Protein puck review and giveaway

Protein Puck sent me a shirt and a variety of protein pucks and minis. All the flavors are available here. The almond butter dark chocolate is my absolute favorite.

They also have clothing as well. However I would like to see more styles with small logos just on the front.

To be fair, Ive actually had these before and I really love them. They are such good quality with real ingredients that actually fuel your body. You can find all the ingredients here.

One of the reasons I love these pucks  is that they are gluten free, vegan, FULL of protein, and natural ingredients.

A little factoid about their story, they actually started in a small kitchen trying to come up with something new. They started selling to a local coffee shops and these bad boys were a HUGE hit!

LOOK at that?! They are freaking fantastic and I absolutely love these things. They have no GMO's, dairy, cholesterol, trans-fats & 0% daily sodium intake. You can buy them on their site or on amazon. THANK YOU amazon prime!

Protein Puck prides themselves on taste, clean ingredients, convenient packaging and a product that is extremely satisfying. Little Crazy Life always tries to snag the full size pucks. Hands off little lady!!

Protein Puck also have a 12 week challenge. Check out their blog for details.


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Blade and Rose review

Blade and rose sent me this SUPER CUTE Monster outfit.

Their site says the are innovative and Funky. YES They are!! The company is named using the middle names of the owners children. How sweet! This is a family business and it’s a leading British clothing brand. Amanda created the brand while on maternity leave and its a hot item!! What adorable styles.

They sent me the Monster reversible bandana bib, blue bobble hat and monster leggings. The characters are on the bum of the pants…. SO Cute! The fabric is super soft, functional and hold up well in the wash.

The colors in this ensemble are jelly bean green with blue stripes and a monster on the bum. Freaking cute! The bobble hat is jelly bean green with Blue checked pattern and a green pom pom on top.  The bandana bib is much cuter than your average bib and just looks like a part of the outfit. GREAT for teething! This has a double snap to secure.

These adorable clothes from Blade and Rose make me (almost) want another crazy lifer!

Zuli review and giveaway

I received one zuli smart plug. What a cool product. I only wish I was able to fully test with three different units. The functionality seems extremely impressive.

This product can control your lights, appliances, or a Nest Thermostat from one app. The Zuli app turns ANY lamp into a dimmer. AWESOME!

Zuli can also detect when you're in a room and will instantly set the light and temperature. SO cool!

You can track energy usage of every light and appliance in your home through the app with iPhone 4S, 5S, 6, 6+, 6S, 6S+ and iOS 7.1 or later.

This is the only Smartplug that senses when you walk into a room and adapts the temperature and lights to a predetermined setting or your choice. What an awesome feature. Being a mom, I often come in the house with my hands completely full. With Zuli, I can have the lights come on as I walk in the door. This is much safer for everyone! With three smartplugs I could put a light in a few dark sections of the house so the light turns on automatically. This is PURE brilliance from a safety aspect.

With a minimum of 3 Smartplugs, the Zuli Presence feature can accurately pin-point your location within your home.. The Zuli app senses when you enter or exit a room and sets the lights and temperature. AMAZEBALLS! There is no need to fumble for the light switch or your phone.

Another cool thing for the winter months is you can stay comfortable sitting on the couch, trapped by a snuggling child, watching a movie, or just being lazy…. You can control everything with the Zuli App.

To recap:

·         Control any device plugged into the smartplug.

·         Never walk into a dark room again — lights automatically turn on when you walk in

·         Saves you money by turning off unused lights and appliances when you’re not in the room

·         Notifies the Nest Thermostat as soon as you come home

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Breathe right strips review

Breathe right sent me a package of their strips to help facilitate a good night sleep.

These are lavender scented and stick better than the previous type I have tried.

You peel the backing off of the strip and place over your nose just above the bridge of your nose. Many times inflammation can cause the airway to be blocked causing snoring and loss of quality sleep.

When I used these I noticed an immediate difference. I really liked the lavender smell as well.

Check out this link on how they work.

