ChristineTopley
Member Since: February 17, 2014Reviews
Seal Shield: Silver Storm Medical Grade Optical Mouse
After my initial review of Seal Shield's Medical Grade Dishwasher Safe Keyboard in which I had conducted on my own as I felt the product was very innovative and deserved promoting, I had contacted the company expressing my extreme happiness with... +
After my initial review of Seal Shield's Medical Grade Dishwasher Safe Keyboard in which I had conducted on my own as I felt the product was very innovative and deserved promoting, I had contacted the company expressing my extreme happiness with their product. I was well received and I must add that the staff are very friendly, helpful, professional and customer service is A #1. I was given the great opportunity to review additional products within the Seal Shield line.
One of the products sent to me was the Seal Shield: Silver Storm Medical Grade Optical Mouse. This device is Dishwasher safe and protected with Seal Shield's patented Silver Seal.
What I absolutely LOVE about this mouse, aside from the fact that you can spill ANYTHING on it without destroying it and I can wash it everyday if I wish are the extra ports which are located on the backside of the charger. There are not 1 not 2 but 3 extra usb ports. This means I can add additional optical mice!! I can have them charging while I am using one of the mice so when my mouse starts to fail as the energy runs low I can quickly switch over or while I am cleaning one I have another one at the ready.
I can tell you that I have used and gone through A LOT of mice over the years. I have also found that some mice just don't feel right when I grip them and I am constantly fidgeting to get the right "feel" and grip on the mouse. I can honestly say that this mouse feels right.
There is no fighting with the mouse to get the pointer where you want it either. I have used other optical mice where I am always sliding the mouse around to get the pointer to move or get it in the right place but not with this device.
Washable is BOLDY shown on the top of the mouse to allow those who may not know about these awesome, innovative products that you can wash them and perhaps distinguish them from others that are not!!!
I know I will be getting at least one more of these mice. After all, why not. The amount of money I can save over time with my initial purchase is well worth it!
At $49.99 this is a great investment.
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Matt & Steve's The Extreme Bean
I became acquainted and fell in love with Matt & Steve's Extreme Beans while on a business trip about 4 or 5 years ago, however at the time I did not know what an Extreme Bean was. While waiting for my connecting flight in Calgary I had decided to... +
I became acquainted and fell in love with Matt & Steve's Extreme Beans while on a business trip about 4 or 5 years ago, however at the time I did not know what an Extreme Bean was. While waiting for my connecting flight in Calgary I had decided to spend my time in a little bar type restaurant to pass the time away. I am not a drinker of alcohol per say but this day I chose to have a Caesar. Typically, when I receive my drink it contains a piece of celery but not this time. I looked at my drink and I was like "what the heck"!!
Instead of a celery stick it had a bean!! A long, dark, taller than the glass green bean. I have never in my life had a bean in my Caesar and I almost tossed it aside. I asked the bartender why the heck would she have put a bean into my Caesar and she replied " That is not an ordinary bean, that is an Extreme Bean." Okay, ordinary or extreme or not that didn't quite quench my thirst for the knowledge I was seeking. The bartender kindly informed me that this bean was "pickled to perfection, hot and spicy but not a lava lovers and it adds just the right amount of zing to compliment the flavours in my drink". Well I had to take her at her word and by this time I was really curious. I actually could smell the aroma coming from the bean. I tried this Extreme Bean and WOW!! It was delicious and the bartender was correct. Yes it was spicy and hot but not overly to kill your will to breathe and make you running for a jug of milk or a piece of bread to calm your scorching mouth. That was the beginning of my love for the Extreme Bean.
I had moved onward and forward in my life since and often there were times when I had thought about that tasty bean that I fell in love with. I didn't know who made it nor did I really know if it was actually called an Extreme Bean!! It wasn't until a short time ago when by chance I had entered the world of "contesting". I saw across my feed a post to enter a giveaway for Matt & Steve's Extreme Beans and I thought to myself "No way!!!" Sure enough, it was the manufacturer of that delicious bean. I finally found them thanks to an invite to a post on Facebook. Who would have thought!
