Strikey: Key & Accessory Holder

Posted on August 2, 2012August 28, 2015 by Jeffrey Phillip

Do you often find yourself looking for a place to drop your keys and sunglasses when you get home? Do you struggle to find your keys before you leave your home? Or do you just completely forget to grab them on the way out the door?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Strikey from 2ND Shift Design Studio in Cleveland, OH is the very handy solution that will put an end to any or all of these everyday problems. A redesign to the standard strike plate found on most standard door frames, the Strikey is a simple solution and a fast install. Simply remove your current strike plate and replace it with this newer, more functional version and you’ll be good to go. 😎

Strikey is made in America and available at www.objeti.com

A Better Beater Whisk

Posted on June 26, 2012August 28, 2015 by Jeffrey Phillip

Maybe it’s because I love food and secretly have a burning desire to open a bakery, or maybe it’s because there always seems to be room for improvement in this often overcrowded room, but I frequently find myself talking about kitchen products that help improve the room’s functionality, efficiency and storage. So it should come as no surprise that my latest favorite find is this collapsible whisk from German design studio Ding3000.

This space-saving whisk can easily be put into action by sliding the colorful ring, which doubles as a hook for storage, to expand the whisking tentacles. Made of nylon this cheery kitchen tool is easy to clean, dishwasher safe and sure to put a smile on any chef’s face.

Available from: Gretel

The Valet: A Must Have for Every Man

Posted on May 4, 2012August 28, 2015 by Jeffrey Phillip

Whether it is by the front door, in the bedroom or in the office, the contents of most men’s pockets are destined to land in a sloppy pile on the first open surface that can be found. The keys, loose change, gum wrappers, business cards and even pieces of lint quickly accumulate leading clutter.

The valet (also known as a catch-all) not only provides a place for a man to empty his pockets, but it also helps to corral the pocket clutter and protect the surface of the dumping area. Try using a sturdy decorative bowl that you have in the house, or one of the various designs that be found online or in stores. My newly discovered favorite combines a valet with a coin bank, making it even easier to stay organized.

Regardless of the style you choose, I promise it will make your life more neat and make it easier for you to grab all your necessities next time you leave home, minus the lint.

Favorite Item – Valet Coin Bank by Ideaco

Paper Meets Paperless

Posted on September 15, 2011August 28, 2015 by Jeffrey Phillip

Here’s a handy little item for the office – a USB flash drive that doubles as a paperclip! Conceived by Japanese design firm Nendo for the electronics brand Elecom, the Data Clip merges the world of paper and paperless so that digital documents and presentations can easily travel with their hardcopy constituents. Available in 5 fun colors, the Data Clip is unfortunately only sold overseas at this time. However, you can bet I’m awaiting its arrival here in the US.

Headphones Untangled

Posted on August 23, 2011August 28, 2015 by Jeffrey Phillip

Whether you are on your way to work, or hitting the gym, it is without a doubt that you will grab your headphones and shake them out in hopes that they are not tangled. Even if you are an organized and careful person like myself ;-), chances are you will ultimately still have to deal with the issue of entanglement.

The solution: Zipbuds, the tangle resistant headphones. These light and flexible headphones will save you time and a lot of frustration by staying neatly zipped up to prevent tangling when not in use. Designed to fit snuggly in your ears, Zipbuds provide great sound while making sure you continue look good as you strut (or, maybe dance) around listening to Brit’s latest track.

Get Your Tote Bags Organized

Posted on August 15, 2011May 8, 2018 by Jeffrey Phillip

Over the past several years companies have done an excellent job of taking the eco-friendly, reusable tote bag and making it not only functional, but stylish and fun too. However, these must-have, useful bags can very easily become a cumbersome mess as you start to collect them. The colorful collection you accumulate as event gift bags and from different stores, typically end up getting tossed around your car or your cabinets – you may even frequently forget them when you walk out the door.

