Decodyne Jeans Mug

How adorable is this mug?  Tired of your co-workers taking your mug?  This mug looks like a bright red pair of jeans and is full of detail.  You can see the zipper, pockets, stitching, belt loop sand so much more detail in this little mug.  The detail alone is enough to make this mug desirable.  But if you need more than just THAT reasoning, it is sure to stand out and you'll definitely notice if someone else is using your mug!

The cup can hold up to 14 oz of your favorite hot (or cold) beverage.   The handle is a bit thin, but it's easy to grip and there's plenty of room for hands of any size to hold this mug. The mug is microwavable, so if you need to heat up your beverage, you can do so.

Here's the link for this adorable mug: Decodyne Jean Mug.

I did get this product at a discounted rate.

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Calily Life Rosemary & Mint Bubble Bath

This is another seriously HUGE bottle of bubble bath from Calily Life.  The bottles are around 33.8 FL oz and they're highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way. 

The rosemary & mint scent is supposed to be stimulating; it does smell fresh and gives you a nice little perk up.  There is a lot to love about this bubble bath.

1. The scent.  Seriously.  It smells amazing.  It's a very fresh and clean scent.
2.  A little goes a long way and it bubbles up really nicely.
3. The bubbles last a long time.  I took a good 30 minute bath and still had TONS of bubbles when I let water out.
4. The product doesn't dry out your skin.
5. It doesn't leave a funky residue in your tub or on your skin.

If you're needing a good "Perk Me up" bubble bath and want to know where you can find this bad boy, search no further.  Here's the link for the Amazon listing: Rosemary & Mint Bubble Bath.

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Calily Life Organic Deep Cleansing Activated Charcoal Mask with Dead Sea Minerals

When you end up in reviewer life, you occasionally get products that you THINK you're not going to like.  See, I am my Mother's Daughter and that woman is allergic to EVERYTHING.  -I Promise, she really is.   The older I get, I'm finding I have more sensitive skin and my body reacts crazy to things it shouldn't.  I've always had an issue with cleaners and peels making my face break out, but I opted in to review this and was on edge the whole time. 

The container is rather large.  It says it's 8.5 oz, which is more than a cup of the charcoal mask.   It's kind of think and gray and goes on rather easily.   Once it's applied and it starts to dry, it did get a bit cold and tingly for me.  This honestly made me panic a bit but I mustered through it.  I sat around for 25 minutes (you're supposed to sit around and let it dry for 15-20 minutes) and it wasn't completely dry but I figured it had been on my face long enough. 

It washed away easily with some lukewarm water.   Once I had rinsed my entire face, I was amazed at how soft my face felt.  It's been three days now and my face never broke out from it.   I would say my pores do look smaller.  I look forward to trying it again in a few days.  -You're only supposed to use it once a week. 

Here's the link where you can find yours: Deep Cleaning Charcoal Mask.

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Vintage Portable Turntable

I remember growing up, and having a record player.  It was probably my first true love.  Over the years, music has changed drastically, but there's still the hidden love for vinyl records. 

I actually don't own any vinyl, myself, but I have a few friends who still own some.  When I ordered this, I promptly called a few friends and asked to borrow some music.  My friend, Michael, gave me a whole stack and marked a few of them as "MANDO"... meaning I had to listen them before I could listen to anything else. 

I had asked my kid if he's ever listened to an old fashioned record and he said "NO"; so I knew I had to get it out immediately and start listening to it.  -Of course, I was trying to go off of memory and didn't bother to read directions.  There are directions included, but they are sub par at best. 

The turntable is easy to set up.  There's a turn knob to turn the device on and that also controls the volume.  You can raise or lower the arm with a switched.  There are three speeds.. you'll know if you're listening to it on the wrong speed. There's the disc which you can put on it so that your smaller records fit.  -Before actually placing the needle on the record, make sure you remove the plastic cover off of the needle, so you don't scratch your record.  The device does have a battery and can be wireless after it is charge, or you can leave it plugged in.  The speakers are built right in to the device.

