Recently, I have been hearing a lot of horror stories about people's identities being stolen or people stealing credit cards. Just a few weeks ago I watched a video of a woman confront a Starbucks employee is recording her credit card information and making purchases at a nearby store. From the looks of the video the victim was not very sure that the employee had done it so she confronted her in way that would get her to confess. Apparently, the employee had taken the woman's credit card and then stated that she had to go get more tape for the machine in order to print a receipt. Because it took her an extended amount of time, it lead the woman to believe that she was the culprit behind her unauthorized charges. Ultimately, the employee spilled the beans and admitted to stealing the ladies credit card information.
And then there's going about your daily life and someone having a credit card scanner. Now I'm not sure how this works, but it does. Thank God it has not happened to me and I have only heard about it. I am a avid account checker and I tend to keep all my receipts for an extended period of time.
That is scary to know that it is that easy for someone to steal your credit card information. Especially because it makes you wonder how someone can use credit card information in store without the actual card. Does the cashier not question this or are they in cahoots with the thief?? There aren't many ways to prevent having your information copied at restaurants, especially at those that you are serviced and they take your credit card with them. I mean, you can pay with cash or be very adamant about checking your account information for any unauthorized purchases. But as far as being a victim of scanned credit card schemes, you can utilize a credit card protector. I have been using a credit card protector sleeve by Sefcard and I feel more protected than ever.
Sefcard provides multilayer RFID blocking technology sleeve protectors for your credit cards. They not only offer your extra security, but the style that you desire. Why wouldn't you protect yourself in style? They are flat and fit your cards like gloves in order to fit in your fancy wallets. According to Sefcard their sleeves are
THOROUGHLY ENGINEERED ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION; our efficient credit card sleeves employ a new and efficient multilayer technology that blocks RFID signals, thus ensuring that pickpockets will never steal your credit card data.
PROTECTION WITH STYLE; each design is unique and very elegant, featuring beautiful details that make it stand out. Plus the unique design allows you to easily differentiate and recognize a particular credit card.
THIN BUT DURABLE - why buying a sleeve who won't fit into your wallet? SefCard is made from thin but durable material, hence ensuring that each sleeve will fit right in easily.
PEACE OF MIND - no matter if you are staying at town or travelling abroad, by choosing SefCard, you can finally prevent identity thefts and digital pickpocketing for good!
Found on amazon they are currently on sale for $11.90 and well worth the money.
** I received this item free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion.
Sometime late last year I began having major headaches. If I hadn't eaten, I would assume that was the reason, but I slowly started to realize that these were not hungry headaches. I still am not sure what causes them, but I have noticed that it is closer to my cycle. My head would throb for hours and there was even pain behind my eyes. No one should have to go through this. It was the kind of pain that makes you want to bang your head up against something. In an effort to relieve my pain, I would take pain medicine, but I prefer natural remedies so I researched different things that I could use instead of medicine.
I saw a lavender eye mask and saw that it could help with many issues including migraines, sinus pain, and stress. Ironically, I didn't have a headache within the first two weeks that I received the mask, but when I did it was extreme. I have tried the mask both hot and cold and I find that I like it better when cold. To use it as a cold pack you have to place it in the freezer for 2+ hours and for hot you just mist water on it and microwave for 30 seconds. Heat is supposed to last for up to 10 minutes.
While the lavender smell is very nice and gives you the spa feeling, it is too strong for me and I feel like it intensifies my headaches. I have found that if I place it on my forehead instead of over my eyes that it does not bother me at all. So if lavender is too much for you don't place it close to your nose.
The things I liked about this product:
Material - The material is satin and feels great against your skin.
Versatility - Ability to use it hot or cold
Fragrance - I enjoy the smell of the item and it helps relax and alleviate stress, anxiety and depression
Benefits - hot therapy helps relieve sinus pain, dry eyes and allergies.. cold therapy soothes migraines, headaches and puffy eyes
The things I disliked about this product:
Fragrance - Can be too strong
No handles/ straps - As an eye mask, it should have a strap or something for people that can't sleep on their back.
