Coosh Power Bank - Review

Coosh Power Bank
Amazon

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Have you ever been out and about when suddenly your phone is dead? Happens to me all of the time.  Luckily, I plug it into my handy dandy car charger and all is right with the world again.  For some people that isn't always an option.  Or convenient.  My husband  is constantly on the go.  Seriously..his job takes him across the entire state, twice a month.  He is in a different town every day.  It's a lot of driving, some flying and tons of being mobile. He carries a laptop, ipad, iPhone, jet pack and all of those necessary things that require batteries.  They don't always decide to need charging at the most convenient of times.  Sitting in a client's office, an airport or having a lunch meeting is when charging on the go is most inconvenient.  I shouldn't be surprised when that is the time that he needs power most often. 

He recently began using the Coosh Power Bank.  This handy device is basically a portable electrical outlet.  He is able to plug his devices into one of the multiple USB ports on the power bank and receive instant power.  He has enjoyed that it actually charges his ipad faster than his vehicle charger.  The power bank is simple to use.  You charge it via a usb cord that is included with the unit.  Once it is fully charged it is available to charge any device that you connect though it's usb cord.  It has really been a life saver. It's a great product for professionals but is also a necessity for any home's emergency preparation kit.  Having access to a source to recharge your cell phone during an extended power outage is vital.  It allows you to stay connected with the outside world and reach emergency personnel if needed.  There have been many occasions that we have experienced power outages of a week or more after a hurricane makes landfall.  This would have been a great item to have during those times.

If you are interested in purchasing or learning more about this product, or any of the products that Coosh offers, you can visit their Amazon page here.


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Morning Pep Xylitol - Review

Morning Pep Xylitol
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A few months ago we drastically reduced the amount of sugar that is used in our home.  My youngest started a new medication.  A side effect of it is increased appetite and instead of eating more she started drinking more..as in constant drinking.  I limited her milk because of milk induced anemia, limited her fruit juice because of other medical conditions and was left with few options of drinks besides water.  She started to replace meals with juice.  She was drinking a gallon of juice a day and not eating any food.  I'm sure you can see the issue.  Her doctor believed that she was filling up on sugar so we stopped all sugar and started using an artificial sweetener.  I was thrilled when her appetite returned!  The only problem was that I am not a huge fan of artificial sweetener, at least not the amount that she was wanting per day. 

We received a sample of the Morning Pep Xylitol recently.  I was worried at first that she would not like the taste of this product but I was pleasantly surprised.  I have used this in drinks and baking and I can not even taste a difference.  It has been a great addition to my kitchen..we have been able to continue having the same foods and drinks without losing any flavor while using a sweetener that is natural and has less calories.  It has been a win win situation. 

If you are interested in purchasing or learning more about this product you can visit their Amazon listing here.

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Morning Pep Xylitol

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Ceol Waves Zinc Alloy Capo - Review

Ceol Waves Zinc Alloy Capo
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My husband is a rock star...be jealous.  Well, he may not be famous yet but he is pretty awesome.  Don't tell him I said that.  He will get a big head and I don't want to deal with that lol. 

He plays guitar.  I actually got that guitar for him for our first Christmas together.  Yes, I am that awesome.  He doesn't get to play as often as he would like but when he does he has a few short fans that can't get enough. 

If you look closely you will see that he is using the Ceol Waves Zinc Alloy Capo.  It is a very stylish and durable professional grade capo that works for guitars, banjos and other string instruments.  Being able to use a capo with one hand is important.  This capo is easily adjusted with one hand.  It is lightweight and can easily be placed without disturbing the strings of your instrument.  The curved design adds to the elegant style of this product. 

He has enjoyed using this product very much.  It is much nicer than the capo he had prior to this one. From the appearance alone I would have expected this capo to be priced much higher than it is.  It is currently listed at $22.97 on Amazon, which is a steal!

If you are interested in purchasing or learning more about this product you can visit their Amazon listing here.

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Salsa Crazy Salsa Dancing Lesson - Review

Salsa Crazy Salsa Dancing
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I am always looking for something fun for the hubby and I to do together.  Entertainment is limited in our town, after a while you have to get creative. 

I recently received the Salsa Crazy Salsa Dancing DVD set.  I have always wanted to attempt dancing but have never been brave enough to take lessons in public where people could point and laugh.  In the privacy of my home is exactly what I need.  This set has been great!  It is easy to understand for beginners.  It gives great, detailed instructions that are easy to understand and follow.  This program walks you through all of the steps from beginner to expert.  I'm far from an expert now but I am no longer ashamed to get my Salsa on in public. 

Learning to Salsa has been great, it's always nice to learn new things.  I have also enjoyed having an activity that my hubby and I can do together.  It's hard to find hobbies that we both find interesting.  Learning to Salsa has been an adventure..we certainly made some memories that we will still be laughing about long from now.

If you are interested in purchasing or learning more about this product you can visit their Amazon listing here.

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Bakeit Fun Baking Mat - Review




Bakeit Fun Baking Mat
Amazon

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I will admit I am not the baking type.  Well, not the from scratch baking type.  I can bake the crap out of a tube of cookie dough or a box of cake mix though!  My kids LOVE to bake cookies and cupcakes.  I have more than one sweet tooth and I am a very weak person so we always have some type of sweet/chocolate yummy item in the house.  Our favorite is chocolate chip cookies. 

My recipe:
Get a tube of cookie dough from the cooler at Walmart.

It's that simple. This recipe has been passed down for generations and will continue to be because my daughter has my cooking skills..we burn water when we try to boil it.  Anyway... baking cookies, anything for that matter, with the kids usually turns into a big fight.  Someone didn't do it right, they are too close to each other, there are too many on the baking pan..its a long list.  Many times I will make sweets while they are asleep to avoid the fight.

Our most recent baking adventure was Sponge Bob cookies and chocolate chip cookies.  This time we avoided a battle.  This was our first time to use the Bakeit Fun Baking Mat.  The mat makes baking and clean up faster than ever.  It is my new favorite item to use with the kids for many reasons.  To use the mat you simply lay it on a cookie sheet.  It is nonstick and does not require any cooking spray.  The coolest feature is the 12 circles on the mat.  They are perfectly spaced for baking 12 cookies!  No more giant cookies because they were too close together, and no more fights because your cookie touched mine :)  Cleaning the mat is very easy.  It is dishwasher safe however, I have only hand washed mine.  A little soap and water and the mat is spotless.  Since nothing sticks to it cleaning is super easy.

The Bakeit Fun Baking Mat has been a wonderful addition to my kitchen.  It has made baking so much easier for me and the kids.  If you are interested in learning more about this product or purchasing one you can view their Amazon listing here.

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