Remember the good old days, when a handful of plastic Army men and a broomstick horse could make a kid happy for hours? Today, the toys are a bit more complicated but just as much fun. Here are some electronic gifts to bring smiles to the kids on your gift list. by JAYNE CANNON Mr. Roboto inally —… Continue reading.
With the holidays approaching, most of us log extra kitchen time. Family dinners, special gatherings, a bounty of baking — every day’s a food festival. Here are a few tools that may make your holidays a little brighter. by JAYNE CANNON Smoother Operator Call it culinary disaster aid.The KitchenAid 2-Speed Hand Blender comes to the rescue when sauces and soups need smoothing and gravies need de-lumping. It’s… Continue reading.
Oh, how we love our pets. From cats and dogs to rabbits and reptiles, we spoil them as much as we can. And because they can’t do it themselves, we shop for them, too. by JAYNE CANNON Feline fun Keep your cat amused for hours with a classic hide-and-seek toy, featuring electronic mouse sounds…. Continue reading.
Turn your bathroom into a personal spa and pamper yourself with this luxurious collection of health and beauty gadgets. by JAYNE CANNON DENTAL TAG TEAM You hear it on every visit to the dentist—brush and floss. Maybe it’s time to step up your dental game with the Waterpik Complete Care Flosser and Oscillating Toothbrush System,… Continue reading.
Ah, summertime! The living may be easy, but it’s just not cool to be so hot. Here are a few ways to keep it chill when temperatures are on the rise. by Jayne Cannon We all scream Is there anything more welcome on a scorching day than a dish of homemade ice cream? In just… Continue reading.
By Jane Cannon “Roughing it” ain’t what it used to be. And unless you’re a Jeremiah Johnson mountainman-type — that’s a good thing. With these clever gadgets, you can venture into the great outdoors and still enjoy some of the creature comforts of home. Cook & charge No need to rub sticks together to cook… Continue reading.
By Jayne Cannon For most people, summer is go-go-go time. And when you’re on the move, you need electronics that will move with you. Here are a few that may make your days a bit sunnier. Power to go When stormy weather is on the horizon or hits, grab the Best Emergency Radio/Charger. Get NOAA… Continue reading.
By Jayne Cannon May brings flowers, and you should give them to your mother. She deserves them — and at least one of these mama-perfect gifts. Wine down Looking to relax with a glass of wine, stressed moms don’t need to struggle with a stubborn cork. The Pampered Chef Electric Wine Bottle Opener makes it… Continue reading.
April brings showers — not just the rainy kind but the wedding and baby kind, too. Consider one of these nifty gifts when your invitations arrive. by Jayne Cannon A toast to you Burnt toast is a bad way to start the day. The Cuisinart 4-Slice Metal Classic Toaster perfectly browns bread, bagels and more… Continue reading.
Get ready for a spring spruce-up with tools that make the job a breeze. shark bait Many of us can’t live without our furry friends, but we could sure do without the fur they shed. The Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Vacuum, with its mini motorhead brush, feeds on left-behind fur like jaws. $280. 800-462-3966; bedbathandbeyond.com… Continue reading.
Major League Baseball’s spring training begins later this month (and not a moment too soon for those tired of this cold winter). It seems every season, players use new technology to enhance their skills. Same is true with major appliances. They get smarter each year to do more than ever before. Keep your cool Frozen… Continue reading.
Guilt-free fryer You swore you’d eat better in 2018. But, those wings and fries keep calling your name. Answer the call with the Power 3.4 Quart Air Fryer XL. Swirling hot air cooks your food with little or no oil. It also bakes, steams and sautés. $120. 800-462-3966; bedbathandbeyond.com The race is on Can’t get… Continue reading.
by Jayne Cannon Energize your indoor and outdoor holiday decor with fun and festive light-up decorations. SWEET DRAGON Most people opt for reindeer in their Christmas lawn displays. For a unique twist, how about an 11-foot Animated Inflatable Kaleidoscope Dragon? This good-natured creature flaps his wings, and his belly lights up. $139. 800-466-3337; homedepot.com LET… Continue reading.