I had to contact Matt & Steve and tell them my story of how I became acquainted with their product. I informed them that I had tried their Hot & Spicy Extreme Bean but I had no idea that there were other products. I was very eager to try them and took the initiative and I asked for the opportunity to conduct a review and they said yes!!!! ( insert very happy smiley face). What was more than making me smile exuberantly was the fact that this company was built from the ground up by the innovative ideas of just 2 men from CANADA!!! I was ecstatic to find out that the company is located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, just miles down the highway from me!!
I received my samples very quickly, almost overnight. The packaging of the product is beyond expectation.
The first Jar I HAD to open and try was the Extreme Bean Hot & Spicy Pickled Beans just so I could re-acquaint myself with that hot rush and zing. Yup that was it!! I fell in love all over again!!
The second jar I opened was the Extreme Bean Garlic & Dill Pickled Beans. I love garlic and love dill so I was having high hopes for these beans and they certainly lived up to the expectation. They were terrific!! It wouldn't have mattered how much garlic those beans managed to infuse into their tasty flesh for my tastes but as other do not like much garlic I am certain these will please your palette.
I had used some of these beans, cut them up and placed them in my tossed salad. I also used some in the stir fry that we made AND I had steamed some (just for fun) and used them as a decorative topping on the rice that we had for dinner. Each dish turned out beautifully!!
The third jar that I was excited to open was the Extreme Bean Sweet & Savory Pickled Beans. OMG!! These are to die for!! Just the right amount of sweetness to savory ratio. They are a dream. The hubby says they remind him of bread and butter pickles but I think he's crazy and his taste buds are on vacation.
I used some of the beans as a side with sandwiches that I made the guys for lunch and they were a hit with everyone.
Last but not least the last jar to open was the Hot & Spicy Extreme Bean Stuffed Olives. I absolutely love olives, especially the small stuffed manzanilla type. These Olives are EXTREME!! Huge as a matter of fact and stuffed with, you guessed it, an Extreme Bean!! The flavour that bursts over your tastes buds as you take a bite is heavenly. The combination of the olive and the bean flavours fuse together into a deliciously tasting medley of goodness.
The tins of Caesar Rimmer were the last to be tasted. Just as I expected the flavour was wonderful. I had got to thinking as I dipped my teaspoon in the tin to take a taste and wondered if this was the secret ingredient as well to the perfect Caesar that I had tasted on that business trip so long ago. I certainly believe it was!!
If you love beans you will certainly love Matt & Steve's Extreme Beans!!
Matt & Steve's manufactures more than just Extreme Beans
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Parissa Chamomile Body Sugar
After contacting Parissa Laboratories Inc. located in North Vancouver, British Columbia CANADA. I was excited to be given the opportunity to review their Chamomile Body Sugar Natural Hair Removal System. To be honest, I was not sure what to expect... +
After contacting Parissa Laboratories Inc. located in North Vancouver, British Columbia CANADA.
I was excited to be given the opportunity to review their Chamomile Body Sugar Natural Hair Removal System.
To be honest, I was not sure what to expect as I have NEVER and I repeat NEVER used a wax, sugar or anything else other than a typical razor to remove hair. I was a complete novice to this whole experience. That being said, I was somewhat excited to receive the sample of the product for testing. Since I had just shaved a day or so before it's arrival I had to wait for the hair to grow back. I carefully read the instructions thoroughly that came along in the package. I suggest that if you are new to waxing, sugaring, you do the same. It can be a little tricky as I found out.
After about a week or so of waiting for my slow growing hair to finally become long enough to use the Body Sugar, I went to work. Reading the instructions once again to refresh my memory, I followed them to a T. When it came to the application of the body sugar that's where I had a little trouble. I chalk it up to inexperience and not knowing if this ripping out hair from my body was going to be painful. I am very happy to say that it only took me a few "rips" of the strips to get the hang of things and to my pleasant surprise it didn't hurt at all!! I had completed the body sugar waxing procedure on my legs and underarms first. No stinging, burning or pain whatsoever. I was a happy happy camper. My legs and underarms are now smooth as a baby's bottom.
