Cut it out

Large Rectangular Walnut Wood Cutting Board with Juice Drip Groove (17 x 11 Inches)

This is a really heavy cutting board. It’s so much bigger than I thought it would be, and the color pre-seasoning is nothing compared to after seasoning it (they sell special oil or you can use just plain coconut oil) I washed it and dried it, and then seasoned with just plain coconut oil. I used it for veggies-it was really easy to cut on such a hard surface. My knife did leave some marks in the wood, which I was surprised to see. After I washed it the first time, the cutting surface became super rough. I contacted the seller who said this happens sometimes with this type of wood, and suggested I try sanding it with a very fine grade sandpaper. That did render the surface smooth again. I have only used it a couple of times since then and haven’t noticed it becoming rough again, but will update if that happens.
Mostly, this is just a really beautiful addition to the kitchen. The wood has a gorgeous patterns, and the juice groove is handy when cutting juicy things (like the artichoke hearts pictured) The juice stayed in the groove nicely and didn’t spill.

Neuro Plus Brain Supplement Nootropic

I have tried this same formulation in different brands for a while now-I’ve got about 3 months of steadily taking these nootropic supplements (it just means it is used to enhance memory or other cognitive functions) Nootropics are big in the news right now because we’re hitting 20 years of what was supposed to be the “decade we figure out the brain completely” and things are finally starting to happen. All these ingredients have been proven in actual scientific studies to boost your cognitive power. If you’re eating crap, and not exercising and sleeping badly…it’s not a magic pill. You have to put in the work to help your brain be ready to grow (I suggest a ketogenic diet as very brain friendly)
This product makes me feel more alert and focused (I have unmedicated ADHD) and doesn’t give me any jittery feelings like my stimulants used to. Obviously, it isn’t going to work for everyone the same way, but I definitely feel like most people could benefit from this supplement.

Luz Cordyceps Mushroom (Dual Extract)

Let me answer the biggest question everyone reading this wants to know-what does it taste like? It tastes like yucky unsweetened chocolate water. I chase it with juice or something, it’s not terrible. I use a shaker ball like I do with protein powder and that helps a lot. You definitely don’t want a sludgy mess at the bottom of your cup.It almost made me barf. However, it has been an efficacious remedy in Chinese medicine for hundreds of years as an all purpose usage. It seems kind of gross, because it’s other name is caterpillar fungus because it used to only grow on the back of high altitude caterpillars. Thank goodness, scientists have figured out to replicate it in labs so it’s less rare, dangerous, and for us, less expensive and disgusting. I can’t tell if it’s made a difference in anything yet, but I believe the studies and will continue taking it.

Coolest toy ever

Miposaur

 

What a blast! Have you been wondering when robotics and toys would finally merge into excellent toys that utilize simplified and effective programming while all coming together at an affordable cost? Then look no further than wowwee and their product line.

This is such an interesting robot that can be controlled via hand gestures, track ball (comes with it and has 6 modes), or smart phone app.

The bot is a great size, a little bigger than expected but overall a perfect fit for its functionality. Hand gesture control is a bit dodgy but I expect it’s more to do with human error and practice. Using the track ball is such fun and it has different settings where the bot will chase after the ball like a pet animal, follow the ball like a leash on a pet, or dance with musics. There are 6 options in total and all work with surprising simplicity.
The smart phone app is free (MiPosaur app) for smart devices. You can control the bot like a RC car, feed the bot, have the bot dance to music, and run a pre-drawn course.

 

Epic boost male enhancement supplement

At first I didn’t notice much difference but by paying attention to subtle changes I feel like this is helping me across the board as it claims. My libdo hasn’t seen much increase but my stamina is somewhat improved. My mental focus, patience, and drive to perform have all seen improvements. I feel like I must have had a slight hormone imbalance due to depression, and no drive to exercise; due to this supplement I feel like I have been boosted out of this slump.

As well with a week of consistently taking the supplement and then taking a few days between “releases”, I could see/feel a noticeable increase in hardness and volume. Overall I am very pleased with this supplement as I know it delivers, and my wife confirmed that herself one night with an authentic “Wow” as we both were impressed at the obvious effect.
I have tried and taken a lot of testosterone/male enhancement supplements, and as long as they contain some of the big things, tongkat ali, maca root, tribulus terrestris, etc. and you take them regularly, they do help. They’re not magic pills. You have to be willing to make some lifestyle changes as well for maximum results.

Liquid Calcium & Magnesium Supplement

I was really, really worried this might be disgusting. I don’t have much of a good history with liquid vitamins. I was pleasantly surprised to find this not only was palatable, but didn’t leave much of an aftertaste, either! I am a mom of 3 and under constant stress, same as my husband. Calcium and magnesium are great stress relievers-magnesium gets drawn out at a prodigious rate once you’re stressed. Drinks like this make it really easy to put it back in to your body to help drop those cortisol levels.
I keep it in my fridge and do a little shot of it every day. My husband and I both enjoy it, and know that liquid is more bioavailable and that this particular combo of vitamins is quite effective for almost everyone.

Peppa!

