Friday, October 31, 2014

UPS Delivery

This is how I feel when I receive packages from the UPS. 
Just a bit more enthusiastic 


Thursday, October 30, 2014

Yalmeh Super Youth Eye Cream



I received the Yalmeh Super Youth Eye Cream through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • Helps repair wrinkles and dark circles.
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines
  • Can be used around the mouth, forehead, or cheeks
  • Made with Organic Aloe, Alpha Lipoic, and Alpha Hydroxy acids
  • Helps remove old skin to allow new skin to produce 
  • Absorbs quickly 
I really liked how small the tube is for this product. It makes it easy to pack or store. 

Not a lot of product is needed per use. The cream is white, very smooth, and light. It spreads around on the skin near the eyes easily. It absorbs quickly with no greasy or oily feeling left behind.

It reminds me a lot like lotion, but a lighter feel to it. 

I did not notice a change with my dark circles under my eyes with this eye cream. I did notice my finer lines did reduce in appearance. It also brought more color in my skin tone around my eyes. 

Check out this eye cream on amazon

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.

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Petunia Skincare Revitalize Eye Serum



I received the Petunia Skincare Revitalize Eye Serum through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • Reduces dark circles
  • Reduces puffiness
  • Plumps skin around eyes to fill in wrinkles and fine lines
  • Moisturizes around eye
  • Made with Sea Kelp, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Vitamin B3, Coconut Endosperm, Natural Active Peptides, Caffeine, and Hesperindin Methyl Calcone
  • Absorbs quickly
When trying this product, I noticed that one does not need a lot of the serum at once. A small amount can be spread evenly around the eyes. The serum absorbs quickly with no strong or bothersome scent. The serum is also lightweight on the skin.

The skin around my eyes felt more moisturized after putting on the serum. I didn't notice any changes with the dark circles under my eyes. I did see that my finer lines under my eyes or around the edges did fill in. 

Overall, this product works quite well. 

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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.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

ExceptionalSheets Egyptian Cotton Bath Towels


I received these ExceptionalSheets 900g Egyptian Cotton Bath Towels through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • 100% Egyptian Cotton
  • Extra-absorbent 
  • 30" x 55" 
  • 2-ply solid terry cloth
  • Machine washable
The first thing I noticed about these towels were that they were a lot thicker and heavy than towels I normally used. They were also very soft to the touch, which is exactly how I like my towels to be.

The threading was done very well. There were no loose ends that would cause unraveling. They towels seemed to be of very good quality.

I washed the towels before using them. I was extremely pleased to find out that the colors did not fade or wash into the other clothes.

After I had showered, I dried off with one of the towels from this set. It was heavy than normal, so it's not a towel to warm around your body unless you're holding it up. It absorbed water quickly to make drying off a breeze. I also noticed that the towel absorbed more moisture from my hair than my other towels had. It made drying my hair much easier.

I also love the variety of colors that the ExceptionalSheets towels come in. There's 17 different colors, which can go with any color scheme.

Check these towels out on amazon.

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

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Dual-S Body Fat Scale by Surpahs



I received the Dual-S Body Fat Scale by Surpahs from a promotion.

Product Info:
  • High tempered glass platform
  • 4 User Recognition
  • Measures percentage of body fat, body water, muscle and bone mass, and kcal. 
  • Uses 4 AAA batteries 
  • Size: 11 x 9.6 x 0.9"
The first thing I noticed with this scale is that there wasn't a lot of protection in the box around the front/top part of the scale. The glass is said to be high tempered, so it's probably stronger than I realize. 

The scale takes four AAA batteries to run. One set does come with the scale.


I found that I could only turn on the scale by touching one of the metal strips with my bare foot. It was both bothersome and useful. It bothered me because I couldn't just weight myself with my socks on, so it took more time. The sensors in the metal strip help provide accurate readings. It's was useful, so that if someone accidentally put something on it (which they did), it didn't turn on the scale and waste the battery. 

The screen is super easy to read with the blue LCD and the white back-light.


The only issue I had with this scale was the size of it. I felt like I was stepping off or falling off the sides of the scale. I don't have that big of feet, though I may stand with my feet further apart. I'm just not used to a scale that size. 

Check it out on amazon.

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.

Monday, October 27, 2014

Foxbrim Vitamin C Lotion



I received the Foxbrim Vitamin C Lotion through a promotion. 

Product Info:
  • Daily Moisturizer 
  • Key Ingredents: Vitamin C (15%), Aloe Vera, MSM, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, & Green Tea
  • Lightens sun spots and discoloration
  • Reduces wrinkles
This product doesn't leave any greasy or oily feeling behind. It gets absorbed into the skin quickly. It hydrates well and is lightweight. 

