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Thomas Kinkade Pop-Up Christmas Tree In Time For The Holidays

December 9, 2011 by  
Filed under Holiday Gadgets, Home Gadgets

Thomas Kinkade Christmas Tree

 

Here’s a convenient and beautiful item in the spirit of the holidays that not only makes your life a little easier, but will also add beauty to your home. Perhaps not exactly a high-tech gadget, but definitely an aesthetically designed and smartly engineered pop-up artificial Christmas Tree. And besides, what better way to make sure you have the perfect spot underneath the Christmas Tree to place all of those other gadget gifts you’re giving for Christmas.  The Thomas Kinkade Pop-Up Christmas Tree is a 6 foot Christmas tree that easily pops up instantly and comes pre-decorated with beautiful original artwork by the very popular and renowned artist Thomas Kinkade.

The Thomas Kinkade Pop-Up Christmas Tree is very easy to assemble. It rises from a flat position in concentric circles into its full 30″ wide and 76″ high form. The artificial Christmas Tree actually hangs suspended from the included stand, pretty nifty actually. Hanging the tree in this suspended fashion is a little bit of clever engineering that always insures that the Christmas Tree stands (or hangs) perfectly upright (no more funny Christmas trees leaning to one side like the Leaning Tower of Pisa).

The Thomas Kinkade Pop-Up Christmas Tree solves the problem two ways. First and foremost, it’s beautiful. So many people love the popular Thomas Kinkade artwork and this tree certainly embodies this beauty. And it’s convenient and eliminates all the hassle of wrestling with a live tree.

Don’t underestimate how convenient an artificial Christmas Tree can be. No more shuffling off to the Christmas tree farm, cutting down your own tree, and hauling back to your home. Then hours to setup and decorate, and having to deal with the watering to keep the tree from dying and shedding pine needles all over the floor. Not to mention the fire hazard. And finally, the hassle of disposing of the tree after the holidays. Yes, a real tree is romantic and sentimental, and perhaps you feel like it’s just not a true Christmas without a real tree. Perhaps it’s the tradition, right? But have you considered how much work a real tree really entails?

We started a new tradition in our home a few years back when we switched to an artificial Christmas Tree. So much easier, and still just as beautiful and feels just like Christmas. We love it!

The fully decorated Thomas Kinkade Christmas Tree has two satin-like ribbons with gorgeous winter holiday scenes inspired by Thomas Kinkade’s original artwork. And the Christmas Tree lighting is stunning with two hundred shimmering Tivoili-styled lights nestled among the branches. The beautiful lighting casts a cozy warm glow over the 46 globe ornaments that are exquisitely painted in a rich holiday red and gold finish.  In addition, the Thomas Kinkade Pop-Up Christmas Tree has two decorative gold and burgundy ribbons, and fifteen velvet-like poinsettias.

Last but not least, don’t forget the gold-trimmed bow tree topper. You have to have a tree topper, right?  The artificial Christmas tree collapses just as easily as it assembles back to a mere 5 inches in height for easy and convenient storage during the off-season. Dimensions fully assembled are 76″ H x 32″ Diam. (11 lbs.)

If you hurry and order today, you’ll have the Thomas Kinkade Pop-Up Christmas Tree delivered in plenty of time for your perfect Christmas holiday!

AvailableHammacher

Price: $199.95

Buy the Thomas Kinkade Pop-Up Christmas Tree at Hammacher Schlemmer

The Handheld Disinfectant Steam Cleaner

June 25, 2011 by  
Filed under Home Gadgets

The Handheld Disinfectant Steam Cleaner

 

Some people are perfectly happy living their lives with the occasional spring cleaning or weekly house cleaning while others are out-an-out clean freaks.  Even so, no household is complete without at least one disinfectant.

The problem is most disinfectants smell decidedly strong which is almost always due to the abrasive chemical content that serve cleaning or sterilizing purposes.  Some disinfectants are also inconvenient to administer especially for different household items or out of reach nooks and crannies.  This could prove to be a huge problem as germs and bacteria could be lurking anywhere and everywhere.  This scenario could be 100 times more unmanageable when there are pets or children involved.

Enter the Handheld Disinfectant Steam Cleaner!  It is the answer to every neat freak or germaphobe’s prayers! Just as the name indicates, it is a handy disinfectant steamer.  The steam that comes out of the device is capable of eliminating 99.99% harmful bacteria and viruses.  Although the non toxic cleaning solution used is 100% organic, vegetable-based, it is powerful enough for doing away with more dangerous bacteria or viruses such as Staphylococcus and E. coli.

