Mark-My-Time Digital Bookmarks

It is amazing what moms and dads can create when they get creative and innovative when faced with a problem or an inconvenience.

Maureen Farinella developed the Mark My Time bookmark to help her daughter keep track of her reading every day for school and to help motivate her to read. Since her daughter read for a few minutes at all different times of the day it was difficult to keep track of her reading and how much reading she was doing every day. So, Maureen created a product that fits easily into a book and stored reading time.

How the Mark My Time digital bookmark works –

The Mark My Time digital bookmark can be started and stopped to track reading time and deleted at the end of the day for the next day’s reading times. It is actually a bookmark that can be fit into a book to hold the page, as well as time the reading.

Awards –

·        Mark My Time digital bookmark was the Best New Product of 2004 by BookExpo America

·        Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award

Mark My Time Digital Bookmark Features –

It comes in a variety of colors including lime, turquoise and plum. The digital clock at the top of the thin bookmark runs on a watch battery that can be replaced as necessary. It is not just used for timing reading. It can be used for timing music practices, math homework, meetings, cooking, exercising, and homework times. The Mark My Time digital bookmark is versatile.

More Mark My Time Digital Bookmark features –

If your child reads all at one time in the day you can use the countdown timer. Set it for how long your child needs to read and it will beep when the time is up. Your child should no longer constantly ask how much more time they have to read for. They will just wait for the beeping sound from their colorful and bright digital bookmark.

There is even a Mark My Time digital bookmark specifically designed for tracking music practice times and it fits right on a music sheet. It even has a metronome tick tock sound to help you keep time. These wonderful little products can be found at bookstores, wholesale stores and drug chains. Keep track of reading times and music practice times with these cool bookmarks!

The Mark My Time digital bookmark sells for $8.95

Dot Mine

There is something that I do every day no matter what – make lists. I recently learned that it may be due to being a Virgo, because it is one of the character traits of a Virgo. Whatever it is from I have been making lists of everything for as long as I can remember.

Making lists helps me keep my hectic life organized, and more importantly helps me remember everything I need to!

Life Time Mine Review

The Life Time Mine is a fantastic planner that begins on September and continues through January – seventeen months. It has various layouts to make everyone happy – monthly layouts, weekly layouts, weekly schedule, master schedule, personal roadmap, life page, and work page. I use the weekly layouts to keep track of my daily work schedule and what needs to get done each day. The personal road map is where you can map out your goals and how you will accomplish them. I keep my business cards in the slot on this inside cover and some papers from my business networking groups in the back pocket. It keeps me on track for work.

Time Mine Review

The Time Mine is my ultimate favorite because it is compact and I can keep it open to today’s page because it is spiral bound. The time mine also runs seventeen months from August to December. It has a monthly layout, a weekly layout, notes, record of classes, class schedule, holidays, thoughts, mailing address pages, email address pages, and yearly calendars. This is something I will be using for years to come. I use the monthly layout for appointments, school field trips and deadlines. I use the weekly layout for daily tasks that need to be completed in order to meet my deadlines. The yearly calendars I use for longer writing projects I have. I use the class schedule for my personal daily schedule to keep my self-discipline in check! I take the time mine book with me everywhere I go – in my office, in my living room, grocery shopping, school field trips – everywhere. I think it should also have a pocket to hold papers and a slot for business cards and it would be just perfect.

Dot Mine has a variety of planners that will suit anyone: students, moms, dads, and professionals. Mine work well for both being a mom and a professional. Each planner comes with a choice of cover designs. They are functional, stylish and affordable…ridiculously affordable at less than $20 per planner.

Lice MD Lice and Egg Treatment

The new school year has started and lice infestations are just a part of that. While schools have gotten better at immediately sending infested kids home and sending notifications home to parents warning them to look out for lice, it can still happen to you and your kids. And if it does, you need an effective treatment that will zap all of those little bugs away for good.

What is Lice?

Lice are terrible little bugs that infest hair and make homes on our heads feeding from our blood. The first sign of having lice is itching the head too much. How much is too much? Trust me, you will know when you have lice because you will just be itching like crazy. The itch is most severe in the back of the neck and behind the ears.

Time to Watch out For Lice –

With the new school year starting it is something for all families to prepare for, because it happens a lot. There are about six to twelve million cases of head lice each year. It can be hard to tell because a lot of people treat it at home without needing to visit the doctors or the hospital.

My Experience with Lice –

Last year my two girls and I got lice. There were in tears every time I had to treat them because the chemicals in the treatments would sting their scalps, and the chemicals would get into the air and it would smell so bad. It was almost unbearable. I didn't know there were other treatments out there. The entire experience was horrible. We all went through three treatments before we finally got rid of it.

