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Review: Easy Care First Aid Kit

The Tender Corp. not only sent me their Easy Access Bandages to try out and review, they also included one of their Easy Care First Aid Kits :) 

If you've read my blog for any amount of time, you would know that my husband and I are pretty big on being prepared for emergencies. Living in Central Florida, there is always a big concern with hurricanes and making sure we have enough supplies and food to wade out a disaster scenario. One thing I think people often overlook is being prepared for medical emergencies. This is true not only for disasters but also for out daily life. What do you do if you child falls and gets a deep cut? What if you burn yourself while cooking? There are so many daily situations that can become precarious if we aren't prepared with both supplies and knowledge. 

Now, from how I talked above you may think I want us all to become medical professionals or something :) While that would be nice, it certainly isn't always possible. Instead we need to arm ourselves with basic knowledge to take care of things until other help arrives. If there is one thing I have learned with having a cop for a husband it's that quick thinking can save lives.

Anyway, onto how this relates to this first aid kit. The thing that separates this kit from the countless other kits out there is how it is organized. It's not just a zipper case full of bandages and ointments. When you open the zipper pouch, you see 6 plastic pouches all clearly labeled with what their ingredients treat.

The kit will treat:

1. Cuts & Scrapes
2. Blisters, Splinters & Stings
3. Bleeding, Wounds & Burns
4. Headaches & Pain
5. Sprains & Strains
6. CPR & Shock

The front of each pouch gives step by step instructions (with pictures!) on how to use the items inside. The opposite side of the pouch is clear so you can easily see what is inside.

So, say I was at the park and my nephew falls down and scrapes his knee - I just open the Cuts & Scrapes pouch to get not only a bandage but an antiseptic towelette and antibiotic ointment. 1,2,3, everything is right there where I need it and finished before I have time to stress over it. Pretty cool huh? The kit even goes so far as to include a CPR Breathing Barrier in case of real emergencies. There is an instant cold compress, splint, ibuprofen, gauze bandages, gloves, tape, burn gel, sting relief wipes, and so much more!

What's also great about this kit is its size and price. It's conveniently sized for travel, camping, bringing along to sporting events as well as having an easy to get to place in your home or office. Also, these retail for $19.99 so it's very affordable. I even found these available on Drugstore.com for only $17.99 which tells me these are also easy to get your hands on.

What's the verdict? I would definitely recommend this kit to anyone. It can't hurt to be prepared and this even gives you the instructions on how to use what it contains. With this, you can be ready for any small emergency you come across and be able to take better control of the situation yourself. I'm really excited to have my kit and I'm going to make it a nice place in my car after I post this :) This kit helps you be prepared in all the necessary ways to make any unpleasant situations just a little bit easier.

If you want more info about Easy Care First Aid Kits and more from the Tender Corporations, you can see their website or 'Like' Easy Care First Aid on Facebook to stay connected with new products and info :)

*I received the Easy Care First Aid Kit for free to facilitate my review, but all opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way.

Review: Easy Access Bandages

When I first heard about the Tender Corporation and their new Easy Access Bandages, I was really curious. What makes a bandage 'easy access'? I had never seen them before and I was very intrigued with what they could offer. When I received a box yesterday with some to try out for myself, I was really excited :)

The Easy Access Bandages are designed for those who may have their hands a little full :) The box contains 2 compact packs of 15 bandages that can easily be put in your purse or diaper bag or anywhere else you may need them. To use one, you just hold the bandage where indicated:

and pull out your bandage :) While it pulls out, one half of the sticky part is exposed so you can go straight from the package to your skin, then just remove the other cover from the sticky part and press down. It can all be done with just one hand! How cool is that?

Sorry for the strange photo, but I wanted to show the size of the bandages. These are nice and medium sized and would be perfect for busy moms. Got one kid in your arms when your toddler falls down? No problem! Just pull out your convenient little pack and you only need the one hand to go from tears to healing in seconds - no muss, no fuss. Also, these sell exclusively at Walmart and they are only $2.97 for a pack of 30. You can get regular bandages (like the ones above) or finger and knuckle shaped ones.

