At Last!!!!!!!! My cry has been heard! Not to be outdone by Dunkin Doughnuts, Starbucks is now getting into bed or…waking up…not sure which… with Keurig K Cup. Dunkin Doughnuts has announced that you can now purchase their coffee blend in the single serve K Cups designed for the Keurig Coffee Brewers. Earlier they [...]
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I was watching a rerun of Dr. Oz yesterday, which had a segment on kitchen gadgets. One of the products that caught my attention was the iSi Twist ‘n Sparkle beverage carbonation system. Instead of using a kitchen counter cluttering appliance like the SodaStream product that I reviewed 2yrs ago, it just uses an easy [...]
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We all know fruit’s good for you however in Australia, due to Cyclone Yasi devastating Australia’s crops, bananas are very expensive. So I don’t want to chuck a banana in my gadget bag or pocket and end up with bruised, mushy and inedible fruit, they’re just too expensive to waste. That’s besides the devastating effect that [...]
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I had previously reviewed another label maker by Dymo which is plugged into the USB port of your computer. Using built-in software, you could create and print labels from your PC. I also made a snarky comment about handheld labelers and needing to be an expert texter. The P-touch 1290 label maker from Brother is [...]
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Wacky Practicals has developed a new take on the conventional tea kettle, a collapsible version that is made of silicone. The Pack Away Kettle has a stainless steel base that does conduct heat so it will stay hot after boiling. It is safe for all heat sources, electric, conduction, and gas stoves. Now you can [...]
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For those times when you have a plate of yummy food in front of you, but no eating utensils in sight, you can pull out this credit card sized set of dining tools. It’s questionable how well they will work… especially the spoon, which looks more like a spatula. The Credit Card Cutlery is available [...]
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Oh, the references abound. Ice world of Hoth. There isn’t enough life on this ice cube to fill a space cruiser. Frozen in carbonite. My joints are almost frozen. Now you can have just the right addition to your cantina cocktails for that Jabba the Hutt party you’ve been planning with the Han Solo in [...]
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ThinkGeek never fails to impress me. Case in point – they are now offering a Titanium Straw for your beverage slurping enjoyment. Why would anyone need a titanium straw? Ummmm… because! This particular straw is made of food safe titanium that is 7″ long and has a 40 degree angle at one end. Now we [...]
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We’re always on the lookout for products that can help make your life easier. This time it’s the Obol crispy cereal bowl. Last year, Andy showed us the Ooma bowl which uses the same principle, but I think this one looks like an even nicer looking / functioning product. The Obol has two sections. One that [...]
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Your coffee swigging buddies will be Green with envy when they see your Tea-Rex Tea Infuser from the NeatoShop. It’s made of food-safe silicone with a stainless steel chain. It’s cute as a button and is available for $9.95.
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I’m not sure if it’s due to the fact that I’ve been watching Game of Thrones on HBO, but I couldn’t help but smile when I saw the Swashbuckling BBQ Sword on ThinkGeek. This cleverly shaped cooking skewer will be the envy of your buddies at your next cookout. It’s 19″ long, made of heavy [...]
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Wake’n Bacon. No. Seriously. A bacon alarm clock. An alarm clock that wakes you every morning to the smell of freshly cooked bacon AND bacon you get to eat. No. Joke. Now, I am so not into strange alarm clocks although I DO have a Voco Clock. But this one takes the cake… or the [...]
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My parenting or kid-monitoring skills are simplistic: just shut ‘em up if there is little or no work on my part. These crust cutters (this one available from Amazon, $7) is the type of gadget that fulfills that philosophy. For anyone who just doesn’t want to deal with crust (pie crust not included, of course), [...]
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The Sossbox4 is a high-tech storage box for loose tea other dried organic materials. The box is constructed of aluminum alloy with a glass bead blast finish and stainless steel fasteners and screen, neodymium magnets, and silicone seals. The box is an FDA-compliant food-grade storage system that’s hermetically sealed. The sections of the box mate [...]
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Finally – the pot holder that retro-gaming enthusiasts have been waiting for! This Pac Mac Hotheads pot holder from Gadgets and Gear is made of pure silicone that will protect your hand from temperatures up to 450 degrees or down to -58 degrees. The game board design inside his mouth improves your grip. If you [...]
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This popsicle kit from ThinkGeek will be a hit with Star Wars Fans. The kit includes 4 lightsaber hilts (2 Luke, 2 Vader), a molding tray, and recipes so you can freeze your own “lightsabers” from most any beverage. The hilts have LEDs inside to illuminate the blade; each hilt uses 3 button cell batteries, [...]
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The Pop Art Toaster from ThinkGeek makes your feelings about mornings clear. This retro-styled toaster adds two messages (Bite Me or an Ugh frownie) as it browns your bread. The message template is removable for polite company. You’ll even get a matching USB coffee warming plate. The Pop Art Toaster is $44.99.
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I’m not a coffee person, not even an itsy bitsy bit. I prefer a nice hot cup of tea thank you very much. But for all my java bean loving friends, I have something to share that may get you pumped up… with caffeine. Sorry, couldn’t resist. It’s the Airspresso espresso maker. Yes, I know [...]
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