NEWS – The Glider magnetic window cleaner allows you to clean the outside of your windows from inside your home. Or you can actually clean both sides simultaneously by spraying cleanser on the inside of the glass while cleaning the outside. The Glider consists of two plastic pieces with embedded magnets to attract them together and four squeegee blades to wipe the cleaning solution over and off the glass. The kit also includes two microfiber cloths, which can be used to dry and polish after squeegeeing or can be used wet for extra scrubbing power.
The Glider is made of ABS plastic, EPDM rubber, and rare earth magnets. The outside piece has an attached 6′ string with a ring to wear on your finger to prevent it from falling. That feature would be very important at my house – which is a 12th floor condo. The cleaner measures 2″ x 9.6″ x 4″, so it will clean a nice, wide swath with each pass.
You’ll choose The Glider that works for the thickness of your window: single-paned window 0.08″ – 0.3″ for $45.00; double-paned 0.3″ – 0.8″ for $68.00; or double-paned 0.8″ – 1.1″ for $78.00. All three sizes are available at The Grommet.
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NEWS – It may look like a weapon or an alien medical probe, but the true purpose of this gadget is even more bizarre. This Japanese gizmo called a Kurara Wash (I think…) is designed to wash your dishes. That’s right, it’s a motorized handheld dishwasher that cleans food residue from your plates, bowls, and cutlery one at a time.
If you think that this device looks like it takes more time and effort than just sucking it up and washing your dishes the old-fashioned way in a sink with a soapy scrubby pad, I think you’re right. But hey, let’s give the inventor a little credit for coming up with the contraption. Even if it is only for a laugh. Check out the video below.
The cost of the Kurara Wash is 8,800 Yen which converts to about $79 USD on Thanko.jp or you can find a similar product on Amazon for the same price.
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NEWS – For those of you that have been keeping up with my news stories, you can probably guess that by now I have become totally intrigued by and immersed into the world of wireless earbuds. My quest to find the best of the best by my standards has led me to all different types and sizes of earbuds, with every manufacturer claiming superiority, or victory in the industry.
The True Wireless Earphones Starship E70 Pro is another pair of earbuds that seem to be well liked and seem to have some credibility to their claims and status. I have come to this conclusion based on what I have read on their website, including reviews. They also captured my attention because of the uniqueness of their design and appearance. The specifications claim the following: 4 charges per 1 case charge with only 1 hour required to fully recharge the earbuds, up to 6 hours of listening/call time, and 150 hours of standby time. The stable connection utilizes the latest Bluetooth 5.0 chipset.
If you would like to read more about the True Wireless Earphones Starship E70 Pro earbuds, you can head over to the Raycon Global website. You can also purchase from Amazon for $79.99.
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This is a sponsored post; while the views expressed here are mine, consideration was paid to me by IndieDoGood to write this article.
The Maker Movement is a group of inventors, designers, engineers, artists, and craftsman that embrace the do-it-yourself spirit and excitement of bringing consumers one of a kind products. IndieDoGood.com was created to help makers succeed while at the same time give back to society. How do they do that? IndieDoGood.com connects entrepreneurs and inventors with consumers on their website who are looking for innovative and unique products. Every purchase of a maker’s product on the Indie Do Good site includes a “do-good” which is a 5% donation of the total purchase price of the product to a charity that the buyer can choose from a list of their partner charities.
I don’t know about you, but knowing that even a small portion of my hard earned money gives back to charity, is an incentive to buy from that maker. I’m not alone in this feeling. Currently, 75% of consumers age 22-36 consider it important to support brands that give back to society, and 37% of those same consumers are more likely to buy items associated with a particular cause, especially if they are causes that they and their friends support.
IndieDoGood.com was founded by Ron and Sue Otten. Sue had a successful corporate career at Apple before she and her husband Ron became makers themselves and created the Indie Do Good website to help other makers.
The Founders, Ron and Susan Otten, had successful corporate careers and now are successful entrepreneurs and makers themselves. What drives them is their passion for two things; one, providing an environment for other entrepreneurs to begin their story; two, giving back to charities and local communities, contributing to a better world.
As of this writing, Indie Do Good is featuring almost a dozen different makers and their selection of products. Here is more info about just a few of the makers that are currently offering their products through the IndieDoGood.com
Shore Boards
Shore Boards started by building hollow-wood paddle boards, that can even be customized and are gorgeous pieces of art. These top-quality, heirloom boards are handmade for all types of board sports including Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPs), Longboards, and Wakesurf boards. Using sustainable materials, Shore Boards brings to life a high-performance art that is grown to ride. Here’s a fantastic video that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the way these boards are made and provides some insights to this home-grown artisan company.
Fair Anita
Fair Anita is a social enterprise that exists to create opportunities for women and girls, selling trendy (and affordable) fair trade jewelry and accessories made by over 8,000 talented women in 16 countries. Fair Anita provides dignified jobs in countries with extreme poverty and domestic violence. The company’s talented artisan partners carefully design and create all products by hand—gorgeous accessories you can be proud to wear.
Cycle Force
Cycle Force is the home of unique and hard to find bikes from around the world. It was founded and is operated by bike enthusiasts who have a goal of a bicycle for every man, woman, and child on the planet. In addition to its awesome bike selection, Cycle Force also offers parts and accessories for just about any make, model or style of cycling. Company founder Nyle Nyms firmly believes that his company does not just sell bicycles…they provide Independence to their customers around the world.
If you would like to help support the Maker Movement and learn more about the Indie Do Good makers, head over to IndieDoGood.com for more maker stories and their catalog of unique products.
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NEWS – This water bottle from Hip won’t fit in a car’s drink holder, but its shape may allow it to fit into your pocket or bag more easily. The Flask Water Bottle measures 4.8″ x 2″ x 7.25″ and holds 22 ounces. The body is made of clear, BPA-free Tritan plastic; the sleeve, strap, and twist cap is made of silicone. Please note that the strap allows you to attach the bottle to a bag strap or a belt loop for easy carrying; it doesn’t tether the twist cap to the bottle, as you can see in the following photo. The Flask is top-rack dishwasher-safe. You can clean the bottle with or without the silicone sleeve in place.
Through a partnership with Water For People, an organization that’s committed to improving access to water around the world, each bottle purchased provides two days of safe drinking water to a person without access to clean water.
The Hip Flask Water Bottle is available in blush, cloud, midnight, or ocean for $14.95 at The Grommet.
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