Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Chef's Secret Non-Stick Aluminum Indoor Stovetop Grill

I live in an apartment complex on the second floor. For safety reasons we can't have a grill and l love grilled foods. I thought this Chef's Secret Non-Stick Aluminum Indoor Stovetop Grill looked like a nice alternative. Some things just taste better grilled. In the summer time I have been missing hot dogs on the grill. This works perfectly to grill them and give them a nice char on the outside. The surface is non stick so you don't have to worry about having a big mess cooking. I have tried this with hot dogs and hamburgers and it works pretty good, no problems with the food sticking at all. Only complaint is the drip ring is not big enough to catch all the oil from any type of fatty meats. I had kind of a mess when doing burgers. There is no handle on the grill so you have to wait until it cools off before you can remove it from your stove. It cooks a little slower than a grill, but not enough that I wouldn't use it. Very easy to clean up which is a plus. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Definitely Not Wine Funny Coffee Mug

This Definitely Not Wine Funny Coffee Mug is adorable. Knew I needed it when I saw it. I always have my glass of wine at night and yes sometimes it’s in a coffee cup and my family jokes with me about it when I have my coffee in the morning… It is wine or coffee. This mug looks exactly like the photo on the listing. The graphics are on both sides of the cup. Printing is nice and sharp, I placed it in the top shelf of my dishwasher and no problems with print lifting. It comes in a nice cardboard box with sellers logo. This would make a great gift for yourself or your favorite wine lover.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Running Belt for iPhone 6 / 6 Plus & Android Smartphones + Touchscreen Compatible

I don’t run but I do walk for exercise 3 to 4 miles several times a week. I have tried a few different running belts but they haven’t worked how I like them. I have a larger phone a Samsung note and a lot of them won’t fit my phone. This running belt works pretty good. It does fit my larger phone but it is a little bit of a tight fit. I have a slim case, so if you have a larger case you will probably need to take it off to use it with this belt. You slip your phone in the front of the case, and there is a Velcro flap to secure it in. I really like that plastic front of this belt still allows you to use your touch screen. So when I’m walking if I get a call I can easily answer it without struggling to get my phone out when I’m walking. There is extra storage behind your phone, perfect to put your credit or debit card and a key. There are 2 very small pockets on the side, you could put some change or folded money. The waist band was easy to adjust and it fit me nice and comfortable. Great for exercising or even would be good for taking to amusement park, hikes or any other place you don’t want to carry a purse or want your hands free. Fits nice and close to your body, not very noticeable under a baggy shirt. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Raaya, 50 Ft, Expandable Hose

I live in an apartment complex upstairs but but occasionally I need a to use a hose. We have a spigot downstairs, but I really haven't wanted to purchase a bulky hose. This Raaya, 50 Ft, Expandable Hose seemed like perfect for my use. So far it is working nicely. This hose expands to 50 ft when it is fully stretched out. Each end end has brass fittings. It comes with a with a nozzle with 8 different settings. It works okay, but nothing special. The sprayer quality is average as well. Price point is high for the product in my opinion. For the price I'd probably just get a smaller regular hose that I know will hold up. I received this item in exchange for my honest review

Friday, June 10, 2016

ViewTV Flat HD Digital Indoor Amplified TV Antenna

I got to try out the ViewTV Flat HD Digital Indoor Amplified TV Antenna and was happy with how it worked.  My daughter has a TV in her room but does not have cable hooked up, she uses it to watch Netflix, You Tube and Amazon prime. She is a teenager and she said she the only thing she missed about cable in her room was watching the news...she's a journalism nerd.  I thought this antenna would be worth the try to see if she could atleast pick up the local stations to watch the news. We found it worked pretty well once we found a spot to place the antenna.  It was hit and miss getting the antenna in the right spot. After finding the right spot it works fine, and it's much better than paying the $10 a month for the cable box we had in her room.  We are happy with how it works.  I received this item in exchange for my honest review.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Kuuk Kitchen Utensil Set

This Kuuk Kitchen Utensil Set is really nice. Included are two spoons (one solid, one slotted), a drainer, a spatula, a ladle, a pasta spoon, and tongs. They are medium gray in color with stainless steel and silicone. The handles are very comfortable to hold. The handles are a little longer than the other utensils I have as well. They all are really nice quality except for the tongs, which aren't all that great. The tips on the tongs are different and don't line up all that great but they are still usable. Nice set to have everything you need for the kitchen. the silicone is great for making sure your pans don't get scratched up. They are dishwasher safe as well. I am very happy with the set, and will use them to replace some of my older kitchen utensils. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Kuuk Airtight Vacuum Container for Food Storage (2.4 Quart / 78 Oz)

I purchased the 2.4 Quart Airtight Container. I purchased this to store sugar that does not fit in the canister I keep on my countertop. I live in an apartment and when weather warms up we occasionally have problems with ants. I will store open items such as flour and sugar, and brown sugar in my fridge to avoid ants. This container works nicely and will keep my items fresh and keep any type of pest out. The lid has a round button on top, you push it and it seals the container. Push the button again when you want to open it and it pops it up and you can use this as a handle. These containers come in some smaller sizes as well, I may get another on to keep my brown sugar in. I'm happy with the product and like that my items will stay fresh, and I like that it's see through so I can see what is inside. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Premium Tea Gift Box Set

I purchased this Premium Tea Gift Box Set that included the tumbler and the box of teas. I grew up with an Asian mother, we drank a lot of tea and usually it was the loose leaf tea. I still enjoy loose leaf tea but I don't really like having to deal with the tea balls, and the Asian cup I have seems to end up with tea leaves in the tea. The tumbler that came with this set is perfect. It is made of glass and it is double walled. When I filled it up with hot water at work, I wasn't sure the water was hot because the tumbler didn't feel warm at all. There are basically two lids on the tumbler one that has a strainer to keep the tea leaves from coming out and then a cap to keep it covered up. The cap comes with a fabric strap. The lid is great for keeping the tea nice and warm. The box of teas included four Green teas (green packet), four Sunset Red teas (orange packet), four Silver Needle (white packet),four Oolong Beauty (Yellow Packet) and one Big Red Robe tea (blue packet). The flavor of the tea is pretty good, my favorite is the Oolong. I like my tea stronger so I used two packet of the tea and let it steep for quite a while. I have been drinking the tea straight from the tumbler, if it gets two strong I just add some more hot water. You can always pour it into a cup to keep it from getting to strong. The tumbler is the best part of this set, and I would definitely purchase this as a gift for a tea lover and I would have been very happy to receive this as a gift. I probably would not purchase just the tea but as a set it's very nice. I received this item in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.