Category Archives: TECH + GEAR

Sustainable Winter Essentials With GoSili Reusable, Silicone Straws, Tumblers

March 4, 2021

We love these eco-friendly, silicone must-haves from GoSili, to help you drink responsibly during winter activities. Affordable, sustainable solutions to beat the cold winter blues and best of all, they are good for the environment.

  • GoSili Silicone Cup with Straw or to-go Lid ($19 – 24 oz) – The first silicone cup that will hold its shape! GoSili reusable cups are 100% European grade platinum silicone and feature an embedded stainless-steel ring that prevents the cup from collapsing when gripped. Smart, simple design meets amazing functionality
  • GoSili Silicone Straw with Keychain ($4.50) – Reduce your plastic footprint with a straw made with 100% European-grade, platinum silicone that can be used over and over again. This reusable straw is completely bendable, so it folds up perfectly in the included keychain travel case. When you are done sipping, simply fold your straw up and place it in the tin. It is small enough to put in your pocket, yet big enough to make a significant impact on our planet.
  • GoSili Silicone Universal Top & Straw ($9 – 2pack) – Now, you can turn any cup into a straw cup. Made from 100% European-grade platinum silicone, this straw lid stretches over a WIDE variety of cups and glasses. When the silicone lid is stretched over a cup, the suction keeps the lid in place making your new straw cup virtually spill resistant. Use it at a restaurant, keep the bugs out of your drink while sitting at the campfire, use it poolside or on the boat – the list goes on. Never be without a lid or straw again!
GoSili is also available at GoSili.com, Amazon and Target.

How To Up Your (Rosemary Yuzu) Hand Sanitizer Game Now

February 5, 2021

Dry knuckles, sticky palms, unpleasant smell?

Cleanli is here. This all-natural Rosemary Yuzu Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer is giving me life.

Founders Ryan Lewendon, Alex Sourry and Blake Mitchell scoured the market but could not find a hand sanitizer that was effective in use but spoke to the modern consumer. They launched Cleanli ’s Rosemary YuzuMoisturizing Hand Sanitizer to create an elevated but effective sanitizing experience for clean hands and a grounded mind. And it’s working for me.

WHAT: Cleanli ’s Rosemary Yuzu Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer meets the CDC and FDA guidelines, is a certified over-the-counter drug and is made in the USA using traceable ingredients. It uses all natural, USDA-organic ethyl alcohol for it’s 63% alcohol content, which is then denatured using natural rosemary essential oil,  making this product equally enjoyable and effective.

The Rosemary Yuzu Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer incorporates antioxidants from Yuzu, Vitamin E and glycerin to moisturize, soften and restore the skin during use.

The result is smooth, clean hands with no sticky residue. Additionally, Cleanli balances the energizing citrus aromas of yuzu and green mandarins with calming rosemary essential oils to ground the mind and create a pleasant sanitizing experience.

Cleanli ’s Rosemary Yuzu Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer is packaged in a recyclable frosted glass spray bottle, for around $6.99 per unit.

Cleanli is available for purchase online at cleanli.co and select retail locations including all locations of Alfred Coffee (Los Angeles, CA) and Pitkin County Dry Goods (Aspen, CO).

Embrace Your Inner Prepper With Solar Lamps And Safe Home Water Testing

January 27, 2021

I’m already dreaming about my next camping trip. If I don’t get outside and into some deep nature I will surely implode.
It’s always exciting when new gear arrives – and I am loving Solight .
It’s a self-inflating, waterproof, solar light made from non-toxic, recyclable, hi-tech materials.
The light keeps its shape even when punctured and recharges in the sun lasting up to 12 hours.
Solight is great for kids and adults, environmentally conscious households, camping, backyard aesthetic, emergency use and more…
One solar light saves 90 pounds of carbon emission a year. Every time you choose clean lighting instead of traditional light bulbs it’s a strong individual commitment to a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle.
Solight offers the following designs: 

Safe Home Drinking Water Test Kits is another amazing product to have on hand. Are you concerned the tap water in your home is not up to snuff? Have it tested!

