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Unitasker Wednesday: USB fragrance oil burner
Why would anyone have an empty USB port on his or her computer with so many great products just waiting to be plugged into them? Well, if your office smells terrible and you still have a USB port just sitting there completely unused, then you can probably use the USB Fragrance Oil Burner.
If the one pictured is a bit boring for your taste, you can go a step further with the illuminated version. This version kind of looks like an alien flower that glows different colors to soothe you while it emits sweet smells for your relaxation needs.
If you have a USB fragrance oil burner, your cubicle may become the most popular workplace hangout, especially if the rest of the office smells like a locker room.
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 2% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: The Fizz
I’ve never been a huge fan of ice cream floats, but apparently there are enough people out there who love them so much that they need the ability to have one on-the-go. The Fizz is a contraption that you fill with ice cream and then attach to a bottle of your favorite soft drink. There is no need to use a glass you already have when you also own this new, very specialized device! The Fizz allows you to mix your soft drink into your ice cream and sip the contents as you go about your day. The kids in the video seem like they just can’t get enough!
The Fizz can make your child as happy as the kids in the video or make us adults feel like a kid again. Either way, your ice cream float will never be the same. You can purchase a six-pack of these cups for $10, or go crazy and opt for a case for $108!
Thanks to reader Brooke for bringing this unitasker to our attention.
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: Onion goggles
Say goodbye to the dreaded vapors (syn-propanethial-S-oxide) that make your eyes water when you are cutting onions. The first time I encountered this phenomenon was as a small child watching my grandmother work in her kitchen. She was tearing up and I asked her why she was crying. She explained the reason behind her onion tears and I learned a valuable lesson. That lesson? Always wear protective goggles while cutting onions.
Yes, my grandmother could have avoided the toll onions took on her tear ducts by investing in some Onion Goggles, but I’m pretty sure these are fairly new, so she never had a chance to use them. Poor grammy. Fortunately for you, now you have the chance to overcome this obstacle in onion slicing. Don’t let your eyes tear up uncontrollably again! Take control of the situation and slip on some Onion Goggles.
Thanks to reader Katy for bringing this unitasker to our attention.
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 4% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: Small apple dish
I’m not sure about you, but when I finish an apple I’m in desperate need of somewhere to place the core. Yeah, I can stroll over to the garbage can and dispose of it there, but I like to sit back and admire the core for a bit. Thankfully for me, there is a perfect product for just this specific use. The small apple dish is kind of like an ashtray for apples. It has a convenient spot to place the apple and the core. From the designer’s site:
By creating an appropriate place in the dish, your fruit waste becomes an esthetic part of your meal.
See? Admiring an apple core is esthetically pleasing to some people, and what better way to put it on display than with the small apple dish? I defy you to find a better way to present your apple.
Thanks to reader Vinod for bringing this unitasker to our attention.
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 4% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: Single bottle cellar
Who among us doesn’t have a special bottle of wine waiting for the right moment to be popped open and enjoyed? If you do have that special bottle, how are you storing it? Probably not in its very own climate-controlled storage container! That’s where the Angelshare Single Bottle Cellar comes to your rescue. The single bottle cellar is a temperature and humidity controlled capsule that holds exactly ONE very special bottle of wine.
The product description:
The Angelshare single-bottle cellar that special bottle of wine in its own temperature and humidity controlled time capsule for that special occasion in the future, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, graduation or other significant event in your life or of those closest to you.
The compact dimensions and elegant, understated design makes the single-bottle cellar a focal point in any setting and an ideal presentation package to treasure.
If you are in the market for a way to create a focal point out of a bottle of wine, this may be the product for you. Just make sure you have the $475 to drop on this thing.
Thanks to reader Cynthia for bringing this unitasker to our attention. Oh, and we didn’t change any of the wording in the first sentence of the product description … it really reads that way on the website.
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 4% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: USB mini fridge
Keeping your drink cold could be a problem in a relatively warm office space. What better way to keep that can of Coke cold than with this USB Mini Fridge?! This mini fridge plugs into any open USB port and cools your beverage to a chilling 45 degrees.
Wow! Now you don’t have to use ice or quickly drink your beverage with the fear it will lose its cool. You can simply store it in this little, one-can fridge. It measures in at 7.5″ tall x 3.5″ wide x 3.5″ deep, and that formerly empty desk space now serves an important function. Of course, you’ll have to unplug your Brando 4-in-1 lamp, fan, light, webcam from your USB port to use it!
Thanks to reader Erika for bringing this unitasker to our attention.
