Product Tests
The Ultimate Test: The Best Waterproof Mats
This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. If there are rainy seasons in North Carolina, it's usually the summer and winter. Summer is drenching thunderstorms and winter is just a steady drizzle on and off every other week. A coir, fabric or jute doormat is great if you want to show […]
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September 18, 2024
Product Tests
Tried & Tested Dripless Tapered Candles
There is a romanticism about a drippy tapered candlestick, but it doesn’t translate into real life. There’s nothing romantic about wax dripping all over your table, counter, or mantle. Lately, I've only been buying dripless tapered candlesticks. I want to be able to light candles for dinner on a weeknight and just enjoy them, not […]
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August 28, 2024
Lifestyle
Ask Julia: What is the best self tanner?
White Jeans | Tan Tee | Straw Hat (Similar) | Apple Watch Band | Gold Oura Ring | Melamine Plate | Striped Pool Towels | Backyard Sources Few things can boost my self-confidence quicker than freshly applied self-tanner. There's something about giving my skin a bit of a glow that gives me a pep in […]
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June 19, 2024
Lifestyle
The Ultimate Test: The Best Steam Mops
This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. Until recently, I’ve just used my Swiffer WetJet to clean up spills. Old faithful, that Swiffer. But I always felt like it was doing the most basic surface cleaning, not actually deep cleaning my floors (is it just me?). When I really thought about […]
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April 15, 2024
Lifestyle
Let's Cut to the Chase: The Best Knife Sharpeners
After sharing my favorite chef knives, as well as proper knife care, I've had several readers ask about which knife sharpener I recommend. We love product testing at Chris Loves Julia, so let's try out some of the most popular knife sharpeners on Amazon and give them the ol' college try to see which one […]
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March 7, 2024
Product Tests
Hunting For The Best Can Opener
Have you ever met a can opener that just... works?? It's hard to believe that a simple, everyday appliance could cause such grievance, but here we are. In my opinion, a can opener should be fairly straightforward. If you're the only one who knows how to get your can opener working, then you're at a […]
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August 18, 2023
Health & Beauty
The Quest For the Best Hair Towel Wrap
We all grew up twisting our hair up into a large towel, only to have it unravel 5 minutes later. Gone are the days of using the same towel you dry your body off with to dry your hair. Your hair deserves better than that! A few years back, I started using an Aquis hair […]
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August 11, 2023
Product Tests
The Ultimate Test: Finding the Best Nugget Ice Maker
During all three of my pregnancies, I would drive to Sonic and purchase their perfectly-sized, crunchy ice because I had to have it! Whether you prefer to call them pebble ice, nugget ice, or even the infamous "sonic ice," there's something so satisfying about those crunchy little ice pellets. In our quest to satisfy the […]
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May 25, 2023
Product Tests
Finding The Best Air Mattress!
This time of year, everybody seems to be hosting family and friends, and I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be complicated! There's nothing wrong with blowing up some air mattresses for a "pop-up" guest space. That being said, I know we've all had not-so-great air mattress experiences, so I wanted to do […]
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November 23, 2022
Product Tests
Testing 17 of The Softest Plush Blankets (Perfect for Snuggling)
For the last couple of weeks, Chris and I have been hard at work, lounging around with the softest, plush blankets we could find. It's taxing work, but we'll do what it takes to find the bestest (should be a word), softest snuggle blankets for you. These blankets are different than throw blankets! To me, […]
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October 26, 2022
Product Tests
Putting Kitchen Towels to the Test
Whenever Chris is doing anything in the kitchen, he's got a kitchen towel tossed over his shoulder. It's a little trick of the trade he's been doing ever since I can remember and it's purely practical. Chris is all about doing things effectively and efficiently, even down to wiping up messes. When he's cooking he […]
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September 15, 2022
Product Tests
Putting Bed Pillows to the Test
After reviewing and ranking duvet inserts and pillow inserts you all spoke up and asked that we test some bed pillows! Here's the thing though, everybody has different pillow preferences when it comes to sleep so it's hard to rank. BUT, we couldn't let you down so we ordered a bunch of highly rated bed […]
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May 26, 2022
