Saturday, February 6, 2010

9 Problem Solvers of the Month

1. Travel Perfume Atomizer: tote your signature scent everywhere by transferring it from its bottle to this spritzer, which holds 4.7 millimeters(about 55 sprays). To buy: $17, www.lothantique.ca/us.
2. Collapsible Water Bottle: Rolls up when not in use, available in green and pink. To buy: $9, www.vapur.us
3. Modern Mortar & Pestle: prepare pesto-presto-with just a few shakes of this ingenious gadget from chef Jamie Oliver. Its heavy ceramic ball pulverizes whole peeled garlic cloves (really!), peppercorns, fresh herbs, and more in less than a minute. Also available in red and gray. To buy: $30 amazon.com
4. Cooking Pod: place eggs, veggies, or shellfish in this futuristic silicone vessel, then submerge in a pot of water to cook. The long, heat resistant handle offers easy removal, while the netted design acts as a strainer. To buy: $15, www.fusionbrands.com
5. DIY Coffee-Table Book: If you can snap a picture, then you can navigate this easy to use site, which helps you create a gorgeous, professional-looking photo book. Choose from 10 book styles & more than 200 layouts, then just drag & drop images into the page templates. To buy: $30-$70 www.mypublisher.com

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6. Ceevee.com: Stand out from a heap of humdrum resumes with this free service. Plug in your expertise and the website will give your credentials a professional design, as well as your own URL (for example,ceevee.com/janedoe).
7. Jinni.com: Searching for a romantic comedy, a period piece, or simply a movie that will boost your mood? This site lets you "watch what you wish for," meaning you can type in your desired genre, then see a list of films to choose from with info on where to rent, purchase, or view them (for free) online. Now, if only you could wiggle your nose and score some Goobers.
8. Mypunchbowl.com: Need a virtual event planner to organize your sister's baby-shower (turned thunderstorm)? This party-savvy website allows potential attendees to vote on the best date, creates online invitations, and helps you find a theme, a venue, a caterer, and more, leaving you ample time to shop for Onesies.
9. APP OF THE MONTH - Flight track: Get real-time updates on your flight status, plus weather forecasts and arrival-gate numbers. To buy: $5, www.iTunes.com

2 comments:

Jessica said...

Thanks for the tips. I especially loved the one about mypunchbowl.com....I have planned several showers with ladies in other states, and this would make it SO MUCH EASIER!! Thanks again. :)

Eric Routenberg said...

I am so glad you could benefit from mypunchbowl.com I found it interesting as well Jessica.