Relieve Your Dry Throat

Do you know William?  You should, because it's time you were on a first-name basis with your humidifier.  If you're anything like me (and Heaven help you if you are), you have tried almost everything to stop waking up with dry, itchy skin, gummy eyes and a stuffy nose.  Perhaps you still slap a pan of water on top of your radiator, hoping the heat will release enough moisture to stop dry throat and static electricity.  Wrong, my friend.

If the desert-like conditions in your home or office area are causing these problems, the folks at Stadler Form know you need help and they may have just what you need.  See: http://goo.gl/WPBfa

Doctors tell us we need 40-60% relative humidity for optimum living conditions.  But if you live with overly dry heat, you are likely to suffer.  Whether from poor sleep, foggy head or sinus problems, dry heat makes winters unnecessarily unpleasant.  And since flu virus lives longer in dry air that's one more worry you want to eliminate.  

Last winter, I even noticed our bedroom furniture warping from excessive dryness.  

So, let's solve all those problems.  After all, if you want to sleep more soundly, enjoy better concentration or simply help preserve your furnishings, you want immediate help.  So, get to know William personally and put him to the ultimate test: your environment.

Why, William?  After trying numerous styles of humidifiers, we like the ease and simplicity of setup and daily use with this model.  Filling and cleaning is not cumbersome as with so many other products, and settings are chosen by pressing a button.  Even rooms of 860 square feet are no problem.  William's coverage area is unusually large and its 1.5 gallon tank can handle the challenge, using only 40 watts of power.

Ultra-quiet and ultrasonic, this humidifier offers dimmed light sleep mode, turning mist diffuser and a patented Ionic Silver Cube, all helping ward off bacteria and mold.  Breathe easier and feel more refreshed.  Bring home the outstanding design and unmatched performance that make William the perfect addition to your family.  He'll fit in anywhere, thanks to the team at Stadler Form.  http://goo.gl/WPBfa

Smell the Freshness

Actually, many of us have trouble detecting almost any smell, appealing or otherwise.  And for years, government studies have revealed the often terrible quality of indoor air.  Homes, offices, factories... the list is endless, along with the problems.  Allergies, asthma, dripping noses and constant sinus suffering, plus a range of other health challenges conspire against our breathing freely and clearly.


Recently, we began testing a variety of air cleaners, filters, purifiers and various gadgets claiming to make air healthier and more pleasant to breathe.  After all, you can't relax, sleep or concentrate well when suffering from sneezing, wheezing, coughing and running noses.  Plus, we all know at least one person with a dog or cat to which they are allergic - but they understandably refuse to part with the furry family member.


HEPA filters are fine for many people, but, we wanted to take the next step - assuming we could.  We wanted to solve a wide range of olfactory challenges with one device.  Happily, we discovered Airfree®, billed as the "most tested air purifier in the world."  Here are the data and comparisons: http://www.airfree.com/testes/testeshome_usa.htm


Naturally, all that testing in real working conditions is fine, but it means little until you test it against your challenges.  Need to get rid of mold and mildew?  Make allergens and dust floating about your environment harmless?  The noise-free, Airfree® will impress you from day one.  It is a "plug-and-play" unit, in that you have nothing to set up, no filters to clean and no maintenance worries (or cost).


If your pet has allergy problems (yes, that happens), one of the most eye-opening tests can be to place an Airfree® in your pet's area, then observe how allergy symptoms soon fade away.  Yes, it is mighty hard to fool your pet!  Getting rid of bacteria, virus, pet dander, dust mites, mold and pollen are not easy to see visually, of course.  But, as your environment is gradually cleaned (usually over a few days), the results you experience speak loudly.


For scientific details, reassure yourself by checking: http://www.airfree.com/why_usa.htm but the short story is, Airfree® uses a natural air convection process to destroy allergens, etc - and without U/V lighting or potentially harmful ozone.  Actually, Airfree is the only air purifier that reduces corrosive ozone (up to 26% of ozone is destroyed every time the air passes through the ceramic core). Their Thermodynamic Sterilizing System (TSS™) sterilizes without any moving parts, and with zero maintenance.  This also means you save considerably by not having filters, lights, ionizers or generators to replace.


