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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Couch Cushion Seat & Back Cover Protectors Look Great - 5 Star Review

Recently, I've had to protect the light-colored furniture in our newly created TV room upstairs.

We have family staying for a while, and the beige sofa and chairs need a little extra protection. As most of you know, my mom recently passed away; this furniture is from her living room. Needless to say, I'm a bit overprotective of it.

There Are Many Couch Protectors and Slipcovers Styles, So Why Did I Choose These? (Scroll Down to View the Photos)

My mom's couch and chairs have skirts on the bottom, so purchasing the ones that slip over the entire couch would not work. These particular slipcovers have elastic that grabs at the bottom and that would crinkle up the skirts.
If you look closely at the photos of the full slipcovers provided by verified purchasers, I found the crinkled look sloppy.
A few people complained of slipcovers coming off, especially with pets and people just sitting on the couch.

The Couch Seat Covers I Selected are Not Water Resistant

I debated purchasing a water-resistant cover, but after researching, some comments said they made a bit of noise when you sat on them. No thanks.
Since I wasn't purchasing the protectors for pets, I chose the comfy-cozy ones I selected below.

Why I Approve of These Seat Covers:

They're soft
They slip on easily
They stay on perfectly when you sit on them
They fit the back cushions on the sofa as well
They're elegant-looking
They do come in many colors
They're machine washable (I haven't had to wash them yet)
The price was acceptable
It solved the problem of protecting the couch

What You Should Be Aware of With These Couch Cushion Covers:

They come in packs of 2 or 3
They come in three size choices
They come in many colors
Measure your sofa seat length, width, and height first
They are relatively thin, so if you need them to provide a liquid barrier, these aren't the ones to choose

Here Are Some Photos of the Cushion Covers (Notice I Was Able to Place Them on the Back Cushions as well):

I've since added these matching arm covers and pillow covers as well.

Note: The chairs are not covered in these photos.
They have since been covered with the same product.

Here's a fun side note: When I backpacked through Europe in 1978, I picked up those three photos on the back wall from the streets of Paris - they were in my mom's upstairs hallway from 1978 to 2021, now they're in my home. The needlepoint deer was made by my grandmother (my mom's mom, and when mom passed, it came to me) - The furniture is also my mom's, so we affectionately refer to this little tv room as "The History Room." There's a cabinet with more photo memories and a tv on the other wall.

★★★★★ - 5 Stars from me. Purchaser approved.

You Can Find These Lovely Cushion Covers on Amazon Here

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Dark Angel by John Sandford – Book Review

Book #2 in the Letty Davenport Series

Readers of the book review of The Investigator here on ReviewThisReviews will remember who Letty Davenport is – the adopted daughter of Lucas Davenport from John Sandford's Prey novels.

Now Letty returns in Dark Angel, Book 2 of 2 of what I suspect will be a continuing series. Fans of the Prey series starring Lucus will be delighted with the adventures of Letty Davenport. As always, anything by John Sandford is an excellent read!

Dark Angel Synopsis

In the first Letty Davenport novel, Letty proved herself as an investigator with incredible skills with firearms. Her actions drew the attention of several branches of the US government. Thus, the Department of Homeland Security and the NSA have now tasked her with infiltrating a hacker group intent on wreaking havoc.

Letty and her reluctant partner from the NSA (Rod Baxter, a computer whiz) pose as free-spirited programmers for hire. They drive to Los Angeles, headquarters of the hacker group, and begin the process of getting accepted by the Ordinary People group in order to uncover their plans.

Come to find out, the Ordinary People hacker group are not the real enemy. It seems the Russians have ulterior motives to eliminate the hacker group who have the ability to disrupt railway travel at a time when Russia is about to invade Ukraine.

Summary

Letty and a couple friends from other government agencies become bodyguards to the Ordinary People group while the group works on the solution to hindering Russia's plans, thus putting their lives in grave danger.

An exciting new Letty Davenport novel I highly recommend.

Dark Angel is available in a variety of formats here on Amazon

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*Book Review of Dark Angel written by Wednesday Elf

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Friday, September 15, 2023

ASUS ZenScreen Portable USB Monitor Reviewed

I recently had the misfortune of accidentally breaking my laptop computer screen. My laptop was open and only the screen was hit, therefore the laptop had no other issues.

After the monitor screen was hit, I couldn't see anything except colored lines on the screen, which you can see in the image on the right. Restarting the laptop did not restore the display.

The phrase "broken computer screen" brings to mind images of shattered or cracked glass, which was not the case with my screen. In fact, it would be more accurate to say the computer display was broken.

