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Bathique Premium Bamboo Bath Caddy
I've been looking for a bath caddy for a while and this one from Bathique really is a nice one, with only one big flaw which I don't really consider a deal breaker. The bamboo is lovely and looks very nice, but I'm the kind of person who... +
I've been looking for a bath caddy for a while and this one from Bathique really is a nice one, with only one big flaw which I don't really consider a deal breaker. The bamboo is lovely and looks very nice, but I'm the kind of person who absent-mindedly pokes at and runs my hand over wood products and there are too many rough unfinished edges which can cause splinters. It's mainly in between the slats and on the edge of the wine-holder etc, but I just feel like having everything be smooth would avoid any splinters and make the product perfect.
On the plus side, this caddy does everything else right. It really does fit even small baths. My bathtub is tiny and yet it sat securely and I didn't feel like it was going to fall off. The Rubber feet are a great idea as they help keep it from sliding if part of your tub is against a wall, like mine. The rubber feet are also removable if you wish! Even though the waterproof book stand doesn't look as nice, it really protects your book a lot better, but it'd be great if they could print a cute pattern on it or make it somehow more aesthetically pleasing.
I love that you can adjust the 'angle' of your tablet or book and that it has a little rectangle recess for your phone. The wine glass holder works great, but don't be afraid to push your wine glass in there, as it's a little tight to hold it correctly. Chunkier style wine glasses might not fit, but my standard glasses fit well. I do wish there was an option for 'mugs' as I'm not a drinker, though I do love drinking soda out of a wine glass as much as the next immature adult!
Overall a great bath caddy, just needs a little more care and attention paid to smoothing out the edges and maybe a drinks holder for all types of glass/cup. I do love that they donate money to turtles as I am an animal lover and feel protecting the environment is important!
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Pros
+ Portion of sales goes to charity.
+ Works with all tub sizes and types.
+ Has removable rubber feet to steady the caddy.
+ Holds a lot.
+ Recess for phone.
+ Waterproof book/tablet holder with adjustable angle.
+ Wing glass recess works well.
Cons
- Edges are a little rough and can cause splinters if you get handsy.
- No option for other types of cups/mugs.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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HITTIME UV Gel Nail Cleanser
Works great for removing stickiness after applying gel or UV nail polish. I tried the trick online of using hand sanitizer while waiting for this to be delivered and found it left my nails looking 'muddy'. Was delighted when using this to find it... +
Works great for removing stickiness after applying gel or UV nail polish. I tried the trick online of using hand sanitizer while waiting for this to be delivered and found it left my nails looking 'muddy'. Was delighted when using this to find it took all the stickiness away and left my gel nails nice and shiny.
Be aware it is a little bottle, even though a little goes a long way. Make sure to use with lint-free wipes if you don't want to get your nails all fuzzy!
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Pros
+ Works as described.
+ Removed stickiness and left nails shiny.
+ Doesn't have a weird or bad smell.
Cons
- Bottle is pretty small.
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Tinksky 2pcs Travel Luggage Baggage Tags
At first glance these luggage tags look cute, petite and smart, but on further examination, it becomes clear just how much thought has gone into the design. They reveal only your name, so your other information is protected unless someone needs it... +
At first glance these luggage tags look cute, petite and smart, but on further examination, it becomes clear just how much thought has gone into the design. They reveal only your name, so your other information is protected unless someone needs it. I feel it's pretty obvious that the tags slide open and don't realistically think anyone would be confused.
One thing I really liked about these is that the inside section of the tag, where you write your details, is a nice card rather than cheap, flimsy paper as I've seen on previous luggage tags I've owned. It's very easy to write on and doesn't smudge. As always, you do have to write small to fit in all the details though. I like that they include 'email', since it would be one of the easiest ways to reach somebody if the phone number is international.
My absolute favourite detail of these tags though has to be the metal attachment. Rather than string or something easily broken, these tags attach with a sturdy metal cord that screws into itself. Extremely durable and almost impossible to break accidentally. Would love to see these in bigger packs and with more colours!
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Pros
+ Small enough to be discreet, but big enough to contain needed info.
+ Card to write on rather than flimsy paper.
+ All information but name is concealed, but easily accessible when needed.