The only real issue I have with this device is that the angle of the lid, when it is open and you're playing a record, where the top and bottom are hinged together, the lid part almost rubs against the bottom of the record as it plays.  There is a serious design flaw here.  I'd be a bit upset scratching someone else's records, let alone my own if I had some. 

Nonetheless, My son and I spent the entire weekend listening to records.  We've rearranged the entire house and brought the record player with us from room to room.  In the rooms where outlets were sparse, we used the wireless option.   For the price, you really cannot beat this. 

If you want a sample of what the sound quality is like, you can watch a brief clip here on Youtube: Turntable video.

Find the turntable here, on Amazon.


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Amazon's Motherload

As you can tell, I only half ass my reviews, because LIFE HAPPENS.  It's more of a hobby for when time actually allows.  However, I was lately invited by Amazon to join their Influencer Program.   I'm still new to this and trying to figure out, but check this out:  I have my very own Amazon Influencer Link.

I will definitely be adding things to my page as I go along.  Most of it will probably be crazy Adult East Egg Hunt related items or really cute clothing I come across.  But this is pretty neat!  I'm a bit nervous and excited.  I'm wondering how all of this is going to pan out.


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Calily Life Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo & Conditioner Set

This morning I woke up and had to wash my hair before I went to my kid's school to partake in "Muffins with MOM".  I figured I should go ahead and try out the Moroccan Argan oil Shampoo & Conditioner set, since I tried out the Tea Tree a few days ago.  

Here are my findings:

I actually found myself PREFERRING the tea tree shampoo & conditioner set over the regular Moroccan Argan oil set.  Don't get me wrong, the Argan oil set isn't bad, but the overall feel of my hair, afterward, was just BETTER with the tea tree oil set.

These are the same size bottles as the tea tree oil set.  They're around 33.8 FL oz  bottles.  They're HUGE.   The pump on my shampoo didn't work.  I had to take lid off and mess with a pump for a bit before I could get it to actually squirt out my shampoo.  The shampoo is clear and doesn't have much of a smell.  -Maybe a slightly nutty citrus scent.   It's very light.

I washed my hair.  It foams nicely and rinses out quickly.  However, my hair almost felt like straw, before I got the conditioner into my hair.

As you can see in the photos, I squirted out way too much conditioner.  The conditioner is a bit thin, but it goes on nicely and rinses out easily.  I wasn't able to brush my hair as easily as I was with the tea tree, but it was still pretty nice.  Once my hair dried, it looked shiny and nice... I just think I'm partial to the other at the moment.  This is still a pretty good shampoo & conditioner set and well worth the money.  

I did receive this set at a discounted price. 

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Calily Life Coconut Lime Bubble Bath

You put the lime in the coconut, and then you take a bath! <---- See what I did there?  You're singing it.  Aren't you?  Don't lie to me.  You know you're singing it. 

This is another amazing product from Calily... Seriously.  I am impressed with their products so far.  I cannot count the number of times I have come across bubble bath and was not the least bit impressed by it.  But this stuff....There's a lot to love about it.

1. The bottle is once again HUGE!  33.8 Fl Oz of bubble bath.
2. It smells great.   Even when you pour it into the tub, the bubbles smell like coconut lime. 
3. It is soooo extremely sudsy it isn't even funny. I MIGHT have put in a little too much and had the most amazing bath tub filled with bubbles. -This is a concentrated formula, so a little goes a long way; this means your 33.8 FL Oz will last a very long time.

4. The bubbles last a long time.  I was soaking in the tub over half an hour and still had a tub full of bubbles. 
5. It doesn't leave a weird residue on your skin or in the bath tub. 

If you're interested in finding out for yourself, how great this stuff smells and makes bubbles, check them out on Amazon and purchase a bottle here.

I did get this at a discounted price, BUT, I'm loving it! -Not like McD's because I Don't love that.


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Calily Life Organic Tea Tree Shampoo & Conditioner

I'm gonna be honest here.
A. "Tea Tree" shampoo & conditioner made me EXTREMELY nervous.
B. Sometimes it's difficult to visual exactly how large 33.8 Fl Oz. is...


