Moscow Mule Copper Mug - Solid 100% Copper Mug

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I received the  Moscow Mule Copper Mug - Solid 100% Copper Mug free today in exchange for my honest review, and it is GORGEOUS!  I am working on getting a set together because the copper looks so great in my formal dining room.  When I first opening the box it was packaged in, I initially noticed that it is light and more delicate than I was expecting (and it's not microwavable nor dishwasher safe), and because I want to be able to keep this piece for a long time, I will only use it as a beautiful decoration piece.  I've noticed the copper products in stores and have admired them, but I never really thought about how pretty it would look as a decoration piece until I got it for review and put it in my dining room - it would also be a great gift for someone, so there really are so many ways to use this copper mug (I even considered taking it on our camping trip in a couple weeks, but that's when it hit me that it's just too pretty to mess up, lol).

I absolutely recommend this for those who are wanting to decorate their home in a vintage/modern type decor - perfect for a kitchen or dining room decoration!  

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Yayyy!  I got a free sample of Sweet N Low, they sent about 10-15 packets with even a cute little pink zippered pouch to carry them around in!  It came with a couple recipes for delicious seasonal coffee drinks - which I made 1 & YUUUUMMMY!  I never have really like sweet n low, but after trying that drink, I will continue to get it during holiday seasons just to make that recipe! (Otherwise, I'm usually a regular sugar kinda person, but I couldn't turn down trying it out again!)..

So Yayyy! I'm so glad I was able to have the opportunity to sample some free Sweet N Low this holiday season!! :D

Merry Christmas everybody!!

Cool Mint Listerine

I received a nice size bottle of Cool Mint Listerine as a sample to try - and we love it!  My daughter and I have had gingivitis, but on top of flossing, we started using this Listerine, and what a difference it's made!  My daughters gingivitis was bad because she doesn't brush or floss that well, so we really started to attack it, and used this after she flosses, and her gums hardly even bleed at all anymore while flossing.  I love how fresh and clean the Listerine leaves my mouth feeling - and I know it makes my breath smell better, because it's so strong, my husband said my breath smells good and he's not even close to me, lol.  Love it!

Crown Coast Wind Hero Pro Travel Umbrella

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So I ordered a Crown Coast Umbrella at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.  The umbrella is called the Wind Hero Pro Travel Umbrella, and it's supposed to withstand up to 60 mph.  When I received it, I opened it and could immediately tell it's made with top-quality materials.  The handle has the quick-release button for opening the canopy, and it's very soft to the touch, which I've not had other umbrellas with such a nice, soft handle.  Second, the metal posts that are attached to the "abrasion and mold-resistant, water-repellent canopy" are a lot thicker and seem to be much more durable than other umbrellas I've owned.  It's said to have been been tested for durability so it can open and close 6000 times.  If the canopy is flipped inside out by strong winds, then it will bounce back to normal shape without issues.  The umbrella came with a storage sleeve as some umbrellas do, and it also has the velcro closure that wraps around the umbrella when its closed, also as other umbrellas have.   When I received it, we did have some gusty winds, strong enough to blow my majesty palms over (& a couple small poinsettia's), it wasn't 60 mph winds or anything close, but it was enough slight gusts to tell that this umbrella really is durable.  I do wish the handle was a bit longer, but it maybe as short as it is (21" from canopy to bottom of handle) to help it to be more sturdy to withstand strong winds.  Last but DEFINITELY not least - I absolutely love the colors I chose!  It's black on the top of the canopy, and has bright blue skies with clouds.  The cloudy blue skies underneath the canopy really are vibrant colors.  So the colors I chose really are a bonus to the nicest umbrella I've ever owned! <a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOM4da180603393a02c646b5b6606a0d95c" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a>

REVIEW - Zilu Power Strip Surge Protector and 4-Port USB Charger (30W/6A Multi-Port Charging Station) for Home / Office (Black)

