Sole Patches

Sole Patches

Wear your shoes all day!  Painlessly!  It's what the package says and it's actually pretty true!  I was surprised at cushioning these small patches give your feet.  I was given a free box of Sole Patches through BrandBacker to try and review my findings!  I am quite impressed.  
The cute little flower shaped pads have adhesive on the back and stick directly on your feet before you put on your shoes. I know, it sounds strange, but, hey, it works!  The adhesive is very good.  

My experience was that the adhesive was strong enough, the pad did not slip or move and it didn't pull at my skin.  I wore the same one for several days and the adhesive was still working.  I placed it on the ball of my foot, where I feel the force of all my steps.  You can also place these on your heel, or even directly into the shoe. I wore these with heels, boots, and flats.  In all of the shoes it felt terrific.  The first two days I only wore one to feel the difference.  There is a big difference!  These pads are excellent shock absorbers!  

The Sole Patches are made from a high tech urethane called Poron®, made by the Rogers Corporation that will cushion your feet all day!  The material is shock-absorbing, antimicrobial, anti-odor, and moisture-repelling.  These came in a box of 6.
Check out more here http://solepatches.com



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Compression Gloves by Compression Comfort

Do you suffer from carpal tunnel, or arthritis, or other type of pain in your hands?  Compression gloves might help you.  I have carpal tunnel and while it's not debilitating at times it can be painful.  I notice some days it hurts more than others, or the day after I've done some sort of job where I've overdone it - like raking, or extensive typing.  So, in search of something easy to wear, something that isn't bulky or awkward, something that lets me get on with my day and provides me a bit of relief.  I have found that wearing the compression gloves by Compression Comfort (https://goo.gl/hWvzfj) does all that for me!  These are easy to wear, they just slip on, but provide a good amount of compression to support my hands and wrists, and make a big difference.  Compression Comfort has produced a nicely designed glove, made of 88% copper nylon & 12% spandex, and stabilizes your muscle tissue to help keep the swelling down.  The way they fit allows you complete range of motion.  An added bonus is the rubber grips on the palms of your hands, what a great idea!  I can grip the steering wheel and hold on to things with less chance of slippage.  I'm very pleased with these gloves and the quality of the stitching.  Check them out on Amazon, link above!  I did receive a discount on this product, but my opinion is 100% honest, these gloves really do feel great and help my symptoms!

The picture above shows you the rubber grips on the palm.  You can see these provide support from your fingers to well above your wrist in the photo below.   #CompressionComfort

"Victoria" by Daisy Goodwin

"Victoria"

by Daisy Goodwin

I received a copy of "Victoria" from SheSpeaks to read and share about before it's release date of November 22nd!  I'm just digging in, about halfway through and I can not put it down!  I want to know what happens next -  an excellently written book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the English Monarchy and all that goes with it - back in 1835!

What a story, based on Victoria's own diary entries.

A marvelous historical fiction, with romance and suspense!

Full review to come!

"I do not like the name Alexandrina.  From now on I wish only to be known by  my second name, Victoria."

-Victoria by Daisy Goodwin

#SheSpeaksUp #ad #StMartinsPress #VictoriaNovel

"Someone Like You" by Victoria Bylin

"Someone Like You"

by Victoria Bylin

Are you a fan of Christian Fiction?  A fan of second-chance romance, contemporary fiction, a love story sprinkled with fun, problems, and a delightful cast of characters? Then you will enjoy "Someone Like You", an easy to read, relaxing novel.

We are introduced to the two main characters, Zeke and Julia, who were in love back in their college days.  Zeke falls short of perfection, misunderstandings, and they went their separate ways.  

Zeke is the manager of a failing resort Caliente Springs and he needs something big to happen to draw back the crowds.  He loves Caliente Springs and he loves all it's employees.  He feels the weight of the resort and the need to keep it going oh his shoulders.  

Julia is a single mother, starting a new event planning business, Dare to Dream, she needs this business to work to support her son and herself.  She has decided not to marry the father of her son as he is not a nice person or a good example for their son.

