Purchases Made Simple

My new dredge recipe for deep fried onion rings or blooming onions inspired looking for the slicer. I saw this one and decided it is time. It is fancy and SHARP.  Those gloves are a MUST! Do NOT try to slice anything without them like I did. I tried without the gloves first to just slice strawberries and when I got to a tiny piece, I scraped against the blade and am lucky. I quickly put a glove on. This slicer has several blades for various cuts, shapes and thicknesses for fries or chips, julienne, etc., a 2 yr. warranty and all sorts of goodies such as a safety food holder (I should’ve been using), a cookbook, and a fruit/veggie brush. It cuts beautiful uniform professional looking slices for your parties, special events or just impress the family at get-togethers with a fancy well made fruit or veggie tray. I will have a lot of fun with this as much as I enjoy creating and cooking. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #KitchyChef  #MandolineSlicer SOURCE:  https

The waist band is thick and wide and though the rise is a little long, having gotten used to wearing a shorter rise in pants, jeans or leggings of any type, I can roll this band down yet it doesn’t continue to roll as many of the other pairs I have purchased in recent years. The fabric is incredibly soft yet thick and durable-feeling as opposed to something that feels it will run like stockings if brushed up against the wrong surface. They feel wonderful on and fir perfectly true to size just as advertised. Totally recommend these to anyone who loves leggings whether you’re into yoga or not. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #NIRLON  #YogaPantsforWomenBestBlackLeggings SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073P64TTY/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_1

Mom loves these pillows she calls “boyfriend” pillows but has never really had a truly nice one till now. This one is very nice! It isn’t stiff like the others she has had but very soft yet not so soft it squishes when she sits up against it. It is supportive, yet yielding and so soft, my nephew insists on sleeping on it as a bed pillow. It isn’t possible for the cover to be removable but it is so easy to spot clean. I admit I was worried about the light color but it has yet to present any issues as everything easily comes out when cleaned with a wet cloth and some cleanser and matches her bedding. She has never been more excited to get some sort of pillow in her life that I know of and this one has a 3-year warranty so I figured there was no way I could go wrong! #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #LINENSPA #LINENSPAShreddedFoamReadingPillow SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0117SNG0O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I hyper-extended my right knee back in the spring and will likely have to have surgery but I’ve continued to work on my feet, which means I’ve had to have support of some type. I’ve tried various ones and have to alternate. This is a four-piece set including 2 knee compression sleeves and two patella supports. What I’ve done is wear the knee sleeve with the patella support and it feels better than anything else has, thus far. They are infused with copper which I don’t know if that give much difference but does strengthen the support of the sleeves. I know the two combined supports work wonders as far as the amount of pain I am in the end of the work day. Though likely these are meant to be used separately, together has proven to be more support and more support has meant more comfort. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #CopperChiefGear #CopperKneeBraces SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E60SBFU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The larger one is a truly time-saving item that though it would take time to completely understand and integrate, would be an amazing addition to running my household and assisting me in making sure all my appliances are turned off when they should be and turn on when I need them to do so. This will run off an app on my phone and is also compatible with Alexa, Echo and/or Google Home to accept voice commands. I can then automate anything I choose by setting up the various items I choose  to use with the outlet. Since this is the single, my most important issue first thing in the morning is getting the coffee going, I got the single outlet to first determine how this all works. If all continues to go well, I will step up to the bigger socket into which I can plug multiple items and activate them remotely. This easily paired with my phone and from there is very easy to operate and remotely control. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #Mengyasi #MengyasiWiFiSmartSocke

For as long as I’ve been alive, my mother has taken especially good care of her feet ensuring no dryness or cracking but about two years ago, they began to get horrible and nothing she tried helped. A little over a year ago, she learned she has a condition and this is one of the side effects. So frustrated, she has worked even harder to conquer the issue but until now nothing has not only worked but not even helped. Until now. After a week of this, she’s seen an incredible transformation for the better and getting better all the time. If needed, we WILL but this again and again until her feet are cured. It has been very embarrassing for her not to mention uncomfortable. This product really worked for Mom! Someone recommended it and we are SO glad they did! #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #AMAZING PLUS #AMAZING PLUSFootMask SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y6LV2DM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

