Simian 10 in 1 Autoloading Ratchet Screwdriver Review

Whenever I need to replace the batteries on my daughters' toys, I would have to go through hubby's tools, which is sometimes a hassle for me, because there's a lot. I have to manually change the bits (I researched what it's called! :)) to see which one would be the best size to use. When I received the Simian 10 in 1 Autoloading Ratchet Screwdriver, I was excited to try it because it seems easy to use.

Here is a quick product description from the company:

Whether it's construction, home improvement, or a personal project, the Simian Autoloading Ratchet screwdriver provides you with a one-stop solution tool to make your work faster and more efficient than ever. With 3-way ratchet functionality, a quick-changing bit mechanism and 10 standard bits included, this is a must-have addition to your toolbox.
10 individual bits in one screwdriver
The Simian autoloading ratchet screwdriver features 10 separate bits, so you'll never be left wanting when you're in the middle of a project again. Bits are standard 1/4'', included are: Phillips #1/#2/#3, Slotted 4mm/6mm, Star T15/T20, and Square 1/2.
Magnetic bit holder
The tip of this autoloading screwdriver is outfitted with a magnetic system to hold your bit of choice in place while you work. Don't worry about fiddling around with bits, simply autoload the bit you want and work with confidence knowing that it will be firmly held in place.
3-Way Ratchet Functionality
Switch this ratchet screwdriver to forward, reverse, or locked mode depending on your needs, and easily screw in tight spaces. If you need a steady hand, you can screw and unscrew without having to rotate the handle 360 degrees.
Easily change bits in 3 Steps
To exchange a bit, first pull back the Simian handle, then move the index arrow to the desired bit in the revolving chamber. Finally, push the handle forward to lock the bit in place - it's that easy to change bits on-the-go.

The Simian 10 in 1 Autoloading Ratchet Screwdriver has 9 different bits and 1 metal extender (I'm not sure if that's the correct term) which can be used to add length to the bits.

This autoloading screwdriver includes the following standard 1/4" bits:

- Phillips #1, #2 and #3
- Slotted 4mm and 6mm
- Star T15 and T20
- Square 1 and 2

5 of the bits are already loaded into the revolving chamber which are the Philipps #1, #2 and #3 and the Slotted 4 mm and 6 mm. 4 of the bits is located inside the handle which can be manually removed and placed on the magnetic bit holder.

What's so cool about this, at least for me, is that the revolving chamber automatically loads and changes the 5 bits. I just have to pull the handle, revolve the barrel to the bit size I want and then push it back in.

There's also a metal extender located on the other side of the handle.

The Simian 10 in 1 Autoloading Ratchet Screwdriver is really helpful for me because I don't have to dig through hubby's tools. I can easily switch the bits in this screwdriver and although I find this a bit heavy but looks durable and well made.

The handle has a rubber casing which makes it easy for me to hold the screwdriver. The ratchet also has a 3-way functionality which can be switched to forward, reverse or stop.

This is a cool and nice autoloading ratchet screwdriver which looks heavy duty and works as it should.

You can purchase the Simian 10 in 1 Autoloading Ratchet Screwdriver HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Handy Panda Bungee Cord 24 Pc. Set Review + #Giveaway 6/1 US

When we're traveling, I like to keep our bags and things in place and secured. With 2 little girls in tow, of course I prefer to turn my attention to them and worry less about our bags and things. So, securing the bags and things makes it much more comfortable and convenient to travel.

When I received the Handy Panda Bungee Cord, I looked forward to trying them because it's almost summer season and every summer, we go pier fishing. We bring lots of stuffs, including our fishing poles, cooler, bags, snacks and a lot more! So, securing them in our car and while bringing them to and from the pier is a bit of a hassle.

Here is a quick product description from the company:

• - Cords and hooks do not break easily (60kN)
  - No chemical smell or odor that you could have experienced before
  - Perfect for holding your valuables in place
  - Hooks are designed to fit into most tarp holes
  - Durable hooks have useful notches to hold your bungee in place better

Secure your valuables or hold anything in place.