Okay, the legs and underarms were now done, next onto my oh so cute "mustache". Well it's not a mustache but it seems that the right side of my upper lip wants to have more hair there than I tend to like. Hubby says it's "cute", me not so much and I think my hubby is just patronizing me LOL
There was some stinging when I ripped that "mustache" hair out of my lip, however, it didn't last long at all and I had an ice cube at the ready like the instructions advise you to do. All it took was a couple seconds of holding the cube onto my lip and the stinging was gone. There was no redness whatsoever!!
I was so pleased with this product and my first ever waxing, sugaring experience that I waxed, sugared every part on my body that had hair!! I can tell you that there WILL be stinging and there was redness and it did take multiple rips of the strips and I was thinking after the first couple of tears that there should be some places where hair should remain!!! However, I continued on my journey as I am not a quitter and wanted the complete experience. Once I finished torturing myself (actually it wasn't that bad), washed the excess body sugar off my tender skin and gently massaged the Azulene oil that comes in the kit onto my skin all was right with the world. The stinging went away along with the redness and I was happy happy once again.
I am happy to report that the body sugar, although sticky and can be a bit messy makes for easy cleanup. With the swipe of a warm cloth the body sugar comes off of any surfaces. Just one little tip I will leave you with. If you have long hair like I do, please, I implore you, make sure you have it tied up in a pony tail before you begin your waxing regimen. I made that mistake and my hair got stuck in the sugar. Let's just say I have a few less hairs left on my head now, but no more than I shed on a daily basis anyhow. LOL
Gone are the days of razors, razor burn and ingrown hairs for me. I have leaped into the new age and am here to stay! I absolutely LOVE Parissa's Chamomile Body Sugar and they have a repeat custom in me.
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Mark of a Gentleman: Wet Shaving Refined
Mark of a Gentleman is a Canadian owned online retailer of specially selected, high quality wet shaving and grooming products. Their collection of "The Best of the Best" include world leading companies Merkur Solingen, Taylor of Old Bond Street... +
Mark of a Gentleman is a Canadian owned online retailer of specially selected, high quality wet shaving and grooming products. Their collection of "The Best of the Best" include world leading companies Merkur Solingen, Taylor of Old Bond Street, Col. Conk, Vulfix Old Original and Simpsons.
The online Toronto, Ontario Canada company whose concept of "feeling great and looking great" was conceived in 2009 and brought to life online 2010.
I love how the website is so user friendly!! The information you need and are looking for is just a click of your mouse away without having to decipher "is this really where I can find what I am looking for?"
I love the FAQ section of the website. Within it contains exceptional tips on how to obtain the perfect shave, how to choose a shaving brush and so much more. You can visit their FAQ section http://www.markofagentleman.com/a_pgs/faq.html
Items are priced in Canadian funds and Mark of a Gentleman offers FREE SHIPPING to Canada & the US on qualifying orders over $100.00. Gift Certificates can also be purchased for the men in your life in increments of $25, $50, $75 or $100.00. The purchasing section of Mark of a Gentleman leaves nothing to the imagination. Their clear and concise shipping rate table spells it all out for you. Within this section they also explain in detail their return, exchange and cancellation policies along with explanations on duty, taxes, import and brokerage fees which can be viewed http://www.markofagentleman.com/a_pgs/purchasing.html
The prices range from $30.00 dollars and up.
There is something for everyone, no matter what income bracket.
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Seal Shield: Infection Control Solutions: Silver Seal Dishwasher Safe Keyboard
What is Seal Shield? Seal Shield is a Florida based company who manufactures a waterproof technology which is used on various devices including but not limited to keyboards, mice, TV remotes and other devices. The products contain a silver based... +
What is Seal Shield?
Seal Shield is a Florida based company who manufactures a waterproof technology which is used on various devices including but not limited to keyboards, mice, TV remotes and other devices. The products contain a silver based antimicrobial fungicide additive which protects the products from mold and mildew thus hindering the spread of bacteria and viruses on the product surfaces. With the fusion of the waterproofing and the silver based additive the products are fully washable!!
