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Tuesday, November 10, 2015
GoPets is a small Amazon.com store that sells essential pet (dog and cat) products that are high quality and useful for everday care. From nail clippers to brushes GoPets knows pets and what works for your furry friend.
I was given three items for review. I had already owned thier Small Nail Clippers and loved them so I had high hopes for thier other products for my Panda pup.
MY REVIEWS
I have used slicker brushs with metal pins before and i THOUGHT this was like thay and i was worried, those hurt even me. However the metal on this is capped with tiny round balls that ease the feel of the metal.and it is very soft to the head and skin. It is not uncomfortable at all and Panda likes it. The bristle part is very soft and helps keep dirt off of her coat and smooths everything out. The handle to this is a gel material and is cool to feel and touch, they thought about human comfort as well! This is a great brush and I am very pleased with it overall. It works and is safe for short and long hair.
We do not travel that much but this is just genius. The bowl unzipps and has two compartments (conveniently labled) for food and water. I have tested the water part and it is leak proof, nothing got out. It zips back into its small size.once your done and it can easily fit i. A purse or camping bag. Finicky dogs may find eating out of it odd since it does make a little noise when sticking snouts into it (Panda jumped a little but the tempting treat was too much for her not to try again) i tried this also on my unstable bed and it did not tip over so a camp ground would be perfect as well as a flat floor. This is a camping/hiking pups dream and if you have a puppy backpack they can carry it themselves!
I will admit, this scared me. It looks torturous! Two sides with curved blades? Creepy. However, the blades are not sharp and this is easy to grip so no slipping out of your hands. The blades actually grab onto the matt and gently pull it apart and detangle it. You can use this also to hold onto the matt if you just want to snip it out instead. This comb works for short and long hair and i found it best to gently do it in short pulls instead of trying to drag and tug it through the matt. Panda did not like this as much as the brush but i found it great for her fuzzy tail.which tends to matt easily.
All in all panda was a happy and well groomed puppy with all the GoPets items she obtained and I will be sure to keep up the grooming since these items do not hurt her, are effective, and fun to use.
Note - i have recieved this item in exchange for an honest review
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
SpookyEyes Contacts offers a large selection of FX and normal contacts for your cosplay, halloween, or daily needs. Thry offer reasonable prices and always free shipping. The shipping time is about a week or two but they are worth the wait! They even have complete kits available.
Check out the site here: SPOOKEYES.COM
MY REVIEW
I chose the Manson contacts which are white with a black rim. They were packaged wonderfully and even came with a holder case for them. I was impressed with the brightness of them and how well they read even in the packaging.
Getting them in was a little tough as i havnt used contacts in years but a little perserverence paid off and they were in. These showed up extremely well and covered my grey eyes completely.
These are also the most comfortable contacts I have had the pleasure of wearing. They are soft and cloud like on my eyes and where it usually takes me 30 minutes to stop crying and blinking this time i took mere minutes. Spookyeyes really delivers fun, function, and comfort! I love these and I plan to get more pairs.
Note - i have recieved this item in exchange for an honest review.
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Episodes - 13
Genre - Paranormal/School/Comedy
Air Date - 3.4.3015 - 26..6.2015
Amami Hibiki is a girl who can see ghosts and other supernatural phenomena in her surroundings. The stories follow her daily life with both her friends and the otherworldly.
REVIEW
Story - the story of Re-Kan! Is fairly light hearted. You have Amami who can see ghosts all around her, as her mother also could before she died, and tends to get into some hairy situations because of it. Her friends are there to bail her out and it led to some laugh out loud moments.
Is it a great storyline? No, its rather cliche and overdone but it is very charming in its ways and i quite enjoyed it.
Characters - what Re-Kan! Lacks in story it makes up for in diverse characters. Amami is the shy, sweet type that usually gets on my nerves but with her it worked. She was always helpful and that led to some of the more tear jerker moments.
The other main human character is Inoue. Inoue is your typical tsundere character. She acts tough and stand-offish to Amami but she really values thier friendship, so much at times it bordered on shoujo-ai. The relationship between these two is fun, funny, sweet and frustrating. I wanted so much MORE! I want the soft shy sweet Amami and Inoue to develope a strong bond.
The other human characters are well rounded. Theres the hardcore ex gangster Esume, the paranormal bloggist Uehara who uses Amamis ghost familiars for her popular posts, the occult fanatic Ogawa and the only guy in the bunch: Yamada. They all have thier roles and help Amami out when she needs it. While Yamada fit the stereotypical "guy who just cant get a date" role he really had me chuckling and i generally liked him. They all add charm and all have thier moments to shine.
Ghosts - The ghosts in this anime vary in personality and age. From very young and cute (above) to a samurai, a gal ghost (think valley girl) and a cat(?).. Actually i do not know if the cat is a ghost or not but i guess he is, either way he is completely pervy!
