Looking for that perfect cup of coffee for your body? The Toddy T2N Cold Brew System gets an A+ for smoothness and for low acidity! Designed to brew coffee with 67-percent less acid than coffee made with hot brew methods, the Toddy Cold Brew System also makes tea, hot or cold. The patented cold brew system uses regular coffee beans to create a super smooth cup of steaming hot coffee as is often found in major coffee houses, but with no electricity required. All you do is pour cold water over the ground coffee and let it sit for 12 hours. The Toddy produces a naturally low acid, bold yet smooth coffee/tea concentrate that stays fresh for 2 weeks. And, you can get more out of your coffee beans because there’s no waste. Great coffee starts with the beans but how you use those beans is what counts the most. The Toddy coffee maker extracts the coffee bean's true delicious flavor and eliminates much of the acidity, producing a bold, super-smooth coffee that can be served one cup at a time. And, one of the things we like, is that you can make it as weak or strong as you want to when you serve it so you can satisfy everyone’s taste. The set includes a brewing container with handle, glass decanter with lid, two reusable filters, one rubber stopper, a set of instructions, and a recipe guide. The Toddy brewer is also ideal for making tea - served hot or over ice. You can make one cup at a time by adding steaming hot or cold water, mild or cream.

Kick, pass, volley. Repeat. What makes a good soccer player is practice, practice practice. The Tekk Trainer, endorsed and used by USA Soccer veteran and three-time World Cup player, Eddie Pope, is an amazing tool that encourages the repetition of multiple drills by acting as both a goal and a rebounder training net. This durable, yet portable, net with adjustable positioning is the only one of its kind. Solid construction, 45-ply netting, bungee net with stainless steel hooks, and 40 square feet of target area makes this the best product on the market. It sets up in less than two minutes and can be set in 5 different training positions.

The Tekk Trainer is more than just a goal. It guarantees the ball will come back to you at game speed, allowing you to react to game-play situations. Tired of playing solo? Easily switch the nets and you’ve got a collapsible goal to take wherever your friends are playing. It is 

Having the Tekk Trainer like having your own personal soccer trainer anywhere, anytime!

We just aren’t quite ready to let go of summer just yet.... The travel was grand; plenty of time for rest and relaxation…and in “our neck of the woods”, the weather has been spectacular.  So, we found a great little kitchen tool that is going to help us hang onto the remnants of  summer as long as possible!  We were all about ice cream this summer…ice cream pies, ice cream cakes, homemade ice cream, gourmet ice cream delicacies. But, the long and short of it…you can’t beat a perfect ice cream cone for recapturing that carefree and fun-filled summer feeling. And, the Cuisipro Stack Ice Cream Scoop is just the ticket for year round “building” of America’s favorite indulgence.

Why do we love this scoop?  Let us count the ways:

• Creates fun-shaped cylinders of yum!
• Cuts through the hardest ice cream with a simple twist and lift action.
• Push button release.
• Precision stacking on cones…or beautifully plated desserts.
• Great for any food of a consistency that will hold together (tuna salad, rice, mashed potatoes, stuffing…and, yes, even brownies!)

We plan on being prepared when we are “blizzarded in” in February…we’ll put our Cuisipro to work for ice cream treats for the entire family! Yes, it will help us get through cabin fever… and remind us summer will be back in just a few short months! And, an added bonus - buy the pink one in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Do you worry about your daughter since she moved to her first apartment? Do you spend sleepless nights in hotel rooms worrying about an intruder? Do you feel vulnerable in your own home fearing a home invasion? Well, now that we have you in a state of great anxiety, we want you to know about a simple security measure that will restore your peace of mind…and, keep you and your loved ones safe from the unexpected. Securing rooms from unauthorized entry couldn't be easier. The GE 50246 Personal Security Door Stop Alarm requires no wires or complicated installation and is powered by a single nine-volt battery. The pressure-sensitive Door Stop Alarm is placed at the base of any door, and the device will emit a powerful 120-decibel alarm when the door is opened. We want to warn you…it is a loud alarm. Loud enough to awaken or alert you wherever you are in the room, house, backyard, or garage. Loud enough to strike fear in the heart of any intruder!

The Door Stop Alarm (or as we call it, “Mom’s peace of mind”) fits nicely into a travel bag, suitcase, or even a briefcase for easy portability. A colleague, who parks her vehicle in a parking structure, has one in her briefcase for those late night treks to her parking space by herself. Better than a whistle…she holds the Door Stop Alarm in her hand and is ever ready to attract a lot of attention if needed. Now you know, for peace of mind, you need several for yourself (at home or traveling) and one for each of the folks you spend time worrying about!

Washing the dog has always been a complete downer – for you and for him! And, where’s the gratitude when you’re done? More likely, you’re in the doghouse for days after the traumatic event, and your dog won’t even think about forgiveness until several bribes have been sullenly received.

