Showing posts with label pillow designs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pillow designs. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Smart Air Beds Diamond Top Elite Queen Raised Pillowtop Air Bed, Blue

Smart Air Beds Diamond Top Elite Queen Raised Pillowtop Air Bed, BlueContacted the seller before purchasing the item to make sure this is what I wanted. I just moved into a new place and needed a temporary bed for a few weeks while waiting for my furniture arrive. First thing I noticed about this bed is that its heavy. I've had air beds before and they've always seemed light and flimsy. This one is heavy, maybe 25 lbs. Everything came as expected including the separate pump (which if you have pets, they are going to run because it is a bit loud). Inflated the bed, and all I can say is wow. This is nothing like the other beds I've owned. It's got some meat to it, and the pillowtop feels really good. Probably took about 4-5 minutes to inflate, but the process was easy and painless. It's definitely going to serve my purpose, and if I can figure out how to roll it up to fit in that carry bag, I should be able to store it for guests.

Inflates easily, full queen size as specified and queen size linens fit OK. I use it for guests in my guest bedroom. My guest reported that it's very comfortable after sleeping on it for a week. It's raised to a height that makes it easy for the sleeper to get on and off it. I added a 1.5" thick memory foam mattress topper (available from Walmart & other stores) and quilted mattress pad, and those additions improved the comfort level even more and provide insulation so the sleeping surface is not so cold when the thermostat is turned down. Supplied air blower will deflate as well as inflate. I've not tried to deflate & store it as yet so cannot comment on the ease of doing that.

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This is much more comfy than the intex queen I have. Only problem with this is deflating.really horrible time getting it deflated and folded. They made the pump nozzle too short so flapper does not stay open. Intex has a great pump design but does not hold pressure thru the night. This one overall holds pressure and comfy. Just don't expect to deflate fast. Really smart air did you test this before starting production run? if you have to fold and unfold often, this is not the one. go with intex. no returns on this smart air either.

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This mattress sprung a leak in four months patched the leak and when we filled it again, it turned into a huge ball, round on the bottom and the top. This is the third air mattress we have tried. They are very comfortable but they don't hold the sheets well (if at all) and none of them lasted long. Once they start leaking, it is the beginning of the end. So I am back to a regular mattress tomorrow.

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Overall air bed was ok.. Until my 13 year old and his friends played battle with it as a shield. Somewhere it has a slow leak , and I'm disappointed because although what my son did was wrong, I thought the bed that I have had less than one month was more durable. I would recommend this bed but keep your kids away!!..

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

BioPEDIC UltraFresh Softloft 2-Pack Bed Pillows, Jumbo, White

BioPEDIC UltraFresh Softloft 2-Pack Bed Pillows, Jumbo, WhiteThese pillows are sooo comfy! If you have a king bed you are going to need 3 or 4 of them to go across the bed and you will need only full size cases. I am still giving this 5 stars because these pillows are wonderful.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Patch Magic Apple Cart Toss Pillow, 16-Inch by 16-Inch

Patch Magic Apple Cart Toss Pillow, 16-Inch by 16-InchThis is a very high quality pillow cover. It has rich colors and lots of detail. We live in Washington State, and it goes perfectly with our Pacific Northwest themed home. This is one of my favorite pillow covers! It is drop-dead gorgeous! I can't recommend this enough.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

DreamFit Luxury Bamboo Rayon Blend Blend Pillowcase Set - Degree 5

DreamFit Bamboo Rayon and Cotton Pillowcase Set - Std - Sand - 3030402 51 SPCI had a set of twin sheets from Sears so soft so searched for something even softer. I find at times the pillow case feels scratchy like something in there just not soft. I would not buy these again. Can't send back used so just have to use them and learn not everything is like it says.

They are easy to put on the bed. Have not washed yet so not sure about how they wash.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Luxury 5-PC Black with White 300 Thread Count Full/ Queen Duvet Cover Set 100 % Egyptian Cotton comf

Luxury 5-PC Black with White 300 Thread Count Full/ Queen Duvet Cover Set 100 % Egyptian Cotton comforter cover set with matching pillow shams By sheetsnthingsI love this duvet set the colors are simple and pretty and the fabric is really soft. It's not too heavy which is great because some duvets can be so stiflingly hot. This is light but not "cheap" feeling at all. Plus, you can't beat the price. I couldn't be happier with this purchase!