WOW!! The excitement over the addition of lenses to capture various versions of photos on cellphones is terrific but this case + conversion lenses is the most comprehensive addition to cellphones I know about. The phone has a selection of camera lenses but this conversion kit adds the rest and enhances the existing. Wide angle, fish-eye, telephoto & macro are added to the built-in lenses; the wide-angle and the telephoto. This 6-in-1 kit creates a camera from a telephone, basically. I was already so impressed with the quality of photos the phone’s camera produces but this addition gives me professional quality photos without spending thousands of dollars on camera equipment. I am blown away AND it has a hand and strap mount and an 18-mo warranty. So glad someone told me about this! Worth every penny!!  #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #Lonch #LonchiPhoneLens7Plus SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074DDHKNR/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

I DO believe in these and the healthy properties they have. I LOVE mine! I have 2 small night-lights in addition to this but not a large one until now. They seem to be available in more & more places now but this is a terrific price on this very large lamp. It is beautiful and as I’ve shown in the photos, it dims as well as shines very brightly. The lights in these have to be a certain type as to create enough heat to allow the properties to emit from the lamp. If they do not get warm, the lamp is just that...a lamp. I have wanted one for  very long time but none were close to affordable as this. Am very happy with this salt lamp! #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #Sunnest #SunnestNaturalHimalayanSaltLamp SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0743DC8XH/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

I simply LOVE tops like this! I do not want clingy so this long, tunic-ike top drapes perfectly on me, is super stretchy, and no risk of shrinkage. I cannot wait for the Fall weather to begin wearing this over leggings. THESE are the type clothes I like - loose fitting, not clingy, not accentuating anything but hanging loosely over my behind and perfect for leggings! Colors are a warm  I am a cool but this doesn’t look bad on me, no one thinks, as the peach is not orange and black and white work for anyone. Black leggings & boots or flats - make for a really cute look. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #ENJOYNIGHT #ENJOYNIGHTWomensCasual SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074C583NN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have had a change of heart as the more I have used this, the more value I have found in doing so and have learned it is of top quality, has far more uses I even realized and feel it deserves a full 5 stars. Before, I had only tested this with some friends and we watched a couple of movies on my projector with an HDMI port from my MacBook. It’s convenient for charging both my phone as well as my laptop at the same time and the quality and speed are great. Very well made & useful. I enjoy it very much and see many uses for it. It is fast becoming a more universal adapter and this one is a very good choice. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #Mengyasi #TypeCtoHDMI SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0732Y8KNX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I’ve seen hilarious videos and heard lots about these masks and though I know there are many different brands, this is the one I chose to try. I only really have problem skin in what I’m told is my T-zone so that is where I chose to apply it initially and to show. I admit I was also a bit nervous as to whether it would actually wax the hair off my eyebrows so didn’t get close. I don’t think I’ve used a thick enough coating as of yet to get the proper effects but what I did do made a big difference. Though I couldn’t see results on the inside of what the mask pulled off, I could sure feel the difference after washing my face. My skin is softer and I can no longer see evidence of the blackheads I had on my nose. With continued use, I’ve no doubt I will see a remarkable change. From a man’s point of view, I wish more men would open their minds to use of products such as these. They aren’t made just for women and men can have the same benefits and healthier skin. I have only one complaint

