Category: Product Review

My Favorite Cheap Beauty Hack!

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With the pandemic, a lot of us have had to turn to DIY beauty treatments.  Some turning out great and some epic fails!  Being a Super Saving Mom, I have been doing DIY beauty treatments at home for years.  One of my favorite at-home and cheap beauty hacks is doing my own fancy acrylic nails.  And I don’t mean whipping out the UV light and spending hours trying to recreate my favorite manicures.  I can spend less than $10 and 10 minutes and get a manicure that you would spend over $60 on at a nail salon!  What is my secret you ask??  Press-on nails….yes, you heard me right.  The press-on nails you used to play with as a kid are now so good that they can pass for a very expensive, nail salon-worthy manicure!  Instead of those cute stickers, they now have very high-quality designs and patterns for every look.  My go-to brand for the most patterns and long-lasting nails is imPRESS.

https://www.impressmanicure.com/

imPRESS has so many amazing designs, from long to short and plain French to straight up over the top with bling!  The more extra the better for me, so I love that they have tons of designs with glitter, bling, and pearls.  Best part is that you won’t spend more than $10 on ANY of their designs!!  Even their beautiful, new couture collection is only $10.99.  They literally have nails to fit anyone and everyone.  And they are so cheap you can switch your look up every week and still pay less than if you had your nails done in a salon.   I get compliments all the time on how good my nails look and I am NEVER ashamed to tell them I did them myself.  People are always impressed!  😉  See what I did there….

The imPRESS nail kits come with everything you need to get salon-worthy nails in minutes.  You simply open the kit, clean and file your nails, then find the right size nails.  Once you have your nails ready to put on, all you have to do it peel the plastic backing off and stick them on.  I do hold them down for about 20 seconds to ensure a very secure hold.  Once you have them all applied, they will last for a week to two weeks.  Plus, each kit comes with enough nails to do two manicures! When they do come off, it’s painless and mess-free.  Unlike how acrylics can destroy your nails, these nails leave your nails strong and healthy underneath. 

You can go from blah nails to BAM nails in just minutes.  I don’t know about you, but I feel a million times more put together when my nails are on point.  So, forget the salon and struggling to recreate your own manicures.  Just get some imPRESS nails and get on with it! 

Best part is that they have a FREE VIP Program that gives you cash back on all your orders, 15% off when you sign up for their newsletter, and free shipping on orders over $30!

Fun & Funky Knee-High Socks – Get 20% OFF

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Looking for a creative gift idea? Well, these fun and funky knee-high socks are a great present for that person that has everything. Chrissy’s Knee High Socks come in every pattern, design, and color you could possibly imagine! You can even customize your own pair as well. They have socks for every holiday, uniform, costume, or everyday outfit. Get a pair for every occasion!!

Chrissy’s Knee High Socks

Chrissy’s range of striped knee highs are made with materials sourced from carefully selected suppliers in order to ensure compliance with their animal-friendly policy. Plus, all their socks are made right here in the USA.

Chrissy’s Knee High Socks start at $6.99 a pair and always offers free shipping on orders over $50. Plus, use the promo code SOCKS20 for 20% off your first order! Happy shopping 🙂

Order Here: https://www.kneehighsocks.org/products/striped.html

Best Baby Food Next to Homemade — Beech-Nut® Naturals

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I am part of the Mom Select Blogger Influencer Program and received a free coupon in exchange for my honest review and feedback.  All opinions are my own.

If you are one of those Pinterest moms who has time to look put together every day, have a clean house, make three homecooked meals a day, and make your kids lunches and baby food from scratch then this is NOT the post for you.  But if you are a realistic mom who works full time, tries to maintain a semi-clean house, tries not to eat out more than 2x’s per week, and makes “semi-homemade” meals then you are in the right place.

With having a new baby in the house, things have gotten a bit more chaotic around here.  I try to be the perfect Pinterest mom, but realistically, I just try to keep my kids alive and my house in one piece.  So, trying to give my baby boy the best can be challenge.  I’ve tried making homemade baby food, but most of the time I cave and buy it from the store.  There are a lot of baby foods out there and most I wouldn’t eat if it was the last food on Earth.  So why in the world would I be feeding this to my CHILD?!?  Then I discovered a baby food that is almost as good as if I made it homemade, actually let’s be honest, it’s probably better than if I made it homemade! LOL!  It’s the new all-natural, I mean like an ingredient list with all words I can read and pronounce, no preservatives, Beech-Nut® Naturals baby food.