The temperature of the steam that is emitted from the Handheld Disinfectant Steam Cleaner is hot enough at 203F to eliminate mold or more common germs, in and around the house.  The device is also equipped with a set of 4 brush attachments of differing shapes and sizes to attend to different cleaning needs or surfaces and will remove most dirt and grime.  It runs on electricity and can be plugged into AC with a 20” cord.  The cost of this germ-buster?  USD $79.95 while additional disinfectant can be purchased for USD $14.95.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $79.95 (was $99.95)

Buy the Handheld Disinfectant Steam Cleaner from Hammacher Schlemmer

The Best Electric Power Washer

June 12, 2011 by  
Filed under Electronic Gadgets, Home Gadgets

The Best Electric Power Washer

Irritated by the noise made by a power washer? Ever wish to mute that irritating sound whenever you are cleaning? Try the new best power washer! This Best Electric Power Washer is known to be the quietest, and the most durable equipment available. This washer is also proven to be the best cleaning device as it is able to clean dirt and mold off the cement patio or even cultured stones.

No more stains! Dirt, paint and stains can be easily removed by this magnificent power washer. This device is able to generate up to 1800 PSI with its 1 ½ gallons per minute pumps, thus able to remove 80% of the dirty with less water consumption as compared to a garden hose. Apart from that, it also has a turbo boosting 1800 PSI wand for a more refine wash and a fan wand that is able to bend 60º for better washing coverage.

In addition to that, the best electric power washer also comes with a 20 inches hose which can be placed on a built-in stagger, a dual detergent tank, and oversized wheels are also incorporated to the design of this device. Other than that, it has a 35inches power cord, with the height of 35 inches, width of 16 inches and the diameter of 12 ½ inches; plus it only weighs around 32 lbs.

You’d definitely like the best electric power washer as it also has a stimulation motor, a turbo nozzle, a built-in dual detergent tank and a 1.6gpm flow rate. With such features you, will be able to remove any dirt or stains without any other hassle or fuss.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $169.95

Buy the Best Electric Power Washer from Hammacher Schlemmer

Dont use Disposable Cups use the Keep Cup

May 24, 2011 by  
Filed under Eco-Friendly Gadgets

Keep Cup Traveling Coffee Mug

 

Coffee lovers like would not even think twice about investing in coffee mugs like this “Keep Cup” which is reasonably priced at $19. While I would easily go for the Turquoise and Black cup, you have the option to go for the Royal Purple and White cup. Both Keep Cup colors are available in both 12 and 16 ounces.

If you are a Starbucks lover, or of any other brewed coffee for that matter, then check out how many disposable cups you have bought in the past months and you will see how your love for coffee is costing the environment. By getting the Keep Cup, you can now go on with your coffee love affair minus the guilt.

One of the best ways to help protect Mother Nature is to reuse our resources and this includes our coffee mugs. This stylish Keep Cup will make sure you do just that. For one, it is a replication of the traditional takeaway coffee cups and comes with a practical lidded commuter cup that will keep you safe from spills even if you drink your coffee wile mobile. It also easily fits under the various espresso machines so it is practical to use even when you buy coffee from the commercial shops.

The Keep Cup is non toxic and free from BPA and more importantly, can keep your beverages piping hot for up to 30 minutes longer compared to the regular disposable cups. They are also lightweight, splashproof, safe for use in the dishwasher and the microwave. And guess what? Your Keep Cup will most likely fit in your car or bicycle’s cup and bottle holders.

Can you believe that 20 percent of office waste is not from post-it notes but disposable cups? Such a glaring mishandling of the environment and our love for coffees, don’t you think so?

Available: Firebox

Price: $16 or $19 (12oz and 16oz sizes)

Buy the Keep Cup Traveling Coffee Mug from Firebox

WiFi Bathroom Scales

May 11, 2011 by  
Filed under Home Gadgets

WiFi Bathroom Scales

 

I think most people have a set of scales in their bathroom or elsewhere in the house. With today’s society and the amount of people monitoring and trying to lose weight they are an essential item. Bathroom scales these days have to offer more than just provide the actual weight of the person standing on them, and the WiFi Bathroom Scales, available from Firebox, does just that.

Wifi Bathroom Scale

What makes the Wifi Bathroom Scales worth buying is not just the ultra modern look, with its tempered-glass and aluminium finish but the ability to record your weight, fat mass, and BMI (body mass index) every time you step on it.

How does it record this information? The Wifi Bathroom Scales is able to send information about your weight to your password-protected iPhone or computer via a WiFi connection. It can also sync up with Google Health and allow your progress to be shared via social networking sites such as email, Twitter, and Facebook. If you’re a member of Daily Burn or have downloaded different weight and health monitoring iPhone apps such as RunKeeper and WeightBot then good news, the WiFi Bathroom Scales is compatible with these applications.

So who is this bathroom gadget for? Well anyone interested in monitoring their weight such as dieters, athletes, or people with weight health problems.  You don’t need to be a geek to use it either, it’s simple to setup and provides a mountain of information to help keep you interested and motivated with your weight management goals.

If you’re wondering how many different household members can use the Wifi Bathroom Scales, the answer is eight. This should be more than sufficient for the average household.

Available: Firebox

Price: £119.99

Buy the Wifi Bathroom Scale at Firebox

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