Product Review: Nomex Oven Gloves #ovengloves

I have a couple of pairs of oven gloves but they are those silicone oven mitts & they do a good enough job but they are kind of clumsy to wear. When these Nomex Oven Gloves arrived in the mail, my husband immediately wanted them because they are gloves, not mittens.

These gloves are so different from the others that I have. These are made from 100% Dupont Nomex fibers so they will block heat up to 662 degrees F. The gloves are covered in little blue silicone dots for added heat protection & to help get a better grip. The inside layer is made of 100% cotton so it is really soft & comfortable. The cuff of the gloves is long & covers my entire wrist plus part of my lower arm which helps when removing dishes from the oven or from under the broiler.

The fact that these oven gloves are not mittens makes a huge difference. Having fingers in the gloves makes it so much easier to grab whatever hot object I'm picking up. And the silicone dots really help with grip. I've used these while cooking & baking in the kitchen, outside when we're grilling & my husband even took them to work because they are a big help when he has to pick up the big metal sheets that he handles at the waterjet machine & the press brake machine. In fact, once he took them to work I haven't seen them again!

These gloves are hand washable or machine washable which is great. The only thing that I don't like about these gloves is that they are so big. The fingers are too long for my hands but they fit my husband. I wish this company made different sizes so women could have gloves that fit better.

There are so many uses for these gloves. You can purchase a pair of your own on Amazon.

#ovengloves

I received this product for the purpose of testing and review. Regardless, I only recommend products that I personally use and believe will be good for my readers. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own and are based on my personal experience and use of the product.

Product Review: Fresh Richie Body Wipes for Men by Luxury Barber #bodywipes

I almost always have a package of wipes in my bathroom cupboard & I not only use them at home but I take them with me when we got to festivals or flea markets or any other outdoor activity where we get hot & uncomfortable. But until now, the only wipes that we've used are either baby wipes or facial cleansing wipes. Now, I'm okay with these but my husband isn't really thrilled to use products that are designed for babies or women. But now he has these Fresh Richie Body Wipes for Men from Luxury Barber & he is much happier!

These body wipes come in a nice looking black box with the logo on the front. Inside of the box are 10 individually packaged towelettes. This makes it easy to grab a few to put in a gym bag or backpack when you're on the go. There's no reason for not smelling & feeling fresh!

I gave these to my husband to try. He said that they have a very subtle minty scent but that it doesn't leave that scent on his skin. He said they feel cool & refreshing without leaving his skin wet or sticky. These body wipes can be used on any part of his body & are sturdy so they don't tear or fall apart. They are also flushable. He likes these wipes so much that I tried one myself & they are so much better than baby wipes!

These Fresh Richie Body Wipes for Men from Luxury Barber can be purchased on Amazon.

#bodywipes

I received this product for the purpose of testing and review. Regardless, I only recommend products that I personally use and believe will be good for my readers. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own based on my personal experience and use of the product.

Product Review: Large Flip Top Insulated Cooler Bag by Sacko #coolerbag

Summer has officially arrived & going on picnics is one of my favorite weekend activities. That is where this Large Flip Top Insulated Cooler Bag by Sacko comes in handy!

This bag is HUGE! It is 15" tall, 14" wide & 8" deep. It is made of thick durable nylon & the bottom is polyester. This bag can be carried with the hand straps that are secured with velcro or with the adjustable shoulder strap. The straps are strong & sewn tight to the bag. The top of the bag opens & closes with a zipper but also has a window that is secured with velcro. This makes it easy to reach in to grab a snack or drink without opening the entire bag. There are 3 storage spaces on this bag. The front has a flat zipper pocket, one side has a small velcro pocket & the other side has a large mesh pocket. These are great to carry all of the little extras that you need at the park or on a picnic.

The inside of this insulated bag will hold a LOT! When we first tried it out, we had a case of beer in there! When we took it on a picnic, we packed it with ice packs, beer, sodas & water bottles. It kept everything cold the entire time we were gone & when we got back home the unopened bottles were still cold. We will definitely be using this cooler bag a lot during the summer & into the fall when we go camping, on picnics, to the walking/hiking trails & on road trips.

You can purchase this Large Flip Top Insulated Cooler Bag by Sacko on Amazon.

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I received this product for the purpose of testing and review. Regardless, I only recommend products that I personally use and believe will be good for my readers. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own and are based on my personal experience and use of the product.

Product Review: AfterLife Furniture Polish & Conditioner #furnitureafterlife

No matter how hard I try, my furniture still manages to get scratches & dings. I've tried a few products that claim to make the wood look like new again. The most recent product I tried must have had a dye in it because it made the wood on one of my side tables darker than it was before I used the product! That is not the case with this AfterLife Furniture Polish & Conditioner.

When I opened the bottle, the first thing that I noticed was the citrus scent that smells like oranges. This furniture polish & conditioner developed its proprietary Summer Citrus scent using the cleaning & restoring powers of all-natural citrus fruits. This product is designed to restore the natural beauty & essential oils that fine wood loses over time while polishing & leaving a protective coat to help repel dust. This is exactly what I need for our bedside tables which are quite old & seem to look worse every year.

I applied the furniture polish & conditioner using a soft rag & rubbed it in the direction of the natural wood grain. The left side of the photo above shows how dry & dull my table looked before I used this product. The right side of the photo shows how much better it looked after. It looks brighter & more conditioned now. I'm very happy with these results & I have used this polish on the other bedside table, both of my side tables in the living room, on my dining room table & chairs & on my piano. Once I started, I just couldn't stop! My wood furniture looks so much nicer & I will definitely continue using this wonderful product.