The ghost comprise the other half of the show. After all, its what the anime is about! They are all funny or tragic in thier own ways and some i really, really liked. The main two are the samurai and the gal ghost and i liked that, they intereacted with each other well as a witty pair. The ghosts help (or hinder) Amami and Co along the way. I would have liked to know.more backstories on some of them as one of the episodes had me bawling like a little girl.
Art Style and Sound - Closing out my review is the art anf sound. The art is very pretty and lends to the story well. The large eyes of Amami show her innocence while the blank eyes of the samurai ghost show his tragedy. Lines are clean and everything is bright and in place. The style simply fits.
The opening and ending songs are upbeat and playful. They are catchy and the animations cheerful. I loved the opening more than the ending but they both fit the happy go lucky style of the show.
Conclusion - Re-kan! Is not an anime everyone will enjoy. I honestly almost stopped watching it but it drew me in because of such good characterization. I wanted to see what would happen to Amami and by the end i was glad i continued as the last few episodes really tugged at my heart.
REVIEW
Story - the story of Re-Kan! Is fairly light hearted. You have Amami who can see ghosts all around her, as her mother also could before she died, and tends to get into some hairy situations because of it. Her friends are there to bail her out and it led to some laugh out loud moments.
Is it a great storyline? No, its rather cliche and overdone but it is very charming in its ways and i quite enjoyed it.
Characters - what Re-Kan! Lacks in story it makes up for in diverse characters. Amami is the shy, sweet type that usually gets on my nerves but with her it worked. She was always helpful and that led to some of the more tear jerker moments.
The other main human character is Inoue. Inoue is your typical tsundere character. She acts tough and stand-offish to Amami but she really values thier friendship, so much at times it bordered on shoujo-ai. The relationship between these two is fun, funny, sweet and frustrating. I wanted so much MORE! I want the soft shy sweet Amami and Inoue to develope a strong bond.
The other human characters are well rounded. Theres the hardcore ex gangster Esume, the paranormal bloggist Uehara who uses Amamis ghost familiars for her popular posts, the occult fanatic Ogawa and the only guy in the bunch: Yamada. They all have thier roles and help Amami out when she needs it. While Yamada fit the stereotypical "guy who just cant get a date" role he really had me chuckling and i generally liked him. They all add charm and all have thier moments to shine.
Ghosts - The ghosts in this anime vary in personality and age. From very young and cute (above) to a samurai, a gal ghost (think valley girl) and a cat(?).. Actually i do not know if the cat is a ghost or not but i guess he is, either way he is completely pervy!
The ghost comprise the other half of the show. After all, its what the anime is about! They are all funny or tragic in thier own ways and some i really, really liked. The main two are the samurai and the gal ghost and i liked that, they intereacted with each other well as a witty pair. The ghosts help (or hinder) Amami and Co along the way. I would have liked to know.more backstories on some of them as one of the episodes had me bawling like a little girl.
Art Style and Sound - Closing out my review is the art anf sound. The art is very pretty and lends to the story well. The large eyes of Amami show her innocence while the blank eyes of the samurai ghost show his tragedy. Lines are clean and everything is bright and in place. The style simply fits.
The opening and ending songs are upbeat and playful. They are catchy and the animations cheerful. I loved the opening more than the ending but they both fit the happy go lucky style of the show.
Conclusion - Re-kan! Is not an anime everyone will enjoy. I honestly almost stopped watching it but it drew me in because of such good characterization. I wanted to see what would happen to Amami and by the end i was glad i continued as the last few episodes really tugged at my heart.
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Ska Studio Shaper Shorts and Trimmer
Maker - SkaStudio
Product Type - Beauty/Health
Price - $39.99
Where to Buy - Amazon
Made with Lycra Beauty fibre and cotton
Perfect for any occasion. Shapes your thighs and lights your butt. No rolling up.
Ska Studio 127FA firm compression shorts made with Lycra Beauty fibre and a lining of Colombian cotton on the inside. These shaping shorts are made to smoothen your legs and form your hips. Perfect for everyday use, after birth, postpartum, or after cosmetic surgery. Looks great under jeans or pants.
REVIEW
Okay.. So I was told to size up which I did, but DAMN! These are extremely tight, i could barely get them on. I highly recommend going two sizes up.
Once I wiggled and shimmied and swore my way into these cute shorts (the lace is so girly and adorable) i walked around with them on in my apartment and yes, they did slim and yes, my pants slid on easier.
The bottoms and top have this rubber like material it in that molds to your leg and keeps any part of it from slipping or bunching. I appreciated this aspect but it was a double edged sword as it was this material that made these so difficult to get on in the first place.
The open butt section in back made me a bit self concious but under pants i didnt mind so much, felt odd but not that odd. I did not notice any perminant slimming effect from these after wearing them for a few hours every other day or so but they are nice to help my clothing fit a bit better and keep my thighs and butt slimmer under clothing. It is a nice bit of apparal that looks far nicer than most ive seen and is of good quality materials. As i have stated though SIZE UP! 2 sized just to be sure.
