Reviews – Page 2

Beat The Winter Dryness with Maple Holistics Avocado Oil (+ Free Sample)

January 31, 2017 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Living in the desert during the winter can be brutal to my hair and skin. It’s cold and the humidity is under 10%, causing my hair to frizz and break apart, plus cause my skin to be incredibly dry. I’m always searching for a natural moisturizer that isn’t oily, but actually WORKS. Luckily, I’ve recently discovered Maple Holistics Avocado Oil!

Disclosure: I received a free bottle of avocado oil from Maple Holistics, in the hopes that I’d review it on my blog. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are my own.

Maple Holistics, a beauty and skincare company based out of New Jersey, prides itself on being:

Made In The USA
All Natural
Cruelty Free
Sulfate Free
Safe for Color

They have products ranging from shampoo, to body wash, to skin serums. I was really excited to try the avocado oil for two reasons: hair/skin therapy + I love avocados! I know avocados contain healthy fats, so I imagined they would help my hair/skin too. What’s great is that this avocado contains nothing but avocado oil! It’s 100% pure avocado oil. It’s also cold-pressed and refined.

The suggested uses for this avocado oil are:

Lightly massage into skin, especially dry areas.
Apply directly to scalp as a hair conditioner, or add drops to shampoo before applying.

I really like using this avocado oil on my elbows (really dry areas) and as a conditioner once or twice a week. It’s made such a difference! Mind you, I color my hair, and the avocado oil doesn’t strip the color at all (check out this article about their purple shampoo, which is great for colored hair).

My boyfriend likes to use the oil for his beard, which is usually super scratchy and coarse (but not anymore!).

Photo Courtesy of the Maple Holistics Website

Want to get a FREE sample?!

Maple Holistics offers free samples on their website to people who are willing to post an honest review on their website! You’ll receive your complimentary sample. You can currently you can choose between: Botanical Dry Hair Shampoo, Sweet Almond Oil, or Cedarwood Shampoo. Sign up to get your free sample here!

Have you decided the avocado oil is perfect for you (it definitely is for me!)? Order on their site or on Amazon, and you can get free shipping for orders over $25, or free shipping and a gift for orders over $35.

For more info + updates about Maple Holistics, sign up for emails on their website or like them on Facebook!

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Nutrition Reviews

Get The Benefits of Olive Leaves by Drinking Olife

October 4, 2016 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by EVERGREEN LIFE.

Many of us use olive oil when cooking. Not only does it taste good, but it’s good for you! Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) are considered a healthy dietary fat, as opposed to saturated fats and trans fats. But did you know there’s another way to get the benefits of the olive leaf without using olive oil? It’s called Olife.

Olife (1000 ml), created by EVERGREEN LIFE, is a liquid drink that is made of pure olive leaves. It contains 93% of (OLIVUM®), EVERGREEN LIFE’s exclusive olive tree leaves’ water infusion is rich in Oleuropein, Elenolic Acid, Rutin, Tyrosol, and the antioxidant Hydroxytirosol. Olife also contains Calendula Officinalis, which fights menstrual cycle cramps and it improves the functionality of the digestive system. It’s concentrated, so you only have to drink a little bit at a time (recommended half a glass, of 70 ml). You can also drink it diluted in water. I really like it!

I like to drink Olife every day as part of my healthy lifestyle. I take a glass bottle of water with me to work every day, so I started adding Olife to it. That way, I make sure it becomes a healthy habit. I like to dilute it so it’s not as strong of a taste.

I love the benefits of olive leaves: it improves blood circulation, lowers cholesterol, metabolizes lipids and carbs, and also improves my hair and skin. But honestly, I don’t like olive oil. My boyfriend cooks with it all the time, but I don’t like the smell. So finding Olife was awesome! There’s really nothing easier than drinking the benefits.

It’s recommended to drink 1/4 cup (60 ml) of Olife before breakfast every day. Always ask your doctor before starting any supplement regimen, especially if you’re pregnant or nursing. Store in the refrigerator after opening and use within 15 days. Olife is certified vegan.

