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Before we all suffocate in a sea of plastic, let's give three cheers for Erin Kelly-Dill of Western Massachusetts. This inventive mother of three realized she was using more than 500 disposable sandwich baggies a year and vowed to put a end to it all by creating snackTAXI.
 

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Daily Grommet visitor Jeannette K. introduced us to one of the smartest travel accessories we've seen lately: the Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale. As you probably know, airlines haven't just cut back on the peanuts and in-flight blankets—they're now charging for, well, LUGGAGE. As if the $15 fee for your checked bag wasn't bad enough, the penalties skyrocket if your bag is deemed too heavy (usually 50 lbs or more). Read More »

We love books, especially those juicy, page-turning bestsellers. But in these recessionary times, the average cost of a hardback ($26!) has put a cramp in our reading style. Sure we frequent the public library when we can, but unfortunately we can’t ever seem to get our hands on the latest must-read due to long waiting lists. Read More »