Valerie Schichtel

MEMBER SINCE

Oct, 2018

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#508

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121

AVG. WORDS

83

About Me

Hi! I’m Valerie and I’ve been reviewing products for several years. I enjoy providing in-depth descriptions/reviews with pictures and videos.

I reside on the east coast in Tennessee and enjoy spending time with my family, my pets, camping, travel, and creating delicious treats in the kitchen.

I am open to reviewing many types of items so let’s connect!

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Great Variety

23 Aug, 2021

Fantastic variety for my classroom reward box! There is something for every student and they love getting to look at all the choices. Also, I'm super happy with the quality and vivid colors of the... read more »

Multi-Use

23 Aug, 2021

These were adorable and just what I wanted for a recent party. We had guests with dietetic limitations so I wanted the food to labeled well. I really appreciated they sent chalk, but it was a little h... read more »

Teacher Approved

18 Aug, 2021

Perfect addition to my classroom prize box! Great variety for all students and doesn't break my fragile teacher wallet. read more »

Vet Approved

18 Aug, 2021

As a veterinarian, I keep these and some peanut butter with me during all of my appointments. Using these with food motivated, nervous dogs had been amazing! I have been able to easily distract them w... read more »

Great!

18 Aug, 2021

I bought the red belt, and I love the style. I purchased a larger size in order to wear it different ways. It is perfect. read more »

Park Approved

18 Aug, 2021

I ordered a few Minnie headband options from Amazon, and this two pack was my favorite! They’re large enough for an adult head and they didn’t hurt after a full day at Disney. Quality is e... read more »

Teacher Approved

18 Aug, 2021

This is a fun and cute way to add to my 'surprise box' in my classroom without breaking the bank! read more »

Surprised!

08 Aug, 2021

Pleasantly surprised with the quality of these boxes! Sometimes it's hard to tell when there are no other reviews. Took the risk and it was totally worth it - my candy apples looked perfect in the... read more »

Perfect addition

04 Aug, 2021

So if you're like me and randomly decided to switch your kitchen/dining theme to yellow/sunflowers and now find yourself searching Amazon for all kinds of decor and accessories at 2 o'clock in... read more »

Decent

04 Aug, 2021

Quality is fair to decent, my pitties can be super rough on toys read more »

Excellent

04 Aug, 2021

Loved these stickers!! I'm a science teacher and use stickers in place of candy for student rewards. These are my favorite bundle I've ever bought to date! Great STEM and science related stick... read more »

Perfect

04 Aug, 2021

I bought these to send to students as rewards. They have a glossy finish and feel like they are made of a higher quality material. I teach at a public school and there were a few stickers that referen... read more »

Excellent

04 Aug, 2021

I use both bowls for food because I have 2 cats and we use a fountain for their water, so my review is only for using food in the bowls, not water. (By the way, if you don’t have a water foun... read more »

Super Cute!

23 Jul, 2021

I was really excited when I saw this set because I've been looking for one to match a harness we already have. The pattern is nice and brightly colored with what feels like quality weight hardware... read more »

Professional and Affordable

23 Jul, 2021

These were exactly what I needed to package my personalized cookies and treats. Customers love being able to see their product and have them presented in a professional manner. Quality is great - nice... read more »

Professional Packaging

23 Jul, 2021

These were exactly what I needed to package my personalized treats. Customers love being able to see their product and have them presented in a professional manner. Quality is great - nice and thick p... read more »

Very Sturdy

23 Jul, 2021

These were exactly what I needed to package my personalized candies. Customers love being able to see their product and have them presented in a professional manner. Quality is great - nice and t... read more »

Perfect!

23 Jul, 2021

These were exactly what I needed to package my personalized soaps. Customers love being able to see their product and have them presented in a professional manner. Quality is great - nice and thick pl... read more »

Perfection!

16 Jul, 2021

Love these cupcake holders, I am using them as to-go boxes for my wedding as I ordered jumbo cupcakes and these are the perfect size. Very sturdy, you can even just leave the insert out if you have re... read more »

Pretty fun

15 Jul, 2021

They're enjoying these! Not as durable as I would have liked but fair for price. Lots of ways to play with these which means happy mom and happy kids! read more »

Fun for All

15 Jul, 2021

Super fun for adults and kids! Love the bucket so cleanup and keeping them dry is easy. Plenty of colors so no one has to fight over them. They do not break easily and colors are vibrant. Stencils are... read more »

Cute!

07 Jul, 2021

I’m super paranoid of buying something that’s never been reviewed, but I gave this little guy a chance because you can’t go wrong with just $10 haha it’s super cute and totally... read more »

Cute

07 Jul, 2021

These were cute and easy to get together quickly. The cupcakes were decently sized and still fit inside. Guests commented that was a good idea and cute. I did use the string and it still worked well a... read more »

Adorable!