Head Lice Tips –

Getting rid of lice in the home can be difficult because they will get into your carpets, sheets, furniture, and anything else they can. The best thing to do is have someone help you and give the children the treatments while you machine wash everything that can be machine washed. Vacuum all rugs in the home. Remove bed sheets and wash them. I even recommend sweeping and mopping the floors. This will take about a day’s worth of cleaning and sterilizing, but it is worth it because you shouldn’t have to do it again.

Lice MD Lice and Egg Treatment –

Thankfully, there is now a pesticide free lice and egg treatment and it usually only takes one treatment to get rid of the lice. Lice MD Lice and Egg Treatment has no odor and no pesticides - that means no stinging sensation or bad smells. There are no pesticides, no harsh chemicals, no dyes, and no perfumes. It is gentle on your head but tough on the lice!

No more crying kids, no smell and no stinging! I like that. It is also really affordable at $14.49 suggested retail price. Stock up today so you are ready!

Soda Stream from Soda Club

Out of the box this product looks pretty intimidating. I saw the Co2 Canister and thought "someone call NASA please". I wonder what makes us qualified to try to work such equipment. Then I looked at the directions and it came clear that this product was made for home use by almost anyone.

So Easy to Use –

Out of the box we took the unit, Co2 Canister, and the various bottles of soda flavors. I opened up the back of the unit and inserted the Co2 Canister (after removing its white plastic cover) and screwed that into its receptor. I filled the water bottle up to its fill line out of the tap and screwed that into the front receptor. Should I press the button? Well, after much thought I did and what do you know - just as the directions say the device makes a buzzing noise. After three paused shots that seemed all too easy I took the bottle off and viola - soda water! It took a maximum of 4 minutes to create and I was pretty amazed at the ease of use. I felt pretty silly for being in so worried about it. Once I got the water completed we poured in a cap of flavoring (slowly). Then I put that cap back on and gently mixed it. The concoction was now root beer soda! I repeated the process again and created the orange soda. Once again it was as easy as one, two, three.

Tastes Awesome –

The kids loved watching it get made, but I think they enjoyed the taste testing even more! The bottom line is this product does what it says with ease and has a tasty outcome that anyone can enjoy. I cannot help but to think back to those old black and white movies with everyone gathered around the guy with the soda bottle making drinks for everyone. This is one of those products I wonder why no one thought of it before now.

Make soda water, lemon-lime soda water, or any flavor of soda – diet or regular.

For the price of $94.99, why not pick one up and try it out yourself?

Go get your own

Sushi Pack

The creators of the Sushi Pack really created some unique products. There are a variety of Sushi Pack products available and each one is more adorable than the first. There are five characters in the Sushi Pack: Ikuramaki shoots sticky salmon balls, Wasabipow throws fireballs of hot wasabi mustard, Kanimaki has pincher for ears, Maguromaki has intense concentration and focus, and, last but not least, Takomaki who shoots multi colored ink. It is not all about these really creative and colorful products for children – you can check out your local TV listings for when you can watch The Sushi Pack cartoon! Your kids can enjoy the Sushi Pack merchandise and watch the cartoons!

Tin Lunch Box -
Measuring 7" by 8.5" this tin lunch box has an action picture of the five Sushi Pack characters.

Spiral Notebook -

This is not just a notebook. It is perfect for journaling, homework or note taking with its elastic that wraps around the front to keep it closed and secure. The Sushi Pack is on the front. The small charm that comes with this spiral notebook is a cute touch.

Boxed Magnets -

These boxed magnets are perfect for school lockers, refrigerators, your office, or anywhere they will stick! They are creatively shaped like sushi. On one side is the Sushi Pack logo, while the other side has a face of a character.

Assorted Notebooks -
These are hard cover note pads with one character on each. There are five different ones to choose from.

Assorted Keychains -
There is one keychain for each Sushi Pack character and they are a great accessory for backpacks, laptop bags, jeans, or, of course, keys.

Canvas Art -
This is a stylish and colorful artwork that makes any kid's room look fantastic.

Kani Backpack -
The Kani Backpack is adorable. The small, pink backpack is perfect for a child in a day care, in pre-school or in Kindergarten. It would be great for sleepovers, too. The stuck out tongue of Kani is a great touch.

Plush -
There are fifteen inch plushes that are extremely huggable.

All of the Sushi Pack products are a hit with kids. They are very colorful, soft and creative. I especially like how the sushi shapes are incorporated into all of the products they have made. These are some truly unique products that would be a hit with any kid. The Sushi Pack merchandise will make a great gift for any child!

The Atomic Wall Clock by RadioShack

The Atomic Wall Clock by RadioShack is essential, especially for someone like myself whose eyesight is not what it used to be. The large display is easy to read. It is thin and super sleek, which makes it great to hang just about anywhere. I love that it does not stick out too far and cause an eyesore. It looks good on the wall and can blend right in to your already determined home decor. I used one simple hook to hang it up and I was done. It was incredibly easy.

