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Category: Household Gadgets

STM Haven Backpack – Big Things in a Small Package

August 1, 2016December 8, 2017Samantha Fisher

Find out just how such a small package can deliver such a great backpack carrying experience.

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Dog & Bone: LockSmart Bluetooth Padlock Video Review

July 12, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney

tl;dr: Every step was simple. Both the app and the padlock were easy to use.

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Oregon Scientific’s Weather+ Sensor: Perfect for Homebrewers

July 3, 2016December 8, 2017Patricia Vollmer1

The Oregon Scientific Weather+ sensor system couples with a Bluetooth-enabled smart device to provide temperature, humidity, and pressure data.

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CutSew Patternmaking: Easy to Understand Sewing Patterns

June 24, 2016December 8, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Traditional sewing patterns sound like Shakespeare to you? CutSew patterns sound more like Taylor Swift.

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Zmodo Pivot: Multifunctional Home Monitoring

June 12, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh

With camera, speaker, and microphone capabilities, the Zmodo Pivot acts as a great multifunctional home monitoring, entertainment, and communication product.

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How Not to Install a MyQ Garage Door Opener

April 25, 2016December 8, 2017Nivi Engineer4

Last month, GeekDad posted an Amazon daily discount for the Chamberlain MyQ-Garage, and as my husband and I have been casually researching these, we bought one. A few weeks passed and finally, one warm-enough afternoon, we got to work. So now, generously, I offer you this essential guide of how NOT to install this product.

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5 Ways Wallet Smartphone Cases Have Changed My Life

April 18, 2016December 8, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Patricia writes an ode to her favorite gadget: her new Klix Klutch wallet smartphone case for her iPhone 6!

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Are You Brutal With Your MacBook Pro?

March 7, 2016December 8, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Patricia is pretty brutal with her MacBook Pro. She tried out the Urban Armor Case for the MacBook Pro for some added protection.

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RawSpiceBar Saved My Christmas Dinner

December 30, 2015December 4, 2017Lisa Tate

Okay, it didn’t actually save it, but is certainly made it tastier.

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GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #7: Clothing and Household Goods

December 15, 2015December 16, 2017Jenny Bristol

Geeks love to dress the part, regularly donning their ‘Doctor Who’ T-shirts or multi-pocketed Scottevests. They also love their household tools and goods, finding products that make their lives easier. What are the GeekMoms’ favorites for 2015?

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Anova Precision Cooker – Worth the Investment

December 10, 2015December 15, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein

Tech that makes cooking for your family better and easier? Yes, please!

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Choosing a Mattress: Being Specific Matters

December 8, 2015December 4, 2017Corrina Lawson3

Saatva, a online mattress retailer, offers quality products for a reasonable price but the big draw for me was their customer service.

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CharmCam: a Baby Monitor That Does So Much More

November 20, 2015December 4, 2017Ken Denmead1

Modern baby monitors have come a long way since the sound-only models that used to pick up the neighbors’ wireless home phone conversations. But it seems like they could be doing even more. Enter CharmCam.

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GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #2: Gadgets and Accessories

November 10, 2015December 16, 2017Jenny Bristol

Gadgets and accessories are well integrated into our lives. Find out which ones are the GeekMoms’ favorites.

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Can the Amazon Dash Button Change Your Household Forever?

September 24, 2015December 4, 2017Patricia Vollmer5

Patricia’s still figuring out whether the Amazon Dash is as life changing as Amazon wants everyone to think…

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Dyson V6 Slim Cordless Vacuum is Perfect for Quick Clean-Ups

September 11, 2015December 4, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The Dyson Slim V6 is a cordless vacuum with all the power of large vacuums in compact form.

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Dyson’s V6 Mattress Sucks Up Dust and Allergens

May 23, 2015December 2, 2017Jenny Bristol4

Perhaps I haven’t been channeling my inner Martha enough, but I never knew it was a thing to vacuum your mattress. I suppose it should have occurred to me, however. Dust, skin cells, and allergens get everywhere. But perhaps I figured that my waterproof mattress pad would protect the thing. No? No.

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Review: Dyson’s Cinetic Big Ball Animal+Allergy

May 5, 2015December 2, 2017Jenny Bristol1

As the weather gets warmer, many of us are doing some spring cleaning. The change of season allows us to open our windows and fill the house with fresh air. It also fills the house with plenty of allergens.

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Clinging to Antiquated Tech

April 22, 2015December 2, 2017Sarah James3

Clinging to technology past it’s expiration date? You are not alone.

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Five Reasons I Love My Rotary Dial Phone

April 20, 2015December 2, 2017Corrina Lawson6

I love my rotary dial phone.

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