2025 ~ TEO DEGAS' REVIEWS

9/21/2025

Kmart Claw Hammer

This is a good solid hammer, nothing fancy about it. It hits the nail on the head :))) every time. It's quite heavy and works well for all purposes I've used it for. I dislike the handle length as makes storage difficult. For the rest, good value for money. Mind -- No longer for sale on Kmart.

I've been looking for one of these traditional stampers for a while, to use it with my archival ink pad as I use a stamp to date my journals artwork and most stamps out there have self-inkers with ink that isn't archival or waterproof. This seemed the perfect alternative.

I love the stamp vintage style and the fact that is really small but the numbers sizing is clear and readable. It looks great on my desk and the wooden base prevents the ink left on the numbers to stain anything. I can use this with any of my archival inks, black or coloured, which is great both for office and craft purposes.

Having said that, the stamp structure is feeble. The numbers adjusting wheels are a bit loose, so they don't hold their position as strongly as other stamps do. The knob is loose and rotates, something that doesn't bother me, but it's another proof of its mediocrity. The edge of the numbers box will be printed if you press the stamp a bit too strong on the ink pad.

The product arrived used, with some of the numbers already tried and blacked by ink. No problem with that if I had known that I was buying a used product and that the price had matched that.

I would have loved something like this, just good quality without any of the faulty features that I have mentioned. However, it's OK for the price.

USEFUL INFO

Measurements = 5L x 4W x 10H centimetres

Date Range = 2025-2036 (I had to post a question for the seller to mention this important item of information).

Posca markers are one of my favourite art supplies, due to their quality, versatility and easy of use. My preferred tip is this 5M medium one, which is also reversible. So, if the tip gets stained or tinted, I take it out, reverse it and I have a new brand one. The stained part will self repair when inside. In this way, the tips last for ages. Lines are clean and precise.

The set has a mix of basic colours. They aren't primary colours per se, but basic bright gorgeous colours, plus black and white. These markers have a good lightfast rating, which varies from colour to colour, and they're waterproof once dried. If they aren't fully dry, they smudge, which sometimes you want to do to fill in small areas or produce artistic effects.

The main downside of Posca is that they're not refillable, or not easily so. Therefore, they generate a lot of plastic waste and aren't environmentally friendly, which is a shame.

For the rest, great value for money.

This is a great little bag made of good quality sturdy materials. It opens fully to a square box format, f you prefer it open,. Otherwise, you can close as shown in the product page photos.

I bought the small size as I have a basic tool kit at home, and it is perfect for that. It has 16 inner and outer pockets in different sizes, and holds plenty of stuff. However, I'd buy the large size if you have more than the basics. For example, a usual-length hammer would not fit in, but a chubby one would.

I won't be moving this around, it is just a storage bag, and it is perfect for my needs. However, it comes with a carry-on adjustable strap and has two handles, so that you can carry it by hand as well and keep all closed and it.

One of the main downsides is that, if the bag is full, it's difficult to close the mouth and zip it.

USEFUL INFORMATION
Materials : 600D Oxford cloth exterior; 210D fabric interior; wear-resistant PE base
Measurements: 30.99 x 13.97 x 20.07 cm

Life-Space Broad Spectrum Probiotic Capsules (32 Billion CFU - 15 Strains, 60 count)

Life Space probiotics are my fav in the market among the ones I've tried. This variety is perfect to use when my microbiota is affected by illness or medication. For daily uses I take another variety with less strains. These capsules are easy to swallow, odourless and tasteless and they work. They don't need of refrigeration, so I keep them in my pantry or in my office's drawers. I love the fact that the jar is glass and the plastic waste minimal. The labelling can be easily peeled so I reuse these jars for different storage purposes. Great value for money, too, as he jar has 60 capsules and it lasts me, even when I take them often around 2-3 months.

Curaprox Toothbrush CS Smart (random colour)

This is the first time I use a Curaprox toothbrush. The size is perfect for both children and adults. I have a small mouth, so normal brushes will get me my gag reflex activated due to their being too bulky. This brush is great to reach tricky spots at the back of my mouth without getting the gag. It is pleasurable to use on my gums and it doesn't feel abrasive like so many other brushes. However, it's perhaps too soft for an adult.

I know that the exterior doesn't matter, but the looks of these brushes with colour combos that are really great and eye candy. I'd loving having the option to select my preferred combo.