I have absolutely NO idea where or what set they took pictures of this from but it looks completely different in person? More like a green/brown and off / dirty white color... Can't believe it. They feel ok? definately nothing special. Last time I ever buy a product like this on amazon. I will definately be heading out to the stores for future bedding set purchases. Luxury my A**. I have done TONS of shopping on amazon in the past 2 months and This has to be one of my most disappointing purchases. Stay clear and Take a guess at the other reviewers..? I don't know what they saw but I would stay clear. Maybe I'm just used to a higher end of bedding? Good luck!

EDIT:

4 Pillow shams...? 2 are different sizes? why are they saying all are 20x26?

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This is a great duvet cover for the money. It has a slight sheen to it that makes it look very expensive. The design and colors are very neutral yet chic... would look great in any bedroom. It was easy to put on our duvet, and I love that it has buttons (I know our last duvet cover did not, so the duvet would sometimes come out!). Great product, would recommend!

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Excellent Quality, Very nice fabric and EXACTLY what I wanted. Only Drawback was a button has already fallen off. Other than that I couldn't be more happy with this purchase.

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Sunday, July 6, 2014

Duro-Med Allergy-Control Standard Pillow Case, White

Duro-Med Allergy-Control Standard Pillow Case, WhiteTerrific pillow. I'm a guy who always liked and used a flat pillow. This one is heavy and thicker, but the form isn't like those fluffy pillows you get at a hotel. It's more dense and shapes to your head and neck. I was having neck pain in the morning, and this pillow really helped reduce/eliminate the neck pain. Sleeping much better now! I'd recommend to try for anyone that wakes up with neck pain.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

"Rolling Hills" Warren Kimble Accent Throw Pillow 17" x 17"

'Rolling Hills' Warren Kimble Accent Throw Pillow 17' x 17'great pillow. Color is good and well made. You won't be sorry you got it.

This pillow arrived yesterday and looks wonderful on my couch. A great addition to my other Warren Kimble pillow. The detail work on these pillows is fabulous.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Mizone Elliot Comforter Set

Elliot Plaid Comforter Set Size: Twin/Twin Extra LongThis comforter set was just the colors I was looking for without the ridiculous prices of some places. It is made well, not too heavy but warm. Great purchase!

Nice item for the price. The plaid is handsome, the product certainly warm enough for three seasons and I'll throw an extra blanket on for winter. Love the soft feel of the fabric.

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Can't beat it for the price for my little boys room. It's very cute, just like the pictures. I love the shams and décor pillow. however the comforter was much fluffier when we first got it, now a few months later very flat. I'm going to try to fluff it in the dryer. I can't complain for the price though. Nice set!

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moderatly warm, but the construction may be a concern. I'm not sure how it will look after a few times in the washer.

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My teenage boy loved it. Said it was alright. That's good coming out of him.

Looks great and it's not heavy on you.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Mickey Mouse Fold-Up Body Pillow

NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Mickey Mouse Fold-Up Body PillowThis pillow is not what it seems. Its much smaller than the picture shows. The print was terrible, it had areas which were patchy with no print. It was junk. For 19.99 I figuredcI would get something at least some what well made. I wouldnt recommend buying it!!

I bought this for a daughter who is both a mickey mouse and a steelers fan. Quality equal to price. I am thoroughly satisfied!

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8x30 Bolster Sham Insert Pillow Form

8x30 Bolster Sham Insert Pillow FormI just got these and as soon as my wife sees these, they are going back. This is a very flimsy bolster insert of quite cheap quality. Not worth 19 dollars each. It seems like airline pillow quality and of the same materials. The meaning of the term 'Bolster' is totally lost on the manufacturer. This would not support anything. If I lean on it, it squishes flat..I mean flat with not 1 inch off the bed. Also, doesnt even look right in the round sham with strange non circular shape. I guess, I can fill up air in the round packaging these came in and those would provide better support. I would stay totally away from these if you are looking for any support from a pillow.

Great quality pillow, seems very sturdy. My only complaint is that if you hug it in the same spot every night, the filling starts to clump and separate, leaving you with a gap where you usually hug it.

