Get Prepared for Spring with this New Camping Essential!

 

Getting outside is so important for your body and mind. Step out for a walk, go camping at a local site, or relax in your backyard. You won't need to worry about getting rid of pesky bugs with this new camping essential by, Katchy! Make the most out of the outdoors with the Katchy Duo: 2-in-1 Automatic Indoor Insect Trap. 

Katchy’s safe Automatic UV Light indoor insect trap with automatic sensor is meant for catching fruit flies, gnats, and mosquitoes. With 3X Trap Power, the UV light and removable scented bait pod attract the fruit fly, gnat, or mosquito. The fan sucks it in while the sticky glue boards trap it. Easily place in your home kitchen, office as a decorative, stylish piece. No more ugly traps or flypaper. Set close to insect-ridden fruit, plants, or trash bin. For best results, use it at night or in the dark.

What's included:

Katchy Duo Indoor Insect Trap

AC 110 Wall Adapter

4 Glue Boards

Tech Specs:

Power Input: 6W (12V, 500mAh)

Weight: 1.10 lbs. / .5 kg.

Height: 7.5 in., Width: 5.0 in.

Diameter: 5.0 in.

My Thoughts:

One of my pet peeves during the Spring and warmer weather months is mosquitos, gnats, and flies! It's so tough to find products on the market that not only draw them in but also help with getting rid of them. Flypapers are such a pain to deal with and zappers can be dangerous if you aren't careful. When I got the Katchy Duo, I was so excited to try it out! I finished up my cooking one night and noticed a couple flies around the kitchen. I immediately loaded the trap with the glue board. I then filled the scented bait pod. After plugging it in I noticed the fan was relatively silent and had a couple settings for power, as did the UV light. Even the gentlest setting proved to be effective! The fruit flies were gone within the hour. I was so impressed! 

Not only did I love that the trap was nice and quiet, but it was also a great size that didn't get in the way. I found the design to be sleek and nice, and it made a great night light as well. It was easy to set up and helped keep my kitchen clean. I'm looking forward to bringing it with me for camping trips and bonfires in the Spring and Summer months. I can see this being a new essential in my life! I would recommend it to anyone who is trying to keep their home and outdoors bug-free!

   

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Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Review.

About Tide Washing Machine Cleaner:

The oxygenated formula and specially designed surface-active ingredients remove soil, mineral, and detergent residue—even in places you can’t see, like the back of the tub, hoses, drain, and so on. These residues lead to odors that can transfer to your clothes. Tide Washing Machine leaves your washer clean and smelling fresh. Use once a month to keep your machine clean.

Fights odors at the source.

Freshens the washer leaving behind a clean scent.

Works on all washing machine types.

How to Use:

Remove items from washer.For front loaders: Pour one pouch into your detergent dispenser.
For top loaders: Pour one pouch directly into your washer tub.Run washer on normal in the hot water setting. 

Repeat once a month to keep the washer fresh and clean.

Ingredients:

Cleaning Agents (Biodegradable Surfactants)

Oxygen Bleach (Percarbonate)

Sodium Carbonate

Sodium Sulfate

Perfume

My Thoughts:

Despite the fact that we are constantly washing clothes in our washing machines, they too get dirty after a while. There have been times where I've wanted to put a load of clothing in the washer only to be shocked at the smell coming out of the machine! Tide Washing Machine Cleaner is the perfect solution. Families have trusted Tide for years to get our clothes clean, now we can trust them to get our washers clean and sanitized too! 

The smell of the Tide cleaner was great. It was strong, but not overpowering. It gave off a wonderfully fresh scent. Following the steps to use the cleaner was easy. It worked in no time. After I opened up my washing machine it was clear that it was spotless and smelling fantastic. The next load of laundry smelled just as good and looked perfect after they were all dry. 

I will continue to use the Tide Washing Machine Cleaner for my household's sanitary needs. I highly recommend it!

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Holiday Gift Guide – EdenPure OxiLeaf Air Purifier

I do a lot of home cooking plus I have two dogs, and a rugged husband. Combined, it adds up to a mixture of smelly odors. What I need is an air purifier! 

