I Can See You Now

I Can See You Now is a memoir of a mother and daughter, written by both of them together. Each person, mother and daughter, writes a portion of each chapter, telling the story from their perspective. Michal, the mother, is a therapist and Ayelet, her daughter, is a psychology student, so they both have similar fields and similar backgrounds in a sense yet they still have different perspectives on things. It's pretty interesting to see two people who are simultaneously similar and different telling the stories of the same events. The book has obvious religious leanings, as is expected considering it is in the religion and spirituality category. I, personally, am not interested in religion or spirituality, however, I still found this book pretty interesting just because of the unique format and point of view presented within its pages. The book is rather short, however, but it is still an interesting read. I would recommend buying it only when on sale.

I received a free copy of the ebook I Can See You Now to read and review. You can purchase a copy of I Can See You Now, available in both Kindle ebook and paperback format, at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FVW9R2Z

New Economics ebook

New Economics is a book that claims to contain great and innovative ways to fix the economy, which the author seems to believe will create equality in the world. The first problem here is that none of these ideas are new in any way. In fact, most of these "innovative" ideas are just Marxism-lite. The author seems to believe that by preventing any one person from acquiring and keeping large wealth you will create a better world, a world where people are equal. In theory this seems like a great idea, but in practice we know it won't work. These supposedly innovative ideas have been tried before in various methods to no avail. I will admit, the author's tax strategy is different than most other "one tax" startegies I've heard thrown about, but it still has the same problem all flat tax ideas have: they put the burden on the poor. Perhaps the author should study economics more in depth, as well as world history, before trying to come up with a solution to the world's economic troubles.

I received a free copy of the ebook New Economics to read and review. You can get a copy of the ebook at https://www.amazon.com/New-Economics-Micha-Dotan-ebook/dp/B07FSK6CZ4.

A Step and a Half to Success

A Step and a Half to Success is a children's book about Eric, a boy who excelled at basketball from the time he was four years old but is now having some difficulty scoring since making the local youth league team. Young Eric has developed a fear of trying to shoot the ball because he doesn't want to miss in front of everyone. It's a very understandable fear, every chi,d has felt the fear of failing in front of an audience. So Eric's mom tells him only he is responsible for his success or failure and encourages him to practice, which he does. And in the end his practice pays off and he overcomes his fear of failing and successfully helps his team win the game.

I received a free copy of the ebook A Step and a Half to Success to read and review. You can order a copy of A Step and a Half to Success at https://www.amazon.com/Step-Half-Success-Aya-Steiner-ebook/dp/B07FZLW57Y. It is available in both Kindle ebook and paperback formats.

Incomplete Silence ebook

Incomplete Silence is a thriller, according to the author, but it wasn't very thrilling to me. The story starts out incredibly slow and it never really seems to find its footing. It just drags on, and never really gets interesting, at least not in my opinion. Incomplete Silence is the story of a disgraced police officer who discovers a plot against Israeli chief of staff. I had a really hard time reading this book because it never became interesting or drew me in in any way. I really haven't got much of anything else to say about this book, it was very slow and boring. I would not recommend it.

I received a free advanced copy of the ebook Incomplete Silence to read and review. You can pre-order the ebook Incomplete Silence, which will be released September 9th, at https://www.amazon.com/Incomplete-Silence-Political-Conspiracy-Thriller-ebook/dp/B07FC2K58M. It is also available in paperback format, which can be ordered now and delivered via Prime.

The Ones Who Won ebook

The Ones Who Won is another one of those books that is categorized as a novel, though the book description refers to it as a true story. I hate when books are listed that way because if it is a true story it should be in one of the non-fiction categories instead of litereature. But anyway, onto the book itself. The Ones Who Won is the story of a young girl growing up in a kibbutz in Israel. The story, like other stories I've read that fall into this "can't decide if it wants to be fiction or non-fiction" category, is a slow starter. It takes quite a while for the story to really get interesting at all, and even then it isn't a must-read. It is an alright book, but I wouldn't by it at full price.

You can pre-order the ebook version of The Ones Who Won which will be released October 1, or get the paperback version now, at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FP3GNT3.