Here are some more features of the Atomic Wall Clock -

·        Indoor Thermometer With Choice Of Celsius Or Fahrenheit

·        No Need To Reset The Time Two Times A Year During Daylight Savings Times

·        The Atomic Wall Clock Sets Itself Automatically

·        Large Time Display

·        Shows The Calendar Date And The Day Of The Week

·        It Even Has The Seconds!

·        Takes Two AA Batteries And Lasts A Long Time

·        Also Comes with an Easy to Read and Use Owner’s Manual

This Atomic Wall Clock from RadioShack makes a great gift for just about anyone, especially those people who are really hard to buy for! Everyone uses a clock, and this one has some awesome features that anyone would enjoy. Sick of changing your clock twice a year for the daylight savings time? Don’t, because you do not need to with this clock. Plus, it is so slim it can look great in even the smallest of homes or rooms. It would make a great gift for that teen getting ready to go to college, because it would fit nicely in a dorm room. It goes with any home décor because the color is neutral. So, if you are stuck on a couple of gift ideas this holiday season check out the Atomic Wall Clock from RadioShack for an affordable, unique gift that will ease your anxieties about those difficult ones.


You may also be able to buy one in a local RadioShack store as well. The employees at RadioShack are usually very helpful and informative. They can help you find one with ease. The Atomic Wall Clock from RadioShack is your choice for an affordable gift!

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

The Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard has been specifically designed to provide optimized positioning to help minimize the strain and stress of typing on a keyboard. The "gull wing" design puts the keys in a better position, which creates a more natural typing position for the fingers, hands and arms.

About the Company

This keyboard is manufactured by Microsoft, a leader in computer hardware and software products.

About the Product

This ergonomic keyboard has been designed to help reduce the risk of carpal tunnel injury, by featuring a design that puts the user's fingers in closer proximity to the keys. This encourages a more natural and comfortable typing position, and reduces the amount of reach and unnecessary motion that standard keyboards require. The keyboard's design has been found to encourage better wrist and arm alignment, and includes an optional palm rest for a 7-degree reverse slope. It also features easy to access forward and back buttons, located at the bottom center of the keyboard, My Favorites keys, enhanced F keys, and customizable hot keys.

The Good

This keyboard has unique features that, although they might take a little getting used to, are quite comfortable. The fact that your hands are positioned in such a way that the forefingers are higher than the little fingers puts the wrists in a more natural position. The customizable and quick-launch buttons are handy, as is the zoom button. It is a keyboard with a good solid feel to it, and the faux leather palm rest is comfortable.

The Bad

The front tilt plate that raises the palm rest and puts the keys at a downward slope can be difficult for some to get used to (however, it is removable). They keyboard has the tactile feel of a laptop keyboard, which makes it quiet, but some people might not like the softer "squishy" touch. Because of the fact that the keys at the center of the curve have been elongated, touch typists might have some initial problems getting used to the keys. This is a USB-only keyboard, and you can't use a PS/2 adaptor with it.

The Bottom Line

This keyboard is a good choice for those who frequently use a computer, as it will help reduce the amount of stress placed on the fingers, hands and wrists. The overall design is ergonomically friendly, and it doesn't take long to get used to the feel and arrangement. The price is reasonable, and it is a good replacement keyboard that almost anyone would enjoy using.

Product Information

The retail list price for this keyboard is $64.95 and you can get it at CableOrganizer.com

Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 (D1T-00002)

The Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 makes an ideal replacement for a standard mouse, due to the fact that it is a good, solid-feeling mouse with a lot of handy features, at a good price.

About the Company

This mouse is manufactured by Microsoft, a leader in computer hardware and software products.

About the Product

The Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 features high definition optical technology, an ergonomically friendly design, and four buttons that can be programmed to provide easy and quick access to whatever a person uses most often. It has been designed to provide for easy scrolling in all four directions, and it has an ambidextrous design that makes it equally easy to use with either the right or left hand. It also provides a magnifier which allows you to zoom in at a 5X magnification on a small area that surrounds your cursor.

The Good

This mouse is well-built, and is comfortable to use. The price is quite good, especially for the level of quality and number of features, as compared to many other optical mice in this price range. The scroll wheel is large, and the overall size of the mouse and buttons are a good fit for an average sized hand. The four-way scroll wheel is extremely handy, allowing for left and right scrolling in addition to the usual vertical scrolling. The 5X zoom feature is nice for certain types of usages, and because the buttons are customizable, it makes it easy to access whatever you use most often. It's also designed to be used by either the right or left hand.

The Bad

The scroll wheel has a free scrolling action instead of the usual "click gradations" that most scroll wheels have, which can take some getting used to. The IntelliPoint software, which is necessary for customizing the mouse, doesn't seem to work with all applications, and as a result, sometimes the scroll button doesn't work for every application. It can also take more pressure to click than many people are used to, especially in regards to the middle click. There are many buttons on this mouse, but not all of them seem useful.