For those who need to know these are latex free fabric bandages, so you don't even have to worry about any strange reactions. Just pull one out and get back to what you are doing without the stress a minor injury can cause. I don't have any wounds at the moment, but I did stick that bandage to my hand just to try it out and it held on very well. It kind of makes me excited to have these in my purse for the next time I need them :) If you want more info, you can go here to watch a video. Also, you can 'Like' Easy Access Bandages on Facebook or visit their website for more info.

Want to try some of these for yourself? 
You can grab a coupon for these babies here and get $1 off and they are available exclusively at Walmart. So just grab a pack next time you're over there :)

*I received a pack of Easy Access Bandages for free to facilitate my review, but all opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way.

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I Was Selected To Try Neosporin Eczema Essentials!

Woo Hoo! Smiley360 offered me a trial of Neosporin's new Eczema Essentials pack and I delightfully accepted :) Gross as it sounds, I have pretty severe eczema on my hands to the extent that I would go to the dermatologist back when I had insurance and get prescription cream for it. It is a constant struggle to find any products that help nowadays. I still have some of my cream from the doctor left, but it will not last much longer and I don't have insurance right now to where I could go to the doc for another scrip. I have been very curious about this product ever since it was released a few months ago but I haven't bit the bullet to give it a try yet.

So, if you have eczema like me, stay tuned for my review coming up in about a month. In the meantime, you can get a $3 off coupon to try this out for yourself and get some relief before I get mine :)

Review: Arm & Hammer Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste

I was lucky enough to be chosen by Smiley360 to try out and review Arm & Hammer Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste :) I have been using the product for almost a full month now and I have to say I am in love! I'll admit, the taste of the toothpaste did take some getting used to. If you are expecting it to takes like other mint flavored products, you will be very disappointed. It is minty, but it's a much more subtly mint and it has a nice dose of baking soda flavor - not exactly everyone's favorite taste. After a few days of trying hard not to let the paste touch my tongue (I know -I'm like a 5 year old), I did become more accustomed to the taste and now I actually like it. I have plenty of other reasons to love this toothpaste though...

First of all, I have always had a problem with tooth sensitivity. I've had a lot of dental work done (believe me, I am not exaggerating) which has left me with major sensitivity to hot and cold, sweets, and even brisk wind sometimes. It's one of those things that you don't think about until it rears its ugly head and ruins your day by making you teeth hurt. Due to the fact that I have had so much done to my mouth, I am really particular about how I care for my teeth to make sure I don't have to endure everything all over again any time soon. This has made me a tooth brushing fanatic. Seriously, I own a Sonicare toothbrush and I brush my teeth for about 3 or 4 minutes morning and night. Yeah, I'm obsessive; but i have become addicted to that clean teeth feeling and that is exactly what I get with the Arm & Hammer toothpaste.

You know when you haven't been to the dentist in a while and you can feel grit when you run your tongue across the backs of your bottom front teeth? I can't be the only one who notices this and I absolutely hate the grit! It's like a constant reminder that your teeth could be much cleaner. This is the test that I put each toothpaste to - does it help with the gritty feeling whiles also freshening my breath? I have gone through a lot of different products and the Arm & Hammer wins this title hands down. I was previously using Crest ProHealth and Aquafresh Extreme Clean, but neither of those products got my teeth feeling as clean and as fresh as the Arm & Hammer. Thank you baking soda! It's kind of a weird thought, but this toothpaste does to my teeth what bar keeper's friend does to my stainless steel sink - it scrubs off the grime.

