FitBit Alta 12 Pack Screen Protectors

Ever since I got my FitBit Alta, I have been nervous about scratching the screen.  I was very happy when this package showed up in my mailbox.

 This package comes with 12 screen protectors, 12 dust absorbers, a cleaning cloth and a cardboard "tool" to help press the screen protector in place.

 Installation is very basic and easy.  Once the screen has been cleaned with the enclosed cloth, you put a dust absorber sticker over the screen to pull up any last remaining specks.

 The final step is placing the screen protector film over the screen.  This step left me wishing there was a bit more to the screen protector to hold onto.  It is a clear sticker with a film cover on a clear sticker sheet.  The protector is just a bit smaller than the screen.  To pull the sticker off, you have to peel it off the sheet and end up touching the sticky side as there are no tabs on the side to aide with this, which frustrated me because then I had finger prints.

Once the sticker is in place, and hopefully not to gummed up from being touched that it will not adhere (as happened with the first attempt and resulted in me throwing one away from the start), it is time to press the protector down to get air bubbles out.  I found out through my first attempt that it is better to apply from one end to the other instead of putting the full sticker on and then trying to work out bubbles.  The included applicator tool was pretty useless in this step since it is a thin cardboard that bends with any pressure.  My fingernail worked much better.  After it was all in place and bubble free, I pulled the top film off to reveal the screen protected.

The screen protector is not hard, simply a thin plastic sticker.  It does help with surface scratches, but any serious dings are going right through it.  It also gets marked up easily, so I can see myself going through this 12 pack pretty quickly, especially if I have to waste some to get it right each time.  There is no forgiveness with applying these, unfortunately.

However, for now, I feel a little better about wearing my Fit Bit and am hopeful for the protection it promises to offer.

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* I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and un-biased review.

Bra Strap Clip Review

I am slow at getting some of these clips to help conceal bra straps for some of the trendier shirts I own, but I have finally purchased some.  The pack I bought came with 9 clips - 3 in white, tan and black.  They are basic plastic construction made simply to pull both shoulder straps together into the middle of one's back to change the direction the straps run and therefore conceal them.

They seemed pretty self-explanatory, but the package came with instructions anyway, so after reading through them I attempted to follow the steps.

 The first step was pretty simple, once I determined which way was up.  Just slide the clip onto one strap, easy enough.

 From there, it got a bit more complicated.  Directions are to slide it over your shoulder to the middle of the strap and then attach it to the other strap.  Easier said than done.  However, after some struggling and contorting as well as some irritation at the clip getting hung up on parts of the bra strap, I got it into place.

 I couldn't get the straps to sit flat once pulled together, but hoped in the middle it wouldn't matter.  Shirt back on, and the clip definitely did the job of hiding the straps.

Moving forward, should I wear any of my more revealing racerback shirts or such, I will probably get my husband to give me a hand with these clips, it was kind of a pain to get straight behind my back.  However, the clips do their job and stay in place all day.

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* I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and un-biased review.

Fitbit Alta Replacement Bands Review

Recently I received a brand new Fitbit Alta for my birthday.  It came with the basic black band, which is fine, but I wanted something fun for an option on occasion, so, I purchased this pack of two bands.

 This pack comes with 8 pieces: a left and right band strap, clasp and silicon securing strips.

 Patterned in an owl print and a floral print, they are bold and fun.

 My original band did not come with the securing strap.  When I put the one included with these bands on, I wasn't really sure what the point of it is.  Since the band secures from the top and pins the bottom strap in place, it is kind of awkward to actually secure the bands together.  It also seemed un-necessary since I have yet to have the bands move around when wearing it without the securing strap, and I wear my Alta almost as tight as the band will allow because I have small wrists.  Therefore, this piece seems pointless to me and I will not be using it.

 These replacement bands attach just as any branded bands do.  They simply snap into place over the Alta's tabs.  I did not hear the tell tale click with these like I do with my original band, but they are securely in place when I try to wiggle them loose.

 I noted that these replacement bands are a bit shorter than the Fitbit branded bands you can buy.  It doesn't make much difference when wearing them except that it adjusts where the holes sit for securing it and might make it a little tighter or looser than the branded ones, but it is not of much consequence.

Overall, these bands are just fine and work as well as the Fitbit branded bands.  If you are looking for a fun print alternative, these will do the job.

* I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and un-biased review.

3 oz Travel Bottles Review

I spend a lot of time packing for family trips throughout the year.  Each time, I find myself pulling out all of the full size shampoo, lotion, etc. bottles and being frustrated with the space they take up as well as annoyed by the need to pack them in plastic bags in case they break open during travel.  Now, I have a simple solution!  

These little 3 oz travel bottles are so handy!  Just the right size for a short trip, they hold enough shampoo and conditioner for me for a full week, and more than enough lotion and body wash.  The perfect travel accessories

Easy to fill, the top screws off to reveal a large opening.  

Even if squeezed with the lid snapped closed, they do not leak as they have a flap across the small opening to help regulate the amount discharged.  These things seal super tight and I have never had one open accidentally or leak.  I do transport them in the handy little carry bag they come in - just in case.

They are versatile, and can be used for must about anything, even food as they are made from food-grade silicone.

I love that they have the built in suction cup.  This little bugger is strong and will hold them to the shower wall for the duration of the shower and beyond.  They come off easily enough when needed, but keep hands free and are so convenient for those showers encountered during travel with little or no shelf space, or are too slippery to hold the bottles.

These things are great, and I plan to add more to my cart soon so each member of my family has their own for our next trip.  If you are looking for a gift, for travel accessories for men or travel accessories for women, even for the whole family, you can't go wrong with these travel bottles!

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* I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and un-biased review.