This toothbrush costs double an average one, so I expected quality and a bit of fancy. To me, the fancy isn't just about the colour combos or the logo, but also about its sustainability. This brush is made of great quality plastic. Yet, it's a disposable one-use brush. Why?!!!! You can easily have the same design and quality, just with replaceable heads, a la electric toothbrush. Why not thinking about the environment? That's also fancy.

I had my hesitations before purchasing these socks because I thought that, due to the price, they couldn't be real compression socks or good. But they are! Perhaps I wouldn't use them in a long-haul flight, but they're perfect for seating for long periods of time when my ankles get swollen.

I love how soft these socks feel on my legs and the fact that they don't leave red marks on my skin. They are also perfect for the winter months, as they are on the thick side.

The mix of colours is great for my needs as I can use the black and beige for work and the grey ones to use at home. It's winter now, so my legs get less inflamed than in summer, but, so far, so good. I would edit my review in summer if needed.

The sizing is perfect for me, as I have small feet, and they reach my knees. I guess that these might be short socks for men, and not sure whether people with big feet would fit in these.

They wash beautiful in my washing machine without further care or protection.

This is 100% mandarin essential oil. I've never had mandarin oil at home, so I was expecting something more mandarin fruit. However, it is a refreshing clean citrus scent that is perfect to clean smells from my working room, very gender neutral, and not to 'smelly'. It works great with my electronic diffuser, and 5-6 drops go a long way. I love the eco-friendly packaging and the minimal use of plastic. Good value for money, too.

This is a fragrance oil not essential oil and comes beautifully packaged. The scent, upon opening the bottle, is authentic yummy green apple. I've used this with my electric diffuser, therefore diluted, and the scent was barely noticeable unless I was a few centimetres from the diffuser. It didn't perfumed the room I put it in either. I added some drops of this oil to a small open jar in the same room, undiluted, and no results. The fragrance lasts for hours, but if you put your nose close to the jar. It might be great for soap or candle making, something I haven't tried, but not a good oil for my diffuser. Perhaps it's meant to be used with a reed diffuser?

EKET Connection fittings

These fittings are specifically designed to connect different EKET cabinets/cubes if you want to have them placed on the floor, not on the wall (there are specific fittings for that purpose). They come with the corresponding connecting screws and insertable clips.

By looking at the instructions leaflet, they seem to be super easy to instal. However, as other EKET components, they are well designed but poorly manufactured. What meant to be an easy task, it turned out to be a hassle.

The fittings are made of galvanised steel, and therefore, good quality. However, the accompanying screw system (plastic clips that nail into a plastic screw holder) is not something I want to use when mounting furniture that might hold a lot of weight. These clips are similar to other Ikea products clips. However, the heads don't clip in at all, or it takes effort for them to do. Some of the clips worked first time. Others, didn't work at all so I had to use a soft hammer knock to get them down, while others, they split open and were ruined.

The result is as intended, you put two or more cubes together. For sure, they're more connected and safer than if they'd be if you didn't use them. Yet, they don't hold the cubes strongly due to only two clips being used on each side and the clipping system being plastic.

DESIGNER: Ikea of Sweden.

ASSEMBLY LEAFLET

Materials: The fittings are made of galvanized steel and the screws/clips of plastic.

Mind: Check regularly that fastenings are properly tightened and re-tighten when necessary.

I had already bought several cubes from the EKET system in the past, but the ones with the door, when I purchased this one. They are very spacious and good looking and I store tons of stuff in them. I have used them on top of a deck, on top of other containers, or, as intended, connected to other EKET cubes. I have never hung them from the wall, so I cannot comment on that.

I had had a good experience with the EKET door cubes, so I couldn't understand the many reviews claiming that they're difficult to assemble until got this open cube and then I understood.

The instructions are easy to follow. So the problem is not that, is that some of the pieces are faulty from factory. In my case, three of the doors were assembled without trouble. I just inserted the pegs on some of the panel edges into the peg holes on the other panel edges, pressed them down (sometimes with the help of a soft hammer knock) until they click in. Once I had assembled three of the sides, I inserted the thinner back panel and I was ready to finish the cube. That was the problem. due to the peg holes on one of the panels being faulty or too wide, the final pegs wouldn't go in at all. I used a hammer, and nothing changed. The issue is that the last panel was a few millimetres shorter than intended and wouldn't reach the other panel at all. I followed some of the tricks that the reviewers mentioned on the Ikea product page, but to no avail. I had to request a refund, because I fear that there are many of these cubes with the same issue and would not bother with the replacement.