Back in college Zeke was an energetic and active christian, Julia not so.  After their parting, Zeke has lost his faith, while apart Julia has found faith.

Caliente Springs is owned by a brother and sister, once a star singing duo.  One is ready to sell, the other is holding on.  Enter their 'adopted' daughter who is getting married, but must get married in 30 days - before her husband is away in the service.

Can a huge, beautiful wedding be put together in 30 days?  Can Zeke find a qualified wedding planner that can do it?  Can this event save Caliente Springs?

A whole lot of work, a few problems, a little fun, sprinkled with love and faith!  And a little bit of Daniel!

A great story!

I was given a copy of "Someone Like You" through the Bethany House Blogger program to read, review, and share!  

I enjoyed this book thoroughly! 

Here is the summary from the Bethany House website - reprinted here with permission through the program, and a link for you to check out for yourself!

http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/someone-like-you/375550

"Someone Like You"

by Victoria Bylin

Single mom Julia Dare has a lot on her plate. A brand new Christian, she's busy trying to run her own business, spend time with her widowed mother, and raise her young son, Max, despite his father's less-than-ideal influence on him. When a big account from her event-planning business sends her to the Caliente Springs resort, she's shocked to come face-to-face with Zeke Monroe, the resort's general manager and her college sweetheart.

With his faith in tatters, Zeke Monroe is determined to keep the historic Caliente Springs resort running despite financial difficulties. But when Julia walks back into his life, he can't ignore the feelings she stirs up. As they work together on an important client's dream wedding, the fate of the resort soon depends on their success. When Zeke and Julia are pushed to their limits both personally and professionally, will their history put up walls between them or bring them together?

"The Inheritance" (Secrets of the Shetlands) by Michael Phillips

"The Inheritance" 

(Secrets of the Shetlands)

by Michael Phillips

If you are a big fan of sweeping historical fiction - this is an excellent book for you!  I'm a huge reader of generational sagas, historical details, and a christian theme, so I was right at home reading this book.  I also love it when I fall for a book, that it's not really over when it's over!  A series - yay!  I'm looking forward to reading Book 2, which just came out in October!  

I give this book all the stars - it may have had a slow start but to be fair there were so many characters and details to introduce, which included multi-generations!  So it was a lot to establish in your mind before proceeding!  I was very glad to see there was a 'family tree' included in the front of this book!  I found myself flipping to it many times to clarify or discover certain facts as I was reading!  

This was a fun book for me, I am writing this now, so that I can proceed to book 2 - 

"The Cottage"!

Here are my thoughts:

I loved this book! I am a big historical fiction fan and love reading books that illuminate a period of time, a place, and the people that lived it. This book takes place on Whales Reef, a tiny Shetland Island. It takes a couple chapters or more to establish the characters and get comfortable with the dialect and what is going on. The book flips from past to present, which took me a while to grasp and connect the dots. The writing was phenomenal and the storyline is deep and when you think you have all the facts, another layer is introduced!  I did find myself going back to previous chapters to confirm my thoughts. Once I grasped who was who, this book took me in! A death, no will, an inheritance and an unlikely heir all make for a great sweeping story! The community, the characters, and the history of all of them is given to you in bits and pieces until it all comes together! The story is detailed and well written! I'm also a fan of a book with a christian theme, it's there but does not overshadow the epic drama of this time and place! I enjoyed this book and was compelled to put off other things in order to continue reading! Great read and I am now a big fan of Michael Phillips! Can't wait to read book 2!

I was given a copy of this book free from Bethany House to read and share a review!  Thank you!

Here is the description of "The Inheritance" from BethanyHouse.com:

This is not written by me but I'm permitted to share their summary!

About

"The death of clan patriarch Macgregor Tulloch has thrown the tiny Shetland Islands community of Whales Reef into turmoil. Everyone assumed Tulloch's heir to be his much-loved grandnephew David. But when no will is discovered, David's calculating cousin Hardy submits his own claim to the inheritance, an estate that controls most of the island's land. And Hardy knows a North Sea oil investor who will pay dearly for that control. 

While the competing claims are investigated, the courts have frozen the estate's assets, leaving many of the locals in dire financial straits. The future of the island--and its traditional way of life--hangs in the balance.

