ARTICLE – I’m on a mini EDC kick since writing the 5 Super tiny pocket tools post several days ago. That post included a pen which got me thinking about other pocket-sized pens worthy enough to add to your EDC. So that’s what today’s post is about – mini EDC pens! Let me know about […]
5 mini EDC pens that need to be in your pocket right now! Read More
REVIEW – Six months ago, I was bitten by the 3D printing bug when I reviewed my first 3D printer, the Voxelab Aquila S2. Since then, I have fallen in love with 3D printing. There is a lot to learn. And it can be frustrating at times. But it is one of the most satisfying
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REVIEW – My iPhone 13 Pro Max is the main camera that I use for everything from random personal snapshots, to Gadgeteer product photos and videos for my reviews. Most of the product photos that I take are handheld or with my SHOTBOX photo light box. But sometimes I need to be in front of
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REVIEW – Bike riding through the 400-acre nature preserve that is about 6 blocks from my home has become an enjoyable pastime for my family. A few months ago, I tested and reviewed Hollywood Racks Hitch 2 Bike Rack. Although it was great, it could not accommodate the weight of my Radio Flyer E-bike, and
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REVIEW – Heading out into the great outdoors during the summer can be a lot of fun especially with a large group of friends. One important consideration though is making sure everyone can communicate when venturing to where cell signals are rare. The advent of inexpensive two-way radios has made staying in touch when on
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REVIEW – The Artman Cute Lite lighting kit is a great little light with tons of accessories at half the price of some competitors. What is it? The Artman Cute Lite is a small cube light, perfect for photography and video that doesn’t break the bank. What’s in the box? Artman Cute Lite Storage case
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REVIEW – As a band mom, I’m called upon to do a lot of things, but probably the most important one is to help fundraise for the marching band. Pre-pandemic some of the band moms tossed around the idea of making buttons to sell, but none of us had any button making experience. I thought
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REVIEW – Ever since video chats from home became commonplace, I’ve thought about how I could show objects or documents without holding them up to the camera. Document cameras have been around for a long time, but I was reluctant to try one until the CZUR Aura X Pro scanner came around. What is it?
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REVIEW – Last year I switched from a standard IKEA IDASEN desk to a standing desk from Flexispot; I like this desk and continue to use it. This spring, our daughter got married, and her new husband decided that he would like to replace his computer desk with a standing desk. In this review, I
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REVIEW – Kids mean having to have one of everything with you at all times. Strollers help contain some of the chaos but most of the time they don’t have enough space for everything under the sun. This is where the Wonderfold W2 Luxe Double Stroller Wagon comes into play. A combination between a wagon
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REVIEW – Standing desks and laptop stands are a great way to help improve posture and keep you from sitting in a chair all day while you work. Raising a laptop screen so it’s at the proper eye level can go a long way to alleviating neck and back strain, keeping you more comfortable and
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – We have an air compressor in our garage that we use to air up the tires of our vehicles and lawn tractor. The compressor works great, but it’s big and not convenient to use especially if we need to air up a flat tire on our lawn tractor which is stored in
ARTICLE/REVIEW – By now, pretty much everyone has heard of Tesla’s Autopilot – their version of driver assistance. It’s been in the news a lot with crashes (not necessarily the system’s fault), video of sleeping drivers careening down a Los Angeles freeway, and more. Plus, in its current iteration, the system requires you to have
General Motors’ Super Cruise driving assistance tech – Look Ma! No Hands! Read More
DEAL NEWS – Today is Prime Day which means that it’s time for big savings on a variety of great gear! Prime Day only lasts for 48 hours (7/13/2022 11:59 PM PT), so make sure you’re a Prime member by following the simple instructions here. Now for some epic deals! Gryphon Ultra-Fast WiFi Routers and
Prime Day Deals – Save BIG on Gryphon routers, ECOVACS, ECOFLOW, and MANY more! Read More
DEAL NEWS – Yesterday, I posted about 5 super tiny EDC pocket tools and as luck would have it, Olight is having a sale right now that will let you save BIG on their tiny Olight Imini EDC flashlight. This little flashlight is only 1.38 inches long and features a magnetic cap that when detached
Deal of the day – This teeny tiny EDC flashlight from Olight is on sale right now! Read More
REVIEW – Workouts, running, cycling, walking… the Mifo S Wireless Earbuds are designed for doing the sporty things and the outdoorsey things with a rugged design and IPX7 water resistance. I beat these little guys around for a month to see how they hold up to the sweaty stuff. How do they do? To
Mifo S Wireless Earbuds review – perfect for active people! Read More
REVIEW – Summer is definitely here in Texas! I have never been happier to own a pool due to the excessive heat we have been having here in south Texas. I am a first-time pool owner, and we just filled our pool in March. In an effort to save some money, I have been handling
Smorobot X11 cordless robotic pool cleaner review – No more manual pool scrubbing…almost Read More
NEWS – Today’s episode of “What interesting, or just plain weird EDC items did Julie find today?” brings us 5 super tiny EDC pocket tools. Ready, set, read! First up, we have the Gato Tools Pocket Bit. This keychain tool has a double-sided bit that features a #2 Phillips head and 8mm flat head screwdriver
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REVIEW – The Worx Nitro 20V Cordless Paint Sprayer beats the heck out of brush painting in certain applications. The timing was perfect to review the Worx Nitro Paint Sprayer. My wife wanted a couple of paint jobs done and here came the Worx Nitro Sprayer for review. Last month I primed my under-deck lattice