Girl's cubic zirconia crystal white gold-plated butterfly necklace

If there is one thing that my sweet little girl has in common with me, it is her love of jewelry! Every morning when I pick out my jewelry for the day, she is right there beside me getting her sparkle on too! So, the time has come that she has jewelry of her own. This necklace gift set was absolutely perfect for her and a great start to her own jewelry collection!

First, the necklace comes in a cute little velvety butterfly box that you can keep it safe in. The box is placed in a very pretty purple bag along with a cute butterfly bookmark. After this sneaky Mom finished checking it out in secret, I put the box back in the bag to present it to my daughter.What a fun little surprise all wrapped up for a little girl, she was absolutely grinning from ear to ear!  If you give it as a gift, you could really gift it just as is without additional wrapping.

The necklace itself it very pretty and sparkly. And of course, the
butterfly is colorful which is an eye catcher for any little girl! The back of the charm is still nice looking, so if it were to accidentally get flipped around during play, the other side still looks pretty, as apposed to some little girl necklaces that have completely hollow backs.The pretty necklace has looked very nice with all of my daughters outfits so far as well. It's just so very fitting for a little girl!

The chain is much sturdier than you would normally find for children's jewelry but it does not take away from the look of the charm. It runs about half way down my 2 year old daughter's chest, so it's a little bit long on her but not too much. The chain is not adjustable, so if you are looking for a more specific length, you might find yourself setting the charm on another chain. The opening on the charm to fit a chain through is a decent size so it is not difficult to switch chains if you would like to.

I really love this necklace, as does my daughter! (which is what really matters) She has cousins aging from 2 to 10 and we recently had them all over for a family get together. They all really admired this necklace, and I am now considering matching cousins necklaces because it was such a hit!

The last thing I wanted to touch on as I wrap up this review, is the absolutely wonderful experience I have had when contacting this company. This is a subject I only mention when a company really makes an impression on me. Between the kindness and quick responses that they displayed, they have made it clear that they truly care about their product AND their customers.

So in closing, I would absolutely recommend this necklace and this company, and with so many nieces that have birthdays coming up, I will be back!

Here is a link to this exact necklace on Amazon! http://www.amazon.com/zirconia-gold-plated-butterfly-necklace-inspirational/dp/B01DX9G2GA?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

iFora Universal Air Vent Car Mount review

I spend a lot of time in my vehicle. Between work, school, kids sports and traveling out of state a
couple times each month to see family. My phone is also a prominent part of my life. It's my GPS, my address book, my internet resource when I need to look something up, my music box, etc.

Having my phone float around in the car while I drive is a pain. Trying to get it to sit still to use the GPS is my least favorite by far, but I also hate when I get a phone call and can't check look to see who it is, or when I want to skip past a song that is playing but trying to multi task with the phone while I'm driving is just a no go for me.

This car mount has really been great for me. When I plug an address into the GPS, I can keep it in my sights without having to mess with it. When I get a call, I can see who is calling at a glance. And, when my husband is driving, I can turn the phone sideways and watch a movie on the way home!

Learning about the different swivels and tightening methods was a little bit of
a learning experience. I would actually recommend playing around with it a bit before you mount it to get a better understanding of how it all works. My first few tries, if it wasn't flopping the wrong way, it was completely falling off of vent. Now I mount my phone automatically every time I get in
the vehicle and I love it!

And last, the mount comes with a really neat little addition! It actually has a hidden space to put an air freshener inside. (They come with the mount) The air fresheners have a nice fresh scent and I like that you can't even tell they are there. There are two spaces for them, but I personally think two create too strong of a scent so I just have one in and it's great.  No more freshener sticks all over in my car.

I definitely would recommend this mount. I have never used one before it, but after the first few tries, I am now hooked!