A Breath She Took ebook

I received a free advanced copy of the ebook A Breath She Took to read and review. I wasn't really sure what to expect from this book when I started reading it, the blurb about the book on the Amazon listing didn't make it seem very interesting. But once I started reading, I simply couldn't put it down! This story isn't action packed or anything of that sort, but it really draws the reader in and keeps you hooked. The story is well written, the main character is realateable and it is very easy to feel for her and the struggles she faces in her life. The author does a great job drawing in the reader to the plight of the main character. I greatly enjoyed this book and will look for any future works by this author.

You can order a copy of the ebook A Breath She Took, also available in paperback format, at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DDMTDX6

Doña Gracia’s Gold Pendant ebook

I received a free ebook copy of the book Doña Gracia’s Gold Pendant to read and review. The book is currently available as a paperback to order now or you can pre-order the ebook which will release on October 1.

Doña Gracia’s Gold Pendant is a book about a small group of Jewish people who have been forced to pretend they are Christian so that they may safely stay in their homes and avoid persecution. In case you're thinking that background sounds familiar you're in for a surprise, this story has nothing to do with the events that occur during the Second World War. This novel takes place in the 16th century in Portugal. The book is categorized as fiction in the listing, but the author's description of the book refers to it as "The true story of Doña Gracia" so I am uncertain if it is intended to be fictional or historical. But, it is a nicely written story about a historical figure many, like myself, may have never heard of before. As I said, it is well written, but the story is pretty boring to me honestly. It did however lead me down a rabbit hole of searching out more information on this figure I had never heard of.

You can pre-order a copy of the ebook Doña Gracia’s Gold Pendant at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FVR8F3L. It is also available in paperback.

Ear Spoon Endoscope

Zachary, my oldest son, has always had problems with excessive build-up of ear wax. When he was only two years old he was sent to an audiologist during his initial autism diagnosis process, because his social skills were normal and he had no noticeable delays beyond speech delays it was believed hearing troubles may have been the source of his delays. The audiologist did notice a major build up of ear wax which they had to remove in order to perform the exam and hearing tests. The results were inconclusive so he went back a total of eight times in a period of two and a half months and at every visit, he had a build-up of earwax that needed to be removed in order to perform the exam and testing. And since that point he has continued to have ear wax build-ups that need clearing at least once a month and because he does not speak it is very hard to know if he is having issues with his ears and he doesn't like letting people look in his ears. I got this little endoscope in hopes that it would help because he could look at the inside of his ear too which might fascinate him enough to get some cooperation. The endoscope is great for looking into ears of older kids and adults, though it is too large to use on smaller children. Zachary is still not fond of having his ears checked, but it is easier with this little device. I am not comfortable using the spoon attachments because I fear that if he were to move he could get hurt.

This endoscope is pretty cool, and useful too! Get one at https://touchurban.com/products/hd-visual-ear-spoon-endoscope-multifunctional-earpick-with-mini-camera-ear-health-care-cleaning-tool

Measuring Cups

I like to bake, which requires using measuring cups. Up until now, I only had one measuring cup that would measure more than a single cup at a time and I have always thought about buying more, but never got around to it. And then I got a deal on these cups, so I decided it was time to buy myself some more measuring cups. These measuring cups are pretty sturdy, I have dropped them a few times, including dropping the whole set once after trying unsuccessfully to put them in the cupboard and none of them were damaged. They are dishwasher safe, so that makes cleaning quick and easy. These measuring cups work great on both dry and liquid ingredients, though I personally prefer this style measuring cup for liquids but not so much for solids. These measuring cups are nice and easy to use, they have both imperial and metric units for easy use without needing to convert units.

Great measuring cup set for wet and dry ingredients. Get the at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079M4VQP3

The Adventures of the Immortal Zombie Girl ebook

Okay, so I got a free copy of the ebook "The Adventures of the Immortal Zombie Girl" to read and review. This book is classified as a children's book, but it doesn't specify which age group of children. I would consider it more of a young adult fiction, personally, or maybe one level below young adult, whatever that would be. The book has a llot of romance and supernatural elements to it, which are my least favorite plot devices, but the author manages to pull it together into a nice story. I wouldn't normally read a book like this, but I must say that I acutally enjoyed this book. It is a cute and funny story, with a varied and interesting cast of characters.

