White House in a Gray City

White House in a Gray City is the story of a boy who was sent by his overwhelmed mother to live in an orphanage in Pre-War Poland. The orphanage was the run by the famous Janusz Korczak (real name Henryk Goldszmit), a children's author and educator. The author of White House in a Gray City is Itzchak Belfer, who also has a children's book about his Janusz Korczak. This book is the story of Itzchak Belfer's life in pre-war Poland, including his time in the orphanage. The book follows the journey of Itzchak Belfer from his early days in an orphanage, through his travels to escape Nazi forces during the war, to his attempt to find his home. The story is full of sorrow and suffering but ends on a happier note. The book includes mention of the early days of the founding of the state of Israel, though it does seem to leave out or gloss over some of the more unpleasant facts of that era.

You can pick up a copy of White House in a Gray City at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078RJZWSN

LEKEYE Bathtub Drain Hair Catcher

Everyone knows the woes of a clogged drain. It can totally ruin what should have been a perfectly pleasant shower. There's nothing worse than having filthy water back up on you while you are trying to get clean. One of the major causes of clogged drains, in my house anyway, is hair. I have long, thick, coarse hair that seems to get left behind everywhere I go in vast quantities. So we often have to unclog our bathtub drain because of the massive balls of hair that build up surprisingly often. So we are always on the lookout for new devices to catch the hair before it gets down into the drain and clogs up the system. This drain catcher looks like a great device for that purpose. Unfortunately, it won't fit our bathtub drain. I thought this one would be the right size, but I was sadly mistaken. So now I'm going to pass it off to my sister to see if anyone in the family could use it.

This little contraption catches hair so it doesn't plug up your pipes. Get one at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FQ8P63T

Stackable Shoe Storage Box

You can never have too many storage boxes. I keep these on hand for storing my jewelry making supplies in and my other craft stuff or any thing I don't want to get dusty. One thing I like about the shoe boxes is they are stack able but at the same time small enough to fit little places that other wise are no good for storing things in. I gave some of these to my dad. He's a gun smith and likes reloading his own ammo and these are perfect for storing brass and gun parts in, as well as some of his key chain collection, and they help him to be better organized. Some thing he really needed since he had things pilled and stuffed under tables in such a way he could not see what he had. These are also great for small kids toys like legos, cars, or other small toys kids like to scatter all over the floor. Good for holding small items while traveling too, and keeping pet food in when your on the go. I like these ones better then some I have bought in the past because they are a bit thicker plastic and don't crack and break as easily as some others do. I also like that the lids fit good, snap down tight and stay on. Get a set here https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-cm-stackable-shoe-storage-box-or-storage-bins-6-quart-12-pack

Tibetan Singing Bowl Set

Tibetan singing bowls are a great meditation tool and they're also a fun little instrument to play around with. They sound really nice and the sound lasts for a while as it slowly fades out in a nice, soothing manner. I don't do a lot of meditation because I get bored and distracted so it's hard to focus and my mind always wanders. Everyone says that having a mantra can help, but for me it really doesn't work. This bowl does help me keep focused though, because the sound is nice and soothing and very easy to focus on allowing me, and maybe other easily distractable people, to easily hone in on it and remain focused on the sounds. It's also a pretty and interesting piece of decor for your home, so there's no need to try and find somewhere to store it when not in use.

Very nice singing bowl set. Get one here https://www.amazon.com/TANTRA-SOUNDS-Tibetan-Singing-Bowl-Set/dp/B074H9M63J/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537447192&sr=8-1&keywords=tantra+sound+bowl&dpID=51zUnmjJxJL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

TANTRA SOUNDS Zafu Yoga Meditation Bolster Pillow Cushion

This meditation pillow is perfect for anybody who enjoys meditation or anybody who is trying to get into meditation. It can also be used during yoga or other methods of exercise. Plus, it makes a nice cat bed! My cat loves it, she has officially declared it as her new sleeping spot and gets somewhat grumpy when she is removed from the pillow. It is a nice, comfortable pillow. It is also pretty small and compact, so it does not take up too much room, which is really important if you live in a small place like I do. I have found a lot of interesting things you can do with this cushion, as well. It is helpful for doing elevated push ups, you can put it behind your back when leaning on a solid or otherwise unpleasant surface. It is, all in all, a great little cushion for all of your yoga and meditation needs!

