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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Choice of great colors
  • Looks beautiful on any kind of skin tone
  • Natural looking shades
  • Silky texture in matte and shimmering shades
  • Micronized powder for soft and easy blending
  • Easy to apply
  • Stays on for long time

    Cons

  • Needs to be applied more if you want to be more noticeable
Review Summary

NARS Blush offers the most iconic shades for cheeks. It comes in many natural, healthy-looking colors that immediately enlivens the complexion. A light application of even the highest-intensity hues delivers a natural-looking flush. This blush offers a silky texture in matte and shimmering shades. The black compact with the glass has micronized powder to ensure soft, blendable application. NARS blush works wonderfully for any skin tone as it has transparent pigments for light, to layer color.

Reviewers find NARS blush to be a great blush for everyday look or special looks for those special days.  This blush works almost magically in winters as it really makes you look alive. Users love this blush as it lasts a long time and flatters beautifully when applied.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Right balance of fragrances
  • Scent lasts for a reasonably long time
  • One spray gives good coverage
  • Comes in beautiful bottle and nice packing
  • Draws compliments
  • Warm and deep smelling
  • Floral, fruity and sweet scent

    Cons

  • A bit expensive
  • Overpowering scent for some users
  • Few users find it very faint perfume
  • Many knockoff are also available
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture offers a wonderful feminine fragrance that is both subtle and refreshing. This vibrant and playful floral blend of gardenia, honeysuckle and jasmine smells delicate and soft, giving off an aroma that is flirty and fun. These sweet notes mingle expertly with spices like caramel vanilla, praline and sandalwood to create a perfectly balanced fragrance in which no one scent is dominant or overpowering.  This addictive fragrance comes in a lovely bottle, dangled with Juicy charms and rocked in fuchsia wrap.

Introduced by Juicy Couture in 2008, this casual perfume is suitable for the work place but still daring enough to turn a few heads and draw compliments.

Ingredients: Alcohol denat., parfum/fragrance, water/aqua/EAU, butylphenyl methylpropional, propylene glycol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, coumarin, hydroxycitronellal, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, limonene, linalool, methyl anthranilate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, blue 1 (CI 42090), red 4 (CI 14700), yellow 5 (CI 19140).

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Good collection of colors
  • Wonderful palette with perfect mix of matte and shimmer
  • Gorgeous colors
  • Highly pigmented
  • Versatile colors, very easy to create different looks with
  • Smooth and soothing
  • Can be used dry or wet

    Cons

  • Some colors may be a bit too strong for some users
Review Summary

The LORAC PRO Palette offers a variety of ultra-pigmented eye shadows with an equal amount of matte and shimmer textures in the case. The LORAC PRO Palette is a highly recommended by users and make up professionals for anyone looking for a good and versatile set of eye shadow colors. LORAC’S velvety smooth shadows are infused with soothing botanicals and are ultra-pigmented to perform wet or dry so you can shade, shadow, line, and define your eyes, just like a pro. With 16 shadows to contour, line, define, and create any look you desire, you have everything you need for your eyes and brows in one sleek palette!

Created by celebrity makeup artist Carol Shaw, this PRO artistry palette is packed with eight shimmer and eight matte eye shadows in all the shades you need to create the hottest looks for any event.  Very easy to blend and mix to create even more beautiful colors that are smooth and bright.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Great smell which is subtle and not overpowering
  • Long lasting sensual smell
  • Draws compliments
  • Warm and sensual fragrance
  • Subtle enough for everyday wear
  • Clean and fresh smelling
  • Proven product for more than 25 years

    Cons

  • Expensive
  • To some users it smells like men cologne
  • Plain looking bottle
  • Have to be careful while buying to avoid fakes
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Obsession for Women from Calvin Klein signifies true sensuality with the essence of mandarin, bergamot, and peach. It is enveloped with hints of lemon, jasmine, and oak moss. It is a potent and romantic perfume for evening. Launched in the spring of 1985, Obsession for Women is still one of the favorite scents for many women.  Its sensual and sexy smell is long lasting and not very overpowering. Its warm fragrance draws a lot of compliments.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Great clean and fresh smell
  • Suitable for both, day and night
  • Light and sensual smell
  • Not a overpowering scent
  • Long lasting smell
  • Draws compliments
  • Good looking bottle and packaging