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: Kool dogz ice treat maker
My parents’ black lab used to love playing with and eating ice cubes. It was an easy treat to give her and she seemed to enjoy it quite a bit. I’m certain she would have loved a Kool Dogz Ice Treat. With the Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker a dog owner can now make a huge ice block for his pooch with this six-piece ice making contraption.
Not only will it take up a gigantic amount of space in your freezer, but it also will take up a fair amount of space during the winter while waiting to be used in the dog days of summer. From the product description:
Each Kit contains a reusable bucket (with lid), bone-shaped stainless steel cap bar and 3 piece steel serving platform. The bucket included will make an ice block about 5″ tall and 7.5″ in diameter. When placed on the platform the top of the ice block can either be 7.5″ (without the extension post) or 14″ (with the extension) from the ground. You can freeze just about anything that your dog loves, but here are a few suggestions: kongs, mini steaks, chicken broth, etc.
Your dog may enjoy an ice treat now and then, but how much are you going to use this thing to justify its storage in your cupboards for at least six months out of the year? I have a feeling your dog will be just fine without a giant ice block to lick. And, even if you wanted to make your dog an ice block, couldn’t you just as easily use a bucket or a bowl you already own to mold the ice?
Thanks to reader Rebecca for bringing this unitasker to our attention.
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: UroClub
I’m not a golfer, but I would imagine that if nature called while you’re out playing a round you would either hold it until you found a proper facility or you would simply head into a wooded area to take care of the issue. I’m not sure if the UroClub is a joke, but it is definitely a ridiculous alternative to using the woods.
The UroClub includes a towel that acts a shield for privacy. So, while you are relieving yourself you can be rest assured that no one will be the wiser. Now, you can enjoy the golf experience without having to use pesky things like public restrooms. Simply unscrew the top of the club, drape your towel, and you are good to go. You can then set the filled-up club back into your bag and enjoy the rest of your game. Just make sure you screw that cap on tight! And ladies, I’m sorry to report, but this is not equipped for unisex use. As far as we can tell, it’s not actually made to hit golf balls, either.
Thanks to reader Stephanie for bringing this unitasker to our attention.
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 6% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: 2-liter pour thing
Lifting a 2-liter bottle is SO DIFFICULT! Thankfully, I have found the 2-Liter Pour Thing.
Okay, so I realize that this may come in handy for someone with a physical handicap, but who else might invest in this contraption? Maybe you feel the need to buy this for your children to effortlessly pour their own soft drink? Just be willing to accept the consequences of a caffeinated child bouncing off the walls. From the “Why We Love It” section of the Solutions site:
No need to haul a beverage container to the counter when you want a drink – keep a bottle in the Pour Thing and store it right in the fridge! Or set it on the table during a meal so your family can help themselves.
Meal time will be much simpler when you invest in the Pour Thing!
Thanks to reader Shruti for bringing this unitasker to our attention.
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 6% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: The watch winder
I’m not much of a watch fan. I stopped wearing them when I started carrying around my cell phone, like a good portion of the population. But what if you still have a watch, even though you don’t wear it? What can you do to keep your watch wound? Enter the Wolf Designs Watch Winder. Feel free to skip the winding of your watch with this amazing product that doubles as a display case!
Now, when you are not wearing your watch, you can let everyone know you own a watch by displaying it and winding it at the same time! Simply set the machine to turn the winding mechanism forward or backward based on the direction of your watch’s wind.
What would one pay for such a product? If you guessed $300, then you were right! From the product description:
This single watch winder/rotator module 1.5 in black leather is crafted by Wolf Designs. Their name is synonymous with quality and you can be assured that your watches will be kept wound in style!
Style can not be sacrificed when it comes to keeping a watch wound. Think about that when shopping for your next watch winder!
Thanks to reader Marie for bringing this unitasker to our attention.
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 8% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: The strawberry huller
Apparently, the strawberry needs to be hulled before one can really enjoy the juicy red fruit. I had no idea. I have been eating strawberries incorrectly all of my life. The HORROR!!
Now is my opportunity to overcome my ignorance and have the chance to really experience a well hulled strawberry with the Oxo Good Grips Strawberry Huller! I shall never eat the totally edible and scrumptious strawberry hull again!
You don’t like the Oxo option highlighted here? Well, there are no less than five different hulling options over at Amazon. I’m not experienced enough in my strawberry hulling abilities to give an educated recommendation as to which one hulls best, so maybe you should buy ALL of them to be safe!
