Review: Keliwa Silicone Muffin & Cupcake Baking Pan

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

Do you use silicone bakeware?  I just could not wrap my head around using that type of item.  It took me long enough to actually move away from fabric potholders and start using silicone.  But to put my food in it?

Well I finally made the move when I was given the opportunity to review Keliwa Silicone Muffin & Cupcake Baking Pan.  Of course, in my fear, I limited myself.  I used my baking pan to make cute cinnamon roll muffins.  Easy peasy to cut up some cinnamon rolls and then fit them into the pan.  Used the heat and time that was on the package.  Below is my pre-baking picture.

And when my timer went off, I was so pleased.  I found these cinnamon roll muffins waiting for me in the oven.  Evenly baked.  Fully baked all the way through.  They popped right out of the pan without needing any baking cups, flour, or cooking oil.

After removing them, I was able to put them on a plate and drizzle the icing on them.  Then I threw the pan into the dishwasher.  Again, another perk of this muffin pan.  

So, I cannot wait to try this with cupcakes or cornbread.  With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, this is going to work out perfectly.  

Overall the Keliwa Silicone Muffin & Cupcake Baking Pan appears to be made well.  It is the same size as a traditional metal pan, but has some great perks like the color, the even heating, nonstick, and easy to clean.  I am so happy I have this pan a try and I am looking forward to trying out some other silicone bakeware.

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

Review: Keeva Deep Conditioning 5-in-1 Hair Mask

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My hair has had it.  I have dry and worn out hair that is desperate need of some salon TLC.  But right now I am having to be in twenty places at once, and taking the time for me is not a priority.

In the mean time, I will do what I can by using products that can make me feel and look better in the sanctity of my own home.  So I gave #Keeva deep conditioning mask a try to see if it could help me out.

I will say that the down side to this, as with alls masks, is the lack of instructions.  Do you want me to wet my hair first and then sit out of the shower 20 minutes to let it work its magic? Do you want me to apply it to dry hair and then rinse out? How does shampoo usage apply to this product - before? After?  I am not a beauty pro so these are types of information I need to use a product effectively.

So did the wet hair, put on and sit out method.  I rinsed. Just to let you know - I prefer rinsing with cold or cooler water versus the warm they recommend. And I observed my results.  I have to say it works.  My hair felt great right after and my wavy hair was super easy to comb out while wet, and the tangles were manageable.  Once dry, my hair felt good afterwards.  My frizz was well controlled, it was smooth, and my hair had a great scent to it. I did not have to use my extra hair oils once styled to keep the frizz away, which is super nice.

I  am curious what my hair would be like if I used warm water now. I don't like to overuse masks out of fear of oily or weighed down hair, so I will give it another shot soon.  I would recommend always using a strong cleansing shampoo before a mask to ensure you don't end up with heavy hair.

I think I need a few more times to determine if I love the Keeva Deep Conditioning Hair Mask or if this is a good go-to for periodic TLC, but in the mean time, it definitely helps give my hair some love without the cost or time it takes to get it deep conditioned at the salon.

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

Still learning...

So I am hoping to get into doing more reviews.  I personally seek out store or website reviews on products when making important purchases. I want to know the benefits or positives to a product, the truth about the downsides and negatives, and I want to make sure my hard earned money is going to quality products that my family and friends will enjoy.  Now I want to make sure I can offer the same type of guidance and information to help others when they need to make those purchases as well.

I was a part of a few groups, however, Amazon's recent changes have limited review opportunities.  So if you are interested in an honest review, and have items that you would like for me to consider, please feel free in contacting me. I would love to help you out and boost my own knowledge of blogging reviews, among other types of blog posts.

I am a full time teacher, mom, and wife.  I try to keep up with everything ranging from children's toys and products like personal care, strollers and seats, and clothes, to pet food and toys. I also work hard to make sure husband is dressed well for work and up to date on technology basics or more.  Keeping up the house, cooking, cleaning are important parts of my life, and in the midst of it all, I would like to try and take better care of myself in not only the beauty areas of hair, makeup and fitness, but also in trying to be fashionable as a career woman and mother.