07 Jul, 2021

If you need a little scandinavian gnome in your life, these guys are probably the best. They're quiet, they don't eat much, and they keep trolls away. I woulda hyped that particular sell... read more »

Mediocre

01 Jul, 2021

Easily inflates but the air escapes too quickly out of the mouthpiece before you can close it, so they are never blown up tight. Probably will only be able to use to hold cans if that even works. Also... read more »

Fabulous Variety

01 Jul, 2021

I love the variety of this set! It complements all other decor and I can't wait for fall to use in my home and office. I was really impressed with the quality and the way they were packaged. read more »

Perfection

01 Jul, 2021

I was so excited to see these pumpkins that I didn't even mind purchasing them out of season! They are varied sizes and so pretty! I can't wait to use them in my home and office with other dec... read more »

Sturdy

26 Jun, 2021

Very sturdy. Thick plastic window. Would work great for a simple party, gifting a cupcake, or even selling a cupcake. Cute colors and decorative outside. Would recommend read more »

Lots of Fun

26 Jun, 2021

I bought these to hand out as gifts for my daughters friends who came to her birthday parade and they were a huge hit with the kids. They are much larger than I thought they would be, which was a grea... read more »

Perfect

26 Jun, 2021

This is a great little set of three boxes. It makes small trinket boxes as shown in the description pictures. I love the fact that you can see through the mold to know what colors you have layered. Ad... read more »

Various Uses

26 Jun, 2021

Hubby had used these when he made leashes for our 2 bullies. Lulu was EXCITED to see a dog in our cul-de-sac who was barking at her (she LOVES 'visiting' others!), and though only 40-45 lbs, B... read more »

Great for Auction

24 Jun, 2021

These tags were purchased for a silent auction. We placed them on the items instead of hand making tags like we have done in the past. It looks much more professional and helped us be better organized... read more »

Must Have for All Bakers

21 Jun, 2021

I am very impressed with the quality of this silicone mold set! I got it in the mail and was so excited to use it for the first time. The letters are a perfect size to be used on a cake, cupcake, cook... read more »

Perfect!

18 Jun, 2021

I needed these for a small cornucopia I am designing. They are just right. Most cornucopias are large and I need small but not miniature gords and pumpkins. The colors are wonderful fall greens, orang... read more »

Great Quality

18 Jun, 2021

I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and durability! So far the kids have used it for making cookies, rolling out clay, and just playing in their little mini kitchen. Much easier for little han... read more »

Perfect!

18 Jun, 2021

I was looking for something for the granddaughters to help out in the kitchen and this will keep them entertained. They are perfect kid size, solid construction and you could use them for a variety of... read more »

Easy to add Vinyl to

18 Jun, 2021

This was a gift for a friend turning 50 years old. He favors wearing black baseball hats and black visors in the summer - so this was a great gift - he got a good laugh when he opened it up. He remove... read more »

Feels Flimsy But Works

18 Jun, 2021

Since the pandemic, the kids have to stay at home and we always try to find something to cheer them up. When I got this turtle water sprinkler, they have so much fun playing with it. It's super ea... read more »

Exceptional

18 Jun, 2021

After receiving the lights I put the batteries in and immediately clicked it on. Oh my! What a bright flashlight ! but I ordered a UV blacklight, didn't I ? Already feeling disappointed I jumped t... read more »

Endless Fun

17 Jun, 2021

This is a great set to have available for arts and crafts. I find that many sets comes with items we don't tend to really use, but this set is great and comes with a good variety of items! read more »

Loads of Fun!

17 Jun, 2021

This was a Xmas gift for my toddler granddaughter who loves all of them! They fit perfectly on her American Girl doll and also fit other baby dolls and stuffed animals. We wanted something that duplic... read more »

Must Have

17 Jun, 2021

I bought this kit to make some hearts for my friends, they make really good gifts! The actual heart I found was easy to make but making the letters is tricky because they are hard to make perfectly. V... read more »

Excellent

17 Jun, 2021

I bought these as storage for sorting and storing various materials in my craft room. They are perfect! They're big enough to keep a decent amount of material but small enough to fit on my shelves... read more »

1:12 Scale

17 Jun, 2021

This would be the perfect set for 1:12 scale figures (6" or less, like maybe for Chelsea/Babysitters Club), but most pieces are adaptable in some fashion for 1:6 scale (12") figures, which i... read more »

Must Have in Every Kitchen

17 Jun, 2021

This set comes with 100 piping bags and 6 bag ties. The bags seem sturdy and seem to hold their shape pretty well. I've used them for homemade buttercream icing and drizzling chocolate over m... read more »