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I bought 2 of these to use as a backrest on my "couch" (it's really just my bed that I convert into a seating spot when I'm not sleeping), they were the only ones in the size I was looking for so I just went with it. To be honest they are way too soft. I would have preferred bolsters with buckwheat filling but they sell here in America for outrageous prices (on a side note, everything related to bedding is way overpriced here). So I decided to increase the density by stuffing them really tightly into the cases.

Now they work as a backrest, but measure only around 25" in length.

Bottom line is you get what you pay for. They are the cheapest ones around, although I still think 19 bucks for a bolster is a joke.

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I made a pillow cover for this this pillow form. It turned out very professionally. It's a nice quality form. I went by the size (8" x 30"). DON'T GO BY THE PHOTO -that shows a much shorter pillow than the 30" length this pillow actually is.

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I needed a round pillow about 9 inches in diameter and 36 inches long. This 8x30 Bolster Sham Insert Pillow Form was as close as I could find. It has served perfectly well. It is certainly not a thing that is not what it is purported to be, which is a sham. it is however a good PILLOW SHAM.

Monday, May 12, 2014

Decorative Black Silver Floral Throw Pillow Cover

Decorative Black Silver Floral Throw Pillow CoverThis pillow is absolutely beautiful. The material and design is great, the integrity of the material seems like it will last a long time. It seems pretty durable, I had no issue putting the pillow in.

These pillow covers are amazing! The colors are vibrant and the material is really nice! I bought 2, 20 inch pillows and they fit perfect for the 18x18 cover. Just by changing my pillows on my couch, made a huge change to the look! Love, love, love!

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I purchased two pillows and love them both. They are quality and I would not hesitate to order more. Beautiful

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Monday, April 28, 2014

Buckwheat Pillow - Zen Chi 100% Organic Premium Buckwheat Pillow - Queen Size (20" X 30")

Buckwheat Pillow - Zen Chi 100% Organic Premium Buckwheat Pillow - Queen SizeI read about buckwheat hull pillows a long time ago, and always kept half an eye open for them in the bedding section of retail stores. I couldn't figure out why I never found them, and eventually just purchased this one on an impulse.

I now understand why they don't exist at target. The box that arrived was three feet tall and weighed about ten pounds! That's not how pillows are supposed to work.

The pillow arrives a bit overstuffed. I think you're supposed to open it up and scoop out some of the hulls to be added back in when the pillow eventually starts collapsing. Scooping, storing and remembering a big bag of buckwheat hulls is a tall order, and you're not going to do it. It's okay. More hulls are easy to order online once the included hulls start to lose their elasticity. Scoop out a quarter of the old ones, add in a similar amount of new ones, mix it up and you're set. These pillows are much more upgradable and futureproof than $10 pillows with synthetic filling. From what I've read, it takes a couple years before replacing the hulls is something you have to worry about. One point buckwheat.

Sleeping on the pillow is a little bit strange for the first night, but you quickly get used to the texture and sounds that it brings to your bed. It supports you much like a memory foam pillow, but with a more breathable filling that provides nice ventilation. The sound of the hulls is by no means loud, and shouldn't keep anybody up at night. It's a lot like that beanbag chair that you used to fall asleep on as a kid. There's a bit of rustling when you reposition your head, but it's otherwise silent and supportive.

My first night sleeping at a hotel after getting this pillow was a little bit disappointing. I missed my buckwheat hull pillow, and really noticed the sensation of my head sinking into the hotel pillow. I think that night was the first affirmation that the buckwheat hull pillow was a nice thing that I wouldn't want to give up.

This is a very polarizing pillow. Either it makes a big difference in the way you sleep and you love it, or the buckwheat hulls are too noisy and noticeable, making you hate the thing. Fortunately, the very small amount of one-star reviews on this pillow are a very good indicator that most people fall into the first camp. $35 is an extremely small price to pay for what could potentially be much more satisfying nights of sleep.

I intentionally waited until sleeping on this pillow for one full month before coming back to review it. My thoughts:

Price: It is a bit pricey, but not too bad. Most pillows aimed at side sleepers have bizarre shapes/functions and can get pretty expensive. It seems like good quality for the money.