If you're interested you can get a copy of the ebook "The Adventures of the Immortal Zombie Girl" at https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Immortal-Zombie-Girl-ebook/dp/B07FLJZXQL

Fleece Throw Blanket

I like soft blankets. Who doesn't, right? Fleece blankets are almost always soft, and that makes them among the best blankets around. So I decided to order this blanket. It is a throw blanket, so I knew it wouldn't be big enough for, say, Cary and I to use on our bed as our blanket. But it is plenty big enough to use as a children's blanket or as a nice throw to cover a small arm chair. Zach and Scott both love this blanket because it is really soft. The color is pretty muted, though. It doesn't look like the photo on the listing. The blanket I ordered was turquoise, but it looks more like a dusky gray-green. It is a nice color, but not the color shown on the listing. There is also one spot on the blanket where the seam has already torn. It is a pretty blanket and very soft, and I may order more for the kids. They also sell pillow cases in two sizes as well. I will be getting some of the pillow cases for throw pillows to put on my couch.

If you need a nice, soft throw blanket get one at https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-cm-soft-solid-colored-fleece-throw-blanket-and-pillow-cases-1-or-2-piece

Lasten Sketch Books

I used to do a lot of drawing when I was younger, it was a lot of fun for me. Except during middle and high school when we had a horrible, totalitarian art teacher that would only allow us to do one thing in art class: drawa pictures of photos we found in magazines in black and white with pencil and do NOT take any creative liberties. Art class sucked and made me really hate drawing for a long time. But eventually I started to draw again and it was fun when I wasn't being commanded to draw the way someone else wanted me to. So I did a lot of drawing again for a while, but then my first child was born and I didn't have a lot of time to draw, but I still tried to draw when I could. And after Zach was diagnosed with autism, between trying to get him to appointments and working, I had no time for leisure activities so I just stopped drawing completely. Recently, with Zach getting older and being in school more, I have more free time for activities I enjoy. So I decided I would start drawing again because it really is an activity I enjoyed. And to that end, I got these new Lasten sketch books. They can be purchased with different animals on the cover, and you get two different sizes as a pack. The books are really nice quality, the paper is sturdy. I also like that the binding are on top, as I am left handed and bindings usually get right in my way. I realize I could just flip a regular sketch book, but I still feel weird doing that. Anyway, I do like the quallity of these sketch books and the price, too. I think they are a good choice for anyone who needs a new sketchbook or two.

These sketch books from #lasten come in normal and large sizes. They also have a variety of pictures on the cover. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M5BPXP1

Why is it Always My Fault ebook

"Why is it Always My Fault" is an ebook designed to help parents of children with ADD/ADHD. The author, Dr David Yagil, is a "clinical, developmental, and rehabilitation psychologist" which I find interesting. This book starts out by listing some symptoms of ADD/ADHD, but many of these are actually symptoms of autism. I find it very interesting that an author, who is a psychologist, would list so many symptoms that are very common and well known symptoms of autism as being symptoms of ADD/ADHD. I understand that there is a lot of overlap among the two conditions but most of the symptoms listed in this book are definitely autism symptoms, which makes me wonder if the children referenced in this book need to be reassessed and given a proper diagnosis. My son has both autism and ADHD so I do have experience with the symptoms of both conditions and while I am not an expert, I do know the symptoms of each condition. That said, some of the advice given in the book could be useful for some parents and their children but unfortunately it didn't provide any helpful tips for my family.

You can get this ebook on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Why-Always-Fault-David-Yagil-ebook/dp/B07F87813T

Laptop Webcam Covers

So by now I will just go ahead and assume that everyone is aware of webcam hacking. I will be honest, though, I have never really been that worried about someone hacking my webcam as the most they'll get to see is me sitting in front of my computer while I browse the net or play games. But anyway, I decided to try these webcam covers myself because it would be pretty creepy to have some rando watching me while I'm typing I suppose. These webcam covers come in a three pack, so I gave the other two to my sister and my dad for them to use for their laptops. The instructions say to clean your laptop before sticking the camera cover on, but I didn't do that. I did wipe it down with an alcohol wipe, but not very thoroughly at all and afterwards I wiped it dry so I could just stick the camera cover on. Now, I find that when you put the camera cover on it is best to have it slid into the "open" position to make sure you get it positioned right so that you can still use your camera successfully with the cover on. The opening fit exactly around my webcam lens with no wiggle room, so had I placed the cover wrong it would have interfered with the camera operating. Once the cover was on, it really stuck quite well. It hasn't fallen off or come loose at all. I do think these are a great webcam cover for anyone worried about privacy.