Must Have

16 Jun, 2021

With Covid19, I find myself being on Virtual Conference Calls most of the day so I wanted to get a microphone that I could use that was far better than the ones built into my MAC Book. I did some reco... read more »

Essential for Summer

16 Jun, 2021

I purchased these two squirt guns for my two kids. They are easy to fill and seem fairly heavy duty so they should hold up. Happy so far with the purchase. read more »

Great Quality

16 Jun, 2021

Endless fun with these! Got these for my kids to battle each other outside this summer. Very impressed with the quality and squirt range. We've got it to go about 25 feet with a pretty powerf... read more »

Summer Essential

16 Jun, 2021

Got these for my kids to battle each other outside this summer. Very impressed with the quality and squirt range. We've got it to go about 25 feet with a pretty powerful stream. Don't waste yo... read more »

Excellent!

14 Jun, 2021

Bought as a gift. I was complimented by the receiver...said they don't often have jewellery bought for them that they like, but they liked this. Size was pretty much as expected, maybe slightly dm... read more »

Great Variety and Price

14 Jun, 2021

This is the best for my 2 1/2 year old. Every day we do learning time. Since Covid she can’t start preschool. This kit has been awesome with sensory, color learning, shapes, crafts etc. it&rsquo... read more »

Disappointing

14 Jun, 2021

Literally a piece of plastic that doesn't even have a way to hook up to the water hose. Very disappointing and unrealistic advertisement. read more »

Everything you need

14 Jun, 2021

I purchased this mat to replace a pastry mat that I've been using for several years. My old mat had to be rolled and stored in a tube which made it difficult to store (20" long tube) and over... read more »

Great Multi-Use

14 Jun, 2021

This was an absolute God send for my 8yr olds Birthday parade. Due to COVID-19 I had to have an untraditional birthday celebration and wanted to provide a cupcake for our guests. These boxes were easy... read more »

Must Have!

14 Jun, 2021

Absolutely love these. They look so "ladylike" and then their messages are so not! They rock! My new 2021 Kia square shaped cup holders but these fit and work perfectly in them and do what t... read more »

Quality for Right Price

11 Jun, 2021

This is one of the best sheet sets I have ever purchased. The material is very soft and cool. The sheets laundered well and dried quickly. The pockets are deep and fit easily. I have paid much more fo... read more »

Add to Your Collection

11 Jun, 2021

Cute set and impressed it will fit regular and curvy Barbies. Nice bold colors, quality is not as high as brand name pieces but for the price you get a lot and a nice variety. Any little girl would be... read more »

Pumping Easier for Little Hands

11 Jun, 2021

Whether it’s big items or small like these water guns, I always do research before I buy and read reviews. Hopefully if there is another customer like me they can read this review and know that... read more »

Must Have for Every Kitchen

11 Jun, 2021

Excellent product the material feels so good have a non-stick surface and feel resistant. Have a lot of information like how many grams have in various US CUP measures, oven temperature conversions, s... read more »

More than Convenience

11 Jun, 2021

I do a lot of baking and gifting of the goods so this is something I consider a "must have" in my house. I'm always on the hunt for sturdy boxes at an affordable price and these certainl... read more »

Good Replacement for Prior

10 Jun, 2021

Use the lights at night time and when out camping. Overall a nice product it’s a little small tho and I have dark colored dogs so I might get a bigger light (collar) for them. I’d say the... read more »

Fun but Needs Instructions

10 Jun, 2021

Very surprised to find 10 unassembled pinwheels in the package. Had to find a YouTube video for assembly instructions. read more »

Patriotic!

10 Jun, 2021

Nice and thick with great details. Comes with hanging string attached and can easily be adjusted for length. Highly Recommend! read more »

Perfect for Curious Kids

10 Jun, 2021

Purchased for my nearly 4 year old & he absolutely loves it. I think this is a great buy for the price your get so many different items to use. The kit contains a whistle, compass, 3 collection ja... read more »

Endless Fun

10 Jun, 2021

I ordered these for my Nephews & Nieces and they absolutely loved them. I was lucky enough to find a Promotional Code for these and got them cheaper than they actually were, which is a win for me.... read more »

Gets Job Done

10 Jun, 2021

We needed a new trimmer for some of the crafts the kids and I do. I wanted something that was a bit more durable than the one we have. It's been dropped a few more times than we could count. Once... read more »

Bargain!

