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One of the perks of being a Kindle owner and an Amazon Prime member was the one free book you were allowed to “borrow” each month. With only one free book, it could take you a long time to try out new authors you’re interested in without having to risk some of your book budget […]
Amazon introduces Kindle Unlimited – a subscription service for book lovers Read More
Being in the travel business, I seem to find myself on the road more and more. Packing for long trips is fairly easy: I pull out the large suitcase, pack it up, and go. Packing for a short day trips or even short tours on my longer travels can be a real hassle. I tend
You won’t need to ride the rails with the HOBOROLL Read More
The Today’s Special Value from QVC today is an 8” LePan Mini Android tablet for $99.96. Features: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 1.2GHz MTK M8125 Cortex A7 quad-core processor 8” (dia) capacitive multi-touch screen, 1024X768 resolution, IPS display 1GB RAM 8GB internal memory, expandable with microSD card Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS module, 3D G-sensor, E-compass Cameras: 5MP
QVC has a LePan Mini Android tablet for $100, for today only Read More
Bicycles don’t usually come with lights on them, and the add-on kits are usually either reflectors or lights that just alert drivers that someone is cycling in front of them. During the day, you can use the hand signals you learned in driver’s ed classes to indicate when you will be making a turn, but
Signal your intentions with the Biking Glowes Read More
To me the best backpack designs are simple and streamlined, like the Link backpack from Modern Industry. Its slim, rectangular shape allows vertical stacking of contents to keep the load close to the wearer’s body, while its lay-flat zipper design opens wide for easy loading and unloading of its 21 L capacity. (In fact, these
Modern Industry Link backpack is simple & streamlined Read More
It was only a matter of time before a sound card company would take their expertise and apply it to a portable speaker. Creative, maker of the famous Sound Blaster card, has come out roaring with the Sound Blaster Roar SR20 speaker. This speaker is appropriately named Roar, not just because it can be loud,
Creative comes out roaring with a new speaker Read More
Some time ago, Kingsley Fiegert was out riding his bicycle when someone in a passing car leaned out and shot him with a slingshot. Kingsley was understandably in shock and in a great deal of pain, and he didn’t have the presence of mind to note the car’s license plate. Kingsley and his business partner, Andrew Hagen,
Fly6 is a bicycle tail light that reminds others to safely share the road Read More
Drying and styling your hair will be quicker with these new QuikStyle Brushes from Goody. Instead of natural or plastic bristles, these brushes incorporate microfiber “bristles” with some stiffer, detangler bristles. The microfiber bristles are antimicrobial to keep the brush fresh and free of mold and musty smells. The brush is lightweight and the handle is
Dry your hair as you brush it with this Goody hairbrush Read More
Want a healthier alternative to those sugary fruit drinks and caffeine-loaded soft drinks that we’ve become hooked on? The Define Bottle may be a better way. Created by 15-year-old Carter Kostler to help combat childhood obesity, the Define Bottle is an attractive, eco-friendly water bottle that lets you infuse water with fruit and take it
Quick, easy, fruit-enfused water on the go with Define Bottle Read More
The Kidizoom is a kid-durable smartwatch that has been designed to withstand drops and bumps as well as being splash proof and sweat proof. It is powered by a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 2 weeks. In addition to normal watch functions (alarm, timer and stopwatch), the Kidizoom also features 50+ clock displays, a 1.4 inch
VTech announces Kidizoom Smartwatch for kids Read More
This is the universal remote control for the dedicated Star Trek fan. This Star Trek Original Phaser Universal Remote Control is an exacting replica of a Star Trek phaser. It was 3D scanned from the last remaining prop phaser in existence, and it has a detachable MK I phaser unit (seen on the top). The
Set phasers to stun… er, volume control! Read More
Last week I pre-ordered an LG G3 from Verizon to take advantage of their fantastic $99.99 sale price. I’m very excited to be upgrading to this killer Android smartphone from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2. I loved the Note 2, but it’s time to move on. See ya Samsung! I don’t normally use a case
Protect your new LG G3 smartphone with a case from Incipio Read More
Have you noticed how short the charging cables included with devices always are? It’s really difficult to find an outlet that lets you comfortably use your device as you charge it with those little 3-foot long cables. The Lasso Lightning cable ($29.99) from KERO is 10 feet long, so you’ll never be faced with having
KERO charging cables cover the long and the short of it Read More
Picnic coolers are just simple insulated boxes that hold ice to keep your drinks and food cold, right? Wrong! This Kickstarter project for what has to be the most functional cooler ever just started on July 8, but already they have far exceeded their original goal of $50,000 by raising more than $4.5 million dollars
When they call this cooler The Coolest, they aren’t kidding around! Read More
Yippee! Keyport, my favorite key organizer, just announced the availability of a new ink pen insert. That’s a tool I’ve been waiting for. Available in black or blue ink, the Pensert as they are calling it fits in an open Keyport slot and provides you with a handy writing instrument that’s available when you need
New pen insert available for Keyport Read More
The folks at Starbucks want to help you enjoy the warm summer weather with some coffee treats. For one lucky winner we have a ceramic tumbler and a box of Pike Place Roast K-cups. What are you waiting for, hurry up and get your entry in!
Starbucks summer giveaway! Read More
You’ve got the Matador blanket that fits in your pocket, so you’re ready for a picnic anytime. All you need is the food, and you’ll be able to tote everything you need in this Convertible Insulated Picnic Basket Bag from BuiltNY. The bag measures 16.5″ X 13.6″ X 10″, and it unzips to serve as your eating
A picnic is in the bag with BuiltNY Read More
A couple of months ago, we told you about the Stretcha, a tool that would stretch out new strings and prevent tuning problems. I ordered a couple of those for my husband and daughter, and they do help you stretch out new strings. Stretchas are pretty big, though, and they don’t always fit in
This Planet Waves string winder incorporates a string stretcher Read More
What is a ShaveMate? It’s a 6 bladed disposable razor that has a shaving cream dispenser built into the handle which holds enough cream for a week’s worth of shaves. That’s right, everything you need to feel smooth is in one easy to use item. Razor + shaving cream = genius. The ShaveMate is available
ShaveMate is a razor with a shaving cream dispenser in the handle Read More
The W2 QI Wireless Charging Wood from Brando is an attractive light wood clock that features a Bluetooth speaker with A2DP and Qi Wireless charging. Just place your Qi-enabled device on top of the clock and it will be charged and ready to go when you wake up in the morning. The wood clock displays
Brando offers wood alarm clock with Qi charging and Bluetooth speaker Read More