Maybelline SuperStay 24 lip color review

I was really excited to try Maybelline Super Stay 24 lip color. The colors I received are "Constant Toast" and "Keep Up the Flame". They definitely lasted a very long time but I wouldn't say they lasted a whole 24 hours. Each time I wore them, they definitely both lasted at least 12 hours, which is way longer than any other lipstick I have tried in the past. It didn't come off or smudge while I ate, drank, or kissed so that is a plus. The colors are very pigmented as well. The cons are that my lips feel pretty dry and I keep having to apply the balm that comes with the lipstick. Other than that, I really like these lipsticks. 

I received the product mentioned above for free in exchange for my review in my Maybelline Superstay24 voxbox. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Ozeri 3-Piece Knife Set and Stand Review

I was quite impressed when receiving these knives. They came in a box, protected with a thick foam and the tip of the knives had a plastic tip for protection while not in use. These knives are lightweight but seem to be well-made and heavy duty at the same time. The set comes with a 3” paring knife, 5” slicing knife, and a 6” chef's knife. These knives are ceramic so they won't rust or corrode like most metal knives. I've had no issues with them as of yet, they are sharp, cut well, are easy to use and clean. I store my knife set in the Adjustable Ceramic Knife Stand from Ozeri. The stand is sleek and space-efficient. I like that it can stand straight up or show it off a little at and angle. This is a great knife set and stand and recommend them. 

I received the product mentioned above for free in exchange for my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Android Checklist app - Simplist

If anyone with an Android phone is looking for a super simple checklist app, I recommend checking out “Simplist” It doesn't need any permissions, is free, and doesn't have any fancy extras. You just write down your task(s) and when you are done, you long hold the item to delete it. It is exactly what I was looking for. This is his first app being published and is working on a few others. He doesn't know I'm putting this out there for him so if you'd like to check it out, here is the link. 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boldcityapps.simplisttodo

Ozeri FRESHSPIN Salad Spinner and Serving Bowl Review

I have never owned a salad spinner and actually never knew it existed. After reading about it, I was interested to see what it was all about. For those who are like me and didn't know what it actually does, it washes and removes excess water from your salad. At first, I had a hard time getting it to spin because I jam packed it with lettuce and spinach, but when I took some out and tried again, it worked great. It is very easy to use, just fill the colander with your salad greens, put the lid on the bowl, pump the handle a few times and it starts spinning instantly. If you want or need it to stop before it does on its own, just press the stop button and it will halt immediately. Then you just take out the colander and dump out the water that is in the bowl. I was surprised and a little grossed out to see how dirty the greens really are. I haven't used this for pasta yet, but I'm sure it will work great for that too.  The colander and bowl can be used separately, are both dishwasher-safe and BPA Free. I haven't had any issues with the salad spinner so far but I do like that it comes with a 1 year warranty just in case I do. 

You can read more about or purchase the Ozeri FRESHSPIN Salad Spinner and Serving Bowl here.

I received the product mentioned above for free in exchange for my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Ozeri BP5K Digital Blood Pressure Monitor with Voice-Guided Positioning and Hypertension Indicator Review

Keeping an eye on your health is always a good idea, no matter what your age, so when given the opportunity to review the Ozeri BP5K Digital Blood Pressure Monitor with Voice-Guided Positioning and Hypertension Indicator, I gladly accepted. 
When opening the package for this blood pressure monitor, I was quite impressed with it. It looks nice and the screen is pretty large, making it easy to read your results. It comes in a nice, black carrying case that protects it when not in use. I also love that it is a wrist cuff monitor instead of the normal arm cuffs you use at the doctors office. 

It uses 2 AAA batteries, which are included. Once you insert them, you can set up the date, time, and year, which is very easy to do so using the manual that was included. You can choose to have the voice-guided positioning on or off, which I choose on just to see how it works and to get use to the device but after using it a few times, I turned it back off because I didn't feel I needed that feature to guide me anymore. The voice guides you on how to hold your arm, which is very important in getting accurate results. It also will tell you if your results are normal or not. The device can hold 180 blood pressure readings (90 x 2 users) with date and time recordings which definitely comes in handy. Below is a picture of my first reading, which is actually high since I was talking during measurement, which you shouldn't do. The voice guidance advised me that it was abnormal and it also shows a mark next to the red section. 