Bondic review and giveaway

BONDIC sent me this liquid plastic welder. How cool is this???

Bondic kit. instructions seem simple enough. First you squeeze the liquid from the black cartridge onto the item that you are fixing. Second you flip the device over and use the UV light to cure the liquid.

Here is an instructional video from Bondic. We have used this on a few things and have found it to be extremely durable.

 -works best on rough surfaces and even better with undercuts
-solidifies only by exposure to UV light (LED included)
-works best in layers (the max. thickness of one layer is 1- 1.5 mm)
-works best when the surface is clean and free of grease
-solvent free, which is one reason why it doesn’t dry out
-liquid plastic welder that should be used with the principle of welding and not gluing

Here are some examples of practical uses for Bondic.

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Boiron Homeopathics review and giveaway

Boiron homeopathics  sent me the the 4 products above. Unfortunately my pictures were dumped before I could save them in their original packaging.  Here is a link to their product lines.

Oscillococcinum is for temporary relief of flu-like symptoms such as body aches, headache, fever, chills and fatigue. Oscillococcinum works naturally with your body to temporarily relieve flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, headache, body aches, chills and fever. Clinical studies have been shown reduction in both duration and severity of flu-like symptoms. There is no drowsiness or interaction with other medications. The pellets are sublingual and dissolve quickly under the tongue.  The pellets are recommended for ages 2 and up. Oscillococcinum works best when taken at the first sign of symptoms.  I have not found on their site what the equipment is that processes these. 

Here is a link to their manufacturing process.

Coldcalm Tablets for Colds (small orange tube on the right) is a homeopathic formula that can help sneezing,runny noses, nasal congestion and a minor sore throat. The pellets help to ease discomfort associated with common cold. My daughter puts them under her tounge and lets them melt.

Chestal Honey Cough and Cold and Chestal Honey (12 and older) helps relieve coughs and colds. This was a great help in the evening when my daughter would wake up in the middle of the night coughing. We have both been sick twice since Christmas.  This temporarily relieves symptoms of the common cold such as nasal and chest congestion, fitful cough, sneezing, minor sore throat, and runny or stuffy nose. This is safe to take with other types of pharmaceuticals since it is a homeopathic treatment.

Check out their testimonials here and their product catalog here.   Boiron also has a cool wellness website that has useful info, recipes and tips on how to keep well during the worst of cold and flu season

I would LOVE To try the arnica gel as my daughter is in sports and constantly gets bumps and bruises.

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Longer lash by Green Esthetics Review and giveaway

 

Green Esthetics sent me a tube of their Longer Lash Eyelash Growth Conditioner Solution.

I have never used a product such as this, so I really have no expectations. I will update at a later date, as I have just received this.

The product is made in the USA with "all natural" ingredients. They carry a Natural Ingredient Resource Center label with a truth in marketing pledge. Find more about them at their website.  "Products labeled as “Made with/from Natural Ingredients” must contain at least 70% natural ingredients that meet the NIRC Criteria. The remaining 30% may come from ingredients that do not meet the NIRC Criteria for natural, however, products that include synthetic fragrances, artificial colors or ingredients from petrochemicals MAY NOT display the NIRC “Seal”. All percentages are based upon weight."

Longer lash promotes a difference within 4-6 weeks. Their blend has 70% natural ingredients with vitamins, minerals and polypeptides that assist at a cellular level. It has polypeptides, vitamins, minerals, and essential and natural oils that are used to promote growth and thickness.

Application is twice a day at the base of your lashes. Make sure your face is clean and apply in the morning and night. The brush is very thin so take care to not use excess. You do not want this in your eye or on your inner eyelid. With any product do not use while breastfeeding or pregnant unless you consult your doctor.

Apparently you can use this on your eyebrows as well. It is free of parabens, polypropylene, fragrance and phenoxyethanol.

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Tweexy review and giveaway

The Tweexy is about 5.5 x 2.8 x 2.5 inches. It is a wearable nail polish bottle holder. The grip system allows for nearly any size polish bottle.  I tried all my polish bottles (50 of them) and it holds All Nail Polish Brands that I have.