Here's what Zenik had to say about their product .....
Best Eye Mask for Sleep, Manage Pain and Ultimate Beauty Secret. Feel the Difference in One Use with The Most Calming and Versatile Lavender Eye Mask On The Market
Ultra Silky and Soft, Highest Quality and Made in USA!
One of a Kind Lavender Eye Pillow Come With Amazing Benefits as Follows:
• Silky Satin is Gentle to Touch and Prevents Ice Shocks When Cold
• Hot and Cold compress reduces pain, swelling and helps get rid of puffy eyes, and dark circles under eyes
• Sleep Better in Complete Darkness with No Light Peaking Through
• Natural Migraine Remedy and Headache Reliever without the Use of Headache Medicines
• Excellent for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Manage Stress The Natural Way
• Aromatherapy Eye Mask at Comfort of Your Own Home or Travel
• Effective Meditation Eye Pillow or as a Yoga Eye Pillow
• Great for Men, Women, and Children
• All natural and organic ingredients such as organic flax seed and French lavender flowers
• Designed and Manufactured in USA
Zenik Eye Masks are Made in USA and Handcrafted Individually To Bring You the Best Quality Out There!
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Check it out for yourself here and see what others had to say about the product. Product is currently $24.95 with free shipping on orders over $35. With Amazon Prime ($99/yr) 2 day shipping will always be free as long as the item is fulfilled by Amazon.
*** I received this item free in exchange for my honest opinion...
Like most people, I have a desire to get in shape. It has never been a New Year's Resolution for me, but it is always something I strive for once the summer months have rolled around and I am not beach body ready. In 2012, I faithfully went to the gym four times a week and then one day NOTHING!! This year I signed up for a membership and I have gone all of two times. At this point, I should consider it a tax write off, because clearly I'm just donating my money.
But seriously, I have made a plan to make an attempt at eating better and being more active. I have decided that I do weigh-ins in order to determine if I am gaining or losing and what I need to work harder on. I know that it is better to start today opposed to tomorrow seeing that tomorrow is not promised, but I wanted to continue being lazy the rest of the year so I will start first time on January 1st, 2016. I received a tampered glass scale from Easy @ Home and immediately fell in love. It motivated me to start sooner than later just because it was so pretty and pretty things excite me! The need to be lazy prevailed and I have not actually started, but I did try out the scale in preparation.
Pros:
Tampered glass and design
Backlit LED display
Box Shape
Added bonuses (BMI reference card, measurement tape, batteries)
Cons:
Weighing inconsistency
Like I said above, I fell in love with the design. I love the glass and the shape, but I never received a consistent reading of my weight. I would step on the scale early in the morning as it states is the best time to weigh and I would get 140 lbs. A hour or two later, I would revisit the scale and it get 137.8 lbs or something other than the original 140 lbs. At first I took it and ran with it. In my mind I thought I had dropped a little weight just that quick. It was strange, but my goal was to lose a little baby fat and tone up. After receiving several different readings throughout the next few days, I asked my granny to step on so that I could see if my weight was indeed fluctuating. The same thing happened when she stepped on. She received a different weight each time she stepped on and off. I am going to keep playing with it so I can ready by tomorrow, the first of the 2016 year. I would advise anyone that intends to purchase the item to make sure that your floors are level because I feel like that may be the problem that I am having. Once I figure it out, I will be sure to report back...
Details about the scale:
High precision sensors, increments of 0.2 lb./0.1 kg; •Auto-calibration each time on.
Extra large 4.3" backlit LCD display in extra large font numbers; •Pound and Kilogram display option
Smart Step-on and Auto Power-off; •Operated by 4 AAA alkaline batteries (Included)
A Body Mass Index (BMI) reference card and a Diet Tape are included in the package for free; Satisfaction Guarantee and 1-year warranty
This item is $25 with free shipping on orders over $35. Of course with Amazon Prime, you receive free 2 day shipping.. Click here to locate the item or search amazon for B00KGPU1P8