Lucky for us, Julie Zizka seems to have had similar frustrations and has created the perfect solution – The Tote Buddy. This super simple product allows you to organize and neatly store your tote bags so they will no longer be a cluttery mess, and will always be ready for your trip to the store. The Tote Buddy works with a various size totes and is available for purchase on the company’s website.

Now, why didn’t I think of that?

Your All-In-One BBQ & Garden

Posted on May 23, 2011May 8, 2018 by Jeffrey Phillip

The countdown is on…. we are less than one week away from the official start of the summer grilling season! If you have been dreaming of joining the summertime cult of men and women who are OCD about BBQ-ing, but you are short on space for a grill, check out Black + Blum’s Hot-Pot BBQ.

The Hot-Pot puts your BBQ and garden in one, helping you not only save space, but also save you from a horrible eyesore in your outdoor living area. Made from stainless steel and a heat insulated ceramic coating, the Hot-Pot allows you to maximize your outdoor square footage by growing your garden on top of your grill. It is the perfect solution for those of us living in areas with limited outdoor space.

With the Hot-Pot BBQ you will finally be able to have that sizzling steak you have been craving, as well as the fresh home-grown herbs for the marinade.

Organized Dicing & Slicing

Posted on April 18, 2011August 28, 2015 by Jeffrey Phillip

A couple months ago I wrote about The OCD Chef cutting board, which, due to its genius grid layout, enables you to dice and chop with exact precision. Well, here is another great product that helps make the dicing and chopping of food prep easier and more organized.

The Ute Bowlboard, which is made of carbonized bamboo, was designed with four inlaid food prep bowls to help keep you organized. Simply chop your ingredients and slide them into the appropriate bowl so they are neatly stored and ready for cooking. The bowls sit flush to the surface of the board so there is no mess and not lost ingredients.

While you can purchase the Bowlboard direct from the manufacturer in Australia. There is a limited supply still available through CSN Stores on Amazon.com in the US.

P.S. – It will also serves as a great snack tray with built-in condiment bowls!

Manage Your Wish List

Posted on March 24, 2011May 8, 2018 by Jeffrey Phillip

The Dilemma
Another birthday, another year older and another bad, useless gift

The Solution
Wishpot – an online service designed to help put an end to unwanted gifts while helping to simplify your life. Wishpot allows you to not only manage all the items you desire, but it also helps save you money, and get the gifts you really want. Watch the video to see how you can easily integrate and use Wishpot with your web browser, and read the list of benefits below to learn how the service can help simplify your life.

Wishpot Benefits

Manage – Add items to your Wishpot from any store on the web to manage gift ideas, as well as organize your own personal shopping
Share – Easily share the list of gifts you really want with friends, family and your entire social network
Recommendations – Discover some of the newest and most fun gift ideas on the market with recommendations from Wishpot and by viewing the lists of expert Wishpot-ers
Save – Receive notifications when the items you want go on sale so you can save money!
Consolidate – Use Wishpot to consolidate the wish list for your next baby, wedding, bridal or honeymoon registry by selecting the items you want from multiple stores in one location

Bag That Handbag

Posted on February 25, 2011August 28, 2015 by Jeffrey Phillip

Ladies, the weather is disgusting this morning. You are dreading stepping outside into the cold rain so you continue to procrastinate, despite the fact that you are already running late. The last thing you have time to do is switch your $1,000 handbag to something more “weather appropriate.” Instead, save yourself the time and hassle by bagging it with an Envirosax. Simply place your pride and joy in a cute, reusable, waterproof bag and be on your way. Envirosax’s waterproof bags come in a variety of styles and colors that you can coordinate with any outfit, or your favorite wellies. Keep one at home, keep one at work, or better yet, carry one in your bag for emergency situations. That way, even if you are caught in the rain without an umbrella, at least your Balenciaga will be dry.

P.S. – You’ll even be fashionably green since you will always be prepared with a reusable tote for those impromptu shopping excursions.

The Envirosax Reusable Tote

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