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Morsel – The Most Versatile Spork Ever Created
Product design duo Hadron Gear has just announced Morsel, a versatile utensil that is putting a fresh new spin on the spork.
Hadron’s design team went through countless iterations to develop a truly revolutionary design, one that shined where other sporks disappointed. While camping stoves have made fantastic evolutions over the last 20 years, camping utensils have seen far less innovation. Morsel aims to change that.
Morsel’s long, asymmetric shape is combined with a soft rubber edge that allows it to clean and scrape surfaces of all shapes and sizes – “It’s like a spoon crossed with a spatula.” The ergonomic design makes it easy to scrape every last bit of food, whether it’s on your plate, in your bowl, or wedged down in the corner of a pot or food bag. The strong, full-sized fork includes safe serrated edges for cutting through tough foods.
“We wanted to design a better spork that solved all the shortcomings of conventional sporks and camping utensils. No more stubby forks. No more dripping soup. No more snapped handles. No more dirty hands from deep pots and bags. No more excess food waste on dirty dishes, and no more food scraps for wildlife. Our goal was to solve these problems and combine the solution into a single, elegant utensil.
… Eating should never be the crux of an adventure, so we wanted to make eating just a little bit easier. We always strive for more when we’re outdoors, even if that’s just scraping a much-needed last bite from the bottom of the dinner pot.”
Features of the Morsel Spork:
- Rubber conformable scraping edge
- Asymmetric spoon shape fits all shapes and sizes
- Full-size fork with safe cutting edge
- Extended length and deep reach
- Boiling water and dishwasher safe
- BPA-Free and FDA food-grade materials
- Ships Spring 2018
- MSRP $12
Want one? Morsel will be launching on Kickstarter in March 2018 with big discounts for early buyers. Stay up-to-date and learn more by joining Morsel’s email list through their website, morselspork.comAbout Hadron:
Hadron is a product design duo based out of Portland, Oregon focused on creating better products through thoughtful design. Hadron believes that good designs should solve problems and enhance experiences. The result is Morsel, a clever utensil that makes eating just a bit easier and more enjoyable, allowing meals to be enjoyed until the very last bite.
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Declutter Your Home & Mind This Spring With Mindspace
You know what they say, “a clear desk leads to a clear mind.” Well, it actually goes a lot farther than that. A clean, organized kitchen, office, bedroom etc., can help you be more productive. Enter Mindspace the ultimate organizational solution.
From cutlery trays to utensil caddies, door shoe organizers to office desk organizers, Mindspace has all the quality products and solutions for every room in your home and for the office. With Mindspace everything has a home, that’s easy to find and easy reach. Voila! The clutter is gone!
Don’t just give lip service to getting organized, actually do it withMindspace. Mindspace products are wonderful for your own home and make thoughtful holiday gifts for anyone on your list who’s struggling to ditch the clutter.
Mindspace makes products for every area that needs decluttering: your beauty space, Kitchen, office, laundry, closet, home, and work.
Here’s How to Unclutter Your Office Space:
- Office Desk Organizer – with 6 compartments and a pull-out drawer you can keep your notepads, pencils, staplers, notebooks and all your desk essentials in one handy place!
- Compact Organizer Caddy – features 8 compartments and one pull-out drawer. Like all Mindspace products, this compact, but roomy organizer is constructed of sturdy, mesh metal that’s as tough as it is good looking.
- Letter & File Desktop Organizer – Got a lot of papers cluttering your desk? No more! With 6 vertical and 2 horizontal sections, your papers and files are in place and at hand with this attractive organizer.
Mindspace is THE place to find everything you need to live an organized life. Get Mindspace and unclutter your mind while you discover the gift of space!
Find Mindspace on Amazon, Zulily, eBay and the Mindspace website.
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This Plastic Baggy Holder Helps Keep The Leftovers And Groceries
It’s incredibly frustrating, upon moving a few items around in the fridge, to find a plastic bag full of something you planned on eating—but then completely forgot about. Food we save in plastic bags often goes bad before we get a chance to eat it, because the bags are so easily shifted and shoved around in the fridge or pantry.
And we probably have all bought a bag of something (shredded cheese for example) only to realize when we get home from the store that we already have the item. It was just too buried in a drawer or far back on a shelf for us to have known.
Zip N Store is a storage company that makes a plastic baggy organizer which can be installed in refrigerators, pantries, closets, and more, according to the website. Zip N Store’s organizers allow you to easily see and access your plastic bags, which may save you the frustration (and cost) of either wasting food that you don’t remember storing, or buying a replacement for food you already have.
According to the product description on Amazon, the mid-size organizer holds 12 assorted quart-size plastic bags, and up to 20 pounds. Installation is easy, too. You simply attach the organizer to the bottom of the refrigerator shelf, which takes just a few minutes and doesn’t require any tools.
The Zip n Store organizers are also a great tool for meal and snack prep. You can prepare healthy snacks, and have them lined up for the week in one easy sliding organizer. The Zip n Store door unit holds up to 10 bags, and the full-size has 20 slots.
