Tea Tree Oil Body & Foot Scrub from Majestic Pure

Tea Tree Oil Body & Foot Scrub from Majestic Pure left my feet feeling super soft, clean, and smelling fresh from the first use. I mainly wanted to try this out for the rough skin on my heels and my sweaty feet after I exercise.

Tea Tree Oil can help with many skin conditions. This scrub is 100% natural and especially formulated for exfoliating, moisturizing, softening, nail fungus, athlete's foot, and odor.

It does have a bit of a scent because of the Tea Tree Oil and other oils in it. I like it though because it smells really clean. I don't notice it much though after I've washed it off and since my feet are a long way from my nose it's hard to tell. :)

I will be having my boys use this too. None of them have any issues other than stinky boy feet. I think it will be especially useful for all of us in summer after wearing sandals and getting hot sweaty feet.

You can find Tea Tree Oil Body and Foot Scrub on Amazon.

* I received this product at a discount for my honest review. No other compensation was received. Opinions are my own.

For Better For Worse - Book Review

For Better For Worse is about 4 generations of a Jewish Bulgarian family. We learn about their life in Sofia before they must leave and restart over in new places several times, finally ending up in Israel.

I absolutely loved the book. Her words flowed so well. The story was easy to follow and get caught up in. I really like that she added pictures of the family. I also liked the way she switched over to first person in the book once she was born into the family.

I really enjoy reading this type of book. I learn so much about history and in a way that is not boring to me. It feels more personal when you are getting to peek into someone's life like this. It's not just dates and names. It's reading about the every day things they had to deal with.

For Better For Worse can be found on Amazon. Great read to add to your list!

* I did receive a free ebook version for my honest review. No other compensation was received. Opinions are my own.

Self Defense - Book Review

Self Defense is about 5 teenage boys who live in Israel and witness a terrible act of violence. They decide to take a martial arts class so they can defend themselves if needed. There is a good amount of action going on throughout the book but I don't want to expand on it anymore so that it spoils it for you.

The book was interesting. There is a bit of violence in it. Nothing horribly gruesome but I just maybe wasn't in the mood to read about it all since we hear about it so much in the news already. When I read I like to escape from that sort of thing. However, I thought they were smart boys taking it upon themselves to do something about it so they could protect themselves.

The book was a bit slow or too detailed in some chapters but towards the end when you finally find what the beginning of the book was about it speeds up. Overall not a bad book. I think teenage boys would especially enjoy it.

You can find Self Defense on Amazon.

* I did receive this book in ebook version for free for my honest review. No other compensation was received. Opinions are my own.

Best Grandma Ever Glass Coffee Mug

This Best Grandma Ever mug is so cute! Our boys are sending it to my mom for Mother's Day. I know she will love it.

The glass mug is microwave and dishwasher safe. It's 13 oz and made in the USA. The text is printed on both sides and is guaranteed to last. I love the little heart at the end. 

The mug is very well made. It has some weight to it but not overly heavy. It's smooth all over. Our mug did not have any nicks. The glass itself is crystal clear other than the writing. 

This would make a really nice gift for any Grandma! You can find the Best Grandma Ever Glass Coffee Mug on Amazon.

* I received this item for free for my honest review. No other compensation was received. Opinions are my own. 

US Art Supply 12-piece Wood Carving Tool Set

This US Art Supply 12-piece Wood Carving Tool Set contains several blade styles. It says they are for basic and detailed carving on multiple surfaces.

I was hoping this would work as a starter set for our youngest who has wanted to experiment with some carving. It says the blades come pre-sharpened however a few of them in the package had burrs on them. We had to sharpen them. A few were also offset when they were put together.

 A bit hard to see in the photo but it has a burr. They definitely need to be sharpened. 

This one is uneven. Not sure if it's supposed to be that way?

This one arrived with a crack in it.

Once we sharpened them they will be OK for small projects for our youngest to fiddle with. I wouldn't say they are a quality set though and not sure how long they will last. 

This US Art Supply 12-piece Wood Carving Tool Set can be found on Amazon. 

* I received this product for free for this review. No other compensation was received. Opinions are my own. 

Good and Simple - Cookbook Review

Good and Simple by sisters Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley contains 140 recipes. The book is full of healthy and delicious looking dishes. It has many beautiful pictures to go along with the recipes.

The beginning of the book has a section called H + H Principles for Eating Well. It contains a lot of good info.The book has many tips and tricks listed throughout.

A few of the dishes that immediately caught my eye are the Bean and Bacon Hash, Quick Coconut Dahl with Zingy Slaw, Mexican Beef and Carrot Burgers/Balls, and the Easy Cheesy Broccoli Risotto.

Overall this is a great book. So many delicious and nutritious recipes. The only downside is when the book arrived the small half cover was badly damaged in shipment. The cover is only the bottom half with the sisters on it. It doesn't stay on so I just removed it. It ends up being just a plain grey cover that is a bit boring.

* I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review. Opinions are my own.

La-Chef BBQ Grill Mat

The La-Chef BBQ Grill Mat set includes 2 Grill Mats, 1 Grill Mesh and 1 Baking Mat. They can be used on the grill or in the oven. They are dishwasher safe and reusable. All the mats are made of PTFE coated fabric.

What confuses me is that it says it can be used on any grill but on the back of the package it says under Caution - Do not use directly over open flames or heat source yet it shows flames on the front. It says it can't be used above 500 F either. So we were not sure how well these would perform but gave it a try.

 We used the Grill Mesh when we grilled hamburgers over the weekend.

The Grill Mesh worked excellent for our hamburgers. They didn't stick or fall apart when flipped. They still got nice grill markings on them too. My husband was pretty impressed up to that point. I then washed it by hand with soap and water and left it to dry on the counter upright leaning against a few other dishes. It wasn't until the next morning when I was putting things away we saw parts of the mesh had come apart.

 Small sections started to fall apart.

So, we don't know if maybe the grill got too hot or if flames touched those random pieces or what. It's kind of a bummer because it really worked well to keep the hamburgers from getting stuck to the grill. So maybe if you cook your food at a lower temp and keep the flames down that would help. Not really sure what happened with ours.

You can find the La-Chef BBQ Grill Mat on Amazon.

* I received this product for free for my honest review. No other compensation was received. Opinions are my own.

Coconut Milk Bath Scrub from Majestic Pure

I love the smell of coconut! This Coconut Milk Bath Scrub from Majestic Pure is lovely. It has just the right amount of coconut scent so that it's not overwhelming. It just leaves a slight scent on your skin once rinsed off.

It is a 100% natural scrub and manufactured in the USA. Ingredients include: Coconut Milk, Sea Salt, Almond Oil, Safflower Oil, Sunflower Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil, Dead Sea Salt, & Vitamin E.

Just the right ratio of liquid to salt.

This scrub had just the right mix of liquid to salt. I've tried others that have way too much liquid but this one I liked a lot. It had the right amount of grit to it also. It didn't leave my skin irritated at all. I had smooth and soft skin once I rinsed it off. As with any scrub be sure to rinse the tub well afterwards because it will make it slippery. 

Coconut milk moisturizes, soothes, and even helps fight off bacteria on your skin. It offers many other benefits for your skin as well. 

You can find Coconut Milk Bath Scrub from Majestic Pure on Amazon. 

* I received this scrub at a discount for this review. No other compensation was received. Opinions are my own. 

Viment Complete Skateboard

My youngest boy has been wanting a skateboard for awhile now. He was super excited when this Viment Complete Skateboard arrived. He's only been able to take it out on our front sidewalk area because the weather has not been good since it arrived.

It's made of sturdy, 9-ply maple wood & finished with anti-slip grip tape on top.

Deck size: 30.6 x 7.6 x 3.7 inches (L x W x H)

2.1 inch super smooth PU wheels.

My son is very happy with this skateboard. He did get to choose the pattern. They do offer other ones. He says it rides smooth. He likes that it's pretty light but sturdy. It weighs approximately 4.63 lbs. It will hold up to 220 lbs.

The ship time on this skateboard did take a bit of time. I think it was around 10 days once we ordered it. The box it came in was pretty banged up and had two holes in it and the tape was pretty loose. I think maybe it could have been packaged a bit better. The skateboard was just loose in the box and not wrapped. The underside of the skateboard did have a small chip in it. I'm not sure if it could have happened during shipping or not. I'm not a skateboard expert but I'm sure this will not affect his riding. There was also a bit of a spot on the side that looked warped or just a gap in it. This skateboard will work just fine for him. He is only a kid and I'm sure it will get wear and tear as he uses it.

