Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover For The iPad

A mini for an ipad miniFirst of all, if you are thinking of buying an ipad, consider the ipad mini. It will cost up to $200 less than its larger model siblings. I have played with all three tablets, the ipad air, ipad 2 and the ipad mini, and to my surprise, I prefer the mini. When you look at the mini's 7.87 inch screen, it doesn't seem that much smaller than the bigger 9.4 and 9.5 inch screens. Unless you have a specific...

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A Four-Cube Organzier With Storage Bins

Once upon a time while living at home with my parents, I wore a 14k gold watch they gave me for Christmas. We lived in a house with beautiful wood furniture and fancy china. Expensive figurines decorated the shelves of a large, walnut cabinet.  Judging by what we buy today, times change. Life is less formal and simpler in many ways. I'm a different kind of consumer than my mother was, and I bet you are too.Instead of fine china for 12, I bought...

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Happy Valentine's Day From THE SAVVY SHOPPER

Photo: Karen MorrisCelebrating Valentine's Day with images from around the web: What would an elegant dinner be without a tasty bottle of red wine? And ... what would Valentine's Day be without lots of hearts, flowers or petals, candles, desserts and the passion of bright red? So lovely!Photo: Better Homes & Gardens (recipe here)Photo: Better Homes & Gardens (recipe here)Flickering hearts. Photo: familyholiday.netEnjoy! -- Amore. -- xox.You...

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Zyllion's Shiatsu Massage Pillow, A Review

Periodically I have lower back pain. Sciatica. Usually it goes away in a few days, but recently the twinge lingered. After several weeks of stiffness, I decided to buy a massage pillow. Why just a pillow? Well ... to be honest, I am too cheap, plus didn't want to make room in my New York City apartment for a massage chair. (I value my space!) I've tried the chairs at the Sharper Image shops, and they are fantastic! I hoped that good...

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Peter Pilotto For Target

Target's latest collaborator is one of London's most coveted fashion brands. Peter Pilotto -- headed by designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos -- is known for its innovative, colorful prints. Called classic and modern, the clothing is attractive, complex and energetic. There's a great interplay of funky flowers with graphics in the patterns, which is very warm and playful. It's a bit like looking through a kaleidoscope.The 70-piece collection,...

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Five "Better For You" Candies

The power of a sweet tooth is strong. Everybody craves candy sometimes, but according to recent studies, sugar is really bad for the human body. Some scientific research links sugar to cancer and heart disease. Yet if we try to eliminate all candy from our diets, most of us will fail. Extreme diets that make us feel deprived rarely succeed. The trick is to eat sugar in moderation. Sweets should be a special treat. So figure out what candies...

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A 12 Inch Deep Skillet Has Many Uses

Circulon 12'' deep skilletLet's play a game: If you could only buy one cooking pan, what type and size would it be?My answer is in the title. Here's why. A 12 inch deep skillet (also known as a frying pan) is so versatile. I use it for just about everything. It's great for making omelets, stir frying vegetables, browning meat and sauteing sauces. A chef would probably raise an eyebrow, but I often cook spaghetti, or homemade soups in mine. It...

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