Jan 28

Con-Tact Self Adhesive Wood Grain Paper

By Christine Functional Decor, Tech Gadgets

Con-Tact Brand Creative Covering Self-Adhesive Shelf Paper

Size: 18-Inches by 9-Feet

Lately, I’ve really been into the mid-century modern aesthetic look with the mix of color blocking and wood accent. Instead of purchasing new furniture, we decided to try a little “hack” by purchasing contact paper on Amazon and updating our TV stand. It comes in a wide variety of prints ranging from marble to wood so there’s likely something for everyone.

For under $10, we got the dark walnut roll, and at first, I must say that I was skeptical of the wood print not being convincing, but it wasn’t until we laid it down that I realized that it was actually a pretty realistic grain pattern.

I definitely recommend having two people for this project as it helps to have someone hold the contact paper taut, while the other person smooth it out. At one point we felt it was easier to have the paper completely unrolled and laid out on the surface, then smooth out the bubbles section by section.

Overall this was a rewarding DIY seeing as how it was a low cost project that yielded great results! We extended the life of our TV stand a few additional years! For a visual review and peak at this product and the finished result, please check out my video!

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Sep 19

Veggetti Vegetable Spiralizer

By Christine Kitchen

Have you seen or used the Veggetti Spiralizer before??

It’s a great alternative to use to spiralize a variety of different vegetables to swap or supplement your pasta dishes or add in different types of texture into your meals.

The product itself is quite simple. It’s approximately 5 inches in height and 2 and 3 quarters inches wide. There’s two openings on each end, one to spiralize vegetables into thick strands and the other side into thinner strands. The metal handles helps you grip the product while you’re turning the vegetable.

The PROS:

Compact size (which makes it easy to store, especially in smaller kitchen where storage is limited)
Inexpensive — under $10.00 (relative to similar products in this category)
Simple to use

The CONS:

Blades are hard to clean (you’ll need a mini brush to get into the crevices of the blades)
Limited on types and size of vegetables that will fit through the opening

Final Impression:

Overall, it’s a simple product that you can have in your kitchen. I’m a beginner cook, and this tool allows me to vary the textures in my meals up without having to commit to an expensive large appliance.

Watch my video review here:

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Apr 30

Magic Bullet’s Baby Bullet Blender System

By Christine Kids, Kitchen

This is Magic Bullet’s Baby Bullet Baby Care Blender System

Product Specifications:

20-Piece Set Includes:

1 High-torque Power Base
1 Baby Blend Blade
1 Milling Blade
3-Piece Batchbowl
1 Short Cup
1 Spatula
1 Batch Tray with 1 Lid
6 Date-dial Storage Cups
1 Stay-fresh Resealable Lid
1 Storage Tray
User Manual & Cookbook
Pocket Nutritionist

Features:

Make healthy, delicious, all-natural baby food that’s perfect for every stage of development
Save TIME and MONEY by making the freshest baby food possible!
NO hidden ingredients! NO fillers! NO preservatives! NO sugar!
UL Listed
1-yr limited warranty
Made in China

Specifications

Wattage Output: 200 Watts
Number of Speeds: 1
Capacity (volume): 8 Cups
Appliance Capabilities: Blends, Grinds, Chops, Mills
Material: Plastic (BPA-Free)
Care and Cleaning: Dishwasher Safe Parts
Base Dimensions: 4.25″ Diameter x 5.625″ Height
Weight: 1.5 lbs

These are my personal PROS and CONS in using this product myself:

Pros:

Blends and purees fruits and vegetables well
Small and compact
Easy to use and easy to clean
Cute little portion containers

Cons:

Be sure to screw on the blade cap tightly, otherwise it can leak and be a mess
It’s not ideal for ice or frozen fruits as the blades and motor are not strong enough
There is a smell that the motor makes after a period of continuous extended use

Watch my video for full review and recipe demo:

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Mar 30

Chicco Viaro Stroller System (2016)

By Christine Kids

Deciding on which car seat and stroller system was a overwhelming task at the beginning! There were so many options available with so many features and functionality. Ultimately, we decided on the Chicco Viaro Stroller and Carrier set.

