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Smarssen Portable Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor Review

Smarssen Portable Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor Review

I’ve been working on getting my life back to healthy. Part of what I wanted to do was keep track of my heart rate while I was working out, so I jumped at the chance to try out the Smarssen Heart Rate Monitor. I’ve been able to use it a couple times since it arrived and here are my general thoughts. It’s very comfortable to wear. I’m a larger sized girl and was about to get it around my chest with…

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Vomelon V6 Bluetooth Headphone Review

Vomelon V6 Bluetooth Headphone Review

I’ve been dying for some bluetooth headphones for a while. I absolutely hate when I’m in the gym and I get my arm caught in the cord, especially if it means that I unplug the headphones. So, I was super excited to try out Vomelon V6 Bluetooth Headphones. Let’s start with the positive. I loved the sound quality of the headphones. It was crisp and crystal clear. Also, they’re get a good range. I…

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You Are Amazing Body Wash & Mist Review

You Are Amazing Body Wash & Mist Review

Okay, so I’ve been You Are Amazing body wash and body mist for a couple of weeks now and I have NOTHING but good things to say. Before I get into the details, I did want to say that all products are paraben and phthalate-free. Let’s start with the body wash. I was given three different samples: Mango Papaya, Coconut Water, and Lemon Meringue. Right away, I could smell the Mango Papaya and smelt…

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About a month ago I sprained my ankle  and it’s been a rather slow heal. While most of the time it’s okay, when I’m on my feet a lot the injury seems to flair up. So, I figured NeoProMedical Ankle Support would be a great product to wear on those busy days and when I’m exercising.

The support is made out of a neoprene material that is stretchable and should fit most sizes (up to an 11″ feet arch circumference). I’ve worn it several times all day and it’s been mostly very comfortable (more on that in a second). It’s much easier to use and offers better support than the ace bandages I’ve been wearing.

My only real complaint would be I wish the strap going around the ankle was just a tad bit longer. My ankles must be a bit on the bigger side because that strap is pretty tight and at times uncomfortable. I usually have to fiddle with it a couple of times to find a position that not digging into my skin. I’m hoping that the strap with stretch with use though and that soon it won’t be an issue.

Final verdict: Great support if you have a sprained ankle or need extra ankle support. At only $10 you’re getting a higher quality than most bandage wraps you can buy in store.

NeoProMedical Ankle Support Review About a month ago I sprained my ankle  and it's been a rather slow heal. While most of the time it's okay, when I'm on my feet a lot the injury seems to flair up.

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Ethereal Wellness Essential Oils Review

Ethereal Wellness Essential Oils Review

This Ethereal Wellness Essential Oil Set  comes with 6 popular scents: tea tree, lavender, lemongrass, eucalyptus, peppermint, and orange. The oils are supposed to be 100% pure and they have been certified by the Good Manufacturing Practice of Cosmetics and they conform to the purity standards set by the International Fragrance Association.  Each bottle should contain approx. 154 drops and have a…

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Today’s review is on i2Gear Armband + Extender Review. Here’s the 411 on some of the features

Comes with an armband extender that’ll fit an arm size of 20 inches

Elastic band to keep phone in place

Earphone holder/strap

Small pocket inside to hold key or other small object

I love, love LOVE that it comes with an arm extender. My arm size is in this weird place where the normal band almost fits but not quite. The extender made it so I could actually still use the armband on my arm and not somewhere weird like my forearm. I will say that depending on your arm size, there is a small spot that doesn’t have velcro were the bands connect that if you need it to sit in that spot it could be a problem. I thought I was going to be in that area, but I was able to get just past it and be fine. It does take me a bit to get it in a comfortable spot, but that’s the joys of any armband.

I have a S7 and not the edge so it’s a bit big for my phone (even with the case on), but the elastic strap holds it in place so it doesn’t really matter. It nestles nicely at the bottom and I’ve noticed no slipping/moving once it’s in place. There’s a bit of gap, but I don’t mind that at all.

There’s also a spot where you could slide a key & plenty of room for an id as well. The compartment zips up, which helps make everything feel more secure. I also love the earphone holder, I’ve found running my cord through that area helps it from catching on my arm when I’m running.

The plastic screen is thin enough that I can still use the touch screen with no issues. I have both a fingerprint and swipe pattern in place, so when it’s in the case I just use the swipe pattern to unlock the phone. Helpful since I listen to music and use a Couch to 5k app when I run.

Final Verdict: Best armband I’ve owned to date & at $13 isn’t much more expensive than other armbands.

i2Gear Armband + Extender Review Today's review is on i2Gear Armband + Extender Review. Here's the 411 on some of the features…

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Aleratec 4 Tablet Charging Rack Review

Aleratec 4 Tablet Charging Rack Review

  I mainly was interested in Aleratec 4 Tablet Charging Rack for work. I have 4 iPads that we use for various programs and what not. I usually have them stacked on each other, but loved having them actually be in a rack. And I figured we can use it as a general holder as well. Okay, okay, enough about why I got them and let’s get onto what I think. Generally, it’s works very well. I was able to…

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Let’s start with the basics of Majestic Pure’s  Argan Hair Oil Mask. It’s a 8.5 oz container of hair mask, which is supposed to hydrate and help repair damaged hair. The directions say to towel dry hair and apply proper amount wait 5 minutes. The mask contains several ingredients, too many to list here, but you can check out the list via the picture.

So, does it work? I’m a bit on the fence about it. I’ve only used it twice, but the second time I really felt like it weighed down my hair. In fact, I had to throw my hair into a bun because it just didn’t look good down. However, my ends look way better and less frizzy.  Also, I’m not sure if the weighed down is my error. I’m not really sure what the “proper” amount is and it’s highly possible I’ve been using too much. I do like to put quite a bit on. It also doesn’t say how often one should use it. Once a week? More? Less? I’ve been doing it once a week, but maybe that’s the wrong way to go.

