Doing Double Duty

Do you like to find items that do double duty for you by serving several purposes instead of just one?

Think about books. They could be thought of that way. They can educate, but they can also entertain. I think of candles being multi-purpose items. They give light, they give warmth, and they can be pleasant to smell.

Thanks to Ivanka and the other wonderful folks at OmniiDeals, I recently had the opportunity to enjoy two of their lovely candles. I selected one of their 16 oz. Glass Lid Essential Series Jar Candles and a Three Pour Pillar Candle in Forest Blend Premium Fragrance. Here are my thoughts on the candles, along with bullet points from the company.

Goose Creek Blueberry Cheesecake with Glass Lid Essential Series Jar Candle, 16 oz.

◊ Burn time: 90 hours

◊ Goose Creek Candles are the most fragrant cleanest burning candles on the market

◊ Made in the USA

◊ Every candle has the maximum amount of fragrance per liquid ounce

◊ We know you will love our handmade, smokeless, extra fragrant jar candles

This delightful candle has a juicy blueberry smell with a hint of cheesecake blended in. The aroma is rich and delicious. The deep blue color of the candle represents the color of blueberries perfectly. The two wicks give the candle a brighter flame.

The candle comes in a thick, fairly heavy glass jar with a tight fitting lid. Once the candle has been used up, the jar could be used for storing a multitude of items. Just with the lid off, the candle gives off a pleasant scent.

The candle was packaged very well for minimal chances of breakage in shipping.

This is a lovely candle to look at or enjoy while burning. It has an enjoyable fragrance that’s not overpowering.

FTC Full Disclosure – I was provided the item mentioned above by OmniiDeals. However, the post was written solely by me and all opinions are my own given honestly and freely.

Goose Creek Candles Forest Blend Premium Fragrance, Three Pour Pillar Candle, 3x4 Inch

◊ COLORFUL DESIGN. Add a pop of color to any room’s décor with our pretty three-pour pillar candle. Designed to best allow even melting and no smoke residue.

◊ UNIQUE DESIGNER FRAGRANCES including Apple Bourbon, Forest Blend, Morning Fog, Warm Vanilla and more.

◊ LONG BURNING for hours of ambiance and fragrance. Compared to other leading, more expensive brands!

◊ MADE TO BE THE BEST Goose Creek Candles are all poured in the USA with the highest quality ingredients available.

◊ SAFE AND NON-TOXIC for hours of clean, invigorating fragrances.

This four-inch tall pillar candle is my preferred for its intoxicating scent. I couldn’t find anything on the packaging to tell me the exact scents used in the Forest Blend, but it reminds me of sandalwood one of my favorite fragrances.

The beautiful tri-color earthy tones of the candle would complement any room’s décor. The candle featured a creamy beige on top followed by a layer of seafoam green in the middle and a base resembling mocha coffee.

The scent is relaxing, a bit fragrant but not overpowering. It hints at the outdoors on a tranquil fall day. The delightful aroma lingers in the air even when the candle isn’t lit.

A small medallion is attached to the candle with raffia for a decorative touch. Once the cellophane wrapping and medallion are removed from the candle, you’ll want to place it on a candle holder just in case there is any residue when burning. The single wick burns clean and smoke free.

The candle comes carefully package to help ensure non-breakage in shipping.

FTC Full Disclosure – I was provided the item mentioned above by OmniiDeals. However, the post was written solely by me and all opinions are my own given honestly and freely.

Thanks for dropping by today. Do you find candles relaxing or just useful for light? Do you enjoy scented candles or prefer no scent at all?

Accessories to the Rescue

GO PUCK Portable Cellphone Battery Charger

With the hectic schedules we all keep these days everyone can use a little help so a few accessories to the rescue is just the ticket.

Thanks to Ivanka and the wonderful folks at OmniiDeals, I had the opportunity to review several of their products that have made my life a bit easier.

GO PUCK 5X Portable Cellphone Battery Charger

◊ Man-Made Materials

◊ Mountable and Wearable, put the power securely where you need it

◊ Dual USB output: Standard and Rapid Charging at up to 2 Amps

◊ Pocket Sized for Portable Power Anywhere

◊ 4 LED State of Charge Indicator

◊ Rugged Design – Shock and Vibration Resistant

◊ Product Dimensions: 1 x 3 x 3 inches

◊ Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces

By most standards I have an old cellphone – it’s two years old. It’s an Android and I’ve had problems keeping it charged for over a year.

