The Band Loom Bracelet Craze

Have your kids caught on to the Band Loom Bracelet Craze yet? My daughter got a loom for Christmas and has been making them non-stop ever since. She quickly ran out of the rubberbands that came with her kit and it's been really hard to find some. As fast as she goes through them, I knew I didn't want to spend $1.99 for a tiny package. She'd be done with that in no time.

Instead, we found Rainbow Bandz refill kit. It comes with 5400 bands in super bright, fun colors. My daughter was so excited when it came. She's been making things with it ever since. She's made bracelets in all sorts of fun styles using video tutorials from YouTube. She made a headband, and even a jumprope. 5400 bands goes a LONG way! She still has a ton left.

These bands are super high quality and don't break like some of the cheap bands from China.  Because they come in so many fun colors, we've even used them in her hair since she has pretty much a color to match any outfit!  If you're looking for refills for your band loom, you can't go wrong with these!

The refill kit is available to purchase on Amazon!

We also discovered the Rainbow Bandz Organization box to store them in.  It's a clear plastic organizer with adjustable compartments so it can fit your loom and all your extra bands.  My daughter takes it with her everywhere.

It's also available on Amazon.

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Momentum Ultra-light Headphones {Review}

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I've been training to run a half marathon since January. The lsat few weeks, my training has dropped off some while getting ready for my daughter's wedding. Now that it's over, I need to gear up and get busy or I won't be ready by July.

I haven't always liked running, but I am learning to really love it. It's about the only time during the day that I do something just for me. To make it even more fun, I download my favorite podcasts and listen to them while I run. It helps me not only have a healthy body, but a healthy mind as well. I really look forward to it.

I've been looking for a good pair of headphones that won't fall out while I'm running, so I was excited when I was asked to review Momentum Ultra-Light Headphones.

About the product:

 Weatherproof and Sweatproof headphones with an ultra-small, lightweight design for uninterrupted, premium sound that survives all your workouts in any terrain. Includes 4 ear tip sizes to provide a customizable fit that keeps headphones in place during even the most rigorous of activities. They feature an innovative "retro-reflective", tangle free cord that illuminates with light for extra visibility and safety while working out or running in low light. They also sport an in-line remote that is iPod and iPhone compatible, allowing control of volume and playback, as well as placing or receiving calls and activating SIRI.

My experience with the product:

I really like these headphones. It's fun that they come in several different bright colors. My favorite feature is the tangle free cord. The cord is covered in some sort of reflective fabric and doesn't get tangled, no matter where I put it. The sound is good, and they stayed in my ears perfectly. The fact that they are sweat proof will be helpful on the upcoming summer days. I'm not looking forward to running in the heat!

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Ageless Derma Apple Stem Cell Cream {Review}

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

The older I get, the more I worry about my skin.  When I was a teenager, I remember my mom telling me someday I'd regret laying out in the sun so much.  She was right.  I hate that I have lines on my forehead and around my eyes.  

I was excited to try Ageless Derma Apple Stem Cell and Anti-wrinkle cream.  

Product Description:

Ageless Derma Stem Cell and Peptide Anti Wrinkle Cream incorporates an apple stem cell extract called PhytoCellTec that has demonstrated 100% effectiveness in measurably reducing facial wrinkles.

Even celebrities, who have access to any skincare product they wish, depend upon PhytoCellTec to maintain their luminous complexions. According to Vogue magazine, film stars such as Julianne Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and Helen Mirren all enjoy the dazzling results of using the apple stem cell extract. With confidence, we invite you to dare to dream of smoother, silkier, firmer, brighter skin. Ageless Derma Anti-Wrinkle Cream will revitalize your skin’s health and recapture your youthful radiance.



My experience with the product:

I loved the attractive packaging.  It made me feel like I was using a luxurious spa product.  A girl can never have too much pampering, right?   I used the cream every morning.  I honestly didn't really see a visible reduction in the lines on my forehead.  I did like the texture of the cream though and the fact it wasn't oily.  I always moisturize before putting on my makeup and it helped my makeup spread smoothly.  

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Book Review - Self Confidence by Anastasia Verg

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

About the Book:

In Self Confidence - How To Overcome Shyness, Worry And Boost Your Self-Esteem you will find out proven steps and strategies you can start applying instantly, in order to build up your confidence as well as your self esteem. You will learn about the importance of external appearance, little known tips you can implement and some mistakes you have to avoid. You will learn about positive affirmations, how and when to properly use them and of course why you should even bother.  You will be able to determine whether you are suffering from insecurity and how to overcome it. Furthermore, you will find out how to stop worrying and start living and how to harness the power of positive thinking. Finally, you will learn ways you can instantly apply to improve your self esteem and how it can affect the quality of your relationships. 

My Review:

Although my first love was and always will be fiction, lately I've been reading a lot of non-fiction -- mostly in the personal development genre.  I also blog about healthy living at SublimeReflection.com, so I'm very familiar with the trends being talked about in this area.  This book was very basic but had some good information.  Some topics it includes:

How to Overcome Shyness by Changing your Appearance
How to be Confident by Using Positive Affirmations
How to Overcome Insecurity Once and for All
How to Stop Worrying and Use the Power of Positive Thinking
How to Improve Low Self-Esteem and Have Healthy Relationships

I can't really say that it includes any new groundbreaking information, but the author's passion for her topic is evident throughout.  Unfortunately, the book could have used a good edit.  This made it distracting and a little hard to read.  But if you're new to the area of self-improvement you can probably pick up some good tips to increase your self confidence.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.