In my own personal life, I tend to use a lot of essential oils and depending on the company, Tea Tree oil isn't always exactly a pleasant smell.  It can be extremely strong and medicated smelling.  -Almost like Dog Shampoo.

That is definitely NOT the case with this shampoo.  The smell is much lighter than I expected and almost has a lemon or slight citrus scent.  It is not overpowering and does not make you smell like you just washed your head with your dog's medicated flea dip.

Now let's talk about the size.  These bottles are HUGE and Glorious.  For the price, I would not be upset at all... had I paid the full price.  It's $20(ish) for a HUGE bottle of Shampoo & Conditioner.  I mean... think about a regular bottle of Soda.  They're usually around 12 Fl Oz...  These are 30-33 Fl Oz.  So it's more than double a bottle of soda.

The shampoo is clear when it comes out.  It foams up great in your hair and rinses out easily.

The conditioner seemed a bit thin and runny to me, but it honestly left m hair feeling AMAZING.  I sat around with a towel on my head for quite a while and hours later went to brush my hair.  No tangles.  -For me, this is a make or break with any shampoo & conditioner.   A little bit of conditioner went a long way.  It was thin but worked wonders on my hair.  When I woke up and brushed my hair again, my hair was silky, shiny and smooth.  I am definitely IMPRESSED.  Granted this stuff will last me a while, but I might have to get more when I'm starting to get low.  I love it.

Find yours on Amazon, here.

I did receive this shampoo & conditioner at a discounted rate, but this is honestly how I feel about it. 

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Eliminator Electronic Fly & Bug Zapper

I really wish I would have gotten this  bug zapper over the summer!  I own 12 chickens and 2 goats so in the summer we get more than our share of flies.  When it rains my backyard gets marshy and full of mosquitoes.  This would have come in handy!

Now that it's cold out, I have not gotten the chance to test this to it's full capabilities.   I have the occasional stink bug in my house, but not much else. 

From what I've seen, this device is not rated to be outside in the elements.  You CAN hang it outside with you, if you're just hanging out on a nice day, but you'd need to bring it back inside once you go in.  Don't leave it out over night or during bad weather.  

The device is easy to use.  You plug it in and then flip the on off switch.  There is a removable tray which captures the dead bugs and it has a chain to hang it up with.  Very easy to use.  Very economically priced.  

I tried to pay my son $10 to touch it, but he wouldn't, so I don't have a video of this actually in use.  -I will try to update later once I get a video.

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Gideon Spa Shiatsu & Tapping with Heat Cushion

I've received four different Gideon Spa massage cushion chairs.  They're all fairly similar, but a little bit different.  This massage cushion and one other are pretty similar. This one is pretty identical to the other one I have; I'm seriously wondering if they weren't packaged incorrectly and really are the same thing.  

Just like the others, the cushion fits nicely in most chairs.  The head pillow is detachable.  There are straps to hold the back of the cushion onto a chair and the seat cushion to a chair.  The control tucks nicely into a small side pocket.  You have the option to use the cushion in your car with the cigarette lighter plug in, or in the house with the regular plug in adapter.  

With the remote control, you can use the option of upper back, lower back, or full back massage.  The massaging nodules can be heated, if you turn on the heating function by pressing the button.  You've also got a "SPOT" setting, if you find a spot that needs more work than other parts of your body.  You also have the ability to add tapping.  You can upgrade or downgrade the intensity by hitting up or down arrow buttons.  

The seat vibration has three settings of low, medium or high.   

You can set a timer for 5, 10, or 15 minutes.   

If you press the DEMO button, it will run through the various settings and a light will show up on each of the settings, so you know what it is currently displaying.  

Once you are ready to power off the device, hold the power button.  It will flash for a few moments, the massaging nodules will go back to it's original starting position and then it will shut off.  

I did receive this product at a discounted rate.

