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Laptop Lunchbox

Posted by etipton – September 9, 2008 9:05 AM

My sister sent me this link a few weeks ago. Her daughter takes her lunch to school every day, and my sister got tired of using plastic bags and other disposable products. Also, after many years of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, my niece was ready to try a few new things for lunch. This product is the Laptop Lunch lunchbox. Laptop Lunches are American-style bento boxes designed to help families pack nutritious, environment-friendly lunches for school, work, and travel. The Laptop Lunch lunchbox kit includes the Laptop Lunch insulated carrying case, water bottle, the Laptop Lunch Bento Box with all inner containers and utensils, and one copy of The Laptop Lunch User's Guide. The Laptop Lunch lunchbox is reusable, recyclable, and dishwasher safe. The lunchboxes also contain no harmful phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), or lead. The Laptop Lunch lunchbox is priced around $35.

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Get on the bandwagon.

Posted by etipton – April 4, 2008 10:20 AM

Brenda Lee Feldman, inventor of BumpyName Orbit Labels, is offering my readers a 15% discount on any label order during the month of April. Use the coupon code "HGTV408".
When my daughter was small, she delighted in pulling the labels off sippy cups and toys. Even today, if I label a cup or school supplies, she has got the label on her shirt before I turn around. I have pretty much given up. I use Sharpies and paint pens to label her stuff. Her preschool requires everything that is brought to school has to be labeled. After a few weeks, her name is scratched off and we start over.

This must be a common problem because a mom designed these BumpyName Orbit Labels. They were designed for 4 ounce baby bottles, and stretch to work on sippy cups, adult drinks, snack bowls and pretty much everything in between. They are also dishwasher and microwave safe. Your child may not be able to read yet, but she knows her drink has the pink band and her baby sister has the purple band regardless of which cup each is using today. That might lead to less spreading of germs. I'm always for that.

A package of three pre-printed common names sells for $8, or select a custom project. Select your color, name and a sassy icon. Packages of four are priced around $12. While these drink bands are marketed towards kids,

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Water, water everywhere.

Posted by etipton – February 22, 2008 10:27 AM

If you travel the world, or spend a lot of time off the grid, this SteriPEN is a hand-held, battery-operated water purifier that uses ultra-violet light instead of chemicals or filters to destroy micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses and protozoa. The maker claims it can purify 16 oz. of water in less than a minute, and a full liter in just 90 seconds. The ultraviolet light is invisible to the human eye, but a visible blue light indicates that the SteriPEN is working and shuts off as soon as a full dose has been delivered. The UV light breaks down the DNA of viruses, bacteria and cysts, rendering them harmless. The SteriPEN requires 4 AA batteries, sold separately. The Ultraviolet lamp used by the SteriPEN is very durable, providing up to 5,000 doses. To ensure that the SteriPEN Classic provides optimal effectiveness, the lamp is automatically disabled after 5,000 doses and a red LED light alerts you that a new lamp is required. Prices start around $70.

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Cold Hands, Warm Heart.

Posted by etipton – February 14, 2008 10:45 AM

Everywhere I have ever worked, my office has been painfully cold. I think the temperature is set by the warmest person in the office. When you have ice cold hands it makes working difficult. I must not be the only one with this problem. Perpetual Kids sells these great USB port heated gloves. These woolen gloves have a heating pad tucked inside. You can plug them into a USB port on your computer, and your hands will become toasty warm. The open-end design allows for easy finger mobility. The gloves have a two-level heating control and work with any USB port. Priced less than $25.
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Sick Days.

Posted by etipton – February 14, 2008 10:35 AM

This time of year, everyone is sick. Unfortunately, all the sick people go the same places you do, like the grocery store and the office. I want to take the anti-bacterial wipes everywhere, but even I can't clean everything. Or can I?

With this Nano UV Disinfecting Sanitizer, you can stop the spread of some of these infectious diseases. From common cold and flu bugs to deadly E.coli, Asian bird flu, and SARS viruses, the UV light on this hand-held scanner quickly and safely kills them all in just 10 seconds. Harmful micro-organisms can live up to 72 hours on indoor surfaces and cause up to 10 colds per year for the average school-age child. Proven effective by independent testing laboratories worldwide, this UV disinfectant produces sufficient energy to destroy the DNA of microorganisms without toxins or side effects. UV light is proven to kill bacteria and viral DNA after a 10-second scan on any surface. The convenient cell-phone-sized unit slides easily into any purse or coat pocket. It works nicely in your home, office, or when you travel, and we have all seen those videos about unsanitary hotel rooms. Priced less than $80.

