Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Never drink a warm drink again and you don't have to empty your bank account to buy this Simple Modern Vacuum Insulated Tumbler

Ok I know we have all heard of the Yeti tumblers that keep drinks cold for hours.  The problem with those they cost around $40.  I was given the chance to review a 30oz cup from Simple Modern. 

The Simple Modern Cup is:
 Vacuum Insulated Cruiser Tumbler with Lid
 Double Walled Stainless Steel Travel Mug
 Sweat Free Coffee Cup
 Powder Coated Flask
 Fits in a Cup Holder

I was a little skeptical when I saw it had a clear lid with a drink slot.  I thought without a lid that closes there is no way the drink will stay cold or hot.  With the 115 degrees we have here in AZ I decided to try the cold drink instead of hot.  I was AMAZED with the results.  I put a soda and a handful of ice in the tumbler at 12:16pm.  I tested the temp of the soda and it was 31.7 degrees.  All day I sipped on the drink and at 9:30pm the temp of the soda as 31.1 degrees.  No, my thermometer is not broken - The drink was still very cold and still had ice in it 9 hours later.

I have gone back to Amazon and purchased another one for my husband.  The Simple Modern tumbler comes in 8 colors.  I purchased the Apple Green one for myself and the "Simple Stainless" color for my husband.  The colored tumblers are $24.99 and the Simple Stainless tumbler is only $19.99.

Here is a link to these awesome tumblers.  These are so much better then the Contigo cups I used for years traveling to work with my morning coffee.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E04Y5Y8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was able to purchase the Apple Green tumbler for a discounted price for mu honest review.  My review is my opinion and was not influenced by the reduced price.



Friday, July 22, 2016

YOBO Unisex, Multipurpose Swaddle Blanket # Prime Reviews


YOBO Unisex, Multipurpose Swaddle Blanket by the YoBo Company. 
With a new grandbaby arriving in a couple months I decided to give these "blankets" a try.  To me a blanket is something warm and snuggly.  These swaddle cloths are totally not that.  The baby will be born in Arizona so a warm blanket will not be needed.  These 100% Muslin Cotton will be cool but will be great to wrap the baby in.  I am one of those Nana's who think new born babies need to be covered and cuddled. 
The swaddle blankets come in a package of two.  They are Unisex so they will be nice for boy or girl.  They are very large in size 47" x 47" but thin so they are not bulky at all and will pack well in a diaper bag. I thought they felt a little course when I felt them but once they were washed they got so much softer.  It will also work as a quick throw to go over the baby carrier when outside, or for a burp rag, a blanket to lay the baby on to change diapers or for when the baby gets a little older and learning to sit up. There will be so many uses for these blankets.  These would make great gifts to give to a new Mom in a basket. This is my first purchase from this company but it won't be my last.

Here is a link to these on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FGTRHQ4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


 
I purchased these at a discounted price for my honest review.  My review is my opinion and was not influenced by the reduced price.

Sunday, July 17, 2016

ChalkTalk Premium Liquid Chalk Markers Unique Reversible 6mm Chisel/Round Tip 8 Pack Erasable Paint Marker #thriftywins



 I purchased these ChalkTalk Premium Liquid Chalk Markers Unique Reversible 6mm Chisel/Round Tip 8 Pack Erasable Paint Marker from Chalk Talk sold on Amazon.
Previously I had purchased 2 rolls of chalk paper but the markers/chalk that came with the rolls did not work well at all.  These markers are fantastic.  The color is bright and the end of each marker can switch to be either a round end or a chisel end.  It is a little messy to change the end so be sure and use a napkin to avoid getting the liquid on your hands.
There are 8 super bright colors. 
Water based for easy clean up
Non-toxic and have no odor
Reversible tip


They can be used on signs, coated paper, mirrors, glass, or sidewalk drawings.
I used mine on the black chalk paper.  It does take a little while to dry, not instant like the chalk sticks are.  It did wipe off the black paper but did leave a little shadow behind.  I would recommend to test a spot before drawing to make sure it is removable if that is what you need.  I can see that I will use these for a lot of fun projects.  I love bright bold colors and these marker deliver just that.


Here is a link to these on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DE0Z8UY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I purchased these for a discounted price for my honest review.  My review is my opinion and was not influenced by the discounted price.