If you once-beautiful wood furniture could use a bit of TLC, you can purchase a bottle of AfterLife Furniture Polish & Conditioner on Amazon.

#furnitureafterlife

I received this product for the purpose of testing and review. Regardless, I only recommend products that I personally use and believe will be good for my readers. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own and are based on my personal experience and use of the product.

Unboxing....Ipsy Glam Bag June 2015 #juneglambag #ipsy

My June Glam Bag arrived a couple of weeks ago & I opened the bright pink package to see what the makeup bag looks like this month. So now I'm opening the bag to share what I received this month.

The theme for June is Swim Into Beauty. "Just keep swimming. Salt in the air, sand in our hair. Cue the lifeguards because summer will be 5 times the fun when you dive into these beauty must-haves for June."

So. This is what I received in my Ipsy Glam Bag this month:

Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Altchek MD Eye Gel Pads

J. Cat Beauty Liptitude Hydrating Lip Stain in Hikilicious

Aurora Intensive Eyeliner Pen

tre'StiQue Mini Shadow Crayon in Marimoto Pink Pearl

I will love trying all of these products. I've used Smashbox Cosmetics before but not the primer. All of the other brands are new to me. I love the black makeup bag with Ipsy printed all over it!

Ipsy is a monthly subscription box which comes with full-size or deluxe-sized products plus a makeup bag. The cost is $10 each month with free shipping to the US & Canada. It is delivered via USPS. I think it's well worth the money that I spend & a great way to try new products & add to your makeup collection. Ipsy sends out multiple variations of each Glam Bag so my review is the products that I received. Yours could be different & I love seeing what everyone else gets in their bag.

So. That's my Glam Bag. What did you get in yours?

Product Reviews: 20 Bead Assortment #BeadAssortment20 and Celtic Cross Aromatherapy Locket #CelticCrossNecklace

I was so happy to be approved to review two jewelry items from Cornucopia Brands. I received their 20 Bead Assortment & the Celtic Cross Aromatherapy Locket.

Last fall, I started experimenting with making some of my own jewelry. I spent time looking at jewelry-making products online & in some of my local craft stores. I bought a few items & managed to put together a couple of necklaces & bracelets that I am quite proud to wear. It is a lot cheaper than what I can buy in a store & I can customize each piece to look exactly like I want. When my 20 Bead Assortment arrived in my mailbox, I couldn't wait to open the package to look at the beads.

My set came with 6 beautiful glass beads with .925 silver openings & 14 silver spacers. The spacers have intricate designs including flowers, hearts, stars & butterflies. The holes are large so they will be compatible with many brands of bracelets that you may already own. I made my own bracelet with these beads as soon as I opened them & it is lovely! The beads are well-made, sturdy & easy to thread onto my chains. I can mix & match these beads & spacers with others that I already have so I can switch out the look of my jewelry depending on my mood or what I'm wearing. This 20 Bead Assortment is a wonderful addition to my new hobby!

The other jewelry item that I received is this Celtic Cross Aromatherapy Locket. I love using essential oils in my homemade beauty products & in my diffuser but I had never had a diffuser locket until now. When I received the package & opened the box, I was very impressed with the beautiful design on the locket. My family heritage is Irish so I was drawn to this design.

The black cord lets the locket hang just below my collarbone so I can easily breathe the scent of the essential oil all day. I put just a couple of drops on the felt pad & the open design of the locket allows the scent to diffuse. I wish that this had come with a few extra pads so that I can change the scent but it will be easy enough to cut a new felt pad myself. The locket closes with a magnet & I have not had any problems with it staying closed. It doesn't come open while I'm wearing it & I've been wearing it every day since I've had it.

You can purchase these for yourself on Amazon. The 20 Bead Assortment can be found here & the Celtic Cross Aromatherapy Locket can be found here.

#BeadAssortment20 #CelticCrossNecklace

I received these products for the purpose of testing and review. Regardless, I only recommend products that I personally use and believe will be good for my readers. The opinions expressed above are 100% my based on my personal experience and use of the products.

Product Review: 16-ounce Amber Spray Bottles with Reusable Chalk Labels #AmberSprayBottles2pk

I make a lot of DIY window cleaners, carpet cleaners, disinfectants & air fresheners so I'm always looking for a great spray bottle. I've bought several but they are all plastic bottles. These 16-ounce Amber Spray Bottles from Cornucopia Brands are GLASS spray bottles!

This 2-pack of Amber Spray Bottles are really nice. They hold 16 ounces of whatever liquid you fill them with & they come with 4 Reusable Chalk Labels so I can easily identify what is in each bottle. The amber color is UV resistant so you can use these for storing cleaners & sprays that contain essential oils without losing any of their desirable traits. The spray triggers are easy to use & can spray a steady stream or a heavy mist as well as be completely closed.

I've used these bottles with several different cleaners & sprays since I've had them. Right now one of them has a mix of Eucalyptus essential oil, Lemon essential oil, Tea Tree oil & water that I use to freshen my carpets. The other has a mixture of white vinegar, Lemon essential oil & water that I use to clean windows. The chalk labels are easy to write on with liquid chalk markers & then they can be wiped clean to be re-labeled when the contents of the bottles change. And because these spray bottles are glass instead of plastic, there is no leftover odors of vinegar or bleach after I wash them.

You can buy these 2-Pack 16-Ounce Amber Spray Bottles with Reusable Chalk Labels on Amazon.

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I received this product for the purpose of testing and review. Regardless, I only recommend products that I personally use and believe will be good for my readers. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own and are based on my personal experience and use of the product.