Thursday, November 12, 2015

Terra Friendly Solar Night Light with Snuggle Cover

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This beautiful solar lantern by TerraFriendly has quickly become one of my favorite solar items!  I can't seem to get enough solar products in my life....truly, and when this one came along, it is so unique I just had to try it out.

I LOVE fall, pumpkins, and leaves, so when I saw the pumpkin design, I didn't even have to look at what other designs they had available. This one was for me!
When I ordered it, I didn't realize the design is a removable sleeve.  That's awesome, because you aren't stuck with a design you may not like, and you can also use it as a bright light without the sleeve on it.  See image below.


 Is this not one of the coolest things you've ever seen?  It's inflatable!
It comes in a box about 6" x 6" x 2".  Very small and thin.  I was so surprised at how compact it is when deflated.  It even works that way too if you wish to not blow it up.


The top of it has a battery life level on it to show you how much charge it has.
Just leave it in the sun for 6 hours or so, and you'll get a charge for 8 or more hours.  It can be used as a nightlight, or a light to brighten up the area you are in, or as a flashlight even.  You can use it in water, as it's completely waterproof.  Toss it in the air, and play ball with it in the dark.  Use it on a boat, kayak, or canoe for an evening ride on the lake. Picnic on the beach at night, or as a nightlight in your room. 
So many uses for this item, and I'd love to get one to keep in the car for emergencies too.

Each end has a plastic handle that you can use to hang it up with, or to make it easy to carry.  This has 10 led lights in it, and as you can see, it's pretty bright!  Much brighter than I thought.  When you put the sleeve on it, it is so pretty with a glow about it. Still bright enough to see whatever you need to see.

This also comes in other designs, but so far, most of them are for kids  This is really the only adult design I saw when I ordered it, but it would be easy enough to make one of your own to slide on it, or wrap around it closing it with velcro.  The sleeve provided is very easy to slide on and off with no problem at all.  I did just look, and they do have a few other patterns available now that I didn't see before, and one of them is a constellation pattern. That would be neat!

It's a very cool item, and would love a dozen more of these to have around, and to give as gifts.  If you are looking for a unique gift for someone that has everything, this is it!  I can't think of anyone who wouldn't like to have this solar light.

If you'd like to see other reviews on it, or see the other patterns, they do have more styles available now.  Please click the image at the top or bottom of this post to take you to the Amazon product listing. Thank you for stopping by!

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

My Konjac Sponge Product Review

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This was the first Konjac sponge I had ever used. I am very familiar with Konjac root or Glucomannan fiber in my diet in pill form, or in the form of noodles or powder, and have used it for many years. When I saw it in sponge form, well, I just had to try it out. What an oddity it is!

I chose to try the Konjac with charcoal, as I love charcoal's purifying and detoxing properties. It is just lovely as a sponge! This konjac sponge in the image above is from MyKonjac company. It is in a tear drop shape which lends to contouring around your nose/cheek area very well. It's a sponge, so it pretty much fits anywhere, but it seems to help me wash that area more I suppose.

It's very hard when you take it out of the package, and all you need to do is run it under water or soak it in a bowl for a minute, and it softens right up. Then it's ready to use as is, or with any cleanser you like. I prefer using it alone.

MyKonjac sponge does not have any odor whatsoever. Having mcs, that is essential for me. I tried another brand, by LuxxHealth, and it smelled like burnt hair, and stayed with me for several days at a time. I just couldn't stomach it. Probably natural, and had to do with how they process their sponge with the charcoal, but the odor was so annoying, I couldn't handle it. So, MyKonjac is my sponge of choice of the two.

There are many other companies also making Konjac sponges, but I have no experience with any others yet. If you have not tried a konjac sponge yet, I highly recommend giving one a try. As I said, I recommend this one, but mainly because it has no odor. Just know that they are not created equal at all. Just like any other product, each has its differences, and quality is not the same.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Product Review of Pure Care 100% Natural Soap Berry Dish Detergent

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I'm no stranger to using soap berries or natural dish soap, as I have used natural products my whole life, thanks to being brought up in a nutrition/health oriented household. (Thanks Mom!)

