Mookie's A Monster: First Vlog About my Neurological Illness

First Vlog About my Neurological Illness

Hey everyone! I have been hesitant to do this, but, I think it will be a good way for me to keep record, it will help people understand invisible illnesses and relate to those with them, possibly help someone, and also be therapeutic for me to talk about it. Anyhow, I suffer from multiple health conditions that are neurologic and I am in the process of trying to figure out what is going on. A lot has come from being ill. It started about 11 years ago with random crazy symptoms that would come out of nowhere. It slowly progressed, year by year, but the last 2 have been insane. Our family has gone through a lot because of this. I had to stop working and I am now disabled because of it. That is actually how I began reviewing. I have found more ways to cut corners to make ends meet than I can even believe. Sometimes I truly amaze myself. I don't mean that bragging. It is just awesome that you can become so resourceful when you have to. Without ever breaking the law. There are ways to get by on virtually nothing, but, you have to use your brain. The end of this video gets interrupted by Sam Dog barking, but, I didn't feel much like editing. I had an EEG earlier and was feeling a bit drained. I want this blog to represent my life, all different parts of it From just random crazy family moments , parenting topics, living with my illness, arts & crafts, and reviews of products I love. I don't really know what I am doing yet, but, I am just doing it, so, I hope you enjoy.

Wine Chiller by Bar Brat Review

I got my Bar Brat Premium Wine Chiller Aerator & Pourer for FREE in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. Pulling out the ice bucket is not always convenient. But, you want to drink chilled wine on a hot summer night. The problem is, out on the patio with a great friend, it is easier to just keep the bottle with us instead of running to the fridge each time I need a refill. The Bar Brat Wine Chiller resolves any issues I may have keeping my wine nice and cool.

It has a Gravity Lid, Food Grade Pouring Spout, rubber seal, wine aerator, and a chilling rod.All you need to do is place the chilling rod in the freezer for at least an hour. Once it is frozen attach it back on the aerator and pourer.Pour out a small amount into a glass at first. Put the aerator into the bottle and wait 5 minutes and it will be chilled! Just like that. Even faster than putting it the fridge.

MY Konjac Sponge Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sponge Review

I was able to review My Konjac Sponge for FREE in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I agreed, as it is for oily and acne prone skin. My daughter has oily and acne prone skin. We treat it naturally as possible. Most chemicals seem to aggravate it. It is an eco sponge that rejuvinates your skin.

It is easy to use. You just soak your sponge until it becomes soft, gently massage the face in a circular motion, rinse after use, squeeze out any extra water, and hang dry. 100% natural, 100% coloring and dye free, 100% Biodegradable, Naturally Sustainable, Gently Exfoliates Skin, Cleanses Pores, and Prevents Acne and Pimples. We loved this and saw wonderful results very quickly. This is great for health and eco conscious people.

2 Syono Gel Insoles Review

I was able to try out the 2 Syono Gel Insoles for FREE in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion. I was excited because I have high arches and it causes me a lot of pain. I walk kind of sideways due to that. Since I walk sideways I get blisters on the back of my feet. The gel insoles help to support my arch so that I can distribute my weight properly so that I can relieve a lot of pain. Not just in my feet, but, if your standing wrong on your feet, it can throw off your entire body and cause you tons of problems from your spine, to your knees, and your lumbar. What it costs to get a good pair of #insoles is way less than even one chiropracter appointment!

I liked that these were one size that you can cut to fit your foot size. I have had insoles that are the wrong size or where the design just does not fit right in my shoe and it ends up being a total waste. I really like the center support and the gel is very soothing on my feet. It used to be I could not wait to take my shoes off, now I want to keep them on!

Mookie's A Monster: Random Thoughts on Life.

Mookie's A Monster: Random Thoughts on Life.: Hey everyone! Sorry I have been so quiet . I have had some issues preventing me from getting some of my reviews and giveaways up, but, that ...

Random Thoughts on Life.

