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  • September 20, 2020 Armdog 2
    Maileg Mouse in a Box
    Not long ago, my sister bought one of my kids a Maileg...
    Best in Toys Featured Kids Toys 
  • June 14, 2020 Armdog 4
    Kenshi
    Kenshi is basically a game about survival and choice. It’s a true...
    Best in Games Featured Games Sandbox RPGs 
  • June 12, 2020 Armdog 0
    Dr. Pepper Cream Soda
    I’ll start this review with a caveat; I already love Dr. Pepper....
    Best in Food Featured Food Prepared 
  • June 9, 2020 Armdog 1
    Thermos Stainless King 40 Oz
    During all of our time at home during the pandemic, I’ve taken...
    Best in Gear Featured Gear Miscellaneous 
  • June 9, 2020 Armdog 0
    Portland Ketchup Company Organic Ketchup
    I would recommend not ever trying this ketchup. I’ve always been a...
    Best in Food Featured Food Sauces 
Gamblin 1980 Oil Paints

Gamblin 1980 Oil Paints

December 4, 2022 0
Adjustable Proportional Divider and Art Caliper

Adjustable Proportional Divider and Art Caliper

November 15, 2022 0
Steam Deck

Steam Deck

July 28, 2022 1
Jisulife Portable Handheld Fan

Jisulife Portable Handheld Fan

July 27, 2022 0

Recent Gear and Gadget Reviews

  • July 27, 2022 Armdog 0

    Jisulife Portable Handheld Fan

    During a recent extended trip, our group purchased several of these portable fans made by Jisulife. We actually didn’t all plan on buying the same fan, but three of us all gravitated towards this one on Amazon due to the price and excellent reviews on Amazon. The fan...
    Gadgets & Tech Gear 
  • July 27, 2022 Armdog 0

    Neekfox Lightweight Travel Backpack

    In advance of a recent lengthy trip that would involve extensive outdoor walking, I set out...
    Gear Best in Gear Miscellaneous 
  • February 9, 2022 Armdog 0

    DeWalt Gyroscopic Cordless Screwdriver

    I have referred to this gyroscopic screwdriver by Dewalt in other posts as my household project...
    Gear Best in Gear Tools 
  • August 1, 2021 Armdog 0

    Crown Shades Pop Up Canopy

    We recently took a trip to the beach and wanted to find a portable canopy or...
    Gear Best in Gear Gadgets & Tech 

Top Gear Reviews

  • DeWalt 8V MAX Gyroscopic Cordless Screwdriver
    DeWalt Gyroscopic Cordless Screwdriver
    9.8
  • Nogent Manual Can Opener
    Nogent Super Kim Can Opener
    9.8
  • Crown Shades 10x10 Pop Up Canopy
    Crown Shades Pop Up Canopy
    9.6
  • Neekfox Lightweight Travel Backpack, Foldable 35L Daypack
    Neekfox Lightweight Travel Backpack
    9.6
  • Thermos Stainless King 40 Ounce Beverage Bottle
    Thermos Stainless King 40 Oz
    9.5
  • Apple Smart Keyboard Folio 12.9 Inch
    Apple Smart Keyboard Folio 12.9 Inch
    9.4
  • Axloie Portable Bluetooth Speaker
    Axloie Portable Bluetooth Speaker
    9.4

Top Game Reviews

  • Steam Deck by Valve
    Steam Deck
    9.7
  • Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    Elder Scrolls V Skyrim
    9.6
  • Kenshi
    Kenshi
    9.6
  • Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
    Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen
    9.5
  • Elden Ring
    Elden Ring
    9.5
  • Steam Controller
    Steam Controller
    9.5
  • Persona 4 Golden
    Persona 4 Golden
    9.3

The Latest in Video Games

  • July 28, 2022 Armdog 1

    Steam Deck

    This is a review I have been waiting a lot time to have the opportunity to write. Years ago, I starting using a video game controller made by Valve called the Steam Controller. Over time, I came to rely on the Steam Controller for any game that used...
    Hardware Best in Games Games 
  • March 9, 2022 Armdog 3

    Elden Ring

    I’ll start this review for Elden Ring with some comparisons. The first From Software (Elden Ring’s...
    Games Action RPGs Best in Games 
  • February 12, 2022 Armdog 0

    Tales of Arise

    Back in the early 00s, the “Tales” series from Namco captured my interest with two incredible...
    Games Action RPGs 
  • August 14, 2020 Armdog 5

    Steam Controller

    Right off the top: This is probably going to be a frustrating review to read. The...
    Best in Games Games Hardware 

Recent Art Supply Reviews

  • December 4, 2022 Armdog 0

    Gamblin 1980 Oil Paints

    In my other online life outside of writing reviews, I’m an amateur portrait artist. In the past, I mostly used colored pencils. But recently, I’ve started trying to learn oil painting. I’ve done just over 20 paintings now, and have used four different brands of student grade paint....
    Art Medium 
  • November 15, 2022 Armdog 0

    Adjustable Proportional Divider and Art Caliper

    I just recently learned of these proportional dividers from a video by “The Paint Coach” Chris...
    Art Other Supplies 
  • February 21, 2022 Armdog 1

    Figma Archetype Next Figure

    This review is primarily about authentic Figma Archetype Next branded models…but I will also talk a...
    Art Other Supplies 
  • February 12, 2022 Armdog 1

    Itoya Original Art Profolio

    These art portfolios are listed at retailers by quite a few name variations, so I actually...
    Art Storage 

Top Art Reviews

  • Adjustable Proportional Divider and Art Caliper
    9.6
  • Gamblin 1980 Oil Paints
    9.5
  • Itoya Original Art Profolio
    9.5
  • Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
    9.5
  • Colored Pencil Extenders
    9.4
  • Figma Archetype Next Figure
    9.1
  • Lamicall Flexible Arm Gooseneck Phone Mount
    9

