Brand Name: US Art Supply

Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01KGDBNP6
List Price atm: $18.95

Firstly, this set is amazing, especially for only costing just under $20.

Secondly, I LOVE gel pens! Always have. When they started going out of “fashion” in the early 2000’s I started stashing them so that I could love them as long as possible. Any I found after that was like finding a gold nugget in a store. So, the fact that they’ve suddenly re-saturated the pen world has me tickled pink. (Thank you adult coloring craze.)

I saw this set and was very excited to try it. I liked it’s variety of hues and “textures.” I was a little skeptical of there being so many for such a low price though.

They arrived, and the thing I like immediately was their packaging. Very simple, but very nice. A classic marker kind of sheath that folds over  on itself and secures with a tab of velcro, so it’s not flapping open or being damaged by getting twisted. The flaps that keep the pens in place are secured with plastic snaps.

The pens themselves are wonderful. I only had about 3 “tricky starters” in the whole batch, 2 of which were the metallic, maybe that ink is just a little thicker or something. Coming from the gel pen hay day, this was not surprising or perturbing to me. I just scribbled it out. (A few tricks for pens that won’t start, even with scribbling, lick the tip and try again or run it over rubber, such as the bottom of your shoe. I’ve never had a pen resist these tactics.)

I decided as a quick way to make it through all 100 pens and check out their qualities I’d just fill in a page of a book I had lying around. For future users, I’d suggest having a scribble pad next to you, as some of the caps are not the most accurate. I found that the pigments cover well and dry quickly. Once the pens are properly started, they dispense very smoothly. I had a lot of fun going down this set and particularly enjoyed the GLITTER selection. (MOST especially the clear with glitter. Yes, a CLEAR color pen that is just silver glitter.) I will be keeping this set up, out of the reach of my toddler, as I enjoy it far too much to have to pillaged by eager, unorganized hands.

I received this set complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name:ECO-MA
Product Page:https://amzn.com/B01DKL974K
List Price atm:  $17.99This is a nice gift to a new mother, or an investment on her own part. I find that reusable nursing pads are infinitely more comfortable than disposables, as well as being more cost effective and eco-conscious. This set is no exception.


The breast pads come in a small, cushioned, drawstring bag with a drool bib folded up in it’s own little package, as well as a thank you card with a discount code for future purchases. The bag is meant for laundering, but I’m really not sure of how effective this would be unless you were only washing one or two sets at a time. So for heavy leakers, you’ll need a bigger bag to wash your full load, because I really feel like the pads would just be compressed together and not get well cleaned at all in this. Again, UNLESS it were one or two sets.

The drool bib is cute and simple. It’s not very thick, it’s a thin, t-shirt like material. So, good if you have a little one that overheats and needs lighter weight items, bad if you have a seriously drooly baby. It has two size settings set by plastic snaps on the back. It’s a nice little bonus for them to throw in, but it’s not of a quality that should be swaying decisions, in my opinion.

The pads themselves are nicely sized at 4” across. The bamboo side is of course delightfully soft and appears to be well woven.  The colored backsides are also well woven and solid. It’s inner linings don’t feel very thick, I don’t know how LONG these would stay comfortable on days where I’m leaking a lot or regularly. I feel like they may need swapped out pretty regularly. The edges are closed with a basic whipstitch. It seems mostly effective, but some spots are roughly done/done  over. I don’t see this as a huge issue, as I’d rather it be doubled up than have a dropped seam.

Overall, this set of reusable breastfeeding set is nice, it’s soft and I will be using it.

I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: The TeaBook
Brand Site: http://www.theteabook.com/
TeaRump: https://amzn.com/B01LE20LYW
ClinTean: https://amzn.com/B01LE77F6E
Prices: 20 tea bags for $9.99 (Other amounts/prices available.)
I received a mix pack of these caricature teas so I will be reviewing both flavors.

Firstly, aesthetics.

I think the illustrations and caricatures are exceptionally well done. They’re poking fun at BOTH candidates. I like that they don’t lean to one side or the other with their jokes. I also like that the illustration spans across both of the packages, so you need both flavors to finish the image. I would be interested in seeing more work from whoever drew this.

