Back up power for the ice storm

Gas Generator

Seems like this winter will never end. Every time I turn around, we’re getting blasted with snow and ice storms and it looks like another one is going to hit the midwest this weekend. I don’t mind the snow so much, but the ice always seems to snap power lines in our neighborhood and knock out power for a day or two. I am ready for this weekend, I picked up this 3300 watt gas generator. If the power goes out, I am going to be ready!! Hopefully we'll have all the juice we need to keep the lights on, run the space heater and such. It’ll sure come in handy when we go camping this summer too!

Great Gadget!

Zip Spin DVD Duplicator

Over the holidays, my wife and I took loads of home movies of the kids, their friends, cousins, aunts and uncles – you get the picture. Now everybody wants a copy of our movies for themselves. Instead of taking hours and hours copying the DVDs on our PC, I just dropped them into our Zip Spin DVD duplicator. It makes flawless copies in just a few minutes – it’s great for making back-up copies of movie DVDs and CDs too. And it’s so easy to use, I didn’t even have to ask my kids how to work it!

Hidden Secret to saving BIG on High Gas Prices!

Fuel Doctor

Are you as sick of high gas prices as I am? Every time I go to the pump, it makes me sooooo mad! And just when you think prices have stabilized a bit, they start to shoot up again. But I discovered that Fuel Doctor is a great way to fight back. You just plug it into your 12V lighter socket and it increases your vehicle’s MPG by up to 20% - and that’s money in the bank! Now you’re probably as skeptical as I was. But let me tell you, I’m not sure how, but it really works!

Dusting off the record shelf and saving some cash with this Nostalgic styled Turntable.

Anders turntable, cd recorder

When I grew up, vinyl records were king. Even when 8 tracks and cassettes came around, nothing beat the sound of music on vinyl. I still have those old records and now can I take them off the shelf and enjoy them again. This Anders Nostalgic Stereo lets me play my old 45s and LPs and even burn them to CDs. How cool is that? It's really saved me a ton on money, because when I make copies on CD, I don't have to buy the music all over again. And I can take the CDs and listen in my car and on the boombox I have at the office. And the sound of this stereo is as impressive as the style! I was amazed at the clean crisp highs and mids and the smooth velvety lows. It's a real treat for the old eardrums!

Door to door directions, and a happy wife! Thanks Magellan

Magellan GPS

I'm a typical guy. And like typical guys, I flat-out refuse to stop and ask for directions. My wife blames it on the fragile male ego. Truth is, I figure that it will take more time to stop somewhere, get out of the car and ask, then it would to just simply drive around a bit. My wife doesn't buy it. But what she did buy was this Magellan GPS. And boy am I glad she did! We used it when traveling through a snowstorm to visit her folks house for the holidays. It guided us right there without any problems whatsoever. We arrived safe and sound. And my male ego was still intact! :)

Queen Air Bed - Mother knows best

Queen Raised Air Bed

During the holidays, traveled to my in-laws house for a few days. And, to be honest, I wasn't too happy when they told me had to sleep on an air bed. I'd never been on one before and I didn't want to start now. But my grumbling soon turned to gratitude a few minutes after I plopped my tired old bones down. Usually when I sleep in a bed that's not my own, I almost immediately get a back ache. But not so this time around! It provided absolutely perfect support for my entire body - no sagging, no awkward bending. I slept great - and when I woke up I was refreshed and ready to go. Then I had to fess up and tell my mother-in-law how great it was. I hate it when she tells me "I told you so!"

Five ways to keep warm this cold, cold winter!

Global warming? Riiiiight! Don't know about your neck of the woods, but it's colder this winter in my hometown than it has been in years. So I've been on the lookout for some ways to blast away the chills. Here are five of the best products I've found so far!

1. Cuddle blanket

It seems like every time I turn on the TV, I see a commercial for products just like this. So I wondered, "Why all the hype?" But when I wrapped up in this blanket while I watched an old movie, I instantly knew why everyone was raving. It's super cozy, just like a blanket. But it also has arms like a bathrobe so you can move about freely. Came in really handy when I sipped a cup of hot tea and used the remote control to raise the volume of the TV. And when I accidentally spilled tea on it, I just dropped it in the washing machine and it came out as good as new!

2. Vornado Footrest Heater

Most of the year, I don't mind my office at all. But when the temperature drops, it gets so cold, I feel like an ice cube! So I plugged in this Vornado heater and boy did it thaw me out quick! And the best part, is that it's ergonomically designed and has loads of nodules so as I work, I can put my feet up on it and enjoy a passive foot massage while I work. I also love the fact that it has two heat settings. My office is never too hod, never too cold!

3. Optimus Oscillating Heater

If there's one thing I hate about space heaters it's that they don't distribute heat evenly. On one side off the room it's too hot, while the other side is still cold. That's why my family loves this Optimus heater. Not only does it pump out plenty of heat, it oscillates too, so it warms up the entire room. And here's the best part. Because I don't have to crank up my furnace and heat up the entire house just so the room I want to be in stays warm, I save big on energy bills too. I hadn't thought of this before, but this heater is actually paying for itself!

4. Sunbeam Electric Blanket

During the summer, I love the getting into bed when the sheets are cold. But during winter? That's a whole different story. I hate climbing into bed and shivering until my body heat finally warms up the sheets. That's why I'm glad I picked up this Sunbeam electric blanket. I just turn it on before I hit the hay and while I'm brushing my teeth and putting on my PJs, it's warming up the bed to the perfect temperature. You'll love it too!

5. Plymouth Mocs

Ever notice how cold feet make you feel cold all over? I sure have. And I decided to do something about it. I picked up a pair of these Plymouth Mocs. They look great on me, if I do say so myself, and they keep my feet toasty warm whether I'm sitting around reading the latest book from my favorite author or running an errand or two. Heartland America has an impressive line of Plymouth Mocs, so you're sure to find a pair that you love as much as I love mine!