NEWS – I admit it I’m a sucker for smart speakers and home products. I like having the ability to control things like my lights and locks, using my voice. I own four Alexa enabled devices, and I use them all the time. Now, iDevices has taken Alexa and put her into the Instinct Smart […]
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NEWS – Truly wireless headphones are pretty popular these days, but some don’t like wearing earbuds. Seattle-based startup Human, Inc. has produced the first truly wireless headphones that deliver over-the-ear quality with the convenience of ear-buds. Instead of fitting inside your ears, these headphones fit over your ears. The first thing I thought when I
Human Truly Wireless Headphones are as crazy as they are cool Read More
REVIEW – The Pad & Quill Lowry Cuff Edition Apple Watch Band is a tribute to the Lowry Ave Bridge that spans the Mississippi just south of PQ’s headquarters in Minneapolis. The band’s design is inspired by Bund-style aviator bands that protected WWII pilot’s wrists from extreme temps in the air. I recently received one
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NEWS – For the second time in a week Totally has added a new product to their accessory line, the Phone Ring Grip. The grip provides extra security and screen reach to your phone or tablet. The grips design is simple yet complimentary. It blends in with your phone without sticking out like a sore
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NEWS – OMG, is that a volcano in your microwave?! No, this isn’t a failed science fair project, it’s a little volcano that cleans the inside of your microwave. The Kitchen Gizmo Volcano Microwave cleaner is a fun and hassle-free way to clean cooked on grime from the inside of your microwave. No scrubbing required.
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NEWS – It seems like everyone makes a wireless charger nowadays. Totallee known for its ultra-thin smartphone cases is the latest to dip their toe into the wireless charger pool. I have one of their ultra-thin cases on my iPhone Max XS, and I love it. Much like their cases, the wireless charging pad is
Totallee takes a break from smartphone cases with their new wireless charging pad Read More
NEWS – I love bacon, but I don’t like the grease it leaves behind. There’s just no good way to get rid of it. I keep it in a jar in my refrigerator along with other leftover cooking greases. I mean it’s not like you can just dump it down the drain. Or can you?
Say goodbye to smelly and clogged drains with FOG Safe drain guards Read More
NEWS – I’ve worn glasses for years and for the most part they don’t bother me. That is except when I’m trying to lay on my side while relaxing or watching tv. It seems, no matter how I position myself, my glasses inevitably end up digging into the side face. The LaySee pillow is designed
Finally a pillow designed for those of us who wear glasses Read More
NEWS – With the recent heatwave, many of us searched for ways to keep our drinks cold. For most of us cooling off a drink is as simple as tossing ice into it but, what about our dogs drinking water? The Cool Pup is a neat idea for keeping your dogs water chilled even on
Cooling Pup will help your pooch beat the summer heat Read More
REVIEW – In the last year, I’ve been fortunate enough to review two great outdoor pizza ovens from Ooni, the Ooni 3 and Koda. Recently, they introduced a new pizza peel, and they were kind enough to send me one. So let’s take a look at the new Ooni 12” perforated pizza peel. What is
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NEWS – I loved playing board games when I was a kid, as an adult not so much. The only time I play them now is on occasion with my young nephews. Let’s face it they haven’t changed much over the years, and they’ve just lost their appeal. However, a new type of board game
Use Alexa to solve a small town murder in the new board game “St.Noire” Read More
REVIEW – I own a lot of home entertainment devices, and with that comes a plethora of remote controls. I’ve looked into purchasing a universal remote, but most of them seemed intimidating and hard to use. Then I stumbled upon the Harmony Express Universal voice remote. Can a universal remote really control all my devices
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NEWS – Summer is in full swing, and we have the temps here in the Midwest to prove it. If you’re going to be outside, you’re going to need a cold beverage or 5. And something to keep that beverage as cold as possible. The Pump2Pour Insulated Jug from nICE Cooler has got your back.
The Pump2Pour insulated jug keeps your favorite beverages on tap Read More
REVIEW – The last couple of springs I’ve been researching cordless electric lawnmowers because my trusty gas-powered model seemed to be on its last legs. Well, this spring it finally died. As luck would have it, I received a review offer for the WORX 20″ cordless lawnmower. Needless to say, I was very excited to
WORX 20″ 3-in-1 cordless lawnmower review Read More
Elago, the company that has given us Apple Watch stands with a retro twist like W3 and W4 stands, is back at it again. The W6 stand for Apple Watch is designed to turn your Apple Watch into an iPod classic, complete with the iconic click wheel. Like its predecessors, the W6 is made of scratch-free silicone
Elago’s back with another Apple Watch stand that pulls at our retro heart strings Read More
NEWS – I like hardboiled eggs, and over the years I’ve tried lots of different recipes and techniques including using an air fryer. However, I can never seem to get them right. The BeepEgg floating egg timer ensures that your eggs will turn out every time. The egg-shaped timer actually lives in the fridge with
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NEWS – I use plastic bags for just about everything. It’s not only bad for the environment, but it can get costly too. Especially if you use them like they grow on trees like I do. Enter the EcoLifeMate reusable silicone food storage bags. Made from food-grade silicone these bags are not only reusable they
Eliminate throw away guilt with these reusable silicone food storage bags Read More
NEWS – I love cooking outdoors, and I’ve used gas grills, charcoal grills, and even pizza ovens (check out my review for the Ooni Koda). But I saw something recently that I’ve never seen before for outdoor cooking, an outdoor griddle. The Blackstone 28” Griddle Cooking Station basically takes the griddle from the back of
Discover your inner short order cook with the Blackstone 28″ outdoor griddle Read More
NEWS – Now that the weather is heating up we’ll all be looking for ways to keep cool. Ceiling fans, window fans, tower fans, and even handheld fans are all popular choices. But what about two fans you can wear around your neck. The WFan Wearable Portable Fan fits around your neck, giving you a
The WFan Wearable Portable Fan makes it easy to stay breezy Read More
NEWS – I’m a huge fan of the Netflix series “Stranger Things” so I was intrigued when I saw that IKEA had recreated the Byers family’s iconic living room ahead of Season 3’s July 4th return. Not only did they recreate the room as part of the IKEA Real Life Series, but you can buy each
IKEA wants to transport your living room to the “Upside Down” with the Real Life Series Read More