The Bottom Line

For those who are looking for comfortable, well-built optical mouse at a good price, this is a good choice. It has many features that are not available in comparably priced models, and is a good value for the wide array of convenient features that this mouse boasts. Overall, this mouse is a good replacement for any mouse that you might currently be using.

Product Information

The retail list price for this mouse is $24.95 and you can get it at CableOrganizer.com

Trovato Office-in-a-Box: Office Starter Package

The Trovato Office-in-a-Box comes with a desk, a desk hutch, and a rolling storage ottoman.
The Trovato Office-in-a-Box from OfficeMax is a perfect starter package for someone starting a new home business. This type of desk works well as a writing desk or a computer desk.

Great Storage for a Small Desk

The desk hutch has storage with five cubbies for holding just about anything. Three small square cubbies can hold Post-Its, pens, paper clips, a stapler, and decorations. One of those three cubbies has a small drawer to hide away objects for safe keeping. Two longer cubbies are perfect for holding papers, bills, magazines, and folders. The top of the desk hutch is also a great place to store office supplies. The desk and desk hutch come in an expresso finish for a smooth, rich and stylish look. It's a well created, durable desk and hutch that is scratch and stain resistant.

Rolling Ottoman with More Storage

The rolling storage ottoman comes with two bars to go inside to make it work as a file box, as well as a foot rest, seat and storage for optimal organization. The wheels make it easy to move around. The top is soft with red material for a beautiful contrast with the espresso finish on the rest of the ottoman, and of course, on the desk.

Assembly is Difficult

The Trovato Office-in-a-Box is a simple yet effective product that gets the job done with style. The only con to this product is the directions for assembly. The directions have only images- no written directions. This does not clearly show which side of each piece should be on the outside or inside, making it difficult to put together correctly. If one piece is put together incorrectly the marks from the screws will be visible.

Most desks have a non-finished side that clearly shows that the non-finished side will be on the inside, out of sight. However, the Trovato Office-in-a-Box does not have any non-finished sides. The screws also show up on the outside back of the desk, so the only way to hide that is to put the desk up against a wall. That leaves other options closed.

The Bottom Line

The Trovato Office-in-a-Box is a wonderfully designed product with substantial storage space. It is classy and modern and will look great in a home office or a dorm room.

Price: $149.99

Dimensions:

Desk: 36" W X 23-1/2" D X 30-3/4" H

Hutch: 32-7/8" W X 9-1/4" D X 6-3/4" H Stool: 18-1/2" W X 15-3/8" D X 18-7/8" H

Available at OfficeMax

TuneUp Utilities 2009

If you are looking for a good utility package to keep your computer running efficiently, TuneUp Utilities 2009 provides a good set of tools. Whether you have a specific computer problem you are trying to solve, or just have a need for ongoing maintenance and optimization, this product has just what you need.

About the Company

TuneUp was started originally when TuneUp 97 was created by the company's founders as Germany's first Window's optimization package. TuneUp has since expanded internationally, and is available in English, German, Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian and Polish around the world.

About the Product

TuneUp Utilities 2009 is a suite of computer optimization utilities and tools that help you keep your computer in top working order. These utilities include tools for performance optimization, freeing up disk space, cleaning and customizing the Windows operating system, managing the Windows start-up process, and other maintenance tools such as the detection and repair of file errors. There are also a number of handy utilities such as an undelete tool to recover files that were unintentionally deleted, and the ability to completely remove data from your PC.

The Good

The utilities included in TuneUp Utilities 2009 are simple to use, and work quickly to solve common computer maintenance issues. There are also a number of handy add-on programs that aren't often included in utility packages. The tools are powerful, well-organized, and the built-in help manual is complete and useful, with the complete manual available online in PDF format. Using this suite of utilities, it's easy to keep a PC in optimal operational condition, as well as repair any problems that might occur.

The Bad

As compared to other similar utilities, TuneUp Utilities is more expensive. The user interface can also be a little difficult to use in some sections of the utilities. It also doesn't include some of the diagnostic tools that competing utilities have bundled in their products.

The Bottom Line

TuneUp Utilities 2009 is easy to use, and includes a suite of utilities and tools to optimize computer system performance. The utilities are divided into six categories, making it simple to find just the tools you need for a specific type of task. It is easy to install, and the utilities run quickly and effectively. In spite of the fact that the price is higher than shareware utilities and similar utility packages, TuneUp Utilities 2009 also contains a variety of useful add-on tools that many others don't include. Overall, this product does what it is intended to do simply and easily, and is a good set of tools for almost any computer user.

Product Information

TuneUp Utilities 2009 costs $24.49, and can be used on up to three PCs. Volume pricing is also available upon request for educational and government institutions and businesses.

Serif Software PagePlus X4

If you are looking for an easy-to-use and effective desktop publishing package, PagePlus X4 from Serif Software is the perfect solution. Not only does this software package provide features that are comparable to many high-end desktop publishing packages, it's available at a much more affordable price.

