Angel Baby Car Seat Travel Bag

Here is another product I received for free. I thought it would be great to test out on Nathan's car seat to see if it would work for our Vegas trip next month. I haven't tested this on an actual trip but I have tested it for ease of use and to see if it would fit the car seat. The car seat did fit in, but with anything that size- don't expect it to be an easy task. It is like shoving an oversized pillow into a pillowcase. I like how it has Fragile clearly visible on the front, but would have liked to see it on multiple sides. Also, I wish it said that it was TSA approved on the bag to avoid any questions. Lastly, the handle is nice for being able to quickly grab it off of a conveyor belt, but having two straps (like a backpack) would be more ergonomically comfortable for weight distribution instead of having that weight on just one shoulder.

All in all, I think it would be great for small trips that only require us to fly in and out of smaller airports with less traffic.

Angel Baby Car Seat Travel Bag

Here is another product I received for free. I thought it would be great to test out on Nathan's car seat to see if it would work for our Vegas trip next month. I haven't tested this on an actual trip but I have tested it for ease of use and to see if it would fit the car seat. The car seat did fit in, but with anything that size- don't expect it to be an easy task. It is like shoving an oversized pillow into a pillowcase. I like how it has Fragile clearly visible on the front, but would have liked to see it on multiple sides. Also, I wish it said that it was TSA approved on the bag to avoid any questions. Lastly, the handle is nice for being able to quickly grab it off of a conveyor belt, but having two straps (like a backpack) would be more ergonomically comfortable for weight distribution instead of having that weight on just one shoulder.

All in all, I think it would be great for small trips that only require us to fly in and out of smaller airports with less traffic.

Dog Dream Glucosamine

It's hard to believe I've had Sassy for going on six years now... But it's true. Which also means she's almost 8 years old. Overall, she is in awesome shape. But, her years are showing. She has lost most of her muscle mass, so she is definitely lighter. The younger dogs run circles around her, and she is that grumpy lady yelling at them to get off of her yard. The saddest part is watching her walk. You can tell her hip is starting to bother her a little bit. She is sluggish on walks and at the end of the day it takes her some time to get up our stairs. Of course I want to be as proactive as possible, so I started looking at different products that she could take. I came across a liquid version of glucosamine and decided to try it out. After almost a month of use, I can see a difference from when she has it and on the days I forget to pour some on her food. She has pep in her step again. She can go for a mile walk and not look at me with that look that says "Can you just carry me the rest of the way?" (which, would never happen... Seriously, she is still 100 pounds!). I even started giving it to the other dogs. Can't hurt them, right? They are working dogs now so they definitely need strong hips and joints. Of course, it also gives them an added boost so now we have a crazier German Shepherd and a nuts Shepherd/Husky mix! Good thing they have a yard to run in and burn the excess energy off! The only true downside to this product is that there are no measuring lines inside the cap. It would make things so much quicker if I didn't have to grab a measuring spoon... It does need to be refrigerated, but we have the space for the bottle so that's not an issue for us.

Vie Aid Health Thyroid Booster

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I was given this product in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own and not swayed by the offer of the product.

I've been feeling off for a while now- not digesting food right, feeling down, my hair has felt unhealthy... So when I was given the opportunity to try out a thyroid booster I thought "Sure, why not? Maybe my thyroid is a little off and this could help me". As I near the end of my bottle I can say with good confidence that it has helped me. When I don't take it, I feel a little sluggish as the day wears on. My hair feels a little stronger, which is nice. While it hasn't helped my weight at all, I at least feel like I digest my food better when I take it. Also, the capsule is easy to swallow. It is no bigger than the multi-vitamin I currently take. This is definitely prompting me to get my thyroid checked out. I will happily continue to utilize this product in the meantime.

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MoiChef Collapsable Wine Bottles and Glasses

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" />I'll write a better post about my AMAZING trip through the Grand Canyon later but this is going to be about the collapsible wine bottles and stemless glasses that I took on the trip with me. Seriously, even the 6 guides were pretty envious of these things!