**I received this item for free in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion.
Not all women, but many desire to have long locks flowing down their back and I am no exception. Growing up, I am long hair, but you never could tell because my grandmother always plaited it up. As a child, I never had the option to wear my hair down so I could show off my length and the ONE time that I got to wear it down, nobody believed it was my hair. All they had ever seen were those pretty plaits all over my head so no one ever imagined that I had some hang time. But let's be real, what child was wearing weave back in 1998? Weave was not even popping for anyone back in that time. My grandmother grew tired of hot combing all that thickness so she sent me to the hair salon for my first ever relaxer and I have not had hair past my shoulders since. I will admit that I am not the best at styling hair and most definitely was clueless in high school. So, I have turned to weave to let my hair breathe every now and then and it surely does help, if you leave it in long enough. And that is nice, but it is very expensive. Weave ($200+) and that's if you get the good kind and wear it for the length, installation ($75-$180+), coloring ($25+), biweekly styling ($35+) and the costs continue if you desire to maintain it.
So, what are the alternatives to wearing weave, well I would say hair, nail and skin vitamins. You always see advertisements about vitamins that will make your hair grow 3 inches in just a week or so, but how true is that. I think every person has a different hair journey and results vary. I recently started using NeoCell Biotin Bursts as I am transitioning back to my natural hair state.
I like these vitamin chews because they are B vitamins that support both hair and skin health, low in sugar, taste like candy instead of medicine and they are easy to chew. I also like that they are individually wrapped for sharing and come in a resealable bag. Let's not forget that they offer 10,000 MCG of biotin per chew. Double the growth?? I'm not sure, but once I remove my extensions, I will be sure to report the results. I can say that I know when my hair is growing because it itches like crazy and I'm killing my pointy comb over here trying to get in between these braids. Soo, maybe that is a good sign and I will be rocking my own long locks soon.
As for my skin, it is clear and smooth, just how I like it. I have never had acne, but I attribute that to the fact that I have always taken precautions and used supplements, creams and whatever else to make sure that I had smooth and healthy skin. I have slacked up a little and only use facial moisturizer and lotion so I could see what difference these chews would make. Now normally when I use new products, it breaks me out before it starts to work, but I have not broken out and I have gotten a few compliments about how beautiful my skin is. Well well, NeoCell, thank you!
I am not a fan of Acai Berry and that is the only thing I did not like about the chews. The taste is not unbearable though, it is just not a flavor that I like. They don't have any other flavors, but they do have Chocolate Mint and Fruit Punch chews in the Beauty Bursts, which are for hair, skin and nails as well. For a list of all their products click here. I would and have recommended these chews to my friends and family. I obviously am a weirdo because they all like the flavor. I would highly recommend the product to women that are natural, transitioning back to natural or those that just need that boost.
Here's what NeoCell had to say about their product..
"Feed Your Skin With Delectable Bursts of Nutrients!
Having beautiful and radiant skin has never been so easy- or so delicious. NeoCell Biotin Bursts deliver high potency beauty nutrients in a delectable, gourmet soft chew. Formulated based off of scientifically proven ingredients NeoCell Biotin Bursts offer a delicious alternative to your daily biotin regimen. Each chew is low in sugar and was especially formulated to be as readily absorbable as possible in delicious Brazilian Acai Berry flavor. Healthy hair and skin were never this easy, or sweet!
NeoCell Biotin Bursts, the best way to take your biotin. Period. (You’re Welcome!)
NeoCell has been developing and manufacturing all natural, premium anti-aging formulas for over 20 years and is the leading Collagen brand in the world. Our products are naturally based, not synthetic, and are designed to promote youthful health, beauty and total body wellness. We manufacture our own products using carefully sourced food-grade raw materials and our facility exceeds all GMP standards.We strive to continuously bring the best to our customers– products that we and our own families are proud to use, made with Nutrients You Can Trust®."
***I received this product for free to try in exchange for my honest opinion.
If you're like me then you've encountered the outfit and shoe coordination issue. You've searched high and low for the perfect outfit and when you finally find it, you have no shoes to match. You go through the oh I have that pair, nah or oh what about that pair, no struggle over and over. You have a few that would work only if it didn't have that color in it or didn't have that strap on it. Well, Alterre may have solved our problem ladies. They've created shoes that you can mix and match to suit you and your lifestyle. There are 65 combinations which allow your shoes to be as versatile as you are, but it gets better.....
