Electric Kettle

I Have Found Numerous Uses For This Fast Boiling Hot Pot                                                                        



This pot is beautiful!
I have been wanting an electric kettle to speed up my beverages and cooking.
This one is cordless which is awesome. It sits on a separate base. I can pick it up without having to unplug it and drag a cord around with it.
The instructions in the book are wrong, but I figured it out. It says to push the start button a 2nd time to get it going, and omit that step and it works fine.
Push start, then select water temp if not using the default of boil, then optionally select the warm setting, which I always use anyhow.
It boils up quickly then alerts me with a ding-a-ling beeping that it is ready.
The warm function keeps it at the temperature for about a half hour. Even when it shuts off automatically, it seems to be so well insulated that the water is hot to warm for a very long time.
This is especially handy for me as I use a small French Press to make coffee. I often go through several pots of coffee if I have company.
It also speeds up cooking. I happen to love mashed potatoes and pasta.
This hot pot heats water so fast, that making instant mashed potatoes is a breeze.
Also I can pour the hot water over pasta, then microwave the pasta with the hot water for 5 more minutes in the microwave for making  a big pan of homemade mac and cheese without having to wait a half hour for the macaroni to boil on a stove top.
I also use the boiling water when I have a stubborn pan to soak. This speeds up the cleaning. By the time the water cools in the soaking pan, it comes clean easily.
I like the lighted dial that tells the water level.
This pot has been used by both left handed and right handed people. We both agree that the kettle is super easy to pour.
It is well engineered not to slop around.
The push button lid locks into place, so it's a very safe pot to use.
As with any hot pot, you have to descale it from time to time, especially in hard water areas.
When I descale my hot pot, I pour the vinegar water in the washing machine so the vinegar can clean that with the next wash. Vinear softens clothes, so it's a win win situation.
This stylish pot looks great in my new tiny home kitchen.
I live with only a 10 gallon hot water heater, but having this hot pot for coffee, tea, cooking, soaking crusty pans is just awesome.
Even in my crockpot when I  bake whole potatoes it needs some water to work with, this hot pot speeds up the process.
Sometimes I want to add hard vegetables to my salad like carrots and broccoli.
I have used this hot pot to pour over chopped veggies in a bowl, then a few minutes later, drain off the water and cool the veggies. They are now softened up for a pasta salad or regular salad.                                                                         



By the way, 1.7 liter is 7 cups.

More information and pricing:
BESTEK 12828B Electric Kettel 1.7L with Temperature Controls and Keep Warm  

Release Your Inner Child With This Fun Creative Toy

Oh my gosh, this is a fun toy for adults and maybe older children if they can claw it away from you.
The instruction manual is very hard to understand so I took a star off for that.
But practice makes perfect.
There is a learning curve while you see how long it takes for the filament to harden and dry plus practice in using the 3d pen.
If you aren't a talented artist (I am not!) then search for Free 3d Pen Templates.
I thought the included cord was too short for my use, but I plugged in a USB extension cord, so I had plenty of cord. 

Tecboss 3D Pen, 3D Printing Pen-One Button Operation Full Kit W Two PCL Filaments, USB & 2pcs 3D Pen Filament Refills

Tasty Toasteds

Tasty crackers bargain priced if they are available for subscribe and save.
Three assorted crackers, 5 boxes.

Keebler Toasted Crackers, Three Assorted Flavors (8-Ounce each), 40-Ounce Box 

 

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Gorgeous Sound Quality For A Party

SHAVA Night Light with Bluetooth Speaker, Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Touch Control Color LED Bedside Table Lamp, Speakerphone / TF Card / AUX-IN Supported

This speaker has incredible sound. I made a video just so you could hear it. The light show is awesome too but optional.

Initially I stuck a micro card in the slot loaded up with music. That makes it ready to go for music anywhere without a cord or bluetooth. I had a barbecue outside recently. My guests were very impressed with the music and sound quality. When it got dark, I turned the light on for table decor. Another wow, oohs and aahs. I am lucky this didn't accidentally ride home with one of the guests!

Afterwards, I just plugged it in with the USB cord to recharge the battery so it's ready to go again.

Underneath the unit is a sturdy metal hook so you can hang it upside down and it plays beautiful music and the lights work too. This is perfect for tiny home living, camping, RVing and useful in any home.

At the time I got this it was  listed in the baby department on Amazon, but the seller should mainstream this because the sound quality and usefulness of the lighting is definitely adult quality, superior to a  kid's toy.

It also has pairing with a bluetooth phone or a cord to plug it into an MP3 player or computer.

Super nice stereo and would make a fabulous gift for a music lover.

Surprisingly affordable with speedy delivery to your door. 

Shava makes unique products. 

Fantastic Portable Rechargeable Lithium Battery Power Bank

This is a fantastic external battery pack. It arrived with a nifty padded zippered carrying case. Included in the case were the instructions, the battery pack and the charging cord.  Video included below.

