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Home Storage & Gadgets
Rowenta DR5020 Hand Held Steamer Brush Removes The Wrinkles
December 12th, 2016
To have clothes is to have wrinkles. To tackle those pesky wrinkles without an iron, consider a Rowenta DR5020 Ultra Steam 800-Watt Handheld Steamer Brush. Not to be confused with any cheap, plastic predecessors, this is one steamer that is fast and tough on wrinkles. Here’s how it works: take the steamer and fill up removable one and two-thirds ounce water tank. Plug it in, wait around thirty seconds to a minute – you’ll know it’s ready when the light goes off – and push the button for continuous steam. The 800 watts and wide steam head will ensure the steam is ready to fight wrinkles. A removable fabric brush and lint pad are also included.
The ergonomically designed handle gives a nice place for your hand to grip and a hanging hook is also available for use as needed. This Rowenta Hand Held Steamer model also has dual 120w/240w voltage. Customers reviewing the Rowenta Steamer on Amazon were split pretty equally on their opinions. About half of the reviews were positive, saying the steamer lived up to its product descriptions. One common opinion was the water tank was on the small side, requiring multiple refills during use.
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Indoor Toys
View Butterfly Metamorphosis With The Insect Lore Butterfly Garden
December 8th, 2016
Are you looking for activities to expand your child’s understanding of science and nature? Have a budding lepidopterologist (that’s a butterfly scientist for those of us who aren’t quite as bug savvy) in the family? The Insect Lore Butterfly Garden is a reusable butterfly habitat which allows children to observe one of nature’s most amazing miracles. The butterfly garden is made from nylon and transparent mesh which allows for easy viewing of the butterfly metamorphosis and folds for easy storage when not in use. The kit also includes butterfly feeding supplies (you provide sugar and water), a booklet of butterfly facts and simple instructions.
Also include is a certificate redeemable for three to five free (there is a $3 processing fee) painted lady caterpillars. The transformation from larva to butterfly takes about three weeks from the time the larvae are received (they come in a small container with all the food they’ll need while they’re still caterpillars). Children can observe the larvae while they grow, form chrysalides, and finally – tahdah! – emerge as beautiful butterflies. The Insect Lore Butterfly Garden makes a fabulous gift and is a great introduction to the wonders of nature for kids of all ages.
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Cookware & Utensils
Thermos Nissan 14 Ounce Leak Proof Insulated Travel Mug
November 22nd, 2016
With travel, quick mornings, trips in and out of the car or just desiring your pippin hot or ice cold beverage to stay that way, these days one needs a leak proof, well insulated container that fits into most vehicle cup holders. It’s a tall order for any insulated travel mug to fit, but most would agree the Thermos Nissan Leak Proof Insulated Travel Mug is garnering lots of praise and positive reviews for doing just that. A virtually unbreakable stainless steel interior and leak proof sealable exterior has your back. The Thermos Travel Mug is topped off with a ergonomically soft touch padded handle that doesn’t leave water rings.
That’s a mouth full, but just know that the rubberized part is cool to the touch even when filled with the hottest of liquids. These features are great, but does it fit into your car holders? Well it’s been designed to fit into the vast majority of cars so that it lives up to the travel part of the product name. Super easy cleaning, rubberized grip and handle and a robust 5 year warranty, this is not your granddad’s thermos.
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Women's Makeup & Skin Care
Travel Eye Mask Is Molded And Contoured For Improved Eye Comfort
November 20th, 2016
Whether you work a swing shift and need to get some shut eye during daylight hours, or want to get some quality sleep on an airplane, a travel eye mask can help to eliminate the annoyance of unwanted light while sleeping. The Dream Essentials Sweet Dreams Contoured Sleep Mask is a new and improved version of the old-fashioned eye mask. Featuring a lightweight design that is both slim and stylish, this Travel Eye Mask is contoured to fit the face while leaving ample room for the eye and lashes to move unencumbered. Many who have purchased and reviewed this sleep mask loved the fact that this sleep mask was comfortable and cool.
The contouring mask allows for eye movement. For those who found that the pre-molded mask fit well it seemed to be a great choice, many said that after trying other ill-fitting masks, they had finally found the perfect mask with this product. Many of the negative reviews I read mentioned the same thing: the strap that holds the mask onto the head was too short and positioned in such a way that it irritated the ears. This eye mask seems to work extremely well for those who found the fit comfortable.
