ParaVival Bracelet Review

 Preparedness, Product Review  37 Responses »
Nov 272012
 

ParaVival Bracelet Review @ Common Sense Homesteading

The ParaVival Bracelet is a compact survival bracelet made with  either Commercial 550 or MIL-C-5040 Type III 550 paracord.  ParaVival offers 6 basic bracelet designs:

  • 1 Color Cobra Bracelet (shown)
  • 1 Color Cobra Bracelet MIL-C-5040 Type III
  • 1 Color Fishtail Bracelet
  • Custom 2 Color Cobra Survival Bracelet
  • Custom 3 Color Cobra Survival Bracelet
  • Quick Release Gator Bracelet

These bracelets provide between 8-16 feet of paracord when unraveled “as is”.  To demonstrate, here’s my youngest holding 10 feet of paracord – roughly one Baby Cobra bracelet. Continue reading »

Belly Stripper Pulls Toxins, Trims Waist

 Natural Health, Product Review  20 Responses »
Nov 202012
 

Belly Stripper Pulls Toxins, Trims Waist

Ever since I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, I’ve been trying to clean up my diet and environment and remove the toxins that are already built up in my body.  Our bodies are designed to repair themselves.  If they can’t, something’s interfering.  I started using Herbalix Detox Deodorant about a year and a half ago (and am still using it).  I saw positive changes from this – some big, some small.  This year the team at Herbalix introduced a new product called Belly Stripper, and I became one of the guinea pigs.  :-)   (BTW, I did not get a tan, it’s just different daylight levels in our bedroom where the photos were taken.) Continue reading »

Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Review

 Product Review  11 Responses »
Nov 132012
 

Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Review@ Common Sense Homesteading

I’ve heard friends raving about Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil for a while now.  When I saw in their newsletter that they are happy to host reviews and giveaways for bloggers, I decided to send them an email.  A couple days later and my sample arrived, and now I get to share with you this Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil review and giveaway. Continue reading »

Conte’s Gluten Free Pasta – Review

 Product Review  36 Responses »
Oct 232012
 

Conte's Gluten Free Pasta @ Common Sense Homesteading

Recently, I was discussing with some friends how many gluten free pastas simply weren’t very good.  That same day, I found Conte’s Gluten Free Pasta on Twitter (contespasta), and went to have a look at their website (http://www.contespasta.com/).  Their heart shaped cheese ravioli were about the cutest pasta I’ve even seen, and the rest of their raviolis look equally gorgeous (check out the Conte’s ravioli page to see what I’m talking about).  On a whim, I contacted Conte’s to see if they’d be willing to host a review and giveaway, and they said yes!  It’s taken us a bit of time to work our way through the very generous sample box they sent, but I’m finally ready to roll with our review of Conte’s gluten free pasta. Continue reading »

Mavea Water Filter Pitcher Review

 Product Review  27 Responses »
Aug 272012
 

Mavea Water Filter Pitcher @ Common Sense Homesteading

The Mavea Water Filter Pitcher is an attractive, easy to use, quick processing filter that removes odors and many common contaminants.  The elongated footprint allows it to fit in most refrigerator doors for convenience, and the automatic pour through lid of the Mavea  Elemaris XL opens and closes automatically.  Just put in a stream of water to fill, and the lid closes when the reservoir is full.

Mavea Water Filter Pitcher – Pros and Cons

Pro:  The filter is FAST.  In a matter of minutes, an entire reservoir of water is filtered.  It’s been really handy during canning season for removing sulfur odor and hardness from our well water. Continue reading »

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