Review: Kantek Rotating Desktop Tablet Stand

I love technology…. But I also love any item that makes my technology even more fun to use. Don’t you just wish that you could invent something that so many people will fall in love with??? I know I would!!!

Last week I received a Kantek Tablet Stand from Shoplet.com. It is amazing!!!

At first glance, I questioned whether I really wanted to trust it to hold my precious tablet. However, after further review of the stand, I was pleasantly pleased with how sturdy it really was. It easily holds tablets that range from 7”-10”. My tablet is almost 10” and as you can see in the picture below, it fits perfectly. It easily accommodates my tablet in the portrait or landscape position. Love it! As I mentioned before I questioned whether it was sturdy enough. However, this stand has absolutely no problem holding the weight of my tablet. No wobbling or wavering at all! A big plus in my book is that it is very affordable. It sells for only $19.99 on Shoplet.com.
I currently have a tablet stand but this one is much nicer because it rotates a full 360 degrees!! I didn’t realize how much this would come in handy, but I have used it many times already to show my husband something on my screen.

The stand also has 4 different positions that you can choose from to have the best view of your tablet. You don't have to worry about the tablet stand sliding because there are rubberized pegs on its base which don't allow it to move.

My brilliant husband mentioned to me that I could probably use it to hold my music while I’m playing my clarinet. I tried it and it works!!!! I’m loving this Tablet Stand even more now!!

Go check out this product at Shoplet.com. They have a huge selection of items to choose from such as Office Supplies, Office Stationary, Promotional Shirts, as well as other Promotional Products.

Thank you Shoplet.com and Kantek for the privilege of reviewing this Tablet Stand.

I received this item free of charge for giving the product an honest review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

 

House of Doolittle Business Planner and 2014 Desktop Calendar

Don’t you just love it when you start all over again!  That’s how I feel every single year.  One thing I must have to start every New Year are brand new calendars.  Therefore, when Shoplet sent me a House of Doolittle Business Planner and a House of Doolittle 2014 Desktop Calendar I was extremely excited! 

The House of Doolittle Business Planner is 7 x 10 which is a tiny bit bigger than the size I used last year.  I think I’m going to like the increased size though.

  It is bound with wire which had me a bit concerned when I first saw it.  I usually end up getting the ends caught on something which totally ruins my planner.  However, this planner’s binding will probably not catch because both ends of the wire are located in the back of the planner, and they are relatively short.   Each week is represented on two pages that lay flat for easy note-taking.  The day starts with 8:00 and ends at 5:00.  I wish that it would have started at 7:00…because I am an early riser…but I think I think I will be able to work with it.  There is also an expense record located on the bottom of the page for every single week!  It allows you to keep track of how much you spend on gas, entertainment, and miscellaneous items.  Love it!!! 

I love being organized so this business planner is going to get lots of use.   There are also many additional information pages that will come in handy.  A few of the pages included are area codes, metric conversion charts, time zones, mileage for roads and air, toll free numbers for major hotels, auto rentals and airlines.   It is going to prove to be very useful.  I can hardly wait to fill it up with all the things I have planned for this year. 

The next item I received is a House of Doolittle 2014 Desktop Calendar.   

It is a nice size (18 1/2 x13) which is somewhat smaller than most of the desktop calendars that I have used in the past.  It is going to work perfectly on my desk. The daily blocks are large enough that even I (and I write BIG) have plenty of room to add my personal notes. There is an additional area on the side if needed for more writing! Each month has its own full page. The font used for the dates are large enough to be read very easily. When I first received the Calendar I had to tear off the first page, I was glad that it was able to be removed easily and left a nice clean edge.

Both of these items are made of recycled materials  and also made in the USA!!! 

If you are still searching for calendars for 2014, please go check them out!  I think you will be pleased.

Shoplet.com has an amazingly wonderful selection of office supplies and stationary as well as a nice selection of promotional products,  and promotional shirts that are definitely worth checking out!

I was provided with the above mentioned products from Shoplet.com.  All opinions expressed about these two products are my own.

Master Caster Product Review

Today I want to tell you about three wonderful products that I recently had the privilege of trying out. They are relatively inexpensive, very useful and are definitely keepers!!

First up is the Master Caster Rolling Wrist Rest.

