AUGUST FAVORITES And a Little Product Review

AUGUST NAIL POLISH FAVORITES

50 RANDOM FACTS

Weight Loss Supplement Review

Rant about Meals on Wheels

          This is just a small review that I wanted to do on our town's Meals on Wheels program. I cannot believe the price they charge for no more food then they serve these people.

          I was sitting at a neighbor's house when his meals on wheels came. When he opened his container, I could not believe what it held, or should I say what it did not hold. There was one small piece of chicken, a small amount of some kind of potatoes, and a small amount of vegetables. They also get a slice of homemade bread, fruit, and milk.

          The first thing I noticed, was how small of servings they give these people. They charge these people $88 a month, and then serve them very little food. I know that they have to abide by government regulations, but my neighbor that received the meals needs more nutrition then what was in that box.

          The second thing I noticed was the poor quality of the food that was served. It definitely did not look appetizing in the way that it was just thrown in the container. The way that it was cooked did not look appealing either.

          I know that $88 a month does not seem like a lot for a meal five days a week, and it really isn't, but I feel just because these are older people that are getting these meals, does not mean they cannot be a little more appealing and a little more in size of portions.

          Okay, I am done with my small rant for now. I just felt the need to vent after I saw the poor quality of the meal that my neighbor received.

Review of Royal Classic Kitchen Towels

           I have been in need of some decent, durable, decent, and absorbent towels. So, when I was contacted and told I was selected to review the Royal Classic Kitchen Towels, I jumped at the chance to get new kitchen towels at a reasonable price.

         I just received them today, and when I opened the package I was immediately reminded of the days I spent working as a waitress. These towels look and feel just like the towels that we used at the restaurants where I worked. I was hoping that they would be just as good in quality.

      I used one of them tonight when I did my dishes. The towel I used was super absorbent, so I was not disappointed in that department.

     Before I go into too much description of how it was to use this towel, let me fill you in with some specific details about them. They are 100%  cotton. The size of these towels are 14"x25". They are solid white with a blue stripe down the middle, just like most towels used in a restaurant. The label said that they are restaurant grade, which that fact is true. They are also machine washable. The label does say that you can use bleach, but to wash them by themselves if you do.

     You can find these on Amazon and they are priced at $7.49 with Prime. To me, that is a really good price for quality dish towels. These towels are of great quality and you cannot go wrong in ordering them.

      When using the one towel tonight in doing dishes, the towel was incredibly soft and absorbent. It only took a couple of swipes and my hands and dishes were dry. 

       So, like I said, if you are needing some high quality dish towels that are durable and absorbent, head on over to Amazon and pick up a 6 pack of the Royal Classic Kitchen Towels. You will not be sorry. Even though they do not have decorations on them, they still look really nice. The link to where you can find these will be below along with pictures of these very nice towels.

Link for the Royal Classic Kitchen Towels:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UMCIXZK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

REVIEW OF MAJESTIC PURE DEAD SEA MUD MASK

Review for Majestic Pure Dead Sea Mask

          When I first signed up to review the Majestic Pure Dead Sea Mask, I was a little hesitant. For one thing, I don't have that much experience using masks, unless you count dressing up for Halloween,lol. The next thing that made me hesitant was the mud part. I know how bad mud can smell, so was afraid this would stink also.  I am so glad that I overcame my skepticism and gave it a try.

          When I opened the jar, I was totally surprised. It did not stink. In fact, it had a very pleasant smell. It had a little bit of a perfume smell, but it was not overwhelming or real strong. I actually liked the smell.

          Then when I applied it for the first time, I fell totally in love with this product. It was so cooling to the skin, that in this hot weather we have been having in Nebraska it felt wonderful. I applied it all over even my neck just like the directions said to do. When I read the directions further, I was even more surprised. I thought that most facial masks you had to leave on for long periods of time. With the Majestic Pure Dead Sea Mask, you only left it on for 5 minutes. What a nice surprise. I was afraid I was going to have to walk around my apartment for hours looking like something that came out of the swamp.

          When it came time to remove the mask, all I needed to do was rub it around like an exfoiliant and then what did not come off that way, I was to rinse the rest off with warm water. I opted to do it in the shower, as I had gotten some in my hair. Once I had it all removed, I ran my hands over my face and it felt so smooth. It felt the smoothest it had felt in a long time.

          Needless to say, I cannot recommend this product enough. They sell this on Amazon for $17.95 and the shipping is free for prime members. It comes in an 8.8 oz. tub. Now, I know what you are thinking. You are thinking that is a high price to pay for a facial mask. But let me tell you, You do not need a lot of it at one time, so this will last you a long time. To me, this is a small price to pay for great skin care. The link for this product is below to make it easy for you to find it. So head on over and give it a try. You will not be sorry.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UREAGU8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

          Also, here is a picture of the product so you know what it looks like.

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for free in exchange for an honest review.

         

Bobbi Jean's Silicone Spatulas Set of 3, Red: Large Spoonula, Medium Rubber Scraper & Small Corner Spatula.

          I have been looking for some good silicone spatulas for awhile. I purchased some back in March from Wal-Mart and they were not all that great. They were flimsy and there was not a Spoonula in it.

          I recently, though, signed up with Amazing Deals Group to do reviews, and I ran across this deal. They are the Bobbi Jean Silicone Spatulas, set of 3. So, I immediately signed up to do this. I received the package yesterday, and immediately upon opening fell in love with these.

