I’m all for anything that will make my morning routine faster, easier and more pleasant, and Spongeables seem to fit the bill on all counts. In tons of fragrances and formulations, these sponges have the shower gel built right in, and they cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize in a single step. They’re packed with olive oil, [...]

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Thanks to your not-so-steady hands, you are now the proud owner of a lifetime of blurry vacation photos. At least you won’t have to worry about a bad hair day. Instead of trying to decipher memories, this little dude can take care of your shaky-cam. He’s the DigiDude, an extremely portable tripod packed into a [...]

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It seems the cell phone has ousted the watch as the new standard for time-telling devices, but when you’re active, toting along your phone just isn’t practical. Enter the Wooloot Wave Ion Sport Watch. Unlike many bulky, serious-looking sports watches, this fun, functional, durable rubber watch is more like a funky accessory. It’s ultra lightweight–it [...]

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Want to snuggle up with something good in bed? I’m not talking about a good book, your cat or even a significant other. None of those items is half as entertaining as the Sony dash. This bedside buddy sits on your nightstand (or lap), and looks like a fancy alarm clock. However, you won’t want [...]

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The chop-chop-chop sound of table fans and ceiling fans is a summer staple, but no longer! James Dyson, who became famous by taking the bags out of vacuum cleaners, has taken the blades out of table fans. The Dyson Air Multiplier creates a soft, steady breeze without the need for clunky and sometimes dangerous fan [...]

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I’m a bit of a broken record when it comes to sunscreen. Skin damage is cumulative, and it starts from the time we’re kids. Problem is, it’s hard to get the wee ones to sit sit still for sunscreen application. Shady Day is a Mom-owned, Mom-focused company that came up with all sorts of creative [...]

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These cheery enamel-coated steel charcoal barbecues from Bodum make me daydream about grilling burgers, brats and hotdogs on the beach or at the park. Perfect for tailgating, camping or picnics, the Frykat charcoal grills are 13.4 inches in diameter. They come with chrome-plated steel legs and have a heat-resistant silicone handle with silicone lid clips [...]

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Ok, so I’m going to take a break from my usual beauty blogging, to bring you this uninterrupted message on my new obsession: these Ann Taylor LOFT slim cargo pants. I usually have a love/hate relationship with cargo pants; I love the idea of them, but hate the way they are sometimes. I’ve found that [...]

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For the longest time, I thought I could get away with just hanging my swimsuit to dry before the next wear. After all, it’s been swishing around in water all day, right? Wrong. Turns out, swimsuits should be washed after every wear because chlorine and salt can eat away at the fibers. This can prematurely [...]

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Technology doesn’t just make the world more entertaining. It also makes things a lot cleaner — even inside your mouth. The original VIOlight Toothbrush Sanitizer sits on your sink or vanity, looks very space-age, and actually destroys the DNA of dirty microorganisms that live on your toothbrush. It does that using something called Germicidal Ultraviolet [...]

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