PURGGO Car Air Freshener Review

I am not a big fan of scented car air fresheners.  The never last, there are very few scents I actually like, they are so overpowering at first and then not noticeable after just days...  They just don't seem worth it to me.  But, I wanted something for my car to address the pent up winter/wet car smells that accumulate in the cold weather months.  When I came across the opportunity to try this bamboo charcoal air freshener from Purggo, I took it.

Right away, I was impressed with this product.  It comes packaged so simply yet attractively.  With a sleeve just big enough to house the item and no overkill, it simply and easily explains how to use the product without added inserts and wasted paper.

Once removed from the package, one finds a simple dark gray pillow of sorts with a blue cord handle.

The cord is well secured to the air freshener by webbed straps sewn onto the back of the product.

These cords, for hanging the air freshener on the car seat headrest, are easily adjustable simply by sliding the cord.

Installation is simple.  Just slip the cord over top of the vehicle headrest in whichever seat location you choose and slide the knots along the cord to adjust the length at which it hangs.  I opted to remove my headrest and slide the cord through the seat handle and then over the headrest posts to make leave the entry handle accessible. 

Once in place, the air freshener is pretty much out of the way and not really noticeable unless you look for it.  I t does really seem to work. Of course, that can't be proven, but I do not notice the closed up winter car smell I had been noting, so i believe it is doing what it is designed to.  

What I love about this air freshener:

- the pouch is filled with bamboo charcoal, a natural odor absorber

- there is no scent that comes from the air freshener.  No perfumey smell to cover over odors,

- it is easy to use

- it lasts for 365+ days.  Directions suggest placing it out in the sunshine occasionally to help dry out any moisture it might absorb.  Aside from that, there is no maintenance, and it lasts for a whole year!

I am very pleased with this product and definitely recommend it.

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

Working Class Lab Coat Review

One of my littles is in 4-H and will soon be needing a lab coat for showing her animals.  When I came across this Working Class lab coat in my search, I bought with high hopes.

My child just turned 6, and tall for her age, but I went with the coat for ages 4-6 because I figured if it didn't fit it could be great for dress up play, and because I was afraid the next size up would have her swimming in it.  The coat comes folded and wrapped in a plastic bag, well protected and kept clean during shipping.

 The coat is made of a really nice, heavy quality material, not at all cheap feeling.  It feels like the real deal, and more expensive than it really was.

 The coat closes with three large buttons, easy for younger hands to manipulate.  It has two front lower pockets and a third upper chest pocket, plenty of space for storing whatever little scientists, doctors, etc. might need.

 Surprisingly, the coat fit my child really well, and with plenty of room for her to grow into it yet this year, we even rolled the sleeves up a bit. I am glad I decided to go with the size true to her age.  She is excited about her new lab coat and wears it all over the house.

When the time comes that I need a bigger size, I will definitely be returning to Amazon.com to purchase another Working Class lab coat.

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

Healthy Baby Home Party Opportunity

Check out this awesome opportunity!  Seventh Generation is preparing to do another Healthy Baby Party selection, and you could get in on a party pack for yourself and your friends.  This home party is packed with great product samples, information and fun.

What is a Healthy Baby Home Party? 

Seventh Generation's home parties are powered by people like you who are focused on creating a healthy environment for the next generation. Developed with input from non-profit partner, Healthy Child Healthy World, they are a great way to get together with friends, share helpful information, and make an impact!

Healthy Baby Home Party kits are provided to all selected hosts and are filled with educational info about our environment, helpful tips, a fun game, and samples and coupons from Seventh Generation and other favorite family-friendly brands like bobble, Plum Organics and Zarbee's Naturals.

What is the Application Process?

• Sign up atgenerationgood.net to join the Generation Good community, or log in if already a member.
• Accept the Healthy Baby Home Party Application offer on your Generation Good dashboard and complete the application.
• Applicants will be notified by end of March if they have been selected to host a party, via an email to the email address assigned to their Generation Good member profile.
• All selected applicants will then need to confirm their participation by accepting the Healthy Baby Home Party Mission in Generation Good and confirming their shipping address.
• 1,900 FREE Party Kits will be distributed in this round.
• Hosting spots are open to US residents only at this time. Canadian parties are planned for later in 2016!
• Full terms and conditions are available within Generation Good in the "Healthy Baby Home Party Application" offer.

Fleece Ponytail Headband Review

My job as a crossing guard puts me outside a lot in the winter.  The cold winds, chilly temps and snow leave me needing something to protect my ears.  I typically wear a basic fleece headband, but with really long hair that I often wear up, I was intrigued by the ponytail headband I came across, so I bought it.

