From My Vanity

Beauty, Skincare, and a bit of Lifestyle

Hangers that will make that special day even more memorable! (Review & Giveaway)

Leave a Comment

Today I’m featuring another business on Etsy called Rosa’s Bridal Gifts. I thought, with my wedding only 12 days away, this would be the perfect time to talk about bridal accessories! 🙂

Rosa Duarte opened her shop on Etsy in 2012 and have done over 3,000 sales with an average 5 star review. Her goal for Rose’s Bridal Gifts is to “…fulfill your highest expectations! We are 100% committed to provide our customers with the best quality of products and services to make of your shopping with us a great experience!”

 

What does Rosa sell at her store? Elegant, personalized bridal hangers!

She sells a large variety of hangers ranging from different colors to different information on each hanger. If you only want your name on the hanger, it’s $25 and if you want to add the date above your name it’s only $5 extra. Pretty reasonable prices, in my opinion, especially for the quality you get with these hangers.

My Review…

Arrival/Packaging…
I was really pleased with how this showed up at my house. With it being a hanger, I knew the package would be bulky and there’s always that chance of something getting bent or broken during shipping if you don’t package it correctly. Rosa did an amazing, superb job at packaging it well. It was in a really sturdy box and the wire lettering was protected with cardboard (see picture above). No fears about the hanger breaking during shipment — that fact get’s two thumbs up from me. 🙂

Quality/Durability…
I wasn’t sure what kind of wire to expect on these hangers — I mean, I’ve seen everything from really flimsy to thick and durable. I was delighted to find out that the wired used to spell out the bride’s name was decently thick. The wire is suspended  between the hanger and everything about the wire and the wood hanger feels and looks really high quality. I love the detail that she incorporated into the hanger, like the heart over the “i” in Garvin.

 

Cathedral wedding Veil

Any Major Likes/Dislikes…
There was nothing negative about this hanger — the quality was great and the size of the words was really decent. Definitely something that can be seen and ready easily. I really like that it’s fancy cursive writing, but still totally eligible and easy to understand. A hanger with my soon-to-be new name on it is something that I’ve always thought as extremely special and unique.

Final Thoughts…
I highly, highly recommend Rosa’s Bridal Gifts hangers. If you are getting married anytime in the near future, this would be a lovely addition to have on your wedding morning — just imagine how beautiful your dress will look hanging from this hanger, and your new name displayed in the picture. Or if a friend of yours is getting married, this hanger would make the most perfect, meaningful, and special bridal shower gift for her. Rosa’s packaging and presentation got 2 big thumbs up from me, and so does the quality and appearance of the actual hanger. Definitely a lovely gift to give or a special accessory on your wedding day.

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above from Rosa’s Bridal Gift’s Etsy store for review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

The Giveaway…

Rosa has very kindly offered to give one of my followers the chance to win something from Rosa’s Bridal Gifts! The winner will receive a 20% off coupon code to use on any item in her Etsy shop. This is a great opportunity for any bride’s getting married in the near future — and for those who want to start getting things for that special day right now! 😉 Don’t forget to check out all of Rosa’s social media spots, too!

 

Rules: This giveaway is only open to GFC follower of Legacy of a Writer, so be sure you are a follower! There are many chances to earn extra entries, so come back every day to take advantage of them. 🙂 This giveaway will run for three weeks, ending at midnight on Monday, May 5th. 

—> ATTENTION: Please make sure you are following all the instructions in order to be entered into the giveaway. I do check it all, once the giveaway is over, and hate to disqualify winners. Thanks!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

A Purifying Mud Mask that Treats Acne, Exzema, and Psoriasis! (First Impression Review)

4 Comments

The count down is drawing ever closer to the 26th! It’s only 19 days away now, and things are starting to get a tad more crazy and busy for me. With that in mind, I am afraid I’m going to have to be more absent from the blog from now on. Just until after I return from my honeymoon. I will still continue to bring you the weekly Hairstyling with NuMe tutorials, but unless I have already schedule posts, I won’t be posting on Mondays and Wednesdays like I normally do. I hope you all understand my absence — I’ll miss interacting with you all! But I’ll be back in full swing, Lord willing, once I’m settled in my new home. 🙂