Here is a link to this exact mount on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/iFora-Universal-Holder-Cradle-Samsung/dp/B01DNY6LU2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Ohuhu Beer & Soda Can Holster Belt

I can definitely appreciate a good party every once in a while. I was really pleased to get the opportunity to review this can holster belt! After some careful testing, this is what I've decided on this piece:

The belt is made of a nice thick, sturdy material so it will definitely last quite a while. There are six spaces for cans and you could put a normal can or a tall can in there with no trouble. There is also a zipper in the back of the holder and the open space runs the entire length of the belt so you could fit a lot in there if you wanted to. 

The straps hold on well but I think it could be a bit longer. I've got a few friends who would not be able to get this belt all the way around them anyway. I also think it would be a great addition if all of the holders were insulated. During the summer, you will only get a couple drinks in before the remaining drinks are warm so you might have to re-load from the cooler... Unless there is a designated drink guy, that could be neat. However in cooler weather, clearly this would not be a problem. 

I also think this would be great for events that you do a lot of walking around, summer festivals, parade season.... Trick or Treating. (I mean, I call it the beer holder but clearly beer isn't the ONLY thing it can hold.) :) 

Overall we are going to get SO much use out of this belt. There are a lot of thing you can do with it and I love it! Here is the link to this exact product on Amazon if you want to check it out!  http://www.amazon.com/Ohuhu-Beer-Holster-Holds-Beverages/dp/B01DUBF8WA?ie=UTF8&ref_=cm_rdp_product

Infant City Baby Safety Magnetic Cabinet Locks

With so many kids that are constantly in my house, safety is clearly a number one priority. There are SO many different child safety locks on the market. I was pleased to have the opportunity to try and review these ones.

First, yes.... I suppose I should start with how safe they are but I'm going with the first thing I notice. My cupboards are no longer overtaken by ugly white straps!!! I love that these locks show no trace of even being there until someone tries to open a cupboard. (Which, you can't unless you have the key!)

NOW on to the safety. Truly, I find these to be safer than the other sets that have the buttons on the outside because my kids have figured them out by the age of 2. And once the kids can get through them, they're not really safe any more. These locks have nothing for them to fiddle with, so they pass by, give it a try and move on. 

Also, they were extremely easy to install. It takes a couple of minutes (MAYBE) per lock and they are good to go. IF somehow you manage to misplace the key, have no fear! Go and get another magnet from your refrigerator. Just don't let the kids see you do it. :)

I really like these locks and I would definitely recommend them! They are safe, easy, convenient and keep my house looking nice! 

Here is a link to these locks on Amazon! http://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Cabinets-Adhesives-Installation-Infantcity/dp/B014OEFPTS?ie=UTF8&ref_=cm_rdp_product

My family spends a lot of time outdoors. We like to camp and hike and sit around the campfire and the fun doesn't necessarily stop when the sun goes down.

A nice, bright headlamp at night, especially with kids and gear can really make the experience great because... have you ever tried to fumble around in the dark carrying a bunch of stuff with grumbling, tired, stumbling kids in your wake because no one can see properly? You don't need to try it. I can tell you right now, it's not fun.

This head lamp has four settings. (Other than off) You change the setting just by pushing the button:

• The first push is a nice bright light. (Provides plenty of light for multiple people to see when getting back to the tent or house without trouble) 
• The second setting is slightly less bright than the first. This setting, I don't use much because I like lots of light. BUT for purposes of preserving the batteries when a whole lot of light is not needed, I do think it's a good setting. 
• The third setting is a set of red lights on the sides of the head lamp. Again, I have not found much personal use for it but my kids think it's freaking amazing! :) 
• And last, the red and white lights set of a bright flashing pattern. This is not something that I have used yet, but it is a
  
  really good way to get someone's attention so I really think it would make a good emergency light. 

I also really like the actual strap. It can tighten small enough to fit my 2 year old and big enough to fit my large fathers head with room to spare. The fabric is soft and does not irritate the forehead at all. The strap is also thicker than you would normally find. 

