Amberlee, Author at Starfocal

BodyMedia LINK Armband and Activity Manager

July 15, 2012 By Amberlee Leave a Comment

By now I’m sure you have all heard or at least seen some kind of step tracker. But what about a tracker that not only measures your steps but also tracks your calories, and even your sleep patterns? That’s what this next product does. Body Media’s LINK Armband goes on your upper left arm, and it adjusts for the perfect fit. Best of all you can use your LINK to update your info on their Activity Manager.

So I bet your wondering why this Armband is called LINK. The LINK Armband can connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth so that you can see real time activity. The armband measures not only your movement but has sensors that monitor your activity, skin temperature, heat transference and galvanic skin response. That way it can give accurate readings for your calories and your activity. You can take this information and either see it on your smartphone, or you can upload it to your computer.

I really like how there are different ways to view what information the LINK has gathered. I like that if I am on the go I can still see how I am doing, or if I’m at home its very easy to just plug it in and get all my information. Another thing I really like about the LINK Armband is that it is really comfortable. I hardly even notice that its on. Most of the time I don’t even notice it until one of my girls start pulling on it.

So before you go and get just a regular step tracker you should definitely check out the LINK armband. Not only does it count more then just your steps, but it looks cool, it is easy to use, and you don’t have to worry that you didn’t put it in the right place. You can find more information on LINK and other Body Media products on their website here.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Ozeri WeightMaster Digital Bathroom Scale Review

July 15, 2012 By Amberlee Leave a Comment

Since having my two girls, I have had a really hard time controlling my weight. One thing that has not helped this problem was my old bathroom scale. Not only was it inaccurate, but it also would become very gross from sitting in our small bathroom.

I received Ozeri’s WeightMaster Digital Bathroom Scale to review. This scale offers Microban antimicrobial product protection which will help prevent your scale from stains, and the growth of bacteria. My old scale had a glass top so it would show anything from foot prints, to water from the sink, to I don’t even want to know what else. I feel a lot better having this scale in my bathroom. I don’t have to worry about my kids getting tons of germs from standing on the bathroom scale.

This scale has a very big weight display that is a blue-backlit LCD screen with xBright technology so you don’t have to squint to figure out your weight.

The scale also turns itself off automatically to conserve the battery, so you won’t have to worry about changing the battery as often as some other digital scales. This scale is also very accurate, I took my daughter to the doctor and compared their scale with this one and it was dead on.

I love my new bathroom scale! It has so many features that I didn’t even know had existed on bathroom scales.

You can find this and other Ozeri products on their website here.

You can also find them on Facebook here.

**Disclaimer** I was in no way paid, or obligated to give a positive review, or a review at all for this company. If you would like to read my full disclaimer for reviews you can find it here.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Tommee Tippee Spill Proof Drink Cup

July 14, 2012 By Amberlee Leave a Comment

I’ve been trying to get my 2 year old switched over to regular cups for quite some time now. She always ends up tipping the cup too far and spills what ever she is drinking all over herself, and all over the floor. I knew instantly that these Tommee Tippee Explora drink cups would help her transition to regular cups. Unlike most sippy cups the top of these are shaped like a regular cup instead of looking similar to a bottle. It teaches them how to place a regular cup in their mouth and they look really cool. I know that I have gotten a lot of comments on these cups, most of my mommy friends want them for their kids.

These cups are very easy for my little ones to hold, and she loved them from the minute we took them out of the box. She would not even let me take them to put juice in them. They are spill proof so I don’t have to worry about them leaking everywhere, the lids are interchangeable so if your like me and you want to make the lids match the color of the cup you can change them around so that they match, and they are insulated so that what ever is inside can stay cold.

Another thing I loved about these cups is that the plastic piece on the inside is easy to take out and clean, and it is shaped like a heart. It makes me smile every time I use them.

So if you want to smile every time you get a drink for your little girl or boy, or to find out more about these awesome Tommee Tippee cups or any of the other awesome products that they have, you can find them on their website here.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Certain Dri Review and Giveaway

July 14, 2012 By Amberlee 4 Comments

One issue that I always run across, especially during this hot weather, is sweating. No matter what I use in attempt to combat it, it always comes back angry. I was very excited when I learned that I would be able to review Certain Dri Deodorant. Certain Dri is a clinical strength deodorant that can last for 72 hours. I know, I didn’t believe it either! Most clinical strengths I have tried either are not strong enough to combat the sweat, or barely last the day. The worst part about them is their price! I know I don’t want to spend an arm and a leg just so that I don’t smell horrible. I personally think that’s its unethical to charge that much for personal hygiene. Anyway, to find out that there is a product that lasts up to 72 hours has to be too good to be true.

Here’s some other things you should know about this product that I have personally discovered:

Comes in Roll-On or Solid (1.7oz)

Is only $5.50 for the solid.

Competitors charge double the price for less product (Secret is 1.6oz)

Actually works, and works for a long time.

Smells great.

Does not irritate your skin.

