Product Review: Alera Nico High-Back Swivel/Tilt Chair, Black

If you’re tall or know someone who is, and looking for a great desk chair, you’ll definitely want to check out this best seller from amazon.

Summary:

The Alera Nicro High-Back Swivel/Tilt Chair is one of Amazons best sellers, and comes in with a 4 star rating out of 41 consumer reviews

Stats: 32.5 x 54.8 x 14.5 inches ; weighs 54.8 pounds

Seller: amazon.com

Price: (reg $399) Amazon’s price: $140.99. Saving of $258.01

Main Features:

· Black CaresBft upholstery looks and feels like top-grain leather

· Tufted cushions, lumbar support, padded arms and headrest make it an excellent chair for those who are desk-bound for hours on end.

· Sturdy black steel frame.

· A five-star base with casters for easy rolling.

· Pneumatic seat height adjustment, and 360-degree swivel.

Durability:

Consumers love the sturdy feel. Even guys who weigh in at 240 pounds say it’s solid.

Performance:

The majority of consumers love the comfort and lumbar support. The one problem most agree on is the headrest isn’t positioned where they like it. It’s either too high or too low. This tends to be a problem with most office chairs that have headrests. But when you think about it, how often does your head rest against the back of the chair while you work?

Who this product is suitable for:

This is an awesome chair for the guy who is 6’ and over and has a hard time finding a chair that feels right.

Overall Thoughts:

I worked as an administrative secretary for years and listened to the big guys in the companies talk about how tough it was to find a chair that actually fit their frame. So to me, this is a wonderful find, especially if you’re tall and need that extra lumbar support for those long hours at the desk. Click here to check it out.

 

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Product Review: CraftMaster Deluxe Drafting Table Cherry Woodgrain

Summary:

Size: 40x24” workspace

Seller: Amazon.com [FREE SHIPPING]

Price: (Reg. $229) Amazon’s price $147.21 (save $81.79)

Main Features:

Durability:  Solid, sturdy base.

Performance: 4 stars outa 5, based on 18 customer reviews

Who this product is suitable for:  It’s the perfect solution for those who do their crafting on the kitchen table, coffee table, floor, or some other place that roommates or family complain about.

Feature & Benefit Comparison

· Laminate top w/rounded corners making it safe if you have little tots about.

· Two 3-drawer storage units measure 7''Wx 10''D x 7''H. Excellent for storing smaller items that you use a lot.

· Comes with both casters and floor glides.  If you use the casters, you can adjust the height to 28" to 32"

· If you use the floor glides, the height adjusts 26" to 30".

· Handy metal pencil ledge keeps your pencil from hitting the floor, and plastic instrument tray

· Footrest crossbar with rubber tread and 21'' of leg room

· Convenient one hand tilt angle mechanism adjusts tabletop from 0 to 30 degrees

Overall Thoughts:

To me, the key thing you want in a hobby table is a good, solid, sturdy base.  Otherwise, when you go to erase something, or if you’re using it for a sewing station, you’re going to be chasing it around the room and picking things off the floor.  : )

Consumers provide mixed views about how solid the stand is.  The consensus comes down to – use your own tools.  The tools provided, like those with any put-it-together-yourself furniture, never get the bolts, nuts, or screws in tight enough. So, use your own tools and you’ll have a really solid base.

The size is excellent.  There’s plenty of workspace, and yet doesn’t take up a lot space in your room. 

I love the storage drawers. They’re perfect for all the little odds and ends I use regularly when card making.

The other thing I like is that it adjusts to lying flat.  This is brilliant for those who are into card making.  You can angle the top to make it easier when creating your designs, and then lower it to the flat position and put it all together. 

It’s really an awesome dream of a table, and one that’s well worth the investment if you’re into crafting and need a convenient space of your own.  And!  Your family or roommate will thank you for it.

Click here to check it out.

 

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Pillow Reviews: The Total Pillow

This morning I woke up with my lower back killing me again.  I’m not sure what I did to it yesterday, but this morning it’s letting me know what it thinks of me – it hates me.

So, I sat down at my netbook, shoved my Total Pillow behind my back and breathed a sigh of relief.  That’s when it hit me – duh!  Why haven’t you done a review on a product that’s been your lifesaver for nearly a year.  And so I am.  : )

Product Overview:

Summary:  The versatile pillow that changes shape for total comfort and support!

Size:  12 x 12 x 3 inches ; 9.6 ounces

Seller:  Amazon.com

Price:  $14.39 & eligible for FREE Super Saving Shipping

Main Features: 

Twist turn and shape the Total Pillow™ any way you like!
Filled with tension easing micro-beads

Great for use:
On a plane
In a car
Watching TV
Playing games
In the office
Seat Cushion, Neck Rest, Lumbar Support, Pillow, Chair Cushion, Floor Pillow, Head Rest.

Durability and Performance:  Now this is where consumers take a hatchet to the Total Pillow.  I didn’t mention the crappy rating reviews earlier that consumers gave it at Amazon, because I didn’t want you to be immediately turned off.  The rating is 2.5.  I disagree with the rating.  I give it a 5, here’s why.

