Exercise Set

I recently received this jump rope + extras from #NonaActive in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. 

I was actually pleasantly surprised at this set. I was expecting just a jump rope and got a frisbee and fun book as well! I'm super stoked about that frisbee. It folds up into that little yellow case. I plan to keep it in my purse for all my urgent frisbee needs. But for real, have you ever had those moments where you're just killing time in an open area and think "I wish I had a frisbee with!" No? Just me? Well it will be awesome to have!


The jump rope itself is great quality. The handles are soft and cushiony, with good grip on them so you don't have any incidents with the jump rope flying across the room accidentally. The plasticy/rubbery material that the rope itself is made up is non-tangle. I can throw the jump rope into its little carrying case, and pull it out with no problems. I don't have to waste any time untangling, I am just ready to go!



I highly recommend this set if you're looking for a fun way to get some more exercise into your life and your families life. The booklet included has some fun rhyming games to make jump roping even more fun and appealing.

Cold Brew Coffee Maker

I recently had the opportunity to review the cold brew coffee maker from #willowandeverett




I was really excited about this, as I need coffee to start my mornings and I'm always looking for ways to make my mornings easier and pain free. (ha!)

This coffee maker was PERFECT for making iced coffee in the mornings. In the past I would brew coffee the night before, and put it in the fridge as I don't like hot coffee. Then in the mornings I would add my creamer and ice and have a delicious iced coffee.

The Willow and Everett pitcher has been saving me so much hassle, and my coffee tastes so much better! You add your ground coffee beans to the filter (I fill mine about 3/4 full) and fill the pitcher to the top line with water. You then leave the pitcher sit in the fridge for 12-24 hours (I leave mine overnight) and you have delicious cold brew coffee.


I really like the design of this coffee maker. The glass and chrome make it look sleek and modern. It is also tall and skinny, which is perfect for fitting in my fridge and not taking up to much space. This cold brew coffee maker has already become a staple in my kitchen, it seriously is perfect for my daily iced coffees. And I save so much money not having to make a coffee shop run when I forget to brew my coffee the night before, because I can have several days worth made up at a time!



Go here-  http://willowandeverett.com/cold-brew-coffee-maker/ - if you want to purchase your own Willow and Everett Cold Brew Coffee Maker. I received this product for free or at a heavily discounted price, however all thoughts and opinions are my own HONEST and UNBIASED review.

Drink Coasters + Ice Ball Maker

I recently received these to review from #wisepalace through tomoson reviews. I applied because I am a sucker for fun ice (did you know they make denture ice cube trays?!?!) and could definitely use some coasters in my house!
 
I will admit, I was a little disappointed in the ice cube mold at first as there was a big ice ridge around the ball which kind of ruined the sphere shape. However, the flexible silicone mold allowed me to break it apart and the ice balls worked great!

The coasters are awesome. They are a soft silicone and they have two different sides, as you can see in the picture. 

I love how there are little areas for the "sweat" on your glass to drain off into!



This set is the perfect addition to any party where drinks will be served (alcoholic or not!) The ice balls are a fun way to mix things up and add some spunk for your guests! If you want to purchase these for yourself, you can do so here-- http://amzn.to/25YnTwl



Bandana Bibs

Chasing a little one around is hard enough as it is. But when you take into account the diapers, feeding, trying to get to sleep.... being a parent is exhausting. Any way to save a little time and effort is very much welcomed.

I recently tried out these bandana bibs from Zoozik.


Okay, first of all, can we just talk about how adorable they are? These are the patterns I got from http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EAGYVWC but #zoozik has other adorable designs as well. These bibs make meal time a cinch. You can throw them on your baby and leave them on as a stylish fashion accessory until the babes decides it would look better covered in mashed peas. 😐 The good news is, clean up is easy. There are specific directions for washing that involve warm water and vinegar, but shhhhhh. I totally just throw them in the washing machine. The seams hold up through the wash and they bibs stay nice and soft!