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 8% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: The Ultimate Professional Drink Maker
What does one do when a craving strikes for a delicious slushy or smoothie? You can head over to your favorite smoothie joint and partake in their wide variety of flavors or you can invest in the Ultimate Professional Drink Maker. That’s right, now you can have your very own icy concoction 24/7. No need to travel out of your home to enjoy that fruity sensation. You also can use it to make some alcoholic drinks in the form of a tasty margarita or daiquiri.
So what is the catch? C’mon, you knew there had to be a catch. First off, the size of this unit is not very small. Weighing in at 55 pounds and measuring 13″ x 17″ x 30″, it has a pretty hefty footprint. The other catch is the price tag. It will set you back $2000. You must really like your homemade smoothies to own this monster!
Thanks to reader Samir for bringing this unitasker to our attention.
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 8% [?]
Unitaskers we love
Each Wednesday, when we make fun of unitaskers, we usually report on the most ridiculous items we can find. Cat wigs! Large, electrical martini shakers! Monogrammed branding irons for your steaks!
We’ve found that there are so many outrageous possibilities for sale that we can avoid writing about the more common unitaskers that grace our homes. It’s safe to assume, however, that anyone with a kitchen has at least one prized unitasker in his or her collection. For example, my friend Ann swears by her egg timer, which does nothing except sit in the water while she hard boils eggs. (Ann may have had an incident once involving eggs shooting out of a pan and exploding because she fell asleep while making them. Maybe. And, if that is the case, I think her egg timer is a perfect unitasker for her and those of us who may get near her kitchen.)
In a fun tribute to less outrageous unitaskers, I thought today would be a good day to sing the praises of the unitaskers we love and make space for in our homes. Here are my additions, and I look forward to reading your unitaskers in the comments:
Fire extinguisher. I have to agree with Alton Brown on this one, and admit that my fire extinguisher serves an important, but solitary purpose in my home. If you don’t have one of these, you should get one (or more) and keep it handy.
Ice cream maker. Much to Matt’s disdain, I love my ice cream maker. I fill it with fresh cream from my farmer’s market and invent sweet creations on a weekly basis. I can’t imagine living without this unitasker.
Lever-style wine opener. It takes up an absurd amount of space in our cabinet, but I can’t get a cork out of a wine bottle any other way. I can pretend to be effective with a fully manual style, but then I have to strain cork out of the wine before I drink it. When we got this contraption for a wedding present, I did a dance of joy.
Tomato knife. I don’t own one of these, but my food-guru friend Kim is in love with hers and insists that I mention it as a cannot-live-without item. In theory, you can use it on tomatoes AND bagels, but Kim won’t support any of that multiple use talk. If you eat tomatoes all summer long, then apparently this is the unitasker to woo your heart.
Are you a fan of the cherry pitter? Are you like Ann and love your hard boiled egg timer or Kim and her tomato knife? Sing the praises of your favorite unitasker in the comments!
Popularity: 12% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: Microwavable S’Mores Maker
Summertime is the right time to sit around a campfire and eat S’mores. I’m not a huge fan, I’m quite happy with a solitary marshmallow, but now you S’mores fans can have them regardless if you are near a campfire or not. The Progressive International Microwavable S’Mores Maker lets you enjoy a S’more whenever the mood strikes you. What more can you ask for? S’mores on demand is quite the incredible luxury. Forget summer cookouts, enjoy these bad boys in January! From the product description:
It is easy to make smores at home using the Microwave S’mores Maker from Progressive. Just fill the base with water, stack your smores, lower the arms, and microwave for approximately 30 seconds. The graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate will heat quickly and evenly while the arms hold everything in place. It’s great fun for kids and adults alike.
Have any of you ever put marshmallows in the microwave for 30 seconds and then tried to eat them? If you have, then you know that if you wait more than a minute for them to cool, they turn into rocks. Yummy, teeth-breaking, sugar rocks. Enjoy!
(Thanks to reader Christine for sending us this suggestion.)
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 9% [?]
Unitasker Wednesday: Peanut butter and jelly spreader
How long has the human race been using a plain old butter knife to spread peanut butter and jelly on bread? I’m not sure, but the time has come to make the switch to the Peanut Butter and Jelly Spreader.
This breakthrough in spreading technology cannot be overlooked. It is two sided and color coded for easy, no-nonsense, sandwich making. The old days of making a PB&J sandwich with a butter knife are past. Spreading peanut butter and jelly with the same utensil is totally uncool. No more accidents transferring some jelly into the peanut butter jar and vice versa. Such messiness would no doubt ruin both jars! Do yourself and your children a favor and invest in this spreader. Please, think of the children!
**Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes.
Popularity: 9% [?]
