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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Cyber Clean High-Tech Cleaning Compound
If you can’t remember the last time you cleaned your mobile phone or computer then keep reading – this product is for you!
How it works:
This pliable cleaning compound is designed to ‘squish’ into small cavities to remove dirt and germs.
Why you need this:
- This cleaning compound is safe and effective – it does a great job and doesn’t damage your precious devices.
- You can use it on multiple devices – computers, phones, calculators, electronic organisers, PDAs, MP3 players, etc.
- It doesn’t leave residuee
- It has a proven disinfecting action
- This is a great gift for gadget-lovers, work colleagues or when you need a useful, unusual gift
BRAND OF THE WEEK: Brushtech Brushes
YES! There is an easier way to clean your wine glasses, decanter and BBQ grill.
It’s all about having the right tools for the job. When it comes to household brushes, Brushtech have a solid reputation for quality products that are designed to make tricky jobs quicker and easier.
The four “magic” Brushtech Brushes for your wine glasses, decanter, BBQ and grill
The “magic four” brushes are the:
1. Wine Glass/Stemware Brush
Brushtech Wine Glass Brush – get those wine glasses sparkling for your next dinner party
Why we love it:
- The soft foam bristles gently remove wine stains, lipstick, and greasy lip marks around the rim of the glass
- The tapered shape makes it easy to clean the very bottom of the glass (which is nearly impossible with a sponge)
- The sturdy plastic handle makes it easy to hold and control the brush
- The foam is water resistant, which means it doesn’t absorb water so it’s quick to dry and won’t harbor bacteria
- To thoroughly clean your brush (only necessary after many uses) you can simply pop it into the dishwasher.
Brushtech Decanter Brush – this brush is designed to bend and clean unsually shaped decanters and carafes
Why we love it:
- The slim shape is designed to fit in the narrow necks of most decanters to remove wine stains and residue.
- The soft foam bristles won’t scratch or damage your decanter’s fine crystal
- This long brush is designed to be bent and flexed to get to those hard-to-reach spots
- The brush can also be used for carafes, vases, water jugs and bottles (anywhere you’d use a bottle brush), so it’s a versatile cleaning tool.
- The foam is water resistant, which means it doesn’t absorb water so it’s quick to dry and won’t harbor bacteria
- To thoroughly clean your brush (only necessary after many uses) you can simply pop it into the dishwasher.
Brushtech Large BBQ Grill Brush – the fast way to clean max surface area of your BBQ
Why we love it:
- The wide head quickly cleans a large surface area of your BBQ
- The brass bristles are durable and long-lasting, but won’t scratch porcelain grills
- One of these brushes will outlast the other sponges and clothes on the market, which over time will save you money.
- A dedicated tool for cleaning the grimy BBQ may mean that it will get cleaned more often! (although we can’t promise that!)
Brushtech Small BBQ Grill Brush – ideal for getting into these tight corners and crevasses
Why we love it:
- With all the same attributes as its big brother, the Large BBQ Grill Brush (which is durable and long-lasting) this small BBQ Grill brush is designed to get into the small spaces of your grill for a thorough clean.
See the full Brushtech Brush range here…
How do you currently clean your glassware and BBQ/grill? What are your favourite products to use? We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…
How to keep your drinks cool this summer
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BRANDS OF THE WEEK: Kinuya and YMMN
Need a new wallet?
New Japanese leather brands now in stock…
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BRAND OF THE WEEK: BrewSmith
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BRAND OF THE WEEK: Fisher Space Pen
When was the last time you were let down by a pen that wouldn’t work? Perhaps you were frantically trying to write on the high-gloss surface of a birthday or anniversary card at the last minute, or trying to write on a surface that (accidently) had a bit of grease on it, or (slightly less likely) trying to write in space. Whatever you’re writing on, you want to be confident that your message will get across loud and clear. A pen that works when you need it to is an essential item for any briefcase, handbag or car glove box.
