I was recently given the opportunity to try a DKnight MagicBox Wireless Speaker. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the package, synced with my iPhone, and out came this great sound from this little box! I gave it to my daughter to try out, she’s at that age where music is everything, and she was able to quickly and easily sync it to her iPod. She now uses it all the time to listen to her music while doing homework (I like this better than earphones).

The DKnight MagicBox Wireless Speaker is easily synced with all Bluetooth devices, and features fast forward and rewind buttons (which also function as volume buttons when long-pressed), a phone button to answer calls, and a play/pause button. You can charge it by any standard USB port, and has an on/off switch as well as an auxiliary sound jack.
My favorite thing about the DKnight MagicBox, however, is the Micro SD card slot, something I have not seen on any other Bluetooth speaker I’ve tried. My initial thought was that It also comes with a nifty micro-SD slot where you can play MP3 files directly from a Micro SD card.

The speaker has rubber coated edges on top and bottem that make it quite durable for taking on the road with you to play your music anywhere. Perfect for the car or outdoors!

If you are in the market for a new portable Bluetooth speaker, make sure and check out the DKnight MagicBox at Amazon in black, blue or red.

Adovia sulfur soap, is highly enriched with minerals and sulfur from the Dead Sea. Your skin’s natural moisture levels are balanced and optimized with Olive Oil, Dead Sea minerals and Aloe Vera extract.

Sulfur has Antiseptic, Anti-Fungal and Antibacterial properties. This soap thoroughly cleanses your face and body and leaves your skin gentle and smooth.

This soap has become one of my favorites. It produces a nice lather and seems to last longer than most soaps I have used. While it is intended for those with oily skin or acne problems, even in my ummm 40s I still have some issues with this and it has been a great help. I love the fact thats its all natural and the best part is there is virtually no scent to it. My wife says she can smell something but I can’t (guess she has a better nose than I). It leaves my skin feeling soft and clean after use and with it being so long lasting I wont have to be spending a lot on soap.

You can find Adovia Sulfur Soap at amazon and is available for Prime members as well.

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If you have followed my blog or my A Frogs Diary blog over the years you know I have had issues with anxiety and insomnia. While I do take medication for both I like to use other methods to deal as well and one of these is Lavender Essential Oils.

Lavender Oil has many great benefits:

•-> Relax! Release stress, tension, anxiety *Aromatherapy*
•-> Rub on temples to ease headaches
•-> Soothe irritated skin (acne, cuts, sores, scars, stretch marks, itching, athlete’s foot)
•-> Skin burns (stop blistering, faster healing)
•-> Rub under nostrils to ease nausea
•-> Clear oily skin
•-> Super immune-booster (anti-microbial for bacteria, virus, and fungus)
•-> Tranquil sleep
•-> Ease common allergy, cold symptoms
•-> Insect bite relief, repellent

I use my oil primarily  two ways. In my office I have an oil burner where I put a few drops with water over a tea candle. The aroma helps me stay relaxed and focused through out the day. At night I have a diffuser on the nightstand that disperses the oil into a micro fine vapor, allowing them to remain suspended in the air for an extended time. This again helps me to relax and fall asleep.

I received this bottle of Lavender Oil recently and have really enjoyed it. The aroma is not over powering and really helps me to relax.

If you want to try your own you can pick up Lavender Essential Oil 1 Oz by Elite Gold at Amazon

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Everyone knows how much I looooove to shave, not. So if there is anything I can do or use to make it easier or more pleasant Im all in. SO I tried out this new Men’s Shaving Soap Bar that was sent to me. Its a lot like a hickey puck. I wet it in the shower then rub it on my face and it lathered up quite well. Not so much lil you can foam but I was ok with it. It also had a very light but pleasant scent to it, not over powering or heavy perfumes. It really assisted in my shave making the razor glide over and still allow a close shave.

Take more from the makers:

The secret to shaving daily and to experience a soft, and smooth shave while not having razor burns or irritations is in the ingredients of the Men’s Soap Company Shaving Soap. This soap is formulated to build nice thick lather and to give you a great cushioning and glide to prevent the razor from irritating your skin, giving you the closest shave. The Shea Butter in the soap moisturizes your skin while the soy comforts and conditions.

Men’s Soap Company Shaving Soap Is Great For:
• All Skin Types
• Irritated Skin & Razor Burns
• If You Want To Shave Daily
• If You Want a Close & Smooth Shave
• If You Want Thick & Creamy Lather

What Sets Men’s Soap Company Apart From The Rest?
• High Quality Natural Ingredients
• Low Price For A Large 3.8 oz Shave Puck
• Great For All Skin Types
• Non-Toxins and Parabens Free
• Free of Preservatives, Synthetic Fragrances, & Dyes
• Lasts Longer Than Shaving Cream
• Lathers Thick Within Seconds
• Hydrates and Moisturizes Your Skin
• 120 Day Money Back Guarantee

The Men’s Soap Company Shave Soap was designed to help men achieve a great smooth shave while enjoying the shaving experience. This Himalaya shaving soap puck is made from all natural ingredients and has a great smell.

I like everything about this and think you that shave should give it a try. You can find Best Shaving Soap with Shea Butter and Himalaya Scent. at Amazon for about $13.75 and of course Prime members will get it in 2 days for free.