If you're worried about privacy try these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079QBN3CB

Lebice Popsicle Mold Bags

So, as I mentioned before Zachary loves ice pops and popsicles. All style of ice pops and popsicles, all flavors of ice pops and popsicles. Zachary loves frozen juice treats of all kinds. So I am always looking for new options for ice pops and popsicles for him to try. SO I got some of these ice pop molds to try with all of my other ice pop making delights. These ones, I believe, are for making Otter Pop style ice pops, at least that is what we are going to use them for. They are the perfect shape and size to simply dump juice into, zip them closed, then freeze. After they're frozen solid all you have to do is pop open the bags and enjoy your delicious treats! We have used these bags already to make ice pops, but we have not yet eaten any of the ice pops that we have made as we are still eating the popsicles on stick ice pops.

Time to make some ice pops with these ice pop bags. Get some at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MDQRW6E

Lebice Popsicle Sticks

Do you like popsicles on a long, hot summer day? Zachary, my oldest, sure does. Actually, he likes popsicles on any day, even the coldest of winter days. Apparently, frozen juice is the best thing in the world according to Zachary. These popsicle sticks will definitely be helpful for keeping a nice, big stock of popsicles around for Zachary throughout the year. These sticks are pretty good quality, so we'll be able to make a lot of popsicles with them and then make crafts with them afterward. The sticks are about average length for popsicle sticks, maybe a little bit shorter. They also came with a set of popsicle storage bags so you can make your popsicles with your mold(s) of choice, pop them out and then stick them in the storage bags for safe keeping. That way your popsicle molds are free for use in making your next batch of popsicles.

These popsicle sticks are great for making popsicles or crafts. Get some at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079Z5W7L7

The Other Side of the Sky

The Other Side of the Sky is romance story, but not a "romance novel." We hear the story from the perspective of the main character, Telma. The book starts out really slow, with one bit potentially hinting that a tragedy may have struck Telma's family during her childhood. The story starts off pretty slow and it took me a couple of chapters to really even begin to care what was going on. And the chapters are really long, so that's not a good sign. Beyond that, I was a little irked by the jumping from time to time throughout the story from Telma's childhood to different periods of her adult life. At first it was somewhat confusing, but it gets easier to follow once you get introduced to the characters. The story does become more engaging as it goes on, but it is not my kind of book. It is well written and interesting and if you're into romance stories this book is for you!

You can pre-rorder a copy of the ebook The Other Side of the Sky, available September 2nd on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Sky-Haner-Hannah-ebook/dp/B07F37ZL1R. You can also get a paperback copy, available now, at the same link.

UProtective Hand Brace

I got this hand/wrist wrap to test out for when my wrist hurts. I sometimes have wrist pain for reasons I don't really know and it is quite annoying as it interferes with getting things done. I don't like the old school style wrist braces my mother used when I was a child, because they had metal plates inside them that made it impossible to move your hand or wrist at all which just doesn't work for me. So I decided to give this one a try and see how it works out for me. Well, I've been using it for a while and it does seem to help with my wrist discomfort and pain while still leaving me with full range of motion. It also helped when I hurst my hand somehow and was having palm pain. I wore this wrap brace and it helped ease the pain. I think it's partly from the compression that it helps with the pain, because compression can improve blood flow and ease pain. Also the stabilizing effect is great for easing pain especially joint pain.

This wrap brace is great for anyone who needs wrist stabilization. Get one at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0756WF9NP

Purzest Modern Hanging Planters

As I've said before, I'm really bad at plants. I can kill any plant that you put in front of me. I don't do it on purpose, I'm just not cut out for keeping plants alive. That said, I do think some plants are nice to look at, especially succulent style plants. So I have been trying to keep plants alive, but another problem I face is that the planters are ugly so I don't want them to be in a visible place. Well, this Purzest planter, like the other Purzest planter I tried, is a beautiful piece of art in its own right, so it's perfect for displaying your plants in a higher traffic are of your home. The opening on the top of this planter is pretty small, so you have to make sure to put the right plant in it. It also has no drainage so you have to be careful not to over water your plants. I personally think this style planter is perfect for "weeping" plants that will hang over th edge such as spider plants, ferns, or vines. I really do love this planter and I plan on buying more of them to put around our windows as I think that would be a nice look.