    Cons

  • Expensive
  • Some users do not like the smell
Where to Buy

$49.49

Amazon

$57.99

Amazon

$59.28

eBay

$75.00

ULTA
Review Summary

Gucci Guilty by Gucci Eau-de-toilette Spray for Women is the very scent of defiance, for the most contemporary of rebels. It is one of the newer scents and was introduced by Gucci in 2010 to awaken the senses with a daring edge of sexiness and sensuality. When you wear this scent, heads turn and compliments flow.  This scent is all about pushing your personal boundaries and experiencing the thrill of the forbidden at any time of the day. With the top notes of pink pepper, heart note of lilac and richness of amber and patchouli, the fragrance speaks to the bold for a long time.

Gucci Guilt is surely an expensive product and please be aware of fake products in the market and stay away from them.

Without compromise, GUCCI GUILTY is a statement about who you are.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Curls hair very nicely and fast
  • Curls can hold up all day long
  • Heats up very quickly
  • Works for thick and thin hair
  • Great product for the price

    Cons

  • Glove shipped with it is not good
  • Does not work well for short hair
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Gorgeous salon-created curls are a breeze with the new T Studio Pearl Ceramic Professional Styling Wand. It features a high-tech ceramic wand infused with real pearl, which provides the most advanced ceramic surface for the smoothest glide on the market. This curling wand curls hair very well with different sizes of curls and hair is left smooth and silky with a luminous luster.

Buyers like this Remington Curling wand because when they curl using this wand and add a little hair spray, the curls hold all day long. This must-have styling tool offers easy-to-read digital controls and heats up to salon-standard 410 F so you get picture perfect curls that last all day.

Some buyers does not like the glove which comes with this wand. If not properly used, it can burn hand and finger.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Straightens thick and wavy hair easily and fast
  • Heats up very fast and has wide range of heat settings
  • Ergonomical design allows amateurs to use it like a pro
  • Plastic behind the heated plates does not get too hot
  • Includes Argan Oil sample, a carrying pouch and a heat glove
  • Comes with swiveling cord so no tangles or twists
  • Best bang for the buck

    Cons

  • No auto shutoff timer
Where to Buy
Review Summary

HSI Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron is great for transforming frizzy, dull hair into gorgeously straight, sleek locks. Aside from straightening, it curls and flips hair beautifully as its 1" plates give maximum control for all hair types. This flat iron has great quality, fantastic customer service and a wonderful price. The swivel cord doesn’t get tangled or knotted up. It heats up fast and stays hot. It has plastic over the ceramic plates so you can touch it in places you need to. It is smooth and doesn’t snag hair as it pulls.

Featuring new easier grip with ergonomic design for easier hold, this flat iron also has versatile heat settings to provide with total control for all your hair styling needs.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • 80 pockets accessory organizer
  • Metal hanger for easy hang-up in closet or hook
  • Transparent pockets for easy access
  • Holds decent weight
  • Great replacement for cluttered boxes
  • Compact and space saving
  • Affordable price

    Cons

  • Cannot hold heavy or bulky items
  • Items fall out of smaller pockets
  • Not so durable
Review Summary

The Household Essentials 80-Pocket Hanging Jewelry is made of durable vinyl construction with metal hanger option that keeps all fine jewelry or accessories protected and within hand reach. This hanging organizer features transparent 40 pockets on both sides, and the soft, clear PEVA protects the accessories from nicks and scratches. The organizer has smaller pockets on the top to hold small and light weight items like earrings or clips, and larger pockets at the bottom can hold little big or slightly heavy items like necklaces, hand mirrors, hair accessories etc. One side of the organizer also has horizontal pockets which can easily accommodate items like sunglasses, watches etc. With a built-in hanger and sleek looks, this organizer can easily slip into any closet or can be hung on any door or clothes hook as per choice.

