News, reviews and articles about home and kitchen products.
Several years ago I reviewed the SmartShopper grocery list recording device. The SmartShopper has been recently upgraded with a smaller design and extra features like a built in timer, ability to keep two lists and ways to sort the list by your store layout. The SmartShopper still doesn’t require ink, but it does use small […]
The SmartShopper gets Smarter Read More
In my never ending quest to divorce myself from Comcast and their overpriced cable service, I have been searching for alternate methods for the family to watch our shows. The Mvix Ultio media device was an effort in frustration, that fell well short of my needs and expectations. Fortunately, there are many other options in
Roku XD|S Media Player Review Read More
Julie’s espresso post inspired this tea post. This Breville tea brewing pot does all the “heavy lifting” for you – and the clear pot lets you watch the action. The One-Touch Tea Maker heats the water to the correct temperature, then lowers the tea-infuser basket into the water. After the correct steeping time, the basket
Breville One-Touch Tea Maker Read More
I’m not a coffee person, not even an itsy bitsy bit. I prefer a nice hot cup of tea thank you very much. But for all my java bean loving friends, I have something to share that may get you pumped up… with caffeine. Sorry, couldn’t resist. It’s the Airspresso espresso maker. Yes, I know
Airspresso – Bike pumps aren’t just for bikes anymore Read More
Their new Extreme bed with the Tornado headboard is a bed with the music lover in mind. The headboard features high quality twin speakers, an amplifier and a built-in sub-woofer. Designed for use with TVs, MP3 players and PCs, this system claims to offer theater-quality sound using a PhaseCue system that delivers virtual surround-sound, quality
Sapapa knows that beds aren’t just for sleeping and you know… Read More
The NuGreen LED Desk Lamp from NewerTechnology adds some “green” style to your desk. The lamp is made from aluminum and has 50 cool-white LEDs that simulate daylight. The LEDs use only 3.6W of power, and they provide about 45,000 hours of light – 22 times more than a traditional light bulb. The NuGreen lamp
Energy Efficient Flexible Neck LED Desk Lamp from NewerTechnology Read More
In today’s connected home we take pictures digitally, listen to digital audio on our MP3 players, and download and watch digital movies on our HD TV’s. All of these digital media files take up a copious amount of space and the growth of these files is outpacing our ability to store and protect them. Thankfully,
13 Things to Consider Before Buying a Digital Media Storage System Read More
Back in high school and a majority of college, I used the Norelco 885RX electric razor you see in the middle of the picture below (I agree, I could not believe I still had it as well). It was well used and dying quickly. In my junior year, I was given the sterling silver straight
Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D Electric Razor Review Read More
Walls 360 is a company that offers large ‘stickers’ for your walls. They sell various designs, but also give the consumer the option to upload their own graphics. So that’s cool, but what’s even better is the fact that they are now offering lifesize wall decals of the original Star Trek characters and graphics. They
WALLS 360 launches STAR TREK wall graphics Read More
With cable and satellite companies, we have access to literally hundreds of entertainment channels now. Sometimes that still seems like an insufficient number of choices when you consider the wealth of information and entertainment you can access through the internet. I can watch content on my MacBook Pro, but who wants to watch movies on
Logitech Revue™ With Google TV™ Review Read More
If you have hearing loss, doing things that many take for granted – talking on the phone, hearing the alarm clock – can be difficult. Amplicom makes products that can help make your daily life a little easier. They have a line of PowerTel phones – with cordless or corded handsets, single or multiple stations
Products to Help the Hearing Impaired from Amplicom Read More
You love your iPad so much, that you want to keep it nearby even while you’re sleeping. It’s ok, you’re not crazy… Really. And to prove it, there’s a bed designed just for you. It’s the iCon bed from Hollandia International. This bed pairs a Hollandia adjustable 3D mattress with a custom headboard that includes
A sleep system for your iPad? There’s a bed for that. Read More
Who can forget Han Solo’s famous line, delivered with such matter-of-fact serenity in the face of imminent doom? With this official Space Slug Oven Mitt from Star Wars Shop, you can re-enact that famous scene every time you grab your cookie sheet from the oven or kabob from the grill. About 12 in long and
This is no cave. It’s a Space Slug Oven Mitt. Read More
Apparently, they also make really cool tea infusers. The Tea Duckie from Fredflare.com swims around in your cup of English Breakfast (or in my case Stash Tea Organic Premium White) while it allows your fave tea to impart its caffenated goodness to a cup of hot water. The $12 3-piece tea set includes a base
In case you were wondering, rubber duckies aren’t just for the bathtub Read More
Tech Lighting Railtones Wireless Sound System: I love this product. Now for a little more clarification. Ok. I REALLY love this product. To start with, I was never a big fan of amped up sound systems. I don’t get it even though my husband claims it would make our HDtv system sound better. I own
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Just when you thought you’d seen everything, comes a wireless cooking thermometer for your iPhone. Wazzat? The iGrill is Bluetooth temperature module that can pair with your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Using the free grilling application, you can check on the temperature of the meat grilling out on your patio, while you’re indoors but
Cook a Perfect Burger with an iPhone Read More
The iPad makes a perfect kitchen assistant. You can use it to view recipe info or watch the latest episode of Rachel Ray. Peanut butter sammies anyone? The Original Kitchen iPad Rack is an under cabinet rack that stores away when it’s not being used. It’s made of heavy duty acrylic and comes with special
iPad + Kitchen = Original Kitchen iPad Rack Read More
Socket sets: good. Hauling around a bunch of parts: bad. The Racheting ReadyWrench from Black & Decker combined 16 of the most popular standard (SAE) and metric (MM) socket sizes into a single wrench. Just spin the rotating head to the socket size you want and ratchet away! $35.
Racheting ReadyWrench Combines 16 Socket Sizes Read More
Remember “crispy Anakin” after his foolhardy attempt to best Obi-Wan and subsequent lava bath on the planet Mustafar? Ah, good times. Now you can burn the iconic visage of the galaxy’s most infamous Sith Lord right into your breakfast with this Darth Vader Toaster from ThinkGeek. It’s got two pop-up slots and an adjustable temperature
The Dark Side Burns Hot in this Toaster Read More
The Teafu looks a little like something you’d see on the latest sci-fi alien abduction flick. In reality, it’s not so scary. It’s a loose leaf tea infuser from Dreamfarm. Available in a variety of colors, this infuser has a premium grade dishwasher safe silicone pod that holds the tea leaves. By squeezing the pod,
Alien Torture Instrument or Home Beverage Gadget? Read More