With an Airfree® you may soon wake up more refreshed and without a runny nose.  One unit made a huge difference in our office area, and we will soon be adding another for our home.

Stay Warm - Text with Silver

From our "where have you been all my life?" files...

The patent-pending tech used by the folks at Agloves (www.agloves.com) has boosted these gloves right in to our Top Ten "must-have" gifts of the season.  Even if you never text, weaving silver threads into gloves is a brilliant idea.

With Agloves, you never need to remove your gloves to text - or to use any of today's newest capacitive touch screens.  That includes phones, pads, etc.  Since regular gloves can not conduct your skin's natural bioelectricity, something had to be done.  After all, we certainly could not allow our children to freeze their finger tips by refusing to stop  texting for hours on end, even in cold weather!

Special threads woven in to every finger on Agloves not only allow you to text while wearing them, the silver also helps keep your fingers warm.  And admittedly, another key feature and benefit: everyone we showed these gloves to immediately wanted a pair.  As an avid reader, you are undoubtedly also aware of silver's anti-microbial benefits, though these might not be the best choice for an operating room.

Nonetheless, they are cool looking, and most importantly, do what they claim: allow you to operate any capacitive touch screen with no effort, keeping your fingers cozy without heavy layers of fabric.  And if you are determined to test them in especially frigid weather, or wish to use them on icy slopes and such, not to worry.  Agloves stretch, allowing you to either add a second pair, or use a pair as liners for bitter weather.

Two sizes fit most everyone and for the hearty and hardy outdoorsy-types, a heavier weight version is available.  One use of any style and you'll be hooked, but I would head over to their website right away, given the high interest and strong demand.  Several companies have begun buying in bulk to add on their corporate logos.  What's to love about Agloves?  Everything, so happy texting: (www.agloves.com) 

Guilt-Free Chocolate

What could be more wonderful than enjoying healthy, delicious chocolate?  How about a collection sweetened with a healthy extract of the Stevia plant instead of sugar?


FDA-approved for food use, the difference in this Stevia extract found in chocolates from Coco Polo is the uniquely appealing flavor profile.  With no funky artificial aftertaste detracting from that exquisite sensation that rolls across your taste buds, you get only the smooth, silky cocoa taste you expect from a high-quality chocolate.


The new "Cadenza" line from Coco Polo is one of the finest, most luscious chocolate tastes you can find anywhere, and it's available now in a range of flavors, all with a 70% cocoa base.   These marvelous dark chocolate bars have either dry-roasted almonds; tart cherries; cocoa nibs; Elderberry fruit; ginger; or, plain for the purist.  


If you've been looking for a way to avoid sugar-added chocolates, you will love discovering Coco Polo bars.  A terrific choice in low carb, diabetic friendly chocolates, these gluten-free delights also have no cholesterol, trans fats or lactose.  Now there's no excuse to resist your occasional urge to splurge.


Naturally, everyday chocolate aficionados will be thrilled with the taste experience as well.  And don't be surprised if Coco Polo becomes your regular chocolate of choice.  It definitely deserves a taste test in your house.  Find it online at:  www.ycchocolate.com 