Smell: Many people have mentioned the smell of the pillow as being a huge con. I left it out for one afternoon but was impatient and wanted to sleep on it right away. It did have a funky smell, but it was not too overpowering or chemical at all, and in time I even started to enjoy it. Now I bury my face in it occasionally to see if I can still get a whiff of it. It's become a very soothing feature.

Size: I went for a Queen size pillow even though I have a full sized bed. Because these pillows are so moldable, it fits the full size pillowcase with no issues.

Noise: Yes, it is a bit noisy. I was used to it by the second night, but it still sometimes disturbs my boyfriend if I move too much. However, I toss and turn so much less now that he's willing to deal with it.

Comfort: Okay, here's the big one. As other reviewers have mentioned, this is NOT a fluffy, squishy pillow. It's VERY firm, and holds its shape strongly as you sleep. My (poor guinea pig) boyfriend tried it out for just a few minutes and he couldn't stand how firm it was. This is the exact reason why I fell in love with this pillow so completely: I can lay on it, shift it around a bit, and it forms itself *perfectly* to my neck and shoulder area and supports me throughout the night (I imagine I must look like one of those cartoons showing "proper sleep alignment"). If I need to turn over, I just shift it again and it reforms to my new position. I have spent many years waking up with cricks in my neck, or sore shoulders, or just general aches, and to have almost complete relief from that is something I never thought could happen. I really had just resigned myself to accept the pain (for the record, I'm 30). I still manage to sleep in funky positions from time to time (thanks, cats) but the soreness is largely gone.

Miscellaneous: When it arrived it did seem under stuffed, but after running upstairs to lay on it immediately (I'm an instant gratification kind of person) I ended up scooping out about 8 cups of buckwheat to save for later. I was pleased to see that cheap refills are also readily available.

****This is a four star review for 2 reasons****

1. The case shrank a bit after one wash. Not too much, but I had to remove a bit more of the buckwheat to compensate.

2. The zipper on the edge (to remove buckwheat filling) does not go all the way to a corner. It's a smallish opening that's kinda in the middle of the side. When I had to empty it to wash it this was a bit annoying to mess with.

OVERALL, after trying many pillows (including my last rendezvous with the Allstar Products Group Neck and Back Pillow, SideSleeper Pro which was previously my favorite...until the stitches on the inside all fell apart and after four months the entire thing went flat) to try and get some relief from these stupid neck cramps, I'm ready to declare myself officially in love with this one!

Wordy review? YES. But I love getting GOOD SLEEP!

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I wanted a buckwheat husk pillow because regular pillows seem to always flatten out. These pillows are filled with hollowed out buckwheat husks and are surprisingly comfortable. The husks offer firm support yet, allow air circulation which keeps it a bit cooler. It takes some getting used to as the husks crunch with even slight movement. I would have given a higher score if the pillow was 'more full' of husks...it feels kinda half full. I would also be curious if getting a size smaller than the queen pillow would result in a more full pillow. In all fairness though, an actually full queen pillow would be too heavy to ship as these pillows are quite heavy. I like the buckwheat better than memory foam which I have also tried.

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The first night I used it I thought it was too heavy and I could hear the buckwheat crackle. After a couple of nights the crackle went away. You can mold this almost any way you want and it will stay that way. I use it with a CPAP breathing mask on when I sleep. I have bought a couple of other pillows designed to work with the mask but this one is head and shoulders above them. Very comfy, I love this pillow.

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I have had chronic neck pain for over a year and nothing has helped relieve the pain very well -not even medications. I invested in this buckwheat pillow and my neck pain is 70% gone. It helps out very much and I would highly recommend it for anyone who has chronic neck pain and stiffness.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Boveda Humidipak Large 72% 6 Pack

Boveda Humidipak Large 72% 6 PackI have had problems with mold before but I just throw in a few of these packets every couple months and my cigars are always fresh and mold free. This is by far the most convenient humidification system I've ever used. Although my hygrometer reads it around 70% I wont be a stickler about it because I know my stogies will be just fine.

The Boveda Humidipak is the best humidification because it is maintenance free, no checking moisture levels ever again. It is worth the cost to save time and trouble with your valuable cigars.

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I smoke only a few cigars a week so I need to know that my smokes stay fresh and are as tasty as they were when I spent a pretty penney to buy them. This product does the trick just great. Pop one or two in my humidor and I can rest assurred that when I wish to enjoy my cigar it's ready to go at just the humidity level I prefer. I have no desire to try any other system since this one works all the time.

