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7/13/2012

Orka Wine Pourer/Stopper, Color May Vary Review

Orka Wine Pourer/Stopper, Color May Vary
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Pours nicely, seals tight, and looks great. Just flip the attached closer and you have some amount of insurance that a knocked-over bottle of wine won't pour all over your carpet. All but the tallest bottles fit nicely in the fridge with this pourer attached and sealed, so no trying to cram a cork back in the bottle. The only downside is that there are some screw-cap bottles it doesn't fit, but that is the same with every other pourer on the market except for foil disks.

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5/21/2012

5/08/2012

Jokari Fizz-Keeper Pump Cap for 2-Liter Bottles Review

Jokari Fizz-Keeper Pump Cap for 2-Liter Bottles
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Sorry Palmer (and the American Chemical Society) I have used the Fizz Keeper for more than 5 years and I KNOW it works! The only time any of mine have ever failed is when they have cracked around the top rim or when I didn't pump them enough times. I have one pump which is still working after 5 years. With care, I am certain your Fizz Keeper will last as long.
Here is the best way to use them.
1. Don't put them on a bottle until you have drank enough so that the pump isn't sitting in the drink. The sugars in the soda can cause the pump to stick.
2. As much as possible, don't shake or get the pump drenched in soda.
3. As soon as you're done pouring your drink put the pump back on the bottle, pump the pressure back up and stick it back in the fridge.
4. As the amount of soda in the bottle drops, you will have to pump the Fizz Keeper more times.
Here's how many times I pump it: Top 1/3 10 to 12 times. 50% gone ... 18 to 20 times. 1/3 or less left, 30 times. If you don't keep enough air pressure in the bottle, the carbonation will come out of the soda as the level drops and fill the vacuum left in the bottle. I pump the Fizz Keeper until I find it hard to squeeze the bottle in at its sides.
Don't shake the bottle as you pump. This agitates the carbonation and causes it to leave the liquid. Place the bottle on something solid, like a counter, and then start pumping.
5. As you pump, don't bang your Fizz Keeper. If it's making a clapping sound as you pump. You are pumping it too hard. Don't try and draw a full stroke on it, partial (3/4 strokes) will allow it to last as long as possible. Once it starts to crack around the top rim it's done for and you'll have buy a new one.
6. Remove and rinse it with water after the bottle is empty.
I hope the above helps all who are considering buying this little marvel.
I have purchased and used almost all of the various soda keepers on the market and this is the only one I can recommend. You are gonna love it and use it often!
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I thought I would add the following. Though Kurt Greske is correct about air being more soluable in water than the carbonation. In a "closed system" like a plastic bottle that process will take some time to occur. Unlike your lungs (which are an open system) the carbonation has to go somewhere; hence the process doesn't occur immediately. It takes some time. As long as you finish the bottle within a couple of weeks I doubt you will even notice what loss does occur. After all, I doubt any of us would want to drink from a soda bottle that was opened two months ago. All I ask the Fizz Keeper to do is extend the life of the soda a reasonable length of time. For me, that's two weeks, maybe less.

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Those big jugs of soda make sense economically, but if you don't drink it often enough the beverage can go flat after the initial opening. This pump cap repressurizes the bottle to preserve the fizz.

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4/30/2012

SmartShopper SS-301 Voice-Recognition Grocery-List Organizer Review

SmartShopper SS-301 Voice-Recognition Grocery-List Organizer
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I received this as a gift from my parents. When I opened the box, I thought, "Great... another item to stick in the closet." Boy, was I wrong!!
From the moment I removed it from the box, I was hooked. My husband and I spent hours just thinking up items to see if they were stored in the device. I can't think of one now that wasn't in there-but the cool thing is, we could add items to it!
I placed the Smart Shopper on my fridge, and was impressed at how strong the magnets were. It's really streamline, so it isn't bulky and in the way-I am always having things knocked off of the fridge by the kids.
Gone are the days of magnetic note pads on the fridge for writing up errands and grocery lists! As I run out of items around the home, I just walk up to the Smart Shopper, and tell it what I'm out of. It even knows the different errands I need to run-I can tell it I need to go to the post office, the bank, the school, dry cleaners, you name it!! It keeps it all stored together until I'm ready to print.
When I'm ready to go shop for the day, I simply print out the list, and it categorizes my grocery items by department-a real time saver when you don't want to backtrack all around the store!:) The print out is clear and easy to read (ever forget your glasses?) and the print-out is on paper like adding machine tape-I just slip it into my purse or wallet, no bulky list to fold up.
It also prints my errands on the same list-which means I don't come back home only to realize I've forgotten my husbands shirts at the dry cleaners, AGAIN-which is a real pain as I live in a rural area-you just don't head back out if you forget something.
I love this product so much, every time someone new comes over, I have to show them my "sanity-saver" as I like to call it. I plan on getting one for my folks for Christmas this year, to reciprocate the favor!!!

