Toss your Thermos

USB powered beverage warmer and coolers are on the market! You no longer have to worry about reheating your coffee in the morning or stealing all the ice from the break room. It’s pretty simple how it works; the device comes with a USB cord and all you have to do is plug it into any USB port. I’ve definitely run into the problem of my cold getting cold while I’m at work. I either get tied up into my work or step away from my desk longer than expected. I would have loved to have this device instead of running to break room to warm up my coffee.

I ran across a few designs, colors and manufacturers for products of this kind. Here’s a few of them:

Brand: Imagestore

PC Fridge Beverage Mini USB Drink Cans Cooler & Warmer

Products from Vat19.com:

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USB Café Pad

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USB Beverage Cup Cooler and Warmer

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Would you use this product? It wouldn’t be a bad idea for your next Secret Santa event at the office! J

Access Grinded

If I could imagine James Bond making his coffee in the morning, he’d definitely be using this machine. Philps Saeco, manufactures espresso machines and their Xelsis Digital ID puts Kuerig to shame. This is not your ordinary espresso machine, it reads fingerprints! The machine allows up to six fingerprints in its database and uses the prints to distinguish between setting preferences.

Coffee beans can be stored in this stainless steel machine and are kept safe in the anti UV and air bean hopper. The machine also includes an attachable carafe for milk that can easily be transferred from the fridge to the machine. It promises to dispense the perfect froth and steam from your milk. Clean up of course has to be a breeze, so the Italian manufacturer included an automatic rinse cycle.

Feeling fancy and Starbucks just isn’t cutting it? The Saeco Xelsis may be right for you, just know that it’ll set you back at least $3,000. No harm in making an investment, right?

Here's a little video from SeattleCoffeeGear's channel on Youtube:

Goodbye to the Junk Drawer of Menus

Popular online savings website LivingSocial now offers their customers the ability to order take out or delivery from featured restaurants.

HOW CONVENIENT and it’s FREE!

Anyone can access it by signing up for a free LivingSocial account. Having an account makes it easier for locating local restaurants and payment. Your primary location and credit card information will already be saved to your account.

The site provides basic information about each restaurant such location, operation hours, phone number and a brief description of the restaurant. Well course, the most important thing is the menu and it includes the prices. All you have to do is click on the menu item and you can make specifications on size, taste and any other special requests. LivingSocial also provides reviews from Yelp, a user review and local search website.

It’s also a great option for fellow traveling foodies. Once you have an account you can log in and change your location. Your favorite types of food, prices and reviews all in one spot!

Sounds like hefty competition for competing online saver Groupon?