Friday, October 27, 2023

Product review: Rechargable Book Light by from 86lux store Book Light by from 86lux store, free standing light (vodeo review)


 


 This light can clip to a book, as well be freestanding.  Even though it works well as a book light, lighting both pages at the same time, I am using this light as a portable light to light the area where I need to see (desk, bedside). I like that it is small, rechargeable, and provides enough light in spaces without room for a bigger light. The light can tilt down and sideways, so it is easy to position it any way you need.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★    

Review of Rechargeable Book Light by from 86lux store Book Light by from 86lux store

Monday, October 16, 2023

Product review: Electric Ear Dryer for Swimmer’s Ear by Tilcare - Ear Air Dryer (video product review)


 
I like:
- Good idea: warm ear flows into the ear and dries it
- Helps with drying out the ears
- Comes with three tips, so it can be used by multiple people
- Comes with a carrying case

I do not like:
- Starts and ends with a loud beep. I need to remebmer to turn it on and turn it off when it is not near th ear.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆  

Review of Electric Ear Dryer for Swimmer’s Ear by Tilcare

Friday, October 13, 2023

Product review: Ringke Fusion Google Pixel 8 Pro Case (video product review)


 
I waited to review the case until I got the new phone. The phone arrived today, and here we go. The fit is perfect. In the past, I have had clear cases that did not adhere all around the phone edge, but there were no such problems with this case. All buttons and openings lined up perfectly. It goes on with a pleasant snap.

In the past, I used pure TPU cases. This case is a hybrid, which means the back is stiff (Polycarbonate), and the edges are softer with more give (Thermoplastic Polyurethane). Once the case is on the phone, it looks and feels exactly like my previous TPU cases. I have dropped the old phone several times on paved roads, and the phone survived without damage.

Now, about yellowing, I took off my clear case from the Pixel6Pro (2 years old), and even though it was also supposedly non-yellowing TPU, it was clearly yellowing around the edges. On the phone, it did not look terrible, but I could see the "dirty" edges. The material, however, is still pliable and protective. I expect this case to look the same in two years. I will probably replace the case if I keep the new phone longer than 2 years.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★  

Review of Ringke Fusion Google Pixel 8 Pro Case

Monday, October 9, 2023

Product review: BLACK+DECKER Dusbuster Handheld Vacuum, Cordless, Gray (HHVK415B01)

 





I own several hand-held vacuums and there are determined that I have two major requirements:
1. Strong suction
2. Easy to empty cup so I don't have to touch the dirt

The Dustbuster meets my requirements.

I also like that the filter is washable and that I can charge it by standing the charger on the floor without making holes in my walls to hang it. I appreciate the flexible design of this unit.

One thing that I wish was different is that the vac extension is too wide to fit into the rails of the slider door. My old vacuum's attachment fit and it helped get ladybugs that always fell into that area.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★  

Review of Black&Decker Dustbuster Vaccuum

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Product review: Autsmile Portable Electric Spin Scrubber Rechargeable


 


 The spin scrubber can be used with and without an extension pole. It comes with various pads for windows, toilets, and cars. It also has brushes with different shapes; I particularly like the one designed for corners. Without the pole, I can use it to wax and polish the car. With the pole, I can wash the tub without bending down. Does it wash the tub as good of a job as hard scrubbing by hand? No. But it does a decent enough job that a person with a back like me can do without pain. I scrubbed the tub for 10 minutes without stops, and the battery worked as well at the end as it did at the start. Overall, I am happy with it.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆  

Review of Autsmile Portable Electric Spin Scrubber Rechargeable

Monday, September 25, 2023

Product review: Immortalitea White Mulberry Leaf Tea in tea bags

 


 Mulberry leaf tea has a flavor reminiscent of green tea, with a slightly earthy and bitter taste. The tea is packed into a foil-lined zip lock bag. The tea bags are triangular pyramids, but the material has a plasticky feel. I am not sure if they will compost fast. I like putting used tea bags into my composter, and I have had trouble with bags with this feel before (i.e., they did not compose in one season, which is what I need to use my compost in the garden each spring. They do compost eventually, just not as fast as I need ).

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Review of Immortalitea White Mulberry Leaf Tea

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Product review: Coffee Roasting Kit by OurHands

 


The OurHands package includes six small bags, 1.7 oz each, of raw green coffee beans.
It includes 6 different raw coffee beans:
1. Old Brown Java from Indonesia (woodsy notes)
2. Columbus Excelso from Columbia (caramel notes)
3. Brazil Santos from Brazil (nutty notes)
4. Ethiopia Djimma from Ethiopia (berry notes)
5. Mysore Plantation from India (clove notes)
6. Yellow Bourbon from Brazil (chocolate and caramel notes)

The kit includes a de-chaffer (to remove the dried skin of the bean), a cotton bag, and a coffee color chart.
You need to provide an oven, baking tray, and spoons.

You can control the level of roast: 2 minutes for light, 4 minutes for medium (stirring every 2 minutes), and 6 minutes for dark roast (stirring every 2 minutes). The beans are ready to use in 24 hours, as they need 24 hours to degas.

Purchased September 2023, expires August 2025.

The total amount of coffee in the package is 10.2 oz, so it is expensive compared to other options for raw coffee that average about $8 a pound. However, it is a nice gift for a coffee lover to try roasting your own for the first time!

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