Product Review: TECHEF 12 Inch Stir Fry Pan

I tend to avoid spending too much on my cookware, but this is worth the splurge for me. I would definitely try more of their cookware.

This Pan has a stainless steel handle, and the base has aluminium and stainless steel so it is supposed to work with induction stoves. I have used it with our gas stoves without issue.

The interior is coated three times in a teflon coating and the outside is coated twice so it is easy to clean.

I have used it several times in the couple weeks that I have had it and I prefer it over my other pans now, however there are a couple cons. 

First, it is pretty heavy, weighing in at almost three pounds. Second, it does not come with a lid; the company sells it separately.

It is supposed to be able to withstand metal cooking utensils and scouring pads. However, I have never had the need to scrub the pan, it all comes off easily.
I really like that it comes with a lifetime warranty. I would love to try more of their products.

Find it here: TECHEF 12 Inch Stir Fry Pan

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: Vitapura's Stainless Steel Loose Leaf Tea Infusers

As much as I love tea and like this product, I intend to gift these.

This set of Two Loose Leaf Tea Infusers from Vitapura are made with stainless steel.

The little mesh bowl section has the lid screwed onto it which keeps all of the tea contained. The lid has larger holes and is hooked to a chain; the end of the chain has a larger hook that grips onto the mug that you are using.

This product seems sturdy after a few uses, however because of the small pieces on the chain, I would not put them in the dishwasher— despite them being dishwasher safe.

The holes are smaller than similar products that I have seen. Additionally, the product is simple with no intricate designs. 

One of the tea infusers had a lid that was a little harder to get on but other than that I have not had any issues with the product.

Find them here: Vitapura Infuser

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: Microfiber Towels from Rallt

I was a little skeptical when I first tried these microfiber towels from Rallt.

 I have never used a product like this before so I did not know what to expect. They have made me a believer. Realistically, I cannot see our regular towels being phased out but these definitely have their perks.


Both of the towels are beyond soft so they would be great for using on sensitive skin. They are also less than half the weight and one eighth of the size of a regular towel. 

This makes it ideal for camping, a gym bag, a diaper bag, or for having it one in the car.


They come with a case for each towel and each towel has a loop that can be unbuttoned if needed.

I tried the larger towel at the beach on the Fourth of July and did not have any problems, it absorbed water and dried quickly without taking up much room.


Find it here: Microfiber Towels

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: DreamSky Digital Clock

Clock Screen, Madison's
shoe for scale

Timer

I really like this clock, however the instructions were a different story due to all of the errors.

The clock has an alarm, temperature reading, and timer function. They are all pretty easy to set using a two button system. The back light comes on when the clock is rotated and rotating it allows you to access the various functions.

The overall design is simple, you use the SET and ADJ button to change the date and time as well as to set the alarm or timer.

The screen is 3.2 inches by 2.9 inches and the display is clear from all angles, there is not any blurring. 

This clock only runs on batteries, which I am not necessarily thrilled about but it would be great for using as a kitchen timer, a clock for workouts, reading, and more.

It is important to note that this alarm clock does not have a snooze option, you rotate the clock to turn the alarm off and it will go off again the next day.   

The instructions have several errors, it appears that the writer was not an English speaker; when you are trying to cater to an American market clear instructions are important. An example of this is the feedback card in the box. "We are always looking for ways to improve ,You spoken, we will listen ." The errors are relatively minor but it is distracting when you are trying to figure out the product. 

Alarm

Temperature

Clock with backlight

Back

Try it yourself here: DreamSky Alarm Clock

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: KakoLee's Reusable Produce Bags

I have been trying to lessen the amount of disposable and plastic items that we use at home and this is a big step.

I am simultaneously trying to introduce even more fruits and vegetables into our diets. This product comes in a set of six with four different sizes. The sizes are 14" x 18", 12" x 15", 10" x 12", and 8" x 10".

The sizes are color coded blue is the largest, red, green, and yellow is the smallest. They all have a drawstring closure to keep fruit from falling out.

The mesh is really small so you do not have to worry about fruit or veggies making a mess in the back of your car or on the way into the kitchen.

Based on the Amazon listing, these bags are just under $2.50 each and it is worth the cost if you are wanting to minimize your plastic consumption. 