+ Cute colours.
+ Metal closure is very secure and won't accidentally be broken.
Cons
- Needs more colours and bigger packs!
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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Yokkao Garment and Facial steamer
Sadly my experience with this steamer was not a good one. For steaming clothes, it does an average job, though I would recommend spreading them on a flat surface and really ironing would just be faster and easier. It does have a tendency to leave... +
Sadly my experience with this steamer was not a good one. For steaming clothes, it does an average job, though I would recommend spreading them on a flat surface and really ironing would just be faster and easier. It does have a tendency to leave small wet patches on the clothes too, I've had more expensive steamers with this issue as well.
For me the second biggest problem with this is quality. It comes with two brushes (neither of which I can imagine is for your face so I used them on clothes). While using the brush with the fabric covering it, the steam essentially melted the glue and the fabric peeled off, leaving the attachment useless. Since this attachment was designed to be used with a steamer, I'm not sure why it's not steamproof.
The biggest issue I had? Safety. I've never seen a two in one facial/garment steamer before and I honestly think there's probably a reason for that. Without a strict temperature control or guide on where to place your face it's simply far too easy to burn yourself with this. Switching it to facial steamer seems to boil the water the same amount as the clothes steamer and the heat felt like it would seriously burn me if I continued aiming it at my face. Use this as a face steamer at your own risk, but I honestly don't believe it's safe.
Overall it mostly delivers on the other promises. It's lightweight, easy to use and steams wrinkles out of clothes well, albeit it slowly, but the facial steam option seems terrifying and there are quality issues with the attachments.
SUMMARY
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Pros
+ Steams wrinkles out of clothes
+ Lightweight
+ Easy to use.
Cons
- Quality issues.
- Facial steam doesn't seem safe.
- Leaves water patches on clothes occasionally.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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New Sky Chopsticks Holder Cute Whale shape
I have to admit, I don't really use chopsticks. I ordered these because I thought they were super cute and wanted to use them as decorations next to pictures of my cats! I also thought they would be the perfect 'handle' on a handmade ceramic jar I'm... +
I have to admit, I don't really use chopsticks. I ordered these because I thought they were super cute and wanted to use them as decorations next to pictures of my cats! I also thought they would be the perfect 'handle' on a handmade ceramic jar I'm planning to make. So while, they work well to balance chopsticks (and even forks and spoons), you can also just use them as decor.
I love the colours as the whale looks like a little sushi whale. They're small, but well-made, with no flaws on the ceramics and they're not too heavy or light, but just right. Perfect for the table, or displaying on shelves as a cute decoration.
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Pros
+ Set of three.
+ Super cute.
+ No flaws on the ceramic or painting.
+ Durable, not too flimsy.
+ Variety of uses.
Cons
- None!
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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New Sky Picnic Mat
Now that summer's almost over it's a shame I won't get as many chances to use this as it's just a good all round picnic mat. It's not padded, so make sure you put it on ground that doesn't have a lot of lumps or bumps. I'm pleased the bottom is... +
Now that summer's almost over it's a shame I won't get as many chances to use this as it's just a good all round picnic mat. It's not padded, so make sure you put it on ground that doesn't have a lot of lumps or bumps. I'm pleased the bottom is waterproof and wet grass can be a big problem with non-waterproof mats and lead to dreaded wet patches on the bum of your clothes!
This picnic Matt is a great size and could easily fit a family, but by far my favourite thing about it is the fact that it folds up into a little carrying bag with a handle! I was worried it'd be difficult to fold, but you can easily follow the fold lines and even if they fade, it's not too difficult to figure out.
Just as described and very handy!
SUMMARY
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Pros
+ Waterproof bottom.
+ Cute striped design.
+ Great size.
+ Folds up into cute carrying bag.
+ Comes with alternate carrying bag.
Cons
- Top is not waterproof.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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OFKP 40x60cm Silicone Non-Stick Baking Mat with Measurements
This mat is useful in the kitchen, but it comes with a few caveats. It's not stiff, so if you plan to use it in the oven, you'll need to put something under it in order to slide it in without dropping anything. I thought it'd be quite handy to use... +
This mat is useful in the kitchen, but it comes with a few caveats. It's not stiff, so if you plan to use it in the oven, you'll need to put something under it in order to slide it in without dropping anything. I thought it'd be quite handy to use on top of my usual baking trays to prevent them getting dirty, but unfortunately it stains very badly if used with greasy foods at all (but then, so do the baking sheets).
