Wednesday, June 9, 2021
June 20th Father's Day! So Many Ways to Show Dad Some Love
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Collectible Funko Wizard of Oz Plushies
CAN YOU RESIST THE WIZARD OF THE OZ FUNKO PLUSHIES?
Funko released the Wizard of Oz plushies on August 17, 2010. Each one is a soft and cuddly plush toy that measures 7 inches tall and is recommended for children 3 years of age and up. When they were released, they were an inexpensive way to add to an existing Wizard of Oz collection or to start a collection though now that they have been retired, the prices have gone up. However, as I write this they are at least still available if you are willing to pay a bit more for the piece you need or want.
You will find all of the Wizard of Oz Funko Plushies on this page, my pretty!
2022 WIZARD OF OZ PLUSHIES UPDATE:
DOROTHY GALE
Start your collection with Dorothy. She's as cute as a button and exactly as you remember her, albeit as interpreted by Funko. She is wearing her signature blue and white checkered dress and ruby slippers. Never alone for long, in this instance she is carrying Toto in her basket. Find Dorothy on Amazon by clicking here.
THE SCARECROW
THE TIN MAN
The Tin Man, who can forget him? Here he is sporting the heart he was given by the Wizard of Oz, ready to add some love to your collection. He is the second friend that Dorothy made whilst traveling to the Emerald City. The heart granted to him by the Wizard of Oz is also only symbolic, of course, as the Tin Man has plenty of love for everyone. Find the Tin Man on Amazon by clicking right here.
THE COWARDLY LION
Dorothy's friend, the cowardly lion, is as cute as ever and ready to protect you and your home. The lion is the final friend that Dorothy makes as she continues her journey. He knows that it is not noble to be a cowardly lion when you are supposed to be the king of the beasts and hopes that he can obtain some courage from the Wizard of Oz. Of course, fans of the movie know that he already possesses plenty of courage, which he displays when he steps up to protect Dorothy. Find the Cowardly Lion on Amazon by clicking right here.
THE WICKED WITCH
Be scared, be very scared of the Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz although I cannot help but think this witch is, well, kind of cute if you just could turn her frown upside down! Anyway, here she is green skinned, of course, and sporting her broomstick, ready to reek havoc. Make sure to hide your ruby slippers before you bring her into your home! Find the Wicked Witch on Amazon by clicking right here.
A FLYING MONKEY
Some people do NOT love L. Frank Baum's flying monkeys because they were scary and they did the dirty work for the Wicked Witch of the West. However, this flying monkey is fun in his own Funko way. You will recognize him immediately dressed as he is with vest and hat, "ready to protect your castle at all costs." Find your Flying Monkey on Amazon by clicking right here.
Which Wizard of Oz Funko plushie is your favorite?
MORE WIZARD OF THE OZ:
Monday, May 17, 2021
Reviewing Round Tree-Swings
As a child, my favorite playground toy was the swing. Metal A-frame swing sets were in many yards. My family had one. And I loved to play on it, swinging so high that the legs lifted out of the ground and threatened to tip over. As I am making plans to move out of my apartment and into my own home, one of the things on my "must have" list is a swing. But what type? I have recently decided that I will have a single round tree swing.
My son on their tree swing |
Over time, my son had sent photos and videos of my grandkids in their round swing. They loved that thing and laughed the entire time I pushed them in it during visits. It was durable and only needed a sturdy tree branch to hang from. And as you can see from the photograph above, it was sturdy enough for adults. However, I am a larger adult and did not feel confident using it.
As time grows closer to moving to my own land, I have thought about swings. I want one the grandkids can enjoy when they visit but also one that I can use. And I weigh a good bit more than my son does. So I was considering using an old fashioned wooden swing hanging from a tree branch or from the underside of my deck.
Then, a benefit of being an Amazon affiliate, I see what others are purchasing. I saw the SUPER DEAL 48" round, web swing. Rated up to 700 lbs, I can easily swing on this securely.
You see, as an Amazon Affiliate, I am able to see what was purchased via the links on my reviews. I cannot see who purchased it (providing privacy for the buyers) but I do get a link for the item. And I was thrilled to see this swing! It was a sign that I need a comfy tree swing rather than a wooden swing.