However, this handy organizer is not very durable if loaded with heavy or bulky items. It is necessary to balance weight with items otherwise the average quality hanger material snaps and slips off easily. It is observed that the organizer’s hook/hanger part can sag due to its limited strength and the plastic cover of the pockets rips off easily if stuffed with bulky items.

Overall, the Household Essentials 80-Pocket Hanging Jewelry and Accessories Organizer is an efficient and tidy way to get rid of cluttered accessories boxes.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Heavy duty steel frame
  • Rust resistant powder coated finish for durability
  • Easy to assemble as parts are well organized and marked
  • Converts easily from hammock to swing and back
  • Sturdy and easy to move
  • Reasonably priced

    Cons

  • Takes time to assemble
  • Rust and weather prone hence less durable
  • Cushions and canopy wear and tear easily
  • Replacement parts are expensive
Where to Buy

$198.00

Lowes
Review Summary

The Garden Treasures 3 – Seat Steel Traditional Cushion Hammock Swing converts to swing from hammock and back. The swing is made with heavy duty steel frames. The ‘A’ shaped matte dark earth powder coated frame blends perfectly with pastel earth shades of cushions and canopy. The fabric is UV protected polyester material, which shades you from harsh weather. This swing holds 3 people comfortably. The Garden Treasures 3 – Seat Steel Traditional Cushion Hammock Swing is easy to install to some with the tools provided and its pictorial instructions.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Good for short and long hair, thin and thick hair
  • Makes nice subtle waves
  • Adds volume and body to hair to give sexy look
  • Can get many variations of the wave depending on usage style
  • Easy to use and get long lasting beautiful curls
  • Gentle and effective
  • Good value for money

    Cons

  • Has a strong smell when used
  • Complicated for some users and needs some practice before using
  • Little bulky
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Bedhead Deep Wave Iron helps you create long-lasting, fizz-free bouncy waves in your hair to get those admiring glances every time. The tourmaline ceramic technology creates deep sculpted waves that provide a unique, effortless wavy look for pretty much all type of hair – long, short, thick or thin. This BH305 Wave Iron offers multiple heat settings, to help you achieve your desired end result with ease. It heats up to 400 degrees in 30 seconds. This iron provides high, even heat that penetrates hair from the inside-out, helping hair retain natural moisture for “frizz-free” shiny styles. A professional flexi cord keeps wires untangled.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Lengthens eye lashes
  • Adds volume to eye lashes
  • Applies evenly and easily
  • Defines and separates eye lashes for a beautiful look
  • Minimal clumping if dried between applications
  • No smudging or flaking
  • Comes with a good brush

    Cons

  • Hard to remove
  • A little sticky texture
Review Summary

Benefit Cosmetics’ They're real! Mascara lengthens, curls, adds volume, lifts and separates eye lashes. With a glossy, jet-black, long-wearing formula, you’ll flaunt luxurious, silky lashes that won’t smudge, clump, or dry out. This breakthrough bestseller comes with a specially designed brush that reveals lashes you never knew you had! This specially designed brush features staggered bristles that grab close to the root, boosting length and volume beyond belief. The custom-domed tip uses precision bristles to lift, define, and curl even your tiniest lashes.

This Mascara is hard to remove even with eye makeup removers.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • A cool toned palette with a few warm shades
  • Beautiful and versatile range of colors
  • Good quality and colors last longer
  • Has added lip gloss
  • Comes with double ended shadow/crease brush
  • Matte and sparkling shadows with rich pigment
  • Travel friendly packaging

    Cons

  • A bit expensive
  • May get a fake product if not bought from trusted source
  • Light matte color are powdery and may take a lot of coats
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Naked2 Palette from Urban Decay, features a dozen pigment-rich taupe and gray-beige neutrals, plus five exclusive, new shades for your beautiful eyes. With this stunningly versatile range from pale and deep, to matte and sparkly, you will achieve a host of new neutral looks, smoky dramatic eyes, and everything in between. The palette also includes a double-ended, cruelty-free Good Karma Shadow/Crease Brush. Urban Decay's packaging takes on a modern feel in Naked2. With an art-school-inspired tin case and a hinged lid, it's smooth and cool to the touch.