This meditation pillow also makes a good cat bed. Get one here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CHQ4KP

Posture Corrector

Good posture is really important. Maintaining good posture can help prevent back pain, and can also make you look taller and slimmer. Maintaining good posture can be difficult, especially in modern society where we often spend a lot of time sitting in front of computers or staring down at cell phones. All of that sitting and neck craning can have a terrible affect on your posture. This posture corrector is great for helping correct that. It is easy to put on and comfortable to wear. It can be adjusted to fit most sizes of people. Anyone who needs a little help improving their posture should consider getting one of these.

This little device is great for improving your posture. Get one at https://www.amazon.com/posture-corrector/s?ie=UTF8&field-brand=towish&page=1&rh=i:aps,k:posture+corrector,ssx:relevance&low-price=5&high-price=60 #towish #posture #posturetrainer #posturebrace #posturecorrector #posturecorrection #backcorrector

HyperPaws Floating Dog Ball Set

Tippy, our Australian Shepherd/Labrador mix, is a very big, very energetic fluff ball. Tippy really loves playing with balls, but many balls are easily damaged or destroyed, leaving poor puppers with a deflated ball that isn't as fun to chase. These dog balls, however, are made of a much sturdier plastic that holds up better to the strong chewing powers of puppers like Tippy. The balls also roll in wild random directions because of the bumpy texture on them. Also, that bumpy texture makes the ball easier to hold by some dogs with smaller mouths. The set includes three balls, one red, one blue, and one green. I plan to give one ball to Tippy, one ball to my sister's dog, Anubis, and one ball my kids are enjoying playing with so I'll keep the third ball. Our new kitten, Ski, also likes these balls because of the weird and random rolling patterns, though she is way to tiny to move the ball on her own, so I have to roll it for her. All in all, these balls really are great for dogs, cats, and kids. The fact that they float is also a great feature, because that makes them suitable toys for use in the pool or at the lake or river.

These HyperPaws floating balls are great for dogs, cats, and kids. Get your own at https://amzn.to/2DZYsU0

Cicloop Reflex Ball Headband

Recently I have been trying to get back in shape, and as a result, I have been looking for new workout routines. And since boxing is a pretty good workout, I thought this boxing training headband would be a good thing to try out. Except that I forgot how completely uncoordinated I am and my lack of eye-hand coordination. After about two weeks of practice with this headband, I still have a lot of trouble successfully keeping the ball going. In fact, in many instances when I hit it, it simply flies back and hits me in the face or chest. It doesn't hurt, so at least there's that. It really is a cool and useful tool, I will say. But if, like me, you lack eye-hand coordination it may take you quite a while to get the hang of it. I tried using both the lightweight and heavier weight ball and I find that, personally, the heavier ball work better for me. The lightweight ball seems to fly more "out of control" when I try using it. The headband is easy to set up, it velcros onto your head, and the elastic that holds the ball can easily be shortened to accommodate short-armed people like me.



This is such a cool product, it's a great way to improve your hand-eye coordination. Get one at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DQMT3YD

LEA & KEN Men's Tie

I got this tie for Zachary to wear for picture day at school, though I'm sure I will find it to be useful in other situations. I think it would be adorable for Zachary to wear a tie and a nice shirt for his school pictures. Ties are an important part any man's (or boy's) wardrobe. Some women and girls also wear ties, I know I had to wear one when I was in flight school because it was part of the uniform. Side note, I look terrible in a tie. Anyway, back onto the subject: I got this tie for Zachary and I think it will be a perfect accessory to his picture day outfit. The tie is solid black, a perfect match for any outfit. It is a slim style, which is popular now though I think the wider ties look better for the most part but this slim tie looks good on Zachary with his nice shirt. This tie would also be great for anyone attending any kind of formal events, such as a wedding, funeral, dance, or other event where you want to look just a little more put together. It is also perfect for daily waer if you wear a suit for work.

This tie is great for formal events. Get one at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZ4369V

Fish Oil Supplement

Fish oil contains a lot of omega 3 fatty acids, which are an important part of a healthy diet. Fish is the best source of omega 3s, and fish oil is a great alternative for people who don't like fish. Fish oil supplements often have a nasty, fishy smell or taste to them, but these ones don't have any strong flavor or odor to them. These capsules are nice because they are mild in odor and flavor, but also because they are easy to swallow. The capsules are pretty good sized, not huge but pretty big, but they are really quite easy to swallow. They did not leave any kind of aftertaste in my mouth after I took them. I would recommend these fish oil supplements to anyone looking to boost their daily intake of omega 3 fatty acids.

