My Excellent Choices

My first EGO purchase was their 16-inch chainsaw. This variable speed blower was my 3rd EGO battery-powered tool, and I want to share my satisfaction with the EGO platform of light and easy to use home improvement tools!

Those competing yard, garden and construction tool manufacturers have their own proprietary battery systems and attachments. Therefore, your first purchase of any of these interchangeable battery systems should always get a close evaluation. I tried two other BATTERY-POWERED systems before I settled on EGO, and I don’t regret it.

The removable and rechargeable battery packs for the EGO line are available in different capacities. The smaller batteries do not last as long as the heavier ones, but the lightest batteries are perfect for the chain saw, the Blower and any other tools that you hand-carry.

I get about 30 minutes of use from a battery that recharges on the EGO fast charger in about the same time. Two batteries and a brief break every thirty minutes to swap out with the charger, and you can work more or less continuously with these powerful helpers.

If you shop on Amazon, you will find that batteries, chargers and tools are sold individually and in bundles. Do the math and mix and match for the best price. I found that I personally saved money when a battery was included. One tool bundled with a standard charger turned out to be similar in price to the tool alone.

It pays to plan for the combination of tools, batteries and chargers that you may need in the short term. Shop for the best configuration. Remember, the chain saw battery is interchangeable with the blower, and the weed trimmer, etc. Is EGO pushing out special bundles and SKU’s with each season? I can’t say, but it pays to browse the EGO store on Amazon to seek out the current bargain.

UPDATE! Almost four years later, we are still using these containers to prepare and freeze foods for week-at-a-time meals. The COVID years resulted in permanent lifestyle changes for many people. We became accustomed to meals we prepared and now we rarely eat out at restaurants. We still have one or two favorites, but the convenience of having meals out of the freezer and ready in minutes is wonderful.

The freeze and thaw resilience of these containers is pretty good. We have lost two or three over the past four years due to heavy re-use, but most are still in service and we would definitely buy them again.

July 28, 2020

COVID has had a lifestyle impact for everyone. For us, almost every meal is prepared at home with fresh ingredients and a few packaged food items.

It’s less expensive than eating out, provided that you minimize the wasting of food. To save time and to minimize loss, we are preparing thing like salads, sliced fruits and similar items a couple of meals at a time.

In addition to cutting down the food preparation time, we still get some of the immediate gratification one gets from “grab and go” meals. The time pressures of daily life are still here so we have created a little bit of that “take out” convenience for ourselves.

The secret is being prepared with the food store-and-travel tools you need. We bought set of these 16 ounce containers and a set of their larger brothers in 32 ounce size. They go into the dish washer after use and into the freezer for longer term food storage.

I use Benefect, a patented botantical disinfectant. The label shows it kills over 99.99% of Bacteria, Fungus, TB and HIV. I use it at home and work on pretty much all surfaces to kill viruses, bacteria and mold …. including scary bacteria and viruses like MRSA, COVID, staph, HIV and TB. I even use it in my laundry. I so appreciate a non-toxic “spray and go disinfectant” …that is also environmentally friendly! You can spray it, sponge it, mop with it and can even use it on food prep areas like kitchen surfaces and counter tops. Thyme Oil @ 0.23% provides the “magic”and the non-harsh scent. Click here to learn more.

Since Benefect is considered a hospital quality disinfectant and can be out of stock at Amazon, I also purchase Bioesque or RMR Botanical Cleaner & Treatment Spray. I consider all three of these “spray and go” botanical disinfectants excellent choices!

UPDATE

Every Couple of years, I buy a replacement for one of these toothbrush cover/sanitizers. They are used daily and recharged frequently. As each new model comes out, the charging plugs have changed and finally settled on the USB-C which is common to many phones and tablets.

This year, we are trying the one from HubiCare. Click on the links above and see what they claim a steriliation rate of 99.9%.

June 18, 2020

Maybe you would prefer to open up a new toothbrush every day, but most people don’t. A toothbrush sanitizer is a small battery powered device that bathes your brush in UV and stores it for the night or for travel.

I prefer a UV capable storage and travel case for my toothbrush, especially in the bathroom at home, so take a look at this model on Amazon.

Who knows why we suddenly get a craving for a particular taste? Sometimes it’s chocolate. Sometimes it’s Citrus or pineapple. For me, every so often and on rainy days it’s these ginger cookies.

Maybe I need the health benefits of the ginger spice. Or maybe it is a connection to pleasant childhood memories. Whatever the reason, these crisp little cookies by Stauffers are by far the best have tasted. Their intense ginger taste is a perfect companion to a cup of coffee or afternoon tea.