Nature Restore Organic Maca Powder Review from Amazon Prime

Review: Nature Restore Organic Maca Powder 8 ounces

I've bought from Nature Restore in the past and always really like the items I get. This one is no exception. Of course, I love that it's raw, organic, and non-GMO and also that it's third party tested. I also like that it comes in a thick plastic resealable pouch.

I've used maca powder off and on for a few years now but am starting to use it regularly now for health benefits. If you don't know much about maca, check it out! It's an adaptogen that's high in certain nutrients and thought to regulate hormones and other things.

The taste, to me, is a bit of a malt flavor. I love adding it to smoothies and have put it in hot cereals and other things as well. It can be hard to stir into liquids so it's best whisked in to get rid of the lumps and fully incorporate it, or put it in a blender to get the job done.

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On Amazon it's described as:

• 100% USDA Certified Organic Raw Maca Powder
• Hint of sweet potato taste, Certified Organic by Control Unions
• 45-60 Servings Per Bag, Recommended Serving Size 1 teaspoon
• 30 Day Money Back GUARANTEED, PACKAGING: Heat-sealed and re-closeable bag to retain its freshness
• Pure Maca Root, no fillers or additives, the ultimate maca superfood

Maca root powder is a fiber so always start with a small amount to test your tolerance. We recommend using half a teaspoon in the beginning. Maca has many benefits, including fertility, stamina, stress resistance and indigestion. Instead of using a maca supplement at added cost, why not go straight to bulk maca powder!

High in Protein, Fiber, Vitamin C, B Vitamins, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Fatty Acids.

You can get this product on Amazon Prime. You can get it discounted if you choose the Subscribe & Save option, but I think the price is already excellent at less than $10 for this bag, and a little goes a long way even when you use this daily.

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PinkWind Women's Plus Size Batwing Sleeve Crisscross Blouse Review

Available on Amazon Prime

Review for
PinkWind Women's Batwing Sleeve Crisscross Blouse / Top

The material is very comfortable and it's a very nice color. It's available in several colors on Amazon: black, grey, royal blue, and wine red. I chose the royal blue and it's a vibrant and beautiful hue.

I saw other reviewers stating it clung to their tummy and was tight in certain areas, but I didn't have that experience. The blouse is very flowing and not tight anywhere on me. It is stylish and fits very well. I always get compliments whenever I wear this shirt.

It's also constructed well. I noticed no loose threads or imperfections, and it washed well. I meant to hang it to dry but forgot and put it in the dryer, and it was still fine. It doesn't wrinkle easily, either, so that's a big plus for me!

Because of the way the sleeves are, you can't really fit a coat or sweater comfortably overtop as it does have the loose batwing sleeves. The material is warm enough for a cool spring or fall day or even a cooler summer day or evening, but it would likely be too hot to wear on a very warm day.

I've seen some other reviewers claiming the shirt is not cut as pictured, but everything looks the same on the one I got.

The blouse states it is plus size, but I got the regular X-Large size and it fit me well. I don't typically take size XL as I am usually in a size 6-8. For reference, I am about 5'4" and 135 pounds, so these shirts seem to run a bit small rather than being true to size. The sizes available are currently XL through 4X.

The Amazon description from the seller is:

• Material: 94% Viscose+6% Spandex.
• Sexy loose style, draped batwing sleeve, relaxed fit.
• Deep V neck bandage crisscross style.
• All-Match. Pair with your favorite leggings, skinny pants, shorts in spring, summer and autumn.
• Never Out of Fashion. Perfect for any casual occasion, school, office, party and club.
• This Style is New and Slimming! It will Make Your Tummy Look Flatter.
• Plus Size Design, Custom Made Item,True to US Size.

I did receive this item at a discount, but these are my honest opinions and I receive no incentive or compensation for writing my review.
You can view the item on Amazon here: amazon.com/dp/B075CKDV66 (NOT an affiliate link).

CifToys Bubble Blowing Toy Train Review (Purchased on Amazon)

Review for Amazon Item:
CifToys Bubble Blowing Toy Train - Battery Powered Steam Bubbles

My daughter loves trains, but I think even if she didn't, she'd still enjoy this toy. She LOVES bubbles! If you have a kid in your life (your child, niece/nephew, grandchild, cousin, sibling, etc) who loves either trains, or bubbles, OR BOTH, they will get quite a kick out of this toy.

The price is very comparable to similar toys on Amazon and I can vouch for the quality of this toy after trying it out. You can buy it here on Amazon. (*this IS NOT an affiliate link)

WHAT MY DAUGHTER LOVED MOST:

My daughter loved the bubbles, of course. She also really liked the way the train moved around in different directions and had fun "chasing" it around the kitchen. It has lots of lights and a fun tune, so it holds a child's attention for more than a few seconds (at least in my experience). She always asks to play with the bubble train.

WHAT I LOVED MOST (and LEAST):

The CifToys Bubble Blowing Toy Train came with free shipping with my Amazon Prime membership and arrived very quickly, as expected. The train is incredibly gentle when it "bumps" into items. I was really shocked at how delicately it operates then backs away to steer into another direction. It will not damage even the most fragile items because it is super light and does not crash into things, but merely slides very lightly into something then changes course quickly and gently.

The train is very detailed in its design and construction. It comes with a funnel to make pouring the bubbles into it easier and it fits perfectly! I only wish there were a little compartment on the train itself (or even a hook to hang it on) to put the funnel so it doesn't get lost. It comes with the train, bubbles, and the funnel. It does require batteries that are not supplied as part of the purchase.

There is an ON/OFF switch on the bottom of the train. It is a bit tricky for my almost-three-year-old to operate, but it's not too bad...

I LOVE the catchy party tune music that the train has! It really makes me want to get up and dance, and the song sticks in my mind for awhile. That's not a bad thing - it's really cute and fun. It really does literally make me think: PARTY! Many reviewers on Amazon commented that the volume was a bit too loud. It is not blaring, but it would be nice to have some kind of volume control, although I don't personally think it's too loud. Any louder, though, and it would be!

It can be hard to determine how much of the bubble solution to pour into the train because there is no gauge to show how full the compartment is and it isn't see-through so it can be easy to overfill. It would be much better if there were some kind of indicator or fill line of some sort on the train rather than blindly pouring bubbles into the train. If you pour too little, the bubbles won't flow out. If you pour too much, it will obviously overflow and spill out. Also, the bubbles seem to get clogged every now and then, but I'm not sure why or how that could be easily improved.

Overall this is a really fun toy and well made. I would give it four stars out of five on Amazon and 'd feel comfortable recommending it for friends, family, and anyone else to purchase.

Seller description on Amazon:

Do You Want To Keep Your Special Little One Happy? Have You Been Looking For An Exciting Toy That Will Grab Your Kid’s Attention, Turning Every Moment Into A Party? Well, You Have Come To The Right Place!
Easily breakable toys that end up in the rubbish and boring games that children won’t even look at for more than a couple of minutes are a complete waste of money!
If you really want to keep your children happy, busy and entertained, this bubble blowing train toy is the perfect choice for you.
Constant motion, fun sounds, striking, flashing lights and flying bubbles are going to have your little ones laughing with excitement.

Get The Train Started And Let The Party Begin
This amazing bubble steam train is all about fun! First of all, it has been carefully designed to blow non-stop bubbles and add a fairy tale touch to every moment.
All you will need is some of the bubble liquid and the funnel. No leaking, no mess! Just relaxing, care free, fun playing time!
Moreover, the colorful, flashing led lights, the moving top bells and the attention grabbing music sound will add up to your baby’s excitement.
Last but not least, this train toy will keep going for as long as you wish! Even if it bumps into something, it will automatically change direction and move on.

Make A Little Child Happy
This crazy bubble steam train makes the perfect birthday, name day or surprise gift for little boys and girls alike.

WITHME Signal Velvet Lip Master Review (Available on Amazon)

WITHME Signal Velvet Lip Master Review
Color: 04 Romantic Signal

I'm not really into make up. I rarely (very rarely) wear more than eye shadow and eyeliner, and that's IF I even wear any at all. I am very much into lip balm, but surely that doesn't count! However, lately my lips have been looking drab and I've been thinking of adding some color. When I saw this promotion for discounted lip color to try, I knew I was interested, but I first wanted to be sure it was vegan-friendly and not tested on animals at any stage of its production, so I asked the question on Amazon and received this response from the seller:

This product is vegan and does not contain animal ingredients.
WITHME (Evas cosmetics) does not perform any kind of animal test at any stage.
Thank you.
By BEAUTY INSIDE SELLER on February 26, 2018

According to the Amazon sale page, here are the "Main Ingredients: Buttyrospermum Parki (Shea Butter), Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pronus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Intergrifolia Seed Oil, Hyrogenated Coconut Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil."

The product information on Amazon reads:

A highly comfortable, long wear liquid lip lipstick that dries matte with intense color pay-off and transfer-proof properties.
The exclusive liner-like applicator allows for precision outlining and filling in—creating perfectly defined lips every time.
Light weight, Naked Lip feel : Its moisturizing formula has a built-in primer that provides a smooth, even glide.
Matte Velvet Finish: A luxurious, velvety texture with a sophisticated, matte finish.
Long Lasting Formula : Lasts all day with transfer-proof finish and amazing staying power.

It comes in a nice black box and an attractive tube. The lip color goes on pretty easily. It's a liquid and a bit thinner than lip colors I've used before and it thickens as it dries. Most matte lip colors tend to dry the lips. This item claims to have natural moisturizers in it to keep lips feeling hydrated, but mine did feel dry after the lip color dried. I did apply lip balm over mine which helped immensely and didn't affect the color too much. It did, however, make my lips shiny, which pretty much defeats the point of a matte lip color. Personally, I'd rather use my lip balm on top and have shiny lips than to have them feel dry and uncomfortable.

Here are some pictures of me in both a natural light and an indoor lighting:

This specific color, Romantic Signal, is a pretty pink shade, not too much darker than natural lip color. It was perfect for me as this was the color I was aiming for. I wanted something not too drastic but slightly darker than my natural lip color to make them stand out just a little more.

The longevity of the color is pretty good. I applied it at night (then applied lip balm on top after it dried) and still had a decent amount of color on my lips in the morning:

The current price for this lip color on Amazon is $12 and is available with free shipping for Prime members. Most discount drug store lipsticks range from about $6 to $10 and higher end products can be anywhere from $20 to $30 to $40 or even more! I think the price is fair for this product and it's a good value for the money. I'd rate this product 4 stars out of 5 because it's easy to use, a great color (comes in a variety of other shades as well), long lasting, fair price, and vegan-friendly. Because it was a bit more drying than I prefer, I'm not sure I'd buy it again. I will probably try a tinted lip balm in the near future. If you're a lipstick buff, however, you will probably enjoy this brand and want to try it out for yourself, so I would definitely recommend it!

I visited the site listed on the product for more information, but it was not in English and I couldn't figure out how to translate it, so I wasn't able to discover anything further from the site itself. The seller on Amazon was quick to answer any questions I had, as referenced above.

Amazon Reviews for Free or Discounted Items

I was doing some Amazon discounted merchandise reviews on my main blog, but that’s my spot for predominantly vegan stuff so I don’t want to crowd it too much with random free or discounted merchandise I receive. This new blog will be a much better fit for it!

All reviews are as unbiased as possible and I try to provide information I feel is helpful and things I’d want to know if I were considering a purchase. Ive received many excellent items but some subpar items as well. I’m not afraid to let my opinion be known if I feel a product is not worthwhile. I appreciate honesty in reviews as well because if I’m considering an item for purchase, it’s nice to know if it’s something really good or really bad as well as people’s experiences with it.

Amazon has flip flopped back and forth whether to allow reviews when the buyer receives an item at a discounted price, so it’s easiest to review here. Stay tuned, I have a few good items soon to be featured!