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Joy Pebble countertop ice maker review – piles of pleasant pebble ice posthaste

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REVIEW – Most people I informally surveyed while reviewing the Joy Pebble countertop ice maker prefer nugget/pebble  ice to other larger forms of ice. I’ve personally always enjoyed pebble ice but hadn’t previously sought it out, but now that the pebble ice maker has been sitting on our countertop for a few weeks, I’m feeling […]

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Bellroy Lite Sling Mini review – I love this minimalist bag!

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REVIEW – Even though I’m female, I don’t regularly carry a purse/bag when I go out of the house. I usually put my wallet in my pocket along with my car fob and my phone. Although that works, it’s not exactly comfortable. And if I need to carry something else, forget it. So, I have

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JMBricklayer Puppet Show Building Block Set review – I am a real boy!

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REVIEW – LEGOs and other building blocks have the amazing ability to bring things to life.  This new set from JMBricklayer highlights this as well as any out there.  You remember the story of Pinocchio, the enchanted marionette whose nose grew when he lied, right?  The Puppet Show creates a larger-than-life version of Geppetto’s finest

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Cup-a-Bug bug catcher review – a cool critter-capturing contraption

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REVIEW – Everyone gets bugs in their home.  For some folks, it’s no big deal.  They capture and release them or squish them and move on.  But, for many folks, the idea of being anywhere near anything creepy-crawly gives them the heebie-jeebies.  Cup-a-Bug lets you dispose of the critter while safely remaining several feet back,

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INIU Magsafe 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Pad & Stand review – an excellent space saver… if you’re an Apple person!

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REVIEW – More charging with fewer cables! I loves me a charging station for optimizing spaces, and the INIU Magsafe 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Pan & Stand promises to do just that. If you’re an Apple user you might find it ideal to get your watches, earbuds, and phones all powered up. To the

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AUSOM Leopard electric scooter review – even better than a mental health walk

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REVIEW – Having purchased or reviewed quite a few electric scooters now, I’m getting a pretty good idea of what I want in a good scooter. I definitely want enough power and speed to not feel slow and take forever to get to my destination. My most frequent routes cover hills and are usually 10-20

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HIKMICRO Pocket 2 Thermal Camera review – Super fun and crazy useful!

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REVIEW – I’ve been interested in getting a thermal camera for a while, largely prompted by my curiosity and novelty. Had I known how useful having a capable tool like HIKMICRO Pocket 2 could be, I would have wanted one a long time ago. Please join me for a look! What is it? The HIKMICRO

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SwitchBot Curtain 3 Robot and Solar Panel review – Drapery control has never been so easy, quiet, and powerful!

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REVIEW – SwitchBot’s Curtain opening robots have been indispensable in my home since March 2021. They released the second version in 2022 and now a new and improved version for 2023. Are they better? You betcha! Come and have a look! What is it? SwitchBot Curtain 3 robots are rechargeable, motorized, app-controlled robots used for

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FJD Pony 500 Ultra-Portable DC Power Station review – Lots of watts in a small package!

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REVIEW – I have been on a portable backup battery kick for the past six months or so.  I started off by reviewing the Vanpowers Super Power Pro 2000.  It is a great power station but not easily carried around.  Next, I reviewed the Mokin Energy Smart PD Pioneer 300W unit.  That power station was

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DEERC Brushless RC Car review – smaller than expected but lots of fun

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REVIEW – When I was a kid, one of my most memorable possessions was a remote control car. Because this was the technology of the 80’s, it only drove (slowly) for about 10 minutes before requiring a 3-4 hour charging session, but nevertheless I still loved it. Fast forward more years than I’d like to

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GoSun Chill + SolarTable 120 review – continuous cooling contingent solely on the sun

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REVIEW – If you’ve taken vacations, camping trips, or had lake/beach adventures with a cooler full of ice, then you know the hassle that GoSun is trying to solve with the GoSun Chill + SolarTable 120. Traditional ice-filled coolers inevitably have a lifespan measured in hours (or days for very nice ones that you’re not

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FosPower Model A6 5,200mAh Emergency Solar Hand Crank NOAA Weather Radio review – a good tool you never want to use

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REVIEW – Here in central Florida, every year between June 1 and November 30, one thing gets featured regularly on the local news.  Hurricanes.  Right around June 1 every year, they stress hurricane preparedness.  One of the things that the experts recommend be in everyone’s hurricane kit is a quality weather radio.  They also stress

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