Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote

Black Friday Deal Days at Amazon.com ~ Get the best price ANYWHERE. Amazon.com will beat any price at any store. Don’t wait in line to get your Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote. Finally ~ get rid of the 10 remotes you have laying around for all your electronics ~ put it all in one with this fantastic universal remote.

Ergonomic Design Makes it Easy to Use:

The color touch screen and sculpted buttons, organized into logical zones with backlighting, give you easy, one-touch access to your home entertainment – even in the dark. Just one press and you’re watching a DVD or your favorite TV channel. The ergonomic design fits comfortably in your hand, and because it’s rechargeable, you won’t need to worry about buying new batteries. With support for more than 5,000 brands, you can control home-entertainment devices that you own today or will buy tomorrow. Our online software guides you through setup, and our live customer support team is available if you need help.

One Touch Access Makes Finding What you Want Easy:

One-touch, activity-based control provides any member of the family with easy access to home entertainment. The color touch screen has buttons that “think” like you do. All you need to do is choose the activity that you want. Want to watch TV? Play a DVD? Listen to the radio? Just press a single button, and the Harmony remote will do the work for you.

Finally You can Find the Right Buttons in the Dark:

The sculpted buttons on the Harmony One remote have been organized into logical zones, making it easy to find the function that you’re looking for. And because the buttons (and the color touch screen) also have backlighting, the remote is easy to use even in the dark.

If you’re ready to make entertainment easy then you’re ready to grab a Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote! Get one at Amazon.com today and SAVE $100 and KNOW you’re getting the best price possible.

November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Zevro VS2-S-1703 Vac ‘n Save Ruby Rectangular-Shaped Vacuum-Sealing Food-Storage Containers, Set of 8

If you’re looking for a way to help someone get organized in their kitchen ~ or just hoping to take home some Christmas day leftovers the Zevro VS2-S-1703 Vac ‘n Save Ruby Rectangular-Shaped Vacuum-Sealing Food-Storage Containers, Set of 8 is a great Christmas gift ideas.

Storage is always lacking at our house, and while the new cheap ziploc plastic dishes are great they are so cheap that they are disposable in our minds. This means if something gets left in the fridge too long we just throw the whole thing out instead of trying to deal with it. This ends up costing a lot more money in the long run.

A good set of storage containers would make all the difference in that mind set.

This set is not only storage, but vacuum packed storage. It comes with its own vacuum sealer. You just pop to sealer on and suck out the excess air. The gaskets create an air proof seal, making it easy to store leftovers and keep them as fresh as they were when you cooked them.

Storing your storage containers can be a big problem, however, these easily nest together making them very easy to store, and they take up very little space.

If you’re looking for a great gift for a cook, or someone who’s hard to buy for but likes to be organized this is the perfect gift option.

This item has FREE SHIPPING when you buy from Amazon.com

November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Grey’s Anatomy: The Complete Fifth Season DVD

If you have a Grey’s Anatomy fan on your Christmas list this year, what could be better than Grey’s Anatomy: The complete fifth season dvd. Ellen Pompeo stars as Merideth Grey in this series about steamy doctors and their patients.

Season 5 is a pivotal one for the riveting Grey’s Anatomy. The doctors on staff at Seattle Grace Hospital bloom and show new layers, the drama meets and exceeds that of previous seasons, and the show marks an important milestone–its 100th episode–with developments that, as with all the great Grey’s episodes, brim with belly laughs and moving tears.

The season gets off to a slow start, with perhaps a bit more relationship angst than even diehard fans would prefer. Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek “McDreamy” (Patrick Dempsey) start out with the familiar push-pull of their love affair–but a resolution, at last, is in their future. Callie (the excellent, and newly glamorous, Sara Ramirez) wrestles with her sexual orientation. Cristina (Sandra Oh, never better) is still picking up the pieces from her ruined engagement to the departed Burke (Isaiah Washington). To help her, or maybe to throw her for another loop, the series introduces the gruff, macho military doc, Owen (one of TV’s sexiest hunks, Kevin McKidd).

