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Showing posts with label Reusable. Show all posts
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Monday, July 25, 2016

Product Review: Vitapura's Stainless Steel Loose Leaf Tea Infusers

As much as I love tea and like this product, I intend to gift these.


This set of Two Loose Leaf Tea Infusers from Vitapura are made with stainless steel.

The little mesh bowl section has the lid screwed onto it which keeps all of the tea contained. The lid has larger holes and is hooked to a chain; the end of the chain has a larger hook that grips onto the mug that you are using.

This product seems sturdy after a few uses, however because of the small pieces on the chain, I would not put them in the dishwasher despite them being dishwasher safe.

The holes are smaller than similar products that I have seen. Additionally, the product is simple with no intricate designs. 

One of the tea infusers had a lid that was a little harder to get on but other than that I have not had any issues with the product.


Find them here: Vitapura Infuser

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Monday, July 18, 2016

Product Review: Foldable Storage Containers from B&C Home Goods

Storage solutions that you find in the store are not always the most affordable options, these bins are about 3.67 each.


They come collapsed and you expand them and place the bottoms in, these are essentially a little stiff pieces of cardboard that are covered in fabric that matches the rest of the bins.

This material is a light gray color that seems to be reasonably mess resistant. 
The sides without the handles collapse in when the bin is not in use. 

I have one bin holding some binders and papers and another holding miscellaneous items in the kitchen. Conveniently, the bins fit right above the kitchen cabinets. I imagine they would also fit on shelves made for similar bins.

I recommend these as an affordable option for storage. 




I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.





Monday, July 11, 2016

Product Review: Microfiber Towels from Rallt


I was a little skeptical when I first tried these microfiber towels from Rallt.



 I have never used a product like this before so I did not know what to expect. They have made me a believer. Realistically, I cannot see our regular towels being phased out but these definitely have their perks.


Both of the towels are beyond soft so they would be great for using on sensitive skin. They are also less than half the weight and one eighth of the size of a regular towel. 

This makes it ideal for camping, a gym bag, a diaper bag, or for having it one in the car.


They come with a case for each towel and each towel has a loop that can be unbuttoned if needed.

I tried the larger towel at the beach on the Fourth of July and did not have any problems, it absorbed water and dried quickly without taking up much room.


Find it here: Microfiber Towels

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Product Review: Bug-Out Mosquito Repelling Bands

Mosquitoes are a huge problem at the lake and bug sprays are not the safest option, especially for children.

I was thrilled when I was approved to test out these Bug-Out Bands. You can wear them on your wrist or your ankle and I love that they are a safer alternative for children.

There are a few steps you can take to protect yourself from those pesky insects: these bands, the wipes included, and staying indoors. I'm kidding. 

These 10 bands come with 2 DEET-free geraniol wipes and an eBook that includes facts on repelling mosquitoes. The eBook is accessed through their website using a code provided with the product. 

Geraniol is a colorless liquid that feels oily but smells sweet. 

The active ingredients for this product are geraniol oil, lemongrass oil, and citronella oil. They also include several inactive ingredients listed.

I was thrilled when I saw that each band lasts 250 hours after it is opened. They are individually packaged and, according to Bug-Out, they are waterproof as well. 

It appears based on their Amazon listing that they come in a random assortment of yellow, green, blue, red, and pink. However, the bands that I received are all yellow.

If you are allowing children to use this product I would recommend putting it on their ankle so they do not mess around with it. I did have a couple insects land on me, but I was not bitten so I would call it a success.


Find them here: Bug-Out Bands

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Product Review: KakoLee's Reusable Produce Bags


I have been trying to lessen the amount of disposable and plastic items that we use at home and this is a big step.


I am simultaneously trying to introduce even more fruits and vegetables into our diets. This product comes in a set of six with four different sizes. The sizes are 14" x 18", 12" x 15", 10" x 12", and 8" x 10".

The sizes are color coded blue is the largest, red, green, and yellow is the smallest. They all have a drawstring closure to keep fruit from falling out.

The mesh is really small so you do not have to worry about fruit or veggies making a mess in the back of your car or on the way into the kitchen.

Based on the Amazon listing, these bags are just under $2.50 each and it is worth the cost if you are wanting to minimize your plastic consumption. 

These could also be used for small toys, dirty clothes when you are on a trip, or just about anything else you could think of- there are several possibilities.



I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.