So Joe…

ReviewMe is a new form of ‘PayPerPost’, a way of paying bloggers to review products and services. Other methods of reimbursement for product reviews have been criticized by many for their ‘insincerity’, that is, posters are required to give a positive review if they want to get paid, and their is also no indication to the reader that they are getting paid for their review. ReviewMe fixes this issue by assuring reviewers they will get paid for an honest review, and by requiring that the review be labeled as a ‘paid advertisement’. Read more…

A little over a year ago I needed a new alarm clock. I have a shelf on my headboard where I keep my alarm clock, so it’s easy to reach, and I keep pillows leaned up against the headboard, which keeps it out of site. This helps keep my room looking uncluttered, but when I wake up, and want to know what time it is, I have to move the pillows aside to see the clock, not very desirable. While I was looking through the variety of alarm clocks on Amazon, I stumbled across the jWIN JL-707 Projection & LED Alarm Clock Radio. This alarm clock/radio is similar to most, in that it displays the time with a display on the front, but it also has an LED projector built in that projects the time on a wall or ceiling. This works great for me, I have it project onto the ceiling right above my pillow. Read more…

After moving into my first house, I decided I needed a good set of pans for the kitchen. I wanted something non-stick, but was very displeased with the couple random non-stick pans I already had. With most of them you have to use plastic utensils, otherwise the coating gets scratched and starts to peel off. Well, my pans were all peeling, so I’d end up with what looked like pepper, but was actually non-stick coating, in my food. I Googled around a bit and did some research, and found the Scanpan website. Their non-stick pans use a ceramic-titanium non-stick method that is bonded to the metal of the pan, it’s not just a spray on coating. I looked around and only saw good feedback about them, so I jumped in and bought the ‘Chefs Set‘, a 9-piece set of pans. Read more…

I’ve been using a Sonicare Elite 7500 Dual Speed Toothbrush for almost a year now. The toothbrush uses sonic technology to clean your teeth. It basically vibrates the brush incredibly fast, which at first feels pretty strange, but you get used to it pretty quick. To aid you in getting used to it, their is actually a feature that starts the brush out slowly, and over 14 days increases the power, which works great. This is just the first of many great features. Read more…

I recently purchased a Body-Solid PowerLift FID46 Flat/Incline/Decline Weight Bench. I chose this bench because it is very sturdy, and the bench can easily adjust to an incline or decline position. The picture shows the bench with light grey pads, mine looks the same, but the pads are black instead of light grey. Read more…

I recently purchased a Powerline Power Rack PPR-200. If you’re not familiar with what a power rack is, it’s basically a metal rack that holds a weight bar, and provides safety catches that allow someone to lift heavy weights without a spotter. Should you not be able to lift the weight for that last rep, you can set the weight down on the safety bars, and be able to safely crawl out from under the weight. The PowerLine PPR-200 is reasonably priced, easy to adjust, and has a ‘lat’ option. It is very similar to the RockSolid PKR-127, as well as a number of other racks. It appears that the main difference between racks is the size of the tubing used, and if it is bolted or welded together. The PPR-200 uses 2″ tubing, and is bolted together. More expensive racks use 2.5″ or 3″ tubing, and are welded. For my needs, being a beginner, the PPR-200 is more than strong enough for my needs. If I should get to the point where I’m moving close to 1000lbs around, I’ll be happy to buy a stronger setup! Read more…

No, I’m not talking about those little metal fasteners, I’m talking about those basic food items you can’t do without. Instead of hiding them away in your pantry and your cupboards, showcase them! This not only frees up room in your pantry and cupboards for other items, but creates a visually appealing display in your kitchen, and puts those often used food items within closer reach. Read more…