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Bikes & Accessories
The Diamondback Mini Viper Kid’s BMX Bike Is Well Suited For Kids
February 24th, 2018
When your child is ready to upgrade from a trike to a big kid’s bike, consider the Diamondback Mini Viper Kids’ BMX Bike. A smaller version of the full-sized Diamondback Viper, this cycle for kids is geared specifically for kids aged four to eight. It has a compact frame and training wheels for those youngsters just learning to ride. Not a cheaply made bike, the Mini Viper features a heavy-duty steel frame and fork. The aluminum wheels have twenty-eight spokes, and the seat is padded. This cycle for kids also has junior, “mushroom” style grips perfect for the smaller child in your family which will put a smile on their face.
Overall, customers on Amazon gave positive reviews of this model, noting the sturdiness and durability of the whole bike, including the training wheels. However, while the Diamondback Mini Viper does come with an owner’s manual that gives tips on safety, how to ride, and the like, customers were unhappy with the lack of assembly instructions. Designed with younger children in mind and with all the features and specifications of its larger counterpart, this is one bike that is sure to last and keep both parents and children happy.
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Cookware & Utensils
The Circulon Dutch Oven Makes Your Favorite Chili With Ease
February 21st, 2018
A needed but often overlooked item in the household chef inventory is a quality Dutch oven. They’re great for cooking pasta dishes, chilies, soups, risotto, or even casseroles, and oven safe to 500°F. Furthermore, a Dutch ovens need to be finely crafted to be durable with a hard-adondized aluminum and provide proper heat convection with a stainless-steel base. The Circulon 5 1/2 quart Dutch oven fits those requirements and provides some other great features. The reason this Circulon Dutch ovens can simmer up tasty spicy black bean soup or a distinct gourmet risotto with ease is how it can provide very effective even heating with no hot spots.
Plus it allows for easy transfer with oven-proof oversized pot handles. Another benefit of this Circulon Dutch oven is that it has a non-stick coating on the exterior and interior which really reduces hassles when removing cooked dishes, as they don’t stick to the bottom and the outside will clean up quickly after a profitable cooking session. This is all accomplished through the patented TOTAL Hi-Low Food Release system. The Circulon Dutch oven fits about any budget, cooks evenly and cleanly, and has a lifetime warranty.
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Air Products
Honeywell Compact Indoor Air Purifier Comes With HEPA Filter
February 20th, 2018
The inexpensive Honeywell HHT-011 Compact Indoor Air Purifier is a cheaper version of the expensive HEPA filter room cleaners. For people on a budget, this style of air cleaner may be appropriate to your needs. However, the Honeywell Corporation has cut corners on the durability-levels of this product to be able to offer the unit at a user-friendly price. In some online advertisements for this product, the seller neglects to mention on that the HEPA filters are imitations. HEPA-like filters are not necessarily an inadequate product. There are HEPA imitations that are almost identical to the original HEPA-lines that are sold at higher prices.
On this model of air purifier everything is about the price. On the Amazon reviews, there are many happy users. This model of Honeywell indoor air cleaner is being used in the nursery, within business offices, and off in the field with members of the U.S. military. This unit runs a little louder than the units that cost over 100.00 more in price. Yet, for the inexpensive price, the noise factor is noted and overlooked by the users who enjoyed finding this working air cleaner bargain. The bottom-line is that the Honeywell HHT-011 Compact Indoor Air Purifier is not for everybody. However, this air cleaning unit is highly enjoyed by the people who order these models after doing their research. The Honeywell HHT-011 unit can be the perfect choice in air cleaners to make for all types of people who are on a strict spending budget. For the price, this working Honeywell Indoor Air Purifier simply can’t be topped.
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Gardening & Lawn Care
Toro 51599 Ultra Electric Blower Vac Tackles Yard Work With Ease
February 11th, 2018
If you are looking to tackle some big cleanup jobs for the yard, you might want to take a look at the Toro Ultra 3-in-1 Blower, vacuum, and leaf shredder. It can turn yard work into a very efficient process with its convenient quick release latch that lets you convert tools at anytime. This Toro Ultra Blower is powerful – it pumps out 235 mph of air-stream that can dispatch about anything in its path. The unit only comes in about 7.5 pounds and its sleek, ergonomic design allows you to quickly maneuver it around from job to job. The shoulder strap can also drop the bag a little lower on you hip for added comfort.