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Beauty Reviews

I’m Getting Wedding Ready With This In-Home Pedicure Tool

September 12, 2016 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

I’m maid of honor in my best friend’s wedding this Friday, which is super exciting! I’ve been getting “wedding ready” … you know, figuring out hairstyles, deciding which makeup to use, spray tan, and of course, a pedicure! Pedicures are awesome. My favorite part is when they shave the dead skin/callouses from the bottom of your feet. It sounds gross (and kind of is), but if you’ve ever had a pedicure, you understand how great it is. This is where Emjoi’s Micro-Pedi comes in handy.

Disclosure: I received an Emjoi Micro-Pedi for product testing from Lipton Publicity. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

Pedicures can be pricey. They generally last one month. If you have $40+ to drop that often, then that’s great! But if you’re like me, you don’t. So I choose to do my own pedicures. 🙂

First, I use a foot bath. I like the Conair Foot Spa with Vibration and Heat (affiliate link/photo shown below).

Then I use Earth Therapeutics Tea Tree Oil Footsoak (affiliate link/photo shown below).

I soak the skin on my feet with the foot bath, exfoliate with the tree tea oil scrub, dry off my feet, paint my nails, and then use the Micro-Pedi.

It’s incredibly easy to use, and my feet feel like a baby’s bottom when I’m done. It doesn’t hurt (though sometimes tickles); just make sure not to keep it in the same place for more than 3-5 seconds. You simply move it back and forth over the desired areas, and voila! It feels just like it would at a nail salon.

Also, it’s much safer than the metal scrapers they use at the salon. So that’s a big plus!

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association website, “Your feet must last a lifetime and most Americans log an amazing 75,000 miles on their feet by the time they reach age 50.”

Great looking, smooth feet are youthful, more alluring, comfortable and imperative for health, sports participation and grooming.

Here’s my left foot before using the Micro-Pedi, and after ONE USE!

Pretty amazing, am I right?

The Emjoi Micro-Pedi costs $39.95 on the Emjoi website (with free same-day shipping), or you can get it for $14.95 (with Prime shipping) on Amazon (affiliate link).

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Ambassador Fitness Reviews

How I’m #AwareWithPink with AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Pink Headphones

September 6, 2016 By lyndsinreallife 4 Comments

When I was an audiology student, we often talked about head/ear phones and how they’re pretty bad for your hearing. They often cause hearing loss (because the loud sound is too close to your ear drum). One rule of thumb is that you should always be able to hear the people around you. If you can’t, your headphones are too loud. So naturally, when I heard about AfterShokz bone conduction open ear headphones, I was pretty ecstatic to use them! Especially learning about their #AwareWithPink campaign (read below for more!).

Disclosure: As a #SweatPink ambassador with Fit Approach, in partnership with AfterShokz and its #AwareWithPink campaign, I received a pair of Trekz Titanium Pink headphones (and case). No monetary compensation was received. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Some images courtesy of AfterShokz.

AfterShokz’s Trekz Titanium Pink headphones, initially developed for military special operations and law enforcement company Voxtech in 2001, use bone conduction, meaning the ear pieces sit on the cheekbone right in front of the ear (the transducer), not IN your ear. The frame should loop over the ears, with the band resting behind the head, close to the neck. We are able to still hear the sound this way because all sound is are vibrations at different frequencies and wavelengths that travel through our ear to our brain. While the most popular way to hear sound is through our ears directly, bone conduction works just as well! #BeOpen #HearItAll

What’s really cool about using bone conduction headphones is that it leaves our ear canals completely open. This means we are still able to hear everything going on around us! I can have music playing through my headphones, and still have a conversation with my boyfriend. I can hear him clear as day. The most important aspect of this, however, is that when I’m outside walking or doing yoga, I can hear what’s happened around me. If someone is coming up behind me, I can hear them. If there are sirens, I can be aware. If someone is trying to get my attention, I’m not oblivious (and I don’t look like a jerk). Being able to hear what’s happening around us makes us, and using headphones, much safer! Pretty amazing, right?!

