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Friday, May 10, 2024

Lego Creator 3 in 1 Forest Animals Set: Red Fox, Owl & Squirrel #31154 Reviewed

Lego has been a part of our lives and home decor for decades. While I have played my part by sorting and organizing pieces, I have never built a Lego set. I love the Botanical Collection introduced in 2021, but haven't started building a set myself. However, that is all about to change.

For years, I have perused the Lego catalog seeking out new sets to give my son, hoping I could find one he would like, but had not seen before. Recently, I discovered the #31154 "Lego Creator Forest Animals: Red Fox" that was released on March 1, 2024 and is now available on Amazon. I am so excited!

I love that fox!!!

This is one of the sets that you can choose from a few options which animal you wish to build. It comes with instructions for the fox, an owl or a squirrel. They all use the same pieces simply put together in a different way to create a specific animal. I happen to love owls and squirrels too, but I will be building the fox. It is highly unlikely I will ever take him apart so if I want an owl or a squirrel, I will need to buy another set.

Now, I just need to enlist my son to sort the piece the pieces for me so I can start building immediately.

Lego Forest Animals Set: Red Fox, Owl & Squirrel

LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Forest Animals: Red Fox Toy, Transforms to Owl Toy Figure or to Squirrel Toy, Woodland Figures Set, Play and Display Gift Idea for Boys and Girls Ages 9 Years Old and Up, 31154

This Lego set has 667 pieces and is recommended for 9+ ages. Once built, the animals are posable thanks to the special moveable pieces included. For instance, the fox can sit or stand, open his mouth, or even turn his tail & head. The owl can turn her head.

As with a real life squirrel, the squirrel is ready to scour the ground for food and has his very own acorn to have and hold. Plus, he can stand on 2 or 4 feet which is also very lifelike.

Build a fox, owl or squirrel
Owl on perch stands 7 inches (tallest statue form)
Posable animals with movable features
667 pieces
Recommended for ages 9+

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Lego Bouquet Roses Set #10328 Reviewed

Mother's Day is just a few weeks away. The first gift idea that always comes to mind is a bouquet of roses. Both my mother and I love roses, but we do hate throwing them away when they die. However, there is a fantastic alternative to live roses. LEGO Roses!

For less than the cost of sending a dozen roses, you can purchase the Lego complete set of a dozen roses that includes Lego baby's breath. Either make the bouquet set in advance to give your mother or give her the set and make them together. Spending a few hours creating the lovely bouquet with her would be a wonderful memory she will treasure forever in addition to having the bouquet of Lego roses to remind her of you with each glance. I know from experience, this will be one of her fondest gifts and memories.

My son has always been a Lego enthusiast. I have priceless memories of watching him assemble dozens of intricate Lego masterpieces. As a child, he often used our dining room table as his workspace and I had the privilege of sitting with him and sorting the pieces for him while he built something remarkable. Not only did he build an awe inspiring Lego creation, but it allowed us to build a stronger bond with one another.

Lego sets are not just for kids! Even my adult daughter, who is not a Lego enthusiast, built a Lego flower bouquet for her own dining room table that her brother sent to her from Christmas last year. Neither of them were able to take off to travel last year, but they were able to exchange thoughtful gifts. It didn't surprise me one bit to hear that my son sent her a Lego bouquet set, but I admit, it did surprise me that she promptly set down to put it together. She loves it!

Whether you are able to be with your mom on Mother's Day to build the bouquet together or give her the finished bouquet, she is sure to love it!

Bouquet of Roses Lego Set #10328

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This Lego set comes with everything you need, except a vase. This set is recommended by Lego for ages 18+ and is designed for adults. I would personally rate this set at 10+. I have no doubt younger creators can master it as well, especially if they have built Legos in the past.

There are Lego roses in the set that are built in all 3 stages of a flower from bud, blooming to full bloom. Together, they make a realistic and lovely bouquet of a dozen roses interlaced with Lego baby's breath.

Experienced Lego builders will have this set finished in about 2 or 3 hours.

822 pieces

This bouquet of roses would be the perfect gift for Mother's Day, Valentines Day, a birthday or just to say I love you!

