You what’s really important but people tend to be really lax about it anyways? Dental care. I mean, not only do most people hate actually going to the dentist, but a lot of them don’t even take the necessary precautions to prevent cavities and tooth decay. Ok, so maybe you’re solid on the brushing front, but that’s not where most people slip up. Nope, that would be the whole flossing issues. Come on now, I know every one of you out there is lying to your dentist about how often you floss. I get it, you want to do it, but somehow it just doesn’t seem to happen. Sit tight, I’ll hook you up.
With the Kai Dental Floss Holder (Wrapables, $17.95), you can be confident that you’ll keep that flossing appointment. I mean, wouldn’t you be racing to the bathroom each morning, overly eager to clean the plaque out of the spaces in between your chompers. This little piranha shaped dental floss holder is bright and cute enough to catch your attention during your sleep-laden morning state. Also, its teeth are not only an adorable realistic touch, but they function to help you tear off a strand of that teeth cleaning rope. Available in four colors and made of plastic, this fish has the ability to make flossing part of your normal routine. A word to the wise though: keep this piranha away from the water because his teeth might start to rust with prolonged exposure.
A wise man once told me, “Not flossing every day is like not brushing your teeth every day.” So chew on that.
3 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 4″ x 3″ x 2.5″
-Available in blue, orange, red, and turquoise
-Easy to replace floss
-Made of plastic
I’m all about having fantastic home decor, although that may be somewhat questionable if you saw my place. I think that even if you can’t afford to shell out the big bucks to decorate your apartment with all the latest and greatest style items, you can still do a decent job. I’ll tell you how you do that on a budget: you only splurge on a few things. You know how celebrities are always saying that you should invest in one or two quality (read: expensive) items to complete an outfit? It’s the same with your home. All you need is an awesome piece of furniture or an impressive painting, and you can load up the rest of your living quarters with great finds from the local thrift store. So what kinds of things can really spruce up your humble abode? I’m so glad you asked…
Something like the 2D to 3D Coat Rack Tree (Generate Design, $109.00) could be that one amazing piece of functional art that your home is missing. What’s so great about this? Well, it looks like just a wall decal of a coat rack, which is pretty interesting in itself, but that’s just the 2D aspect of it. The wall decal comes with four powder coated aluminum hooks that stick into the wall, so your 2D coat rack instantly becomes 3D and fully functional. Pretty cool, huh? Not only will this look cool on your wall, but it’ll save you space as well. Just think about how much space a normal coat rack inhabits. I mean, someone is always tripping over them because they’re way too overloaded with every item of clothing you own. With just four little hooks, you won’t have the option of using this coat rack as a second closet. And the decal is self adhesive and removable, so you can move it around at your leisure.
This one item could elevate your apartment from bachelor pad status to respectable adult home. You know, something that says you’re mature and intelligent, instead of childish and ignorant. That’s how you get the ladies.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 68″ x 18.5″
-Includes vinyl sticker, four powder coated aluminum hooks, plastic squeegee, and instructions
-Hardware is camouflaged within sticker design
-Sticker is self adhesive and removable
-Hardware can hold jackets, scarves, etc.
I seriously cannot live without a cup of tea to start my day. Scout’s Honor, I stumble out of bed and blindly make my way towards the kitchen, and if for some reason I can’t get my morning dose of caffeine, you’d better watch out. Now, I think the best way to make a cup of tea is with boiling hot water from a tea kettle – none of that microwaving the mug with a tea bag inside. The one thing I absolutely hate though is having to wait for the tea kettle to heat up. I mean, I have things to do and I need my morning jolt to do them. And if I leave the room, I’m bound to get distracted doing something else, which means the tea kettle will be whistling up a storm without me hearing it. Then said tea kettle will most likely get stuck to my flat top stove, and the stove will crack when I try to pull it off (true story). I really don’t have time for all that in the morning, so I’ve decided to cut out the tea kettle all together.
Instead, I’m rocking the Keurig Special Edition Single-Cup Brewer (Green Mountain Coffee, $129.95) as my morning beverage maker of choice. This beautiful machine is a personal savior for the anti-morning person because it allows you to brew coffee, tea, or basically any hot beverage at the touch of a button. A single-serving brewer, it uses K-cups that come in a variety of coffee or tea blends to create the perfect personal cup of your favorite beverage in less than a minute. This model has three brew sizes so you can make a smaller intense cup if you like your coffee strong, a regular cup size, and a larger travel mug size. The brewer is ready to brew in just three minutes after you turn it on, but you also have the option to program an on/off timer if you just can’t wait that long. With an adjustable brew temperature, you can make sure that your tea isn’t scalding hot if you only have a few minutes to gulp it down before you run out the door. A 48 ounce removable water reservoir means that you won’t have to refill the brewer every time you want to make a drink, and the stainless steel drip tray (also removable) keeps you from making a mess if you accidentally choose a brew size too big for its receptacle.
