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Everything you need for a picnic for two except the food

Levenger says this picnic basket is inspired by pioneer wagons, hence the name.  It has a durable canvas exterior, a water-resistant polyester lining, and faux leather trim.  The Pioneer Canvas Picnic Basket measures 20″ x 12.75″  x 11.5″ and weighs 11 pounds.  It has a double lid, two storage pockets on the front, and a water-resistant base.

Inside, you’ll find everything you need for a picnic for two:

  • 2 porcelain plates (8”; navy/khaki plaid design)
  • 2 hand-blown wine glasses (7 ounces)
  • 2 stainless-steel forks, knives and spoons
  • 1 set of stainless-steel salt and pepper shakers
  • 2 cotton napkins (14” x 14”; navy/khaki plaid)
  • 1 stainless-steel cheese knife with wooden handle
  • 1 blanket (50” x 60”; quilted navy/khaki cotton topside and navy polyester underside)
  • 1 plastic food storage container

The Pioneer Canvas Picnic Basket is $120.00 at Levenger.

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The Gear Eye keeps and eye on things for photographers


I wonder how many of my fellow photographers end up like I have on many shoots, when I get to the location and realize that I forgot to pack something, and to make matters worse, packed gear the I did not need. This is a frequent problem that I experience no matter how much I plan. It either occurs because I have back to back shoots and very little time to re-pack my bags, or because I took something out of the bag and forgot to replace it.

A couple of days ago, I was surfing for photography gear online, which by now you all know is something I love to do, and I came across what may be a great solution.

Gear Eye is a small scanner that works along with RFID stickers and a mobile app, to tag all your gear and track it via the app. When setting up each tag, you can label each piece of equipment, so that when it is scanned, it shows up in the app as labeled. This allows you to pack a bag and then scan the items in the bag, and to know exactly what you have packed. What is even better, is that you can plan and determine what gear you need for a shoot and add that event with the gear list to the app. Once that is done, when you scan your gear bag, you can see on the app what equipment is in the bag, what is missing, and what may have been packed but not needed. This is great for efficiency and making sure that you are not carrying around extra weight.

The Gear Eye Starter kit is available for pre-order via the Gear Eye website for $185.

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Nookmark – for when a normal bookmark just won’t do

The Nookmark Bookmark is described as a reinvention of a traditional bookmark, but I’m not sure how they went from a piece of paper slipped between the pages of a book to this wooden triangular support.  The Nookmark “follows the shape of an open book”, and you lay an open book over the apex of the triangle to mark your place.

According to reviews on Amazon, this method prevents your book from getting something placed on it on the nightstand.  Another suggested use is to place the Nookmark on a coffee table to display an attractive book as part of the decor.

The Nookmark has an opening in the center that’s perfect for storing your reading glasses or a phone.  The stand is made of high-quality, rapidly-renewable bamboo with a clear coating.

For each Nookmark purchased, one dollar will be donated to United Through Reading, which connects military families facing physical separation by facilitating the bonding experience of reading aloud together.  You can purchase a Nookmark Bookmark for $38 at Amazon.

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Bring history to life with these letters

These letters from Letterjoy are a perfect gift for the amateur historian in your life.  With a subscription to Letterjoy, you receive a facsimile of an actual letter from an historic figure each week.  The letter will arrive in the mail, just as the original had.

Each month will have a theme, such as WWII or transportation innovation.  And each letter will be from someone who is participating in those historic events, such as a general, a scientist, an artist, or even a president.  Letterjoy’s designers create the letters to be authentic and readable.  Letterheads, signatures, stamps, and other aspects of the originals are recreated to make the experience as authentic as possible.

Subscriptions are available for three, six, or twelve months, with prices of $49.99, $99.99, and $149.99, respectively.  Purchase a subscription for you and the history lovers in your life at Letterjoy.

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Be part of the movie with Edifiers uniquely luxurious e255 5.1 Home Theater System

Product design doesn’t always have to be boring. The Edifier e255 Luna E 5.1 Home theater system is a prime example of this. Its unique shapes and striking red color make it look like it came straight out of a Japanese Anime. But, the e255 is more than just another pretty face.

Looks aren’t everything

The 385-watt e255 has all the features you could want in a high-end 5.1 Home Theater System.

The center speaker of the e255 features an OLED display. The display lets you adjust both volume, decoder status, and trimmer settings.

You can easily adjust settings using the touch-sensitive controls on the decoder, or the small included remote control.

Versatile connection options allow you to connect the e255 to any device via either the Optical or Auxiliary inputs.

The e255 decodes both Dolby and DTS sound profiles, allowing you to hear movies the way they were meant to be heard.

One of the systems best features is its wireless speakers. Both the 8” subwoofer and rear satellite speakers pair with the decoder for true wireless surround sound. No more clutter and messy wires.

The system comes with a center speaker, 2 satellite speakers, a wireless 8” subwoofer, and 2 wireless rear satellite speakers. This unique looking system does come at a pretty lofty price of $999.99. Visit Amazon for more info or to purchase.

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