12 colors of eye shadows are:

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Easy to inflate and does not leak
  • Comfortable
  • Suitable for above the ground or soft-sided pools
  • Fitted with 2 cup holders, 3 air chambers, 2 heavy duty handles and a repair patch
  • Chair like design for more stability
  • Great price and good quality
  • Sturdy and durable

    Cons

  • Arms deflate, rip off or split easily
Where to Buy
Review Summary

The Intex Floating Recliner Lounge is designed for ultimate relaxation and luxury. This lounge features a chair like design for added comfort and stability. The lounge comes with 2 convenient cup holders, 3 air chambers, 2 heavy duty handles and a repair patch. Made of 18 gauge vinyl, this recliner is very comfortable and durable for any age and size, keeping you totally dry. This lounge is perfectly suitable for either above the ground or soft-sided storable pools. To top it all, this inflates very nicely as per our need and does not leak.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Cleans skin exceptionally well - Removes dead skin cells, dirt, sweat and makeup off the skin
  • Gentle and smooth on skin
  • Waterproof and can be used in shower
  • Helps with healing of acne by opening pores
  • Portable and brush is easy to assemble
  • Multispeed
  • Reasonable price

    Cons

  • Hard to open battery cover to replace batteries
  • Cleanser accumulates deep in brush head and needs regular cleaning
  • Not so durable and breaks easily
  • Does not include travel case
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System makes you rethink your daily cleansing routine.  This unisex skin cleansing system is designed by a team of dermatologists along with Olay to provide daily deep cleansing and gentle exfoliation. Professionally and clinically designed to cleanse 6 times better, the Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System cleans face exceptionally well and brings glow on the face by removing the dead skin cells. It can also remove dirt, sweat and makeup off the skin.

The 2-speed facial cleansing brush is waterproof and can be used in shower. The brush is easy to assemble and comes with a soft replaceable brush head which is gentle on skin. This cleansing system can also help with healing acne as it opens up the pores and increases the effect of acne creams. The whole system is portable and cordless as it uses 2 AA batteries.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Portable small size
  • Leaves skin feeling softer and smoother
  • Improves skin texture
  • Keeps blackheads under control
  • Balances skin
  • Battery charge is reasonable
  • Clears pores and reduces the appearance of pore size

    Cons

  • Cannot use attachments like the body brush
  • Can dry out and irritate sensitive skin
  • Offers only 1 speed setting
Where to Buy

$96.00

Amazon

$99.99

eBay

$119.00

Macys
Review Summary

Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System is an on-the-go wand that allows you to keep up with a complete good-skin regimen. It has been developed by the lead inventor of the Sonicare toothbrush, it uses Sonic technology to deeply cleanse skin so that the products absorb better, pores appear smaller and fine lines and wrinkles appear reduced. It is a compact cleansing system that leaves skin feeling softer and smoother by working within skin's natural elasticity to gently remove the impurities traditional cleansing methods leave behind. It helps in reducing oily areas, dry patches and blemishes. The one-button, one-speed Mia fits in with your care routine, gently cleansing all skin types, even skin conditions such as rosacea and acne.

Mia Sonic skin cleansing system includes International pLink charger for worldwide use and one brush for sensitive skin. It comes in several different colors and prices vary based on your choice. While the Clarisonic does remove a lot of dead skin, some reviews do mention it can leave the skin more oily. Many reviews have liked the ability of Mia to help with keeping the pores clear so that their beauty regimen works more effectively.