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Conflicted Choices

Posted by etipton – January 16, 2008 2:32 PM

It is so hard to be a parent. The latest example of this is the recent controversy about Bishpenol-A in sippy cups and plastic bottles. Studies seem to indicate that it is harmless, but ten years from now they could decide it was dangerous after all. BornFree offers a training cup that contains no Bishpenol-A. BornFree products are a bit more expensive than the other brands. One sippy-cup costs around $10. At the grocery store, I can usually get two of the other brands for the same price. This is one of those decisions each parent has to research and make the most informed choice for his or her family. If you decide that Bisphenol-A is something you want to avoid, this BornFree cup is a great option. Priced around $10 per cup.

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Healthy Choice.

Posted by etipton – December 27, 2007 10:25 AM

If you are trying to eat healthy this year, or want to make your salad for the family dinner ahead of time, you need the salad sac. This award-winning product stores and preserves the freshness of your salads, herbs, mushrooms, and other various greens. It is 100% cotton terrycloth which eliminates excess moisture and increases vegetable longevity. The Salad Sac can be machine-washed and dried. Priced less than $10.
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Keep filthy paws off my keyboard.

Posted by etipton – September 28, 2007 11:29 AM

As we move into the winter months, the incidence of illness rises. Unfortunately, most employees are unable to stay home when they are sick. They either do not get paid, cannot find someone to cover them, or know they tend to get more rest at work then they do at home. I can just feel myself getting sick when I return from lunch and find a germy person answering a call on my phone or looking something up on my computer. I pull out the Lysol, but I always worry that it might short-circuit my keyboard. This is why I need the wireless washable keyboard. The SpillSeal®-protected water- and dust-proof keyboard provides an easy solution to the problem of bacterial infection. It is washable, and the sealed structure lets you put it under running water. It is easy to disinfect and holds up to being immersed in antibacterial solutions and rinsed under a tap to reduce spread of germs. This is great for home, too. Last year my husband and I passed strep throat back and forth for four months. We had a laptop, so I could only do minimal disinfecting of the computer. This really would have come in handy. Priced around $50.
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Bitter pill to swallow.

Posted by etipton – September 26, 2007 5:05 PM

Don't let the pain of arthritis or the weakness of a fragile wrist come between you and your medication. Simply place this Medicine Cap Remover by Jokari® on your medicine bottle lid and twist. I have been sick enough that it is hard to get the lid off the medicine before. That is not fun. Priced less than $3.

Also, if the insurance company or your doctor prescribed a half a dose use this pill cutter to cut your pills effortlessly. The 2x magnifier allows you to easily see while you cut. The magnifier ensures that you cut exactly where you want to. The stainless steel blade easily slices through the pills without leaving a mess. The cover will trap the two halves, preventing them from flying away. This pill cutter can cut pills of all sizes and shapes. Priced less than $10.
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Let's do lunch.

Posted by etipton – August 9, 2007 8:54 PM

With all the concern over lead in products today, I heard that it is still in some children's lunch boxes. While I am not sure if it is in the box my daughter uses for school, I do know that it is not in these cute insulated lunch boxes.
Your child will love showing off his or her love of insects or dinosaurs with these lunchboxes by Crocodile Creek. Each beautifully designed, colorful lunch box features a large insulated interior. It also has a zippered compartment on one side and a mesh pocket on the other for extra storage. Also great for arts and crafts, toys and other necessities your child may have.
We have given special attention to make certain that this lunchbox conforms to the current U.S. & European Consumer Product Safety Standards. Our lunchboxes are 100% lead-free and do not contain Phthalate or PVC.

Choose from Butterflies or Dinosaurs priced less than $15.
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Ear Dryer

Posted by etipton – August 2, 2007 9:42 AM

If you or your children are prone to swimmer's ear, try the rechargeable DryEar Ear Dryer. It uses microchip technology, in combination with a gentle heater and fan to blow a regulated flow of warm air into the ear canal. The moisture inside your ear evaporates in about one minute, leaving the ear canal dry and safe from the effects of moisture.Get up to 50 uses before recharging is needed.Priced less than $100.
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