I haven't used it long enough to see any difference in fine lines, sun spots, or discoloration. I did notice that my skin feels smoother long after applying this lotion onto my face, neck, or hands.

Check it out on amazon.

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.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Coco's Closet Bra Extenders



I received the Coco's Closet Bra Extenders through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • Comfortable & Easy to Use
  • Machine washable 
  • 3 Colors 
  • 3-Hook
  • Provides quick fix for in-between sizes. 
  • Nylon
These bra extenders are very comfortable to wear. The hooks attach to each side of the back hooks of the bra. It helps provide more room or length to the bra, which helps with those in-between sizes. Some bras fit differently than others, even if they are the same size. The extenders help give for extra possible lengths to your current bra's size. The three different colors match the basic colors of bras. 


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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.

Portable Charger 3000MAH +Lifeguard Mini 1


I received the +LifeGuard Mini 1 Portable Charger through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • 3000mAh Capacity 
  • Charges 100% on 1.5 to 2.5 hours
  • Apple charging cord included
  • USB charging cord for portable charger and androids included
  • Aluminium shell makes impact resistant 
  • Can be recharged more than 800 times
  • Is compatible with many devices. (Full list on amazon.)
I'm used to a portable charger that's huge and chunky. The +LifeGuard Mini 1 Portable Charger is so much smaller, like 1/3 of the size of my other charger. It's so much easier and lighter to carry around. It doesn't hold as much charge as my bigger charger, but it can still charge 1 full charge to 1 1/2 full charges. It just depends on how much I use my phone during and after the charge.

One main thing I like is that this charger does not cause my phone to overheat and neither does the charger. My other charger gets extremely warm during use. The aluminum shell on the +LifeGuard Mini 1 causes the portable charger to get very cool if left out in the cold.

The only issue I've had with this charger is not knowing how much charge is left on it. I can't see if there's a partial or full charge on it unless I'm charging the portable charger.



Check out this product on amazon

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.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Rose Hip Oil by Yumi Beautiful



I received the Rose Hip Oil by Yumi Beautiful through a promotion. 

Product Info:
  • Organic, cold-pressed rose hip oil
  • Natural source of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and Trans-Retinonic Acid 
  • Helps keep skin hydrated and elastic
  • Reduces appearance of scars, stretch marks, and fine-lines over time.
  • Can be used on:
    • Face
    • Skin
    • Hair
    • Nails
I've tried using rose hip oil before, which wasn't from Yumi Beautiful, and I wasn't impressed. I decided to try to give this rose hip oil a try. It worked much better than the previous one I've used.

I'm not a big fan of oily products on my skin, so I don't usually put it on my face and skin. I did try it once though, and it brought more color to my skin tone. It also hydrated my face well. 

I prefer using this product on my nails and hair. On my nails, I usually put on drop on my nail and spread it around with another finger. My nails are shiner and feel stronger after applying it. 

After applying it to my nails, I usually have the oil on my fingers, so I run them through the ends of my hair. It helps hold the ends together. It looks less brittle and split-ends are not as notice-able. 

I'll sometimes put a drop of the oil on the ends of my hair and use my brush to spread it around throughout my hair. I don't put it on the brush or on the top of my hair because the hair near my scalp tends to get oily, while my ends look dry. 

The rose hip oil adds a nice shine to my hair. It also hydrates it, helps keep frayed hair down, and reduces the appearance of split-ends. 

Check it out on amazon

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.

Cellulite with Retinol & Caffeine and Body Firming Cream


I received the Cellulite with Retinol & Caffeine and Body Firming Cream through a promotion.

Product Info:

  • Helps reduce the appearance of cellulite 
  • Soothes skin and helps it recover
  • Made in the USA
  • Retinol enhances collagen production, renews skin, and helps tighten and firm the skin.
  • L-Carnitine helps the body metabolize fat
  • Green Tea stimulates the release of stored fat.
  • Glaucine helps reduce fat deposits
  • Coenzyme-A breaks down fat and helps restore connective tissue. 
When I first opened the product's lid, I thought I burnt all my nose hairs off. The cream had a really strong minty smell. It was overpowering at first. Once I got used to the smell, after about a minute or so, it wasn't bad.

The cream is pretty runny compared to some of the cellulite creams I've seen. It makes spreading the cream very easy. Not a lot is needed to cover areas with cellulite. I usually used it on my legs, stomach, and arms. The cream did make my skin tingle at first, but that could have been because of the coolness of the product. 

I did notice a slight reduction in the appearance of cellulite where I put the product. I would put the product on about once to twice a week. I did not notice much with the firming of skin with how much I used it. If I had used it more frequently, I probably would have seen more results. 