This stuff comes in flavors and combinations that any sophisticated adult would love, so I felt like one of those fancy moms feeding little Tony the best caviar money can buy!  I even splurged and went for their Organic flavors like “Apple, Raspberry & Avocado” and “Apple, Pumpkin & Granola.”  Their organic jars are Non-GMO Project Verified, so you know it’s the good stuff!  Now this is baby food I’m even willing to eat.  Which we should want to eat the food we are feeding our kids, right?  It looks, smells, and tastes like the fruit and/or vegetable that is listed on the label.  How about that?!?  Baby food that is made with REAL food.  No preservatives, nothing.  Their clear honeypot glass jars are designed so you can see just what is inside.  When it says “Mango” on the jar that’s all that is inside….mangos.  Tony’s first taste of Beech-Nut’s Natural Baby Food was “mmm, mmm,” good!  Anytime he likes the taste of a new food his new word is “mmm!”  So cute!  See his video review on YouTube by clicking here! <3

 If your little one is an on-trend baby and in love with Beech-Nut’s® Natural baby food like my little Tony, join us as an Infant Influencer and be part of a community of mom’s just like you.  You’ll best the first to receive promotions and offers, plus you’ll have opportunities to win free prizes and gifts!  And like I always say, if it’s free it’s for me!

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Best Valued Mattress and Mattress Protector

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I recently was in the market for a new mattress because well, mine was disgusting!  Between a sweaty husband, sticky kid, dirty dog, and furry cats my mattress had lived through a lot of spills, messes, and “accidents.”  I think every known bodily fluid from both humans and animals had at one point been on my mattress! Eeewwwwww!  Needless to say, it was time to replace it!  I’ve always wanted one of those fancy memory foam mattresses but also didn’t want to spend a million dollars on it.  I did some research on memory foam mattresses (and mattress protectors!) and wanted to share what I found to be the best, cost-effective mattress and mattress protector on the market.

The mattress and mattress protector I found are from Ghostbed.  Compared to the other memory foam style mattress I found on the market, the Ghostbed memory-foam mattress and mattress protector are the best bang for your buck!  The mattress is about $300-$1000 cheaper than the other brands out there with the same benefits.

The Original GhostBed

The GhostBed Layers

Plush Cover

Smooth, softcover made with a stretchy, durable blend of viscose and polyester

1½” Aerated Latex Foam

The small holes in this top latex layer constantly pull heat away from the body for a cooler sleep. The latex also supplies a nice, springy feel that makes bedroom activities other than sleep especially enjoyable.

2” Gel Memory Foam

Their proprietary foam formula is created with larger cells than traditional memory foam. This layer helps transfer heat away from the body for cooler sleeping.

7.5” High-Density Base

Their long-lasting, high-density foam core forms the foundation of your GhostBed. We developed the base to be firm enough for good spinal alignment without creating an uncomfortably hard-feeling mattress.

The GhostBed Luxe

GhostBed Luxe Layers

½” Triple-Tech “Ghost Hug” Cooling Topper

First, a ½” of cooling fiber is woven into the topper.

1″ Gel Memory Foam Formula

Next, 1” of their proprietary Gel Memory Foam formula is infused into the topper to transfer heat away from the body

Ghost Ice Fabric

Finally, they top it off with our cool-to-the-touch Ghost Ice Fabric.

Ghost Ice Layer

Cutting edge phase change technology captures heat, creating a cool sleeping.

Gel Memory Foam

Gel infused into the Memory Foam absorbs heat as it builds up then dissipates as fresh air passes through the foam.​​​​​​​

Ghost Bounce Layer

Exclusively ours- responsive like Latex, contouring like Memory Foam, yet resilient. The Ghost Bounce layer is as close as you can come to floating without leaving the ground.

7.5” High-Density Base

Provides ideal support, durability, and longevity. Your natural body temperature is 98.6°F. Throughout the night, the heat your body creates can become trapped in your mattress, creating an uncomfortably hot sleeping environment. That doesn’t happen with the GhostBed Luxe. Its core includes a layer of Phase Change Material, which absorbs and dissipates large amounts of heat without raising the temperature of the inner foam layers.

The GhostBed Flex

GhostBed Luxe Layers

Cooling Cover

GhostBed Flex’s top layer includes advanced technology to keep you cool throughout the night.

1” of Cooling Fiber

Woven directly into the cover to help create airflow. Topped with Ghost Cooling Fabric for a refreshing feel.

1” of Gel Memory Foam

Cutting edge phase change technology captures heat, creating a cool sleeping.