I definitely recommend this compact, portable, and easy to use blood pressure monitor wrist cuff from Ozeri. You can purchase it on Amazon here. 
I received the product mentioned above for free in exchange for my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Feral Ultra Smooth Lipsticks Review

Over the past few years, I have become obsessed with lipstick! I own so many different brands and shades of pinks and reds, it is ridiculous! I came across this fairly new company, established this year, called Feral. They offer cosmetics that are vegan and cruelty free, which I think is great! I was given the opportunity to review two of their four lipsticks they currently have for sale. I got a pretty pink shade called, Fetish, and a lilac color called, Euphoric. Euphoric is definitely not a color I am used to, but I wanted to give it a try. From the moment I opened the package my lipsticks came in, I was quite impressed. The packaging is very pretty and the tube is sleek and it just feels expensive, if that makes sense. My favorite thing about the tube it comes in is that it is magnetic! I don't know how many times my lipstick has been ruined because the lid popped off in my makeup bag. Doesn't look like this will be a problem with these. 

I love that the lipsticks are highly pigmented and go on and feel very smooth. They also have a great smell to them, kind of close to a vanilla scent in my opinion. I also love that these have more of a matte look to them over the normal shine. 

I absolutely love these lipsticks from Feral Cosmetics and definitely want to get the other two colors now. You can buy them on their website, Feral Cosmetics, or on Amazon.  

I received the product mentioned above for free or discounted in exchange for my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Curva Artisan Series Double Wall Beverage Glasses and Tumblers - Unique 8 oz Thermo Insulated Drinking Glasses, Set of 4 Review

I got these Curva Artisan Series Double Wall Beverage Glasses because I love the 16 oz ones that I got from the same company, Ozeri. They are made of borosilicate glass, which is said to be stronger and more durable than common glass. I didn't want to test this by dropping one of my glasses, but I like that they come with a 1 year warranty just in case. They each have a cool curvature that holds 8 ounces. Besides the cool designs, I love that these glasses have a double wall so when I use them for a cold drink, I don't have to worry about the mess of condensation. I have used these for juice, soda, water, and mixed drinks. I can't wait to use these at our next get together. 

You can purchase these drinking glasses here on Amazon. 
I received the product mentioned above for free in exchange for my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Lightahead® Bluetooth Smart LED Light Bulb Review

I am really enjoying this Smart LED Light bulb. To get started, I downloaded the app "DeSmart" from the app store and it took less than 2 minutes to set up. The app will ask you to turn on your blue-tooth to pair to the smart bulb. Once connected, just hit the "light" button to turn it on/off. Now I started looking at how to change the colors, which was super easy. Just click the "light button" and there you can adjust how bright or dim you want it to be as well as which color you would like. You can choose from tons of different color shades. One very cool way of choosing which color to use is the color grab option. Just hit the "camera mode" button, point it at an item in the room in which you like the color of and your smart bulb will match to that color as best as possible. For example, I pointed the camera at my curtains, pressed the button and my bulb went to a similar pink color. I thought that was pretty neat.

When clicking the "music" button, you can play music that is on your phone or even through an app. While it is on the music mode, the light will change to different colors automatically. However, the colors do not change to the beat or tempo of the song being played, which isn't too big of a deal to me. I am very impressed with the volume of this bulb. Not only is it loud enough to hear throughout my bedroom, it has some decent bass to it too, which I wasn't expecting. You can also stay connected to blue-tooth so you can use the lightbulb as an alarm. Just set your normal alarms on your phone and it will play through the bulbs speaker. Right after setting those alarms, I recommend using the sleep mode. In sleep mode, just pick a relaxing color and it will slowly dim and then shut off eventually. I definitely recommend getting the Lightahead Smart light bulb. Great product for a great price.

