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I am struggling to come to terms to Dick Tracy on my wrist.   The ability to interface my phone with my watch is very interesting.   So far I have used the apps to download a Halloween watch face which my 2 year old granddaughter found highly entertaining.    The pedometer may or may not keep me fit.   Sadly the thing that I like the best is not very smart at all, it is the ability to select different watch faces and I selected one for my default that is so big I an see it on my desk from the door way.   The watch band is very good looking too. Documentation could be better.  Noting that it must be charged prior to first use seems obvious but it still should be noted.   I do not suggest trying to synch to your phone unless you are on your home or office network.  Synching was SLOOOW.   Really, not to much complain about.  I am still playing and it appears to have lots to play with.   From the vendor: ·...

These are very nice goggles.   They fit snugly against the face and remain clear while swimming.   There was next to no fogging.   A good purchase to keep the chlorine in the pool and out of the kids’ eyes. Kids-specific version of the Cobra Mask Ideal mask for swimming and many other water sports. The Cobra Mask features a 180 degree view lens Flexible frame with integrated skirt for superior fit, flexibility and comfort. Skirt forms a complete watertight seal around the face. If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

Confusion abounds in my life. For some reason I thought these were 6' bulbs not 4' bulbs. No big deal as I could use 4' bulbs in the light over my work bench. That became a lot more problem than I anticipated. In moving the light to change the bulbs I noticed the cord insulation was flaking off. That necessitated on rewiring the wall switch to the light as it seemed a definite fire hazard. Once I got everything rewired, I decided to replace the old fixture with a new one anyway. So a simple change the light bulb ended up as a 2 hour project. Eventually I got the bulbs in. The one bulb seems to output at least 50% or more light than the previous fluorescent bulb. The other seems to output roughly the same light. This is why I am hesitant to go five stars when there is such a dramatic difference in light output between the two bulbs that came out of the same two bulb packaging. If the LED tube holds up as to it's lifetime rating, they are worth the price of $20.0...

My first reaction was that the toothbrush tickled.   Once I got accustomed to the sonic feature I liked the brush.    It has a variety of features and it is hard to tell how effective they are but the charging station part is very nice.   Keeps the toothbrush ready to go.   The timer part is a bit hard to determine, you don't know if it is a stutter or the timer.   Overall I like the toothbrush and I guess only my dentist will be able to tell if it is more effective than my old brush. From the vendor: Featuring nine customizable brushing options, an intuitive pressure sensor, and our most advanced brush head technology, the Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum is your total solution for an invigorating, deep clean and exceptional plaque removal. Utilizing patented Sonic technology, this rechargeable toothbrush removes up to ten times more plaque than a manual toothbrush. Choose from three cleaning modes and three intensity settings to create a br...

Overall I liked these headphones.  Initially I was not happy with the connectivity.  I first tried to connect to my Galaxy tablet and they would not connect.  Then I tried my Kindle Fire and they connected immediately.  Next I tried my S7 phone and it connected immediately.  I went back to the tablet and tried a few more times to connect and finally it connected. Not sure why there was an issue with the tablet. I had difficulty getting the headset to connect to the device I wanted to use.  After experimenting, it seemed to prefer to automatically connect to the Kindle and I had to distant myself from the Kindle to get any other device to connect. I read some of the other reviews and was a bit surprised at the negativity regarding the FM reception.  I was not surprised when a station would get static as I moved around.  Considering all the metal 2x4 replacement studs, I am often surprised to get any radio reception.   I thought...

I’m a firm believer in water flossing or water picking.   This is cordless, rechargeable and highly portable.   This allows successfully cleaning my teeth when I am traveling.   I have tried some portable units before but this is the first that was rechargeable.   In addition, it works better than the last two I purchased.   It is not as powerful as the plug in type but it is far smaller and certainly portable.   I like it.   I did receive this product at no charge in exchange for an honest review. From the vendor: ·               ★ Great after-sale service. If any question of your order, please don't hesitate to contact YASI seller service team. YASI team will handle your case within 12 Hours. ★ 4 clean modes (Normal, Soft, Pulse,Point Control) with LED indicating light provide the needs of oral care for you and can remove harmful bacteria and food debris deep between teeth and below the gumline. ★...

On this National Donuts Day I wish to pay tribute to one of my favorite things. Ode to Donuts    Never did I see A more perfect food for me! So round, so firm so fully packed, I must admit my brain is racked, To come up with a better snack. So well rounded as a treat, The zero calorie center that can’t be beat. Life’s paths are leaved so well, With May’s donuts that were simply swell, With First Street Bakery’s kind souls Who filled our bags with glazes so gold, With Ronnie’s Hilton Head knarly treat, With Hornburger’s cream filled oh so sweet, With Publix’s maple glaze dream, Only beat by YumYum’s cruller of sour cream. My life defined by donut’s sweet road. Three exercise bikes worn to a nub, In an effort to keep donut’s sweet love, from making me a happy but lardy tub. On this day celebrate the wonder Of this wonderful, awesome treat This ode’s to you oh donut delight, Your ability to turn darkness to light, To...