One more thing before we dive into today’s post. Sometimes companies send me products that they want me to then review right away. They’re looking for more of a ‘first impression and ease of use’ kind of review then a review after I’ve thoroughly tested it. So, to keep it fair to everyone, I’m going to start calling these reviews “First Impression Reviews” so that you know I’m only bringing my thoughts after trying it out a few times. If you ever want a more in-depth review after I’ve used something for a few weeks or months, all you need to do is let me know in the comments and I’ll be sure to do an updated review for you. 🙂

Okay, on to the first impression review for today!

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

About Adovia Dead Sea Mud Mask…

This Dead Sea Mud Mask contains 30 Treatments which lasts for 3-4 Months. Each treatment provides the ingredients and results of a $120 facial at a high end dermatology spa! Made with Pure Dead Sea Mud with the highest concentration of minerals – vital for facial skin treatment glow. This mask is made in Israel – by the Dead Sea experts and contains the highest and freshest concentration of Dead Sea Mud. Reduce Oil and Blackheads and get more clear and radiant skin. Works great for Eczema and Psoriasis as well due to Dead Sea salt and mud known properties that help relieve Eczema, Psoriasis and acne symptoms.

 

 

Apply a layer to clean, dry skin once per week or as needed, as a facial mask for the whole face or as spot treatment for blackheads or pimples.

My First Impression Review…

Packaging…
The mud mask is packaged really professional looking and the design on the tube is simple, yet attractive. Initially I was under the impression that this Adovia Purifying Mud Mask was rather expensive. But while it is $30 a bottle, you get a little over 5 fl oz of product in this tube. Which will last you quiet a while, as you don’t need much each application. And even less if you’re just spot treating a few areas.

Product & Ease of Use…
Because I already have a routine for my weekly face mask and I didn’t want to change it up so close to my wedding 🙂 I decided to try this mask out as a spot treatment. I’ve used this about three times so far, and really like the results I get. It’s a thick consistency, making it easy to apply over your face without making a mess.

I give it a good 20 minutes to dry, then wash it off. I get some cystic acne every now and then, and that’s where I used this mask. I noticed that it helped the redness go around and my pimple didn’t look as inflamed after I washed off the mask. And it resulted in the pimple going away faster than my cystic acne usually takes to run it’s course. 🙂 This, of course, is an awesome fact that really makes me like this product!

Any Likes & Dislikes…
Nothing really stands out to me as a dislike. The mud mask is a really dry, thick consistency, so it’s not as obvious when it’s ‘dry’ as some of the masks I’ve used in the past. There isn’t a big change of color. So I just tap it and see if any transfers onto my fingers. There’s no distinct smell to this mask — at least, none that I could detect. So that’s a great plus! I can’t stand to put stinky stuff anywhere near my nose. 😛 I really like the fact that this helps to draw out the impurities in my cystic acne, helping my skin to recover faster than it usually does. 🙂

Final Thoughts…
I really like the Adovia Purifying Mud Mask! I have very oily/acne-prone skin, so masks have always been a must in my skincare routine, and this is something I’m thrilled to add to my regimen! I’m really looking forward to seeing the long-term benefits of using this mask.

The company is great to work with. Really quick to ship, too, as I received my product in less than a week from when my order processed. I was impressed! This mask is recommended for people who suffer from acne, oily skin, blackheads, exzema, and psoriasis. So if you are issues with any of these, I’d encourage you to give this mask a try!

 

perruque

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.

Hairstyling with NuMe – My Review of Titan3

14 Comments

It’s Friday, and you know what that means, right?

