Product Review: Magnetic Lashes

**Disclosure: I received this product for a discount in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.**


Who doesn't want beautiful lashes? I won't lie, I do. I tried serums. I tried adhesive. I tried castor oil. I have tried. And I have failed.  Mascara only does so much.

Then came magnetic lashes. These beautiful strips of fake hair that are perfectly curled, colored, and all you have to do is put the two parts of the magnet together.  Hello beautiful lashes,  right?

Wrong.

So let me start with the positives.  Concept is great.  And not having to pay for extensions and losing the little lash I still have isa bonus.  No glue? That means this is a clean method.

The fullness, wow!  These are long, dark lashes that we only dream of.

The product quality.  Great! Nice box to store them.  Them seem strong to withstand multiple uses.

The downside...
Well, remember that great concept? Not quite worked out to the  point of giving easy instructions to follow and succeed.  Trying to  hold the top lash and attach the bottom was not easy.  Trying to keep them inline with the base of then natural lashes and not let the magnet clamp  in the wrong place was frustrating. Trying to not  poke an eye out. Trying to not let my  eyes tear  up.  And the amount of time to get one in place and then start on the next... To be completely honest, they were  hard to put on. See my unsuccessful attempts below...

The second down side, was that my particular set had a flaw.  On one of the lash sets,  the magnets don't actually attach correctly, instead they repel. So then the lashes are off in one direction when applied.  See my picture below.  The ends don't match because the magnets were connecting incorrectly.  I was sad to see this happen, as I thought was my inability to apply correctly until I laid them out to see  what the problem was.

I am going to be honest, I want to keep trying though... I really think there has to be someway to make magnetic lashes work. I know I won't be able to wear this broken set, but maybe I can at least figure out how to get  them on so that I can  invest in a new pair.

Had this set not been a bad batch in terms of the magnets, and if you can master putting them on, without making your eyes tear up or poke an eyeball out, I think they would be worth a shot so long as you can get them for a good price.

If you want to give them a try: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0771KPQ78


**Disclosure: I received this product for a discount in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.**

Product Review: Wine Chuckle Butler Dish Indicator Magnet

**Disclosure: I received this product for a discount in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.**

I think you would agree that life gets busy.  It gets crazy.  The house gets messy.  The dishes gather on the counter.  And at some point we fall behind to the point that we run loads, whether dishes or laundry, multiple times simply because we can't remember if we did it the first time.

I have always wanted to try magnetic reminders in hopes that it would be a warning before wasting all that water a second or third time.  So when I was offered this magnet in exchange for a review, I had to say, why the heck not?! Getting organized can't hurt.

My husband laughs at me because something as simple as this cute butler dish indicator magnet makes me happy.

Clean or dirty?  Dirty - ok, is there room to add more?  Clean? I have five minutes to start putting way before I have to head out. When the kids are looking for their favorite plate, cup or spoon - check the dishwasher.  If its clean, grab it. Dirty, pick your second fav.

The magnet is cute and easy to use. Just flip over from one side to the other. Its actually pretty good quality in my opinion.  It isn't one of those thin types that you have to peel off using nails. Its a great size too, making it easy to see, easy to read.

If you are looking for yourself, its a good organization helper.  Maybe you are looking for someone else? Its a great small gift for first-time homeowners, new apartment, or even celebrating the purchase of new appliances. I was not disappointed, and neither will you.  Head over to Amazon and check it out!

**Disclosure: I received this product for a discount in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.**

Product Review: HSI Professional Flat Iron

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Time to update some old tools, and perhaps help my hair look a bit better these days. HSI Professional offered me one of their flat irons to review and I said "Um, YES!"

So I received this beautiful flat iron, which instantly wowed me.  My poor straightener has been around since college. It works great still, but it is always nice to get a chance to update an item I count on daily.

Of course, I read through the material sent with it, just to make sure I used it correctly - especially when it came to temperature.  Now in comparison to my old one, which did not have temperature specified, just number levels, I was a bit lost on exactly how hot I was getting by moving the dial. So of course, I started low and work my way up until I found a temperature that worked for me. 

Here is my hair before: 

Naturally thick, wavy and bleached for the summer. The length is just past my shoulders when not straightened. It can be difficult to get straight and keep the frizz away.  

