Sam's Product Universe

Before I ring in the New Year I want to end 2015 talking about my December Ipsy glam bag. The Dec. bag was a cute, little red bag fit more for Valentines Day, but other than that it was filled with some pretty nice and beneficial goodies. I'll definitely will be using these items in 2016. So what did I get?  Elizabeth Mott -Thank Me later Eye Shadow Primer *lightweight *Crease-free *Intensifies eye shadow *dries transparent *goes on smooth *A little goes a long way Pacifica -Power of Love Natural Lipstick *moisturizes *creamy texture *highly pigmented *contains vitamins and antioxedents *made with cococut oil and shea butter *100% vegan *cruelty-free Peony Cosmetics -Shadow Trio *highly pigmented *silky texture *8-hour wear *fragrance free *Pure Kaolin Clay- absorbs excessive oil *no parabens Briogo -Curl Charisma Leave-In Cream *fights frizz all day *enhances curls *hydrates *defines curls *made with rice amino acids CoStume National -So Nu

Oasis- The Last Humans was a good book. The Science Fiction aspect of this book is what drew me in. Although I read all kinds of books, Sci-Fi usually isn't my first choice. It opens with a young man named Theo. He has an imaginary friend that he calls Phoe. Phoe is actually in Theo's head, but I will not ruin it for. Oasis started a little slow and it took me awhile to actually get into, but overall it was good. Mr. Zales does a good job with his writing. There were some twists in the book that I didn't expect. The book is  directed to towardteenage readers. The post-apocalyptic nature of this book, I found interesting. I was actually intrigued with how the story turned out. As for Theo, he was a very likable character and I like the whole idea of Phoe!! Theo would ask Phoe a lot of questions and sometimes she wouldn't answer him back. I loved Theo.. As for action..yeah it has that and enough to keep me reading. I will say that I am glad a second book is coming

I was so grateful to receive my November Ipsy Glam bag. For starters the bag was out of this galaxy cute. The colors are awesome and I thought the design was pretty rad. The theme for the November glam back was Beauty Blast. And the products I received made this bag even better.. So what did I get?  Figs & Rouge -Mattifying Emulsion & Pore Refiner Provides sheer matte coverage for daily shine control refines and minimizes pores controls shine controls breakouts supports clearer complexion SLMissGlam -Boutique Blusher Brush  This blush is pink and girly. Soft Hand crafted Made with synthetic hairs Cruelty free Smashbox Cosmetics -Full exposure Mascara Fiber mascara No clumps, or flakes Increases lash length Increases lash curl ModelCo -Highlighter Trio Light reflecting cream Easy glide Gives your skin a fresh, glowing look Go for on the go Colors: Champagne, Peach Bellini & Bronze Shimmer Absolute New York -Nano Liner Fine-line liner

I am studying around next spring to France and anything that will benefit me when I travel always catches my interest.  The Blissfare passport wallet holder is a lightweight. Made from 100% nylon, it will not rip. It is waterproof and durable.   Contains 3 security zippers. Will hold a cell phone and passport. Also made with an RFID lining that will prevent your credit cards from being read.  Comes with 2 adjustable straps, one for the waist and one for the neck. The back is coated with a mesh backing. The straps are removable.  The passport holder is unisex. Great for men and women.  I am so happy to be using this holder when I travel abroad. Makes it easier than carrying my purse and carrying a wallet.  Find it on amazon Passport holder I received this product free for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

If you are looking for a festive Christmas Mug. I have one that is cute for yourself or to be given as a gift. My bright red Christmas mug features the iconic figure Santa Claus.  It comes in a neat festive box, and is great for coffee and tea. Or if you're like me and use coffee mugs to drink water, and juice out of them. This mug is sure to please. Use it year round, And keep the holiday season with the the jolly fellow on your mug. The mug is the same size as standard 12 ounce mug. The handle is also comfy in your hand. Safe enough to place in the dishwasher and microwave. Add this mug to your coffee break routine. Find it on Amazon Christmas Mug I received this mug free for my honest review. All opinions are my own!

