by Joe | Oct 4, 2017 | TV and Movies
 
 The convenience benefit of Bluetooth headphones cannot be overstated. When I switched from wired headphones to Bluetooth, I really had no idea how much better it would be. I’m not attentive enough to use wired headphones without hurting myself, because I tend to walk away from whatever they’re connected to (computer, phone on a desk, etc.) without remembering whether they are still attached to my head or not. With Bluetooth headphones, bid farewell to painful reminders of your...
by Joe | Oct 4, 2017 | Everything Else, Products We Like
 
 Getting your child (aged 2 and up) a tablet is a great idea. Let me explain. In 2013, I purchased my first tablet (Amazon Kindle Fire HD7 2013 version) for my wife. She didn’t use it as much as we expected, but my then-1.5-year-old son was very interested, and eventually took it over. He has been using it even since as his creative outlet as well as for entertainment. That tablet finally died this year after years of rough and dirty use in a sub-par case, so I bought two more cheap ones,...
by Joe | Oct 4, 2017 | Everything Else, Products We Like
Regular deodorant works by plugging up your pores with aluminum particles, which keeps your from sweating in that area until it wears off. Some people don’t like the sound of that. There are lots of choices on Amazon that have hundreds of reviews and are rated around 4.5 stars, but the best ones are the more foolproof ones that work for more people. Natural deodorants work more to inhibit bacterial growth that causes odor as a result of sweating. Here are some natural alternatives that...
by Joe | Sep 28, 2017 | Everything Else, Products We Like
Washing your hands is boring, and many standard-issue soaps smell like chemicals or just smell bad. But, like most things in life, there is a better way. In 2016, the FDA ruled that “anti-bacterial” soaps are needless and can actually cause harm if they include the ingredient Triclosan. Up until then, I had been using nasty anti-bacterial soap for everything, including washing my hands. Now, I welcome you to the hand-soap renaissance we can all enjoy together without fear of...
by Joe | Sep 27, 2017 | Food and Drink, Tips and Guides
Coffee is the second-most-consumed drink in the world behind tea, so I don’t need to convince you to drink it. You probably already are drinking it. Right now. What I do want to convince you of, however, is to step up your coffee game so you’re drinking better coffee every day. Most people use an automatic drip coffee brewer or a pod-brewer. These are okay and will do in a pinch if you aren’t using terrible coffee, but you can do better without adding time to the process. ...
by Joe | Sep 27, 2017 | Everything Else, Products We Like
The leaves are falling fast, and with the cost of a a high-quality, effective leaf-blower so low, you might as well never rake leaves again. Save your time (and your back) with one of these excellent leaf-blowers. I’ve included the most-reviewed, highest-rated leaf-blowers on Amazon. 1. The Best Leaf-Blower on Amazon (corded electric) Toro 51619 Ultra Blower/Vac, Red This thing is awesome. It’s a 250 mph blower at a fraction of the price of comparably-powered highly-rated...
by Joe | Sep 22, 2017 | Everything Else
Let me start this off by saying this: Do not drive drowsy. Studies have shown that driving drowsy can be as bad as driving while intoxicated. If you feel yourself getting drowsy, pull over somewhere safe or switch drivers if you’re driving with another adult. You cannot, I repeat, cannot stop yourself from falling asleep if you are tired enough. Your brain will literally switch into a different mode on its own. Your brain does not know you’re going 65 miles-per-hour, and thinks...
by Joe | Sep 21, 2017 | Everything Else, Products We Like
Your teeth are really important, and there are ways to care for your teeth beyond the basic brush-twice-a-day-and-floss advice. These products can make oral hygiene easier, faster and better. 1. The Most Popular and Highest Rated Electric Toothbrush on Amazon If you’ve never used an electric toothbrush, the difference between electric and regular toothbrushes is night-and-day. They are dentist-recommended, brush more efficiently and make your teeth feel cleaner. I am prone to brushing...
by Joe | Sep 20, 2017 | Food and Drink, Tips and Guides
After looking far and wide and trying several different options, I have found the best cup for kids. Without further ado: The Skip Hop Straw Bottle, Okay, it’s a bottle, not a cup, but we use them for home as well as for traveling to minimize spills. Here’s why it’s great Holds 12 ounces (more than many straw cups/bottles for kids). Has a great top that easily flips over the flexible straw to keep spills to a minimum. Straw is really durable. One of my kids chews straws...
by Joe | Sep 15, 2017 | Everything Else, Products We Like
We could all benefit from improved sleep, and Amazon has got you covered with a wide array of sleep-improvement products that will help you get better quality (and duration) of sleep. In no particular order, these items could dramatically improve your sleep by limiting light, sound, discomfort and getting you relaxed enough to fall asleep in the first place: 1. The most popular and highly-rated sleeping mask on Amazon Comes with reusable silicone earplugs, this puts you in complete darkness...