MoiChef selected me to try out their products and I figured what better way to test out the durability of the wine bottles than tossing them into burlap sack drag bags, loading them on an oar boat, and rafting through the Grand Canyon. These bottles are REALLY durable! The twist cap was air tight so no water seeped in and no wine leaked out. We had no ice to chill the wine, but the bottles were insulated enough that the cold water of the Colorado chilled the white wine to an enjoyable temperature. I used the cups the first four days of our trip, but then they got lost in my dry bag so I did what any sensible person would do- drink out of the bottle! The cups were a nice, thick, silicone and not flimsy at all. They were easy to grip and easy to clean (which is a big thing when you are surrounded by grains of sand and grit). I would HIGHLY recommend this product to any one (they would work well for water, too!)- they fold up to be SUPER small and I managed to put both bottles and both cups in the small little black bag that one bag and the glasses came in. These will definitely be a staple in my bag for any hike, camping trip, or another rafting trip.

Day 4- bottle 1

Day 11 of the trip- bottle two


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Garcinia Cambogia- Life & Food

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I have never taken a weight loss supplement before, as I've never needed to. Even now, I'm not overweight or obese. I eat pretty healthy and exercise fairly regularly. There is just that pesky 10-15 pounds that just don't want to remove themselves from my hips. When I was contacted about testing this product out I figured why not? What do I have to lose aside from the pesky 10-15 pounds? I have only been taking this supplement for about a week and a half. While I haven't lost any pounds, I will say that I am more alert during the day. I don't have to worry about the mid-day mental fatigue. My favorite part of taking this supplement is that I don't have the jitters, which I read is quite common with Garcinia Camobiga products. The pills are pretty easy to swallow and there isn't any type of after taste. I would consider continuing to take this product just because it DOES keep me more alert. I will update this review after I finish the bottle to see if there was any weight loss after a month.


Here is a link to their product: http://www.lifefoodpro.com/garcinia-cambogia-extract-supreme-85-hca-above-80-hca-1100-mg-120-capsules/


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Fertilify Women's fertility supplement

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When I first received my bottle I couldn't wait to crack it open. Granted, I haven't been TTC for very long (only a few months) but I am worried that the few biopsies I had on my cervix would cause some problems with conceiving so I might as well use whatever help I can get. I was expecting a capsule of some kind, like any other supplement I have seen. I was surprised to see flat disks that almost looked like antacids. I was really skeptical about taking them since I HATE chewable tablets. I hate the graininess and the chalky texture and taste. I grabbed a huge glass of water to help stomach the chewable tablet. When I first bit into the disk it felt like a rush of ice exploded in my mouth. The flavor was a cross between orange and berry for me. It was a good mix of tart and sweet, like Sweetart candies. There was hardly any grainy feeling, it dissolves quickly without the need for my water. And absolutely no chalky taste or texture. I haven't conceived yet, but I've only gone through about two weeks of the bottle. I will update my review accordingly. I would definitely recommend this product for the vitamin benefits alone.


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Quality Ecapsulations Omega 3

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I am always looking for high quality vitamins and supplements to use every day. We only get one body in our life and after dealing with skin cancer on my shoulder as a young teenager, stage 4 precancerous cells on my cervix at age 28, and working with my chiropractor to help facility better neck and back rotation I have really come to realize how important what goes into our body REALLY is. I was given the opportunity to try out an Omega 3 supplement for free- yes, FREE- in return for an honest review on my blog. Seems like a fair trade, and I am more than willing to share my thoughts on the product.


At first look I was skeptical. The capsule was slightly thinner than my normal Omega 3 that I use, but it was much longer. I was worried that I would have that pill stuck in throat feeling not once, but twice (since the serving size is two capsules). After mentally prepping myself for the stuck in throat feeling I took my first capsule with a normal size sip of coffee. It went down without a problem. I hardly noticed it at all. Thinking that this was probably a fluke I geared up for the second one. Same result- went down with ease and barely noticed it as I swallowed.


The second thing with Omega 3 pills is there tends to be some form of fish taste, either at the onset of taking it or afterwards. It's the worst part about taking Omega 3, especially if you aren't a fish fan like me. I was surprised- no fish taste AT ALL. Just the normal gel capsule bland taste that was really nothing at all. No "fish burps" or anything.


I would definitely recommend this product to any one looking for a good quality Omega 3 to add into their supplement routine. I will happily continue to use this product in the future.


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Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish. -John Jakes

Last week was a really trying week for me. I have learned that sometimes it's ok to take a step back and regroup, even if that means having to take a step back from a best friend. As long as I am true to myself, and honest with others on how I am feeling, things will work out.