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My name is Mary and I make muffins. That sounds like I belong in an anonymous support group; but in a manner of speaking, my mother and my brother might mention that I make marvelous muffins. They will also tell you that I’m an English teacher with a penchant for alliteration. For more than 40 years (although I won’t divulge how much more) generations of my family have enjoyed fresh, hot muffins from my kitchen. Banana-pecan, apple-cinnamon, chocolate-chocolate chip, lemon-poppyseed, oatmeal-raisin, cranberry-orange, and pumpkin-spice have disappeared as if by magic every time I turn around to take another batch out of the oven. It’s a mystery. My brother’s favorite are the blueberry ones, which he dubbed “blue-Mary” muffins. He just has to say that with hope in his eyes and I’m off to whip up a batch. Unfortunately for him, he lives too far away from me now to get them very often. Fortunately, there are lots of other hungry tummies around to appreciate my muffins.

So today it was 91 degrees in East County of San Diego (where I reside) and I was both thirsty and hungry. Fortunately, I had a bag of lemons and a bag of Washington sweet cherries, so cherry lemonade landed on the menu as the thirst-quencher of the day. But I remained hungry and there were lots of leftover lemons and cherries. Aha! Cherry-lemonade muffins! Did I mention that most of my family members have either celiac disease or gluten sensitivity? Well, we do, so my marvelous muffins are all gluten-free. I particularly like to use Pamela’s Gluten-Free Pancake and Baking Mix, of which I receive NO kickbacks or incentives for mentioning. I add that for those who are seeking a GF lifestyle and baking mixes that taste amazing instead of like cardboard because I know they can be difficult to find. Anyway, I spent a few minutes cutting up more lemons and cherries, then added them to the mix (the recipe is on the back of the bag). I also had this new Grazia silicone mini muffin pan that needed some breaking in, so it was a busy time in my hot little kitchen.

Now I have been leery of these silicone baking mats for years, but I finally tried one that was given to me a couple of months ago. That thing worked like a charm and there was hardly anything to clean afterwards. So I was more amenable to testing the Grazia silicone muffin pan today. Worked like a charm! I made two different muffin batters and put them both in the pan to see how it would work. Presto! Beautiful muffins that popped right out of their cups and into – wait! Where’d the muffins go?!

It’s still a mystery.

But the Grazia silicone mini muffin pan is no mystery. It turned out perfectly baked muffins without any sticking to the surface. The package said it works in temperatures up to 450 degrees. I believe it because it acted like 350 degrees – muffin-baking temperature – was no big deal. Do follow the directions for use and care of the silicone pan and it should last you through many baking sessions.

Now – where are MY muffins?!

Get your own Grazia Silicone Muffin Panat Amazon

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When we received this pan my wife was the first to use it. Ok she does most of the cooking but I would use it eventually. So the following is from her…

This is my new favorite pan!

For starters, the color coordinates with my kitchen, but it also sets it apart as a tool that requires special attention. Not that this is difficult, because it’s not, but I have to ensure that it is washed, dried, and stored properly to ensure longevity and functionality. This is not the pan I throw in the dishwasher or in the cupboard.

Now for functionality, it is a dream come true! When they say no stick, they mean it. I avoid most non-stick pans because they make the food taste funny and often the pans chip and get material in the food that I don’t want in me or my family. This one does not chip and the flavors of food are not compromised in any way. Heat distribution throughout the pan surface is even, which can be a problem with other pans that warp over time. In fact, it is recommended that you use lower cooking temperatures as the heat conduction is an awesome new technology.

This is the pan I reach for now to cook pretty much everything. Highly recommended!

If you want to try this pan out yourself its available in 8, 10, and 12 inch sizes and you can get the Frying Pan by Ozeri at Amazon

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As far back as I can remember (at my age it may not be that far back) we’ve always had a dog or cat or multiples of each in this house. Currently we are at one of each and of course they have their own food and water dishes. Although I’m not sure why cause the just end up eating each other’s food anyway. I digress though.

so when I was offered to try out Loving Pets Robusto feeding bowl I jumped at the chance. Well not me personally try it but get the pets to try it out. Even though the bowl came decorated with little dog bones we decided it was going to the cat, he was due for a new one anyway.

I don’t know what it’s like to eat out of it but it’s great in all other aspects. It’s sturdy and heavy enough that the cat can’t scoot it all around the room while eating out of it. The interior is brightly colored ceramic-like material that is bacteria resistant and a breeze to clean.

The bowls come in 4 sizes, several colors and 2 patterns. One is sure to meet with your pets approval. If you’re interested in getting one of your own, or for your pets, you can find them over at Loving Pets.

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Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I dont to the cookie baking around here, I leave that to the wife and daughter (I would have preferred if they mad more scones) so here are comments about the Baker Mat from her.

I have often wondered what it would be like to bake with a silicone baking mat. When this one arrived, I had my first experiment with this type of tool.

I was nervous at first because my imagination always melted the mat; but I went for it and whipped up a batch of my favorite gluten free cookies. If baking with a rubber mat flopped, oh well – it would all go in the trash; if it was a success, I’d have cookies!

Well, I had cookies! And scones…and more cookies… There is nothing to fear from using a silicone mat. In fact, the cookie recipe I have used for years actually turned out the best I have ever been able to produce! It was kind of amazing… No burning. No melting. Easy to clean. What more could a baker want? Hmmmm…how about more cookies!!!

If you want to grab your own you can find the Silicone Baking Mat at Amazon

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