Cook FX Silicone Baking Mats (2)

Good Evening Everyone,

Tonight I have the Cook FX Silicone Baking Mats (2) for review. 
This product can be found via the following link: https://www.amz.one/p/silicone-baking-mat
#cookfx

Cook FX silicone baking mat set comes with 2 non-stick, half-sheet sized mats. These baking mats replace the need to use parchment paper. Sticky dough comes right up off of this mat without any hassle (which also reduces the need for oils and flour, saving money). This item will also reduce the need for baking sheets, as you can place the food item directly onto the mat (such as muffins). The mats are perfect for when you just need to have something underneath an item to prevent it from bubbling over (lasagna, casserole dish, etc) and creating a dripping oozy mess. These mats can withstand temperatures from: minus 40F up to 480F (-40°C to 250°C). They are very easy to use and clean. You can hand wash these mats or place them in the dishwasher. What I especially like about these mats is that the company decided to keep the design simple! Their logo is placed out of the way in the lower corner and they placed coloring around the border. I have seen some mats that have ugly designs, shapes, logos, and etc. plastered all over the middle of the mat, making them quite unsightly. The only thing that I want to see in the middle of the mat is my food. I think the Cook FX mats are just the right amount of decoration and color. Their logo is still visible, but kept out of the way and not obnoxiously big in size or font. I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

4/23/2016

CushionCare Large Gaming Mouse Pad w/Free Gaming Mouse

Good Evening Everyone,
I have CushionCare's Gaming Mouse Pad & Free Gaming Mouse Combo Set for review.
This item can be found by visiting: http://www.amazon.com/CushionCare-Gaming-Mouse-Pad-Breathable/dp/B01C45OSWE  #CushionCare

I was really looking forward to receiving this product, as I have the wrist pad rest + mouse pad combo. set also from the same company (CushionCare) and that product is comfortable!  I was pleasantly surprised at how large the wrist pad is. A lot of times when a company claims that a product is large, you receive it and say to yourself "really, this is what you call large?!".  Not the case here! This mouse pad is 12.6 x 10.6 x 0.2 inches. Plenty of room for the mouse to roam! The pad has a non-skid backing which holds it firmly in place. I tried several times to see if I could slide it around and it holds firm!  CushionCare also claims that the pad "works with most optical, laser, and roller ball mice". I have a wireless optical mouse that I used on the pad and there were no issues. Moving on to the gaming mouse, I was a bit skeptical as it is a wired mouse (I've gotten used to using a wireless mouse to have more "freedom"), but I have to tell you this mouse is comfortable! It is long enough and arched in such a way where it places your wrist in a comfortable resting position. The mouse buttons are long enough where you can click from any point on your finger and not just the fingertip and the mouse is responsive. The buttons also have an indention/curvature to where your fingers rest comfortably in position on the right and left mouse buttons. I have not seen this design that often! The mouse wheel is super easy to use as it is wider than most scrolling wheels. The whole width of my finger rests easily on the width of the scroll wheel, instead of having a skinny little wheel. I find that the width of the wheel adds to the comfort and ease of use when scrolling - making it much faster and accurate. The mouse also lights up blue on each side and a tiny bit under the scroll wheel, making it very attractive! This gave the product huge bonus points for me because my favorite color is blue, and as you can see by the pictures I have posted - it matches my gaming rig to perfection!! I honestly do not have any negatives/cons to say about the mouse pad or the mouse itself.  The length of the mouse cord is long enough to where you do not feel "tied" to one spot. Having a wired mouse also removes the worry of having your battery die right in the heat of the moment on your favorite game! Also on the mouse buttons, they have a very nice "click" response and pressure. When you hit the button, you can definitely hear an audible "click" There is also a nice "bounce back" from the buttons. You don't have to "smoosh" the button down and wait for it to respond, nor is it so sensitive that you click on accident. The mouse plugs straight into a USB port, and there is no driver/installation needed.  I am running Windows 10 and the mouse was recognized immediately upon plug in and worked right off the bat. I tested this mouse doing normal activities such as web browsing, email, Facebook, and then I played World of Warcraft and a couple other games.  There were no "miss clicks", hangups, or issues of any kind - especially when timing/clicking is imperative! The comfort of the mouse is top notch and I love the ample room of the mouse pad that does not slide in the heat of battle. :) I would definitely recommend this product as it is quality made. 

I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

4/10/2016

Paw Choice's Foaming Mousse Dry Dog Shampoo - Mango & Pomegranate

Good Evening Everyone,

I have Paw Choice's Foaming Mousse Dry Dog Shampoo (Mango & Pomegranate scented) for review.

The product can be found by visiting:  

 http://www.amazon.com/Shampoo-Waterless-Rinse-Foam-Mousse/dp/B010FGJ46E/

Despite what I read on numerous other reviews about this product being too fragrant, "fake", or loaded with chemicals, I would have to disagree with those reviews. Yes, there is fragrance added. Yes it does smell "fruity" (since it is mango and pomegranate), but I think it is just the right amount. I don't think it would be a shampoo, if there was no fragrance at all - but it is definitely not overbearing (I have chemical/fragrance sensitivities and this product did NOT give me any headaches). The mango comes out more than the pomegranate, which is a let down for me because I love pomegranate! You can pump the shampoo directly onto your dog's coat or pump it into your hand and then work it into the fur - either way works. There is a small period of time where there is a slight "sticky" residual feel, but I brushed my dog right after the bath, and there was no further issue.
The smell/fragrance is long lasting (but again nothing severe), as I could smell the product on my German Shepherd/Border Collie mix who is about 65 lbs. or so for about 2-3 days afterwards. Again, subtle - nothing where other reviews state that they couldn't be near their pet. I thought it added a nice touch - rather than having your pet walk by and they smell like grass, dirt, or whatever the case may be. The shampoo does foam up to a nice lather and there is no rinsing required (hence waterless). The product is pretty fast at "drying" or airing out, especially with a quick brushing afterwards. The only real complaint that I have would be the size of the bottle. I wish that it was at least 16 oz., especially if you have a large breed dog - this size bottle won't last very long! (that is why the 4 star rating). I definitely think the product works as it is advertised/intended. This also makes about the 4th product that I've received from this company - and all of them have been top quality.