SUPER DEAL Extra Large 48" Web Swing
With over 1,000 ratings, this swing is rated at 4.8 out of 5 stars (at the time of this writing). Reading over the reviews and comments, a couple of the previous complaints have been addressed and have been fixed. For examples, there were a few older reviews that stated the knots/fasteners did not hold up. A more recent review shows photos of the improved clamp system.
Details:
- 48" diamater, extra large swing
- Durable - rope and frame made of UV resistant materials
- Metal frame
- 71" rope length
- holds up to 700 pounds
You may be asking why I don't buy an A-frame swing set. Or a play set that includes a swing.
The number one reason I don't want to purchase a stand-alone swing set is because then I have something to mow around. Also, with my steep slope yard, the A-frame swing set would not be safe.
My grandkids all live several hundreds of miles away. If I were going to have children at my home on a regular basis, a play set would be the best option (except for the large up-front expense). For all of these reasons I am opting for a round, web swing.
And this Super Deal, super-sized swing will be perfect as I'll be able to lounge in it. Whether hanging from a tree branch down in my woods or from a support beam on my deck, you can count on me using this swing often.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Hallmark Gifts for Mom
FUN AND AFFORDABLE HALLMARK GIFT IDEAS FOR MOM
I am sure that you will find something here that is within your budget and perfect for your Mom.
BLOOMING EXPRESSIONS FLOWERS
MOM AND ME CONVERSATIONS TO KEEP RECORDABLE STORY BOOK
The book provides fun, open-ended questions like, "If you and your mom had a super power, what would it be?" and "What do you want to be when you grow up?" With this special memory book, mom records their thoughts NOW so that she will have them as a treasured keepsake when they are grown up. I sure wish that I had done something similar when my boys were young.
A Hallmark's Mom and Me Recordable Storybook is the perfect gift idea for any mother with young children. You can find the Hallmark Mom and Me Recordable storybooks on eBay by clicking right here.
SHADOW BOX PICTURE FRAMES
SOLDIER LOVE STORY
In Soldier Love Story, a ten-year old boy named Jared's life fell apart when his parents divorced. His Dad seems to put his job ahead of him and his mother makes him move in with his Grandma in California so that his mom can take a job there. When the boy's classroom writes letters to U.S. troops who are posted in Afghanistan, a sergeant named Vince who himself had no father takes a shine to the boy and corresponds with him in a fatherly manner. When Vince returns from Afghanistan, he is warmly welcomed and becomes a boyfriend to the boy's mother, with the understanding that there can be no commitment because he will likely be sent back to Afghanistan.
Soldier Love Story was originally called Meet My Mom. It is a lovely story and would make a wonderful Mother's Day gift for any Mom who loves Hallmark movies and in particular for any Mom with a connection to the Armed Forces. It is a hugely popular Hallmark movie with viewers praising it because it combines a bit of romance and family with a lot of respect for soldiers.
KEN SHELDON MUGS FOR MOM
Of course, there's nothing quite like a mug for Mom, especially if she loves her cup of tea or coffee. If she does, she will appreciate using a mug every single day that you chose with her in mind. I enjoy the sentiments on these Ken Sheldon mugs, of which there is a series that includes various pieces, not just coffee mugs, and pieces for dad, too. Find all of Hallmark's Ken Sheldon items on eBay by clicking right here.
What will you be giving your mom for Mother’s Day this year?
More Gift Ideas for Moms:
A Clowder of Black Cat Coffee Mugs
Note from Author: This page previously published in part elsewhere.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Fun & Fab Book Accessories and Gift Ideas
If you love books, you will love the fun and fabulous book-themed gift ideas and accessories that I have catalogued for you here on this Review This blog page. If not exactly what you are looking for, they are sure to be a great jumping off point for a gift idea for yourself or for a friend or family member who just cannot take their nose out of a book. All of these book-themed gifts are from Etsy, many of them are available in a variety of materials and patterns and some of them can be personalized with your or your loved one's name or initials.
HOLDER
COFFEE MUG & SWEATSHIRT
Sets make wonderful gift ideas. Why not make it a matched set? The "It's a Good Day to Read a Book" slogan is also available on a t-shirt or a sweatshirt.
METAL BOOKMARK
This bookmark is so pretty! I love the uniqueness of this personalized calligraphic bookmark with the little heart and a bead. Instead of a name or a word like mom or dad, Charlene also fashions bookmarks with other items on the top like a jigsaw puzzle piece, a bird or a wine glass.