All in all, Clarisonic Mia promotes a healthy self image leaving your skin feeling clean. It makes your skin feel smooth that results in absorbing your moisturizer and other beauty products better.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Easy to use, corded operation
  • Provides enough warmth and relief to feet
  • Adjustable angle for better posture and ergonomics
  • Different heat-control settings
  • Compact and easily portable
  • No unpleasant odors or heating noise
  • Suitable for all age groups

    Cons

  • Low setting does not provide sufficient warmth
Review Summary

The Indus-Tool TT Toasty Toes Ergonomic Heated Footrest is made of plastic, includes a cord for power source and is ideal for providing warmth and relief to tired and cold feet. This ergonomically designed footrest features different heat-control settings to suit every individual choice and need. It also features a flip angle for right posture and added comfort along with better circulation in feet. Very compact and easily portable, this handy device fits anywhere, under the desk or in open areas.

However, some users feel it does not provide the necessary heat when set on low or while wearing footwear.

Overall, the Indus-Tool TT Toasty Toes Ergonomic Heated Footrest is great to soothe or relax tired or cold feet. Quality features of no overheating and/or non-hazardous along with affordable price range, makes it very user-friendly for all age groups. 

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Volumizes, lengthens and defines eyelashes
  • Does not clump, smudge or flake
  • Easy to apply and remove
  • Goes onto lashes smoothly
  • Stays on for all day
  • Not a bulky mascara
  • Comes in 4 colors and good packaging

    Cons

  • Not waterproof
  • May clump or flake a little
  • Dries out quickly
  • Little sticky texture
Review Summary

CoverGirl’s LashBlastFusion Mascara is the volume + length mascara! Its fiberstretch formula and oversized brush make every little lash bigger, fuller, longer-looking, and more dramatic. Just one layer thickens and extends the look of natural eye lashes. This mascara gives your lashes a blast of volume and incredible length in one stroke. It does not clump, smudge or flake. It is very easy to apply and can be washed off easily with soap and water. LashBlast mascara goes onto eye lashes smoothly and stays on for all day. It comes in a purple color tube and a nice packaging.

This is not waterproof mascara.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Amazing sound and screen quality
  • Screen is bright with vivid color
  • Great HD screen with lock screen capability
  • Quality speakers produce great sound
  • Great tablet for multiple uses
  • Reasonable price
  • Easy to use, Fastest WiFi technology

    Cons

  • Kindle app store has limited selection of Apps compare to Google play store
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Kindle Fire HD 7 has 1280x800 HD display with polarizing filter and anti-glare technology for rich color and deep contrast from any viewing angle.

Amazon's Kindle Fire HD has the most advanced and amazing 7" HD screen display with lock screen capability. It comes with exclusive Dolby audio and dual-driver stereo speakers for immersive, virtual surround sound. The device boasts the fastest WiFi technology and have the most popular apps and games. It can be used for multiple purposes like reading books, watching movies or listening to music.

Users do not like Amazon's idea of putting the ads on the lock screen. Also, Kindle app store has limited selection of Apps compare to Google play store but the selection of apps will improve in time.

Overall, it is a great, easy to use, low priced tablet for reading, listening to music, playing games and watching movies.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Perfect size for browsing and gaming
  • Very portable
  • Lightweight
  • All Apple apps work on iPad mini
  • Very easy to move all the content
  • One hand operation
  • Good battery life

    Cons

  • No retina display
  • Expensive
  • Takes long to charge
  • Low display resolution
Where to Buy

$329.00

Apple

$329.00

Walmart

$329.99

BestBuy

$419.99

Amazon
Review Summary

Apple iPad mini brings the whole Apple iPad experience in a smaller and lighter package. It has everything that makes an iPad an iPad, but it is a fraction of the size with a 7.9 inches screen. It is very thin, light and highly portable. It can be easily held in palm and is perfect for one had operation. It can give up to 10 hours of battery life depending on the usage. Users love the ease and support of Apple's eco system. it is very easy to move all the content from older iPad to this new iPad mini. There are almost 275000 apps available for download.

iPas mini is expensive when compared to some of the other brands in the same size tablet segment. Some users are not happy about the low display resolution on iPad mini.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Powerful variable speed motor
  • Easy to use and clean up with dishwasher safe components
  • Leaves reasonably dry pulp
  • Large feeder compartment to hold fruits and vegetables
  • Quiet
  • Stylish looking with a well thought out design