 About the Company

Serif was founded in 1987 with a mission to create value-priced alternatives to popular high-end publishing, design and graphics packages.  They have developed a number of software packages that allow users to achieve professional results easily, and for a good price. In addition to PagePlus, their software offering also include packages such as PhotoPlus, DrawPlus, MoviePlus, WebPlus, PanoramaPlus, and Digital Scrapbook Artist.

About the Product

The X4 version of PagePlus is a fairly significant upgrade from the previous version. There have been enhancements added that allow extra drawing capabilities, as well as photo editing features. These both help to make PagePlus a more useful, without the need to use other software packages for graphics needs. There have also been improvements made in the popular LogoStudio tool, as well as overall improvements that were made in regards to text handling and document importing functionality. Overall, PagePlus X4 is now easier and more productive to use.

The Good

PagePlus X4 provides a lot of advanced features for the small price. If you are looking for a good desktop publishing package for home use or for a small business, PagePlus X4 would be a good fit. It provides plenty of templates which make it easy to create newsletters, Web sites, business cards, cards and other types of desktop publishing projects.

The Bad

The product does have a few unusual quirks, such some unusual terminology that can be confusing to a newcomer to the application. For example, it uses the term "Flash" to refer to a collection of shapes within the application, and not Adobe Flash elements. The speed for importing graphics into a document over a network is also somewhat slow, which can be overcome by first copying the graphics to your local computer before inserting them into your documents.

The Bottom Line

The new version provides even more features and flexibility, making this software package well worth the price. Those who have used previous versions of PagePlus will enjoy the new image handling and editing functionality, as well as the improvements in text handling and other document features. For the price, it's hard to beat PagePlus X4, as it provides a number of features that are comparable to much more expensive desktop publishing packages.

Product Information

Serif Software PagePlus X4 is available from Serif for $99. It is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit, Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.

Sanctuary Power Charging Station and Desk Valet

Everyone who has multiple electronic devices such as cell phones and PDAs has the same problem... too many cords and chargers to keep track of. One innovative and elegant solution to this problem is the Sanctuary Power Charging Station and Desk Valet, which makes organizing and charging these types of devices a breeze.

About the Company

BlueLounge was founded as a multi-discipline design studio, and manufactures a number of innovative products that are designed to simply solve everyday issues, such as recharging electronic devices, organizing electronic cords, and protecting computer equipment from some of the hazards of everyday use. Their products are simple and yet elegant solutions that make you wonder how you ever got along without them.

About the Product

The Sanctuary is a combination charging station and desk organizer that you can use to charge almost anything. It is compatible with over 1,500 devices, and eliminates the need for multiple plugs and adapters. It utilizes just one A/C adaptor, but since it has 12 built-in connectors, it lets you charge several devices at the same time. It also has a USB connection for even more device compatibility. It's compact 9" x 9" size takes up very little desk space, and its available in black and white.

The Good

The Sanctuary uses both desk space and electrical outlet space very efficiently, and supports an amazing number of different devices. It is a well designed and compact device, and keeps things looking tidy because everything stays hidden under the foam platform. Because everything is connected, it reduces the problem of losing a specific connector or cord.

The Bad

The Sanctuary is not compatible with everything, so before you buy, you should check the list to make sure your device is on it, it’s a bit pricey. There are so many different connectors that they do tend to get tangled a bit under the platform. If you have more than one device that uses the same style of connector, you won't be able to charge them at the same time.

The Bottom Line

The Sanctuary is very useful, and greatly simplifies the often complex task of keeping a person's myriad of electronic devices charged. If your multiple devices are all on The Sanctuary's compatibility list, it can be a good buy, especially if you don’t have more than one of the same device to charge at the same time.

Product Information

The standard black or white model costs $129.95, and there is a deluxe dark wood model available for $149.95. If your device isn't compatible with The Sanctuary and you need to purchase additional connectors, there are six different ones available, at a cost of $5.95 each. You can get it at CableOrganizer.com

Russell + Hazel's Signature Three Ring Binder, Single Subject Notebook, Signature Paper Pockets, To Do Adhesive Notes, Collator

If you are looking for an alternative to the boring, everyday styles of home and office paper products, you will want to check out the chic designs offered by Russell+Hazel. Their full product line of notebooks, file folders, binders and more are not just high in quality, but make a true fashion statement.

About the Company

Russell+Hazel was launched in 2003 with a mission to provide fresh new choices for everyday office items such as binders, file folders, and sticky notes. The design headquarters is in Minneapolis, MN, which is also the location of the only Russell+Hazel store. Russell+Hazel is now part of the Gartner family of brands, and provides a collection of innovative and stylish products for home and office use.

