Staff Picks: Joanne shares her favorites

May 12, 2012 By Tori Leave a Comment

The Daily Grommet team is as unique as the wide variety of products that we feature. It’s only natural that we fall in love with the products and their creators and click the buy button often to bring them into our homes. Grommets play a big part in our lives and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

This post is part of our Staff Picks series — we hope you enjoy discovering our favorites!

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Grommets that make life easier or do things better are my picks. Here’s a few home problem solvers I would recommend. – Joanne, Discovery Team

I get amazing results grilling on the Cookina mat. I will never grill salmon again without it.

Pills age perfectly good clothes prematurely. Gleener refreshes and rescues my knits from those awful fuzz balls.

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Coverflex lids are a smart, green alternative to plastic wrap. The silicone material grips surprisingly well and keeps an airtight seal.

We hope you’ve enjoyed Joanne’s favorite Grommet finds, do you have a favorite? We’d love to hear about it. Leave a comment below!

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Staff Picks: Ray shares his favorites

May 5, 2012 By Tori Leave a Comment

The Daily Grommet team is as unique as the wide variety of products that we feature.It’s only natural that we fall in love with the products and their creators and click the buy button often to bring them into our homes. Grommets play a big part in our lives and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

This post is part of our Staff Picks series — we hope you enjoy discovering our favorites!

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I’m a very picky shopper but these Grommets are things I really love. I like to keep things minimalist yet offbeat and these Grommets are right on the money. - Ray, Supplier Support Team

Too many electronics look like jet engines. Tivoli’s wood finish and knob controls make it really stand out.

Who says exposed lighting can’t be sexy? No need to dress a Plumen since it’s awesome to look at bare.

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The less I have in my pockets the better. ZerOZ is a nice slim wallet that helps me do just that.

We hope you’ve enjoyed Ray’s favorite Grommet finds, do you have a favorite? We’d love to hear about it. Leave a comment below!

Love is in the air

February 7, 2012 By Tori Leave a Comment

Love is in the air, and this morning Jeanne headed to visit our friends over at Fox25 Boston, bringing along a few unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas. If you’re still searching for the perfect gift, these Grommets fit the bill.

It’s only one week away, so make sure you get that special someone a gift they’ll love!

Gift ideas for Valentines Day: MyFoxBOSTON.com

Filed Under: Featured, Grommet Gift Guide Tagged With: gifts for her, gifts for him, Gifts for Women, holiday

Be prepared!

September 7, 2011 By Tori Leave a Comment

Did you know that September is emergency preparedness month? With the recent earthquake in the east and the wrath of Hurricane Irene, it seems like the perfect time to make sure you have your emergency kit stocked and ready, just in case. Are you wondering what to put in an emergency kit? Well, here at Daily Grommet, we have several finds that would come in handy in the event of an emergency – be prepared!

What to put in an emergency kit - hand crank radio Eton

Solar and hand-crank powered electronics that include self-powered digital AM/FM/NOAA weather radio, a flashlight. Buy Eton here.

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solar charger - What to put in an emergency kit Voltaic Systems

Voltaic Solar Chargers come with a rechargeable battery and several adapter tips, and will charge a smartphone in just 4-5 hours of sunlight (compared to 16 hours for similar chargers). Buy Voltaic Systems here.

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Kovenex

High performance fire extinguishing blanket. Smothers fires, blocks heat & does not burn. Two sizes for home fire emergencies. Clean, easy and reliable. Buy Kovenex here.

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ABC Gauze

Here’s a first aid innovation that stops bleeding faster and more safely than any traditional bandage. ABC stands for “Advanced Bleeding Control,” and that’s just what this incredible bandage delivers. The gauze turns into a clear gel when it comes in contact with blood. Buy ABC Gauze here.

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Ila Security

Ila Security personal alarms are designed to draw attention to dangerous situations. Rather than sounding like a generic alarm that may be ignored, these alarms emit a high decibal alarm that will surely draw attention. Buy Ila Security alarms here.

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Picture Keeper

Don’t let a power outage or a computer crash wipe out your memories. Get Picture Keeper’s small portable drives to back up and save copies of all your digital photos. The built-in software automatically finds and copies all your photos with a single click. Buy Picture Keeper here.

Do you have an emergency kit already made? What are some items you recommend including?

