8/10/2012

Magic Mist LS-2121 Humidifier and Aromatherapy Diffuser with Cobalt Blue Swirl Bowl and Black Metal Scroll Twisted Stand Review

Magic Mist LS-2121 Humidifier and Aromatherapy Diffuser with Cobalt Blue Swirl Bowl and Black Metal Scroll Twisted Stand
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Well, I'd written a glowing, very detailed review of this item 2 days after I received it as a birthday gift. It's beautiful, works well diffusing oils into the air gently, and *didn't survive* 4 days of intermittent use.
The first time the water came below the sensor, it turned off, as it was supposed to. According to the (badly written) instructions, I should have been able to just add water to bring the level over the sensor and it would work again. Nope. I unplugged it, filled it, and the sensor light was still on. I let it rest for about an hour. It turned on and made mist/diffused for about 3 minutes and shut off again - the red light indicating a too-low water level. Unfortunately, the sensor happened to be under about an inch of water at the time. After many attempts to remedy this situation, I'm going to have to ask the purchaser for the receipt so I can send it back. It's too bad because I was completely in love with this item.
I might try just to get a replacement, but I might return it for a completely different ultrasonic diffuser.

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PEACE PEARL AROMATHERAPY by Peace Pearl Aromatherapy ONE 2.75x5 inch PILLAR AROMATHERAPY CANDLE. COMBINES THE ESSENTIAL OILS OF ORANGE, CLOVE & CINNAMON TO CREATE A WARM AND COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE. BURNS APPROX. 70 HRS. Review

PEACE PEARL AROMATHERAPY by Peace Pearl Aromatherapy ONE 2.75x5 inch PILLAR AROMATHERAPY CANDLE. COMBINES THE ESSENTIAL OILS OF ORANGE, CLOVE and CINNAMON TO CREATE A WARM AND COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE. BURNS APPROX. 70 HRS.
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I received a Peace Pearl candle as a gift years ago. I have received so many comments on it and several people have taken its name to try to fins it themselves. Few specialty stores carry it so I was absolutely delighted to find it here on AMazon with PRIME shipping. I bought a few as presents and a few for me just in case they dissapear. I don't think i would need anything else. It has a clean fresh scent, but isn't to pine-sol-y, the clove gives it a tiny hint of masculinity, it has a great burn time and the wax blend burns wonderfully. It fills up a room, but not to the point where you feel you can't breathe and the scent lingers for a while. I have three dogs so I tend to air freshen, but I can't handle stuff that is too heavy or smoky. This is perfect (and comes in red - Peace Red - should you want it).

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8/09/2012

Oster 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker Review

Oster 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker
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I have no idea what the problem is with this item, but after attempting to find one that works in my local area, I give up. I've taken three of them back to the place of purchase hours after buying it. Why? Because despite following manufacturer's instructions to the letter (and rinsing the rice, and following guidelines for usage, and following their recipes), the thing shuts down halfway through the first cycle of usage and quite simply stops working...it actually appears to be shorting out or something, though judging from the rank plastic smells that have consistently filled my kitchen, I'm guessing the thermostat is flawed and allowing the unit to overheat and burn out.
Used to be you could count on Oster for high quality and long lived products. I'm convinced those days are gone for good. Nothing I've bought from this company recently has been up to snuff--and this rice cooker is the bottom of the barrel. AVOID this unit.

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8/08/2012

Sunbeam HTM5 Tea Drop Hot Tea Maker 28oz Black/brushed Chrome Review

Sunbeam HTM5 Tea Drop Hot Tea Maker 28oz Black/brushed Chrome
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As an avid tea drinker, I was excited about ordering this new product. When it arrived, I couldn't believe that it worked just like a coffee maker and wasn't suited at all for tea.
1. It doesn't heat the water to boiling, which you need for good tea.
2. The tea never steeps, despite the advertising from Sunbeam. The water drips through the tea quickly, just as water drips through coffee grounds. I didn't see any difference in the settings on tea strength. All the tea is extremely weak, as when you just dunk a tea bag in warm water for a few seconds.
I called customer service at Sunbeam to find out if I was doing something wrong. The person I reached tried to work a machine himself, and then went to his supervisor. He finally said that my machine was working fine, so there was nothing to be repaired under my warranty. He asked me how long I expected the tea to steep, and I said that most teas recommend 5 minutes, but that this machine doesn't steep at all even at the highest setting. It just drips through, like a coffee maker, and so I felt their advertising was misleading. He said he would pass my complaint on, but there was nothing he could do for me. I could return it, he said, if I had a sales receipt.
That did not seem sufficient for me, so I am writing this review. I wish I had read the other ones before purchasing it! It is just a coffee maker that is over-priced and inaccurately advertised.

