Apple MFI Certified Lightning Cable Review

I received this Apple MFI Certified Lightning Cable for free in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion of the product and it can be purchased on Amazon by Clicking Here. 

This is such a great charger and for its price of only $11.99 and prime eligible it makes it a great deal you can't beat! I am constantly ruining my apple chargers and somehow I get them tangled constantly! Honestly, I hate apple chargers with a passion. I am pretty much over iPhones in general but I am not about to spend a fortune on a new phone so I'll stick with it until it gives up on me. Anyway, I received the charger and immediately fell in love with its design. The charger is longer than the "original" apple charger measuring 4 feet and it has a flat design allowing me to roll it easily to prevent it from tangling up. The charger feels pretty sturdy to me and charges like any other charger would. I am very satisfied with this charger because it does the same thing the apple charger would but at a much lower cost and is of great quality. According to the company this charger is compatible with iPhone 6 Plus/6/5s/5c/5, iPad 4th generation/Air/Mini/Mini 2, and iPod Nano 7th generation. I highly recommend this product to anyone with Apple devices. 

The charger on the left is the "original" charger. Notice how small it appears compared to the one of the right!

I much prefer the charger on the right side due to its flat design that prevents it from tangling. 

Notice how much longer my new charger is in comparison to the one that originally came with the iPhone 

FYI: MFi is an acronym for 'Made For iPhone/iPod/iPad'. Apple Inc. launched MFi in 2005 as a licensing program for worldwide developers of hardware and software peripherals that 
are designed to work with Apple's iDevice lineup. 

Here is what the company has to say about the product:

• Flat Design Reduces Tangles; Enables Neat Use, Easy Coiling & Compact Storage
• Constructed of 100% Premium Shielding, Copper Wire & Nickel-Plated Connectors
• Apple MFi Certification Ensures Full Compatibility w/All Lightning-Enabled Devices
• Compact Lightning Connector Head Offers Perfect Fit for Nearly all Covers/Cases
• Purchase Includes FREE 18-Month Warranty Protection, Backed by Chromo Inc®

Hear Sound Enhancement Software Review

I received this Hear Sound Enhancement Software for free in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion of the product and it can be purchased on their website by Clicking Here. 

I'm the type of person that likes to listen to my music very loud. In the morning while I'm getting ready for work, in my car with the windows down and earphones in my ear when I'm out I'll always have the music blasted. I can't help but feel that when the music I listen to sounds loud it sounds better and I love that this software optimizes my hearing experience on my Dell laptop! The sound that comes from my laptop is dramatically better. While my laptop didn't sound bad it definitely needed some improvement and the Hear software made it all the better. This software is fully compatible withWindows™ XP, Windows™ Vista, Windows™ 7, Windows™ 8, and Windows 8.1, as well as Mac OS 10.7.5 or later. 

To be honest, when I first installed the software and opened it I was overwhelmed. There are literally so many different sound effect options to choose from that I couldn't decide where to start. There are sound options to choose from for Games, Movies and TV, Speech, Music and more and those categories have tons of options to choose from. It takes a little getting familiar with the software to understand what all the buttons mean and what features you have but the 26 page user manual helps you get familiarized with the software so you can get comfortable and start listening to better quality sound. Since installing this software
evrything sounds so much better. Watching movies is great because I am hearing them the way they were intended to be watched; loud with scrisp sounds making me feel like I am at the movie theater and my music sounds better than ever ^_^

You can even try the software for free for 30 days and try it out for yourself: Free Trial

Here is what the company has to say about the product:

Hear is sound enhancement software for the Mac and PC. Hear improves the sound quality from your headphones, internal or external speakers. Hear can also add 3D sound and other various special effects to the sound on your Mac and PC. Improve the sound from iTunes and make your music, movies, games or any other application sound amazing. Hear also gives you the ability to customize the sound to your preference with a 10 to 96-band equalizer for your Mac or PC. Once you try Hear you won’t be able to go without it.

Some features: 
Speaker Correction: which controls speaker resonance to increase frequency range and enhance sound.

Equalizer: perfect and improve the sound quality on your computer with Hear’s studio quality N-band equalizer with built-in peak limiter. You’ve got complete control.

3D Sound: Provides virtual cinema quality sound experience. Sound will approach you from all angles, even from behind. Hear is the best option for you as it provides better sound quality for your mac and pc.

