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Geek Tip: Use a Dashboard Timer to Set Surfing Limits
Although part of my job is to surf daily news and other blogs, I do sometimes find myself knee deep in tabs to websites that have nothing to do with what I'm working on. . .
Put a Timer On Your BlackBerry, For Free!
I'm kind of a timer fanatic. I set my timer when I put my laundry in the wash, I set my timer when I put the chicken in the oven . .
Geek Tip: Get Friendly Reminders Via Twitter
I love my online to-do lists and receiving text message reminders on my cell phone with Oh Don't Forget, so when I learned that Twitter has a new reminder service, I jumped right on board. With Twitter timer you can get a direct message sent to you at anytime to remind you to do something. Featured on Lifehacker, all Twitter users can get regular "tweet" reminders sent to their inbox or cell phone.
Never Wonder How Old It Is Again
You've probably opened a carton of chicken broth, soy milk, or juice, used a little bit, put it in your fridge and forgotten about it. Now you've got a recipe calling for one of those ingredients, and you've got the ingredients in your fridge, but are they still good?
When did I open that chicken broth?
How Many Days Ago Did I Put That in There?
If your indication of when food has gone bad is a fuzzy, green (and smelly) blanket over it, then you may want to consider getting one of these...
The DaysAgo Digital Day Counter ($10.00 for two) is a digital day counter that attaches to a variety of surfaces with a magnetic or suction backing and counts up to 99 days. It's a simple gadget that is re-usable, versatile and helps you save money while saving you from playing the guessing game as to how old those leftovers are.
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Would You Use a Shower Timer?
If you're eco conscious, you know that water use is a big issue, especially in the western United States, where water is more scarce. And we all know that Australia's suffering one of the worst droughts in that country's history. Would you try to make a tiny dent in water woes by using a shower timer like this Yellow Duck Digital Shower Timer ($16) to keep your bath time on track?
Geek Tip: Use MeeTimer To Curb Your Online Procrastination
Do you ever find yourself surfing the net and then look up at the clock and wonder where all the time has gone? The Firefox extension MeeTimer allows you to keep track of the sites you've visited and for how long. It's actually very useful because you can group websites into activities (procrastination sites vs communication sites) so you will know exactly how your time is being divvied up.
Instant Noodle Perfecting Timer
This Instant Noodle Perfecting Timer may be $25 more than the person who lives in instant noodles would like to spend on a gadget, but boy is it eye catching.
Taking inspiration from the USB Java cup warmer and usb heated gadgetry, this Instant Noodle Perfecting LED Count-Down Clock was made to "help you perfect your instant noodle making skill" (really, when did this become a desired ability?) When turned on, the LED light flickers and a final-count down voice will let you know when your meal is ready. It's kitschy, but I say skip the timer and buy yourself a couple sandwiches.
Short on Gym Time? Be a Two-Timer
Climbing stairs instead of taking the elevator is a great way to add quick bursts of exercise to your day, and here's a new twist on stair stepping: When climbing up, take the stairs two at a time. The effect is like combining the StairMaster and lunges. Really focus on the back of your leg and your booty as you climb.
Last Chance to Enter Our Thanksgiving Giveaway!
From our free downloadable planner to our favorite recipes for stuffing, sides, and desserts, we're dedicating November to all things Thanksgiving. We're taking it one step further by partnering with our friends at Williams-Sonoma® to bring you the ultimate turkey day prize! There's everything you need to host the perfect Thanksgiving.
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