by the pool? try these finds

 

Lemongrass Essential Oil From Majestic Pure

I am just honestly 100% sure that therapeutic grade means absolutely nothing at this point. At least this brand isn’t trying to charge an arm and a leg for a label that means nothing, like those MLM essential oil sellers. It smells like lemongrass. It requires much more in the diffuser as other brands I’ve purchased full price. However, for the cost, it is a great deal to at least make your house smell very nice. I enjoy the scent of lemongrass, and I am pretty sensitive to fake/manmade/artificial scents and so while this doesn’t smell that strong, I don’t think it’s fragrance oil. I think it’s just pre-diluted and have had much less problem once I tried using it appropriately.

 

YTR.co® Rugged Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker

I love the rugged look of this speaker. My kids can be rough on things, so I thought this might be able to stand up to them, being waterproof and shockproof. Things I don’t like-you have to turn it off and on by hand, which I don’t always remember to do so the battery runs out faster. I also don’t like the outer knob to control the volume. If it gets dropped, I’m sure that will snap right off, so while the rest of the speaker is durable, I don’t think that part would be. It also doesn’t get very loud. The whole reason I buy speakers is to blast music, so when they’re only twice as loud as my phone, it’s not great.
However, if you want something that will last to keep by the pool, this would be a good choice because of it’s durability.

 

 

EGF Cytokinol® Epidermal Repairing Cream

I have had 3 kids and my stomach, hips and butt skin are just a mess of stretch marks. Regular use of  this cream (I have gotten the same thing from other makers as well) has drastically reduced the wrinkly appearance of my skin and made my stretch marks less visibly noticeable. It’s a very thick cream with virtually no scent. I don’t like to use it in the heat because it’s so thick and kind of feels gross. But at night or when it’s cooler, it’s fine.  Again, search and make sure you’re getting the best deal for this item because I haven’t found much difference between them except price. They all work, and they all come in the same container, just different labels.

 

PURE GREEN COFFEE BEAN EXTRACT- 1600mg

This is a pretty well proven supplement to help with weight loss and energy. I prefer to take vitamins that are combos, because it’s hard for me to swallow too many pills at once, they tend to get stuck. However, I thought it might be worth seeing if it’s more efficacious on it’s own. I tried it that way for a week and didn’t notice a difference. When I stacked it with a just garcinia cambogia supplement, it seemed more effective and had a noticeable increase in energy and more stamina at the gym. Most importantly, there are no fillers, and it’s made in an FDA and GMP (good manufacturing practices) facility. Never buy a supplement that doesn’t have those qualifications at a minimum.

100% Pure Organic Castor Oil – Hexane Free

Castor oil has many uses for beauty and health. I bought it to make soap with. The container is an amber color and glass, which is important for protecting fragile oils. I like that it’s hexane free-that is a cheap, nasty way to get more oil from the seeds, and I wouldn’t buy any company that didn’t do cold pressed and unrefined oils. It has a nice feel to it and worked very well for making soap, giving a nice saponification to it. You can use it to make external compresses for your stomach or even take it internally for constipation (don’t do it for too long as it can be dangerous)

Lavender Kashmir Essential Oil from Majestic Pure

It’s a case of you get what you pay for. If you’re interested in only using this as a diffused oil, it’s great for that. It just doesn’t have much of a lavender scent, and seems like it’s pre-diluted as it’s consistency is so watery and not like better essential oils. If you buy it as a pre-diluted option, it’s still a good deal. Just don’t expect that you’re getting a full ounce of pure “therapeutic” grade lavender oil (that therapeutic means absolutely nothing-the MLM essential oil companies developed the label themselves and it doesn’t stand up to any real oil tests) It diffuses nicely and helps me to relax. I like that it comes with a dropper rather than those abruptor tops-those are really hard to use on these cheaper oils where you really need 5 times as much as a regular essential oil.

Friday Friday Friday!

Big reviews coming today and this weekend hopefully…it’s when I finally get to sit down, relax, and drink some cider while writing reviews. I’m also working on a few stories (fiction) in my spare time. I use Scrivener, which is an amazing computer program. I was always hesitant to spend money, but it went on cybersale, and I’m not displeased. It makes writing and keeping track of projects a breeze. A must for anyone who likes to write! (this is my personal and honest purchase-I don’t just review products I get cheap or free, I want to share anything awesome or horrible I come across)

 

 

Focus and Energy by Stamina Life

My husband has been taking this at work. Despite their claims, you can’t replace an energy drink/coffee/caffeine completely with this supplement. My husband reported that he could drink less coffee, but still wasn’t getting that burst he needed. He also found that his mind did find more clarity. The ingredients in this supplement are all proven to boost energy and focus, just as claimed. I like that it’s pure, veggie capsules, with no fillers, and never buy a supplement that isn’t made in a certified GMP facility!

