• Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances

    The Cuisinart Digital Slow Cooker With An Auto Keep Warm Function

    January 12th, 2018

    Product review of a digital slow cooker.

    If you are like many people these days, you may be short on time or money. One way to combat these problems is to use a slow cooker to cook meals at home which require no attention. With a sleek design, the Cuisinart PCS-400 4-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker sports a brushed stainless steel exterior. The round ceramic insert is just the right size for cooking dinner for a small family. Buyers should be aware that the ceramic pot portion of the digital slow cooker has cracked for some owners and is not covered by the warranty according to reviews posted on Amazon. The unit does seem to be solidly constructed with sturdy handles.

    The electric slow cooker has a digital display and is programmable. However, it does not have a delayed start feature. For some users, the programmable slow cooker’s temperatures seem to run higher than the settings indicate, but it does cook the food evenly. One nice thing about this digital slow cooker is that after the cooking time has ended, it will automatically shift to the warm function.

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  • Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances

    This Electric Popcorn Popper Makes Great Popcorn In Five Minutes

    January 11th, 2018

    Product review of electric popcorn popper.

    What would watching a movie be without some popcorn to munch on? They just seem to go together and if you are looking for a way to add the quick snack to your movie night, consider the Stir Crazy Popcorn Maker. The West Bend 82306X Stir Crazy 6-Quart Popcorn Popper has a motorized stirring rod and can pop six quarts of popcorn in five minutes. When it is done, the unit automatically stops. The non-stick coating on the popping surface makes clean up easy. However, some owners report the Teflon coating does flake off. The plastic cover doubles as a serving bowl, but seems rather fragile on some units. The lid is not dishwasher safe.

    The unit is easy to use and it does not require a great deal of oil to pop the kernels. One advantage of the electric popcorn popper popcorn maker is the user has the ability to control the type of popcorn used and the seasonings which are added. Also, the exact amount of oil used is controlled by each individual. So if you are looking for a quick and easy way to fix popcorn, the West Bend Stir Crazy Popper may be just what you need.

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  • Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances

    The Accusharp Knife Sharpener Actually Makes Sharpening Fun!

    January 10th, 2018

    Product display of accusharp 001 knife sharpener

    A sharp blade is a must to get any job done quicker and with much more safety. A versatile sharpener that is easy enough for anyone to use, is the AccuSharp Knife Sharpener. It’s able to sharpen a large variety of kitchen blades or bladed tools, from serrated kitchen knives to sportsmen bladed tools. One of the most touted features is the ergonomic design of the unit which allows one’s fingers to be quite guarded from the blades. Not to be out done is the highly dependable diamond honed tungsten carbide blade, which is one of the hardest known materials. These features allow a lot less effort in the normal sharpening process.

    But even the toughest of industrial quality blades will overtime beginning to show wear and tear. A concern for me was how often would one need to purchase and replace the sharpening blade. Thankfully, AccuSharp has created a unique design which allows you to actually reverse the blade to double its life span! So what does that mean? Most users are reporting that there’s an average of 5 to 10 years before they need blade replacements. Lastly, this Accusharp handheld knife sharpener will not rust overtime.

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  • Gardening & Lawn Care

    Never Lose Those Garden Tools With The Fiskars Garden Bucket Caddy

    December 3rd, 2017

    Product display of Fiskars Garden Bucket Caddy

    If you are looking to organize your backyard gardening tools and desire to stop running back and forth to the garage, than you might want to take a look at the Fiskars 9424 Garden Bucket Caddy. The Fiskars garden bucket caddy features clever, durable design to make gardening easier. There are pocket sized locations for all your garden tools including a bulb planter pocket, a well placed wallet packet for seeds, a safe location for your cell phone and a perfect sized pocket for a squeeze spray bottle. You should have no trouble fitting it around a 5 gallon sized bucket. The caddy straps are Velcro and the bucket ribs help the straps keep a good fit.

    None of the compartments are elastic, but there are enough sized pockets that you should be able to find a slot for all your garden tools. A bucket is not included, but a good 5 gallon bucket can easily be found at your local hardware store for a reasonable price. The Fiskars garden bucket caddy will help you focus on trimming, water, planting and admiring your garden, while not having to worry about losing any tools or heading back to garage for more seeds.

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  • Exercise Weights

    Valeo Ankle And Wrist Weights Offer Handy 1 Pound Adjustable Packs

    November 21st, 2017

    Product review of adjustable ankle weights.