-- We use high quality nylon for our cords
-- Tough plastic coating for hooks that will not break after couple applications
-- Eco-friendly materials with no bad scent
-- Use our cords to secure objects without tying knots and to absorb shock
-- Hold anything on your bike rack, in your garage or secure your luggage
-- Don't forget our handy plastic case that you can use for your needs

The Handy Panda Bungee Cord arrived in a hard plastic case. The 24 pc. set included the following:
- 6 pcs. - 10" length/4 mm diameter bungee cord (black)
- 6 pcs. - 18" length/8 mm diameter Bungee cord (blue)
- 4 pcs. - 24" length/8 mm diameter Bungee Cord (red)
- 2 pcs. - 32" length/8 mm diameter Bungee Cord (green)
- 2 pcs. - 40" length/8 mm diameter Bungee Cord (yellow)
- 4 pcs. - 6"  length/4 mm diameter Canopy ties (black)

Each bungee cord has a hook on both ends, excluding the canopy ties, and the hooks are tough, thick and looks durable. The bungee cords are also a bit stretchy which is great because we can secure our bags and things securely because it would fit tightly over the things. The bungee cords are a bit heavy but I like how thick the cords are because they look durable as well. I wouldn't have to worry about cords snapping in two since these are thick.

There is an extra gift, the carabiner/measuring tape, which can be used to measure the bungee cord length needed to secure the bags/things. The pamphlet which came with it explains other ways to use these bungee cords which is also nice.

This is a very nice set and I like that it came in a hard plastic case so that I can store them easily when not in use.

You can purchase the Handy Panda Bungee Cord Set HERE.

Would you like to win your very own set of Handy Panda Bungee Cord?! Well, yay! The sponsor has generously offered a giveaway for my readers for a chance to win a set of Handy Panda Bungee Cord! This would be super perfect since it's almost summer season already and school's almost out. Perfect for trips and camping trips. Just head on over to the rafflecopter form below to enter. Good Luck!

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DISCLAIMER: 1 Winner will receive a Handy Panda Bungee Set. Giveaway will start May 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and will end June 1, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST. This will be open to US residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I have received a product/s mentioned above to in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

AYL CREE LED 3-in-1 Flashlight With Magnetized Base Review + Giveaway 4/24 US

We have a regular flashlight at home for emergency purposes and although it's rare that there's a power outage here, I still like to keep one at home. When I recieved the AYL 3-in-1 Flashlight, I looked forward to see how it would compare to my current regular flashlight.

The AYL 3-in-1 Flashlight arrived in a white box with the product description printed on the box. The instructions on how to install the batteries are also printed on box. This is powered by 3xAAA batteries which is not included in the box.

The side of the AYL flashlight has 18 white LED lights and 11 red LED lights. The single button above the LED lights turns the flashlight on and is also the one used to change the light option.

There is also a CREE LED for the main flashlight.

The AYL flashlight is a bit heavy maybe because the body isn't plastic and with all the LED lights on the flashlight, it does add up to the weight. I'm not complaining about the weight because I like that it has several functions.

The bottom of the AYL flashlight has a screw cover which also seals the batteries inside the flashlight. This is also magnetized, and the magnet is a bit strong, so it sticks easily on anything that's metal. I like how the magnetized base can hold the weight of the flashlight with the batteries.

The first press of the button would turn the flashlight on. The CREE LED light is very bright. In a dark room, I can clearly see the surrounding areas.

The second press of the button would turn the 18 side white LED lights on. This is very bright and I can use this for steady lighting. I can just let the flashlight stand on its own and this would light up the room enough for me to move around.

Pressing the button for the third time would turn on the flashing red lights. This is nice to use during emergencies due to car problems. The magnetized base easily sticks to any metal part of our car with no problems and the flashing red LED lights are visible even on a distance.

There is no automatic shut-off feature so pressing the button for the 4th time would turn the flashlight off.

The AYL CREE LED 3-in-1 flashlight with magnetized base is perfect to leave on the car for emergencies and perfect to have on at home too. It is very versatile and is more than a flashlight so I think it's nice.

You can purchase the AYL CREE LED 3-in-1 flashlight HERE with free shipping if you are a Prime member.

Would you like to win an AYL CREE LED 3-in-1 flashlight? Well, yay!! Just head on over to the rafflecopter form below to enter. Good Luck!

