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Member Since: January 26, 2015Reviews
LAZLUVU Rose Gold Plated ring
I wouldn't use it for an engagement ring, but it really is a surprisingly pretty ring. The size (ten) is accurate and I think the larger design is great for plus size women like me as it doesn't overwhelm the finger. Ladies with smaller fingers... +
I wouldn't use it for an engagement ring, but it really is a surprisingly pretty ring. The size (ten) is accurate and I think the larger design is great for plus size women like me as it doesn't overwhelm the finger. Ladies with smaller fingers might find it's a big large for their slim fingers.
There's a lot of sparkle here, but despite that it's definitely suitable to wear as a daily fashion ring. It makes a statement and is a fun piece to wear. The middle stone has a more matte appearance and the ring looks just as displayed in the photo.
For gifting purposes, it comes only in a simple suede bag, so you'll want a nice box to gift it in. I was a bit surprised at this price point that it doesn't come in a box, as $20 (Current price) is a mid-range costume jewellery price, not crazy cheap but not expensive.
Overall, I think it's very pretty and would wear it, even though I prefer silver!
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Sivio Sherpa Fleece Weighted Blanket
Sivio’s Weighted Blanket for Adults is - like all weighted blankets - not going to be right for everyone, but it’s a good quality blanket that’s ideal for winter. Right now there’s a lot of buzz surrounding weighted blankets and this is... +
Sivio’s Weighted Blanket for Adults is - like all weighted blankets - not going to be right for everyone, but it’s a good quality blanket that’s ideal for winter. Right now there’s a lot of buzz surrounding weighted blankets and this is probably the third weighted blanket I’ve tried. Weighted blankets are designed to keep you calm and help you enter a deeper sleep. They are popular for adults, teens and also for those on the Autism spectrum. A weighted blanket can help diffuse stressful meltdowns and keep them sleeping longer and more peacefully. While I can’t comment on that aspect, I can say that it’s important to think about whether you might benefit from one, before trying it.
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Effectiveness
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The most important thing to note here is that the Sivio Sherpa Fleece Weighted Blanket is not ideal in summer. The warm, fuzzy lining and minky top side are far too hot during the hotter months. I’d recommend it more for Fall and Winter, but if you have a crazy AC system you might be able to use it year round.
At this weight, it’s designed for folks around 150lbs and those who are heavier may need a more weighty blanket to see the benefit. When lying on top of it you can feel the ceramic beads inside, but they are barely felt with the blanket on top of you. You can also slip a thin quilt between you and the blanket if the feeling bothers you.
The soft sherpa style fleece lining is super cozy and comfortable, not scratchy in the slightest. The minky top is likewise extremely soft and smooth, with a lovely grey look that will fit most room schemes.
Size-wise, the Sivio Adult Weighted Blanket is designed for a queen size bed. Like all Weighted Blankets it will not fit the whole bed, or curve around your whole body super well (depending on your size). This is part of the design, it will sit flat on top of you. Again, you can put a quilt underneath if you need to be wrapped a little.
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Quality
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The quality of the Sivio Weighted Blanket is simply fantastic. There were no flaws, weird smells, problems or issues with the blanket I received. It came vacuum sealed tightly and was ready for use immediately, though it did fluff up a little after being deflated.
When I compare it to an expensive brand name blanket such as Nirvana Weighted Blanket I actually found it more comfortable, though again it’s only suitable for colder weather.
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Value
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The current price point of $119.99 (at time of review, could change) is extremely fair. It’s on par with what others are sold at and cheaper than some brands. Considering the good quality of this blanket, I feel that’s a fair price. It is a big chunk of money, depending on your budget, so make sure you have a plan for what to do if it turns out weighted blankets just aren’t for you!
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Summary
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Sivio’s Sherpa Fleece Weighted Adult Blanket is good quality at a reasonable price, but the warmth of the materials makes it only suitable for Winter or Fall. During those times it’s sure to be super cozy! You can also crank the AC and snuggle on the sofa with it.
Pros:
Good quality.
Fair Price.
Warm, soft, cozy sherpa fleece and minky.
Can help sleep and other ailments.
No issues with stitching, smell or other flaws.
Cons:
- Fabric is very warm in summer or spring.
Recommended: Yes, if you’ve been looking for a good weighted blanket I would recommend the Sivio’s Weighted Blanket for winter or fall. You could buy an all-season one, but it won’t be as cozy in winter.
