Happy Raturday!

*Photo courtesy of Poppy's Mischief*

"The grand kids wore me out." 

*Photo courtesy of Poppy's Mischief*

"I have a little something stuck in my teeth." 

*Photo courtesy of Poppy's Mischief*

"So when do we get smores?" 

*Photo courtesy of Poppy's Mischief*

"Fa la la la ...what do you mean it isn't Christmas?"

7" Portable Stainless Steel Multipurpose Tool Multifunctional Knife Axe with Hammer Plier by Rose Kuli

Product Description

The product is multifunctional rescue tool, can be used for rescue and self-help. Multi-function tool, Canvas carrying bag,Integration design, convenient to use.

Material:2CR13 Stainless Steel +wood.

Function: Pliers/cross screwdriver/double-sided poking knife/saw / knife/ slotted point screwdriver/bung puller/Bottle Opener Tool with Wooden Handle

size:L18cm,H2.5cm,W9cm.

My Review

I love being able to find my husband interesting tools, hand tools or camping tools that he doesn't have. He and my brother love to go camping and they both love to pull out their survival gear and show it off and this actually goes well in both of those boxes. Anyone who camps or has a backpack that they keep well stocked will like this multi tool to add to what they have. 

My husband doesn't have anything like this and he was surprised when I got it and gave it to him. We both thought it was very unique and I really liked that all of the different folding tools inside the handle came out easily because too many times those things are really hard to pull out in certain gadgets but not in this one and I like that. Being able to easily get at the tool you're wanting to use is a must for me so that was nice to see. 

I thought it was unique because not only do you get a hammer and an ax at the top but in between the two, there's a pair of pliers too! Hubby didn't even see that until I pointed it out to him and he's a maintenance man, so imagine my joy when I could show him something he hadn't noticed right away. 

I really like all the little fold out tools and the carrying case is nice to store and easily be able to find in a tool box or back pack. If you'd like to purchase one for yourself, you can find it here. 

Disclosure: I was given this product free in exchange for an honest review. 

Favorite Video of the Week

Have you ever heard of Symphonic Metal? Or maybe Gothic Metal?

I don't always like the growly noises of the Death Metal bands or their music but I do like this song and it does get a little growly. I listen to quite a bit of Symphonic Metal and I really like it.

Freebie Friday!

Welcome to another edition of Freebie Friday, where I tell you what free samples and full sized products I received in the mail and how you can get them too. Someone asked me why I do a 'Freebie Friday" each week, so I'll tell you.

A while back I listed all the free samples and wins that I had received that previous year and so many people didn't believe that I could have gotten so many free things. So I decided to prove it by taking a picture every week and sharing the sites that I found the links to the freebies at. So now you too can get great free samples coming to your mailbox each week.

  You can find links to samples like these at Hey It's Free and Freebie Shark.
Did you know you can sign up at Tomoson and get free products too. You can also sign up at these sites and get products at a great discount. No Kidding Coupons, AMZ Review Trader, and Elite Deal Club.

This week I received:

A book from I Smell Sheep to review.

Everything else was from Samplesource:
Colgate toothpaste sample
Pumpkin Flax granola sample
2 Fructis shampoo and conditioner samples
Colgate mouthwash sample
Breath Right sample
Replens sample
Hair Skin and Nail Gummies sample
Sundown Adult Multivitamins sample
Facial moisturizer sample
2 coupons

And a $5 amazon gift card from Crowdtap

Did you get any free samples this week?

Product Review: UberChef® Potato Ricer Set with 3 Ricing Discs (Fine, Medium, Coarse)

Product Description

Like all UberChef products, our Potato Masher Set has been developed with professional chefs in mind. They require the best-performing tools available, and so do we.

Few have the time to create authentic mashed potatoes that have a restaurant-like quality and smooth consistency. Even fewer have the time to mash and strain foods like carrots or sweet potatoes and other vegetables, or apples, bananas, and other fruits while preparing baby food.