Durapower® 300Lumen LED Work Light - #thriftywins



I purchased this light to take camping with us.  It is listed as a work light but it did a great job as a lantern for my family while camping.  It has a POWERFUL bright LED light that lit the path to the showers and back to the campsite. 
    It has 300 lumen brightness, one flood light and also a flashlight.
    Has a magnet on the back that is powerful and held on to my fridge without any sliding.
    Has a clip that can 360 rotatable clip making it easy to hang your light anywhere you want.
   Has a 60 day money back guarantee.
The clip is made of hard plastic and a little bit tough to open but once I got it open it never opened when it wasn't supposed to.  It was easy to hang on my bag I take to the showers each night.  I didn't have to worry about carrying it and dropping the light along the way.
It uses 3 AAA batteries that were included with the purchase.  This would be a great light to hang on a kids bike, leave in the glove box in case of an emergency, carry while walking the dog, etc.  There is no limit what you could use this for.


Here is a link to the light that I purchased on Amazon.  I was able to purchase this for a discounted price for my honest review.  My review is my opinion and in no way was influenced by the discounted price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D0UIZM6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1





Saturday, July 2, 2016

Durapower® 2 Pack 20-LED Work Light Set - #thriftywins#reviews



I purchased this 2 pack Durapower 20-LED work light sold by Durapower at Amazon.  What intrigued me about this was the clip on it so we can clip it on a belt loop for hands free flashlight when we are camping or walking the dog.  In Maricopa there are no street lights in the neighborhoods so if we go walking and explore longer than expected it is very dark to walk back home.  This would be a great light to hook on your kids backpack to use if needed.  It gets dark pretty early in the Northern states.
This 2 pack 20 light LED light will come in very handy.  It has 2 lights, the 20-LED light and a flashlight on the end. 
It also has a strong magnet on the back so it can stick to our steel garage door so they are easy access anytime we need them. 
Each light uses 3 AAA batteries.  All 6 batteries were included. 
There is a 60 day money back guarantee.




Here is a link to these lights on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D2FLRX8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I purchased these at a discounted price for my honest review.  My review is my opinion and was not swayed by the discounted price.





American Flag made by an American Company - A must have. #KARMAS#REVIEWS



With all the moving this past year I have miss placed our American Flag so I purchase this one.  It is made in the USA and you can tell that by the workmanship.  It is double stitched around the edges.  It is high quality 100 Denier material.  The polyester is stronger and last longer than Nylon.  The flag has such bold colors.  It comes in 2 sizes.  The size I purchased is 3' x 5' and only costs $12.41 at Amazon.
     Sent Kind, LTD is making a difference for every flag sold the donate 30% of Proceeds from sales to families of fallen officers
    Sent Kind, LTD give a BETTER THAN 100% GUARANTEE. No questions asked warranty and return offer. If you aren't happy for any reason, you may return the flag for a 100% refund.
I am so proud to have this flag flying outside my house this 4th of July and every day after that.


Here is the link to this flag at Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GDK7JOU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


You can check out this review and all my reviews on Facebook Nana B's reviews
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I purchased this flag for a discounted price for my honest review.  My review is my opinion and was not swayed by the discounted price.

Fivebop Lid Lifter, Spill-proof Lid Lifter for Soup Pot #thriftywins#reviews



If you know me you know I love to cook and will purchase almost anything related to cooking. I purchased these Fivebop Lid Lifter, Spill-proof Lid Lifter for Soup Pot. They are so funny but work so well. To avoid a pot boiling over I have always either teetered the lid a little off the side or even laid a wooden spoon over the edges of the pan until I saw these. They are made out of silicone, non-toxic and have no smell. All you do is put the figure over the edge of the pot to hold the lid open just enough to allow the steam to release to avoid bubbling over.They come in a package of two.
These would be a cute stocking stuffer and a secret Santa gift.
Here is link to them at Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/…/B01…/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00…


You can check this review and all my reviews on Facebook Nana B's Reviews
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1530264987268380/permalink/1563740570587488/


I purchased these at a discounted price for my honest review. My review is my opinion and was not influenced by the discounted price.



Dennov Portable USB Rechargeable LED Camping Lantern Flashlight & Power Bank #thriftywins#reviews



I purchased this Dennov Portable USB Rechargeable LED Camping Lantern Flashlight by Dennov.  This is such a unique flashlight.  Here is what makes it different:
  * Has 3 light settings, High, Medium & Flashing
  * Has a hook on the top so it can be hung from a tent or anything you can clip it on
  * It is rechargeable using a USB charging cable
  **** It has a Micro-USB port so it can also recharge a cell phone *****
  * It has a magnetic back
  * 2 hours to finish a full charge to last 13.3 hours of continuous use in middle light mode ( 5.5 hours in high light mode)
  * Bright led is durable, unbreakable, efficiency and energy saving: last 100,000 hours and never need to be replaced.
 
It is so lightweight that a person could carry it in their purse and not add a lot of bulk or weight.  I like that it can be recharged without having being by a plugin.  Never needs batteries.  We all have cell phone cables that we carry so that makes this light so convenient. Dennov give a 1 year warranty on this light.