Note - i have recieved this item in exchange for an honest review.
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Monday, September 28, 2015
Author - Sara Raasch
Genre - Fantasy/YA
Series - Snow Like Ashes #1
Pages - 416
Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians’ only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.
Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather — she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again.
So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, and serving her kingdom just as she’s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.
REVIEW
Snow like ashes is one of those hidden book gems that you see but are unsure about until you start reading it. It was breathtaking! I could not put this book down and my kindle fire said i read it in six hours all at once. I did nothing else that day and i am dying for the next book to come out already.
The story centers around Meira, a winterian orphan who is caught up in a struggle with the kingdom of Summer. Thier are the kingdoms of seasons which i found to be very clever as well as rythms and others. The world building is quite nice and there was a lot of thought that went into it. The places were well described (all except spring really..) and it felt cohesive.
Meira is a likeable heroine. She is not too strong, she has weaknesses but she works through them on her own and not by some male or anyone else helping. I liked her description as well.. Pale skin and white hair, i can see that in my mind and its very lovley. She uses a chahkram to attack which is pretty unique since most fantasies go for swords or bows. There is magic here as well but not too much.
The other characters are quiye nice as well. Mather is a bit of a droll since hes a goody goofy type and i did not enjoy him as much as i did Theron. Theron was nice but also rebellious and sparked my interest. then there is Sir, hes a good character to help Meira grow and I liked his gruff nature. All the characters added charm and variety to the story.
The love aspect or interest is low, i highly enjoyed that as love triangles and complicated romances just annoy me. I like my action! While there is some love, the fighting and war with the seasons takes place over it and i couldnt be happier.
I could go on and on talking about the book but really, just read it. It is magicak and transports you..it may be a YA novel, but its a terrific representation oF how you can be YA AND mature.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Author - Gabriel Urza
Genre - Fiction
Pages - 272
It's 2004 in Muriga, a quiet town in Spain's northern Basque Country, a place with more secrets than inhabitants. Five years have passed since the kidnapping and murder of a young local politician--a family man and father--and the town's rhythms have almost returned to normal. But in the aftermath of the Atocha train bombings in Madrid, an act of terrorism that rocked a nation and a world, the townspeople want a reckoning of Muriga's own troubled past: Everyone knows who pulled the trigger five years ago, but is the young man now behind bars the only one to blame?
All That Followed peels away the layers of a crime complicated by history, love, and betrayal. The accounts of three townspeople in particular--the councilman's beautiful young widow, the teenage radical now in jail for the crime, and an aging American teacher hiding a traumatic past of his own--hold the key to what really happened. And for these three, it's finally time to confront what they can find of the truth.
REVIEW
This was based on a true story, which would have been nice if it were, say, interesting.
Its not a bad book for those who enjoy the genre but for me it was a bit of a bore. I read the entire thing in a month which is VERY slow for me since it just did not hold my attention.
The world built up by the author was a nice, quaint town in Spain but thats really all there was. Description wise i wished for more. The characters were alright. The story switched between three of them: The american Joni, his friend Mariana and the prisoner Iker.
I enjoyed Marianas story the most and found it the only interesting and redeeming part of the book. Joni and Iker had thier moments but mostly fell flat to me. It may be because I like fantasy and Urban Paranormal more but I just kept wishing something exciting would happen.
All that followed was not a book for me but it shouldnt be written off if you like the genre of Fiction/Contemporary or even a bit of a mystery.
Note - I have recieved this item in exchange for an honest review.
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Adjustable Waist Trimmer and Trainer
Maker - ieasysexy
Product Type - Beauty/Fashion
Price - $16.20
Where to Buy - Amazon
- Design with kinesiology principle,stretched to fit the natural curves of your body.
- An improvement in posture.
- Quicker recovery post workout due to the enhanced support of the belt.
- Additional support to the back and lumbar during workout to further reduce or even completely eliminate soreness post workout.
- Provides compression and support for diastasis recti, pendulous abdomen and umbilical hernia.
- Breathable and lightweight, so you can wear it for long time you want.
REVIEW
This is my first waist trainer, and as such I was not sure what to expect..but i love it.
It is super comfy and easy to put on. I got a XL size because it is asian sizes but i could have gone down one without much complaint. It is adjustable and you can loosen it with the velcro straps. It did take me a bit to figure out what side is which (front/back) but ince i got it it was simple to put on and stay on.
The trainer keeps me straight and it does slim me. I havnt used it daily so i cant say if it has done anything permanant but i do not mind wearing it. It definatly feels consttictive! It is also breathable and does stretch when you inhale/exhale a bit so its never painful. I do notice that it binds my right side more than my left but that could just be my body shape.
The trainer is stylish and cute, black is always in style and while you wouldnt wear this out it does not show under tshirts much so wearing it around the house is no biggie. I am pleased with this trainer and will continue to use it as long as i am able and hope i get some great results.
Note - I have recieved this item in exchange for an honest review.
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