I received this product in exchange for my honest & unbiased review.
4/10/2016

Frozen Broccoli Recall in TN and 8 other states due to listeria

WATE 6 On Your Side StaffPublished: April 3, 2016, 6:24 am  Updated: April 3, 2016, 2:28 pm

Frozen foods distributor Alimentos Congelados is issuing a voluntary recall on 1,800 cases of frozen broccoli bags sold to stores in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia, Florida, Georgia and Alabama.

The affected Frozen Broccoli Cuts were distributed in poly bags under the following label and code: WYLWOOD Fresh Frozen Broccoli Cuts, NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB), UPC 5193300110, with bag code: A25335P and A15335P.

Tests on the broccoli came back positive for listeria, which can cause severe illness when consumed, especially for children, the elderly or anyone with a weakened immune system.

No illnesses have been reported so far. The FDA recommends throwing away or returning any products with the affected labeling.

4/3/2016

Chef Remi's BBQ Grill Mats (x2)

Hello Everyone,

I have Chef Remi's BBQ Grill Mats for review.  
This item can be found by the following link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B2ICA7O   #chefremi

Chef Remi's BBQ Grill Mats are a great way to make grilling cleanup easier, faster, and fun! Before the grill mats, the grill would have to be scrubbed with a BBQ brush to ensure that it was as clean as could be. If we were cooking items with small pieces, we would place the food on a grill rack/grate and still have to worry about the food falling in between the holes and getting stuff stuck to the grate. Now, all we have to do is place the grill mats down (you can use one or both depending on how much food/area you need) and BBQ away. There is no more worry/hassle about food falling through the racks or spending quite a bit of time cleaning/scrubbing afterwards. The mats are very thick, yet do not inhibit cooking. You still get the full flavor that you would without the mats. The mats are very easy to clean either by hand or dishwasher. I think the grill will actually be used more now, since cleanup is so simple and hassle free with these mats. Before the initial use, I would recommend wiping them down (just to remove any debris/dirt from shipping) and also placing them somewhere where they can flatten out, as mine were rolled up from shipping.


I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
4/3/2016

Habor CD/DVD-RW Burner Writer External Hard Drive

Good Evening Everyone,

This evening I have the Habor CD/DVD-RW Burner Writer External Hard Drive for review.

The product can be found via the following link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CYBY4BI

I received this item yesterday via USPS and decided to immediately try it out. Upon removing the packaging, I noticed one thing immediately that I do not like about the drive. The USB cable is attached to the device. To me, this means if something happens to the cable (as we know cables tend to not last that long) the whole drive is unusable. The ad. says that it is attached so you "won't be annoyed losing the cable". I would rather have a lost cable (which can easily and cheaply be replaced) than a drive that I can't do anything with because the cable was attached. The cable is also a little on the short side, so you have to have it very close to your computer. (For me this wasn't a problem because I have it sitting on top of my tower which isn't too far from the port).  If you have a laptop, this drive could end up being in your way or cumbersome. Upon plugging the drive in, it took a couple of minutes to set itself up to where the computer would recognize the drive, but it did so automatically. (I am using Windows 10). The drive is very compact and thin, so it doesn't take up too much space (again a good thing with the short cord). There is supposed to be a small indicator light displayed when the unit is working, but I never saw any indication of this light working/going off or on. When the drive opens, it only opens approx. 1/4 inch or so. It does not slide all of the way out like internal drives do. You must grab the edge of the drive that did pop out and easily slide the tray out the rest of the way. The same goes for pushing the tray back in, as you must push it with a small bit of force as it does not glide back in. The drive does run very quietly. I tried about 30 CDs (data and music) on the drive, and it read/played every single one without any problems. I will point out that if you are wanting this portable drive as a burner, (I will quote directly from the user manual): "You need to buy and download a burning software (not included). And disc must be recordable." This is mostly common knowledge, but I did want to point out that software is not included. I did not test out the burning aspect of the drive as I had no reason to burn anything to disc. (I also use my faster internal drive when I do).  Also, I am not sure if this is an issue on my computer alone, or if it will happen to others - If you leave the drive connected to the computer when you power the computer off, and then turn it on - the drive will hang Windows 10 and the OS will not boot. I unplugged the drive, and Windows came up immediately. The drive is a USB 3.0 drive and is backwards compatible. If you are looking for a spare drive, or someone who is afraid to open up your desktop and add another internal drive, I think that this would be a cheap alternative. Please remember that since this is an external drive connected via cable, it will run slower than an internal drive - even though it is USB 3.0. (I have a Bachelor's degree in I.T.) Overall, it is not a bad little drive - except for the small attached cord. 

I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

4/3/2016