Taking place 6 months after the end of the second season, Star Wars Rebels Season 3 picks up Ezra leading a rescue mission and Kanan struggling with his blindness. Maul is still lurking about and a new foe, Admiral Thrawn, has entered the stage. Will the crew of the Ghost continue to prevail against the Empire? What does the future hold in store for them? Season 3 of Rebels was excellent, and it masterfully set up the final season as well. I was very happy to see Admiral Thrawn brought into cannon. The Thrawn Trillogy of the Legends Universe (formerly the Expanded Universe) was one of the best written (my much loved paperback copy of Heir of the Empire has been signed by the author, Timothy Zahn). I also enjoyed the scenes with Bendu. He’s a very interesting charter, and voiced by a former Doctor to boot. For me, the best part of the season was getting more Darth Maul. He has had some great character development between here and the Clone Wars series, and I was really hoping ...
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D’OR24K Review
Last week, I was sent a 0.5oz syringe of D’OR24K to try out and review. It’s a non-surgical lifting serum/gel that that reduces puffiness and wrinkles. It’s the same as getting a facelift without the surgery. I actually thought at first that this involved an actual needle due to some of the product images. It made me a little nervous since I absolutely hate needles. Thankfully it doesn’t. You just pump a very small amount onto your fingers and massage it onto your clean skin. I noticed right away that my skin felt tighter. After several minutes I noticed that the area around my eyes wasn’t as puffy. It’s somewhat subtle, but I was able to notice a difference. I can definitely see where it would reduce wrinkles. My skin kept the tight feeling for the majority of my work day, which is eight hours. You can see some before and after pictures above. They aren’t very good because I stink at taking selfies. Plus I’m still getting the hang of my new phone. Overall, this is an ...
ThinkBaby Baby Body Essentials Set Review and Giveaway [ENDED]
Last week, I was asked by ThinkBaby to check out their Baby Body Essentials Set. This set contains Sunscreen SPF 50+, Shampoo & Body Wash, Baby Lotion, and Bubble Bath. The lotion is 3 ounces while the other bottles are 8 ounces and have pump tops. All of these items are non-toxic, all natural, and safe for little ones of all ages. This is a set I wish that I had when my daughter was born. I had a hard time finding stuff that didn’t aggravate her skin, and I ended up having to spend more than I wanted getting bubble bath and body wash. This set, however, has everything you need for your baby in one convenient pack. Even though she is school age now, the formulas are still very gentle for her and I absolutely love the sunscreen. It isn’t oily and last for about 80 minutes at a time. This set makes the perfect gift for baby showers and new moms, and it’s very affordable. It’s available on the ThinkBaby website for $29.99 (+ shipping). They also carry a wide line of other baby ...
Beauty Review – Magiforet Blackhead Peel Off Mask
Last week, I was asked to try out the Magiforet Blackhead Peel Off Mask. This is a charcoal mask that helps remove blackhead and other dirt from pores. It also comes with a 5 oz. spray bottle of rose oil to help sooth your skin after peeling off the mask. Have you see those close-up videos on social media of people pulling stuff out of their skin with the masks? Well, this is that stuff…or at least like it. I have been curious to see if this works as well as the videos and pics. I’m happy to say it does. I am also unhappy to say that it’s a bit painful. Seriously, this is the mask equivalent of duct tape. It was not pleasant to remove, but the paint was worth it. There was all sorts of stuff coming up with the mask. My only concern is that some of it may have been hair. If that’s case, then I think I will soon be able to challenge my cousin to an epic beard battle. LOL! To use, first wash your face to remove any oils. I suggest that you use a hot towel to help open ...
Product Review – Pigtail Food Flippers from Cave Tools
A few weeks back, I was sent a set of Pigtail Food Flippers from Cave Tools to try out and review. Essentially, these are stainless steel hooks that you can use to flip your meat without leaving marks. This set comes with two flippers, a longer one to use on the grill and a shorter one you can use on the stove. I’ve never used a BBQ hook before, so I was curious about these. They are very sharp and you definitely don’t want to find yourself on the business end of one. It’s easy to use: just hook the meat and flips it. The hook slides in and out very easily. You can use them from just about any meat, though I’m not sure how well they would work with the tubular variety. The shorter hook can be used with bacon. If you you use it for that, I suggest not using non-stick pan. I had been hoping to get to test this out a little more and even get a video before posting this. But the Texas summer has hit its stride and we have been having 100+ degree days for some time now. Our ...
Beauty Review – Blackhead Tweezers Extractor Travel Tool Kit
Two weeks ago, I was asked to try out and review the Blackhead Tweezers Splinter Needle Extractor Travel Tool Kit from Lifestance. There are two kits available: 2-piece kit with a microfine loop needle and a bend curved tip tweezers, and a 5-piece kit that comes with two addition types of tweezers and an extra microfine loop needle. All the tools are made of surgical grade stainless steel and can be used to quickly and easily deal with pimples, blackheads, and ingrown hairs. I received the 5-piece set and it came in a stainless steel travel case. I'm pretty familiar with the loops since I've used them for a long time to deal with blackheads. I've seen a ton of videos on Facebook lately showing curved tip tweezers and I was most interested in trying those. Unfortunately, there were not any instructions on how to use them when I first received the kit...so I had to play around with them. There is a bit of a how-to guide up on the Amazon ordering page now as I write this, so ...