Saturday, August 29, 2015

Rubber Ducky, You're The One!


I love rubber ducks.  No, really,  it just doesn't get any cuter than a little yellow duck with an orange bill floating in and amongst the bubbles in a warm bath in the jacuzzi.  Ok, it does get cuter--try EIGHTEEN little bright yellow rubber ducks! This pack of 18 mini rubber ducks from Kangaroo is just the perfect whimsical addition to a relaxing soak.

Each little duck is an exact replica of the last, down to the perfectly painted eyes and bright yellow color..  These ducks have a drain hole in the bottom as well, perfect for suctioning and spraying water on whomever is within reach. They float smoothly and stay upright unless force is applied, in which case they can be made to capsize.  ;).  These would be terrific for rubber duck races in the pool or on top of a cake as ducky decor.  For me, however, our tub offers the perfect swimming hole.

Highly recommended for the smile factor alone.

Note:  I received these ducks at no cost for an unbiased and honest review.





Friday, August 28, 2015

Oh, The Horror!




If you've ever we experienced the horror of lost keys, this Key Finder by FindiT will ease your mind that it will never happen again! I own two other key finders that purport to be simple. After struggling through the blue tooth pairing and the battery insertion, I would consider them anything BUT simple. This set, however, is a no-hassle, no set-up, no configuring pair of devices.

You receive in the box two items. The first is a thin, credit card sized transmitter. The second is a palm-sized receiver on a key ring. You simply turn on the transmitter (which will then display a small red light on the edge) and press the marked button. The receiving unit will then light and beep. I'm not just talking about a minor bleep", I'm talking about a loud-enough-to-be-effective beep you will most certainly hear. Pressing the button on the receiver will turn it off.

The transmitter is the perfect size to fit in a wallet, so it's never obtrusive or in the way. The receiver is also small enough not to be burdensome when it's attached to your keys. Five big gold stars from me for a product that worked out of the box and did the job it professed to!

Note: I received a discount on this set in exchange for an honest review.





Wednesday, August 26, 2015

I Love These Curtain Panels On My French Doors!



These curtains are EXACTLY what I'd been searching for--grommeted panels in a rich brown, long enough to cover my French doors.

First, the grommets are large, polished and slide easily over any rod. The fabric of this panel is listed as polyester, which means that these can be tossed into the washer and dryer with no worries. It's also uber soft! All seams are well stitched--even and straight with no loose threads, and the seam under the grommets is double stitched for reinforcement. As you may see in the video, I didn't press these out of the package, but within two days every wrinkle had fallen out. The deep, gorgeous brown matches my rugs perfectly as well.

Five big gold stars from me! I received one in exchange for an honest review and once I saw the amazing quality, I purchased another for my French doors. Highly recommended!