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Lwind LED Photo Clip String Light
I’m always looking for cute home additions and had hoped the Lwind LED Photo Clip String Lights might jazz up my new home. While there was a lot to like about them, they definitely have their flaws, most of which are caused by the cheap quality. I... +
I’m always looking for cute home additions and had hoped the Lwind LED Photo Clip String Lights might jazz up my new home. While there was a lot to like about them, they definitely have their flaws, most of which are caused by the cheap quality. I can’t imagine they’re any worse than most other lights like this on the market, but they aren’t as nice as I’d envisioned in my head.
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Effectiveness
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The biggest thing I disliked about them was that the wires/clips seemed to twist to the side slightly. While some sat flat, some of them turned a bit and left the photos sitting diagonally. Depending on the look you want, these could be your ideal clip string lights, but I wanted them flat as shown in the product photos.
Other than that they worked fine. The Lwind LED photo clips are lit from behind by an LED and I had no issues with it running through batteries or becoming hot. It does take 3xAA batteries which is quite a lot. It can be set to flash or stay static. I prefer cool lighting to these warm-hued lights.
They do like quite cute hanging up, especially in the dark and they would make a good addition to a pegboard or bulletin board.
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Quality
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The quality of these photo string lights was not top-notch, but simply ok. While overall it was fine, it did have a strong plastic smell. The lights are glued into the photo clip casing (presumably with hot glue) and one of them had come loose. However, when popped back in it stayed put unless pulled, so it wasn’t a massive issue. It’s clear though, that they are pretty cheaply made.
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Value
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At $19.99 (current price) I feel the Lwind LED Photo Clip String Lights are a tad overpriced. When considering the quality and effectiveness, I would expect them to cost about $12.
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Summary
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Lwind LED Photo Clip String Lights don’t have the highest quality, given their price, but they do look cute and could be a good option for some folks.
Pros:
Cute look.
Ability to hang photos.
Good for bulletin or peg boards.
Battery powered.
Cons:
- Clips twist and display some photos at an angle.
- Warm light is not my preference.
- Cheap quality for the price.
Recommended: If you have a pretty tight budget, no, but if you like the look and take into account what I say, they could be right for you.
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BGment Embossed Blackout Curtains
I really struggled with these BGment curtains because the reality is I really like them, but there was one small flaw. A tiny barely visible hole in the fabric. If you're a customer you can probably get a replacement without issue. Other than the... +
I really struggled with these BGment curtains because the reality is I really like them, but there was one small flaw. A tiny barely visible hole in the fabric. If you're a customer you can probably get a replacement without issue.
Other than the tiny flaw, these curtains are a lovely, silky blackout curtain with a beautiful embroidered leaf pattern. The blackout works great. I already have a pair of blackout curtains from BGment with a lining and I was impressed because these work as well, but have no lining. They really do keep the light out. It's important to note that the holes where the grommet is will let light in, so if you need absolute pitch darkness you'll need to get a kind without grommets (tabs or hang with curtain hooks). These do just fine for me and I prefer it as dark as possible.
The stitching on the edge is good quality, as is the fabric (small hole aside, I think it was possibly caused by a stray embroidery needle!). They open and close easily and while I had to hem them for my weird sized window, I was very happy with them!
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SONGMICS Wall-Mounted Clothes Rack
It was hard for me to decide between three or four stars for the Songmics Wall-mounted racks. I eventually settled on four stars because I did like them and the only real problem I had is that they aren’t as nice as in the photos. As other... +
It was hard for me to decide between three or four stars for the Songmics Wall-mounted racks. I eventually settled on four stars because I did like them and the only real problem I had is that they aren’t as nice as in the photos. As other reviewers have mentioned, the join/weld for the pipe is quite chunky and wavy, looking almost like tape covered with paint instead of a smooth join. However, it is rock hard and sturdy, which is important.
The look of these won’t suit everywhere, but I do think it fits in well with the industrial style. The lettering on the ends of the pipes is particularly nice. How much you can hang on these very much depends on how you attach it. To hold very heavy items you’ll want to hang it on a stud (something I’ve never been much good at). Also note that only solid wall anchors are included. I had to purchase hollow wall anchors and they do mention this in the listing, so no complaints there.
Assemble is simple, push pipes together, screw provided screw into pipe, BAM you’re done. Instructions are clear and easy. The screws provided are also black, which is nice.
Overall, I do like them and wish they were just a tad neater on the joins. The value is reasonable given the length and strength of the pipes. I think they are a specific item, but if you specifically need them and have an industrial style going on, they work well. They would also be fine inside of a closet if you don’t have a rail in there. I’m using mine in the bathroom to hang items to dry from.