Basically, consumers main complaint is that it is poorly constructed and falls apart really easy. 

I’ve brutalized mine for nearly a year and it’s just fine.  My cats love it!  If I’m not using it behind my back for support, Little Lillie sleeps on it while I work. 

I don’t just use it for my back at the desk, but I:

• sleep on it at night
• use it behind my head when sitting in my rocker because there’s no neck support.
• use it to prop myself up when lying on my side reading a book…

See what I mean?  My Total Pillow gets very little rest from me or my cats.  LOL  It reminds me of the Energizer Bunny – it keeps going and going.

Anyway, just like beanbag chairs, the little pellets begin to shrink.  Does it hurt the effectiveness of the pillow?  Not even in the slightest.  In fact, it makes it even more comfortable.  : )

Another complaint some consumers gave was that they couldn’t make it twist into the shapes on the box.  Maybe it’s because I’m mechanically inclined, because I could.  I  did.  I do.

So, I’m really not sure what’s with all the bad reviews, because I’ve been anything but kind to my pillow and it’s still going.

Who this product is suitable for:

It’s suitable for everyone except:

• curious little kids who are always opening things to see how they work.
• dogs, because they like to chew everything.
• which then leads me to - little tykes who are teething.

The Total Pillow is squishy and really relaxing to squeeze like tension release balls, but it’s not a chew toy.  You should also use caution when your cats use it for a cushy bed.

If you have back problems, the Total Pillow is a blessing.  It provides great support in a chair, and depending on where you put it, it also helps your posture.

If you’re going to a game or lecture and the bleachers, chairs or benches hurt your bum – take it with you.  It’s an all around functional pillow.

Overall thoughts:

I think it’s a brilliant pillow, and yes, I’m buying another one when this one finally bites the dust.  For those who might buy it and decide they don’t like it, well…your cat will love you for it.  : )

Click here to buy now!

 

 

 

 

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How to Organize Paperwork: Wonder File Review

A couple weeks ago I got had a hankering to write a new RPG (role playing game). So, I pulled out my overstuffed Wonder File, unfolded it on the floor and sat there amazed at how much I'd managed to stuff in that thing. But there it was, everything in it's place, everything ready for me to dive in.

As I sat there basking in the glow of my brilliance at buying the Wonder File, I wondered why on earth I hadn't done a review on it. So, here it is! A review that should have been written months ago.

Product Overview:

Summary

The point of the Wonder File is to help you get organized and clean up your cluttered work area, by providing lots of pockets to store your documents, research, school work, gaming downloads, receipts, bills, etc. When opened, it creates it's own workspace and a nice big one at that!

Size

Open's to a 34 x 28" workspace. Closed it's 14 x 11 3/4 x 1 3/4" for storage

Seller Amazon.com

Price$15.93

Main Features

• 4 clear heavy plastic corner pockets with elastic corner bands to hold 8.5 x 11" papers in place.
• 1 zipper pouch
• 2 small heavy plastic pouches with Velcro closures
• 1 large heavy plastic pouch that holds a netbook, files, etc.
• 2 pen holders
• Folds out to a large 34 x 28" workspace.
• Fold in half, fold in the sides and you have a nice lap desk.

Durability

To be honest, when I took the product out of the box, the first thing that went through my mind was, "What a cheap pile of crap!" It honestly does look flimsy. But, I was desperate for something to help me keep my RPG stuff together, so I gave it a try, and very glad I did.

This was one of those rare moments when looks can be deceiving. I'm far from kind to mine, as are my cats, so I can say from experience that the Wonder File can take a good deal of abuse.

However, the elastic that holds papers in the plastic corner pockets are another story. They don't hold up well when you put ridiculously thick reports, etc. in them. You have to use your head, something of which I didn't and in return - I've got to sew them back on.

Performance

In my experience it works great or else I wouldn't be reviewing it and suggesting you stop what you are doing right now (meaning reading this) click this link and buy it.

As for what other consumers think. The Wonder File only receives a 3.3 star rating out of 5 stars. Here's the reason some people don't like it:

• Small stuff falls out of the corner pockets.
• The size - super big 34 x 28".

What those who like it think:

• It's great for storage.
• It's perfect for keeping organized when writing school reports, etc.
• Convenient

Still telling it like it is - everyone, including myself, agree that it's annoying when the smaller papers fall out, but some of us find that insignificant compared to the benefits of the Wonder File.

Who This Product is Suitable For

• Business people
• Secretaries
• Work at home moms
• Homeschoolers
• Crafters/hobbyists
• Gamers
• Teachers
• Students
• Writers
• Song writers
• Musicians
• Speakers, etc

Features & Benefit

What makes this product so awesome, and so worth the little inconveniences is that you can pull out the Wonder File and get straight to work on your project without having to hunt around for where you put what and where.

For people who are time conscious, to have a product that saves you time and frustration the Wonder File is a serious must have piece of kit.

Overall Thoughts

Although the little papers falling out is annoying, there's always the option of using the zipper section to hold those smaller papers or even store them behind the larger papers that do fit!

As for the size, I love it being that big. It gives me lots of space to work on. If it were smaller, it would be a bit useless for me.

Personally, I love it so much I bought a second one here lately to help me organize my PLR business. And! I'm planning on buying another one for RPG's again, because my first one is stuffed and overflowing.

There ya have it! If you're always losing papers and stuff like me, the Wonder File is an excellent buy and one you won't regret. Click here now to pick it up from Amazon and get yourself organized!

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Cuisinart CHW-12

Something I find a bit frustrating with coffee making machines is all they make is coffee.  Ok, yeah, you can run water through and have a pitcher of hot water, but if there's a coffee drinker in the house - that's not going to go over well when they're having a caffeine fit and you're sitting there happily enjoying your tea and a bowl of instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal.

Anyway, what brought this subject up was last nite I was browsing through the latest issue of ShopSmart magazine and saw one gem of a coffeemaker!  It's called the Cuisinart CHW-12 and acts as both a fully programmable coffeemaker AND a hot-water dispenser!  

The  Cuisinart CHW-12 is loaded with awesome features:

• stainless steel
• 24 hr programmable
• self clean function
• auto shutoff
• 1-4 cup settings
• 12 cup carafe
• carafe has a drip-free pour spout
• carafe temp control heater plate can be set at high, medium or low settings - great for keeping your coffee at just the temp you like it
• easy to read program panel has a blue back-lite and digital clock
• no need to wait till the brewing cycle has finished. It has a special pause feature so you can have that first cup before you crack under the pressure of waiting
• removable drip tray allows plenty of room to use travel mugs
• water system works independently of coffeemaker
• safety lock on the bottom of water system, so no need to worry about small children accidentally dispensing the hot water
• tells you when water is ready, when to add more
• can put tea cup in the bottom & hold lever till you get amount of water you prefer
• Includes a charcoal water filter & Gold Tone Filter that removes impurities!
• 3 year warranty
• Dimensions: 10.8 x 12.4 x 16.5 and weighs 9.5 lbs

That's quite a list, but then again, this is quite a coffee making machine!  If you take a look over at amazon, you'll see 104 consumers reviewed the Cuisinart CHW-12 and it scored a 4.5 stars!  That's impressive!  Everyone agrees that it makes the best coffee they've ever tasted.  

There are a few folks who have had a few problems with the hot water side, but that's because they ignored the instructions.  : )  So, tossing that out the window, the Cuisinart CHW-12 is an incredible coffeemaker and one that you'll enjoy waking up to every morning!

List Price: $185
Amazon:  $99.95 plus FREE shipping!  A 46% savings!  You really can't beat it!  So, click here and head over to amazon now, and get ready to experience the best coffee you've ever had.

PS:  To see the Cuisinart CHW-12 in all it's glory, be sure to watch the video.

Welcome the newest member of my family!

Little Piper on my lap.

Meet little Piper!  A friend of my brother found her at the end of his drive and gave him to my brother to give to me.  I take in strays and ferals as they appear on my porch.  Anyway, Piper makes cat number 16, and she's as adorable as her little face.

Piper is making working a challenge. Since she's the only kitten, she demands my full attention.  If I sit, then my lap must be available.  If I stand, then I obviously want to drag the vulture feather across the floor so she can chase it.  If I don't catch on that this is what she expects - she sits down and meows till I surrender.  She really knows how to work me.   LOL

Jeff the cat was really ticked when she moved in.  He went around smacking the other cats over the head as if he were saying, "If you're the one who did this - take that!!!"  They stayed away from him for a good week.  He's slowly coming around...I think.

Piper asleep on my lap.

On the work side, the incessant rain has made keeping up with the farm nigh on impossible.  There's areas that are so saturated, the mower will sink to it's axles and more if you try to mow.  That leaves me using the weed eater to cut large sections that no weed eater was meant to cut.  Hopefully, it will hold out till the ground dries.

Neither me nor my mom have our gardens in.  Well, we have a couple things in the ground but that's about it.  Mom had someone run the tiller for her yesterday and it kinda sunk.  It sure did look dry enough though.  : )

Besides trying to make the most of those rare moments in between the rains to get caught up with the grass mess on the farm, I'm working on a new project that will hopefully launch in a couple days.  I'm opening a store for selling PLR.  PLR is short for public label rights.  You write articles, blog posts, ebooks and reports for bloggers and internet marketers to buy.  It's a lot of fun.


Anyway, that's a heads up on what's been happening since my last post.  Keep checking back this week for the latest product review or better still, subscribe to my feed and get notified by email when a new post goes up!


Catch y'all later!  Make it a great day!
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Time for some family fun! Free Comic Book Day

Ladies, if you have a hard time getting kids to read - comic books are the way to go. They also make a great opportunity for you & your husband to kickback and have some quality time with the kids reading them together. So, take advantage of Free Comic Book day this Saturday (May 7, 2011)! Read more here Comic Book Day also puts focus on reading to kids - Omaha World-Herald

USA Today

That's one of the ideas behind Free Comic Book Day, which celebrates its 10th anniversary Saturday. In addition to celebrating independent comic shops, the day helps promote reading with kids and tries to introduce more people to comic books. ...