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A useful addition to any busy household, this electronic grocery-list organizer makes it easy to keep track of needed items come shopping day. The unit features a user-friendly control panel with a digital display, and it can be kept on the refrigerator door or other central location for quick access--no need to track down a pen and paper. To use, either scroll through the 2500+ items in the built-in library by pushing the up/down arrows, then push "select" to add it to the list, or simply press the "record" button and say the item out loud for hands-free operation; the device comes equipped with advanced voice-recognition technology, making it convenient for both younger family members or those who may have trouble writing due to arthritis or other health problems. Add anything from food, beverages, and health and beauty items to cleaning, school, and office supplies. It can even learn new items. The handy time-saving device not only adds items to the list, but it also automatically organizes the list into categories, which helps facilitate more efficient shopping expeditions. Even more, it can keep track of two separate lists simultaneously, can designate quantities and flag items that users have coupons for, and, thanks to its category-management function, can match the list to a store's layout, make changes, and add categories. It even comes with a built-in kitchen timer. When it's time to head to the store, simply press the "print" button for a list that slips easily into a pocket or purse. Save time, money, and frustration--no more second trips for forgotten items or buying excess items that were already in the cupboard. The grocery-list organizer measures 6-2/5 by 3-3/5 by 1-2/5 inches.

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3/16/2012

SmartShopper Grocery List Organizer with Embedded Thermal Printer (SS-101) Review

SmartShopper Grocery List Organizer with Embedded Thermal Printer (SS-101)
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I saw this on QVC and thought it was a neat idea. So I mulled over it for a couple of weeks.
I decided to order it from Amazon - something about the free shipping and cheaper price that won me over. hahahahaha
It was on backorder at the time and I was surprised when it just showed up one day.
We love it. My hubby, who is always skeptical about my gadget purchases, was surprised when he used it. He thinks it's a neat idea - and the fact that it organizes everything by category on your list automatically is simply GENIUS!!!
Press the button say the item you need to add - it shows up - select it from a list of options and it adds it to the list. When you are ready to go shopping simply press print - and it prints out the list. Easy as that.....
No more sitting at the table trying to remember what you need - just add the items to the list as you can think of them. The list stays until you delete it.
Plus it even lists errands - another added bonus. Need to run to the bank, atm, cleaners, lawyer's office...
Another plus - is that you can add your own items, or errands, if they aren't listed.
If you have problems with it recognizing your voice or speech - you can TEACH IT to understand your diction. Talk about a HOT MESS!!1
As you can tell - I LOVE THIS THING!! Best gadget I have ever bought!!
Try it - you won't be disappointed!!!!

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This nifty organizer from SmartShopper eliminates the need to dig up a pad of paper and a pencil and try to remember what you need when you want to make a shopping list. Keep this handy device stuck to your fridge magnetically, or mount it on the kitchen wall with the included kit, and you're set to go. At breakfast when the milk runs out, simply push the Record button and say "milk." At lunch when you realize you're out of bread, push and speak again. Kids will love helping out. You can also add errands, such as going to the bank or post office. Entries are automatically alphabetized. When you push the Print button, the list is printed with errands at the top and food items by category, to make your shopping expeditions more efficient.

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3/03/2012

iPop Matthew Porter Birds Rectangle Clicks Magnets, 2-Pack Review

iPop Matthew Porter Birds Rectangle Clicks Magnets, 2-Pack
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These are not only very good fridge magnets, they are unbelieveably pretty. I really wasn't expecting them to be this nice. Fridge magnets or just fridge magnets!! Right? Wrong. These are quite special and they come in a nice little box that is great for gift giving....if you are able to part with them, that is..;)
The little pictures are under a thick clear plastic that enlarges them some and makes them all the more attractive.

