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Top Gadget Gifts at BROOKSTONE!

26 Nov

The Holiday Shopping Countdown is ON!

I rounded up 7 top GADGET picks at Brookstone (Level 3).

Some can help you cross an entire family off your gift list at once! 

I’ve been talking about the Scanner Mouse ever since I saw this display the other day at Brookstone! Scanning can’t get any simpler. The Scanner Mouse’s built in scanner allows you to make fast hi-res digital copies of anything — pictures, recipes, receipts, ANYTHING!  All you need to do is hit the “Smart Scan” button and scroll over your image or text. You can also use it like a regular mouse. It’s definitely on my wish list this year! Click here to check out a video demonstration of the Scanner Mouse in action.

Scanner Mouse

Looks like a standard mouse

And now for a gift that is small in size but can make a big impact! Check out the HDMI Pocket Projector!  This pocket projector can work with most smart phones as well as other devices to give you a big screen display! It features duel speakers. Plus, the Pocket Projector is rechargeable and can project for up to two hours at a time! It’s perfect for gathering the family together for a slideshow of family pictures or a big screen movie night! This makes a memorable gift for an entire family and can help you check multiple people off your gift list at once!

Don’t let its size fool you!

Turn your tablet into a powerhouse with this Bluetooth Keyboard with Portfolio Case! The wireless keyboard can conveniently click into the fold over magnetic case for when you want to carry it with you! The case features a built-in stand. It conveniently allows you to access built-in cameras and ports.  Multiple color options are available.

Keyboard

Comes in multiple colors

Don’t tell my husband, but he’s getting the Motorized Grill Brush. This will be a good test to see if he really reads my blog!  No scrubbing required. The motorized brush fights off grease and grime. Plus, it even has steam cleaning capabilities. Just fill it with water, push a button to spray some mist, and it turns to steam on your hot grill and can loosen up stubborn residue. I have a feeling that I just may come out on the wining end with this gift. Less time spent cleaning = more meals!

Motorized Grill Brush

The words high-tech don’t exactly come to mind when I think about cozying up with a warm blanket. But, that’s exactly how I would describe the Performance Throw Blanket. The fleece side keeps you warm and toasty. Then, there is a cool side.  It has the same kind of  moisture wicking technology that you’ll find in a high-tech workout shirt.

According to Brookstone, “The technical performance fabric wicks moisture and heat away from the skin and disperses it over exclusive channeled fibers where moisture evaporates quickly. The advanced breathability of the fabric allows airflow through the blanket so you can wrap up in any season or climate all year long without overheating.”

Brookstone also offers similar fleece, moisture-wicking  Performance Socks. 

High Performance Comfort

Keeps you warm on one side, cool on the other!

Experience your red wine to its fullest with the Aero Wine Aerator by Brookstone. Brookstone touts that you’ll experience, “Better wine in less than a minute.”  On the website, I read, “Younger and more full-bodied wines often require lengthy aging to reach their full potential. By infusing air directly into the wine bottle, Aero softens the wine’s tannins for more smoothness and enhanced flavors–all faster than traditional cellaring and decanting. The result? A more mature, better tasting wine in under a minute.”  It also makes for a fun cocktail party conversation piece!

Aero Wine Aerator by Brookstone

Meet SnackMan! Fill this motion-activated dispenser with your favorite guilty pleasure, healthy snack or even cereal. Yes, the colorful jelly beans an instant pop of cheer, but I’m thinking about all the other things I could get my crew to eat if it just took a wave of a hand to dispense a snack. Think sunflower seeds!   You get to pick your portion. Choose from a handful, large handful or bowl setting. (I may not reveal this part to my kids).

SnackMan

SnackMan makes an ideal gadget gift if you want to get a gift that an entire family will enjoy! Or, he can fit in well at an office. The fact that he offers touch free dispensing will definitely score him anti-germ spreading points!