 

Chalkboard label mega bundle set

Holy cow! You get so many labels in this set-I gave a few sheets to a friend, because 92 is just so many-you could label your entire house. They are easy to apply smoothly, and adhere nicely. The chalk marker takes a minute to start working, and make sure you allow it to dry thoroughly before touching it (I smeared my first few before I stopped moving too quickly) The shopping list and dry erase marker are a nice bonus, but not worth buying it for those alone. I like that they offer different sizes and frame shapes. I don’t know if they’re easy to remove as I’ve never tried.

 

Supplements! Energy and relaxing

RELAX

I am a naturally anxious, stressed out kind of person, and I don’t take prescription medication. I take several supplements that attempt to help me with this. I took these before a car ride (I get freaked out going down the mountain with steep drops to the side-I have a panic attack every time) I tried these pills (took 2) and with a lot of talking and moving my body differently, I was able to mostly evade a full blown panic attack. I’ve taken them several times since then when I knew I was going to be in a difficult situation. I can’t guarantee it was from the pills, as it could just as easily not have been, but I did feel more relaxed and less stressed than usual, so even if it was just a placebo effect, it worked. Give them a try. The ingredients included are all well known for their effects on brain chemistry. These are pure and tested.

 

Smarter energy

This product works as advertised! It definitely gave me a needed boost every time I took it. I do like the benefit of getting an energy boost without having to drink 300 calories-plus all the sugar in coffee and energy drinks screws with my diet and makes me gain weight! I definitely felt more focused. I did notice more of a drop off or crash than I do with my usual energy drink (rock star) but knowing that would happen, I take a b vitamin 30 min after taking this supplement, and that helps even it out. My husband wants me to buy more.

 

 

Extreme slim lighter

This lighter is as slim and lightweight as advertised. The shell casing the actual lighter is very, very thin and lightweight metal, but feels very strong. A nice bonus were extra flints included in the package. The packaging is gorgeous and would make these a great gift. One caveat-I use it 4-6 times and the fluid is completely out. So keep your butane handy for the multiple refills this takes. It’s very easy to light.

LED bracelets, lights, umbrella and thyroid support

(2 Pack) LED Slap Bands With Reflective Edge, Night Running Safety + Free Batteries & Pouch

These slap bracelets are so much fun! They have multiple settings which is always cool. My daughter immediately stole them (I had planned to use them for walking the dog at night and making ourselves more visible and safe.) and wore them as a dance accessory. She’s part of a breakdance group for kids and was even featured in a local newspaper wearing them! Check it out here
These are well stitched and heavy duty material, so will last a long time and the LEDs, well, we know those last forever too. They came in a nice carrying bag to protect them as well.

#touchofclassreviews #gotitfree

 

LED book light

The light is great. The extras are junky and cheap, hence 4 stars. The clip is really strong and gripped well to every place I tried it (books, shelves, etc)I like that the heads are moveable-that makes it immensely more useful than fixed heads. The LEDs are very, very bright. All in all, don’t buy it for the extras thinking they’ll be any good (although my children did have fun using them as accessories!) buy it for the amazingly clear bright convenient light. I’d probably wait until it goes on sale before I bought it at $14.99 though.

 

Brooklyn Basix DriRun Premium Vented Travel Umbrella

This is a very well made umbrella. I tried to get a good picture to show the cool inner design with the springs. It looks like it will last a lot longer than traditional umbrella designs. It is quick and easy open with a gentle press of your finger. It is very well stitched and a nice sturdy material. I’m sure it will keep me dry for years! It came in a super cool cardboard container too, so it could even be a gift.

 

NatureNow® Thyroid Support Complex Solution With Iodine To Help With Overactive Function, Problems & Disorder – Hyperthyroidism Care – Natural Supplement Caps to Boost Metabolism, Energy & Lose Weight

My mom had hypothyroidism and I’ve always been afraid I will suffer from thyroid problems as well, so I began taking this. I haven’t had any issues so far. The pills are easy to swallow and have no taste or aftertaste. There is no burping problem after as well that happens with some less quality supplements. The ingredients are pure and high quality, and from my online research, all are definitely proven to be effective in supporting thyroid health. I’ll be continuing to take this supplement!