About the Product

The Russell+Hazel product line is quite extensive, but includes some basic items that have wide appeal to almost everybody. For example, their Signature Three Ring Binder includes a dry-erase interior, book linen spine, and a sturdy rubber band for secure closure. Their Single Subject Notebook includes a heavy-duty cover, twin-loop wire binding, and no-mess perforation on the college-ruled paper. Russell+Hazel Paper Pockets are extremely handy, and snap into a binder to hold loose papers and notes.  Their pads of To-Do notes are generously sized, providing space to enter and check off your daily agenda. To keep everything organized and handy on your desk, the collapsible metal Collator is invaluable.

The Good

All of the Russell+Hazel products are well-design, attractive and useful for staying organized. The products are durable, and add some welcome color and style to the office environment. There are paper products to suit every need, as well as innovative accessories and storage solutions. The designs are fresh and stylish, and can almost make going to work seem fun.

The Bad

For those who are used to purchasing office supplies such as binders and folders at discount stores, the prices might seem somewhat high.

The Bottom Line

If you are looking for stylish, well-designed office accessories and paper products, Russell+Hazel is a good choice. Their styles are innovative and are updated each spring and fall with new collections. Although the prices are higher than what you would find in discount and office supply stores, so is the quality of the products. They also offer a wide variety of gift items that almost anyone would appreciate receiving.

Product Information

The product line is extensive, and includes items such as their Signature Three-Ring Binder for $24.00, Single Subject Notebook for $18.00, a set of five Signature Paper Pockets for $14.00, a set of three pads of To-Do Adhesive Notes for $10.00, and a handy collapsible Collator for $30.00

Mabel's Labels

If you're looking for an ingenious, quick and attractive way to label your baby or toddler's gear, Mabel's Labels are just what you need. These labels stick or iron onto toys, bottles, clothing and more, and are a cute and efficient way to personalize and label almost anything

About the Company
Mabel's Labels was founded in 2002 in Hamilton, Ontario by four moms, who between them have eleven children. Their innovative and original designs have a loyal customer base, and as a result their company has experienced rapid growth.

About the Product
The Mable's Labels product line is quite extensive, and includes labeling options for a wide variety of items. There are labels designed for baby and toddler items, as well as for adults. These labels adhere in different fashions, such as stick-on labels for items such as baby bottles and toys, as well as for scrapbook supply bins, spice canisters, and curbside trash cans. There are also iron-on and stick on clothing labels, including labels for shoes and school bag metal tags. For those who have many labeling needs, Mabel's Labels also come in handy label combo sets.

The Good
There are a variety of types of labels available, which makes it easy to find just the right type of label for whatever you need to personalize. These labels stay put, and are durable, colorful and fun. Kids love the cute designs on the labels, and parents will love how it keeps items personalized and easy to recognize. In addition to children's labels, there are a number of label styles geared towards adult needs as well.

The Bad
Other than the difficulty in deciding which labels to get, there's not much of a down side to any of the Mabel's Labels products. If a child is extremely handy and manually dexterous, they might be able to peel off an occasional label, but even this is not usually a problem.

The Bottom Line
Mabel's Labels are an extremely handy and innovative product that moms will love. The labels designed for children are colorful and fun, and are durable and stay put. The labels designed for adults, such as the Crafters Pack, Bin Labels and Canister Labels and Skinny-Mini Spice Labels are perfect for grown-up organizing and labeling needs. All of Mabel's Labels are practical, innovative, and just plain fun to use.

Product Information
Mabel's Labels come in a number of different styles, including Sticky Labels priced at $18.50 for a pack of 45 labels, smaller Skinny-Minis labels priced at $18.50 for a pack of 80 labels, Iron-Ons clothing labels priced at $21.00 for a pack of 50 labels, and Tag-Mates peel and stick clothing tag labels at $21.00 for a pack of 75 labels.

Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse Arm

If you spend long hours each day using a computer, you will appreciate this product. The Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse Arm by Ziotek lets you position your keyboard and mouse in whatever position is most comfortable for you. Even more importantly, you can easily reposition it several times throughout the day if desired, to reduce repetitive stress.

About the Company

Ziotek manufactures a number of innovative items that are designed to work with technology equipment. They specialize in items such as cables and adapters, computer and office accessories, as well as other technology-focused products.

About the Product

The Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse Arm enables you to position your keyboard and mouse in whatever position is most comfortable for you. It attaches to the underside of your computer desk surface, and is adjustable with the touch of a lever, and slides under your desk when not in use. It not only lets you adjust the extension of the keyboard and mouse tray, but also the angle, since the arm can tilt up 30 degrees and down 15 degrees. It can accommodate a wide variety of keyboards and the mouse support is adjustable for right or left-hand usage. Its wide range of adjustability helps to reduce a person's risk of repetitive stress and makes computer work much more comfortable.

The Good

Because this device is so adjustable, it's easy to find a position that makes using your mouse and keyboard more comfortable. The fact that it slides completely under the desk is handy, especially when you need to perform other activities at your desk. Its steel construction is sturdy, and provides a good steady surface for your keyboard and mouse.

