Unbreakable Plastic Tumbler Set

I received the 8 oz Unbreakable Plastic Tumbler Set through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Set of 4
• 8 oz
• Dishwasher safe
• Mad eiwth Eastman Tritan Plastic
• Lightweight 
• Shatterproof 
• Stackable

The Scandinovia tumblers are a nice basic 8 oz cup. 

I usually use a plastic cup of when I get glasses of water each day at home. I prefer plastic cups when it comes to getting a quick drink.

These plastic cups are stackable, which makes them take up less room in my cupboards. I like it when plastic cups can stack because my glass cups I use during meals take up a lot of room. 

These cups are colorful and fun. I enjoy the design on the tumblers as well. 

These cups are easy to wash. They are dishwasher safe. The design and the shape of the cup does not create any issues with washing them in the dishwasher. 

The opening is wide and the cup's rim fits over your nose. With glasses on, I tend to bump my glasses with the rim of the glass if I don't tip my head back when I drink. 

I had to test the "unbreakableness" of these glasses. I took it as a challenge. I dropped and threw the cups on several different occasions. I started to get frustrated because the plastic cups would not crack or chip. 

The durability of these cups them good to use outdoors, for most kids, and for those who are clumsy, like me. 

Pros:

- Colorful

- Neat design

- Stackable

- Dishwasher safe

- Shatter proof

Cons:

- Rim of cup can bump against eye glasses if wearing them

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Kukpo Plastic Mixing Bowls

I received the Kukpo Plastic Mixing Bowls through a promotion.

Product Info:

• 3 different sizes
• Dishwasher safe
• Freezer safe
• Skid free bottom

The three Kukpo mixing bowls are not quite what I expected. 

The bowls part of this set are nice. The plastic is thick and seems durable. 

The 3 sizes work well for different kinds of items that need mixing or for storing food items, such as chips.

The non-skid bottom can work depending on the amount of pressure or force used behind mixing items in the bowl. 

The lids are another story. Although the product description promotes that the lids are to be perfectly fitting, the product does not live up to expectations. Two out of the three lids did not fit and would keep popping up. Only the lid on the small bowl fit perfectly and had a tight seal.

The description claims the product is high quality. The bowls are good, but I expected the lids to be made with a good quality as well. I am very disappointed with how the lids are. They're a very thin and cheap plastic that doesn't fit as they should.

I tried pressing down on the circle in the middle, pressing down on the sides, and various areas on the lid. Nothing worked to make them seal as they should.

Pros:

- Bowl sizes

- Non-skid bottom

- Dishwasher safe

Cons:

- Lids do not fit

- Not high quality

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KUKPO Measuring Cups & Spoons

I received the KUKPO 8-Piece Measuring Cups and Spoons Set through a promotion. 

Product Info:

• Stainless Steel
• Silicon handles 
• Works for dry & liquid ingredients 
• Cup sizes: 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1 cup
• Spoon sizes: 1/2 TSP, 1 TSP, 1/2 TBSP, 1 TBSP

The Kukpo measuring spoon and cup set work well for measuring dry and wet ingredients.

The silicone handles provide a comfortable grip. If the handles would get wet, the silicone handles do provide a non-slip grip.

The stainless steel of the cups and spoons is easy to clean. The edges of the handles and around the rim of the spoon and cups are not sharp.

The set has four spoons. The sizes are 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 tbsp, and 1 tbsp. Majority of the sizes I use for cooking and baking are included with this spoon set.


The cup set has the sizes 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup. The cup set doesn't have as many sizes as many of my other measuring cup sets do. It does have the basic sizes needed for cooking and baking.

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Ivation Pressure Cooker

I received the Ivation 7 in 1 Programmable 6 Quart Pressure Cooker through a promotion. 

Product Info:

• Tight seal
• High boiling temperature (Over 250 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Easy to clean
• Helps preserve nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and flavors
• 11 Preset cooking styles
• Programmable timer function
• Automatic keep-warm

The Ivation electric pressure cooker is great addition to the kitchen that can be used to cook a variety of dishes. 

The pressure cooker comes with a few accessories. A rice spoon and small soup spoon to help dish out food. There is also a measuring cup. These accessories are not made as durable as the actual pressure cooker. They're still nice extra pieces to use with the cooker or around the kitchen.