Cooking With Glass

...or at least ON glass.  Sound far-fetched?  
     That's what using Moneta Pro Ceramica cookware feels like.  Now you can whip up dishes like a true Italian and still enjoy amazing non-stick results, all without Teflon.  Moneta skillets and pans put nanotechnology to work for you, combining effortless food prep with amazingly fast cleanup.  This is the slickest surface we have ever tested, combined with a lovely, modern design. 
     Pro Ceramica is not just an attractive addition to your kitchen.  It is a true next-generation line of cookware created by the most respected Italian company in the industry.  Your food slides smoothly across the cooking surface with little or no oil, without sticking even at high heat, and resisting almost any scratch.  
     These aluminum-based pans rival any others we have used in all tests.  The glass-like ceramic interior coating is functional as well as beautiful.  They heat quickly and evenly, ensuring everything you cook, from fried eggs to home-made bolognese sauce, give you perfect results, even at medium heat.  
     Moneta developed their ceramica coating enabling a greatly extended lifespan in their cookware plus increased durability.  The triple-layer, heavily reinforced coating has outperformed any other non-stick line during our testing in a wide range of dishes, simple and complicated.  And this is cookware you don't have to treat with kid gloves.
     The nanotechnology enables the surface to eliminates porous qualities that allow most other cookware to grab hold of your food causing it to cling.
Two more appealing benefits we appreciate: first, even with all the high-tech durability, Pro Ceramica pans are not overly heavy.  And second, you will not find a better guarantee in the entire industry.  
     This is the cookware I highly recommend for everyone: Professional chefs searching for a pan that yields a "fond" - or kitchen novices.  And, prices are surprisingly low for such high-level quality. 
     Mention this blog to check for free shipping.  Visit: http://gocookware.com  and you can demonstrate your re-charged cooking skills during the holidays and throughout the new year.

The Perfect Pillow

Is there such a thing as the "perfect" pillow?  How could there be since preferences and physical needs vary so greatly?  You may need extra neck support while your partner craves migraine relief.  And speaking of relief, suppose sound sleep has eluded you for years, thanks to the snoring of that other party person your bed?


Turns out, one invention cleverly called "MyPillow" may be just what you've been desperately seeking - no matter what your sleep challenge.  Here's the website: http://www.mypillow.com


One of the major problems MyPillow solved for me, and apparently countless others, is over-heating.  Unlike most pillows, MyPillow uses an open cell poly foam.  This gives you a built-in cooling effect, important because your cervical nerves must be properly cool, or you have trouble getting in to - or coming out of - REM sleep.  That's why most of us wake up in the night to flip our pillow over to the cooler side. 


I could share the wide range of testimonials with you, but why?  You can see them all on the website.  Search for any problem you may be having and discover the results others are enjoying.  This is a special product for two more important reasons: First, you have 60 days to decide whether this pillow fits your needs.  Second, it is easy to wash and dry.  And yes, you really should wash your pillow regularly. Third, the medical-grade material will not go flat for at least ten years.


The story is - you must be satisfied or you get your money back.  You have nothing to lose, so make MyPillow, your pillow and see for yourself: http://www.mypillow.com


Oh, in case you're wondering... yes, there IS a pillow guaranteed to help your pet, too.

Cut To Perfection

Does cooking feel unexciting or dull - like old knives?  Until I began preparing more meals, it took convincing for me to invest in top quality knives.  I'm not talking about knives with heavy price tags and fancy brand names.  After all, I reasoned, how much sharper can knives be than the basic infomercial types that seemed ok for years?  Not everyone feels the need for "functional" art and craftsmanship when it comes to mundane tasks such as chopping, slicing and cutting.  

Of course any activity is more enjoyable when you use the best tools available.  And so, But now - what an awakening after I discovered how much easier and more enjoyable food prep can be when you use the best equipment.  All it took was trying a few of the amazing American-made creations from New West Knife Works  (http://newwestknifeworks.com/)

For years, experts told us the world's finest knives were made in Japan and Germany, and I still own several (now collecting dust).  But today, chefs using New West Knifeworks tools are raving about their quality and sharpness as the finest examples of craftsmanship.  After testing several styles in their "Fusionwood" line, I am also thrilled with the results.  Made with 154cm high-carbon stainless 'super steel,' New West Knifeworks has created what can rightfully be called "kitchen jewelry."  And, enjoying this premium grade cutting experience is not expensive when you compare the costs of frequently replacing cheaper tools.