This blog is hosted by Weinberg Harris & Associates, 623 W. 34th St., Baltimore MD, 21211

TOP Wedding Gifts: Tips from Williams-Sonoma

9 Apr

I asked associate manager, Joanne Dilonardo, at Williams-Sonoma (level 4), for  10 TOP Wedding Gift ideas. Even if you don’t have a wedding coming up on your calendar, be sure to check out these fun finds!  

When it comes to the more expensive items, consider chipping in with a group of friends, family members or co-workers to get a gift that will have longevity!

Gift #1All-Clad Stainless Steel 10-Piece Set ($949.95)

This set includes two fry pans, two saucepans with lids, a sauté pan with a lid, and a stockpot with a lid. The stainless steel is designed for consistent heating, use on any kind of cooktop and for easy cleanup.  Each of the pots and pans can be purchased individually as well. However, you can save 25% by getting the set.

10-Piece Set

Now for a GURU TIP for those registering: Register for both the full set and the individual components. If you receive the individual pieces, you can always exchange them for the set and have money left to spend.

Right now, a special gift comes with this set. You get two oven mitts, an All-Clad lasagna pan and a cookbook ($170 value).

Gift #2:  Shun Classic 3-Piece Starter Set ($299.95)

Once you use great knives, you quickly realize the difference they can make. This trio, from the leading blade company in Japan, includes a paring knife, utility knife and chef’s knife.

3-Piece Knife Starter Set

Gift #3:  KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer ($349.95)

This 10-speed mixer is powerful, yet won’t eat up a big portion of counter space! It comes with a 5-qt. stainless steel bowl, a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and pouring shield. It’s available in metallic chrome and a rainbow of colors.

If you buy this mixer, you can receive a free glass bowl attachment or a food grinder attachment (up to a $70 value) by mail. Good through 5/30.

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

 Gift #4:  Cuisinart Elite Die-Cast 16-Cup Food Processor ($319.95)

This sleek looking, heavy duty processor is described as a “kitchen workhorse!” Plus, it comes with a gift with purchase!  You can send in a rebate form and get a $50 Williams-Sonoma gift card (good through 5/13).

Cuisinart Elite Die-Cast 16-Cup Food Processor

Gift #5:  Breville Hemisphere Control Blender ($199.95)

This multi-tasking blender has eight task controls and five variable speeds! It’s also great for cocktails, smoothies, soups and more!

Breville Hemisphere Control Blender

Gift #6:  10-Piece Mixing Bowl Set ($39.95)

This stackable glass bowl set is a jack of all trades. Use them for prepping and mixing. They can also double as serving bowls!

10-Piece Mixing Bowl Set

Gift #7:  Nonstick Bakeware Set ($99.95)

This six-piece set has you covered for your essential baking needs. It includes a muffin pan, cookie sheet, half-sheet pan, two cake pans and a cooling rack.

Nonstick Bakeware Set

Gift #8:  All-Clad Deluxe Slow Cooker ($279.95)

This “top-of-the-line”  slow cooker has a nonstick aluminum insert that can even be used on your stovetop if you want to brown your ingredients before slow cooking your one-pot dishes.

All-Clad Deluxe Slow Cooker

Gift #9: Breville Panini Press ($119.95)

The nonstick Breville Panini Press makes up to four sandwiches at once!  You can also use it as an indoor grill.

Breville Panini Press

 Gift #10:  Riedel Vinum Mixed Gift Set ($149.95)

With this Riedel set, you get eight glasses for the price of six! Get four Bordeaux glasses and four Chablis/Chardonnay ones from the Vinum collection.

Riedel Vinum Mixed Gift Set

If you register at Williams-Sonoma, you can receive a 10% discount on ANY purchase six months from the date of your wedding!

There are ADDITIONAL special offers for couples registering with Williams-Sonoma. Here is a link to the registry section on the website. Scroll down and click on Special Registry Offers to learn about gifts you can earn, including some just for registering for certain products. Others are earned as registry items are fulfilled.

This blog is hosted by Weinberg Harris & Associates, 623 W. 34th St., Baltimore MD, 21211
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