Just Add Color Mega Pak Review

I received this kit at no cost in order to complete this post via the US Family Guide. Any opinions expressed are my own.

Just Add Color Mega Pak is something truly unique to add to your next outdoor get-together. We received a Just Ad Color pack to review that included:

Just Add Color Mega Pack Includes: Total Value: $180
a.) Ryan’s Ultimate Color Party Guide
b.) 5 Lbs Of Purple
c.) 5 Lbs Of Pink
d.) 5 Lbs Of Blue
e.) 3 Powder Paintbrushes
f.) 6 Color Bonkers
g.) Bonus 2 Two Free Color Blasters

Some people might think of the color runs when they see this. That powdery color they throw during the races. Some people might see this and think it would be fun to have a big color battle. And it totally is, but Ryan’s Ultimate Color Party Guide comes with lots of fun ideas to do.

One of the fave activities of the little ones was making unicorn poop.

The older kids and adults just seemed to want to get messy. But who can blame them, this stuff is fun. The unicorn poop the kids made ended up becoming snowballs of sorts.

We played capture the flag with the 2 color blaster we received in the kit. We had a yellow and a pink color blaster. Teams each took turns hiding their perspective “flag”. We kind of made up our own rules but when someone found the opposing teams “flag” they had to announce it and spray it. You’ll see this in the very beginning of the the video below.

We saved the color battle for last because I knew it would be the messiest. Everyone looked forward to this part. Several times throughout the party different guests commented on the fact that they thought it was more fun than what we were expecting.

It’s not too late to get your own Color Party Kit. I told my kids I bet this would be really cool to do when it snows! We could add new activities like snow man decorating and snow art.

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Hen in a Hurry for the Busy Mom with Busy Kids – Coupon Too!

I received the below mentioned products at no cost in order to complete an honest review. Any opinions expressed are my own.

You’ve probably seen the meme floating around social media that says something like “Everyone has practice so we can either have dinner at 4:30 or 9:00” That is my life, especially in the fall. My two oldest boys play high school football. Anyone that has a kid play high school football knows that football is a year round sport. When they’re not practicing or playing a game they’re lifting, conditioning, heat acclimatization, camp, etc etc. Then my oldest will also be starting archery team and rifle team. He had his mandatory meetings for rifle team already. The poor kid literally went to school, went to football practice then went straight from football practice to the rifle team meetings.

My middle son plays football. My youngest son plays soccer in the spring. Normally he does winter soccer also but this year he decided to do something called the ninja kids program (think ninja warrior for kids) and my daughter just started gymnastics a few weeks ago. I work mornings and blog whenever I have time. My husband works night shift. I try to have a decent meal ready for afterschool but before practices but it doesn’t always work out.

We always seem to be busiest in the fall. I usually have to recruit my ex or my dad to help with all the running. Seems like there’s certain days of the week where two or three kids have to be 2 or 3 different places all around the same time. With work, school, bus schedules, practice schedules, game schedules, and other events sometime it’s hard to squeeze a good home-cooked meal in.

I had the opportunity to try Hen in a Hurry. Made-from-scratch meals using ethically sources, organic, and locally grown ingredients. You have plenty of choices for both meals and plan options. Then ship the meals right to your door.

So the one night we were particularly busy and I figured it would be a good time to try out one of the Hen in a Hurry meals. I pulled it out and thought, dang it I probably need to thaw it first. Well I was wrong. I was able to throw it in the microwave FROZEN and still have a decent dinner on the table in 15 min.

This was the slow cooked beef burgundy with roasted asparagus. EVERYONE said how good the beef burgundy was. Seriously it was very tender and flavorful. I’m usually not a big asparagus person but my husband loves asparagus. The kids tried it for the first time too.

That’s another nice thing about this. We get to try things I might not normally try to make like Zucchini stuffed chicken for instance. You can choose bulk meals with Hen in a Hurry for families. You can choose 4 serving or 8 serving bulk meals. They even have a way to create your own plan.

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SJ Works Bicycle First Aid Kits

I received a product sample in order to complete this post. Any opinions expressed are my own.

Many people use a bicycle. Bicycles can be a mode of transportation, used for recreation, or used for sport. My 14 year old son for instance, like to ride bikes with a group of friends when the weather is nice. He rides all over our town with his friends: to the local pool, to the playgrounds, to friends houses, etc. I remember one time, my oldest son bringing his friend to our house from the playground because he scraped his knee up pretty good and needed patched up.