Fish oil is a great source of omega 3s. Get them at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FB31WGV #spoonfulcorp #fishoil #wellness #dailyessentials #healthyliving #salmonfishoil

Earth's Daughter Organic Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera has a lot of different uses. Most commonly it is used for treating burns, but it can also be used on other types of wounds, as a moisturizer, and apparently even as conditioner for your hair. That's a new one on me, but I suppose it is a valid possibility. I tend to use aloe vera to treat burns myself, not for any other uses, and since I get burns pretty often I figured this product would be a good investment for me. What is interesting to me is that the product I ordered does not match the product I received. The labeling/packaging is different and I didn't even notice this until I was preparing my video on the product so that is interesting. I'm not sure what happened there, I assume there was an error in the Amazon warehouse. But anyway, aloe is aloe, right? So I haven't used this product yet as I haven't had any need for it and had never considered useing aloe vera as moisturizer but I think I will try it out.

Aloe vera gel has many uses, including treating burns and moisturizing skin. Get this at https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/146-2130622-2700413?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=organic+aloe+vera+gel&hidden-keywords=eq47rx

Superior Labs Magnesium Citrate Supplement

Magnesium citrate is commonly used to treat constipation. It's not a laxative, but it draws water into the intestines to help speed the digestive flow along. It works similar to Miralax. Now, with that out of the way, onto the product at hand. This product is marketed to help improve energy and boost bone and muscle health. I don't know how much truth there is to magnesium citrate improving energy, but I do know that having enough magnesium is an important part of maintaining healthy bones and muscles. This supplement, like many others, come in the form of powder inside of a gelatin capsule. The capsules are quite large but can be broken open if needed and the contents added to food or drink to make more palatable. The supplement doesn't have any foul odors, it has only a mild wheat like smell.

Magnesium citrate is good for bone and muscle health and can be used to treat constipation. Always consult your physician before using any supplement. Get this at https://superiorlabs.com/products/magnesium-citrate

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BB Medium Gym Duffle Bag

We do a lot of traveling in my family, usually for appointments and such, but occasionally we try to take trips just for fun. Granted, it rarely ends well but we like to try. Because we have two kids taking trips for fun can be difficult, and there is a lot of packing that must be done. We have little baby Scotty and all of his gear, which takes up a lot of space of course. And we have Zach and all of his gear, which takes up even more space. So we're always on the lookout for new bags to use for taking our gear and supplies with us on the go. This duffle bag is the perfect duffle bag for anyone who likes to have plenty of packing room but doesn't want a bunch of duffle bags cluttering up the house, because not only does this bag hold a lot of gear, it also folds up into a nice, compact little square that is easy to store out of the way and takes up very little space.



A great duffle bag for the gym or other uses. Available in three colors and two sizes. Get one at https://www.amazon.com/gym-bag/dp/B075ZV98DB/?ie=UTF8&sr=8-1&keywords=gym+bag

Youphoria Microfiber Quick Dry Travel Towel

I got this towel because I thought it would be perfect for use washing the cars. It is a soft microfiber towel and it would work well for polishing a car. It dries quickly and is pretty small, so it is also an ideal towel for taking with you while traveling or going on camping trips. I think this towel will probably most get used, in my family that is, being taken on fishing and camping trips as it is small, light, and easy to pack and will quickly dry after being used. The towel has a weird texture to it that I don't like, but that is true of most microfiber items I have owned. It is soft, but it just feels a little weird to me and I don't like it touching my palms. That said, though, it is a good towel for many different uses. If you are in the market for a towel that dries quickly, you should check this one out. It would also be great for trips to the beach or river or any other swimming trip. The towel is small, so it is easy to pack and store, and it dries fast so it won't stink up your bag.

This towel is perfect for travel or camping. Get one at http://zonly.io/5zYUl

Cute Essentials Potato Ricer

My family loves mashed potatoes, but I really hate mashing potatoes. It's usually a very time consuming and often messy activity, so when I got the chance to try this Cute Essentials Potato Ricer I thought I might as well go for it. Worst case scenario, it would be exactly the same as the standard mashing of potatoes. This ricer is really easy to use, you just through cooked potatoes (or other soft fruits or vegetables) into the cup, close the device, and squeeze out little strands of potato that are super easy to whip into nice, fluffy mashed potatoes. You can also use this to squash lightly boiled potatoes into the rice-y strands and then use them to make hashbrowns, it works great for that and the result hashbrowns are easy to brown and taste great. I can't wait to try this ricer on other produce to see what I can squash and how well it squashes the different foods. I think it would make great fruit mush for babies.