At least, that was the scenario before the arrival of the 38 rubberized nozzles and massaging combs of the ShamPaw dog washing glove – the deep cleansing and rinsing device that actually gives your dog a soothing full body massage while getting his coat cleaner than ever before.  A clean dog is a happy dog – and the entire job of bathing lasts a mere five minutes. Your dog would most likely prefer it go on a bit longer, but we recommend you remind him of his previous attitude and limit his pleasure for now. Of course, you can suit yourself.

It’s entirely possible that you might strike a bargain with your dog – say, more frequent baths with ShamPaw, and he picks up after himself at the park!

You can go the distance with the Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch - it’s your one-piece training assistant that provides you with precise speed, distance, calories burned, and pace data! That’s right - Garmin has done it again. The Forerunner 205 is the most accurate, most reliable wrist-mounted performance and GPS tracking tool that you can find. This amazing, virtual exercise partner can be used for multiple sports like cycling, running, cross-country skiing, and windsurfing. Check out these features: training center software that allows users to download workout data for a detailed analysis; high-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS (and we aren’t sure what all that means…but, it works!); download-able courses; auto pause; auto lap; auto scroll; 1,000 lap memory; time, distance, and pace alerts; waterproof to IPX7 standards (submersible in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes); and USB interface. WOW! We got tired just listing all the features on this “must-have” for athletes. The rechargeable lithium battery stays charged for 10 hours. We especially loved the fact that everything you need comes with the Forerunner 205 (docking cradle, wrist strap, Training Center CD ROM, GPS unit, USB cable, AC charger, quick-start guide, and user’s manual).

It’s the complete package! The only thing missing with this virtual exercise buddy is the ability to strap it on and get those endorphins going—that’s up to you!

Make beautiful music with the Cuisinart Mandolin Slicer. It’s ideal for making potato chips, French fries, and julienne veggies! If you want perfection, this is it! The Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mandolin Slicer is an efficient professional tool that guides you to  creating decorative salads, cheese platters and more.

A mandolin is all about precision cutting and creative presentation. It's like running your food through a knife instead of running a knife through your food. We know it was the French who invented it, however, it's puzzling how it got its name from a musical instrument. In French it's Mandoline, and in English it's Mandolin; either is acceptable. The mandolin produces thin strands that make for faster cooking time and more tender, flavorful results in soups or stir-fry. The beautiful strands also make wonderful garnishes. Very thin matchstick slices a few inches long are quickly and easily made with the flat blades.

It has a durable stainless steel frame and a reversible sliding blade that make waffle and straight cuts, and there is an easy-to-use safety guard for safe and accurate slicing. This “instrument” is dishwasher safe and easy to clean, plus it has a 5-year limited warranty. We love the three interchangeable cutting blades that allowed us to slice fruits, vegetables and cheese as thick or thin as we wanted. It comes with a holder that has little spikes to position the food in place as it runs over the various blades. The Cuisinart Mandolin Slicer is the perfect size for using and storing.

No more uneven pieces of food and no more kitchen wounds from trying to “slice and dice” like a virtuoso! We guarantee rave reviews from your family and friends when you serve up your masterpieces!

Wouldn’t it be nice to take a whole afternoon, fantasizing a kitchen in Italy, puttering around the stove trying out various recipes, spending hours cooking in anticipation of the family gathering at the dinner table? Mamma mia, forget it! Few of us have time for such luxuries. More often we pick up the phone and order pizza to be delivered! That’s why the Pasta Boat is catching on big.

This is the ideal way to come up with really great tasting plates of penne, rigatoni, macaroni, and shells. The fact that cooks are in a hurry does not mean they don't care. They welcome the fact that Pasta Bowl requires no multiple pots and strainers, that the lid makes for easy straining, and the handles measure out perfect portions every time. Plus, it stores leftovers in the very same microwavable bowl used to cook the pasta.

You’ve worked all day, done the wash, picked up the kids after practice and paid the bills. With Pasta Bowl you can still provide an authentic tasty dinner in a flash...Buon Appetito! 

Kindle Wireless Reading Device – 3G is not just for “techies.”  Case-in-point…one of our colleagues at It’s Good Stuff has achieved a “certain age” and swore that he was not going to succumb to the siren song of the internet, cyberspace, wireless devices, and all that is high tech. After his wife acquired one of the first generation Kindle, he quickly changed his tune.  A voracious reader, he coveted her Kindle as she downloaded book after book and enjoyed all of the benefits of the wireless reader right before his green-with-envy eyes. Needless to say, the Kindle topped his Christmas list that year!  So passionate is he about “Kindle-ing”, that he pre-ordered the latest Kindle 3G so it would be delivered on its release date. (By the way, his grandson “inherited” his original Kindle.)  Our Kindle King took pen in hand to express his obsession with this marvel of technology. He has allowed us to share the following “poem” (forgive us Elizabeth Barrett Browning):

In spite of Ms. Browning rolling over in her Victorian grave, we feel confident she too would appreciate our tribute by the King of Kindle!