It's been awhile since I've reviewed jewelry. I am always excited to try a new piece of jewelry. Accessorizing is my favorite part about getting dressed everyday. Today I am going to tell you about a necklace I received and share with you my thoughts about it.  Rosa Vila Boutique  sells this beautiful necklace on Amazon. The necklace come in either silver-tone or gold-tone. It features a what resembles a mountain range. The necklace measures about 17 inches. Great for hikers and outdoor lovers. I've worn the necklace several times and haven't experienced any issues with it. It's very lightweight, but it doesn't feel flimsy at all. This necklace will make a great gift for any occasion. Wear it everyday or wear it on special occasions. Whatever you choice you... you'll be satisfied with it. Mountain Necklace I received this necklace at a discounted price for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

My husband and I have both been very intrigued with Ripley's Believe It or Not. The crazy things that seem impossible or questionable are put in display for all to see. The new book released September 2015 is titled  " Eye-Popping Oddities."  It's filled with 256 pages of colorful, detailed photographs and thousands of weird facts. Once you start you'll be engulfed with the stories and photographs that will have you questioning what you're seeing. What's great about Ripley's is what you see is what you get. All the information is 100 perfect accurate and verified. So here's what to expect.... The Austrian Rock- he uses his strength to pull a 156.5 ton Boeing 777 Airplane. The Goldfish that received brain surgery to remove a tumor. Jorge Latorre Robles- the man who can pop out his eyes and dislocate his joints in order to fit in a suitcase. You can those stories and more inside this book. If you're into strange and weird things five thi

For some of us having children turns you into a overprotective parent. We make our houses safer than Fort Knox. even if it's not for security most of us have purchased baby monitors. If you were anything like me you probably had the ones that looks like walkie- talkies. Technology has sure evolved and now you can get a baby monitor and check on your baby right from your Apple or Android phone. At first I was a little freaked out by the idea, but later changed my mind. With the BabyCam for Smartphones you can begin monitoring your baby in about 10 minutes. Setup is really easy. All you need is a Wifi and Ethernet connection. You can also add a micro SD up to GBs The best part about this monitor is the night mode. Along with that you'll see High Definition quality. The apple is easy to get for tablets and smartphones. With BabyCam you can monitor your child from anywhere. No matter where you are, you'll be able to keep an eye on your baby. You can set-up your Baby

Cold and flu season is upon us. Time to stock up on Kleenex tissues. My kindergartner recently came home with a icky cold she caught at school. Now is a great time to take head to your local stores and pick up those tissues trust me you wont regret doing it. I have always love Kleenex Brand facial tissues. They make a variety of tissues to suit everyone's needs. You may have noticed that Kleenex has characters on their boxes. The most common being "Frozen."  "Frozen" is very popular with the kiddos. What a great way to incorporate it with facial tissues. I want to tell you a little bit about the sample box I received from #crowdtap. My neat little package came with 1  sample box with Frozen characters, 1 plain sample box and two Frozen slim packs. My kids are huge "Frozen"  fans so these samples are a big hit in my household. My five-year-old was given a slim pack for her backpack by her younger sister. In return My five-year-old gave gave her si

 I received a bundle of 50 craft sticks. Here's the great thing about these craft sticks. They are actually finger nail files that are defective. What I really loved about these crafting stick is the variety of colors I received. I also like the versatility of them. I can use them one wood, plastic, ceramic and many more surfaces. The sticks in this bundle are about 6 to 7 inches long. And are perfect for crafting. I used this crafting sticks for interacting learning with my five-year-old. They are great for bundle sorting, and math related projects. My daughter also enjoyed stacking them on top of each other to see how high the will go before falling over. One of the projects we're working on is making picture frames with the craft sticks. I think it will make a great project. Besides using them as craft sticks you can totally use them as finger nail files. Some of them are dinged and have little defects, but other than that they work great as files. If you would