I’ve tried a number of portable chargers but found them more trouble than useful. I always had to make sure I had my original phone charging cord with me. But 95 percent of the time the charger would be dead because the on button had gotten pushed in my purse.

Can charge 2 devices at the same time

When the GO PUCK Portable Charger arrived I was happy to see there were no buttons to push. You just plug the cord in the charge and to your phone and it’s on. Major point in its favor.

Next I decided to try charging my phone with the cord that came with the charger. (The charger comes ready to use, btw.) Image my delight when the phone actually charged. I no longer have to remember to take the original cord along. Another huge point in GO PUCK’s favor.

The charger is lightweight and easy to carry. It recharges my phone in a timely manner without either getting hot to the touch. It can charge my phone twice before it needs to be recharged or it can charge two devices at the same time. GO PUCK is easily recharged using a generic wall adapter (not included).

Overall, I’m extremely pleased with this charger and do highly recommend it as it works on a variety of devices. It would be nice if it came with a small bag of sorts to carry it in, but that just an extra I’d like and doesn’t impact the charger’s overall performance.

FTC Full Disclosure – I was provided the items mentioned above by OmniiDeals. However, the post was written solely by me and all opinions are my own given honestly and freely.

Writeyboard Monthly Calendar

Writeyboard Monthly Calendar

◊ ORGANIZE ANYTHING with this convenient whiteboard for work or home schedules. Perfect for college dorm, kids' chore chart or homework list; even use in the kitchen for menu planning! At a glance month view with writable block space.

◊ EASY INSTALL IN SECONDS with no wrinkles or bubbles. Peels from paper and sticks onto walls smoothly and easily. Adaptive foam backing creates a smooth writing surface.

◊ CLEAN SIMPLE REMOVAL: Just unpeel from wall and roll up for true portability with this simple to use technology. No sticky residue or mess!

◊ CELEBRITY BACKED INNOVATION from Mark Cuban of Shark Tank. EZ install and removal for on-the-go mobility. Great dry erase markers erase with ease. Eco-Friendly.

◊ RE-WRITABLE AND DURABLE for repeated use. No need to constantly replace cheap whiteboards.

Unique way to ship

Needing a calendar to keep track of events and activities is a must to keeping organized. The Writeyboard Wall Calendar is perfect as it allows you to make changes to your schedule with little effort and no mess.

The calendar comes packaged in a decorative plastic tube resembling a marker which protects it from damage in shipping. A dry eraser Squegge comes with it. Measuring 3 feet wide and 2 feet tall, the calendar gives you plenty of room to plan each day’s events.

The calendar is made of good quality, durable plastic. The backing peels off easily and is simple to press onto a wall. It can be removed effortlessly. The smooth writing surface makes it easy to erase. The calendar is perfect for home, office and/or school use.

FTC Full Disclosure – I was provided the items mentioned above by OmniiDeals. However, the post was written solely by me and all opinions are my own given honestly and freely.

Writeyboard Re-Fillable Low Odor Premium Dry Erase Markers Eco-Friendly, 4 Pack

Writeyboard Re-Fillable Premium Dry Erase Markers

◊ QUALITY FIRST: Chisel-tip for smooth writing. Erases cleanly from all whiteboards. Low odor.

◊ CELEBRITY BACKED INNOVATION brand with Mark Cuban of Shark Tank.

◊ EASY USE AND REFILL means NO messy experience or reduced writing quality.
 ◊ ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Reloadable, refillable cartridges mean less plastic waste in landfills and less wasted money.

◊ 4 PACK OF PREMIUM MARKERS Writeyboard whiteboard cleaner and additional cartridges sold separately.

Having a good set of dry erase markers is essential to making a dry board work. The Writeyboard Re-Fillable Low Odor Premium Dry Erase Markers do a great job.

The markers are easy to hold and have a chisel tip which allows you to write in both thin and thick styles. The ink flows smoothly and has very little smell. The colors are vibrant. The markers are refillable making them eco-friendlier.

The markers come in a small plastic carrying case with snap closure. They work perfectly with the Writeyboard Monthly Calendar making for a great combination in keeping organized.

FTC Full Disclosure – I was provided the items mentioned above by OmniiDeals. However, the post was written solely by me and all opinions are my own given honestly and freely.

Thanks for dropping by today. I hope I’ve tempted you to check out these products in an effort to become more efficient and organized. What accessories do you use that make your life easier? Have you tried a portable cellphone battery charger yet?