pH Test Strips

I received a set of pH Test Strips for free to review!

These test strips can be used to test the pH in water, saliva, or urine. They're easy to use and easy to read. The results are quick and all you have to do is hold the test strip up to the side of the package and match the colors to figure out the pH.

A great pH is right at 7- perfectly balanced. I tested my saliva a few days in a row and got a 7.5 pH reading each time so I'm pretty close to where I need to be. To test my saliva I needed to wait awhile after eating and then I was supposed to spit on a spoon and then dip the test strip into the saliva. I didn't ever test my urine because it just weirds me out, but if you're into that sort of thing, go for it!;)

If you're interested in purchasing these, they can be found on Amazon here.

♥ Caitlyn

Exercise Ball

Hey friends! Today I'm reviewing an exercise ball! I ordered it on Amazon here.

I was pretty impressed with this ball. It's a super thick and heavy duty pvc and is slip resistant as well. It can hold up to TWO THOUSAND pounds (whoa!) and it came with it's own pump.

It's also a pretty blue!

I was really ready to try this ball out because I'm in my second semester of pregnancy with my third kiddo and my hips have been killing me. I can't sleep at night, I can't get comfortable during the day, it's just a real buzzkill. I wanted to do some exercises on this ball that would help stretch my hips out and relieve some of that pain. Really all I have to do is sit on this thing and bounce and I felt immediate relief. I have also used some exercises courtesy of Pinterest ;)

My husband also likes this ball. He is a fidgeter. He can't sit still so he's always tapping his foot or strumming his fingers on something. At night he can come home and sit on this ball and bounce around while we play with our kids or watch tv. It helps him relieve some of that energy so he can relax. I have to fight him over this exercise ball because he's taken it over!

My rating: 5/5
Pros: Thick pvc material and very sturdy. It's held up to two weeks of use from us so far and it doesn't look to be slowing down or even losing air!
Cons: The pump started to let air back out of the ball after it got about 75% aired up. It wasn't too bad once I kept pumping but if I stopped I could hear the air leaking back out.

♥ Caitlyn

* I received this product for free or at a discount so I could review it but these opinions are my own.

Glass Bottles

Hey guys!

Today I'm reviewing some no-leak glass bottles.

I ordered these for a reason. My brother has some serious allergy issues (including gluten and dairy), and he's been having a really rough time health-wise. He's been sick for a long time, and now that he finally knows what's going on, his doctor has him on a strict diet. She also said that he can't drink from plastic water bottles anymore.

Glass water bottles are often hard to find, especially when you live in a small town like I do. They're usually not very cheap, either, so buying a bunch of glass bottles can be pricey. When I had the opportunity to review these, I jumped on it!

My first thoughts upon pulling them out of the box:

1. They're heavy! They're really thick glass so I'm not worried about accidentally breaking them unless I drop them on the concrete. 

2. The lids fit great. No leaks!

3. They're marked with ounces, so you know how much you're drinking. 

4. They're clear, so you can see what's inside, unlike aluminum bottles. 

They also came with a note that has info on all the benefits of using glass bottles. 

When I gave these to my brother he was super excited. I haven't heard anything from him since I just gave them to him last night, but I tried them out beforehand and they wash well and I would definitely have to recommend these.

♥ Caitlyn

*I received these bottles at a heavy discount so that I could review them but these opinions are my own.