The Bad

Although this device is very adjustable, it seems just a little awkward to have the mouse on a separate support. For those who are used to having a keyboard tray that supports both the mouse and the mouse side by side, it can take a bit of getting used to.

The Bottom Line

The adjustability alone makes this product worth the price. For those who spend a lot of hours at a computer every day, the ability to adjust the height and angle of the keyboard and mouse is invaluable, and really helps to reduce stress and discomfort. The price is comparable with other keyboard and mouse trays, while adding more adjustability than many other models.

Product Information

This product can usually be found for around $110 at CableOrganizer.com

Bamboo Utensil Set from ECOBAGS

One of the problems with convenience and fast-food restaurants is the wastefulness of the throw-away plates and utensils. The Bamboo Utensil Set from ECOBAGS can be a perfect solution, allowing you to always have your own handy set of eating utensils with you wherever you go.

About the Company

Eco-Bags Products, Inc. started their business in 1989 with a mission to produce quality bags that fit a reusable way of life that embraces recycling and using renewable resources. They have since expanded their product line to include many other environmentally friendly and responsible products.

About the Product

The To-Go Ware Repeat Bamboo Utensil set is a portable set of eating utensils that includes a fork, knife, spoon and chopsticks. They are enclosed in a handy colorful utensil holder that is made from recycled PET plastic, which helps keep these plastic beverage bottles out of our landfills. There is a handy carabiner on the back of the holder that lets you clip it on and easily carry these utensils. Made from sustainably harvested bamboo, this set of eating utensils not only attractive and handy, but also environmentally responsible. You have a choice of five attractive holder colors to choose from: Agave, Beet, Pumpkin, Avocado and Black.

The Good

This is an extremely handy set, and is a good replacement for throw-away plastic utensils when you eat out. The bamboo utensils don't absorb flavors, and are pleasant utensils to eat with. They are safe to use on non-stick surfaces, safe for food use, and are heat and stain resistant. The fact that the holder can be clipped on makes it easy to carry these handy utensils wherever you travel. Because the carrying case comes in multiple colors, it makes it easy for each family member to keep track of their own utensil set.

The Bad

Because the PET carrying case simply has a flip-over cover, it doesn't seal the eating utensils from dirt and debris, which can be a problem in situations such as hiking and traveling outdoors. Additionally, since the carrier is soft, it won't provide the eating utensils with much support if they are bent in transport.

The Bottom Line

For those who are looking for a handy set of portable utensils, this product is a good solution. They are an attractive and environmentally friendly alternative to disposable utensils, and are reasonably priced.

Product Information

The retail price for one set of utensils is $11.95. However, when purchasing five or more sets directly from ECOBAGS, the price is $10.95 each.

V-Moda Vibe II Stainless Steel Headphones: Listen in Style - Music, Skype, Cell Phone - High Quality Earphones

These headphones are great for listening to favorite music, cell phone chatting, and more.
Superior design and superb quality makes this product special. These headphones are serious business with exceptional audio for a great price.

They are made with solid stainless steel alloy for optimal quality. The V-Moda Vibe II headphones have superior sound quality, but can also be used for sound isolation. Pop them in with nothing hooked up and enjoy some peace at the library, at home, and anywhere else quiet is needed. This sound isolation also helps block out other sounds when listening to music or someone on the cell.

V-Moda Vibe II Ear Hooks

It's the new, updated V-Moda ear phones, and they are wonderful. Ear hooks keep the ear buds from falling off and create a more comfortable feel and fit. The ear hooks are detachable, but recommended for the most comfort. Some headphones, especially in ear phones, can weigh on the ears making them uncomfortable to wear. The hooks help take some of that strain off. Choose from black or clear silicone fittings, which come in four different sizes to fit just about anyone.

V-Moda Vibe II Compatibility

Use with most MP3 players and most cell phones. The V-Moda in ear phones work with any cell phone or MP3 player that will take a 3.5mm jack. The microphone feature can even be used with instant messaging, Skype, VOIP, and iChat.

Hands Free Talking

Talk hands-free. Most states now require hands free features when driving. It is best to be safe and use a hands free device, which this one has. The built in microphone makes talking hands free effortless. Switch from listening to music to answering a cell phone call with ease.

V-Moda Vibe II Sound Quality

Listen to music or audio book with exquisite acoustics. The compliments will come with the chrome/rouge (or black), unique and stylish design. They will be noticed. V-Moda Vibe II Stainless Steel Headphones will look great, sound phenomenal, and feel comfortable. Carrying the device around is a lot easier now with the new 90 degree audio jack. The frequency response is 12 Hz to 22 kHz.

Everything about these are designed for the best quality, most durable materials, and created to last as long as possible. Look fabulous with the uniquely styled V-Moda Vibe II headphones.

What is in the Box?