Yet series creator and still active writer Shonda Rhimes unveils story arcs about midway through the season which have the surgeons’ operating room dramas intersecting with the characters’ private lives–with waves of heartbreaking results. Fans may take issue with “Dead Denny” (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and his endless visitations–complete with sex–with Izzie (Katherine Heigl)–but as the season builds, Izzie’s mystery illness, and her deep love for Alex (Justin Chambers) are treated with delicacy and respect, and Denny’s character both reacts and ultimately supports. There’s a wedding–a fairy-tale one–celebrating the show’s 100th episode, and the love of the characters, and the pain they’ve overcome to get there–are equal parts of the very human, very lovely, result. The season finale is among the show’s best ever, with the fate of two beloved characters, George (T.R. Knight) and Izzie, left unknown and laden with sorrow.

The set’s extras are a treat, including a rich 20-minute feature on the filming of the 100th episode. Oh exclaims of the gorgeous wedding cinematography, “I hope I’m lit like this for the rest of my life!” Fans will love hearing how scenes are edited, how characters are developed, and other juicy tidbits from Rhimes and her very talented crew. –A.T. Hurley

Here’s some Grey’s Anatomy the complete fifth season dvd reviews:

All the couple relationships that evolve in this season are so well developed…The season finale…no words to describe it! I ended with my heart in my mouth…I actually can’t wait to watch the first episode of Season 6 to see what happens..I constantly find myself thinking about the Season 5 finale…and I say: “oh I have to connect next Friday to the internet to see what happens”..and then I’m dissapointed when I remember that I have to wait ’til September!

After Friends…Grey’s Anatomy is the only TV show that has me hooked!
And Season 5 ended as the best Season EVER!

***** ***** *****

An amazing price!! The extras are so good. I will admit I have seen every episode, and I really only bought the DVD set for the extras. The bloopers are pretty hilarious, I watch them at least once a week.
A must buy for any true Grey’s fan!

***** ***** *****

I’ve been a major fan of Grey’s from the beginning. I appreciate that they do what they do without showing so much blood and gore. It’s about the people, the characters and how they are living their lives as well as making their living through surgery. This fifth season has been the most dramatic of them all so far, with engrossing story lines and believable bahavior on the part of the characters. My only comlaint is that I now have to wait a whole year before I can have season six in DVD!

November 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator

If you are looking for a great Christmas gift for the wine lover in your life the Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator is a great idea. The idea around the Vinturi Essential wine aerator is that while wine breathes it releases aromas and flavors. This process of letting wine breathe can take quite a bit of time. With the wine aerator you can make this process simple and quick.

You simply hold the aerator over a glass and pour the wine through it. It automatically distributes just the right amount of air throughout the wine. When the wine is aerated it will have a better bouquet, a richer flavor and a smoother finish. All of this simply means a much more enjoyable glass of wine.

If you have someone who loves wine, and loves good wine, this is a great gift idea. It is something original as well as something practical and useful. A wine lover will use this gift often. It definitely won’t be one of those gifts that gets shoved to the back of the cabinet.

If you buy from Amazon you can get the Vinturi Essential wine aerator free shipping.

Here’s some Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator Reviews:

I bought one of these on a whim when the product launched just before Christmas, 2006. It seemed like a perfect – if unnecessary – stocking stuffer for my wife, since we’re both wine enthusiasts. I never really felt these “gimmick” aerators did much that a solid 1/2 hour decanting couldn’t do. Boy was I wrong.

The device itself is attractive, compact and solidly built. It appears to be a simple oblong plexiglass “funnel” with a rubber grip. There are two small channels in the center of the funnel, which look like “cracks” in the plastic (I’ve read product info that assures worried buyers these cracks are proper and unavoidable). Wine is poured through the top of the funnel, and immediately a suction sound is heard as the pouring draws air into the wine before it escapes out the bottom of the funnel. The aerator is easily held, and I’ve never had a problem with spills.

