The weather has been pretty savage recently, with parts of the UK losing power to homes as a result. In the event of a power cut, how prepared are you?
I bet there is a stash of candles somewhere, maybe with a lighter close by if you are lucky. But that is so last year and the many years before.
My first favourite product of 2012 is the Bright Light Ranger, a rechargeable torch that is a home necessity, it’s that good.
So how is a torch really that good?
Firstly, my eyesight is really bad…I mean really bad. I cannot see a thing once it goes dark, so a good light source is important to me.
The Bright Light Ranger is a great light source, with 12 Power LED’s (much brighter than ordinary LEDs – and 12 of them) and a huge wide angle beam that spans a 40 square metre area.
Secondly, this is an eco torch, with no doubt. The LEDs are low energy, the rechargeable element displaces batteries and it also has a hand crank when the charge runs down.
The charge running down would be rare though as a full charge lasts for over 12 hours continuous use.
The re-chargeable battery can be charged via the mains adaptor supplied, a 12V car socket, or with the wind-up handle in emergencies.
A 6V DC socket is provided on the rear to allow even more lights to be plugged when required. It is all housed in a tough and compact casing.
There a not many portable high-intensity lighting solutions that can match the long range, wide scope beam.
The uses for such a torch are endless. It is a home necessity and would be perfect for camping too.
The Bright Light Ranger’s final good point is the price, retailing at £69.95, you will not find a better performing torch at this price.
You can get this awesome product from Amazon, you will not be disappointed.
Nevada’s Managing Direct says, “Power LED’s are a fantastic new light source and when used in the “Bright Light” will illuminate a complete back garden, workshop, stables, or other large area, for over 12 hours between charges.”
I review OXO quite regularly, and have never been let down by any of their products. As all are designed to make everyday living that little bit easier, the award winning
OXO Good Grips range offers over 200 stylish, yet practical tools for the home including kitchenware, organisational tools, bathroom and cleaning products.
I am so pleased to be sharing a couple of kitchen tools that will without a doubt help everyone with the Christmas Turkey this year! Whether it’s your first attempt at Christmas dinner or you’re a natural at cooking, OXO’s festive-themed kitchen tools are packed with clever hidden features bound to make any Scrooge smile.
I absolutely love the Gravy/fat separator! What a fabulous and clever tool it is! We all know that Christmas dinner wouldn’t be the same without lashings of delicious gravy. Taking the juice from your meat and using that as your gravy base in truly mouth-watering. Now, with OXO’s ingenious gravy/fat separator you can cut the unwanted fat which just greases your gravy but still keep all the goodness of a beautiful stock. Simply pour the gravy into the container and watch the fat rise and stay at the top while lean gravy settles at the bottom. Complete with strainer and stopper, the gravy/fat separator also features convenient measurement markings, while OXO’s soft trademark grip handle adds comfort and ensures a firm hold. Coming in two sizes, no matter how large your family is, there will always be enough gravy to go around! The 2 cup jug costs £10.21, and the 4 cup costs £13.28.
OXO’s Oven Thermometer could also be very useful! You can now cook up your festive feast with confidence using this clever little oven thermometer. It features large easy to read numbers and a non-slip heat resistant ring for easy handling on the shelves. The unique clip can either hang from or stand on the oven shelf, and won’t fall off while in use. Ingenious at £11.23!
The Instant read thermometer will ensure that your Christmas turkey is cooked all the way through, whilst remaining succulent and moist. With an angled face, extra large numbers and a non-slip silicone ring, this should be a little kitchen gadget that everyone should have this Christmas. There are also recommended cooking temperatures on the body of the storage sleeve which is very helpful indeed! It costs a very well spent £10.21.
The OXO range is widely available from a selection of national retailers. For stockist details visit http://www.oxouk.com or call 0114 290 1455.