The light takes three AAA batteries and they do not come with it, so if you don't already have them, it would be good to change that before it arrives! You can also adjust the direction (straight forward or down) that the light points. I really like this head lamp and I would definitely recommend it.

Check it out for yourself on Amazon and take a look at my video review there: http://www.amazon.com/BYB-Flashlight-Preserving-Adjustable-Shockproof/dp/B010ERPE2C?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Girl's Seahorse 18K Rose Gold Plated Heart Pendant with Pink and White Crystals

I am proud to say that I have an absolutely beautiful daughter that is absolutely just like me in so many ways. It so fun that she shares so many interests with me. One in particular, being that we both LOVE jewelry! If I wear it, Sadie wants to wear it. While I love that about her, she's also young so now I have the struggle of having to find affordable jewelry that will not make me cringe when she wants her turn at it. Even though my price tag has gone down though, i still want our collection to be nice.

I am pleased to say that this beautiful Seahorse necklace has hit my expectations right on the mark! Actually, compared to other items of similar price, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this necklace. The chain is cute and dainty but still with sturdy links that my daughter, of course has been tugging on - and it has held up great so far. The charm is heavier than I had expected, not just a cheap, light charm that will swim all over your neck. It will actually hang nicely in place. I also like that the back of the charm is not completely hollow - again like you would often find in a necklace of this price.

The necklace comes in a pretty, velvety sea shell box that has a pillow to hold the necklace. I took the pillow out because I like the look of the shell sitting open with the necklace there. Also, this box can hold multiple necklaces and works great to put in the travel bag to hold them when going out of town. 

I put a video on YouTube, just to show the general size and features of the necklace a bit. Here is the link if you would like to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMFqWcxNQkM&feature=youtu.be

I really can not say enough about this beautiful piece of jewelry. I think it would make a beautiful gift for a child or an adult and honestly, I would happily have purchased this necklace for much more than the listing price. It has a very pretty design, I love the colors and it shines beautifully. 

Here is a link to this exact necklace on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Seahorse-Pendant-Crystals-Keepsake-Symbolism/dp/B01B59VL1Q?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

CTA Digital Wall/Under-Cabinet & Desk Mount review

I really use a lot of electronics every day - they are my go- to for recipes, note taking, my bills, EVERYTHING! I have a couple of tablets (One for home use and one for work) That I use to manage everything on a daily basis.

A couple of weeks ago, I started using these mounts for my tablets and I have absolutely fallen in love with them! You can mount them on a wall or under a cabinet but I do not mount mine because I like to be able to move them around and the mounts stand perfectly on the desk or counter. If I purchase another set though, one will be going under the cabinets by the stove though, (for cooking/ recipes) and one will likely end up by the bed so I can lay the kids down and pop on a Netflix movie when I need a moment. :) 

These mounts hold on to all of my devices, whether they have a thick case on them or not - which I really appreciate because I have a car mount that will NOT hold a device in a case and it's a pain because I have thick cases on all of my electronics. You can adjust it very easily with the push of a button and the grips hold on nice and tight. But they have soft rubber grips so they will not damage anything. 

I do have a little bit of trouble getting the cover off to move the mounting arm, but my husband can do it without trouble, I might just

be losing it!  It is not impossible by any means, I just have to work harder for it. haha! :) 

I have really liked this product and I think that it is really well thought out. Other than the pesky little cover (which I don't move around often anyway) I have absolutely no complaints. I have LOVED using these! 

Also, as a side note, it is not made with the intention of holding phones, but I am able to get both of my galaxy note phones in there and I now use this stand to hold my phone when I do pictures and videos for reviews as well. So, just something to keep in mind if you have that kind of need like I do. 

Here is the link to my YouTube video of this mount if you would like to see more on it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL-_OPFbA_o

AND, here is the link to this exact mount on Amazon so you can check it out for yourself: http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Under-Cabinet-Mounting-PAD-WDM/dp/B01BIJY5U2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage