NYDealGal

I love the smells of Christmas!  Pine trees, cold air, snow, and of course, Peppermint! I recently discovered the benefits of pure essential oils for health, wellness and home uses.  It was recommended to me that I try using an oil product in my diffusers/humidifiers in order to help clear up my sinuses.  Right now it is cold and flu season although it is unseasonably warm in the NorthEast.   I found this product and researched the company and learned a lot about them and the products they make.  They are community oriented and based in the United States.  I have used this now for a few weeks and find that my friends were spot on.  It soothes my nasal issues and I find that I breathe easier.   The scent is strong but not overbearing.  Some scents can make you cough and your eyes burn, but not these.  I find it brings great memories of Christmastime and heath and home. It also is great to ward off those little rodents in your home as they do not like the smell of peppermint.

This Dream Essential Silk Premium Black Eye Mask is a very high quality sleep mask that I can recommend for anyone. It is extremely luxurious.  Made of 100% silk.  It allows the user to adjust the band in the back to their own comfort level so it is never too tight or too loos.  There is additional padding in the undereye/nose bridge area so that it does not lay flat against your face. There were no material lines or marks on any part of my face upon waking up.  This mask completely blocked out 100% of the natural light in the room and the 'false' ligthing from the cable box, alarm clock, etc.  I was able to nap during the day when I had a migraine and still use it at night to sleep through.   It is also great to travel with.  I took it on a recent train excursion and it kept the sunlight out so I could nap on the train and not be woken by the lighting.  It is very well made and easy to care for. #dreamessentials Disclosure: I received this product for free o

This is absolutely the best umbrella I have owned in a long time!  It is functional and fashionable!  I bought the turquoise blue because I am so tired of the sea of black umbrellas I see every time it rains.  I wish more people would have bright colored umbrellas to brighten up those dreary rainy days.  But I regress... This umbrella is different from the moment you get it home.  You can see the difference in just the opening of it when you see the sleeve it comes in and the material the sleeve is made of.  The umbrella is made of that same material. It is thicker than your standard umbrellas you can see that and the material feel is soft yet durable. When you see the handle it has the auto open/close button and a wrist strap.  The feel of the handle is almost like those plush microfiber materials yet made of plastic.  It felt very comfortable in hand and did not slip. When you finally open the umbrella there is a black 'powdercoat' on the entire metal frame which I

This is a really cute and functional product.  I got this flag for my desk for reasons of needing people to know when I am busy or not, in the office or not, have time or don't etc. It is printed on a very nice plastic and was easily wiped off when I got a little liquid on it before I installed it on the desk.  The metal clip is easy to use.  Just peel off the backing and position where you choose.  The flag clips in easily and holds sturdily and moves in a 360 degree fashion.  When I put the flag up it stays without falling. This item would be great for family reunions, tour groups, big corporate conventions, even for office accents in workers cubicles for a little touch of whimsy.  You can visit their website here at Deskflags.com and see for yourself their stock designs or if you want you can call them at 615-750-5972 or e-mail customflag@deskflags.com. #deskflags Disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. All opi

This has to be one of the best inventions ever.  I hate exercise.  There I said it. I am overweight and need to do something about it, but I hate exercise.  There I said it again. A friend tried to get me to join a gym, sorry a fitness club.  Another told me to try riding a bike and that wasn't happening my balance sucks.  Walking is okay but its not going to work out much.  I do not know how to swim and that leaves what? Drastic surgery or me just staying the way I am?  No! And again NO! I asked my physician what he thought about this type of product before I ever agreed to do a product review and he said it couldn't hurt to try.  So here we are...me vs the ball.I had seen these in fitness clubs, yoga classes, etc. so now it's my turn. When I got this and unpacked it I immediately noticed a difference from the ones I had seen others use.  It seemed thicker.  It came with everything you needed to start.  The ball, the air pump, an extra valve closure and a remov

These Darkiron Ip852 foldable headphones are a great product.  I got the black because I figured it was both for men or women.  They are available in other colors.   I am very impressed at the comfort of wearing them.  They were easily adjustable and the foam on the earpiece was just the right size and thickness for me to wear these for a few hours without any pinching. The headband piece was just the right width and was padded very well so no discomfort there either. I was able to use these with my smartphone because there is a microphone and hang up button on the side cord.The cord was on one side of the headphones and the earpieces were labeled L and R.   The sound quality exceeded my expectations because these headphones were less expensive than a lot out there and I figured they would not have good quality.  I thought they sounded great for the applications I used them for.  I used them to listen to movies on a portable DVD player and CDs on a portable player and plugg

Deconstructed Neck Pillow Elements I love this pillow!!! I have found it extremely difficult to find a travel pillow that I could get behind and endorse in the way I can this one.  I have been using it as a way to support my head when I am watching TV in bed.  That's how good this product is. As you can see from the graphic above, the product is basically 3 elements.  The first being the memory foam which is the majority of the pillow, the second being the cooling gel layer and the third the luxurious red velour-like material cover that zips in the back so it is easy to take off and clean, and a button closure in the front. The memory foam fully supports the neck so that you can relax when traveling and not wake up with a crick or stiff neck from your neck being compressed down because this pillow does not do that.  It conforms to you as memory foam can and the shape of the entire pillow lends itself to comfort rather than sharp corners, scratchy fabrics and deflation fr