Meanwhile, Loni Ford enjoys a rising career in a large investment firm in Washington, D.C. Yet, in spite of outward success, she is privately plagued by questions of identity. Orphaned as a young child, she was raised by her grandparents, and while she loves them dearly, she feels completely detached from her roots. That is, until a mysterious letter arrives from a Scottish solicitor. . . .

Past and present collide in master storyteller Michael Phillips' dramatic new saga of loss and discovery, of grasping and grace."

bethanyhouse.com

Expandable Garden Hose by RY Consumer Products

Are you sick of wrestling with a large, stiff, kinked and twisted old garden hose?  It's time to try the lightweight, expandable garden hose from RY Consumer Products! 

 #RY_GARDENER

http://goo.gl/BZNO4Q

I have wanted one of these expandable garden hoses for a few years and had never made the purchase.  I think I was just waiting on my old hoses to finally leak, break, or split!  When the expandable garden hose came up I jumped at the chance! I received a complimentary product to facilitate this review!  

Beautiful blue expandable hose!  This hose will expand to 50 feet, but when it's empty of water, it shrinks to a small and lightweight one!  So easy to manage and put away!

The photo above shows how small it is when there is no water inside - below, you can see how it expands and how far I can go with it!  

This hose will go farther than across the deck and back!  I can get to anything that I may need to water in my backyard deck/gardening area.  So pleased! 

Once you turn off the water - just spray out the water in the hose and it shrinks on its own and you can wind it or lay it back where it was, lightweight and no longer stiff with water!

The RY hose features brass connectors, a shut off valve, 4 layers, high pressure resistance, and resistance to external hazards.  The hose is lightweight and does not kink, twist, or tangle!

Brass Connectors

Shut off Valve

The RY Expandable hose expands to 50 feet, and it comes with some free extras - a decent 8-option sprayer, a hose holder, and extra rubber rings.  The hose also comes with a 12 month warranty!

I'll be using my new expandable garden hose all summer long!  I absolutely love it!

#RY_GARDENER

Find it on Amazon:  

http://www.amazon.com/Expandable-RY-Gardener-Stronger-Reliable/dp/B016P008V4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8

Aerostar AC and Furnace Filters

Aerostar AC & Furnace Filters

The Aerostar filters, pictured above, are very sturdy and so much more substantial than the thin fiberglas filters I usually buy at the home supply store!  The filter material is so much thicker and the construction of the frame, which is made from heavy duty cardboard, is very sturdy and strong.  

The frame is built very well, and is reinforced all along the edges and both sides of the filter.

As soon as I received these I replaced the filters I had in my furnaces (I have two) and am always shocked at the dust and debris caught in the filters!  I am feeling very confident in the Aerostar filters I received as they are much better quality, thicker filtering material, and sturdier than what I normally purchase.

My furnace fits the 16x25x1 size filter.  Above you can see I am inserting a new Aerostar filter into my furnace.  A perfect fit!  The filters are even marked with the arrow to the air so you know you have them in correctly for optimal filtering.  

I am anxious to improve the air quality in my home, we all suffer from mild to moderate allergy symptoms and these #AerostarAirFilters are able to filter lint, dust mites, mold spores, pollen, pet dander and dust!  

The recommended filter change is every 60-90 days, which is longer than the once per month on the filters I usually buy. During peak usage months you may need to change every 30 days.

These filters have a MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values (MERV) rating of 8, which is the top of the recommendation list for non-commercial buildings.  

They are made in the USA.

Shipped in a box of 6 filters.

Will last me about 6-9 months!

Improve the Air Quality in your home and your furnace/AC running efficiently with the well-made and good filtering quality of #AerostarAirFilters.  You can find them here:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CSWPPQQ

I received this product for free to use, share my opinions, and provide an honest review!  I'm vey impressed with the quality and feel they are as good or better than the expensive filters you see at the store!

Valentia Website Spring Re-Launch Event - begins Monday, May 16th - Special Celebratory Discount Offer!

Spring Re-Launch, Monday, May 16th, at Valentia.com

35% discount on some great anti-aging products!