That ends now with our premium, stainless steel Potato Masher. Upgrade your kitchen and take your cuisine to the next level with:

● Three ricing discs: Fine, Medium, Coarse 

● Heavy duty stainless steel and dishwasher safe design 

● Ergonomic comfort grip designed to prevent hand soreness 

● Convenient pot/bowl rest prevents slippage when resting on edge of bowl

All UberChef products are backed by an international 100% lifetime guarantee

My Review

It's easy to switch between the three different discs, just take one out and pop another back in. The problem I had with this ricer is when I put a potato into the well and pressed down, the potato got all smashed and stuck to the disc instead of coming out of the holes and I used the one with the largest holes. I boiled the potatoes so that they were fork tender like I always do and have always been able to use my hand masher but this just didn't work for me at all. 

 I even tried boiling the potatoes a little longer and they got water logged and still didn't go through the holes. Instead the potatoes started coming up through the top because the potatoes get stuck in the disc and won't go through the holes and everything backs up from there. 

I thought maybe I wasn't applying enough pressure to the handle so I had my husband try and the same thing happened to him. I cannot recommend this product after the experience I had with it. 

I give this product 2 out of 5 stars. 

I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. 

Favorite Picture of the Week

My grandson and daughter came for a visit a couple of weeks ago. Here is Logan playing with his cars.

But as soon as he heard the click of the camera, he got up, posed and smiled...just standing there until I took the picture. 

Falcor kept an eye on Logan while he was here. lol 

Tactical Survival Pen and Emergency Glass Breaker

Product Description

Applications: 

★ Writing Pen: 

Unscrew the cap from the barrel and insert to the barrel shell , then start writing. 

★ Tactical Pen: 

Hold the cap with the thumb press against flat top, aim and stab the barrel shell to your target. 

★ Engraving Pen: 

Hold the barrel and writing on the target surface with glass breaker, which is of high quality tungsten steel and engraveable on most subjucts. 

More features: 

★ Provide nice writing tools with high performance and bodyguard for emergency 

★ Diamond thread design at the handle, excellent anti-skid ability 

★ Effect tactical action, improve safety coefficient 

★ Aviation aluminum material made, durable and practical 

★ Material: Aviation aluminum 

Specification: 

★ Dimension: 14*147 mm 

★ Weight: 31g 

★ Material: Aviation Aluminium Alloy 

★ Surface: Hardened Anodzing 

★ Glass Breaker: Tungsten Steel 

My Review

Guys love gadgets like this so I knew right away that I was going to give this to my husband because he has an entire backpack filled with survival supplies and this would make a nice addition. 

After receiving this Tactical Pen, I almost kept it for myself because it's just so cool looking and makes for a great conversation piece, plus it's small enough to keep in my purse in case I need it for self defense. Hitting someone with the sharp edge of this will really put a hurting on someone who is attacking you. 

But as soon as my husband saw it, he wanted it. He really likes it and it really is a unique little gadget. The pen works and it's easy to unscrew the cap so that you can use the pen. The pen part is refillable so even if the ink does run out in short time with the pen that came with this product, you can just get a replacement easy enough. 

This tactical pen and glass breaker is really sturdy and tough. It's not going to break anytime soon and it comes with a really nice gift box which makes it suitable for giving as a gift. If you'd like to purchase one, you can find it here. 

It comes with a nice gift box. 

The cap comes off so you can use it as a pen.

And it just looks cool, great conversation piece. 

Disclosure: I was given this product free in exchange for an honest review. 

Happy Raturday!

*Photo Courtesy of Poppy's Mischief*

"I thought this tunnel ride would be more fun"

*Photo Courtesy of Poppy's Mischief*

"I was gonna say something but then I forgot what"

*Photo Courtesy of Poppy's Mischief*

"You ever just stare at the sky and wonder why we're here?" 

*Photo Courtesy of Poppy's Mischief*

"What do you mean there's not enough room?"

Product Review: Hitecera Ceramic Veggie Fruit Knife and Peeler Set

Product Description

Made of the highest quality ceramic, embedded within handle to avoid snapping. Exact manufacturer and quality of ceramic knives used in upscale restaurants, culinary schools and households across the USA, designed and tailored for the professional consumer. You simply cannot find a superior ceramic knife set at any price. 

Ideal for home use, professional kitchen use, or for exemplary food preparation. 

My Review

I already own a larger ceramic knife and I've had it for 6 years and I love it. I use it to do all the slicing of vegetables and even meat when I'm cooking because it just glides through potatoes and carrots without me having to press down really hard like with some of my other knives. 

