Allison Sheline – Cool Finds 4 U

Final Post: A Reflection

May 1, 2021May 1, 2021 Allison Sheline

I had a lot of fun this semester researching and finding cool gadgets or products out there that are also relatively affordable. I had no prior experience in anything like this before, so it was both fun and challenging for me.

This blog helped me find cool products that I could even buy myself and I hope I helped you guys find some cool products as well. I am curious to know if any of you actually bought any of these products because I introduced you to them.

Let me know in the comments which product(s) you bought or even considered buying and what your thoughts about the product(s) are!

I know that I am considering buying some of the kitchen finds when I finally get my own apartment. I also found out that my mom actually has two Gua Sha stones so I am super excited to try them out soon!

I wanted to thank everyone for all of the positive feedback in the comments on my posts! This was really fun for me and I enjoyed reading the comments a lot! :)))

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Final Post: A Reflection

May 1, 2021May 1, 2021 Allison Sheline

Let me know in the comments which product(s) you bought or even considered buying and what your thoughts about the product(s) are!

I wanted to thank everyone for all of the positive feedback in the comments on my posts! This was really fun for me and I enjoyed reading the comments a lot! :)))

Beauty Finds

Gua Sha Stone

April 23, 2021April 24, 2021 Allison Sheline

Load image into Gallery viewer, Gua Sha Tool — From Gua Sha tools – Jade

Hello!! This week’s find is something very unique and different! I have seen this trend on TikTok recently and if it works how people say it does, it is an amazing find!

It is considered an ancient beauty ritual, but it is becoming more and more popular because of the positive effects it has. It limits the effects of aging, reduces stress, and keeps your skin smooth and radiant.

I have seen people on TikTok using it and they show their after-effects too. It can also make your jaw more apparent in a way. I really want to get one of these, especially if all of these benefits are true about it.

I do not know how familiar you all are with jade rollers or rose quartz rollers, but I have a rose quartz one and I imagine it to be semi-similar to that in a way. I like to keep my roller cold before I apply it because it just feels nicer that way I guess. The Gua sha from this website comes in jade or rose quartz.

The website I will link here has an option to buy the Gua Sha and it also tells you more about the benefits of it along with the steps. It is currently on sale for $18.99! I may have to get a rose quartz one for myself!

Home Finds

Space Saver Hangers

April 15, 2021April 16, 2021 Allison Sheline

This week’s find is perfect for college students or pretty much anybody who doesn’t have a lot of closet space. These are space saver hangers. They can be used in two different ways which makes them more interesting.

I know for people living in dorms or college apartments, those closets are pretty tiny. If you have a lot of clothes, it may be difficult to narrow down which clothes you want to take with you for the school year. I mean granted you could just switch them out on breaks, but this product makes it a lot more fun to just bring as many clothes you want.

This could be perfect for non-college students as well. This product works for people with small closets or even big closets but still too many clothes to fit in it. If either of these scenarios are relatable to you, you might want to get some of these.

I found these from Walmart and it is a 4-pack for only $2.43 which I think is an absolute steal. Probably the most inexpensive find yet.

As always, I will link it here if you want to buy it!

Kitchen Finds

Vegetable Slicer Cutting Aid

April 9, 2021April 10, 2021 Allison Sheline

I don’t know about you, but I am TERRIBLE at cutting up veggies. It is such a hassle for me. I really never knew something like this existed, but now that I do know about it, I am definitely going to buy this ASAP.

I know what some of you might be thinking. Probably, “Wow. This is incredibly lazy” and to that I say I’d have to agree. But, who cares if it’s lazy? It’s also cuts the prep time in half while you’re cooking which is great in my opinion.

I found this on Walmart’s website for $7.97 and that is a total steal. It says that pickup is not available for me, so it may only be an online thing, but I would check your local Walmart and see if you can find it!

Here is the link to purchase it!

I know this was a shorter post than normal, but the product pretty much speaks for itself. It is an aid in the cutting process.

Home Finds, Office Finds

Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaner

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Allison Sheline

This week’s find is advertised as a desktop vacuum cleaner, but honestly, it could probably be used for any surface. It is very tiny (3inx4in roughly) so it’s easy to move it wherever you need it.

It is super easy to use. There is a charging indicator that will tell you when it’s time to charge it. You also open the bottom black part to dump out the dust, crumbs, or whatever you are cleaning up. It has a strong suction that can clean up dust, paper scraps, pet hair, pencil shavings, and your keyboard!

I know for me personally, my cat likes to climb all over my furniture. I always catch her laying on my desk and she comes up onto my desk when I am doing homework. I feel like this would be very useful for me to clean her cat hair off of it.