          I love to bake and cook, so this was a big deal to me. First off, the handles are nice and sturdy. They are pretty thick, so feel that they will not break easily. Also, they are easy to hang onto, which is another blessing, as I  have arthritis in my hands. 

          Then, I got to really put them to the test last night. I had to make the stuff to take to a potluck today. So, I decided to give them a whirl. Again, I was pleasantly surprised. The silicone part of the spatulas are not flimsy at all. They are not real stiff either. They are just right for scraping bowls and getting everything out of the bowls. They make cleaning out a bowl a little more easy.

          I am anxious to see how they hold up when using them to cook hot foods. I have not gotten to try them out for that yet. I will have to let you know how they work.

          The set sells for $11.97 with free shipping for those that have Prime. I know what you are thinking, as I thought the same thing. I thought that was a little steep for spatulas. But, let me tell you, they are worth every dime. I would gladly pay that much for another set, and I am thinking of investing in another set.

          So, if you like to cook and bake like I do, I recommend checking these out. I will put the link below to where you can find these. You will not be sorry that you did.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y9E6U4I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me at a reduced price in exchange for an honest opinion. The opinions in this post are my own. This is not a sponsored post.

COLLECTIVE HAUL AND SMALL RANT

KLEAN COLOR NEON NIGHT LIFE COLLECTION

          

          I am a self-proclaimed nail polish junkie. I cannot pass up the nail polish aisle in a store without standing there and looking each one over. Very rarely do I leave the store without purchasing any.  Not only am I a nail polish junkie but I am also a bargain junkie. I have a hard time passing up good bargains whether it is something that I will use or not. This happens to me in stores as well as shopping online. I love to see what kinds of bargains I can get.

          This happened to me about a week ago when I received a gift card to Amazon. Amazon is one of my favorite places to shop online. I can always find a bargain when I shop there. And the first place I look when I get on Amazon? You guessed it.....the nail polish category, and if not the nail polish category it is nail art supplies or nail care supplies. 

          Last week when I was perusing the nail polish section, I ran onto this really cute set of nail polish. It was from the brand Klean Color. I had heard of the brand, but I was hesitant to try it because of the price. I did not think that nail polish that cheap could be any good. Anyway, the collection I found was the Klean Color Neon Night Life Collection. They were so bright that I could not overlook them. They were also the mini bottles, and they were so cute. Here is a picture of the bottles so you can see for yourself how cute they are.

Klean Color Neon Night Life Mini Collection. Aren't they cute? 

The price was very reasonable, as there were a total of six bottles for only $4.81 and free shipping. Well, the nail polish junkie and the bargain junkie could not pass this bargain up. I received them yesterday in the mail, and I was not disappointed.  I do have to say before I go any further, that the company was not real original when it came to picking out names for these polishes. Also, I do not consider these polishes to be neon. They are bright, but I am not so sure they would be classified as neon. They would really pop,though, over a white base.

The first color I want to start with is the one that takes three coats to be opaque. I used thin coats, so you might get away with doing two thicker coats for it to be opaque.  The name of the color is Neon Green. As you can tell by the name, that it is a bright green.  I thought the polish was a little sheer on the first coat. I seem,however, to have that problem with any bright greens. I have three from three different brands, and they are all that way. Not sure if it is because they are bright green or if it is the formula that each brand that I have used. Here is a picture of the green in the bottle. 

          The next color is the bright blue. This polish was opaque in just one coat. I did do a thick coat though. The name of this polish is Neon Sapphire. It is a very good name for this polish as it is a bright blue sapphire. Here is a picture of that polish. I am sorry for the quality of the picture. The brightness of the polish really threw this off. I think it would be so pretty with white flowers on it.

          The last four polishes, like I said, were opaque in two coats. They are so pretty. The first one i am going to start with is the surprise one out of the bunch. It is a bright yellow. This is the first yellow I have owned, and I have also heard that it is hard to get a yellow opaque in two coats, that it usually takes three or more. This yellow is called Funky Yellow. It is so pretty and it is very bright. I do not think it is opaque, though.  Here is a picture of Funky Yellow.

         

          The next color is the bright red in the bunch. The name of the polish is....wait for it....Red. I wonder if the person that named these stayed up all night thinking of that one,lol. But it is a gorgeous red. I love wearing red polishes, especially when I dress up to go somewhere special. I think that they are so classy and chic. Here is the picture of the red.

          The next color is my favorite of the bunch. It is called Mango, and it is a bright, bright orange. I love the color as I think it is perfect for this summer. It also would be gorgeous doing some nail designs with.

          The last color is a beautiful, bright purple. I love this color also. It is the only purple that I have right now that is opaque in two coats. It also will be beautiful in nail art designs.

  

          So as you can see for yourself, these polishes are absolutely gorgeous. I cannot review the longevity of them, however, as I have not gotten to wear them yet. So that test is yet to come. I will update you and let you know once I wear them. But, I guess, that this set proves to me that nail polish does not have to be expensive to be gorgeous. I would check them out for yourselves, you will not be sorry. Now here is the swatches of these colors.

          The colors for this collection start with the blue and go around to your left Aren't they gorgeous? So head on out and get you some beautiful nail polish in these minis and enjoy.

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored blog. These polishes were paid for with my own money.