LEGO Icons Bouquet of Roses, Artificial Flowers for Home Décor, Gift for Mother's Day, Anniversary or Any Special Day, Unique Build and Display Model from The Botanical Collection, 10328

If you prefer a mixed bouquet or a single stem, there is a Lego set for you too!

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Reviewing Jeans Yarn by Lion Brand 5 Years Later

In 2019, I reviewed Jeans yarn by Lion Brand. I loved it then and I love it now. During that time, I was focused on crocheting chemo hats and baby/child hats. Jeans is a beautiful yarn that creates soft and comfortable wearables and afghans.

Over the Fall/Winter holidays, I impulsively picked up a skein of yarn and began crocheting again. Life had been busy and I just hadn't made time for one of my favorite hobbies. I started with a huge skein of Mandala yarn and a new stitch to me called the Brick Stitch. I then learned a beautiful Cross Back Stitch (tutorial by JaydaInStitches) and started a baby afghan using Caron Simply Soft yarn.

That baby afghan project put me in the mood for something soft and comforting, beautiful but not frilly. I had such a craving to use Jeans yarn by Lion Brand. I remembered how wonderful it was to work with, even all of these years later.

Jeans Yarn by Lion Brand

3.5 oz/100g skein weight
246 yd/225m length
100% acrylic
machine washable and dryable
medium weight #4 yarn

While this is a worsted weight (#4) it feels much lighter to me. Afghans are far more supple with this yarn than with regular #4 weight yarn. Of course, both thick and light afghans have their uses but I am in the mood to make something lighter.

It comes in 5 shades of blue, very similar to the color of jeans, one black, and one shade of light brown.

Here is a brief video (56 seconds) from Lion Brand that shows the yarn and shows it being worn. I think you can see how soft and perfect it is for garments.

In my current project, I'm using the Jeans yarn and the Cross Back stitch for 10 rows (however, it looks like 5 rows since every-other-row is a single stitch) and two rows of Double Stitch in the darker blue. This stitch looks like it requires more advanced crochet skills but it is very easy (if you know the Double Stitch and the Single Stitch). And it works up quickly.

I learned the Cross Back stitch on the tutorial by JaydaInStitches. You can find the tutorial for this beautiful and easy stitch here.

Related Yarn Review Links:

Wednesday Elf, a prolific creator of plushy friends, wrote about I Love This Yarn by Hobby Lobby. At the time of her review, that yarn came in acrylic, metallic, and cotton versions.

Sylvestermouse reviews the Bernat Loop Yarn, a yarn that is created so that blankets can be made with your fingers alone. No crochet hook skills required.

My recent review of the Mandala Bonus Bundle and the brick stitch pattern.

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

National Hug Your Dog Day – Holiday Review

Hug Your Dog Day is held on April 10th each year. The day was created by Ami Moore, a professional dog trainer and behavior expert.

This day was designated for dog owners to shower their dogs with love to show appreciation for the joy dogs bring them.

Grandson hugging his dog, Pepe the poodle

Grandson Tyler & GrandPuppy Pepe the Poodle

Of the dozen plus contributing writers on ReviewThisReview.com, a large percentage of them are dog owners and/or dog lovers. Thus, there have been many, many articles and reviews written about things that are dog-related.

For National Hug Your Dog Day, we shall gather these articles together from the archives of Review This Reviews and list them on this one page for your reviewing pleasure.

DOG ARTICLES & REVIEWS

Dog Books and Movies

Dog wearing glasses with a stack of books

Image Source: Pixabay

Joy Unleased (The story of Bella, the Unlikely Therapy Dog) reviewed by Renaissance Woman
Doctor Dogs reviewed by Wednesday Elf
How to Speak Dog book reviewed by Mary Beth Granger
Recommended Summer Reading for Dog Lovers reviewed by Dawn Rae
As Good As Gold (A dog's life in poems) reviewed by Olivia Morris
Rescue Road reviewed by Renaissance Woman
Food Pets Die For book reviewed by Renaissance Woman
Catching Dawn (A search for a dog and the discovery of a family) book reviewed by Renaissance Woman
No Ordinary Dog reviewed by Renaissance Woman
Pet Tracker book reviewed by Renaissance Woman
The Art of Racing in the Rain book reviewed by Treasures by Brenda
The Spirit of Animal Healing reviewed by Renaissance Woman
Togo (2019) Movie reviewed by Sylvestermouse
The Art of Racing in the Rain movie reviewed by Renaissance Woman
Marmaduke (2010) movie reviewed by Sylvestermouse

Dog Foods, Dog Treats, Dog Bowls, Dog Toys

Tofu the Golden Retriever and Pepe the Poodle waiting for their treats

Treat Time!

