Making a New Home

Having moved into a new home I was quick to pick up there had been a smoker here before. The smell just comes and goes and drives me nuts. I hate the smell, it makes me sick, have headaches, and really bothers my sleep. Just when I thought I couldn't stand it any longer we found my box of review items and quickly plugged in our Essential Oil Deffuser from Natrogix which has been a complete life saver. 

I love that this can stay off with no light, or you can have it on color change as it cycles through 7 colors, white, yellow, red, blue, green, orange,and purple, or you can pick which color is your favorite and keep it on a steady color. 

This diffuser takes 150 ml of water to work and has a auto shut off  for safety. It is a cool mist so you don't have to worry about hot liquids. We used Peppermint Essential Oil to give our new apartment a better smell overall. I love Essential Oil Diffusers for doing yoga, meditating, and even at bedtime to help with sleep. At bedtime we just put in a few drops of lavender essential oil and we are off to sleep in no time. 

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7 Chakras

Having done yoga and meditation throughout my life thus far you would think I would be using incense on a normal keel, but alas I am allergic as in my throat closes up. I start having allergy symptoms just being around the unburned but once it is open aired or burned my body reacts in dangerous ways. 

My daughter uses incense for her meditation and when she was still home we tried different scents to see if there were any I could with stand, so far it is a no go, even with her door closed, window open, and being on the second floor I would have bad reactions. She now has her own place and is able to burn them at will, accept for when I am over then she can't use them. 

I do still have allergy symptoms while at her house with a sore throat but not a full blown attack which is nice since I do like to visit her as often as I can.

Now to the product itself. I love that the Chakra company took time to put these sets together for those who would like to meditate and see which of their chakras are strongest or even to strengthen them with just the right scent to help you achieve where you would like to be. For me my strongest is my Third Eye so the Cinnamon and Sage would be my pick but of course even though I can take these scents any other way when made into incense something happens which makes them cause me to have an allergic reaction. For me I just put some cinnamon and sage into a pot of water and simmer which works well for me.

With this set you get all 7 of the scents which are 1 - Root Chakra - Muladhara - Patchouli & Vetiver (Vetyver) 2 - Sacral Chakra - Svadhisthana - Ylang Ylang & Jasmine 3 - Solar Plexus Chakra - Manipura - Bergamot & Ginger 4 - Heart Chakra - Anahata - Sandalwood & Rose 5 - Throat Chakra - Vishuddha - Frankincense & Peppermint 6 - Third Eye Chakra - Ajna - Cinnamon & Sage 7 - Crown Chakra - Sahasrara - Frankincense & Myrrh & Lotus. for a total of 140 incense sticks which are 11 inches long and will burn up to 60 minutes each. They also include 1 wooden burner which are great if you are new to incense or would like to give as a gift. 

My daughter says that to keep them fresh she likes to keep them wrapped in between use. She also says to keep them away from pets because some pets might knock it over with their tails or even swat at the smoke when they are in use. 

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Weirdbeast Remote Control Ocean Wave Projection Sleep Night Light

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For our family this is really nice as we do meditation at bed time which really helps with sleeping and settling the kids down. We did get out of doing it towards the end of the school year but plan to get back to doing it more often soon. 

The Weirdbeast  Remote Control Ocean Wave Projection Sleep Night Light comes with several ambient sounds, and can also be used with the auxiliary cord to do your own music or even set it to use meditation downloads, which we love to do. 

I really enjoy sound with no lights but the girls like the lights and once they are asleep I can switch the lights off and just do sound. Great for children and adults. The remote takes 2 AAA batteries which are not included but this will work even if you loose the remote, which is great.

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Silent Mind Tibetan Singing Bowl Set

Most people know I do yoga and have done meditation through out my life mainly for pain management but I wanted to take my meditation to the next level and Silent Mind is helping me do that by sending me one of the Tibetan Singing Bowls to try out.