Tweexy is available in bonbon pink, spa green and sapphire night. This cool product allows you to paint your nails anywhere. I don’t recommend the car though. ;)  

Tweexy is made of 100% soft, flexible silicone rubber. I do like that this keeps your polish close to your hands and that it can catch drips. That’s kind of a cool feature. I'm not sure it was meant for that.  It does not appear stretch out or tear, and has no seams that I can find. This would be really fun in an Easter basket or for Mother’s day!

It is super easy to clean with soap and water. It has flexible rings for two fingers that have little wings. These wings allow for you to either pull open the finger holes, or you can slide the tweexy off like a ring. After you polish one hand you can just lift the tweexy straight up off your hand.

I have noticed that some polish bottles I can actually open one handed while the tweexy is on my other hand. I push down on the bottle a little creating a bit of a grip, and then twist the polish lid.

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Furrino Pillows review

 Furinno has sent me these fantastic pillows to review! 

Furinno Healthy Sleep Shredded Pillow come rolled up like on the left. After 48 hours they look like the pillow on the right.

100% Visco Elastic Memory Foam, 100% CertiPur-US Certified Foam.,

These have pressure point relief; soft and supportive fill conforms to head, neck and shoulder; providing spinal alignment for muscles to fully relax.,

Hypoallergenic, and dust mite resistant. Allergy suffers can now enjoy this luxury sleeping comfort., Cover is made of 80% Cotton adding softness and comfort.

Removable zip cover is Machine Washable; Guaranteed it will not go flat., Our Furinno Foams series are infused with Lavendar extract to minimize the growth of bacteria and eliminate chemical odor in a natural way.

  Here you see the left is just unrolled. These have to sit for 48 hours to decompress. We waited 72 hours to use. The healthy sleep pillows are like sleeping on a cloud and extremely supportive and comfortable.

Foot Nanny foot care set review

FootNanny sent me this gift set to review for you!

I am super excited about this review! When I found them on #OprahsFavoriteThings I was extremely intrigued.  The gal is an entrepanuer using skills her mother taught her as a young girl.

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Gloria Williams inspires me. I want to be better at whatever I do.  Anyone can be successful if you put your heart into it.

The Footnanny treatment set consists of foot salts, foot cream and socks. ADORBS!

The packaging is simple, yet elegant! See the ingredient list above.

-step 1 – soak for 20 minutes. This stuff smells so nice!!!

-step 2 – dry feet and remove softened skin

-step 3 – apply cream with massage and put on socks.

WOW!! This stuff even makes the most manly feet very SOFT!! Mr Crazy Life has feet that have been in boots for 30 years. This stuff even made a dent in his feet. So cool! :)

Mess Maid NW Review of services

 

Mess Maid NW came out to my home and did a cleaning. I really have no pictures to show you but will include some from their site along with my personal experience.

First of all the scheduling process. I emailed them to give them dates of availability. They were prompt and courteous in their response.

The day scheduled we had 3 people come out for about 90 minutes. Brianna came in and introduced herself and the two other crew members. They were all very professional and polite. The staff cleaned our three bathrooms and kitchen. I had lightly cleaned them all that week as well.



The bathrooms looked amazing and I don't think I have ever seen them that clean before. I think they used some magic potion to get the rooms that clean. It was outstanding. Little crazy life talked to them a bit, but the crew didn't seem to mind and were very sweet to her. They even vacuumed our room and the hallway by the bathrooms. The gentleman wore a backpack vacuum and now I want one of those because it did an amazing job.



The kitchen got a deeper cleaning than I had a chance to do in awhile. Brianna cleaned the inside of the microwave and even got the glass cooktop sparkling clean and that is no easy task. Have you ever tried to clean one? They are horrid. The cooktop is one of my nightmares. The gentleman came down and vacuumed our rugs in the kitchen and they even moved and mopped the rugs. They were quick to get things done and the house smelled amazing.

