REVIEW – Did my secret stop on my commute home just get eliminated?! I understand that secrets are not the best policy in relationships, but if my partner was aware of how many times I’ve driven out of my way to get a Route 44-sized cherry limeade (IYKYK) after a really hard day in the …
Gevi nugget ice maker V2.0 review – The ice maker of my dreams Read More
REVIEW – Most people I informally surveyed while reviewing the Joy Pebble countertop ice maker prefer nugget/pebble ice to other larger forms of ice. I’ve personally always enjoyed pebble ice but hadn’t previously sought it out, but now that the pebble ice maker has been sitting on our countertop for a few weeks, I’m feeling …
Joy Pebble countertop ice maker review – piles of pleasant pebble ice posthaste Read More
REVIEW – One of the features that I always wanted in my basement was a bar. It took me some time but I eventually built it and have been spending time creating a friendly and cozy atmosphere. I think I succeeded because my wife loves to hang out down there and watch a movie while …
REVIEW – I like smoothies and therefore I have a big, powerful, and noisy blender. It’s not something I can take to work or on vacation very easily though. Let’s see if the new Cruz BlenderCap can up my smoothie away game. What is it? The Cruz BlenderCap is a portable battery-powered mini blender that …
Cruz BlenderCap review – the mini blender I didn’t know I needed Read More
NEWS – The Jettle is a 15-ounce electric kettle that has been designed to boil water in less than 5 minutes. Use it to make piping hot tea, coffee, or soups. The leak-proof Jettle kettle features an automatic shut-off once the water has boiled and it has a stainless steel construction with a built-in digital …
Jettle is a portable thermos-sized kettle that boils water in less than 5 minutes Read More
REVIEW – I make a large mug of hot tea every single morning which I carry down to my basement office. I’m a sipper, not a chugger, so my large 22 oz mug of tea cools off quickly. That means I trudge up the stairs at least 2 times to rewarm the tea in the …
VOBAGA Cup Warmer review – Keep your cuppa coffee or tea warmer for longer Read More
REVIEW – When I was offered the Lexenic cocktail shaker as a review item, I thought, why not? I get to test what looks like a great cocktail shaker, and, I get to drink on the job! What could possibly go wrong? What is it? The Lexenic 24oz vacuum insulated hybrid cocktail shaker kit is …
REVIEW – Do you buy almond, soy, coconut, oat, and other plant-based milk from the grocery store? Ever taken a look a the list of ingredients on the package? There’s probably a lot of sugar and weird ingredients like carrageenan and artificial flavors and colors. Making your own plant-based milk is a great idea until …
Nutr Nut Milk Machine review – make your own plant based milks! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Before I started making my own nut milks, I used to buy almond, soy, and coconut milk from the grocery store. These store bought milks had sketchy ingredients, and I would often waste part of the carton due to forgetting it was in the fridge and most of the packaging was not …
Nutr 2.0 plant-based milk maker – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
REVIEW – Every two weeks I go to Costco and buy at least 3 cases of bottled water. I try to keep that schedule to a bi-weekly cadence, but somehow before the 2 weeks are up, my kids say “Daddy!! We are out of water”. While it is great that they drink so much water, …
NEWS – What’s worse than a warm beer? Nothing, right? The HopfenHöhle Beer Cooler LIFT is a storage system designed for bottled beverages. If this doesn’t sound interesting, you might change your mind when you find out that the LIFT is installed in the ground. It also requires no power. Not even solar power, to …
REVIEW – I was a frequent camper in my youth, but it sort of fizzled out with children and other responsibilities. My ex-wife and I would car-camp from time to time, but I’m hoping to get back into the swing of that, due to the enhanced experience modern camping has become. Case in point: these …
Tempercraft wine tumbler review – Updates your serving game Read More
REVIEW – I hate drinking water. I know it’s good for me and important to stay hydrated but I hate drinking plain old boring water. I’m constantly on the look out for healthy water additives that taste good without adding lots of unnecessary chemicals and sugars to my body. I had seen Vitapod advertised on …
NEWS – If you’re a slow drinker like I am, then you know the sorrow of taking a sip from a flat can of soda. The Jokari Fizz-Keeper caps claim to repressurize your partially full cans so you can enjoy the rest of your beverage later, fizz and all. They even say it will keep …
Fizz-Keepers keep your partially full soda cans fizzy! Read More
REVIEW – If you’re a regular visitor to The Gadgeteer, you’ll know that I’ve adopted a low-carb Keto lifestyle as a way to control my pre-diabetes. When people are eating Keto, they often don’t get enough salt, magnesium, and potassium in their diet which can cause fatigue, flu-like symptoms, and even muscle cramps. One way …
IQMIX Hydration Sticks review – Keto friendly electrolyte packets Read More