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Better Living
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items Things that make my life easier, better, more comfortable, and put a smile on my face. This is my list of of items that make a difference around the house and improve the quality of my life. and I hope that they make your life better as well.
Sections
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Bedroom
Bathrooms and Personal Care
Kitchen
Autos & Garage
Outdoors
Entertainment
Bedroom
Things to help you sleep fall asleep and stay comfortable
All Cotton, breathable, soothing weighted blanket. Ever since I started using this blanket, I've noticed that I get a deeper sleep, don't move around as much, and wake up refreshed. I didn't think it would make much of a difference, but it does. The knit weave allows heat to escape so I don't overhea...
Cooling Handmade Chunky Knit Weighted Blanket
You don't have to be a mother to appreciate the support this body pillow gives you when you sleep. Long enough to be cradled between your legs while being hugged in your arms, this super soft pillow provides excellent support and never loses its shap...
The Original Maternity Pillow
Love the softness of the pillow cover and the adjustable support that this pillow gives. You can add more stuffing which is included, or remove the amount you need to find the right height and firmness you need. I tend to like a lower pillow since I tend to sleep on my back, but it's nice to be able to fluff up the pillow for when I slee...
Coop The Original: Medium Firm Memory Foam Pillow
Super soft and comfortable light blocker keeps the light out and doesn't touch your eyes. The design of this eye mask does a great job of keeping the light out with it's very soft padded rings around the eyes, while keeping the mask far away from tou...
LitBear Sleep Mask for Side Sleepers
This very quiet little fan puts out just enough of a breeze to help keep me cool in bed or sitting at my desk. It's got four speeds and a digital readout to tell you how much battery power is left. It charges quickly with a USB-C cable. The bendable legs allow you to use it as a stand or wrap around any pole, handle or just about anywhere to give you a conven... Perfect for kids strollers or car seats. We used it an outdoor wedding recently and it was so quiet that it didn't interfere with the ceremony while keeping us cool and blowing away any bugs.
SWEETFULL Portable Clip-On Fan 4000mAh Black
Bathrooms and Personal Care
Want clear shower doors and tile without breaking a sweat? Spray this on and walk away. Your glass doors and tile walls will be shiny, slick and clear without hard scrubbing or elbow grease. While fiberglass tub surrounds don't come as clean, the rest of your shower stall will be sparkly clean. Just spray it on once a week. I've scrubbed the glass doors with every other cleaner, but never had them looking this clear before.
Wet & Forget Weekly Shower Cleaner
If you have dry eyes, this warm eye compress mask is the best one I've found to date. It quickly heats up in the microwave in 20 seconds, then provides a few minutes of warmth to loosen up your clogged glands. I've used other eye masks but none were ...
Oasis Rest & Relief Eye Mask - Hot & Cold Therapy
I recently upgraded my blood pressure monitor and I'm wowed by the speed and convenience of this blood pressure cuff. It's much faster than regular units - it inflates and takes a reading as it inflates. No need for it to inflate, then wait for it to deflate to take a reading. With the app, it automatically syncs with the app so that you have a history of your readi...
Omron Evolv Bluetooth Digital Blood Pressure Monitor
Hate having to move around in the shower just to get wet because the spray is so weak and empty in the middle? Pick the 2.5 gallon option, and this showerhead spews out a nice full stream of water to cover your body.
Speakman Showerhead, 2.5 GPM, Jade Green
No stink for up to three days. I started using this deodorant to avoid using aluminum or paraben on my body. It works really well keeping body odor at bay. It can be used as a body deodorant in addition to your armpits; just roll it on you hands and spread it around. It has a light and pleasant scent.
Lavilin Roll-On Deodorant
Another great option for keeping your rear end clean. It has an added bonus of pre-spraying the toilet bowl with water to help keep the bowl clean. Has a heated seat for cold winter days, warm water wash, and a warm fan to assist with drying off when you're done. The seat is comfortable and you can easily adjust the seat and water temperature.
TOTO Washlet Elongated Bidet Seat with SoftClose Lid Model T1SW2491
Once you experience the warm satisfying clean, you will never be satisfied with just paper. Not to mention a warm seat on a cold day. You'll always look for that warm ‘wash’ botton wherever you go potty.
BB-600 Ultimate Bidet Seat
Cheaper refill for when you already have the sprayer. Love this stuff for keeping my shower clean
Wet & Forget Shower Cleaner Multi-Surface 128oz
Of all the portable personal fans I've tried, this one is the best. It's super quiet and pumps out a good volume of air from four different speeds. On the lowest speed, it's virtually silent, and the built-in rechargeable battery lasts several hours....