I found that it had the on/off button discreetly hidden, which is nice to not accidentally turn it off.  I was very disappointed to learn that this does not have an automatic off after a certain time.  I find this safety feature to be a necessity on anything that heats up to such high temperatures.  As you can see, the temperature starts at 140' and goes to 450'.  To forget to unplug this could be disastrous, and we all know on days you are running out the door, an automatic off is a blessing.  

Another issue I had with the temperature is the fact that you cannot really tell what temperature you are at unless you are at the low or high point.  You can guess of course, but if you notice, the curve printed does not actually go from one point to the other, and there are not other marks that give you an estimate of temperature.  So I was very cautious on moving the heat, since I was not sure about the sensitivity.  

The flat iron heated up very quickly and the heat was definitely working.  The cord is super long, which is awesome to have some flexibility with the direction of movement while straightening. The clamping mechanism on mine squeaks, which is actually very annoying considering how often I have to open and close the iron.  This iron is very lightweight, which is both a pro and a con.  With as much hair as I have, it is nice to have it lightweight since it takes me so long.  But being light also meant I had to apply more pressure to straighten each strand.

  

So this was the final product of my hair.  When I did this, I did not turn the heat all the way to the recommended heat, as I felt that was too hot for my hair and I was trying to watch how it worked, adjust the temperature and pressure, so this did take me a bit of time. As I have continued to use it, I have moved up the heat just past what could be considered the midpoint on the diagram, and I feel that it is working fine.  I love that this flat iron does not cause static or frizz on my hair, and that my hair felt smooth after each use.  

Overall, I am happy with this product.  If it did not squeak, I think it would be even better.  I believe it is a good choice for hair that is medium to thin, less wavy or textured, and perhaps less treated in terms of bleaching.  I think for hair like mine, wavy to curly, and bleached, an upgraded version would be a better choice to ensure correct heating and straightening.  

For the product, there are small items that I believe could improve its appearance and functionality, but overall, it heats up well, it straightens great, and it appears to be made of good quality materials.  If you are looking for a new flat iron, I suggest you take a look at what HSI has to offer.  

**Disclosure: I received this product for a discount in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.**

Review: TravelSafer Tire Gauge

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Always better to be safe than sorry, and that is why I took the opportunity to review the TravelSafer Digital Tire Gauge.  Small, convenient, and one of those items that you know will be handy at the most random times.  

Some cars offer the ability to read the tire pressure automatically, but for those that don't, you will really like having this gauge around.  First of all, it is battery operated, which is pretty awesome.  It has a bright LCD display that allows you to easily read the pressure.  No more trying to squint and guess where it landed on the manual tire gauge!  And it is easy to use.  

First of, you turn it on with the press of a button.  Press it firmly to the tire nozzle, and ta-da! Instant tire pressure reading.  And it comes with the ability to offer a variety of measurement readings - so I usually use PSI, but it offers BAR, KPA, and Kg/cm3.  Totally versatile. 

This makes a great gift or personal purchase.  Consider your safety or those of your loved ones, and how this can come in handy before they get on the road or are looking at questionable tires.  I am pleased with this so far and hope you will find it most helpful as well. 

**Disclosure: I received this product for a discount in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.**

Review: ChiroDoc Coccyx Seat Cushion

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Discomfort at the desk is common, or so I believed.  I actually thought it was my mattress causing all the pain but at this point I am guessing it was a combination of an old mattress, a old office desk chair, and poor posture.  I took a risk and gave this seat cushion a try - the ChiroDoc Coccyx Seat Cushion.  

This cushion has been a great change for my chair at work.  The cushion on the chair was minimal, worn out, and uncomfortable.  This cushion gives me a nice area for my bum to sit all day long.  It is made of memory foam so it is plush and conforms in shape.  It has actually made me realized how slumped I was all day, and how my posture was very poor.  Now I can feel that I hold my body differently.  I love that is springs back easily so that when I return to my chair, it is plush again. The fabric is soft and color is an easy blue that will not look obnoxious in the professional setting.

Beware - when you open the package it appears huge. I took it to work and the whole drive there I was thinking that there was no way it would fit in my chair.  But I was very surprised when I saw it fit right in, give plenty of space to sit.

My back feels so much better when leaving work and going home for the day.  I am happy that I gave this a shot.  If you need a change to your work chair, if you are going home achy from sitting at the computer all day, then I would recommend you try this seat cushion.  

**Disclosure: I received this product for a discount in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.**