A few weeks back, I was sent a Himalayan Salt Lamp from Himalayan Salt Shop to test out and review. Essentially, the lamp is a large chunk of Himalayan salt that is hollowed so that you can place a light bulb in it. As the salt warms up from the heat of the bulb, it releases negative ions which helps remove pollen, dust, bacteria, and more from the air. It also offsets any positive ions from electronic equipment as well. I have always wanted one of these since the first time I saw some in a shop. They look really neat and give off a relaxing soft glow. When it first arrived, I was surprised at how heavy it was. It’s between 5 to 7 lbs, which is perfect to cover the room I have it in (covers 10ft x 10ft). I primarily turn it on in the evening a few hours before I get into bed, and then turn it off once I’m in bed and have read for a while. I placed it on the night stand next to my bed. I noticed a difference in the air quality after the first two days of using it. It ...
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Product Review – Turkish Evil Eye Bracelet
Last week, I was sent a Turkish Evil Eye bracelet to try out and review. The bracelet feature an eye set off with assorted beads. It’s on a leather cord with snap closures. It can be worn by both men and women, and is suitable for all ages. The evil eye is typically used to bring good luck and protection from ill wishes. It is very popular throughout the world. I’ve always thought that they look really neat, but have never gotten one before. The bracelet itself is on a sturdy flat leather band, and has two additional braided bands added on a decoration. It has two snap closures so you can adjust the size a little bit. I have mine on the one closest to the end of the band and it fits perfectly. The eye is set off with an assortment of metal colored beads and a pair of earthy colored ones. It makes the blue really pop out. So far, it’s been very comfortable. The snaps have been doing fine, but I make sure to be very gentle with them. I don’t want to run the risk of ...
Product Review – Beauty Lally Makeup Brushes
Last week, I was sent a set of makueup brushes from Beauty Lally to try out and review. The set contains 9 brushes and the come in a designer case, and are available in two colors; brown or black. They are designed to feel silky and smooth, and can be used with powder, liquids, and creams. I received the brown brushes. My makeup regime is pretty simple most of the time. Most days I usually just use a spot concealer and pencil in my eyebrows. If I’m going out, I break out the larger kit with foundation, powder, blush & eye shadow. Sadly, that stuff doesn’t see the light of day as much as it used to. When I do use everything, I typically use the brushes that either come with the makeup (like the tiny eyeshadow thing) or a really cheap set of 2 brushes that I got years ago. I do have a really nice set of brushes, but I only use those for costume & SFX makeup. (You can see where my priorities lie…lol!) The Beauty Lally set is very nice, and feels like a super ...
TV Review – iZombie Season 2
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the DVD I reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own. A few weeks back, I was sent a DVD copy of iZombie Season 2 to watch and review. Picking up three months after the end of season 1, Liv is rekindling romance with Major while Ravie is working on recreating the zombie cure. Blane is human once again, but still causing trouble. Plus, there is an even bigger bad guy than Blaine out there and is spying on everyone via Liv's new roommate. This season certainly didn’t lose any of it steam and was every bit as funny & entertaining as last season. It is a fresh take on zombies and I can’t get enough of it. I missed several episodes during the season, so I really enjoyed the chance to get completely caught up during vacation. Rose McIver is able to slip seamlessly into different characters and any scene with David Anders is just great. I can’t really pick a favorite episode because I like all of ...
Product Review – Wonder Soil Super Grass Seed
Last week, I was asked to try out and review Wonder Soil Super Grass Seed from Wonder Soil. The dry seed mix expands when wet to easily cover the area. The 1lb bag with cover 30sq feet, and the 100lb bag will cover 300sq feet. The seed has a faster germination and is organically & mineral enriched. I was sent a half pound bag of fescue seed. There are many bare patches in our yard, especially under the pear trees in the front. I opted to try out the seed on a small patch in the courtyard. That way I could ensure that it was getting enough water and keep a better eye on it. The major issue I ran into was the dirt. Here at my new house we have what is called black dirt. When it gets wet, it’s worse than clay & and it’s difficult to dig in. When it’s dry, it’s like concrete and its impossible dig in it. To get the seed started, you need to be able to loosen the top layer of soil so that the seed can take root. As you can imagine, that left me stuck between a rock ...
Product Review – Pet Nail Grinder
A few days ago, I was sent a Pet Nail Grinder from Lifepul. The grinder is battery operated (2 AA not included) and has a metal diamond-bit grinder. It can be used on both dogs and cats, and is designed to not make a lot of noise. My mom’s puppy Tank, a boxer, has nails that grow super-fast & he had no idea as of yet how much they hurt when he paws at us. He’s pretty active so it’s difficult to get him to stay still for long. On advice from the vet, we were trying to use a regular nail file on his nails to get him used to the idea of getting them trimmed. That worked to a point, and we more often than not ended up with partly nibbled emery boards. I had a nail grinder several years ago when they first came out on infomercials. That particular model was huge (looked like a lightsaber handle) and sounded like a buzzsaw at its quietist. Needless to say, the dogs didn’t like it. This nail grinder is different tough. It’s very compact and easily fits in your hand. It has ...