Backyard Ocean Pool Review

July 20, 2015 By Terra

My contributor, Terra was sent Backyard Ocean Review (8×26 float to fill ring pool) to review. Opinions are her own.

Set up was very easy! You fill up the ring with air, spread the pool out and fill with water. It did take a while for the pool to fill up (about two hours). Make sure it is on a level surface as well! I set it up on a bit of a slant, and we couldn’t fill it entirely.

The kids still had fun though! We did use an air pump to fill the ring. I imagine it would be quite tiring, and time consuming to do by mouth. From start to fill up, it took a couple of hours. There is no pump on this one to keep the water fresh, so you will have to drain it and clean in it at some point. I was very impressed with how durable and sturdy the material is. If taken care of, this pool could definitely be used year after year! Our little dog got in, and his nails didn’t even pop the ring. Even though it is a small pool my kids had a blast. A few of the neighbor kids came over and, between the five of them, they all took turns running and jumping in.

It came with two nice sized beach balls as well! The value of this pool is great. It’s a very affordable way to entertain your kids in the backyard when they need to cool off in the summer. Overall, I would recommend this product to others.

8′ x 26″ Float to Fill™ Ring Pool

Easy Summer Fun

Backyard Ocean’s Float to Fill™ Ring Pools make it incredibly easy to enjoy all of the benefits of a quality pool without any of the installation costs and hassles. All you have to do is lay out the pool on a flat surface, fill the inflatable ring with air, then fill the pool with water. The ring rises as you fill the pool, pulling up the rugged walls with it, making setup a breeze!

Our 8 ft diameter x 26 in high Float to Fill™ ring pool will quickly bring endless summer fun to your own backyard with its easy setup. We even give you two free beach balls to get the fun started!

Features

485 Gallon Capacity (at 80% full)

Strong Sidewalls: Extra-strong 24-gauge sidewalls made from three layers of vinyl for extreme durability

Includes

Ring Pool: 8 ft diameter x 26 in high to the top of the ring

Quick Instructions Sheet

Beach Balls: Two 20″ beach balls for instant summer fun!

Note: This pool does not include a drain plug or opening to attach a pool pump. To keep your pool water clean and sanitary we recommend the use of the Ring and Frame Pool Maintenance Kit and 1″ Chlorine Tablets which can be placed in a Floating Chlorine Dispenser (items sold separately).

Find more Resource Center articles here http://www.backyardocean.com/Swimming-Pool-Safety-Maintenance-Resources-s/1724.htm

Terra

My name is Terra! I am a wife and mother who is passionate about health, fitness, and family. While staying home, I help my two oldest run a YouTube channel that is great fun for kids to watch! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_r3trI6eIaptK0zTdhAEqg?view_as=public

JORD Wooden Watch Review

July 20, 2015 By Marijean

I love watches! I own quite a few, however my husband only owns one. When I was asked to do a review on a wood watch by JORD, I thought of my husband immediately since he has been saying he wants to buy a new watch, specifically one that would look great with dress shirts or casual wear. He decided to review the 94A Series Chocolate. JORD wooden watches come in a series of different wood colors and styles, and there are several models to choose from. Below is some information on the 94A

The 94A is JORD’s first mixed material watch, presented with a square dial and metallic face. The gridded center echoes the styling of the multi-sized link band. With clean lines and angled features the 94A maintains a distinct masculinity. Industrious and established watch wearers will be drawn to the streamlined styling of this timepiece. Each JORD watch is designed to be splash proof but is not intended for complete submergence in water. Also note that due to the nature of the wood chosen for each unique timepiece, colors and grain pattern may vary from photos.

• Double Locking Fold-Over Clasp

• Scratch Resistant Mineral

• Citizen Miyota Quartz Movement (2035)

• Case Width 42mm • Case Thickness 12mm

• Lug Ends 48mm • Band Length 222mm

• Band Thickness 26mm & 37mm

When we received the watch, it came in a beautiful wooden box and also came with additional links, a small little JORD pillow and a cleaning cloth. The face of the watch is protected by a film that you can remove. My husband had the watch sized specifically for his wrist prior to shipping, which is great that JORD offers that, saves him a trip to the Jeweler!

When he put the watch on he said the fit was perfect. He wore the watch on the first day for about 4 hours and said it was very comfortable and light weight. He was outside quite a bit in the Florida heat and his wrist did get sweaty underneath the watch, but a normal amount which is expected. He wore this watch with casual t-shirt, and also wore it to work with a button down dress shirt. It looked fabulous with both options. I took a few pictures so you can see the watch with each option. He spends a lot of time on the computer, and he did say it was very comfortable on his wrist while he was typing.

What my husband loves about the 94A:

• Lightweight for a wooden watch option

• Face of the watch is nice and large and also includes the date

• Clasp is easy to manipulate

• The 100% all natural wooden band is absolutely stunning

• Very good craftsmanship.

• Very unique.

The watch looks great with different clothing options and is very comfortable. If you are looking for a very unique, beautiful and sustainable watch, a wooden watch from JORD would be a perfect fit.

Please take a look at their website at all the different watches offered for men and women. www.woodwatches.com

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Aerobie Superdisc Review (and Giveaways)

July 10, 2015 By Anne

My kids love to play with Frisbees, so I was very excited to review the Superdisc and see how they like it, and how it compares to other Frisbees.