SPOON BOOKMARK
BIRD BOOKENDS
Bookends, anyone? If you enjoy displaying your books, a pair of bookends can be found to suit any interest. I love these bird-themed bookends and think they’d do a great job organizing the stacks of cookbook in a kitchen exactly as they appear in this photograph.
TRAVEL BOOKENDS
Those, like me, who are armchair travelers will love these vintage globe-themed bookends though because they are vintage, they are one-of-a-kind find. Once they are sold, they will be gone and you will have to look further afield to find a set that appeals to you. You will find these globe bookmarks on Etsy from Marchpuces by clicking here.
UPCYCLED BOOKENDS
PADDED BOOK SLEEVE
I will admit that when we travel, I put my book into a plastic bag to give it some protection in the car or in my carry-on bag. I never thought that there might be a more attractive way to carry my book around while at the same time offering it some protection. Enter this beautiful padded book sleeve.
See you
At the bookstore!
Brenda
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Reviewing The Gift of Pandora Jewelry
I thought I would review Pandora jewelry here and find out why giving the gift of Pandora is always going to be appreciated by those Pandora lovers that you know.
Pandora Jewelry - Leather Bracelet & Silver Bracelet |
I first became aware of Pandora in the early 2000s when they started to open their concept stores. My sister-in-law & a couple of my nieces were really enamored with the customized Pandora bracelets and it made gift buying for them as easy as picking a bead you thought they'd like!
At my workplace, there were so many people sporting Pandora bracelets it, personally, put me off having one myself. However, when my daughter was given a Pandora bead on a chain to wear as a necklace I started to change my mind.
Cat Pandora Charms on Amazon |
I have written about my journey into Pandora charms which began in 2011 before - read all about it on Wizzley. My daughter got her first Pandora jewelry in 2011 and the charms are still being put on her Birthday/Christmas list, in fact as she's now a cat mom she got a beautiful cat charm from one of her friends for her birthday.
The introduction image is of my two Pandora bracelets - the original one I talk about in my Wizzley article, a leather bracelet and a beautiful silver one that my daughter brought me a few years ago.
I love the fact that you can totally customize your Pandora jewelry which is probably why it continues to be so popular.
The Pandora bracelet continues to be one of the most popular pieces that people buy the charms for, but they do also offer rings and necklaces that are also amazing.
Buying Pandora Jewelry Online
The other thing that I have noticed over the years is how more and more you can purchase your Pandora jewelry online. You can purchase them through Pandora themselves or through Amazon.
When purchasing online you'll notice that there are a number of other companies that sell charms which can fit on Pandora. The majority of people I know do NOT appreciate getting other charms so if you are looking for a gift you might want to be careful.
Do you have any Pandora jewelry? They are the third largest jewelry company in the world so as a gift idea I would say they deserve a big thumbs up.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
10 Gifts For Mom That Don't Cost Money
Gift Ideas for Mom that Don't Cost Money |
Here's a Review of 10 Gifts for Mom That Don't Cost Money:
1. A Video Compilation of Her Life
2. A Jar of Wise Quotes and Sayings from the Family - For When Mom Needs an Emotional Lift
3. Do All the Housework for Mom While She Watches Movies All Day
4. Send Her Loving Text Messages for a Defined Period, and Answer Her Texts Without Fail During That Period - Put That Promise in Writing!
5. Write Mom a Poem and Frame It
6. Plan a Picnic for Mom and the Family
7. Create a Photo Collage of All the People, and Things Mom Loves
8. Have Everyone in the Family Write Something Special About Mom
9. Read Mom a Story - One You've Written, Or Just From a Book She Loves
10. Create a Playlist on YouTube that Consists of All Her Favorite Songs
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Long Distance Friendship Lamps - Send Love and Light With Just a Touch
Long Distance Friendship Lamps - Review for a Great Gift Idea |
I've been reading about these lamps for over a year now but haven't jumped in yet to get one. However, this one is on my list of original gift ideas.
Unique Gift Idea for Separated Loved Ones During Quarantine, or Any Reason
I've been thinking about getting this gift for both a friend of mine and my mother.
When I first read about this lamp, I was confused about how it worked. I won't pretend I've seen it in action, but I had to share this funky lamp with you all today.
What Are Friendship Lamps?
When you buy the lamps in pairs, you give one lamp to a friend, grandparent, parent, or anyone for that matter, and you keep the other lamp at your place.