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Disney Cars Pillow Sham in Black

Disney Cars Pillow Sham in BlackI wish so badly that this sham looked like it did in the picture. The colors are definitely not as vibrant as they appear to be on Lightning McQueen and the writing. He is more of a rusty orange instead of a vibrant red on this sham. Since I'm using it with other truly red items it should blend well so I'll keep it.

Super cute but the lightning image on the front is super faded looking and seems like its rubbing off, havn't even washed it yet?

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I absolutely love the design of this pillow. Upon opening it, its VERY VERY STIFF. so i washed it just to try and loosen it up and it didnt help and just by 1 wash its faded :( not at all the quality i expected..but you get what you pay for. This pillowcase was very cheap and it is that CHEAP

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Stylemaster Concord Center Motif Woven Bedspread

Stylemaster Concord Center Motif King Woven Bedspread, BurgundyOrdered both the Queen and Twin size. Both are very beautiful, but seem to be a little shorter in length and width than what I expected. Should probably have ordered a Queen for my twin size bed and a King for my queen size bed.

This bedspread is exactly as pictured. I bought the blue one and it brings back memories of my grandma's spread. Altho I purchased it for a queen I chose to buy a king spread based on what others said about it being smaller but alas it is too wide (about 7 inches) though perfect in length. I susppose it all depends on how high your bed sits. This will give me leeway if I get a new bed or if the spread shrinks when washed.

It is very light in weight so perfect for summer or if you are not looking for added warmth.

EDIT on 8/25/10

I had to change from 4 to 2 stars. Reason: not only does it pull extremely easy I washed it one time and it started coming apart. I have been using it as a pallet for my grandgirls to have picnics on in the floor. To me it is a total waste of money.

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Great LIGHT WEIGHT bed spread that has a warm stylish look. Beige is lighter really a muted white.

Nice to keep on the bed and use on warm summer eve.

Can be washed in a home wash machine

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(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)My wife and I took a gamble on ordering this "Stylemaster Concord Center Motif Woven Bedspread" off of amazon without ever seeing it in real life. It looked nice enough in the picture, but you never know until you open the box.

Fortunately, this was a gamble that paid off. The bedspread is really nice, with a cotton weave that isn't really soft but feels more like lace. We went with green, and are really happy with the color. It is a pleasant muted color that blends in well with our furniture. The bedspread is heavy enough to work for an autumn cover, but light enough for summer also. A nice middle ground.

We took the advice of some reviewers and got a size larger than our bed, and we are really happy with that. The cover hangs all the way to the ground being a size larger, and looks even better and more elegant.

We also got a set of Stylemaster Concord Center Motif Standard Woven Pillow Sham, Green to go with the bedspread, which I recommend as well.

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Looks good on the bed, lightweight, fits well. However, animals with claws (our Chihuahua!) easily pull up loops from the loose weave giving it a ragged appearance.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

AllerZip Waterproof Bed Bug Proof Zippered Bedding Encasement, King Size (Fits 7 - 12 in. H)

AllerZip Waterproof Bed Bug Proof Zippered Bedding Encasement, King SizeIt has a tiny weak zipper and the zipper keeps opening on my 11" foam mattress. If the zipper was more durable it would fit better. The manufacture only rates it for 7"-12" which is probably close to reality on a slightly shorter than standard size mattress. I would recommend add a couple inches to height to adjust.

After I have had it now for a while the zipper seems stable as long as I don't move the mattress off the bed and I think overall it is an OK product.

A decent bed encasement for the price.

Fits two 9" deep twins pushed together for a makeshift king with room to spare. The terrycloth upper is interesting, keeps the sheets in place. No rips or tears so far, even at the corners. I don't really notice that its there, doesnt make noise or heat up like others.

Cant say theres a noticeable difference in my dustmite-allergy symptoms but it cant hurt!

