is! I hate having to dig for 20 minutes just to find  an antiseptic wipe and a band-aid!

 One of the large clear pouches included:
4 surgical masks
4 pairs of Large disposable gloves
1 roll waterproof tape
1 roll paper tape
1 blue tourniquet
1 Quicksaver mouth-to-mouth resuscitation device
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Another pouch includes:
1 instant ice pack
​1 foil emergency blanket

Another pouch includes:
10 Large square band-aids
10 medium square band-aids
20 small round band-aids
10 small butterfly closures
30 tiny rectangle band-aids
20 jumbo butterfly band-aids
10 jumbo I-shaped band-aids
30 standard tan band-aids
​30 standard fun-design band-aids

A mesh pouch includes:
2 large triangular bandages (good for slings)
2 small PBT bandages
1 large PBT bandage
2 standard size crepe bandage

In a separate flap, there's a section with a bunch of little compartments that include:
4 Tongue Depressors
20 Q-tips
2 Feverscan temperature strips
1 pair large tweezers
1 pair scissors
10 safety pins
10 alcohol pads
4 sting relief medicated pads
​4 packs triple antibiotic ointment

The last zippered pouch includes:
1 large pad of moleskin
2 jumbo wound pads
1 sterile abdominal pad
2 sterile eye pads
2 medium non-adherent pads
4 medium sterile gauze pads
2 small sterile gauze pads

 Everything fits into this neat, extremely compact little bag that is perfect for throwing in a backpack, storing on a shelf or even storing under a car seat. I love how many different items this first aid kit has! It can definitely cover just about any emergency my boys might possibly come up with! 
  If you'd like a first-aid kit that covers everything while still being compact, you can get one here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AA5MUDE


​#PatchUpKit

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

 I have a six year old son and he's very active! I swear, the boy must plug into the wall at night for extra energy or something! I love getting him outside to play, and the Vetra volleyball provided us with a super fun afternoon!

 The Vetra volleyball came in a very eye-catching yellow, blue and white design. It's made of a quality PVC material with Soft Touch technology. It's very soft on the hands and feels somewhat cushioned when hitting it. The volleyball came deflated, and we inflated it with a foot pump and a pin attachment. It took a little while to inflate, but that was because our foot pump is old and slow. It sure helped my son burn some energy and he had fun inflating his own ball though! 
  Once inflated, we had a blast playing catch and even kicking it around for a few hours in the yard. It held the air very well and never seemed to deflate even though we somewhat abused it. It was soft enough for his six year old to hit without hurting his little hands at all. The colors were easy to spot and keep track of the whole time. We absolutely loved this ball and just had a complete blast playing with it!
​  If you'd like an eye-catching soft volleyball for yourself, you can get one here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HKYTL6I


#vetra