I am so happy that I found a product that actually gets rid of my embarrassing sweat marks, and the smell of BO. I also love the fact that it doesn’t cost a fortune!

You can find Certain Dri on their website here.

Want to win Certain Dri? Enter my giveaway below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Hair U Wear Review

July 13, 2012 By Amberlee 1 Comment

I recently received 3 different hair extensions from HairUWear.com, Hair U Wear has many different styles and types of hair extensions from real hair, to synthetic hair. The hair pieces I received were the Bellissima, Bangs, and Swept Away Angled Bangs.

First up is the Bellissima, the Bellissima is a braided headband. I’m sure you have all seen girls that braid the front part of their hair to the side so that it looks and acts like a headband. Well now you can get that look without the hassle of braiding. This head band is really awesome not only because it looks great, but because it is adjustable so that you don’t have to worry about it falling out or it being too tight.

Next is called Bangs, it is a clip in hair extension that you put in the front of your hair so that you can have the look of bangs without actually cutting your hair. I have played a lot with different online software to see how I would look with bangs so that I could decide if it would be a good look for me. It never seems to work out the way I want it to so I was very excited to receive bangs. They were very easy to apply, and matched my hair perfectly. I also liked how they made the sides a little longer so that it doesn’t look funny for those of us that don’t already have layers. I was very surprised at how real it looked. I just wish I had scared my husband with it. I think that would have been a great use for these bangs.

Last is the Swept Away Bang, much like the regular bangs these can be used to see how you would look with bangs. They were also easy to apply, but I did get confused about which way I should put them. But once I got the in it made sense. I really like that these are not the typical straight across bangs so I can have a little fun with my look.

I really like all the styles that Hair U Wear has to offer. I was very worried that the hair would look too fake, or wouldn’t match my hair color. But they have so many different choices that it was easy to find something that would be perfect just for me.

So if your looking for a natural wig, or if your like me and just want to break out of your normal look, you should check out Hair U Wear. You can find them on their website here.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

For All My Student Viewers!

July 13, 2012 By Amberlee Leave a Comment

Okay, so how many of you are not looking forward to school starting up again? I know I’m not! Not only do you have to pay for the school itself, but you have to pay for gas, supplies, and of course the dreaded books that most of us don’t even want to read. If you are dreading buying those books, why not rent them? Thats right, I said rent your textbooks. There’s a really awesome website called Campusbookrentals.com.

Here’s a little video about Campusbookrentals.com

I bet your asking why you should rent your textbooks instead of buying them. For one you could save 40-90% off of normal bookstore prices, you can highlight in the books and still get your money back unlike with a regular book store, they have flexible renting periods, free shipping, and best of all with every book rental they make a donation to Operation Smile. You can find more information on Operation Smile here.

Still not sure if Campusbookrentals.com is right for you? Check out this page here to see the price difference on one of the many books that they offer.

So go ahead and check out their website here.

Happy Reading!

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Sogno Coffee Review and Giveaway

July 12, 2012 By Amberlee 3 Comments

I absolutely love coffee! So when I was told I could review coffee I got very excited! I received Sole and Cielo from Sogno Coffee to review for you guys.

Sogno’s Sole-The Sun- Bold Coffee:

From their website:

Power and majesty-heat and radiance. It lights our world and warms our bones. It is a constant, a necessity for life. It is the god of gods and source of all life. It creates shadows and balances the pull of the moon.

My take:

This particular coffee was just a little too strong for me. It still had an amazing taste and smell, just a tad too strong. I’m sure I could get used to it because it is amazing coffee!

Sogno’s Cielo-The Sky- Medium Roast Coffee”

From their website:

A clear, blue cerulean canopy. We look up to see the reflection of the earth and the seas. We are reminded of the color of a new baby’s eyes. It is the color of trust and truth. It is the canvass for the art of the sun and clouds.

My take:

This is my new favorite coffee! I could tell as soon as I opened the bag that I would love it. Its strong, but not too strong, and has a lot of flavor. I just wish I had more of it! It truly is amazing!

Sogno has 4 different coffees: Sole, Cielo, Vento, and Nuvola (decaf). So they have something for everybody! This is the best coffee I have ever had at home. I was very surprised at how much I liked the coffee.

You can find Sogno on their website here.

Want to win a bag of Sogno Coffee? Enter my giveaway below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Pj’s Organics Review

July 12, 2012 By Amberlee Leave a Comment

I recently received Pj’s Organics Burritos as part of a review. Here’s some information on Pj’s Organics taken from their website:

Peter “PJ” Sartorio grew up in Northern California, where surfing, skiing and burritos are priorities. PJ and his friends ate a lot of burritos to fuel their active lives. He always had a passion for creating better-for-you convenience foods and noticed that there were no truly “clean” burrito options in the frozen food section of America’s supermarkets. Bing – PJ’s Organics® is born!

In 2007, PJ launched the first and only brand of organic meat burritos – using only organic ingredients sourced locally wherever possible. And hand-crafted. We’re one of the few businesses that make their own tortillas – and we’ve been hand-rolling everything before it was fashionable.

