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OFKP Beatles Shape LED Night Light
This little light is so handy! I've had trouble in the past with 3M tape not holding and things coming detached or falling, but this light is made of a lightweight hard plastic that's light enough it hasn't caused any problems. I rent an apartment... +
This little light is so handy! I've had trouble in the past with 3M tape not holding and things coming detached or falling, but this light is made of a lightweight hard plastic that's light enough it hasn't caused any problems. I rent an apartment, so I prefer not having to drill holes into the wall too.
If, like me, you sometimes have nightmares or get nervous getting to the light switch in the dark this is a must! My kitchen lies between my bedroom and hallway and the light switch is at the far end. Even with the pool of light from my bedroom, I am very anxious walking through the dark kitchen until I reach the light. I also have three cats and it's easy to trip.
Since putting this light up, I've been much less stressed at night. I placed it next to the light switch, but it's motion sensor reads me the second I enter the room (though thankfully the cats are too low to the ground for it to read) and it lights up. It has enough light that I feel comfortable, but it doesn't flood the room with light and wake my husband or hurt my eyes.
It's super easy to use and install. Just stick it to the wall and you're done. It only turns on in the dark and won't activate when it's light, which saves power. The plastic is nice and shiny and doesn't look cheap. Great product for those with fears or kids!
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Pros:
+ Doesn't look cheap.
+ Accurate and good motion sensor.
+ Only activates in the dark.
+ Cool design.
+ Lightweight enough that it won't fall off the wall.
+ No need to drill, attaches with 3M tape.
+ Perfect amount of light.
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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KEEDA Solar String Lights Waterproof 16.4ft 20 LED Rattan Ball
These lights look very nice on, with a soft warm glow and from a distance the 'rattan' style balls look great and add interest to the lights, making them stand out. Unfortunately, though, they do not look as nice as in the picture. One of the main... +
These lights look very nice on, with a soft warm glow and from a distance the 'rattan' style balls look great and add interest to the lights, making them stand out.
Unfortunately, though, they do not look as nice as in the picture. One of the main reasons for that is the method of attaching the Rattan cages. I've seen this style of lights sold by independent artists and they will build the rattan cage around the light so that it stays attached just by the light being too big to come out of the holes. However, this set is attached with an ugly and noticable piece of glue.
If you're hanging them high up and looking at a distance, they do look nice and you really can't beat the ease of solar lights (they turn on automatically at dusk when set to on), but for the price point the quality on these is just too low. When looking up close you can easily see the glue on them.
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Pros:
+ Lovely warm glow.
+ Good length.
+ Look nice at a distance.
+ Interesting visual design.
+ Solar powered.
Cons:
- Large globs of glue are visible close up on the product.
- Shoddy quality.
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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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LDesign 20 Feet 30LED Globe Outdoor Solar String Lights
While these solar globe lights are a little smaller than they seem in the picture (about an inch in diameter) they have a big step up on many of the other solar lights I've tested because rather than the standard 2 patterns (flashing or static)... +
While these solar globe lights are a little smaller than they seem in the picture (about an inch in diameter) they have a big step up on many of the other solar lights I've tested because rather than the standard 2 patterns (flashing or static), they have 8 different flashing patterns. This is a great way to keep them fresh when you own them for a long period of time and makes them well suited for events as well.
The globe of the lights is made of a hard acrylic plastic with air bubbles for a cool spackle effect. This means they're weatherproof and pretty durable to boot.You don't have to worry about turning these lights on when it gets dark. Just set them to on and they will stay unlit and charge in daylight and turn on automatically at night. Make sure to select the mode you want.
The only negative I have about these lights and the reason for removal of a star is that they came EXTREMELY TANGLED. I almost lost hope and sent them back, but my husband helped and worked on them for around an hour to detangle them. This is something that can be easily fixed, as they are packaged wrapped around themselves, rather than tied with a zip tie or something similar.
Apart from tangling issues, there are a great set of sturdy lights with far more versatility to the flash patterns than you usually see!
Protip: Don't forget to peel the plastic sticker off of the solar panel!
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Pros:
+ Lovely warm glow.
+ Very durable, good for all weather conditions.
+ Good length.
+ Turns on automatically at dusk, so you don't need to do anything once it's set to 'on'.
+ Has 8 different light patterns as opposed to the standard two.
Cons:
- Lights arrived extremely tangled due being wrapped around each other rather than tied with a tie.
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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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Neewer 30-Piece 6 x 6"/15 x 15cm Gentle Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for Camera Lens, LED Screens, Tablets, Smartphones and Other Delicate Surfaces, (29)Black + (1)Gray
Each of these cloths comes individually wrapped, so they're perfect to give out to individuals or package with a product if you have your own business. However, if you're like me and have received approximately 100 free cloths in your life (pretty... +
Each of these cloths comes individually wrapped, so they're perfect to give out to individuals or package with a product if you have your own business. However, if you're like me and have received approximately 100 free cloths in your life (pretty much every time you get an electronic or glasses) yet have managed to misplace every single one, you'll really appreciate these.