SWEETFULL Portable Clip-On Fan 4000mAh Black
Kitchen
Smooth and slick, these heavy duty scissors effortlessly cuts through tough stuff like a hot knife through butter. Keep a pair in the kitchen everything drawer and a pair in the garage. Slice up old credit cards, cardboard, irritating plastic clamshe...
Wiss 10 in. Offset Professional Shear CW10T Scissors
This is the Best Jar Lid Opener I've used. The older you get, the harder it is to unscrew those pesky bottle and jar twist off lids. The ‘adult-proof’ lids might as well be glued on. The jars vacuum packed lid is always suctioned on so tight, you nee...
Westmark Jar Bottle Opener, Steel 10562270
Who doesn't like hot buttery popcorn? With this simple pot, you can have delicious hot popcorn anytime you like. It's surprisingly easy to make batch after batch. While it's isn't quite as quick or easy as a microwave bag, you won't be getting any ch...
Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker
Don't let a dull knife cause an avoidable accident. A few swipes with this and your knife will be like the proverbial hot knife through butter.
Chef'sChoice Manual Knife Sharpener, 2-Stage
So many tasty recipes. A must have book for your cookbook collection.
The Food Of Taiwan: Recipes from Beautiful Island
Light, slick pizza peel for launching your 'za easily into a hot oven.
Perforated Pizza Peel, 12 x 14 Inch
Small and portable, but bid enough for cranking out personal size pizzas in less than a minute at 750 degrees. While the small size of the oven makes it more portable for tailgating or camping, it does make it a little challenging keeping the pizza f... It's a fun and tasty gadget.
Ooni Koda 12 Gas Powered Pizza Oven
No pre-soaking, cooking, straining or any prep necessary to make fresh milk from any nut/soybean/oat. It grinds, cooks, and self-cleans itself after run. Have fresh, hot, soymilk anytime you feel like it. Instead of buying premade almond milk, just m...
Soy/Almond/Nut Milk maker - Chefwave
The right tool for the job. There's something about mixing dough with your bare hands that gives you a kind of satisfaction that you don't get with an electric mixer. And sometimes you just want to quickly mix up dough for a loaf of bread or pancake ...
Dough Whisk (aka Danish Dough Whisk)
This is a great simple and safe bread lame that makes scoring/slashing your bread easy. It's design makes it easy to safely store the blade in the body for safe keeping.
Magnetic Bread Lame - KneadAce
Great baking stone for bread and pizza. This is a nice heavy duty stone that holds and radiates heat well for your baking needs and for getting really hot for crisp pizza crusts. I was impressed with the nicely beveled edges and quality of this stone.
Hans Grill Pizza Stone by Hans Grill Baking Stone For Pizzas use in Oven and Grill BBQ FREE Wooden Pizza Peel Rectangular Board 15 x 12 I
This beautiful, high quality, countertop oven does it all: toast, bake, broil, air fry, convection bake. The only thing that would make this perfect would be a built in steam function. I'm continually impressed by the quality and design of Breville appliances. They obviously think about the functionality and design of their products, and build them to both look and feel high quality. These ovens come in all sizes, this one is proba... But with the larger size is the ability to handle most of my baking needs. I rarely use the big, main oven.
Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro - Convection Oven
Great lame for more control and flexibility
Bread Lame
The standard in Detroit style pizza pans. This well made, solid pan is the pan to get if you're trying to make an authentic style Detroit pizza. It's solid, wears well, and releases your pizza when the crispy cheese edges have glued themselves to the sides. This is the pan that most people reach for, and after using it to make pizzas, foccacia, and other ‘deep dish’ recipes, I can see why.
Detroit Style Deep Dish Pizza Pans
Simple but effective knife to carve up your turkey quickly and easily. I've been using this handy automatic knife for the past 20 years, carving up our three fried turkeys every thanksgiving. It hasn't failed me yet. It's so much faster using this el...
Electric Knife Set with Fork and Case - 74251
When cutting up my vegetables, I always reach for my CCK Chan Chi Kee 3 cleaver. It's super sharp and makes cutting up vegetables, whether heavy root vegs or bunches of green onions, quick and easy. The broad blade makes collecting up the cut pieces so easy. Just like a built in bench scraper.
CCK Chan Chi Kee 3 Cleavers - Chef Knives To Go
I have a few pairs of these very handy tongs since I use them almost every day. They are the perfect size for serving salads, bbq, vegetables, etc. They have a rubber insert on the handle which protects your hand from hot pasta and other hot foods while making it easier to grip.