This past weekend I was able to spend several hours with my Rolling Wrist Rest (MAS99504) while working with my overload of Christmas pictures. We got along quite well. The wrist support was very comfortable and rolled easily with the movement of my hand. It is very small and could easily be taken with you to any computer. I have a laminate top on my desk so I was not able to tell if it would scratch a wooden surface. However, I honestly doubt that it would because it glides quite easily! The design of the wrist rest is very thin and so my wrist fit perfectly and I was able to hold the mouse comfortably. An added bonus is the foam padding which was nice and soft against my wrist. To be quite honest, I don’t really think that I will be using it that often. Don’t misunderstand me, I love it, but I rarely use my desktop anymore. I tried using it with my laptop…but wasn’t very successful.

Next up is the Microfiber SMARTer Gloves.

I was so excited when I opened up these Microfiber Gloves (MAS18041). These gloves are designed to allow you to wear them while using any touch-screen electronics. It is cold cold cold here in Oklahoma right now and I definitely needed these. They are so comfy and almost weightless. A must for me is to keep my hands and feet warm… so now my hands are taken care of. I have rather large hands, so I was somewhat concerned that they wouldn’t fit…but they did! Next week I will be out in the freezing cold typing messages to my coworkers. These are absolutely awesome. I had one of my rare light bulb moment a few days ago… I really need to get a few more pairs of these for my first grade classroom. They would love wearing them…and they wouldn’t know that my motive was to keep their sticky, dirty, nose pickin’ fingers off our new iPads!! They are washable which makes them even more perfect! I do have a small minor complaint about the gloves. There is a white tag that is sewn into each of the gloves. I found it slightly uncomfortable as well as a bit of an eyesore since the gloves are black. I tried to remove the tag, but was not able to get it all. I was afraid that I would ruin the seam. But it works much better now after the surgery. J

The last items up my friends is the Master Caster ReStor-It Furniture Touch-Up Kit.

I wanted to show you my before and after pictures, but we had a slight accident after the Christmas Holidays with imy camera. Luckily it happened after Christmas!! This Furniture Touch-Up Kit (MAS1800) comes as a kit which includes five wood grain markers and 3 filler sticks of various colors. I used it on a piece of furniture that my dog decided to chew on. Okay…it is definitely chewed up still…but it looks so much better now. My eyes aren’t drawn to it now every time I walk by. I also used it on our coffee table for places that needed a slight touch up. It was awesome. There were a few places that I used the filler sticks because the scratches were a little deep and then I covered it with the markers (which resemble a marker J). I was very pleased with the results of the coffee table too. This is a definite keeper. I have added it to my repair kit that I keep in the garage. I’m sure it will be used many times.

Don’t you just love all of them!!!! I know I do… And every single one of them is reasonably priced. Each of them is less than $10.00!!! Please click on the images or links and they will take you right to Shoplet.com where you can read more information about these products as well as purchase them online. When you are ready to order your next Office Supplies, don’t forget to check out Shoplet.com. They have wonderful quality products that are delivered very promptly.

Please note that even though I received these products at no charge I have given my honest opinion for each of them

LETTING GO OF YOUR LIMITATIONS - Experiencing God's Transforming Power

I was extremely slow about reading and finishing the book Letting Go of Your Limitations – Experiencing God’s Transforming Power  by Sandie Freed. I kept picking the book up and putting it down. It never really grabbed my attention like I need for a book to do.

This book talks about our purpose and why we were created – To Bring God Glory. If that is going to truly happen… we need to get rid of the things in our lives that hinder us from doing just that. I did enjoy the Time for Reflection sections…because it made me look at myself and do some evaluation. Legalism, pride, false beliefs, demonic spirits, and many other issues were discussed throughout the book. There were many Scripture references throughout the book that I always enjoying reading. 

For the most part though…I found the book to be very dry.  This author was brand new to me, so I would probably have a hard time picking up one of her books again. 

This book was sent to me from Chosen Book Publishers at no charge. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Smead Product Review

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Shoplet.com to review three different Smead products.  I jumped at the chance because I’m always looking for new office supplies. 

As a teacher, I seem to be constantly running out of file folders, so I was excited about the box of Smead SuperTab Heavyweight Folders that I received.   

I could feel the difference in the quality the moment I picked one of them up.  They are heavyweight and will prove to be much sturdier than the ones I have used in the past.   Another plus to these folders is the larger label size! They come in boxes of 50 and sell for about $10.

 I don’t normally use expanding pocket folders, but I was pleasantly pleased with the Smead Easy Grip Pocket.  

I think I might to have to add these to my list of “have to have” office/teacher supplies.  I was able to put all my student's reading folders in one and they fit easily without being stuffed into it. These folders can expand up to 3 ½"!  How awesome is that?? These folders will come in very handy for those times I need even more space.  I quickly noticed that the Easy Grip allowed me to pick up the entire folder without worry that it might slip out of my hand. Very nice!  The Smead Easy Grip Pocket Folders are sold in boxes of 25 for a little over $30. However, if you buy more…you can save a few bucks. 