Valentia is a luxury line of anit-aging products - lotions, serums, masks - which are natural and organic solutions that combine nature and science!  Here is a quote from their website, Velentia.com -   "Luxurious natural and organic anti-aging solutions combining the purity of nature and the power of science"

I have had the chance to try several of their products and really like them and I am still using them!
See previous blog posts for more details and product benefits!  If you are looking for natural solutions, safe ingredients, that make your skin feel great, provide anti-aging benefits, now is the time to give their products a try!


Valentia.com is having a Spring re-launch starting May 16th and running through the rest of May!

They are offering my blog readers a 35% discount on any and all of their products!

For my loyal readers they are offering 35% OFF the entire line on Valentia.com!  Using Coupon Code:            

REFRESH35

It all starts on Monday, May 16th - Spring website re-launch!  Shop now, read reviews, decide which products you would love to try - and order during the re-launch event!

I've included pictures of the products I received and I was able to review for Valentia, and I am not disappointed in any of them, they all do their job and do it well!  

The Ultra Plumping Hydration mask is soothing and amazing - your skin will be so soft and so hydrated!

Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub works wonders - brightens, cleans, softens!

True Glow Eye Cream releases that tight, dry skin around and under the eyes!

True Lift Revitalizing Serum - healing and revitalizing!

Check out these and many more products at Valentia.com - Monday, May 16th!

Note this offer and coupon code is valid at Valentia.com ONLY, through the end of May!

Valentia Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub

Valentia Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub

Valentia Skin Care has great natural beauty products, this exfoliating scrub is another one!  If you love #naturalbeauty and you appreciate a good facial exfoliation that is also nourishing and hydrating - this is a product for you! 

They start off with a great name - Eternal Youth!  The scrub is full of amazing natural ingredients, the scrub does a great job of exfoliating without burning, and it leaves your skin feeling nourished, smooth, and hydrated.  A win/win/win!

Valentia's exfoliating scrub is packed full of truly wonderful ingredients, the product page on their website and on Amazon has a great summary of these ingredients and their benefits.  Valentia also has great customer service, and when you place your order, they send you a couple follow-up emails to highlight the products, its ingredients, their benefits, and the best way to use the product to reap its benefits!

The exfoliation is created with jojoba beads, they exfoliate your skin and remove dead skin cells without scratching or irritating.

You will also find green and white teas which are full of powerful antioxidants that give you the benefit of anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, and anti-aging effects.

Aloe Vera is a rich botanical nutrient that will moisturize and fight aging.  This is also the ingredient that gives this scrub it's jelly-like texture.

In addition you will see Olive Butter to nourish, hydrate, and soothe the skin; Avocado Butter that is rich and creamy containing Vitamin A, B1, B2, D, and E, to nourish and repair; and Kukui Butter with antioxidant value to protect your skin and fight pro-aging free radicals.  

These are a few of the ingredients that Valentia was sure to share with me.  I can only see a huge benefit for me to use this product.  

The exfoliating scrub has a great, clean, fresh scent too!

It is recommended to use the scrub two or three times per week to get the best results.  The drier your skin the more benefit you will get with frequent use.  It's very easy to use, take a dollop, you don't need a large amount, massage on your face in a circular motion, focus on driest areas of your face.  Wash off with a damp cloth and warm water.  I find it also nice to use before my shower, then you can just rinse it off in the shower!  

See the great gel consistency

A little goes a long way!  You can't even see that I have this on my face!

After I use the Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub my skin is much softer and smoother, and feels very hydrated and the tightness I often have is released.  

Check out the cooling jelly texture!

Find the product here:  http://www.valentia.com/collections/all/products/eternal-youth or on Amazon.com!  

I received complimentary product to use, share my opinions, and provide an honest review

Your skin will thank you!

#naturalbeauty

PUR Apple MFi Certified Lightning to USB Cable Review

PUR Apple-Certified Nylon Braided Lightning Cable

PUR Lightning Cable

Nylon Braided

Apple Certified

I have purchased, reviewed, and replaced many a charging cable in my day, this cable from PUR is by far the best looking and feeling lightning cable yet!  

