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Welcome to my ever-evolving blog. It started out as a blog on Beachbody workouts and products, mainly when I was a Beachbody coach. I no longer coach, not because I don't believe in Beachbody's programs (I subscribe to Beachbody on Demand and use their workouts every day), I am just not a salesperson and hated that aspect of it. I am more than willing to answer questions about my experiences with their products and the various workouts, and I feel freer to do so without the appearance of giving a biased review of something.

I have also started adding reviews for various things I have purchased like movies, books, CDs, and other products. This was brought about by a fight with Amazon in which all of my reviews were removed over a completely bullshit allegation that I posted a review that violated their terms of service. After going back and forth with the morons in the community-reviews department (even after they admitted that my posts did not violate their guidelines) they restored my account (which took them six months to do), but I have been posting my reviews on my blog to have them preserved in case something like that happens again. And here, I will post uncensored reviews so I will swear from time to time and post reviews that may be longer than Amazon's character limit. Everything I post here on any topic or product is my personal opinion, and I take no compensation for any product reviews I post. I am a member of Amazon's vine program and because I get those products for free, I keep those reviews on Amazon only, but everything I have purchased with my own money, whether from Amazon or some other store/website/outlet, I will post here.  

I also plan to do some longer blog posts on various topics, such as how to learn physics, how to get through calculus, and longer reviews of workout programs as I do them. Basically, whatever strikes me as interesting at the time.  As you can see if you navigate around the blog, I had many years in between postings. During that time I was going back to school to get an engineering degree, and learning material that I avoided my first time through college was a different experience and one that gave me a lot of insight into how to do well in those classes, which I will try to impart here for those who are looking to get a science or engineering degree. 

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Product Review: Lavish Home Storage Bench Ottoman Large Folding Tufted Foot Rest Organizer with Removable Bin

 


I purchased this to put in front of my couch to use as a footrest and to store blankets that I would otherwise have draped over the couch. The pros are that there is no assembly required, you just unfold it, put the insert in the bottom and it is ready to go. There is also a small basket (that also unfolds and has a bottom insert for stability) that you can put inside it which is great for holding remotes or any other small items you that can easily get lost in couch cushions. It is also very sturdy. While I would not sit on it for hours, you can easily sit on it to put your shoes on or something like that and it does not feel like it would collapse under you.

The only con is that there is definitely an "industrial" smell to it when it is open. You do not really smell it when it is closed (at least I cannot smell it when the lid is on it), but it could definitely irritate some people. So, overall, if you are looking for a reasonably priced storage ottoman that does not have to be assembled, this is a very good option.

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