9" Tongs - OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel
Pure and Clean Water with Reverse Osmosis. Our tap water often comes out smelling like a pond, and with so many contaminants like used prescription drugs that are flushed down the drain that end up in your tap water, I want to use a reverse osmosis f... I've been using the Watts Reverse Osmosis filtration system for over 20 years. Everyone who drinks our water comments on how much they like the taste (or lack) of it. It's so much more ‘fresh and clean' than what normally comes out of the tap. With this cartridge based unit, replacing the filters is as easy as pushing a button, pulling out, then popping in the new ones. Just like changing filters in your refrigerator. So much easier than unscrewing a canister housing, drain water spilling everywhere, then replacing the filter, and screwing back the filter housing. Watts has been around for a long time and has been very reliable.
Watts Premier RO Pure Plus 4 Stage RO System
Love these mini tongs. I use them as serving tongs when we have a buffet style pot luck dinner, for getting pickles out of the jar, and many other times when I need small grippers to pick up smaller food items. Their small size complements the larger...
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Mini Tongs - 2 Pack
Autos & Garage
The fastest and easiest car paint protection product I've ever used. Spray on, rinse off. No wax on, wax off buffing ever. Water beads up like magic.
303 Touchless Sealant - SiO2 Technology
Like a protective lip gloss for your tires. Use a little for a nice black sheen, or more for a just washed wet look.
Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel - 16 Oz Bottle
Never get stranded by a dead battery. It never fails, your car battery always dies just when you least expect it. Even though I have a AAA membership, I still always carry this backup battery jump starter in my car. Nothing beats being able to immediately jump start a dead battery so that you can get on your way or get to a service station without having to wait... Just connect the two clamps to your battery, wait for the green light, then start your car. Easy.
Weego N70 12V Jump Starter, 2500 Peak Amp
Control your garage doors with this Smart Garage door control system. With the app, you can open and close your garage door remotely, and get notified when someone opens or closes it.
CHAMBERLAIN Smart Garage Control Hub & Sensor
I've replaced my old garage door keypad with this much better smart keypad. With the myQ app, you can easily program multiple PIN codes for each member of your family, and also create guest codes for friends. Easily close the garage door with just one press of the button when you combine it with the Chamberlain Smart Garage ... You don't need a subscription unless you want to be able to record videos and see what happened in the past.
myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad with Camera
I have one of these tire pressure gauges in each one of my cars to make sure that each tire is set to the proper pressure. Many self service pumps are notoriously inaccurate. This fast acting digital gauge lets you easily measure each tire's pressure to ensure your tires last long and you get the best mileage out of them
ETENWOLF T300 Digital Tire Pressure Gauge 3-200 PSI
Help keep your windows clear when you're driving in the rain. Every little bit helps when you're driving in pouring rain. I apply Rain-X on all my windows and mirrors on all my cars because it makes water roll off in big sheets so that I can see much...
Original Glass Water Repellent
Outdoors
Things I use to make enjoying the outdoors more tolerable, and tools to help when you still get bitten.
Protect yourself from those disease carrying, blood sucking ticks and mosquitoes. Spray your clothing, tents, socks, etc and add a layer of protection.
Sawyer Products Premium Permethrin Spray, 24-Oz
I'm a mosquito magnet and avoid going outside because I get bitten just getting the mail. I hate not being able to enjoy the outdoors, but this Bug Bite Thing really sucks - in a good way. It literally sucks out the biting insect's saliva out of your body. Anytime I get bitten, I pull out the Bug Bite Thing, and try to get as much of the insect saliva out. It makes a big difference between being really itchy, and having very little itch. I keep one in the house, the car, and when I travel anywhere.
Bug Bite Thing | Insect Bite Relief | Suction Tool
This is the best tool in my bug bite arsenal and critical for insect bite first aid. This, combined with the Bug Bite Thing suction tool, virtually eliminates the intense itchiness and reduces the welts that I get from mosquitoes and other biting ins... It works on the principle that most insect venom is thermolabile (sensitive to heat), and it applies heat to the bite. You hold it against the bite for 30 secs, or up to a minutes, and it greatly reduces the itchiness. This is definitely not a toy an... Update: It looks like it may be out of production, but hopefully this one from ebay is still in stock.
Therapik - Relieves Insect bite itchiness
When the bugs come out, this fogger knocks them down. Since I'm a mosquito magnet, any time I'm outside in my yard, I get eaten by the mosquitos. If I'm going to have a BBQ event, I always first spray the yard with this fogger. It works for several hours so that I don't have to worry about getting bitten. For longer term treatment I use the spray version that attaches to your hose.
Cutter® Backyard™ Bug Control Outdoor Fogger
Since I'm a mosquito magnet, I'm always trying to find ways to reduce the biting insect population around my house. Once every three months, I use this is a very easy and convenient sprayer to quickly spray my yard. Hook it up to your hose, turn on t... Just wish all the neighbors would use it too.