Gel Memory Foam

A layer so nice, we did it twice. 1” of their special gel-infused Memory Foam absorbs and dissipates body heat as fresh air passes through the foam.​​​​​​​

Ghost Flex Soft Transition Foam

1” of pure pressure relief. This layer of soft transition foam contours to your body and reduces the need to toss and turn.

Individually Wrapped & Reinforced Support Coils

Individual coils offer the responsive support of traditional innerspring mattresses, without the worry of wearing out after just a few months. Additionally, the coils near the edge of GhostBed Flex are specially reinforced for better support — so you can sit on the edge of your bed without sliding off.

High-Density Support Foam

A solid inch of foam underneath the coil layer gives extra support and durability.

I found most reviews online to be super positive, so I decided to try it out for myself.  I tend to sleep on my stomach hugging a body pillow and this mattress was recommended as a good mattress for stomach sleepers to provide back support.  After the first night on my new mattress, I am a true believer now!  The GhostBed mattress is amazing and I woke up feeling rested and more refreshed than I ever have before.  It doesn’t absorb your body heat, so you stay nice and cool all night.  No more one leg in the covers and one leg outside the covers (you know you do it too!)!.  You can sleep comfortably in any position all night long because the mattress provides soft support.

Now that I am in love with my mattress, I had to make sure I also protected it from all the messes of my daily life!  From spills to throw up, I knew I needed a mattress protector. Now, GhostBed offers bundle deals on their mattresses, sheets, pillows, and adjustable baes but they do not include the mattress protector.  I did end up getting the GhostBed Bundle and opted into also getting their mattress protector.  It’s $99 but the reviews were pretty amazing.  Plus, it also came with free shipping which is a must for me when online shopping.  I HATE having to pay an additional shipping fee!

Other mattress protectors that I’ve purchased from Amazon have fallen apart after the 3rd or 4th wash.  I’ve struggled to find a mattress protector that is comfortable, waterproof (more like pee and throw-up proof), and comes with a substantial warranty.  The GhostBed Mattress Cover Protector came with a 10-year warranty, so I thought it was a pretty good value if I could exchange it for a new one if it did tear or fall apart before 10 years.  I love the GhostGrip (elastic band) which makes it so easy to cover the mattress (and it doesn’t shift)!  It pairs great with any GhostBed mattresses listed above (although it will work with yours just fine)!


Each GhostBed Mattress Cover Protector features:

GhostGrip

2-inch thick elastic band encases entire bottom for maximum stability.

Comfort

Super soft knit top provides quiet breathability.

Security

Total water-proof barrier with long-lasting durability after every wash.

Technology

Non-migrating antimicrobial technology helps eliminate allergens.​

Warranty

10-year limited warranty.

FREE SHIPPING!

So, overall the GhostBed Mattress and GhostBed Mattress Cover Protector are a great value and will give you a wonderful night sleep in comfort plus protect your investment for many, many years to come (hopefully all the way until your kids move out!)!

Tomoson Review: JZ Brain 4-in-1 Pouch Laminator

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One of my hobbies and passions includes Product Testing and Reviewing.  There are numerous companies and resources online that you can register to be a product tester.  One site that I have found that I believe to be one of the best out there in the cyber world is called Tomoson.  Tomoson is a bit different than the other product testing sites I use, however, the best part about Tomoson is the product opportunities.

They have very high-value products you can test and also offer monetary compensation in some cases.  Requirements can range from social media shares to blog posts to video reviews on YouTube.  You can even apply for paid opportunities!  The process is a little more difficult and time-consuming to get started and create your profile, but I feel it is absolutely worth your time!  You will be required to create a media kit which is really just a detailed profile about all your social media profiles, so be sure to have all your stats handy when you sign up. 

You can sign up here –>  https://www.tomoson.com

I received another product from Tomoson to unbox and review called the JZ Brain 4-in-1 Pouch Laminator, so I am very excited to get it unboxed and laminating!  Tomoson is a great site for collaborating with Brands and Sellers to help test and/or promote their products.  It is one of my favorite product testing websites.  You have to setup your media kit on Tomoson which can take about an hour or so, but then it is very easy to start applying for campaigns.  You set your timeframe, fee (if applicable), and any other special requirements to do their requested post(s).  Not only can you score free products, but you can get PAID to post as well!  Now on to my review….

My first impression is that the box it came in is very heavy, so this must be a high-quality product if it weighs a lot.  My second impression was that it was not packed with a lot of padding, so I hoped it still worked!  Low and behold, the laminator itself was fine and the manufacturer packaging had protected it.  The laminator was held in the box by two heavy-duty styrofoam inserts formed exactly like the ends of the laminator.  So, it held it snugly and securely in place.

