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Easy Anywhere Reusable Baby Food Pouches

The Reusable Baby Food Pouches by Easy Anywhere are one of those ‘must-have’ products if you have a little one. I received this product for my honest review. I was impressed at how easy it is to fill these pouches. We had bought another food pouch that was very hard to fill. These are easy. You can put more then 4 ounces of food in them. That is a plus, especially when you have an older young one. They were easy for our grandson to hold. They are clear, so I could tell when he was almost done, and how much he actually ate.
They are dishwasher safe. As you know for a working parent or busy grandparent it makes clean up easier. This never opened or spilled while he was using it(unlike another one we tried)so it is constructed nicely.
The most favorable part of the Reusable Baby Food Pouches is how you can take them with your anywhere. If we are running late, or traveling to relatives, I can put some food in them and he has good food for the ride. Or even when he is there.
I am very excited to be using these this summer. Going to the lake or the beach will be a little easier now. We don’t have to figure out how to keep sand out of his food. These pouches will do the trick.

 You can find these on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Capacity-Homemade-Easy-Guarantee/dp/B00P5DU1X8/ref=cm_aya_orig_subj

Faburo Adjustable Back Brace for Posture Correction and Back Pain Support

My doctor recommended that I start doing exercises for my posture. I knew that I also needed something else to help me and was looking for some sort of brace. I was offered this product for my honest review. It looked like something I could wear so I tried it.

The Faburo company must have done some research. This back brace is actually comfortable. The adjustable straps allows me to place it just where I need it. It is not heavy on and I am able to wear it right under my clothes. It is not bulky so no one even knew I had it on. After sitting at the computer for a few hours, I noticed that my back was not hurting. My shoulders did not ache, and I was not slouching.

My husband works weekends as a security guard. He wore this under his uniform. He said he felt pretty good all day. It didn’t matter if he was sitting at the desk or walking the rounds. It helped his back not to hurt at the end of the day. He is 5″9 and I am 5’2 so that shows you the versatility of the product.We liked this product. If you want to help your posture and generally help your back at the same time, then consider this product. You can find this on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Faburo-Adjustable-Posture-Correction-Support/dp/B00HMBNW82/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

Aria Star Vitamin C Serum

I gave this product for one of my friends(we will call her Sue) to use. I had received it for an honest review and knew she would give me one.(I was not feeling well and wanted to get it reviewed in a timely manner). It has organic vitamin C serum, organic hyaluronic acid with vitamin D. Aria Star bottles the serum in a dark blue bottle. That way less light and can it and it will stay in its true form longer.
The first thing Sue noticed was how nice it smells. She also noticed that you only need a drop or two to use on your face. It goes on smooth and lightly. Within a week she noticed that her skin was looking brighter. The dark spots had faded some. People were beginning to tease her about how young she was looking. She said it gave her a whole new outlook on skin care products.
Aria Star Vitamin C Serum is guaranteed for one year after you purchase it. Try this out if you are looking to help your skin feel and look younger.Find it on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Hyaluronic-Treatment-Satisfaction-Guarantee/dp/B00PJMLH6A/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425787757&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=Aria+Star+vitamin+c

Foxbrim Vitamin C Lotion

Foxbrims Vitamin C Lotion brings you not only Vitamin C but Aloe, MSM, Jojoba Oil, and Green Tea. All great ingredients for your skin and helps promote healing of your skin. None of which clogs your pores like heavy creams do. This lotion is so lightweight and creamy. It feels so light going on and just makes your skin feels refreshed. It has a pump which makes it easy to come out and get just the right amount to use. I received this product for my honest review. I just love how it feels on my face.
This product worked so nice on my face I decided to try it on another part of my body. My feet have been very dry and rough this winter. After a few applications of Foxbrims Vitamin C Lotion they are beginning to look healthy again. This is for any part of your body. It leaves you feeling really good to know it is helping your skin. Let me warn you though. This product does not last long on Amazon. It is requested a lot. Sometimes you may have to wait before you get your product. If you want to try a product that really works, is healthy for you to use and makes you feel good, order this right away!! Do not hesitate or wait. Amazon has it here: http://www.amazon.com/Vitamin-Lotion-Moisturizer-Ingredients-Guarantee/dp/B00NXZK0A4/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1425784679&sr=1-2&keywords=foxbrim+vitamin+c I recommend you give it a try. They have a full refund money back guarantee, no questions asked policy!!

