De'Longhi Rivelia Automatic Espresso Machine
Fully automatic with built-in grinder, milk frother, and bean switch system
Justin says
Now that I like coffee, this is one of my favorite things. It makes frothy drinks like flat whites and cappuccinos with the milk addon. So easy to use. I can't recommend this enough.
Uni Kuru Toga Metal Mechanical Pencil
All-metal body with auto lead rotation, 0.5mm fine point
Justin says
I was tired of flimsy mechanical pencils and wanted something that felt substantial. This one lives on my desk.
FMS 1/18 Land Cruiser LC80 RC Crawler
Toyota-licensed 1/18 scale 4WD rock crawler, ready to run
Justin says
Got this for my son Chase's ninth birthday. It's been a blast driving around the dirt and construction in our basement.
Murska Brass Blade Ice Scraper
European brass-blade car windshield ice scraper
Justin says
I don't need to scrape ice off the car windshield often, so it's nice to have something small that can just sit in the car door until I need it.
Degrees of Comfort Heated Mattress Pad
Zone heating electric bed warmer with auto shut-off
Justin says
I use this so I don't have to get into a cold bed at night in the winter. I set it on a smart plug with a timer connected to Home Assistant.
Windeck Finger Surfboard
Miniature finger surfboard toy for riding the wind
Justin says
These are genius. You wear them on your finger and ride the wind outside of a moving car window.
KLASK Magnetic Board Game
Magnetic wooden tabletop game for 2 players
Justin says
Love this game. It's like magnetic wooden air hockey.
Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee
Medium espresso roast, Arabica and Robusta blend, 2.2 lb bag
Justin says
These beans produce the perfect frothy crema when making flat whites with my espresso machine. Smooth, not too bitter.
SUNLU AMS Heater for Bambu Lab
In-place filament dryer for Bambu Lab AMS, heats to 70°C
Justin says
Dries my filament while it sits in the AMS on top of my printer. No more pulling spools out to dry separately.
Fitbit Google Ace LTE Kids Smartwatch
Kids smartwatch with calling, messaging, GPS, and activity games
Justin says
Gave this to my 9 year old to give him some independence. He loves it.
Jack Rudy Cocktail Demerara Syrup
Premium amber demerara sugar syrup, 8 oz
Justin says
This is the premade version of what I use in my espresso martinis.
India Tree Demerara Sugar
Unrefined fair trade cane sugar from Mauritius, 1.75 lb
Justin says
I make a 2 parts sugar to 1 part water solution to use in my espresso martinis.
Craighill Wine Key
Premium stainless steel sommelier corkscrew
Justin says
It's fancy, but it's my favorite wine opener.
Twinkly 400 RGB+W Smart LED String Lights
App-controlled 105ft smart string lights with WiFi and music sync
Justin says
This is what makes my huge front hedge animated for the holidays. It's a lot of lights on the house, but it's a crowd pleaser.
Escargots de Bourgogne Premium Wild Burgundy Snails
Imported premium wild Burgundy escargot, 2 dozen very large
Justin says
Crazy enough this is where I get my snails for escargot.
Dremel 8250 12V Cordless Rotary Tool Kit
Brushless cordless rotary tool with 5 accessories, battery, and charger
Justin says
Everyone needs a Dremel!
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
App-controlled heated coffee mug, keeps your drink at the perfect temperature
Justin says
We have given this to everyone we know. Does a great job of keeping that coffee warm to the end.
Statik MagStack Pro USB-C Cable
Magnetic USB-C charging cable, 100W fast charging, 3ft
Justin says
The magnetic tips keep the cord together when I'm traveling. No more fumbling with wire wraps or tangled cables in my bag.
Fanttik X8 APEX Portable Tire Inflator
Cordless 150PSI air compressor with LCD screen
Justin says
I keep one of these in each car in case of a deflated car or bike tire or one of the kids' balls.
KU XIU Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station
Magnetic foldable charger for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods
Justin says
This is what I use to recharge my devices when I travel.
KEY-BAK Original SD Retractable Keychain
Heavy-duty retractable keychain with 36-inch Kevlar cord and belt clip
Justin says
This is how I like to carry my badge for work.
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 LED Bulb (2-Pack)
Smart color-changing 60W equivalent bulb, works with Alexa/Google/HomeKit
Justin says
I use these lights to mimic the circadian rhythm throughout my house. Crazy, but I like it.
Pukoko Magnetic Phone Tripod Mount Adapter
MagSafe-compatible cold shoe phone holder for cameras and tripods
Justin says
An easy way for me to connect my iPhone to a tripod.
STM MagPod MagSafe Tripod
MagSafe-compatible mini tripod and phone stand with retractable legs
Justin says
Small enough to throw in a bag for family trips when we want to take group photos.
Inspector 2 Industrial Pro Portable Carbon Monoxide Detector
Industrial-grade CO detection you can trust
Justin says
Needed something I could trust while we were having basement construction.
TP-Link TL-SG105 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Plug-and-play unmanaged network switch, fanless metal design
Justin says
Gave me a wired connection for every device in my office. Plug it in and forget about it.
PiSugar 3 Portable Power Board
Battery power management for Raspberry Pi Zero W/WH
Justin says
The easiest way to battery-power my Raspberry Pi projects. I use it for the animated wizard card and other portable builds.
NEBULA Capsule 3 Laser Portable Projector
Mini smart projector with Google TV, Netflix, Dolby Digital, 120" screen
Justin says
This projector is so easy to bring on road trips or set up in the kids' bedroom when friends are over.
Youngstown General Utility Plus Work Gloves
Heavy-duty washable mechanic gloves
Justin says
My go to work gloves.
Carfia Polarized Men's Sunglasses
UV400 acetate frame sunglasses for driving and outdoor sports
Justin says
My go to cheap sunglasses. Can't have enough of them.
PURA D'OR MD Anti-Hair Thinning Shampoo
16 oz coal tar and biotin shampoo for thinning hair
Justin says
My go to shampoo that tries to keep the hair I have as I get older.
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 WH
Quad-core mini computer with pre-soldered header, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
Justin says
I use this for my animated wizard card project inside a Chocolate Frog Tin. Tiny, powerful enough for what I need.
J-B Weld SuperWeld Superglue
Professional-grade super glue, 20g 2-pack
Justin says
My go-to super glue for fixing all the kids' broken toys. Strong hold, dries fast.
xTool F1 Dual Laser Engraver
Portable dual-laser engraver with 10,000mm/s speed
Justin says
This has been fun to learn how to use in my DIY projects.