Center Channel Control: Control the volume and width of the sound coming from your own virtual center-stage for performance-grade audio effects. A concert in your house.

Virtual Subwoofer: This is great because the software uses your existing speakers to boost your bass regardless if you have subwoofers or not.

Ambience: Fine tune reverb to emulate any venue from phone booth to concert hall. Either way, it’s music to your ears.

Fidelity Control: allows you to restore frequency, coloring and intensity lost during the recording process. Put more “hi” in your “fi”.

MeasuPro Programmable Cooking Thermometer Review

I received this MeasuPro Programmable Cooking Thermometer for free in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion of the product and it can be purchased on Amazon by Clicking Here. 

This is such a great addition to my kitchen! I absolutely love this thermometer and all its features. It runs on a single AAA battery which is included. This thermometer takes the guessing out of preparing your foods. Never again do I have to cut into my meats to check for "doneness". This thermometer lets me know when my food is ready. All you have to do is program the thermometer to the type of meat you are cooking and how well you want it cooked and the thermometer lets you know when it has cooked to your desired preference (rare, medium rare, medium well and well done). The measuring range is from 32°F to a very high heat of 392°F / 0°C to 200°C. The thermometer can be programmed to alert you when your food is ready visually or audibly. You will hear a beep when the internal temperature of the meat is 10 degrees away from the desired temperature and again when it has reached the desired temperature. 

This thermometer has an adjustable screen that can lay flat or can be pulled up to a 90 degree angle for better reading access. It has a large LCD screen but it has no backlight which would have been great! This thermometer conveniently has strong magnets which is perfect to hang on the oven or near the exhaust fan in the kitchen. It is also great to hang on the refrigerator when it is not in use!  It also has a long 36 inch oven-safe probe which is amazing. You can easily position the probe in the center of the meat being cooked and fully close the oven without any heat escaping the oven. And when you position the probe in the center of the meat you can be sure that the probe is reading the temperature of the meat and not the temperature of the oven so you get perfectly cooked meat every time! Now remember, because the higher temperature limit is 392°F you cannot broil meats with the probe inserted in the meat; it cannot withstand 500°F, so I would suggest cooking to the desired temperature then removing the probe and broiling the meat for a set amount of time until you are satisfied. Overall, I think this is a great product and I definitely recommend it to all! 

Thermometer folds 90 degrees and the probe is long at 36 inches! 

Attaches to the fridge! 

Also attaches to the exhaust fan in the kitchen :)

Here is what the company has to say about the product:

• Features - The MeasuPro DCT350 Digital Cooking Thermometer offers a list of meats programmed with the min. cooking temp according to the USDA recommendations.
• Functions - You can select between Celsius and Fahrenheit modes. Features a long 36 inch oven-safe probe. Readings are ultra-fast and accurate.
• Setting - Temperatures are programmable according to preference or select from the programmed meat options with pre-set temps. Also has 4 options of meat doneness.
• Includes - A list of foods with the USDA recommended min. temp. Has a magnetic back and LCD display. This electronic thermometer will beep when food hits the set temp.
• Power - Uses 1 AAA battery. The measuring range is from 32°F to a very high heat of 392°F / 0°C to 200°C. Compact flip-top display. Great for commercial, professional use.

MatchaDNA Handheld wireless Milk Frother Review

I received this MatchaDNA Handheld wireless Milk Frother for free in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion of the product and it can be purchased on Amazon by Clicking Here. 

I've never owned a frother before but I sure was excited when I received this one. The design of the frother doesn't look quite fancy but the motor on that frother sure fools you. The motor is so fast and froths things up very quickly which impressed me. Don't do the rookie mistake I did and turn on the frother and then insert it into the drink intended; milk splattered all over the counter and floor. Instead try this: fill your cup three quarters of the way leaving enough room for the froth that is going to be formed. Next, insert the frother to the bottom of the cup and THEN turn on the frother. Depending on how frothy you want your drink will depend on how long you keep the frother on. After you have gotten your favorite consistency all you have to do is enjoy your delicious frothy drink! 

Make sure not to fill the cup all the way to the top 

This is what you DO NOT DO! (Makes a mess everywhere!)