Jon Karlsson

Assembly Leaflet

Materials: Back panel, Fibreboard, Paper foil. Panel, Particleboard, Honeycomb structure paper filling (100% recycled), Fibreboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging.

Measurements: 35cm W x 35cm H.

Max. load/shelf: 7 kg

Care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

These legs are good looking and really enhance the Eket cabinetry system and I definitely prefer them to the metallic version. They are good quality solid birch wood and have a screwable hole inside where to insert the height regulators, which are hard plastic kind-screws that can be screwed more or less to adjust the height of each leg. Once installed, they look great and are very good.

A few downsides. The wood is attached to a supporting triangle, which is what you attach to the base of an Eket Cube. The way the legs are attached to the triangle is defective, as the leg isn't in the centre, but a bit askew towards one of the angles, leaving little space to manoeuvre your hands or the screwdriver to put in the screws. This is the result of faulty design, not a faulty piece, as all legs are attached to the metallic triangle in the same way. You would need a T-shaped long handle driver to insert the screws straight in.

The final problem is that the leg piece has to be screwed to one of he Eket cube panels, all of which don't have pre-drilled holes for the legs screws, so you would need a proper driller, strong hands or your man to drill them.

The set comes with a complimentary ingenious measurement plastic piece so that the position of each leg can be measured without the need of a tape. The holes on it server to mark the position of the screw with a pencil.

As mentioned above, the legs' height can be easily adjusted thanks to the inserted screwable pieces. You can adjust the overall height or just one of the legs if you place the piece of furniture on an uneven surface, or all of them to the same height. You need to adjust the height before filling in the cubes, needless to say.

DESIGNER Unknown.

ASSEMBLY LEAFLET

Materials: Solid birch, Clear acrylic lacquer.

Measurements: 10cm H

Cleaning: Wipe clean with a damp or dry cloth.

Safety: Check regularly that the fastenings are properly tightened.

FEJKA Artificial Potted Herbs (3pc, 5 cm)

This set of tiny plants is super cute and goes well anywhere. I have some of these placed on my living room book shelf, on several surfaces at home, and in my home office. They make great green accents and give me a sense of being surrounded by nature.

I sometimes use them as they are, in their white pot,and others I place them in medium-sized candle holders, which look like tiny planters, and they look expensive.

For the price, you cannot expect high quality artificial plants, but they look great and are durable.

They can be used indoors or outdoors.

DESIGNER: Unknown.

Materials Plant: Polyethylene plastic (min. 50% recycled) Inner plant pot: Polypropylene plastic (min. 40% recycled), Polypropylene plastic (min. 70% recycled)

Measurements: 5cm diam x 11cm H.

This Skadis large hook is perfect to use on my Vattenkar desk organiser to hold a paper towel roll. I can also use it to hang several washy tapes rolls on each hook.

Depending on the separation used between the hooks, you can hang longer rolls (wrapping paper rolls for ex.) if you use this on a wall pegboard.

These hooks are made of good quality materials, so it's has some weight to it.

Eva Lilja Löwenhielm.

Materials: Powder coated galvanised steel.

Measurements: Depth: 9.5 cm D x 6cm

I was looking forward having a pizza cutter at home, but this one turned to be not what I was looking forward to. The blade is very sharp but isn't dented, so cutting pizzas isn't easy or clean! It can be used to cut dough or other flat foods that don't have a hard base, and it's better for those purposes. The UPPFYLLD kitchen tools line is all about colourful handles, but this one is off-white and as boring as it gets. Super cheap, but, in this case, you get what you pay for.

Gouriou & W. Chong

Materials: Polypropylene plastic the handle and stainless steel the blade.

Measurements: 18cm L.

Washing: Dishwasher-safe.

This range of Liquitex brushes is level up anything I own.

This 1-inch paddle brush is perfect for art journaling, sketching and working on small surfaces. I use it mostly on thick watercolour paper and it is perfect for blending, making chunky marks and for spreading paint on large areas. The bristles are slightly stiff but still soft on the paper. Easy and intuitive use, it becomes the extension of my small hands.