It IS waterproof... intersting things happened in the washing machine (hope you have an extra spin cycle or some time to squeeze it out if your washing machine is uncooperative like ours)

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This item fits my mattres exactly. It feels sturdy but not uncomfortable. Sleeping on the waterproof fabric does not feel hot or even different from just the sheets. Except the sheets used to slip around on the satin mattress. The texture of the encasement helps hold the sheets in place. Make sure you have enough room to sling the king mattress around as you install the encasement. Move any breakable items away so you can still have a lamp on your night table when you finish putting the sheets on and go to sleep.

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This item is as described. Fits great and is not bulky. A good purchase. Found out we did not have bed bugs but now I have help should we ever bring them home. It was enough of a scare to make me inspect every hotel we ever stay in!!

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I bought this AllerZip Waterproof BedBug cover to protect a 5000$ TempurPedic mattress which I intend to have for a long time. Of course my child wanted to sleep and try out the bed and an accident happened. I didn't do much in the night assuming that the cover would do the protection (just threw a towel over it). This thing is not waterproof and now my brand new mattress smells. It keeps a bit back but it's definitely not water proof. I am very disappointed. How can a manufacturer lie so openly. They do have some warranty on the package about issues with water tight but I am certain this will stall, I am not even sure how to proof it.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Aller-Ease Hot Water Washable Allergy Pillow, King, Extra Firm

Aller-Ease Hot Water Washable Allergy Pillow, King, Extra FirmDid a little reviewing before I bought. We would buy new pillows about every 4 months. Had bought pillows from expensive to cheap. Have had these pillows for about 2 months now and they are just as firm as the day we received them. Planning on buying more for the other bedrooms in the house. Excellent pillow for the price.

These are in no way firmnot at all, not even a little bit. They're 'floofy'. I sleep on my back, and no matter how I shift the stuffing, I end up sandwiched in pillow while my head rests on the mattress. Not fun. They're fine for holding or other light support, but that's it.

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Bought these as a x-mas gift and we love them. They are so comfortable, we sleep so much better now.

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This pillow is firm, but also very plump. I almost wish it gave way more because it keeps my head too high to sleep. For stars for being exactly what I ordered, but not what I really wanted.

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This pillow advertises itself as extra firm. It is overstuffed but it isn't very firm. My head instantly sinks to the bottom of the pillow while the rest of the stuffing wraps itself around my head.

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Greendale Home Fashions Standard Rocking Chair Cushion Hyatt fabric

Greendale Home Fashions Standard Rocking Chair Cushion Hyatt fabric, CreamI purchased the Greendale Home Fashions Standard Rocking Chair Cushion to be used on our front porch. We spend endless hours there, reading and enjoying the beautiful Georgia weather. The cushion is made of fabulous fabric, durable, yet soft to the touch. It is very thick and most comfortable to sit on. The color description does not do it justice. They call it "denim", but it's really a lush colonial blue. This was a great purchase and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a rocking chair cushion that is as attractive as it is comfortable.

I purchased the cushions to go on an antique rocking chair so I can nurse my baby in comfort. I'm still waiting for the bundle of joy to arrive, but the cushions make the chair comfortable for my 9-month-pregnant body which is a plus! The cushions appear well made, and the ties are holding so far. We'll see what happens after a few months of regular use...

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I'm very pleased with this product. It was bought to go with a rocker for my daughter and her new baby. She said it was so nice and comfortable. She has really enjoyed rocking the baby. The color was very nice and goes with the house decor. It fit the rocker perfectly.

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These cushions are thick and wonderful. After reading lots of reviews about cushions not being thick enough I choose these. While they fit nicely on our rocking chair the back cushion is so thick it forces you to sit forward and you can't rock and feel like you will fall out of the chair... I will have to remove the back cushion as my solution. Hopefully you have a deeper seat to compensate!

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I was initially very pleased with the rocking chair cushions. They were true to color and size, however, when placed in the rocking chair they took up too much room and made the seating uncomfortable. I felt as if I was being thrown out of the chair as I rocked. To my dismay I returned the cushions.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

The Comfort Pillow by Tempur-Pedic Travel Size

The Comfort Pillow by Tempur-Pedic Travel SizeI have two tempur-pedic pillows: one is the "ComfortPillow" standard size for sleeping, the other is the " Comfort Travel" pillow, a much smaller pillow, reviewed here. Be careful, the names are confusing.

