Keurig

Think it's the only thing I use every day. Never used to get close the whatever the current recommendation is for water drinking but now I meet and even exceed hydration recommendations.

A friend has one and she told me that although she likes it, replacing the CO2 canisters is a pain.

Nah, the canister is easy to change… u just need to get the hang of it.

Saves a lot of recycling too! The canisters are not inexpensive however they make 60 L per canister and if you compare that to the price of soda it saves you money.

During the pandemic all the stores around here couldn't seems to keep them in stock so I now have too many canisters 'cause I'd ordered new ones online.

As far as replacing them in the machine, the newer models have what's called "Quick Release" fittings and they're pretty easy to replace.

and the only store in her area that takes the empty ones for …. redemption? …. recycling ….? is out of the way for her.

This was a couple years ago she told me this, so maybe the system has changed over that time.

And I put a little lime juice in it for time to time!

perfect for a hot day

D’oh!

Lazy me didn’t like walking across the room to get chilled water then fizz it up.

The cola flavoring I use is too sweet but I add a little lemon juice and it’s fine.

Nice not to have to lug the expensive (pre-2024, used to be $4 for a 12 pack; now it’s at least double that) sodas home then recycle the cans.

With that thing I can get enough loose fur off a cat to build another cat with.

Really a game changer in the garden and elsewhere.

It keeps butter fresh at room temperature so it's always soft and ready to spread.

There are many, many different styles. The link is to one from Crate and Barrel.

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...all the time. Been doing this for years, with no ill effects.

The device has 2 parts. The top/lid/bell has a cylindrical part into which you put the butter. The bottom gets water put in it to a level sufficient to act as a seal to keep air away from the butter when you invert the lid and put it into the bottom part.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Qc4MJsvc8gE

I started buying Kerry Gold butter and I think if I stopped that I would definitely go for another organic grass fed butter. One thing I noticed in my old butters is they would take on the smell of the refrigerator -- or they would just develop a bad smell and I hated it.

The one caution I would advise, no matter what brand of butter you buy, is to be careful not to let bread crumbs get in the butter. That can happen if you have spread butter onto whatever, decide it's not enough and go back for more with bread crumbs stuck to the knife. The bread crumbs will get moldy.

I'm careful about this, but my husband is not.

Now! I love that stuff!

Bought from the hardware store where they were displayed at the register! $1.98.

Great question, Deb!

Computers, cameras, microscopes, Kitchen-Aid attachments, electric kettle, cars, and tools. Too hard to pick just one!

Used for stirring, mixing instead of wooden spoons

I guess my microwave. It's great for heating up food and making baked potatoes. It really helps keep the heat out of the kitchen during warm weather months.

It's lightweight and powerful, and the batteries last forever! I love it!

microwave to heat the milk--every way possible to make it, but with the Instant Pot it is so much simpler. Plus it sautes', slow cooks, steams, you name it. But, that yogurt setting is worth it all to me.

Second: My very reliable US-made (at least mine was) VitaMix Blender. Mine has to be 15 years old by now and I've had (knock on wood) no problems with it and use it at least once or twice weekly--EOD in warmer months to make smoothies.

Third: My Zojirushi Insulated Hot Water Boiler-- keeps water at preset temps for instantly available coffee pour-overs, teas (of all kinds), hot chocolate, Matcha, or whatever one wishes. And since it is insulated, it uses little energy except to boil the first time if you let it run empty.

I would be lost without it.

I got this using my VISA Rewards points. I use it for cutting down boxes and opening blister packs. It beats using a box cutter or scissors. Nice thing about it is it's rechargeable.




I bought this compressed air duster to clean my keyboards and other items where it's hard to reach to clean. It's rechargeable, has 3-speeds, 180,000 rpm, and comes with a couple of attachments.




Magic Twist Ties for tying charging cords. There are magnets at each end and the cord stretches so you can easily connect both magnets.

The duster looks cool, too. Lots & lots of dust in CO!!

Handy little gadget. 1001 uses. Also works well on horse hooves.

Coffee maker that does not require paper filters (not a Keurig). It has a washable screen that serves the same function.

Weed trimmer head with three line attachment points that allows for line to be cut to approximately 1 ft lengths and inserted as needed. No more rolling up a spool of line and tapping only to have it tangle.

eggs.

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I bought four & here's where I keep them: 1. bedside 2. beside my LR chair 3. at my home desk 4. at my work desk. When I retired the work one went to the basement in my craft area. They are not only good for back scratching, but for reaching items & playing with your kitty.

need that.

Doesn't take up much space in the drawer.

To a small roar.




Kitchen: Geek Chef combination air fryer/oven/toaster/broiler & the dishwasher because I hate washing stuff by hand

Bathroom: Hair products for unruly 2b style hair and flat iron

Living room: My PC

Bedroom: Battery operated candles

Yard: Hummingbird and Oroile feeder

Garage: My bicycle 🚲 And my DIY Halloween decor

Utility room: Front load washer. I've had mine going on 7 years now and I won't ever go back to an agitator style

The flame looks real and I don't have to worry about a certain cat pushing them off the shelves and starting a fire.

I haven't had living feline companions for 3 years now but that's the original reason why I got battery operated candles to begin with.

is great.

It uses a tiny nickel size lithium battery that lasts and lasts. In the kitchen, probably my microplane grater that I use so often for zesting citrus, and grating garlic, ginger, and hard cheeses. 😊

I used to know how to play them too.

I think my computer and phone are probably at the top of the list (I’d be a total hermit by now if I couldn’t get “out” and interact with someone—anyone), but the gadget I probably use the most is my Instant Pot. I have an air fryer lid for it, so it’s a crock pot, air fryer, steamer, and steps up almost every damned day in one way or another.

...that speeds up changing guitar strings by a factor of 5!
So simple; so cheap; but it works so well.
#2 would be my electric lawn mower.
#3 would be my kitchen mandolin.

grass. Thank you for sharing.

Loved the commercials, too. Guy had a great accent, Julienned the hell out an eggplant!

I download books and the kindle is attached to the head board with a bendy arm. The holder also comes with a remote page turner. I just nestle up under the covers and never have to expose any thing Just press the remote and keep reading. I got so lazy I made a small holder that keeps the remote in my palm so I don’t even have to hold it. Just move my thumb to turn the page Every night I fall asleep reading. It’s the epitome of lazy luxury

Adjustable grind size for different roasts / brewing methods, almost silent (so I can grind beans for my gourmet-ish single-cup pourover coffee without waking my wife), and portable for traveling.

The heptagonal burr grinding mechanism gives you consistent granules for a tasty brew. Made in Taiwan, precision engineered, and very durable. Coffee nerds can spend more money on even more rarified gear, but for me this thing is perfect.

This is a gadget I use nearly every day. Mine is so old that it was a gift by an electric supply company. Nobody gives stuff with their name on it anymore, they charge extra. Anyway here’s one that is shinier than mine..
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Seems like I am always repairing broken things around my house. Now, when I can't find parts, in many cases I can just gen up a 3D model and print it. There's lots of different filament types for any job, whether the part has to be flexible, or strong, or a given color. Over the last year I have printed up dozens of handy little gewgaws and repair parts.