Each of you set-up your lamp via WiFi. Yes, you both need WiFi.
When you touch your lamp, it lights up at the other end to let the other person know you're thinking of them.
Apparently, it cycles through colors when you touch it.
Plus, you can assign different people different colors. For example, each grandkid could have their own color that lights up when they touch the lamp to let grandma or grandpa know they're thinking of them. Popular grandparents could have these things going on and off all day!
Here's a Brief Video on How to Set The Lamps Up
Why A Friendship Lamp Would Be Nice to Share Between Long-Distance Loved Ones
Here are a few things that come to mind:
- Grandparents may not have cell phones, and for that reason, they don't get the frequent communication that texting provides to most of us. My mom doesn't have a cell phone, so this lamp would be a nice way to say hello throughout the day. I do call her every night, but we could all be lighting up her life during the day.
- For those who have trouble hearing, this is a quick way to send frequent loving light messages.
- It's a lovely way to say goodnight when talking isn't possible.
- Since it's as simple as a touch, loving light messages can be sent throughout the day.
- Those who work many hours could bring one to the office and have the other at home for their spouse.
- This is an ideal gift for besties. Best friends could share light messages whenever a little support or love is needed.
Featured - Friendship Lamps Below
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Open Jars Easily With Jar Heads Rubber Jar Opener Gripper Pads
I have always found opening jars with very tight lids to be a challenge, since I have fairly small hands and limited grip strength. Now that I'm over 65 and my hands are weaker, that task evolved from a challenge into a struggle, until I discovered Jar Heads rubber jar opener gripper pads. They make opening jars significantly easier for anyone, and are especially helpful for someone with small, weak, or arthritic hands. They're also thoughtful, practical gifts for seniors.
Here is my product review of these terrific Jar Heads jar opener rubber grips, which have become kitchen essentials at our house.
Finding the Best Jar Opener For People With Limited Grip Strength or Arthritis Can Be Hard
There are many types of jar opening tools and gadgets on the market. Many, if not most, claim to be good for seniors and people with weak hands or arthritis. Nearly all of them have mostly 5-star ratings and glowing reviews on Amazon. (It's really unfortunate that Amazon's customer ratings and reviews system seems to be easily "gamed," and isn't nearly as helpful in making purchasing decisions as it used to be.) So, despite having more experience than most with online product research and comparison shopping, I found that picking out a jar opener that had a high probability of living up to those claims was a bit like playing roulette.
So, if you are looking for an extremely effective jar opener that not only would be a welcome addition to any kitchen, but could also be a blessing for someone with small or weak hands, arthritis, or limited grip strength, I hope to spare you considerable time and effort by summarizing the most popular types of jar openers available and sharing some of the products I purchased, or seriously considered, before I discovered the awesome Jar Heads rubber jar gripper pads that I have been using, and loving!
The Most Popular Types of Jar Openers and Rubber Jar Grips
Traditional Handheld Jar Openers
In my experience, most traditional jar openers and screw-top bottle openers are only moderately effective, and often quite frustrating.
- None of the ones without teeth that I've tried over the years, especially the strap wrench (AKA grip wrench or loop wrench) types, have worked well on very tightly sealed screw-top bottles or glass jars with metal lids.
- I've found that, for the most part, jar openers with sharp, serrated teeth (like the older version of this OXO Good Grips Jar Opener I've owned for many years) can be more effective than the "toothless" models at breaking the vacuum seals on new, unopened glass food jars. Unfortunately, they often end up skidding around the rim of those stubborn, firmly stuck, tightly sealed metal lids, rather than biting into and gripping the metal securely as you twist the lid counterclockwise. Consequently, the teeth can score a deep, sharp-edged gash around the perimeter of the pugnacious jar lid, whether or not the jaws successfully break the seal and loosen the lid. Sometimes I have had to wrap the sides of those lids with flexible, nonwoven, self-adhesive bandage strips to protect our hands from the sharp, jagged-edged score lines around the rim when we subsequently open or close the jar.
- All these types of handheld jar openers require not only grip strength in both hands (the one that holds the jar and the one that turns the lid), but also sufficient leverage to twist the jar and lid in opposite directions.