The Travel pillow is small and compact: too small for a night's sleep, but excellent as support, especially back support in a chair or airplane seat. It has multiple uses supporting various body parts when you do sleep or sit. For people with back issues, this is the ideal pillow placed between both legs at night, to bear the weight of one leg. It is also useful as that little pillow when you want to take a brief nap on a couch.

Highly recommended.

I absolutely LOVE this pillow! Although I do not use it for "travel," being that I am a side and stomach sleeper it is the perfect size. I have never had luck with the size of a regular pillow. It seems to jack my head and neck up too high. This pillow comforts your head just right without lifting your neck up too high in an unnatural position. Also, being as small as it is, when you sleep on your stomach, you can have space to put your arms up without sleeping on them under the pillow and cutting off circulation. It is also very comfortable the times I do turn over onto my back. I even have he Tempur-Pedic regular size neck support pillow, but it is only comfortable if you are an all night back sleeper. (I still think it makes your head tilt up a little too much.) I have tried the cheaper memory foam types and they are too soft. You just sink down into them like they aren't even there?? They cannot compare to the Tempur-Pedic material.There is nothing like it.

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Hubby loved this pillow so much that he bought me one for my long haul trip.... and i have bought 3 more as gifts since then

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Pillow is a good size for storing when travelling. Although there is a warning about smell, despite many airings I have not been able to get rid of it, hence the four star grade.

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Have not had the opportunity to use this because when taken out of the packaging it had a very strange somewhat stale odor. Washed the cover, tried to air out pillow, then tried fabreze (another odor). More firm than I expected but once taken out of its own contricting cover it flattens out more

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

iLuv Vibro II Alarm Clock 30-Pin Speaker Dock with Bed Shaker (Black)

iLuv Vibro II Alarm Clock 30-Pin Speaker Dock with Bed Shaker
  • Unique Shaker vibrates to wake up heavy sleepers.
  • Wake to iPhone / iPod, FM radio, buzzer and / or shaker.
  • Sleep to iPhone / iPod or FM radio.
  • Speakers play your music with depth and clarity.
  • Programmable presets for 10 FM radio stations.

The product is standard iDevice pricing...you end up paying 4X as much for anything made for iPhone but whatev. I bought mine at B Cubed (Bed Bath and Beyond) because I wanted instant gratification, and to my surprise, I got just that. The guy let me demo an actual unit in the store so I could see what I was buying (the floor model only demoed music and the shaker). It was small and compact, so that was a huge selling point for me. I decided to buy it, took it home, and became quite frustrated with it (for a few minutes). You have to download a free app first in order to use your iPhone with it (I'm using the 4S), but the app itself is pretty cool. You can set your own alarms via the app and wake up to your music or set 1 or 2 alarms on the actual device to use the bed shaker attachment. Alright, about the bed shaker, it was SOOOOO frustrating getting that thing to work! The instruction booklet has a whopping 4 pages that aren't very informative at all and the website doesn't provide anything either. So after playing around with it, I finally figure out how to set the alarm to go off with my iPhone music and the bed shaker attachment. Now the bed shaker is nothing spectacular, in fact, it's just as good (slightly better) than the vibrating feature on your iPhone. The only difference between using this and a $5 alarm app is that this charges your phone. But I wasn't too worried about price, I was looking everywhere for a cheap iHome like device and with no luck, decided to get this unit. The display on it is also annoying! It is placed slightly higher than my bed and I cannot see the time for the life of me! Luckily though, the free app has a nice clock display that is dimmable and readable. You wont have this problem if your bed is higher than your nightstand though. (The unit actually faces an upward angle).

If you find it in a store, buy it there. I think I paid $2 more at B Cubed than I would have with my Amazon Prime, but I also have the comfort of returning it right away and not having to ship it back. But if it's a gift, Amazon has amazing gift wrap options. :-D. Tonight is the first night of use, so hopefully it wakes me up in the morning. I'm the kind of guy who hits the snooze button 4-5 times (yes, I do realize that is practically an hour after my initial alarm, don't judge). So to wrap it up, the device is decent. A battery backup doesn't really bother me because my power doesn't go out and when it does, the raging storm that knocks out the power usually wakes me up anyways. If you're really paranoid about not having a battery backup, then avoid this guy, but if you don't care, go for it.