Now what happens if he’s riding his bike and gets bit by a dog? What happens if his friend wrecks his bike and starts bleeding. Sure they can use their cell phones to call me or call another parent. Then they have to wait for the parent to get there. With a bicycle first aid kit, they can start care immediately until help arrives. That’s where SJ Works Bicycle First Aid Kits come into play.

SJ Works offers several bicycle first aid kit options all of which can be conveniently strapped to your bike without hinder mobility. I figured my son would use the SJ Works Smartphone solution bicycle first aid kit. Not only is it a first aid kit that straps to your bike bit it also has a special see-through pocket for your smart phone.

All these items are packed in a compact first aid kit. It includes an American Red Cross emergency first aid guide, headphone extention cord, reflective tape, band aids, antiseptic wipes, triangle bandages, first aid tape, butterfly wound closures, emergency blanket, bicycle light (not pictured) and more. There is still space in the bag for my son to put his epipen and inhaler, maybe even a granola bar.

I also received the SJ Works Classic Bicycle First Aid Kit. This one has more of a triangular look to it. It contains many of the same items as the smartphone kit. This one does not have the smartphone pocket though. It does have more of a sleek design.

The gray colored areas on both safety kits is highly reflective. When it’s on your bicycle it will be more than just an occasional use item, every time it’s on your bicycle it will help you be more visible to drivers on the road. Now that fall is here the days will be getting shorter. Visibility in the dark is a more pressing issue.

Both kits contain items for disinfecting cuts, help to stop bleeding, and safety items. The American Red Cross first aid guide is super helpful too.

As we found out while testing these, they don’t fit on all bikes. My 14 year old has a smaller BMX bike and it doesn’t work on a BMX bike. My older son has an adult size mountain bike but because the frame is made a little differently we couldn’t get all the straps to buckle but we were able to make it work and it did stay on securely when he rode his bike around. These would easily work on a standard mountain bike or ten speed.

Some food for thought, according to the CDC website, there were 467,000 bicycle related injuries in 2015. Admittedly it does not say how many were minor injuries. But these kits can help with visibility to prevent a more serious accident and has many essentials for injuries most likely to occur.

You can find more info about SJ Works Bicycle First Aid Kits on their website: sj-works.com

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October Shopping: Black Raven in Windber, Pennsylvania

I had the pleasure of meeting Leah Altemus who is the owner of Black Raven in Windber, PA. Black Raven is a Metaphysical store located in small town Windber, Pennsylvania. Black Raven is your source for things like crystals, candles, smudging sticks, psychic readings, and more.

Black Raven is a pinterest-worthy shop with many things for your metaphysical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Leah Altemus has a fascinating background being former law enforcement and an army veteran. Leah also happens to possess psychic abilities. Leah has even helped in missing persons cases. She offers psychic-medium readings at her site, your home, and via skype. You can see all the services offered at Black Raven on their site black-raven6.com

Black Raven in Windber also has products to help you. Let’s talk crystals for a minute. Using crystals for emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being isn’t a new idea but it seems to be growing in popularity. I’ve looked into using crystals personally. I discovered a little while ago that I’m empathic. I carry a lot of emotions on me that don’t always belong to me. Working in a hospital doesn’t help. I keep a rose quarts in my bedroom, a salt lamp on my desk, and was able to pick a carnelian crystal at Black Raven to help with my motivation and creativity which is sometimes stolen from me with my depression.

Black Raven has a selection of some of the more popular crystals like carnelian, rose quartz, tiger’s eye, flourite, and more.

If you prefer, Black Raven offers jewelry options with crystals in it as well like this necklace and earring set containing tiger’s eye.

Black Raven hosts events periodically in the shop and with the community. They have an event coming up in November with the creators of Deadly Grounds Coffee. Coffee is my life line and I enjoy trying new brands and blends. I had to pick myself up a bag of Deadly Grounds Coffee Pumpkin Spice. This is one of the most well blended pumpkin spice coffees I’ve ever tried. The pumpkin spice is not too spicy or over-powering. The coffee is a smooth medium roast making it drinkable just about any time. Deadly Grounds coffee is from Hell, Michigan so it is the official coffee of Hell lol. Also it’s the official coffee of Halloween, so what better time to try it out!

Since my visit to the shop about 2 weeks ago, Black Raven has added even more inventory.

I could go on and on about the services and products that Black Raven offers but I suggest you check out their website and follow on Facebook. Leah is knowledgable and willing to help.