Instead put the frother into the cup FIRST and THEN turn it on

This handheld frother works great to make drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, foamed coffee, frothy hot chocolate and even works great to froth your tea! This frother operates using 2 AA batteries which are not included in the purchase. Take a note of the direction of the batteries as it took me several tries before I got the frother to turn on. One battery goes upright while the other is turned the other direction. Also, clean up is a breeze; just rinse the frother underneath the sink with and you're done! This is definitely a great tool to own and makes drinking your favorite drink more fun! Definitely recommend!

Here is what the company has to say about the product:

• Handheld, Battery Operated Milk Frother
• Creates delicate foam for homemade lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolates, and more! Stainless steel shaft and whip
• Stainless steel shaft and whip. ABS Plastic Body
• Easy to Operate and Clean. o Operate the mixer - Insert frother whisk in a glass of hot or cold milk filled to 1/4 - Hold the frother at a slight angle - Turn on and move up and down - Turn off and enjoy a rich and smooth foam. To clean, use in warm soapy water and rinse.
• Powered by 2 AA batteries (not included) - 100% Satisfaction & 60 Day Money Back Guarantee!

Smart Tech Gloves Review

I bought these Texting Gloves on Amazon for a discounted price and they can be purchased by Clicking Here. 

Nothing is worse than having to take off your gloves in the cold to text or make a phone call only to be left with your hands going numb; that's why these gloves are absolutely great! They are thick and bulky in a great way as they keep your hands warm during harsh cold winter months. Literally, they are so thick that you are unable to see your fingers through the knit like other gloves I own and they keep my fingers cozy. I usually see tech gloves in stores but they only come with 1 thumb and 1 finger tip covered in fiber, but I was pleased that these come with 1 thumb and two fiber wrapped finger tips. These are perfect to use on smart phones and tablets as the fiber tips react perfectly against the screens. The gloves fit snug and are pretty stretchy to accommodate different hand sizes and the gloves are super soft to touch. They are made from 82% Acrylic, 5% Conductive Fiber, 8% Spandex, and 5% Elastic. The only down side I can think of with these gloves is the color options but that is minor. Overall, I think these are great tech gloves and so does my boyfriend considering that he kept the pair for himself and cannot stop raving about them. I give these gloves a two warm thumbs up! 

Here is what the company ha to say about the product:

• TEXTING GLOVES ~ Decide to type smart in the cold! No more numb fingers in the name of wintertime texting.
• SMART TOUCH GLOVES ~ You'll LOVE the luxurious, soft feel of this premium material and brushed interior.
• SMARTPHONE GLOVES ~ Buy a couple pairs now! Everyone in the family gets cold outside, but who can let their phone go? You've got 'em covered.
• WINTER TOUCHSCREEN GLOVES ~ Our latest "Touch-nology" is all wrapped up in your fingertips for smart, fun, warm smarphone love oudoors.
• 100% Winter-Smart "Wear-antee"! Don't LOVE our iPhone Gloves for any reason at all? Just let us know for a FULL Refund. Your Satisfaction is our #1 Priority!

Digital Crayon Stylus for Tablets & Smartphones Review

I received this Digital Crayon Stylus for free in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion of the product and it can be purchased on Amazon by Click Here. 

These crayon stylus' are available in green, yellow, blue, black, orange, pink and red and are very kid friendly. The size of the crayon is big and it feels just like a crayon does. The crayon is firm up to the tip which is compressible foam. It works great on my iPhone 4S as well as my iPad. It is also compatible with the Kindle Fire, the Galaxy and many more devices. This is a very entertaining tool especially since it comes along with the free app called Painting Lulu which can be downloaded on Google Play, the App Store and the Amazon Store. 

The app has the option that allows you to create an account. Since I have no kids at the moment I opted out of this as you can still use the app without signing in. The app has five coloring books available, containing 110 coloring pages in total. The app recognizes when you have painted a page by displaying a little check mark on the right hand corner of the page which is seen when you first open the selected book. It is a very cool app for little kids. During the use of the app you have the option to color your page with crayons, sharpie markers or paint brushes and the best thing is that the tools actually paint on like the real tools. The crayon effect is my favorite. It is not like other apps that fill in the blocks or white areas for you. You actually have to color in every nook and cranny like a real book. 