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Aromatherapy Scented Oil Diffuser Modern Angle - Black Review

Aromatherapy Scented Oil Diffuser Modern Angle - Black
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I have been looking for a minimalistic oil diffuser for the longest time and this was more than I was looking for. Upon receiving the product, I was concerned because it looked rather fragile due to its thin design. However, it is actually very sturdy and well balanced. It is also a very effective diffuser if you don't mind being able to see the candle flame.

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8/07/2012

AromaSphere Review

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This little sphere works well. I choose to put lavender oil on the pads instead of using the beads it comes with as I get more aroma. I tried the beads once and really didn't work well but once I put the few drops of oil on the pad it worked all night. Wonderful little product. I think it would be good for the office as well.

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8/06/2012

Capresso 441.05 MT-500 Plus 10-cup Coffeemaker with Metallic Alloy Body and Stainless Thermal Carafe Review

Capresso 441.05 MT-500 Plus 10-cup Coffeemaker with Metallic Alloy Body and Stainless Thermal Carafe
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Let's get the price issue out of the way: in no way is this "worth" its price premium over other brands by virtue of its construction / materials. You are considering buying this for one reason only: coffee geek self-indulgence in search of the best possible home-brewed.
With that acknowledged, how does it do? Answer: pretty damn well, with a couple of asterisks.
(Note: our standard of comparison is a late, lamented Braun Flavor Select, which made excellent coffee for close to a decade. But the current Braun models lack a couple of features we liked on the previous one, which threw the choice of a replacement open to all comers. We eventually settled on the Capresso.)
First off, this is FAST. It seems like there's barely enough time to put away the coffee bean jar and pull out a couple of mugs before it's ready to drink, at a perfect temperature: just slightly too hot to take more than a sip for the first couple of minutes. You do have to guess when the dripping has finished, since the brewing light doesn't go out for several minutes after.
The timed-brew feature, which is indispensible to us, sets up easily and works like a champ. We have well water but still use the water filter -- buy an extra pack at the same time you buy the coffeemaker. And we prefer using the included gold filter to avoid possible contaminants that could leech from a paper filter.
With those perameters, the flavor is incredibly good, smoother and less acidic than the Braun it replaced, using the same beans in the same quantity, while maintaining a similar richness and depth. Warning: just as high-quality stereo speakers can reveal shortcomings in source material and associated electronics, so this coffeemaker immediately lets you know if your coffee isn't up to the job. My wife's comment after her first cup: we need to use better beans.
If your brewed coffee sits around for more than a few minutes, Capresso's thermal carafe is a great improvement over Braun's warming plate. I often wait an hour for a second mug, and by then "burnt" aromas and flavors invariably creep into coffee that's been kept warm on a plate. Over that same time, the thermal carafe maintains a just-brewed flavor and seems to suffer only a minor temperature drop -- perhaps a couple of degrees.
Cleanup is definitely a bit fussy -- you remove the filter and filter holder for rinsing, and mop up the wet grounds that are invariably clinging to the bottom of the flip-up lid.
Now for those asterisks -- all minor annoyances, to be sure:
*The carafe is shiny stainless, while the coffeemaker itself has a brushed finish. That doesn't work well together -- especially in a kitchen where other appliances are brushed stainless. And I expect the carafe to start to show scratches after it's been around a bit longer.
*The carafe pours slowly with the "black dot" in position, and you need to almost completely invert it to get to the last couple of ounces.
*The water gauge has tiny, difficult-to-see numbers for my middle-aged eyes.
I haven't tried to replicate the "counter flood" problem occasionally reported on this and the identical non-metallic model, but I can see several ways it could happen: a stuck valve in the thermal cafafe lid, using more coffee than recommended in the instructions, or an ultra-fine grind. In other words, this coffeemaker is not engineered to be idiot-proof. I'm learning to check the valve every time we rinse the pot.
That said, this is the best home coffemaker we've ever used, which is why it gets five stars. Whether the quality justifies the cost is a matter for individual decision.

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With its sophisticated look, the new MT500 Plus ties in beautifully with today's metallic kitchen trends, while adding a classic accent that works with a variety of kitchen decor options.This is the only 10-cup electric coffee maker with a stunning metallic alloy body, stainless steel thermal carafe and a stainless steel lined heating system.The new MT500 Plus adds a brushed metallic filter holder for a sleek look.It features a convenient side panel with easy access soft-touch controls, plus an illuminated LED display that is easy to see from any angle in any light.Convenience features include easy-to-clean polished surface, GoldTone Filter, easy-to-read external water level indicator, drip free spout, 24-hour programmable clock/timer, concealed cord storage and automatic safety shut-off after brewing.

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