Mounted, Under-Cabinet Jar Openers
Two of the issues with traditional handheld jar lid and screw-top bottle openers are weak grip strength and lack of leverage. A jar opener that is mounted securely to the underside of a cabinet above the kitchen counter(s) and has a V-shaped area with large, serrated metal teeth on one side of the "V," such as the popular and highly rated EZ Off Jar Opener, can help with both these issues, and also accommodate a wide range of bottle cap and jar lid diameters. It enables you to grip the jar more securely with both hands as you turn it counterclockwise, and holds the lid firmly in place as you twist the container.
When trying to open very tightly sealed jars, however, the large, serrated teeth could bite into the sides of the metal lids deeply enough to cut grooves or gouges with sharp, jagged metal edges.
Automatic Electric Jar Openers
Many women (especially those who have limited grip strength), seniors, and people who suffer from arthritis are fans of automatic electric jar openers, and find that these (theoretically) hands-free electric openers give them a greater sense of independence in their daily lives. They can be quite effective at opening straight-sided glass jars (ideally without rounded "shoulders" at the top) that have tightly sealed, hard-to-open, metal screw-top lids.
However, these kitchen gadgets are more expensive than most manual bottle or jar openers, and have some limitations that manual openers don't.
- These automated openers should not be used with plastic jars or on plastic lids.
- While it is possible to use this type of automatic opener with tapered glass jars, doing so requires placing a hand on top of the gadget and maintaining firm downward pressure to prevent the plastic arms from slipping. Obviously, that isn't optimal, particularly for someone with arthritic or weak hands.
- If one of these electric jar openers malfunctions, or just slips off a glass jar with "sloping shoulders" (potentially knocking it over, and perhaps causing it to break), they don't turn themselves off automatically, which I consider a safety risk.
- This type of opener operates fairly slowly, and it is important to wait until the entire automated cycle is complete before removing both the gadget and the newly-loosened bottle or jar lid. For someone who either lacks patience or needs to prepare a meal in a hurry may find this wait frustrating, or even be tempted to try to stop or remove their automatic electric jar opener prematurely. If they remove it during the cycle, the opener will continue to operate until the cycle completes, and stopping it mid-cycle would require removing the batteries while it was still running, which would be dangerous.
- They are wider and bulkier than most other types of jar openers, and may not fit in a crowded kitchen tools drawer.
- Most run on two AA batteries, which will need to be replaced for as long as the product remains in use.
Rubber Jar Openers AKA Rubber Jar Grips, Jar Opener Rubber Grips
I would never had considered buying a rubber jar opener, or even looked at the terrific Jar Heads rubber jar opener gripper pads, if my husband and I hadn't received one as a promotional gift from our favorite local barbecue restaurant many years ago, when we lived in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. It was a large, pig-shaped cutout made from a thin, pink, textured rubber sheet, emblazoned on one side with the restaurant's whimsical logo and its address, phone number, and website in bold, black permanent ink. At the time, we thought it was a cute idea, but nearly threw it out. How could this flimsy piece of rubber sheet work better than a traditional jar opener with sharp, serrated, stainless steel jaws?
Fortunately, we never got around to tossing it. One day, on a whim, I decided to give it a try. I was astonished at how much faster and easier I could open a brand new jam jar with an extremely tight lid by using this silly, pig-shaped, subtly textured rubber "rag" than with any of the traditional handheld jar openers I had owned over the years. When my husband came home from an errand, I was excited to show him how much more securely I was able to maintain a grip on a stubborn lid and twist it open successfully with Porky's help, compared to my usual struggles with hard-to-open jars. Seeing how well it worked for me piqued his curiosity, and he wanted to experience the difference between using this thin, rubber jar opener pad and using our traditional model, with stainless steel jaws with large, sharp teeth on one of the sides. Even though my husband is very strong, has a powerful grip, and doesn't need the help of a jar opener most of the time, he also was impressed by Porky's performance. He also liked the idea of using this simple rubber jar gripper pad to help him subdue the occasional extra-defiant lid and break the vacuum seal without having to rely solely on brute force.
It's ironic that this mildly amusing, but seemingly worthless piece of thin, floppy, lightly textured rubber sheet, which we had nearly thrown in the trash bin, turned out to be by far the most useful, memorable, and appreciated promotional item either of us has ever received from any business. In addition, my husband and I soon figured out that if we could get two of these rubber jar openers, using one in each hand would strengthen my grip on the jars as well as the lids and increase my leverage, so that I wouldn't need as much strength or have to use as much force to open even stubborn jars with tightly sealed lids.