You will love the security of a lifetime guarantee combined with the great pleasure of using them as your everyday tools.  Super stain resistance and maximum toughness are also key points, as is the ease of sharpening with these knives.  You know the expression "the right tool for the right job."  And no matter what you do in the kitchen, anything requiring a blade is more enjoyable with a knife from http://newwestknifeworks.com/

Added to their wonderful balance and feel is their amazing hardness, helping ensure you own the finest knives in the world.  New West Knifeworks more than doubles the carbon content of other world-renowned knives, helping them retain their edge longer.  I suggest you start your collection with one or two, such as the Santoku or Mini Chopper if you prefer to ease these in to your kitchen.  You too will get hooked on them immediately.  

Designer Corey Milligan has truly perfected his art and makes these knives in a hydro-powered factory to further enhance the "green" aspect of his creations.  They are one-of-a-kind and come from the oldest cutlery makers in America.  Treat yourself with usable art and a lifetime investment with these beautiful knives.  

Light Up for Pure Air

Imagine - being able to blast pet dander, smells and dust - simply by changing a lightbulb.  No problem, now, and you may already have seen the variety of bulbs from Purely Products at stores.  Several stores, including Rite-Aid and Lowe's offer these air cleaning gems.
Allergy season struck many with substantial force this year, thanks to heavier than usual rains.  That, combined with more time spent stuck inside has led to increased runny noses, sneezing, itchy eyes - the usual.  Add to that, pet dander, cigarette smoke and moldy odors - all leaving us wanting to escape.
But thanks to the Purely Products people (www.purelyproducts.com) we now have a safe, cost effective way to clean and sanitize our homes and office areas.  One bulb may end up saving you about $44 even as it dramatically reduces the carbon dioxide output.
Since you know already know how efficient compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs can be, you will be as excited as we were by this version.  Purely Products Pet CFL bulb actually ionizes your air. So, not only will you quickly notice cleaner, fresher air around you - you may even notice an increase in energy.
It's not junk science.  We are surrounded by positive ions, thanks to computers, forced air systems, television and other electronics to name a few.  Purely Products offers a system within each bulb that counteracts those ions as mold, dust and germs are eliminated.
It only takes one to prove it, but I think you will also enjoy trying the new small gadgets as well.  Small plug-in's are available to use in your car, wall socket or as night lights - even a USB device to clean the air around your computer area.
Took us just one day to get hooked on the results.  You will find several choices to improve your environment and save money at the same time by starting here: www.purelyproducts.com  What do you get by combining an air purifier with a highly-efficient light?  A Purely Product - and special savings on their website, too.  Final tip: It only takes one Healthy CFL to clean the air in a 12 x 12 room.

New Vacuum Sanitizes & Kills Bed Bugs

A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, people considered the ideal Mother's Day gift something like fresh flowers.  Or even a splurge like - a new vacuum cleaner!  Today, although we are generally more thoughtful gift givers, especially with Mom, suppose your darling mother is a gadget lover?

Now in many families, everyone including Mom wants the latest high-tech creation, especially when both fun and practical.  Whatever your home dynamic, here is a major advance in home cleaning.  And, you ask, what other than increased suction power, qualifies as a great leap forward in vacuuming?  This does: the "CleanWave Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum." (www.verilux.com/)

Verilux, the "Healthy Lighting Company," is known for its innovations in lighting, including therapy and  sanitation.  Now, they have developed a new way for you to virtually eliminate 99.9% of the viruses, bacteria and pests found in your home.  Amazingly, that includes bedbugs and their hard-to-eradicate eggs. 

Here's how we test vacuums: first, we clean with other top-rated (mostly bagless) brands.  Then, we follow with the model being tested.  Frankly, with the new CleanWave Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum, we didn't know whether to be thrilled or horrified. 

Why?  Well, you expect a new vacuum might lift a few hard-to-remove particles from rugs or carpets.  But the CleanWave Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum shocked us after a few quick passes by pulling out a large amount of dust, dirt and other gunk.  Then after a few minutes in each area, the noticeably cleaner smell was also quite impressive.