Smead FasTab Hanging File Folders come in a box of 20 and sell for around $15. 

They are reinforced so they are extremely durable.  Some of my hanging folder have buckled from the weight of the items they have in them, so I will be replacing them with these durable folders.  A definite plus to these folders is that you don’t need to add the plastic labels to them beause they have a heavy-duty built-in tab on the folder itself.  You can choose to write on the label…or print on labels and attach them.  Love it!  They are taller than all my other hanging folders and I wish that they weren't.  But...I'll get over it.  The green also isn't my favorite color either.

I’m all about staying organized so every single one of these Smead products is a keeper!  I bet you saw something here that you need to add to your shopping list.  Head on over to Shoplet.com and check out their website.  They have a huge variety of office supplies, promotional products, office stationary, and even items such as promotional items (shirts, pends, etc.). 

Disclosure:  Shoplet provided me with these complimentary Smead Products.   All opinion expressed are my own.  

Medline Product Review

     Recently I received some Medline Products in the mail and I would like to tell you about them.

     Who doesn’t love a great cleanser??? Remedy Hydrating Cleansing Foam is in a liquid form. I love the fact that it can be used to clean your entire body ... including your hair!! It also doesn’t have to be rinsed off which is plus for sure. It has an ingredient called Phytoplex which is basically a mixture of all-natural, plant-based ingredients. I have used it daily for the past 3 weeks and I'm loving it!

   

     I was very eager to try the Nourishing Skin Cream.  I have extremely dry skin and was anxious to see if this would provide the much need moisture they needed. I must say I was not disappointed by this product. Within a short time, I knew I wanted to use this product daily to help with my dry hands. My husband’s hands are much worse than mine, so I let him try some too. He loved it. Seriously! He is a mechanic and his hands are cracked, split and basically an awful mess! This was some pretty amazing stuff. I have tried it for the past 2 weeks and I definitely notice a huge difference in my hands. Love it… and will be restocking this soon!

 

The Remedy Hydraguard Skin Cream also contains has Phytoplex. As advertised on the product itself, the 24% silicone blend does leave a breathable, water-resistant film on your body that is LONG-LASTING!  I love that I don't have to keep reapplying the product.

Next up is the Flushable Wipes.  My husband is a total freak about things being biodegradable and flushable. Trust me, it doesn’t take much to cause problems in our toilet, so this was definitely something I was interested in trying. They are thick, strong, and a larger size than most wipes. They are also wonderful for those with sensitive skin.

 

   

If you are interested in checking out any of these products in greater detail, I hope you will head on over to Shoplet. They have a wide-range Office Stationary, Promotional Products and Promotional Shirts.

Please note that the opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did receive product samples, but I have not been compensated for this review.

Artistic Rhinolin Desk Pad Review

We do not have a computer desk in our house.  Therefore, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with this office product when I received it in the mail recently.  It didn’t take me too long to find the perfect spot for this Artistic Rhinolin Desk Pad.    Since most of my computer time is spent in the living room, on my couch I thought I would try putting it on our lift-top cocktail table.  It hasn’t left that location since!  When I’m ready to use my computer, I just lift up my table and my computer is resting right on top of the desk pad.  Love it!

There are several things I love about it. 

• First it does not move!  Seriously!  Every pad I’ve had in the past, always seems to work itself away from me.  This one hasn’t budge since I put it down several weeks ago.   Since It doesn’t budge, it protects my cocktail table from possible scratches and dents.  YEAH!!!
• I also love that I can move my computer over a little bit and do some writing when I need to.  I don’t have to worry about finding something to put between the paper and pad because it works perfectly without it. 
• It is a comfortable resting place for my wrists.  That’s pretty important when I do so much typing and I don’t enjoy pain!!!
• It is quite durable and washable.  I even put my tall glass of tea on it (as a coaster) and it the water ring wipes away as if it was never there!
• The size is quite large (24”x17”).  I can put my laptop, mouse, paper & my glass of tea right there beside it.

I have to admit I think it might be too pricey for my tight budget.  However, i think I would probably have overlooked the price.  There are just some things that are worth a little bit more…and this is one of them. 

Have you checked out Shoplet’s website??? If you haven’t you definitely need to!!!  You can do most of your  shopping in just one place.   They feature a variety of office stationery, office supplies, promotional shirts, and a nice variety of promotional products.  So keep them in mind next time you need to do a bit of shopping online.

Disclaimer: I was sent this product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.