I had received a Seal Shield Silver Seal Medical Grade Keyboard as a gift a short time ago. After reading about the keyboard on the outside of the box, I couldn't believe what this company was claiming that this product could withstand.
100% Waterproof ~ Spill-proof ~ Dishwasher Safe ~ Guaranteed!
Yeah Right!!
The inquisitive person in me took over and I did some sleuthing. Like Sherlock Holmes I went on to investigate to find out about this totally unbelievable product and claim. I began with Seal Shield's website. I looked up the product by searching the Model Number (mine happens to be SSKSV107). Sure enough, the products description was that of what was on the box AND more!!! It not only listed a summary of the product which included the Product Data Sheet BUT it also listed the Customer Reviews AND the Product Specifications. I really loved that!! You can view the details of my keyboard http://store.sealshield.com/silver-seal-keyboard-p26.aspx
Okay, so what I read on the box and online were one and the same but I don't necessarily believe EVERYTHING I read. So onward and forward I went in my research. News & Media seemed like a great place to visit on Seal Shield's website. I saw "videos" and HAD to take a peek. A collage of video streams were at my fingertips and what I saw there was incredible!!
This is just one of the many videos listed &
When you watch this video such as I did, you WILL be a believer!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=O146vVeLRSE
Now you are asking yourself "Why get so excited about a keyboard?" The answer is simple! How many times have you spilled liquids on your keyboard, mouse or TV remote? How many have you replaced over the years due to the fact you either 1) Fried the components or 2) Your devices got so dirty even with conventional cleaning that they HAD to be replaced
At a very reasonable cost of $42.99 you can have the BEST device on the market.
Now you are probably thinking to yourself "WOW, that much for a keyboard!!" When you factor in how many you have replaced, using this product is such an economical solution. Not only would you be saving the environment from the burial of many a keyboards untimely demise BUT you will also become one of the many, vastly growing consumers who are "breaking the chain of cross contamination infections in healthcare, the workplace and in the home."
I believe in what Seal Shield is trying to accomplish and I firmly stand behind their goals of creating a more healthy environment one uniquely innovative solution at a time.
I urge everyone to visit Seal Shield's website http://www.sealshield.com/default.html to not only read more about their products but to become more aware of what we can do to become part of a solution to health and healthcare.
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Just A Drop Personal Bathroom Odor Eliminator
I had the pleasure of reviewing Just'a Drop's Personal Bathroom Odor Eliminator after contacting Prelam Enterprises Ltd.of Moncton, New Brunswick, CANADA. I had received my samples almost overnight!! The package that I received to review was Just'a... +
I had the pleasure of reviewing Just'a Drop's Personal Bathroom Odor Eliminator after contacting Prelam Enterprises Ltd.of Moncton, New Brunswick, CANADA. I had received my samples almost overnight!! The package that I received to review was Just'a Drop's Assorted 3 Pack consisting of the following 3 Great Scents: Eucalyptus, Refreshing Spring & Floral Oasis.
I must admit that I was a little less than optimistic before using these products. After all the years of using different sprays, scented oils, candles, and other odor eliminators that simply did not do the job you can understand my lack of belief so to speak.
A little bit personal here but, meh, I have to be honest! I take multiple pills a day for various ailments, 23 pills a day in total. For migraines to sciatica, arthritis to thyroid and irritable bowels. As we all know and can attest if you have taken medications for a while, especially a cocktail as I am, you will know that they can cause fowl odors in your urine and stool. I know the personal embarrassment as there have been many a day and time when I would cringe having to use a bathroom other than my very own. Heaven forbid if someone had to use the facilities right after me!!! *smacking cheeks in a Home Alone moment*
I couldn't wait to try this product to see if it DID actually eliminate odors and as a result my embarrassment along with it.
I was absolutely amazed at how well the product worked. All it takes is literally Just' a Drop!! First, I had sampled the Eucalyptus scent. I like Eucalyptus but to me it reminds me of having a cold and having to steam in a hot bath taking in vapors to relieve congestion in my chest. I wasn't overly excited about that scent but that's just me. Second, I tried the Refreshing Spring. Now that scent I did like as well as the third scent I tried which was the Floral Oasis. I really enjoyed using both. All the scents were wonderful and not overbearingly powerful and really did mask ...no ...ELIMINATE the odor.
