Eco Friendly BPA Free Sports Water Bottle

I received the Eco Friendly BPA Free Sports Water Bottle through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Easy to trasnport
• When empty the 20oz bottle can fold,  roll, or be flatten to 1/4 of original size
• Refill or open bottle to retain original shape
• Durable
• BPA and Phthalate Free
• FDA Approved
• Leak Free
• Recyclable 
• Lightweight
• Dishwasher, Microwave, and Freezer safe

When I first saw these water bottles, I wasn't sure how well they would work. I've tried other glasses or bottles made with silicone that had a smell or odor to them, which makes it unpleasant to use them for awhile. Plus, I wasn't sure how well these bottles would roll up.

I was very surprised and pleased that my concerns weren't a problem with MindBody Active's foldable water bottle. The bottle had no odor to it even though it's made with Food Grade Silicone. (Although, after washing it, I would still recommend putting a paper towel in it to help absorb the moisture just in case.) The bottle rolled up very nicely. 

When they arrived, the bottles were already rolled up, which made shipping them in a smaller package easy. There's a little silicone loop that is near the carabiner clip. You put it around the bottle to help it stay rolled up. I'm a little worried that this piece could break or snap, but for the month I've been using it, I have had no problems with that part or any part of the bottle. 

Unrolling it leaves the bottle flat until you open it or refill the bottle. It then pops back up in it's original shape, a 20oz silicone water bottle. The refilling lid is nice and wide. It's  a perfect size for refilling the bottle using a facet. The lid is easy to screw on and off. There's a little plastic cover that snaps onto the spout as well where you can get a drink.

The bottle has not leaked for me any of the times I've used it during the month. It works very well.

Check out this foldable water bottle on Amazon. 

Titan Military 550 Paracord

I received the Titan Military 550 Pink Paracord through a promotion.

Product Info:

• 100 Ft
• Paracord minimum strength is 550Ibs 
• Uses: Home, Auto, Emergencies, Camping, Survival Kits, Disaster Prep, But-Out Bags, Crafting, etc. 
• 5/32" in diameter
• 21 individual strands braided into 3-strand yarns 

I had not used a paracord before I received this product. I had tried bungee cords to help with auto uses, such as keeping a bumper on or tying a bike to a rake. Those work well, but the ones I have used were not long. This paracord is 100Ft long and military grade. There are ways to cut the paracord down to shorten it to desired lengths.

I found that the paracord works great for hanging up clothes to dry. Once tying them to different posts, the paracord is able to handle the strength of wet clothing, blankets, tarps, etc. without getting weighed down too much or breaking. This is especially helpful when camping. 

This cord can work to tie things to backpacks for hiking or to help make a pulley. That way more of the weight and stress goes onto the paracord rather than your body. 

The paracord works for auto uses for tying items to the top of the vehicle to keep it in place. The paracord doesn't slip or slide much, so it's able to hold item in place while on the road.

This paracord is overall utility type cord. It can be used for survival means, auto and house needs, outdoor functions. The strength of the cord allows it to be used for many different things. 

Check out this paracord and the colors in comes in on Amazon.

Fabric & Lint Shaver

I received the Cordless Fabric and Lint Shaver through a promotion. 

Product Info:

• Removes pills, lint, and fuzz 
• Works on clothing, upholstery, drapes, blankets, carpets, etc. 
• 2.5" shaving surface 
• Comes with: Power cord, small brush, and the shaver 

The first time I used this shaver, I didn't take the time to try to find where the batteries go and what type it takes. I used the power cord to get it to work. The power cord is the perfect length for me to use it by plugging it in the bathroom outlet and using it by the washer and drier. The cord is about 5ft long and the washer and drier is right outside the bathroom door. The length worked perfect for me.

I was a bit nervous to use the shaver on some of my clothing because it recommends not to use it on soft fabrics. Most of my shirts are either soft or thin for the fabric. The first two shirts I tried got a little hole in them, not even a size of a pea or as big as the holes on the shaver. The holes were tiny. I realized my mistake was because I was pressing too hard with putting the shaver to the fabric. If I just lightly held it above the fabric, the shaver would use it's suction force to help pick up and cut off any lint, pills, or fuzz.

After I learned the trick, working the shaver with my shirts was a breeze.

The cap of the shaving area can be unscrewed and the blades are inside. I highly recommend keeping this out of the reach of small children or young teens for this reason. Older teens and adults would be more careful with handling this shaver.

The little brush that comes with the shaver helps to remove the lint from the blades as well.

The first time using this fabric and lint shaver, I used it on a lot of my shirts before I washed them. I was amazed at how much fuzz it was able to get off on many of the shirts.

The main shirt that I had a problem with where it was pilling badly took longer than the rest to work off the pills. I went in circles over the pills until I was satisfied with the amount that remained or that they were all gone.

To empty the area that the lint, pills, and fuzz gets stored with the shaver, you just pull down on the plastic clear part until it pops off. Be careful because it can be messy.

Check out this Fabric Shaver on Amazon.

Microfiber Cleaning Towels

I received the 5 Pack Microfiber Cleaning Towels through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Pack of 5
• Works with cars, home, or appliances 
• 16" x 16" 
• Does not leave scratches, streaks, or lint
• Machine Washable 

I love microfiber towels because they absorb water and other liquids so well. I get a bit nervous when buying them because some tend to feel scratchy or like sandpaper. 

These microfiber towels happen to be very soft to the touch. With how soft it feels, I'm comfortable and confident that the towels won't leave any scratch marks on surfaces on appliances or my car. 

The towels work great to help dust, wash the car and appliances, or soak up any spills. They're soft enough that they could be used as hand towels, if necessary. 

I love that these are machine washable. I've washed them several times and it makes them easy to clean. 

Check out these Microfiber Towels on Amazon.

Makeup Blender Foundation Sponge

I received the Flawless PINK Latex Free Blender Gourd Blending Foundation Sponge through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Leaves no streaks
• Even distribution 
• Use pointed side around nose and eye area
• Wide side around chin, face, and forehead 
• Easy to clean

The flawless PINK blending gourd sponge is small and very soft. The size of the sponge is a bit shorter than my pinkie, between 2 to 3 inches in length. 

The sponge is very soft. It feels gentle on my face. 

I love that there's different sizes or sides to this sponge. The pointed side works great around the nose and eyes. Places that are harder to reach or where you need to be more careful, like around the eyes. The wider side works great around the chin, cheeks, forehead, etc. The sponge provides an even distribution to the makeup and doesn't leave streaks. 

I normally don't put the makeup on the sponge. I put it on my face and then use the sponge to blend it in. 

It works well for both liquid and powder foundation, concealers, etc. 

It's also easy to clean with soap and water.

Check out this sponge on Amazon.