Janet Cloninger

LABB: the Loopless and Buckleless Band for Apple Watch

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NEWS – Although there are a wide variety of bands available for Apple Watch, the LABB from Noomoon seems to be truly unique.  This band closes without using a buckle or a loop with a magnetic or Velcro closure.  LABB is made from fluoroelastomer, similar to the Apple Sport bands.  Noomoon says the material is supple, […]

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Wearable LED flashlight from SwivelClip keeps your hands free

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You probably have a variety of flashlights already, but you may find you need to add this little wearable flashlight from SwivelClip to your collection.  This flashlight is small enough (4″ x 1.5″ x 0.5″) to fit in the palm of your hand; at 1.3 ounces, you can keep it in your pocket without even

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Cut back on plastic waste with these reusable stainless-steel straws

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I’ve been seeing more and more information about plastic-straws pollution and its impact on the Earth and animals.  Every day it seems that another location or restaurant or hotel group is announcing a ban on the use of plastic straws.  If you like to use straws, it’s time you found a more eco-friendly option.  Hotop

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This 46-in-1 multitool can fit in your wallet OR be your wallet

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This multitool offers one function I haven’t yet seen another tool offer – it has a built-in money clip.  Like the title says, you can carry it in a wallet, or for a truly minimal wallet, it can clip your cash and cards to be your wallet.  This 46-in-1 Credit Card Multitool from CK Products is made

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Where do you keep your extra key and coins in a minimal wallet?

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One of the perks of carrying a big wallet, perhaps the only perk, is having space for that spare house key or extra SIM card, but most minimal wallets don’t have any spare room or hidden pockets to stash these small items.  They won’t be safe loose in your pocket, so what do you do

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Keep your cool with the Kapsul connected air conditioner

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There are lots of smart, connected thermostats for controlling your full-house HVAC unit, but you’re stuck with manual controls for window air conditioners.  Kapsul is changing that by bringing connectivity and app control to the window unit. The Kapsul W5 unit has the performance of a traditional 5,000 BTU window air conditioner.  At only 7″ tall,

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Save up to $50 on a Nest smart home product and get a free Google Home Mini

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The Gadgeteer has told you about several home automation products from Nest, and we’ve reviewed some of them, too.  They do their jobs well to keep you and your home safe and comfortable.  The only way that Nest could make their products better is to offer them at and discount and offer you a free

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This insulated bag doesn’t look like a lunchbox

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Sometimes you need to carry along heat-sensitive items – like medicines, cosmetics, or even a snack for later.  You need to keep these items at a cool temperature, but there are times when you don’t want to look like you’re traveling with a lunchbox.  The Black Insulated Bag from Cool-It Caddy does the job of

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Col. Littleton made the Yeti tumbler even better with leather

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Yeti Rambler tumblers are nearly perfect.  They keep your drink at the right temperature for hours.  They are sturdy.  They hold a nice amount of beverage, and they still fit in a car’s drink holder.  The one thing they are not is easy to carry when you have an armload of other stuff.  Col. Littleton

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Carved wallets are as flexible as leather – but made of wood!

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Carved makes wallets like you’ve probably never seen before.  Although they are styled like leather wallets and are as flexible as leather, these wallets are made of wood.  Carved finishes the wood with their own mixture of oils and waxes to protect it.  As a bonus, their finishing method, as they say, makes the wallets

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Cross and TrackR have another way to prevent losing your favorite pens

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Last fall, we told you about a Cross pen with a TrackR built in to help you keep up with it.  This time, Cross and TrackR have a pen pouch that will help you keep up with your favorite pens.  The Cross Pen Pouch with TrackR measures 7″ long x 2.25″ tall and is made

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Give a little stability and extra leak-proofing to those indoor puppy training pads

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We never had to use puppy pads for our dog, Teddy.  He was house trained from the moment his feet hit the floor.  But now that Teddy is 12.5 years old, he can’t quite wait as long as he used to for a trip outdoors.  Making it even harder is that he now has to

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