Peppa Pig Girls Summer Evening Party Dresses 5/6Y

 

I checked the sizing chart first and my daughter was still too big for this dress at 5.5 years old. It is too snug (not that she cares, it’s got Peppa on it.) I’d say it would fit a slim 4 year old on down. My daughter is very tall and very slim for her age, so it won’t fit any kids that are chubbier without sizing up. Other than that, it is well constructed, and the appliques are sewn on tightly. The dress itself is very cute and well made, just make sure you check sizing!

NatureWise Garcinia Cambogia Extract

This is a great pure form of just garcinia cambogia. It does work better when it is combined with other supplements to make it more bioavailable, but I’d just recommend taking twice their suggested amount. It just isn’t going to work by itself, or at such a low dosage. Garcinia is a pumpkin like fruit that was proven in an animal study to help rats lose weight and fat. It’s been a popular supplement for many years. I have tried several different ones, and I prefer ones with extras, but if you’re looking for pure garcinia, this is a great choice.
Taking garcinia cambogia regularly, as well as following a ketogenic diet and working out regularly, I have lost almost 15 lbs in 2 months, after not losing weight after 3 kids. It was the missing piece to my puzzle.

Premium Garcinia Cambogia Extract 1000mg

This company knows it’s supplements. Garcinia cambogia is so much more effective when taken with calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous salts. It makes it more bioavailable (basically means it works a heck of a lot better!) These are odorless, tasteless, and as easy to swallow as any pill. They have a great manufacturing process, and I know garcinia works-I have been taking various forms of it for over 2 months. Since getting stricter with my diet and exercise, I have lost 15 lbs in 2 months. It won’t work by itself, no supplement will. You must do the work, not expect a pill to be magic.

 

Activa Naturals Magnesium Citrate Supplement

I take a magnesium supplement because most people are deficient in this mineral. Being low on magnesium can cause tiredness, fatigue, sore muscles, and more. I am a mom of 3 and under constant stress. Magnesium citrate works GREAT for stress and anxiety. As long as I am regularly drinking this, I can definitely feel a difference in my body and mind. If I’m not regular with it, it doesn’t work as obviously. It tastes great and is easy to use. This is a drink/supplement everyone can benefit from, even children.

Hook you

Shower Curtain Hooks / Rings with Heavy Rollers

 

I love that these are stainless steel and won’t rust, because that is a huge problem I have in my bathroom. They’re not flimsy. They are of solid construction and thick and durable. They are easy to open and close and replace your old set. The balls give it a nice fancy decorator touch and gives my bathroom a sense of fun.

 

 

 

Ex-anxiety supplement

 

I have high anxiety and stress and depression. I try many natural alternatives, as well as daily meditation. I want to avoid taking prescription medicine. After taking these for about a week, I haven’t noticed any improvement in my mood or stress level. They claim 3-4 days in the description, which is definitely not true. I’ll update if I feel any difference-usually supplements can take 3 weeks or more to show a change.
It gets a good review for using GMP facilities, being 3rd party tested, and containing several ingredients that do have the effect this supplement claims to have. They are odorless, tasteless and easy to swallow.

Beckham Hotel Collection® Luxury Soft Brushed Microfiber 4 Piece Bed Sheet

The color is pretty spot on from the picture. The sheets wash up nicely and became even softer-they feel incredibly good to your skin. They fit my king bed perfectly and tightly, no sags or looseness.The elastic is thick and they are well stitched.

These feel as good as all the big designer brands (no, I’m not rich, but I’m picky about my sheets so I get them at TJ Maxx for a discount) and best of all, if your sheets are frayed or crappy throughout the life of them-you can get a free set! Now that’s a deal, and makes me want to buy more from this company.

 

Retinol anti-aging moisturizer

 

I have gotten this moisturizer under several different companies, so make sure you’re shopping around to find the best deal. The best part is…they ALL work. I have crazy stretch marks from having 3 children, and I even used super expensive ($60 a tube) special pregnancy lotion to avoid them. Unfortunately, my stomach is a road map. In a month of consistently using this moisturizer, my stomach looks better than it ever has postpartum. The skin is plumped up and reduces the appearance of my many stretch marks. I used on one side of my stomach and one breast, just to make sure I was seeing real results. Now, I have to get the other side caught up to this. The only complaint I have is that it is such thick, heavy cream that it feels kind of icky once you get warm. I love that it’s an all natural mix of ingredients instead of a bunch of gross chemical laden serum.

 

Bar none, super lighter, belly fat buster!

Bar none soap (brother to the Hose off body wash I posted earlier this week)

This soap smells SO AMAZING! I’ve got the shower gel as well-same scent. Vetiver, lime, and nutmeg essential oils give it a slightly musky spicy scent that is not too strong, and works for men or women (I know this says “men’s soap” but really?) It’s a huge bar, and lathers easily, so it will be very long lasting. It’s a well cured bar of soap. I love the natural ingredients. I usually take bentonite clay internally, and this was my first time using it externally. My skin feels fantastic (especially as soap is usually pretty drying-this isn’t)

Tobacco Pipe Lighter and Czech Tool – All in One

 

I love this lighter. It has a nice weight in your hand. It’s very solid and durable. The butane level was easy to adjust and to refill. It’s cool that it shoots the flame out of the side-quite a difference from most lighters! This looks luxurious and expensive, and comes in a nice giftable box.