Adeline Eye Serum

I am familiar with Adeline Beauty Products. When I was offered to receive this product for an honest review I knew I just had to do it. Adeline Organic Eye Serum is a product that can be used by men and women. It has Aloe & Cucumber, which helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles plus moisturizes.Chamomile Extract to sooth the skin around your eyes and reduce puffiness. Vitamins A, C & E to prevent premature aging and promote new cell growth. It smells really good, to a nice light scent. You do not need very much of it when you use it around your eyes. Just before you go to bed you apply it and let it work over night. This company gives a portion of what you pay to help a community build a well where they have limited resources. They also stand by their product 100% with a money back guarantee.

This product feels so light when you apply it. It is not heavy or sticky. It does not leave a greasy feel either. It didn’t take long for me to notice that some of the darkness and puffiness under my eyes had reduced. I think you don’t notice just how much puffiness or fine lines you have until you try a product like this. The results are noticeable and helped me feel pretty good about using it. Since they back their product I would recommend that yo go ahead and try it.
http://www.amazon.com/Adeline-Organic-Eye-Serum-Antioxidant/dp/B00KVEK16S/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1425784202&sr=1-1&keywords=adeline+eye+serum<<<<Find it here on Amazon

Chill Rod Review & GIVEAWAY!!!!!

For those fellow followers out there who love wine, you have got to try this!! Fist, let me say that I received this product for my honest review. It comes in a nice box. When you open it, the inside holds the 2 pieces of the Chill Rod by Chiller Pronto. I thought to myself, “Just how is this going to work?” Turns out it is so easy!!
First you put the Chill Rod stick in the freezer for at least 2 hours. The chiller rod is made out of nice, heavy stainless steel. You can wash this and reuse it, time and time again!!
When you are ready to pour yourself and your friends a nice cold drink of wine. Take the chiller rod out of the freezer and screw the pourer top on it. Then open your wine. Before placing the chiller rod right in the wine bottle, make sure to pour 1/2 a glass of wine into a wine glass so you don't over the wine. It is a good size also and goes nicely in most wine bottles that you will find in the stores today. That’s it!! All that is left is to pour your wine into your glasses.
The wine becomes nice and cold! This is awesome when you have people over and your wine is sitting in the wine holder and not in the refrigerator. I was really surprised how easy it was to use. I recommend this product for anyone who serves wine. You can purchase it here on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Chiller-Pronto-Chill-Rod-Convenient/dp/B00Q0SJBWY/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425774155&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Chiller+Prono
OR WIN IT FROM MY GIVEAWAY!!!!
Just comment below why you would want to win this product. Follow me  Google +(if you have an account)and also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emptynestmama  and  Instagram: https://instagram.com/aprduk/ as well as Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aprduk>>>GIVEAWAY WINNER WILL BE DRAWN BY COMPUTER RANDOMLY ON 0401/2015. Good Luck Everyone! Oh and if you simply cannot wait for the giveaway and need one of these right away you are in luck. The seller, Chiller Pronto has told me he is giving all my followers a 30% code to use to purchase this product!! Simply go to Amazon to purchase and when you go to check out just put 3QNQOUN7 in the Promotion code spot.

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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Argan-Hair-Face-Skin-Nails/dp/B00RPO79GM/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

The Argan Oil for Hair, Face, Skin & Nails comes in a nice big bottle. 4 ounces is a lot of product. I received this product for my honest review. I have never heard of Argan Oil before but I am so glad that I have now tried it. I live in Maine and the winter can be harsh. My skin gets very dry. No matter what lotions I would try it just didn’t do the job as well as I would have liked.
The first thing I did was use it on my hands. My palms were flaky and peeling. After using the Argan Oil for 2 days they started to heal. I did not use a lot of the oil. Just a few drops was all it took. I thought “Wow, if this works this well on my hands then it will do well on my feet.” So again, I used a small amount and rubbed it on my feet. My feet were like my hands, rough, cracked and peeling. In 2 days I started to notice a big difference.
Argan Oil hydrated my skin to the point that it is not rough anymore. It does not have a very bad smell or a very good smell. It does have a smell but it isn’t something I can figure out what it is. Skinology Beauty Solutions makes their Argan Oil in the USA and in a FDA certified facility. I find this product to be one that I will continue to use. #skinologybeautysolutions

