Product Review: NinoStar's Baby Bib Set

 I really like this set of bibs especially with the extras.

I received five bibs, one stuffed giraffe, and twelve milestone stickers. 

The bibs and the giraffe are all really neutral if that is a concern of yours or the gift recipient, but the stickers are a little more geared towards girls. Personally, I do not think designs are not a big deal but some mothers may not use them because of this. I wish that there was an option to chose a set because of this.

The stickers are all bright and colorful and I believe that they would show up well in pictures.

The giraffe has textured chewing surfaces for young babies, but I would not recommend letting your child use it without supervision.

The bibs utilize buttons instead of velcro which is my favorite part because no matter what I did bibs would always become detached in the washer and dryer. 

The bibs are extremely soft and I believe the set would make a great gift.

Find it here: NinoStar's Baby Bib Set

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

Product Review: Lavender Essential Oil from Avenir Oils

I was running low on my lavender essential oils so I decided to give Avenir Oils a try.

My first impression was that it smells better than some of the other essential oils that I have tried and that it smells distinctly floral- there is no weird after odor. 

I have used this product in baths and in diffusers and it smells more potent without a greasy feeling.

Lavender aids with relaxation and I have found that a couple drops in Madison's diffuser helps her fall asleep faster- either because she's focusing on the night light or because of the product itself.

The main difference I have noted between this brand and other essential oils brands is that these have more information on the label. It includes directions, ingredients, and a caution (see right).

The first time that I used it I accidentally used a couple drops too many it takes a lot less to be effective.

Find it here: Avenier Oils Lavender Essential Oil

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

Product Review: US Art Supply's Acrylic Paint Set

I have never used acrylic paint before so I was pretty excited about trying US Art Supply's set.

It includes 24 colors in 4 oz tubes. I like that there is a creamy color for skin. I found that mixing it with white or the light brown color provided the best results.

I feel like more expensive sets would yield better results, however this set is great for practicing especially if acrylic is a new medium for you.

It dries quickly but I did find that it remains a little sticky even after it dries.

I feel like most of the colors will last me awhile but white and black will run out pretty quickly. 

First attempt with acrylic

I have been using this paint with my US Art Supply Acrylic Paper and Paint Brushes.

Find it here: US Art Supply's Acrylic Paint Set

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

Product Review: Birdious Acrylic Bird Feeder

I love acrylic bird feeders and the Birdious Acrylic Bird Feeder is no exception.

This bird feeder came in two sections unlike the other bird feeders I have tried but the sections go together easily. 

The only problem I have had with this product is that the suction cups are a little hard to put in the feeder. I found that it is easiest to place them in the slots and then twist as you pull them up.

There are two other distinct differences; first, is that it comes with an extra set of suction cups and there are also a few different sections.

The first is for water and the other two are for bird seed which sets it apart from the other bird feeders I have seen. The weight of the bird seed and water will keep the bottom half from coming out even in windy or rainy weather.

The perch is similar to the first bird feeder I reviewed but it goes all the way around.

Overall, this is a great feeder especially if you live in an apartment where you do not have a lawn. I believe it would make a great gift.

The #Birdious Birdfeeder is made of acrylic so you can watch #birds through your windows. I like that there is a section for water.

A photo posted by Jessica Scheetz (@ispelledjssicawrong) on Jun 5, 2016 at 7:51pm PDT

Find it here: Birdious Bird Feeder

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

Product Review: OMG! Flax Butter from Living Healthy World, LLC

OMG! Flax Butter comes in Dark Chocolate and Madagascar Vanilla, I received the Dark Chocolate flavor.

Living Healthy World advertises their product as being a great alternative to similar, more popular spreads (think Nutella). It boasts a significantly lower amount of sugar, omega 3 fatty acids, and some organic ingredients.

I am definitely not crazy about the taste. I tried it by itself and with a slice of bread but I did not really like it. I originally intended it for Johnathon's father who really loves dark chocolate and he seemed to like it a lot more than we did.

Try it yourself here: Living Healthy World's OMG! Flax Butter

Product Review: Brieftons Glass Bottles

We rarely purchase water bottles but spilled beverages has become a problem between us and the cats.

Enter Brieftons Glass Bottles. They come in a set of six bottles and lids which have a small food-grade silicone ring.

They do not leak and  they are really durable. Luckily for anyone interested, I am a majorly clumsy. I have dropped a bottle from about four feet onto a wood floor; thankfully, it survived unscathed.

They are great for making your own dressings or drinks. I like making iced tea and then pouring some into these bottles since they hold 18 oz. I also like pouring water from our pitcher that filters it into the bottles instead of using plastic water bottles.

The glass bottle is dishwasher safe, but the manufacturer recommends hand washing the lid because of the silicone ring.


Find it here: Brieftons Glass Bottles

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

Product Review: Vehicle Escape Hammer from Real Deal Tools

I am thankful that we have not had an opportunity to test this particular product, hopefully we will never have to use it.

I have gotten several car safety items and this was one of them on the list one side has a hammer to break through the windows if the car is submerged or burning. The second side has a seatbelt cutter that adds a little piece of mind especially with Madison in the car if we need to get out quickly.

I firmly believe that anyone who drives, especially parents, should have this product. 

The handle is bright orange so you can see it and the blade is tucked into the handle so it is not dangerous. The set also comes with a mount so it can be attached to consoles or gear pockets.

Anyone who doubts the usefulness of this product should check out the Mythbusters YouTube video where Adam tries getting out of a submerged car. Spoiler alert: he knew it was coming and still needed help.

Find it here: Auto Safety Tool from Real Deal Tools

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