Far From Reality

"Rebel Heart"

Artist - Madonna

Product type - CD

Genre - Pop/Dance

Where to buy - ITUNES

I will admit that I have never been a huge Madonna fan. With the exception of "Frozen" I have never given her much thought. Rebel Heart however has slightly changed my perception.

The songs on this album are a mix of upbeat melodies and ballad-types with few differences in between. Some of the songs are quite explicit and suggestive (Holy Water) and while catchy, I rather disliked the Lyrics. Some lyrics however where insighful and the songs quite good. 

I would say my favorite songs were "Illuminati" for the dancey uobeat quality of it. "Joan of arc" and "Rebel Heart" had good stories and "Ghost town" was just bitter sweet and it resonated with me. Although thise are only a few i really got into I am going to keep listening to others because I am sure I am not giving the CD enough listen time and I would really like to enjoy more songs.

Check out one of the songs in the following video!

Maker - Gortons

Product type - Food/Freezer

Where to Buy - Official Gortons Site

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Gortons has been a household name for many families for many, many years.  Did you know though that the new Gortons smart and crunchy products are full of good nutrients like zinc and iron and vitamins A, B, and D? They are never fried and breaded with panko to give them a lighter, heathier crunch that everyone can enjoy. 

I chose to get the fish sticks with my coupon (you have a chance to win some below!) and I was impressed with them. Not only were they super simple to make but also very crunchy and delicious. The panko breading is super light and really gives you a great snap when you bite into it. The fish inside is white, flaky and does not have a super oceany taste like some fish sticks do. The fish to breading ratio was spot on, not one stick felt like it could have used more fish instead of breading. I did not have any condiments, however, they were just as good without ketchup, tartar sauce, bbq sauce or whatever you may desire. These fish sticks really melted in my mouth and if i had to say one negative it would have to be with the box, i would have liked my sticks in a plastic bag as well as the box rather than just in the box itself.

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Note - I recieved this product in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas Cookie Dog Body Mist

Maker - Sunshine Jack

Product Type - Pet

Where to buy - Amazon

Price - $9.98

Panda is not an overly stinky dog, however some days she could use a freshening up. This dog body mist is great for that. We love that it is cruelty free, made in the U.S and natural.

The mist itself is light and comes out enough that you are not saturating your pup with product. Even so after i sprayed I rubbed it in. Panda was not thrilled having it on and rubbed into the blankets for a few seconds but she smells fantastic! It is VERY vanilla scented, so if you enjoy that scent you will love this 

I saw no side effects or ill effects from this and Pandas fur is soft and shiny besides smelling like holiday heaven. 

Note - I received this item in exchange for an honest review.

Littlestuff4u offers a nice variety of bath and body items. I recieved the blogger sampler pack in exchange fir my honest review. It consisted of three eye shadows, a perfume roller ball and a body lotion sample.

First the perfume. It is in the scent Angel and it is a very womanly scent. Powdery and floral but staying light. The scent can be overpowering if you use too much but I like it even though it is something I would never have picked for myself. The roller ball itself is awesome, it is metal so you get a good amount of product with little effort and i can see this sample lasting a very long time because of this. 

The lotion is also really nice. It goes on smoothly and is not too thin to be watery. It. Is creamy, absorbs quickly, and keeps my skin silky. The scent I received was Lemon Cake and it is true to scent! It is very lemony on application then when it dries you can smell the vanilla and frosting and it all lends to a sweet bakery scent that I know many will love. Myself, I enjoy floral/outdoors and clean scents more but I do like this one occasionaly. 

The eyeshadows I got are lovly. They are three shades I woul not initially be drawn to being more warm tones of pinks and brown but i used them anyways (as seen in a below picture) i used the colors soft cashmere (brown) and love potion (light purple) with cotton candy (pink) in the inner corners and brow highlight. The shadows go on smoothly and the color payoff is bright and clean looking. They lasted hours without creasing and i had minimal fallout onto my face from loose pigments. 