Nighty Night

I just do not like any light coming in while I am trying to sleep!! I had a really cheap ‘dime-store’ mask that was just not doing the job. I received this Dream Essentials Sweet Dreams Lightweight Contoured Sleep Mask with Ear Plugs, Travel Pouch and Black Eye Mask for an honest review. I am so glad that I did! When you first open the box you notice that the mask itself looks a little like the top of Batmans’ mask. Who every thought that this was a good idea in the company was a GENIUS!! This concept helps it to stay put and not slide down!

The Dream Mask is made out of nylon and closed cell foam. The mask is very light. It is very comfortable to wear. The mask does not touch your eyes, which I loved, did not make it seem claustrophobic. Since the nose is like it is, the mask doesn’t slide down and cover your nose and become uncomfortable. The strap is nice and has velcro to keep it in place.

It comes with a nice little pouch and a pair of ear plugs. When we are home, I have a fan running when I sleep. I love the white noise. When we travel, I miss that noise and have a hard time getting to sleep. The pouch makes it easy to travel with. They will be a staple to take on vacations.

So, if your like me and need to have it dark when your trying to sleep. This Sweet Dreams Mask will do the trick without any pressure on your eyes.

Find them at the Sweet Dreams website or Amazon, Links are below:

https://www.dreamessentials.com/product-48/sweet-dreams-sleep-mask-wcarry-pouch-and-earplugs

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CCI4YU/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_43

Powerful Lantern!!

The Supernove 300 Lumens Ultra Bright LED Camping and Emergency Lantern is one of those ‘must-have’ products. We live in Maine. Winters can bring power outages, and the rest of the seaasons bring outdoor adventures, like camping and hiking. I received this product for my honest review. When we first opened the box I thought, “Well, this is small.” Do not let the size fool you!! This is one powerful lantern.

Some of the stats of the lantern made us really take notice. The lantern puts out little heat. We did not have to worry about our grandson touching it while we were trying it out. It can also be used continuously for 6 days!! If you have ever been without power for any length of time due to weather, you know just how great this is on those nights!! Candles can blow out or get knocked over. They can be unsafe. Flashlights tend to run their batteries out quickly. With this Supernova 300 you will not have to worry about that, even though it does take 3 D size batteries. Plus the LED lights in it are guaranteed for up to 100,000 hours!

When we go camping this light is going to be great! We can hang it up to use or let it sit. We won’t have to worry about it being knocked over. We can let the kids keep it on all night if they are not comfortable without having light. I also like that they can use the handle to take it with them to go to the bathroom. The path will be lit with it.

As you can see in the pictures, the Supernova 300 gives out some powerful light. Again, this is great for safety, recreation or adventure.
Find it on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CCRXCH2/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_42

Cute Teething Toy

First let me say that this Giraffe is adorable!! The Giraffe Teething Necklace is FDA food grade silicone and BPA free, which is important because we are careful about what goes into our grandson's mouth. I received this product for my honest review. He is at the stage where he wants to taste everything, especially my jewelry when I am holding him. The bracelet is fashionable and great for his teeth. The giraffe and bracelet can go into the fridge for added relief and are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning and sanitation. I love this teething jewelry.
I also gave this to my daughter-in-law. She fell in love with it. When she took our grandson to the store, she did not have to worry about his teething toy getting dropped on a dirty floor, or being lost. It kept him busy and happy while they shopped. She was even asked where she purchased this by another Mom whose little one was fussing.

When our grandson started fussing here from teething we took the giraffe out of the freezer. After giving it to him to chew on, he settled right down. He chewed on the giraffe for a good 20 minutes while we were reading books before bed. It seemed to help him not to be so fussy and took his mind off those teeth coming in.