Backyard™ Bug Control Spray Concentrate (Ready-To-Use) | Cutter
I use this high tech cellphone pouch when I go skiing. It's padded so it provides additional protection to my phone from the occasional bumps and whacks in my pocket. Most importantly, it helps keep the phone's battery warm so that the battery lasts longer in the cold. Used in the summer, it actually helps keep it cooler while reflecting the suns UV rays.
Apollo Series Thermal Phone Case - Extends Battery Life 3X
Entertainment
Small and inconspicuous, but with a big sound. Add some ambiance to your living area.
Sonos One SL: The Ultimate Wireless Bookshelf Speaker
This inexpensive FireStick lets you stream all your shows and movies on any TV. It supports all the major streaming servcies like Netflix, Amazon Prime TV, Hulu, Disney, etc. and has many free services as well. Its slick and easy integration with most TVs lets you control your TV power and volume with the one remote, making for ...
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Device
Things for my sister
Top loader
LG 4.8 cu. ft. Mega Capacity Top Load Washer with 4-Way Agitator and TurboDrum Technology
Simple, basic, and reliable washing machine and dryer
LG 4.8 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with 4-Way Agitator and 7.3 cu. ft. ELECTRIC Dryer with Sensor Dry
Pets
Our Furry Little Friends
A great trimmer for your pet (Dog/Cat). This is a pretty quiet trimmer that actually works well on my little Yorkie-Poo. Her hair is so soft that all other trimmers would just push past her hair without cutting anything. This is the first trimmer tha...
Dog Grooming Kit with LED Display, Heavy Duty
Gadgets & Travel
Things I Use to Make Every Trip More Pleasant
I always bring this pocket/tray cover with me whenever I fly. It holds my iPad, Phone, and Bose Headphone case, while covering the tray table for a nice clean surface to eat or work on. It has one big pocket for my iPad/headphone case, and three smaller pockets for cellphones, etc. Just slip it over the tray table, and you have a place for all of your things. When it's time to leave, I just pull up the whole thing off the table, fol...
Airplane Pockets - Seat Storage Organizer
These noise cancellation headphones are an absolute must when I travel. You don't realize how loud the inside of a plane is, until you put these on. You'll be much more relaxed during your trip. Built-in Bluetooth allows you to wireless connect to your phone, iPad tablet, or even the airplane entertainment screen built into the seat backs of many planes. The batteries in the headphones are rechar...
QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones
Even though I have a little extra booty, I always find using this self-inflating seat cushion makes sitting on an airplane seat so much more comfortable for short or long trips. Open the valve and the foam inside expands with air; twist to close the ...
ATEPA Inflatable Ultralight Stadium Seat Cushion
Never Lose Your Wallet - This is a great smart slim card that I keep in my wallet so if I ever accidentally drop it or forget it somewhere, I just use my Apple Find My to locate it. It's rechargeable and it can last up to 8 months before needing to recharge it wirelessly.
OWill 2mm Ultra-Thin Wallet Tracker Card IP68
I love these iPhone cases by Smartish. Unlike cheap plastic or TPU cases, they are not slippery or overly sticky. As their tagline says, “Grippy, not Sticky”. These cases have a lightly textured side with little wavy bumps to give your fingers just enough of a grip. The edges rise above the front to prevent the screen from laying on the table, and the case provides great drop protection. I've always used their cases for all my phones, and I've never broken or cracked a screen with the case on.
Gripmunk iPhone Case | Slim, Grippy & MagSafe-Ready
This soft mask is great for traveling or for a great night's rest. It's large enough to cover your eyes and and blocks out all light, while a raised cushion surrounds your eyes and keeps the mask from touching or rubbing them. The sponge cushion is really soft so it hardly feels like your wearing anything. Unlike some other eye masks I've used, the strap holds the mask snugly to your face and doesn't pull the mask against your eyes.
LitBear Sleep Mask for Side Sleepers
Things You Need for Your Home
Protect and enhance your home
Arrgh. Having just dealt with a leaking toilet that flooded the bathroom and leaked all over the living room downstairs, believe me when I say you want these leak detectors. If I had these leak detectors under the toilet, I would've heard the alarm a... Save yourself a huge headache.
Goveelife Smart Water Leak Detector with Wifi Gateway
Additional add-on Leak Detectors to use with the main base gateway.
GoveeLife Water Leak Detector 5 Pack with Alarm
You have a smoke and carbon monoxide detector, so adding this electrical fault and fire detector is a no brainer. It uses ultra sensitive technology to detect electrical faults in your house to help prevent more serious electrical fires. Using WiFi, it connects and sends notifications to your cell phone alerting you to potential hazards in your home before they ...
Ting - Electrical Fire Safety Detector, Simplified - Smart+Proactive=Prevention