Now on to the “effect” of the Vinturi. I’ve been using the Vinturi for 5 months now, on a variety of wines … from a bottle of “Two Buck Chuck”, to a nice ‘98 Vietti Barolo, to a bottle of 97′ Phelps Insignia. In every circumstance, with every wine, I’ve noticed a significant improvement in the quality of the wine when poured through the Vinturi, as opposed to tasted directly from bottle. The flavours are more blended, the finish is less acidic, and frankly, it has made most of the wines I drink a more pleasurable experience, from sniff to swallow. I’ve conducted several “blind” tastings with friends, and we all agree – this thing works.

If you’re a serious wine drinker – or shopping for a wine drinker in your life – give this product a try. At $40, it’s about the price of a decent California Cabernet, and will yield results for decades to come. I plan on picking up a few dozen this Christmas and giving them out as gifts to business clients.

I am always skeptical of “hobby toys”. These sorts of things generally sound nice as a gift. However, in reality, they either don’t do anything in reality or are useless to the person with the hobby.

This product really does what it says. It puts a lot of air into a glass of wine as you pour it. It does seem to instantly decant the glass of wine for you. It is easy to use, and almost as important, easy to clean. The rubber “holder” is invaluable, as the Vinturi will have some wine drips that you don’t want spilled on your floor somewhere.

Many wines improve with decanting. After 1 month, we have continued to use the Vinturi and prefer using it to both our decanter or going with no decanting. I recommend this product to others.

First of all I don’t usually write reviews, but a great friend (who doesn’t even drink wine) gave us one of these last night. Every person who drinks wine should own one of these (or at least share one with somebody). It is the best gadget ever.

I’m skeptical about a lot of things, but having studied fluid dynamics the principles that drive this make so much sense. We compared glass after glass, and even those in our group who don’t drink as much wine could tell instantly that this thing was gold. Instantly open flavors, bouquet, and even color.

It comes with a cool little stand, a carrying bag, it looks nice, is easy to clean, and you really need to stop reading this and just get one (or a few, everyone’s getting these for Christmas).

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November 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board

Last year, after Christmas we decided to get a Wii. We didn’t have much trouble getting the Wii, but when I decided I wanted the Wii Fit it took us WEEKS to find one in stock. While the Wii Fit is great, Wii Fit Plus is even better, and even with the balance board it’s cheaper than what I paid for my Wii Fit last year.

The few complaints people had about the Wii Fit ~ including having to choose each yoga and strength activity as you went, cutting down the flow of your workout have been fixed in the Wii Fit Plus.

While strength training and yoga are a big part of Wii Fit, FUN is the name of the game when it comes to getting fit with wii. They have added 15 fun balance games to the Wii Fit Plus. The reviews are raves, and as much as I love my Wii Fit, I’m really wanting the new Wii Fit plus!

If you’re thinking Wii and the Wii fit plus would be a great Christmas gift I think you’re right! If you grab the Wii Fit Plus at Amazon.com you can save $10 on the price and get free shipping!

Here’s what some people are saying about the Wii Fit Plus:

With the approach of winter and cold/damp weather I was looking for something to keep me active (I’m a runner) and the Wii Fit Plus didn’t disappoint.

It’s got a great variety of games and yoga/strength training exercises. And the fact that it tracks your weight and how many Calories you’ve burned helps you realize how much you need to work to burn off that ice cream sundae you couldn’t avoid. (Which is precisely why I work out–to eat the foods I love and not feel guilty about it–the good feeling and increased health/immunity to disease are just side benefits.)

I should note that you’ve got to work at it to break a sweat–it’s not designed to be a strenuous workout. However, I think the developers at Nintendo did a good job considering the demographic they’d have to cover (5-95 year olds). And its a neat way to check out Yoga without having to leave the house. I’m sure doing it in a class would be more interesting, but this way you can practice a bit before going.
The key to this product, like all exercises, is that you’ve got to use it for it to be of any benefit. I highly recommend this product to everyone–you will only benefit from it.