Another new addition to the Hairstyling with NuMe series! 😀 for those who’ve been keeping up, we’ve learned how to do curls, twisted updos, and waterfall braids using the NuMe Titan3 Curling Wands. Check out the links below if you need to catch up…

 

For today, I’m actually going to take a quick break from the tutorial’s to bring you my review of NuMe’s Titan3 curling wand set. I’ve been able to use it a lot over the past several weeks, and I feel like I have accurate and honest feedback to give on this set now. (Don’t worry, I will resume next week with another hair tutorial 🙂

So let’s dive in, shall we? 🙂


My Review…

First Impressions… 
The NuMe Titan3 curling wands arrived packaged up very securely — definitely didn’t need to worry about anything getting scratched or broken on the way to my house. 🙂 Along with putting the wands inside of a heavy-duty, sturdy round box, they’re also all kept separate with foam dividers that gives each barrel and the base a place to sit without touching each other. I was impressed with the care NuMe took to package up their items, and loved the quality of the round box it came in — I put it in my closet to use to transport my wands when I move next month. 🙂

Packaging/Quality…
Everything about the Nume Titan3 curling wand just screams professionalism and high quality. The feel of the base is really neat — it’s almost soft… It’s really hard to describe! But it’s certainly not the usual finish and feel of a curling wand. It feels very luxurious. 🙂 The barrels are well made and, because they’re made with titanium, they’re really light. And I mean really light! Which is wonderful, as my arms easily and quickly tire out when holding a heavy item above my head for any length of time.

The cord is really thick and feels really strong and sturdy. The barrel of this wand is able to rotate all the way around, which is really nice when I’m using it — I never have to worry about the cord getting all twisted up on itself (which is often the problem I have with my regular curling iron). I’ve used it several times and have noticed the fact that I don’t have to sit and untwist the cord halfway through my curling, like I usually have to do. Definitely a plus, in my book!

Performance…
Once you know which of the three barrel you want to use, all you have to do is line up the holes and snap the barrel into place. It’s pretty easy and very quick to do. Then you turn it on, select your temperature setting, and give it about 10 or so seconds to heat up. That is seriously all it takes to heat up! I love that this can get hot so quickly. I can be pretty impatient at times, and too often I forget to plug in my curling iron ahead of time and then I end up waiting on the barrel to heat up before I can start. But with NuMe’s Titan3 Curling Wand, I can start curling almost the moment after turning it on. It’s wonderful!

It takes a little while to cool down, but when I compared it to my regular curling iron that I own, the Titan3 does cool down more quickly. Pretty sweet! One particular day I curled my hair with both the smallest and medium sized curling wands (to give a variety of curl sizes) and it actually wasn’t too bad, switching between wands. I had to give it a minute or two to cool down, but during this time I was able to section off the next part, so it wasn’t time wasted. And since I had the glove that NuMe includes with all their curling wands, I was actually able to get a pretty good hold on the wands when I went to take it off, even though it was still slightly warm.

Major Dislikes…

When I go to take a barrel off of the base, I often have a few moments of struggle as I try to click the two buttons on either side of the base and pull on the barrel. I’m not sure why I have so much trouble (maybe I need to work out? lol!), but it often takes me several tries to get both buttons pressed down sufficiently at the same time in order to be able to pull the barrel off of the base. I’ve watched several YouTuber’s use this set and haven’t seen them have trouble, so I don’t know if I’m just really weak, or this is a flux in this particular wand. But I just wanted you to be mindful of this fact — it really isn’t too big a deal, since I can just get one of my brothers or my dad to help pull it apart, if I needed to (though I haven’t yet. I’ve been able to pull them apart on my own, after a few tries).

Major Likes…

A lot of things! I love the feel of the wand. It’s so smooth, almost velvety, feeling. It makes me feel really professional and like I am pampering my hair when I use it. 🙂 I’ve also noticed my hair looks shiner once I finish curling (often, after using a normal curling iron, my hair looks dull and dry), so that’s an awesome plus to this wand that I really appreciate!

The fact that it heats up fast is a wonderful bonus! I’ve already explained my reason why I love this aspect of it, so I won’t repeat myself. 🙂 Another thing that I like about this set is that it’s so incredibly light — lighter than any other curling wand or iron I’ve tried before in the past. My arm still can get tired from holding it above my head, but it would get tired even if I was holding nothing, right. But the fact that it doesn’t start hurting right away (like it would before) is really nice. Saves my arms that awful ache!

