Protect your electronics from the forces of nature with Aquapac cases. Made from 100 percent PVC-free plastic, these handy on-the-go cases keep rain, hail, sleet, and snow from ruining devices like digital camcorders and MP3 players. Spending a day hitting the sails? Be sure to guard your Blackberry from spray-happy salt water with a custom-fitted 100 percent waterproof Aquapac phone case. Though Aquapacs cost more than say, a Ziploc sandwich bag, they’re well worth the money with a free 3-year extended warranty and a money back guarantee. Check them out at aquapac.net. 

Posted by Jessica A. Knoblauch on Sep 29, 2008 at 11:31 AM
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Next time a friend starts talking about their flashy new electric car, remember that the smoothest eco-moves are the ones no one knows about but you. For all y'all out there interested in a super secret tool that's as modest as it is effective, the company Sabertec created the Blade. This device just clips onto your tailpipe, and according to their Web site, serves as a filter, decreasing emissions of CO2 and toxic particulate materials. Also, it helps the catalytic converter and your engine's volumetric efficiency run more smoothly, which in layman's terms means a more fuel efficient ride that is as good for your wallet as the environment.

Posted by Nicole Zerillo on Sep 26, 2008 at 2:32 PM
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Typical USB memory drives sure are handy for taking information on the go, but they’re often made with toxic ingredients that are difficult to recycle. Enter the world’s first recyclable USB drive: ATP’s EarthDrive. It looks and works just like other drives, except it’s made from PLA (Polylactic acid)—a biodegradable polyester derived from renewable resources like corn. And, every time an EarthDrive is sold, the company donates a portion of the profits to help plant trees. The handy little devices range from 1GB to 8GB and can be purchased for $20 to $100 in retail stores and online.

Posted by Jessica A. Knoblauch on Sep 19, 2008 at 11:30 AM
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You’ve literally just stripped off every last possible piece of clothing to ensure complete and total accuracy in the reading. Every ounce counts, right? Cringing, you step onto the scale, a piece of equipment holding your entire day’s happiness in the balance (literally!). But what’s this? You only weigh…what?! This cannot be true! You can’t literally be as light as a feather…can you? A second attempt is required to firmly secure the sheer joy that has just now crept into your heart. But alas! Your hopes and dreams are soon dashed (coldly) onto the bathroom floor. The scale now reads at least ten pounds heavier (such a typical move by your flat little friend). Can’t he ever get something right? Well, indeed he can! With the simple purchase of The Competitive Edge Tanita HS-301W Solar Scale, you are guaranteed to get an accurate reading each and every time (it even has a ten year warranty!). Plus you don’t ever have to worry about the batteries running amok, as this scale charges using solar cells that can even gather energy from your overhead lighting. Isn’t—it  it amazing what the right kind of lighting can do?

Posted by Alison Sherbach on Sep 17, 2008 at 3:04 PM
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It’s amazing how easy it is to keep kids entertained. They’ll color in (and out) of the lines for hours, twirl round and round till they’re so dizzy they can barely stand up straight, and laugh at the same old joke each and every time you tell it (no matter how many times you do!). And it looks like you can add a fabulous piece of furniture to your kiddie’s time-killing arsenal with the Argington Galap rocker. Made for ages two through six, this adorable chair comes in four different finishes and will keep your little one  a-rockin’ all the live long day. Plus it’s crafted using FSC-certified wood, non-toxic finishes. and can hold up to two hundred and fifty pounds! An, um, if that means you find yourself desperately trying to squeeze into that small, er, smooth seat…we promise we won’t judge you. Well, maybe just a little.

Posted by Alison Sherbach on Sep 12, 2008 at 2:51 PM
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