On the reverse, I like that their more “standard” tea bag look is still classy, regardless of being partner to the cartoon. It’s well laid out, legible and informative while still tying into the theme with the hashtags at the top. I’m all for a good pun and I think this brand is doing it well in a format I had not ever thought to expect.

Secondly, and more importantly (I guess), the tea.

As soon as you open the pouches the aromas lash out eagerly and deliciously.
I brewed both teas in the same temperature for the same amount of time.

The TeaRump is fragrant and bursting with peach aromas. It’s delectable and I would be happy to just keep this scent with me always. My husband is a regular drinker of peach teas, specifically, and he was quite impressed with it’s fruity presence. I would steep it a little less than I did. I found the flavor to be very sharp and would prefer it to be somewhat more subtle.My husband liked it this strong, but he likes his tea stronger. It was still good and I enjoyed drinking it, but I would like it a little lighter in future uses.

The ClinTeaN is more my style of tea. The vanilla smells so smooth and robust. It smells like a day of winter baking and warm blankets. The sweeteners are obvious in the scent, but it’s also obvious that they’re of natural origin. Once steeped, I found it to be just as delightful. It brews to a full, round flavor that is a joy to drink. It carries itself in the soft way that vanilla tends to, with not sudden jolts to the pallet. This is fantastic straight, but it would also pair nicely with milk/cream or even a chai base.

If I were to purchase more of one flavor, it would be the Vanilla Essence.

I look forward to future releases from this brand, The Teabook. I am curious about  future designs, puns and flavors. Too delicious not to follow.

I received these teas complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: Bella Poque Fashion

Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01G5BXEPK
List Price atm: $7.99

This belt appears as it does online and seems solidly made.

I ordered a size Large in their grape option. My instinct is usually to order EVERYTHING in black, but considering how many black tunic tops,dresses, jackets and what have you that reside in my closet, I figured a little contrast would be a good idea. I’m glad I did. This is a very pretty tone of purple. It’s not overly bright, but it still has spirit.

The elastic of the band isn’t too fancy. It has a woven style appearance on the outside and your standard elastic look on the inside. It has a LOT of stretch to it, so much so that if I WANTED to, for some reason, I could wear it around my 32 week pregnant belly. I’ll wait. I am worried that it might not stay at my natural waist and be more of a hip rise detail. But it’s not the company’s fault that my body is oddly proportioned.

It’s suitably wide enough to work as a little bit of a sneaky tummy tucker. And you don’t have to worry about it pulling in too narrowly along any squish you may have. The clasp is simple yet classy. It’s very easy to open and close, is well attached and it STAYS closed. I hate when these easy clasp belts just randomly open, so I’m glad to see this one deals with various ranges of motion.

Overall, very nice belt with a wide variety of styling options. Well made and nicely colored. Well worth the reasonable price.

I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: Evelyn & Delilah
Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01HF4LK70
List Price atm: $19.99

This is a well developed listing.
The breast pads are solidly made, nicely sized and every so soft. As well, of course, as absorbent. Everything one would want in a reusable breast pad. The materials are pleasant and effective and I’m very happy with them. They don’t get that slimy, slippery milk feel that disposable pads or cheap reusables develop after use. The inner material wicks the moisture up well so you stay comfortable.
Besides the breast pads themselves, they included an adorable little travel bag. It features their name and a Mommy Elephant with her calf illustration. Very cute. The outside is soft and pliable. It has a hang loop at the upper corner and a zipper that closes horizontally across the upper section. This inside of the bag is moisture resistant. Appears waxed or some such, does NOT have a residue or weird feeling. So it would be good for taking extra pads on the go as well as acting as a small wet bag when you have to exchange them.
The last item is a draw-string, mesh laundry bag. I found it to be well made and solid. For eight pads, I feel it is well sized. It would not fit many more than that though, so don’t expect to get a ton into this bag AND get a suitable wash.
This is clearly a company that uses first hand experience to develop their products.
I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.