    Cons

  • Expensive
  • Motor shuts off when very hard fruits or vegetables are put to juice
  • Does not juice parsley, wheat grass or mint
Review Summary

Breville BJE510XL is a smart juicer equipped with Multi-Speed 900-Watt Juicer to maximize juice and minimize waste. It features 5 speeds ranging from 6500 RPM to 12500 RPM for efficient juice output of all kinds of fruits, vegetables and leafy greens. It has an easy to clean micromesh filter that keeps the fibers out and the juice in. The components are dishwasher safe. The beautiful stainless steel body makes it stylish looking for any kitchen counter top. The juicer is sturdy and quiet.

Some reviewers experienced that motor shuts off when they try to juice some hard vegetables or fruits. Also, this type of juicer is not suitable for juicing things like parsley, mint or wheat grass.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Good juicer with powerful motor
  • Extracts lot of juice and gives out dry and less pulp
  • Easy to clean
  • Large feeder chute
  • Juices hard fruits, vegetables and leafy vegetables
  • Easy to set up and disassemble
  • Affordable choice for first time users

    Cons

  • Loud motor
  • Blade can be difficult to remove
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Hamilton Beach 67650 Big Mouth Pro Juice Extractor is a single speed juicer with 800 watts motor to juice fruits, vegetables and leafy greens. Fruits and vegetables such as apples, carrots, celery, oranges, pineapples, watermelon and ginger work well with the juicer. There are certain types of fruits and vegetables that do not work well with centrifugal juicers. For example, bananas come out too much like puree when juiced in this juice extractor.

The Big Mouth Pro juices very fast and is easy to clean. The pulp comes out pretty much dry and also in very small quantity, giving you more juice. It is one of the most affordable and powerful juicers with no bells and whistles.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Pops almost every kernel and pops fast
  • Easy to use
  • Inexpensive
  • Easy to clean
  • Can roast green coffee beans too
  • Healhier and tastier option to microwave popcorn
  • Uses regular or gourmet popcorn for a savings of up to 70-percent over microwave bags

    Cons

  • Lack of on/off switch causes inconvenience
  • Butter melts slowly since melting cup is made of plastic
  • Not so durable
  • Unpopped kernels may fly out from the chute
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Presto PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper is must have for every kitchen. It is easy to use and easy to clean. It pops almost every kernel and makes healthy popcorn. It is small, handy and inexpensive. Some consumers use it for roasting Green Coffee beans too. It comes with butter melting cup.

Some consumers had the problem where unit blew up after few uses. Lack of on/off switch causes inconvenience to users.

Overall, Presto PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper is a great little gadget which pops fresh popcorn in 2 minutes.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Well made
  • Has strong and heavy blades
  • Comes apart easily
  • Useful for big families
  • A quiet and efficient processor
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Easy clean up

    Cons

  • Intricate blade changing process
  • Chops inconsistently
  • Expensive
  • Maximum capacity is 4 cups of liquid not 9
Where to Buy
Review Summary

The Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB Prep 9 9-Cup Food Processor has a powerful yet silent motor that efficiently slices, dices, purees and chops most of whatever you throw in it without a fuss, reducing your time in the kitchen. This versatile wizard can chop hard vegetables like carrots or potatoes, shred Parmesan cheese in minutes or even make finely mixed dough for bread! The unit comes with four different blades (two flat blades, a chopping/mixing blade and a dough blade) that are strong and easy to clean. The other accessories are a detachable disc stem, plastic spatula, recipe/instruction booklet and a how-to DVD. The step by step instructions provided in the DVD and booklet make it a cinch to assemble and take apart the appliance.

Many reviewers recommend rinsing the removable parts right after use, for there are lots of nooks and crannies for food to hide!