Trekz Titanium Pink are IP55 rated – which technically means you can hose them down and they’ll survive. Don’t go swimming with them, but rain and excessive sweat won’t do damage!

The headphones are wireless and work through Bluetooth®. Everything is controlled through the buttons on the headphones. The power, volume, play, pause, skipping songs, and phone calls. The sound is incredibly clear and sharp. Also, the battery stays charged for 6+ hours!

#AwareWithPink

The limited edition Trekz Titanium Pink not only help you be more aware of your surroundings, but also aware of breast and ovarian cancer. How, you ask? Well, for every unit sold through October 31st, AfterShokz will donate 25% of proceeds to Bright Pink – a non-profit that focuses on breast and ovarian cancer awareness and education! We’re making a difference by being #AwareWithPink. Every time #AwareWithPink is used on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, AfterShokz will donate an additional 25 cents to Bright Pink to extend the awareness.

I’m pretty passionate about women’s cancer awareness and education; I was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2009 (two days before my 21st birthday). While cervical cancer is not part of this campaign (it’s often non-fatal), I believe that awareness of any type of women’s cancer brings awareness to all cancers. That’s why being #AwareWithPink and spreading the word is really important to me.

Find out how you can help at awarewithpink,aftershokz.com.

Instagram Challenge

AfterShokz and Fit Approach are hosting an Instagram challenge during the month of October (the 1st through 31st). Follow AfterShokz, Fit Approach, and myself on Instagram for more details as we get closer!

Get A Free Trekz Titanium Case

AfterShokz will send a hard storage case as an additional gift for every purchase of Trekz Titanium Pink to my readers and followers (and everyone in the Fit Approach community). Add the small portable storage case to your cart, and use code PinkGift at checkout to grab yours for FREE!

$129.99 USD for Trekz Titanium Pink (& free shipping)
$11.95 USD for small storage case (but FREE for you guys using code PinkGift)

To get updates, deals, and follow along (& join!) the #AwareWithPink campaign, follow AfterShokz on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and their website.

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Ambassador Nutrition Reviews

How I #FeelAmazingEveryday with Amazing Grass Protein Superfood + GIVEAWAY

July 12, 2016 By lyndsinreallife 23 Comments

Disclosure: As part of my #sweatpink ambassadorship with Fit Approach, participating in the Amazing Grass campaign, I received a full-size Amazing Grass protein superfood canister and monetary compensation. All opinions are my own.

I try to be active and #FeelAmazingEveryday, even in the Las Vegas heat. I really enjoy yoga and Pilates, and running in the evening (after the sun goes down). Now that I have a pool at my apartment complex, I’ve taken on swimming. I love it!

I like to wake up every day and throw on my prAna bathing suit. Then I make my Amazing Grass smoothie. I need to make sure I get all the fuel and energy I can before swimming; it takes a lot out of me, and if I don’t fuel myself properly (or hydrate!), it’s easy to get dizzy, pass out, or even suffer from heat exhaustion.

I’ve tried numerous protein powders in the past, but none like Amazing Grass. What makes it so different? Here’s a few reasons:

AG is a protein superfood: 20g of plant-based protein with greens, fruits, and veggies (with only 110 calories per serving).
Superfoods are nutrient-rich foods high in antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals, and are considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being (health.com).
AG is USDA organic.
AG is non-GMO.
AG is gluten-free.
AG contains no added sugar.
AG contains 7 alkalizing greens (wheat grass, barley grass, alfalfa, spirulina, chlorella, broccoli, &spinach).
AG contains pea, chia, quinoa, & hemp protein, making it plant-based and vegan.
AG contains fruit & veggies such as beet, carrot, sweet potato, goji, acai, banana, & more.
AG is made in the United States, with select ingredients carefully curated from around the world.

Amazing Grass makes it super easy to get all the nutrients I need to fuel my body throughout the day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? So why not have a breakfast full of protein, fruits, veggies, fiber, vitamins, and minerals?