The reason why a single-serve brewer is so great is that you can make all different kinds of drinks with little to no effort on your part. Gone are the days of making a pot of decaf coffee just because your mother-in-law wants a cup. Nope, with this brewer, all you need to do is buy some of her favorite decaf coffee in K-cup form, and you’re golden. I would actually love to sit here and gush about this brewer (I could go on for days), but I’m starting to get a bit thirsty…
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 11″ x 13″ x 13.5″
-18″ tall when opened
-Three brew sizes: 5.25oz (intense cup), 7.25oz (regular cup), and 9.25oz (travel mug)
-Purchase includes 1 free box of K-Cups
-Adjustable brew temperature
-Ready to brew 3 minutes after turned on
-Blue backlit LCD display and water reservoir
-Digital clock and programmable on/off timer
-Removable 48oz water reservoir
-Removable stainless steel drip tray
-Chrome handle and faceplate
-Descale indicator for long life
-Warranted for household use
Did you ever have one of those days where you just can’t seem to concentrate on anything? Now think about it carefully and tell me, was it because of some annoying noise hurdling its way through your subconscious? Because that’s what usually distracts me when I’m trying to get some work done. I start on a project and then I tend to hone in on the neighbor’s lawnmower, that leaky faucet in the kitchen, or my cat’s incessant meowing. Pretty soon, it becomes impossible for me to accomplish anything. I’ve tried to ignore it (no luck) and I’ve tried to cover up the sounds with a loud radio (I don’t really want hearing damage). I’ve really come to the end of my rope here.
The Professional Noise Canceling Earmuff (Amazon, $20.20) are designed to help you shut out the annoying sounds of the world. I mean, how great is that? You can eliminate distractions without destroying your ear drums – any doctor would be oh so proud. This set of hearing protectors has a hard plastic casing twin cup design, as well as soft ear molds so it’s comfortable enough to wear all day long. With maximum high and low attenuation, it doesn’t matter what the sound frequency is, you’re not going to hear it. These babies offer protection for noise levels up to 105dB, which is about the same level as a power mower or a chainsaw. If you had these earmuffs, you could even drown out a subway train. I mean, how cool is that?
Just think about how awesome it would be to don a pair of these. I mean, you could wear them at work and constantly ignore your stupid coworkers, all under the guise that you can’t hear them. That way, you never have to talk to another idiot if you don’t want to. Hmm, maybe you should just never take these earmuffs off…
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 6.9″ x 5.9″ x 4.9″
-Weight: 11.2oz
-Includes 1 set of earmuff hearing protectors
-Hard plastic casing with soft ear molds
-Twin cup design minimizes resonance
-Maximum high and low attenuation
-CSA approved
-29dB hearing reduction
-Protection for noise levels up to 105dB
-30 day product defect replacement
It is a truly gorgeous day out today. I mean, it looks like spring is finally here and ready to take a load off and stay awhile. So I don’t know about you, but when I think warm weather, only one thing comes to mind: ice cream. I love ice cream. I could pretty much eat it anytime. I’m one of those people that you see at the ice cream stand in the middle of winter, eating a soft serve twist cone within the confines of their vehicle, with the heat on full blast. Yeah I know it’s a little crazy, but I don’t care. My point is, ice cream tastes even better when it’s “in season” and you can eat it outside at a picnic table. Sure, it’s a little messy, but that’s part of the fun. Now if only there was a way to improve on the perfection that is ice cream…
The Motorized Ice Cream Cone (Perpetual Kid, $9.99) is the perfect companion to a traditional ice cream scoop. This faux cone holds your ice cream scoop in such a way that it resists drippage. How, you ask? Well, the plastic cone cradles your flavor of choice in a removable dish, which is motorized to spin at the push of a button on the cone. The persistent rotation is the key to keeping the ice cream from dripping down your hand. This means that you can savor this tasty treat, without feeling rushed by the frozen sensation of melted ice cream running down your fingertips. All you need is two AA batteries and a gallon of your favorite flavor to enjoy your ice cream the way it was intended: frozen and delicious.
So really, I think you all should just skip on out of work and go get a cone or something. I mean, it’s super nice out so I think that’s a legitimate excuse for leaving early. If that doesn’t work because your boss is a big jerk or something like that, just pretend to ingest something poisonous, like super glue or copier toner. Then they’ll just think you’re an idiot and probably let you off work early so you can go to the hospital. Always works for me.
3 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Removable dish turns at the push of a button
-Constant spinning stops ice cream from dripping
-Removable dish is dishwasher safe
-Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)
-Available in pink, orange, purple, and green