Aside from medications and physical maladies that may cause us to have odor, certain foods can as well. I will tell you that I MADE my hubby use this product, especially after eating the cabbage we had the other night AND the fajitas and burritos the day after!! As if I was not totally impressed and loving the product already, I really fell in LOVE with Just'a Drop at that moment.
The easy to store and convenient travel sizes are great to carry in your purse or even your back pocket if need be. I know I will be carrying this product with me EVERYWHERE I go!
What Makes Just'a Drop so Unique?
~ ** Biodegradable ~ Septic Safe ** ~
*****
These two attributes are a plus for me as we live on a farm and we use a septic tank. I love finding products that are septic friendly, in which I do have a hard time finding, especially in this rural area where they should be more readily available.
Just'a Drop's innovative, advanced concentrated formula eliminates the odors BEFORE they occur. One 15ml bottle lasts for months, is the equivalent to using 3 cans of sprays and available in 3 Great Scents.
Just'a Drop is NEVER tested on animals, contains NO Parabens (widely used as preservatives) or Phthalates (mainly used as plasticizer they are substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity).
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Prime Cables Xtreme HDTV Multipurpose Cleaning Kit
Recently, I had the good fortune to have won an awesome prize pack which had been sponsored by Prime Cables. After using all the products, I had fallen in absolute LOVE with their HDTV Multipurpose Deluxe Cleaning Kit. I was so impressed with the... +
Recently, I had the good fortune to have won an awesome prize pack which had been sponsored by Prime Cables. After using all the products, I had fallen in absolute LOVE with their HDTV Multipurpose Deluxe Cleaning Kit.
I was so impressed with the product that I had contacted Prime Cables located in Lachine, Quebec, CANADA. I had expressed that I would love to do a review of their amazing product and they were only to happy to oblige and said YES!! :). The customer service of Prime Cables is TOP NOTCH!!. The gentleman with whom I was speaking was very courteous,helpful and such a pleasure to deal with. Questions, queries and emails are answered rapidly.
Since I had used all my Multipurpose Cleaner they were more than willing and happy to send me another for the purposes of conducting this review. I received my package containing my sample very quickly and in more than a timely manner. I could not wait open the package and begin dusting and cleaning.
As most of you may know by now, I live on a farm. The dust and dirt that collects on furniture and especially electronics in unforgiving. In the past, I have spent many minutes, multiple times a day, to get rid of the dust that collects in this trap which I call home!! I am allergic to dust and so I have become somewhat of an OCD when it comes to cleaning. I cannot tell you how much money I have spent on various cleaners and make yourself at home remedies for keeping the dust and dirt at bay.
I found my salvation in Prime Cables Multipurpose cleaning kit.
All it takes is just 1 -2 (max) sprays on the soft micro fiber cleaning cloth provided with the kit and dust be gone!! I was amazed at how much it repelled the dust. Gone are my days of never ending dusting. I can let things be for at least a few days without having to walk by the TV and cringe. I not only use this on my TV,s but also on my computer screens, speakers, cameras and cell phone as well.
Not only does the Multipurpose Cleaning Kit remove and repel dust with ease, it also removes fingerprints!!! and does an excellent job I might add. This might be gross to some but it is after all something we all have in our household, especially in the summer. The amount of fly poop on the TV and my computer screens are just horrid in the summer. I may have more flies than the average since I do live on a farm with multiple animals and it sort of comes with the territory. The Multipurpose cleaner removes those little brown dung piles leaving no trace of them ever being there and does it quickly and easily without no scrubbing or elbow grease whatsoever.