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Strong, sturdy and good quality glass bake ware
  • Dishes and bowls come with tight fitting lids
  • Glass is pre-heated oven, microwave, fridge and freezer safe, and dishwasher safe
  • Can bake and store in same container
  • Good assortment of sizes and has easy carry handles
  • Non-porous glass so does not absorb stains or odors
  • Soft contours for easy cleaning

    Cons

  • Pyrex quality is going down
  • Sometimes lids do not fit tightly
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Made in the USA, Pyrex Easy Grab 11-Piece Clear Glass Bake N' Store Set with Red Plastic Covers is a great addition to any woman’s or man’s kitchen. Pyrex glassware products are affordable, durable, odor and stain proof, and great for cooking, serving and storing. The Easy Grab series lets you easily keep an eye on how your cakes, breads, casseroles and more are cooking up. These cook-and-server dishes are versatile and can go from the oven to the table. They can also be used for dry or refrigerated storage and microwave reheating. Handles make these dishes easy to carry and soft contours make them easy to clean.

A few users feel that Pyrex glass quality is going down and that soda lime glass is less durable as compared to Borosilicate glass. Sometimes lids may not fit tightly on the containers.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Easy to use and hold, Ergonomic grip
  • Lightweight, Small Frame and bigger screen
  • Excellent picture quality
  • ISO also has a huge range
  • On Camera Image editing feature
  • Great auto white balance
  • Reasonable price and worth the price

    Cons

  • Lack of AEB (automatic exposure bracketing)
  • It is limited to 10-minute video clips
  • No infrared sensor in front for wireless remote
  • Auto focus motor is noisy
  • LCD screen is fixed on the camera
  • Nothing to tie lens cap to camera
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR is an amazing camera for the price, especially for someone getting their first DSLR. It has an improved resolution of 14.2 MP compared with the 10.2 MP of the previous model. It can shoot HD video (1080p) which was not previously available at this price point. It comes with EXPEED 2 which is Nikon's new image processing engine and live view to help you frame your shot using the LCD screen.

Some users complain about lack of AEB and infrared sensor in front for wireless remote. Also users do not like that LCD screen is fixed on the camera and that there is nothing to tie lens cap to camera.

Most users think that this is an amazing camera and the best if you are planning on making a transition from a point and shoot series camera to the DSLRs category.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Very good picture and video quality
  • A lot of modes and options for all levels of users
  • 20X optical zoom in a small pocket camera
  • Works well in low light and for night pictures
  • Takes good wide angle shots
  • Large LCD display
  • Built in GPS

    Cons

  • Pop Out flash placement is inconvenient
  • Blurs pictures of moving subjects when zoomed
  • Mediocre battery life specially with GPS on
  • No RAW mode
Where to Buy
Review Summary

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS digital camera is an ultra-slim camera with a powerful 20x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilization and 25mm Wide-Angle lens to shoot beautiful pictures and good quality videos. The camera's 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor deliver the rich, clear low-light performance1080p Full HD video in stereo is more beautiful than ever, with new high-resolution, high-speed processing. Sophisticated advancements include improved Smart AUTO that optimizes settings for 58 predefined shooting situations, Face ID that prioritizes pre-registered faces, and built-in GPS for tracking and recording your shooting locations.

PowerShot SX260HS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for taking beautiful pictures.  A high-Speed Burst HQ allows for continuous capture at a maximum of 10 frames while maintaining superb image quality and Super Slow Motion movie records video at high speeds to allow playback in slow motion. You can play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output or watch on 3.0-inch TFT Color LCD with wide viewing angle on the back of camera.

A lot of users do not like the placement of pop-out flash on the camera since it hits the finger and new people put their finger on top while taking pictures. It also blurs pictures many times when the subject is in motion. The battery life is mediocre especially when the GPS logger is on.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Good product to save knees and back from pain while working
  • Well-built, quality product
  • Takes very less space to store
  • Lightweight and easy to carry around
  • Multipurpose tool that is easy to use
  • Handles can be used as an aid to get up after kneeling
  • Weatherproof