Forskolin belly buster fat burner

To be honest, as a gardener, this seemed weird to me-coleus being something you can ingest? Coleus as a health supplement? Hmm. So I did some research and found out that the reason I like it so much as a gardener (it roots easily and quickly from cuttings) are because it is a part of the mint family, and pretty much all mints are known to be digestive aids. It has been shown to be good for your heart, so even if you’re not losing weight, you’re strengthening your heart.

As you may have noticed by now, I have a new affinity for ayurvedic herbs, of which this is one. I have noticed an increase in belly fat lost, but that is literally the only point on my body that I have to burn fat on now. I’ll keep taking it, because it appears it’s working (I’ve had 3 kids in 6 years and had a diastasis that worsened with each one. My stomach is awful)

 

Carb blocker/spy camera/krill oil/humidor

Eyeclub Wi-Fi Hidden Spy Clock Camera

The biggest complaint seems to be setting this up. The instructions are unclear. After fiddling with it for longer than I’d like to admit-here’s the trick. Make sure your mobile device isn’t connected to any wifi. Then search for eyeclub wifi. Once they are connected, follow instructions and set up will be easy.
As far as the camera, it says it has night vision-it doesn’t. Not that I could get to anyway. The picture quality is impressive for the size. The sound quality could be improved upon, but is passable. It seems to have a lot of options that don’t change anything much. For instance, the definition of the video can be changed, but I didn’t notice any difference between them.
It makes a handy camera and great alarm clock.

 

 

Pure Caralluma Fimbriata Extract-extreme carb blocker

Each product is third party tested, which is highly reassuring. I love their commitment to not using GMOs or fillers of any kind. So many vitamin companies aren’t that ethical.
You’re getting 100% caralluma fimbriata. It’s also known as the famine plant-people would eat it in times of starvation because it blocks hunger signals to the brain. Perfect for anyone wanting to lose weight, right? I’m on a ketogenic diet and I take a cheat day now and then, where I consume way too many carbs. Caralluma fimbriata is my lifesaver on those days. I used to feel sluggish and bloated and had a carb hangover. Now that I’ve been using this supplement, I have found my cheat day hangover to be much less awful. I feel a lot more clear headed than usual.

Pure Antarctic Krill Oil

This is a great fish oil supplement. Replace the one that makes you burp up fish taste an hour later (even worse is when they add in lemon…ick) You don’t even have to freeze this to make it palatable, like I have found with other krill/fish oils. I appreciate companies that are dedicated to providing optimum supplements with no fillers-others may be cheaper but they won’t be pure like this.
Krill oil has a multitude of benefits. It’s good for your heart and improves lipids better than fish oils. It’s also oxidized less than fish oils. Krill is also much better for the planet. There are fish shortages happening already, but krill are not ever going to have a shortage.

 

Travel humidor

This is the first humidor I have ever purchased for myself. It comes in a very nice package so it would make a great gift. The instructions were unclear-it makes it look like the whole bottom unscrews to soak it-but you just soak the whole bottom, it doesn’t come apart. The hygrometer read well. It’s easy to open and close and is very nice quality. It has a great seal, and really kept the cigars from drying out. This is a great travel humidor for anyone.

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.

Glitterific

Arteza glitter gel pens

My daughter is a little artist and I love to surprise her with new art supplies. That can be kind of difficult after a while-but wow, these gel pens WITH glitter? They were an instant hit with both of us. The pens are made of a nice sturdy plastic, and the caps are easy enough for a 5 year old to take off and put back on easily. The ink flows smoothly with no interruptions. And as for how it looks? WOW! It makes your pictures and writing just pop. (I tried to get a good picture of it in the light) There’s a nice variety of colors, and they work even on colored paper. I would buy this again.

 

Premium Ceramic Paring Knife & Peeler Set

I have never owned a ceramic knife. When I opened the box, I was surprised by the appearance-it looks like a toy knife. The edge however, assures you it is not. I warned my kids a bunch just in case they were confused and tried to play with it. Luckily, it also comes with a nice sheath, to protect you, and to protect the edge. It is insanely sharp and slices through veggies with ease. I love that it is so easy to clean-please note you shouldn’t put this in a dishwasher. This seems like it will last and be sharp for a very long time. The peeler works smoothly and easily to peel carrots. It is also insanely sharper than any metal peeler I’ve ever used, so take caution.

(pssst these are on sale at time of posting-$8 instead of $32! grab that deal!)

 

 

Best sleep aid-melatonin

I usually take just plain melatonin to help me sleep. I’ve been avoiding it though, because it makes me have crazy nightmares. This has a smaller amount of melatonin than I usually need, so I was afraid it wouldn’t work. The other ingredients are all proven to help you relax and sleep as well, and it worked! No crazy nightmares, no tossing and turning-I got a good night’s sleep every time I’ve used these pills.