You have a chance to win one starter kit (2-in-1 shoes) from alterreny.com...
What you can win:
- black heel starter kit (VALUE $180)
includes: a pair of black suede mules, mist grey Jackies, and evening sky Marilyns with a handy travel bag for the looks.
Be sure to comment and share what outfit(s) you will pair your free shoes.
Complete entry form below. Contest ends December 16, 2015 so hurry for your chance to win.
You must be 18 and older to enter and live in the US. No purchase is necessary to win. Blogger who is hosting the giveaway is not responsible for winner's prize, sponsor of the giveaway is. Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to claim their prize or new winner will be chosen.
In a earlier post, I talked about husband's that don't like or are unable to wear their wedding bands. Well, I'm back again and this time I'm talking bout the Fit Ring TM Powered by ArthleticTM. This ring is a men's silicone wedding ring available in black, blue, red, gray and green and according to ArthleticTM it's the official silicone wedding band for all athletics. This ring also allows more versatility than a metal ring does.
I ordered the ring in a black size 9 and it fits better than expected seeing that it is for men. Unfortunately, my model was unavailable due to a bit of hostility from the last ring that I thought his wife would like for him to wear (he didn't want to wear a ring, but you didn't hear that from me). So I tried on the ring and maybe it was the silicone, but actually fit my fingers, just a little. It wasn't as attractive on me as I think it would have appeared on a guy, but it didn't look bad.
I ordered the Fit Ring from amazon.com and you can go directly to the product here. It is currently $19.99, available in sizes 8-16. It is sold by the company Athletic and fulfilled by Amazon. It also qualifies for free shipping if you spend so much. I took advantage of my amazon prime membership and got the order using the free 2 day shipping (it came right on time too). The item was packaged well and came in a cute little clear pouch.
Details about the Fit Ring are...
Made of only the finest Medical Grade, Hypoallergenic, Non-conductive Silicone - Quality Guaranteed
FitRingTM powered by Arthleticis the World's #1 Trusted Brand, Quality, and Design
Arthletic FIT|RING is the everyday SAFE alternative to a metal ring.
**Disclaimer.. I received this item at a huge discount in exchange for my honest review. What do you think?
Have you ever experienced a moment of uncertainty due to not remembering if you locked the doors to your home? Well, I have once or twice, but my dear ex-boyfriend can never remember is he locks the doors to his vehicles. I recently received The Keywiz and intended to give to him, but it does not appear to be made for vehicle keys that have the thick frames. Instead, I used it on my house key. At first I was a bit confused because there were two free lying stickers included and both said locked, but I'll explain that in a minute.
So, included in The Keywiz package were 12 different inserts for a variety of key sizes. Keep in mind that the opening for the key insert is a narrow box shape so you probably would only be able to utilize it for residential and commercial property doors. Also, there were the stickers that I mentioned above. After reading over the instructions, I quickly figured out that the color sticker you used depended upon what color LED light lite up after your locked your door. Basically, you figure out what insert your key will fit into, push the insert into The Keywiz and press the purple button to see if you locked your door. There is a blue and an orange light and once you have locked your door using the Keywiz and press the button, one of the lights will light up. The color of the light depends upon the color that flashed the very first time you tried it. The color that lights up is the color sticker that you will place on the back of The Keywiz.
I locked my door with They Keywiz and when I pressed the purple button, it flashed blue. I used the blue sticker as indicated. I unlocked the door and it flashed orange. At this point I can say that the product did as it stated it would because blue means locked and orange means unlocked. I tried it and it worked, but I find it hard to remove my key from The Keywiz. I have tried and tried to get my key out of the insert, but I don't want to pull too hard because I'm afraid I will either break it or my key. All in all, I think it is a good concept that could use a little work on the delivery of the locked/unlocked status.
If you would like to try The Keywiz visit their page on amazon here .
**Disclaimer.. I received this product free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