Cooking For Dogs reviewed by Sylvestermouse
Disposable Feeding Bowls for Dogs reviewed by Sylvestermouse
Slow Feeding Dog Bowl reviewed by Mary Beth Granger
Easy Carry and Collapsible Travel Dog Bowl reviewed by Sylvestermouse
Durable Dental Dog Chew reviewed by Brite-Ideas
Are Rope Tug Toys Good For a Dog's Teeth? reviewed by Susan Deppner
Whimzees Natural Dog Treat reviewed by The Savvy Age

Dog Holidays

Dog Days of February – dog holidays in February reviewed by Wednesday Elf
Bringing Home A Puppy Day reviewed by Olivia Morris
National Lost Pet Prevention Month reviewed by Renaissance Woman

Products for Dogs

Abbi the Boston Terrier

Dog Raincoat reviewed by The Savvy Age
Ortho Sleeper Comfort Couch For Dogs reviewed by Sylvestermouse
Veehoo Elevated Dog Bed reviewed by Dawn Rae
Donut Dog Bed reviewed by The Savvy Age
Indoor Dog Gates reviewed by Sylvestermouse
Dog and Cat Strollers reviewed by Olivia Morris
Best Choice 2-in-1 Dog Trailer/Stroller reviewed by Renaissance Woman
Backyard Dog Agility Kits reviewed by The Savvy Age
Paws and Pals Dog Ramp reviewed by Renaissance Woman
Puppia Dog Harness reviewed by The Savvy Age
Wahl Professional Dog Cordless Clipper reviewed by The Savvy Age
Greeting Cards for Pet Lovers reviewed by Wednesday Elf
Mothers Day Cards From the Dog reviewed by Lou16
Frontline Flea and Tick Drops for Dogs and Cats reviewed by Sylvestermouse
ID Tags for Dogs and Cats reviewed by Susan Deppner
Patriotic Dog Bandanas, Collars and Clothes reviewed by Susan Deppner
Embark Dog DNA Test reviewed by Renaissance Woman
Earthbath Totally Natural Pet Shampoo reviewed by Susan Deppner
Ruff Relief Organic Pet Paw, Nose, and Skin Balm reviewed by Renaissance Woman

Summary

So, give a 'hound hug' to your favorite pooch on this National Hug Your Dog Day (April 10), then give them their favorite treats and check out the helpful dog products and entertaining dog books and movies listed in this review.

Happy National Hug Your Dog Day!
April 10

Family meeting - Golden Retriever Mama, Poodle Daddy, Golden Doodle Puppy

Golden Retriever (Tofu), Pepe (Poodle), Golden Doodle Puppy (Pinkie)

*Summary of Dog-Related Reviews compiled for you by Wednesday Elf from the archives of Review This Reviews!

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

A Green and Gold Gift Review for St. Patrick's Day

Shamrock on a 4-leaf clover background with the words Happy St. Patrick's Day

Ireland, The Emerald Isle, is known for its lovely green countryside; one of the reasons that green is associated with Saint Patrick's Day.

Since the Saint Patrick's Day holiday occurs right about the official start of spring, people are ready to see some green after a long cold winter.

Gold is another color associated with this holiday, as it represents wealth, luck and prosperity. (Remember the Irish legend about finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?).

Let's review a few green and gold gifts for the holiday of Saint Patrick's Day.

Green and Gold Gifts

The Shamrock (the symbol of Ireland) and the expression “Luck of the Irish” are both associated with St. Patrick's Day.

Green Sweatshirt with embroidered Lucky and a shamrock

Lucky Sweatshirt on Etsy

This embroidered Lucky sweatshirt by Franky B Studios on Etsy, with the word 'Lucky' and a 'shamrock' would make a perfect gift for your Irish friends.

