Cocktail Shaker Set by SHIKSHOOK

5 out of 5 Stars

I picked this up as a gift for a friend who camps with my camp at The Pennsic War every year. We set up a bar in my camp & he spends a lot of time behind the bar mixing drinks for our guests in the evening hours with a couple of our other friends.  This is a nice 25 ounce shaker that comes with a double jigger & 2 pourers. It seems to be well made with quality product with (304 grade 18/8 stainless steel) this will make a wonderful gift & be a perfect addition to our camp bar as well. This is the 3^rd set I have had the opportunity to try & the first one to come with additional pourers, that is a nice little touch. The jigger measures out correctly in comparison to the other jiggers I have (the set I already have in storage out there is off on size so doesn’t measure out correctly when mixing drinks). The construction of this shaker is strong. I had one in the past that you could easily squish it out of shape. That won’t happen with this one I still have 2 more sets to get for our other members who spent a lot of time behind the bar) so I will update this review accordingly with some more comparison information in the future.

Pros:

Set contains a Cocktail Shaker 25 oz in with a Luxurious velvet storage bag, 1 - double Jigger & 2 - 1/2oz, Pourers & includes a free Ebook. Created with 304 grade 18/8 stainless steel so there will never be an issue with rusting. This set also comes with a 100% satisfaction with a lifetime guarantee  

Cons:

I honestly have no issues with this cocktail set. It preform as you would expect

I would absolutely recommend this jigger set to anyone looking to add a good shaker to their bar. The extra pourers that come with this set make it one step above the other sets I have purchased & the bonus velvet bag is a great storage option for protection when you’re not using it.

I would also like to note that I received this product free or discounted in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  I do my best to provide you with the most useful & helpful review I can and strive to write honest reviews regardless of whether I purchased a product at full price, at a discount, or received it free. I am not connected to this company or any of the companies of products that I review. No monitory compensation was received and I was not required to write a positive review. Thank you!  If my review has been of help to you, please do me the favor of clicking the “like” at the end of this review If you have a question, feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer.

Simply Grinding -Large Grinder for Tobacco Herbs & Spices

5 out of 5 Stars

I purchased this as a replacement for the grinder I have had for what seems like forever. I’m pleased with the construction of this grinder.  The only issue I have is it says on the box it comes with a proactive pouch but the pouch was not included. I actually dry my own herbs from my garden & like to grind them up a bit before using them in my cooking to release more of the aroma & flavor for my cooking. Since I don’t have a mortar & pestle at the moment I have been using my old grinder so this grinder has been a huge bonus for me. The old one I have is at least 10-15 years old & well used, so the teeth are now all dull. This new one has nice large sharp grinding teeth that make grinding the herbs an easy job. The magnet around the top has a solid hold. You can fill it & turn it upside down without fear of it opening & spilling the contents. I know what most people use these for and because of that, these handy little grinders get overlooked for kitchen use. It really is sad because I really think anyone who likes to cook should have one of these in their kitchen. The fine dust & particles caught in the pollen catcher I save to use in other cooking as because of its fine nature it makes a great addition to sauces & gravy’s to ad concentrated flavor. The quality of construction with this grinder is excellent & the pieces screw together smoothly. I have yet to try this with my fresh herbs & will update my review once I am able to start harvesting & using some of the fresh ones in my garden.

Pros:

Heavy duty design, so this grinder should last a good ling time. There is a nice strong magnet to hold lid tight when grinding. Nice sharp grinding teeth & a pollen catcher for all the fine particles.

Cons:

So far I really don’t have any issues with this grinder. I will be using it a lot in my kitchen so if any issues arise I will update my review accordingly

I would absolutely recommend this grinder, it’s not just for the smokers. I think every kitchen should have one & it’s sad that is it overlooked as a kitchen gadget just because it’s thought of as common drug paraphernalia. It really is a very convenient grinder to have

I would also like to note that I received this product free or discounted in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  I do my best to provide you with the most useful & helpful review I can and strive to write honest reviews regardless of whether I purchased a product at full price, at a discount, or received it free. I am not connected to this company or any of the companies of products that I review. No monitory compensation was received and I was not required to write a positive review. Thank you!  If my review has been of help to you, please do me the favor of clicking the “yes” at the end of this review where it says “Was this review helpful to you”  If you have a question, feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer.

PS4 Vertical Standwith Cooling Fan Charger, Kootek® Multifunctional PlayStation 4 Console CoolerDualshock 4 Controllers Charging Station with Dual Charger Ports and USB HUB

4 out of 5 Stars

I purchased this to use with my PS4. When we move back down to our renovated place we will be mounting the TV on the wall & will be re organizing all our gaming gear & PS4 to set on the new table under the TV instead of behind the glass of a shelf system. Since we will have somewhere to set everything out I wanted to upgrade to the cooling fan stand. I was happy to come across this one that also includes charging ability for up to 4 controllers. 2 controllers can mount right into the stand & there is a USB hub to charge 2 more. I really wanted to give this 5 stars but I have some concerns about the stability of this stand & the shaky charger ports. So far it hasn’t been an issue, & I don’t know if I’m just being over paranoid about having my PS4 on the side like that, but I worry a little about it falling over. My other concern is that the controller charge ports seem a little loose. They are charging fine so far & work OK, but It kind of feels like they might come out & get stuck in my controller. Because of this I have to bring my rating down to 4 stars. I do like the fact that it also has the USB hub for charging additional controllers. The fan provides some cooling action for the unit so that is a bonus.