Ta-Da! Enter the EdenPure Oxileaf plug in air purifier. This adorable, compact portable unit can be plugged in to whichever room I need it the most. Just plug it in, turn it on and it starts clearing the air. 

It uses Ozone technology to oxidize any odors or up to 99.9% of air pollutants. We have been having terrible gusty winds lately that affect us with allergies. Having the Oxileaf, has helped my husband to breathe easier. 

The leaf shape is unique. When it is powered on, it has a pretty green LED leaf vein glowing. The overall unit size is small enough to set just about anywhere. It measures under 5 inches square. I have had it on my home desk, in the kitchen, and in the bathroom. I would consider taking the Oxileaf while traveling. 

The Oxileaf is simple to operate – it can be plugged into a wall outlet with the folding plug on the back. It can also be powered using a USB connection, which makes it ideal for working near computers. The main dial on the side turns the unit on plus acts as the ozone flow level. It can be set to minimum or maximum. 

As for the sound level, it is semi-quiet. It does get louder if on a higher level. The air inlet is located on the back with the air outlet found on the front. It has a low-level hum which can be adjusted by the level and the distance away the unit is placed. I can barely hear it from across my office. Using it in the kitchen, I have noticed a significant decrease in food cooking odors permeating the entire home.

I did notice an unusual odor when first using the Oxileaf. Per the included manual, this is normal. It is the ozone odor which indicates it is working properly. It does dissipate as it works for a longer period as the ozone will fill the entire room. Changing the level to minimum helped with the initial ozone odor. It is not offensive, just noticeable, if you are sensitive to smells. For the best results, the recommendation is to leave it running for 12 hours continuously per day. The Oxileaf will shut itself off for 3 minutes every half hour for cooling down and saving energy.  

Overall, I am quite satisfied with the Oxileaf. It is a good product that works as expected. EdenPURE can be found in Sharper Image as well as Walmart.com, BedBathandBeyond.com, Lowes.com and Overstock.com. Give the gift of clean air! 

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Orbit b-hyve Smart Wifi Indoor Sprinkler Timer – Review

A few months ago, we invested in upgrading our automatic sprinkler system. Since all the sprinkler heads and piping was redone, we really needed a new control panel. I am thrilled to have the Orbit b-hyve Smart Wifi Indoor Sprinkler Timer controlling our watering system. 

The old controller was set not the easiest to use. It was a series of dials which were hard to figure out. The sprinkler stations wiring was the same as this new b-hyve unit which made it a breeze to install. The installation instructions are simple to understand, and the unit is pretty cool looking. This unit works on Wifi with a smart phone application. Once we had the unit wired to the sprinkler stations, we could connect it to the Wifi using the Orbit b-hyve application available for apple and android platforms. 

The application set up is easy to understand. It recognized our network quickly and was attached to the Wifi in no time at all. Once it was all communicating with the app, the customizing of the sprinklers can begin. 

The app offers smart watering which takes in account the weather based on the location. It asks for your location to provide the most recent data. We have a 3 station sprinkler system which is no problem for this 4 station unit. A few clicks on the app and each of the front lawn zones are set to our watering specifications. It is not a huge lawn, so just 10 minutes in each zone a few times a week is sufficient. In the app, you can set up several watering programs to automatically run at specific times. It keeps track on an easy to read calendar. 

My husband likes to manually control the watering when needed instead of using a program. This is no problem with the b-hyve app. It works as a remote control! Each zone can be adjusted for the length of time required plus it can be paused or stopped during the watering process. I like the progress screen letting me know how long it still has for watering. It can be controlled from anywhere by using the app. 

The app provides good information. It has a clean readable interface, although I found it could be a little simpler in the instructions for programming and for manual operation. Once we worked with the app and the unit for a few times, it comes easy. 

The sprinklers can also be turned on manually at the controller if the Wifi app is not available. A plus since we installed the app on my phone. If I am not home, and not available to control it remotely, my husband can still activate the sprinklers. 

Overall, we are thrilled with the quality and ease of using the Orbit b-hyve Sprinkler timer. It is a modern way to control our sprinklers! 

Look for Orbit b-hyve products at Home Depot or order online. Check your area for possible water dept rebates!