Perfect for the DIY lover in the house this Christmas is a great range of tools from Worx. These tools are the perfect ‘For Him’ gift, and they are also great for the handywoman of the house too!
Ideal for the DIY perfectionist is this Worx HandyCut. This takes Compact Sawing to a new level, with its ‘small’ look! Forget intimidating and bulky circular saws, the compact and lightweight HandyCut is half the size of standard models, making it the versatile must-have tool for tackling tight spots with ease. The protective blade guard automatically lowers to surround the blade for increased safety once cutting tasks are completed. It comes with four interchangeable blades and is supplied in its own handy carry case. This HandyCut is ideal for precise plunge and pocket cutting, installing switch boxes, slicing through tiles, wood and many other applications around the house. The HandyCut is available exclusively from B&Q fro £89.98.
For something that every household should own is this Worx D-Lite. The handy Worx D-Lite is a must-have for any tool kit, as it completes heavy work with mush less weight than your average drill. This compact, cordless drill / driver has a 2 speed gear box and will tackle most drilling and screw driving jobs around the home. The lithium-ion technology means that it’s light enough to be used for longer without weighing you down and can be easily held above head height – allowing you to get to those hard to reach places. For the casual DIYer this is a fantastic piece of kit as it covers both drilling a screw driving. The Worx D-Lite is also available from B&Q, retailing at £79.98.
I would like to introduce this brand new puzzle to our readers. If you like the Rubik’s Cube, you are going to love this newbie puzzle! This is so the next generation of the Rubik’s Cube, and will without a doubt be just as popular. Made by Moulding Innovations, The Dioctipoid is totally amazing and hugely challenging.
It looks fantastic! Being a self confessed puzzle fanatic, I knew on seeing the Dioctipoid that it was one for me. This is perfect for those who enjoy a little brainteaser, and like to test their mental agility, dexterity and challenge your puzzle solving skills. It really is a great brainteaser for all ages, and not to mention highly addictive!
The Dioctipoid comes in many stages. The 1.0 comprises of 6 different coloured “stars” around 12 white diamonds. This is the easiest of the current range of DIOCTIPOIDS to solve, but it will keep you guessing for a long time – I have yet to complete it! Once3 I have it fully complete, I am looking forward to going up a level to 2.0! This comprises of 6 different coloured segments with no common white shapes. This is the harder of the current range of DIOCTIPOIDS to solve.
So, how do you play the Dioctipoid? Here are some instructions:-
• Mix the puzzle and hopefully solve it
• Rotate one segment at a time
• Rotate around FREE segment
• Each time one segment has been rotated, re-orientate the Dioctipoid in the “holding” hand and rotate the free segment with the other.
• Continue until solved - if you can!
It may sound a little confusing, but honestly, it’s not! Once you get the hang of it, the moves are easy, and if my 6 year old can work it – so can you! Each Dioctipoid comes assembled complete (in correct colour order) and is complete with a Dioctipoid stand, in its own dedicated box. They cost £18.49, and will without a doubt be worth every penny! For further information, check out http://www.mouldinginnovations.com.
Christmas Conundrum: What do you buy the following people at Christmas?
• The sports fan
• The health conscious
• The gadget obsessed
• The outdoor pursuitist
• The frustratingly impossible to buy for!
Simple; a stylish Trion:Z award winning magnetic and negative ionic wristband of course!
The perfect stocking filler (from £19.99), these little wonder wristbands are loved by global sporting heroes, the active and the health conscious amongst us, all over the World. In fact, wearers of the bracelet often claim to experienced better sleep, focus, sporting performance, endurance, pain relief and injury recovery.
Trion:Z promotes itself as the perfect gift for a healthy and active lifestyle and let’s face it, after Christmas and who knows how many mince pies and T.V. specials, we are all looking for a bit of that. In colours and sizes to suit everyone, all from as little as £19.99, Trion:Z is this years’ must have stocking filler!
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To Purchase, go to www.trionz.co.uk
