My Excellent Choices

Once or twice a week there is the brief “blink” in electric power. The lights may dim and some digital clocks may need to be reset, but…

The most annoying thing is the confusion that these power transients cause in the brains of internet modems and routers.

Nothing is foolproof, but a small battery backup just for the internet modem and home wireless has eliminated most of the interruptions we have experienced at our home.

Your laptop computer has a battery and, except for internet and WIFI connections will typically keep on keeping on if the power to your home pauses for an instant. A battery backup dedicated to the internet connetion provides the same stability for that equipment and adds additional surge protection as well.

A couple of small battery backups are often more functional than a single large unit as they can be placed separately and moved to where they are needed.

If you still have a desktop computer instead of a laptop, you may want that second unit.

For a desktop computer, monitor and printer; be sure to check the wattage of everything you intend to protect. The larger units are sold for heavier loads with printers typically being the heaviest users of electricity.

Internet modems and WIFI are relatively light loads. While a smaller unit than this one featured might be adequate, this model supports the common three prong outlet which many devices require.

Very small battery backup devices sometimes only support two pronged pwoer cords (“lamp cords”) and are designed for very small devices such as cell phone chargers.

Wow! What a difference this massage gun has made in my life! I have been a weightlifter for years and have always struggled with large, painful muscle knots that I couldn’t work out with massage, foam rollers or recovery sticks. I researched options and learned that massage guns are used by athletes for workout recovery…..found I could own my very own massage gun at a reasonable price through Amazon.  I use the massage gun just a few minutes a day AT HOME and the pain and knots are gone….my massage gun is always ready to work on my knots, doesn’t complain that I need to use it every day and costs nothing but the electricity to charge it after my initial purchase. The Sokiss Massage Gun continues to be an excellent choice. 

Don’t buy the wrong wallet cover for your cellphone!

These products are a “custom fit” to the exact model of cellphone you own. But, if you have just upgraded your phone you will need a new case. It may be time for you to try my favorite style,

The wallet style makes it easy to keep a license or ID card, a credit card and a little cash together with your phone. Pick that up and your keys and you have the basics that you need to leave the house!

Each case is custom designed for the exact model of phone you own, If you would prefer a different color, check out this link and browse the options that are available.

Tens stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation. I have heard about them for years and saw (an expensive one) when a family member used one to help with knee pain.

Well, they have come a long way in the past few years! Recently, a family member developed pain, swelling and carpal tunnel in a hand/wrist. After asking a physical therapist if a TENS unit would be of potential benefit, I ordered the TechCare Massager Tens Unit Plus 24 Rechargeable Electronic Pulse Massager Machine.

It is like having your own personal acupuncturist at your beck and call 24/7….in a small, rechargeable “box”! Easy to set up, lots of good instructions and pictures to help place the electrode pads, charge in the lithium battery lasts HOURS and it says lifetime warranty. Best of all, we have seen a reduction in the swelling and pain at a very reasonable unit purchase price.

This has been a great, effective do-it-yourself  treatment to use.

About Slow cookers:

After a LONG search for a non toxic slow cooker with no lead,  I found the Instant Pot with its food grade stainless steel components. Wow! Did I get more than a replacement slow cooker with the purchase of the Instant Pot! Makes the best rice EVER, and I love the pressure cooker option. It is important to read the instructions and there are plenty of videos and recipes so most anyone can create perfect meals!

For those new to cooking, remember to sear your meat to brown it before slow cooking or pressure cooking….and you can do that right in the pot if you choose although I prefer to use a cast iron skillet for searing/browning.  I have had my Lodge  10.25”  Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet for years and it works with induction cooktops as well as conventional cooktops!