Also, with my hair being on the long (mid back) and thick side, each application does take a lot of product. I would say I’ll get 4, maybe 5 applications from the container. Of course, if I applied it a bit lighter, it would go further. Mileage will vary from person to person on that front. I’m going to continue to use the rest of that mask until it’s gone. My hair looks tons healthier so I’m hoping the weighed down problem will work itself out as I figure out how much I should actually be using for my hair. I still think I like a coconut hair mask a bit more, but maybe with continued use my opinion will change.

Final Verdict: This may not be the right mask for me, but at $13 it’s worth a try!

Note: I did receive this product at a discount for an honest review

Majestic Pure Argan Hair Oil Mask Review Let’s start with the basics of Majestic Pure’s  Argan Hair Oil Mask. It’s a 8.5 oz container of hair mask, which is supposed to hydrate and help repair damaged hair.

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Anyone who has pets knows you need a good cleaner on hand. Living with both a dog and a cat, I find this especially true as I’m cleaning up cat vomit or dog urine all the time. I’ll admit, I already have a cleaner I really, really like. The problem? It’s slightly expensive side. At $17 for a 32 oz bottle, TriNova Pet Stain & Odor Remover isn’t much cheaper, but would save me a good $10 or so each time.

The big question, though, does it work? I’m going to say sort of. I tried it on a puke stain that was was several hours old aka not fresh. It worked okay, but one application wasn’t enough. It left what I like to call “ghosting”. The stain isn’t truly there, but you can still kind of see where it was. It would have taken at least another application to get it fully up (if no more). I did leave it on longer than the 5 minutes the first round, so the cleaner should have gotten nice and soaked in.

I have also tried it with fresh urine spots. While it cleaned it up well, it did still leave a faint smell. However, this one could be more of a user error as I know I didn’t leave it on the full 3-5 minutes as directed. Many other reviewers rave about how it works on urine spots, so this could be a mileage may vary situation.

The spray does have a smell, but I find it refreshing. It’s not too strong though, so even if one didn’t like the smell it wouldn’t be bad.

Final Verdict: An okay cleaner. It’ll take multiple applications for older stains, but should take new/fresh stains up without too many problems.

TriNova Pet Stain & Odor Remover Review Anyone who has pets knows you need a good cleaner on hand. Living with both a dog and a cat, I find this especially true as I’m cleaning up cat vomit or dog urine all the time.

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Review: Liquid Savvy's 32oz Insulated Bottle

Review: Liquid Savvy’s 32oz Insulated Bottle

Watching my water intake has something I’ve been trying to focus on more and more. I tend to drink a lot of water, but often lose count of refills and hope I had enough. My favorite things about my Liquid Savvy Bottle is that it’s 32 oz. That means that refilling it only once will get me my daily value of water. Easy peasy as far as tracking how much I drink. The bottle is insulated and can hold…

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ClickL Bed Sheet Mattress Holder Review

ClickL Bed Sheet Mattress Holder Review

Ugh, guys, let me tell you this has been what my bed looks like every single morning for as long as I can remember. No matter how I tuck the sheets in, the bed always looks like this I can’t tell you how irritating it is. Or kind of gross when you realize there’s nothing protecting your mattress. My life saver has been the ClickL Bed Sheet Mattress Holder. Installing is easy.  First, you should…

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Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum Review

Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum Review

My experience with Valentia went so well last time that I was excited to try out more of their products. This time it’s their Lift Revitalizing Serum. The serum is supposed to renew texture & tone, deeply moisturize, minimize fine lines, increase elasticity & brighten & plumb fine lines. The key ingredients are Wakame Bioferment (Seaweed): Increases skin oxygen consumption to detoxify and boost…

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Soap.Club Handcrafted Natural Soap Revoew

Soap.Club Handcrafted Natural Soap Revoew

I know soap seems like a weird thing to review, but I’m always on the look out for great new products. I had picked up a bar of homemade soap in Greece and since it was getting low, I was looking for a replacement. Enter Soap.Club Handcrafted Soap First, let’s start with a list of the ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Hemp Oil, Organic Shea Butter, and Essentials Oil/Fragrance (All Soap.Club…

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Wrist Wraps Review

In my life I have broken both of my wrists at some point, meaning I’ve been left with weak wrists and arthritis. I especially feel it when I’m working with weights or anything that relies on wrist support. Yoga, honestly, can be the worst as the poses can really leave me sore. My trainer has been recommended Wrist Wraps for a while, so when I got the opportunity to review some I jumped on it.…

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Review: Portion Control Containers

Review: Portion Control Containers

I feel like I’m always going around in circles with my eating habits. I’ll be good for a while and then BANG I fall off the wagon again. The hardest part is also knowing how much to eat. I feel like I struggle with this constantly, even when I’m doing something like counting calories. No more guessing game is my favorite thing about Prefer Green’s Portion Control Containers. Each container is…

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Review: Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask & Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub

Review: Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask & Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub

I love trying out new skin products, which is why you’ll see a lot of them on this blog. Today, I have two different products to share with you. The first is a Detoxifying Clay Mask. I do love me a good clay mask, especially one that’s organic. This one was a bit different from what I usually use, but still totally stacked up. The texture and smell was the most noticeable difference from others…

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Yoga Stretch Strap

One of my goals this year is to turn my focus on yoga. In fact, I’m even dropping my personal trainer so I have enough money to attend some extra classes. I love how yoga makes me feel both mind and body. When I got the offer to try out the FiveFourTen Yoga Stretch Strap I was super excited. I had hoped to original take it with me to Restorative Yoga where we use a strap every week, but…

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