Friday, October 30, 2015

Perfect light for closets




Tap lights have sure taken a step for the better since we last bought one. We live in a old farm house where there are no lights for the closets, and most of them are walk in closets, so having a light to find things is a must.

Easy to set up, install, and use. I love how bright this light is, as well as the versatility it has. Great also for a backup for power outages.




You can find the OxyLED tap light on Amazon


What OxyLED has to say about their product.

N05 is a super bright, dimmable tap light. Featuring a stepless brightness adjustment, brightness level memory and fading in / fading out. It's a perfect gadget for your closet, bedroom, hallway, garage, or any off the grid dwelling etc. 
Specifications: 
- Power source: 3pcs AAA batteries(not included) 
- Light source: LED with a lifespan of over 50000 Hrs. 
- Runtime: 60hrs. - 1000hrs. 
- Size (diameter x height): 3.5in x 1.2in / 88mm x 32mm 
- Weight: 60g./2.1oz (without batteries) 


You can find out more about OxyLED on:
#tap
#closet

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Meet and Greet with Amanda Ripsam from Mommies Quiet Place









Amanda Ripsam who writes at



























I met Amanda on Gather.com through a mutual friend Tina McCarty Dalasinski. When Gather 
changed for the worse most of the writers went their own ways but kept tabs on each other and 
continued in their friendship on other Social media sites. Over the years during and since Gather we 
have been there for each other through ups and downs supporting each other along the way.
Some of my online friendships are the best I have had since my best friend died in 2008.
My internet family is very much apart of my life. So let's get onto learning more about
Amanda Ripsam and Mommies Quiet Place.

Tell me about yourself? 

My name is Amanda. I am a lifestyle health blogger. I was born and raised in Toronto Ontario Canada and I live in Otsego Michigan. I am married to a computer nerdy techy husband who likes to help others with their computer troubles and he is a area sales rep for hp and a parent mentor and vp on the board for a non profit called parent to parent that helps family’s of children with special needs. I am a stay at home mom we have four kids in total. We have our daughter Bella who has a rare genetic disorder and I blog about our journey with her mostly to help me keep track of all we do. I also am a step mom My step kids are girl 18, Boy 16 and boy 21. http://mommiesquietplace.com is where I blog about life it’s my quiet place on the internet that has grown into a advocacy and self help lifestyle health blog 

What brought you to blogging?

I blog about my hard story of abuse I endured as a child and I share life's up and downs as I recovered and found happiness out of hopelessness. I also share about living life as an adult who has a a rare genetic disorder called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. My daughter also has 22q11.2 deletion syndrome Two years ago I was dealing with testing regarding a stomach pain I have been having that would send me to the ER and one point it flared up so bad my husband rushed me to the er and I had test and xrays done. I had started a journey to a healthier me. I had a lot of test and doctors discovered I had gastroparesis which is a slow empty basically my digestion track has shut down and it goes slow. Food will sit in my stomach for days sometimes before it fully digest. while enduring the process I was struggling to get out of bed I managed to care for Bella but my energy was spent and I ended up with way to much time needing to be bed rested for a year almost. I slowly started blogging to cope with the process to take my mind off things and that's how mommiesquietplace started. I also blog about our rare genetic disorder and I enjoy doing product reviews I know the two are so opposite but I do only family friendly product reviews and it has been a fun journey.  

Tell me more about your disorder. 

As mentioned above the stomach issues just dealing and healing with healthy soups and smoothies and mushy food my diet and lifestyle had to change. I am not sure if it is part of the disorder but it's just something that I have to manage because 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a rare genetic disorder there isn't a cure so all I can do is treat the symptoms. The symptoms very from one person to the next. No two people with it are effected the same way. They have similar issues to look out for such as hypocalciuma like Bella and I have a history of but it has been stable for years. It's a low calcium level and it drops so low we can have seizures turn blue or tremmers. That's the common symptom usually in infants and younger children under the age of 5. Then there are heart issues to look out for we lucked out and our hearts are perfectly healthy. I have the first stages of ceteracts so eye issues are common as well. Then there are ear infections that occur often. As you can imagine there are multiple health issues that come along with the disorder and I can count on both my hands and feet how many specialist Bella sees. When she was younger we had a lot of doctors appointments to keep up with now she's older we still have doctors visits but they are farther apart. For example when Bella was born we had to do calcium draws daily, then weekly then monthly, now it's yearly. It's about the same thing with all of the other specialist and doctors we visit.

