Kawaii Heart Shaped Ring Light Review. SPOILER ALERT: I'm still not a model!

 Suuuuuper cute and bright heart shaped selfie ring light has really improved my photo skills! I wouldn't say it if it wasn't true, as I don't want to recommend a product that I'm disappointed in.

The only issue I have is how narrow it opens but it does seem to fit my Kindle Fire easily, though that's without a case. The heart ring light absolutely will NOT fit over the heavy duty Otter Box type case that I prefer. Guess it's time to buy a new slim case, huh?

 I was looking for a soft LED light for selfies and general product photos and this ring light is really best for arms length selfies and maybe macro. I need to invest in an actual photography light on a stand, *sigh* It won't give you the superglam halo effect, that has to be achieved with an actual professional photography ring light and those run about $60+ with limited portability. I just touch up my photos and add a catch light to my eyes for the same effect plus I can smooth out my *ugh* adult acne.

Here's a low level lighting selfie WITHOUT the ring light, taken on my Kindle 8 HD. 

Here's the same lighting using the heart shaped selfie ring. Really big bright difference, I'd say!

The light ring has a cool light and a warm light with both a bright and low setting for each as well as a blend of the two and a strobing flash mode the instructions refer to as an SOS. Yeah, I often feel the need for a SOS when taking selfies. :C

 For about $10, this is a fun purchase. The mirror on the back is cute and it seems sturdy enough to carry in your purse. The light charges with included USB cord, so no worrying about batteries.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N102UGT

 Please take a look at my fumbling video review for this light!

Kawaii Squishy Booger Fidget Animals For All!

 Behold the latest toy craze for adults and kids alike who need something sensory to do with their hands.

 Gummy but not sticky, these wee critters are so pleasant to pinch and pull and hide in your palm which makes them great for kiddos with autism or a discreet fidgeting soother.

Tiny super squishy jelly animals are the fidget toy of 2018! I'm not sure what these are made of, maybe silicone based?

 They're super stretchy and gummy and have a really pleasant feel to them when you pinch and roll them in your hands. Best for older kids, like five and up or whatever age is beyond wanting to stick them in their mouths.

 This collection has several cats, a bunny, a tiger, a duckling, a seal, a polar bear, a koala and a panda. Each little cute animal is individually wrapped in a resealable bag so you can hand them out as rewards for kids or as stocking stuffers or gift toppers or whatever.

 They're under a dollar each and so far have withstood a few days of intense rubbing, though they do need to be rinsed off once in a while if they get grubby or dusty or covered in carpet lint.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0758GTRRG

 Take a look at my video of these kawaii cuties in action!

Errrmergerd, so tiny. So loud. Like my Boston Terrier.

 This teeny weeny Bluetooth speaker works with both of my Galaxy phones (4s and 6) as well as with my Kindle Fire HD tablet. I've listened to music, audio books and podcasts using this bullet type speaker without any sound quality issues.

 As shown in the video, there seems to be some issues with lag as The Cult video is really several seconds off when watching his lips. I'm sure this can be corrected, which I'll need to look into as I'd like to use this tiny speaker hooked up to my HD TV in my living room to make it a but quieter at night when I watch TV.

 My Boston Terrier HATES this speaker although he's never reacted to my phone or laptop or desktop so I guess it sounds super realistic to him? You can also pause then play the music/podcast media using the button on the bottom of the speaker, which is helpful when I'm in another room far away from my device.

 Charges with USB, power lasts for hours and turns itself off when not in use. Instructions show you how to use it as a selfie timer as well. Quite a value for the small cost! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GR46AVU

Pet Safe Heating Pad For This Crazy Cold Houston Winter!

This is one of the coldest Houston Christmases that I can remember. It's been at or below freezing at night and barely above freezing during the days, and super dark and just gross. My Boston Terrier is sleeping a lot more than usual and we aren't spending as much time outdoors. I thought he might appreciate a heat pad as he sometimes prefers to sleep on the couch at night.

 The CISNO Pet Safe Heating Pad is a great item for pets that need a little extra comfort, especially short haired dogs like my Solaire, toy and elderly dogs and for cats as well.

The unit is about the right size for a thirty pound dog like my Boston. 

The pad plus into the wall and the charger attaches to the thermometer unit that goes from 25 to 55 which translates into a safe heat for your pet. 

 The heating element is in a thick plastic cover, which comes with a thin fleece acrylic type blue cover as well as the brown synthetic fleece cover, both of which are washable. I personally don't like the way the covers feel but I assume they transmit heat well.

                                                 

 The unit has a thick plastic black tubing to protect the thermostat cord attached to the pad. Solaire is not a chewer so I don't have worries about leaving him alone with this pad. If your pet is a chewer, then an electrical pad of any sort is a potential danger. 

Solaire really doesn't enjoy the pad as much as I hoped and isn't really into sleeping on it, even with a cover. He's a sensitive dog with definite preferences on where he sleeps so your pet may feel differently and accept the pad immediately. Putting a favorite blanket over it definitely helps.

Buy this pad here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077P1YQY4