I have one that is older and is more fluff than weight she and she attempts to get into Pop-Tart boxes so I believe she may be getting into this when I’m not around. I don’t see the cats a lot as they stay downstairs and the dogs ups. Sadly, I’ve yet to be able to catch one of them snoozing cuddled up in this little cave. When I got this, I was a little surprised at how small the opening is but that is rarely an issue for this cat. This would be terrific for a smaller cat & I am secretly hoping to capture the small one lurking down the street. She is obviously young, feral and abandoned so I hope to bring her home and either keep or find a home for her. She would fit perfectly in the little cave, could hide in my bedroom until accustomed to her new home and feel safe. My others are getting up in age and I don’t foresee a day with no kitties in my home. Someone will get loads of use on the comfy, fluffy pillow inside the cave (if they aren’t already doing so!)  #McNeilGraphix #Purch

I was leery at first but I’ve seen bamboo used in more and more ways. I just  never dreamed the fabrics made from bamboo could be so soft and durable. Since getting this one, I cannot lay back without falling asleep.  It is filled with a down-alternative that is wonderfully soft and I can bend, fluff, or squish into shape. The double zipper allows me to adjust the height of the pillow so, in addition to being able to shape it, I can adjust it to my own needs. It is machine washable, which is great, and breathable. I got a queen and it is perfectly sized for me. So comfortable! #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #HomeWithComfort #BambooByHomeWithComfort Source:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MY4ZOXW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With so many uses, essential oils have come full circle from when I was a child and well remember my mother using them for a variety of treatments, fragrances, and even pest repellents. These nine fragrances are not just some of the most popular but necessary in creating some of the best recipes for air fresheners (shown in photo), laundry fresheners, flea and tick repellent and much more. They can be combines to create unique fragrances and this terrific set comes with a recipe book showing many uses. I well remember dropping a couple of drops of eucalyptus oil into my bath water when I had a terrible cold, for example. These days, diffusers are very popular but finding actual water soluble oils is next to impossible. With this set, beautifully packaged if using for a gift, I learned by adding a simple ratio of vodka or rubbing alcohol to the mixture will meld the oils and water to create a spray, diffuser oil, or even perfume or cologne. This is the ideal starter kit  one can add &am

I have been testing various meat thermometers as I learn the art of smoking various meats and this one has come very unique features. When the prong is extended, the thermometer automatically turns on. This is the fastest of all the thermometers I have tested reading in as few as 4 seconds so no waiting. It reads the temperature aloud to you so you needn’t stick your head in the hot oven or over the coals although it has a bright LCD screen with a digital readout. The retractable probe makes storage a synch and once closed,  turns off automatically. This comes in a nice box along with a temperature chart, manual, Velcro circles for hanging in an out-of-the-way place. A lifetime warranty makes this a very good deal as well as a very good cooking thermometer. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #Kizen #KizenDigitalMeat&CookingThermometer SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JZTHZO0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one won’t break at the stand, at least, as it sits directly atop any flat surface with a wide, non-slip or skid  base with rubber feet. It is not feminine in appearance, is lighted on each side of the mirror with one side of the mirror itself a normal view while the other is magnified 5 times the normal view allowing for up-close care taking of my skin. This is exactly what I needed to see various issues such as infected hairs caused by shaving as it rotates 360 degrees so I won’t miss a spot. Truly an ideal mirror for my needs and has a 1 yr. warranty!   #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #JCMASTER #JCMASTERMirror SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KTN9YUY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It never occurred to me a filter available on a shower head or tub to filter out all the chemicals such as chlorine and fluoride and could be an affordable choice for my shower but this one is and though there are less expensive ones, there are many reasons why this one is the better deal in the long run. Yes, I do still have to replace the filter itself every 6 months or so but no matter as the replacement filters are very affordable, as well given the benefits this shower filter provides. I’ve always known chlorine is an enemy to my skin. It is super drying and causes itching making me still question if it isn’t some other reason for the reactions. But it isn’t. I now know  since having bought this filter. My skin is happy, nourished and healthier. I’m not constantly buying new moisturizers to combat the dryness chlorine alone is causing. Even my nephew itches less the little time he is here using the shower already. Well worth buying and caring for your skin. Installation is simple

