I'm A Nursing Major YouTube Account

I created a new Youtube account which will follow my journey to becoming a nurse. Please feel free to follow my videos or subscribe to my channel. Going back to school as an adult, mom, and wife is tough but this is something I have dreamed about for a long time now and I'm so happy to be back to school working toward my dream.

Have you ever thought of going back to school or following through on a dream that maybe you put aside?

The link to my Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ImaNursingMajor?view_as=public

College Student and Mom

Back in September 2012, I started college at the ripe old age of 35! I had been a stay-at-home mom for 7 1/2 years before going back and it was time I did something for myself.

Do I feel weird among the younger students? No! Am I holding my own? Yes! Last semester I received all A's for the three classes I took. They were not easy classes either. I took Anatomy and Physiology I, Psychology and Intro to Electronic Health Records.

This semester I am taking Anatomy and Physiology II and Pathophysiology. I have one semester left before I can apply to the Nursing program! The classes I have remaining are Nutrition and Microbiology. Do I think I can get into the program? Sure if I apply myself and keep getting those A's!!!

In the mean time, I will not be posting as much as I use to because these classes are very important and difficult. It will be worth it in the long run!

Nerf FireVision Review

As a mom, I'm always searching for ways my kids and I can play, have fun and get some much needed exercise. Thanks to Nerf I found something that does just that and it looks cool. It's called the Nerf FireVision Sports.

Okay, maybe it doesn't look that cool but it sure is a lot of fun! Nerf took a Nerf Football, added reflective material to the sides and gave you lighted frames to illuminate the strips. The lights of the frames light the strips only for the person wearing them. Whatever color frames you have, red or green, is what color you will see on the ball.

The ONLY issue I had was that the frames don't sit well on your face if you wear eyeglasses. If you are going to play football I would suggest taking your eyeglasses off, if you are not going to be blind as a bat, or maybe wear an eyeglass band to hold the frames on. They WILL fall off your face if you don't secure them properly if wearing glasses plus the frames.

We had a good time playing catch in the backyard and I could see us taking this with us camping or even to a graduation party or family get together. We could easily set up teams by purchasing extra frames for $5.99 each. That's not that bad of a price for tons of fun!

If football isn't your thing, don't worry! Nerf FireVision also comes in two other fun sports. Nerf FireVision Hyperbounce Ball, which you can play catch with or maybe even baseball and Nerf FireVision Nerfoop, which is a basketball game. Add a little extra something to that game of H.O.R.S.E. by adding the FireVision frames!

Nerf FireVision is a great way to get the whole family outside playing and having fun! Don't forget to check out our video review on YouTube: Nerf FireVision Review

Disclosure: We received a Nerf FireVision Football and 2 Frames free from BzzAgent.com to review. Our thoughts and opinions are 100% our own. You may have a different experience with the product. #imabzzagent 

Covergirl + Olay {BzzAgent Review}

 

Red spots, age spots, freckles, wrinkles and other skin discolorations are all a part of getting older. I've seen several anti aging skin care products and I've seen makeup that offers skin discoloration coverage but I've never seen the two combined at a price I can afford. That was until I was offered the opportunity to try Covergirl + Olay's Tone Rehab 2 in 1 Foundation and Covergirl + Olay Pressed Powder.

Before

Product Facts: 

Covergirl + Olay Tone Rehab 2 in 1 Foundation comes in 14 beautiful shades. To find one that fits you go to covergirl.com and get shade matched, discover tips and looks and more. You can find it at all major retailers with a suggested retail price of $13.99.

Tone Rehab 2 in 1 Foundation has been clinically shown to help reduce the appearance of discolorations over time by hydrating the skin. It's perfect for Summer time or those harsh Winter days. Just one pump will instantly cover discolorations, lines and wrinkles while one bottle hydrates to help improve skin tone over time.

Covergirl + Olay Pressed Powder helps instantly brighten skin tone while softening the look of imperfections. The formula has a built-in smooth-glide serum that provides a touch of brightness without feeling heavy or cakey.

After

Our Thoughts about the products:
First, there is a light scent to the Tone Rehab 2 in 1 Foundation. It's not too overpowering but if you have sensitivity to perfumes in makeups, lotions or soaps, this might be an issue to you.

The combination of the Olay and Foundation made the makeup feel soft and silky. It was very effective in covering the red spots and freckles on my face. You can see the before and after pics above or check out our YouTube video at: http://youtu.be/Z5bsaehHx9E .

Also, it's not heavy like other liquid foundations I've used in the past. I could barely tell I had any makeup on.

Would We Recommend This Product? 
I would absolutely recommend this product if you are looking for anti aging products or product to cover discolorations in your skin. The $13.99 price is worth it because you are getting a foundation and an anti aging product all in one. You can't get better than that.