Final Thoughts…

I really love my NuMe Titan3 curling wand set! Ever since I got this in, I don’t reach for anything else when I go to curl my hair. Even if I just want a bit of wave to my hair, all I have to do is grab the largest barrel and in a few minutes — bam! I have waves! It’s so easy and I love the versatility of this wand being interchangeable. It’s so nice not to have to have 3 different curling irons sitting around my room taking up space and getting their cords all tangled up together. The Titan3 is able to be broken down to shorter sections that are really easy to slip into a drawer and be put out of sight.

I can’t say enough good things about this wand! I’m really looking forward to experiencing the long-term benefits of using NuMe’s products! As some of you know, I purchased the NuMe MegaStar Flat Iron a few weeks ago. While I haven’t gotten a ton of use out of it yet, I have used it several times and love how my hair looks afterwards. I will be doing a detailed review of that tool soon, hopefully, so be on the lookout. 🙂

If you’ve been on the lookout for a good curling wand set or just need a new set to replace your old ones, I would highly recommend you getting the Titan3 set! Or if you want more variety with your curls, the NuMe Lustrum curling set comes with 5 different wands, making the possibilities almost endless! NuMe’s heat tools are an investment, but totally worth the money you put into it! And these tools will last you a long time if you take care of them. And — above all — it helps your hair stay healthier! Which, when you think about it, is a priceless quality to these tools.

I received this curling wand set from NuMe in order to review. It was not required that I give a positive review, but solely to express my own thoughts and opinions of this product, which I have done. I only recommend products and/or services that I have personally used or experienced and like.

 

* * *    I mentioned purchasing the NuMe Lustrum Curling Set in my review above. I just wanted to let you know that if you are considering purchasing this tool (which I highly recommend! :-), make sure you use the code “FIVECURL” when you check out to get 61% off your order! ‘Cause who doesn’t like to save money, right?!    * * *

Question to My Readers: Are you on the lookout for a new curling iron? Are you the type to invest in good-quality tools?

Glade’s Wax Melt’s are sure to improve the smell of any room! (Review)

5 Comments

Greetings to all the new followers on my blog! In the past month there have been a lot of new subscribers on my blog, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. 🙂 It’s because of readers like you that I continue to write on my blog and bring you reviews…like this one today! 🙂

About Glade Wax Melts…

Glade® Wax Melts blend high-quality essential oils to fill even the largest rooms with scents that linger on — adding ambiance to any occasion, from quiet weeknights with the family to huge holiday gatherings:

Available in 10 great fragrances, with new limited edition fragrances sold each season

Made from pressed (not poured) wax, which is dry to the touch and prevents greasy hands — plus, the cubes are individually packaged, making it easier and less messy to begin your fragrance experience

Each wax melt provides 12 hours of consistent fragrance that lingers even after the warming dish has been turned off, delivering 96 hours of scented bliss per pack

Use only with a warmer labeled for wax melts, like the stylish Glade® Wax Melts Warmer that retails for $10.99

Glade® Wax Melts Refill Packs include 8 cubes and retail for a suggested price of $3.49

My Review…

First Impression…
I’m not unfamiliar with wax melts — my family has one candle warmer, and really enjoyed it. So when I saw that Glade was coming out with their own wax melts, I was really thrilled — I’m a big fan of Glade candles! So I picked one of my favorite scents, Hawaiian Breeze, to put to the test. You already heard be rave about how much I like the Hawaiian Breeze and Vanilla Passion mix in my previous review, so I won’t repeat myself (but go see that review if you haven’t. 🙂

Packaging/Quality…
The packaging for the Glade Wax Melts
is pretty standard for wax melts — at least, all the ones I’ve seen. Each one comes with 8 cubes that are divided into their own separate sections. I always like the way Glade packages their products, and these are no exception. The scent is Hawaiian Breeze so everything about the packaging and label has to do with pineapples and the orange-color of the wax cubes.

