News, reviews and articles about home and kitchen products.
Even though, we live only fifteen miles from downtown Seattle, my family and I live (in some peoples’ opinions) out in the sticks. We live at the end of a long gravel road. We can not see our neighbors or the county road we live on. My wife and I worry about security and have […]
Logitech Alert 750i Master System Review Read More
We’ve all heard by now that replacing standard incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs can save us money in the long run. They use less energy to produce the same amount of light, and they produce less heat doing it. Compact fluorescent bulbs can be big and bulky and not fit into every lamp and
NuGreen LED Desk Lamp from NewerTechnology Review Read More
Black & Decker has just found a way into my heart. I love to garden! I’m not the best at it. But I really like it. Let’s face facts… when it comes to all this blather about soils and additives and enhancements to make this grow or that grow or worrying about which
Black & Decker PlantSmart SO Cool! Read More
When they look as cool as the self proclaimed ultimate clipper Klhip. These clippers are made in the USA of surgical stainless steel with a satin finish. Klhips differ from traditional clippers in that they just have one blade instead of two. The lever is also positioned the opposite direction, allowing for easier operation. I
Since when are fingernail clippers gadget worthy? Read More
The Pop Art Toaster from ThinkGeek makes your feelings about mornings clear. This retro-styled toaster adds two messages (Bite Me or an Ugh frownie) as it browns your bread. The message template is removable for polite company. You’ll even get a matching USB coffee warming plate. The Pop Art Toaster is $44.99.
Make a Statement with the Pop Art Toaster Read More
Seriously? Really? Has nerdery come to this? Either that or this is the penultimate gift for that hard-to-buy-for nerd in your life. If nothing else, it’s one heck of a conversation piece as well. There are those individuals who will think this is, arguably, awesome…like my husband who pointed it out to me. Just like
Death Star Cookie Jar…ruling the galaxy one chocolate chip at a time… Read More
The CompSpy Stealth Computer Spy w/Remote Spying from Gadgets and Gear is a covert application that runs in the background of a computer. Will instantly email you when certain keywords have been typed in. It will also send screen shots. Installs in 15 seconds on any Windows PC or laptop and is not detected by
CompSpy sends instant email alerts when it sees specific keywords Read More
Do you have a dusty old power strip under your desk? Isn’t it fun to stand on your head to plug and unplug your various gadget chargers when ever you need some juice? The Coalesse PowerPod is a power strip that you can display on top of your desk, instead of hiding it under your
Coalesse PowerPod Review Read More
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