Therefore, the LCD monitor screen on my laptop needs to be replaced. Until that can be done, I purchased a separate monitor so I would be able to access my files and keep working. I set the Zenscreen Portable Monitor in front of the original screen to replicate normal working, writing and viewing directly in front of me.

When my laptop screen is replaced, I will continue to use my new portable monitor separately. It will be great to have two separate screens. Often, I am working on separate projects or viewing a movie while I work. The second monitor will make that much easier than using separate windows or tabs on the same screen. Until this accident, I had never considered a separate monitor, but I am certain I will love having it.

The ASUS ZenScreen Portable Monitor

ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Portable USB Monitor (MB16AC) - Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Smart Case, External Screen for Laptop, 3-Year Warranty,BlackCheck Price This portable monitor is an easy "plug and play" solution when you need a second monitor. It comes with a connection cable that plugs into a USB-C port. The monitor is powered by your computer and does not require a separate power plug or receptacle.

I will note that my laptop is an Asus laptop and I had no trouble simply plugging the monitor in. It worked perfectly! I have read that it will also work with other computers with a USB-C port, but I have not tried any other brands personally. According to ASUS, " it only needs a single USB connector cable to be fully compatible with almost any laptop".

Specifications of the Asus ZenScreen Portable USB Monitor

Nice Size: 15.6 screen
Connectivity & Power: USB
Flicker Free
Slim Profile
Weights less than 2 pounds
3 year warranty
Includes Smart Cover for protection & for vertical or horizontal display

There are several review videos on Amazon and I highly recommend watching the one created by Bekah's Honest Reviews.

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Reviewing E-cloths for Easy Cleaning

E-Cloths

Have you discovered the magic of cleaning with microfiber cloths? If not read on to discover this easy and inexpensive means to clean most everything in your home and car.

My Discovery of this Easy-to-Use Product

I have a wonderful little dog, but she sure leaves a mess on my glass sliding doors. When she wants back in the house and I'm not right there, she will jump on the door leaving muddy little paw prints all over the back door. I was constantly pulling out my window cleaning spray, a rag and some newspaper or paper towels and cleaning the doors. I was complaining about all the work when my sister told me about E-cloths. I first ordered the E-cloth window cleaning kit and was immediately impressed. With just two cloths I could easily clean my glass doors, windows and mirrors. All I needed to do was to wet the cleaning cloth and wipe down the glass. I then took the polishing cloth and finished the job. No cleaning products, no paper towels, just two cloths that can be rinsed and reused again and again. When they get soiled they can be thrown in the washer.

E-cloths for More Cleaning Tasks

Another area where I struggled to keep them clean and shiny were my kitchen countertops. I wondered if there might be an E-cloth that would handle this chore, so I checked out Amazon and was amazed at all the varieties of E-cloths available. It seems there are E-cloths for every cleaning task you can imagine. Here are a few that I noted:

Deep Clean Microfiber Mop
Toy and Nursery Cloth
Shower Kit
Kitchen Dish Scrubber Sponge
Highchair Cleaning Cloth
Pet Cleaning and Drying Cloths

There were also many different combination kits. I selected a 5-pc Starter Pack and have been using it daily. I have found that it is great for not only my countertops, but for all of the surfaces in my kitchen. I also keep one of the cloths in each of my bathrooms for quick clean up jobs. They are fantastic. It has seriously saved me money because I no longer need as many cleaning products or paper towels.

Features of E-cloths

Here are some of the features you will enjoy with e-cloths.

Washable
Reusable
No need for any cleaning sprays
Use all over the house and in your cars
Made of 89% Polyester and 20% Polyamide
Clean in three easy steps (Dampen cleaning cloth, wipe clean and follow up with dry polishing cloth)

One of the places I really love using the cloths is for my bathroom mirrors. I keep them handy in the bathrooms and with just a quick wipe and dry my mirrors stay clean and streak free.

I could go on and on about these great cleaning tools but I will leave you with one last thought. They are very inexpensive, so "Try It-You'll Like It!"

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The Best Spa Headbands for Face Washing, Skincare, Makeup Application

Today's product review is for my favorite spa headbands, which I use both morning and evening to hold my hair back while I cleanse my face and apply my skincare, sunscreen, and (sometimes) makeup.

The spa headbands I tried before discovering these were uncomfortable and/or unattractive. Fortunately, my new spa headbands are both comfortable and cute and come in a range of color choices.