This Blue-tooth speaker designed specifically for outdoors as it is waterproof and has a fitting that mounts and unmounts from the speaker itself makes it wonderful for so many uses. I have added it to my bike, (shown) used it at the pool, (shown), and carried it around from place to place and it can handle wear and tear. I have dropped it and no damage done. It is an ‘OD or Army green’, some call khaki, and has a plastic fitting that allows it to be attached via the fitting, such as on my bike threaded onto the brake lines. Since it is waterproof, I use it at the pool hanging around the ladder. It can be very loud without hearing any static or crackling with three different modes although I only stream music with it. It has a one-year warranty so you cannot go wrong. Recommend to anyone who is outdoors a lot & loves to continue hearing music in quality sound. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #PUREBOX #PUREBOXWirelessBlutetoothSpeakerWaterproof SOURCE: h

I just had to share how great a deal these are for the price. No tips are included but if you’re anything like me, I always had tips but when the time came to use them, never had appropriate bags, nor could I find any. I love to cook, bake and decorate but am always lacking something. With these very thick, durable bags, I don’t even have to throw them out after use but I can also use various colors in the same project and not have wasted a bunch of money doing the decorating. They can be cleaned and reused but are such a great deal, if cleaning is difficult, I don’t feel a bit guilty about throwing one away. These can be used for perfect piping with not tips but with or without tips, they hold a lot of  icing and are really good to evenly spread icing with no fear of bursting or uneven spouting. These are very nice at a very good price and have a lifetime satisfaction warranty. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #Weetiee #PastryBag SOURCE:  https://www.amazon

As with any treat from EcoKind, this 12-pack of pig ears are all natural, no preservatives, made in the US and amazingly are hand-inspected to maintain very high quality. My dogs love to see EcoKind treats arrive as they know it is something they don’t get regularly. These are healthy and really good for teething or dogs that chew and mine are both. They are oven baked and full of nutrition for the dogs. These are absolutely, as with all other EcoKind dog treats I have gotten them, thrilled with these. Dog treats can be very expensive but price has nothing to do with quality more often than not. I know EcoKind’s treats are very well made, very healthy and feel completely safe in buying them as often as I can. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #EcoKind #USAPigEars byEcoKindDogTreats SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MPWC18Q/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

I got my sister a hammock of her very own as she had borrowed mine each time she needed a hammock. This one is pink on one side and blue on the other so very appropriate for a lady. This is a large but lightweight hammock that folds into itself creating a very small pouch. It comes equipped with the ropes and carabiners and is excellent quality . Nylon and able to weather most inclimate outdoor changes, this was a good choice in hammocks for her needs as well as a terrific price.  #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #LALIAEN #ParachuteNylonHammockwithRopes SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N44LUOT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not only is this compatible with 2017 Kindle Fire HD8 but also Mom’s 5th Generation Kindle Fire HD8 she hasn’t had very long with only a screen protector, no shatter-proof glass. This particular Kindle is so thin and seemingly fragile that she really wanted to take extra precautions to not have it break. She has just bought a 7 (in Feb.) and dropped it face down (inside a not very protective case) on the only ceramic tile in the house and smashed the screen. A rabid reader, she then took a step up (in April) and bought the 8 as it is a bit larger and newer. We found a terrific tablet cover for it on Amazon and we really double checked that this particular tempered glass screen protector kit would indeed fit her tablet as it isn’t FOR her tablet, but it is perfect in size. It was simple to apply with all the tools to clean, dust and is fingerprint resistant. She is so happy to have this and feels now her Kindle is well protected. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime

Really bright tail light for my bike that snaps around the post under the seat either horizontally or vertically and only a single button controls it all. It is very visible even in daylight and modes can be changed to blinking rapidly. Red or white lights, either are very bright and easily seen. It snaps right on or back off for charging and the really neat thing is it is rechargeable via USB. So, I can even use my phone to recharge it if I happen to be somewhere when it dies or begins to die. I feel so much safer riding my bike in the dark but even during daylight, I am much more visible to passing vehicles. This is definitely the light I would buy if you’re in the market for one. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #DBLLXX #SuperBrightBikeTailLEDLight SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07253G165/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I cannot deal with clingy, tight shirts or tunics that are much in style for a younger crowd. This style is what I needed and really cute with leggings. I can’t wait for the weather to cool to be able to wear it. So soft and pretty tie dye print, my only concern is the fabric may easily pick as these made of this type fabric are sensitive to chafed hands or hangnails. This fits just as it should and for a younger crowd, is truly long enough for a mini-dress. Dressed up or down depending on accessories, this is an easy, enjoyable shirt I will really enjoy this fall and winter. For those who usually order larger than they wear, do NOT do that with this. It is sized accurately and fits perfectly.  #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #Laksmi #LaksmiWomensLongSleeveShirtBlouseScoopNeck #LaksmiTieDyeTunic SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073CBVLGD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think this is a terrific idea as much can happen when traveling to and from a store to her vehicle and so I got one for Mom to clasp onto her purse and when she leaves the store, hold it by the gray strap so if anyone tries to grab her purse, the plug will disengage from the system and set off the ear-piercing alarm. Bound to scare off any would-be burglar. This also has a flashlight on one end for many uses. This is available in a purple, which I got for her, or lt. blue, gold metallic, and black but also available in one that looks like a ladybug. Excellent for those who work in places such as hospitals (or other type places) and take their breaks, arrive, or leave in the dark. A very nice safety feature for either a male or a female to traverse more safely. #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #beegod#beegodEmergencyPersonalSecurityAlarms SOURCE:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1178SV/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

Mom has used waxing supplies for years and thought this would be a unique change and give it a try. She’s used to using melted wax and strips but this requires no strips as the wax becomes its own strip as it cools from having been melted. A very unique formula in comparison to those she’s used to but above plucking, waxing is far less painful. The kit comes with the container of wax, 2 cleansing towlettes, and 2 wooden sticks. A huge plus is the product is all natural which should lessen irritation of the skin. She says this will take some getting used to as it differs so greatly from others she’s used over the years but her only issue with it is lack of additional tools (towelettes and spatula sticks) she feels she may have to have. It is, though, so different an approach and a much better deal than many of the others she has purchased over the years so I got it for her to try out. She likes it. A LOT less messy, she says.  #McNeilGraphix #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #Bo

Decided to try a different type and see how the two compare so I can keep one & give the other to my brother. This snorkel offers a full 180 degree view and is compatible for use with a Go Pro-type action camera. It  allows the ability to breathe without the snorkel in your mouth. The moment I submerged deeper into the water, the valve closed to prevent water from entering the snorkel and is designed to remain fog-free. With the breathing chamber,  this snorkel is a good teacher for beginners, adults and kids once properly fitted and tested before entering the water to be certain the fit is accurate and is very easy to adjust for maximum comfort as well as breath-ability and safety. The snorkel is easily removed to be utilized as a mask alone to dive into shallow water to see something clearly or take film or photographs. The main difference between the two is the ability of use the under-water camera that I didn’t think about when I got the first snorkel or think of using with thi

With most stores offering savings, membership, or value cards these days, many of us find ourselves with many cards and nowhere to keep the,. This RFID blocking wallet has many openings for cards, whether store cards, credit cards, or identification. In fact, the only thing I noticed & found odd is there is no transparent window through which someone can view and ID card without having to take it out of one of the spaces for all other types of cards, In a pretty brown faux leather, the wallet has a nice gold stamp and colorful ribbon on the front as decoration. It has a 3-sided zipper that can zip either direction as well as a zippered compartment inside for coin change. The interior is not made of a thin, poor quality fabric but rather of the same leather-like material used in creating the wallet.  As stuffed and torn as my poor sister’s billfold was, this was a great deal to get for her needs and should hold all she carries inside without bursting apart the zipper or tearing. To