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Saturday, June 20, 2015

Smarter Rest Sleep Mask Review

As most people know by now, my hubby had an accident on June 9th, and has been in the hospital since then. I've been having trouble sleeping. The Smarter Rest sleep mask has helped with this. It helps me to relax a bit so I can fall asleep. It keeps it dark so that the light doesn't wake me. It fits comfortably over my eyes and doesn't feel like it's smothering my eyeballs. The mask promotes healthy sleep by stimulating melatonin production. It's hand washable, so you can wash it and keep it free of bacteria. The mask comes with a very nice silk pouch for storage and has earplugs as well. You can get yours here. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review.

Pratipad Round Silicone Potholders Review

I had the pleasure of reviewing the square potholders from Pratipad a while ago. They have given me the opportunity to review their amazing round silicone potholders! I am extremely grateful for this opportunity :) These potholders are pretty amazing. They are made of heat resistant silicone, so they won't melt when you use them. They have a wonderful grip, so no worries about dropping whatever you are holding with them. These are very versatile, too. They aren't just for getting hot pans out of the oven. You can use them as hotpads to set your hot pan on when putting on a table or counter. You can also use it as a grip to open stubborn jars. I can vegetables out of my garden, and several months later when I try to open them, the rings are awful stubborn and don't want to come off! With these, I won't spend an hour opening a jar! I really love the thickness and the quality of these potholders. Pratipad really delivered again! You can go and buy your set here. I received this product free in exchange for an honest review.

Lazy Lidz Sleep Mask Review

I have soooo needed this for a long time! When I'm trying to sleep at night, I have street lights and my porch light shining in my bedroom, even with darkened curtains. I don't like to cover my head up with my blankets, and now I don't have to! The Lazy Lidz sleep mask is awesome! The fit is wonderful, and it has velcro in the back to be able to adjust it, rather than a one size fits all concept. There is a really cool "lid" that goes over the bridge of your nose to keep the light out. It even came with earplugs! How cool is that? So not only can I sleep in darkness, but I won't have to hear my cat snoring..haha!! She is old, and snores so much! The earplugs have a handy holding place right on the band, so you won't lose them, either! You can get yours here. I received this product free in exchange for an honest review.

Vivree Kitchen Tongs Review

These kitchen tongs from Vivree are very nice. They are made of high quality materials which means that they will last a long time. They won't bend or break at the first sign of heavy duty work, either. The color on them is very vibrant and since it's not ink, it will stay vibrant. They are easy to hold and grip, so you won't drop the food you are picking up. I like that they are different sizes, because one-size-fits-all does not always apply, and sometimes you need a smaller or larger tong. I use them for all kinds of things, from picking up corn on the cob, to getting fried items out of the fryer. Really a great product, and you can buy yours here. I received this product free in exchange for an honest review.

Dangerous Bet Ebook Review

Dangerous Bet is a great book about an agent who becomes an assassination target. This book gives you a look inside an assassin's life, as he struggles to survive. This is a great story, with lots of twists and turns to keep you engaged. Jack Gardner takes you on a thrilling ride and pulls you right into an assassin's world! You can find it on Amazon in the Kindle Store right here. I received this book free in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

If I could turn back time......

If I could turn back time….. There are so many things I would do if I could turn back time! If only I had that option, I would jump on it! I would definitely rethink my choice of college! The one I ended up going to was so expensive, and misinforming. I would also choose to go to college before I had kids, because I feel that it took too much time away from my boys. I tried to do my schoolwork while they were in bed or at school, but inevitably I still had to do some while they were up or home. I definitely would have graduated from high school rather than dropping out and getting my GED. I would have taken more initiative in my life, that’s for sure!

I would have been more careful about getting into debt if I could turn back time. We were young and stupid, and wanted things. We also had other circumstances that affected out debt, too, and I definitely would go back and change that! I always think about what life would be like if hadn’t had that debt. Would we have a bigger, better house? Would we have more things? Newer cars? Maybe. But, would we be happy, or would we still be the people we are today? Probably not. I feel that the debt we incurred, and the struggles we have went through, are what made us who we are today. We respect our belongings, and don’t throw them around like trash. We don’t break our phones constantly and then go buy new ones. Our boys both have cell phones and they both take exceptional care of them. Never have we had a cracked screen, nor is the body scratched up. They know that they have to take care of their things because Mom and Dad won’t replace it.

Who wouldn’t want to turn the clock back so that they could snuggle with their babies again? I sure would!! My boys are teenagers now, and what I wouldn’t give to back to “the good ole days.” I miss those days of sweet smelling babies and sloppy kisses. My oldest is going to be getting his driving permit this fall. What I wouldn’t do to go back and rock him to sleep again (I’m pretty sure this is a no-go with him now..haha!!). My youngest is thirteen and going to start his last year of middle school. Where did my little 3lb 13 oz bundle of baby go??? Now he is almost 6 feet tall! Holy Cow!!!

I definitely would love to turn that clock back! I would love to turn the clock back and spend more time with my grandparents before they passed. I miss them dearly! They were so old and wise, and I didn’t spend nearly enough time with them. I need more garage sale time with my Grandpa Wise, and I need more sitting on the porch chit chatting with my Grandma Jenkins. I just need more time with them. Period.

There are so many things I could do if I could go back in time, but the question is, would I do them? I would probably do some of them, but not all of them. Like I said earlier, a lot of our journey made us who we are today, and I wouldn’t change that for anything.

What would you do differently or change?

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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

The ABC's of me :)

The ABC’s of me!!

A- Age: I am 37 most days. Other days I feel like I am a hundred..haha!

B- Bed Size: I have a Queen size bed but the cats take most of it.

C- Chore that you hate: for some reason, I absolutely hate emptying the dishwasher!!

D- Dogs: I love visiting dogs..lol. If I had room, I would have BIG dogs!! Mastiff’s!

E- Essential to start your day: CAFFEINE!!!

F- Favorite Color: Pink. And Teal. Oh, and Purple..lol.

G- Gold or Silver: Since I am allergic to silver, gold it is!

H- Height: Slightly taller than a cat..lol. 5’3”

I- Instruments you play: ummm…Does Magic Piano by Smule count?

J- Job title: Mother, Wife, Nurse, Housekeeper, Cook, Blogger, Reviewer, etc.

K- Kids: Yep, I have 2. Dustin is 14 and Austin is 13.

L- Live: I do my best..lol.

M- Mother’s Name: Penny

N- Nicknames: Jeni, Jen, mom, mooooom, and when I was little my cousin would call me JeniMaSue.

O- Overnight hospital stays: Too many to mention.

P- Pet Peeve: People not using the correct form of Their, There, They’re!!!!!

Q- Quote from a movie: “Frankly, My Dear, I don’t give a damn!” spoken by Rhett Butler in Gone With the Wind.

R- Right or left handed: Right, but I can write some with my left.

S- Siblings: I have two, and I am the oldest and wisest..lol. Kent Jr and Brittany :)

T- Time you wake up: 6:30 during the school year, and whenever Austin wakes me up to tell me he’s starving to death and going to wither away to nothing in the summer.

U- Underwear: I assumed, quite possibly incorrectly, that everyone wears these???

V- Vegetable you hate: Asparagus. I have tried it and just cannot get a taste for it.

W- What makes you late: That darn snooze button!! And slowpoke kids!

X- X-rays you’ve had: I am pretty sure that every inch of my body has been x-rayed.

Y- Yummy food that you make: I have been told that my homemade bread/rolls and lasagna are my best :)

Z- Zoo animal: Owls and Elephants. Oh, and Zebras. Oh, and Lions and Tigers. Oh, and….fine!! A