Leslie Hosmer

Digitsole – Heated shoe inserts that track your steps and calories burned

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I don’t know how I feel about having to charge the battery in my shoe insole, but hey, if it will keep my toes from going numb in the winter I may consider it.  This could be the motivation I need to get out of those wintertime blues and get some exercise outside!  These Bluetooth […]

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Trix – Life can be tricky, using this charger isn’t

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A charger that has full access to all ports is a bounty in itself, but finding one with 2 smart USB ports as well is just icing on the cake.  I currently have two power strips that have ports that are unusable because of crowding and it’s maddening to me.  I rearrange them depending on

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Back to school lunches made easy with Bentgo Kids

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If you’re concerned about the environment and making sure your kids are eating nutritious foods that they like while at school or day care, you really need to check this out.  This bento-style lunch box will encourage your kids to eat healthy, the food stays separate and it’s leakproof!  No more using baggies that add

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Underwater Audio Swimbuds Sport Waterproof Headphones and iPod bundle review

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Underwater Audio has outdone themselves with this product.  I have used these headphones for over two months now and whether I’m walking, running, mowing my lawn, weeding my garden or swimming (in that order every Saturday or Sunday) these babies are with me.  Let me tell you why I love them so much. 

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The Multi tool from Machine Era should always be with you

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Having this solid titanium addition to your keychain may make you a hero, or maybe just open that beer you’ve been waiting for on Friday at 5 o’clock. Either way, this practical tool packs three times the tensile strength of aluminum, resists scratches and is hand blasted for a beautiful matte finish. It has a

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FEBO is an engraver that uses the sunlight to power your creativity

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I remember using a magnifying glass as a kid to burn leaves or bugs or my brothers leg, but never did it occur to me that it could be used for art. FEBO is a crowdfunded project that has far exceeded its goal thus far.  The unique glass on top will harness the suns rays

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PageCloud is a web design platform that promises creative freedom

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Wouldn’t it be great to be able to stop settling for web design options that stuff your creativity into THEIR boxes and limit your ingenuity to the point where you just plain lose interest in design at all?  Well folks, our struggle may be over. Back in 2002 I bought a humongous book that taught

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Say good-bye to harsh fluorescent lighting with Skypanels

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Have you ever been sitting in your office, or maybe your basement with no windows and felt claustrophobic or cramped? Well, when all the frustration from the day has you holding your head in your hands and you’re at your wits end…look up!  Designed to reduce the harsh glare from existing fluorescent lighting, these amazingly

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HidrateMe – My water bottle is smarter than your water bottle

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Drinking plenty of water everyday is a pretty basic way to stay healthy and feel good.  I have known this for years, and I still can’t manage to drink the recommended amount on a daily basis.  There is hope for me.  HidrateMe begins shipping in December of this year. It’s a 24 oz. smart water bottle that, when

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The only gardening tool you’ll need… is your smartphone

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Growing veggies on your counter is neat.  I love the idea and will probably try it very soon, but growing full-sized plants indoors, hydroponically, organically, and controlled by your smartphone?  I’m in! Niwa has pioneered the first interactive system that controls the growing conditions 24/7 and lets you interact via a smartphone app to grow whatever you

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A smartlock that unlocks your door for you…There’s an app for that.

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No need to give a friend the key to your home so they can let your precious pets out anymore. The Danalock Bluetooth Smartlock can be programed to lock and unlock at any specified time to allow entry at your digression, AND it logs any entries and exits so you know when someone is coming

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