Website: black-raven6.com

Facebook: facebook.com/blackraven1626

Smile Brilliant cariPRO Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush Review

I received a product sample in order to complete this post. Any opinions expressed are my own.

Years ago I used a rechargeable electric toothbrush from another brand. It worked fine but one of the reasons I stopped using it was the big recharging base took up space and the replacement toothbrush heads were ridiculously expensive. When Smile Brilliant offered for me to try their cariPRO Ultrasonic Electric toothbrush I wanted to check out their website first.

The charging base looks small but is it really?

When I looked at the website it looked like the charging base was quite small. We’re a family of 6, space is at a premium in our house so that was important to me. The base actually is quite small, approximately 2 inches wide. You don’t have to leave the base out all the time though because the charge last a long time.

How long does the charge last?

Charging is easy. You just plug the base into an outlet and set your toothbrush on the base. The charge light will glow red while charging until fully charged when it will turn green. If you’re in a hurry you only need to charge your brush for a few minutes to brush your teeth. When it’s fully charged however the charge lasts for up to 30 days with twice a day brushing.

What are the features of the cariPRO Ultrasonic electric toothbrush?

The cariPRO Ultrasonic electric toothbrush has 5 different settings: clean, white, massage, gum care, and sensitive. I have sensitive teeth but wanted to try all the settings. I found, for me, I liked the clean setting and gum care setting the best. The sensitive setting had a “tickle” feeling to me.

The cariPRO is also waterproof so no worries if it gets wet or even if you want to brush your teeth in the shower. Hey I’m not judging.

The brush runs for 2 minutes with a pause every 30 seconds to change areas in your mouth.

The cariPRO has smooth, almost satin-like feel making it comfortable to hold it in your hand.

60 day trial – you get to try it in your home for 60 days, if you don’t like it, ship it back and get your money back. There is also a 2 year warranty!

The brush heads also have a tongue scraper on the back.

How much does it cost?

A valid question. There are 3 different packages available for the cariPRO Ultrasonic electric toothbrush on the Smile Brilliant site.

Individual package – this is what I got to review. I received the cariPRO, one charging base, and 2 brush heads. This package runs $119. Shipping is free.
Deluxe package – you get one cariPRO, one charging base and 4 brush heads. If you change your brush heads every 6 months that works out to 2 years worth of brush heads. This package is $129 with free shipping.
Couples package – this one is definitely the best deal when you compare the prices to the other packages. You get 2 yes TWO cariPRO electric toothbrushes, 2 charging bases, and 4 brush heads. that breaks down to each person getting a toothbrush, 2 brush heads and a charging base for only $99.50 each since the couples package is $199 with free shipping.

All packages have a 60 day trial and 2 year warranty along with free shipping

Yea but how much are the Smile Brilliant replacement electric toothbrush heads?

This is where I was really impressed.

You can get 2 replacement toothbrush heads for $13 and free shipping. That’s $6.50 per toothbrush head
A better deal, get 4 replacement toothbrush heads for $23. That breaks down to $5.75 per toothbrush heads.
Best deal, get 8 replacement toothbrush heads for $43 that’s $5.38 per brush head.

Why should I use an electric toothbrush over a regular toothbrush?

I asked the same question. You can check the Smile Brilliant FAQ Here. The short of it is, it’s 7X more effective at removing plaque than a manual toothbrush. For me, another benefit is the fact that it runs for 2 minutes. Admittedly, I don’t always brush my teeth for two minutes with a manual. The cariPRO electric toothbrush runs for 2 minutes so it makes it easy to do that. The cariPRO can also help improve gum health. In my personal opinion, I also like the feel of the cariPRO electric toothbrush on my gums. It’s sort of like a masseuse for my mouth.

This is me first thing in the morning legitimately using the toothbrush. No make up, bed head, baggy eyes and all lol

What is it missing?

This is a matter of opinion. Because it runs for 2 minutes and only gives a brief, second pause to change quadrants in the mouth, I’d like to see a couple second break after 1 minute to spit. I know that’s gross but I have a sensitive gag reflex. I either have to try to spit with it running in my mouth or take it out of my mouth to spit and have it splatter on the mirror. I’ve tried to hold off until it was done running but I end up gagging lol.

Where can I get one?

Go to the Smile Brilliant website and use code: angiewith2-20 to get 20% off your very own cariPRO Ultrasonic electric toothbrush!

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