Performance…
These melts are very potent! I put one cube in a warmer and lit it in my room…and before long I had to open my door because the scent got so strong! Definitely better if you are in a large, open area for these melts! I don’t see this as a negative, though, as I really like when scents are strong — I just take care to light them in an open area — I can’t stand when I light a candle and can barely detect a scent from it after several minutes. You won’t find that problem with Glade Wax Melts in Hawaiian Breeze!

Major Likes…

The scent! I love the smell of Hawaiian Breeze! But I know this ‘like’ will be different for each person. So, I’d have to say that my biggest like about Glade’s new wax melts are the size of the cubes. They’re really decent sizes and promise you hours and hours of usage before it’s used up!

Major Dislikes…
Hmm…I guess the strong smell might bother some people. For me, personally, it doesn’t, but we each are different. So be aware that these scents are very strong. 🙂

Final Thoughts…
I loved these Glade Wax Melts! And the price is really reasonable — usually selling for around $3 or $4 dollars. I’m not aware of the price of other wax melts, but this seems like an average price that is well worth the amount you get with each one. If you’ve never tried using wax warmers and wax melts in your home, I highly encourage you to start with these!

I received this product from BzzAgent for free in order to review. It was not required that I give a positive review, but solely to express my own thoughts and opinions of this product, which I have done. I only recommend products and/or services that I have personally used or experienced and like.


Question for my Readers: Have you tried any products by Glade? Which is your favorite?

Glade’s Scented Oil Plug-Ins will have your home smelling yummy around the clock! (Review)

10 Comments

I hope everyone’s week is going well. It’s Wednesday already — halfway through this week. I don’t know about you all, but the end of February seems to be approaching sooo quickly! Can’t believe it’s already the 19th — it feels like the month just started!

For today (or tonight, by the time this is posted :-), I have a review for one of Glade’s new products. I, personally, love using candles or other fragrances to make my room smell nice, so I was thrilled to be able to review these products!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of a BzzAgent advertorial.

Glade Plug-Ins Scented Oil Customizables…

Inspired by the best feelings in the worldâ„¢. Times two. The Glade® PlugIns® Scented Oil Customizablesâ„¢ warmer adds lasting and continuous fragrance to any room in your home, from the living room and bedrooms to a busy bathroom or kitchen. Enjoy a variety of luxurious scents infused with essential oils:

Dress up your outlet with a removable, artfully designed taupe leaf faceplate cover

Use any two Glade® PlugIns® Scented Oil Refills to create your own custom fragrance experience, and adjust the fragrance settings to meet your family’s needs

Sit back and relax as the warmer alternates between the two fragrances daily, providing constant delight for you and your loved ones

Enjoy two noticeable scents for up to 60 days (when placed on the low setting)

Choose from over 10 individual scents, several unique fragrance sets and even more limited edition fragrances

Purchase the scented oil warmer, refills or starter kit for a suggested retail price of $3.49 – $7.99

My Review…

First Impression…
I was really excited to get to review the Plug-In Scented Oil Customizables by Glade that alternate between two scents on a daily basis. I am a big fan of Glade’s scented candles and love the Hawaiian Breeze and Vanilla Passion Fruit combo candle that they sell. So, of course, that’s the Plug-In that I got to review! 🙂 There’s just something about the Hawaiian Breeze mixed with the Vanilla Passion Fruit that just smells SO good…almost to the point of being edible! 😀

Packaging/Quality…
Glade really did a lovely job with the packaging of this product. It’s got a really cute latticework that is in a dome shape and covers the oils. It can flip up (as shown in the pictures) to make changing out the oil bottles easier. While it’s all plastic, it feels really sturdy and good quality. There’s even a button on the side that will control how strong the scent comes out of the plug in — which is really nice! At first, I had it on the strongest setting, but that was just too much. So I really appreciated being able to turn it down a few notches so that you just get an overall light and pleasurable scent in the room.

Performance…
This works amazingly well! From the moment you plug it in, you can start to smell the scents. For the combo I got, the Hawaiian Breeze is a bit stronger than the Vanilla Passion Fruit, but both are very nice smelling. I also tested out how long this product lasts and am very pleased to see that, while I’ve plugged it in almost every day for the past week, you can barely tell that any oil is gone from the bottles. Which tells me that these will last a decent amount — at least the 60 days that Glade is boasting of.