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Summary
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An industrial look with an easy assembly, while they aren’t as perfect as the product photos, they are still overall good, but make sure to buy the anchors for your wall!
Pros:
Versatile.
Cool Industrial Look.
Easy to Assemble.
Strong.
Up-front about need for additional anchors.
Black screws match the colour.
Cons:
- Joins aren’t as nice as in the product photos.
- Industrial style won’t suit every situation.
Recommended: Yes, but be aware of what I’ve said above. Check my pictures.
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Arteza Liquid School Glue
I’ve used a lot of craft items from Arteza and I’m usually impressed. Their white glue is also great quality. It’s ideal for thicker paper and card activities, as I did find it thicker than the regular white glue I use. It dried well and... +
I’ve used a lot of craft items from Arteza and I’m usually impressed. Their white glue is also great quality. It’s ideal for thicker paper and card activities, as I did find it thicker than the regular white glue I use. It dried well and seemed to have a stiffer seal than the cheap glue I’ve used in the past.
At the current price of $99.99 for 20, you’re paying about $5.00 per bottle, which while not cheap, is still cheaper than some brands of similar quality. I like that it doesn’t have an overly strong smell. The twist caps are easy to undo and close with one hand. There is sometimes a little dot of glue left when you close them, but that’s a small price to pay for such an easy to close mechanism.
I like the thicker texture and effectiveness of this glue and I would recommend it!
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BlinkOne Alphabet Bead Set
I’m a voracious crafter so these BlinkOne’s Alphabet Bead Set was extremely appealing to me. The Acrylic beads would be perfect for a multitude of crafts or for parents, teachers and youth leaders. There’s a fantastic range of styles on these... +
I’m a voracious crafter so these BlinkOne’s Alphabet Bead Set was extremely appealing to me. The Acrylic beads would be perfect for a multitude of crafts or for parents, teachers and youth leaders. There’s a fantastic range of styles on these craft beads and you can mix and match or just pick one dedicated style. I tested them out by Bracelet making, but you could easily use these on embroidery or glue them onto a card or other projects.
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Design/Quality
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There’s a wide range of circular and cube shaped beads here, so you can go wild with a funky mixed design or stick with just circle or just square. The set also includes letters and some really adorable love heart beads. The BlinkOne beads were a fantastic surprise. Often when you order from 3rd party brands things can arrive and be poor quality, but that wasn’t the case here at all.
BlinkOne’s Alphabet beads were perfect and I mean, spot-on perfect. Every bead was finished to a great standard. There was no overfill, malformation or flaws whatsoever. The holes were perfect with no scratchy edges and no issues. The cubes have a really large opening so you can use them with thicker string, while the discs have a narrow opening designed to fit the included elastic.
Since it includes elastic, everything you need is ready to go, which makes it perfect for parties or multi-kid households. The elastic included in this kit is thick, not overly stretchy or too stiff, it’s simply perfect; like the rest of the kit!
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Value
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There’s fantastic value in this BlinkOne Acrylic Alphabet Bead Kit. The letters have beautiful, bright colours and with the range of designs and quality, I really can’t find something to complain about. There’s a great range of letters and numbers.
Since it’s only $23.99 (at time of review), I feel that’s more than reasonable.
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Summary
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This is a great letter bead kit for anyone on any budget. It’s a brilliant price, top-notch quality and is very easy to create adorable bracelets or use in other crafts. If I had to nitpick I’d say that you’ll need your own storage if you don’t want to reuse the sticky plastic bags, but they are reusable if you don’t want to store them elsewhere. The Acrylic Alphabet Beads don’t take up a lot of room and if you’re like me you never run out of craft storage! (It just spills out into the rest of the house!)
Pros
+ Perfect Quality, not a single flaw.
+ Totally uniform beads with two sizes of opening.
+ Bright colours and a massive range of designs.
+ Lots of beads included for a low price!
+ Elastic is good quality and included!
Cons
- Literally nothing, these are amazing!
Recommended:100%! Great price, great quality, a brilliant set from BlinkOne.
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Amoysanli pen holder
I’m a notoriously cheap/budget Queen so while the price is a little higher than I’d like ($22.99 at time of review) this Pen Holder by Amoysanli is easily the best one I’ve used. It’s a c-c-c-combo of the great look and a few nice... +
I’m a notoriously cheap/budget Queen so while the price is a little higher than I’d like ($22.99 at time of review) this Pen Holder by Amoysanli is easily the best one I’ve used. It’s a c-c-c-combo of the great look and a few nice features.
