Here’s the company describes them. Our products are used both independently by young children and by parents when they are feeding their children before those young ones have the dexterity to handle the utensils on their own. The most popular age range for a child to independently use our utensils and plates is about 18 months up to 4 years. The Pusher makes it easy to gather food and put it on either a fork or a spoon. It works especially well with foods such as rice, peas and mashed potatoes. All of our utensils and plates are dishwasher safe. Our Construction Plate, Garden Fairy Plate, and Activity Plate are all microwave safe. Our utensils, plates and placemats are all Made in the USA. Our Front Loader Plush are manufactured in China. Our products are fully tested against the requirements of the CPSIA, ASTM, FDA and EN71. Our utensils and plates are constructed out of two different plastics that chemically bond to one another. We do not use any paints in our utensils or plates.

Company demo Video. (1st half has sound, 2nd half doesn’t): https://youtu.be/QV705UWMQtI  

Company website: http://www.constructiveeating.com/  Use “stayhome15” for unannounced 15% discount. (It’s not on their website, just add it at checkout if you decide to buy.)

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When my video in this week’s show started I asked folks in the chatroom to guess What The Heck Is It? Most given answer, skies for mice or other critters. But it’s actually the N8 Aluminum Alloy Laptop Stand. At least that’s what’s printed on the box. Staying at home so much I’ve been using my Acer Chromebook along with my two PC’s much more often. I found it would be easier to use the Chromebook if I could place it at an angle. That’s why I bought a laptop stand/holder. This one offers a 7 step height & angle adjustment; from 2.75 inches to 5.5 inches. It’s nicely built, has 4 rubber cushions on top and 2 protective hooks at the bottom to keep your laptop from scratches & sliding. , Another 4 silicone pads on the bottom protect this stand from scrapes and helps keep it secure on your desk. It can hold a notebook/laptop us to 15.6”, weighing up to 11 pounds according to the description. It weighs 9.2 oz, folds easily and comes with a carrying pouch. I paid $23.99, but as of 4/23/20 it’s no longer available. You can check if it’s come in at the Amazon link below. But better yet, just scroll to the bottom of that page for other suggestions which rated higher than I one I bought and seem to sell for a few bucks less.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/5cpYlzkDMRk  

Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2X5de3Q    (If not available, scroll to the very bottom of the page for other options. As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

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Chad Demonstrates The Ooni Koda Gas-Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven.

First, info via their website: Ooni Koda fires out jaw-dropping pizzas in 60 seconds flat. No assembly, no mess, no fuss. Cooking outdoors with gas has never been so simple (or so beautiful). Ready right out of the box, the super compact Ooni Koda is good to go in seconds. Simply flip open the foldable legs, insert the stone baking board, and connect to a gas tank. Featuring instant gas ignition, Ooni Koda is ready to cook in 15 minutes and can reach temperatures up to 932°F (500°C). Use the heat control dial to cook Neapolitan-style pizza in just 60 seconds, right through to roasted fish, vegetables and steaks.

And Chad’s take?Chad likes it a lot! In this video you’ll see him bake a pizza he made himself, dough and all! And by golly, he does cook the pizza in a little over a minute, but you’ll see does turn the pizza a few times to make sure it’s evenly cooked. Watch his full review on this week’s show. Chad’s points out it does have a premium price: $329.00, but that does include the all import pizza stone for baking the pizza crust.

Ooni Koda website: https://ooni.com/products/ooni-koda  

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Chad’s his new ‘Cheap Gadgets Theme For April’ picked by our loyal Patreons. It’s “Fresh Take On Older Gadgets”. And Chad’s 1^st gadget for April is The Audio Technica Turntable. 

Here’s info from the company about their Audio-Technica AT-LP60 Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable. Rediscover the ‘warmth’ of vinyl records with this stylish yet affordable fully automatic belt-drive turntable. Equipped to play both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records, the AT-LP60RD turntable features a built-in switchable phono preamp that enables it to be connected directly to a computer, home stereo, powered speakers and other components, even if they have no dedicated turntable input. The AT-LP60RD comes with an integral Audio-Technica Dual Magnet phono cartridge with replaceable stylus. Now available in a red color, this Audio-Technica turntable will make a great addition to your home audio setup. $89.00.

And Chad’s take? Chad like this turntable a lot. Especially since it comes ready to play with new sound systems or old ones that require a pre-amp for the audio input. One is built in if needed. He thought the $89 price was quite good since includes a decent cartridge, cover and even a pause button that rasises the tone arm while you answer the phone or the bell. See it in action on this week show.

Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2UTnJV4

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Now that the gym is closed I exercise at home, usually watching free YouTube exercise videos. To add a bit of weight I remembered something from more than 10 years ago, the Knife & Forklift! I still had them at the warehouse. Here’s the story:

For years we’ve been told that you if you slow down while eating you won’t eat so much. True or not, here’s something that will slow down even the fastest eater and give them a bit of exercise at the same time! The Knife and Fork Lift is a combination of utensils and dumbbells! Yep you read that right! These dumbbell utensils can serve as a constant reminder that eating puts weight on and requires exercise to take it off. Lifting food with these utensils is like doing curls with dumbbells because each one weighs 1.5 lbs! So if you’re cutting a piece of steak with the knife & fork you’re working with 3 pounds of stainless steel. Knife and Fork Lift’s inventor, Tom Madden says. “Everybody approaches it as a joke, but when you think about it, it does require you to eat more slowly.” Eating more slowly, say many health experts, allows the brain time to register feelings of satiety, resulting in eating less. That’s why Tom came up with a knife and fork encased in a dumbbell-shaped handle. I ate with these things and you definitely feel you’re lifting some weight! They’re beautifully made and can be used a table centerpiece if you don’t want to actually use them. They can stand on end as a silent reminder to slow down and chew! Heck, there’s even a medical warning about using them to exercise on the company website! And now there’s a newly added matching spoonlift.

UPDATE: The website link below still works 10 years later. But the inventor is looking for investors and is not selling the product himself anymore. 

http://www.knifeandforklift.com/

But you don’t need the knife & forklift. Here are some items you most likely already have at home that you can use for “free” weights: 

An 16.7 ounce water bottle weighs approximately one pound 2 oz, a bit less than the knife & forklift.

Quart of milk approx: 2 pounds 4 oz or 2 ¼ pounds

A 2 liter bottle of soda is a little over 4 1/2 pounds.

A gallon of milk weighs approximately 8.5 pounds.  Laundry detergent jug could be used too. Just make it’s okay with your doctor to exercise with any weights.

Here’s a great article about lots of ways to make your own ‘free’ weights!

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Homemade-Weight-Set

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