So when I was offered another ceramic knife set that comes with a vegetable peeler too, I was sold and really was looking forward to this. I've been using the peeler and knives for more than a week every time I make vegetables for dinner and start cutting them up, I take out the larger of the two knives and use it and it works really well. 

I used the knifes to peel some apples and pears too and it cut them so easily, I love ceramic knives and can't say enough about this set. It comes in a really cute an colorful box that is suitable for giving as a gift and if you know someone who does a lot of cooking, get them a ceramic knife, they will thank you. 

Disclosure: I was given this knife set at a discount in exchange for an honest review. 

Something Old, Something New...and a giveaway!

I thought I would share an old food that I love...Smoked Oysters and something new I tried this week. 

Now if you've never had Smoked Oysters, they come in a box that has this tin in it. And when you pull the tab off...

You have the smoked oysters inside. Now I know a lot of people that will not touch these things but I could eat these all the time. The rich smokey flavor that they have is addictive. I love seafood and I grew up along the beach and we ate things like this all the time. 

Now for the new food that I tried this week. Ken saw this in the store and brought it home to me and interesting enough, it's so good. It's called Temptations by Jello. This one was Lemon Meringue Pie. It tasted just like Lemon Meringue Pie filling with meringue on top. It was really good. 

This is what one of them looked like when I opened it. 

Now on to the giveaway. 

I have a $5 Home Depot gift card to give away today. So if you're interested in this just leave an email address along with your comment and I'll pick a winner on Wednesday. Open to US residents only. You'll have 24 hours to get back to me with your mailing address after I email you otherwise another winner will be chosen. 

What's your favorite snack?

Update: A winner has been picked and this giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. 

Freebie Friday!

Welcome to another edition of Freebie Friday, where I tell you what free samples and full sized products I received in the mail and how you can get them too. Someone asked me why I do a 'Freebie Friday" each week, so I'll tell you.

A while back I listed all the free samples and wins that I had received that previous year and so many people didn't believe that I could have gotten so many free things. So I decided to prove it by taking a picture every week and sharing the sites that I found the links to the freebies at. So now you too can get great free samples coming to your mailbox each week.

  You can find links to samples like these at Hey It's Free and Freebie Shark.
Did you know you can sign up at Tomoson and get free products too. You can also sign up at these sites and get products at a great discount. No Kidding Coupons, AMZ Review Trader, and Elite Deal Club.

This week I received:

This week I received:

2 Tom Ford Perfume Samples

Sugru Mouldable Glue

2 boxes of Equate pad samples

Dove Dry Oil Moisture Body Wash

And a $5 gift card from Crowdtap. 

Did you get anything free this week?

Product Review: Makeup Beauty Sponge Blender and Powder Brush Set

Product Description

ULTIMATE LUXURY - Beauty sponge blender comes with Kabuki brush in the most regal setting imaginable. Apply your makeup right like the queen that you are, both youthful and royal!

FLAWLESS - Two bright pink beauty velvety sponges and one retractable powder brush, all packaged together in a luxurious setting, ready for gift giving (a gift for you counts too!) Use the Beautilee beauty sponge for a flawless application of your foundation, that will make sure your make-up goes on and stays on streak free for an airbrushed look throughout the day.

SOFT - Made from 100% Latex-Free, antibacterial, cruelty-free vegan foam. The quality durable sponge expands in water, can be easily cleaned with any soap or Shampoo. The sponge is as soft as velvet - perfect for your daily makeup routine.

COMPLETE - Complete your daily makeup routine with the retractable Kabuki brush you can use for your powder or blush for a perfect airbrushed finish and a natural flawless look. 

My Review

When I saw all the different beauty foundation blenders on facebook, twitter and blogs, I knew that I wanted to try one. I mean it has to be easier to apply foundation than using your fingertips, right? I even took a look at the blender that my daughter had and when I felt how soft it was, I knew I wanted one too. 

So when I was asked to review this foundation blender and brush set, I jumped at the chance because this is exactly what I've been looking for. I was really surprised just how well the beauty blender worked. It make my foundation go on so easily and I don't get it all over my fingertips now. Plus it really does a great job of blending it in, especially when I use a light concealer under my eyes. It blends the two colors so well and so fast that I'll never go back to using my fingertips again. 

You can use the sponges dry or run them under water and squeeze them gently to use them wet. I've tried both ways and both ways work well. 

The brush is fully retractable and is easy to use and put the cap back on. When you need to clean the sponges you can apply a little soap and warm water and just squeeze and rinse until clean. 

If you'd like to purchase this for yourself, you can find it here. 

I give this make up set 5 out of 5 stars. 

Disclosure: I was given this product for free in exchange for an honest review. 

Favorite Picture of the Week

Falcor turned 2 years old this week. He's holding his Dentastix in his mouth while I took the picture. 

Addicted To Nose Spray?

Have you ever tried a nasal spray like Afrin or a generic nasal spray when you've been sick and just wanted to be able to breathe? Yeah? Me too. About 3 years ago, I had a horrible cold and got a free bottle of Afrin to test out. This stuff was amazing! It cleared my stuffy nose up right away! 

I hate not being able to breathe out of my nose and I've had some allergies ever since I moved to Las Vegas. I found out that I was allergic to Olive tree's and Mulberry bushes. So since the Afrin was working when everything else I tried was not, I decided to just use the nasal spray until pollen season was over. The only problem was...it never seemed to end for me. 

I started out using .05 ounces or Afrin a month. After a few months I was using 1 ounce a month until I was using it every day and buying 3 ounces a month to use. My stuffy nose just kept getting worse so I would use more nose spray. Twice a day went to 4 times a day until I realized that I had been using it every day for 3 years and I was now spraying this crap up my nose 12 times a day and my nose was always stuffy. 

I was addicted to nose spray and the consequences of that is called the rebound effect. After a while it stops working and your nose just stays stuffed up all the time. So last month I stopped using it. It was pure hell. I knew it wasn't allergies because there were no other symptoms. No itchy watery eyes, no sneezing, no scratchy throat. 

There's only one way to stop the rebound effect caused by nasal spray addiction...stop using it. But stopping it when you're addicted to it causes withdrawal symptoms as well. Headaches, sleeplessness, anxiety and moodiness. 

So I started using antihistamine pills and Sudafed pills while I was trying to kick this habit. It was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. My nose stayed stuffed for more than a week before I finally started feeling some relief. And I mean completely stuffed. No air was moving in or out of my nose at all for about a week. But gradually things started to clear up and get better. It's now been a month and I'm still having some issues with a stuffy nose and I want my Afrin back so bad. But I didn't buy anymore and have tried using those anti snoring devices that hold open your nose at night just in order to be able to breathe a little better. They really don't work well. At one point I thought about getting some plastic aquarium tubing and sticking that in my nose at night so I could breathe. I didn't but I thought about it. 

There should be big red writing on the back of these sprays warning you not to use more than 3 days without stopping use for a few days. In the long run they do more harm than good if you use them too often. 

I wonder if there's a 12 step program for Afrin Addicts. 

Hi, My name is Mary and I'm addicted to Afrin. 

Or what happens to someone if they go to jail and are addicted to Afrin? 

"I'll trade you a pack of cigarettes for a couple of sniffs on the Afrin bottle, man." 

Eh, just a thought. 

Happy Raturday!

*Photo Courtesy of Poppy's Mischief* 

"This tunnel ride made me dizzy."

*Photo Courtesy of Poppy's Mischief* 

"That's not food, That's my tail!"

*Photo Courtesy of Poppy's Mischief* 

"Yes, this is always how I drink my chocolate milk."

*Photo Courtesy of Poppy's Mischief* 

"Can I eat this one piece of food without you taking pictures?" 

Product Review: Bellaware Airtight Food Storage Containers with Locking Lids, Plastic, Set of 10

Product Description

Made of food grade raw material | 100% leak proof | Space saving design

BPA free food saver

Microwave, freezer & dishwasher safe

Keeps your food fresh for much longer than traditional containers

Includes: 2(6oz),2(13oz),1(8oz),1(17oz),1(23oz),1(30oz),1(34oz), and 1(50oz)

My Review

For most of my leftovers, I use ziplock baggies. I have for years. But for some foods, I'd like to have a nice set of plastic tubs with lids like for leftover soup, chili and gravy. Things that really don't go into baggies. I also like having this type of container if I'm going to be sending home some leftover Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with my dad. It's nice to be able to put it into a container instead of baggies or plates with aluminum foil on them. 

These containers come with snap locking lids and a rubber seal to keep the lids air tight once you snap them in place. 

They easily fit inside one another for easy storage. And the lids can stay on while they are stacked inside one another so that's really good and helps not lose the lids. The lids lock really well and they seem sturdy. I've used them in the microwave and washed and dried them several times and they seem to be standing up to use very well. 

I really like the containers and have been using them with no problems since getting them. When I got them the price was $29.99 and if you'd like to buy them you can find then here. 

I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. 

Disclosure: I was given this set of containers for free in exchange for an honest review. 

Product Review: Expedition First Aid Kit by I GO

Product Description

The Complete First Aid Kit 

The focus of most first aid kit companies is packing as many cheap pieces in as possible. The Complete First Aid Kit is focused on giving the widest variety of products and having quantities for each that will work in harmony. This kit is a great addition to any home, office or car as it contains such a comprehensive set of supplies. Buying this kit also comes with access to a website that gives instructions for using every part of the kit making preparation easy and convenient.

List of Contents: 

1 First Aid Guide 

1 Scissors 9cm 

1 Tweezer 12.5cm 

1 Pair of vinyl gloves (L) 

1 Mini Rescue Howler Whistle 

1 Mini Rescue Howler Whistle 

3 Sting relief pads 

6 Antiseptic towelettes 

14 Alcohol prep pads 

1 Triangular bandage with 2 pins 

1 5" x 9" combine dressing 

20 3/8" x 1 1/2" bandages 

10 Adhesive Bandages 76x25mm 

10 Butterfly bandages 

1 Knuckle bandage 

2 Dressing, Non-Adherent, Sterile, 2 x 3 inches 

2pcs 4" x 4" sterile gauze pad 2pcs/pack 

2pcs 3" x 3" sterile gauze pads 2pcs/pack 

4 2" x 2" sterile gauze pads 

1 Elastic Bandage 5cmx4.5m 

1 Adhesive Tape 1.25cmx5m 

1 Carabiner 

1 Content card 

1 EVA first aid bag 15x11x6.0cm

My Review

The carrying case is hard sided which makes it nice for storing in a car, boat, tackle box or backpack. You don't have to worry about the contents getting crushed inside a backpack or suitcase because the carrying case is hard sided and will stand up to some abuse. 

On the inside there's a zippered side and a pocket on the other side so that the things in it don't just tumble around inside the case. This is a nice starter first aid kit or a small kit you would take along while fishing or camping when the kids might get a few cuts or scrapes. I like that there's a whistle in case you need to call out for help if you get lost. 

There's sturdy carabiner so it can be attacked to a back pack, belt or loop in the car so it doesn't get lost. It's my thought that you should always have a first aid kit with you in the car, your home and when you go places like camping, fishing or baby sitting because kids are always falling down getting cuts. 

I have several first aid kits and this is a good one to give as a gift to someone getting their own place for the first time. Like I said, I good starter first aid kit. If you'd like to buy one, you can find it here. 

Disclosure: I received this product free in exchange for an honest review. 

Freebie Friday!

Welcome to another edition of Freebie Friday, where I tell you what free samples and full sized products I received in the mail and how you can get them too. Someone asked me why I do a 'Freebie Friday" each week, so I'll tell you.

A while back I listed all the free samples and wins that I had received that previous year and so many people didn't believe that I could have gotten so many free things. So I decided to prove it by taking a picture every week and sharing the sites that I found the links to the freebies at. So now you too can get great free samples coming to your mailbox each week.

  You can find links to samples like these at Hey It's Free and Freebie Shark.
Did you know you can sign up at Tomoson and get free products too. You can also sign up at these sites and get products at a great discount. No Kidding Coupons, AMZ Review Trader, and Elite Deal Club.

This week I received:

A sample of Reynolds Cookie Baking Sheets
Energems Sample

And a box from Pinchme that contained:
Olay Regenerist Sapmple
Sample of Allegra
Sample of ZzzQuil
Garnier Moisturizer
Lancome Moisturizer
Sample of Garnier Whole Blends Shampoo and Conditioner

As well as a $5 Amazon Gift card from Crowdtap. 

So did you get anything free this week?