Thanks for the consideration!

Review: Magic Town Girl's Leotard

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I was offered this Magic Town leotard for my daughter and I quickly snatched up the opportunity.  Leotard for a growing ballerina - that is not something I can afford to miss!

So I received this leotard for my daughter and it was an instant hit.  First off, she was excited to get a new leotard for ballet.  Secondly, her current collection are basic ballet colors - so this bright blue (which is more teal or dark turquoise, in my opinion) was fabulous.

I bought a size 6-8 for my very tall 5 year old.  The leotard fits perfect. The fabric seems to be very flexible and I believe it will last her through a few more growth spurts.  The fabric is not the typical leotard fabric; instead it is more cotton based.  And it is not shiny.  It is soft to the touch, and more on the casual side for leotards.  I guess I would refer to the color as being more matte.

She was able to wear it and move around easily in it. I can even see it being a great choice for gymnastic classes as well.  I threw it in the washer and dryer and still looks and fits great.

Overall, she loved it.  And I loved it.  I feel like this is a great quality product that you will get many uses. 

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.**  

Review: BZTZ Pineapple Corer

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Where do I even begin with this product... the BZTZ Pineapple Corer.

I saw it and thought - hey, we eat a lot of pineapple. We include it in our lunch boxes regularly. Eat it for dessert after dinner. Grab it as a snack during the day. Why not give it a try?

After using it, I am absolutely disappointed with myself and the fact that I did not invest in this product sooner.

Yes - it is that amazing! So here is the deal. Its a silver rotating part with a detachable black handle (for cleaning purposes probably). Click it together. Take your pineapple and cut off all the leaves and a part of the top. Maybe about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch into the depth. Place the silver corer, with handle attached, in the middle of the pineapple.

Now twist. Twist. Twist. All the way down.

I was skeptical at this point, wondering how I was going to pull the entire thing out and what disaster would follow. I turned the pineapple on its side and pulled. Out came the pineapple, perfectly cut in a spiral. Smooth edges. No messy brown edging. What?! Could it be this easy?

Apparently so and to think all these years I was cutting and slicing, and disappointed with how long it would take to cut the dang pineapple. My husband just laughed at me as I stood there in awe that it really works.

So I am sold on this product. Absolutely sold. I just started imagining all the stuff I could make with pineapple. Of course, that will stay in my imagination because who am I kidding? But if I can make just regular old pineapple this easy to cut and have prepped for the week, then I will take that.

This particular product also came with a watermelon cutter, which I am sure by this point we all know that that is a pretty amazing tool too.  Easy to cut, easy to remove, and easy to serve.  My excitement for the corer definitely overtook the experience and I didn't get the watermelon pictures. In the end, two great tools making my life easy - I cannot complain.

I hope you find this review helpful and perhaps find that the BZTZ Pineapple Corer is for you.

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

Review: Disney Pixar Planes Backpack

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So my kids are Disney kids... 100% Disney.  I am guilty of showing them movies, reading them books and taking them to Disneyworld.

So looking for gifts usually involves something that is Disney. For my son, I am loving this Disney Planes backpack. 

First of all, if we go anywhere there are a few critical items that must go along.  Extra pair of clothes, wipes, and of course,... toys.  This backpack is great at meeting our needs to carry those extras along to daycare, to the store, road trips and more.  He loves filling it up with everything from reading books, coloring books, crayons, stuffed toys, cars, etc.  I love slipping in the just-in-case items for accidents and emergencies.  Then he zips it up, puts it on his back, and is ready to take on the world.  

I love the bright and colorful pictures on the front, and the large pocket for our must-haves.  The straps are adjustable and the zipper is easy to use.  While it may seem like an ordinary backpack, if you know any small child, then you know how this easily becomes a prized possession.  

I recommend giving it a try if you have a child that loves Disney's Planes and needs that special bag to their carry their most important toys.

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