They cleaned up behind them as they left the room and had a great system between the three of them.

New GreenAir CarScent travel car diffuser review

New GreenAir Carscent is a great travel essential oil diffuser for the car!

The white pad can be refreshed with more oil every few days. Just slide the two knobs on the side to push the section up.

Here is the unboxing video. This is a great simple option to diffuse in your car.

HydroViv shower filter review

Hydroviv sent me this awesome shower filter! We have medium hard water and that can ruin your hair and do damage to your skin. This filter gets rid of toxins so you can shower with peace of mind. It has FOUR filtration stages that remove a TON of junk from your water! 

ClearRain™  Shower Filter   -Impurities found in tap water can irritate & dry skin, negatively impact hair, and interfere with salon products.

ClearRain™ has been developed specifically to work with "Tough Tap Water"

ClearRain is the only shower filter on the market to use 4 Filtration Stages that Remove:  

• Chlorine-based chemicals
• Oily Residues
• Pesticides
• Metals (including rust)
• Volatile chemicals (rotten egg smell)

ClearRain attaches to your existing shower head and is installed in under 5 minutes.

Unlike inferior and/or imitation products sold elsewhere, ClearRain delivers pristine shower water for 9-12 months before the removable cartridge is replaced.

 ClearRain is Proudly Made in the USA, Using NSF Certified Materials!

Oxy Bump review

Oxy Bump nasal and throat sprays are oxygen infused, providing fast, safe relief for your congestion, allergies, colds and sore throat. Made with natural and holistic mineral and plant extracts. Relief is just a bump away!

I am all for trying natural products as my first line of defense for our family. Many times, especially with kids, this is enough to make them feel better. This also eliminates the need for antibiotics that can cause the immune system to be beat down.

For our family these have worked so well. Everyone is different and you may not have the same results.

Blue Bottle - OxyBump Sinus Congestion relief nasal spray is made with oxygen and saline, non addictive, drug free, safe for everyday cleansing and moisturizing, tasteless and odorless, family friendly and PH balanced. Made In the USA

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   Green Bottle - Hay fever/Allergy nasal spray Stuffy nose and head relief fast!

• The Only Oxygen-Homeopathic Formulation
• Proprietary Formula created by a Naturopathic Doctor
• Plant & Mineral-based • pH Balanced
• Non-Addictive • Family Friendly
• Tasteless & Odorless with No unpleasant Post-Nasal Drip

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Yellow bottle - CHILDRENS cold/flu nasal spray - Safe and gentle for  Little One’s sniffles & coughs

• The Only Oxygen-Homeopathic Formulation
• Proprietary Formula created Specifically for Children by an Naturopathic Doctor
• Plant & Mineral-based • pH Balanced
• Non-Addictive • Family Friendly
• Tasteless & Odorless with No unpleasant Post-Nasal Drip

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Orange bottle - Sore throat spray - soothing coolness to calm swollen throats

• The Only Oxygen-Homeopathic Formulation
• Proprietary Formula created by an Naturopathic Doctor
• Plant & Mineral-based • pH balanced
• Non-Addictive • Family Friendly
• Gentle Mint taste to cool & clear throats

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New GreenAir Creature Comforts - Jax Frog review

New Green Air sent me Creature comforts - Jax Creature Comforts - frog

Oh.my.gosh. This little guy is ADORABLE. It is an essential oil diffuser AND a humidifier in one!

You can see the unboxing here.

This adorable diffuser gives your child their own diffuser. This diffuser about 4.5 inches tall and 3.25” wide. It can cover a 400 square foot area and run up to 8 hours.

Like the other New GreenAir diffusers the ultrasonic technology which disperses an ultrafine vapor. This helps suspend the water and essential oils in the air for longer periods of time and better inhalation

The New Jax Diffuser gives kids the health benefits of aromatic essential oils with an adorable animal design. The possibilities are endless! Combine your Creature Comforts Diffuser with a myriad of essential oils to get a variety of healthful effects! Find Your Comfort! GreenAir's Creature Comforts Essential Oil Diffuser goes into a kids room or with your family when you travel. There are 2 water bottle adapters for extended run time.