This planter is so pretty, everyone should have one. Get yours at https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Hanging-Planter-Geometric-Container/dp/B073T12G2Y?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIJKR6IY4BV5FKK7A&tag=wwwyasivcom-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B073T12G2Y/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1526656794&sr=1-10

Half Dome Camping Mat and Sleeping Bag

My husband likes to go camping and although I'm not quite as into camping as he is, we do want to take family camping trips when we have the chance. We haven't been able to take a family camping trip yet as we haven't figured out the logistics of camping with a baby and an autistic tween but we are hoping to go sometime soon after the weather cools down again. So in preparation for our impending family camping trip, we are testing out as much camping gear as we can. One of the goals we have is to find the right gear to help Zach handle camping successfully. Zach has sensory issues and that can make traveling outside of his comfort zone very difficult. So what we've tested here is an inflatable camping mat and a sleeping bag. We'll go over each item seperately.

First, we'll talk about the camping mat. It is inflatable and has a built in pump to inflate it with. It is really, really slow to inflate BUT it is easy to do, all you have to do is step on the pump area repeatedly until the mat is fully inflated. It's pretty long but not very wide, so it wouldn't work for anyone who moves around much in their sleep. Basically, not feasible for Zach to use unless we got a few and laid them all side by side. That might work. Anyway, the mat is quite comfortable and both kids really enjoy bouncing on it. It's also really quick and easy to deflate and pack up after you are done with it. All in all, it is good for people who don't move much when they sleep.

Now for the sleeping bag. It is a thin, light sleeping bag for soring, summer, or autmun use. It is not suitable for winter, but since most sane people don't go camping in the winter that's okay! This sleeping bag rolls up pretty small with ease. Many sleeping bags are tough if not impossible to roll bag up to the size they were when first unpacked, but with this sleeping bag it's easy to do. It rolls up easy and fits back into the bag easily as well. The sleeping bag came with a small sleeping mask as well, which we won't be using as we have many other sleeping masks already. This sleeping bag cinches down at the top, which makes it a great sleeping bag for Zach. Zach loves being in enclosed spaces so a sleeping bag that cinches down to give him his own private little hiding spot is his favorite thing. This sleeping back would also work well for hubby or me, though it is not big enough for two people to fit in together, so no snuggle time. All in all, it is a good sleeping bag.

#babyapproved camping gear from @halfdome Get yourself some at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CSMRDYB

Lebice Popsicle Molds

Zach really loves popsicles, they've been one of his favorite summer treats since he was just a toddler. Popsicles are pretty expensive, though, especially if you want to get the good ones. So I have tried many different ice pop molds so that we could make our own ice pops and ice cream bars, but most of them I tried didn't work very well. The ice pops would get stuck or the molds would crack. I had basically given up on making popsicles at home when I got these molds. I honestly didn't expect much from them, because of my past experience with ice pop molds but I used them anyway.
So, these Lebice popsicle molds are much better than any popsicle molds I have tried in the past. The Lebice molds come with a stand that keeps them upright in the freezer so juice doesn't leak out. Probably my favorite thing about these molds though is how easy it is to get the popsicles out after they have frozen. With most of the popsicle molds I have used in the past it was very difficult to get the popsicles to slide out without melting a large portion of the popsicle but with the Lebice molds the popsicles slide out with ease after running them under tepid water for a few seconds. The handle part of the molds is great, too because it not only has a lip area to catch the drips, but the actual handle is round instead of flat which makes it much easier for some people to hold. It also came with some temporary tattoos for kids who are into that. There are also QR codes all over the box to scan and get bonus content, which I haven't accessed yet because I hate QR code scanners.

Chill out with your own Lebice Popsicle Molds, available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DUAVDG6

Small Steps to Great Parenting

"Small Steps to Great Parenting" is great book for parents. The author, Dr. Kalanit Ben-Ari, is a family and couples therapist and parenting expert. I really like the message and ideas in this book, it is about positive parenting, which is in my opinion the best way to parent a child. The author points out that positive parenting leads to positive parent-child interactions and a happier home and relationships. I agree strongly with positive parenting practices as I believe it is better for all parties involved. The ideas in the book are simple and easy to implement. I believe this book is a must read for all parents and parents-to-be.