So far so good. This is a beautiful singing bowl and just the right size for beginners. Once I get good at this I would like to move up to a bigger size. My 8 year old is already trying to learn how to use the singing bowl too and said "Mommy when you get a new one can I have this one so we can do yoga and meditationn together" I said you sure can I can always use a partner.

When beginning take a look at some videos on line to get yourself started and believe me your bowl will teach you what works for both of you all on its own. It is a amazing. I am still learning but learning to mediatate too time so this will too.

The Silent Mind Tibetan Singing Bowl Set  can be found on Amazon.


What Silent Mind has to say about their product.

- It includes Antique Design 4" Singing Bowl, Hand Sewn Pillow & Wood Striker. Everything you'll need for the perfect meditation experience.
- Hand Selected & Inspected to ensure the best quality. Each set is checked against defects & sound quality before shipping.
- Creates a beautiful peaceful calming & relaxing sound when tapped or played around the rim. Perfect for when you want time to yourself to relax after a hard day.

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Replacing your Yoga Mat Strap

First of all let me say you can lose your mat strap. My daughters took them out to do yoga on the ground outside. When they were done just the mats came in no sign of the straps at all. Yes they lost two straps.

Luckily you can find yoga mat straps on the internet for sale. There are some great choices out there with FiveFourTen being one of them. This has a adjustable fit so it will fit both thin and thick mats alike, with our without your yoga towel attached.

I was able to get the Purple one and it really has a nice contrast against my black mat. I am happy, and for now on  when the girls borrow the mats they have to give me the straps as soon as they take them off.




You can find the FiveFourTen yoga mat strap on Amazon.


 What Five Four Ten has to say about their product.
Carry your mat with you without the bulk!
- Are you looking for an easier way to carry your mat?
- Does your mat sit in a bag after class collecting odor and bacteria?
- Have you already tried a mat strap in the past, but it ripped?
Introducing the extremely durable Yoga Mat Strap!
- Includes a 6 month warranty
- Helps your mat to air out and reduce odor and bacteria
- Lightweight and easy to carry
- Reinforced design makes it extremely durable
- Cinch can be loosened or tightened to fit any size mat

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Clever Yoga Video Review

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Yoga Towel with Lifetime guarantee

Personally I have done Yoga on and off most of my life. I am new to using Yoga towels but what a difference it can make. Instead of slipping on the sweat that drips from my body the towel will soak it all up and after I am all done I can wipe the rest of before hopping in the shower to refresh myself.

Dries quickly and absorbs a lot of water. One of my favorite extras is that is comes with a free hand towel which is awesome for wiping your neck and fore head off with between moves. The best part is the Lifetime Guarantee, yes lifetime if it wears out rips, you just let them know and they will let you know how to get it replaced. Awesome if you ask me.

Here is my video review 

You can purchase Clever Yoga's Mat on Amazon.



What Clever Yoga has to say about their product.
1 FREE 24"x15" matching hand towel comes with your 1 72"x24" yoga mat towel purchase. Both yoga towels are perfect for your hot yoga practice, Pilates and any other gym fitness exercises.
Premium lightweight 100% microfiber is super absorbent and quick drying, which provides you a skidless surface on your mat so you can hold your poses easily and also protects your mat.
To increase the slip resistance, spray water lightly before use or put it on top of your mat while you start to sweat.
Our Clever Yoga Towel is more than just another Yoga Towel. In addition to getting the highest quality Yoga Towel available on the market, you also working with a family owned business who are attentive to your needs and here to help answer any questions you have.
When you order your Clever Yoga "Yoga Towel" today you're protected by our "Namaste" Lifetime guarantee - if you're not 100% satisfied with your Yoga Towel or if it doesn't hold up for you forever, we'll replace it free of charge - no questions asked. So order now!

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Clever Yoga. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com. 

Yoga Towel with Lifetime guarantee

Personally I have done Yoga on and off most of my life. I am new to using Yoga towels but what a difference it can make. Instead of slipping on the sweat that drips from my body the towel will soak it all up and after I am all done I can wipe the rest of before hopping in the shower to refresh myself.