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Design/Feel
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The design is a stand out here. Since it’s basically a metal cup, you can use it to hold pens, pencils, paintbrushes and basically whatever you want. It’s a multi-function desk piece. What I love about a holder like this is that you’ll never regret getting it. Change your desk around and don’t need it for pens anymore, there’s always SOME use for a sturdy, quality pen holder.
The metal design means this is sturdy as heck, doesn’t scratch easily and will last a long time (if it doesn’t, you best believe I’ll update!). On top of that, it comes in a really cute Rose Gold colour. You also have the choice of black or grey, I’d like to see more colours from them, but I do love the pink colour.
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Features
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Other than being a standard pencil holder, the Amoysanli holder has two important features. One, it has a non-slip bottom. I have a fairly glossy desk and non-slip is a must-have. Secondly, it has a felt interior insert, so nothing you put in here will get scratched or make that awful ‘moving against metal’ noise.
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Summary
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While priced a little higher than budget seekers might want to pay, there’s no arguing with the quality of it. The Amoysanli pen holder is a perfect desk companion, multi-functional, good-looking and great quality!
Pros
+ Fantastic metal design in a range of nice colours.
+ Sturdy, metal will last forever, doesn’t dent or scratch easily.
+ Felt insert stops scraping or damage.
+ Rubber non-slip bottom stops it from being knocked around your desk.
Cons
- Perhaps a little highly priced for some folks.
Recommended: Yes! Would work for any desk and looks great doing so!
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ZYYRSS Aqua Blue Gift Bags
ZYYRSS Aqua gift bags would be perfect for anybody looking for a higher quality bag for selling goods at craft fairs, small businesses or for use as DIY gift bag bases. The quality of these bags is above the simple paper bags I’ve used and tested... +
ZYYRSS Aqua gift bags would be perfect for anybody looking for a higher quality bag for selling goods at craft fairs, small businesses or for use as DIY gift bag bases. The quality of these bags is above the simple paper bags I’ve used and tested in the past. The paper is a stronger, partially glossy and very good quality type that seems more like card or speciality paper. The strings on the bag are also silky good quality rope style handles that look great. Lastly, the blue/teal colour is gorgeous and I’m a little biased here because I love shades of blue and blue/green mixes.
The value is fair here too. At 25 bags, it comes in at $1.08 per bag (Not including tax). Given the fantastic quality, I think that’s fair. If you’re on a lower budget consider looking at the thinner paper bags as these are a luxury quality and if you don’t need that then you can get a different type. However, if you need a beautiful and functional bag for your small business or craft needs, these are fantastic!
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Olay Sensitive Skin calming facial Moisturizer SPF
Olay Sensitive Skin calming facial Moisturizer is a sensitive skin moisturiser that’s great for daily use and I really enjoyed it that way. It’s no secret that I think pretty highly of Olay. My mum has used them her entire life (just a simple... +
Olay Sensitive Skin calming facial Moisturizer is a sensitive skin moisturiser that’s great for daily use and I really enjoyed it that way. It’s no secret that I think pretty highly of Olay. My mum has used them her entire life (just a simple Olay Moisturiser and nothing else) and her skin is fantastic. They are reasonably priced and don’t charge a premium for leaving out the ‘nasties’ like some companies! They’ve been my go-to daily moisturiser for years when I’m not testing.
Olay’s Calming Facial Moisturiser is a great moisturiser for day use for those on a budget. I love that it’s fragrance-free and smells of nothing but a pleasant ‘cream’ smell. Since it’s non-comedogenic it doesn’t block pores and it’s also free of oils, dyes, silicones and parabens. The SPF is an added bonus as it will protect from the sun’s hidden rays during Winter, and Fall. In Summer and Spring, you’ll want an extra sunscreen when going outside.
The consistency is also perfect for me as it’s thick, but not too thick; spreadable, but not watery. It feels pleasant on the skin and absorbs quickly without any greasiness.
Over my time using it, I did notice an improvement in my skin, though I do always breakout a little when switching products. Olay’s Skin Calming Moisturiser and it’s Hungarian Water Essence left my skin feeling fresher and much, much softer.
Overall, I found this Sensitive Skin moisturiser was fantastic at softening my skin and had a brilliant user experience with good consistency and no fragrance. I’d recommend it without hesitation especially to those on a budget.
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