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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Review - Unotron Keyboard w/ Spill Seal Technology

Dishwasher-Safe Keyboard, I bet that's a phrase that you've never heard before. I got the wonderful opportunity to review Unotron's keyboard and must say, I needed it. The Unotron keyboard is corded and comes with a detachable wrist support. It also has an adapter or you can just plug in it via USB connection. With plug and play technology, this is a super easy keyboard to use, just plug it in and it installs itself. I am very picky when I choose a new keyboard, it has to be perfect! The way the keys are spaced, the ease and feel of pushing down the buttons and all. I like to hear a slight click pushing down on buttons so I know I hit it, that is why I dislike those laptop keyboards, they annoy me.

Aside from the build of keyboards, I like ones that are easy to clean. I have never found one to fit that description unfortunately. My keyboards, as much as I try to keep them clean, always get full of crumbs and mostly dust that builds up, it makes my black keyboard look washed out and gross. Lets not mention the fact that I am a huge germaphobe. Unotron keyboard have Spill Seal technology allowing you to fully immerse your keyboard in water and soap, wash it, and have it work perfectly fine when it dries.

Unotron makes antimicrobial keyboards and mice with their spill seal technology. These antimicrobial protected products are great for students and anyone who spends a good amount of their time over their keyboards. I can say that as a student (and regular blogger) I'm at my computer way too much. That means many meals are also eaten here on my desk and, well, accidents happen. I can't recall how many times the jelly on my toast just happened to sneak off and fall right on my keyboard. Cleaning it is another product, and sometimes it goes undetected which leads to sticky hard-to-use keys. Thankfully washing the keyboard, draining it and letting it air dry take very little time. Its great to know I can wash my keyboard at any given time without having it ruined. A huge thanks to the wonderful people at Unotron for the opportunity to review their product :)

Disclaimer: I was NOT paid for this post, however I did receive the product in question, from the company or their representing  PR company,  free of charge in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own and I have provided a fair and honest review. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Extra Rodent Hairs In My Peanut Butter, Please. Things The FDA Allows

No, I don't really want extra rodent hairs in my peanut butter, but reality is, you've probably had a mouthful over the years. I came across an interesting article about the disgusting things the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) allows in our foods. I don't know how to feel about it, on one hand I understand companies can't control every aspect on their packaging and things inevitably get in our foods AND on the other hand it just plain disgusts me. What are a couple of examples of what the FDA allows in our foods? 

Ground Paprika - Average of more than 11 rodent hairs per 25 grams 
Chocolate - Average is 60 or more insect fragments per 100 grams 
Macaroni/Noodle Products - Average of 225 insect fragments or more per 225 grams
Mushrooms; Canned/Dry - Average of over 20 or more maggots of any size per 100 grams of drained mushrooms
Peanut Butter - Average of 30 or more insect fragments per 100 grams
Popcorn - 1 or more rodent excreta pellets are found in 1 or more subsamples
Tomato Juice - Average of 10 or more fly eggs per 100 grams

Click here for a complete list.

Now, call me crazy, but I had no idea about this. As I typed some of the examples above I came to the conclusion about how I feel about it.... I'm disgusted. Next time you guys eat peanut butter, you might be the lucky ones with rat hair and feces in there, might you win a prize?

Monday, August 1, 2011

Frugal Tips From College Lips! Tip #352

Frugal Tips College Lips
Are you a College Student? Are you (nearly) broke? The cost of going to College burns a hole in your pocket and that is NO fun! Thankfully, other college students have many frugal tips to share and help you save money! This next tip comes Bree from CouponsOnCaffeine.com:
Frugal Tips from College Students
That is a GREAT tip! I rent all my textbooks as well, but never considered buying the digital version of books if I ever needed to keep them. I urge all my college buddies to rent and have referred them to a couple websites I use. There are many to look up and compare; Chegg.com, Book Rental.com, TextbookStop.com and many more. Check out our recent review of CampusBookRentals.com to get your exclusive 10% off coupon with a code you can only get via Student Saving Bucks! But hurry, its only valid for the first 10 people who use it :)

Are you a College Student with frugal tips you'd like to submit? Use the contact form. If you have a blog of your own, please send along the link so we can link to you if we choose to post your tip. :)

My Nutrisystem Weekly Weigh-In (Week #14) #NSNation

This is my 14th week on the Nutrisystem program. I have now been on the Nutrisystem program for 3 1/2 months and have lost 26 lbs. I have 2 weeks left on the programs and am extremely grateful for all i've been through and learned. I have lost almost 30lbs. and am looking to lose more on my own before my trip at the end of the year. I'm exited to be pushing myself on my own. I had the chance to try something new this week, it was the chocolate cake dessert. I am not a huge chocolate fan, and found the cake was not to my liking. I found it dry and a bad version of the fudge brownie (which is delicious).

This weeks weight-loss was ok, as I'm still building up my good habits due to my falling out last month.  I can't wait to keep pushing myself and lose more weight. I need to get into my exercise again like before! I'm hoping to lose an even 30lb. by the time my Nutrisystem journey ends, i think its possible if I push myself these next two weeks :) Don't forget to Check out my entire Nutrisystem Journey, my photos on Flickr or my videos on YouTube! Now its time, my weight loss for the 12th week on Nutrisystem:
Weight Loss: 
                   -6.2 lbs. [5/1/11]    -1.1 lbs. [6/19/11]
             -3.1 lbs. [5/8/11]   
-0.8 lbs. [6/26/11]
             -2.6 lbs. [5/15/11]   -0.8 lbs. [7/3/11]
             -1.8 lbs. [5/22/11]   -0.5 lbs. [7/10/11]
             -2.5 lbs. [5/29/11]   -0.7 lbs. [7/17/11] 
             -2.6 lbs. [6/5/11]    -0.8 lbs. [7/24/11] 
             -2.3 lbs. [6/12/11]   -0.7 lbs. [7/31/11]
Total: 26.6 lbs.
Nutrisystem Nation Bloggers:
I want to say HELLO to my fellow Nutrisystem Nation Bloggers! I read their blogs and their ups & downs with the system! Don't forget to check them out! Trisha @ Makeup Files, Heather @ Living On Love & Cents, Di @ Free Sample Mama, Lisa @ Mommy & Me Giveaways, Carmen @ Closer To Lucy, Sara @ Dealicious Mom, Brett @ This Mama Loves Her Bargains
Want to join me on the Nutrisystem Program? Sign up online or call 1-888-853-4689!

Disclaimer: As a part of the "Nutrisystem Nation Blogger" Program, Nutrisystem is providing their food, services and program to me free of charge in exchange for blogging about my experience. Opinions are my own and I will provide only fair and honest reviews.

Blog Hops For The Week Of August 1, 2011

Another week of Blog Hops nicely organized into a NEW convenient post :) lol. Join us, make new friends, and find new blogs! This is my 56th week! Wow! Super long time!

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Sunday, July 31, 2011

REMINDER: SUNDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE!

Hey guys! Just a quick reminder, today, Sunday July 31st, 2011 is the LAST DAY to vote for us in the "SoBe Dare Of The Month" Facebook contest. We need 5+ votes to overtake the win so make sure to head over and "Like" our entry. Remember, IF WE WIN, YOU WIN! We will give away 10 SoBe FREE Lifewater Coupons this time, as we gave away 5 last time around! :)

Step 1: Go to SoBe's Facebook page, "Like" them
Step 2:
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