The Best Spa Headbands - Cute and Comfortable

One of My Favorite Beauty Accessories

Recently, I have been sharing product reviews of several of my favorite affordable beauty and skincare tools and accessories, including microfiber spa wristbands that keep your arms dry during facial cleansing, soft microfiber-covered face washing sponges and silicone facial cleansing and exfoliating lip scrubbers that cleanse your pores gently and effectively and make your lips smoother and fuller.

Now, I'm pleased to share the spa headbands that I use twice a day to keep my hair out of my face during cleansing and then application of my skincare products, sunscreen (every day, rain, snow or shine!), and makeup (if I'm wearing any).

The terrycloth wrap (left) has a hook-and-loop closure that snagged my hair. The soft microfiber plush band (right) was too tight, despite the elasticized back. Fortunately, the padded headband (center) is perfect—comfortable, easy to get on and off, and even cute!

Before discovering these, I had been using either terrycloth or microfiber spa headbands that encircle the entire head. Some were too small (even though I don't have a large head), making them uncomfortable. One had a Velcro-type hook-and-loop closure that often snagged my hair. The other wasn't adjustable and, despite the small length of elastic at the back, was hard to get on and off and gave me a headache. Also (admittedly a secondary consideration), neither was very attractive while I was staring at my face in my magnifying makeup mirror, lol.

Recently, I started seeing beauty influencers on Instagram and YouTube wearing these cute, padded spa headbands to keep their hair away from their faces while demonstrating skincare or makeup application.

Honestly, my expectations were low, especially when I looked on Amazon and saw how inexpensive a set of two of these headbands was. But after I messaged one of the "mature beauty" influencers I follow who assured me that they were, indeed, both comfortable and secure, I decided to give them a try.

I'm so glad I did!

Key Features and Benefits

Here are the main reasons I love these affordable padded spa headbands.

Three of my four padded spa headbands (I have two in black)

Comfortable

The spa headbands I had tried before either were too tight or had a Velcro-type hook-and-loop closure that often snagged my hair. One of my hesitations in ordering these was that I often find semi-rigid (plastic or metal) headbands uncomfortable and they tend to give me a headache after I wear them for a short time.

Fortunately, these padded spa headbands are quite flexible and don't give me a headache.

Secure

Even though these bands are flexible enough to be worn comfortably—even throughout the day, if you wish—they also hold my hair securely, keeping it away from my face while I am cleansing or doing my skincare, sunscreen, or makeup application.

Attractive and Versatile

Even though I prioritized function over looks when searching for spa headbands, the fact that these are much cuter and more functional than the others I tried is a nice bonus. In fact, these look nice enough for younger women and girls to wear as a casual fashion accessory. Even as a senior, I sometimes wear the black one when I go out for a walk.

They’re also great for keeping your hair off your face while exercising or soaking in a tub.

Note: When I wear these in any color other than black, my husband has been known to teasingly call me Lady Liberty.

Choice of Colors

These come in sets of two in a range of color options. At the time of this post's publication, there are seven color combinations to choose from:

Black and light blue
Black and lime green
Black and white
Black and bright yellow
Light blue and white (although the product photo on Amazon shows one white spa headband and one pair of microfiber face-washing wristbands)
Light pink and black
Light blue and light pink

Spa Headbands for Washing Face or Facial, Set of 2 Skincare Headbands, Terry Cloth Headband Combo Pack - Puffy Makeup Headbands for Face Washing, Mask, Skin Treatment (Pink & Black)

Inexpensive and Good Quality

As of this post's publication, nearly all the color choices sell on Amazon for $9.99 plus free Prime shipping for Amazon Prime members. Since they come in a set of two, that's less than $5 per band! The pink and black combo currently is even less expensive at $7.71 for the pair.

Given the low price, I was nervous about the quality. When my order arrived, however, I was delighted by the quality of the materials and finishing. Although I have only had mine for two months so far, they have held up well.

In fact, I like them so much that I recently ordered a second pair so I could get a light blue one.

Affordable Beauty Gifts for Women of All Ages

Any woman or teen girl who enjoys beauty, skincare, or makeup application would probably love to receive a set of these cute, comfortable, padded spa headbands as a gift.

If the women or girls on your list are avid skincare or makeup enthusiasts, consider putting together baskets of beauty gifts including some or all of the following spa accessories to create luxurious "gifts for her" at an affordable price. The plush VOLO Hero microfiber hair towel is the most expensive item at $44.25, but most of the suggestions below come in at around $10-$15 (as of this post's publication).

Set of 2 Terry Cloth Spa Headbands for Washing Face