Saturday, January 23, 2016

REVIEW: Angel Baby Car Seat Travel Bag- Durable



I currently own the Angel Baby Lightweight Stroller Travel Bag for our stroller and it has been a success.

I needed one for our car seat because I know the straps could get caught in the baggage screening systems or it could fall off the cart on the way to the place on the tarmac (I've seen this happen to other people's luggage and items especially in the rain).  This Angel Baby Car Seat Travel Bag is very compact yet the material is sturdy.  It can not be easily torn and protected the car seat against being stuck in the machine and getting dirty.  It can't really protect the car seat from a drop but it will keep it clean and everything in place.  However, if you gate check it, it has this carry-on strap that is really convenient.  I kind of wished it came with two straps--like how you would wear a backpack--carrying a baby and a diaper bag isn't always an easy feat with a one-shoulder car seat bag (gotta balance the weight of everything).  I highly recommend this bag for your travel needs and although I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, it does not affect the validity of my actual experiences.  I own an Angel Baby stroller bag that I did pay full price for and am highly satisfied.


PROS:
*  Compact
*  Easy to unfold and fold back
*  Keeps car seat clean and straps from getting caught in the machine
*  Easy to carry with the handle or shoulder strap
*  Bright red color to easily identify your car seat at baggage claim
*  You can also add a few more lightweight items inside
*  Sturdy and tear-resistant

CONS:
*  Could use two straps to wear like a backpack for even weight distribution when traveling solo with child
*  Takes patience in folding it back in the zippered pocket but it's not hard--just gotta move fast and get use to how to fold it
This is our Safety 1st Convertible Car Seat with the brand new bag--not opened yet
The bag after I folded it back into it's pocket. Very easy!


Buy it now here on Amazon-->>>>Angel Baby Car Seat Travel Bag- Durable



Wednesday, January 6, 2016

REVIEW: Xpassion Stainless Steel Barbecue Tongs


I literally received my kitchen tongs about three hours ago and decided to use them right away. My main purpose of buying these is for handling meat or dealing with fried foods.

Tonight I made a hamburger/Salisbury steak and needed my tongs to lift and flour the meat, add it to the cast iron skillet filled with hot oil, and then lifting it out of the skillet.


The tongs are made with a high heat resistant silicone with silicone grips on the stainless handles.  I like the little stands that are on the handle when setting it down on the counter (or like my pic on the pan itself!)  The inside is hollow-ish…not sure how I feel about that because it can mean it may not last as long or food items can get stuck in the crevices.  We will see later on down the road. It also can be stored on a hook or magnetic bar.  When I used it for my beef, the silicone took the heat very well and the handles did not get hot at all unlike my old stainless steel tongs. 

I do not really have any dislikes about it yet...I did receive these at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review but this does not discredit my experience or review with this item.

PROS:
·         High heat resistant silicone
·         Heat-safe grips on the handles
·         Easy to handle and adjustable
·         Can be stored on a hook or magnetic bar
·         Grips food items securely without dropping
·         Sits on the countertop without actually touching the tongs on the counter
·         Can also sit on the side of a cast iron skillet!

CONS:
·         Hollow on the inside—could trap food particles or makes it harder to wash