    Getting healthy is a goal for many people today. Incorporating more daily activity and exercise can be a great way to boost your overall health. To take a walk or jog up a notch, consider adding weights such as the Valeo AW10 Ten-Pound Adjustable Ankle Wrist Weights. This wrist and ankle weight is a set of two equal weight bands that are designed to go on either the wrists or ankles using the adjustable d-ring closure system. Each pack has removable, one pound increment weights which lets you have up to five pounds on each limb. The weight packs are constructed with soft padding that allows for extra comfort when wearing the weights.

    The weights’ double closure strap makes for a secure fit when exercising. Customers providing reviews on Amazon did note that the adjustable ankle weights were hard to use when running as they tended to slip and not stay in place. Some customers did have issues with the velcro straps breaking after a short period of use. For other customers, these wrist and ankle weights worked great with a walking workout or for use when doing housework. Most liked the option to adjust the weight in one pound increments.

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  • Outdoor Toys

    The Ultra Stomp Rocket Is An Awesome Air Powered Rocket

    November 19th, 2017

    Product review of ultra stomp rocket.

    Kids getting bored with the park or backyard? Liven up their summer with the addition of the Ultra Stomp Rocket. Chances are, kids of all ages will love sending their own rockets soaring high in the air, and parents will love the simplicity and durability of the product. The Ultra Stomp Rocket’s concept is simple: a foam tipped rocket fits onto the launching apparatus, then a child jumps on – or stomps – on the launch pad to send the rocket up to 200 feet in the air. Completely safe and ultra simple, this toy is sure to be the hit of your kid’s summer. The model comes with four rockets included; replacement rockets are available separately.

    Others were pleased and impressed by this toy, too. It boasts being a multiple award winner, including a Preferred Choice Award and the iParenting Media Award for best product. Customer reviews on Amazon were overall positive. Parents noted the ease of use, even for children younger than the recommended age of eight years or older. Some customers did note, however, that the foam rockets tend to beak easily, so keep that in mind when looking at this Stomp Rocket.

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  • Women's Makeup & Skin Care

    The Plush Earth Therapeutics Silk Eye Mask Turns The Lights Out

    November 16th, 2017

    Product review of sleep eye mask.

    Getting to sleep can sometimes be a hassle, especially if there is distracting light in the bedroom that can disrupt a good night’s rest. Dream Zone-Earth Therapeutics Sleep Mask is made of 100% cotton and silk and works well to block out disturbing light and other visual stimuli that prevents therapeutic sleep. The sleep eye mask works best when used with Earth Therapeutics Dream Potion Pulse Point Gel. A small amount of gel massaged into the forehead, temples and neck will release a relaxing aroma that will help the mask to work more effectively. The sleep mask can be washed by hand in lukewarm water in mild detergent and should not be machine-dried.

    Most reviewers found the Earth Therapeutics mask to be effective in blocking out light and helping with sleep. One complaint that came up several times deals with the strap that holds the mask in place. A few reviewers found the band to be uncomfortable, especially in the ear area. The band may rub the skin, though the majority of owners did not seem to be overly bothered by this feature. The eye mask seems to work very well for most of the individuals who have purchased it. They found that it effectively blocked out the majority of disturbing light and helped them to get the sleep that they needed. Most users also found the sleeping mask to be comfortable, and several owners have bought more than one mask for other family members.

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  • Camping & Hiking

    Therm-A-Rest Camping Pillow Offers A Great Portable Pillow Option

    November 14th, 2017

    Product review of a camping pillow.

    The Therm-a-Rest brand of compressible camping pillow sets offer a full-size fluffy pillow that folds down into a small-sized package that can easily fit into a backpack. Day hikers, backpackers, and outdoor photographers can all benefit from a pillow package that expands into a comfortable place to sit or to lay your head for the evening. Compressible pillows are firm enough when expanded to keep a nice protective layer between the user and a rocky ground. These expanding pillows make all types of outdoor situations tolerable for the people who do not enjoy the thought of roughing it or sleeping under the stars in the great outdoors.

    Between camping trips and backpacking adventures, the Therm-a-Rest compressible pillow package becomes the right size of emergency pillow unit to keep in the car at all times. The Thermarest company makes their folding camp pillows in patterns that can blend into all types of outdoor settings. While these foam pillows may host materials that are patterned for hunters, photographers can benefit with outdoor blending pillows as well. The Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow expands to a full-size fluffy pillow that can be used to level cameras at ground level or for a quick nap under the trees while walking in the woods. An expanding pillow can be used for a wide variety of activities inside or outside of the home. Parents with small children often enjoy having a full-size pillow that can fold easily into a package that fits into a diaper bag, car storage compartment, or a corner of a dresser drawer. Compressible pillows are often used as guest pillows, office pillows, or backyard hammock pillows when they are not being used on camping trips.

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