Keeping Step

Fitness trackers seem to be everywhere and to be honest I have been against them because of the high prices I don't know how people afford all of these high priced items. I really don't. I won a nice fitness tracker a few months back falling in love  and really wanted to get some for my girls. I wanted an affordable but quality product. 

Trendy Pro wanted my daughter to try their's out which is slotted for both children and adults alike. This fits my youngest daughter who is 11 as well as my grand daughter who is 7 and surprisingly even fits my husband large wrist on the very last slots. We usually have to buy special bands to fit his big wrists so this is amazing in itself. 

So with the Trendy Pro Fitness Tracker set you will get one rechargeable fitness tracker one black band and the choice of  an extra band a wall charger but I just charge ours in our computer, a instruction manual, this tracker is super easy to set up, and a double sided reward chart to get you started on counting your steps. 

What I love most about this tracker is the ease of setting up. I could do it all on my own without my husband's tech help.  The next best thing would be tracking the sleep. Don't judge please this was a weekend and we were up super late but I am able to see exactly when she goes to sleep and gets up in the morning. 

Yes it is a bit like spying but I get to see my girls sleep quality and hers is pretty good. On the other hand I have to talk to my Dr. about mine I am yet to hit more then an hour of deep sleep in over months of monitoring my sleep. My sleep is mostly in the awake sleep. Oddly enough I dream every night so as soon as I hit REM I must dream like there is no tomorrow.

As for her steps well she hits well over 10,000 steps without blinking an eye so we don't have to worry about that, as for me I am have not been working and am now disabled and my steps are no where near 10,000 but I am working on getting more steps each and every day. Some days I don't reach my goal but by the end of the week I usually reach my weekly goals so it all evens out. I raise my goal each week so together as a family these fitness trackers are making a difference. 

So my final decision on Fitness trackers in general is to shop around there are great  fitness bands out there like this one by Trendy Pro that make the grade for dependability, affordability, and ease of use. While Trendy Pro is not made for swimming there are some out there that are make sure you take that into account if you will be using your Fitness tracker while under water. 

Check out all of the specks below. My favorite is the sedentary alert to keep you  active all day long.

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ComfiLife Orthopedic Knee Pillow

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Being a side sleeper I have to put a pillow between my legs. I have been wanting a pillow like this one from ComfiLife for quite sometime. This pillow can be put between the upper or lower legs depending on your needs. This pillow is made from memory foam with a zippered cover that can be washed and hung to dry when needed. 

Side sleepers everywhere like me who have back pain, or those are pregnant will be thankful for a pillow like this. As a person with arthritis of the lower lumbar a pillow like this can be the difference between a good day or a day filled with pain. I still have bad days but they are just from flair ups, weather changes, or my Fibromyalgia.

The ComfiLife Orthopedic Knee Pillow can be found at my affiliate link below.

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TakeYour Medicine

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Do you often forget to take a dose of your medication or do you know someone who needs reminding? Then this item might be right for you. First of all I want to suggest that if there are children who will be in the home at any time that this be kept out of their reach. The lock is really easy to use. 

This Medicine reminder takes 2 AAA batteries which are not included. You set the alarm to go off up to 6 times but remember this is in Military time so you are able to set it correctly the first time. The directions are pretty straight forward although I think the 3 second is much more like 6 seconds if you ask me. 

I always remember my morning or night medication but often if and when I have to take something else like and antibiotic then I need a reminder to take those other doses, and this item has been keeping me on time for taking my medication. I recently had a part of my wisdom tooth break off, causing an infection, and then was pulled out. I am in the healing stages, stitches come out late next week. This medication reminder came just in time to keep me on schedule with taking my medication on time. 

The Ddidak Medicine reminder with alarm can be found at my affiliate link below.

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SantaMedical Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

Having a reliable way to take your child's temperature when they are sick is a must have. One thing that always seems to be missing is the thermometer when you need it. Maybe it is because most thermometers are small and can be misplaced in the wee hours of the night when you are trying to care for a child, or maybe they are like socks you put them in the washer together but by the time they come out you only have one. Either way I like the bigger thermometers with quick temp like this one by SantaMedical Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer.

I love that this came with the batteries. It will take 2 AAA batteries when those die out. Easy to use, comes with a nice case to keep it clean between uses, and big enough that it won't be lost as easily. This is the thermometer for me, no more turning on the light to take your child's temperature and trying to read the tiny numbers. This has a backlight and big bold numbers.


You can find this infrared Thermometer on Amazon.


What Gurin has to say about their product.

The Santa Medical non-contact infrared (IR) clinical thermometer provides a simple, expedient, and accurate way for initial fever screenings by taking the temperature of areas on the face such as the forehead or tear ducts. It obtains the body temperature reading with 0.3 degree accuracy in less than 1 second. The Santa Medical IR thermometer features an intuitive guidance system to secure positioning and confirm accurate readings. 

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Fighting a Vitamin D Deficiency

I have a severe Vitamin D deficiency so I take 12,000 IU for 5 days a week and 2,000 IU on the other two days of the week. Remember to always check with your Dr. before taking any medications.

Most people in the Northern parts of the USA need a little extra Vitamin D in their diet, either from physical problems, not getting enough Vitamin D in your diet, or even just not being in the sun enough.

These are softgels which are in organic olive oil which explains their yellowish clear color. I do suggest if you take Vitamin E that you make sure you know the difference as these look very familiar to their shape, color, and size.

These Vitamins are made in the USA.