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Gideon Spa Shiatsu Massage Cushion with HEAT

I've received four different Gideon Spa massage cushion chairs.  They're all fairly similar, but a little bit different.  This massage cushion and one other are pretty similar.  To be honest, there isn't a huge difference between them; the only difference is that this cushion does NOT have the tapping ability, like the other more expensive cushion. 

This cushion fits nicely in most chairs.  The head pillow is detachable.  There are straps to hold the back of the cushion onto a chair and the seat cushion to a chair.  The control tucks nicely into a small side pocket.  You have the option to use the cushion in your car with the cigarette lighter plug in, or in the house with the regular plug in adapter.  

With the remote control, you can use the option of upper back, lower back, or full back massage.  The massaging nodules can be heated, if you turn on the heating function by pressing the button.  You've also got a "SPOT" setting, if you find a spot that needs more work than other parts of your body. 

You can upgrade or downgrade the intensity by hitting up or down arrow buttons.  

The seat vibration has three settings of low, medium or high.   

You can set a timer for 5, 10, or 15 minutes.   

If you press the DEMO button, it will run through the various settings and a light will show up on each of the settings, so you know what it is currently displaying.  

Once you are ready to power off the device, hold the power button.  It will flash for a few moments, the massaging nodules will go back to it's original starting position and then it will shut off.  

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Gideon Spa Vibration Massager Seat with 8 Massage Programs

This is the absolute most basic chair massager that I have received from Gideon Spa.  

Like the other Chair Massagers that I own, the cushion fits nicely in most chairs; this seat is a little more plush than the others.  The head pillow is detachable.  There are straps to hold the back of the cushion onto a chair and the seat cushion to a chair.  The control tucks nicely into a small side pocket.  You have the option to use the cushion in your car with the cigarette lighter plug in, or in the house with the regular plug in adapter.  

With this massager you have very limited functions.  Turn the device on or off.  Hit the function button and you can scroll through 8 vibration settings.  -My box says 6, but it actually does have 8 modes.  Then you have the option to add heat to the massagers.   There is a 30 minute timer; I did not find a way to adjust the time.  It does count down for you.  

Unlike the other chairs, the massagers don't move around.  They are stationary.  

Once you are ready to power off the device, hold the power button.  

To see this in action, click here to watch my YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXvgy-jG9Eo

Find yours on Amazon, here. 

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Gideon Spa Shiatsu Massaging Cushion with Heat & Seat Vibrations

Of all the Gideon Spa Shiatsu Massaging cushions that I now own, this seems to be one of the most basic.  

The cushion fits nicely in most chairs.  The head pillow is detachable.  There are straps to hold the back of the cushion onto a chair and the seat cushion to a chair.  The control tucks nicely into a small side pocket.  You have the option to use the cushion in your car with the cigarette lighter plug in, or in the house with the regular plug in adapter.  

With the remote control, you can use the option of upper back, lower back, or full back massage.  The massaging nodules can be heated, if you turn on the heating function by pressing the button.  

The seat vibration has three settings of low, medium or high.   

You can set a timer for 5, 10, or 15 minutes.   

If you press the DEMO button, it will run through the various settings and a light will show up on each of the settings, so you know what it is currently displaying.  

Once you are ready to power off the device, hold the power button.  It will flash for a few moments, the massaging nodules will go back to it's original starting position and then it will shut off.  

As I previously stated, this is one of the more basic cushions, but the massage settings are fabulous.  I could sit in the chair all night and let it rub my back for me.  

To see this in action, click here to watch my YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLESTBVQmIQ

Find yours on Amazon, here. 

I did receive this product at a discounted rate.

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Chill-O Beer Face Glasses

Raise your hand if you like beer?  Raise your hand even higher if you LOVE adorable beer drinking glasses!  What is not to love about these super cute beer glasses with smiley faces?  

Each glass is designed to hold a full bottle of beer, up to 12 ounces.  There's enough room at the top, that it won't overfill if you have a beer that is full of head and more foamy than others.  Each glass has the same silly, smiling face on it, so try to not get it mixed up with your friend's glass.  

These are made with food safe glass and I have stuck mine in the dishwasher and they came out fine.  

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