Saturday, January 19, 2008

Review of Buttoneer


The Buttoneer is basically a cheap, flimsy version of the device clothing stores use to attach those little plastic tags that hold on price tags and hold pairs of socks together, with a few differences. While that sounds like a great idea, the Buttoneer uses tags that are so tiny and flimsy they are practically useless. The tiny tags are so weak they pull out with the slightest effort, making them inadequate for holding a button on. They might be useful for attaching buttons to doll clothing, or perhaps shirt collars or some other place that doesn't require the button to actually hold anything in place. For buttons that actually have to hold something closed, the Buttoneer is completely useless, as the buttons pull out with the slightest force. Its hard to see how the designers even thought this device could work, since the plastic tabs are so tiny and weak. Anyone who has tried the Buttoneer can see its completely useless, so either the people selling it have never even tried the thing, or they're intentionally selling a useless product.
The sad thing is, that using plastic tabs to hold on buttons is actually a pretty good idea, and the Buttoneer could probably hold buttons on securely if the device were not so poorly designed. If they just made the plastic tabs as strong as the ones used in clothing stores this would probably be a great product. Unfortunately, they used cheap, tiny, ineffective plastic tabs instead, making this product totally useless for anything except ripping off unsuspecting consumers lured in by those late-night TV commercials

Review of Episilk Lip Balm


This is a silky smooth lip balm that contains Hyaluronic Acid. Simple definition of Hyaluronic Acid is " a viscous slippery substance that lubricates the joints, maintains the shape of the eyeballs, and is a key component of connective tissue. "(From medterms .com)
The lip balm is very moisturizing and protective in cold and hot weather. It is scent free making it ideal for those sensitive to perfumes. I also use it as a base under lipstick, as it plumps out my lips and allows the color to go on more smoothly. All in all a great product and pretty inexpensive to buy, plus it lasts a long time.

Footnote, I have just got over a nasty cold and found that this lip balm was really good for soothing my poor chapped nose , cracked and painful from all the nose blowing. It didn't sting at all when rubbed into the delicate skin under my nose and protected it when further nose blowing was necessary!

Review of Aerolatte milk frother


I just got this milk frother and I love it! It is the easiest way to make frothed milk without having to use steam. I don't know if you have used a steam frother , but they can be pretty scary not to mention noisy!
With the Aerolatte frother you whip the milk up right in the cup. I used it this morning for my cappuccino and the froth came out perfect. I am a bit of a froth coinesseur and I was pleased to note the thickness and smoothness of my froth this morning. It wasn't just frothy on top and watery underneath, but a thick and creamy consistency all the way through. What a treat and it took just 30 seconds or so to whip it up!
The milk frother runs on two AA batteries, it really couldn't be easier.