Very good quality handle and bristles. They don't deteriorate easily despite me keeping it inside a water bucket for longer than advisable.

I wish they made this as a long-handle flat brush using the same quality handle and bristles.

Kmart Soft Toggle Contour Bath Mat

I never understood the use of these contour toilet mats until I started using them! Having this mat, makes such a difference while walking on my socks or barefoot, as my feet don't feel as cold but also rest on such a fluffy surface.

This mat washes easily in the washing machine. I've had this for several years and washes without any special care and without losing its shape or the soft toggle deteriorating. Amazing value for money.

USEFUL INFO

Measurements: 50cm (H) x 50cm (W)
Materials: Polyester and latex (back)
Mind: Don't use on vinyl/lino type flooring as staining may occur.

I was looking for an affordable easy-to-store USB C Charger. I bought this blindly, out of need, as I have a power bank that doesn’t include the charger in the package. This has turned out to be a great light charger. It has two slots, a 25W USB-C power delivery port and an 18W USB-A fast charging port.

The charger is compatible with most devices out there, Android and Apple phones, tablets, play consoles and much more.

Very satisfied with the product as it's not only what I needed, but also good quality, light and very economic.

USEFUL INFO (provided by manufacturer)

25W Super Fast Charger
You can charge two devices at the same time
Quick Charging 3.0 Block
Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S22/S21/S20/Note 20, iPhone 13/12 /X, iPad, Pixel, Nintendo Switch and More.
Short-Circuit and overheating protected.
Switches it self off when the device is fully charged.
One year guarantee

This pad, and others from the Chinese brand DingDongTu are distributed by different Amazon sellers and sold with different names. However, the DingDongTu name brand is on the front cover and this how I refer to them.

The cover looks beautiful, and it's made of sturdy hard cardboard. It holds the pad beautifully, even when all the sheets are fully painted and, therefore, thicker. The spiral bound system allows me to get the sheets out, work on them individually without staining or damaging the rest of the sheets or the covers. The rings are sturdy enough not to self-open, but also easy to open. You have to pull each ring half up and to the sides at the same time to open them. If you pull the ring halves just to the sides, it won't work.

The 12X12in size is perfect for art jounaling and experimenting without sacrificing space.

The paper is a great -- cold-pressed 300gsm/140lb watercolour paper, which is great for watercolour and for any wet mixed-media. The texture is smooth.

As I use this for mixed-media, I gesso each page before working on it. The quality of the paper is brilliant for the price. I use acrylic paints of different viscosities, acrylic inks, as well as water-soluble crayons and graphite sticks and the paper stands most things I do to it, including scratching and rubbing.

I'm a regular buyer of this DingDongTu pads, and they are a staple in my art studio.

This is a super-effective deodorant (it has aluminium in it) that keeps me fresh and stink-free all day long. It hasn't stained any of the clothing I've used so far, so that's fantastic. The shape of the bottle is ergonomic and application is easier than with the traditional container. It contains 50 ml of deodorant, but, at first sight, the bottle looks smaller than the standard one; yet, it is not. I don't like the scent at all, but it is not strong, so that's OK. Great deodorant if you're on a budget.

The back of the bottle says, "this pack contains 24% less plastic than our previous Dove women roll-on". What about men's? Yet, this is still a pack made of single-use plastic by a multinational that could easily pack this in glass containers instead of using the profits of not doing that to support regimes that do horrific things to other humans. Glass is environmentally safe and easily recyclable. So please, don't BS consumers. The fact that I buy from them is due to my budget not because I think they do care for the environment. They do not.

QANZIRE Propolis Facial Glow Serum (30 ml)

This is a Chinese-made brand, despite the Korean lettering on the bottle and being sold as Korean. The packaging photos clearly show that this is made in China, but the design replicates exactly the serums by Beauty of Janseon. However, the lettering on the bottle only mentions the product description. They sell it as Qanzire, but the brand or distributor is Forwerher, which is a Chinese brand that tend to BS customers with info that isn't true. That is my experience with other products I've bought from them. But also, in my books, they have affordable good quality products, especially the serums, at half the cost of similar cosmetics. This is one of them.