Dries quickly and absorbs a lot of water. One of my favorite extras is that is comes with a free hand towel which is awesome for wiping your neck and fore head off with between moves. The best part is the Lifetime Guarantee, yes lifetime if it wears out rips, you just let them know and they will let you know how to get it replaced. Awesome if you ask me.

You can purchase Clever Yoga's Mat on Amazon.

What Clever Yoga has to say about their product.
1 FREE 24"x15" matching hand towel comes with your 1 72"x24" yoga mat towel purchase. Both yoga towels are perfect for your hot yoga practice, Pilates and any other gym fitness exercises.
Premium lightweight 100% microfiber is super absorbent and quick drying, which provides you a skidless surface on your mat so you can hold your poses easily and also protects your mat.
To increase the slip resistance, spray water lightly before use or put it on top of your mat while you start to sweat.
Our Clever Yoga Towel is more than just another Yoga Towel. In addition to getting the highest quality Yoga Towel available on the market, you also working with a family owned business who are attentive to your needs and here to help answer any questions you have.
When you order your Clever Yoga "Yoga Towel" today you're protected by our "Namaste" Lifetime guarantee - if you're not 100% satisfied with your Yoga Towel or if it doesn't hold up for you forever, we'll replace it free of charge - no questions asked. So order now!

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PurSabino Non Slip Toeless Yoga Socks Bella Style

The number one reason of using a Yoga mat is so that you don't slip around while trying to do Yoga poses, the second reason would be more comfort for your body while you are doing Yoga poses on the floor with your body. Still looking for the perfect supporting Yoga mat for those who bruise easily and have pain such as Fibromyalgia.

With PurSabino Non Slip Toeless Yoga Socks Bella Style if you don't need the support you can kick the mat to the curb so to speak. No more slipping and sliding. I really like these Yoga socks because they have cutouts so my toes are uncovered which means my feet can have a bit of fresh air while doing poses.

These are quite pretty, comfortable, and easy to care for. I am very impressed with the PurSabino line. No more slipping on my wood floors. Personally I only use the mat for when I am doing body poses on the floor.

You can purchase PurSabino Non Slip Toeless Yoga Socks Bella Style on Amazon.


What PurSabino has to say about their product.
Focus on the Yoga Positions and Stop Worrying About Slipping"It is a well know fact that when danger and worry is removed, a person can naturally become better and will learn at an advanced pace..."Benefits of Wearing PurSabino Yoga Socks:

* Kick the yoga mat to the side and go solo with your yoga socks! (No need for a yoga mat)
* Eliminate the danger of slipping with our ultra-grip soles that support even the most strenuous yoga, aerobic, dance or Pilates sessions.
* Your foot stays dry, comfortable and allowed to breathe.
* Increase your balance and ability to learn the most strenuous yoga stances.
* Easy to clean. Hand wash them, lay flat, let dry. Great for a person on the go!
* A good barrier between your foot, bacteria and fungi.
* Use in the yoga studio, hotel room, train, car and more.
* Strengthen your foot and toes.
* Relieve foot pain and over exertion.

* Form fitting Bella Yoga Socks with toeless design promote better flexibility and range of motion in your toes.
* Slip-resistant tread on the sole provides excellent control, traction and helps keep you balanced and stable (superior grip). 
* Perfect for traveling without a mat. Perfect for Pilates, Yoga or just lounging around the house. 
* A great hygienic alternative to practicing barefoot, protecting feet from exposure to foot fungus in public studios. 
* Keep your feet warm on cold morning workouts. The half toe design lets your toes breathe and takes advantage of the best grips you already have - your own toes. 
* Bella Half Toe Sock - Small/Medium... Fits WOMAN'S SHOE SIZE (5 - 10) and MEN'S SHOE SIZE (4 -9)

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