This Powerbank Surpasses ALL Others!

This unit is surely considered royalty in the world of portable power banks.  Seriously.  If I were in charge of the portable banks world, I'd make it a king.  A dictator.   In charge of all.  No word of a lie, this mighty charger truly does it all.  First, it has enough of a capacity to complete the charge/discharge process more than 500 times.  Really, what other power bank has that kind of lifetime stamina??  That alone would make it a ruthless ruler.  But wait--there's more!

The block hides quite a few treasures--and does so discreetly. It integrates two built in cables that are tucked securely into the grooves on either side of the unit.  One is a standard USB cord, whilst the other is a micro USB cord (pretty cool, huh?).  On one end is a hidden 30 pin adapter for older Apple products, whilst at the other end is a hidden lightning adapter for current Apple products.  Both pull out easily with a thumbnail and can be placed back in the slots for storage.   YOU NO LONGER NEED TO CARRY FIFTEEN DIFFERENT CABLES FOR YOUR DEVICES. What that translates to is that this little powerhouse will charge anything at any time.  Again, color me impressed! 

Thus far, I've charged my husband's Galaxy s5, my iPhone 6, my daughter's iPhone 5s and my iPad Air 2.  I'm happy to report that not a single Apple product threw an error code (hey, thanks Steve for the proprietary interface....I mean honestly, WHY??), and every device charged quickly and to 100%.  How great is THAT?  

Overall, five gold stars for an innovative design that truly makes this power bank a jack of all trades--and a ruler that takes no prisoners.

Note:  I received this charging device at no cost in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

The Story of The King's Crown

I'm trying to have a bit more fun with my reviewing as of late--taking on fun products and creating silly videos.  Of course, this latest vid is at my husband's expense.  :). 

This king's crown arrived and my husband was less than thrilled, as he knew he would have to model for pics. ;). Whilst the quality control is lacking, it's still a great prop. First, this is definitely sized for adults. It was a little large on my husband. It's constructed of a red flocked fabric and metallic plastic. The jewels are all plastic as well. My biggest complaint is with the glue--it's EVERYWHERE. Strings of glue cover the jewels and the rim of the crown and are virtually impossible to remove. With that said, however, it's effective from a distance! The blues, greens and red in the faux stones are rich and deep and compliment the red of the fabric beautifully. The faux etching on the metallic frame is also intricate and from afar it looks like the real thing.

Overall, keep your expectations realistic and you won't be disappointed!

Note: I received this crown at no cost in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

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.