Aerobie Superdisc Lots of Family Fun

I received the below mentioned product at no cost in order to complete an honest review. Any opinions expressed are my own. Prize is sponsored by Aerobie.

What memories do you have of summer as a kid? Maybe playing at the playground, riding your bike, maybe throwing a frisbee at the park. I used to love to go down to the field by the playground with my friends and see how far I could throw a frisbee or flying disc. I remember the pad of my thumb getting sore from from throwing those plastic discs so much.

As my kids got older they of course had flying discs. We’d form a triangle or square in the yard, depending on how many were playing along, and throw to each other. Flying disc have sure gotten better now. We have several Aerobie® products. One of the discs we just got is the Aerobie® Superdisc™

My favorite feature of the Aerobie Superdisc is the cushioned edge. It makes it really easy to grip and I don’t get the sore thumb pad that I mentioned earlier. It’s even easy for my 2 year old to throw. If you have a pool, it even floats in the water. Would be great to take to the local pool or beach too.

Another point, because it has the softer edges, it doesn’t really hurt like if someone whipped one of those plastic ones as you. My 2 year old ran into the path a few times but it didn’t even phase her. Also, it’s made right here in the US!

You can check out the other Aerobie producs available HERE. In the US you can find Aerobie products at Sports Authority, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Do It Best, and other Major Sporting Goods retailers. I’ve actually seen them at Dunham’s Sporting Goods near me. You can find more stores in both the US, Canada, and Internationally in their “Where to Buy” link.

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Like Fragrances? Check Out ScentTrunk Subscription Box

I received the below mentioned product in order to complete an honest review. Any opinions expressed are my own.

I’m a fan of subscription boxes. You get to try new things you might not otherwise have been able to try, you can find sub boxes to fit your budget and interests, and it’s fun to get a little treat in the mail every month. The subscription box I’m talking about today is, Scent Trunk.

I’m someone who is definitely a fan of fragrances. My husband is too for that matter. With both have a small arsenal of fragrances to wear depending on our moods, the situation, etc. We both love discovering new fragrances to add to our choices. Scent Trunk has a subscription service for men, women, and a unisex option.

Scent Trunk uses fragrances from luxury perfume houses that have been around a long time to indie fragrances who hand pour their own scents. Nice fragrances, that’s what you’ll find. You’ll fill out a personal scent profile on their site and they’ll send you 3 fragrances each month to try. Rate your fragrances on their site after you’ve tried them so they can find your perfect scents. I received one of the monthly scent trunk boxes to review.

The size of the fragrances you get range from 1 ml to 3 ml. I received Honey Blossom by NOTE fragrances, Golden Cattleya by Olympic Orchids, and Jubilation 25 Woman by Amouage. When you get your subscription each scent comes with an informative card. The card contains info about the notes, recommended time to day to wear, how long it lasts, and sillage which I had to look up which basically means how long the scent lingers in the air. Scent Trunk wants you to be able to learn about the fragrances you are trying.

Now, as for the fragrances I received. My favorite of the three was probably the Honey Blossom. Closer to what I would normally wear. Still a bit different, which I like. You can most definitely smell the honey scent. As soon as I put it on it reminded me of when I was a kid and used to eat honey bread. Next would be the Golden Cattelya. It also has notes of honey. This one however is more of a musky smell. I’m not a big fan of musks but the sweetness of the honey scent makes it manageable for me. Then there is the Jubilation 25 Woman which I did not care for at all. Another musk scent but this one is not sweet or light. I’m also not a fan of rose scents which this one also contains. I hate to say it but the smell reminded me of something my grandmother used to wear. I loved my grandmother but never cared for the scent she wore.

What I like about this though is that the bottles contain enough fragrance to wear them multiple times. The one I didn’t care for I could give to someone who may like it without feeling like I wasted money. I probably would never have tried the Honey Blossom scent on my own but it’s definitely something I’d consider adding to my fragrance line up. Which is another point, if you really really like a fragrance, you’re able to buy it on the Scent Trunk website.

Scent Trunk has a monthly subscription for $18 with three fragrances, a seasonal subscription for $20 where you will received 4 fragrances every 3 months, a 6 month subscription, and a year subscription. They also gave me a coupon code to share with you to save $5 off a subscription. Use code luv5 to save $5 on Scent Trunk

Be sure to stop by Scent Trunk’s giveaway to enter to win one of five deluxe subscription boxes! scenttrunk.com/giveaway the giveaway ends July 5, 2015 so be sure to get your entries in!

Greenwald’s Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner

I received the below mentioned product in order to complete an honest review. Any opinions expressed are my own.

I have 4 kids, kids make messes. Maybe you’re thinking “Thanks for that Captain Obvious” The messes my kids make on a daily basis would be enough to justify hiring a maid and keeping her busy for 8 hours straight. But I can’t afford a maid so instead it’s just me doing the best I can. The worst ones are the ones that I don’t see right away, the ones that maybe leaked down the side of a table and are now a hard crust. Or the accumulation of sticky hand prints at the bottom of the fridge that at first didn’t look too bad but are now a big chore because weeks of hand prints built up over time.

For the most part I use chemical free cleaners like vinegar and water or essential oil solutions. BUT, there are those messes where I really need to bring in the big guns. I’m talking about cleaners like Greenwald’s Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner.

I received Greenwald’s Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner kit to review. The kit comes with a reusable bottle and 6 refills. Each refill makes a 32 oz bottle of the Citrus all-purpose cleaner. Looking at it on Amazon it has a price tag of $19.99. Before receiving my kit I thought that was pretty high but when I realized the whole kit makes 6 full 32 oz bottles of all-purpose cleaner then it’s really a good deal.