This a great serum infused with a potent combo of ingredients. The product is made our of 60% propolis (bees-derived product), Salicylic acid, ascorbic acid, Centella Asiatica, oat, niamicine, hyaluronic acid, snail mucin and other plants extracts. All of those ingredients have nourishing, bactericide, anti-inflammatory and healing properties, and are perfect to tackle oil and dark spots on the skin. That being the case, this serum is really great for combination and acne-prone skin, mature or sun-damaged skin, and also for sensitive skins like mine.

The product is not oily at all. It feels dry on application, but it spreads beautifully. It's absorbed quickly and leaves no oily or sticky residue on my skin. A few drops are enough for each application.

I use this serum in the morning after washing my face. I let the oil dry for a minute, and then apply my normal moisturiser (from another brand). It's like having a mini beauty treatment every morning. It works beautifully and I haven't had any reaction. My skin glows. You can see the difference before and after application.

This serum has no scent and barely any smell. The packaging is minimalist and elegant. I would recommend the product, even though is not Korean.

Posca Acrylic Marker15pc Set (Assorted colours, 3M, Fine Nib)

Posca acrylic markers are one of my favourite artwork staples, and I like having different nib sizes to use for different art purposes.

This size is perfect for fine detail and line work. These nibs are reversible, which comes handy when they become dirty or a bit "scruffy", because I can simply reverse them and experience the marker as if I had a new one at hand.

Posca markers contain acrylic paint, they create beautiful clean lines and last quite a while. The quality of the acrylic paint is fantastic. Permanent colours once dried and they dry quit quickly.

To get the paint out for the first time, pump down the nib till is totally impregnate with paint. Shake markers before each use if they haven't been used for a while. .

The selection of colours in this pack is great; although there is a predominance of warm colours, there is also some cold colours plus black, white and grey. Perfect for my needs and a prefect package for gifting, as well. Posca markers are quite expensive, so this pack is great value for money.

The main downside of these markers is that they aren't refillable or reusable, so there is a lot of plastic waste. Also, Yet, they are not refillable.

Kmart Foldable Two-Step Ladder

This is a must in any household. I have one foldable step ladder, but it's sometimes difficult for me to reach the top level of my wardrobes and kitchen cupboards, or to access lamp bulbs, so this is ladder is perfect to do so without having to tiptoe and feeling that the step is wobbly or dangerous. The ladder folds and unfolds easily and it stays secure on the ground. It only holds 100 Kgs, which is the same weight that my small foldable step holds despite being 1/3 of the size. Yet, it's way more stable and I can reach higher as it has two steps.

This ladder is quite heavy (5 Kgs) and also tall and bulky. The curved handle is covered in a soft cushioned foam to make transportation more comfortable.

Great value for money.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Measurements: 84cm (H) x 46cm (W) x 48cm (D).

Materials: Iron, plastic, steel, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and thermoplastic rubber (TPR)

Maximum weight capacity: 100kg

Product weight: 5kg

Kmart 3pc Stainless-Steel Strainer Set

This three-piece set of strainers is just great to have at home and I use it all the time. The strainers/colanders are made of stainless steel and wash easily. I use the different sizes for different purposes, from draining rice, pasta an boiled veggies, to getting rid of coffee/tea grounds, draining tinned beans or tinned fruit, just to mention some of my most common. They are stackable, which saves space in the kitchen drawers. Great value for money, as well.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Materials: Stainless steel

Measurements:

Small: 24.5cm (L) x 4.3cm (H) x 10.8cm (Dia.)

Medium: 34cm (L) x 6cm (H) x 15 (Dia.)

Large: 41.5cm (L) x 5cm (H) x 19.8cm (Dia.)

I was excited to see that Kmart sells this dry sacks, which are perfect for outdoor activities, camping and to keep an emergency kit at home. This bag is made of good quality sturdy waterproof plastic and has sealed waterproof seams. The top seams roll down and then the attached buckle keeps all tied together creating a carry-on handle.

The Velcro part is just one side of the Velcro, so to speak. It doesn't stick together. I think this is how it's supposed to be, as you have to roll down the two seams. However, this doesn't completely seal the top part of the bag. Said differently, it doesn't prevents water from entering the bag if, for example, the bag falls on a river, lake or the ocean. This is just a guess, as this hasn't happened to me. On the other hand, the material allows the bag to float, or so does the makers say.