As you can see, I have colored out side of the lines, but hey, I'm not perfect. I would have liked the option to be able to zoom in to be able to color inside the lines perfectly, but in real life you don't have that option so I guess that would have been cheating if it came with that option LOL. You can also save colored pictures to your phone and even share your child(ren)'s creations with friends through email. I absolutely love this crayon stylus because it allows children to hold something in their hands and develop hand eye coordination skills as opposed to dragging their fingers all the time. Let's face it, some two and three year olds know how to work tablets better than us and with this generation they always seem to be on some type of tablet, computer or handheld game. Might as well give them a stylus, like this one, to help them get comfortable with writing with pencils. I give this a two thumbs up! 

Here is what the company has to say about the product:

• Fun "crayon-like" experience - enhance any drawing and coloring on touch screens
• Perfect for helping kids with hand-eye coordination along with learning to color
• Smooth touch & thick grip makes it easy to hold and feels natural to kids
• Comes with the official "Painting Lulu" coloring App that inspire kids creativity
• Soft rubber tip prevents any damage to touch screens devices

The Painting Lulu Digital Crayon provides a "real crayon-like" drawing experience on smartphones and tablets. compatible with iPad, iPhone, Kindle Fire, Galaxy and many more.. Painting Lulu Digital Crayon can be also used with the Painting Lulu coloring app for Android, Apple and Amazon devices.

Get our free app, simply scan the QR code located on the front of this package using any QR scanner app, which will immediately launch the Painting Lulu coloring app on your device that offers many great drawings, painting tools and much more. It's that easy! Use the digital crayon on the Painting Lulu app, pick a drawing, and color away!

Please Note: - CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.

Weight Gurus Smartphone Tracking Digital Body Fat Scale Review

I received this Digital Fat Scale from Weight Gurus for free in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion of the product and it can be purchased on Amazon by Clicking Here. 

I am absolutely head over heels for this scale! I mean, who would have thought that a scale would intrigue me so much? This scale is by far the best I've owned and I absolutely love its sleek design; it is so beautiful to look at. This scale handles weights of up to 400 pounds, automatically recognizes who is getting onto it and has the memory capacity for eight users. I love that it has the capacity to do that! The scale's four high quality strain gauge sensors and high precision electronics ensure trustworthy measurements every time and this scale offers a very easy to read display featuring a blue backlight making it perfect to read measurements in any light setting. I love that this scale features four health indicators including: lean mass, body fat, water weight, and bone mass, which you can track. You can see changes over time through weekly, monthly or overall notations and colorful graphs on the app they provide. That is what sets this scale apart from other scales; the fact that you are able to sync your weight measurements onto their free Weight Gurus App using your smartphone's camera. Once the scale calculates your weight a barcode looking design pops up on the screen. You open the app and with the camera function and you aim it at the barcode and it automatically uploads into the app and charts your measurements. This can be done daily which makes it easy to track your progress!! The App is available for both iOS and Android phones. Another cool feature is that if you feel uncomfortable weighing yourself because you are afraid of the number you may see you have the option to try the weightless feature. With this feature enabled the scale will show you your total weight change instead of your actual weight. Pretty cool huh? The scale weighs 3.8 pounds, stands at only 0.8 inches high and is 12.2 inches in length and width. It fits easily into any bathroom. I love the convenience of this scale. It is great to have in any home and you can own one too since it isn't priced to break your wallet at $39.99! FYI: This is not a WiFi or bluetooth enabled scale; however, the camera in the app allows it to capture the barcode and upload your data. I know some scales have those features but for the price you are paying it is well worth the price and it still does the trick! 

That's a lot of body fat!!! Yikes, I have to cut back on that cheese cake! 

This is my lean mas percentage. 

Here is my water weight. That's a lot of water! 

This is my bone mass. Not sure if this is a good or bad number. 

This is the barcode pattern I was talking about. Scan this with the camera feature on the app and it records all your data into the free app. 

Here is what the company has to say about the product: 

• HELLO! WE ARE THE WEIGHT GURUS: Thank you for taking a minute to learn more about our scale. Our goal is to help people master their health. That's why we designed the Weightless Scale to make weight management more convenient with smartphone tracking and more encouraging with our Weightless technology. Read on to see if this is the right scale for you.
  