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Taylor Classic Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer Review

Taylor Classic Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer
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There may be better instant read thermometers out there, but this has always done the trick for me, whether it's testing the water in baking bread or quickly finding out whether a roast is done. Its slender needle goes into hunks of meat quickly, and the whole thing is light enough that, if you are concerned that your burgers on the grill are properly cooked, you can easily put this in your pocket as you head to the back yard. Small note of caution for other dummies like me: the dial is under a plastic window, and so the whole thing should not go -in- the oven. For that, you want a meat thermoeter with a glass face.

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Taylor Precision 5989N Classic 1" Instant Read ThermometerTaylor Precision 5989N Classic 1" Instant Read Thermometer Features:; 1" dial thermometer; Range 0??F to 220??F; Red pointer; Shatterproof plastic lens; Stainless steel 5" stem; Exclusive Safe-T-Set?รครณ recalibration feature; Storage sleeve with built-in recalibration wrench.; Instant read 0?? F to 220?? F; Shatter-proof plastic lens; Convenient pocket case; Durable stainless steel stem; For use in meat; Lifetime warranty; 1" dial; Carded

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3/01/2012

Peak Fresh Re-Usable Produce Bags, Set of 10 Review

Peak Fresh Re-Usable Produce Bags, Set of 10
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My brother and I decided to try 2 different brands of these bags. He went with the Debbie Meyer and I tried these. (Ok, so he makes a lot more $ than I do!!!). We started on the same day with the same fruit and produce in them and kept monitoring to see which one worked best. They are still both going strong and neither he or I have experienced any spoiled fruit or veggies in almost 2 months. They work so well, we decided to share our quantities with one another just for the bag color difference. We will both purchase THIS product in the future in various sizes. No need to pay more. One clue: trick to keeping condensation from forming inside bag (which rots the food) is to place a few crumpled up paper towels in the bag with the food. Also, I don't close the bag up real tight, but rather scrunch the top together but put it loosely in the frig or on the counter. This way no moisture builds up inside the bag from the gases being released from the food and I don't have to keep wiping the 'wet' from the inside of the bag.
Edit: Nov 2, '09-it has been several months since original purchase of this product and I have finally thrown out the original few bags I used at the onset. Not because they are no longer working effectively, but they have become a bit ratty looking from all the washing, rinsing and re-use. If all the bags in this small box last this long, purchasing this product once/year with just 10 bags is a dream come true. (thinking of giving brother some more for Christmas (giggle)- he'll be set for life! ;)

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Preserve the freshness of your fruits and vegetables at home with Peak Fresh Re-Usable Produce Bags, which help to remove ethylene (ripening gas) from within the bag to ensure your produce stays at its peak freshness. Unlike ordinary plastic bags, Peak Fresh bags "breathe" so that damaging gases produced by the fresh produce are removed. Most fruit and vegetables release ethylene gas after harvest, and exposure of the produce to the gas accelerates aging and ultimate deterioration.
This low-density polyethylene film is impregnated with a natural occurring mineral that significantly increases gas permeability, allowing small amounts of ethylene to be removed. The increased permeability allows for the discharge of other gases such as carbon dioxide and ammonia. The mineral also has good deodorizing properties. The bag also has an anti-fog additive in the film that reduces the formation of water drops, and thus reducing the potential development of damaging bacteria.
Pre-cool warm fruit and vegetables in refrigerator before storing in bag. Use a separate bag for each type of produce. Produce must be dry.

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1/22/2012

iPop Fumi Deer Rectangle Clicks Magnets, 2-Pack Review

iPop Fumi Deer Rectangle Clicks Magnets, 2-Pack
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These are durable and strong magnets to place on the fridge. I really like the designs and am glad I invested in these.

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11/14/2011

Kikkerland Ceramic Egg Rack Review

Kikkerland Ceramic Egg Rack
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I came across a unique use for this egg rack--a jewelry organizer--I ordered 3 of them and love them. I keep one wherever I put on or take off jewelry. It is pretty, simple and well made. I am sure it is perfect for its intended use but in the meantime, it is perfect for holding my jewelry.

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