*please note that the link above is an Amazon Affiliate link and I receive compensation if you purchase this product through this link.* 

Ozeri Serafino Double Wall Insulated Iced Tea and Coffee Glasses, 16-Ounce, Set of 6 Review

With it being summer time, I knew we would be having more get togethers, so I was in need of a nice, new glass set. These double wall insulated glasses are just what I was looking for. I love the way glasses look in general but hate using them with cold drinks because of the condensation it leaves on the glass, your hands, and the table. With this set of glasses, that isn't a problem. I mostly use these with cold drinks like soda, water, juice, and beer but I have used it a few times for warm beverages and it works well for them too. The glass is easy to hold with the wraparound contour making for a natural grip. As far as them being more durable and stronger than glass, I'm not sure because I didn't want to test that out but they do feel more durable to me and I like that they come with a 1 year warranty just in case. I really like this set of glasses and I recommend them. 

I received the product mentioned above for free in exchange for my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Lightahead Ocean Master Ocean Wave Light Projector Review

I was super excited to receive the Ocean Master Romantic Relaxing Ocean Wave Light Projector from Lightahead. I always like to try and clear my head and make sure I am relaxed before bed and this wave projector is perfect for just that. I usually use it without sound and on the plain blue color, which is my favorite but I decided to try it out last night with some sound. I hooked the projector up to my computer with the cable that is provided for you, to find some relaxing wave sounds. I usually sleep with just a fan on and no other noise but I think I can get used to sleeping with these relaxing sounds I can use on the wave projector. You can connect any of your personal devices to it and listen to normal music on it as well, but I prefer ambient sounds. The projector is very easy to use with only three buttons to navigate with. The middle button works as the power and it cycles through the different colors and color patterns. The left and right buttons control the volume. I also like that it has an auto shut down function. The power cord that comes with it is on the shorter side but you can use batteries instead if this is an issue. I absolutely love this product and would recommend it to everyone of all ages. 

*please note that the link above is an Amazon Affiliate link and I receive compensation if you purchase this product through this link.* 

Ozeri OW05A Prestige Electric Wine Bottle Opener with Aerating Pourer and Foil Cutter {Review}

I just recently got into drinking wine because I am very picky. It took me awhile to find a flavor I liked but now that I like to have a glass here and there, I was in need of a wine bottle opener. Electric is always the way to go so I was excited to be able to review the Ozeri Prestige Electric Wine Bottle Opener. It is light weight, cordless, and super easy to use. After charging your wine bottle opener, it can open up to 80 wine bottles with the gentle push of a button, all on a single charge. The Ozeri Prestige Electric Wine Bottle Opener also comes with an Aerating Pourer and Foil Cutter, which came in handy. 

The cordless design features an ergonomic rubberized soft grip that fits in the palm of your hand. It charges on an elegant recharging base. I had no issues at all with opening my wine bottle, the pourer and foil cutter worked flawlessly as well. I definitely recommend this product! 

You can purchase this on Amazon.com for only $26.95! 

I received the product mentioned above for free in exchange for my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash {Review & Giveaway} #GetNoticed

I love being able to test out new bath and body products since there are so many on the market. Dial has always been one of my favorite brands for it, so I was really excited to get the opportunity to try out their new Coconut Water & Mango Ultra Fresh Hydrating Body Wash. As soon as I opened the bottle, you can smell the amazing scent. Coconut is already one of my favorite scents, so it  being mixed with mango is just perfection! 

The coconut water that is in this body wash is known to be rich in hydrating antioxidants and electrolytes which hydrates your skin. I love how fresh, clean, and moisturized my skin feels after using this, each and every time. 

Along with the sample of the body wash, I was also sent two coupons for a FREE full size bottle to share with my readers. Enter the giveaway below, Good luck!  a Rafflecopter giveaway

I received the product mentioned above for free in exchange for my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Spellbinders Celebra'tions Collection Review

If anyone knows me, I am not a crafty person. I am in no way creative either. Yet, when I was asked to review the Spellbinders Celebra’tions Collection, I was really looking forward to it. Spellbinders Celebra'tions by Richard Garay, is a complete collection of dies, stamps, paper, inks & accessories all coordinated to work perfectly together. Create one-of-a-kind cards, gifts, scrapbook layouts and more! I was sent two make and take kits from the New Spellbinders Celebra’tions Collection to review and let me tell you, they were so easy to make! 

First up is the Celebrate Party Hat Card. 