What gets you through the day? 

what get's me through the day with it all is coffee and my husband's support we make a great team.

What are you struggling through right now? 

I struggle with being homesick around the holidays since I was born in Toronto Ontario Canada.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?


In 5 years I would hope I would start working by then Bella will be 13 years old. I probably will still be living in our two bedroom apartment but my hope is I will have it decorated and a lot more functional by then. I still have boxes to unpack after being here for 3 years. I would hope to start public speaking and have a book published that's my goals for now.  

What are your strengths? 

I am determined, resourceful and compassionate

Who is your favorite author?

I really enjoy Jodi Picoult
 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Tim hortons tim bits and poutine you gotta try it. It's a Canadian thing.

What is your favorite Holiday and Why?  



One part of living in the Usa is my family love's having two thanksgivings. Canadian Thanksgiving and American Thanksgiving two holidays that my family loves and always expects me to cook the turkey. A close second is Christmas.




You can check out my answers to the Questions Amanda Ripsam asked me on Meet and Greet with Pamela Marks.
Tell me a little about yourself and your blog?

What was your inspiration when you started blogging?

What’s hiding in your purse? 

Who is your favorite author ?  

What your favorite top 5 songs on your playlist

How long have you been blogging ? 

How did you develop your following on social media ?

What is your favorite thing to do with your family ? 

If you can have one wish what would it be ? 

I noticed you do a lot of product reviews how did you start that process? 


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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Cat Window Bed


We have never had a cat bed for a window before but within minutes our kitty Frostina was up in it cleaning and getting herself ready for a nap. Although it won't be staying in this window as my daughter wanted this for her bedroom window for the kitties to rest in.

This was tricky to put together and actually sustained a tiny rip but not big enough to cause it from not being able to be used. I would suggest this company either make the piping smaller or the fabric that the piping is to slip into a bit larger for easier assembly.

Either way our kitties are enjoying this but we need to get a few more because they all try to get into this one together.

You can find this window cat bed on Amazon.


What Pets and More has to say about their product.

Cat Window Bed Beta Version,  cat window seat with removable cushion , Extra Durable surface ,industrial suctions cups, new colors

THIS IS NEWER AND IMPROVED VERSION OF THE CAT WINDOW BED, with super strong surface and soft Cover , your cat will feel amazing
  • A soft and warm Window mounted cat bed with a view
    Washable cover and pad , Removable soft fleece cushion
    Sturdy construction,Easily moveable Durable material
    Safe up to 50 pounds,No permanent fixture No tools needed to install Strong frame
    Attractive design fits with any decor, Keeps cats off of other furniture

#windowcatbed

Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Pets and More. 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. 

4.8A 24W Dual USB Travel Wall Charger







One thing we never seem to have enough of mainly because I am still waiting for my husband to build a charging station for everyone's electronics. I have the design in my head just can't physically build it. So here we are with cord and plugs in every room but no one can find theirs.

The first one that disappears is mine even though I  only charge mine in the car or by my computer but mine goes missing. Yes we know it is one of the kids who takes it but you wouldn't know because they can never find mine or theirs. I think it is like the socks twin going missing they never are to be found again.

I really like this iClever charger because it plugs into the wall and can charge two devices at one time. Now I can charge my iPad and my daughters iPad all at the same time. Saves a little insanity from trying to find a wall charger, at least until this one disappears.  

You can find the iClever charger on Amazon.