Pros:

Fan to help keep your PS4 cool, storage/charge ports for 2 controllers & can charge up to 4 controllers at one time using the additional 2 USB’s

Cons:

The docking station is powered by the PS4 with no plug in option. Controller ports seem kind of loose

So far I would recommend this to the casual adult gamer. Maybe not so much for someone who is not gaming 24/7, as I’m not sure the durability of the charging ports would hold up to a serious gamer & worry that they might break off in the controller if not handled with a bit of care..

I would also like to note that I received this product free or discounted in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  I do my best to provide you with the most useful & helpful review I can and strive to write honest reviews regardless of whether I purchased a product at full price, at a discount, or received it free. I am not connected to this company or any of the companies of products that I review. No monitory compensation was received and I was not required to write a positive review. Thank you!  If my review has been of help to you, please do me the favor of clicking the “yes” at the end of this review where it says “Was this review helpful to you”  If you have a question, feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer.

Darjeeling Loose Leaf Masala Chai Tea

4 out of 5 Stars

I got this because I’m a tea lover (especially when I am camping) I always prefer the loose teas over the bagged teas since it gives me more control over how I make my tea. Some teas I will use a little more, some a little less, some I add additional ingredients to. I was excited to get this tea as the write up & reviews seemed very enticing. I opened it right up as soon as it was delivered & was extremely pleased with the spice bold aroma. The combination of teas & the cardamom, cinnamon, clove & black pepper create a unique spiced flavor. Some (like my husband) may find the flavor a bit odd or off-putting if you’re not a fan of this type of spiced tea, but if you are like me, you will love this tea. It brews a little weak for my taste by the instructions, however if I let it steep a little longer it brings out a little more of the flavor

Pros:

Claims to promote calmness, reduce stress. Made with fresh high quality teas herbs & spices. Includes cloves, cinnamon and cardamoms which aid in everything from dental health, antioxidants, stress relief

Cons:

Has a very Unique flavor with the includes cloves, cinnamon and cardamoms mixed with the tea & might be a bit off-putting for some

If you’re used to spiced teas, I would happily recommend giving this one a try. If you like a darker tea, let it steep a little longer.

I would also like to note that I received this product free or discounted in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  I do my best to provide you with the most useful & helpful review I can and strive to write honest reviews regardless of whether I purchased a product at full price, at a discount, or received it free. I am not connected to this company or any of the companies of products that I review. No monitory compensation was received and I was not required to write a positive review. Thank you!  If my review has been of help to you, please do me the favor of clicking the “yes” at the end of this review where it says “Was this review helpful to you”  If you have a question, feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer.

EDGE PERFEXION 3Stage Knife Sharpener - Left & Right Handed - Professional QualitySharpening System, for Stainless Steel, Ceramic, Pocket, Garden, HuntingKnives, Diamond Coated, Color Burgundy

5 out of 5 Stars

I had originally purchased this sharpener with the thought of bringing it to my 2 week camping event for my kitchen out there. Most the knives we have in storage out there for the camp kitchen are pretty sad & couldn’t really cut much & I wanted to have something everybody use. (Some people just aren’t good with a basic stone) At this point, I kind of want to keep it here at home...lol… I was excited to receive this & almost immediately opened it & tested it out on a couple of the old knives I have here at home. For anyone who has ever used a sharpener like this, you already know that there is bit of a knack to using them successfully. It’s all about the correct angel & speed. I would suggest if you have never used one of these before & your worried, you can start with a knife you don’t care about so you can get the feel for it on something that if you flub it up its not an issue. Generally it won’t take more than a couple swipes to pick it up.

****TIPS****

Place the sharpener on a firm surface and keep a firm hold on the device. Guide the blade of the knife at an angle of 90 ° to the sharpener into the slot. Hold the knife upright and pull it using light pressure straight from the base of the blade to the tip. - Repeat this process.

Using the first level (coarse), diamond-coated abrasive wheels sharpen your blunt knife. In the second level (fine), the ceramic slats can be used for the regular sharpening of blades as well as for fine sharpening following on from level 1.

****Do not pull the knife backwards and forwards****

Also suitable for serrated knives. In this case, use only level 2.

Pros:

Easily sharpen multiple types of knives with one unit. Three different choices of course, fine, & ceramic. Easy to use

Cons:

At the moment there is not much in the “con” category I have to say other than nothing beats a basic sharpening stone.  That not to say this is bad, because it’s not in any way. Jus that if you a fan of the old style, you will always be a fan of them.