The lid to the pressure cooker can take a few times to get onto the pressure cooker and locked into place. 

The stainless steel material of the pressure cooker is durable and can hold up for several uses. I accidentally dropped the lid and no damage was done to the lid.

The air vents on the lid help regulate the pressure inside the cooker. The seals work well to hold the moisture and desired pressure inside. It helps bring out the flavors and nutrients in the foods being cooked inside.

The pressure cooker can make foods like soup, poultry, meat, beans, rice, yogurt, steamed vegetables, and many other dishes. Even desserts, such as some cheese cakes and puddings, can be made inside the pressure cooker.

There are automatic and adjustable timers. The preset cooking modes are quick and easy to use.

One of the first dishes my family made with this pressure cooker is rice pudding. The rice was done faster than when we use our stove top pressure cooker pans. The automatic warmer helped keep the rice warm once it was done cooking. Time went much faster than expect.

I am very pleased that this pressure cooker can also be used as a slow cooker as well.

The product does come with a booklet that provides good instructions on how to use the pressure cooker.

One of my favorite parts of this pressure cooker is the inner pot. The inner pot is a thick stainless steel pot. It's durable and very easy to clean. I love the engraved measurements in the pot. For example, if making soup, you can see how much soup was made or how much is left.

 Pros:

- Size good for single or family cooking

- Preset cooking modes

- Adjustable timer

- Automatic keep warm

- Durable pan and pressure cooker

- Easy to clean

- Good information in booklet

Cons:

- None found

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Ivation Electric Snow Ice Machine

I received the Ivation Electric IS80 Shaved Snow Ice Machine through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Makes snow cones, slushies, and other shaved iced desserts 
• Easy to use
• Stainless steel blades
• Easy to clean
• Automatic shutoff
• Non-skid rubber feet
• 80-watt motor
• Removable cup holder 

The Ivation Electric Snow Ice Machine is nice machine that helps make shaved ice treats, such as slushies or snow cones.

The machine is very easy to put together. Little directions are needed to put this device together. I didn't need any to put mine together because the pieces were fairly obvious where they go.

I cleaned the areas the ice would touch before I used it by wiping those areas down with soap and water and then with water alone.

The stainless steel portion of the lid has ends that stick out to help move the ice around in the machine. These ends are not sharp to the touch.

The stainless steel blade that's located on the bottom of the ice compartment is sharper. The blade shaves the ice into thin and fluffy pieces. I've had some machines that didn't shave the ice as thin as this machine. The shaved ice from other machines I've had in the past made the ice chunky and various sizes. This machine makes very thin and fairly even pieces of ice. This machine makes the shaved ice how I like my snow cones to have.

The automatic shut off on the device when you press down to shave the ice does stop before all the ice is completely shaved or gone from the container. This can cause the machine to leak or drip water if it's not cleaned out after use.

This machine is very easy to use. Once it's all put together and ice is in the compartment, just press down on the top to have the machine start to shave ice.

The removable cup holder is nice. Most of my cups don't work with the cup holder or the holder is in the way. I usually don't have my holder on. The holder does work if you have snow cone containers to help hold them in place to collect the ice.

Like many snow cone or shave ice machines, the machine is noisy.

The plug-in cord for the machine is an okay length. It's not as long as I'd like it. If someone has a crowded counter top and can't really move devices or items around, they may find this cord too short.

Pros:

- Removable ice container and top for easy cleaning

- Creates thin shaved ice (great for snow cones)

- Automatic shut off for safety 

Cons:

- Short power cord

- Automatic shut off turns machine off before all ice is out of compartment 

(If ice isn't removed after use, it could make machine leak or drip water)

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Oasis Portable Humidifier

I received the Oasis Portable Humidifier from Air-N-Mist through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Portable
• Quiet
• Works best for small rooms to medium sized
• Tank-less design (Uses water bottles)

The Oasis Portable Humidifier is a great humidifier to use when traveling. It's easily stored and lightweight. The humidifier can be plug-in at any location as long as there's a USB port, including using with a wall plug or car charger. 

The cord gets plugged into the bottom of the humidifier.  The pegs and notch area cut out of the humidifier helps keep the cord in place. The device sits flat on a surface. 