It's that time of the year. If you live in the Northeast or Midwest you know what I mean.  The weather is changing.  Rapidly.  I mean I heard some areas already got small snowfalls and it is not even November yet. Well, when you have been in 70 degree weather and suddenly it all goes to the 30's or 40's you are bound to be more susceptible to the ever dreaded cold or flu that is 'going around'. I live in those areas and realize it is time to stock up on a few necessities.  Tissues for the house and Pocket Packs for on the go.   I received 3 Kleenex Pocket Packs with these cool new designs for the Kleenex new campaign "Someone Needs One".  My favorite is the XOXO design where you can write your own 'anything'. They are fresh and modern while keeping to the overall brand view of caring. Kleenex has always been and continues to be a trusted name in my household.  I use their products loyally. Kleenex tissues are soft and strong and live

I remember Paris.  This is New York.Paris is the "City of Lights" New York is the "city that never sleeps" In comparing both of these cities, there is always so much to see and do and...EAT. There is fabulous cuisine around every corner, even down to the smallest section of the city where you would least expect it. In NYC I give you Paname! It was my birthday and I wanted to spend a day in 'my hometown.  Sounds hokey, I know. However as I said explore, find something you have not seen or done in a long time or even something you have never done and go out and do that very thing.  It will make you happy. My spouse and I did just that.  We spent the morning  trolling through a few museums, made our way to see one Central Park landmark and ended our evening at this French restaurant called Paname (which is the slang for Paris). The menus offered ranged from a standard mix and match to a 3-course Prix Fixe meal.  Seafood is their specialty and they

Giveaway Service kindly accepted me to review this stylus set from Acid Labs LLC. I know many people may say that a stylus is a thing of the past, however I disagree.  Everyone's body chemistry is different and I have a very hard time getting  screens to react to my touch.  I am not sure if it is the temperature of my skin or what. That's why I need a stylus for my tablet and sometimes even my cell phone when i am relaxing and searching the web  These stylus are cool to the touch, lightweight and glide easily over the screen.  There was no drag while using them and the screens reacted very well to the fine point of the stylus.  They come very nicely packaged in a poly/vinyl plastic pouch with a zip seal closure and a metal grommet in the top. There was even a bonus of a small screen cleaning cloth to ensure the screen stays clear from prints or marks! This set would make a very nice stocking stuffer for your favorite tech junkie!  I know i sure love them! Visit pro

I love to review products like these Liquid Chalk Markers!  I have never used these types of products before but had heard about them in the past. I love all the different surfaces that I can write on such as glass mirrors and car windows and then erase what I have written with no remaining residue.  They were great to support my local sports team by writing on the windshields and then wiping it off when the game ended.  I have used them to write on chalkboard labels for place settings or other crafty projects and then be able to use the labels again!  I like the way they write because they really come out legibly on all these surfaces and do not fade unless you actually remove the writing. So how do I use these? These work similarly to 'paint' pens.  You have to prime the tip of the pen to release the 'ink' or in this case chalk.  First shake the pen real well, then hold it and press the tip down gently onto a piece of paper until you see the 'ink'

My old friend Crowdtap is at it again. They have been partnered with the Folgers brand for a while now.  Folgers has truly grown as a brand over the past few years and now with this product, they have show to be a true competitor in this market. My best memories of the Folgers brand was an old commercial where a college student comes home for Christmas and wakes up his family by making a pot of Folgers coffee. But I regress. I love these Folgers Flavors coffee enhancers.  They come in 4 varieties, Vanilla, Mocha, Hazelnut, and Caramel. You can use as small an amount or as large an amount to bring the flavor out in your coffee to suit your needs.  The aroma of a truly hot cuppa when adding these is reminiscent of a true coffeehouse brewing which can get pricey if done every day.  Here is a less expensive alternative that allows you to get your much needed flavor rush while enjoying a casual java.  At least that's my opinion. The Vanilla is my favorite enhancer whi

Rip a seam? Lost a button? Loose thread? Need a needle and thread and cannot find one? Can't match colors? Then you need Sir Stitch Premium sewing kit.  A place for everything and everything in its place as my family would say.   This is one of the nicest sewing kits I have ever seen. It comes nicely packaged in its own zipper carry case and everything is held under elastic bands. The kit includes the following items: (10) Needles in holder case, (2) Easy Threaders with plastic handles, (12) Spools of Thread in Popular Colors, (1) Measure Tape 25 inches or 65 cm, (1) Thimble, (1) Seam Ripper, (1) Scissors, (18) Straight Pins in holder case, (4) Large Safety Pins, (4) Small Safety Pins, (4) Small Shirt Buttons, (2) Large Shirt Buttons, (1) Fabric Pencil I love the convenience and it is traveler friendly.  I cannot even begin to tell you how many buttons I can lose off my clothes from the wash, over-wearing and all kinds of reasons and wished I had a kit like th

