Book Reviews and Money Saving Tips

Update 8/26/20 The battery died.  It will not charge.  I was pleasantly surprised to get a delightful woman in customer service who handled my concern very professionally and will be replacing the battery.   So as much as I liked this before, I like it more now.  Good support trumps good price, every single time! I have been waiting very impatiently for this to arrive.   I find the little hand held vacumns totally inadequate for garage work let alone cleaning my car.   I opened this as soon as it arrived and popped the battery into the charger while I read all the instructions, which was a very short read.   It has elastic loops to hold all the tools, the hose fits around the top of the vac.   It has surprisingly good suction for something running on a battery.   I cleaned my car and was pleased with the result.  The lack of a cord dragging around made is so much easier to get into the front and back seats and the trunk.   This is a well thought out machine. From the vendor:

Actual Arm, Mine I was a bit nervous about one size fits all but this sleeve fits perfectly.   I have long arms and that was a concern but as you can see in the photo it is just fine.   I was surprised that these sleeves are not oppressively hot, initially they seemed to be but after 3 holes (golf)  I didn't even notice I was wearing a sleeve. From the vendor: 💪 HIGH QUALITY & COMFORTABLE - Made with breathable elastic and moisture-wicking lycra fabric, breathable, cooling, form-fitting, anti-slid and lightweight. 92% nylon 8% spandex blend keep you warm in cold temperatures, cool in hotter temperatures. More skin friendly, perfect for men women and kids. There is no need to use sunscreen anymore. You can wear it all day and night. 💪 ULTIMATE UV PROTECTION & TATTOO COVER- With cooling technology & UPF 50 protection to block out over 98% of harmful UVA & UVB rays, got no sunburn. Humanized design, the hand cover ensures full coverage while the thu

Great small storage baskets.  These seem very sturdy and they fit on an 8" shelf!  I love them.  [Small Storage Baskets Set] Measure approximately 12 x 8 x 5 inches. The small basket set features a classic neutral pattern with two side carry handles and collapsible frame. Metal eyelets and sturdy heavy duty handle make it easy to carry or pull off and out of shelves [Durable Material] These collapsible fabric storage baskets are made of durable canvas and Environmental EVA, sturdy metal rod frame around the top keep the basket shape, durable and high quality material make this storage basket last a good long time [Multi-purpose Fabric Baskets] Have versatility for the storage in the bedroom, living room, wardrobes, kitchen, as well as the ornament and arrangement functions for festival or party gifts. The classic neutral designs can match most of home decoration or can be seen as an ingenious accessory. Baskets for Shelves have versatility for the storage in the bedr

I like the method of recharging these batteries.  instead of trying to remember where you put the charger and setting it up, this comes with magnetic connection usb chargers.  Seems like a good idea.  They batteries came charged, put them on a tester when they arrived and they had the right charge. About this item 【Unique Design】: Unique magnetic charging design makes the recharge of the batteries become simple and convenient, Quick full charging is achieved in 1.5 hours with an additional 2-year standby time. 【High Power Capacity】: 2000mAh high-power capacity 1.5v rechargeable aa batteries, great for high-power demand device such as baby monitors, blink camera, video game controllers, flashlights and more. 【Stable and Long Lasting】: Constant 1.5v output makes the devices work more stable, This lithium aa batteries are without the typical Lead Acid memory effects, constantly charge and discharge these batteries without noticeable reduction of battery life. 【Energy Savi

Got the batteries today, put them on a tester and got an appropriate reading.  Longevity is difficult to know since I would have to wait the 10 years to determine that.  The thing with Lithium batteries is the longevity.   If your smoke detector, or carbon monoxide detector are inconvenient to reach, you want to have the longest life battery you can find.  Lithium should do it. From the vendor: LONGEST RUN TIME 9V - Tenergy's 9V Lithium batteries offer 2.5 times more capacity than traditional alkaline 9V batteries available. Provides enough power to last up to 10-years as a backup battery in ac-powered Smoke detectors RELIABLE POWER - Tenergy 9volt lithium battery features ultra-low self-discharge of only 2% a year and are date stamped for freshness. We confident these batteries will provide power, even after 10 years in proper storage. DESIGNED FOR BEST FIT - Tenergy's non-rechargeable batteries 9 volts is slightly slimmer with rounded edges and corners ensuring a

This toy is very cute.  The music isn’t extraordinarily annoying as many of the other toy cars.  The turning when it bumps into something will help the play value particularly for the younger child.   This toy is very cute.  The music isn’t extraordinarily annoying as many of the other toy cars.  The turning when it bumps into something will help the play value particularly for the younger child.   The down side to this toy is the packaging.  You have to destroy the packaging to get the toy out.  If you want to put batteries in to the toy before you gift it, you are going to have to tear the blankety blank box apart.  Then you find that the car is affixed to the cardboard by  two plastic washers held in by screws.  If by chance you have 20/20 vision in good light you may see that the screws have indiscernible print that shows you can twist the plastic washer to unscrew it.   Unfortunately, I tried to remove the screws to no avail until I got into better light and saw the pri

Air Dry Clay for Kids Modeling Kit | Bake Shoppe & Cute Critters Themed Activity Books | 36 Colors of molding Clay Magic A creative grandchild can tax you mind for suitably appropriate gifts.   The wealth of colors and the ability to create on a whim is part of this set.   The air drying is perfect as it allows the child to do their thing with very little or no adult intervention.   I see some interesting key chains and critters in the future.   Clay is always fun but the assortment of colors and quality make this set a winner.  From the vendor: A KIDS FAVORITE - Kids love playing with this air dry dry clay hour after hour, week after week. It's educational, promotes creativity, and it's really ...really FUN! WHAT YOU GET: 36 unique colors (0.70oz/20g per color), 36 reusable containers, 2 full color large image activity books, 3 plastic cutting tools, 10 keychains, endless hours of fun! NON TOXIC - 100% safe. LHAMA-ASTM D4236 & CPSIA certified. Kid

STEM Toys - 6 in 1 Kids Building Toy Set, 142 Pieces, Educational DIY Learning Construction Kit for Boys and Girls, Birthday Gift Idea for Creative Engineering STEM Builders Ages 5 6 7 8 9 + Years Old This set seems to be a little more egalitarian than some of the other building sets.   It adds some googly eyes which may help it to appeal more to the whimsical child.   The parts are reasonably soft and the assembly is pretty clear.  This should appeal to either gender in the age group. From the Vendor: 142 PIECES - EXCLUSIVE 6-IN-1 DESIGNS: Children love this 142 Piece - MOBIUS Toys 6-in-1 STEAM Building Toy Set because STEAM IS EVERYTHING STEM AND EVEN MORE. With this STEAM Set, kids will be able to build 6 different models with real working mechanics. After they complete each model, the possibilities become endless with what they can build and create. Kids love the thrill of building with MOBIUS Toys and keeps them busy all year long while using their imagination and