You can find the Vitamin D3 5000 240 softgels in organic olive oil on Amazon.
HIGH POTENCY VITAMIN D3 5000 IU: High strength Vitamin D so you need just one tiny softgel a day to achieve this high dose
BIOAVAILABLE ACTIVE FORM D3: The same active biological form of Vitamin D that’s produced by the body from sunlight
HIGHLY ABSORBABLE: Research suggests the oil-based softgel may deliver better absorption than a powder capsule*
PURITY, QUALITY, EFFICACY: We use only organic oil; no soy, stearates, fillers, artificial colors or preservatives
100% NATURAL, MADE IN THE USA in a FDA-Registered Facility to strict GMP standards with organic extra virgin olive oil

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Thermometer for Flu Season

If you are a mom, you need a way to take your child's temperature and being able to do it fast without making them feel uncomfortable is the best way to go.

Now you can take your child's temperature while they are sleeping without waking them from their slumber.

I love that this comes with batteries so I don't have to search around for a set when I need it, as well as coming with a nice bag to store it in, which fits into our first aid kit.

Easy to use, read, and dependable when you need it most. My girls were happy to see the old mouth thermometer off for good.

You can find the ThermoScan on Amazon.

What Orksun has to say about their product.

Product Overview: 
Finally! Take your baby's temperature without waking them up. 
No more worrying if your child's bath or bottle is too hot. 
You can also use it for yourself for a quick and accurate temperature reading. 

Infrared Technology: 
The Orksun Temposcan® Thermometer features infrared technology, which allows for temperature readings to be taken without contact. Hold the device approximately 1" from the person or object and simply point towards the reading target. Press the scan button and viola! you have an accurate reading in seconds. The thermometer captures the infrared energy that the person or object radiates. In seconds, 512 readings are taken and converted into a single temperature displayed on the screen. This offers fast, hygienic results with thorough accuracy. 

Features: 
-The thermometer has a big back-lit LCD screen for quick easy readings. Additionally a small happy face pops up for a good reading, and a sad face if the reading is too high. 
-You can store up to 10 measurements on the device and recall them easily with the press of a button. 
-Easily switch between measuring a person or object. Use for measuring baths. bottles for your baby, or almost any other item. 

Important Note: 
Out of the box the device might give readings in Celsius. To switch press and hold both the "Mode" and "Memory" buttons for approximately 3 seconds. Once the thermometer beeps, the unit is ready for measurement. 

Package Contents: 
1 Thermometer, A textured pouch for safe and clean storage, Manual, 2 AAA Batteries. 

Best Warranty Ever! 
1 Year manufacturer guarantee. Efficient and always satisfied customer service 7 days x 24 hours available. 

Approvals: 
• FDA • RoHs • FC • FCC

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Much needed Stethoscope

Back when I was taking med classes and then working in the field this would have been a really nice extra to have. Where I worked we had a very uncomfortable Stethoscope that everyone had to share. While using it my ears were in pain which made paying attention to what was going on that much difficult. This Stethoscope comes with several ear tips so you get the right fit.

This is a really nice Stethoscope that would be great as a gift for your favorite nurse, CNA, med student, etc. I love that this has a double sided bell so that you have the right stethoscope for your needs right at your fingertips instead of having to change it out for another one to get the job done.

Sometimes Stethoscopes are needed in the home and this would be something that would be a nice extra for those those who need one close by, be it for blood pressure or any other medical need. Great for home or professional use. Sound is so clear that I took a double take when I used it for the first time.

You can find this stethoscope on Amazon.


Premium Cardiology Stethoscope is a high end stethoscope for all your professional healthcare needs.  Already being used by Doctors, Nurses, Respiratory therapist, nursing and medical assistants, as well as students.  The quality of sound heard through the vey soft eartips rivals that of most Littmann stethoscopes.  No more painful ear tips, great seal and easy to wash.  

Dual sided bell makes sure you have the right tools to hear the right sounds.  Clear pitches, hearts sounds and tones. Hear every crackle, rhonchi and wheeze.  Lighter than its high quality peers.  Easy to wear around your neck.

Makes an amazing gift for your professional healthcare loved one including students.

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Pain Relief Alternative

My husband injured his leg a few years back at work and has a much bigger tens unit made for his leg, but this tens unit is perfect for when my fibromyalgia is flaring up badly, or when I am having spasms.

This can sometimes mean the difference between a few days in bed and being able to make it down the stairs to sit with my family.

It is amazing what products are out their for pain. Medicine alone doesn't always touch the pain I have with Fibromyalgia, not that this takes it completely away but it does help with some of the pain I have.

Easy to set up, love the cord and pad holder very useful, and very different from others I have seen since it is digital.

You can purchase the  PM-120 Tens Unit Electronic Pulse Massager on Amazon.

What Gurin has to say about their product.
PM-120 Tens Unit Electronic Pulse Massager with 6 Modes and Rechargeable battery :

• Six Auto Modes (stimulation programs) and Pause button
  10- to 60-minute timer with auto shut-off, 20-minute default setting
  Adjustable massage strength levels with gradual increase / decrease setting option
  Portable and Compact device is easy to bring along in a bag or a suitcase for on-the-go use
  Attachment pads, Rechargeable Battery and Power Adapter included

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Sprouts Voice Remedy

My daughter is a singer and love all kinds of music. I want to make sure while she is away at college she has something to help her voice out on days where her voice needs a little extra help. This would even work when I get Laryngitis. I like that there are products out there that are herbal that work instead of depending on chemicals. The amazing part is that you only need a very little amount about 3-4 hours before you are going to need your voice. A little something extra then warm tea with honey to bring out the music. 

You can purchase Sprouts Voice Remedy on Amazon.

Sprouts Voice Remedy is designed to relieve Hoarseness in a safe, natural way. By reducing inflammation, getting rid of stubborn phlegm and opening the nasal passage. Sprouts Voice Remedy has been proven to produce a voice that is smooth and clear and helps you getting back the ring in your voice

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