I like Amazing Grass, but it’s important to note that since it contains superfoods, it has a bit of a plant taste. The powder I received is vanilla flavored, and you can definitely taste the vanilla, but the superfood taste stands out. It’s a different taste than powders with soy or whey protein, but Amazing Grass powder has so many superfoods (and is vegan), so it’s to be expected! The benefits definitely outweigh the plant taste.

Amazing Grass and Fit Approach have teamed up to offer a canister of Amazing Grass protein powder to one lucky person! I am hosting a giveaway (below), and whoever wins gets a canister of Amazing Grass in the flavor of their choice (original, vanilla, or chocolate peanut butter)! Residents of the US; 18 & older only.*

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For those who don’t win the giveaway, or if you’re really excited to try it out before the giveaway ends, all my readers/followers get 40% off by entering 40SWEATPINK2 at AmazingGrass.com! (By the way, aside from full canisters, they also have single shake packets!)

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Ambassador Fashion Fitness Reviews

How I Workout in the Summer Heat with Katie K Active + Discount Code

June 30, 2016 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

I recently moved to Las Vegas, NV, and if you don’t know, it is HOT here! It reached 122° earlier this week, no joke. When I lived in Los Angeles, Calif., I would wear leggings every day, and thick yoga/compression pants when I worked out. If I did that in Vegas, I’d probably pass out. Shorts are a necessity in the desert!

[Disclosure: As part of my ambassadorship with Katie K Active, I received a free outfit to wear and promote on my blog. I receive a percentage of purchases made using my unique discount code. All opinions are 100% my own.]

I’ve been an ambassador with Katie K Active for 2 years (going into my 3rd), and this summer is the first time they’ve had shorts in their active wear line. Talk about PERFECT TIMING! For years, the black pants (with pockets!) have been my go-to. Last year, the cobalt blue fleece-lined long sleeve shirt was my favorite piece. This year, my favorite are definitely the rush hour shorts in citrus!

Pictured: Rushhour Tunic Tee in Navy / Rushhour Short in Citrus Palm Print

A bit about Katie K Active:

Katie K Active is an all-inclusive active wear company/line. All-inclusive means they have sizes for everyone, ranging from S-3X. Most active wear lines only have sizes up to L or XL. How is that fair? Founder Katie Kozloff Banks recognized this and Katie K Active was born! The clothes are comfortable, functional, and stylish. KKA has been my favorite active wear line for over 2 years, and it no doubt will continue to be for years to come!

KKA’s new spring/summer 2016 line has tons of great pieces, ranging from pants to joggers (new!) to racerbacks. I’m super excited to wear the joggers, but knowing the desert heat, I wanted to try the shorts first. FYI- the shorts have built-in mesh underwear. I know some people don’t like it, and some do, so I wanted to give a heads up!

Along with the shorts and navy tee, I received a tunic tee in lime that matches the shorts very well.

The colors are amazing, the tees are soft, and the shorts stand out. The spring/summer 2016 line is on point!

As an ambassador, I have a unique discount code I give to my readers/followers. To receive 25% off your order + free shipping, visit KatieKActive.com and use promo code LYNDSAY25!

For more info on Katie K Active’s active wear line, workout tips, and KKA’s self-love/body positivity movement, visit www.KatieKActive.com, join the Women Who #DefineBrave Facebook group, and like/follow their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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Renard Compression Socks Review

March 25, 2016 By lyndsinreallife 2 Comments

*Disclosure: I received a pair of Renard Compression socks at a discounted price in the hopes I would review them. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links.
I’m a big fan of these Renard Compression socks! I’ve tried compression calf sleeves before, but it felt unnatural (I think I’m just used to wearing socks). It’s easier to run/workout when I’m wearing compression socks. I get calf pain often, and compression is really the only thing (besides constant stretching) that helps! These socks have the perfect amount of compression: not too loose and not too tight.

I like that the socks are black and grey; they’re perfect for men AND women. Also, I tend to wear a lot of black, so they match perfectly.