No more searching high and low for a cloth every time your cat rubs on your glasses. By buying a bigger box, you can pretty much leave a cloth here and there, or put them in a drawer and grab when you need.
These cloths are a good size, good quality fabric and most importantly, they clean just like a microfiber cloth should!
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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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Vinsic Phone Camera Lens Set
At this price point these lens are basic and simple as expected, but you can't really go wrong as these are great value. It comes with three lenses, Extreme Fish Eye, Extreme Wide Angle and Macro and they're all pretty handy and easy to use... +
At this price point these lens are basic and simple as expected, but you can't really go wrong as these are great value. It comes with three lenses, Extreme Fish Eye, Extreme Wide Angle and Macro and they're all pretty handy and easy to use. Essentially a small clip with some threading is provided and you simply screw on whatever lens you want to use, clip the clip onto your phone over the camera, remove the lens cap and you're ready to go!
It can be a little tricky lining up the lens to your camera, but with a few tries practice, you'll get it faster each time.
Fish Eye: This is an extreme fish eye and so it gets more 'bulbous' the close your get to your subject. Very handy for a lot of different kind of cool shots.
Wide angle: This is essentially used to fit 'more' in the shot and is especially useful for group selfies. While I don't find myself using this one as much, I know people who swear by it.
Macro: My favourite. If the picture is blurry, you're not close enough, or too close. This is a pretty zoomed in macro that will allow you to see some details that are barely visible with the naked eye, such as the fibres that make up clothing, very cool. A fun way to test a macro lens is to take some cool eye shots, as eyes are very interesting up close.
Just an overall sturdy basic lens set that would work for any beginner of mobile photography or anyone looking to get a little more out of their cell phone camera.
Note: I tested these lens with an LG G3.
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Pros:
+ Basic lens kit, three types of lens.
+ All lenses came unscratched and worked well.
+ Works with most types of phone.
+ Easy to use, simply screw the lens onto the clip and clip onto phone.
+ Lens caps stay on well and protect the lens.
Cons:
- Tricky to line up clip to camera when you first start using it.
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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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C&L;Carbon Fiber Money Clip
I really like the glossy version of this money clip. The sheen is very high-shine and looks great. This thing has been travelling in my husband's pocket with his regular wallet (for some reason my husband never puts his bills in here, even before... +
I really like the glossy version of this money clip. The sheen is very high-shine and looks great. This thing has been travelling in my husband's pocket with his regular wallet (for some reason my husband never puts his bills in here, even before the money clip) and lots of scratchy items such as keys and thus far hasn't developed any scratches or problems, so I'm pretty impressed with the durability.
I don't like to use money clips with cards, but this works great with cash. I tried it with a large amount of bills and even a single bill and it held both perfectly. It's easy to put the bills in and take them out and there are no sharp edges or problems that would cause injury.
Great little money clip!
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Pros:
+ Glossy design is very cool looking.
+ High-Shine.
+ Durable and holds up well against scratches.
+ Lightweight but sturdy.
+ Holds a large amount of bills and just one bill with no problem.
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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OFKP 350ml HOT Stainless Plain Lazy Self Stirring Mug
I love it! This is the kind of thing that makes a great novelty gift for gift exchanges, but can also be extremely useful in the hands of the right person. People who use sugar in their tea or coffee will get a kick out of this for sure, but I have... +
I love it! This is the kind of thing that makes a great novelty gift for gift exchanges, but can also be extremely useful in the hands of the right person. People who use sugar in their tea or coffee will get a kick out of this for sure, but I have a very different use for it. I have to take protein shakes due to a health issue, but I hate how the drink gets all gunky and thick when you leave it sitting for more than five seconds, meaning I'd have to constantly stir and stir, but with this, my protein drink is kept lovely and smooth.
If you're using this with a thick drink, it does take a minute to get up to full speed and do the 'swirl', but the plastic fan churns the drink too and makes it ultimately smoother, which is something I really enjoyed. There are some things you should note if you're thinking about buying this:
1. The mug is a little smaller than it seems, since the bottom half is taken up with the battery compartment and motor. The actual interior size is equivalent to a regular sized mug (as opposed to a travel mug which it resembles from the outside).
2. DO NOT SUBMERGE. This product is hand wash only, but it's not waterproof, so to wash just fill with with water and some soap, use the battery 'swirl' to clean it, empty it and wipe carefully over the outside and lip with a damp sponge. Be careful not to drench the bottom with water or run water against it as you risk getting the batteries wet!
