Roll Top Dry Bag by Survival Hax

I love to camp and I kayak. I haven't been able to take this dry bag out on a paddle yet so I tested it in the pool. I placed a men's running shoe and some paper towels in the bag. Then rolled it and clipped it, while leaving some air inside so it will float. I rolled it around in the water and left it floating in the pool for over an hour. Everything stayed dry. Be aware that when you unroll the top of the bag, drops of water may enter the bag, so be careful with your electronics. 

There were no leaks in the dry bag I received and it worked perfectly as described. I'll be kayaking with family and friends later this summer and will update my review accordingly. If this one continues to give me good results, I'll be ordering a few more.

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US Art Supply 6 Shelf Organizer/Easel

The easel shelf arrived in a tall box on time. All the pieces were there and nothing damaged. There are no directions but it's very easy to put together. The shelves slide into grooves and easily adjust up or down all along the front legs. The easel needs to be on a carpet or rug or up against a wall otherwise it will slide.
It holds my art supplies well and gives me room for more. If you would like to make the shelves sturdier, you can screw the shelves in. The purpose of this product is that it is made to come apart easily and move around.
The heavier and sturdier ones cost twice as much or more. For this price point, I recommend this one.

Buy it on Amazon HERE

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US Art Supply 50 Colored Pencils

Three stars because these are good for basic coloring considering their price, but I don't consider them artist quality. They are a softer core pencil than the most popular low end pencil, which is really good. Blending takes quite a bit of work, though. White doesn't crosshatch like the more expensive brands, but considering the price, I wouldn't expect the same blending that high end pencils produce.
I would consider the pencils a good fit for children, not for adult coloring.
While blending the yellow rose, you can see that I had to use a lot of pressure, it actually wrinkled the paper. The lines are hard to blend out. They just take more time to work with.

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CoolingTech Phone Car Mount

We used this on our 7 hr trip to FL. We like it better than the one we had before. This one fits hubby's new phone- Galaxy s6 well. Older mounts don't. The flexible arm brings the phone closer to the drivers seat so my husband can easily see our GPS navigation while driving. If he needs me to look at the screen, I just reach over and easily rotate the phone toward me, then I rotate it back. 

There are only two children cons- 1. If the road has constant bumps, the phone holder shakes. 2. The holder won't stick to the dash as the description states. We intended on using it on the windshield so this is not a huge issue. All in all, I do recommend this one as you can't beat the price.

Buy it on Amazon HERE

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Glasser Liquid Chalk Markers

These liquid chalk markers are very vibrant and make crisp lines. They are a lot of fun to use. They have dual tips- one end is chiseled, the other is a regular tip. When you first get them, use scrap paper to push down on each tip until the nub fills with ink. You should only have to do this once. All liquid chalk markers will require you to do this before first use.

I would have given these 5 stars if it wasn't for them being hard to erase. My attached photos will show the results after wet wiping once then using more pressure and wet wiping multiple times. Some of the lines and images are still faintly visible. This may be because I used them on a chalkboard that was created with chalk paint. Other surfaces may react differently and once I try them out I will amend my review to reflect my findings.

Buy them on Amazon HERE

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Birdious Large Clear Window Bird Feeder

I like the larger size of this clear window bird feeder. There are 3 compartments; two for food and one for water. People forget than our feathered friends need water. I'm very pleased that the makers of this feeder realize that. The first feeder I received leaked from the water compartment BUT the company responded very quickly and sent me a free replacement. The second one worked flawlessly. 

The feeder comes with 4 double suction cups, which work much better than regular ones. They tend to stick better when moistened. Incase one or more suction cups are lost or malfunction, the company provides you with 4 replacement ones in the packaging. 

They will follow up by email once you make your purchase and send you not one but two ebooks that you will find very informative. One is helpful for beginner bird watchers. The second helps you to identify your local birds. I highly recommend this one folks!

Buy it on Amazon HERE

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i2Gear USB Reading Lamp with 28 Lights and Flexible Gooseneck

I was looking for a USB light to replace a smaller one on my lap desk. This one is perfect. When I color or read, the smaller light wasn't enough, so I was using my living room over head light/fan. That was a lot of electricity and bothered my husband while he watched tv. Using this light has been amazing! I can read, color and use a tablet, all with this little gem. It is extremely flexible and will shine at any angle. The easy power on/off button works well.

I plan to use this light while traveling too. It will plug directly into my car's USB plug.

Check it out in Amazon HERE

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MAAN TECH Premium Cell Phone Holder

Do you want a flexible yet sturdy cell phone stand? With this stand, you can position your phone anywhere you want and record video or take photos. This is great for making product videos, video chatting with friends or taking fun pictures.
No complicated set up. It's very easy to attach to just about any solid table top or surface. I even attached it to my living room lamp.

