A few weeks ago, I was asked to try out the All Natural Shoe Odor Eliminator from Amare Terra. It’s made from all natural ingredients & has a lemon mint scent. The company has a 100% satisfaction guarantee or you’ll get your money back. They also donate 9% of each purchase to build clean water wells. I’ll admit that my tennis shoes stink, especially after running around in them all day in the Texas heat. I used to use odor fighting powder & insoles, but gave up in them long ago because they never really worked. I was curious about the spray to see if it worked, but I didn’t really expect it to. However, I was pretty surprised at the results. I just got a new pair of shoes, so I decided to test the spray out on my old pair. I used two sprays in each shoe: one aimed down into the toe end & one aimed at the heal end. You can smell the lemon and mint right away, and it’s very pleasant while not being overpowering. It definitely covered the smell, but I did notice that ...
health/beauty
Product Review – Dr. Frederick’s Original Bunion Pad & Spacer Kit
A few weeks back, I was asked to try out and review Dr. Frederick's Original Bunion Pad & Spacer Kit. The kit comes with 4 pairs of cushions; the Standard Shield Spacer, Standard Spacer, Sport Shield Spacer, & the Sport Spacer. They are made from super soft flexible gel & go between your big toe and the second toe. Each set comes in its own resalable bag & comes with a card that tells you what each set is and pics to show you how to wear them. All of them can be worn with or without shoes, and the double looped spaces are designed to keep the spaces from slipping while you’re running. I’ve tried all of them on and they are very soft & comfortable to wear. It takes a little while to get used to wearing them. My left foot doesn’t really need to shield, but needs the spacer since my toes are more squished together than they should be…so I wear the standard spacer or sport spacer. My right foot doesn’t need the spacer as much as the shield, so I usually switch ...
Product Review – SLIMQUICK Pure Protein Powder
A few weeks ago, I was asked to try out and review SLIMQUICK Pure Protein Powder. SLIMQUICK has a variety of protein powders, drink mixes, capsules, and gummies. The protein powder is made with BioPure Green TeaTM , a natural extract that helps women loose three times the weight versus dieting alone, and gives you 20 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per day. It is available in two flavors; Double Chocolate and French Vanilla. I was sent a canister of French Vanilla, which has 11.5 ounces of product in it. To use, you simply mix one scoop of power in 4 ounces of water & then mix. You drink it twice a day; once in the morning and the second 6 hours later. Each canister contains 15 servings, giving you enough for about a week if you take it the recommended twice daily. I’ve been taking it once daily, mostly because I end up getting the first drink so late in the morning that I’d end up taking the second at dinner. I also mix mine in milk. I found that mixing it in the water ...
Product Review – Mosquito Repellent Bracelet
Last week, I was asked to try out and review that Mosquito Repellent Bracelet (+ 2x Refill) from CASELAST. The fabric bracelet can be adjusted to fit all sizes, and has a mesh pouch/pocket that holds a chip with mosquito repellant. The chip is DEET-FREE & uses citronella, lavender, peppermint and geranium…making it safe for all ages. The chips last for 15 days once opened. After 4 years of little to no rain, we’ve been getting torrential rain to the point that there is widespread flooding from here all the way down to Houston. All the rain has caused the local mosquito population to explode. And my daughter, unfortunately, is a mosquito magnet. We’ve tried all sorts of natural replant and never had much success with them. This year she’s finally old enough to use spay with DEET, but it can’t be left on her skin for long periods of time. I’ve been trying to find something that is safe for her to wear all the time, so I was interested in trying this out. The bracelet comes with ...
FitTea Review
Two weeks ago, I was sent a bag of FitTea 28 Day Detox to try out and review. FitTea is an all-natural way to detox. It’s designed to give you energy, boot your metabolism, aid in digestive health, and naturally boost weight-loss in problem areas. It will also help suppress your appetite. Their slogan is "Give us a few weeks and we'll give you a new waistline". I’ve struggled with weight and fluid gain since having my daughter, so I’m always eager to try out products that help with those issues. Some products I’ve tried in the past have worked to a point & others not at all. I was interested in trying FitTea since it seemed like a different approach when compared to the others I’ve tried before. There are no pills to take, no need to change your diet, or so some sort of crazy workout routine. It’s just tea…and I really like tea (in case no one has noticed yet). One bag comes with 28 individual tea bags. The bags are kind of a sheer mesh and are filled about half way with the ...
Product Review – Glow2Go Self Tanning Towelettes
A few days ago, I was sent a box of Glow2Go Self Tanning Towelettes by Thermalabs to try out and review. The wipes give you a natural looking tan in less than 4 hours, without any streaking. I’ve always used either gel or lotion, so this was my first experience using wipes. The wipes are a fairly good size, and while saturated with the tanning liquid, they aren’t dripping. In the tip guide, they recommend that you shave and/or exfoliate your skin at least 24 before use and avoid using any lotions in order to ensure an even coverage. I did think the day before, and then used the wipes the following evening. The first thing I noticed was that you cannot tell where you have previously used the wipe, since the liquid goes on clear. So, I took my time and did slow, even strokes. And I also made sure to lightly cover my knees. One wipe covered both legs & the tops of my feet. I noticed that it was getting noticeably dry by the time I finished the second leg, so you would probably ...