  A WEIGHT LOSS SCALE: The Weightless scale is the only scale specifically designed to encourage weight loss. The FREE Weight Gurus App tracks progress which encourages you to reach your goal. Our Weightless feature lets you manage your weight by how much you've lost instead of how much you weigh. With Weightless you decide how to view your weight - by the number (e.g. 173.4lbs) or weightlessly by weight change (e.g. -12lbs).
  
  SMARTPHONE TRACKING: If desired, sync weight by simply scanning your scale's display with your iPhone's or Android's camera. Store entries, view trends and chart progress. (Smartphone not required for basic scale use).
  
  ALL THE FEATURES YOU'LL WANT: Auto Step-on (turns on automatically when weighing). Auto Off. Auto calibration. Auto user detect (important for multi-user homes - e.g. husband/wife). Supports up to 8 users. Non-slip, scratch resistant feet. 4 ultra-precision weighing sensors. 400lb capacity. BIA Analysis for Body Fat, Lean Mass, Water Weight and Bone Mass. +/- .1 lb resolution. Durable tempered glass construction. Large weighing platform (150 sq inches). Extra Large, Backlit LCD (4.3"). Kg / Lbs. 4 AAA batteries included.

ADAGIO Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron Hair Straightener Review

I received this ADAGIO Professional Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron from Xtava for free in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion of the product and you can purchase one on Amazon by Clicking Here. 

 I recently received this Adagio Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic flat iron hair straightener for reviewing purposes. The straightener has a ten gear temperature selection that goes from 200 to 400 degrees. I have to admit that the iron gets hot in no time. "Big deal" you might think, but this is a big deal for me. It usually takes me about an hour and a half to 2 hours just to straighten my hair. No, I'm not slow at straightening my hair, I just happen to have unruly hair that doesn't respect me LOL. This straightener achieved what my more expensive straightener could not: It got my hair straight in 45 minutes. Granted I had to do a second passing of the iron but that is normally my routine to get it bone straight. The second time around it only took me fifteen minutes to do my hair and I was amazed at how beautiful it looked and how fast it took to get my hair that way! 

Before picture

First round with the straightener 

Final passing of the Straightener and I am happy with the results! 

This is the On/Off button

The red lights indicate the heat level on the straightener

Best thing I love about this straightener is the fact that it was able to get my hair straight in under an hour! The iron comes along with a black heat resistant bag for storage and carrying when you need to travel with it. This is perfect because you can put the hot iron in it without worrying that you are going to burn something. I am also impressed at the fact that the iron shuts down within 30 minutes of you not using it. You cannot imagine what relief this brings me because I am the type of person that can turn something off, leave the room or house and then forget and wonder if I actually turned it off and have to return to make sure I did or else I'd go crazy! Now I don't have to worry about that. I can keep my mind at ease knowing that even if I forgot to turn it off or unplug it, the iron shuts itself off with inactivity! I absolutely love that the cord swivels 360 degrees which is great because that means the cord won't be in your way while trying to do your hair. I also love that the cord is long. I am able to comfortably pull the straightener in any direction without having to bend my neck to straighten my hair like I have done in the past with other irons. I also love the handle which has a non-slip ergonomic grip which makes it easy to hold. Everything about this straightener is great. I, however, am not saying it is perfect. It has its drawbacks such as it snagged my hair a few times and the handle got a little hot to hold at the tip, but then again I have experienced this with other expensive irons as well. My overall verdict is that it is a great straightener for its price of $34.95. If you want to learn more about Xtava or visit their website Click Here. 

Here is what the company has to say about the product:

• TEN GEAR - Ten gear temperature selection from 200 to 400 degree Fahrenheit to give you perfect control and match your styling needs. Advanced microprocessor control ensures the plates are heat quickly and evenly in under 45 seconds
• IONIC TECHNOLOGY - Featuring the latest in ionic technology to keep your hair healthy using slimline ceramic Tourmaline floating plates
• TRAVEL FRIENDLY - Universal Voltage that can adapt to your travel schedule and ensure you look just as perfect on the road as at home. Comes with a heat resistant bag for storage and carrying
• TIME OUT - Safety timeout function shuts the device down when left unattended for over 30 minutes
• ERGONOMIC - With a rounded and ergonomically designed barrel the Xtava hair straightener is built for performance and comfort alike