Landscape Star Projector

I received the Landscape Star Projector with Remote Control through a promotion. 

Product Info:

• Red and green laser lights
• Wireless remote
• Different modes and speeds
• Timer for 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours
• Projector covers over 800 sq ft
• Weather resistant (Made to withstand rain, sun, and snow)

The Landscape Star Projector is a quick and easy way to decorate the outdoors during the Christmas season. 

The projector uses laser lights, so it's highly recommended not to aim these lights towards the sky. Like most laser lights, it can cause distractions for pilots. 

Aiming the light towards a building, like a house, barn, or shed, without aiming too high, allows the laser lights to project onto the sides of the building to create a festive decoration. Aiming towards the ground or a patio also works.

The light is screwed onto a stake. The stake goes into the ground to help hold up the light. The light can be angled and tightened to have the light project onto the desired area.

The cord isn't as long as I'd have liked it to be, but the plug-in is designed so it can be used with an extension cord. Although, if the plug-in is used with an extension cord, the connection area should be wrapped to help protect the area from the weather, such as dew, rain, and snow.

The cord gets put into the plug in with the two prongs. There's a notch that's on the cord and plug-in, so they are connected in the correct way. The cord has a screw cap that allows you to tighten the cord onto the plug-in, so it does not get pulled out by wind or animals. It also helps protect the connection from weather and moisture.

The wireless remote is powered with a CR2025 battery that is included with the product. The battery compartment is easy to open, which allows the battery to be easily changed once it dies.

The first time I used the remote, I thought the battery was dead. The battery showed that it had a good charge when I tested it.

I figured the remote may be broken then. I kept trying the remote by changing where I was aiming it. The remote needs to be directly facing and in front of the sensor for the remote to work. If there's any obstacles in the way, the remote will not work the full length that the product claims.

The remote allows you to change the speed for each mode setting. The lights can be moved very quickly, which if one is pron to motion sickness, I wouldn't recommend having the lights on a very quick speed. Slower speeds are less bothersome.

The different modes have the lights moving in various ways and speeds. The settings for changing modes and speeds allows for customization with how the laser light decoration appears.

The lights do have timers that can be set. The timer can be set for 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours. The timers allows for the lights to be going on without having to worry about forgetting to shut them off. The timer will automatically shut off the laser lights once the time is up.

The laser lights are red and green. The red and green lights can be going on together or separately. I prefer having the red and green lights both on.

The laser lights are bright. The lights can be projected for a long distance away. The lights can be projected up to 800 sq feet.

If one has pets, I would not recommend having these laser lights be projected where the pets, such as dogs, would go outside. The lights can be bothersome to their eyes if the pet looks directly at the projector.

I also would recommend having curtains up and closed on the side of the home or building where the projector is facing. The laser lights can shine through the windows.

I would highly recommend not facing these lights towards the roads. The laser lights could shine into the drivers eyes and distract or blind them with the brightness.

These lights are very pretty and easier putting up for decoration than normal hanging rope lights, but these lights should be used with cation because of the laser projections.

Pros:

- Much easier to set up than rope lights

- Timer for automatic shut off

- Various modes and speeds

- Weather resistant

- Screw to hold cord and plug-in together and protect from moisture

Cons:

- Use with caution due to laser projections

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Schonwerk Walnut Color Decorative Bowl

I received the Schonwerk Walnut Color Decorative Bowl by Creative Scents through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Inlaid with crackled glass
• Handcrafted 
• Measures: 4.5 inches high by 10 inches wide and 5.2 inches deep
• Made from resin

The Schonwerk Walnut Color Decorative Bowl is a very pretty bowl to have around as decoration. 

The crackled glass adds a shine or glisten to the bowl. It helps make the decor piece stand out when empty or slightly filled. The crackled glass part of the bowl is smooth to the touch. 

The bowl looks as if it's made out of wood, although it's not. It's made with a thick resin. The base of the bowl is fairly durable. The legs are about the main part that is possible to break off. 

The four peg legs have non-skid pads on them to help protect the furniture the bowl is set on and keep the bowl in from sliding too much. It'll still move slightly if  bumped. 

The bowl I received did have a slight issue with not sitting flat. If pressed down on two of the corners, the bowl would tip or wobble. The legs are not even. As long as the bowl is just used as a decor piece and isn't being messed with, the wobble isn't much of an issue. 

The decorative bowl can be used for a variety of decor styles or themes. It can be filled with seasonal or festive items. The wood look of the bowl is classic, yet the shape is fun and modern.

The bowl looks fantastic.

If the bowl wobbles, I would suggest adding a few extra non-skid pads on the bottom of the shorter leg would help solve this issue.

Pros:

- Thick resin (looks like wood)

- Crackled glass is smooth and creates a beautiful look

Cons:

- Wobbles (add a few extra non-skid pads under the shorter leg to stabilize bowl)

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Ohuhu Christmas Stocking

I received the 18-inch Christmas Stocking Felt Applique Kit by Ohuhu through a promotion.

Product Info:

• 3-D design
• Plaid border with fabric hanging hoop

Ohuhu's Christmas Stocking has a cute 3D design that show two snowmen playing in the snow. It's a fun festive decoration.

The fabric of the stocking isn't the softest. Parts of the stocking is softer than others. The stocking doesn't have the nicest feel when you touch it. The fabric on the inside of the stocking feels cheap. The fabric on the backside of the stocking tends to gather fuzz, dust, hair, and threads.

The snowmen are the cutest part of this stocking. The nose is the only non-fabric part of the stocking. They're made of plastic. The glue holding the snowmen on and together isn't the greatest. The glue won't hold if it's pulled and yanked on hard. 

If one would get this stocking, I'd recommend using it as only part of the decor or decorations and keep it up and away from pets or kids. 

Pros:

- Cute design

- Fabric hanging hoop

Cons:

- Fabric isn't nice to touch

- 3D design isn't durable (glue doesn't hold the greatest)

- Backside of stocking gathers dust, hair, fuzz, etc. 

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