Caldera Ambidextrous Sling Mount

Hey ya'll!

I recently got sent a Caldera Ambidextrous Sling Mount for an AR-15 for free so I could review it.

My husband is a beard-growing country boy who likes to shoot guns so I figured we could test this sling mount out for size!

The mount is for a single point harness and worked as well as I expected it to. It was easy to attach. It also worked for both left and right sides, so it was truly ambidextrous.

It's hard to see in these pictures since the gun is also black, but it's the shiny ring in the middle of the picture. 

My rating: 5/5
Pros: The mount was solid metal and sturdy. It didn't bend or break. It was ambidextrous, I could use it on both sides. It attached easily to the gun and the sling.
Cons: I wish that it was a matte finish. Most AR-15's that I've seen have been matte black so the fact that the sling mount was shiny surprised me. This doesn't affect anything else rather than aesthetics though, so it's really not that big of a deal!

♥ Caitlyn

PinchMe Box #2!

If you're not familiar with PinchMe, it's a sample box that you can order on certain times of the month. Every so often they do a new sample box. It always opens at 12 PST (11 CST), and you have to get on there pretty quick to claim your samples. The samples are always tailored to you because you need to fill out about 10 personal interest surveys so they know what kind of products you use and what kind of lifestyle you live. After you receive your samples, you use them and fill out some surveys based on what you thought about the product. It's not nearly as extensive as some of the other sample sites I use.

I've ordered about four so far, but they always take a few weeks to come in. This is my second one!

I feel like it had more stuff than the first one. Anyways, here's what was in my box!

BandAid Water Shield Bandages
Dentek Comfort Clean Floss Picks
Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Lotion
Scotch Brite EXTREME SCRUB SPONGE (Read that in a wrestler's voice)
ACT Advanced Care Mouth Wash
No 7 Protect and Perfect Advanced Serum
Summer's Eve Night Time Cleansing Cloth and Night Time Cleansing Wash
Coupon for one Gevalia Iced Coffee with Almond Milk

Pretty excited!

♥ Caitlyn

Mail Call! 8/2-8/8

I got so much fun stuff last week that I forgot to post my MAIL CALL!

Things still available:
Sunmaid Raisin 100 Anniversary Cookbook
Prilosec OTC Sample
Free Twix Bar- Contest Win! Check it out here.

Things that I received that aren't available anymore:
Advil PM Sample
Secret Clinical Strength Deoderant (I got these through Secret. They sent me an email that I could try out a few samples)

I also got a PinchMe box today! I'm posting what was in it next!
♥ Caitlyn

Pouch2Go Reusable Food Pouch

Hey ya'll!

I tried out a set of Reusable Food Pouches today, and they were cool!

First things first... these pouches are not like the regular ones you buy for kids. They're much larger. They're 7 oz. I personally like this size because my daughter always wants more after using the smaller pouches. She uses this one and she's done. I can also use it for myself!

The pouch itself says who it's created by (Genevieve Avani), and the website. Underneath that writing is a double zipper so it doesn't leak! Big plus! The bottom opens all the way across so you can use a big scrub brush in there. If you look in the first picture you will notice that there are no sharp corners so things don't get stuck in there. I've had problems with that in other reusable pouches. Yuck.

 The other side of the bottom shows you some more perks of this product. It's food safe, dishwasher safe (YES!), easy clean, FREEZABLE (DOUBLE YES!!), don't microwave it!, and BPA Free (TRIPLE YES!!!). This wide bottom is perfect for sticking over the hooks in your dishwasher so it stays open.

Once again, there are NO sharp corners on this product. The lid stays on and doesn't fall off easily. The pouch itself is clear so you can see inside. This is great for seeing how much you have left, or for making sure that you have the inside clean.

My Rating: 5/5
Pros: The double zipper and wide opening on the bottom is great for sealing food inside and easy cleaning. See through sides allow you to see how much food is left or if you need to clean it. The pouches are dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free.
Cons: None!

If you're interested in the Pouch2Go Reusable Food Pouches, you can find them here.

♥ Caitlyn

*I received this product for free for my unbiased opinion.

Alpha Grillers Digital Meat Thermometer

Hey ya'll! I haven't posted in awhile because I was on vacation in Colorado all last week! We checked out Pike's Peak, The Royal Gorge Bridge, etc. It was fun!

When we got back we felt refreshed and ready to get back to everyday life. I was especially ready to get back to my kitchen! I love cooking and I didn't get to for a week. We had some great food on vacay, but I would rather cook dinner myself because I know all the ingredients that went into it. :)

One of my first meals back required that I use a thermometer to make sure that the meat was cooked, so I opted to test out my new Alpha Grillers Digital Meat Thermometer that I got for free to review!

This is an instant-read thermometer that you stick into your meat to see if it's done. I was making a pork tenderloin, and the recipe said "Cook for 45 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 155-160 degrees Fahrenheit." Obviously this calls for a thermometer! 

 No! Thank you! :)

It came with a temperature chart for different types of meats.

It folds up for easy storage and keeps the point from poking into other things in your drawer or cabinet (or pocket if you're grilling outside).

Here it is in use. I took my pork tenderloin out of the oven and checked the temp. The thermometer is easy to use. I just unfolded it (after washing the probe), turned it on, and stuck it in the middle. The temperature instantly climbed and stopped at 143.8. It wasn't to the desired temperature yet so I threw it back in the oven for ten more minutes! When I pulled it out, it was at 161 degrees. Perfect! 

This is the finished product. My husband remarked that it was possibly the best pork tenderloin I've ever made. I usually use an analog thermometer and it takes awhile to get a reading. This was so much easier. 

My rating: 5/5

Pros: Folds for easy storage, digital means it reads fast, temp chart, easy to use. 

Cons: None

I loved this thermometer! If you're interested in getting one for yourself, you can purchase one here.

 ♥ Caitlyn 

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