This is a MUST BUY! This is the 3rd cell phone holder I've tried. This is the best one yet!
The others clip on, this one is set up to tighten down on a surface and it's capable of attaching to thicker surfaces than most. It is extremely sturdy. I can position my phone at any angle and this stand works wonderfully. Try it and let me know what you think!
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Jewelescent Gel Pens

Jewelescent Gel Pens from US Art Supply

60 different colors include Classic, Glitter, Metallic, Neon, Glitter Neon, Pastel & Swirl. This is not my first set from Jewelescent. Their pens are the best for small detail work. They flow nicely. A few will skip from time to time but it isn't an an issue. The white doesn't show up well over the other colors. The swirl pens look a bit mucky but work good for certain areas that I want to color.
Writing with these pens is fun! In this set, thete are Neon glitter, which isn't included in the 48 piece set. Try them out!

Purchase on Amazon HERE.

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US Art Supply Extra-Large Wooden Bookrack Table Easel & Cookbook Holder

In the days when plastic reigns it's really nice to have an item made of real wood. The easel is well made and does not have an odor. It's not as lightweight as a plastic model would be but it's not too heavy to carry in a book bag or computer bag.
I would have loved to have one of these while I was in college. It will not only hold your book, but it will hold the pages in place with the set of small swivel arms. There are numerous angle adjustments for easier viewing. A tablet will fit this with ease for watching movies or presentations.
I have not used the product as an art easel as of yet. If I do I will add to my review.

Purchase on Amazon HERE

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Leather Conditioner & Restorer from Leather Nova

I wish I would have been using a product like this on my car seats years ago. I've just been using it a few weeks and I'm hoping it will prevent the leather from cracking. It helps with small scratches and gives the leather more softness. It's oily when first applied but once dry and buffed it's good. I'll update my review as time goes by. 

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Pillow Cover by Prefer Green

Prefer Green Black Simple Style Cotton Linen Square Decorative Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover 17.3 X 17.3 inch (Black Squares)

This is a fun pillow cover for your sofa or bed. Contemporary/modern style. Linen material with black print. Goes well with a large variety of colors and styles. Seems to be made well; nice, secure zipper on one end.
Check it out HERE on Amazon

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Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Book

Want to color a page and finish it in under and hour, maybe in just 30 minutes? This is your book! There are quite a few different patterns mixed into the designs. The images do not take up the whole page so I have begun to go back to some of the pages and add my own artwork to color.
The pages are not perforated so use a blotter page underneath. The paper is a bit thicker than copy paper. The pages have a little bit more texture than some of the other books I have. The paper takes pencils, gel pens and markers well.

The designs allow you to relax and zone out while coloring, not worrying about what colors to use. Anything goes. The quotes on the back of each page are a nice little pick me up.

Buy it on Amazon HERE

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A Day in the Life of Mom coloring book

This book shows what a day in the life of a real mom is like. Whether your children are young or fully grown, you will enjoy this one. There are messy rooms and sinks full of dirty dishes, along with a mom and her children spending time together. All the images depict indoor rooms/areas. Images are printed one one side and the pages are not perforated. After each image is a page that tells a bit of a story, leading you up to the next page to color. It's a lighthearted look at stressful times as a parent. The paper is just a hair thicker than copy paper. Try this one out. It will make you smile.

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Mavel Dog Toys for Dogs & Puppies

I have a 14 lb mini schnauzer and he loves to push this ball around and eat up all the kibble. When there is no kibble in it, he has no desire to play with it. My dog doesn't like the hard rubber toys to chew on. I put his food in the ball or small treats. They fall out fairly easy. It's a bit heavier than I expected so I wouldn't recommend throwing it around indoors. My mini  isn't as aggressive a chewer like some dogs so I'm not sure how it would stand up to them.

Check it out on Amazon HERE

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Cell Phone Holder plus Desktop Stand

The flexible arm cell phone holder has a flaw. It's at the base of the flexible arm where it attaches to the clip. There is too much play in the arm at the base and once positioned and let go, the arm starts to fall slowly. In order to keep this from happening, take about 20 mins to reposition the arm to curl in two places so as to balance the phone. It will stay. The problem is that now the phone is much closer to the desk than I need it to be. I cannot zoom out enough to get a picture or video of say, a book. The camera is too close. I've used another stand which is made a bit different that works so much better. I don't recommend this one.
The desktop stand is awesome! I use it everyday. It's adjustable for different angles.
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Check it out on Amazon HERE.