I did not have the Wii Fit before the “Plus” version came out, but I waited to purchase it because I heard it was going to be better than the first one (i.e. have more games). It is a lot of fun. I love the game that came with the board as well as some others I have purchased to use with it. I love that the board weighs you if you want it to and the “Plus” version of the board goes up to at least 330 lbs or more, that lets me know that I am not going to break it by stepping on it because I am around 280. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs low impact exercises and are getting started with exercise OR for anyone who wants a little variety thrown in to the typical workouts.. I think it’s good for everyone. A lot of my friends (young and older) love the Wii Fit Plus and Balance Board too. I think the biggest appeal of having it is that some of the games are so fun that you don’t even realize that you are burning off calories. I easily play it for an hour or more and do not even realize I have done so!

This Wii Fit Plus is absolutly the best. I have had no problem with the Wii Fit. I haven’t tried the original Wii Fit but this I have. Doing the Wii Fit feel’s like your in a Gym. And your doing all sort’s of activites. I enjoy all of these game’s and I use the Wii Fit everyday.

Yoga – Yoga poses that tone muscles and improve posture.
Strength Training – Workouts to build and tone your muscles.
Arobics – Exercises that help burn body fat.
Balance Games – Games that help develop your sense of balance.

The game’s that are included are extreamly fun. You will not get board with the Wii Fit. It’s fun and very helpful. When you hook up your Wii board make sure you put the 4 plates under the Wii board and try not to jump or do crazy stuff on the Wii board, cause that’s not what it’s for. I highly recommened this Wii Fit Plus to anyone.

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November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Mr. Squiggles – Light Brown

Looking for a great Christmas gift for kids? Want the hottest Christmas gift for 2009? Take a look at Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Mr. Squiggles ~ light brown. It may seem a little dumb to grown ups ~ but the kids LOVE them. They are a bestseller on the Amazon best seller list in quite a few different categories! So even though it might not be something you would normally buy ~ go ahead and get it. Make the kid in your life light up and be happy to go back to school and tell their friends they got Mr. Squiggles ~ a Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster for Christmas.

This Gift is OUT OF STOCK in many retail locations.

Make sure you get it while you still can.

Each Zhu Zhu Hamter has its own unique personality & whimsical sounds. Loving Mode: Pet them, love them, hear them chatter Explore Mode: Let them scoot, scamper, across the floor.

November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Elf on a Shelf

We have a 3 year old little girl, and one of the things I’ve tried to do since she was born was create holiday traditions we participate in. Elf on a shelf is a perfect holiday tradition, and it’s super cute, and can get your little one behaving for the month before Christmas to boot!

What is Elf on a Shelf?

It’s a book and a little elf. You read the book with your child, and it talks about how the elf is going to keep an eye on them and keep track if they are being naughty or nice. The elf sits on a shelf, and each night after the child goes to bed the parents move the elf to a new location ~ to get some magic involved. The story really focuses on the child NOT being able to touch the elf.

Recently I was talking to a friend who’s grandaughter had received elf on a shelf from her other Grandmother. They had read the story and put up the elf. A couple hours later her parents came in to pick her up and she immediately told them “Don’t touch the elf!!” This is a story and a tradition that children really resonate with and will be a fun part of your holiday season for years to come.

Grab your Elf on a Shelf now so you can start this tradition this year!

Here’s what some other parents are saying about Elf on a Shelf:

This is a great holiday tradition for families with children. We received it as a gift last Thanksgiving and it was an instant hit with our kids. We named the elf “Ferrell,”, a nob to Will Ferrell, star of the movie Elf. The kids love finding him each morning. We are excited to do this again for a second year. The kids are already asking when “Ferrell” is coming back.

SO cute. The kids grandma got this for them, they are 4 and almost 2. Such a wonderful tradition to start! You can go to the website [...] and do loads of great stuff like register your elf, check out Santa’s village, go see the reindeer, make a cookie for Santa, decorate a tree- so much fun!!! Buy this- it is a tradition that I see our family doing for the next 50 years. You are never too old for it. The searching for the elf in the morning is the best for the kids, and the hiding the elf the night before as the parent is fun too! My only suggestion- the book talks about your kids being naughty and that it will be reported to Santa- I just told them that the elf would tell Santa how good you are doing, just trying to focus on the positive!