The Fisher Bullet Space Pen is sleek and compact – perfect for your business compendium, handbag or the car glovebox
The Fisher Space Pen is better than conventional pens because:
1. It’s designed to perform in harsh conditions – Space Pen designer Paul Fisher was inspired by space exploration and created a pen that withstands extreme temperatures and conditions.
2. NASA has thoroughly tested the design of the Space Pen and it is still used on manned flights to space today.
3. It’s compact – The sleek, minimalistic design is ideal for anywhere – your wallet, purse, pocket, the car or even your toolbox.
The Fisher Bullet Space Pen in Titanium Nitride is the ultimate luxury pen, available in gold or gloss black
Test it out – it’s guaranteed to write:
– Upside down
– Underwater
– At any angle
– In freezing cold
– In burning heat
– On most smooth surfaces
– On coated papers
– On photographs
– On wet paper
– On X-Rays
and of course…in the gravity free vacuum of outer-space.
The Fisher Bullet Space Pen with clip is the only accessory for your shirt pocket
Fisher Space Pen trivia:
– The Fisher Space Pen was first patented in 1965. Following a couple of years of NASA testing, the pen was then used on Apollo 7 in 1968.
– A special Fisher Space Pen called the Stowaway was created in 1985 from genuine gold recovered from the 1622 Spanish Galleon – Nuestra Señora de Atocha treasure.
– In 1998, a Seinfeld episode was dedicated to the Fisher Space Pen. Seinfeld accepts a Space Pen from his neighbour, which his parents are not impressed about.
– Also in 1998, the Space Pen was also used to write the words “QVV” (for QVC Shopping Network) on the Russian Space Station Mir – so it became the first product sold in space.
SPECIAL OFFER: Receive FREE DELIVERY on all orders containing a Fisher Space Pen placed before 5pm Tues 28/5/2013. Simply enter Coupon Code FISHER when you checkout.
BRAND OF THE WEEK: KOBO Candles
Years of travel are inspiration behind Junko Kobori’s candle collection, KOBO. Originally from Japan, Junko was strongly influenced by the scents she encountered on her travels with her husband. When the couple eventually settled in Saratoga Springs, NY, Junko set about recreating some of the fragrances that had stayed with her from her journeys. From its inception in 2006, the KOBO brand has grown to encompass several core collections that are constantly growing and evolving.
What makes a good scented candle? Fragrance and longevity are obviously important, but what about packaging? The quality of the packaging a candle comes in is probably not something most people would consider when purchasing a candle. However, the packaging is one of the unique points of difference for Kobo’s candles: “the fresh look of the KOBO packaging is a gift so beautiful it need not be wrapped”.
KOBO candles are made from domestically grown sustainable soybeans. The advantage of
soy is that it holds fragrance well and is one of the cleanest burning mediums. KOBO’s soy candles also have a cotton wick, which provides “a pure and clean flame”. KOBO are proud to produce candles that “are not only created using environmentally friendly materials but they do not pollute the home either.”
The quality, balance and strength of the fragrance are also important factors. KOBO use boutique fragrance houses in the US to guarantee only high quality aromas are blended. “Each candle is made to specific standards that maximize the fragrance yield to the individual scent to create a room-filling yet not overpowering aroma”.
We are excited to introduce KOBO’s Seeds range of candles to Mr Gift. This beautiful collection of candles features environmentally friendly packaging that is infused with seeds so that it can be planted after use. Fragrances in the Seeds range include:
The KOBO Seeds Candles boxes are infused with seeds that can be planted and grow the same plant as the candle
The Thyme, Tomato and Calendula candles in particular have a deep herbaceous aroma that men will love. Sweet Sunflower is a light, refreshing fragrance, whilst Siam Poppy is dark and exotic. None of these candles are over-powering or sickly sweet – they are comforting home fragrances that everyone will love.
Why not indulge mum with one of KOBO’s delicious candles this Mother’s Day?