Do you love your chucks? skips? kicks? Well, I do!  If it weren't for having to go to work every day and wear corporate shoes I would live in my sneakers!  My biggest problem has always been that the sneakers come in awesome colors but the laces are always 'white', White white white..blah blah translation boring!  I always wished there were different styles, lengths, thicknesses and yes COLOR!!!  Well, thanks to this company We Love Colors - you can customize your athletic shoes, laced deck shoes etc.  with that splash of color you have always dreamed of.  The selection of colors available along with stlyes and lengths seem to be limitless.  Solids, gradients, thick, thin, short and long.  If you cannot find something that suits you then you are the pickiest person on earth. I received a gradient pair or green and blue, a solid yellow pair and a coral color.  I promptly put the coral ones in my black skips and they looked great and updated! They fit perfectly in a 4-hol

I LOVE my single cup coffee brewer.  I have stated this many times to many people!  It is great in a household where we are 2 people who do not drink coffee on an everyday basis but brewing an entire pot is way too much. What is also way too much is the cost of the coffee cups that you need to use in the brewer. I was excited to get this product to try and review.  It allowed me to use my own coffee flavors that I prefer, or if I bought whole bean coffee I ground it up and used the grounds in this single cup filter. There is a max fill line on the inside that allows you to put in as little coffee as you want or max fill capacity. The screening on the filter is so fine that it did not allow any grounds to escape like some other filters I have tried.  Also if you follow the fill allowance the grounds did not explode from the top either as I have had happen with others.  The lid seal was just tight enough to use but easy enough to open to fill or clean.  The wash up was easy.  Onc

For those of you discerning coffee lovers out there who also prefer being more environmentally friendly, I really think this product is for you. I have probably done it all when it comes to coffee, the 12 cup brewer, the 8 cup brewer, the 4 cup brewer, the single cup brewer, the on the go brewer, the single coffee bag similar to teabags, the inexpensive and expensive coffee house coffees, etc, etc.  All of these methods being time consuming, expensive or just not true coffee tasting coffee (too weak, too strong, too bitter, not hot enough...). The real dreamy coffee taste I want to recreate are the coffees I had traveling through Europe.  I can still remember sitting in a cafe in Paris right near the Eiffel Tower a few years ago enjoying the sights and sounds of the Seine rushing by, tourist watching (although I was also a tourist) and enjoying a cup of coffee in the mid morning hours.  I had just about given up on the luxurious coffee taste of my overseas trips, that is unti

LBL. It happens to a lot of us.  Light Bladder Leakage.  You cough, you sneeze, you bend and all of sudden you feel a little wet.  I know.  It happened to me too. Its not a subject a lot of people feel comfortable discussing with their peers and maybe not even their doctors.  It is however a subject that needs discussing! I can't even tell you how many personal changes I was making in the course of a day, especially when I was constantly coughing or sneezing due to a cold or post nasal drip or sinus infection.  I note that for me the condition was much worse in the wintertime in the cold when I was wearing tons of layers and always felt like I had to go to the bathroom.  Well, thanks to Crowdtap and Poise, I feel a lot more comfortable and I understand the condition more.  I thought 'period' pads would help but they felt so bulky and uncomfortable.  Sitting behind a desk at work all day and a 2 hour commute each way has never helped either. The Poise Microliners

As you can see I have been a very busy person with product reviews the past month and this one is  slightly different.  Its not food!  It actually helps after eating / drinking. The Listerine UltraClean product in Arctic Mint which I received seemed different than other Listerine products I have tried in the past.  It was lighter blue in color and smelled fresher and not medicinal. The first time I tried this product, I noted a difference in the taste as well as the overall feel of the product when rinsing.  I  followed the directions of the correct amount to use and the time to rinse of 30 seconds.  I then ran my tongue across my teeth and noticed a clean feeling that can only come after brushing, flossing and rinsing.  I used the product 2X a day and after about a week noticed a difference in the overall health of my mouth.  I no longer had a bad breath feel in the mornings upon waking because the product probably continued to work while I slept.  I also noticed that during t

Kleenex with Lotion Kleenex anti-viral Kleenex tissues have always been a staple in my home.  I cannot survive a cold winter without them.  And don't even ask me about allergy season.  I love all their products!  The Kleenex Tissues with lotion are especially important as I have sensitive skin and always get a red sore nose with a cold. (Think Rudolph).  Well with these tissues I get soothing relief while not having messy hands which also means no germ spread. They are gentle on my skin and tough on my nose blowing.  I also love that these are in the square box because that size is a real space-saver for me. The anti-viral Kleenex was soft and strong and different from the lotion version.  I had expected it to feel rough or have a scent due to the additives that are used for the anti-viral purposes, however the product was just as good if not better than other Kleenex! No scent, complete strength and no roughness on my sensitive nose.  No leak-through so dry hand