Testing Banana Gadgets: A Review of the Ridiculously Fun and Functional
Who knew bananas could inspire so many quirky gadgets? From phones to umbrellas to pods, the world of banana-themed items is surprisingly vast. I tested three banana gadgets that are as ridiculous as they are intriguing: the Banana Phone, the Banana Umbrella, and the Monkey Banana Pod. Let’s dive inContinue Reading
Testing Three Drink Gadgets: The Good, The Bad, and the Totally Unnecessary
Curious about quirky drink gadgets? Today, I tested three intriguing products: a USB mini fridge, silicone bottle caps, and a soda spout with a handle. These gadgets range from highly rated to almost invisible on the review radar. Here’s my breakdown of their performance and usefulness.Continue Reading
Best of 2024
Today I’m happy to present my 8th annual Best of the Year countdown in which I take a look back at the nearly 200 products I reviewed in 2024, and offer my picks for the best of the bunch. As always, the items on this countdown may not be newContinue Reading
Battle of the Hand Warmers: Which One Should You Choose?
Finding the perfect hand warmer can be crucial, especially for someone like me who struggles with Raynaud’s Syndrome, a condition that makes my hands unusually cold. Over the years, I’ve tested plenty of hand warmers, but today, I’m diving into four popular options from Amazon to see how they stackContinue Reading
The Ultimate Toaster Showdown: Buydeem vs. Breville
Looking for the perfect toaster can feel like a daunting task, especially when you’re comparing two highly-rated models with a significant price gap. Recently, I set out to find a toaster that would not only deliver perfectly browned toast but also last longer than my previous high-end model. After hoursContinue Reading
Testing the Hype: 5 Fruit and Veggie Tools Under $15 Reviewed
When it comes to kitchen gadgets, it’s easy to be tempted by tools promising to make food prep easier and faster. But do these budget-friendly devices live up to the hype? I tested five fruit and veggie tools, each under $15, and here’s my firsthand experience with how they perform.Continue Reading
A Candle That Tells Time? My Review of the Candle by the Hour
When I stumbled upon the Candle by the Hour on Amazon, I didn’t set out to review it. I bought it purely because it looked fascinating, with a blend of function and form that could double as a conversation piece. After using it for a while, I couldn’t resist sharingContinue Reading
Five Viral Gadgets from Temu Tested: Hit or Miss?
In my latest review, I took on the challenge of testing five gadgets I found on Temu. These items were all priced between $1.70 and $10 and have been making rounds on social media. The question I aimed to answer: do they actually work? Here’s a detailed breakdown of howContinue Reading
Space Pong Review: Fun Concept, Flawed Execution
When I heard about Space Pong – a laser-light game designed to reinvent table tennis – I was intrigued. The promise of turning any dark room into a futuristic game zone sounded too fun to pass up. But after putting it to the test, I discovered that while the conceptContinue Reading
Cracking the Case: Testing Egg Gadgets for Everyday Use
Egg gadgets have become somewhat of a specialty for me over the years. With over 30 egg-related tools tested since 2016, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the downright messy. In this review, I dive into four new contenders: an egg cracker, two decorative egg cutters, and two eggContinue Reading