    Cons

  • Hard to fold and unfold
Review Summary

The Yard Butler GKS-2 Garden Kneeler and Seat is a godsend for people who have knee and back problems. This ergonomic product prevents sore knees typically caused by kneeling on the ground, and back pain caused by stooping and bending. With this Yard Butler, you actually get two products for the price of one...a kneeler with cushioned padding to protect your joints from the abrasive ground and when flipped over, a comfortable seat to rest your bottom on after all that hard work!
It can also be used outdoors for gardening or indoors for doing household chores (no more kneeling on the floor to scrub your bathtub.) And when you are done with your toils, you can fold it flat to fit into a really narrow space! This sturdy and portable device also has handles on the sides that make getting up and down easier.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Light, easy to carry and store
  • Attractive
  • Comfortable
  • Good size and fit
  • Good quality, well built
  • Breathable fabric for warm weather comfort
  • Dries quickly

    Cons

  • No tree straps
  • No insulation
Where to Buy
Review Summary

The Grand Trunk Ultra Light Hammock is great for the backyard, picnics, hiking and backpacking. It is easy to set up and carry. It packs down to a very small size into its own side pocket that can also be used to hold drinks and other things when using the hammock. This hammock is rot and mildew resistant and dries very quickly. It is well built and attractive in looks.

Some reviewers do not like the fact it does not come with tree straps.

Overall, Grand Trunk Ultra Light Hammock is an inexpensive, light weight and sturdy hammock and can make a great addition to home patio or to a camping trip.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Many automated features like needle up and down, going in reverse, stitch length and width
  • Comes with a load of extras, like 7 extra feet, needles, bobbins, and a twin set needle
  • Easy to thread and easy to wind the bobbin, Gives consistent stitches
  • Manual is simple and easy to understand
  • Easy to setup and use, especially for a beginner
  • Good machine for the money
  • Light and portable

    Cons

  • Thread tension is fussy
  • Has a small throat making it hard for free motion
  • Small LCD screen
  • No embroidery features
Where to Buy

$139.99

Amazon

$139.99

Target

$144.07

Walmart

$159.95

Sears
Review Summary

Brother CS6000i 60-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine is a user-friendly and portable machine that offers a wide range of sewing and quilting features, all at a price that's easy on your budget. It lets you select from 60 built-in sewing stitches, including decorative stitches and 7 styles of one-step buttonholes. You can choose from the 9 included presser feet, use the detachable, oversized table for larger projects; and take your machine with you to classes with the included hard carry case.

The CS6000i is designed for ease of use, with its easy-to-view backlit LCD display, automatic needle threader, easy-to-follow threading diagrams, and adjustable sewing speed control. It is easy to thread and has a super easy bobbin winding system. There is a built-in free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves. It comes with a printed Quick Start guide, and a complete instructions manual in English and in Spanish.

Few reviewers complain about the thread tension. Also this machine has a narrow throat which makes it hard for free motion while sewing.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Sleek design with a lot of holes for adjusting on wrist
  • Lightweight and comfortable even for smaller wrists
  • Menus are very easy to understand and navigate
  • User friendly and easy to set up
  • Accurately measures calorie burn
  • Gives a quick reading
  • User replaceable batteries

    Cons

  • Watch crystal susceptible to scratching
  • Can give inaccurate readings on hot humid days
  • A little difficult to read the tiny numbers on the timer in low light even with the backlight
Where to Buy

$74.61

Amazon

$80.40

Amazon

$109.95

REI

$109.99

BestBuy
Review Summary

Polar FT7 heart monitor is a fitness tool that lets all active people track their workouts more accurately based on their heart rate. The OwnCal feature calculates number of calories expended during a training session based on weight, height, age, gender, and maximum heart rate. The productive EnergyPointer feature graphically displays real-time information during workout, letting you know if you're burning fat or improving aerobic fitness. It also includes a comfortable and lightweight coded WearLink+ wireless chest transmitter that is designed to eliminate cross-talk with other heart monitors. It comes with a starter user manual and you can find detailed instructions online.

It stores information for up to 99 workouts and includes stopwatch, visual and audible alarms, date, and weekday indicator for analyzing and maintaining your desired target zone. This heart monitor allows you to display heart rate information as beats per minute or percentage of maximum heart rate. It features a water resistant design that comes in handy while running or working out at the gym.

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