Product review: Herb Guru Herbal Fruit Drink 12 Pack ,10 oz Bottles, Caffeine Free

 The drink tastes like lightly (very lightly) flavored tea. I would describe it as lightly flavored water. I would NOT describe it as a fruit drink; it has no fruit flavor.  I liked that it was only 15 calories.
 
I have to admit that the drink has grown on me.  The first taste made me think it was too lightly flavored, but I began enjoying the flavor's lightness and drank several bottles without consuming too much sugar when it was sweltering.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link. Ali Julia review ★★★★☆  

Product review: Vitamin D3 Gummies by Go Healthy- Vegetarian Adult 2000 IU

 

The flavor of this chew is delicious; I also liked that it comes in 2000 IU gummies to control how much I take a day. I see many 5000 IU D3 gummies, but my doctor told me not to take that much as having too much calcium in your blood can become toxic over time.  She told me to cap my intake at 4000 IU to avoid hypercalcemia, a condition in which too much calcium builds up in the blood.

The bottle contains 60 gummies; with my goal of taking 4000 IU a day, it will last 30 days, 0.50 cents a day.  This is not the cheapest D3 gummy with 1000 IU doses out there, but I like its flavor.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★  

Product review: Pee Pro Disposable Sanitary Urination Funnel for Women

 

 Does it work?  Yes. But it does take some practice to find the proper position and angle to avoid drips and getting your clothing wet. Try practicing in the shower before taking it on the road.  Cardboard falls apart quickly, so it does not stay glued together and stiff for a long time.

The device comes without good instruction on how to fold and position it.  Another reason to practice at home first.  Make sure told fold the seam; otherwise, it leaks immediately. One side is longer, and one side is shorter. The best position is with the long side up.  

Women's underwear is not designed to be used with such a device, so you have to drop your garments and risk exposure, but it is less noticeable than squatting. It works very well in a messy porta-potty where exposure is not a problem.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.  

 

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Awsum Snacks Chia seeds Cereal for Breakfast

 

This cereal has no flavor; it is just fiber. I like adding General Mills Cheerios to various cereals to reduce the overall sweetness.  I thought I could use this cereal in a similar way; I thought it would work to reduce the overall sweetness without affecting the overall flavor.  Unfortunately, I find the mouthfeel a bit unpleasant.  It seems to stick to the roof of my mouth in a way I imagine styrofoam would.

I like trying new food, so I am glad I tried it, but I don't think it will go on my repeat list.

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Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Sun Hats Beach Hats Wide Brim Hats UV UPF 50+ Foldable Packable Straw for Women Natural Sraw color

 This is a very pretty sun visor that came with a crease in the center, which made it fit poorly and look bad. I fixed it by ironing the visor on the steam setting.

The visor closes with a Velcro strip and is easy to adjust for different head sizes. The bow in the back is decorative; it has no function.

After ironing it and fixing how it looks, I am very happy with it. Lesson: do not fold it; store it opened flat if you have to put in your luggage.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Vessgra Bath Pillow, Ergonomic Bathtub Spa Pillow

 I have a bad back and take hot baths almost every day to relax my muscles.  This pillow is a repeat purchase for me for this bath pillow design.  The best feature of these pillows is the hook that allows the pillow to dry after each use. This means the pillow never gets moldy or smelly.  This pillow has good suction cups with tabs which allow me to disengage them quickly.

I purchased the previous pillow in 2016, and the only issue with it that it became discolored on the side away from the hook from age.  I think the grey color will hide discoloration well.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.
 

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: SILUKER 50-Count Compressed Facial Sponges for Daily Cleansing and Gentle Exfoliating

 

 These sponges come compressed, so they take up very little space when they are not used. When you put them in water, they expand (permanently) and become soft.  They are pretty soft, so they don't give as much exfoliation as face towels, but they are nice for removing makeup and sponging face cleaner.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★