I just got The Elf on The Shelf this year and have been using it for 4 days now. My son decided to name him “Helper” and he has been a very welcome addition to our family. I love the story behind the Elf, and the magic powers he has, and I think this will be a very fun family tradition to start with my boys. If my son isn’t listening to me, all I have to do is call out “Helper” and he stops what he is doing (and shouldn’t be doing) immediately. My son is so excited in the morning to see where his elf has landed from his trip to the North Pole, and we make it a fun family adventure each morning trying to find him. I love this idea!!

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November 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment

OXO V Blade Mandoline Slicer

If you have a cook on your list to buy for this year why not take a look at the OXO V Blade Mandoline Slicer. What an easy and quick way to slice and dice. It’s got three different blades to make cutting as plain or as fancy as you want it to get. They all store right on the mandoline so you don’t have to worry about keeping track of them, or where they are when you need them.

This mandoline also has non slip feet which is really important for safety as well as ease of cutting. It also features soft grip handles and knobs to make it very comfortable while you’re cutting. The textured runway keeps food from sticking and piling up as you are quickly cutting and slicing.

This is a very versatile mandoline ~ it has 4 different cutting thicknesses one of which will be just right for anything you are cutting.

I love kitchen gadgets, but my big problem is where and how to store them. This is great because it folds up and the feet fold in so it very compact and easy to store.

Let’s see what some other people are saying about the OXO Good Grips 1155700 V-Blade Mandoline Slicer

We purchased this mandoline after it “won” the top spot on America’s Test Kitchen’s product reviews, over products that were much more expensive. America’s Test Kitchen was considering safety features, as well as good slicing and convenience. It does have great safety features (which is a good thing, because those blades are SHARP!!!) And it works as well at slicing ripe tomatoes (which many mandolines mangle) as it does at slicing onions or potatoes. Great product, and yet another example of Oxo’s great product design!

We got this off our wedding registry and are having a blast with this! We made homemade French Fries followed by homemade crinkle cut potato chips the same day we got it- delicious! It was really easy to use and very safe (especially for someone as clutzy as I am!). It does take a little bit to figure out how to switch out the blades, but if you just take the time to read the directions, it’s a snap. I’m definitely very happy with it!

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November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Magazines Make a Great Christmas Gift!

Magazines are a great Christmas gift for 2009. I love to get magazines for Christmas ~ it’s like a gift that keeps on giving all year long. I would much rather have a magazine about something that really interests me than a gift that I don’t really like, but feel obligated to keep around. So think about it ~ magazines for Christmas.

If you buy your magazine subscriptions at Amazon.com you’re going to get a great price, and

So what magazines does Amazon have? You name it they’ve got it!

November 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU17 10.1-Inch Netbook – 10.5 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)

A new ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU17 10.1-Inch Netbook with 10.5 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) is a great gift for Christmas 2009. With the new Windows 7 out a new laptop will get them started in style. The prices have gone down so much on netbooks now, you can get one for right around $350. I remember a time when you couldn’t get a laptop for less than a couple grand. Times have changed! This computer is the perfect gift for a student, an aspiring writer, someone who workds from home, a grandparent who’s just learning the world of computers. A perfect Christmas gift for many.

Key Features

10.5 hours of unplugged all-day computing with ASUS’ exclusive Super Hybrid Engine
Incredibly spacious 750GB Hybrid Storage for convenient storage on-the-go (250GB HDD + 500GB ASUS WebStorage**)
10.1-inch LED-backlit WSVGA screen (1024 x 600)
92-percent full-size keyboard for comfortable typing
Multi-touch trackpad for effortless control
Easy mobile wireless connectivity via built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n (draft 2.4GHz n) and Bluetooth V2.1
SRS surround sound for premium audio
Stunning looks and convenient mobility with seashell design weighing a mere 2.8 lbs
0.3MP webcam and microphone for simple and clear communication
Windows 7 Starter for a more intuitive and reliable interface
F9 easy recovery for convenient and easy system reinstallation
1 year global warranty
30-day Flawless Display Guarantee

click here for even more features of this cheap but powerful laptop computer.

You can’t go wrong with this price and all these features. If you’re at a loss for what to get, you can’t beat a netbook, and at these prices you really can’t go wrong.

November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment