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This watch actually looks better than the photo.  It is stylish and not crazy big.   It has a traditional band that does NOT need a manual or diagram to put on your arm.  The weird bands a lot of watches are using are simply complex for the sake of complexity.  This watch is easy to set and easy to read.  Overall impression is a job well done. From the vendor: Date window at 3:00 White mother of pearl dial with silver tone and white hands and silver tone roman numerals; luminous; stainless steel bezel encrusted with 12 white diamonds; sapphitek crystal; stainless steel case; black silicone strap Swiss-quartz Movement Case Diameter: 35mm Water Resistant To 330 Feet If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

My name is Bill and I have a problem!  I have become hooked on watches.  While the younger generation is looking at their smart phones (I have one) for the time, I still glance at my wrist.  The plus side of this watch is that it has a traditional watch band, not weird clasps that mimic traditional bands, no expansion band just a "traditional" plastic band.   I chose this watch out of those offered due to that fact and that it has a light.  Rather than dig my phone out in a rock concert (classic rock like the WHO)  I like just pushing a button and having my dial light up.   That's the good news.   Here is the bad, I have 20/20 vision with my bifocals.  The instructions for the watch may have well been printed on the head of a pin.  The font appears to be smaller than 4pts.   I am not at home and don't carry a magnifying glass with me while I travel.   It would have helped with the instructi...

I am a maple fan.   I love maple donuts and maple syrup on many things.  I now have another favorite maple product.   Maple Rye, TAP 357 is three bearish.   Not too sweet, not under sweet, just right!  I have tried Crown Royal Maple which made me crave waffles, too, too sweet.  I tried Knob Creek Smokey Maple and it is good.  Not TAP 357 good but good.   Watkins Select Maple Bourbon which had an amazing nose but not a memorable taste.   TAP 357 brings maple to the table without a pancake craving but with the spirit I was seeking.   The quote f rom: http://dailyfoodandwine.com/tap-357-maple-rye-whisky/  pretty much sums it up.  "Produced at the oldest distillery in Western Canada, the blended rye whisky used in TAP 357 is distilled four times before being matured in a combination of new, second- and third-use bourbon barrels. Once this fine product has been aged, Master Blender Michel Marcil expertly blends the whiskies...

These are very pretty coffee mugs.   I like the design.  They are really coffee cup size and not mug size, regardless of the name.  I was disappointed that the pattern is so muted.  You will be able to note in the picture that there is only one butterfly, a Monarch I think, with bright colors.   I thought the colors would be brighter.  They are ok, smaller than I expected even though I saw that they were 12 oz, I guess I didn't realize my daily coffee mugs were several ounces larger. At $29.00 price on Amazon, that is more than $7 per cup, I don't think that was what I would call a good deal.  If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

This set provided a sufficient number of pieces to construct a wide variety of projects.  I  particularly like K'nex as they are headquartered in Pennsylvania and the product is made in the USA .   K'nex has committed to being a manufacturer whose product is all American.  In a world awash in global economy products, it is refreshing to see a home ground company doing well.   The products are well made and I have gotten more sets for my grand kids.   $50 at Amazon.  From the vendor: ·                         Building ideas for 100 creations! ·                         863 K'NEX Pieces including classic rods and connectors! ·            ...

This is a pretty piece of jewelry.  It will compliment the collection of practically every butterfly fan.  It seems well made and she liked it. $26 at Amazon. If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

This is a very pretty ring.  It certainly looks far more valuable than it's very reasonable price of $53.00 at Amazon.  It is suitable for a gift and comes in a nice ring box.   If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

No Joke, No April Fools, this is a nice product.  I use this type of product frequently.  This is substantially more durable than the ones purchased at the hardware store.   The turn on/off valve handles are larger and easier to grip.   This is a quality product and worth the money.   $12 at Amazon ·                         Converts one faucet into two, with two fingertip flow control/shut-off levers ·                         Heavy-duty metal construction for durability ·                         Leak-free ball valves ·             ...