The Aerobie SuperDisc is labeled as The World’s Best Flying Disc. it also is an Award Winner for “Best of What’s New” from Popular Science Magazine.

It is also Made in the U.S.A. The advanced and aerodynamic design enables people of all skill levels to throw with accuracy and distance.

The Aerobic Superdisc continues the performance heritage first established by the Guiness World Record setting Aerobic Pro ring (World’s farthest thrown object – 1,333 ft.)

The unique two-piece construction features a comfortable gripping surface for accurate throws and soft outer rim for confident catches. Breakthrough wobble-proof design helps stabilize flights. Throws that used to roll over or veer off course will now fly their originally intended path.

It retails for $10, is best for ages 8 and up, and is sold at Sports Authority, Do It Best, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and other major sporting goods stores across the country.

I took my kids over to a big field that is located on my street so we can play with the disc. My husband even enjoyed playing with it! My kids love that it glides straight in the air and doesn’t veer off. It has a great rubber grip on it to catch and to throw.

What my kids like best about the SuperDisc

1. Nice and light to carry and throw

2. The rubber edge of the disc gives it a good solid grip

3. It doesn’t wobble when it flies and glides straight

4. It is made in the U.S.A. !!!!!

My children, myself & my husband could not find any cons about the Superdisc. Definitely the best Frisbee we have ever had.

Aerobie also makes other fun products as well, please check out their website at: aerobie.com

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Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

Celebrate Earth Day with a Delicious Shake from Premier Protein #MyGoodEnergy

April 22, 2015 By Anne

I am focusing this year on eating healthier. Not just for me but for my family as well.

Last month Premier Protein sent me an assortment of shakes and protein bars. I was impressed. They were super fulfilling and equally delicious.

The shakes come in a variety of flavors – chocolate, vanilla and strawberries and cream. The bars come in many flavors and offer two different amounts of protein. They come in either 15g or 30g of protein. The flavors for the Premier Protein 30g Protein Bars are – Chocolate Peanut Butter, Double Chocolate Crunch, Yogurt Peanut Crunch, Peanut Butter Crunch, Dark Chocolate Mint and White Fudge Raspberry. The fiber bars with 15g are – Peanut Butter Caramel Fiber, Chocolate Mint Fiber, Cookies ‘n Cream Fiber, Honey Caramel Fiber and Chocolate Caramel Fiber. I tried almost all of them and man are they good! I did not have one that I did not like.

With Earth day coming up, Premier Protein encourages you to do your part to take care of the environment and yourself this spring season. Protein is essential to a healthy body and is responsible for many of your body’s major functions. Eating the right mix of protein, carbs, and fats gives your body the good energy it needs to stay healthy and strong.

Premier Protein’s shakes are packed with 30g of protein for only 160 calories and 1g of sugar, and provide your body with the nourishment it needs to stay energized throughout the day. Celebrate Earth Day this April 22^nd with Premier Protein’s Earth Day Dirt Shake, for a delicious snack that will keep you satisfied without the added sugar, fat, and calories.

Premier Protein’s Earth Day Dirt Shake

1 Premier Protein 11oz. Chocolate Shake
½ cup of raspberries
1 cup of spinach
4-6 ice cubes

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Top with cocoa powder and hemp seeds, mixed

Have you tried Premier Protein? What’s your favorite?

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Anne

Hard Candy Cosmetics

April 17, 2015 By Anne

Spring is here and that means new Make Up colors are out. Also time to clean out your old make up.

Here are some tips to cleaning out your make up bag:

First tip would be to go through your makeup in categories. ie, first do all blush, then next do all eyeliners.

As you go thorough them one by one, ask yourself when was the last time I used this? Do I even really like it? If the answer is never use it, or eh, don’t really care about it, toss it.

Next tip would be to check expiration dates. Not all makeup has them, but for instance, if you’ve had a mascara longer than 3 months, it’s advised you toss it. Make up categories have different expiration dates.

Eyeliner: 6 months to 1 year

Mascara: 3-6 months

Blush, eye shadow, and other powder cosmetics: 1-2 years

Foundation: 6 months to 2 years

Lipstick: 2 years

And make sure to clean your brushes!

I was sent a few of the new Hard Candy Eye Shadow Collections to try. I was not much into make up until about 6 months ago. I had a few lessons from my cousin who LOVES make up.

In my package I received the Guilty Pleasure Collection, Aphrodisiac Collection and the Birthday Suit Collection.

Here are some pictures of the colors on my arm. I only picked the colors that actually showed color. There were several that did not have much pigmentation to them.

The Aphrodisiac collection had some really pretty blues that will be great this summer.

The Birthday Suit Collection had an awesome black/grey color.

The Guilty Pleasure Collection had a few colors with good pigment but beware of the glitter! Lots of glitter in this one. Not sure I want glitter all over my face.

So while there were only a few pretty colors to be had in each collection, for $6 it’s not too bad.

Hard Candy Top Ten Classics, $6.00 are sold at Walmart. Each collections contains ten vivacious shades to create the picture perfect look. The collections range from a soft natural glow or a bold fun finish. And each pallet comes with a mirror and two brushes.

Available in Naturally Gorgeous, Smoke Out, Green with Envy, Feelin’ Blue, Pinking of You, Rated X, Raining Men and Guilty Pleasure.

The Hard Candy collection is available only at Walmart and Walmart.com.

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