Noise-wise, it's surprisingly not that loud at all, but BE AWARE, if you run the 'stir' button when there is nothing in the mug it is very shrill and loud and could hurt your ears However, when filled with liquid it isn't loud or painful at all.
I was really impressed by how smooth and contained the stirring was, with no splashes or risk of spilling. It also comes with a 'travel mug' style cap so you can take it on the go. I'm going to continue to use this daily for my protein shakes!
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Pros:
+ Nice colour options.
+ Doesn't splash or throw out the liquid, creates a nice smooth 'whirlpool' stir.
+ Works with thicker liquid, though it does take a minute or so to stir it fully.
+ Not too noisy once the liquid is in it.
+ Fun to use and helpful for those who like a constantly stirred drink.
+ Great for tea, coffee or even milkshakes and health drinks.
Cons:
- Fan motion is very shrill and loud when mug is empty.
- Must be careful not to get water into the battery compartment.
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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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UMODE Jewelry 0.5 Carat Round Cut Clear Cubic Zirconia CZ Tennis Bracelet For Woman
Normally I'm not a fan of overly-blingy jewellery, but I actually like this bracelet! I find the combination of the white gold/silver colour and the fact that the Cubic Zirconias aren't coloured, makes it really classy and elegant. I'm plus size... +
Normally I'm not a fan of overly-blingy jewellery, but I actually like this bracelet! I find the combination of the white gold/silver colour and the fact that the Cubic Zirconias aren't coloured, makes it really classy and elegant.
I'm plus size, but the biggest size of this fit my wrist really well and wasn't uncomfortable. It sparkles nicely in the light and overall just looks really pretty. I like the style of setting on this as it doesn't look flimsy or cheap. A big bonus for me is the clasp on this bracelet, it's one of my favourite types of clasp. I've never had this style break or loosen and they can easily be opened and closed one-handed, so it's easy to put on and take off.
Overall, just a very nice looking bracelet that's good to add a bit of bling on semi-formal or special occasions!
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Pros:
+ Fits well.
+ Light and comfortable to wear.
+ Sparkles nicely in the light.
+ Very elegant and classy looking.
+ Looks high-end.
+ Great clasp style, easy to remove and put on.
+ Quality workmanship.
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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OPOLAR 4’’ Mini USB Desktop Fan with Metal Construction and On-Off Switch
This is a great little fan for anyone who sits at a computer all day and needs a little bit of extra cooling. It can be used in conjunction with AC or another method, or on it's own. It doesn't give off a crazy amount of cool air if the air is... +
This is a great little fan for anyone who sits at a computer all day and needs a little bit of extra cooling. It can be used in conjunction with AC or another method, or on it's own. It doesn't give off a crazy amount of cool air if the air is already being cooled, but when it's hot and you have no other cooling method, this definitely makes a difference! Power-wise, it's about as strong as those handheld mini-fans you can buy, but with the added benefit of being hands free!
If you find it's over-balancing a lot, push the little black anti-slip cushions forward to where the stand bends and it helps to steady it. I love that this is USB operated, so you don't have to waste batteries and of course, I love the pink colour I got! It's a good-looking fan and feels nice and sturdy, made of metal rather than plastic like some cheaper fans.
The only downside of this fan for me is that it is quite noisy. You're not going to notice it if you're running multiple fans, but when it's the only item running there's a really grating buzzing noise of the fan running. This won't bother people who aren't noise sensitive, but if you are, it might not be right for you.
It only has one speed, but I do appreciate the on/off switch as my computer tower is difficult to reach and it means I don't have to pull the USB out everytime I want to turn it off. You can also angle the fan completely up or down, which is a nice feature. Great for the office if you're the type of person who's always boiling while all your co-workers wrap themselves in blankets and refuse to up the heat.
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Pros:
+ Cute colour!
+ Good power (equivalent to a handheld mini fan)
+ USB powered (no batteries)
+ Good long cable.
+ On/Off switch means no need to unplug.
+ Made of metal, sturdier and looks better.
+ Fully adjustable angle and stand.
+ Rubber feet to prevent slippage and help balance.
Cons:
- Buzzing noise when fan is running could be irritating to some.
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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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TRESemmé® Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo
All I ask of a dry shampoo is that after spraying it my hair doesn't look greasy anymore, I mean, that's basically what the product is. That and a good scent. This Tresemme dry shampoo fails utterly at both. Hair is still greasy and smells terrible... +
All I ask of a dry shampoo is that after spraying it my hair doesn't look greasy anymore, I mean, that's basically what the product is. That and a good scent. This Tresemme dry shampoo fails utterly at both. Hair is still greasy and smells terrible. Good price, but simply doesn't work. -
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