Product review: V.Step Mesh Slippers with Arch Support, Orthopedic Clog Sandals

 I am writing this review after one week of wearing these slippers daily. I would describe the arch support as high. It took several days to get used to the clogs' high support. My feet still get a bit tired wearing them for a long time after a week of daily use.  

I have many shoes with arch support, so I have a good basis for comparison. I would have preferred more gentle arches.

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Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Choi 2.6 Gallon Small Garbage Bag

 

 The volume of unknown brands of trash bags does not always match my expectation. So to give you an idea of the size of the bag, I compared it to a 4-gallon Glad bag. This bag is significantly smaller and thinner. However, it has handles which the Glad 4-gallon trash bag does not.

This bag is 14 inches at the top (near the handles) and then tapers to a point. The bag's depth is 14 inches if measured from the top of the bag (not counting handles) to the deepest point on the bottom. As it spreads at the bottom of the trash bin, it loses height depending on the width of the bin. When I use in a 10-inch bin, the bag leaves no overlap at the top other than the handles.

The bag is thin, so it works for soft trash like tissues and wet wipes in the bathroom. The bag is waterproof; it keeps wet wipes without letting them soak through.

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Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Product review: KUNELL PAPO Soil Test Kit for Moisture, pH level, light

 

The most important part of the review first: This probe helped find that the  soil in my garden is too acid, and I need to lime it.  Is the probe perfect? No.  Details below.

This mechanical meter allows you to switch between testing moisture, light, and PH balance. It has a built-in battery, which cannot be changed. The switch is cumbersome to use; the dial is hard to see when you insert it straight down. After having trouble seeing the values, I found that it was best to insert the probes at an angle, so the dial faces up.

To test the soil, you need to insert the probe two to four inches and leave it in the soil for 10 minutes according to the instructions.  However, I found that the value does not change after a few seconds. Before I bought the probe, I thought I would permanently leave it on the ground, but the instructions said that you must remove the probe after the test and clean it.

A pH of 6.5 is ideal for growing vegetables; the range from pH 6.0 to 7.0 is acceptable for vegetables. If the soil pH level is below 5.5 or above 7.5, soil treatment or modification often is necessary. Acid soil is 3.5-8 pH level, Alkaline soil is 7-8 pH level. For low pH level (below 5.5), one needs to apply lime to soil.  I am using chicken poop pellets, which work similar to lime.

I noticed that pH level value changed after I watered the plants. Water has a neutral pH level, so it temporarily raises the soil's pH level. As you see in the attached video,  the tester showed that my soil was too acidic, and I needed to apply lime.  You can also see how watering temporary improved the pH level.

Settings:

Acid soil is 3.5-8 pH level
Alkaline soil is 7-8 pH level

Moisture level dry 1-3
Moisture level normal 4-7
Moisture level wet 8-10

Light level low 0-200 Lux
Light level low+ 200-500 Lux
Light level normal 500-1000 Lux
Light level high 1000-2000 Lux

You can find it on Amazon by following this link. Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Review of KUNELL PAPO Soil Test Kit for Moisture

Product review: Goya Foods Luncheon Meat - Great if you need a laxative

 

The Goya luncheon meat tastes pretty good. It is very similar to Hormel's SPAM. It is a bit salty on its own but mixed with vegetables, the salt content is just right.

What I did not expect is that it is a very effective laxative. About 30 minutes after consuming it, it provides a total clean-out of the system. I felt very refreshed. There is no gas or stomach pain, just a loose, watery stool. But make sure there are enough bathrooms for each person consuming the meal because there will be a competition for facilities.

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Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: African Black Soap Cleanser

 

This soap has a pleasant scent; it reminds me of warm cocoa.  It has a watery consistency, and the soap does not generate much foam.  I think it works better as hand soap.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆  

Product review: FavorKit Pasta Maker Attachment for KitchenAid

 

 Home-made pasta tastes good! This pasta roller and cutter make the job easier. The attachment fits the KitchenAid mixer perfectly. Making pasta does take some practice. As you see in my video, my pasta is not perfect, but I hope it will improve with more practice. One needs to learn the consistency that dough should be before you put it on the roller; you need to dust it enough with flour it will stick (and those rollers are a bit hard to clean). You need to roll the dough strips on a thick-ish setting a couple of times, make the setting thinner, and do it a couple of times. Cleaning is easy, provided the dough was floured well. Instructions say not to immerse in water. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't put it in the dishwasher.


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Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: TOCOBO AHA BHA Lemon Facial Toner150mL

 I love how this facial toner smells - a nice fresh lemon scent. It cleans well, and I enjoy how it smells while I am cleaning.

I wondered if the bulky cap would feel odd, but it is actually effortless to grab and turn. If you are looking for a cleanser for someone with arthritis, this cap will work really well.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★