In the box with the in V-Moda Vibe II in ear headphones comes eight different silicone fittings (extra small, small, medium, large) in clear and black, detachable ear hooks, a well designed carrying case, and a V-Moda VIP card.

Price: $128.00

Became available January 2009

Zebra Pen's Cadoozles

If you're looking for something more interesting and fun to write with than the average pen or pencil, you'll want to check out Zebra Pen's Cadoozles. These attractive mechanical pencils will appeal to both kids and adults, and will add a bit of creativity to everything you write.

About the Company

Zebra Pen Corporation was founded in 1982. They offer a very unique and extensive line of writing implements, such as highlighters, mechanical pencils, ball point pens and gel roller pens. While they don't sell directly to the public, their fine writing products are widely available at many stores, including office supply and stationery stores, discount and drug stores, and mail order companies.

About the Product

Cadoozles are mechanical pencils that come in fun colors and designs. There are six different designs and colors, all of which feature a large eraser in a coordinating color. The pencil style has a solid and substantial look and feel, with a case that looks a lot like a real wooden pencil. They don't require resharpening, and are refillable with standard mechanical pencil 0.7 mm refill lead.

The Good

Cadoozles are a very cute and attractive mechanical pencil that is fun for both kids and adults to use. They are a lightweight pencil, and they never need to be sharpened. They don't require any type of specialized refill lead, and instead can use standard mechanical pencil refill lead. Because they are refillable, they are an environmentally responsible pencil choice. They are perfect for students, because the lead style is comparable to a #2 pencil. The lead is easily advanced by simply pushing down on the eraser.

The Bad

Cadoozles are a bit shorter than your average pencil, which for some people, make them a little more uncomfortable to use.

The Bottom Line

Overall, Cadoozles are a fun mechanical pencil for both adults and older kids. They are a good quality pencil for a reasonable price. Although they are a little shorter than the average pencil, they are a good fit for smaller hands, especially older kids and teens, who are probably a prime audience for Cadoozles.

Product Information (Price, Publication, etc.)

The average retail price 10-pack of Cadoozles is $1.99.

Post-It Collection 2009: New Post-It Products Every Writer Needs

Post-It continues to come out with innovative products that help organize.
Stay creative, organized and productive with these savvy new Post-It products. This 2009 collection can help you stay organized, communicate, share, list, plan, and remind.

Post-it Super Sticky Pad with Magnet

These note pads have a large magnet on the back that is perfect for sticking to the refrigerator or a metal desk. Use for shopping lists, to-do lists, reminders, messages, and memos. Choose from various designs and colors including Apple Blossom, Desert Sun, Horizon, Marigold, Neptune Blue, and Wild Cherry.

1 pad with 75 notes

3.8" x 7.8"

Price: $4.00 - $6.00


Post-it Portable Note Holder

Bring Post-It notes and a pen anywhere and everywhere. Perfect for traveling. The Post-It Note Holder will fit in a purse, briefcase, tote, in the car, or in a desk drawer. It's great for those on the go. It comes with a small pen that is in a loop so there is no need to dig around for one. Inside are 100 page markers (7/8" x 2 7/8") and 100 Post-It notes (2 7/8" x 2 7/8"). The note holder is refillable so it can be used again and again. An elastic band secures the notes inside.

Price: $3.79 - $4.99


Post-it Super Sticky Printed Notes

These stylish notes are great for reminders, memos and lists. Available in various designs including Wild Cherry, Horizon, Desert Sun, and Neptune Blue.

1 pad with 75 notes

Price: $2.49 - $2.99

Post-it Super Sticky Printed Die Cut Notes

Post-it just made using sticky notes a whole lot funner with these die cut shapes. Make someone's day with a heart shaped note. Thank the teacher with an apple shaped note. Leave a note in the shape of a star. These notes are fun and colorful.

Price: $2.00 - $5.00

Post-it Super Sticky Recycled Notes

Become more eco-friendly with these notes made from 30% post consumer recycled paper. Choose from Nature's Hues or Tropical Colors. Available in lined or unlined.

Sizes: 3" x 3", 4" x 4", or 4" x 6"

Post-It Super Sticky Weekly Reminders

Plan the week ahead. Write and post appointments, meetings, special dates, and events. Available in Marigold and Apple Blossom.

Price: $4.00 - $6.00


Post-it Page Markers

Use these well-designed page markers as bookmarks. Keep a page often referenced handy. Mark items in a catalogue. Keep a cookbook page ready. Stay organized and save time.

Price: $1.00 - $3.00

Post-it Flag Pens

By far the best invention from Post-it in years is the flag pen. The gel pen is smooth and bold for comfortable writing. Comes with Post-it flags built into the pen for writing and bookmarking. Perfect for students, parents, teachers, and journalists. Available in black, blue or red ink and flags.

Price: $4.99 - $5.99 (2 pens in each package)

Enjoy organizing and messaging with this new collection from Post-it. It has brighter colors, vivid designs, more options, shapes to choose from, and more.