Product Reviews

The Eason Twins Product Reviews have been going on for over a year now! We started reviewing products on Amazon many years ago, but we didn’t do more than provide feedback with a regular review. In 2023, we started with video reviews and have found that the video reviews are more helpful in most cases. Although the products we have been reviewing are on Amazon, they can often times be found elsewhere as well. Since we know that people are looking for good products and good prices, we will do our best to link to products that have better prices IF we can guarantee they are the same product as what we are reviewing! You don’t want us to link to something that says it’s the same thing but ends up being a totally different product.

Types of Product Reviews by the Eason Twins

The product reviews that we have done are not exclusive to craft or boutique type of products. They are products we use in our everyday lives. For instance, one of the reviews that we have done was on a couch. This particular couch was purchased from an Amazon listing, and we liked it, so we did a review on it to show off how it works. We’ve helped a lot of people with that one review!

Another review as on a waffle maker. We found that when we tried to make waffles in it that we needed a specific amount of mix poured into each spot and that the information was not provided with the waffle maker. So, we made a review and have had thousands of responses on that one review! The waffles were cute little heart waffles that the kids absolutely love, so we felt like it was a good product to review.

We don’t stick to just products that are “good”, though. One of the products that we were trying to review actually BROKE while we were using it FOR the review! That absolutely got posted because we didn’t want people to use it if it was going to break on them. It might be a fluke when an item breaks like that, but we don’t want to lie to people. It’s our actual experience and we want everyone to know the truth.

Where Do the Products Being Reviewed Come From?

Typically, we review products that we have purchased in some way, usually from Amazon. This way, we know that what you are purchasing is what you are getting. There are other reviewers that request a free product in order to provide a review. This is OK, but a little risky because the company could provide an excellent product for the reviewer and then have products that are not great for regular customers.

In some cases, a company will reach out to us and ask for a product review. When this happens, we disclose in the review that we received it for free. This way, you know that we did not get the product through a normal process. Although we hope that the companies are being honest, it’s hard to know these days. So, most of our reviews are done based on items that we have purchased ourselves.

There is also a rare occasion in which we use another person’s products that THEY purchased. (This was the case of the couch.) We will only review an item, though, if it can be proven to us that it was purchased through the source we are reviewing. Although most of our reviews are on Amazon, we have been asked to participate in other platforms. When we post the review on YouTube, we will link directly to the product that it came from, even if it was available on another platform. However, we will probably include other links if the item is available on other platforms as well. This way, you can “shop around” if you want.

What Happens if a Link is Used from a Review?

We have a disclaimer on the site that says we may use affiliate links. Please review that if you have concerns, but nothing negative happens by clicking our links. We are very aware of the risks of buying online (or in person these days) and we want to make sure everyone is protected as much as possible! We are taking every precaution to make sure the item that we review is accurately posted for you to know exactly what you will get if everyone is doing their jobs right! (We have no control over the variables in place and can only portray our experience for that particular product.)

Will Products Reviewed be Sold in the Boutique?

Probably not, but mostly because we are limited in space there. The boutique is SUPPOSED to be a place for the handmade or craft type items. However, if we find that there are certain items that people locally love and want kept in stock, we might be able to get something in the boutique. The biggest problem with supplying the same products in the boutique is that we usually cannot get it cheaper than what you see online. So, putting one of the items in the boutique would increase the cost for you. That’s one of the reasons we will have the information for products here on the website. To save you money on the products that we find along the way that you might need!

If we have our own products that we are reviewing, or showcasing, then we will make sure you know if it’s available in the boutique. Living in this town for as long as we have, we know there is a huge shortage of items. Between the growth in the area and the lack of supply being provided in general, the two of us have to constantly buy online. It’s annoying that we cannot go to our local stores to get items we need, but it’s great that the internet is available for us to buy at any time of day or night, and we can have products shipped to our doors!

Where Can the Reviews be Watched?

Everyone buys products throughout their lives that they wish they had more information about, so the reviews are aimed at helping people decide if the item they are researching is worth the purchase. We’re going to be moving a lot of the reviews that we have already done onto YouTube and then we will be adding reviews that are exclusive to our YouTube channel. When the channel is up and running, the link will be on the main page for the Product Reviews information. There will also be a link in each post about the product that goes to the video review once it is available.

Products really range, and we plan to start putting out more soon, so keep coming back to see if you find something that you want more information about or that you didn’t know you needed! As soon as the YouTube channel is ready, we will make a post about it as well as link to it in the main section for Product Reviews. You can see the main page here: Product Reviews

Can Products or Ideas be Submitted for a Review?

We don’t mind people asking us to review something specific, but we try to keep our budget within a reasonable amount for extra items. If you are asking as a company, then please watch for our contact information to come up when we have that available. We can accept items mailed to our PO Box or dropped off to our boutique while we are there. Please understand that we will not provide any false reviews! If your product happens to break when we are reviewing it, then that’s just the way it is. We pride ourselves in giving accurate reviews, so people know what they are getting!

Are Showcases the Same as Reviews?

So, we use the word “Showcase” to discuss a person/product/location that we want to give attention for some reason. We will Showcase a local business to help get customers information or even to promote a product or service that they provide. Technically, it’s a type of review, but it’s not really the same thing as the product reviews that we have. The Showcases are designed to be more fun and informational rather than a review to show off how something works. We travel to various locations, and we might showcase that location (Lake Almanor or Lake Tahoe for instance) because we love visiting and think the information is fun or helpful. It’s not really going to be a review style for that.

If you are a local vendor in the Sparks Painted Tree Boutiques, please let us know if you want a showcase on your boutique! We know that several people have booths in that location that are local and that several of the booths are not local people. We are willing to showcase anyone in that location, but we will be telling people if you are a local owner or not! We buy from all over the country, but we know the importance of supporting local.

We have not started with Showcases, yet, but when we do, we will make sure it’s posted on the website! The businesses that are showcased will probably be under the coaching and mentoring section here: Coaching and Mentoring or in a new section if we feel that it’s necessary. Rearranging a website is sometimes necessary to make sure you can find the information you need. We’re always open to comments or suggestions on how to make it easier for you to find that information!

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Eason Twins

We are the Eason Twins! We live in Sparks, NV and have been here most of our lives. Both of us have businesses of our own, but we also help other businesses get started or overcome obstacles. We have a variety of projects that we work on throughout the year and rotate based on what is possible at the time. (We don't work on outdoor activities much if there is 4 feet of snow in the way!). Look around the site and see if you find something that will help you out, or feel free to contact us if you are in need of some help for your business. We also have a local boutique in the Painted Tree in Sparks if you want to try to catch up with us!