At the time, our crazy work schedules and pressing family health issues left us with neither the time or energy to pursue the possibility of acquiring a second Porky. Then, after several years of loyal service, poor Porky met his demise in the line of duty, when the thin rubber sheet tore as grappled with one recalcitrant jar lid too many. Since we were no longer living in the city, I decided to call the barbecue restaurant and ask whether they still had any of their old promotional jar opener rubber grips and, if so, whether they would let me purchase half a dozen (two for immediate use and four more as spares). That's how I learned, to my dismay, that the restaurant had closed the previous year.
It was it was time to begin the search for a worthy successor to our beloved porcine rubber jar opener.
I looked high and low for something similar, but there wasn't much to choose from at the time. I purchased a pair of white, flower-shaped, jar opener rubber grip pads, currently sold as NORPRO 597 Non-Slip Rubber Jar Openers, so I could use one in each hand to help me hold the glass jar securely while I twisted the lid open. I also liked the wider, 5.5-inch diameter of this style, and the rubber was thicker and, presumably, more durable. Unfortunately, that thickness made the rubber much stiffer and less pliable, so it couldn't conform to the lid, and the surface was smooth and almost slick, all of which made it harder to get a good grip with these, despite the "non-slip" marketing claim,
A few years later, I found two more possible contenders. One was a set of natural rubber jar openers with an open waffle pattern similar to foam shelf liner, which also had a wider, 6-inch diameter. And, since they came in a set of four, I would have one to hold the jar, one to grip the lid, and two extras for backup. However, I worried whether the soft foam material and open weave might make them less grippy or less durable than I needed (or both), and in reading through the customer reviews, I found several that mentioned those issues.
The other contender, the Prepworks by Progressive Jar Grips Multi-Purpose Lid Openers, looked very promising. This set of three rubber jar openers includes one teal blue, square grip pad approximately 5" wide, made from thin, flexible, lightly textured rubber sheet that looks to be very similar in weight, thickness, and flexibility to that the jar opener we had; a somewhat smaller green round sheet made of a slightly thinner material, and a red, 2" wide, rubber grip shaped like a truncated cone for gripping bottle lids, and made thicker and, presumably, somewhat sturdier material. Unfortunately, as I read through the numerous reviews, many of the customers who gave this set 5-star ratings did so primarily because of the bottle opener. People seems much less enthusiastic about the two rubber jar openers, which some considered too flimsy and likely to tear.
Jar Heads Rubber Jar Opener Gripper Pads for the Win!
When I felt that my search for Porky's replacement had reached the point of diminishing return, I decided to stop looking for additional candidates and go with options I might have missed, order a set of Jar Heads rubber jar openers, and cross my fingers that they would actually live up to their claims.
Lady Luck must have been smiling on me, since the first time I used my new Jar Heads rubber jar opener grippers, I knew at once that I had hit the product roulette jackpot with these well made, easy to use kitchen gadgets!
Here are the main attributes, features, and benefits that led me to choose Jar Heads Rubber Jar Opener Grippers over the other rubber jar openers on my "short list" of contenders.
Thin and Flexible Enough to Conform to Jars, Bottles, and Lids, Yet Tough Enough to Hold Up Under Pressure, and Over Time
- Even though these jar opener pads are only about 1/16" thick, they're also sturdy and substantial.
- Made from recycled rubber tires, which are designed to withstand much more abuse than twisting open bottle and jar lids!
- After 10 months of frequent use, and being squeezed into a drawer crammed with kitchen tools and kitchen gadgets in between uses, all five of our Jar Heads still look, feel and perform the same as they did when I first opened the package.
Made From 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Tires
- Uses sustainable, eco-friendly, recycled material and manufacturing practices.
Superior Grip Strength Lives up to "Non-Slip" and "Works Great for Weak Hands,...Seniors With Arthritis and Children" Claims
- While nearly every rubber jar opener product’s marketing makes these claims, few live up to them.
- By contrast, Jar Heads take advantage of the powerful grip strength that has been engineered into the rubber tires from which these jar opener gripper pads are made, which also gives them exceptional durability
Wide Enough to Grip Large Jars, Flexible Enough to Grip Small Bottles
- The 5" diameter make these rubber discs are wide enough to grab onto even oversized pickle jars or party-sizes pretzels sold in bulk at warehouse stores like Costco or Sam's Club.