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Exercise Machines
The Nordic Track Ski Machine Is Easy To Move Around Your Home
November 19th, 2016
If you’re looking for a way to exercise and get in better shape, but your joints can’t take much impact, then look no further than the NordicTrack Pro Skier Ski Machine. What’s better than low impact when talking about exercise? Try no impact! The NordicTrack Pro Skier offers adults of all ages, including seniors, a safe, effective, completely no impact way to exercise. Unlike treadmills that can jar joints even more so than regular walking or elliptical machines which can be jerky with a restricted range of motion, this ski machine offers a gentle gliding workout. The wood skis, which roll over rubber rollers, provide a total body workout.
In is twenty year history, NordicTrack and its ski machine is still being billed as the “World’s Best Aerobic Exerciser.” To this date, it is still ranked as number one for aerobic and endurance, and number two in strength, flexibility and coordination. The Nordic Track Ski Machine is crafted out of wood and steel for durability. It also folds down and compacts to aid in storage, plus its wheels help you easily move it as needed.
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Gardening & Lawn Care
This Cordless Grass Shear Makes Trimming Easy With Steel Blades
November 18th, 2016
Every homeowner loves to have a well manicured lawn, but it is rarely an easy task. Finding a perfectly square yard with no rough edges in need of trimming is about as easy as finding Bigfoot. Most yards have flower beds along the house and around the bases of trees in addition to sidewalks that criss-cross the yard to the front door. The American Gardener GS48 4-Inch 4.8-Volt Cordless Grass Shear is the ultimate answer to these hard trimming jobs as it is ideal for not only trimming grass around flower beds but for maintaining shrubs and bushes. The American Gardener Cordless Grass Shear comes with 4-inch stainless steel cutting blades.
These blades are designed to retain their sharpness and avoid rusting. The powerful 4.8-Volt motor can cut through almost any mess and can run for 40 minutes continuously on just one full charge. The cordless grass shear was designed with safety in mind. A built in safety thumb switch must be engaged for the trimmer to operate, avoiding accidental start ups in the process. The majority of users found the American Gardener Cordless Grass Shear superior in comparison to competitor’s models with a more powerful motor and longer battery life. Even those who have had issues with the sharpness of the blades found positive comments to make about the grass shear, most notably its quieter operation compared to other models.
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Cookware & Utensils
This Shun Ken Onion Japanese Chef Knife Is Gorgeous And Sharp!
November 17th, 2016
The Japanese chef knife by Shun knives is a gorgeous piece of art – you can see that just by looking at the photo! But when I was researching for this review, I found out that there are tons of people who think this, too – many of them professional chefs. Reviews from professionals and gourmet at-home cooks noted that this was absolutely one of the sharpest knives out there. One reviewer said he didn’t think there was anything sharper than a Henckel Zwiling until he tried this knife, only to find that it was, indeed, the sharpest knife he’d ever used. Of course, good chef’s knives shouldn’t be completely utilitarian, either.
Of course, good chef’s knives shouldn’t be completely utilitarian, either. And this one isn’t. It has a beautiful Pakkawood handle that doesn’t get slippery when wet – beauty and utility combined. The uniquely shaped handle is made to fit the curve of your hand so that you don’t tense up when cutting. It takes advantage of natural hand placement that makes it easier to cut through just about anything. The Damascus blade on this knife is made from VG-10 stainless steel with SUS410 high carbon stainless steel on the sides. The combination, according to reviewers, makes this knife much more rust-resistant than the original Damascus blade counterparts. The sixteen degree angle for this blade is four degrees sharper than most German and American knives, which makes a surprisingly large difference in cutting ability.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
VillaWare Uno Mini Waffle Maker Creates Belgian Waffles In 3 Minutes
November 16th, 2016
Whether entertaining for Sunday brunch or whipping up breakfast for kids with tiny appetites, the VillaWare Uno Petite Belgian Waffler is a mini waffle maker that has got you covered. This waffle iron makes 3 waffles at a time, each just ¼ inch round, the perfect size for children, for eating and freezing, for making desserts or for making breakfast sandwiches. This mini waffle maker produces each batch of waffles in just 3 minutes and alerts the user with a “ready” indicator when the waffles are full cooked. The round waffler maker features 7 different temperature settings and 2 separate browning levels.
The VillaWare Uno Petite Belgian Waffler features stainless steel design and easy to clean nonstick grids. Reviews note that the nonstick surface is a big selling point and works well in practice. Another high point is the “Waffle Tone” sound alert letting the user know when the waffle iron is fully heated and also when the waffles are ready. This waffle maker could help to make breakfast a little more fun and a lot tastier. Easy enough for kids to use, it could help everyone to get involved and creative with creating an easy and healthful first meal of the day.
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