Author Archives: Jennifer

A Daughters View of Her Father’s Lung Cancer: One Step Forward, One Step Back

One Step Forward, One Step Back

The one thing that I have learned during this past 6 weeks is that when there is one step forward there can be a couple steps back.

In early March we learned of my father’s diagnosis of 4th stage lung cancer, and had a precarious week waiting for a pesky tumor to be removed.

Luckily that tumor was removed without any further complications, and he was released from the hospital and was able to go home. Sadly, only about 5 days after his return home he took a fall that lead him right back to the hospital for a couple of days, and into skilled nursing for some rehab.

Everything was proceeding as normal at skilled nursing for about 5 days until I received a call that they were rushing him back to the hospital – they think he had a stroke

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Homemade by Reader’s Digest Review

Homemade: 707 Products to Make Yourself to Save Money and the Earth – Review and Giveaway

 

If there is one thing I love to make, it is homemade cleaners, and products. Since we have two cats, their safety on surfaces that they touch is vital. Since I was young I have enjoyed reading Reader’s DIgest, and learning new tips, words and stories. When I got a email that they had compiled 707 ideas in a book called Homemade: 707 Products that You Make Yourself to Save Money and the Earth, I was immediately interest.

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Cremo: Spanish Horsehair Shave Brush Review

 Cremo: Spanish Horsehair Shave Brush Review & Giveaway

One of the hardest things when shaving is getting a good healthy lather. Recently it was suggested that a shave brush might help create a health lather. One of our favorite companies is Cremo Company so when it when a shave brush was suggested as an addition to the shave routines they were naturally the first place we looked.

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Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription Review: April 2018

“Feline Groovy” –Cat Lady Box – April 2018 – Review + Giveaway

When I received Cat Lady Box this month, all the items themed in a “Feline Groovy” made me think of that magical time in our history when free love reigned, peace was the goal, and everyone loved their neighbor.   Continue reading

Ungrip Your Phone Review

Grip Your Phone With an Ungrip – a Review and Giveaway

There is no doubt that I use my phone every frequently and often throughout the day, but I am constantly dropping my phone, which can be a problem to say the least. I have been looking for a way to hold my phone, without sacrificing the ability to use it efficiently. When I saw the Ungrip and the simple application, and use, I was curious if my phone use would be effected in a positive or negative way.

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Petstages: Scratch – Peekin’ Pals Review

Petstages: Scratch – Peekin’ Pals Review & Giveaway

Back when I first started reviewing cat toys I came across a company called Petstages and since that time I have had the opportunity to test, and let the cats play with the wide range of toys including the new Peekin’ Pals Interactive Play Toy that is now available. Petstages has a complete line of toys for cats (and dogs) that  stimulate the cats mind, as well as their reward system that keeps them hunting and playing, all while providing exercise in a safe environment that we control.

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Utama Spice: Diffuser and Essential Oil Review

Diffuse and Relax With a Sonoma Yi Diffuser and a Deep Calming Essential Oil – A Review and Giveaway

One of the things that I have come to rely on are essential oils and various blends, especially during stressful times. There are an unlimited number of combinations and a million remedies so when I heard that Utama Spice wanted us to review an essential oil and blend I could not think of a better time than now! Continue reading