Goodbye Dinah

underwater test: https://youtu.be/jB9k8OPoiqU?t=11m39s heat test: https://youtu.be/jB9k8OPoiqU?t=7m55s outside at night brightness test: https://youtu.be/jB9k8OPoiqU?t=15m12s

Specs: - 1000 Lumen - Cree XML-T6 LED - IP65 / IPX6 splash resistant - aluminum alloy - 4 modes: high / medium / strobe / SOS (on mine the SOS mode was missing) - micro usb charging (cable included) - uses 26650 rechargeable battery (included) - charging indicator light blinks green when charging, steady green when fully charged - temperature after 15 minutes on high: 106 F

current price on Amazon: $21.99 USD with free Prime shipping

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Victagen-Flashlight-Waterproof-Rechargeable-Adjustable/dp/B07D4CQWH1

Summary: Yes, this flashlight did survive my test of completely submersing it by dunking it in my sink.  It is now a week later and it is still working.

It does get warm to hold, but it can be on the brightest setting for 15 minutes and won't burn you.  I have a similar Cree XML LED flashlight that will burn you in under a minute and will set things on fire if left on, so heat is definitely a factor when selecting a bright flashlight.

This has a replaceable, rechargeable battery that comes included.  It uses a standard micro usb cable for charging (also included).  There is a charge indicator light; blinking green when charging, steady green when fully charged.

The scratcher measurements are 35 x 11 x 10 inches.  For scale, my cats are 15 and 10 pounds. 

The bonus items are okay, but nothing special enough to influence the decision of which scratcher to pick.  

The quality of the scratcher is nice and similar to my previous scratchers.  I definitely recommend a cardboard scratcher of some type; they are a must-have item for kitties.  This one my cats do like.  I've had it two weeks now, and they are on it a couple times every day so far.  A family member actually threw out the shipping box about a day after I got it, which is odd because I usually keep boxes in case I have to return items, and they just said, "I knew you'd never take that away from Merlin."  So I guess it was pretty obvious that he had already approved of the scratcher and was keeping it. 

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These collars come in a lot of really pretty patterns.  I mean A LOT!  Check out this selection!  The one I got does indeed match the Amazon listing picture well, and it seems to be good quality.

These collars have a separate loop for attaching an ID tag, so you aren’t clipping the leash into the same spot.  This is nice as the leash clip won’t be rubbing on your tag, and you don’t have to struggle to clip it around your tag.

The clasp is fairly easy to open and snap closed, but it holds securely.  It is not a breakaway collar.

According to the seller, the collars are “made of high density printed polyester webbing strap, ultra soft neoprene lining, eco-friendly plastic buckles, chrome coated metal leash ring and specialized tag loop for your loving dog's ID tag only.”

They have small, medium, and large sizes.  The one in my photos is a small.  They are adjustable size.  I do wish they offered x-small as the small is too big for my cats.  Hopefully they will come out with a cat (or toy dog) line, because I love having so many choices of color.  Below are a few of my favorites (they have over twice this many).

These brushes are beautiful and go wonderfully with seashell and mermaid themes.  They have a colorful, almost mirror-chrome finish on the shell handles.  (I believe they offer three different color choices.)

The set of three brushes comes in a metallic box, and this would make a nice gift.  The brushes are baggied inside the box.  They arrived with no damage from shipping.

First impressions are that they seem to be good quality.  They have super soft synthetic bristles.  All three are densely bristled, but not too densely.  They have minimal initial fallout, only losing a couple bristles. 

◆ Foundation brush: for use with liquid or powder foundation

◆ Flat top brush: use it to set your foundation/bronzer

◆ Contour brush: shaped for ease of use with facial contours

These are indeed usable and not just pretty.  It’s a good set for the price.

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height: 6' 

weight: 140lbs 

measurements: 35"/27"/36" 

I bought size S/M and it fits well.  The dress can be adjusted with laces in the front, back, and at the top of sleeves. It’s nice enough quality that I was able to wear black underneath without it showing through. I'm very excited to wear this to ren fair.  Adorable. 

This is an initial thoughts video, testing to see how it feels to use the device.  I'll report back in a couple months with a part 2 for results. 

It actually does not hurt.  It also doesn't feel like "being snapped with a rubber band" as I've heard it described when done in office rather than at home.  To me, it just felt warm and then hot at the higher levels.   

I accidentally toggled up from 3 to 5 without noticing since I was looking at my camera viewfinder instead of what I was actually doing!  So I did reach the full setting during this test. 

I'm uploading this video a day after my mom and I completed our patch tests, and neither of us had any reaction.  The area felt slightly warm/funny for a while after, but nothing painful. 

The main cause of my flinch reaction to this is more the pop of light rather than how it actually feels (and also some anticipation of pain with using it for the first time). 

You can also get acne and skin rejuvenation heads for this, but I only got the one for hair removal.

This pet blanket is a good size for my two kitties to share.  It is soft, the edge stitching is secure, and it is machine wash and dry-able (which is VERY important to me for pet items).

My cats enjoy lying on it, or crawling under it.  It’s also good for spreading out on the couch to give them a spot to sit without getting hair all over the cushions.

It currently only comes in this color, but it is a good color for not showing dirt too quickly.  Also, the paw prints pattern is great.