Major Likes…
The scent! Haha, okay, while I totally love this smell, I know that’s very subjective and will differ between people. So I will say that my favorite thing about these Plug-Ins Scented Oil Customizables is the packaging. The latticework that covers it is really attractive and makes me want to plug this in somewhere that will help enhance the decor of the room. 🙂

Major Dislikes…
Hmm…there really isn’t any thing that comes to mind that I didn’t like. The scent is nice, you can control how strong it is, and you have the ability to only plug it in for as long as you want. If I had to name anything I disliked about this product, it would be the name. Haha, I know, weird! But I just think that Plug-Ins Scented Oil Customizables is a long name that doesn’t really flow. 😛

Final Thoughts…
If you haven’t been able to tell from this review so far….I thoroughly enjoy these scented oil plug ins! They are super handy to use — especially if you have little ones in the house and don’t want to be leaving burning candles out for them to get a hold of. It’s also really nice that you can plug it in for a few hours, then put it away and still smell the lingering scents for hours afterwards. I give this product from Glade two big thumbs up! 🙂

I received this product from BzzAgent for free in order to review. It was not required that I give a positive review, but solely to express my own thoughts and opinions of this product, which I have done. I only recommend products and/or services that I have personally used or experienced and like.

Get ready for hours of fun with Iello’s new game, Steam Park! (Game Review)

6 Comments

I’ve really been looking forward to bringing this review to y’all. I’ve never done a review for a family game, but there’s always a first time for everything, right? 🙂 Let me know if you like the idea of me reviewing family games and I’ll be sure to repeat them in the future. My family loves big group games, so we have a ton in our game closet. 🙂

Okay, so board game publisher Iello (stands for yellow) sent me their new, robot-themed game called Steam Park
 to try out with my family.

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

HEADING FULL-STEAM INTO FUN!

In this management game you’ll have to build your own gigantic, coal-powered amusement park and make it the largest and most profitable in the region. By constructing the three-dimensional, beautifully designed rides, you will see your park grow right before your eyes.
But as owners of those fantastic steam park, building attractions won’t be enough: you’ll also need to manage your employees, invest in advertising in order to attract and please the different kinds of guests visiting your park, and, above all, keep the dirt you park produces under strict control!
Choose your strategy well! Build Stands to attract more Visitors, or Toilets to keep the Dirt under control. Whatever decision you take, take it quickly: the less time you spend planning, the more time you’ll have to maintain you Park.
Thanks to a clever, original action-choosing mechanic, winning a game of Steam Park is as much a matter of being the best… as of being the fastest! 
My Review…
First Impression…
I wasn’t sure what to expect in this game. While they company had a very fun description of the game, I wasn’t sure exactly how you’d play the game. I was really excited when it finally game in and I immediately began reading the instructions. 
The theme park rides you build!
I give Iello two big thumbs up on the way they wrote their instructions. It was so personable and fun! And some of the way’s they explained things was down-right funny. For example:

One of the players…will have the task of giving and receiving components and money on behalf of the bank for the other players (no, this player can’t steal money from the bank. This isn’t that home-wrecking game in which you have to make your relatives broke and desperate).

As a matter of fact, once a die is placed on the Pig board, it can’t be touched again until the actions phase. If you “inadvertently” change the result “by accident” on purpose, please know that you are a bad person, and we pity you, you despicable game-spirit-ruining cheater.