October is almost over and I want to spookify you will the items I received in my glam bag. The theme for October was Alter Ego and my goodies were boo-rific. I'm sure you'll love them the way I do.  Here's my ghostastic items....... Mica Beauty- Cream Eyeshadow This creamy eyeshadow is lightweight, long-lasting,  non creasing. This shadow is not sold in stores  and was made just for ipsters.  Coastal Scents- Xpress Line Cosmetic Pencil This pencil is highly pigmented. Contained a  long-lasting formula, and gives you great definition. Dr. Brandt Skincare- Microdermabrasion Designed to mimic in-office skin treatments.  Brightens and smooths the effects of abrasions. Great at home treatment. Diminishes fine lines, acne, and discoloration.  Delectable- Coconut & Cream Nourishing Hand Cream This hand cream contains shea butter, coconut and aloe vera. Absorbs quickly. Smooths and  conditions the skin. Gluten and paraben free.

        Survivalists I have a great product to talk about. The Acquapura Personal Water Filter is sturdy and durable and will last for several years.        It is lightweight and will fit in your backpack. You can use this filters while camping, hiking, or travelling. It converts water from streams, lakes, rivers, and ponds into safe drinking water.    The water straw makes water drinking safe.You can be sure that your water will be chemical-free and antibacterial.The triple filtration of this filter will guarantees germ free water.      Great as a gift. Great to keep in the car. I never know when I will need my filter so mine is in my care. Great when I take the family camping. Find it on amazon Filter I received this item free for my honest review all opinions are my own.

If you suffer from thin, damaged, or brittle hair I have a product for you that will repair, strengthen and add volume to your hair. This product is infused with Argan Oil and Macadamia Oil. So what is it I am talking about? Arvazillia is a professional series fortifying protein hair mask. Pretty much a fancy name for hair conditioner. This product is easy to use and will leave your hair silky and easy to manage. Simply add a generous amount to hair that has been shampooed. You can apply to damp or lightly towel-dried hair. Be sure to comb the conditioner through your hair. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and rinse. You can do this twice a week. This product has a nice scent and you'll receive a 8.75 ounce jar of conditioner. I am telling you I've used this product a few times and I love it. I have damaged my hair with heat so this conditioner has helped with breakage. Find it on Amazon Arvazallia I receive this product free for my honest review all opinions are my

Before I tell you as to what interested me in the insulated cooler I want to share a little story with you. My husband works the grave yard shift at his job. He packs his lunch most nights. Not in a lunchbox, but in a double-bagged Wal-Mart bag. Everything packed inside Tupperware, silverware, drinks. I would always laugh telling him he needed a lunchbox. When I received this larger cooler bag I was blown away by how big it actually was. It is 13 inches x 13 inches and 8 inches deep. Perfect to use as a lunchbox. Take it on picnics, road trips, the beach, on a hike. The cooler bag is insulated and versatile. It has a small front pocket and two netted pockets on the sides. It has a Velcro strap. Comes in four colors...Black, blue, green and red. My husband has been using this cooler bag to pack his lunch and he loves it. He can fit everything he needs in it. No more plastic bag lunches. No more torn bags. Deep enough to put a 2 liter soda in it with the bottle standing up.

I have finally found a solution to my crazy, wild, all over the place frizzy hair. Royal Locks has a great product to tame my curly hair. You can imagine how excited I was to received this product. No matter what products I used would never fully make my hair look decent. So here is what's so great about Royal Locks . It's a anti-frizz leave-in moisturizer. Lightweight and non-sticky. 2-in-1 cream gel and contains Argan Oil. Perfect for all hair types. Nice scent. Which is great for me because I cannot tolerate harsh scents. You'll get a 144 ounce bottle. It comes with pump dispenser. No more using several hair products. This cream gel is perfect. Can be used on wet or dry hair. I Love this cream gel. My hair always looks healthy and shiny. It no longer looks wild or untamed. I highly recommend getting this. Like stated above it is great for all hair types, but if you have curly hair this product is definitely for you. Find it on Amazon Royal Locks