Gadgets

One of the guys at work was taking out the trash the other day and one of the massive garbage bags was that full of nothing but coffee pods. It got me thinking about how terrible we are to the environment and the earth. Now, imagine the plastic bottles that make it to the landfills instead of recycling plants? A lot of cities across North America are starting to take action but there is always something more we can do as a community. Boycotting big companies like Nestle would be ideal but you need large numbers of people to take action. Instead, perhaps start with what you and your family & friends can do. The WELLY Water Bottle is a great example.

Christmas is right around the corner and you know what that means? Yep, the bank accounts start to deplete but the gifts whether for yourself, family, or friends will be plentiful. There are literally hundreds of gift options that will come to mind if you start making a list but nobody has time for making long lists so we’re going to help you out and suggest Top Five Things A Techie Should Own. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a techie to want these. Just about every guy and girl will want the following items under their Christmas tree.

I’m not proud to say it but I have a mild addiction to soda-pop. Sugary water with artificial flavors is not all that great tasting but throw carbonation into the mix and now we’re onto something great. RC Cola, Jones Soda (cream soda), or an ice cold Pepsi are always on standby mode in the refrigerator on a hot summer day. Grab a Snickers chocolate bar to go with it and you have the perfect duo. Many of you have may have heard about SodaSteam which allows you to make carbonated beverages at home. Now Keurig, master of the single-serve coffee pods, is giving single serve sodas a try with their Keurig Kold.

I’m not yet a father but I have plenty of experience when it comes taking care of kids. I got plenty of young cousins and a handful of nephews and nieces. As convenient as a stroller is, they can also be pretty bulky depending on which age the stroller is intended for. The Quinny Longboard Stroller is a new take on the traditional stroller and the perfect solution for traveling long distances. The all-new longboard stroller is just as comfortable as a normal stroller but it also ads the element of longboarding so you can actually travel further and enjoy the sights and sounds of your city.

If you grew up in North America, there is a good chance that pre-packaged baby food was part of your diet. Gerber baby food is the first brand that comes to mind but there are tons of other great options as well. But these days, parents have access to a wealth of information online and many are starting to steer clear of mass produced baby food. There’s nothing wrong with the store purchased baby food but now parents are keeping a closer eye on what they are feeding their kids. The Babycook Pro 2X is here to help you make “fantastic” meals for your little bundles of joy.

There is no such thing as a good way to die because dying sucks. But there are plenty of awful ways to bite the dust and one of them is being trapped in a fire. 80 percent of fire related deaths are not as a result of the direct heat but smoke inhalation. When trapped in a fire, every minute reduces your chances of survival by ten percent and after five minutes, chances of survival are 25 percent or less. The Saver Emergency Breath System is here to help you reduce the chances of inhaling toxic fumes in a fire.

I’ve been trying to get on that “healthy lifestyle program” for some time now but it’s been a dud so far. Working long hours and always being on the road makes it a bit tricky to find time to go to the gym or to have the energy for it. Although I don’t officially “workout”, my day job is fairly labor intensive and I’m thinking that I should take advantage of this by taking protein shakes while on the road. The LAGUTE Electric Portable Mixer Cup can be my new best friend.

We love new design ideas and tech, but that does not mean that we are still not attached to some of our old gadgets too. A quick office poll revealed that a lot of us still own early generation Apple gadgets, but unfortunately, many of them are sitting in a drawer rather than being used.

I started commuting to work in a car this year but before that it was almost always public transportation. It’s a lot cheaper than using a vehicle but there a few downsides of taking the city buses and trains. One of those downsides it the freezing winter months and that feeling of the stinging sensation on my nose, ears, face, finger tips, and toes. I get goosebumps just thinking about it but at least there is a solution thanks to the Zippo Mini Handwarmer.