10 Jun, 2021

This sheet set came with 2 pillow cases, 1 fitted sheet, and 1 flat sheet. The fitted pockets are deep enough to fit around my pillow top mattress snuggly without having to worry about the corners com... read more »

Lovely Concept

10 Jun, 2021

It's a cute idea but come on, at least send instructions on how to put it together. Or if you're going to post a video on how to put it together? Don't post the video in warp speed so you... read more »

Summertime Essentials

10 Jun, 2021

The price is more than right for this huge bubble and accessory set! Kids love the variety and bright colors while parents love the durability and time kids will spend having fun with all o... read more »

Guaranteed Approval from the Kids!

10 Jun, 2021

We've been through a lot of RC cars here over the years. They have all been fun, but the Sharkool RC Car has some great features that make it worth getting. First, it's fast and zippy! All... read more »

Great for Little Hands

10 Jun, 2021

These rolling pins are perfect. I ordered these for my grandchildren to make sugar cookies with me. Then I ordered more for them to use with their Play-Doh they are perfect they don’t stick to t... read more »

Perfect!

10 Jun, 2021

Okay, I don’t often take the time to leave reviews unless I am exceptionally happy or very disappointed in the purchase. Quality is of utmost importance to me. I don’t want to buy and have... read more »

Great for Play or Real Use!

10 Jun, 2021

So we instantly became the super cool parents when my daughter saw these and figured they would be perfect for her dolls to use as floaties in both the pool and bathtub! Now she doesn't see them f... read more »

Dinosaurs on Wheels!

10 Jun, 2021

It's like dinosaur heads on wheels and I don't know any kid that wouldn't like that concept! Great quality that lets them roll very gently and smoothly even though they're a... read more »

Must Have!

10 Jun, 2021

We used this runner for the table behind our couch. I wanted to decorate for Halloween/fall and this was perfect! It added color and charm. It is well-made, easy to wipe off (haven’t actually wa... read more »

Must Have!

10 Jun, 2021

Highly recommended! This is by far the best product to organize my fridge. As everyone is staying at home, our fridge is compacted all the time. These organizers save my life by providing the solution... read more »

Impressive!

09 Jun, 2021

I was sooo happy with how these turned out. The quality was great and what I used them for turned out perfect! Could not have been more happy And super impressed with the vivid colors and detail on th... read more »

Impressed

09 Jun, 2021

I am incredibly impressed with this set! For this price, I was fully anticipating having to throw half of it out, but every single piece is great. The dresses are sort of stiff and papery, but they al... read more »

Very Fun and Festive

06 Jun, 2021

I adore the colors and quality of these! Great for decorations sitting out or for using as little favor baskets for my littles who hunt eggs and receive goodies from the Easter Bunny. They definitely... read more »

Fun for everyone!

06 Jun, 2021

Is it silly? Yep! We love this visor and added a vinyl phrase on the front. That fact alone embarrassed one of my kids (bonus!). The hair on this visor isn’t exactly like real hair. It is... read more »

Great for Expanding Barbie Collection

06 Jun, 2021

This is fantastic for our households ever growing Barbie clothes collection! We love being able to hang everything and visually see what Barbie and her friends have available to choose from.... read more »

Great Value and Variety!

06 Jun, 2021

The shoes that came with my outfits are standard e-ting heels, one pair of ballet slippers and one too-small pair of red sandals. No good flats :( And sadly, none of the outfits will fit Curvy-sized B... read more »

Great!

06 Jun, 2021

I really love the bright color of the turquoise case and it has a great feel in your hand. I had an otterbox before and held up pretty good but had a few cracks. I saw the price on this and figur... read more »

Perfect Addition to Collection

06 Jun, 2021

You get all of these outfits for the price or one in a big box retail store! I love that the pieces are very versatile and can be used in conjunction with other sets we have on hand now and ones we wi... read more »

Can’t Love these Any More Than I Do!

06 Jun, 2021

I have plans to use these for several projects including gifts, baked goods, and craft projects. They are a nice sturdy weight and include pretty ribbon you can use to attach to your items. They... read more »

16 Nov, 2020

So far I've used these on rice krispy treat pops, marshmallow pops, brownie pops, and cookie pops. I've had several compliments on the colors and I especially loved that they coordinated with... read more »

Dapper Dog

16 Nov, 2020

I put my foster dog in this for his fall picture shoot and he looks extremely dapper! Great quality material and nice bright colors. Definitely a must have! #RankBoosterReview #... read more »

So Many Options for Use!

13 Oct, 2020

Perfect size for gift cards, to hang from wine bottles, or to put on your office door for the holidays. You get two of each design. Very cute and my friends already said they wanted a set also! read more »

Rolling with my Gnomies

13 Oct, 2020

This is the absolute cutest gnome I've ever seen! Has a nice weight to it that allows it to stand by itself and feel sturdy. Colors and patterned hat are awesome and beard is not unruly like two o... read more »

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