Here is a link to this item through Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G5BWHJY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


You can also check out this review along with others on Facebook Nana B's Reviews
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1530264987268380/permalink/1563738627254349/




I purchased this at a discounted price for my honest review.  My review is my opinion and was not influenced by they discounted price.













ESSA Skin Care Vit-A-C Whip #NEONLIGHTS#REVIEWS



I purchased this ESSA Skin Care Vit-A-C Whip. It is a Vitamin C serum moisturizer. I have been using it for a couple days now and really like it. It smells like I am putting and orange on my face. It absorbs immediately and is not at all greasy. I really like the whipped hydrating texture that is different from most others. I like that it pumps out so I don't have to dig it out of a jar. It recommends to avoid applying it to the eye area and the sensitive skin at the corners of the mouth. In only 3 uses I can notice a difference in the vertical lines around my upper lip. It is hydrologic acid and also has vitamins A & E along with the vitamin C.
I purchased this on Amazon. Here is the link
https://www.amazon.com/…/B01…/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00…
I purchased this at a discounted price for my honest review. My review is my opinion and was not swayed by the discounted price.


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Ceylon Cinnamon supplements by Zhou Nutrition #NEONLIGHTS#REVIEWS



I purchased these Ceylon Cinnamon supplements by Zhou Nutrition on Amazon after talking to a friend about how they helped her with hot flashes. Her doctor had recommended them to her because there are so many health benefits using cinnamon.
The benefit claims of using Cinnamon are:
They are an Antioxidant
Promotes Lower Cholesterol levels
Can reduce inflammation & joint pain
Supports healthy blood sugar levels
The cinnamon that is used in these supplements is from Sri Lanka where "true cinnamon" is native.
It is suggested to take 1 capsule up to three times a day. I started using this 3 days ago. On day one I only had 2 hot flashes, yesterday had none and so far today I have not had one. To me that is a huge benefit of taking these. I am hoping with more use my joint pain will minimize. I am only taking one pill a day in the morning when I take all my vitamins. Each pill is 500mg.
Some people have claimed they opened the capsules and used the cinnamon on their toast. I haven't done that yet but that would be another great way to get it in your diet or add it to a smoothie.
They offer a 60 day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. I won't be sending mine back.
Here is the link to this on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/…/B00…/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00…
I purchased these at a discounted price for my honest review. My review is my opinion and was not swayed by the discounted price.


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Nature's Way Wool Dryer Balls #NEONLIGHTS#REVIEWS



Nature's Way Wool Dryer Balls
I purchased these wool dryer balls from Nature's Way On Amazon. They are so soft but very sturdy. They are made from premium New Zealand Wool, there are 6xl 9" balls in a package, all natural fibers, no fillers and no chemicals. They are not the hard blue pointy ones that we have all tried in the past.
The directions don't say how many to use at a time so I only used 2 when I dried a load of clothes last night. When I dry my clothes I always just use the automatic settings. That is medium heat for 40 minutes. I decided to experiment to see if these work like they claim. I set the dryer to medium low setting and only for 25 minutes and threw in 2 dryer balls and no fabric softener sheets. In 25 minutes 6 of my tops, 1 of Scott's T-Shirts and 4 pairs of shorts were dry and there was not static cling. That was 15 minutes less drying time and my clothes feel so soft. I am in love with these. Everyone should give them a try.
Here is the link to them on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/…/B01…/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00…
I purchased these at a discounted price for my honest review. My review is my opinion and was not swayed by the discounted price.


Check it out on my facebook page also.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/1530264987268380/permalink/1563430117285200/



SlimSmart Digital Scales by Slim Smart on Amazon #NEONLIGHTS#REVIEW



I purchased these SlimSmart Digital Scales by Slim Smart on Amazon. They are a very sleek design. I like that it is made from thick, strong tempered glass and the flooring underneath is what you see most instead of an old white scale. The scale is very lightweight. You can just step on the scale and get your weight. No tapping to "wake up the scale" before stepping on. The scale uses 4 AAA batteries that are provided in the package. It has a digital display and can weigh up to 400 pounds. The scales we have been using only go to 275 pounds. Whenever we are flying somewhere and need to weigh our luggage I have always had to stand on the scale and hold the luggage to make sure we weren't over 50 pounds. We all know how well us women like anyone seeing how much we weigh. With this scale weighing up to 400 pounds Scott can do the heavy lifting and step on the scales now with our bags. That is a huge plus in my book.
I had a doctors appointment yesterday and these scales were only .2 pounds different from the doctors scales. I have never had a scale that close to the dreaded doctors scales. There is a 30 day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied but I am sure you will like the scales.
Here is a link to these on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/…/B01…/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00…
I purchased these for a discounted price for my honest review. My review is my opinion and was not swayed by the discounted price.