This headband has a cut out in the back specifically for ponytails to fit through, making it easier for women to use, and more convenient as the headband stays in place instead of slipping around hair.

The headband is made of soft fleece with a binding around the edges to give it a finished look and hold it all together.  This binding also criss-crosses in the back around the hole for the ponytail.

I love the concept of this headband.  It is well constructed and of quality materials.  Sadly, it is much too large for my head.  I got it in a medium, the only option offered to me, and it is quite loose on my head.

It is so loose that it slides all around, even with my ponytail in place, and the cold air just sneaks right around the gaps.  So, unfortunately, it will not be of any use to me.

I also feel like the fleece is pretty thin in comparison to my basic fleece headband.  It has dual layers, while this is just a single layer of fleece, so it is not nearly as warm or protecting.  I can't add this one to my list of recommended products at this time.

You can find it here

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

Reflective Running Belt with Reflective Arm Bands Review

High visibility is important when exercising outside. A secure place to put valuables such as keys and a phone or MP3 player is also important to me.  So, this combo I just purchased is a perfect pairing of visibility and function.

This reflective running belt and arm bands are well constructed, bright, reflective and functional.

The arm bands Velcro with a wide, strong patch to make a loop for wearing around one's arm.

They are plenty big enough to go over heavier clothes.

The belt appears to have a small compartment, however, this is not the case.

Once unzipped, the belt opens up to create quite a large capacity pocket that will easily hold a phone, keys and more!

The pocket zips open along a secure, well constructed zipper that does not grab other materials or snag up.  Along one side of the pocket is a reflective loop for holding keys or whatever else you want to clip to it.

The belt itself is very flexible, made of a soft material that is smooth and soft against skin.  The buckle is plenty large to clip the belt closed, easy to manipulate without being seen, such as when the belt is buckled behind the back.

The belt is comfortable to wear, stays put when active and offers a great solution for holding important items.

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

Hanging Toiletry Bag Review

As spring draws near, my anticipation for vacations is growing.  After adding packing cubes to my luggage set last year, I was on the lookout for a good toiletry bag.  I am currently giving this one a try.

The Jagurds hanging toiletry bag is a nice, compact bag made of a smooth vinyl that is easily wiped.  

The bag opens up and folds open to reveal flat inner panels.

Those inner panels open out to expose the full internal parts of the bag.

This bag has a durable hook for hanging.

The strap sewn to the hanger is stitched securely and made of strong material to hold weight.  The opened bag reveals 4 main compartments.

The top compartment is comprised of two smaller separated pouches connected by one zipper. It is a flat compartment.

The second compartment opens out to hold as much as the depth of the pocket will contain.  There is a lot of room in this pocket, and it zips open on three sides to allow full access.

The third compartment is a large, expandable pocket with a zipper across the top.  It also will hold a lot, but is only accessible from the top.

The bottom compartment is able to completely zip off.  The zipper is a bit difficult to undo and re-assemble once unzipped, but aside from that, it is a small flat zippered pouch.

My current toiletry bag is just a larger bag that everything is tossed into, so I was excited to have something with pockets and some organization.  I  took everything from my current bag and put it into the new bag - this included stuff for myself, my husband and three girls, so probably a lot more than was intended.  Everything I put into the bag was travel sized with the exception of hairbrushes and combs.

 With a little bit of shifting of bottles and other items, I was able to fit everything into the bag and close all of the internal zippers with no strain or struggle.  However, when I went to close the bag fully, I found it was not as big as I had hoped.  I realize I asked a lot from it with a full family's supplies in it, so I was not surprised.

 However, with a bit of extra shifting and some cautious zipping, I was able to fully close the bag without removing anything.

I will re-assess contents or consider a second small bag when it comes time to travel, but overall, I am quite pleased with the capacity, strength and durability of this bag!

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

Spiky Massage Ball Review

I have found a great little tool to help me relax my feet and weary muscles without the need for power cords, acrobatics or another person.  The Spiky Ball Deep Tissue Massaging ball can it all the hard and easy to reach places easily and with no extra equipment.  

I got this little ball for my tired feet, because after a long day on my feet a massage sounds great but the resources are never available.  I can now roll my feet across this ball and the little spikes target pressure points and help to create a soothing feel that relaxes muscles and eases aches.

 About the size of my hand, it is not a tiny little ball, but small enough to pack away easily.  It is made of a thick, hard plastic, there is no flexing in this ball which helps it to retain its shape and function so well.

This ball can be used to roll across achy legs, along a back or even arms.  Definitely a nice little tool to have around!

You can find it here

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