In my opinion, I would easily recommend this sharpener to anyone looking for a great handheld multi-level sharpening tool

I would also like to note that I received this product free or discounted in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  I do my best to provide you with the most useful & helpful review I can and strive to write honest reviews regardless of whether I purchased a product at full price, at a discount, or received it free. I am not connected to this company or any of the companies of products that I review. No monitory compensation was received and I was not required to write a positive review. Thank you!  If my review has been of help to you, please do me the favor of clicking the “like” “Was this review helpful to you”  If you have a question, feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer.

Walden Sure-FireStarters Easy to Light 24 Pack for Charcoal Grills Fireplaces CampfiresPellet/Wood Stoves and Bonfires Made in USA

5 out of 5 Stars

I purchased this because we do a lot of camping & I always like to have some fire starters on hand just in case, epically for the damp & rainy days. Normally I make my own by recycling all my empty egg cartons, empty toilet paper rolls, newspaper, lint (sawdust when I’m doing my woodworking) & ends of my candles. (This works great & I will likely continue to do this but not everyone is a crazy nut job who insists on repurposing everything I can) but when I saw these, I couldn’t resist giving them a shot. I must say I was very pleased when they arrived. (Since I won’t have my next camping event for a few more weeks, I decided to send a couple with a friend of mine who was able to attend one this past weekend. I got nothing but rave reviews back from them. They were very thrilled that I had given them a couple for the weekend.) First off, would like to note that these are nice & dense, yet have enough airflow to get them going really good very quickly. They have enough burn time to start up a really good fire in no time. I will have to say also, that I was expecting something that just smelled like unscented paraffin wax, but they actually has a kind of nice scent to them. Nothing major or anything, but just enough to actually give me a nice at ease feeling. I love the fact that they are made of recycled ingredients & due to the simplicity of them (newspaper, wax & cardboard) they will last you indefinitely.  This is great if you won’t be using them much, as this nice large bag will last you a while & you won’t have to worry about them not working when you get around to using them

Pros:

Very well made & dense fire starter. Great for starting a fire on the moist, damp or rainy days. Lasts long enough to get even damp wood burning good.. Made of recycled newspaper, cardboard and wax (got to love a product that is using recycled ingredients. 2 thumbs up for GOING GREEN)

Cons:

There is not much bad I can say about this product. If I happen to have any other information after I personally use them I will update my review accordingly, (my next event is 2 weeks long) . But really.. I just can’t say anything bad about these

I would recommend these in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a simpler way to start a fire. These are great for your home fire pit of while you’re camping. Since they will essentially last you forever until you use them, they are great to keep stocked in your cabin or RV, or toss one or 2 into a zip lock for your bugout bag.. You really just can’t go wrong here

I would also like to note that I received this product free or discounted in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  I do my best to provide you with the most useful & helpful review I can and strive to write honest reviews regardless of whether I purchased a product at full price, at a discount, or received it free. I am not connected to this company or any of the companies of products that I review. No monitory compensation was received and I was not required to write a positive review. Thank you!  If my review has been of help to you, please do me the favor of clicking the “yes” at the end of this review where it says “Was this review helpful to you”  If you have a question, feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer. 

Muscle Stick Roller18" - Deep Tissue Massage Stick for Natural Recovery

4 out of 5 Stars

I purchased this because I was looking for something to help with issues of muscle soreness & tightness from working all day.  Trying to get help sometimes from my husband most times is difficult as he also works a lot. I have never used anything like this before so I really had no idea what to expect or how to really use it. Luckily this massage tool comes with a downloadable eBook & & lifetime access to how-to videos and user guides. It is very easy to use. To be honest, you can get away with using it successfully without even checking out any of the information. It seems very well made & long enough for me to actually use on my own back to a degree (but I need help if I really want to get my back good). I will have to say though, that the best thing for me is how well it works on my neck. I have a lot of issues with that between permanent subluxations that require regular attention.  I am very happy to add this to my drawer of massage items.

Pros:

Very well made with strong stainless steel inner core & a nice usable size at 18” (massage surface about 8”).  Multiple plastic rollers that feel just fantastic.  Simple for anyone to use & comes with a downloadable eBook & lifetime access to how-to videos and user guides that are actually helpful.

Cons:

I wouldn’t say it really gets into the “deep Tissue” as it states in the title (have to deduct a star for that), but it does a pretty good job nun the less. If using it for your back, you may need some additional help

I would confidently recommend this as something that is a good addition to your massage tools (Yea, I have massage balls, massage stones, & a plethora of other items…lol & each one is necessary in its own right)

I would also like to note that I received this product free or discounted in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  I do my best to provide you with the most useful & helpful review I can and strive to write honest reviews regardless of whether I purchased a product at full price, at a discount, or received it free. I am not connected to this company or any of the companies of products that I review. No monitory compensation was received and I was not required to write a positive review. Thank you!  If my review has been of help to you, please do me the favor of clicking the “Like” at the end of this review   If you have a question, feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer. #liveinfinitely