So, this Giraffe Silicone Teething Necklace and Bracelet by Epicura are not only adorable but serves a function. I would recommend it to anyone who has a little one in their lives OR anyone who knows someone who is expecting a little one(what an awesome baby-shower gift!)

Berkleys' In Love!!

I have to say that this is the cutest, softness. most adorable stuffed duck ever!! I received this product for my honest review. I barely got it out of the package and was talking to my friend when her dog promptly took it out of my hand. I thought her dog would love it. Boy oh boy was I right!! He took it in the living room and sat right down with it. He licked it and would pick it up and put it down. Walk around it and lay down next to it. It's like he was making sure the duck was comfortable, lol. He would make it squeak and snuggle it.

We laughed so hard! He was so sweet with it. Berkley is not a little dog either, he is a good size. When I went back over to their apartment to take a picture of him with his new toy-friend, he was still laying with him. I cannot imagine any animal not liking this plush duck from L&H Guerra Limited. Seriously if I didn't know this was for animals I may have kept it for our grandson. It is just that cute!!!

Kiva Gourmet Hot & Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika

I have to say that as far as paprika goes I do not know much about it. I do use it in a few recipes but never had gourmet paprika. As soon as we opened the package we could tell that these were good spices. The color just pops a dark red. The smell is very fragrant, where the ‘cheaper’ paprika I use to use buy did not really have a smell at all. I received this product in return for my honest review. I can tell the difference between the gourmet product and the ‘dollar’ store product for sure.

The first thing we did after smelling the paprikas, was to decide how we were going to use them. We decided on deviled eggs and chili to start. I tasted both the Hot Smoked and the Sweet Smoked. The Hot Smoked has a little kick and smokiness but nothing that you cannot handle. The Sweet Smoked was smokey with an underlying of sweetness but again not an overpowering sweet. We made the deviled eggs and on 1//2 we put the Hot Smoked Paprika and the other side the Sweet Smoked Paprika. We then had the family try them. Everyone loved them and the Hot Smoked won out by just one vote out of 6!!

We then moved on to the chili. Since we were having company over we made two batches. The Sweet Smoked Paprika for the kids and the Hot Smoked Paprika for the adults. It was a huge hit. Everyone wanted to know why it had a smokey taste and complimented that it was really good. We finally told them what we changed in the ingredients. They couldn’t believe that switching up the Gourmet Kiva Paprikas in place of the ‘cheaper’ paprikas made such a difference. All in all we had a great time and everything tasted wonderful.

I will say that one of the important factors of this product is the fact that they get ingredients from local farmers. Those farmers use eco-friendly means to farm. I would suggest that you go ahead and try Kiva Gourmet Hot & Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika. You can use it in so many recipes from fish, to vegetables, chilis and meat. We consider this a staple in our spice cabinet. You can find it on Amazon!

Corkscrew and Vacuum Wine Stopper Set

My husband was thrilled when this was delivered. We had just bought a few nice bottles of wine. He had put on in the fridge to have with dinner.I received this product for my honest review. My husband opened up the package and took out the Corkscrew and Vacuum Wine Stopper along with the cutest magnet! The magnet says "In wine there is truth" we love it!

The corkscrew is metal and a good quality. It was easy to open the wine bottle. It did not take a lot of pressure, so if you have arthritis, or sore hands, this is still a great product for you. The wine stopper removes the air from the bottle to preserve the rest of the wine. The nice thing is Cozy Bungalow sends along instructions. It lets you know how many pumps if 1/2 a bottle is left etc..

I recommend the Corkscrew and Vacuum Wine Stopper Set from Crazy Bungalow! Get one for you and one for a friend! You can find it on Amazon

Stress Relief in an Essential Oil!!

I received both InstaNatural Lavender and Peppermint Oil in the same delivery box from Amazon Prime. I was first impressed with how nice and big a bottle this is. I mean I know it said 4 ounces but I was use to what I would get in a store! I received this product for my honest review. Essential Oils are NOT all the same. When I purchased this I was happy to see that it was 100% pure, and it was all natural without being diluted.