Celebra’tions Spellbinders Supplies Included:

• Golden Glow Cardstock
• Whirl White Cardstock
• Cool Caribbean Cardstock
• Captivating Coral Cardstock
• Prints
• Sea Spray Ink
• Linen Thread
• Create-a-Cone Die Template
• Enhanced Banner Die Template
• Foam Squares Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
• Sequins 

Instructions:

• Fold the Cool Caribbean Cardstock in half to create your card base.
• Using adhesive attach the Whirl White Cardstock piece to the card base.
• Using adhesive attach the Celebra’tions Prints (pink polka dot) piece to the Whirl White Cardstock.
• Fold the Create-a-Cone die cut piece to make your party hat and add adhesive to secure in place; attach the party hat to the card front with foam squares.
• Layer your flower die cuts and add the center polka dot piece with a foam square.
• Tie a bow using the Celebra’tions Linen Thread and place on the party hat. Using a foam square secure the flower over the top of the bow and attach to the party hat.
• Add the “celebrate” banner using a foam square and tuck it just under the flower pedals.
• Embellish with sequins and enjoy!

The second kit I received is the Best Day Ever Treat Bag. 

Celebra’tions Spellbinders Supplies Included:

• Pixie Play Cardstock
• Whirl White Cardstock
• Build-a-Tag One Die Template
• Fun Tags Stamp Set
• Odacious Orange Ink
• Pretty Plum Ink
• Pixie Play Ink
• Linen Thread
• Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
• Kraft Paper Bag

Instructions:

• Using scissors, trim around the “Happy Day” stamped image and the Pretty Plum colored “Celebration” banner; adhere to Odacious Orange stamped tag.
• Using foam squares attach the Odacious Orange tag to the Pixie Play textured tag.
• Fill Kraft Bat with a special treat then use the Celebra’tions Linen Thread to wrap around the top of the bag. Attach the tags to the bag, tie a bow, and enjoy!

Spellbinders is great for everyone, young or old and whether you are crafty or not so much like myself, the kits make it easy and fun. I really enjoyed making these two crafts and look forward to making more. 

Disclosure: The Spellbinders brand provided me with a sample of Spellbinders Celebra’tions Collection in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

Blog challenge - Day 7

Day 7 - Do you read? What are your favorite books? 
I love to read. It takes me away from reality for a little while and it just relaxes my mind. I have lots of favorites, but I will name a few of them that come to mind that I have read recently. 
Something borrowed - Emily Giffin 50 shades of grey - E.L.James Just listen - Sarah Dessen I am currently reading The help by Kathryn Stockett, which is really good so far.
Have any book recommendations for me? What are some of your favorites? Let me know!

LumenX Mountable Bike light {Review}

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
  I have been talking about getting a light for my bike for my evening rides for a while now and when I was asked to review the LumenX mountable bike light, I was quite excited! I have researched a few bike lights and wasn't really impressed. They were either expensive or just looked too difficult to set up, which just turned me away. The LumenX mountable bike light didn't come with any instructions, which I thought was odd, but it was extremely easy to set up so you really didn't need any. No tools are needed either, so that tells you how simple it is.  The Lumenx mountable bicycle light is a powerful 2-in-1 portable LED bike light that will shine up to 500 feet and is sure to light up your path effectively every time. Not only is the light shockproof, it is waterproof as well. 

 LumenX is so confident in their ability to light up your path, that if their light doesn't brighten your path, increase your visibility, and improve your safety, they'll give you a full refund!
The LumenX mountable bike light is currently on sale right now for only $25.77! Interested in buying one or reading more about it? Head on over to Amazon now. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Blog Challenge - Day 6

Day 6 - What band or musician is most important to you?
I honestly can't think of a band or musician that is "important" to me. Or like always, maybe I am just looking into that question too much. I can name a lot of musicians that I like and a few of them have been for more than 10 years. I can say that a lot of Rascal Flatts songs have touched me in different ways. Some of their songs have even helped me through some difficult times. OK, not really, but I played their songs while I cried like a big ol' cry baby so I feel a connection there! Haha. 

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One of my all-time favorites, "God bless the broken road"

My newest favorite, "Rewind"