Pros:

Compact design

Time Sync saves a lot of time for someone lazy like me who doesn't want to hit the + or button to manually set the clock

Bed Shaker (and really long cable)

Free App

Bed Shaker

FM radio

Cons:

Battery backup (if you're on of "those people")

Display is hard to see sometimes

Really confusing at first to set-up the bed shaking feature

Haven't quite figured out how to chose what music I wake up to

Short power cable

The name makes it sound like a sex toy

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Nice sound, great iPod/iPhone compatability, love the 3.5mm AUX input... doublechecked everything on the manufacture's website and I decided to order it to replace my old alarm clock. As soon as I took it out of the box I knew it was going back NO BATTERY BACKUP. That doesn't hurt if you're just using for music, but if the power goes off and this is your only alarm clock not good. So I ordered the iMM178 which should have everything I need (minus one thing I wanted no 3.5mm input).

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This iLuv was attractive to me for the shaker feature alone. The missus and I sometimes set our iHome iA9BZC App-Enhanced 30-Pin iPod/iPhone Alarm Clock Speaker Dock (Black) alarm to the "wrong" kind of music: delicate Debussey, or lengthy pieces with quiet violin solos, and when it comes on at the appointed time, although I generally wake right away, the missus has been known to snooze through entire movements. I figured the shaker on the iLuv would solve that problem. And it does, provided you set the clock correctly. Shaker mode and regular mode are two different things, and while many will consider the small size of the iLuv an advantage on an overcrowded nightstand, I consider it a disadvantage because the display is very small and difficult to see. Setting the time is easy enough. You just put your phone on the iLuv and press "sync", and you're done. Setting the alarm is not very intuitive, and the buttons are tricky to get the hang of. (They are four way circular jobbies, and they are unforgiving.) Once everything is set, operation is one button on, one button off, as long as you don't use the multi-alarm setting. The shaker is quite robust and even through a thick king-sized mattress, it makes its presence, and the time, known. I like not needing a separate charger for my phone (since the missus uses the iHome herself). All in all, this is a good tool and an adequately designed device that does what it advertises, easily worthy of four stars.

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Love the clock. Love the gradual vibrating alarm. A little difficult to program and hard to read from different angles. But still a great item.

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Ok, I HATE pieces of equipment that are smarter than I am. In fact, my solution for daylight savings time in my car is to realize my clock is off an hour and just keep it set the same year round. Drives my passengers crazy, but it works for me.

So, I have to admit, this particular alarm clock nearly bested me. It was only the fact that I really wanted a back up clock by my bed that kept me focused until I learned how to do everything.

First of all, if you don't have your iPhone or iPod around, you can use the regular or radio alarm (or just the vibration alarm) to wake up. The sound is nice, although not audiophile perfect. And I love the little vibration addition to the alarm. I placed it under my pillow, and was pleased with the results. You should know that I am not a heavy sleeper, and I'm not sure if it was the vibration or sound that did the trick, but it started going off before the other half of the alarm (music from my iPad) slowly grew.

Because this is designed for the bedroom, it is very nice that the clock can be dimmed out, so you don't feel like you are living in a blue wonderland all night.

I have mine sitting right next to the bed, so I have no trouble seeing the numbers, but I have noticed that looking at it from above, they are not visible.

Now for the reason why I was confused at first each side has a large button, and a small ring on the outside. I didn't even realize the small ring was a button in itself at first ... The pictures in the manual aren't clear. But once you realize it is a dual button, the instructions are easier to follow. Each ring has four spots to push (which are marked) and which allows you to set the time, alarms, and even radio stations.

The settings cycle, so the first time you push the ring on the settings, the time flashes, the second time the Alarm 1 can be set, and the third time Alarm 2 will be set. By looking at the screen this is obvious. The second level involves how you want to wake up, and again it goes in a cycle. But it cycles first without the vibrator, then with it. However, once the alarm is set, even though the vibrator is set, it does not show.

Probably the only thing I would suggest is much better instructions. I realize the trend today is towards pictures instead of words, but in this case, a word or two is worth a thousand pictures. I have deducted a star because of the poor documentation.

This is pretty pricy, so I suggest unless you want the radio and vibrator you consider a dock with speakers and use an alarm app on your iPhone.

NOTE this uses the older connection, and would need an adapter if it is to be used for iPhone 5.