This cable feels high quality, and looks terrific!  

First off the PUR Lightning Cable is Apple MiFi Certified, which they tell me means that each cable contains a unique, verified serial number and an authorization chip issues by Apple.  This will ensure 100% compatibility with any Lightning Device.  So you can rest assured this will work, will charge, and will not harm you Apple products.

The PUR cable comes to you very securely packaged.  It is first in a brown sleeve, keeping it wrapped, then in a small box, that box is then put in the pretty PUR outer sleeve!  The outer sleeve gives you the whole line of colors.  Purchase one in your favorite color, a spare that matches your phone.  This is a very nice looking product, making it also great for gifting!

The nylon braided exterior keeps this cable tangle-free and protects the interior cable.  The braided nylon jacket and aluminum shell makes this product durable and sturdy, along with being tangle free and flexible.  Super design!  

The ends of the cable are secured with a sturdy rubber sleeve/cover/end to protect and reinforce the vulnerable end from bending, which is where my cables usually end up splitting.  The USB end and the PIN end have a pretty brushed 'metal' look.  I'm not sure if they are aluminum?  The entire charging cable is very well made and very sturdy.  

Beyond the great look of this cable and the quality of the product, it's good to point out that it works great!  I've used this in a wall charger and with the USB in to my computer, works great.  I've charged iPhones, and iPod, and an iPad, works great for all three products.  

I must also mention that the end that goes in to the phone is small enough to fit in to the device with the cases we have here, I didn't have to remove any case to get this cord plugged in for charging!

With all the devices out there that need this cable, you can never have enough of them!  

I am very happy with this PUR Lightning Cable!

I received this product at a discount to use, share my opinions, and provide an honest review!

You can check them out on Amazon here:  http://goo.gl/mMrwun

Find this awesome lightning cable and other great PUR products on their website:

http://www.getpur.com/

Seneo Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier & Essential Oil Diffuser

Seneo Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

Essential Oil Diffuser

What a pretty humidifier!  This Seneo Humidifier/Oil Diffuser is as functional as it is pretty!  

I was very impressed when I took this out of the box!  Delighted that I was able to receive this product complimentary to use and share my opinions!  

The first thing to note it, of course, the pretty design.  But this machine has far more to offer than its looks.  The humidifier has a 2.6 L capacity, simply fill with water, and it will run for about 6 hours.  The mist comes out the top, and you have the choice of how much moisture you would like.  This is easily done with the turn of the dial on the front of the unit!

Power light, mist control dial, and light switch

The Seneo Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier provides three functions, use together or turn off what you don't need.  First it's a humidifier with varied mist settings, it's an essential oil diffuser, and it has a light inside, offering 7 different colors.  You can use the light alone, the humidifier alone, or add essential oil to the pop-out section in the back of the unit, and enjoy aromatherapy as you humidify the air in your home.

The essential oil port is in the back of the unit near the on/off switch and contains a cotton pad in which you can place your drops of oil.  It is simple to use, just pop it out and pop it back in.

I have really been enjoying using the Seneo Humidifier, it moisturizes the air in any room, especially at night in the bedroom.  We've enjoyed it in the living room during the day using some lavender oil to soothe and relax, or using peppermint oil for colds and sinus troubles.  It works so well, and really helps clear the dry air in your home.  You can safely use this unit at night as it has an automatic shut off when the water level reaches a certain low.

The base of the unit

Filling the top

The base of the unit has notches so it's easy to fit the top on, makes it pretty self explanatory.  Simply fill the top with water, fit it back on the base, the water flows into the bottom.  Plug it in, turn it on, set your preferred settings, and you're good to go!  

So user friendly and works like a dream!

The only warning that comes with the unit is to NOT put your essential oil in the water tank! 

You can find this unit on Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AJHHD1C

I was sent a complimentary unit to use, share my opinions, and provide honest feedback and an honest review!  I am very happy with my Seneo Humidifier and find myself using this almost every day!

Some views of my unit in use.

You can see the various options, using heavy mist, the lights and how it looks as a nice night light!