The product page says that it comes with a carry strap seam, but the band is not provided. The product page photos don't show the strap either. The strap is only provided with the 20-litre pack and is missing on other sizes, like this one. That's Ok, you can reuse any band you have from old bags or backpacks, but the information is not truthful.

Excellent value for money.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Capacity: 15 litre.

Material: 190T polyester taffeta.

Measurements: 50cm (H) x 23.5cm (diam)

Product weight: 0.13kg

I feel like a contestant on The Block with this T-handle screwdriver.

I needed a screwdriver able to help me assemble and screw several pieces of Ikea furniture legs, which are too close to the driving holes as the space is too narrow to use a normal screwdriver, even if tiny, or if it allows it, then the average shaft is too short for me to rotate my hands comfortably. This driver made the assemblage easy peasy. Besides, it's a great tool to have and use when working on tricky tiny spaces due to the T-shape handle, the long shaft and the possibility of using different tooth gears.

This driver is really good quality, sturdy and durable. The price is also fantastic. However, this driver comes without any set of tooth gears, so you'll have to buy them separately if you don't have any. I happened to have a full set from another brand and, gladly, they clip in perfectly due to the powerful magnet inside the shaft.

I didn't know I needed something like this till I used it!

Kmart Soft Toggle Bath Mat

I've had several of these in different colours at home for several years and in constant use. They are wonderfully soft and cushiony, which is especially enjoyable when standing barefoot on with your socks only on them.

They easily wash in the washing machine, don't lose their shape or cushioning, and they don't shade. Also, they dry off quickly .

The main downsides are, first, that the edges get stripped or ragged, and, secondly, that the material attracts hair balls on the floor or the washing machine. Not bad per se, but you have to remove those manually.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Size: 90cm (L) x 60cm (W)
Materials: Polyester (front) and styrene ethylene butylene styrene (SEBS) (back).
Care: Machine wash with like colours.
MIND: Don't use on vinyl/lino flooring as it can stain them.

Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice & Honey Glow Mask (150ml)

This is the first product I try for this Korean brand and I'm pleasantly surprised. The product feels like food for the skin. It feels as if I had myself made a mixture of rice and honey and applied it to my face.

This face mask is creamy, scrubby and very gentle. I apply a coat on your skin, leave it 25-30 minutes on and then remove it with tepid or slightly warm water, and it leaves my skin glowing. It has a bit of Kaolin in it, enough to clean my skin deeply, but without the disadvantages of using a full-kaolin mask, which makes my skin really dry. However, the small amount of kaolin in this mask is perfect for combination and oil-prone skin.

I love the jar and packaging design as well. A bit pricey but still affordable for the quality.

For the rest, I like to support brands that don't belong to multinationals supporting inhuman practices in the world, so that's always a bonus point for me especially in the days we live in. This is also a cruelty-free brand.

These two-drawer organisers are a hit with me and my place. They've allowed me to tidy up my kitchen under-sink cupboards, my bathroom vanity, my laundry and my pantry. They're a bit pricey, but they're stackable, are very roomy and I can put tons of things inside. They stand quite a lot of weight and are easily movable and modular. In all honesty they save so much space and all my spaces look tidy and organised.

The main downside is the rolling in-rolling out system, as the rails on which the baskets roll over are not shaped properly, so the baskets tend to derail and get stuck and I have to manually lift them and then put them back on track.

They're a bit pricey for the quality, but they work for so many spaces and are durable.

USEFUL INFO

Measurements: 30.5cm (H) x 17cm (W) x 38cm (D)

Maximum weight: Top layer: 5kg, Basket: 3kg

Materials: Iron with Epoxy powder coating, wire and wood

Weight: 1.37kg

This is a great set of coloured metal binder rings, in beautiful colours and with a perfect closure (not too tight, not too loose). The six different colours (blue, red, green, yellow, orange, and pink) help me identify similar pads or notebooks. They can used with memory or archival cards, paint swatches, and, of course, to bind art journals. I've used them to replace some of my art journals deteriorated binders and they not only look great, but are perfect for those pads. The size is perfect for pads that hold 20-40 pages (depending on their thickness). They can also be used with art tags, but I'd use a larger size to hold those. The inner diameter is 2.5 cm and the outer 3cm. The colouring coat prevents the inner metal core from getting rusty or deteriorated. To open them properly you have to pull up and towards the sides, because, if you only pull towards the sides, the rings don't open. A bit priced, but they have so many uses!