I do have a love hate relationship with this product. First let me tell you the loves:

–Easy to refill, just pop one of the pouches into the bottle (no need to open the packet) add water and shake. Ready to go.

–Spray bottle works great.

–Nice citrus scent

–Definitely gets the job done. My kids constantly muck up our dining room table. I took before and after pics of the table and I was able to clean everything off with a few sprays and minimal elbow grease.

Now the for the not-so-much love. This is definitely not a cleaning product you want within reach of your kids. Easy to pump and spray. Reading the label I feel like I should have it a locked in a safety box when not in use with phrases like: “Harmful if swallowed” , “Causes skin irritation”, “Avoid excess handling” “do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product”, honestly there’s more.

The packets you are not to open and drop directly in the bottle. The pouch dissolves in the water. The packets would definitely be something my 2 year old would be interested. Bright colors, nice scent, etc. Almost look like small freeze pops. I keep mine in a cupboard in my basement that’s at my head level. My kids will not be able to help clean with this product.

Summary: works well, good bargain for an purpose cleaner, not safe for kids. You can find Greenwald’s Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner Kit on Amazon:

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If you like, you can check out my YouTube video review as well:

Joy Williams “Venus” Available June 29

I participated in the Joy Williams Venus album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided an album to review but all opinions are my own.

If you were/are a fan of the group “The Civil Wars” you might want to check this post out. You might know Joy Willams as 1 member of the duo “The Civil Wars” but after the break up of the duo Joy Williams created her solo album Venus which will be available June 29. The album is meant to be about her journey out of darkness. An honest and straight forward story of events sparing no one, including herself.

For someone like me, I honestly couldn’t tell you one song by the The Civil Wars. Sure I had heard of the duo. I mean, they were grammy award winners after al,l but I really didn’t follow the music too much. I’m not even sure what made me decide to do this review. Honestly, at first glance, I thought, meh I don’t know if I feel like it. But then I read the description of the album and felt drawn to it.

I received my digital review copy. I procrastinated on downloading and listening to it thinking it just wasn’t going to be for me. (I need to have a more open mind when it comes to some music). I eventually did download it. The first song off the album Before I sleep made me want to listen to more. Joy Williams has a beautiful voice. The flow and beat of the song was just what I need to say “Hey you know what, this is pretty good”. I relistened to several songs on the album. As a woman in my mid-30’s having gone through some things myself, I could relate some of the songs to my own experience.

I do have an eclectic music collection. Everything from hip hop, country, heavy metal, classical. I find music as my way to unwind, give me energy, or help me through things. This album will definitely be added to my collection.

You can add it to your collection to. The album will be available on iTunes: http://bit.ly/JOYWILLIAMSVENUS and on Amazon: http://bit.ly/VenusAlbumJoyWIlliams

I leave you with a video for another song on Venus titled Woman (Oh Mama)

Looking for the Perfect Baby Gift? Check Out IncrediBundles

I received the below mentioned product in order to complete in order to complete this post. Any opinions expressed are my own.

Expecting parents do a lot to prepare for the arrival of a little one. It doesn’t matter if it’s the first or the 5th, there’s always some needs: diapers, clothes, things to help them learn and grow, feeding items, etc. As a mom of 4 myself, I remember my big baby shower for my first child then the sprinkles that different coworkers threw for me for the others. I never expected them but always thought it was very thoughtful of them.

One thing I learned is there are certain things it seems we can never get enough of.

disposable diapers for those that use disposable
clothes – between diaper explosions, spit up messes, and extra clothes in the diaper bag it seems I never had enough clothes. Bigger clothes especially from 6 months to 12 months.
Books — this one was not necessarily immediately evident. When I’d start reading books to them nightly I started growing tired of some of the same titles. It was always nice to have a new book to throw in the mix.
Formula if formula feeding or nursing pads and freezer storage bags if breast feeding.
Storage containers for things like: baby grooming tools, open diapers, toys, baby oral care items, bath tub toys, etc.

IncrediBundles.com can help you give a gift they’ll appreciate. They let you give the gift of diapers that keeps on giving like the year of diapers bundle, or the gift of reading that can effect a child’s interest in reading for a life time. A year of baby books would certainly give mom and dad plenty to read to their little ones developing mind. You can also create a custom bundle to personalize your gift just for their growing family.

I was given a budget of $50 to try IncrediBundles for myself. I initially wasn’t sure how far I’d get with a $50 budget but it turns out, I was able to put together a nice bundle for $50.

In my bundle I chose to add the special Incredibundles storage box. It’s quite sturdy. I’ve found with my 2 year old that out of site is sometimes out of mind. If I put things in boxes with lids she’s not as apt to pull certain things off shelves. Plus it would make a really nice gift box if when giving IncrediBundles as a gift. I also chose 2 regular books and one bathtub book. My daughter just loves the Touch and Feel Wild Animals book. It’s really neat how each page has some tactile sensations for them to help learn about the animals. I got an egg shaker because what baby or toddler doesn’t like to make noise? The egg shaker is just the perfect size for her little hands too. Lastly I chose the Aquatopia Safety bath time audible thermometer for my kit. My daughter loves her baths. I’ve been accused of taking really hot showers myself. When I draw a bath for my youngest son, he’ll sometimes tell me it feels too hot so I’ll have to add more cold water. Not sure what is wrong with me that I don’t feel the same thing they do but this thermometer has definitely helped. Just kerplunk this cute turtle thermometer in the tub. Within seconds it gives you an accurate reading of the bath water temp. It beeps if water is too hot or too cold and gives you a temperature reading.

If you’re expecting, you can also create a baby registry on IncrediBundles.com.

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