Chris Myers, President and CEO of Environmental Laboratories, Inc., is the Senior Scientist who developed Safe Home Test Kits, based on more than 40 years of experience studying and testing drinking water quality.

The Safe Home Test Kits are designed so anyone can test their own tap water. This is great if you suspect any issues with the clarity and safety of your tap water. 

You can have it analyzed too!

  • Safe Home Test Kits is the exclusive brand of water test kits that has received the Good Housekeeping Seal.
  • The Safe Home ULTIMATE Drinking Water Test Kit was also chosen as the Best Overall Test Kit in the USA for 2020, by “The Spruce.”
  • Safe Home Water Quality Test Kits were named one of the “Top Ten New Products in the World” at the National Hardware Show.

1. DIY at Home “You Test It” for screening of your home drinking water: https://envirotestkits.com/diy-test-kits/

2. In-Lab Certified “We Test It” for detailed testing of your home drinking water: https://envirotestkits.com/lab-test-kits/

SafeHomeTestKits.com is avail on Amazon, Home Depot, BedBathandBeyond.com, Menards, and Walmart online.

Bluestone Sunshields: Privacy Gets Reflective

January 6, 2021

If you’ve ever seen me on a hike, you’ll find me in my most Devo-mode. I always wear a futuristic sun shield. They’re just my jam. The problem is, not all sun shields are created equal. I love my Bluestone Sunshield because they feel the best on. It’s a simple, comfy visor that just slides on. Another brand I have literally squeezed my head like a vice. Bluestone doesn’t.

The Full Lux Rainbow is my fave.

Bluestone Sunshields was founded by Esthetician and Global Operations expert, Jen Podany, who saw a need for fashionable, practical options for doctors and patients offering both privacy and sun protection, post procedure.

Not only does Bluestone Sunshield provide fashionable privacy and sun protection, but it is now regarded as an essential tool for healthcare workers providing a transparent barrier between patient and specialist allowing for safe treatment. I even have a clear one.

Even the clear one does all this:

  • Blocks 99% UVA/UVB rays
  • Protects from Blue Light
  • ANSI Z80.3 Approved
  • Heat Resistant / Adjustable / Transparent Lens
  • Ideal for long days in the sun and ultimate sun protection
  • Blocks 99% UVA/UVB rays
  • Protects from Blue Light
  • ANSI Z80.3 Approved
  • Heat Resistant / Adjustable / Transparent Lens
  • Ideal for long days in the sun and ultimate sun protection
  • $68

Also, they make these adorable ones for kids.

KITTY LUX 

  • Blocks 99% UVA/UVB rays
  • Protects from Blue Light
  • ANSI Z80.3 Approved
  • Heat Resistant / Transparent Lens
  • Ideal for outdoor activities, sports and kids
  • Adjustable Headband
  • $52

Bluestone Sunshields has donated over 5,000 PPE items to hospitals and health workers.

HIDE THE IPAD WITH LOCKABOX

December 16, 2020

Lockabox: The best under $40 gift you’ll get this year.

The fights over the iPad are officially out of control in our house. There is only one option – Lock It Up!

We fell in love with this compact and hygienic box which you can read more about on their site.

Lockabox is avail on Amazon!

  • Made with food and medical grade materials
  • High impact and shatter resistant polycarbonate construction
  • Changeable 3-digit combination code lock
  • Patented clamshell design
  • Stackable and can be drilled and fixed as required (‘Fixing Guide’)
  • Suitable for fridges and freezers (down to -80*C)
  • USB ports to allow for easy charging of devices whilst locked.
  • Innovative design does not restrict mobile or wifi signal
  • Made in Britain and from recyclable polymer
  • Fully assembled and ready to use
  • 2 year warranty and 60 day free returns