Kitchen & Home Product Reviews

Advanced Sodastream™ Review

So congratulations on getting a fancy new Sodastream™ soda maker for the holidays! By now the hype of being able to make your favorite drinks right from your own home has probably died down a bit, and the quest to create delicious tasting soda has begun. Just like everything else new, it requires effort to learn how to use optimally. Creating the flavors your taste buds are familiar with doesn't just happen off the bat by simply following all of the directions. Figuring out the correct combination of syrup and carbonation is the key to ensuring Sodastream™ doesn't end up in storage in your basement.

Xtrema Cookware 10” Open Skillet

Xtrema Cookware can endure extreme temperatures, which means I'm less likely to cause a fire or damage my oven when I mistakenly overcook something. No one enjoys doing dishes. Xtrema has played a major role in lessening the amount of dishes I get dirty while preparing a meal. Especially since the skillet can be placed in the refrigerator, oven, freezer, microwave, toaster oven, and even on the grill! I appreciate knowing that the skillet can't be scratched by metal utensils or steel wool.

Adirondack Firestone Company FireLighter™ Starter Kit

Do you have a traditional fireplace? If so, do you use it as frequently as you wish you did? If the hassle and effort to maintain the ingredients to start a fire on a regular basis is sometimes too much for you, then maybe you should consider purchasing a starter kit from the Adirondack Firestone Company. Packaged in a natural simplistic gift box that plays into the earthy theme of the Adirondacks, the kit includes a beautiful stoneware pot with a removable lid, a reusable FireStone with a steel handle referenced as a FireLighter™, and 2 bottles of Candle and Lamp Oil. Made in the USA, this gift box brings the hearty fulfilling feeling of the true outdoors right inside your home.

"Lion of the Dead" Gold and Black Print by Ernesto Yerena and Philip Lumbang

Celebrating the Day of the Dead, an artist proof of this collaborative art print just arrived in the mail. Yes, Christmas came early this year! Psyched to say the least, the authentic high quality print is already framed and on my wall. The body of the bold lion is reminiscent of Lumbang's well known bears while the intricate head brings out Yerena's classic style. Measuring 18 by 24, I always appreciate when I can purchase a standard sized frame for the artwork in my home.

XL 5' Fombag with a Royal Blue MicroSuede Fabric Cover

ou might be wondering, will I sacrifice quality for convenience? After opening my XL five foot foam bean bag I was sent to review I can honestly say through my experience that I am extremely satisfied. First of all, I love how many color options are available for the fabric cover. From premium options such as faux leather brown to cotton twill, personally I chose a royal blue microsuede. Since Larry the Lab, the official pet product tester of Opportunity LOL, enjoys cuddling on the Fombag I appreciate that the cover is both high quality and machine washable.

2011 Halloween Print by Patrick Ballesteros

Capturing the magical time of trick or treating, this Patrick Ballesteros print brings to life an amusing scene from childhood. From the Hulk painting himself green to the athletically inclined Captain America, superheroes have never looked so amazingly eclectic. Measuring 18 inches by 5 inches, this print is on premium lustre paper. I learned from California based artist Ballesteros blog that the design was originally sketched by hand and brought to life in vibrant colors through photoshop.

Wilton Giant Dimensional Cupcake Pan from Shindigz

At first when I attempted making a giant cupcake the pan actually tipped over and left batter all over my oven. One of my many learning experiences in the kitchen, in order to create a perfect cake I actually cooked each side one at a time. I filled the batter up to 3/4th full on one side and filled the other with water. Due to the fact that the depth of each side is different this ensured that both parts of the cupcake were cooked evenly. Thanks to the premium non-stick surface the cake came out of the pan in perfect condition!

Halloween Tableware from Shindigz

The all-black pumpkin lantern centerpiece is a testament to the notion that Halloween decorations can be simplistic. Regardless of whether or not you want to surround the centerpiece with fake cobwebs or a high end tablecloth, you can easily create an ambiance you love. One regular-sized tea lights fit perfectly inside each pumpkin-shaped holder. The shadows created from the 16 inch lantern certainly add to the theme. Plus, whenever the power goes out having this lantern accessible year round is helpful.

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