There are multiple snaps so you can adjust the size. 


And for real, how cute is this? I wish these came in my size. I feel like they should be standard for lobster dinners. Or sloppy joes anyone?



I received these bibs for free in exchange for an HONEST review. All views expressed are my own, unbiased thoughts.






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How My Phone Makes me $40/ Month

Hey guys,

I thought I would share with you some of my favorite ways to bring in a little extra cash with little to no extra effort.  Most of these only require time to be downloaded/ set-up.

Media Insiders Panel- $20/ month
This one is one of my favorites!
Media Insiders Panel is an ongoing research initiative that basically evaluates how people use technology.  It gives you $1.25/ week per device (up to 3+ computer) that you can redeem for numerous rewards, especially gift cards (I usually do Amazon.)  I have this on my phone, computer, and roomie's tablet. (shhh- don't tell!)

I know I said it's 1.25/ week per device, but I somehow end up with $5/ week, so however that math works!  Plus, you also get loyalty bonuses- I just got $5 for having it installed for 12 weeks.

In case it sounds too good to be true- this is my screenshot of my points (100=$1.)   You can cash out rewards at $5 (which is basically weekly.)




Screenwise Trends (Chrome Required)- $5/ month
This is a similar app to Media Insiders Panel, it's used to study web and mobile usage.  You have to put it on your computer, and then can also add mobile and tablet apps to earn more.  You get a bonus for signing up, based on how many apps you're running.  Here's the chart of how much you make initially, plus weekly.


The one downside of this one is you can't cash out until you have $25, but that's not too big of a deal as mostly you're getting paid just for it being installed.  Below is my summary of earnings.  You can cash out for several different gift cards with this one as well, I've cashed out once so far, and that was for Amazon.



SmartApp- $5/ month plus $10 Signup Bonus
This is a new app I've just started using.  It's another research app.  This one pays $5/ month but you instantly get $5 for signing up and another $5 for installing the app.  You can redeem this right away for an amazon gift card or as cash via Paypal.  I actually got $15 for signing up and installing the app last week, but the website now says $5 for signup, $5 for app download so they must have changed it.  


Screenpay/ Slidejoy- $8/ month (Android Only)
These are apps I started using a week or so ago.   Basically they pay you to put ads on your lock screen on your phone.  These ads don't bother me one bit as the only time I see them is when I unlock my phone.  One app pays minimum $3/ month, the other $5/ month.  You can't cash out until you have $7 on Screenpay, I'm not sure what the threshold is on Slidejoy, but I believe it's monthly.
As I have just downloaded this, I can speak for cashing out yet, I will update in a months time or so how that has worked out for me.  Here's a screenshot of my earnings thus far on those apps.



You can use my links (I get a bonus for people signing up, plus you get a $1 bonus on Screenpay), or just find them on the app store.




The small amounts a month might not seem like much. but after the monthly earnings plus the bonuses for loyalty and signup, you'll have made almost $500 in a years time!

Let me know if you have any great apps for making money!


KIA Test drive offer!

Hey All!

Want a great date night idea that actually earns you money??

KIA is offering the same test drive offer they had last year.  Print out the certificate and bring it in to the dealer for a test drive and they will send you a FREE $25 Visa gift card.

https://www.kiatestdriveoffer.com/

All you have to do is get the dealer to fill out the certificate, and then you mail it in.  Easy!  Some salespeople even offer to validate your certificate without you taking the test drive (I suppose they don't want to waste their time if you know you're not going to buy.)  If you are test driving though, I highly suggest you try out the Sorento!

Then when you get the gift card in the mail a few months later, you can go ahead and treat yourself to another date night!


If you're interested in this kind of offer, I highly suggest you get on the mailing lists of all the car dealerships in your area, there are often test drive offers that are only sent out to those on their email lists.  I have gotten ones from an area Mazda dealer this way, and I know there are plenty others who do that as well.

Do it up!