If you have owned a gas blower in the past, this Toro electric blower with variable speeds is a lot more quiet and will not require the same kind of maintenance upkeep. The start is instant, no finicky pull cord and don’t worry about combining any gas-oil mixture for filling the tank up. With all these features, you will find that piles of grass clippings, leaves, acorns, and twigs will quickly be reduced to one garbage bag. This Toro 51599 Ultra Variable Speed Electric Blower Vac will quickly become one of your favorite outdoor tools.
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Baby & Toddler Toys
Baby Building Blocks Learning To Identify And Match Shapes
February 7th, 2018
Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Baby’s First Blocks is a simple shape sorter designed for children six months to three years old. There are no fancy sounds or moving parts. It is what it says it is; a basic set of shape sorting blocks. Ten bright solid-colored blocks, two of each shape, come with a container with handle so baby can carry it around. This educational toy helps the youngest child classify by color and shape. Even before babies are ready to classify, they improve their hand-eye coordination by placing the Fisher Price Baby’s First Blocks in the container, dumping them out, then repeating the process.
Its simplicity is a welcome change from battery-operated toys that can overwhelm a child with lights and sounds. Most reviewers say their babies love the baby building blocks, spending hours playing with the blocks. Several parents mention that the baby building blocks is rather small. Some found this to be an advantage, as it is easy to take the toy along when traveling. A significant number of reviewers noted that the top does not snap in place, and children remove it using the container without sorting the shapes. The baby building blocks mentioned a warning for California residents that the toy contains chemicals known to be carcinogens.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
No Cold Spots In The Middle The Panasonic Inverter Microwave
January 20th, 2018
If you are like a lot of cooks, you love the convenience of using a microwave but hate the unpredictable and sometimes inedible results. Nothing is worse than digging in to a warm cup of soup only to find a really cold spot right in the middle. Or putting in chicken breasts to defrost, and coming back to find the edges nearly cooked and the middle frozen solid. The horror! Well, consider your microwave problems solved with this Panasonic Inverter Microwave. This microwave has all of the bells and whistles that you would expect from a top of the line model. It features buttons that cook all of your favorites at the right heat level for the right amount of time.
But, where this Panasonic Inverter microwave has the others beat is the inverter technology. It sounds pretty technical, but really it just means that it keeps the power level steady no matter what heat level you choose. So while other models lower the power when you lower the heat level, leaving you with those cold spots and uneven thawing the Panasonic Inverter Microwave Oven leaves you with food that is all evenly cooked or defrosted. So, get over your fears of the microwave and go ahead and cook and thaw your heart out! You will love how your food turns out and you family may not believe it came from the microwave.
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Outdoor Toys
The Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon Is The Perfect Wagon For The Kids
January 17th, 2018
For decades, children have been pulling bright red Radio Flyer wagons behind them, giving rides to stuffed animals and little brothers. Like all good things, the wagon has seen some changes over the years, and the new Pathfinder Wagon from Radio Flyer is every child’s dream. Using a specially designed plastic shell and new flip-up seats, the wagon can convert from a versatile storage center to a comfortable ride for two in a matter of seconds. When the seats are up, they become chair-backs for two riders, and when the seats are down, the space underneath can be used for storage while still leaving room for the kids on top.
The wagon come in its traditional red color and has four cup holders that are accessible when the seats are in either position. The Pathfinder also has a “smart” front axle that prevents the wagon from tipping over, like in the old days, and two seatbelts to keep the little ones in place. This wagon has won numerous top awards from organizations like the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio and the National Parenting Publication, so parents can be confident that this wagon is built to last. It does require some assembly, so be forewarned. The relationship between a child and their wagon is a special one, so go with a trusted model like the Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon.
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Bikes & Accessories
Disney Princess Kids Bike Horn Mounts On Both Bikes And Trikes
January 13th, 2018
Every little princess needs a chariot to ride in and every chariot needs a way to announce its triumphant arrival. There is no better way to proclaim the arrival of a princess than a trumpeting horn. The Disney Princess Horn is very lightweight and easy to assemble. It comes adorned with a big satin bow. While there are no pictures of the Princesses printed on the horn, they are represented by the special charms that are attached to the ribbons. The ribbons can come loose and need to be reattached as can the charms. Glue or tape can quickly remedy the situation. The horn mounts well to both bicycles and trike’s.
One unique use for the horn is to add a little style by mounting it onto a walker. The horn is loud and works extremely well. On occasion, the reed in the kids bike horn my come loose and need to be reinserted, but this is not overly difficult. The pink and purple colors of the horn lend themselves well to a Disney Princess theme. This horn will make a great accessory to any princess’s coach.
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