Upon opening the box you found the laminator wrapped in plastic, the instruction manual, and another plastic bag with numerous laminating pouches in different sizes.  It comes with five pouches of each size; 12 inches by 18 inches, 9 inches by 14.5 inches, 9 inches by 11.4 inches, and 3.5 inches by 5.3 inches!  I took everything out to review all the pieces are started to read the instructions which were simple enough but a little confusing.  Luckily, the laminator is pretty easy to use and figure out without the instructions!

The first step was to plug in the laminator and turn the button on the right-hand side to either hot or cold, as this laminator has both functions.  I switched it to hot and waited a few minutes for it to heat up.  There are two lights on the top right side of the laminator to indicate the laminator being on and when it is ready or pre-heated.  The “ready” light glows green when it is heated up, but beware the unit can get very hot to the touch once plugged in and heated!!

On to the laminating!!  The next step was to take the paper I wanted to laminate and put it into one of the laminating pouches that were included with the laminator.  For my project, I used a 9″ by 11.4″ pouch and then cut out the postcards.  You simply put the paper in the pouch like a sandwich and then there are no more instructions, so I winged the rest!  Though, it was not rocket science to figure out.  Once I stuck the pouch with paper into the slot on the laminator it did the rest.  The pouch slowing started moving through the laminator; like MAGIC!  Haha!  It was pretty fast to go through all the way, I would say it took about 30 seconds total.  It came out on the other side and voila!  

It then took me a few minutes to figure out how to use the paper cutter because I didn’t read ALL the directions.  To my surprise, there was an ENTIRE section on how to use the paper cutter.  Once I figured out how to unlock it and lift the arm, away I went cutting out my newly laminated promo cards.  I also didn’t realize right away that the corner rounder was an attachment stored on the back of the laminator, so don’t make my same mistake.  For some reason, I thought it was a switch and the machine cut the corners round as it came out of the machine.  This is NOT the case.  It is like a paper punch that you use to round the corners yourself.  

Recap, the JZ Brain 4-in-1 Pouch Laminator can laminate just about any document, photo, paper, or other flat item with heat and cold, cut out your laminated project with the included, very sharp, paper cutter, as well as, seal your lamination and protect you from sharp edges with the corner rounder paper punch attachment!  I give this product 5 STARS and 2 THUMBS UP!  It is high-quality, heavy duty, super easy to use (even when you don’t read all the directions), and works great for any project!

Corner Rounder Laminated Paper Punch

 

Heavy Duty Laminated Paper Cutter

Language Lizard Bilingual & Multicultural Books

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I recently partnered with Language Lizard bilingual and multicultural books and am excited to be working with this incredible company!  If you a multicultural family or are your kids learning another language in school like my family then you need to check out Language Lizard!  This amazing company has an incredible library of beautiful bilingual and multicultural books, posters, and audio books. Their high quality, beautifully illustrated, and professionally translated books are a great addition to your home library to help to inspire kids to learn languages and understand diverse cultures, or even their own families culture.

These amazing books have fun and educational stories, as well as, vivid and incredible illustrations. They come in over 50 different languages with both the English text and other languages’ text throughout the entire book. The stories are exciting and images captivating to gain your little ones attention to keep them engaged and eager to learn. I am in love with the images my son can’t get enough of the stories. We’ve already read each book more than a dozen times, so it’s time to get some more Language Lizard books!

Thanks to my partnership with this amazing company, you can get 10% your first order by clicking the link below!

My Review of Navitas Organics Essential Superfood Blend

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I picked up my #Free Navitas Organics Essential Superfood Blend in Cacao & Greens from Whole Foods
that I got from Social Nature for my feedback and review. Here’s my review…

I have been using another plant-based protein shake mix for a while now, but was very excited to try the Essential Superfood Blend because my current brand does not include superfoods and probiotics. I chose the Cacao & Greens flavor because I love chocolate more than vanilla and it tends to cover the nasty flavor of most plant based protein mixes better than vanilla in my opinion.

I made mine with almond milk and ice in a blender as a smoothie and it was amazingly delicious!! I tolorate my other brand, as it’s not that bad but I would never call it delicious. Most plant based protein powders have a nasty aftertaste to me (like dirt or chalk), but not this one! It tastes like dark chocolate and the only aftertaste I get is from the cacoa!

My 14 year old son also loved this protein shake the best out of all that we have tried in the past. Next time we’re adding a banana! Two thumbs up! 5 stars! Way to go Navitas Organics!
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