One Amazon reviewer calls the mid-size organizer “an organizer’s dream.” The five-star review says, “We are using them in our refrigerator and we have one mounted under our counter for holding all of our chip bags and snacks. It works as advertised it created more space and is saving us money by reducing food spoilage.”
Whether you want to make space in your fridge or pantry, or even organize various supplies, the Zip n Store organizers seem to be multi-functional and worth a try!
ABout Zip n Store:
Zip n Store is the brain-child of inventor Len Kensey and the result of a lifetime of an inventing and creative spirit.
Created in June of 2016, Zip n Store was then launched on Kickstarter, and raised over $150,000 within 33 days (only 1% of funded projects reach the 100K mark!). Within 2 months of launching, Zip n Store was viewed over 25 million times on social media sites.
Now being sold on Amazon Prime throughout the U.S. and soon the world, Zip n Store’s dream is becoming a reality. This is Zip n Store… Storage… Simple n Easy!
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Home Transformation: Top Tips On How to Update Your Home to the Next Level
The most significant asset under your possession is your house. The appearance of your home will speak about your lifestyle and personality. Don’t settle for the things you had decades ago. Maybe now is the time to update your living space and determine the things you need to change and you wish to upgrade to achieve the maximum comfort you want.
Home upgrades don’t always mean total renovations. Sometimes, the simplest things you upgrade makes a huge difference. Improving the aesthetic and condition of your house won’t always require a significant cost. You can take your cue from these tips on how to redesign your home to the next level without breaking your bank.
Paint is Vital
Painting can affect the lighting of your whole interior. With that mentioned, you might opt for fresh paint when upgrading your home. The right paint job can renew, revitalize, and refresh any room in your house or even your entire home.
Repainting is the most economical way to transform your home into a much relaxing interior. However, finding the perfect paint to fit your home design can be so hard. If you have a difficult time choosing the right shade for your home, you can go for any light and neutral colors. These colors are the best pick for a soothing and stunning transformation in any space of your home.
Utilize Your Kitchen to Its Maximum Capacity
In home renovation, you are not just upgrading its aesthetic but also aim to maximize your storage as well. When it comes to updating your kitchen, it is best to utilize the space to its maximum capacity to help you with your storage problems.
You can add undershelf baskets to maximize your vertical storage. They can extend your cabinet’s capacity and can create an area for various types of ingredients. You can also install rolling shelves with low sides to keep the things inside your kitchen easily accessible and organized.
Make Your Home Green
Adding plants to your living space is an economical way to add-on colors and textures to your home. These greens will not only add beauty to your interior but can also help balance the humidity. This 10 lawn fertilizer can also make your home green. They can also remove harmful gasses from the air and absorbs pollutants making your home fresh and safe.
Make Use of the Things You Already Have
In decorating your home, you probably need some accessories. Instead of shopping for new items, take a good look at the stuff you already have. You can frame arts from children’s storybooks and hung it in your kid’s rooms or bathrooms.
If you have an old ironing board that’s not in use, you can give it a simple makeover and make it a table. You can arrange candles, books or frames on top of them to add design in the corner. Your creativity will amaze you on what you can do with the stuff you already have that are just packed up in boxes.
Beautify Your Bathroom
Redesigning your bathroom don’t always need to be expensive. Instead of tiling the whole bathroom walls, you can have a more economical approach with laying thin strips of tiles along the bathroom walls or repaint the old tiles to give it a new appearance. If you do it on your own, just remember to clean, sand, and prime the existing tiles before painting.
Another way to give a facelift to a tired bathroom is by applying a new coat of paint in the entire walls. With that, never choose the cheapest paint available in the market, or it might double the cost of your repainting. Bathroom areas are steamy and moist spaces, and they require a particular type of paint that is resistant to mold.
You can also install a combination of task lighting, built-in ceiling lights, and suave pendant lights to add function and mood to your bathroom. Advanced your lighting with LED and add strips on your bathroom floor encircling the bath or along the sides of your mirror for a maximum effect.
Takeaway
The key to decorating or updating your home aesthetically is to picture out an image of what you want and then step-by-step upgrade each part of your house following the tips mentioned above. Sometimes the smallest things you upgrade makes the most significant impact.
However, if you want to have a professionally designed home, you can get some help to the pros. You can search for some sites like Gia Renovation and other home improvement pages to give you honest, professional, and helpful advice on how to start and finish your home transformation.
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New York Art & Wine Female Duo Launch The Vinum Project for Sophisticated Gift Giving for Art and Wine Lovers
The Vinum Project, a collection of imagery that is unparalleled in its humorous and vibrant take on the fusion of wine and contemporary art, launched for wine and art lovers who are looking for the ideal gifts just in time for the holiday shopping spree.
