News, reviews and articles about home and kitchen products.
REVIEW – I was introduced to stand mixers over 17 years ago while creating a wedding registry at Target. The eye-watering price of the brands available back then was a shock, and many of the units on the market still cost a small fortune. However, our wedding-gift stand mixer has lasted all these years, lending …
GEFT Stand Mixer review – low price, hopefully not low lifespan Read More
REVIEW – Germs and bacteria are everywhere. They are even on one thing that can kill them – a soap dispenser. We find hands-free soap dispensers in many public restrooms, but I’ve only recently had one in my home. It’s the Simplehuman rechargeable liquid soap dispenser. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Simplehuman …
Simplehuman rechargeable liquid soap dispenser review Read More
REVIEW – Part of being a good steward of our planet is reducing the number of single-use plastics that we consume in our homes. A couple of years ago I reviewed ZWraps Beewax Food Wraps, which has reduced the amount of Saran wrap that we use. Today I’m reviewing Zip Top reusable silicone food container, …
REVIEW – Something as simple as a kitchen faucet may not seem like an exciting subject unless you happen to have a terrible one. The WaterSong Kitchen Sink Faucet review offer was the chance to get rid of the kitchen faucet that I hated. Keep reading to see if it fits the bill! What is …
REVIEW – Trying to keep a house clean and the dog hair under control with two dogs (one being a Siberian Husky) is an everyday battle. While I vacuum at least twice a week and spot vacuum daily with our Holife Cordless Stick Vacuum, we were still looking for another option to keep on top …
NEWS – Do you love frying foods on your stovetop but hate the grease splatter that seems to get everywhere? Now, I’ve tried those mesh splatter screen thingies, and they work to a point. However, you still have to remove the screen to flip whatever you’re cooking. And stuff still gets through those tiny little …
Frywall won’t protect your computer but it will keep grease splatter where it belongs Read More
REVIEW – When I make one I make sure that I have the right cherries on hand. (Using those maraschino cherries is for amateurs.) I also need the perfect orange bitters, and good quality simple syrup. The right sized glass is also critical, and if you have the ability to make one, use a classic …
Bartesian premium cocktail maker review – It’s the Keurig of cocktail makers Read More
REVIEW – An immersion hand blender isn’t one of those kitchen gadgets that I thought I needed. That is until I used one at a friend’s to make guacamole. It was so much easier than mashing the avocados with a fork, and the results were excellent. So, when I was allowed to review one, I …
REVIEW – Chopping, grating, and slicing are some of the time-consuming chores that are required if you cook a lot. Food processors have revolutionized that process by bringing mechanization into the food prep process. Magiccos introduced their FP 416A 1000 Watt 14-cup food processer into the crowded food processor marketplace. Let’s take a look and …
Magiccos FP 416A 14-cup digital food processor review Read More
ARTICLE – Do you ever have a problem with laundry pods not fully dissolving? Or liquid detergent leaving behind marks, stains, or discoloration on your clothes? I did. And I thought I was the only one, figuring it was a user error on my part. But then I read in one of my online parenting …
Detergent sheets bring minimalism to your laundry room Read More
REVIEW – Computer and photography gadgets are my favorite, but food gadgets come in a close third place. I enjoy cooking, and our previous mixer went kaput, so when the Hauswirt Stand Mixer review offer came along, I decided it would be a great time to replace it. What is it? The Hauswirt Stand Mixer …
REVIEW – Question: what makes a device “smart”? Answer: it all depends on who you ask – the one selling a device or the one wanting to buy it. The Cosori Smart Electric Gooseneck Kettle has “smart” right there in the product name. Is it? Read on to find out… What is it? The Cosori …
Cosori Smart Electric Gooseneck Kettle Review – Time for Smart Tea? Read More
REVIEW – Summer is coming and that means icy cold beverages. Of course, if you live in Florida, like me, that’s pretty much true year-round. Many of us have ice makers built into our refrigerators. But those are designed to make enough ice for a small family. What happens when you have a party and …
REVIEW – Our kids are in college now, but one day they’ll graduate—or so we hope—and they’ll head out on their own. They’ll get a job, get a car, and get an apartment. As a parent, I’m always trying to look ahead and help my kids to figure out what they’ll need to kit out …
NEWS – I use a lot of ice, especially during the summer months. I have to make them the old-fashioned way using an ice cube tray. Leading to more spills and messes than I care to count. And storing the cubes in a plastic bag can give them a weird taste. The Ice Cube Tray …