I found this product on Amazon for $17.99 which is reasonable for a mini vacuum I would say. I will link it here if you want to buy it!

Kitchen Finds

Silicone Utensil Rest by Tomorrow’s Kitchen

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Allison Sheline

This week’s find is something I think could be useful for those who like to cook or who know someone who likes to cook. I am no chef. My cooking skills go about as far as making pasta with homemade sauce. But even then, something like this would be very useful for me. At my house, we do have one tray for a spoon or whatever utensil. But, if you are cooking multiple things at once and using different utensils, this would definitely come in handy.

The Silicone Utensil Rest by Tomorrow’s kitchen is a tool that has multiple slots to put your utensils in. You will no longer have to put your utensils on the counter or on the dirty box the food came in with this product. Because the tool is silicone, it also makes it really easy and simple to clean.

I found this on Bed, Bath, & Beyond’s website for $9.99. I think that is a great deal because some spoon trays are $5+ and cannot hold more than 1-2 utensils. I will link the item here if you’re interested in purchasing it!

Beauty Finds

Color Remover Sponge for Makeup

March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 Allison Sheline

Hello everyone! I hope you had a great week. This week find is for the makeup lovers out there. I know how frustrating it can be to clean off our brushes because it is such a hassle and feels like a chore.

Now I am not saying this product will clean your brushes entirely. You still need to wash them eventually. But, if you have only a few brushes and need to use a brush again for a different color, this product is perfect for you. Honestly, it could even be used after you do your makeup so that the cleaning process further down the line is not difficult or as much of a hassle.

There are a few variants of this product but the one I am showing you today is the J.Cat Beauty Dry Makeup Brush Cleaner. You can find this on Ulta’s website and it retails for 5.99. I am definitely going to purchase this product myself and try it out because the price is nice and the reviews are great.

You can find it here: https://www.ulta.com/dry-makeup-brush-cleaner?productId=xlsImpprod15971035&sku=2509745&cmpid=PS_Non!google!Product_Listing_Ads&cagpspn=pla&CATCI=aud-625382019048:pla-298255136569&CAAGID=107718645756&CAWELAID=330000200001175428&CATARGETID=330000200002459491&CADevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl9GCBhDvARIsAFunhsnvyxwTXGNLarqJ6Efbui3Wbo5Ov6tMbEETzdMaK_IwjE_dkXYckmsaAllJEALw_wcB

Or from J.Cat Beauty: https://jcatbeauty.com/products/br30_dry-makeup-brush-cleaner-1?_pos=2&_sid=9654b1e94&_ss=r

Home Finds, Kitchen Finds

Reusable Food Storage Bags

March 12, 2021March 13, 2021 Allison Sheline

This week’s find comes in a variety of different shapes and colors and sizes. It is not a specific product I am linking today, but a couple different options!

I absolutely love this idea because it is way better for the environment than using Ziploc bags. There are even some out there that can transform into containers that you can microwave! I feel like these bags can be used by anybody.

I can think of many different uses for these bags. Whether it be taking snacks on the go, storing fruits and vegetables, or leftovers. Another benefit would be saving space in the fridge. A thin bag would take up a lot less space than Tupperware bowls.

There are so many different types of reusable storage bags out there so it would be impossible to link them all. Here are some great options! 1) https://foodbunker.io/products/set-of-3-small-medium-large?gclid=Cj0KCQiAv6yCBhCLARIsABqJTjZ2c53AKTZDOvLKAv7WozpO_cOSkliXf-P-XgKEOUCkNDiXPLlMLBoaAsZWEALw_wcB 2) https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Storage-Bags-Leakproof-Sandwich/dp/B07WCV3795 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TXJY17D/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Office Finds

Rocketbook Smart Notebook

March 5, 2021March 13, 2021 Allison Sheline

This week I am going outside of the realm of “Kitchen Finds” and introducing a new find that is perfect for students and even in the work field if you need to write stuff down.

I got my boyfriend this notebook for Christmas and he absolutely loves it. So if it’s not something you would be interested in, it also makes for a great gift.

The Rocketbook Smart Notebook is a unique notebook. You write on it with a special pen (included with purchase) and there is a QR code at the bottom of the page. Download the Rocketbook app, scan and send your page into the cloud. You now have a digital copy of your page of notes or whatever you decided to write on it. The Rocketbook has reusable pages. All you have to do is use water (any temperature) and wipe the page off (after you have scanned it of course) with the cloth that comes with the notebook. You get to save paper and also save money because you only have to buy the notebook one time and reuse it many times!

The Notebook retails anywhere from $25-$37 so it is a bit of an investment, but I think it is a very useful one.

https://getrocketbook.com/