Top Food Reviews

  • Dr. Pepper Cream Soda
    Dr. Pepper Cream Soda
    9.6
  • Cadbury British Chocolate Bars
    Cadbury British Chocolate Bars
    9.5
  • Tourit Reusable Ice Pack
    Tourit Reusable Cooler Ice Pack
    9.5
  • Ice Breakers Sugar Free Mints, Cinnamon
    Ice Breakers Cinnamon Mints
    8.9
  • Portland Ketchup Company Organic Ketchup
    Portland Ketchup Company Organic Ketchup
    8.6
  • Nature Valley Granola Bars, Crunchy, Cinnamon
    Cinnamon Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars
    8.1
  • Cooler Shock Reusable Ice Pack
    Cooler Shock Reusable Ice Pack
    7.5

New Food Reviews

  • October 16, 2021 Armdog 1

    Tourit Reusable Cooler Ice Pack

    I have been taking my lunch to work for quite some time now, but bizarrely, for much of that time I hadn’t been using anything to keep things cool. Basically, I was carrying what became room temperature food and drink in a generic laptop bag. I finally purchased...
    Accessories Food 
  • August 13, 2021 Armdog 0

    Cooler Shock Reusable Ice Pack

    I have been taking my lunch to work for quite some time now, but bizarrely, for...
    Accessories Food 
  • June 19, 2021 Armdog 0

    Cinnamon Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars

    I’m generally a fan of Nature Valley’s crunchy granola bars. I switch between peanut butter, maple,...
    Food Prepared 
  • June 27, 2020 Armdog 0

    Cadbury British Chocolate Bars

    I’ve only been to the United Kingdom once; I went with my wife as part of...
    Best in Food Food Prepared 

Most Recent Clothing Reviews

  • July 10, 2021 Armdog 0

    JointlyCreating Water Shoes

    Recently, my family and I took a trip to the beach. A few weeks ahead of the trip, I engaged in a somewhat lengthy search for a new pair of water shoes. I wanted something that 1) was relatively inexpensive, 2) didn’t look too goofy, and 3) was...
    Clothing Casual 
  • June 19, 2021 Armdog 1

    Mission Belt Canvas Ratchet Belt

    Every once in a while, you just happen to stumble onto some new knowledge that makes...
    Clothing Work 
  • June 19, 2021 Armdog 1

    FlipBelt Zipper Running Belt

    Have you ever considered buying a fanny pack for running, but avoiding doing so because of...
    Clothing Casual 
  • February 16, 2021 Armdog 1

    Amazon Buttoned Down Classic Fit Dress Shirt

    Months ago, I was in the market to stock up on dress shirts. First, I searched...
    Clothing Work 

Top Clothing Reviews

  • Amazon Brand Buttoned Down Men's Classic Fit Button Collar Dress Shirt
    Amazon Buttoned Down Classic Fit Dress Shirt
    9.5
  • Mission Brand Ratchet Belt
    Mission Belt Canvas Ratchet Belt
    9.5
  • Tommy Hilfiger Men's Four-Pocket Performance Bomber Jacket
    Tommy Hilfiger Performance Bomber Jacket
    9.5
  • FlipBelt Zipper Running & Workout Belt
    FlipBelt Zipper Running Belt
    9.3
  • JointlyCreating Brand Slip-on Water Shoes
    JointlyCreating Water Shoes
    9.2
  • Hanes Men's Sweatpants
    Hanes Men’s Sweatpants
    8.6

Top Kids Reviews

  • Sky Bounce Ball 3pk
    Sky Bounce Ball 3 Pack
    9.8
  • Foothill Toy Company Matchbox Mice
    Matchbox Mouse by Foothill Toys
    9.4
  • Car Backseat Organizer by Uleeka, 2 Pack
    Car Backseat Organizer
    9.3
  • Octagon Wooden Cedar Sand Box with Seat Boards
    Wooden Sandbox by Creative Cedar
    9.3
  • Maileg Mouse in a Box
    Maileg Mouse in a Box
    9.1
  • Lumipets Rechargeable Night Light with Touch Sensor
    Lumipets Animal Night Light
    8.8
  • YOFUN Make Your Own Mermaid Night Light
    YoFun Mermaid Night Light
    8.3

The Latest in Kids Gear

  • February 9, 2022 Armdog 0

    Wooden Sandbox by Creative Cedar

    We purchased this sandbox for our kids recently and there is quite a lot to like about it. First and foremost in my mind from a parent perspective, I love how easy this was to put together. The materials all arrived to us undamaged, which admittedly is sometimes...
    Kids Toys 
  • July 31, 2021 Armdog 0

    YoFun Mermaid Night Light

    We recently received the YoFun Mermaid Night Light for my oldest daughter’s birthday. Both kids are...
    Kids Toys 
  • September 20, 2020 Armdog 2

    Maileg Mouse in a Box

    Not long ago, my sister bought one of my kids a Maileg Matchbox Mouse. This was...
    Best in Toys Featured Kids Toys 
  • July 28, 2020 Armdog 0

    Car Backseat Organizer

    We originally bought this car backseat organizer for our primary family travel car to hold the...
    Kids Organization 
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Sky Bounce Ball 3 Pack9.8Buy
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Steam Deck9.7Buy
Neekfox Lightweight Travel Backpack9.6Buy
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Kenshi9.6Buy
Cadbury British Chocolate Bars9.5Buy
Steam Controller9.5Buy
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Tourit Reusable Cooler Ice Pack9.5Buy
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