- They are also thin and flexible enough to grip a small, slender hot sauce bottle and its extremely small screw-on lid.
Made in the USA
- Buying products made in the USA supports American companies, workers, and their families.
Sold in Sets of Five
- That's enough to share, or use in pairs, and still have spares!
Strong, High-Quality Jar Openers for $2.50 Apiece
- At the time this post was published, a 5-pack of Jar Heads was selling on Amazon for $12.50, with free shipping for Amazon Prime members. That works out to just $2.50 each for these excellent jar opener rubber grips!
- At that low price, you could give these out as stocking stuffers to everyone on your holiday gift list, or as small "just because I'm thinking of you" gifts any time of year.
30-Day, 100% Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee
- I respect and prefer to buy from companies that have enough confidence in the quality and performance of what they make or sell, and have a strong enough commitment to their customers to stand behind their products with a risk-free, 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee.
Jar Heads are sold by First Class Products of NY, which describes itself as a "Small Family Run Business founded in New York" on its Amazon Seller Profile Page, where you can contact them directly with a question or concern, and also read the overwhelmingly positive seller feedback from their Amazon customers.
A screenshot of the seller's Amazon Seller Profile page |
Jar Heads Make Great Gifts for Seniors
Or Anyone With Small or Weak Hands or Limited Grip Strength
- Gives them more confidence to open jars and bottles by reducing the legitimate fear of losing their grip on glass containers and knocking over or dropping them, potentially causing them to break into dangerous, sharp glass pieces and shards.
- Reduces the frustration and embarrassment of needing to rely on someone else to take care of this routine task for them, and waiting for someone to be available to help.
A Helpful, Inexpensive Aid That Makes Anyone, Regardless of Their Grip Strength
- Even people who have strong enough hands to loosen tight lids or break the vacuum seals on new, unopened bottles and jars will appreciate how much less effort it takes to open them with the help of these Jar Heads rubber grip pads.
Jar Heads Rubber Jar Opener Gripper Pads product review by Margaret Schindel
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Friday, February 5, 2021
Brown Sugar Keeper Reviewed - I Love My Brown Sugar Bear!
If you have ever had brown sugar harden in your pantry, you will understand the need for the brown sugar bear.
Not only is he adorable, but he keeps your brown sugar soft for months. He can also be used to remove moisture from salt, spices, and other food products that are prone to go stale after the package is opened.Many years ago, I was given a brown sugar stone. It looked like a flat terracotta disc or flat rock. Not pretty, but it did the job. I have no idea what happened to that disc. I fear it got thrown away at some point when cleaning out my pantry. I may have looked at the date on my box of brown sugar and simply tossed it, not even thinking about the brown sugar keeper. That seems like the most likely scenario since I haven't been able to find it anywhere.
When I opened my brown sugar a few weeks ago, I discovered it was hard as a brick. That hardened box of brown sugar could easily be used as a weapon. Since I have no need for a brown sugar weapon in my kitchen, I went in search of my brown sugar keeper. That is when I discovered it was missing. Such great sadness enveloped me until I thought of Amazon and how they might have a brown sugar keeper. The website search began and I quickly found a variety of options. Success! But, now I was faced with another dilemma. I had to choose a design. After all, I don't really need a dozen different brown sugar keepers just because they are cute.
Choosing a design took me all of about 3 minutes. As soon as I saw the brown sugar bear, I knew the one (well, 2) that I needed. I promptly ordered my bears and anxiously awaited their arrival. The bear siblings arrived in perfect condition 3 days later.
Isn't he just the cutest brown sugar keeper you ever saw! His sister awaits her opportunity to come out and play.
How to Use a Brown Sugar Keeper
Brown Sugar Bear Harold Import Co Original Sugar Saver and Softener, Terracotta, Set of 2Check PriceFor keeping your brown sugar soft, you simply soak the brown sugar keeper of your choice in water for 20 minutes. Dry him off with a paper towel, and place him in your brown sugar.
For keeping moisture out of other spices or food items, you don't get him wet. Place the dry keeper in the bag or container and let him absorb the moisture.
If your brown sugar is already hardened, like mine was, soak him and put him in the container (box or bag). Within 24 hours, your brown sugar will be soft again. He is a magical little bear!
Well, they all work the same way, but you know I love my little bears.
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