Beef tallow is being promoted and sold as a beauty miracle everywhere on the web. I saw this and I thought that I would give it a try to experience the miracle myself. I decided on this roll-on stick over other formats because it's mess-free and portable; also, I wanted to experience whether beef tallow is something for me and my skin.

The brand says in the product page "Premium Grass-Fed Ingredients: Crafted with the finest Adeps Bovis (grass-fed beef tallow), nutrient-rich olive oil, and raw honey for deep nourishment." This is not true.

REAL INGREDIENTS AS MENTIONED ON THE PACKAGING
Shea butter, Jojoba seed oil, tocopherol, beeswax, Japanese Camellia seed oil, Isonony, Isononanoate (that's a type of alcohol and nothing I would call natural), Mentha Haplocalyx oil (peppermint oil), Capric Trigyceride (this can be obtained from coconut, palm kernel, dairy products or cow's milk) and Bisabolol (a camomile-based product). Not vegan, but mostly plant-based with some possible dairy-derived product. Dairy like in milky, not like in tallow, which is a fat from the cow's body.

I don't know if there is a mistake in the packaging, in the sense that the wrong package was used for the wrong product, or the brand wants to hop on the beef tallow miracle wagon and sell us something that isn't bad, but isn't what customers pay for.

Therefore, this product is mostly made of a bunch of natural products, dairy derived products and beeswax, which is great; however, there is no beef tallow, olive oil or honey in it. Okay, at least is all natural, right?

WHAT THIS PRODUCT IS
This is more a salve than a balm due to its thick hard consistency. Due to beeswax being one of the main ingredients, it might happen that the product softens during the summer months and then I can use it on my face, but, as it's now, I can only use it on my hands, elbows or heels. It's difficult to spread, too.

The product is unscented, but it still has a strong beeswax odour, which might not be everyone's cup of tea. Nothing that bothers me, but nothing pleasant either.

MIND
This is a salve, not a cream or a balm.
This has no beef tallow, olive oil or honey in the product.

HIGHROCK Premium Tailor Scissors Titanium Soft Grip (Purple)

This is my preferred set of scissors among the several I own. I don't particularly like the coating colours but the coating is not only decorative, but it's meant to protect the blades from corrosion, glues and other sticky substances.

The blades are made of sharp stainless steel and I can easily and cleanly cut cardboard, paper and fabric.

I love the three sizes and their ergonomic design, which makes cutting effortless. The largest one (23.6cm = 9.3 inch ) are perfect for tailoring, the second one (21.3 cm = 8.4 inch), are for all craft purposes and the smallest one is for embroidery and snipping (143mm = 5.5 inch).

They are good for both right and left-handers.

They were an amazing value for money, too.

Kmart Toilet Roll Holder (Black 39cm x 9.5cm)

This is a good sleek solution to store 3 rolls of toilet paper without displaying the rolls and protecting them from dust, dirt and water splashes. The design is as simple as it gets, but the upper knob is perfect to open the container either when standing or seating. I combine this with other black bathroom tools to create a modern sleek gender-neutral bathroom that looks good for both women and men. I've had this one for several years now, and it has not peeled or deteriorated at all.

The Sunnersta containers, available in different colours, are multifunctional sleek containers, made of premium plastic. The outer layer is matte and the inner is somewhat glossy, which works great for purposes like putting pens, pencils, markers and crayons, where the items might leak or left traces of colour. They wash easily and don't get stained easily.

These containers are part of the Sunnersta hanging system, which provides cheap but good looking storage solutions for office, kitchen, laundry and bathroom. I use them mostly in my home office to store different small items, paint tubes and tools inside larger baskets. They also make perfect desktop bins.

Price is absolutely ridiculous for such a good quality durable product.

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Materials: The fittings are made of galvanized steel and the screws/clips of plastic.

Mind: Check regularly that fastenings are properly tightened and re-tighten when necessary.

Materials: Back panel, Fibreboard, Paper foil. Panel, Particleboard, Honeycomb structure paper filling (100% recycled), Fibreboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging.

Measurements: 35cm W x 35cm H.

Max. load/shelf: 7 kg

Care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

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Materials: Powder coated galvanised steel.

Measurements: Depth: 9.5 cm D x 6cm

Materials: Polypropylene plastic the handle and stainless steel the blade.

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