SmartID Technology
Did you know that not all chargers charge a device equally fast?
Enhanced by our SmartID technology, the smart USB port is capable of identifying a specific device, and thus ensuring maximum charging efficiency and speed. With SmartID, our charger "knows" your device and charges at the maximum speed.
Most Powerful Dual USB Output
- 24W/4.8A dual USB output lets you charge any two smartphones or tablet devices simultaneously, at top speed.
- (Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 not supported. For QC2.0 charging, please see iClever Quick Charge 2.0 Fast Charger)
Perfect for Travel
- Compact Size: 2.08x2.08x1.12inch/2.9oz. 
- This compact adapter has a foldable plug, fits in the palm of your hand and is perfect for travel.
Broad Compatibility
- Smartphones & Tablets: Kindle(Fire), Apple iPhone 6S 6S Plus, 6 Plus, 6 5S 5C 5 4S, iPad Pro/Mini/Air Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge S6 S5 S4 S3 Note 4 3 2, Tab, HTC One X V S M9 M8, LG G2, Optimus F3, Nexus 5 6 7 9 10, Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX, Blackberry and More
- Others: External Battery Pack, GPS, PSP, PS4 Controller, Bluetooth Speaker/Headphones, Mp3 Players, and USB Powered Devices
Note
- This USB wall charger is not compatible with iPod nano, iPod Classic, HP TouchPad, Dell Venue 11 Pro and Asus tablets.
Specifications:
- Input: AC 100~240V 50/60Hz
- Output: 5V/4.8A (each 2.4A max)
- Size: 53x53x28.5(mm)/2.08x2.08x1.12(inch)
- Weight: 82g/2.9oz
Package Contents:
- 1 x iClever IC-TC02 Dual USB Wall charger
- 1 x User Manual
- 1 x Warranty card

 #charger
 #A24WDualUSBTravelWallCharger

Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and iClever. 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.

Advanced Moisturizer Cream By Anaiti



This little pot of cream is like what I am used to in a moisturizer, thick and rich taking a while to absorb. The  Anaiti Advanced Moisturizer Cream is used twice a day on cleansed and toned skin. I like to use this in the evening and the lighter version The Advanced Age-Defying Cream in the morning. This works best for my skin.

I have said this before but I hope to see some cleansers and toners come from Anaiti in the future. Then it would be a complete line that I could use on my face.

You can find Anaiti Moisturizer Cream on Amazon.


Advanced Moisturizer Cream By Anaiti | Use As Night Cream Or Day Cream And Make Up Primer | Best Anti Aging And Anti-Wrinkle Cream For Women And Men | Instant-Lift Solution - Diminish Fine Lines & Wrinkles With Skin Care Product For Celebrity Skin | 100% Satisfaction GUARANTEE! 

AN ADVANCED MOISTURIZING CREAM NOT JUST FOR CELEBRITIES!
- Skin suffering from aging or sun damage?
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Your skin needs a moisturizer to combat the elements it faces daily in our environment that leaves your skin looking and feeling old.
ANAITI'S ADVANCED MOISTURIZING CREAM CAN HELP
unique formula of cutting edge ingredients can help protect skin from damage and keep it soft, smooth and younger looking:
AQUAXYLTM, derived from natural sugars, provides an 'anti-dehydration shield' optimizing water circulation.
SODIUM HYALURONATE gives skin volume and youthful fullness.
SHEA BUTTER naturally soothes and moisturizes.
SEA BUCKTHORN SEED EXTRACT contains high concentrations of naturally-occurring anti-oxidants, protecting skin from damage.
ENHANCE YOUR SKIN NATURALLY WITH OUR ADVANCED, EASY-TO-USE MOISTURIZER
Skin moisturizers can be the most vital part of your morning routine, protecting and hydrating your skin while safeguarding the application and staying power of your make-up.
Plump up your skin with our advanced non-toxic moisturizer before applying foundation or concealer for naturally beautiful skin - or use it as a light, non-pore-clogging night cream.
RESPECTED RESULTS - OUR PRODUCT RIVALS SIMILAR ALTERNATIVES - IT IS SIMPLY SUPERIOR!OUR GUARANTEE
We stand by the quality of our moisturizing cream. Your happiness and satisfaction are our priority, which is why we offer a 100% Money-Back Guarantee!

You can find out more about Anaiti on:
#SkinCare
 #CSerum

Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Anaiti. 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.