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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.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Claiming Carlos Review + Giveaway




Title: Claiming Carlos
Series: Sanchez Sisters #2
Author: Rachelle Ayala
 Release Date: October 22, 2014


Synopsis

Choco Sanchez is stuck in a rut. She’s never hit a softball and has been friends forever with Carlos Lopez, the head cook at her family’s Filipino restaurant. When flashy restaurant consultant Johnny Dee hits her with a pitch, she falls head over heels and gets a makeover.

Carlos Lopez is not about to lose one for the home team. When Johnny launches a full scale change on the menu, Carlos sends him straight into the dumpster. Claiming Choco’s heart proves more difficult, especially when her secrets threaten to doom their love. But never underestimate a man who can cook hot, spicy, and steamy, and we ain’t talking just food. 
Steamy love scenes and language. Suitable for readers 18+.







Links to Buy

AMAZON US / UK




Review

Choco, also known as Choke, can be all talk with little bite. Choco is stuck in her daily routines day in and day out, until the new consultant, Johnny, comes in. Now her life is turned upside down for better or for worse. 

Choco encourages her best friend, Carlos, and her cousin, Julia, to start dating. Choco thinks it's a good idea until a kiss brings desirable feelings. Feelings she's not willing to have or show.

Choco has insecurities, just like any other girl, except if shes not careful she could risk something truly dear to her. Johnny, the consultant, helps Choco realize she can be beautiful by helping her with a makeover and encouraging her to have a backbone. 

Choco goes with the makeover until times get rocky for her family's Filipino restaurant. Too much is changing at once. Johnny is trying to change the restaurant and menu. Customers and employees are not happy.  

Choco finally opens her eyes to what truly is going on around her. She's no longer blinded, but is it too late to fix the mess that's been made?

The characters in this story are well written. Each have their own distinguishing personalities that add meaning to the story. Some are more connected to each other than they all realize. 

Each time I tried to guess what would happen next or I would know the characters next move, something else would happen. The story kept me on my toes trying to figure out how it'd progress. 

I truly enjoyed reading Claiming Carlos.






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Author Bio

Rachelle Ayala is an author of dramatic romantic suspense and humorous, sexy contemporary romances. Her heroines are feisty and her heroes hot. She writes emotionally challenging stories but believes in the power of love and hope.

Subscribe to her mailing list for upcoming books and giveaways. http://eepurl.com/lR5kv and find her books at online retailers Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple iBookstore, and more.

Fiction: Michal’s Window, Broken Build, Hidden Under Her Heart, Chance for Love Boxed Set, Knowing Vera, Taming Romeo, Whole Latte Love, Played by Love, Playing the Rookie, A Father for Christmas, Claiming Carlos

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Claiming Carlos Promo + Giveaway




Title: Claiming Carlos
Series: Sanchez Sisters #2
Author: Rachelle Ayala
 Release Date: October 22, 2014


Synopsis

Choco Sanchez is stuck in a rut. She’s never hit a softball and has been friends forever with Carlos Lopez, the head cook at her family’s Filipino restaurant. When flashy restaurant consultant Johnny Dee hits her with a pitch, she falls head over heels and gets a makeover.

Carlos Lopez is not about to lose one for the home team. When Johnny launches a full scale change on the menu, Carlos sends him straight into the dumpster. Claiming Choco’s heart proves more difficult, especially when her secrets threaten to doom their love. But never underestimate a man who can cook hot, spicy, and steamy, and we ain’t talking just food. 
Steamy love scenes and language. Suitable for readers 18+.







Links to Buy

AMAZON US / UK




Excerpt

“Stop.” Miranda waves a spatula and blocks our way. “No members of the wait staff allowed in the kitchen.”

“I need another order of vegan spring rolls. No meat!” Sarah yells.

“She stole my gluten-free bangus.” Susie pushes her way past Miranda, who bounces against the door to the cold room, opening it.

“Out, out of the kitchen.” Miranda sticks a finger in Susie’s chest. Big mistake.

Susie’s nostrils flare and her piercings dance. “Out of my way.”

With a hefty push, she shoves Miranda who stumbles back into the cold room. Her arms windmilling, she falls in between the sides of raw pork belly hanging up to dry.

“Ai ya!” Miranda slaps at the pork bellies and pulls on a trussed whole duck for balance, right when a wooden tray of balut, fertilized duck eggs with the intact embryo, falls and splatters over her. The slime and partially formed embryos ooze down her hair and face.

Everyone except Johnny bursts out laughing. I whip out my cell phone and snap as many pictures as I can before Johnny blocks my view to help his mother.

Out of nowhere, Carlos appears, and he gives Johnny a kick on the back of his tight leopard printed butt, sending him sprawling against the skewered suckling pigs. They tumble like dominoes, knocking Johnny on top of his balut-covered mother.

