It’s easy to lose track of time in the shower and before you know it the recommended four minutes stretches to the Australian average of eight minutes, using around 70 litres of water if you have a water-saving showerhead – and up to a whopping 120 litres without one. It’s easy to save water with a shower timer – just turn on the tap and turn on the timer.
Often the first thing you hear in the morning is your radio alarm clock, so why not go for one that has great audio quality with premium speakers to play the radio, MP3 music or sleep sounds?
Think about all the devices in your home that need re-charging on a regular basis – mobile phones, digital cameras, GPS systems, iPods, iPads, batteries and all the little gadgets we’ve managed to integrate into our lives.
Fold your shirts like they do in boutiques and clothing stores! The FlipFOLD® from Green Apple Organising is lightweight, easy to use and makes folding clothes less of a chore. The simple system takes just a couple of seconds and is available in two sizes so you can fold everything from children’s tops to business shirts, $44.99.
Never again will you have to worry about your belongings when you travel! The Howsar Portable Door Lock provides a temporary lock for non-locking doors – and creates an additional barrier to locking ones – so unwanted ‘visitors’ can’t sneak in while you’re out and about. For use on most internal doors, it makes the lock inaccessible from outside the room even if someone has a key to it. It’s like your own personal security guard keeping you, your family and your luggage safe!
You’ll never write another crooked ‘Happy Birthday’ on a cake again with this battery-operated gem! The Kuhn Rikon Icing Decorating Pen makes writing and drawing on cakes, cupcakes and biscuits easy – there’s a mixer cartridge that evenly distributes food colouring through the icing, six nozzles that fit on – even one for filling cupcakes with jam or syrup! – dual-speed control and three icing cartridges so different colours can be used on one project. $39.95, contact VGM Imports for stockists. For stockists, visit www.vgmimports.com.au
The Chef’s Centre Cookbook Holder from Prepara features a splash-guard screen to keep your cookbook from getting ruined; a fully rotatable base with footed pads for stability and a pull-out drawer detailing weights and measurements for your convenience. It’s like having a handy assistant in the kitchen, $59.95. For stockists, visit www.prepara.com
Eliminate the mess of serving ice-cream with the Cuisipro Ice Cream Scoop & Stack from Howards Storage World. The ergonomically designed scooper cuts through hard ice-cream easily with a simple twist-and-lift action, then releases the scoop with just the push of a button – it also lets you stack fl avours! $19.95. For stockists, visit www.hsw.com.au
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