Box arrived a bit banged up.

Small chip in it. 

Small gap.

You can find this Viment Complete Skateboard on Amazon.

* I did receive this skateboard at a discount for this review. No other compensation was received. Opinions are my own.

Acme Westcott Carbo Titanium Straight Scissors

These Acme United Carbo Titanium Straight Scissors have to be one of the nicest & strongest pair of scissors I have ever owned. Westcott CarboTitanium Bonded blades are 8 times harder than untreated stainless steel blades. They will continue to stay very sharp and make smooth cuts for many years.

Strong & sharp blades.

Very comfortable handles.

These scissors are extremely comfortable to hold. They have soft grip handles. The blades cut quick & easy and make smooth cuts. They are going to make all my cutting projects so much better!

Shoplet is the #1 e-tailer of business and office supplies. They also carry cleaning supplies, medical supplies, office furniture, and a variety of products from Westcott & Acme United Corporation. 

You can find Shoplet by visiting them on their social media sites I've listed below. Be sure to check them out!


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* I received this pair of scissors from Shoplet for this review. No other compensation was received. Opinions are my own.

Bindertek - CONCEPTUM Notebook by Sigel of Germany

Shoplet is the #1 e-tailer of business and office supplies. They also carry cleaning supplies, medical supplies, office furniture, and a variety of products from Bindertek.

This CONCEPTUM Hardcover Notebook with Magnetic Closure was created exclusively by Sigel of Germany. It is an absolutely beautiful notebook. It has 194 lined and numbered pages. The entire notebook is very well made. The magnetic fastener is strong so no worries about it opening when you don't want it to.

Lined pages.

The CONCEPTUM Notebook will help keep you organized. It has a quick pocket, table of contents, pen loop, numbered pages with line ruling, and ribbon book marks all secured by a unique magnetic fastener.

This notebook makes keeping things organized easy.

This notebook and more can be found at Shoplet. You can also find Shoplet by visiting them on their social media sites I've listed below. Be sure to check them out!


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Blog  http://blog.shoplet.com/

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* I received this notebook from Shoplet for this review. No other compensation was received. Opinions are my own.

Eating in the Middle - Book Review

Eating in the Middle is from New York Times best selling author Andie Mitchell. It contains the dishes that helped her lose weight and maintain her healthy lifestyle. This cookbook has 80 recipes and lots of beautiful photographs.

Most of the recipes are healthy but she does include dishes that are considered sometimes or splurges. I love that she includes all of these because we all need to have foods in our lives that are for special occasions. At least I do!  I would never last if I couldn't have a treat every now and then.

Almost all of the recipes in the book look tasty to me. They also seem to be very doable. No hard to find ingredients or over the top expensive either. A few that stood out to me are the Sweet Potato Curry, Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls, Sesame Green Beans, and Mini Lemon-Raspberry Cheesecakes with Crumble Topping.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review. Opinions are my own.

Liquid Savvy 32 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle

I love the color of my new Liquid Savvy 32 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle. Blue is one of my favorite colors. You can choose from Blue Glacier, Red Sunset, or Black Midnight. This wide mouth stainless steel insulated bottle holds 32 oz. Two premium food grade 18/8 stainless steel walls combined with vacuum insulation ensures that your cold drinks stay cold for 24 yours and your hot drinks stay hot up to 12 hours.

Well insulated.

3 different lids.

Each bottle comes with 3 leak-proof lids so you have your choice depending on what you're drinking or whatever style you prefer more. It comes with a multi-purpose tethered lid, a flip top lid, and an integrated carabiner lid.

The water bottle is BPA free. The outside is a powder-coated matte finish so it doesn't sweat and make it slippery to hang on to or leave wet marks on surfaces. 

I really like that this is a wide mouth bottle so I can fit ice cubes in it. It also makes it easier to clean. It definitely keeps my water cold for a long time. I have put coffee in my bottle also. It does keep it hot but I haven't actually been able to let it sit in there for too long because I tend to drink it fairly quick. I don't actually fill it all the way up with coffee or I'd be having the coffee jitters!  :)  I look forward to using it this summer once we are on our outside adventures and need it to stay as cold as possible.

You can find the Liquid Savvy 32 oz Insulated Water Bottle on Amazon. 

* I did receive this at a discount for my honest review. Opinions are my own.