I bought a size M. I wear a size 7.5 and they fit great on my feet. The compression also feels just right. Note: don’t leave compression socks on while you sleep, and make sure there are no rolls in the socks while wearing them (trust me, it hurts really bad afterward if there are rolls/creases).

Compression socks can be used for exercising, being on your feet for long hours (nurses, etc), and flying. I highly recommend Renard Compression socks!

You can get a pair of these socks for $13.99 on Amazon.

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Fitness Reviews

How I’m Getting Summertime Ready with Beets BLU Smart Scale

March 22, 2016 By lyndsinreallife 4 Comments

Summer is quickly approaching. As many of you know, summer season = wedding season. Wedding season = lots of dresses = time to really track my weight/body fat/water etc. There are already three weddings I’m attending: one is my ‘baby’ brother’s, another is for a good friend, and I’m the maid of honor in the last one. It’s incredibly exciting!

I’ve been in the market for a new scale, so when Beets BLU (a brand I’ve worked with in the past) offered me the opportunity to try their Bluetooth Smart Scale, I was in!

*Disclosure: I received a Beets BLU Smart Scale in the hopes I’d review it on my blog. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links.

This is the best scale I’ve ever used! It’s accurate and easy to read. The blue LCD display is nice because it’s not blinding. The scale is sleek and modern, and it’s not bulky (like other scales). You step on it and align your feet with the grey bars. The scale displays only your weight, but turn your Bluetooth on and all your data will be sent to your phone!

When you get the scale, you’ll be able to download the Smart Scale app on your iPhone or Android phone/device. As long as your Bluetooth is on, all your info (body fat %, BMI, muscle percentage, and water percentage) will show up on your device. This info is saved to your device. At the bottom of the app, it’ll have your 7 day stats plus your 30 day stats. This is what it looks like on an Android phone:

If your Bluetooth isn’t on at the time, don’t worry- once you turn it on, the data will sync. All compatible devices are listed below:

Supports HealthKit App
Works with Apple iPhone (4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 plus)
iPad (mini, 3, 4, Air)
Samsung Galaxy (S4, S5, S6, S6 Edge)

I’ve used so many scales in the past (analog, digital, bulky, weight loss-oriented), and the Beets BLU Smart Scale is hands down the best scale I’ve ever used. My boyfriend is a health coach and trainer and really loves it, as well! This is the perfect scale to help me get summer/wedding season ready (and have overall good health). I love that it tracks my data, because I’m a very visual person. I’m able to look back at my data and keep track of my progress. It’s very motivating! I highly recommend this scale to anyone and everyone.

Note: The photos are of my boyfriend’s toes, not mine. 😉

The Beets BLU Bluetooth Smart Scale is available on Amazon for $79.95 USD.

Also, you can purchase the scale plus heart rate monitor as a bundle, and save 20%!

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Fitness Reviews

My First Step to Becoming A Trainer: STOTT PILATES® Workshop with Quality MERRITHEW™ Equipment

February 11, 2016 By lyndsinreallife 6 Comments

This post is sponsored by MERRITHEW™.

Being a fitness fanatic, I’ve always entertained the idea of getting an instructor certification. One of the things that has held me back, though, is knowing where and who to get that certification from. It’s important to find a great studio with great instructors. I had the opportunity to take a one-hour Pilates trainer workshop using MERRITHEW‘s high-end equipment, at MERRITHEW licensed training center John Garey Fitness and Pilates in Long Beach, Calif. My instructor was Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) Jake Robinson, who’s also a Registered Yoga Teacher by the Yoga Alliance and is also SpinPOWER certified.

MERRITHEW provides equipment and educational materials to the fitness world. Their brands are STOTT PILATES®, ZEN•GA®, CORE™, and Total Barre™. John Garey Fitness and Pilates uses all MERRITHEW equipment in their studio, including reformers, stability chairs, and barrels. MERRITHEW offered me the chance to take a workshop; considering they’re considered the “Ivy League” of Pilates education, I couldn’t wait to give it a try!

I met with Jake: a chef-turned-Pilates instructor who trains at John Garey. He was informative, helpful, and positive. It was obvious Jake really loves Pilates!