The tankless design makes the humidifier extremely portable. It makes it easy to travel with the humidifier. There's even a carry bag to that comes with the product to keep all your humidifier accessories together. 

There is a cap or attachment that screws into the humidifier and onto the water bottle lid. I usually try to screw the attachment to the water bottle first to prevent making any messes. The attachment is slightly too big for all the water bottles I tried. It doesn't screw on tight like a water bottle lid. 

I place the humidifier upside down and screw the attachment into the machine. I then flip the humidifier and water bottle into position, where the humidifier is right side up and the water bottle's opening is facing downwards. 

If flipped together, even with the loose attachment on the water bottle, there's very little mess. A drop or two may escape. The water bottle does not leak from the attachment unless the water bottle is squeezed or knocked over. If left alone once in the humidifier, the water bottle shouldn't leak. 

The humidifier does take several seconds, no more than a minute, to start producing mist. The humidifier is a cool mist humidifier. The humidifier produces a lot more mist than I expected. It works very well.

The bigger the water bottle, the longer the humidifier could last before needing refilled. 

Pros:

- Portable

- Lightweight

- Easy to use

- Good amount of mist

Cons:

- Attachment for water bottle and humidifier could get lost
(2 are included with the product)

- Attachment doesn't fit tight on some water bottles
(Smaller the lid cap, the looser it fits)

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S3 Soap Dispenser

I received the S3 Soap Dispenser through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Stainless Steel 
• Good capacity size
• Clear body to see soap level

This soap dispenser is a nice looking and easy to use soap dispenser. 

The stainless steel sections on the soap dispenser and pump is made with a good stainless steel material that should help reduce the likeliness that it would ever rust.  It also give the soap dispenser a generic, yet modern, appearance that could fit with many decor styles. It could work in kitchens or bathrooms. 

The clear body is made out of plastic. The clear body provides the ability to see what the soap level is inside the soap dispenser. The plastic feels sturdy. It doesn't feel like it'd break or leak easily. 

The pump is a decent size. It fits well into the soap dispenser, like it should.

I really like how the pump looks. It makes me think of a faucet. It catches my attention due to it's shape.

When I put the lid with the pump onto the soap dispenser with the dispenser being full, I tipped the entire thing upside down to see if it would leak. I even tried shaking it. The dispenser didn't leak at all. I am very pleased that I don't have to worry about it leaking if it gets knocked over on accident.

The pump is a little stiff to push down. It takes a little bit of effort, especially the first few times of using the pump.

The pump provides a good amount of soap. I usually go about half way down with the pump to get the amount I like.

This isn't a type of soap dispenser to use if you mix you're soap with water. It comes out too liquidy, depending on how much soap or water you use for the mixture.

Overall, the soap dispenser performs very well.

Pros: 

- Appearance

- Doesn't leak

- Can see soap level

Cons:

- Pump may be too stiff for someone who is very weak in hand strength 

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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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Stainless Steel Food Storage

I received the Steelware Leak-proof Stainless Steel Food Storage through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Set of 3
• Snap close lids
• Durable stainless steel
• Dishwasher safe
• Clear lids for easy viewing 
• Sizes: 1 quart, 3 cups, & 2 cups 

The set of 3 stainless steel food storage containers are easy to use and help preserve and keep food fresher. 

The 3 sizes work to help with portion control. The large is a quart size, medium is 3 cups, and the small is 2 cups. The sizes work well to stack them inside of each other. This helps with easy storage, but the lids cannot be on them or stacked as easily. 

The snap on lids help create a airtight seal and prevent leaking. All four snaps must be down and in place for the containers to be leak-proof. If one of the snaps is left open or not fully snapped, the container could still leak. It would no longer be an airtight seal, which would make the food less fresh over a period of time. 

The stainless steel containers are easy to wash. Using soap and water or placing the containers in the dishwasher works well. The stainless steel container part doesn't get spots on them as easily as the lids do. The lids tend to get a lot of spots on them if water dries on them without being wiped off.

These stainless steel containers may not do well in the microwave. I wouldn't recommend trying to heat up left over food using these containers.

Pros:

- Easy to clean (dishwasher safe)

- Easy open lids

- Can create airtight and leak-proof seal

Cons:

- Plastic lids get water spots on them easily

- Not good to use in microwave

Check out more about this product on Chozindesign's website or Amazon.