We also appreciated how cleanly the parts snap together, the quick change to use tools and the ease of emptying the bagless chamber.  Also, the noise level is low for such a powerful unit, even when clicked to the floor setting.

But what really sets the CleanWave Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum apart is the ability to set the unit to sanitize, vacuum or both at once.  Now you can even destroy germs, dust mites and other pests in your furniture as well as your mattress.  The thorough booklets you receive clearly explain how - and why - sanitizing is critical to your family's health.  You also discover are cleaning with no harmful chemicals in a complete, enviro-friendly manner.

Truth is, health experts have noted the enormous level of germs living in your carpets, even after using a regular vacuum: imagine 4,000 higher than on toilet seats!  Young children crawling around?  Also frightening - the friendly growth environment lurking within your carpet fibers.  Old-fashioned, ordinary vacuums do not sanitize your carpet.  

For the first time with one unit, you may quickly turn your home into a more healthy escape from most dust, pollen and toxins that people track in daily.  For a quick vacuuming, or a complete attack with the revolutionary UV-C light, you have control over the level of cleanliness.  

Verilux has created a complete system, cleverly disguised as a vacuum, to help you and your family live more germ and pest-free than previously possible.  Even various regulatory agencies agree this light technology is highly effective.  You can find UV-C light disinfection tech in hospitals, water treatment plants and food processing centers.

Give this as a "happy no occasion" gift everyone will want to use.  Verilux's CleanWave Sanitizing Bagless Vacuum is a long-term investment and a techno-marvel, proven in scientific tests to help keep your environment as clean as possible.  

By the way, with all its power, this is a light-weight unit with push-button retractible cord system built in, too.  So, why not vacuum and sanitize to get your home twice as clean in half the time.  See: http://www.verilux.com/

Road Warrior Mother

Does that describe your Mom?  "Warrior" or not, we're kicking off our best Mother's Day gift ideas with this Top Tier Tip for working moms who travel.  Check out the "Checkthrough Executive Brief" from Skooba Design.  

Checkthrough Executive Brief

Check these super new lightweight bags, actually designed with TSA feedback. Featuring a fold-down section that allows your laptop to be scanned while still in your brief case, here is a perfect gift for working moms on the road.  Business or pleasure trips will be more enjoyable, thanks also to a uniquely comfortable shoulder strap and a range of pocket sections.  It's now easy to quickly access all your personal and business items.  No more juggling clumsy bags while digging for tickets, wallet or other items.  Also an excellent replacement for any daily use briefcase.

Ready for Scanning - still in Checkthrough

Main Organizer Section

Speeding through TSA security lines has never been easier, thanks to the Skooba Designers.  The large "Checkthrough" holds laptops up to 17 inches and the smaller brief has plenty of space for 15-16 inch computers.  And even though security has the right to request separate scanning of your computer, these bags were created and tested to meet TSA requirements, so they should never have to remove your laptop.

A quick zip exposes your laptop and other contents to a fast scan - with no worries about dumping items on the floor if you fail to re-zip as you rush to the gate. Check out  skoobadesign.com to see all their "checkpoint-friendly" bags.   You know mom would be thrilled to avoid the hassle of  tossing her laptop into those ugly grey baskets at airport security?  Who knows where those things have been, anyway?  

Harmony Tote with Trim

If mom is not ready for a typical "Road Warrior" briefcase, she will appreciate Skooba Design's "Harmony" Totes with their fashion-conscious design and polished silverstone hardware.  These Totes (in several sizes) sit stably upright when placed on a table or hard surface.  Much better than cramming together files and other articles in plain, open bags - Skooba Design totes are marvelous organizers with attractive styling.  That includes the most realistic "faux" leather we have seen and nylon twill trim with double-needle stitching.  

Discover a high-style line with unique quality and features designed to stand the test of time - and withstand any mom's baggage beatings.  Get full details and large photos before starting your Mother's Day shopping:  http://www.skoobadesign.com/