Hey everyone! Sorry I have been so quiet . I have had some issues preventing me from getting some of my reviews and giveaways up, but, that should be sorted out very soon. In the meantime, things have been crazy around here. Aiden has been fighting with his asthma with everything coming into bloom. His doctor has suggested we begin allergy desensatation. I guess we can potentially eliminate some of his allergens so that he can live a more normal life. How incredible would that be? For those of you who don't know, Aiden has allergies to wheat, corn, sesame, soy, peanuts, dust, cats, melons, bermuda grass, cockroaches, and about every tree and plant you can imagine. I can't remember all of his allergens off hand, but, his doctor said EACH of them is a strong enough allergy to interfere with his life. SO, we will be seeing a specialist to see where to begin. We are just around the corner from my daughter's graduation, We just sent her off to her senior prom, and she just got her first serious boyfriend. I am proud of her and scared a little of the fact that she is becoming of age to make her own decisions. I don't know how to let go and trust she is ready to be on her own if she all of a sudden were to decide to move out. I have so many mommy worries over her right now. I am also excited to be planning her graduation party. I think I use that to distract me from the fact that she is almost an adult. Mother's Day weekend was spent bringing my step son Cody to the National Football Camp tryouts! It was amazing to watch him. He is so smooth and so fast and he is all around a great kid. He was the third fastest kid! Now we wait 1-3 weeks to see if he receives an invite. How nerve wracking! In the middle of all of this, I have lost a couple of friends to suicide. I can't tell you how my heart aches. It is not as if they didn't reach out, they did . Both had a history of depression that they just could not get a handle on. This has me thinking about life in general. There seems to be an unusual amount of sad and negative energy in the world right now. People are angry and mean and aggressive. It's hard to live in a world like that when you have such a tender loving soul. I wish I could go back in time and somehow show them that love conquers all. Hold their hand, give them a hug, and let them know they are not alone. And, now, I feel the need more than ever to try to do that in one way or another with all of you. The whole world works as one unit to create this amazing eco system. We are all made of the same cells. The trees, water, earth, and flesh. Every animal knows it's place and plays an important role in keeping our planet going. We are all part of the bigger picture. We are all one. But, humans seem to be the only ones who don't know their place. We have gone so far from what we were intended to be that I think a lot of us just never feel we belong. Because, we don't. We weren't made to be a working machine. Sitting at a desk or behind a machine for 8-12 hours a day. We are supposed to be part of the big picture. Planting, harvesting, hunting, gathering. The earth has provided us with everything we need to live a peaceful life and we keep pulling as far away from that as we can. I think it is the root to depression and anxiety. We have created our own prison. It causes anger, aggression, conflict, and war. We were supposed to breath in the fresh air and embrace the natural beauty of this planet, but, instead we spend all of our time living for paper. PAPER. Seriously, how sad is that? When paper is more important than feeling the sand between your toes, watching the sun set and rise, enjoying the chatter of your toddler because you just don't have time. But, honestly, it's all we have is time. We don't know how much, but, we all have time. We have to decide how we spend the time. And, yes, it is a decision. I just don't think people realize it's a choice. Many don't even realize they have been imprisoned since birth to a system destroying everything we need to truly live. I think our whole world needs a giant hug right now.

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Willakaville: Amazing Adventures of Astronomical Awesomeness Review.

I think sometimes we take the creativity and imagination of children for granted. Kids know they have something special and want to harness that. Using a child's imagination is a great way to get them to love to learn. Willakaville: Amazing Adventures of Astronomical Awesomeness by Mathew Henecke is a book that uses a child's curiosity and imagination to engage young ones and help use it to teach them about problem solving in the real world. This book makes the kids the heroes, which is always great to teach them because all kids love the thought of being in charge and the one who saves the day. This book is full of wacky and magical adventures. It takes place in a town"Willakaville" in this collection of crazy adventures that aim to teach your kids valuable life lessons such as trusting each other, friendship, and being an honest person. It sort of reminded me of a mix between Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss kind of adventures. Those were always my favorite kinds of books to read as a child. I think humor is the perfect way to engage the young. Books they can get totally emerged in are perfect for learning. I love that my kids ask me to read it to them and I love hearing them laugh and laugh as I read the crazy adventures that Shirley, Jimmy, Charley, and Billy end up on. This is a really fun book that children of grade school age will enjoy hearing and reading for years. I would recommend this to anyone with a child who is a litte restless. It is the kind of book that can actually catch their attention and get the lessons through.

Nuphorin Anxiety Relief Review

Some of you may or not know about how I struggle with anxiety. I was offered a free bottle of Nuphorin in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I am at the point that I am open to trying anything that can potentially help me manage my anxiety and panic attacks. I have daily anxiety and multiple panic attacks weekly. I read the ingredients and they are all natural-non drug. The main ingredients being Ashwagandha, gamme-Aminobutyric, Chamomile, 5-Htp, and Dimethylethanoiamine Bitartrate. I recently watched a whole documentary on Ashwagandha. It was all about the medical properties and relaxation benefits it has when smoked. It was really interesting. I like that Nuphorin uses natural medicine. I am much more comfortable trying something that is drug free.

Nuphorin is a stress and mood support dietary supplement. It is aimed to aid in the reduction of stress, anxiety, and panic attacks.I waited until it was one of those nights where I wake up at 4 am to a horrible feeling of dread and fear. Covered in sweat. Breathing heavy, heart beating fast. It feels like the world is crashing around me and I don't know why. I can't shake the feeling. I just can't stop this feeling of dread. I decided to try one of these out.I had it next to my nightstand. I took one capsule as directed and waited for it to kick in. I actually started to notice a little bit of easier breathing about 20 minutes later. I started to feel a sense of calm come over me. I used my breathing techniques to ease into the feeling. I will say that I like these. I think they have the right blend to maximize stress relief. I like it. I will continue to use it. Even if it ends up being in addition to my prescriptions, I will use it. It is a great aid.