Get a copy of this ebook at https://www.amazon.com/Small-Steps-Great-Parenting-Essential-ebook/dp/B07F88VXCD

Inky Makes New Friends

"Inky Makes New Friends" is an, I geuss, interesting book. Or weird. Probably just weird, honestly. It is the story of an ink blot trying to make friends. After being rejected he (or she?) is feeling rejected and alone when he/she runs into a ball of mud aptly named Muddy and a dust cloud named Dusty. This book is definately weird, but it could help teaching children about making friends with people who are different. The book is very short and very simple with very few words, perfect for the pre-school age set. It is also written in a way that will help children understand the emotions others feel when they are rejected while trying to make new friends.

Get a copy of this ebook at https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Friends-Inkys-Bedtime-Tales-ebook/dp/B07F3F52K2.

Mango Black Tea

I love tea, all kinds of tea. I have a large stash of different teas, both loose leave and bagged teas in blacks, greens, whites, and herbals. I personally prefer black tea, because it has a stronger taste. I also hate sweetened tea though I do like teas with mild flavors added, especially fruit flavors and mango is one of my favorite fruits! So I got some of this tea to try because it contains my favorite tea and my favorite fruit, so it should be a perfect combination, right? Well, it is a perfect combination. It has a nice, strong tea flavor with a mild mango flavor as well. It really is a very delicious tea. The tea also came with a free infuser, which is a great bonus for anyone new to loose leaf tea. It's very simple to brew, also. Just heat your water to the appropriate temp, put tea in the infuser, and pour water over the infuser. The infuser is a cute little leaf design and it's a nice, bright orange color. I love it, too, because orange is my favorite color.

This tea is delicious! Buy some now at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPK1QC2

Cut Resistant Gloves

I have some pretty bad knife skills, I always seem to cut myself when using a knife and I use a knife multiple times per day when prepping meals and snacks. Okay, so not quite EVERY time but still I basically have cuts and scrapes on my hands in varying stages of healing most of the time. So some cut-resistant gloves seemed like a great item for me. I realize they don't completely prevent cuts, but they do seem to decrease the frequency of my hand slicing. I have trouble remembering to put these on before I start cutting things because it's just not a thing I've ever done so it may be a while before I actually remember the wear these regularly. That said, when I have them on I don't seem to get any cuts. I do find it odd that these come as a set of two gloves, because you really only need to use one since only one hand should be at risk of getting cut during most knife weilding activities, but I also understand that it would be weird to by a single glove.

If you're clumsy and lack knife skills like me get yourself a set of these at https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me%3DA3ONK7NDYZG5Z1&field-keywords=cutting+gloves+cut+resistant+gloves

Baby Hair Clipper

My dear beloved husband, Cary, thinks it's about time for Scotty's first haircut. I completely disagree because he has beautiful little curls and I don't want to cut them off! When Zach was a little baby he had curls, too, and after his first haircut, they never came back so I am trying to resist cutting my littlest boy's hair for as long as I can. But I got these clippers to test anyway because eventually, I will have to cut the little one's hair and also I use clippers on Zach and Cary so the Clippers will get used. So the first thing I did upon receiving them was to turn the clippers on to see if they worked and how loud they were. Well, straight out of the box they actually turned on without charging! I was pretty impressed by that. They were also quiet, really quiet. So I went ahead and charged the clippers up because I knew I would be using them soon. So the first person to get a haircut with these clippers was Cary because his hair needed cut and I was curious if these would handle his coarse hair or not. So, now that the clippers were fully charged I switch them on to find they were still whisper-quiet, which is always great since I have to use clippers on Zach and the loudness of standard clippers makes haircuts for him quite a struggle. Anyway, I went ahead and cut Cary's hair with these clippers and was happy to see that they cut through his hair with no trouble at all, and he reported no hair pulling from the clippers. I also decided to use these clippers on Zach's hair even though he doesn't need a haircut yet just to see how he would tolerate them. I wish I could say that cutting his hair suddenly become a simple task, but it didn't. He still dislikes haircuts even with these clippers, however, he does seem to tolerate these clippers better than other clippers we have tried. He was able to sit and tolerate the cutting long enough for me to get half of his head shaved before he had to get up and move. I think that these clippers are a great choice for anyone with sensory sensitivites.

