Last night I used my Bissell Steam & Sweep to clean my bathroom floor, and as I marveled at what a great job it was doing, I thought about all the stuff Jenny and I have a chance to try out thanks to this here blog. While we typically only write one review, many of the products are worthy of a little on-going promotion because we use them a lot in our daily lives. Hence, my Top Ten Tuesday – a shout out to some of my favorite products (click on the links to read the original, and more in-depth, reviews).
In no particular order…
1) The Bissell Steam and Sweep. This was part of our Back to School Giveaway Bash (did you like that? There’s more where that came from shaping up for Christmas!) and after using it for a few months, I still love it. It is a vacuum and a steam cleaner all in one, which eliminates the need for buying/storing/hauling out two different devices. It really does a great job!
2) Safety 1st Air Protect Car Seat. This is by far my favorite car seat that we’ve owned in the past 6.5 years. It is sooo easy to install – the Latch clips are much different than ones I’ve seen before and are a lot easier to snap in and out. My knuckles don’t get busted up when I put it in! I love that there are wings, for lack of a better term, on either side that prevent the dreaded toddler head flop. And it’s pretty! It’s also very sturdy and safe, which, of course, are the most important features of a car seat. Jenny’s going to have the opportunity to try out the infant version soon, and I’m sure she’ll love it as much as I love this one.
3) Pledge . This is perhaps the simplest and cheapest product that will make it onto this list, but I recently wrote a post sponsored by Pledge, as they were trying to get the word out about all the different ways Pledge can be used. It’s not only for wood! I had no idea. So in the spirit of a proper review, I used it on my granite counter tops and my stainless steel appliances, and I was shocked at how well it worked. It makes them sparkle and shine! So now I used Pledge on those things as well as my wooden kitchen table every night when I clean up the kitchen.
4) Keurig Coffee Maker. This was from last year’s holiday gift guide (which was I think the only vlog I’ve ever done!) and I’ve used it just about every day since then. I’m the only one in our house that drinks coffee on a regular basis, so brewing a whole pot in the mornings isn’t practical. The Keurig allows me to make just one cup, and I can choose the size cup I am filling as well! I also love the variety of k-cup flavors.
5) Scanpan cookware. Again, this is from the holiday gift guide last year. Scanpan makes green, eco-friendly cookware. It’s non-stick without the nasty carcinogens. The ceramic-titanium interior is safe for metal utensils, and the nonstick factor is so good that cooking requires little to no oil (really!). Look for Scanpan giveaways coming up soon!
6) Yummie Tummie. We’ve done a few Yummie Tummie reviews and giveaways in the last couple of years, and we are both completely sold on their products. I first tried out their tanks two years ago, and I have worn one just about every day since then. They’re comfortable and provide great support, and frankly I feel weird on the rare occasion I don’t have one on! They make regular clothes, too! Jenny let me wear her Yummie Tummie tier top when we met Tim Gunn and it is just about my favorite shirt ever. In fact, I am hesitant to mention it, lest she decide she wants it back. Their newest products are little black dresses, which look amazing!
7) Tide. Speaking of Tim Gunn, I have been completely brand-loyal to Tide ever since we went to the Tide lunch at BlogHer in ’09 and learned all about the science that goes into making their products. Specifically, I used Tide Cold Water, again as a result of working with the company, because I heard about how much energy could be saved if we all washed clothes in cold water.
8.) Lands’ End. We have mentioned Lands’ End a few times, I know, but we love their clothes so much. Before working with them, I bought things from there occasionally, but it really wasn’t my go-to store for clothing. It is now! Have you seen their fall/winter collection? I want one of everything. Christmas list = done. And, they always have sales going on!
9) BOB Stroller Strides Fitness Stroller. I freaking love this stroller. I love it so much that I bought it after my two-week trial was up. I also recommended it to my BFF Jess when she was pregnant, and she loves it as much as I do. It’s tough and durable and pushes like a dream. When we were training for our half marathon this summer/fall, Andy pushed Sam in the Bob for every training run. We are talking up to 10 miles! That wouldn’t be possible with just any jogging stroller, and it was key to making our training possible. We pretty much had to take Sam with us if we were going to get it done!
10) Frigidaire. I know I’ve mentioned my range and microwave a couple hundred times, but this post wouldn’t be complete without it. It’s changed the way I cook and the way my family eats. That is a pretty big deal. Our refrigerator is on the way out, and I know what brand we’ll buy when it comes time to replace it!
Here we are, the conclusion of my long and random post. We have a lot of fun trying out products, and these are some of the best!
But now I want to hear from you…
What products do you love???
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I am sold on Tide,also. In Va., we run a free bedandnobreakfast for our friends and family. I use Tide and feel confident that our bedding and towels are totally clean and comfortable for our guests.It also is great for those Mountain-dirt stained jeans and shirts that the grandkids and nieces and nephews present to us.
I actually don’t use any of those products but the frigidaire. I always thought it was a good and reliable product but our current microwave has proven me wrong. It is less than two years old and we are on our third door. They just keep cracking in two. We have no kids so no extra wear and tear of a little one pulling on it. Then when we got the door fixed the last time (which already has a crack in it) the grate that covers all the fan and other machinery parts fell off and sliced open my finger. Grrr it makes me angry and of course it’s past it’s warranty. I don’t think I will get one again.
Anyway, I have wondered about switching laundry detergent so I think I’ll try Tide next. Thanks for all your reviews.
Tide! There is no other!
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@Diane..and no bed bugs either!
The one appliance I literally can’t live without is my Sleep-Easy C-PAP machine from Respironics.
It has a rugged exterior which features buttons that light up. These cast an eerie green glow across the bedroom floor which aid in finding objects which have rolled under the bed. The reservoir for distilled water is transparent, so the user can easily see when it is empty. One usually becomes aware that water needs to be added only after you are abed and are too tired to fool with it. The manufacturer also includes a 35 page User Manual, most of which is devoted to detailed explanations of all the exemptions that exist in their 2-year limited warranty, and the various limitations thereunto.
The device is nicely paired with the Opus 360 nasal pillows mask. They thoughtfully enclosed a nice booklet to explain how to properly stick it up your nose.
I just love it, and would recommend it to anyone who was taught as a child to fear that they might die before they wake.
You are a PR dream, girlfriend! I want to look at that Bissel mop thingie. I detest cleaning my floors.
And pledge on the stainless? You may have saved my husband’s sanity–he cannot stand fingerprints on our fridge!
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What Dan(Em’s Dad) said
so i was the one who won the Bissell Steam & Sweep in the fall & it arrived 2 wks ago. it is great! we live in an apt and the kitchen/bathroom floors are this ugly off white fake marble that always look dirty and now after i clean them, they look pretty clean! i’ve been really impressed with it so far and it’s fun to use. who knows how long that will last though 🙂
Oh Uncle Dan, you SLAY me! Really, that was hysterical!
Em if I’d been around when you were asking for my suggestions, instead of ignoring you and leaving the house, I would have added my Remington Wet 2 Straight Flatiron. i LOVE it and for the price I’ll just buy a new one EVERY TIME it breaks. I use it almost every day now and before I flatironed my hair only about 3 or 4 times a year, under duress! i LOVE IT!
i really think you should try evenflo branded products with sure latch. that’s the easiest to install!
And this is why I love your Dad Em!! The other stuff you had mentioned sounds pretty cool…I will have to try the Pledge soon though!
We love our Keurig model b70 which we use almost every morning. The really neat thing about it is that each of us can have a different flavor that suits our palate rather than having to drink the same thing.
No problems with ours yet – keep our fingers crossed!
Penny