Home and Kitchen

REVIEW – The Hill Country Region in Texas, including the city of San Antonio, has very hard water.  A large majority of our water comes from limestone aquifers. We have had a water softener in our homes since 1998, and it makes a huge difference in reducing calcium buildup in our appliances and bathroom fixtures.  […]

REVIEW Recently I received a package from . It came in a plastic bubble mailer. Inside the mailer, the product was inside another smaller bubble mailer. Inside that, the product was in a plastic bag. Inside that, the product was in another plastic bag. Knowing what we know about microplastics, I didn’t feel great about

REVIEW – I have a large air fryer/toaster oven that sits on the countertop that I have used for several years now.  I use it mainly as a secondary oven and to air fry things like fries and chicken.  I hate using it as an air fryer because it is such a pain to clean. 

REVIEW – I like scented candles and waxes, especially around the holidays, but with an active cat, I have always been concerned about the risk of fire. SwitchBot recently surprised me with their Candle warmer, promising luxurious fragrances with a warm glow and safety features an open flame could never provide. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price:

REVIEW – It’s fall, and that means I’m back at my day gig, teaching and molding the youth of our great nation. That, in turn, means I’m in need of many, many margaritas. The HiCozy F3 Slushie Machine & Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine landed on my doorstep JUST IN TIME! ⬇︎ Jump to summary

REVIEW – If your knives are showing their age, the PAUDIN Knife Block Set promises a complete kitchen refresh at a compelling price: $79 down from $170. That’s a 53% discount for German high-carbon steel blades, but does the quality justify the investment, or will you be reaching for the sharpener sooner than expected? I

REVIEW – We are officially entering a new stage of life, sending our firstborn to college.  Our schedules have now added college visits, coach calls, financial aid forms, and scholarship applications.  Going along with that, we have visited a few dorm rooms and recognize that her space will be very limited for her items.  One

REVIEW – I consider myself pretty normal (bold, I know) and I got excited about the COSORI Kettle after the first use. I can justify the emotion if you read on. The COSORI Kettle replaced our old-tech hot pot that would surely boil water, but we don’t usually want it boiled. The COSORI Kettle has

REVIEW – Someone who didn’t cook designed my kitchen.  I say that because it’s not particularly user friendly.  There is no place for a trash can, so I’ve struggled for years to figure out where to put one, how to handle the recycling, and a million other issues.  OHWILL rolled out a dual can that

REVIEW – We’re drinking fancy tonight! Meet the HiCOZY Clear Ice Ball Maker. This device is designed to deliver crystal clear balls of ice for your drinks & cocktails like you’ll find in those classy bars & restaurants. How does it work? Is it really crystal clear? Let’s find out. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to