I highly recommend giving littlestuff4u a chance if you like indie makeup. Samples start at only $1

Invitamin body lotion and shave gel

Maker - Invitamin Official Site

Product Type - Beauty/Body

Price - Varies

I usually stick with etsy and my known indie brands of body care but I had the chance to get these items discounted in exchange for an honest review, so I gave them a shot.

Firstly, being all natural is a plus. I hate all the chemicals that companies put into thier products so when I find natural choices I go with them more often than not. Invatamin body lotion is silky and smooths my skin wonderfully! It has a lemony smell to it, quite powerful but not quite lemon pledge. It absorbs into the skin quickly and the smell mellows out, it is non-greasy and after a few hours I do not smell the lemon but a nice herbal scent. 

The shave gel I got on a whim. I do not usually use gels to shave but just my bar soap. I have changed that thought process after using this! It has a orange smell that i like and it does not foam up like other shave gels. It stays a gel and you really do not need to use much. It makes shaving smooth and effortless. My legs afterwards were silky and soft, i used the lotion after and the combination of them us wonderful and a citrus explosion! (In a good way) 

If you like natural products I would really rrecommend you try Invitamin for your needs, they are priced right and the products are great.

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Enjoy A Better Tea Experience With The Tea-Ready Indicating Monkey Tea Infuser! The Only Tea Steeper In The Market That Lets You Know When Your Tea Is Optimal To Drink.

 Our Monkey Tea Infuser Provides You With The Following Benefits:

 - BPA Free and Safe to use. Our infuser is made of the same material used in the production of baby feeding bottles.
- Long Lasting Durability. The use of high quality materials makes our product more durable and heat deformation free.
- Beautiful Design. It is designed to make it easy to use, clean and display.
- Wide Selection Of Colors.

It is just so cute!  This is perfect to hold one cups worth of loose leaf tea. This is made with silicone so it is easy to clean and safe for boiling water, it will not melt or get super hot like a metal ball. The little monkey holds onto your tea cup while its bottom half brews your tea. Filling the cup too much with water though may have him tipping over a bit so be careful. 

The BEST part about this though is that when he gets hot his face changes colors! They come in three different varieties: Red, Yellow or Pink. Mine is pink (i may have to get the other two colors as well) and I love how adorable it is when it changes, it looks like my monkey is blushing! The face goes back to brown when it cools down and it is a nice indicator of when your tea is ready to drink and when it is cool enough that maybe you want to make another cup haha.

Note - I received this item in exchange for an honest review. 

Tired of your low quality can opener that does not function properly, no matter how hard you try? Are you looking for the perfect gift for your elderly parents or an arthritis or parkinson patient? Looking forward to buy an efficient and durable tin opener for a low price? There is only one solution to all the above issues - the KUKPO manual can opener!

 The KUKPO can opener is a high quality product made using pure stainless steel in state-of-the-art factories. The can opener makes yours life easy as it opens all sizes of tins ranging from tiny to large in seconds. All you have to do is to place the cutting disk on the tin and turn the movable handle. Then the top of the tin would come off in seconds leaving a smooth edge behind. Put a stop to bleeding fingers and frustration instantly with this efficient KUKPO can opener. Once used, you could easily clean the can opener with water and mild detergents, if necessary. It will not rust due to any reason; use this quality product throughout your lifetime.

So many times you get a manual can opener and it either breaks within the first week or hurts your fingers so badly you cant use it. The KUKPO can opener is a sturdy piece of kitchen equipment that I have yet to see have any problems with it nor does it hurt my hands when I use it.

The opener handles are round and large (but not so large a kid can't use it) and offer great grip. The part you crank is also well made and turns easily, no getting stuck and the wheel that cuts the can has not stopped on me. It goes quickly and cleanly through cans of all sizes (tuna to beans..) and I have yet t have it slip out of my grip.

The opener is stylish but simple and is fool proof in how to use it. Just put it on your can and turn the crank! It has loops on the end of the handles to hang if you want and a top popper for beer or soda. The only thing I can say is that sometimes it also cuts around the outside of the can and you may get just a little string of paper but that can be easily thrown away. Super easy to clean if you get it dirty as well.

Note - I received this item in exchange for an honest review.