I've used soap berries for many years for doing laundry, cleaning around the house, and dishes, but I've never seemed to get the right formulation.  I had the opportunity to test and review Pure Care 100% Natural Soap Berry Dish Detergent, so I jumped on it, and couldn't wait to test it out.

The problem I find with a lot of natural dish soaps is that none really are able to cut the grease very well, and I usually have to add more soap to my sponge, so I fully expected to have to do that with this too. It works so well, I did not need to! :) I couldn't believe it!

I also found myself not needing to add more to my sponge as often while doing a sink of dishes. Just shows how poorly the other natural brand I have was at cleaning. I still have a little bit of another natural brand left, so I am still trying to use that up, and started washing a greasy dish, and it wasn't cutting it. I reached for the Pure Care soap nut bottle, and finished washing it with that, and it came off so easily!
I am sold on this! It is a bit expensive, but when I think about having to use MORE of my other natural soaps, it probably comes out about the same.

I've also started using this in the bathroom hand soap container as well. I dilute it in there, but it works great, and is gentle enough to wash hands with. I normally prefer unscented products since I have mcs, and actually did not realize this was going to be scented or I probably wouldn't have gotten it, BUT it is a natural essential orange oil, and is not overpowering in the least. It is very very light and pleasant, and probably aids in cutting the grease so well. I am switching over to this brand for hand washing dishes, and for hand soap in the bathroom as well. I just love it!

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Product Review of EcoDefense Pest Repeller

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If you have ever had any issues with pests of any kind, you are well aware that the sprays or deterrents used usually are quite toxic to not only insects or pests, but to humans and animals also.  When I came across this Pest Repeller by EcoDefense, that is an all natural pest repellant, I had to give it a try.

It is not only scent free, which is extremely important for me since I have mcs, but it also is 100% organic.  This particular product from them repels not only rats and mice, but also deer, moles, gophers, squirrels, bats, chipmunks, rabbits, birds and other pests.

It states it is a scent and taste deterrent.  Now, personally, I can't smell a thing. Neither can anyone else in my family. It smells like water.....like nothing. The main ingredient listed on the bottle is Castor oil 75%, and other inert ingredients and water make up the other 25%.  I do not know what the other inert ingredients are, but according to the label, they are so low of a health risk, that they aren't even required to list them. They are EPA registration, MSDS, and FIFRA exempt (Federal insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act).  The other thing I love about this product, is that it is made right here in the USA.  :)  I try to buy USA made when I can.

We live right next door to our grandparent's house.  Unfortunately, they have acquired an enormous amount of items in their home, on their porch, barn etc.  We've been helping them clear it out, and have come across some mice....living and dead.  They also have a raccoon that visits their porch every night because they leave a 32 gallon trash can out there without a lid. 

I've sprayed this EcoDefense Pest Repellant all around both of our houses, so as to keep the mice away from us as well, and sprayed their porch and barn also. You know what? We haven't encountered any more mice OR the raccoon so far.  It's been raining an awful lot here, so I've sprayed it twice a week, which it says to anyway for the first week if you have heavy infestations.

I happened to spot a yellow jacket coming out from under our siding in one area, and I sprayed it from quite a distance. That yellow jacket came right back out. He didn't go back in either, not while I was watching anyway. He seemed agitated, so I didn't stay long.  I was highly impressed with how far of a reach the squirt from this bottle can reach though! I sprayed the length of our house, from the side, and it reached the other end, and beyond. That's 16' or more. Perfect if you need to spray something, but don't want to have to get near it!

If you are looking for an organic pest repellant/varmint control, give this brand a try. So far, I am very impressed with it, and even moreso that it doesn't have toxic ingredients that will affect my nervous system, and it can be sprayed indoors as well as outdoors, on plants, vegetation, garden, flowers, vegetables and lawn safely.

If you'd like to read more about the product or what others have to say about it, click on the image above or below this post. This company also has a Money Back Guarantee. "Formulated by professional exterminators Eco Defense is guaranteed effective to work. Try 100% Risk-Free for 60 days and if you have not eliminated your pest problem we will refund 100% of your purchase. No questions asked." Nothing to lose with this company if it doesn't work for you. They stand behind their product 100%.If you are also interested in reviewing products for companies, please take a look at my other blog.  Thanks for stopping by!

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