P-nuts and Hair Doo's: October 2015

Saturday, October 31, 2015

I really like this bath pillow because it is one solid piece of waterproof PU foam so there are no issues with a plastic cover that can tear. There are only two suction cups and they are really strong. This pillow has a nice deep curve and it is firm so it will support your head nicely. I was sent this bath pillow at a price reduction to use and give my true opinion on how it performed for me. I like that this pillow is small enough that I can take it with us when we travel or go on vacation. It is compact so it will easily fit in our luggage. I thought it might just soak up water but it didn't. The suction cups stayed strongly in place so I didn't experience any slippage. It's easy to clean. I just wash it with a dab of soap, rinse and towel dry. I just leave it hanging on the tub to dry completely. This is a nice, sturdy bath pillow.
*I have received this product for free or at a discount for the purpose of providing an honest and unbiased review. I received absolutely NO MONETARY COMPENSATION for this review and all opinions are 100% my own*

#SteadiBalanceBathPillow

Balance Bath Pillow

When I received this pillow, I noticed that the outside packaging looked as though it had gotten wet because the label was discolored in an odd pattern with what looked to me like water damage. I removed the pillow from the bag and placed it on the countertop in preparation to use. One of the suction cups immediately stuck to the counter and I pulled the little tab to remove that suction cup and while removing it another suction cup stuck to the counter and the pillow tore. I don't mean just a small tear, I mean the entire seam along the long rectangular part separated exposing foam padding on the inside. I did notice that the material of this pillow was not soft and looked very odd. I noticed another review comparing it to the material on a padded toilet seat and I agree. I would say it is like an extremely cheap padded toilet seat cushion. Honestly, on the pillow I received it was like the cover was so old it was deteriorating for it to rip the way it did. I contacted the seller but haven't received a response and I sent this pillow back to Amazon for a replacement. I will try the new pillow and update this review to see if maybe I just got a bad bath pillow.
*I have received this product for free or at a discount for the purpose of providing an honest and unbiased review. I received absolutely NO MONETARY COMPENSATION for this review and all opinions are 100% my own*

#AirPurifyingBags

Charcoal Air Purifier Bags / Air Purifying Bags

I have a husband with very, very smelly feet. His shoes are really expensive so throwing them out is not an option. I have tried it all to find a way to rid his shoes of the smell. The powders, the sprays, those smell remover disks, baking soda, sacks of laundry crystals, old wives tales, etc. etc. We've even bought those special socks that are supposed to prevent foot odors. Nothing worked. I tried these in my sneakers first. I don't really have an odor issue but my shoes do get wet from the early morning dew and these did help to draw out the moisture. I used them in my husband's shoes overnight and by about the second night of using them, it really made a huge difference. We ordered a second set so he could have a set and I could have a set.
*I have received this product for free or at a discount for the purpose of providing an honest and unbiased review. I received absolutely NO MONETARY COMPENSATION for this review and all opinions are 100% my own*

#PhazeSports

Phase Swimming Goggles

I tried these goggles on myself first to test them before I put them on my daughter. I was very surprised that they fit me so well and the suction was impressive. I wanted her to have some to use for protecting her eyes from the pool chemicals during her indoor swimming classes at the Y. We tried them in the bathtub before she used them in the pool. With some adjusting, they fit her really well and they were comfortable so she was fine wearing them. They didn't fog up at all so she didn't have any problems with not being able to see out of them. She thinks they are her cool water glasses so she now wants to wear them every time she gets in the tub. There are three different size nose pieces that are marked S, M, or L so that the goggles can be adjusted to fit. The hard plastic case is great for taking them in her gym bag and storing them while we aren't using them. We do dry them off well with a towel before putting them back in the case so we don't have an issue with any mildew. Her swimming coaches love her new goggles and she loves that they make such a fuss over her water glasses. I only wish they would offer them in different colors for little girls but these are fantastic goggles.

*I received this product at a discount for the purpose of providing an honest and unbiased review*

#WES

IPhone 6/6S Tempered Glass Screen Protector

by Gshine

I've never used a glass screen protector before. I had the protective screen films that the phone carrier put on my phone when I upgraded but my phone was always getting scratched when I would put it in my purse. I was looking forward to a more durable solution for protecting my phones screen. This kit comes with everything you need to easily install it on your phone. It has a wipe to clean the phone as well as a small cleaning cloth. It was very easy to install with clear instructions. I've had it on my phone for almost 3 weeks now and it still looks great.

*I received this product at a discount for the purpose of providing an honest and unbiased review*

Friday, October 30, 2015

#GretaTheFox

Wooden Baby Swing

I adore this Greta the Fox swing. It is fully assembled when you get it and you may need additional hardware for hanging it depending on how and where you will hang it. It is an indoor or outdoor swing and they have it protected will non-toxic coatings so that it will last if you choose to hand it outdoors. It will hold a child who weighs up to 37 pounds. It doesn't have a child restraint belt but the tall sides make sure the child can swing safely without falling out.

The rope is very strong and it goes through the bottom of the platform and then back up so the rope stays all in one piece which means there are no knots in the rope that could possibly come loose and drop the child.

The ropes are also reinforce with hard plastic pieces at the top where the rope is connected to the steel o-rings so that is a great safety measure to ensure the rope doesn't come apart.

We decided to hang the swing indoors in a corner of my daughter's room. My husband ran a large eye bolt through a beam in our ceiling and secured it with a washer & nut. We used carabiner clips and a large heavy duty spring to hang it with.

It has red & yellow wooden decorative beads on it that we plan to paint just to have it match better with her room. The wood on the platform and railings is very smooth so it's not going to scratch.

There is also a canvas type strap on two sides of the swing so the child can face either way.

This little swing is so cute and my daughter loves swinging in it.

*I have received this product for free or at a discount for the purpose of providing an honest and unbiased review. I received absolutely NO MONETARY COMPENSATION for this review and all opinions are 100% my own*

#MrVisibilityArmband

Sports Armband for iPhone 6 Plus (5.5")

This is a nice case with lots of places to store things. It just didn't seem to want to fit my arm very well and it would keep falling down to my elbow. I tighten the strap as much as possible without it bunching and twisting in the plastic buckle. I use bluetooth headphones but there are openings at the bottom for regular wired headphone cords to slip through and a velcro loop on the side for securing the excess headphone cord. There is a strap with grip bumps in the clear zippered pouch to hold your phone securely and I didn't have any problems using the touchscreen while it was in the armband. This is meant for larger phones like the Iphone 6 plus or the Galaxy Note but I tried it with my husband's iphone 6 and it would work so you could use this with a smaller phone but it will bounce around quite a bit.
*I received this product at a discount for the purpose of providing an honest and unbiased review. I received absolutely NO MONETARY COMPENSATION for this review and all opinions are 100% my own*

#ChildBabyCarSeatProtector

Child & Baby Car Seat Protector

This car seat protector perfect for protecting my seats from my child's car seat. It is very simple and easy to install or remove when you want to switch the car seat to a different vehicle. I have leather seats in my car and my husband has fabric upholstery in his truck, this works fine on both. It fits over the middle headrest in my car and we secure it behind the metal latch system hook in my husbands truck. I was sent this item as a complimentary sample or at a price reduction to use and give my true opinion on how it performed for me. This seat saver is waterproof so it can be used to protect your seat if someone is wet (i.e. swimming, caught in a storm, dirty clothes, etc.) and needs to sit in the seat. You could also use it to protect skin from a hot car seat. The two mesh compartments on the front pocket is great for storing items or toys to keep them up off the floor. The padding on the back of the protector is similar to the non-slip tape used under rugs to keep them from sliding so it really holds this protector in place along with the weighted corner pads. The backing is also not supposed to melt on your seats like the cheaper versions will. It cleans up really easily with a quick wipe down. This seat saver does a good job of protecting our seats from mess.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

#MEKwaterbottleholder

Neoprene Water Bottle Holder for 1-1.5 L

I've been trying to drink a lot more water so I have been trying to carry a water bottle with me everywhere I go. If I take a bottle of water with ice in it, I always end up with a puddle of water in my cup holder or on the table because the bottle will sweat. I also have to carry several bottle around because they don't really hold that much water. I was sent this item as a complimentary sample or at a price reduction to use and give my true opinion on how it performed for me. I like this water bottle holder because it is neoprene so it will help keep my bottle cooler and not let it sweat out all over me. The long adjustable strap is great for being able to take it with me on the go. I will use it crossbody while we bike through the trails and it is able to hold a bottle that is large enough to have water for my daughter, my husband and myself.

I have some water bottles made by this company and they fit. This case is a little larger than the other ones I have so it works great for my smoothie canteens.

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