New GreenAir Creature Comforts are available as a: Yellow Duck, Pink Pig, Green Frog, or Black Cat

Green Air Serene Living Amber Glass review

New GreenAir sent me this beautiful Serene living Glass egg diffuser. I have a few different styles in my house and this thing is becoming my new favorite along with the glass ball. Each style has its own features that I love.

The Serene living in amber measures about 4.5" x 4.5" x 8" and weighs 2 pounds. The Glass egg sits upon a wooden base adding to its earthy look and letting the egg be the centerpiece.

Here is the unboxing video

Serene Living Amber diffuser uses Ultrasonic Technology which does not heat or damage crucial oil properties, which allows you to enjoy all the benefits of aromatherapy. The essential oils are dispersed in an ultrafine vapor. This helps suspend them in the air for longer periods of time and better inhalation. The selections for power are on/off, 1 & 2 hour timers, and a 3 stage nightlight/dim feature. We typically turn the light completely off on our Greenair diffusers for night time, while Little crazy life keeps her son white or blue.

One of the features of the New GreenAir Serene Living Mister is a 400ml reservoir, which allows up to 7 hours of essential oil diffusing. This is important as we use these in our rooms at night to allow for noise to help Mr sleep at night.

This is a look at the inside. This one differs a bit from the other models as it has a tube for the steam to reach the top of the egg.

We use about 3-5 drops of essential oils to the reservoir depending on the strength of the oil. Some of our favorites right now are lavender mint, orange clove, and lemongrass.

Like any hand-blown glass the fit may not be exact, but the beauty of the egg far surpasses the need for a perfect fit. There is a rubber ring that sits on the base to protect the glass cover. There is a slight bubbling sound that helps lull you to sleep. Like all the other New GreenAir diffusers these turn off when there is no more water. Be sure to pay attention to the fill mark within the base so the water doesn’t pool up on the surface under the diffuser.

This is absolutely beautiful. The more I look at it the more I love it.

21 drops essential oil blend review

I have a follow up review on 21 drops with another blend. You can read my previous review of 21 drops blends.

This is the pain relief essential oil blend. This little roller bottle increases circulation while helping to reduce pain, stiffness and inflammation. My 7 year old is going to LOVE this. She has 2 extracurricular activities and one of them frequently causes her to get pain when she falls. I don’t like administering ibuprofen on a regular basis, so this is going to be awesome for her. She loves the feeling of taking control of her own body and getting herself better, so this will be added to my mini first aid kit in her bag.  

The ingredients in this blend are 100% natural essential oils of Ginger, Helichrysum, Juniper, and Myrrh mixed in 100% organic jojoba oil
 - Ginger helps with circulation
 - Helichrysum aids bruised areas
 - Juniper helps ease discomfort
 - Myrrh helps soothe muscles 

What I love is 21 drops does NOT use Parabens - Sulfates - Synthetic Fragrances - Synthetic Dyes - Petrochemicals - Phthalates - GMOs – Triclosan, Nor is it animal tested. Their carrier oil is 100% organic jojoba oil which makes me more comfortable using it.

Essential oils work by Inhalation and Topical application. Check out 21 drops site for more information. The oils are meant to be used on pulse points such as temples, wrists and the back of the neck.

Application is recommended by rolling on in a circular motion, 5x each, to wrists, temples, and directly on to area of concern. Inhale deeply after each application. Reapply frequently and throughout the day to help reduce discomfort and distress.

The smell of this oil is a citrus scent to me, and I love it! Its better than all the mass produced menthol products out there that do nothing to heal. You can learn more about essential oils on 21 drops site here. 

When using on children do your research as some are not recommended for children. I personally do not recommend ingesting EOS with some of the recent information that I have come across.  You can find a guide for EOS here.

If you are interested, 21 drops has also been seen in Martha Steward Living, The Today Show, and The Oprah Magazine.