This rechargeable clipper is great for sensory sensitive kids. Get one for your sensory sensitive kids at https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Hair-Clipper-Professional-Rechargeable/dp/B07D6KM8ML/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529416720&sr=8-1&keywords=babyhairclipper&tag=BabyHairClipper_GlandElectronics

Underdesk foot rest

This is an under-desk foot rest, as the title says. It is a pretty cool little idea, in my opinion. Most under-desk foot rests I've seen in the past are foot "hammocks," which are only useful if you have something to hook it on. I have a desk job and short legs, which means I can't sit comfortably, or correctly, when I'm at work. Granted, I have been on leave for a year now and I'm still not sure if I'll be returning to work or not, but even at home, I could use a product like this. Soon my husband will be building me a new computer desk for my new computer and I will be using this little foot rest under my new desk to help me maintain correct posture while gaming. If you have a desk job you should check this our as well.



This is a must for short legged people like me. Get one at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07868947M

Purzest Modern Indoor Desktop Planter

I'm really not much of a plant person. It's not that I don't find some plants to be pretty, it's more that I tend to kill every plant I come in contact with. Hell, I've killed a cactus because I forgot to water it! What I'm saying is, I am really bad at plants. Plus, most planters are ugly and gaudy so they ruin the ambiance of the room. One of my favorite color combos is white, gold, and green though, which makes this planter perfect for my home. I really love the look of this planter and I plan to get more of them because I think a pair of them together would look perfect in the right location. I think one of these planters would be perfect in the bathroom near the tub if you have a jacuzzi tub like our guest house has. I also think one would make a wonderful centerpiece, though in both of those situations I worry that my kids might accidentally break it. I have actually seen planters like this on TV shows and in magazines, too, so they are apparently popular with other people too.

This is such a pretty planter it makes me want a houseplant. Check it out at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BQL8CJ1/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526657175&sr=1-2&keywords=%C2%A0planter&m=A2DEQYJV8C7HD9

TOYOC Flahslight

We have a lot of flashlights in our home. We need them, because we are constantly loosing flashlight or dropping them and breaking them... Mostly they get eaten by our couch, but sometimes a flashlight is used for something and left in the wrong place and lost for a while so having extra flashlights is a must. Only one of our old flashlights was of very good quality, which is another reason we needed more flashlights preferably high quality ones. So I got this flashlight two pack to try out. We had to get more batteries for them because we didn't have enough AAA batteries. So we got new batteris and slapped in one of the flashlights, and started using it. I must say, it is a great flashlight. It's small and lightweight, it's very bright, and the batteries seem to last forever! Plus, it holds up well to being dropped, even on concrete! These lights are truly high quality flashlights at an amazingly affordable price. I will be getting more of these for our cars, and I recommend them to anyone looking for a new flashlight.

Nice, bright flashlight with good battery life. Get one at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D8V5LQQ

Silverware Set

I am not really in need of any more silverware, we have way more than we could ever use in our silverware drawer. In fact, we actually kind of have too much silverware. But that is quite okay, as this silverware is not going to be placed in the silverware drawer because it is going to be our "special occasion"/family gathering silverware. We don't have a lot of family gatherings or special occasion meals, but it is nice to have a pretty silverware set for that purpose. I love that this silverware set came in such a nice, pretty gold box. The inside of the box is lined with black felt, which left little bits of fuzz on the placemats that are included in this set. The placemats are, quite honestly, my favorite part of this set. They are nice and simple, but still so pretty and perfect for special occasions. They are white with gold flowers and fancy bordering details. I would honestly have bought these placemats without the silverware if that was an option because I like them that much. The silverware is not actually silver, like most flatware it is, in fact, stainless steel. There are two kinds of spoons (soup and dessert maybe?), forks, and butter knives. There are eight place settings total. So if you have a large family you will need to buy more than one set, but for our little family of four, this will work just fine.

Very pretty silverware set. Great for family meals. Get one at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DXF1Q9M

The Rolling Quarter

The Rolling Quarter is a children's book that tells the story of a quarter on his/her journey from the mint to life in circulation. It is a kind of cute little story, it reminds me of the old School House Rock cartoons from the early nineties. Who else remembers those? They were the best! Anyway, back to the book. We begin in the mint following a quarter blank (unprinted quarter), who is shortly turned into a New York state quarter before his/her journey begins. Along his/her way, he/she meets and befriends a dime and a euro. It is a strange but cute concept that can help children get a rudimentary understanding of how money works. It is a good starter for beginning to teach your children all about money and finance.

You can get a copy of this ebook at https://www.amazon.com/Rolling-Quarter-Allon-Merhav-ebook/dp/B01LZNLWHT.