I finally came clean about being "babied out" to Seth. I knew that if I told Brenda one-on-one, things would get misconstrued out of frustration, on both sides, and things would get worse before getting better. I knew that if I told Seth everything that was going on, he would be able to tell Brenda and reassure her that it isn't anything personal towards her- it is something that I needed to handle. I knew she would hurt, be upset, then process and reach out to me when she was calm. It took a day and a half, but it played out the way I envisioned it would. We talked about our feelings, we realized we were both hurting (both inside, and we were inadvertently hurting each other). The most hurt, for me, came from the realization that we were having a tiff. In our just over a year friendship, we haven't had more than a couple of little tiffs. However, as someone pointed out to me- it isn't a real relationship without tiffs. It means we care. It means that we have opened ourselves up to someone else and allowed them MEAN something. I don't let many people past my walls. I built them to protect me. I don't love (in any sense of the word) freely. When I do, I go all in- I throw caution to the wind and let the person see all of me (good and bad), and I give my all to make sure that person is happy, safe, etc. I feel like Brenda and I got to a good place and we can go back to being our normal team of Frick and Frack.


In other news, I discovered a website that is almost like an Amazon for start up products. You name it, the product is probably on there. You can apply to be a tester of items and if you get selected they send you the product for free. All you have to do is write a review, or whatever other requirement they have (some require YouTube videos, some require Instagram photos...). So, I'm testing out two different supplements right now. Hopefully they actually work for me. In about a month I will write a review on them. Until then, I'll be a little hush hush on it.


OH! And- we leave in 12 days for our rafting trip down through the Grand Canyon. I'm super excited. This is a once in a lifetime trip for us. This is also the first time I am taking such a long vacation. The longest I've been gone is just around 2 weeks. This time- it is 2.5 weeks. Rafting, hiking, and camping. I can't wait.

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending- Maria Robinson

I've been remise in updating my personal blog for far too long. Every time I start to get in the swing of things life takes a crazy turn. I know I need to use this as a place for me to vent and cheer and cry and every other emotion I might be going through. I have adventures and I have successes that I should document... and I have trials and tribulations that I should write about and reflect on after I work through them... I don't toot my horn often (normally only if someone asks me if anything exciting is going with me) and I bottle up my emotions until they spill over in an uncontrollable frenzy.


I feel like I am struggling to hold it together lately. It's all based on my perception of things, and I know that odds are super high that I'm irrational. But my feelings are my own, and I know I'm entitled to feel how I feel regardless of how ridiculous it is.


I was working out pretty hard for a while and doing well. I had dropped 12.5% body fat. I dropped a good amount of inches. Then, I popped out my rib. It was painful. It made me afraid to go back to strength training. I finally got the courage to go back to it... and I popped the same rib out again. Then I got sick for 2.5 weeks. All of my hard work was for nothing... I have put every inch back on. I feel like crap, emotionally. I feel defeated. I hate my appearance but lack the will power to hit things hard again... Because I'm afraid. I know the number on the scale doesn't determine my self worth, but I can't convince that little voice in my head. People say I look great, and I shrug it off. I don't feel like I do. I hear all the nit picking from relationships in my past. I look at my body, which clearly discovered puberty late since I have no developed hips and don't look like a 2 x 4 board any more, and I see a beached whale. Irrational. I know I'm still in a healthy BMI and weight range. I just wanted to go back to my high school weight before we left for this rafting trip. Foolish to think that would happen.


I'm babied out. EVERYONE is having babies and getting pregnant. Between our opposite schedules, SAR, Jake being sick, me being sick... It isn't happening very quickly for us. I'd be fine with that... except I'm getting hounded almost daily on why am I not pregnant yet. I keep saying it has only been 2 months, but that gets brushed aside with a "You just need to try more often each month" comment. We are busy. We have weird schedules. I don't want this process to be a chore, but I feel like it is. I don't want to have pull out calendars and make meeting requests... The pressure is getting to me and it is upsetting. It is only making me want to not bother. I'm shutting down and I hate it.


I wish there was a magic pill to make these emotions go away, but there isn't... So, all I can do is focus on the GOOD going on.


Work is taking off. I have learned how to do stuff in Catia. I am more involved with programs. I'm healthy. I am certified as field support for the K9 team. Hannah is slowly finding her way through the process to become a SAR dog. Clyde and Jake passed their pre-cert test and are cleared to work in county on missions. And, we have an amazing two week rafting trip through the Grand Canyon coming up.


As my Baubie would say: This, too, shall pass....