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OXY Emergency Acne Vanishing Wipes
I had received a trial pack which arrived pretty quickly, surprisingly, as we all about our Canadian snail mail. I have been testing this product since it's arrival almost 10 days ago. My skin must have known it was coming because low and behold the... +
I had received a trial pack which arrived pretty quickly, surprisingly, as we all about our Canadian snail mail. I have been testing this product since it's arrival almost 10 days ago. My skin must have known it was coming because low and behold the day after it arrived, what did appear?? No not a sleigh and 8 tiny reindeer!! One of those blemishes that just appear overnight out of nowhere that you want GONE right away!! Immediately, I opened the package and applied the wipe to my face. I applied the wipes 3 times that day. It took just that one day for my blemish to disappear. I woke up the next morning and it was gone. Now, I am not saying that this is typical and that everyone should expect this type of result.
I also did an experiment with my son who has battled bad acne all his life. He has overly active oily skin and no matter what he has tried, nothing has ever cleared his skin. After my blemish had disappeared I offered him the rest of the packet. He used it faithfully everyday, three times a day. He took it to work to use it at lunchtime as well. These did not work with him either but these are just for emergencies and not for chronic and bad acne.
The wipes have a surprisingly pleasant aroma!! I was expecting a harsh chemical type scent but that was not the case. I actually looked forward to using them again. (okay, guilty, just like a magic marker, and we all know we have done it, I opened the package to smell it again LOL)
What I really liked about the wipes were that there were no dry wipes. I'm not sure about you, but I have had products in the past dry out within the packaging even when it has been sealed back up. Not the case with OXY!! They stayed moist after opening and are still moist today. The wipes left my skin really soft and pliable as opposed to other acne treatments I have used that have left my skin dry and tight. I was really pleased with them and I will definitely be purchasing these wipes in the future.
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WowButter
I was, I must admit, a little bit hesitant on trying this product as it does contain soy. Anything that I have tried with soy as an ingredient has always left an odd taste in my mouth. Surprisingly to me, WOWBUTTER was just, WOW!!! As soon as I... +
I was, I must admit, a little bit hesitant on trying this product as it does contain soy. Anything that I have tried with soy as an ingredient has always left an odd taste in my mouth.
Surprisingly to me, WOWBUTTER was just, WOW!!! As soon as I opened the jar I smelled the aroma of peanuts! Was this my brain playing tricks on me, I wondered. I took a teaspoon, dove into the jar and tasted it, not knowing what it would even be like (thinking about that soy!) I could not believe that this product actually tasted like peanut butter without having any peanuts in it!! It even stuck on the roof of my mouth. I was amazed and actually said to my husband WOW and of course I made him try it too and he loved it!!!
To be honest, I have never been a big peanut butter fan....BUT....... I LOVE WOWBUTTER
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Pet Bling
I personally LOVE the idea of having a separate tag on my dogs collar aside from the mandatory SPCA tag. My dogs love to run and why not with 61 acres to frolic around in. Bullett is a bird dog and when he is left to his own devices he will follow... +
I personally LOVE the idea of having a separate tag on my dogs collar aside from the mandatory SPCA tag. My dogs love to run and why not with 61 acres to frolic around in. Bullett is a bird dog and when he is left to his own devices he will follow anything that is flying through the sky, be it barn swallow to Canada Goose.
Chase on the other hand is a deer dog. He gets the scent of a deer and he is GONE!! Now normally they do come back under their own volition, however there have been occasions when they have wandered a street over and made some new friends ( they are very friendly, love kids and other animals). It's then we get a phone call saying that Chase or Bullett has visited them (sometimes on more than one occasion). It's these times that I am so glad that I have the extra tag on their collar. The people can call us directly to retrieve our wandering pets saving us a lot of $$$$$ by not having to pick them up from the animal shelter.
What I love about Pet Bling ID tags are that they are quality made, thick and durable. I especially loved the ring to place the tag onto the collar. It is small so the tag doesn't dangle down far from the collar. I can tell you that my dogs have lost many a tag because the ring that the tag came with was large resulting in the rings getting caught and the tag falling off. Pet Bling has certainly made a customer out of me.
Pet Bling is a Canadian Company whose prices are very reasonable!
The Canada Flag ID Tag is Reg. $19.99
~~**BEST YET**~~
The Pet Bling company offers FREE SHIPPING within Canada!! & NO TAXES!!!
~ Keeping my pets safe by having the extra tag delivered right to my door, free shipping & no taxes~
What's not to LOVE!!
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