Who can help but chuckle as you read that?! My sister and I were having a lot of fun reading through the short instructions manual and finding more humorous instructions. What a way to spice up a game — and I loved it!
All the pieces, before we popped them
out and put them together
Packaging/Quality…
The box and all the different pieces inside are made from really thick, sturdy material. No flimsy paper items that will rip, crease, or dissolve when accidentally got wet! The material is really durable and will no doubt last for years — even with my rough-on-games family. 🙂 That earned Steam Park
 another big thumbs up from me!
Playing the Game…
It was SO much fun! At the beginning of the game you get a little plot of land to build your steam park on, and the name of the game is to make enough rides and have enough visitors to earn you the most money out of the other players — and the game only lasts 6 phases! 
From left to right – Rea, myself, Julia, and Jessica
All set up for our first game!
I will admit that it took us all a couple phases before we completely understood how it worked. But by the end of the 6 phases, we all had a good grasp on the name of the game and were ready to start the game over and begin in earnest as more experienced players. 🙂 Everyone loves this game — from my 8 year old sister all the way up to the adults in the house. For the first several weeks, my sisters played this game almost daily — and even now, a month after I got it in the mail, it’s still a popular game that the girls pick out. And I anticipate it being popular for years to come. 🙂
Some of the other items you
use when you play
Major Likes…
As I’ve already said, I love the way they wrote out the instructions for this game. It’s really humorous and totally tickles my funny bone. 🙂 I also really like that the game only lasts 6 phases. It helps it from not dragging out too long, like some popular group games (*cough* Monopoly *cough*). I like that Steam Park
 is different and unique — as I said earlier, my family has a ton of games, but we’ve never played a game like this one before.
Major Dislikes…
There really isn’t anything big that I dislike about the game. If there was one thing, it would be that some of the game pieces are kind of ‘dark’. The whole game has that feel to it, really, but some of the pieces have sculls on them and some kind of octopus-looking creature coming out of the window. Depending on your preference, you might like or dislike this aspect of the game. For myself, I don’t really think of it anymore.
Final Thoughts…
I thoroughly enjoy playing Steam Park
! All the aspects of the game that are important to me — quality of pieces, point of the game, and  overall appearance — got a big thumbs up from me. And it’s just plain fun to play! I would say that if you enjoy spending nights playing games, Steam Park
 is definitely one you should invest in. It will last forever and give you hours of fun and memories as you try to battle each other for the biggest theme park!
Places to find Iello…

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.

Goody Athletique has done a fabulous job creating Ouchless headbands! (Product Review)

10 Comments

Today’s the last review for Influenster’s Violet Voxbox! I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing the new goodies and will keep an eye out for these winners (like today’s review) when you go shopping next. 🙂

If you missed any reviews, just click the links to go read my review on them — Unboxing/First Impressions, Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak, SoyJoy Fruit Bar, Sally Hansen Triple Shine Nail Polish, and Montagne Jeunesse Clay Spa Masks.

About Goody Athletique Ouchless Headwrap…


Goody Athlétique provides hold and comfort so you can be physically active and strong in body and mind.

Ouchless Quick Dry Headwraps


Moisture-wicking fabric keeps you cool and dry

Reversible design gives you two looks in one 




My Review…

How it Wears…
For those that don’t know me, I really enjoy wearing headbands. They’re quick and fun and keep my hair out of my way. The only major problem I always have is that I get really bad headaches behind my ears when I wear them for any length of time. So I put Goody Athletique Headwrap to the test and wore it all day…and never felt a headache at all!

This really thrilled me, as did the fact that, because of the Velcro in the back, I was able to wear it to fit my head perfectly and it never started slipping. The color I got to review was in black, so I’ve been able to wear this on MANY occasions — it’s really easy to glam this up or just use it to keep all your hair out of your face on a regular day.

Major Likes…
That it doesn’t give me ANY headache!! I am so thankful to have finally found a headband that I can wear without having to take it off mid-day because of the headache I have.

Major Dislikes…
None really….the band IS pretty wide, so I wouldn’t have minded if it was a bit thinner. But maybe I just have a small head. 🙂

Final Thoughts…
This is a great headband to have in your collection! I know this is geared toward women who work out (it’s supposed to soak up sweat and such), but I’ve loved it just as a way to style my hair for any given day. 🙂 Two thumbs up from me!

I received this product from Influenster for free in order to review. It was not required that I give a positive review, but solely to express my own thoughts and opinions of this product, which I have done. I only recommend products and/or services that I have personally used or experienced and that I believe will be good for my readers.