These could also be used for small toys, dirty clothes when you are on a trip, or just about anything else you could think of- there are several possibilities.

Find it here: KakoLee Reusable Produce Bags

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: GikBay's S Hooks

I have gardening tools, clothes, and a few other items that I wanted to hang out of Madison's reach but did not have the means to do it so they were up on a shelf.

These hooks seem pretty durable for their size and they are small enough that they fit through the handles of various items.

I like that these are affordable and that they come in three sizes, I received the smallest size. They are also available in a set with five of each size.

Find them here: S Hooks from GikBay

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: Cocktail Shaker from Bar Brat

You do not have to drink alcohol to enjoy this kitchen gadget.

I received this product which includes a three piece cocktail shaker and a jigger with a 1 oz and 1.5 oz option. 

The three pieces allow you to place ice cubes, mint, liquids, and more in the shaker. You then place the straining lid and regular lid on before shaking the contents. 

I really like how snugly the pieces fit together and the BB logo looks classy, especially since the pieces all match.
You definitely do not have to use this for alcohol based drinks. It holds 24 oz so I like adding a lot of ice, freshly brewed tea, and mint.

I really liked the strainer because it prevented tea leaves and mint leaves from getting out and into the glass.


The product seems sturdy enough and I have not had any problems with it being hard to clean so far.

 Overall, it has made a great addition to our kitchen.

Their website: Bar Brat Cocktail Shaker

Find it on Amazon: Cocktail Shaker from Bar Brat

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: Tea Gift Box Set from Teabook Premium Teas

I love trying new teas and the tumbler that came with this was a definite bonus. 

This set came with a tumbler, green tea, oolong tea, red tea, and white tea with a bonus specialty tea. 

These are all premeasured loose leaf tea. While I like half of the tea I was not crazy about the specialty tea, it tasted like watered down coffee, in my opinion.

Additionally, the green tea's smell was a little off-putting for me, it smelled like lettuce in my opinion.

I do not see myself purchasing this in the future unless it is as a gift for someone else, I definitely did not enjoy the teas as much as I thought I would and at about $1 a cup I was expecting more.

The way it works is you put the loose leaf tea of your choice into the tumbler, screw on the straining lid, let it brew, and drink it from the tumbler. After the initial purchase of the tumbler and tea you have the option of getting a box just the tea.

If you break it down it is about $10 for the tumbler which is a little more than I would be willing to spend on myself for the product. It is double walled so you can hold it even with boiling-hot water inside and it only gets warm. The strainer lid that has a strap on it and regular lid are included with the tumbler.

I believe that the product is packaged well and the tumbler was well protected.

Find it here: Teabook Gift Set

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: Chef's Star Stainless Steel Compost Bin, 1 Gallon

I have just recently gotten into trying to grow some herbs. Thankfully, I have been able to try a few products that help.

This Stainless Steel Compost Bin from Chef's Star holds up to a gallon of scraps and has a charcoal filter that makes you forget that it is even there in between uses.

It is large enough to hold at least a couple day's worth of scraps, which is great for me.

The bin is sleek and looks classy enough to keep on the counter.

I really like that the lid does not close too tightly so you can use a compost safe bag to protect the inside of the bin if desired.

The product comes with an extra set of filters but you only have to change it every six months or less.

If any problems arise I will be updating this post, hopefully it will not be necessary.

#Composting doesn't have to smell. I have been using mine for two weeks and almost forgot it was on the counter in between uses. The filter works exceptionally well.

A photo posted by Jessica Scheetz (@ispelledjssicawrong) on Jun 11, 2016 at 12:26pm PDT

Find it here: Chef's Star Stainless Steel Compost Bin

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: OMG! Flax Butter from Living Healthy World, LLC

OMG! Flax Butter comes in Dark Chocolate and Madagascar Vanilla, I received the Dark Chocolate flavor.

Living Healthy World advertises their product as being a great alternative to similar, more popular spreads (think Nutella). It boasts a significantly lower amount of sugar, omega 3 fatty acids, and some organic ingredients.

I am definitely not crazy about the taste. I tried it by itself and with a slice of bread but I did not really like it. I originally intended it for Johnathon's father who really loves dark chocolate and he seemed to like it a lot more than we did.

Try it yourself here: Living Healthy World's OMG! Flax Butter