Just plug into a 110 outlet to charge it up to 100% then you are ready to rock and roll. I've included a video that shows the size with a ruler beside the power bank, I turn it on 12 volt for USB outlets then turn it on AC to power an LED desk lamp. I also used the USB to power up a stereo with a builtin lamp. With this portable battery, you can recharge your cell phones, tablets, laptops. You can power a digital LED or LCD TV if it's under 200 watts (most 32 inches and under are 50 watts or less).

If you have a power outage in your home or RV, you can use this power bank as needed.

Lithium batteries are the best to have because they don't suffer memory problems. In other words, you can recharge them after only using 10% of the battery or recharge after using 80%, it doesn't matter. The battery will top up. Once the battery is fully charged, remember to unplug from the outlet.

This unit will accept a solar charge, though I didn't have a solar panel to test it with, but I love that concept for camping, living off the grid, tiny home lifestyles and just the sheer portability.

I live in a tiny motorhome, so I am outdoors often. This battery bank enables me to have a power source where ever I want it. On the side of the unit is a built-in cooling fan that operates as needed to cool the unit down. It does get warm during use.

As with any sensitive electronic, do not use in the rain or drop it. Handle with care. The padded carrying case that holds everything you need is a very thoughtful included addition.

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AC Power Bank, AIVANT 42000mAh 200W(Max) 110V 2 AC Outlets & 4 USB Ports Universal Travel Charger External Battery Pack for MacBook, Surface, Laptops, Tablets and Some Appliances(KR-899)

Exquisite Comfort Fit For An Epicure

I love this hammock. I could swing in it for hours, getting absolutely nothing done but some serious meditation.

First off it's jumbo! There is enough room to lay down in it and pull the hammock all around you, hiding from everyone else, or sleeping peaceably without leaves and bird poop raining down on you.

Sure you can put 2 people in it, but that is more for sitting sideways in it in my opinion. I love that his is rated for heavy use at 660 pounds.

I am a fan of sitting sideways in it, like a floating chair. I love rocking myself back and forth this way. I have a lot of aches and pains from arthritis and other complications. This hammock just takes away the pain. The weightlessness of just riding on air is oh so comforting.

I like the attached back. It never gets lost. The bag can also be used to hold a book or bottle of water or both. The hammock easily stuffs right back into the attached bag. The parachute fabric is very sturdy, but lightweight and breaths nicely. The stitching is triple, which is very important for a well padded lady like me. I surely don't want my hammock splitting at the seams.

The carabiners included with it appear sturdy with smooth edges that won't snag on the fabric. I have been using this hammock every day for two weeks and so far it is very comfy and cozy. It got wet in the rain and dried up quickly once the torrent stopped.

The only reason I took a star off my otherwise  5 star super happy rating, was for the rope and tree straps. The tree straps were too tiny and useless. The ropes seemed OK, but I didn't use them. I used 2 adjustable hanging straps that are 10 feet long with 15 loops sewn into each strap so that once the straps are up, it's easy to hang the hammock, adjusting it until the right height is achieved. These are the ones I used for  hanging my Wolfok hammock:
Hammock Straps (Set of 2), Sahara Sailor Hammock Tree Hanging Straps 1400+ LBS Heavy Duty Non-Stretch Suspension System Kit

I think they should sell the hammock with 2 different price points. One with just the hammock alone, in case you already have a stand or looped tree straps already. A second option at a different price would be to include the 10 feet, 15 looped straps in a pair with the hammock, for super simple fast hanging. I think buyers would love that as an extra option.

The quality is superb, I  love my hammock.

Pricing and shipping, click here; Double Camping Hammock - Wolfyok Lightweight Portable Nylon Hammock with Parachute Nylon Ropes and Solid Carabiners for Backpacking, Camping, Travel, Beach, Yard, 126"(L) x 78"(W) Support Up to 660lbs

Handy Flask with Shot Glass and Funnel

Fantastic flask. Quality stainless steel.

Mine arrived in a beautiful gift box and included a thoughtful funnel for ease of filling without spilling expensive liquor.

I love that the shot glass is built-in. Just remove the circle, pull it open and like magic you have a shot glass for proper drinking etiquette. No one wants to be seen nipping out of the flask, the shot glass is certainly more civil and very classy.

The lid is very easy to open and it's attached so you won't be dropping the lid into the dirt. It's easy enough to twist open or close with one hand. The stainless steel can be engraved for a personalized gift. The slender design makes this easy to stow in a purse or pocket or jacket.

While the leather cover is faux, it is rather nice looking and provides a sturdy grip.

I received this product as a free sample for evaluation and reviewing. I am providing my honest and unbiased review. The vendor has not influenced, modified or edited my comments.

I gave it 4 awesome stars because the product was very well made and of high quality. The only reason I took one star off is because the shot glass is difficult to remove without using a fingernail. Women especially do not want to mess up their nails retrieving the shot glass. I believe if there was a slight notch cut into the side of the round bottom of the flask or a finger hole square in the middle of the bottom of the shot glass this would make it so much easier to remove without destroying a manicured fingernail.

Shot Flask - Stainless Steel 8 oz Hip Flask, Built-in Collapsible 2 Oz. Shot Glass & Flask Funnel - Everything You Need to Pour Shots on the Go - BarMe Brand