First, we did some leg and ab work on the SPX Max® Plus Reformer:

[All photos taken by Tim Schneider]

Next, we added ropes/resistance:

We spent most our time on the reformer, because there’s seriously SO much you can do with it! It’s a magical piece of equipment. What’s great is that you don’t really have to work hard to get serious results. I mean sure, the more you put into it, the more you get out of it, but I was definitely feeling the burn without breaking too much of a sweat!

We moved from the reformer to the Split-Pedal Stability Chair™. Jake said this is his favorite piece of equipment. I say this is my least favorite (haha). Here’s why:

Jake had me step on the piece of wood that goes all the way to the floor. From there, I would use the handle bars to pull myself up (right photo). It’s an amazing core workout! I thought after a few tries, I’d be done. But nope! Jake had me try to pull myself up without the handle bars (left photo). If there is anything that’ll say, “you need to do more core work,” it’s this! Jake could pull himself up no problem, so it’s obviously a very effective piece of equipment.

After spending some time with the Stability Chair™, we moved on to the Ladder Barrel.

This was really fun! It really works the obliques. At first, I went side to side over the barrel. After that, I laid on the barrel (on my tummy) and did hundreds with my arms. Woo were my muscles feeling it!

The last piece of equipment was the Cadillac/Trapeze Table. Jake called it a “feel good” exercise. Here’s what it looks like:

It’s a great way to stretch your legs, hips, and obliques. After all the work we did, it felt really good to stretch those muscles! Stretching is a crucial part of any exercise routine. There’s so many things that can be done on the Cadillac/Trapeze Table; it’s amazing!

I learned so much about STOTT PILATES , MERRITHEW equipment, and tips for instruction during the one-hour session. I’ve always enjoyed Pilates, but I had never tried it using equipment (I’ve always done mat work). I cannot recommend John Garey Fitness and Pilates studio and MERRITHEW equipment enough!

Jake & I after our Pilates session

To learn more about becoming a STOTT PILATES® instructor, visit merrithew.com. From there, you’ll be able to contact an advisor.

To check out John Garey Fitness and Pilates, you can make an appointment/schedule a class by calling

(562) 598-8585 or visiting 6547 E. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, LONG BEACH, CA 90803.

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Fitness Reviews

Always Know Your Heart Rate with Beets Blu HRM

February 2, 2016 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

I like to be active, whether it’s yoga, walking, doing 5ks, stand up paddle boarding, whatever. There’s nothing quite like that endorphin rush. Am I right?! 😉

*Disclosure: I received a free heart rate monitor and wireless key finder in exchange for an honest review on my blog. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own. This post contains some affiliate links.

However, I’ve never had a way to measure my heart rate, and it’s something that I think is important to monitor.

With that being said, the Beets Blu Bluetooth heart rate monitor is AWESOME! The readings are accurate and work up to 35 feet from your phone. I always carry my phone on a run, but have no way to monitor my heart rate (which is essential for someone with tachycardia, like myself), until now of course! The strap is thin and comfortable, unlike other HR monitors I’ve used. Obviously it’s not comfortable to have a thick, heavy strap when sweating!

There’s a QR code on the box; scan that and you can download the Beets Blu app. The app is where all your information is stored. You can also use it with apps such as MapMyFitness, Strava, RunKeeper, Runtastic, and many more!

[Photos courtesy of beetsblu.com]

You can find the Beets Blu heart rate monitor on Amazon.com (affiliate link) for $44.95.

I also had the opportunity to try the PaperTag wireless key finder.

I’m the type of person who tends to lose my keys in a pile of papers or clothes. Having this key finder is SO helpful, especially because it connects to my iPhone 6 via Bluetooth (Android too)! There’s a QR code on the box, which gives a lot of info on the product/Beets Blu when scanned. I tested it out on my dog for fun; it works really well (up to 33 feet). The device is small and portable. Great for traveling!

You can get one on Amazon.com (affiliate link) for $24.95.

Follow Beets Blu on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest. Visit their website at beetsblu.com.

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