Below are pictures of the Chicco Viaro Stroller System. It comprises of the stroller, the carrier, and car base.

Features of the stroller include:

Convenient one-hand quick fold.
Ultra-light weight aluminum frame.
3 wheel design allows for nimble steering and a sporty stance.
Large basket easily accessed from front or rear
Adjustable, removable canopy

Below is my review of this stroller system:

It comes in a variety of colors to best suit your preferences!

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Feb 05

Aukey Touch Table Lamp

By Christine Bedroom, Organizational

This Aukey Touch light a simple fuss free touch lamp suitable for your bedroom side table or desk! Features include:

Touch activated table lamp, reading lamp, bedside lamp with 256 color changing LED lights
Tap the base to toggle 3 brightness settings – Soft, cool, and bright white light
Auto cycle 256 RGB color combinations or select a fixed color to suit your mood
360° touch panel base provides full control to easily switch light modes and power on/off

For a full video review, check out my video here:

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Jan 08

Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat

By Christine Tech Gadgets

Powerful and Affordable Space Heater

Highlights:

ETL listed
1500-watt high setting, 900-watt low setting, and fan-only option
Manual controls; self-regulating ceramic element; quiet operation
Automatic overheat protection for safety; convenient carrying handle
Actual product measures 5.75″ X 7″ x 9.2″
Adjustable Thermostat Control for Personalized Comfort
3 Quiet Settings: High Heat, Low Heat, Fan Only
Convenient Carry Handle, Fully Assembled
Built-In Safety Features 1500 Watts of Comforting Warmth, ETL listed
3-Year Limited Warranty

Stay warm with this heater equipped with adjustable thermostat that is compact and easy to transport.

I get cold very easily so I find this heater to be very convenient when I’m carrying it room to room around the house.

Take a look!

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Dec 27

Cocoon GRID IT Organizer Case

By Christine Organizational

http://www.amazon.com/Cocoon-GRID-IT-Organizer-Black-CPG7BK/dp/B00479FQCM

Organizer case to hold all your wires and gadgets!

TIP: Use for charging wires and electronics when traveling

Object Retention System For Gadget Organization
Versatile Organization
Endless Configurations
Designed To Hold Items Firmly In Place
Grid-It! organization system – a rubberized woven elastic object retention system for gadget organization
Ideal for organizing iPad Accessories, iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry and other digital devices
Versatile organization
Endless configurations
Designed to hold items firmly in place
Convenient zipper pocket for additional storage
Back of Grid-It! doubles as a mouse pad
Configure Grid-It! your own way!

Elastic band securely holds everything in place!

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Dec 11

GoPro Fetch Harness for Pets

By Christine Tech Gadgets

For all the fur kids out there! This is for you!

It’s an adjustable harness for your dog! Fits for most small, medium, and large dogs. (10 to 120 pounds)

Allows you to really see the world from your best friend’s perspective!

Easy to attach and remove the camera and is secure.

It’s WASHABLE!

Best thing: DOUBLE mount allows this harness to hold 2 GoPros so you get multiple point of views!

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Dec 07

Stiicks Magnetic Poster Frame

By Christine Organizational

These are awesome! Sleek, clean way to hang up posters!

STiiCKs use real wood and strong magnets to frame art by clamping at the top and bottom. These solid wood frames are perfect for posters, prints, photos, fabric – even canvas.

They come in a 4 different sizes and 4 different wood finishes (oak, walnut, black, & white)

Check out their website:

http://www.wearewellmade.com/shop/stiicks

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Dec 01

Book: One Thousand Things

By Christine Kids

I’m a huge advocate of reading to children! I wholeheartedly believe that it’s crucial to a child’s development.

I can’t wait to share this book with my almost-here-niece-or-nephew 😀

This book is adorable! Easy to read with big bright font and pictures!

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