I have always had pretty great eyelashes, but I had noticed that they were a bit thinner than in the past. Maybe just the combination of age and years of use (mascara), had thinned them out a bit. So I was very excited to try the Code.ai serum that is meant to regenerate eyelashes, and also one that is meant for eyebrows. It’s available with out a prescription, and you can start to see changes in two weeks of use.

It did make a difference! I had tried to take a before and after photo of my eyelashes, but I could not get a good shot for the life of me. Below is a before and after shot from the Code.ai website showing a result after 6 weeks of use, you can see it’s pretty dramatic!

However, I can tell a difference in the way my lashes feel and look, and especially when I put on mascara. It is very easy to use, just apply it to clean lids daily (you can do once a day, but they do recommend morning and evening for best results). While I didn’t need any help with my eyebrows (the serum is great for patch or bald brows), it did work well to hold a great shape in my brow.

I really liked that they made it non-irritating, and that it has been tested to be safe and non-clogging. Of course, being an animal lover I was also very glad to learn that the product was not tested on animals, and that it is free from parabens. I always worry when I try new products on my skin because my skin is very sensitive. Code.ai didn’t irritate my skin.

To learn more about Code.ai eyelash and eyebrow regenerating products, and to buy your own, be sure to visit the Code.ai website.

I really love thought jars, and used to make my own when I was young, but they were nothing like KindNotes! KindNotes takes the idea of a daily thought jar and takes it to the next level by using the most amazing stationary and mini envelopes that I have ever seen!

KindNotes are a unique, one-of-a-kind stationery company. The paper that is used for the envelopes and notes is very nice, high quality paper. These are notes that you are going to want to keep!

Their daily thought jars are filled with 31 notes, each enclosed in mini decorative envelopes, offering words of inspiration, love, or fond memories. They even offer gorgeous versions just in time for Valentine’s Day! Not only can you choose from ready-made collections, but you can also add personal touches to the gift by customizing it. I even saw Hello Kitty options (which I love)!

We got a chance to preview the jar in the photo, and I was so impressed. This is truly a lovely and thoughtful gift. It felt like a bit of a holiday when I first opened the box, but this was a treat that lasted a full month! To learn more, and see all the options to make a personal gift for yourself or someone you love, be sure to visit the KindNotes website. Also, if you are in the military, be sure to contact them for a special discount (they even ship overseas).

Bark Om Dog Tee

Read My Paws is a dog clothing company with a great sense of humor and fun! Baby was lucky enough to try out one of their shirts, the “Bark Om” shirt from their “Zen Paws” clothing line. Now, I love yoga, even though I am terrible at it, so I really thought the shirt was adorable. Baby liked it too, especially with the cold weather we have been having.

The Zen Paws line offers messages like “I Bark Therefore I Am”, and “Be The Treat”. They come in a wide range of sizes that will fit most dogs, from XS-2XL.

They use 100% organic cotton for their clothing, and manufacture their shirts in the USA. They even have shirts for people! We were impressed by the wide range of options and fun saying that they offer on their shirts. They have a lot of sizes as well, and the shipping was really fast.

In addition to shirts, they have note cards and bandannas. They have many more lines planned. You can order products online for both consumers, and they even offer wholesale to retailers. Be sure to visit the Read My Paws website to see all the fun choices and find something fun for your furry friend.

Journals Unlimited offers a variety of fun journals for a wide range of topics. Their journals are a fun and easy way to keep track of the events in your life. The pages of the journals have prompts to help you quickly and easily write about your experiences. With many fun options for look and size, there is sure to be a journal for everyone.

We got a chance to try out the Travelers Journal for this review. It came at the perfect time as we were just about to go on an over night trip. Here is a shot of our journal in action at the hotel. I was just getting it filled out, which now I am glad to have a record of things like what the weather was like (it was freezing), and what fun things we did. I can just imagine how great this journal would be on longer trips!

The other thing that we loved, is that they are made in the USA, using soy based ink on acid-free recycled paper. They are super durable, and have a great look. I really loved the travel journal, and have some of their other journals on my wish list; the garden journal, the cooking journal, the gratitude journal, and of course, the pet journal! They have a lot of other fun options too, and they also offer smaller sized journals in addition to the full sized journal.

For more information and to order, visit the Journals Unlimited website.

I am one of those rare few who absolutely LOVE office supplies. Ever since I was young, I could not wait to organize, getting pens and paper was a big treat, and the office supply store was like a candy store to me. So obviously when we got the chance to take a look at the new products from 3M, I was very excited!

The new Post-it Super Sticky labels are great for all kinds of organizing projects. Not only do they stick well (much more sticky than the regular Post-its) but they are also removable. They come in a great variety of sizes and colors. The label pads, which you can get in square or rectangle, are a great size for containers, and other larger items that you want to label. The bright neon colors make them easy to read and spot.

I used some in our pantry. I love being able to look in, and find the container I need really quickly thanks to the bright color. It also really helped that I could remove the label, as I decided to use one of the containers for something new when the other dry good ran out.

The smaller removable labels can be printed on in a laser printer, or you can just write on them. They come in rectangle and round shapes. I love the round dots for use on my calendar, and knowing that I can remove them if I need too is a big plus. The removable labels also come in name badges, full sized sheets, file folder labels, I.D. labels that can go on binders, shelves, etc.

There are new, permanent labels as well. We especially loved the recycled address and return address labels. They are made from 100% post consumer recycled material, but they are white so they will match an envelope! I love to write letters, and being able to create my own, unique labels with the use of my printer and the labels from 3M was a lot of fun. They also offer labels for shipping in packages that have everything you would need (white and clear). In addition to labels for shipping, they have bright colored labels that are larger (2″x4″) that you could use on containers, packages, or anything else you want to stand out.

To see all the colors and sizes, and to find out where to purchase them, be sure to visit the Post-it/3M website. As an office supply junkie, I have to say these new items are very wish list worthy in my book!