With Lavender Essential Oil you can use it for so many things. First, I love it in the bath. Just a few drops in the bath water really makes it smell so nice and relaxing. It feels like the weight of the day just lifts off of my shoulders. It really helps. One of the other things I love it for it as a massaging oil. Sometimes my neck or my husbands’ shoulders just ache. After getting a massage with some lavender oil, it helps makes you feel better. We fall asleep in each others arms. All the tenseness gone! This lavender oil does not have a strong smell either. Just a nice light smell.We use it in our diffuser in the bedroom and in our study to help with stress, depression and anxiety. It really helps.

Lavender Essential Oil is also great for cleaning cuts, to put on bruises and use on skin irritations. I put it on after getting my blood drawn. I am a hard draw and usually bruise. This seems to help with it not being so painful and not bruising as much. I also will put a small drop in my body lotion to just get that added fragrance. Of course you can always place a drop on your pulse points on your wrists and use it for your fragrance of the day. You’ll smell great and get the added bonus of that refreshing feeling.

Again, I like the fact that this has no extra fillers, but is 100% pure, natural and undiluted. The smell is not heavy(as I have smelled in others with fillers)but light and fragrant. I am recommending this to all my friends!

AutoBar A MUST Have!!!

Calibre Products makes the AutoBar Support Grab Handle-A-Handy 3-in-1 Car Access and Safety Tool is a must for every vehicle you have!! This AutoBar fits easily on your car. It has a number of uses. I received this product for an honest review. When I sprained my ankles(yup, that's right, BOTH of them) I was able to use this handle to get in and out of the car with ease. This would also be helpful to anyone with a back injury, has trouble getting in and out of vehicles or the elderly. It helps my elderly Uncle a lot when I pick him up for grocery shopping. When this was not in the van, he had a hard time getting in and out and needed assistance. He can now enter and exit the van with no assistance needed. This makes him feel more self-sufficient!                    
This product is also good in case of an emergency. It can cut your seat belt if you are ever stuck in it and need to exit your vehicle quickly. My husband tested it on a nylon weaved fiber material (the same that is used on seat belts) and it sliced through them without any issues.It can also be used to break out any window in your car, again if there is any emergency and you cannot get out any other way. 

It really is a 'must-have tool'. It could save you or your loved ones' life. It can make life easier in general if you have a hard time getting in or out of the vehicle. I would not hesitate to recommend this AutoBar by Calibre. 
You can find this product on Amazon. 

Crave Naturals Precisio Tweezers are GREAT!!

Crave Naturals Precisio Tweezers will be the last tweezers you will want to buy. The tweezers come in the nicest packaging(so if you want to buy them as a gift also, they will be received well)Its a cute black and white heavy cardboard tube, then the tweezers themselves are in a nice tube. They put a lot of care with the packaging, this just told me they care about their product. I received this product for my honest review. These are nice heavy duty tweezers, nothing flimsy about them at all. I have a pair of tweezers that actually bent. I won't have to worry about Crave Naturals Precisio Tweezers doing that!
The tweezers have a little heft to them, which makes them easy to hold on to. They are slanted on the tips so grabbing those pesky chin hairs or eyebrows are easier to do also. It also helps to get closer to the root and the Precisio tweezers let you do just that. I like the way they feel in my hands. I like the way they grab on the hair to take it out. I won't be looking for another tweezer. You may find cheaper tweezers but you won't find a better quality pair. I recommend that you try them.

Followers Needed!!!

Hey everyone, I am in need of followers, shares, comments etc....I just cannot continue with wordpress. Wordpress is fine, but its too much for me to try to figure out. Being new to the blogging world I really like blogspot the best. So if you would all graciously share my page and encourage your followers to join me here I would be grateful.

I did try another site also but could not figure out where to have visitors sign up. Tomoson puts a lot of stock in followers. Right now I'll try to keep both blogs up but this one is my main one from here on out.

I have a few contests that I am going to be doing also

Thanks everyone!!!

HouseParty

Hey everyone, if you like getting freebies in the mail for you and your friends then you have to check out HouseParty. You sign up for parties that you think you would like to host. Then you wait to see if you get picked. 
Its easy and so much fun!! Please click on my link and go check it out.
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