NEWS – I know crocheting isn’t normally something you’d expect to read about here, but it’s not the craft we’ll be interested in. With this Star Wars Crochet kit, you’ll be able to make Star Wars characters. The kit includes materials needed to craft a Yoda figure and a stormtrooper. A full-color book included in […]
Crochet Yoda, you will. Read More
NEWS – The folks who brought us the E.P. Eco-Friendly LED light bulbs, which are little pieces of art, have brought us more artwork to illuminate our homes. The Lucky Bird LED Wooden Table Lamp has a pair of bird-shaped LED fixtures and two LED eggs to add accent lighting to a bedside table or end
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NEWS – In summer, and you need a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful sun rays. There are lots of choices in stores – stylish but expensive, cheap and utilitarian – but what you need is reasonably-priced stylish, right? RawWood Shades creates stylish and protective sunglasses using sustainable wood instead of plastic
RawWood sunglasses protect your eyes and the planet Read More
NEWS – I have several Amazon Echo devices around my home, and none of them are as beautiful as this new Bluetooth- and WiFi-enabled Maverick speaker from Cavalier. I mention the Echo devices because the Maverick also has Alexa voice control built right in. These beautiful speakers are built of metal, leather, and wool fabrics
Cavalier Audio brings new beauty to the Amazon Alexa service Read More
NEWS – If you like the act of making your tea as much as you enjoy drinking it, then you may like these little travel OMyTea Portable Travel Tea Sets. There are two styles. The porcelain set, like the image above, has a small pot, two mugs, a tea mat, and a bamboo tray, which
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NEWS – This ice tray is the perfect addition to a collection of Star Trek-themed barware. I assume you’ve already gotten your Star Trek Etched Rocks Glasses that we told you about recently. Now it’s time to add the Star Trek Starfleet Silicone Ice Cube Tray. You’ll be able to make 8 Starfleet Command insignia-shaped ice cubes in
The perfect ice cubes for your Aldebaran whiskey Read More
NEWS – Most cat “trees” I’ve seen look more like houses from The Jetsons than an actual tree. They are usually just a series of carpet-covered shelves, den-like boxes, and shallow “bowls” attached to a center pole. The On2Pets CatHaven Cat Condo Furniture shown here put the “tree” in the climbing tree, with a center
You won’t need a fireman to get your cat out of this tree Read More
NEWS – If you still like taking notes and writing journal entries the old way with paper and a pencil or pen, you need to check out Blackwing Pencils. These pencils were first introduced by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company in the 1930s. They immediately found a loyal following, including novelist John Steinbeck and Chuck Jones, who
Blackwing Pencils – the Cadillac of writing implements? Read More
NEWS – Kids don’t want to delay getting to the pool or the beach for a time-consuming application of sunscreen. They don’t care how important it is; it’s just boring. Maybe getting to help apply it with this Solar Buddies Roll-on Sunscreen Applicator will make the activity a little more fun for the kiddo, and
Kids may not balk so much at sunscreen applications if they can help roll it on themselves Read More
NEWS – I’ve seen many multi-tools, but I believe this might be the first one I’ve seen specifically for the kitchen. The Firebox Kitchen Multi-Tool packs 12 tools into a 9.5″ x 4.3″ 2.8″ form. The tools are made from high-quality stainless steel and include: Grater Stirring spoon Carving fork Channel knife Serrated knife Paring
Firebox has a mult-tool for your kitchen Read More
NEWS – Laundry will take less time with these FlexWash and FlexDry machines from Samsung. Both have two tubs, so they can both handle two loads at once. The Samsung FlexWash WV9600 5.5 Total cu. ft. FlexWash™ Washer is available in fingerprint-resistant black stainless steel or in white. Both the top-loading washer and the front-loading washer
Laundry day won’t be such a chore when you can wash two loads and dry two loads at a time Read More
NEWS – With these popsicle molds, you can make your own healthier (or not) cold treats. These BPA-free silicone molds are shaped like a pineapple and a slice of watermelon. You fill them with fruit juice, fruit puree, yogurt, or you can use one of the included recipes. They stack, so they take up less
It’s hot! Wouldn’t a popsicle be refreshing? Read More
NEWS – Smart thermostats have smartened up your home’s HVAC unit, but it was still up to you to know when to replace the filter to ensure your unit is working in top form. But now, Filtrete has introduced smart filters that can monitor their own performance to let you know when you should change
Filtrete Smart Air Filters add another layer of intelligence to your home HVAC system Read More
NEWS – Often times, the secret to your EDC kit is organizational accessories that make it easier to carry. That’s the case with this Leather Tool Roll from Galen Leather. This organizer can function as: Pencil Roll Cable organizer Paintbrush holder Travel watch holder Make-up roll Scissors case Whatever you need it to do! The
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NEWS – These versatile leather-covered magnetic clips from Levenger serve many functions. You can use them as cable organizers for earbuds or charging cables. Clip them to a notebook as a pen holder, or clip them to a page in a book as a bookmark. You can use them as a paper clamp to keep
Snap-N-Store magnetic clips can hold a pencil, mark a page, or hold your money Read More
NEWS – This Darth Vader tea set is the perfect gift for the tea-loving Star Wars fan. The tea-for-two set consists of a 20-oz teapot shaped like Vader’s helmet, two 6-oz cups that look like his chestplate, 2 saucers that have a chestplate and belt design, and a 1-cup sugar bowl. Unfortunately, the ceramic set
Come to the Dark Side. We have tea! Read More
NEWS – Are you interested in buying some Apple AirPods but don’t want the same white that everyone else has? If so, ColorWare has the product you’re looking for. They take various electronic devices and paint them to give you the unique device you want. They add color to game controllers, microphones, computer mice, headphones,
A cure for the common Apple AirPods color Read More
NEWS – As the mother of a left-handed daughter, I’ve listened to years of complaints about regular ring binders and spiral notebooks. The rings or the spiral gets in the way of her writing, making taking notes uncomfortable. Especially in the earlier years, she had to have a spiral-bound notebook for each of her classes,
Finally, a spiral-bound notebook lefties will love Read More
NEWS – The Gadgeteer has told you about aromatherapy diffusers before, but this is the first smart diffuser we’ve seen. The Smart WiFi Essential Oil Aromatherapy Diffuser can be used as a normal diffuser, or you can download its app and control features like LED color, mist intensity, or set timers or schedules from your
Control this smart aromatherapy diffuser with the sound of your voice Read More
NEWS – Most pen cases that fit over a notebook seem to hold only one pen. That’s fine for some, but other folks may like to color-code entries and need a couple ink colors at hand. Instead of needing to buy multiple pen holders to carry those pens, get the Smiley Attachable Pen Case and
Carry a few pens in this attachable pen case Read More