Handmade in green baby's first teddy bear

St. Patrick's Day Teddy Bear

Firsts for baby are always fun. This My First St. Patrick's Day Teddy Bear in green plush, personalized with baby's name, would make a darling gift for your own baby or that of a relative or friend.

Created by The Gift Chicks (Harley Hayes and Pam McDanial) for their Etsy Store. They also create many other personalized bears for birthdays, anniversaries and many holidays.

Leprechaun Soap on Etsy

We've all heard the Leprechaun legend from Irish folklore about this solitary fairy who ~ legend tells us ~ will reveal the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But ~ only if you catch him. :)

Have your own Leprechaun in this gold Leprechaun Soap, handmade by Sarah for her Etsy Store BubblesandBaubles

Wear a symbol of luck and good fortune with this Real Solid 10k Gold Four Leaf Clover Pendant. A lovely gold lucky charm for the lady in your life. A St. Patrick's Day Gift handmade by Michael of California for his Golden Fire Jewelry shop on Etsy.

Summary

So, for St. Patrick's Day, or any gift occasion, think Green or Gold for a delightful gift.

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Saint Patrick's Day
March 17

*Green and Gold Gift Guide written by Wednesday Elf

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Friday, March 8, 2024

How to Bake a Delicious Turkey Breast Reviewed

I've been baking whole turkeys for many years, but I don't remember ever baking just a turkey breast until recently.

My husband loves turkey. I bake them a few times each year during the holidays, but even with our large family gathered for the holidays, there is still turkey meat left over. This thrills my husband because he makes turkey sandwiches with the leftovers for a few days after I bake a whole turkey for a family dinner.

The problem has always been that once New Year's has passed, it would normally be 11 months before a turkey would grace our dinner table again. When our local grocery store had frozen turkey breasts on sale, I decided to bake just the breast for my husband to make our beloved sandwiches.

What a great decision!

How to Bake a Turkey Breast

Baking a delicious turkey breast is easy! I decided to bake the turkey breast exactly the same way I bake a whole turkey. My mother taught me decades ago how to bake a tender turkey in a Reynold's oven bag.

Year after year, diners praise my turkey for being tender, moist and delicious. I have never minded sharing my secret for baking a delicious turkey and now I will share how I used the same method to bake a fabulous turkey breast.

Be sure to thaw the turkey breast in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days before you want to cook it. Because turkey packaging tends to leak, you will want to put a tray under it and/or put it in a disposable grocery bag to keep from making a mess in the refrigerator.

Supplies

Thawed Turkey Breast

Reynolds Oven Bag (Turkey Size)
1 Tbsp Flour
1/4 Cup of Butter (softened)
Pepper
Deep Roasting Pan

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven to 350°

Step 2: Toss 1 Tbsp flour inside the Reynolds Oven Bag

Step 3: Hold the mouth of the bag closed and shake the bag to cover sides & top with flour

Step 4: Put the floured bag in a 2″ deep, heavy duty roasting pan with it opened wide to make it easy to insert the turkey breast later

Step 5: Wash the turkey completely, inside and out and remove any ice packets inside the turkey

Step 6: Pat dry the outside of the turkey with paper towels

Step 7: Carefully place the turkey inside the floured bag, leaving the bag open wide

Step 8: Rub the entire outside of the turkey with *softened butter

Step 9: Cut the remaining butter into pieces and place the pats on top and inside of the turkey breast.

Step 10: Pepper the outside of the turkey

Step 11: Close and secure the bag with a nylon tie that is included with the Reynolds Oven Bags

Step 12: Cut six 1/2″ slits in the top of the bag to allow steam to escape while cooking

Step 13: Tuck the ends of the bag inside the roasting pan

Step 14: Place the pan in the oven. Be sure to allow plenty of room for the bag to expand during cooking without touching the sides, racks, heating elements, etc. of the oven.

Step 15: Bake according to chart in the Reynolds Oven bag. An 8 lb. turkey breast will take 2 1/2 - 3 hrs

*Softened butter - You can leave the butter on the counter for an hour before you need it or you can microwave it on defrost for 15 - 20 seconds to soften it

Process in Pictures

turkey breast preparation Washed, Dried, Buttered, Peppered, Prepared & Ready to Close Bag