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DISCLAIMER: 1 Winner will receive an AYL CREE LED 3-in-1 flashlight with magnetized base. Giveaway will start April 14, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and will end April 24, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST. This will be open to US residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I have received a product/s mentioned above to in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Silicone Heat Resistant Baking Gloves From Select Culinary Review

I love using our oven to cook our food and bake treats because it's much easier to do (for me). One thing I don't like is burning my hands.fingers when I get the tray/dish from the oven because my oven cloth mitt I'm using doesn't fully protect my hands and fingers from heat. This happens specially when I hold the tray or dish for an extended period of time or if the sauce from the baked food accidentally touches the cloth mitt. Hot-from-the-oven sauces are the best culprit for my hand burns because they penetrate oven cloth mitts.

When I discovered the Silicone Heat Resistant Baking Gloves, I was hooked to them because of their bright colors and their great ability to protect my hands from heat. Recently, I was able to try Select Culinary's Silicone Heat Resistant Baking Gloves and I was happy to try the bright orange baking gloves.

The Select Culinary's Silicone Heat Resistant Baking Gloves arrived in a set of 2. That means, I can have 1 glove for each hand. Each glove can be worn either by the left or right hand. The gloves are very pretty and the vibrant orange color really caught my eye. There are heart grooves all over the gloves which aids in gripping trays and dishes more effectively.

Here is a product description/feature list for the Silicone Heat Resistant Baking Gloves by Select Culinary:

   • Heat proof up to 425F
   • Water resistant and useable in any kitchen task
   • Firm grip that allow safe movement of hot pans
   • Dishwasher safe and reusable
   • Long lasting durability
   • BPA free
   • FDA approved
   • Versatile and easily maneuverable
 
One of the things I love about these gloves is that they protect my hands from heat, specially from hot-from-the-oven sauce burns. They're water resistant so sauces wouldn't penetrate the gloves! :) They are bendy and a bit big for my hands (I have small hands) and honestly, cloth oven mitts are much comfortable to wear than these because those fit my hands more properly. BUT! Being more comfortable isn't something I'll choose when handling hot trays and dishes. I definitely prefer these gloves because they protect my hands from heat even when I hold the trays for an extended period of time.

I love these Silicone Baking Gloves by Select Culinary and love how durable they are. These are a great addition to my kitchen accessories/apparel and I love the pretty orange color.

You can purchase the Silicone Heat Resistant Baking Gloves From Select Culinary on Amazon with free shipping if you are a Prime member.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Reacher Grabber Tool By Reach It Grab It Review

There are things in life which I wouldn't be able to think I need BUT after trying it out, realize that it's a very helpful tool for my everyday activities. The Reacher Graber Tool by Reach It Grab It is one of those tools and after using it, I know how it has made my daily activities easier.

As a SAHM, I cook home-cooked meals at least twice a day for my family. That's the minimum excluding preparing snacks for my 2 daughters. Because I cook from scratch, there are ingredients stored on the middle and top shelves of our cabinets and being on the shorter side (I'm only less than 5'2"), I have to get a chair in order to reach those ingredients. You might say this is not hard to do, but doing this twice or thrice a day is sometimes a pain-in-the-***, specially when I'm in a hurry. So, when I received the Reacher Grabber Tool, I was very happy about it because not only do I NOT need to get a chair to reach things from our upper shelves, I also can pick up my daughters' toys on the floor. I have a lower back problem so bending too much sometimes strains my back so, this is a very nice tool to use to pick up my daughters' toys.

The Reacher Graber Tool is light enough for my 2 daughters, who are 3 and 6, to use (and play with) but sturdy enough to pick up heavier things like a bottle of spray cleaner and a box of pasta. The only problem I noticed was that it doesn't close tightly at the tip so picking up smaller toys (like small Lego) isn't possible.

The handle of the grabber is very easy to hold and it's also quite easy to squeeze the lever to grab the item I'm reaching. The jaw is lined with silicone so it's grippy, soft and helps hold the item effectively without slipping.

Overall, I love this product and I never knew how much of a help it would be for me.

You can purchase the Reacher Grabber Tool By Reach It Grab It on Amazon with free shipping if you are a Prime member.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."