SPECIAL OFFER: Receive FREE DELIVERY on all orders containing a KOBO Candle placed before 5pm Sun 12/5/2013. Simply enter Coupon Code KOBO when you checkout.
Mr Gift’s Video Blog on The Little Veggie Patch Co
BRAND OF THE WEEK: The Little Veggie Patch Co
Although I knew of The Little Veggie Patch Co, it was an online interview between Tim Reid (of Small Business Big Marketing) and The Little Veggie Patch co-founder, Fabian that made me realise – “we need to stock this brand!”
The concept for The Little Veggie Patch Co (LVPC) was originally conceived in 2008 by Matthew Pember, who was joined by Fabian Capomolla in 2009. The duo is passionate about seeing “more people living a greener lifestyle – growing their own vegetables”. Fabian explained to Tim, “we’re a business that takes out the hard work of setting up your veggie garden. We’re about having fun and fun ways of growing food.”
The boys both have an Italian heritage, which probably explains the importance they place on food – and not just any food, but the freshest food they can grow. “We grew up being centred with food as part of our life. We always had the back garden full of veggies and fresh food coming from the back garden, so it’s a way of life,” says Fabian.
The boys both have an Italian heritage, which probably explains the importance they place on food – and not just any food, but the freshest food they can grow. “We grew up being centred with food as part of our life. We always had the back garden full of veggies and fresh food coming from the back garden, so it’s a way of life,” says Fabian.
The Little Veggie Patch Co founders – Fabian Capomolla and Matthew Pember
This philosophy can sometimes present a challenge in large cities where many people live in small apartments and houses with limited space. Based in Melbourne, The Little Veggie Patch Co are aware of these limitations and “specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of chemical-free vegetable gardens” – for any sized space.
Book 1: How to Grow Food in Small Spaces
In addition to offering custom design and installation of gardens for clients, the boys have produced two books: How to Grow Food in Small Spaces (book 1) and Guide to Backyard Farming(book 2).
They also sell a sensational range of heirloom seeds and are keen to encourage people to have a go growing these classic varieties at home for themselves.
Novice and veteran gardeners alike will love the tips and tricks included in both LVPC books. The books are exceptionally well written in an easy-to-read style (not a sentence of gardening jargon in site!) and feature plenty of beautiful images to highlight a variety of topics, such as Making a Scarecrow, Building a Spud Tower or Growing Beans in a Bean Can. Book one also boasts an A-Z of edible plants.
The Little Veggie Patch Co heirloom seed varieties
About the boys:
With 10 years landscaping experience from his previous job under his belt, Matthew knows a thing or two about creating the perfect space for clients. Matthew also has a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Melbourne (2000).
Fabian is adding another string to his bow by completing a Masters in Urban Horticulture at the University of Melbourne (Burnley Campus), in addition to his degree in Business Administration from Monash University (1998).
Accolades:
LVPC received “Best in Show” for their display connecting edible gardens to native Australian landscapes at the 2010 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
LVPC and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Gardens Foundation (SAKGF) have been working together since LVPC started. LVPC is the sole representative of the SAKGF initiative with an exhibition garden at Collingwood Primary.
Check out The Little Veggie Patch Co books: How to Grow Food in Small Spaces and Guide to Backyard Farming as well as their selection of heirloom seeds – the perfect gift for budding or experienced gardeners alike.
“A little food, a little fun;
a little soul, a little sun;
a little green, a little grow…
The Little Veggie Patch Co.”
SPECIAL OFFER: Receive FREE DELIVERY on all The Little Veggie Patch Co orders placed before 5pm Sat 23/2/2013. Simply enter Coupon Code VEGGIE when you checkout.
a little soul, a little sun;
a little green, a little grow…
The Little Veggie Patch Co.”
SPECIAL OFFER: Receive FREE DELIVERY on all The Little Veggie Patch Co orders placed before 5pm Sat 23/2/2013. Simply enter Coupon Code VEGGIE when you checkout.