“Much like the holidays, wine is a unifier. It’s something that your Aunt in Texas shares in common with your BFF in LA and your odd colleague at work. It’s a common denominator for bringing people together in a world that can feel very divided these days. Yet when we think about wine, most of the images that are top of mind are largely outdated, white table clothes,etc. – out of touch with the real humans diving in to experiences and cultures surrounding the amazing world of wine. Our offering combines sophisticated elements of wine and the wine industry with bold pops of color and different perspectives that embody a young and fresh outlook. Cool, yet affordable gifts are hard to come by so we end up leaning on the tried and trues a little too often, said Vanessa Price, Founder of The Vinum Project.
The Vinum Project is a visual series created by a dynamic best-friends-since-childhood duo. Vanessa Price, Creative and Art Director, is a 15-year veteran of the wine business in NYC and felt compelled by her years of watching dull depictions of wine that seemed so out of touch with her and all of her contemporaries and was inspired to change that. Michelle McSwain is a life-long photographer and long-time creator of alternative platforms for creating new perspectives through the camera lens. Together, they are creating imagery that speaks to a generation of wine drinkers living in the real world – and who want wine to be a part of their real lives.
This holiday season, make everyone on your gift list happy. The Vinum Project’s prints are great for friends, parents, newlyweds, new apartment leasers; anyone who enjoys wine and pretty things. Whether shopping on a budget or looking for a badass mic drop sort of gift, The Vinum Project has something for you. They have created a limited series of Fine Art pieces printed in a new wave technology of HD printing as well as a photo print series that won’t break the bank but will definitely over deliver in the surprise department upon opening.
This holiday season, be different and be clever – and definitely win the “best gifter” award on gift exchange day. Vanessa and Michelle had their first gallery showing opened to much fanfare and success in The Hamptons this past summer and now they are looking to bring these fun prints to your readers.
Vanessa is also a wine columnist for NYMagazine and a Diploma graduate of and instructor for The Wine & Spirit Education Trust®. She teaches wine classes at Columbia University and splits her time between New York City and Montak. Her partner is professional lifestyle and portrait photographer, Michelle McSwain, co- inventor of the mobile App PABLO, known for its patented long exposure photo and video technology. In short, they are making wine art for wine lovers with all the beauty.Product Recommend
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Give Warmth and Give Back with Ecuadane!
There’s a certain warmth about the holidays … not the fireplace, but the feeling in our hearts, especially when you give a gift that’s meaningful and helps others.
Everything about Ecuadane brand fits that bill. Their beautiful handcrafted goods are one-of-a-kind special gifts in and of themselves, but they also make the world a better place by giving back. From their signature alpaca-blend blankets to their scarves and Ponchos.
The three young sisters who founded this conscious brand search for unique, quality treasures that celebrate native cultures and traditions. This company is truly capturing the spirit of the holidays by giving back to the Ecuadorian community they work with. Ecuadane is donating 50% of their sales from their website to build homes for five families in Ecuador, where a majority of Ecuadane‘s products are crafted.
This holiday give the gift of Ecuadane and feel the warmth of doing something special for those you love while helping others!
Here are Top Holiday Pics from Ecuadane:
Christmas Blankets – Soft, warm and beautiful, these cozy blankets feature a beautiful holiday scene. They make you long for cold weather!
Ponchos – Wrap up your shopping with these gorgeous ponchos in teal, oatmeal, steel, lime and amber.
Scarves – The Colibri infinity scarf is made of a luxe soft knit featuring an elegant contrasting print which gives any outfit a finishing touch. It’s named after Ecuador’s beautiful hummingbirds.
ABOUT ECUADANE:
The name Ecuadane is a combination of Ecuador and Denmark. The 3 young founders chose it to honor the countries where their parents were born. The Lund sisters love being together, discover cultures, traditions and wonders of the world. They started Ecuadane to be able to introduce others to the hidden treasures of little-known places. Ecuadane gives a substantial portion of its proceeds to charities.
THE STORY BEHIND ECUADANE
People meet and sweet music ensues, or so the saying goes. In our case, it became more than that. After visiting the village of Otavalo in Ecuador where our three daughters and we were spellbound by the delectable textiles made by the local Otavaleños we decided to found our company Ecuadane. The name symbolizes our Ecuadorian (Catalina) and Danish (Nicolai) backgrounds.
The desire to share the unique, hand-weaved products with the rest of the world was great, but we also saw it as an interesting opportunity to combine the traditional South American design with the simple Nordic style. It was also crucial that all production should have the greatest respect for the environment and that all textiles should consist mainly of recycled textile fibres.
A dream has been realized and today Ecuadane can offer the quality-minded and environmentally conscious consumer a range of sustainable, but also delectable and soft blankets and ponchos – and we plan to add more products. Today, Ecuadane is a family-run business with our three daughters at the helm. We are grateful for the chance to share the products of the Otavaleños with the rest of the world, which is why we have decided to give back. Therefore, we are donating 5-10% of our profits to Ecuador and various humanitarian efforts such as children’s hospitals, schools etc.
