Okay, as if our economy isn't in the dumps enough and we should all be exercising caution in the "need vs want" spending category, here comes another shove it down my throat (a la "gimme gimme") "But I can fab up my home with these!" the ads say from Glam.com. This will no doubt appeal to those that possess poor buying skills and are so caught up in this buying binge that has so many of us in a stranglehold, up to our teeth in debt and can't pay the mortgage. Okay, here we go!
Essential Home Electronics
from Glam.com
We've got a weakness for glam gadgets, especially those that offer a simplified, sleek approach to everyday tasks and simultaneously up your home's fab factor. Give in to your techie temptations-and keep up with the home-electronics current-with these seven super -cool essentials.
(Keep up with those Jonesies!!!!!!!)
Bose SoundDock Digital Music System
Enjoy your tunes inside or alfresco with this mega-powered system that bellows enough rich, clear sound waves to fill even your biggest room. (The bass booms.) Simply pop your iPod into the cradle, press Play, and rock out.
(Bose is overrated. Try Klipsch instead for a lot less money! Their ipod systems range from $150-$300. Bose runs about $400.)
Canon Powershot A560 Digital Camera
From life's most well-planned occasions to last-minute memories in the making, this digital camera captures any moment with incredible clarity, thanks to its whopping 7.1 megapixel resolution. Keep it handy for spontaneous snaps around the house, or take it wherever you roam.
(Canon ain't the only guy out there. Comparison shop with other makers like Olympus, Panasonic and even Fuji.)
Canon PIXMA MP970 Photo All-in-One Printer
When it's time to transfer your digital pictures from the pixel to the page, this all-in-one system is the choice of home-printing champions. It produces the crispest 4"x6" pictures directly from your camera's memory card in seconds and has copy and scanning capabilities to boot.
(Need I repeat myself? HP makes some good stuff too.)
Curves Digital Glass Scale
Step on up-and on-to this high-tech scale, which measures weight down to the last 10th of a pound. The large LCD screen instantly and accurately displays the results-whether you like them or not. Best of all, the sleek, modern design won't weigh down your bathroom decor.
(Okay this gets my "most ridiculous" vote. Why not just buy a regular scale instead and save all that money?)
Alessi Stainless-Steel Cordless Electric Kettle
Skip the stove and fire up this Michael Graves-designed electric kettle. When its contents come to full boil, the little birdie perched atop the pour spout sings-and the system automatically turns itself off. (Aww isn't that cute...well let's see how much that little birdie is gonna cost us!)
(Okay this might have to share the vote with the scale. The price range on this baby is about $200-$235. Are you kidding me??? That's about as ridiculous as spending $300 on a Dualite toaster. If you want a good electric kettle, buy a Breville, Krups or something similar for less than $80. I would say just buy the good ol stovetop kind but even those are going up in price in favor of the more modern looks. The main advantages to having an electric kettle are that they have the auto shutoff feature and can boil water quicker. That's it! Do you need to spend $235 to have that? Come on.)
Sephora Professional Cordless Straightener
In addition to creating super-straight, glossy locks, this cordless hair straightener rocks innovative features rarely found on other flatirons, like automatic safety shutoff, three temperature levels, infrared heat drying, a car charger, and a heat-protection bag for safe stashing.
(A car charger????? Is this just in case you need to do your hair while driving and talking on your cell phone? This item goes for a cool $225. Buy one at Target or Best Buy for about $30 instead. Sure it won't have the car charger, but then again you don't need a ticket. Or worse.)
Illuminations Electric Aroma Diffuser
Plug this discreet scent diffuser into any electrical out outlet to fill a room with soothing fragrance-without overpowering it with perfume. The small pots of essential oils, which last for up to 30 days, create a calming environment with their aromatherapy qualities.
(Just like Glade plug ins on steroids. $17 not including the oils. Now march yourself into Pier 1 instead and get some reed diffusers. They look a lot nicer out on your countertop anyway, and one bottle of the stuff can go a lot farther than having to shell out $100 to outfit your home with these.)
STOP!!!!! Decide what you NEED, and ignore the rest. Sounds pretty easy doesn't it? And look, you might even have some money left over to pay down that credit card or mortgage!!!! Glam.com really needs to be more responsible. Hey, if we gotta be "green" hows about promoting "save the green" as well???
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