This is a great way to mash potatoes and it's super easy to use! Get one at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B7CVY9F and get 20% off with code ricer20off

Pet Safety Leads Car Vehicle Seat Belt Harness Review

I got these because my dog can not sit still in the car and I wanted an easy way to keep him in the middle of the back seat. He gets overly exited when he gets to go on a car ride and  he is always going from side to side barking at any thing that moves and scratching the windows and door panels. He can destroy door panels, scratch windows, and tear up upholstery in a very short time. He try's to get in the front seat all the time and will try to get in your lap to look out the drivers side window to bark at what ever may be out it and scratch up the window, the dash, and the interior. I needed some thing that would keep him in one spot in the middle of the seat. This is basically a leash that  clips into the seat belt latch and on to the dogs collar and these  are great, they are exactly what I needed for keeping him in one spot and he can still look out what ever window he wants to . It's adjustable so they work for dogs of all sizes  He can still scratch the upholstery but not near as bad has he could before, and now he can not get into the front seat. These are a good investment I should have bout sooner. You can get them here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7N5PV3

Squirt's Day at Home

I have two boys and I like to read with them so I'm always looking for new children's books to read to them. So when I was offered a copy of this book to read with my kiddos and review, I was happy to give it a try. This book is a cute little story, perfect for kids written by a kid. In the past, I have read other books written by kids that weren't very good, they had potential but were overzealous in trying to publish without taking time to properly edit. This book, though, is well written and edited. It is a good book and the illustrations are cute and perfectly suited to the style of the story. If your children are like mine, and absolutely adore all things "puppies" you should get them a copy of this adorable little book. It is also a great inspirational story if you read the "about the author" section to your children because it will show them that even children can publish books.

This is a cute children's book written by a kid. Check it out at http://www.brassringadmin.com/squirt

Carabiner Clips

Carabiner clips have a lot of different uses. Mostly we use ours to hold our keys, but I also sometimes use them to hold the back of my dresses and give them a halter top style look. I have also heard that some people use carabiner hooks to clip purses and bags to shopping carts when shopping. It's actually a great idea for keeping reusable shopping bags out of the way of your groceries and in easy access for check out time. These clips are not the kind to be used in mountain/rock climbing, though. They are made of metal, but they aren't designed to hold up the weight of people. They are effective for many other uses, though. Besides the things we use ours for you can also use them as tie downs or hooks around the house. We now have quite a few carabiner clips running around our house so I'm sure we will continue to find new uses for them.

These carabiner clips are great for many uses. Get them at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DSSXYY4

Joyal Beauty Hydration Facial Mask

My skin is extremely dry and sensitive, which is just a horrible combination. I am always in search of new methods of moisturizing my skin without causing breakouts or rashes of any sort. So I decided to test out this face mask and see if it would help. This mask is clear when applied, which is very different from what I am used to. It feels a little weird on my skin when I put it on, but it didn't cause any kind of irritation at all, which was nice. My skin does seem to be less dry than it was before I started using this mask. And I love that it doesn't cause any kind of irritation of pain. It is a great product. I would recommend this product for anyone with dry skin, especially now that the weather is turning cooler and we'll soon be trapped indoors in the hot dry air.

A great product for moisturizing skin. Get it at https://www.amazon.com/Joyal-Beauty-Hyaluronic-Anti-aging-Hyaluronan/dp/B00L0088YE

INNX Sheet Fasteners

I don't have any need for sheet fasteners, but I knew by looking at these that they would work perfectly for the purpose I needed: holding my couch cover in place. We have a couch cover on our large couch because it has a terrible habit of "eating" things that get on the couch. But, the problem is, the couch cover doesn't like to stay in place very well. It slowly but surely slides down the back of the couch and gets wedged down in the couch. What a pain, right? The cover came with one strap to hold it on the couch, but that just wasn't enough. In fact, I had to add three to get the cover to stay on the couch and I think I may need to add a fourth clip to keep the couch cover completely in place, but that is okay because we still have an extra clip. They are really stretchy so they can be pulled a pretty long distance which is great and makes them even more versatile.

These straps are great for keeping the couch cover in place. Get them at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CG979T5