So here it is, the review i promised about the power strip surge protector I previously posted about that I was super excited to receive for testing.  I received it today - and 3 words, I LOVE IT!!!  I honestly didn't realize I would like something like this as much as I do - but at bedtime, I have to plug in an Ipod Touch, my Iphone 6, my external battery pack for my phone, and my laptop - in addition to that I have my lamp and my babies monitor, and I was using a 6-socket regular surge protector power strip, but when I saw the item in the subject line (which I've included the link for it below), I was interested in it just because it has the 4-port USB chargers along with being a regular power strip.  As soon as I got it, I was able to plug in my Ipod touch, my external battery pack, and the other regular plugs (I have to continue plugging my I6 into the adaptor in the regular sockets, but that's not the power strips fault, it's because I have a Lifeproof charging case on my phone, which I do NOT like, but because it's a $100-130 case, it makes me cringe to think I wouldn't use it after spending that much - but that's another review I'll make later).  But I have cut down now on SO many of the socket usage, and I don't have so many huge USB adapters taking up every socket in my power strip now, nor are they plugged up in all over my bedroom at night (because some of the plugs and adapters are so big, they wouldn't fit in my old power strip on top of the other things I needed to plug in) - so I am COMPLETELY in love with my new Zilu Power Strip Surge Protector and 4-Port USB Charger - and I would ABSOLUTELY recommend it to EVERYBODY!  You can tell the quality of this product immediately upon taking it out of the package - it is heavy and feels very durable (not some light weight cheap plastic type product).  It has a very sleek design.  If I had to list any downfall, it is a bit wide - but that is so not a deal breaker, for me anyway.  Out of most of the products I've received so far to test, this is by far 1 of my favorites.

I did receive the Zilu Simple Design 4 AC Outlets Desktop Power Strip with 4 USB port charging Station at a discounted rate in exchange for my review, but this product is worth EVERY penny of the regular price they charge.


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Ok, so this post is the first official review on a product I received at a discounted rate (not quite as discounted as I usually prefer - but as badly as I needed this product, I didn't mind since I did receive some kind of discount), so the main reason I'm even willing to leave a review about this product is because I LOVE it!!  I got a Utopia Kitchen knife set, and it is QUALITY!!  The blades are super sharp and sturdy. Most importantly, the handles on the knives are SOLID.  I usually purchase just inexpensive individual steak or cutting knifes - but after getting this product, I WILL be cleaning out my tableware.  I absolutely recommend this knife set!

Please go into this Amazon link to see a picture of the "Knife Set with Wooden Block 13 Piece - Chef Knife, Bread Knife, Carving Knife, Utility Knife, Paring Knife, Steak Knife, and Scissors":    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R1ZMOU6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 

New product request accepted to review!

So I'm super excited!  I was just accepted to review another product.  So I just ordered a Power Strip Surge Protector and 4-Port USB Charger (30W/6A Multi-Port Charging Station) for Home / Office (Black) from Amazon.  It's normally $30, but to test it and review it, I was able to get it for a HUGE discount!  I'm super excited, and will post an update once I receive it and have tested it out.


The link to this item is: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URCZWKY?keywords=Power%20Strip%20Surge%20Protector%20and%204-Port%20USB%20Charger%20(30W%2F6A%20Multi-Port%20Chargin&qid=1448168592&ref_=sr_1_fkmr0_1&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Blog is open!!!

Recently, I dove head first into testing and reviewing products!!  I've decided it's time to start my own blog so I can share the reviews here for some of the products I receive.   I've been given the opportunity from so many companies to try their products out, and I hope this blog will help those opportunities grow even more!  I really enjoy learning, and trying new things - and I love sharing with others the awesome products I've found and have tried, and even products that aren't so awesome - so maybe that can even help to prevent others from wasting their time and money.

Now that I've given a little overview about why I've started this blog - I'll tell you a little more about myself.  I'm a 37 (well, I turn 38 next week) stay-at-home mom to 2 kids (ages 9 and almost 2), and I've been married to my husband almost 9 years.  After having my youngest son, I decided to leave my job of almost 3 years (that I had just finally gotten myself back into and settled in after having my 1st child).  After having my son, I got REALLY big into couponing (now let me clarify, I didn't buy 10-20 newspapers and buy 50-60 of the same products like some couponers do - I only got a few of what I needed, along with new products I hadn't tried before, but would ONLY get them if I could get them free, or close to it anyway).  That lead to mystery shopping and crowdsourcing - which has helped to provide for my family for sure!

Then between couponing and crowdsourcing, and finding some amazing websites (as well as a not-so-amazing or 2 websites) that I would be able to get products online for an EXTREMELY low price, or even FREE - and just let me add, I LOOOOVE FREEEEE STUFF!!  So if I need to try or sample out new products and help share information about these products to continue my new hobby and obsession of trying and reviewing products - then I'm ALL IN!!

I just hope that the information I share in this blog will eventually be helpful to somebody - so WELCOME! :)

Now, its time to blog about my new product reviews!  Which I will start in my next post (have to gradually share, as I am doing this between taking care of my 2 kids, couponing, crowdsourcing, mystery shopping, and "shopping" for any new products to review!  But I will be adding a new post every night (maybe more than 1 post at a time if I can squeeze more in) about any new products that I've had to awesome chance to try out!