Disclosure: I received a bottle of Covergirl + Olay 2 in 1 Foundation and Covergirl + Olay Pressed Powder for free as a part of a BzzAgent Campaign. All thoughts above are based on my own experience with the product. You may have a different opinion.

Gutzy Gear Party and Review

My oldest child will be starting Upper Elementary in a couple of weeks. This means his first locker, which he will have to share with another student. It also means a much bigger school than he is use to. How can I help him feel like he fits in or make sure he grabs the right back pack at the end of the day?
Have you heard of Gutzy Gear? Our family and friends had the opportunity to try them out. Gutzy Gear are cool new accessories to help style the straps on any bag. You could even use these on diaper bags for an added flair!

So what are Gutzy Gear? Gutzy Gear are strap covers that velcro over any bags current strap. They come with two strap covers per package and also include one Gutzy. The strap covers are black with yellow accent color so they are very neutral.
Your child can style their straps with different Gutzies. Gutzies are somewhat like a patch that velcros to the Gutzy strap. There are several different styles your child can choose from. One thing I liked was knowing that I could purchase more Gutzies online or in certain stores. Some of my local stores that have them are Toys R Us, Wal-mart, Kmart and Office Depot.

The kids all loved the Gutzy Gears! There were several different Gutzies that the kids played games for. I know my kids already want to see what other Gutzies there are.

As the host, I loved them as well. I really liked how the Gutzies were secured to the package with velcro and I loved how soft the straps were. This was an added bonus in my opinion. Those back packs can get pretty heavy and cut into your shoulder. The Guzty straps give a little bit of a cushion. I may even "borrow" one for my seat belt. That thing is always cutting into my neck.

Disclosure: We received a party pack to share with our guests in exchange for our post. We were not instructed to give positive reviews. We were told to give our 100% honest opinion of the product. Thank you to MommyParties and Gutzy Gear for allowing us to try this product.

The Crossing by Serita Jakes {Book Review}

The Crossing by Serita Ann Jakes
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I generally like whodunit books but this one was really hard for me to get into. I guess I'm just use to books that follow one or two characters. This book follows the story of four characters. It bounces so much between the four that it's really hard to get into it and I will admit, I've put this book down several times to read other books.

So, what's this book about? The book follows Claudia, Casio, Vic and BJ. Here's the weird part, in the beginning of the book we find out that BJ was killed by an unknown person on a bus that was filled with cheerleaders and football players. We also find out that BJ and Claudia were friends.

The book follows how that night has affected Claudia, Casio and Vic that happened 10 years previous. One of Claudia's friends, Casio, is a police officer who has major anger issues. Vic is the new ADA who wants to open the case to look into who killed BJ. Vic and Casio don't really get along since Claudia use to date Casio but are forced to work together on this case.

How does everything work out in the end? Who killed BJ?


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Disclosure: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.

Heelys Radical New Styles

Heelys are a great way to get out with your family and get active if you can master Heeling. Did I mention that Heelys came out with a new line? We had an opportunity to try out a pair of Heelys  new line of shoes. Here is some information about their new line:

For more information about the new line, you can read the
Heelys Press Release.
Heelys will be introducing three brand new lines for Fall Winter -- the first in company history -- an athletic shoe, a shoe made specifically for girls and a street shoe with improved outsoles.  • The first new line features athletic shoes that are substantially lighter than traditional Heelys, making them ideal for students who play sports or have active lifestyles.
 • The shoes in the second line look more like street shoes than any of the previous Heelys. They have low profile "skate outsoles" that make skating easier.
 • The third new footwear line, called "Lifestyles," was designed especially for females. It includes more fashion-forward colors and styles. Heelys has never designed a line just for girls/women. These lines will be available mid July 2012.

 Fall/Winter 2012 look book available mid July 

 Spring/Summer styles currently available

The pair we received was for my 6 year old. He picked out shoes that blink when he walks, which he thought was cool. His Heelys have a double wheel heel since it is suggested that you start out which that type of shoe if you have never used Heelys before.

He is still trying to learn how to Heel around. He gets frustrated very easy and he is afraid of falling. For the time being he is using his Heelys like shoes but we will continue to get him to try. I'm sure once he gets the hang of it he will be all over the place.

The lights are really bright and go around an H on the side. I also love the fact that these come with velcro straps rather than laces. He is not very good with laces yet. Like I said, he gets frustrated easily.

I tried taking a picture of him wearing them but he wouldn't let me let go of him.  I had to take a picture of the shoes by themselves.


Disclosure: We received a pair of Heelys in exchange for our post. A special thanks to Heelys and TrizCom Inc for having A Mom From The Burbs give our feedback. Our opinions are 100% our own. You may have a different opinion of Heelys.