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4 Fun Outdoor Games

July 27, 2011 By Tori Leave a Comment

Want to get the family outdoors and having fun? These fun outdoor games are sure to be a hit!

fun outdoor games - Bocce

Bocce Nation

Keep the gang together with all-ages bocce ball fun. Bocce Nation’s portable bocce court that comes complete with scoreboard, balls, court, and rule book. A Bocce Tournament pack is also available. Buy Bocce Nation’s portable bocce court here.

KanJam - fun outdoor games

Kan Jam

Get your guests on their feet with a Frisbee-inspired summer game for all ages. You’ll love KanJam game; an exciting outdoor game that can be played almost anywhere. Buy the KanJam frisbee game here.

fun outdoor games - Swedish game

V:King

Horned helmets aren’t required in this Viking game. V:King is inspired by a centuries old Swedish Lawn Game known as Kubb where axes are thrown at shields in a quest to conquer the King. Buy V:King’s Kubb Swedish outdoor lawn game here.

Buoy Bat

Beach debris? Now it’s a buoy of a baseball bat. The Buoy Bat is a toy bat made from lobster buoys. Its bright colors and sweet spot will make this a favorite outdoor game. Buy the Buoy Bat toy bat here.

Do you have a favorite outdoor game? We’d love to hear about it!

Filed Under: Featured, Grommet Gift Guide Tagged With: fitness, Gift Guide, kids, unique gifts

5 finds for summer entertaining

June 28, 2011 By Tori Leave a Comment

Tis’ the season for summer entertaining and backyard dining. We’ve got the perfect collection of Grommets that are sure to enhance your summer get-togethers.

Salsabol

A beautiful ceramic bowl with a strategically engineered lip that’s designed to push the dip onto your chip for a more stable scoop. Buy the Salsabol spill proof salsa or dip bowl here.

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iSi Twist and Sparkle

Once you experience this DIY carbonation system, you might find yourself trying to carbonate every beverage in your home. Juice, tea, wine, cocktails, mocktails… you name it, this little gadget can add bubbles to it. Buy the iSi Twist and Sparkle seltzer maker/drink carbonator here.

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Firewire

Made of stainless steel cable, Fire Wire skewers can literally bend to your cooking needs. You can shape them to fit inside a container for marinating (try doing that with rigid metal skewers), or twist them so they fit on your grill. Buy Firewire’s flexible metal skewers here.

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What Is It?

They look just like the ubiquitous paper plates and plastic cups that appear at picnics and barbecues everywhere, but they’re not disposable. They’re made of durable melamine, so they’ll hold up to gobs of barbecue sauce and potato salad much better than the flimsy dinnerware they pay homage to. Buy What Is It? Melamine plates and cups here.

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Allsop

When the garden work is done and the sun is down, it’s time to enjoy the Allsop’s stunning solar-powered lanterns. The accordion-style lanterns and string lights are made from nylon so the vibrant colors will stay bright and won’t fade from sun exposure. Add a glow to your summer entertaining. Buy solar hanging lanterns and string lights here.

Filed Under: Discoveries, Grommet Gift Guide Tagged With: Cooking, food, Gift Guide

All in the Family

May 16, 2011 By Daily Grommet Leave a Comment

After discovering and featuring over 600 Grommet finds, each entrepreneur, inventor and company have become a part of our family here at Daily Grommet. So, in the spirit of familia, we’d like to highlight some families within our Grommet family. These Grommets all come from family owned businesses.

Box for the Birds – DIY Birdhouse Kits

A family art project inspired these DIY birdhouses you can build without nails or glue. The birch panels fit together like puzzle pieces to create classic and modern places to roost. Buy the Box for the Birds simple birdhouse kit here.
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Cake Vintage – Kitchen Papers

Elevate the dining experience for your guests. These fancy serving papers, placemats and coasters make for a stunning presentation. Buy Cake Vintage paper placemats and more here.
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Filed Under: Grommet Gift Guide Tagged With: creative gifts, Gift Guide, unique gifts

Eco Friendly Finds

April 19, 2011 By Daily Grommet 1 Comment

Going “green” it is for anyone who wants to take one step today towards doing better by the Earth. Here are several products that can help you get started.

Pearls Premium

If you love a green lawn but dread the maintenance, check out Pearl’s Premium grass seed. It was developed by environmentalist Jackson Madnick, who spent six years researching lawns that grow slowly, require less water and don’t need chemical fertilizers to thrive. Grow an easy organic lawn this spring.

ChicoBag

These reusable grocery and produce bags are designed to maintain optimal humidity and air flow which will keep fruits and vegetables fresher, longer. ChicoBags eliminate the need for single use plastic bags – a much more earth friendly way to grocery shop!

eGear

Tap the sun with the eGear 5-in-1 solar travel kit. The base stores energy from the sun, and you can use it to power five different attachments: a small LED flashlight, radio, fan, reading light or USB charger. You just choose the component you want, then slide it onto the body until it clicks into place.

Rickshaw

The “Zero” nylon messenger bags from Rickshaw Bagworks is designed to eliminate wasted material. Scraps created during production are used in the bags and shipping materials, so nothing gets tossed. Read more about this here.

BaLLS

Why toss wool balls into your dryer? We’ve discovered lots of reasons. They’re a clean, natural alternative to conventional dryer sheets and fabric softeners. They can cut drying time by as much as 40%. Plus, these handmade wool dryer balls are great for reducing static electricity and fluffing out wrinkles.

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Evan Healy

Evan Healy takes a different approach to skincare. As a trained aesthetician, Evan believes in the skin’s ability to achieve optimal balance with just a minimum of help. All the products in her evanhealy line are made from organic, plant-based ingredients, and there are no perfumes added. These organic skincare products will have you looking great and feeling wonderful about the ingredients you are putting on your skin.

Lunette

Let’s start with the obvious question: What is this thing? Lunette is a sylicone menstrual cup, a reusable enviornmentally-friendly alternative to tampons and pads that collects the menstrual flow rather than absorbs it.

Better Life

Sage, lavender, chamomile and coconut oil sound more like ingredients in a facial cream than a household cleaner, but that’s the beauty of these incredible cleaners from Better Life. More than 99% of the ingredients used in Better Life’s non toxic cleaning products are natural or derived from natural, renewable resources.

Zkano

The name Zkano is derived from a Native American word that describes “a state of being good.” That sentiment perfectly captures describes these organic cotton socks – good for the environment and good for the people who wear them.

Looking for more eco-friendly products? You can see more by browsing our Green Product gift guides.

Filed Under: Green Gift Guides Tagged With: Eco-Living, Gift Guide, Green

10 products for green thumbs and brown knees

February 25, 2011 By Daily Grommet Leave a Comment

You’ve always been cool as a cucumber, the chief cultivating officer of your luscious home garden. Each season you break new ground, ready to try out the latest gardening products and showcase the breadth of your gardening gifts. This stuff is for you.
unique gift idea - Jill-able Vase

Jill-able – Say it with a Vase

Add to the pleasure of cut flowers with these unique, reusable vases that fold completely flat for easy storage. Buy Jill-able’s portable and collapsible flower vase.

EarthBox® – Self Contained Garden System

This no muss, no fuss organic gardening system is simple to set up, and you don’t have to worry about soil conditions, over-watering or weeding. Buy the EarthBox® flower and vegetable container gardening system.
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Moultonology – Garden Bon Bons

From compost and clay you get… bon bons? A sweet gift for expert and novice gardeners. Buy Moultonology’s Garden Bon Bons herb seed balls.
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GatorHyde – Garden Hose

Keep your lawn and garden green with the GatorHyde hose. It’s durable, lightweight and kink-free, plus it’s made with recycled materials. Buy the GatorHyde heavy duty lightweight garden hose.
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John & Bob’s – Smart Soil Solutions

John and Bob’s soil solutions can literally add life to your plot of earth by replenishing missing microorganisms and enriching the soil’s nutrient base. Buy John & Bob’s soil conditioning system.
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BOSKKE – Sky Planter

The Sky Planter suspends ferns, orchids and herbs from above, saving space and resources while decorating the ceiling and purifying the air with plant life. Buy the Boskke hanging upside down modern planters.