GMO’s, pesticides, preservatives…won’t find ‘em here! From PJ’s original vision, the values of integrity, authenticity and connection to family and friends drives our business forward and helps active people stay on-the-go by offering convenient premium organic food.

My take:

I really like that these burritos are made from natural ingredients. All the way from the meat they use, down to their tortillas. It makes me want to eat them that much more. Most frozen burritos are not made of natural ingredients, and do not taste very good so I was very excited to try these. I was very surprised at how good they taste. They also have a lot more filling then normal burritos do, and I’m not talking about liquid filling. I’m talking about the fact that these burritos are filled with lots of meat and veggies instead of mainly beans like most other brands. I really like these burritos and will be trying many more soon!

You can find Pj’s Organics on their website here. Or you can find them in a store near you!

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Whitening Lightning Review and Giveaway OVER

July 11, 2012 By Amberlee 13 Comments

How many of you would love to be able to whiten your teeth without paying those high dentist bills? I know that I not only hate going to the dentist, but I also hate paying the darn bills! What if I could tell you that you can get professional results from an at home whitening kit? Okay, Okay, I would think that I was lying too. But I promise I’m not lying to you! Whitening Lightning has many different products that will whiten your teeth from home.

The first product I got to try is this amazing teeth whitening kit called Dial A Smile. It comes with a little wheel that you can tell what your shade is before you start, and you can check it again to see how much whiter the kit made your teeth. Its really easy to use, and has great results!

It only takes 20 minutes to get your teeth 4-7 shades whiter with this kit. It comes with whitening gel, vitamin E swabs, the shade wheel, teeth scrubbers, and an LED light. It was very easy to apply and it left my teeth very smooth, and of course white! The only draw back to this product is that while you are using it you tend to drool a lot, but that is normal with any whitening products! My suggestion with this product is to keep napkins close by, make sure to try not to swallow the solution, and do not over use. Especially if you have sensitive teeth!

This is one of my favorite new products! Want to boost your results after using your Dial A Smile kit? The you need the Super Booster Pen. I really love this pen, because you can either use it and brush it off for a quick use, or if you want to leave it on for a long time you can put it on and go right to bed. I like to put it on before bed so that I get those extra results, and then I brush it off in the morning when I wake up. Best part is that you don’t need to use it with the kit, you can use it anytime you think your teeth could use a whitening boost!

They also offer my favorite new lip gloss! Its called Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss. Not only does it have a lip plumper, but it also moisturizes your lips, reduces wrinkles, and has a built in light and mirror. The light and mirror are probably my favorite parts of the lip gloss, but it also looks great! They also have different colors to suite your tastes, and to match your make-up for that day.

You can find Whitening Lightning on their website here.

Want 60% off your order? Enter code MEDUSA60 this code will not expire but is case-sensitive so make sure you enter it in correctly.

That still not good enough? Enter my giveaway below to receive all these products Valued at over $500!!

Giveaway!!!

So we’re going to do this giveaway differently! Entry #1 is the only mandatory entry. The rest are all extra!
Giveaway ends on 7/25/12 so make sure you get your entries in!

Entry #1:

Share the post located here on Facebook!

You can post it every day and each time you post this picture you will get 25 extra entries!

Entry #2:

For each person that you refer to my blog, or this giveaway you get 10 extra entries, Just make sure you have them comment anywhere on the blog that you sent them! Each person that you refer gives you extra entries, so share, share share!

Entry #3:

Have your friends like my Facebook page here. Also have them comment letting me know that you sent them, so that I can add 10 extra entries for each person under your name!

If you have any questions about this giveaway, or anything else you can email me at got_angels@hotmail.com

**Drum Line Please**
Out of over 500 entries the winner is: Heather S Chaffer!!!
Thank you to all who entered!

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Chobani Yogurt Review and Giveaway!

July 10, 2012 By Amberlee 4 Comments

So I received samples of both regular Chobani Yogurts, and their Champions line. I was really excited to try this healthy snack!

Here’s some information about Chobani from their website:

Chobani was founded on the belief that people have great taste. They just need great options. That’s why we started Chobani back in 2005 — to make high-quality, great tasting yogurt made with only natural ingredients available to the masses. Sure, a lot has changed since then. We’ve grown from five employees to over 1,200 strong. We started out with one truck of milk a day and now use over three million pounds each day. And, our products are now available nationwide as well as in Australia and Canada. But, there are some things that will never change like our unwavering commitment to producing the best-tasting, highest quality products and being nothing but good to our fans, employees and local communities. Thanks for your support! You’ve helped us make Chobani what it is today.

My take:

They definitely don’t lie about their product being great tasting, and being of high-quality! I really liked my Chobani yogurt, but my children loved their champions line even more. The yogurts are creamy, and the fruit in yogurt is really great too! I like to put granola on my yogurt, and my Chobani was perfect for it!

You can find Chobani on their website here, or in a store near you.

Want to win your own Chobani yogurt? Enter my giveaway below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Filed Under: Uncategorized