I would recommend this for use with doughs and baked goods rather than anything greasy, simply because it stains and unfortunately looks not very nice after that. It works well for rolling out dough and doesn't slip around at all. Because it's flexible, rather than being firm, the size is somewhat of a problem as it's difficult to wash in the sink. However, folding means that you can easily fit it in a cupboard.
I love the 'guides' printed directly on the sheet as well and the fact that it can survive extreme temperatures. Unfortunately, it's just not quite right for me and I've discovered I'd prefer a mostly rigid silicone mat. I'm still using it to help keep my baking sheets cleaner though and it does a great job of conducting heat!
SUMMARY
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Pros
+ Guides printed on the sheet.
+ Doesn't move around the counter.
+ Non-stick.
+ Silicone conducts heat very well when baking.
+ Easy to store.
Cons
- Flexibility makes it difficult to use alone, works better on top of a tray.
- Stains quickly if used with greasy or oily foods.
- Hard to wash due to large size.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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Songmics Adjustable Double Rail Garment Rack
As someone who has very limited closet space at home, I was really interested to see how this adjustable clothes rack from Songmics would hold up. Putting it together turned out to be very easy, as all the instructions were clear and most of the... +
As someone who has very limited closet space at home, I was really interested to see how this adjustable clothes rack from Songmics would hold up. Putting it together turned out to be very easy, as all the instructions were clear and most of the work could be done by hand. I only needed a screwdriver for two screws, making the whole process very quick. I'm not physically strong, but was easily able to put this together.
Once assembled, I found that the rack was easy to adjust, with each of the bars being adjustable independently. Raising or lowering the bars is as simple as twisting a small plastic control on either side, and there's even marks on the poles for suggested heights to make it easier. The bars feel very solid, and I didn't feel like I was worried they might snap under the weight of heavy clothes. They are sturdy, hard metal, rather than cheap bendable plastic.
I decided to test how much the rack could hold, so I loaded it up with as many shirts, jackets and coats as I could find. It turns out the rack holds a lot more clothing than I had expected, as I couldn't even fill both bars with almost every piece of clothing I owned. The wheels on the rack work well, and it's smooth to move it around the room with or without anything hanging on it. Two of the wheels have brakes on them, though you do have to bend down to turn them on or off.
Probably the only complaint I have is that the rack is very wide at the base, with the wheels being quite spread out. This helps it support the weight better, but it also limits where you can fit this rack. My smaller cupboards could really benefit from this, but sadly they're all too narrow to hold this rack.
However, this is ideal for a large closet with not enough rail space, as it holds a whole wardrobe of clothes. It's a great size, extremely sturdy and adjustable, couldn't ask for more.
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Pros
+ Easy to put together
+ Holds lots of clothes
+ Well-built and strong
+ Bars can be adjusted independently to various heights
+ Easy to move around the room
Cons
- Rack has a very wide base, making it harder to fit in some spaces
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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Dove® Advanced Hair Series Vitality Rejuvenated Shampoo
Love this! I'm getting to the age where I have to worry about using products designed to prevent aging and keep my hair in good condition, but I could probably hold off a few more years. Nonetheless I find this works really well with my wavy hair... +
Love this! I'm getting to the age where I have to worry about using products designed to prevent aging and keep my hair in good condition, but I could probably hold off a few more years. Nonetheless I find this works really well with my wavy hair and left it soft and clean! -
Degree® Women MotionSense Tropical Rush Antiperspirant Stick
It works just as well, but I much prefer the berry one to this just because of the scent. The tropical scent is too sweet and 'fakey' for me, I'm afraid. It is a good antiperspirant though, just make sure to check the smell before you buy to make... +
It works just as well, but I much prefer the berry one to this just because of the scent. The tropical scent is too sweet and 'fakey' for me, I'm afraid.
It is a good antiperspirant though, just make sure to check the smell before you buy to make sure you like.
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