Pearl’s Premium – Lawn Seed

Make the transition to an organic lawn with Pearl’s Premium lawn seed. You’ll enjoy less mowing, less watering and no runoff from harmful chemical fertilizers. Buy Pearl’s Premium grass growing seed.
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Rosie’s Workwear – Overalls

These rugged, protective overalls do the job of typical workwear, but they’re fit and constructed especially for women. Buy Rosie’s Workwear work overalls for women.
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Bionic Glove – Ergonomic Gardening Gloves

An orthopedic hand surgeon designed these leather gardening gloves with strategically placed pads to reduce blisters, calluses and hand fatigue. Buy Bionic Gardening Gloves.
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Worm Composting System – Cascade Manufacturing

Nourish your garden with homegrown worm castings and you’ll produce lovely green leafies that would make an organic farmer beam with pride. Buy the Worm Factory organic home worm composting worm bin.
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Filed Under: Grommet Gift Guide Tagged With: creative gifts, Gift Guide, Green, unique gifts

14 Unforgettable Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day

February 2, 2011 By Katherine Leave a Comment

No one wants to be the partner who under-delivers on Valentine’s Day. We’ve weeded through good stuff, bad stuff and ugly stuff to find the best gifts worthy of your someone special. Plan early and you can have your ideal Valentines gifts delivered to your door, just in time for celebrating.

Leigh Elana – Leather & Enamel Cuff Bracelets

See what happens when Leighelena fuses metal with glass. Buy Leigh Elena leather and enamel cuff bracelets here.
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Wallet Pen – Small Sterling Silver Pen

Longtime Wallet Pen loyalists rave about this tiny silver beauty. Who knew a pen could be so cool? Buy the Wallet Pen here.
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iSi Whip Creamer – Easy Whip Creamer

A few shakes and you’ll be ready to enjoy fresh, preservative-free whipped cream. It’s fast, easy and delicious. Buy the iSi whipper for cream here.
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klik klik – Interchangeable Magnet Jewelry

Design your own jewelry using magnetic spheres, cubes and wands that link securely to create bracelets, necklaces and rings. It’s art you can wear. Buy klik klik interchangeable magnetic jewelry here.
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Brooklyn Brew Shop – Beer Brewing Kit

Be the brewmaster. It’s an easily mastered art and you’ll be experiencing the taste of home brewed beer in about five weeks. Cheers! Buy Brooklyn Brew Shops beer making kits here.
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Taza Chocolate – Stone Ground Organic Chocolate

Artisanal chocolate melds flavor, tradition and history. You can see, feel and taste what’s different about this chocolate Buy Taza Chocolate organic chocolate gifts here.
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Scandle Candle – Body Massage Soy Candles

These beautifully scented candles produce massage oil as they burn, so you can enjoy the fragrance then dip into the heated oil to nourish your skin. Buy the Scandle Candle soy body massage candle here.
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Indieflix – Film Festival in a Box

Instead of a book club, why not host a film festival in your home? IndieFlix makes it easy to screen short, superb independent films. Buy the Indieflix film festival in a box game here.
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Toffee Talk – Little Pieces of Conversation

Want to know a secret? CJ’s Toffee Talk is a delicious conversation starter with a rich family history. Buy Toffee Talk gourmet toffee candies here.
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Moultonology – Garden Bon Bons

From compost and clay you get… bon bons? A sweet gift for expert and novice gardeners. Buy Moultonology’s Garden Bon Bons herb seed balls here.
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Chococoa Baking Company – The Whoopie

The traditional whoopie pie has been updated and refined with sophisticated flavors. It’s still comfort food, but it has a new look and taste. Buy The Whoopie gourmet Whoopie Pie here.
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Anywhere Fireplace – Ventless Fireplace

A ventless fireplace is an elegant, eco-friendly way to add instant warmth and ambiance to any room, inside or out. Buy a contemporary stainless steel wall mount or pit Anywhere Fireplace here.
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Sassy Sauces – All-Natural Dessert Sauces

Spoon over ice cream or cake, or have a Valentine’s day fondue night, make semi-homemade truffles, or add milk to make hot chocolate. Buy Sassy Sauces dessert sauce toppings here
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Jimmyjane – Adult Intimate Accessories

This Valentine is for mature audiences. Jimmyjane’s bedroom accessories combine sophisticated design and innovative technology to provide maximum pleasure. Buy Jimmyjane’s adult intimate accessories here.
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Filed Under: Grommet Gift Guide Tagged With: gifts for her, gifts for him, unique gifts