The other issue I am always having is that due to my crazy sensitivity, I can never use teeth whitening products. I have tried all kinds of different toothpastes and whitening strips as well as the expensive trays you get from the dentist and all of those products have left me with incredibly sore teeth for days afterward. I honestly have to let my teeth recover and only drink through straws for a few days or it can ruin my day fast. I was a little skeptical of this product claiming that it would also whiten my teeth, but after 1 month I really do see a difference in the color. See:

Consider yourselves lucky - I actually put on lipstick for this photo! Even with the lipstick on, my teeth still look nice and white - maybe not movie star white, but that are certainly not yellow. My teeth have never been too bad as far as their color, but I did have that yellowy ring down by my gum line and after using the Arm & Hammer toothpaste, that is almost completely gone! I have nice, even colored teeth :) I'm hoping to go bold with red lipstick soon (it would have looked silly with my outfit today) and I am confident that I will not look like I have nasty teeth while wearing it :) The nice part of the whitening in this tooth paste is that it also has Orajel in it - this is what makes it not hurt your teeth and I think that was a brilliant idea.

All in all, I think this is a great product. It cleans my teeth, freshens my breath, whitens my teeth and also keeps me from worrying about breathing with my mouth open :) If you are having any of the issues that I have, I definitely recommendn giving Arm & Hammer Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste a try!

*I was given a free tube of Arm & Hammer Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste from Smiley360 to facilitate my review, but the opinions expressed are 100% my own!

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Bloom Review: Alchimie Forever Kantic Mask

Another item I was given to review in the May Bloom Ambassador set was this fancy face mask :)

This is the Kantic Mask from Alchimie Forever. This Swiss mask is packed full of botanicals that aid in reducing redness, brightening, soothing, and protecting your skin. Now, I am a confessed girlie-girl when it comes to face masks. I just love using them :) It makes me feel so pampered, and with all the things this mask promises I was stoked and ready to give it a whirl.

*Disclaimer - you are about to see my face with no makeup whatsoever. You have been warned :)

 I started off with a fresh-from-the-shower cleaned face. As you can see, I am very pale. I also have a few patchy dry spots, especially around my mouth and chin as well as the tip of my nose. I also have some redness from recent blemishes as well as just areas that are more pink on my complexion.

Sorry for the doofy cross eyed-ness again. Oh well :) Here is my forehead, which really just has blemish spots, but they will fade in the course of a few days. My biggest issue with my skin: dark circles. I joke sometimes that I look like a person with a terminal illness when you look under my eyes with no makeup to aid them. I know the mask didn't mention it, but I'm really hoping it will have some kind of brightening effect under my eyes.

So, how about the application?
This mask was a breeze to use. Just spread a liberal amount over the face and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. The mask does not dry, it just remains kind of tacky on you face. Once the full time is up, you just rinse off with lukewarm water. No muss, no fuss.

A neat aspect of this mask is that is is pretty much translucent when it is on your face. The above shot is while I am wearing the mask. I read a review by another user that said she wears it around her house and doesn't have to worry about her roommates teasing her, and I have to say I would never know I was wearing a mask if I hadn't in fact just put it on myself (lol confusing sentence, I know).

What's the verdict?
The mask felt great while it was one - actually very cooling for how goopey it is. It was easy to rinse off too, which is nice. I hate it when you have to scrub them off. That being said, I don't have an after shot to show you because I was a little embarrassed on how those came out. My face was very red from the mask and it took an hour or so for it to turn back to my pale color again. After my color evened out, I couldn't see any visible difference - my skin looked exactly the same. I still had my red blemish spots and dark circles (shucks!). I could definitely feel a difference though. Immediately after I took it off, my pores felt tightened yet moisturized at the same time.

I'm going to give this mask a 3 star rating mainly because I would like to give it another few chances before I make my official decision. The directions say to use it 1 to 2 times per week for best results, and I have only had it for a couple of days. So, I will try it again to see if I can notice any visible results. This is another review that should be read knowing a little other background info: this mask is for moisturization and I live in Florida. I get a lot of humidity all the time, plus my skin is oily anyway. All of the reviews I read from women who live in drier climates were all 5 stars, so if you are needing some extra moisture then this certainly seems to be a great option for your skin :)

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