Carlos picks up a tray of the Vietnamese style transparently wrapped no-fry spring rolls and flings the contents into the cold room all over Johnny and Miranda. “Vegan spring rolls is off the menu.”






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Links to Buy

AMAZON US / UK






Author Bio

Rachelle Ayala is an author of dramatic romantic suspense and humorous, sexy contemporary romances. Her heroines are feisty and her heroes hot. She writes emotionally challenging stories but believes in the power of love and hope.

Subscribe to her mailing list for upcoming books and giveaways. http://eepurl.com/lR5kv and find her books at online retailers Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple iBookstore, and more.

Fiction: Michal’s Window, Broken Build, Hidden Under Her Heart, Chance for Love Boxed Set, Knowing Vera, Taming Romeo, Whole Latte Love, Played by Love, Playing the Rookie, A Father for Christmas, Claiming Carlos

Want to Contact Rachelle?


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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Car Sunshade Jumbo



I received the the X-Shade Car Sunshade Jumbo through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • Polyester / Nylon
  • Pop-Up style
  • Foldable
  • Keeps car cooler 

I hadn't bought a sunshade in years, so I forgot some come in twisted up in a bag like X-Shade's sunshade had. It's perfect for storing when you're not using it. It hardly takes up any room in my car when it's in the bag. Though, it took me several tries to get it back in there. 

The sunshade is very light weight. Usually stays propped up in the window well if I have the visors down. Covers all area. 

I did notice that the silver side (if facing out) keeps the car cooler than the black side of the sunshade. 


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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.

Best Natural Bully Sticks


I received the Best Natural Bully Sticks through a promotion. 

Product Info:
  • Helps to clean teeth
  • Long lasting chewing treat
  • 100% Beef (No chemicals, additives, or preservatives
  • Gluten-Free 
  • Grain-Free
  • 100% Digestible 
  • Very difficult to break
  • Low in fat
When I received this product, the first thing I noticed is the resealable strip. With the resealable bag, it helps keep the sticks fresh. One of my dogs happen to be extremely picky about her chew bones. They have to come fresh out of the bag for her to chew on them. Ones that have been laying around for days, she will not touch.

Next thing I noticed was how there was only about nine sticks in the bag. I was disappointed at first, until I found out how long those bully sticks last. 

Normally, I would purchase my dogs those twist hide sticks for them to chew on. I'm lucky if one of those last an hour or two. My dogs go nuts over chew sticks. 

When I gave my dogs the Bully Sticks, they weren't really sure about them. They're bigger width wise compared to what they were used to. They're also harder. Their normal chew sticks would bend. These bully sticks feel hard as a rock when dry. 

The first day they had them, they chewed on them for almost four hours straight, and they weren't even half way done with either bone. I was shocked at how long it was taking them, but they enjoyed every second of it. 

I can't comment whether or not this product truly cleans their teeth. Neither of my dogs really allow me to check their teeth. 

I did noticed that the sticks, even though they say odorless, do leave a slight odor when the dogs are chewing on them. It's just that typical chew bone smell. It wasn't overwhelming or strong. 


When my dogs first tried the sticks, they weren't sure how they felt about them. Now, they freak out more over these Bully Sticks than their old hide twist sticks. 


Check out it out on amazon.


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.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Foxbrim Youthful Radiance Eye Cream



I received the Foxbrim Youthful Radiance Eye Cream through a promotion.

Product Info:

  • Helps reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness fine lines, and wrinkles around the eyes.
  • Safe for sensitive skin
  • Natural ingredients 
  • Helps moisturize, hydrate, and strengthen the skin. 
  • Made with: Aloe, Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, Green Tea, Vitamin C & E, and Tamanu Oil. 
The first time I used this product, I could see the difference between how visible the dark circles under my eyes were. I have always had problems with dark circles for as long as I can remember. Foundation hardly ever covered them up. This Youthful Radiance Eye Cream helped reduce the appearance of them immediately. 

I don't have many wrinkles around my eyes, except for when I smile or laugh, so I can't really make a comment about that. 

There was only one time where my eyes were puffy due to lack of sleep. After putting on the Foxbrim eye cream, I couldn't really see the difference between the puffiness because the puffiness wasn't that bad. I could feel the difference though. I felt like I could open my eyes wider, like normal, compared to the heavy eyelid feeling. 

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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.

Pet Latex Dog Toy Balloon

****WARNING****

I highly recommend that you do not get this Pet Latex Dog Toy Balloon for dogs who like to chew.

Now, normally I don't do post bashing products, but this one is not safe for pets to have if they are a chewer.



The little nob for a nose and the tail are easily chewed off and swallowed by the pet. The legs can also have chunks chewed off.



This latex material is not something dogs can digest. It can be passed, but if the chunk chewed off is large, it can cause blockage.