A NY Times Pick For A Best Laptop Mini Table & I Like It Too...

...expect for the price, which is now a bit high.

Although the Times calls it Avantree, it's been rebranded under"Neetto"on Amazon. I one I bought is also branded Avantree, but I bought mine more than a year ago. The company says you can use it as a multi-functional workstation, a standing desk, snack tray for watching TV, a laptop or tablet stand for relaxing in bed or a food table to enjoy breakfast in bed! I demo how you the height is adjustable from 9.4"-12.6" and the table angle adjusts 0-30 degrees. The thing that has changed drastically recently is the price. I bought it for $39.99 before the current Covid-19 stay at home pandemic. It's now $79.99, but I found one very similar (and a bit larger) for under $65.00 or so, depending the finish you pick.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/kSaawk2H2ts   

This is the one shown in the video on this show: https://amzn.to/2y3Dhyh 

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This one cost less & has a bigger desk: https://amzn.to/2YjM9dB 

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Miss the noise of a big city, especially New York during this 'stay at home' Pandemic? The NY Public Library offers a free mini-album of Missing Sounds Of NY noise: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2020/05/01/missing-sounds-of-new-york 

A Neat Gadget To Help Keep The Kitchen Neat.

This is the first time I heard of a hanging kitchen trash can. It's said to save space and help keep the kitchen clean and tidy. It works with reusable grocery bags. It can hang on the edge of a drawer, the top of a cabinet, or even in back seat of car, hanging on the seat pocket. The company says the trash can is made of grade environmental protection material, and I have no idea what that is, except it feels like some sort of plastic. As you'll see in the video, it can be used half open, or fully open. Fully open it can stand as a small trash bin for bedroom or bedroom. The plastic bag holder slips off and can be used to push small garbage off the counter right into the hanging trash can. The dimensions are on the photo (left) and one reviewer said it works great with 3 gallons trash bags. I paid $20 for the tan version, there's a grey version too, often with a different price. There are other companies selling what looks like this exact trash can for a buck or two less. Link below.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/EpRrHLgDTJc

This is the one I bought, but click on “compare with similar items” to see other versions that might be exactly same for a dollar or two less. https://amzn.to/2KcPsLm

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This Amazon retailers has a tan + a white one for under $30. Price can change at any time! https://amzn.to/2VDw4Os  

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Bakery closed? Stuck at home? Make a 3-2-1 Mug Cake.

Do you know about 3-2-1 Mug Cakes? They're simple. Mix together is a big ziplock bag a box of Angel Food Cake Mix and a box of any other variety of cake mix you like. Then in a mug, make simple little one-serving cakes with 3 tablespoons of the mix, two tablespoons of water, and 'bake' in the microwave for 1 minute. It couldn't be simpler, or could it. Surprise! Duncan Hines has come out with a line of mug cake mixes. I bought the Mug Cake Strawberry Shortcake Flavored Mix with Cream Cheese Frosting. They call it a Decadent strawberry shortcake mug dessert with cream cheese frosting. I call it pretty good for something you can make in about a minute & twenty seconds, depending on your microwave. There are lemon, carrot, brownie mug mixes too. The Strawberry Shortcake was just $2.50 on Amazon when I bought it and it makes 4 cakes with icing. That's less than 65 cents a cake! And kids will love making their own desserts. The Strawberry Shortcake has 410 calories, but it could be cut in two. Duncan Hines suggests it tastes best warm, and I agree.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/X067qMApsa8 

Various cakes available & prices: https://amzn.to/2XGSgsn   

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An Inexpensive Way To Hold Your Laptop or Chromebook In A Better Postion For Use.

Staying at home so much I've been using my Acer Chromebook along with my two PC's much more often. I found it easier to use the Chromebook if I placed it at an angle. That's why I bought a laptop stand/holder. They offers many step height & angle adjustments; from 2.75 inches to 5.5 inches. It's nicely built, has 4 rubber cushions on top and 2 protective hooks at the bottom to keep your laptop from scratches & sliding. Silicone pads on the bottom protect this stand from scrapes and helps keep it secure on your desk. It can hold a notebook/laptop us to 15.6”, weighing up to 11 pounds according to the description. It weighs 9.2 oz, folds easily and comes with a carrying pouch. I paid $23.99, but as of 4/11/20 it's no longer available. But below is a link to a similair one which rated higher than I one I bought and seems to sell for a buck less.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/5cpYlzkDMRk 

Update: The laptop stand in the video is showing as unavailable on Amazon, but this one is very similiar, has a wider range of up & down, got a slightly better rating, holds more weight, and is a buck cheaper. It's the iVoler Adjustable Aluminum Laptop Computer Stand.

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Help Really Young Kids - 18 months to 4 years - spend time playing with their food!

Want a bit more freedom when feeding kids 18 months up to 4 years of age? Meet Constructive Eating plates & utensils.

Here's how the company describes them. Our products are used both independently by young children and by parents when they are feeding their children before those young ones have the dexterity to handle the utensils on their own. The most popular age range for a child to independently use our utensils and plates is about 18 months up to 4 years. The Pusher makes it easy to gather food and put it on either a fork or a spoon. It works especially well with foods such as rice, peas and mashed potatoes. All of our utensils and plates are dishwasher safe. Our Construction Plate, Garden Fairy Plate, and Activity Plate are all microwave safe. Our utensils, plates and placemats are all Made in the USA. Our Front Loader Plush are manufactured in China. Our products are fully tested against the requirements of the CPSIA, ASTM, FDA and EN71. Our utensils and plates are constructed out of two different plastics that chemically bond to one another. We do not use any paints in our utensils or plates. A 3 piece utensil set is $14.99, and the plates are $19.99. Use "stayhome15" for an unannounced 15% off. Discount is not mentioned on the website.

Company demo Video. (1st half has sound, 2nd half doesn't but it shows kids having fun with the Constructive gear.): https://youtu.be/QV705UWMQtI  

Company website: http://www.constructiveeating.com/  Use “stayhome15” for unannounced 15% discount. (It's not on their website, just add it at checkout if you decide to buy.)