Jun 13th, 2011 at 1:00PM: I've been writing SkyMall Monday since October 13, 2008. That's two-and-a-half years of reviewing SkyMall products. In that time, I've written over 130 SkyMall Monday posts. I've gotten to know a few people at SkyMall, but I am in no way, shape or form affiliated with the company. However, I think the time as come for me to take on a roll within SkyMall. This would not be for my own benefit, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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SkyMall Monday: Product Video Edition
Jun 13th, 2011 at 1:00PM: I've been writing SkyMall Monday since October 13, 2008. That's two-and-a-half years of reviewing SkyMall products. In that time, I've written over 130 SkyMall Monday posts. I've gotten to know a few people at SkyMall, but I am in no way, shape or form affiliated with the company. However, I think the time as come for me to take on a roll within SkyMall. This would not be for my own benefit, ...SkyMall Monday: Talking Hand Exerciser
Jun 6th, 2011 at 1:00PM: I hate working out. I'm not proud of that and, despite my aversion to exercise, I do engage in quite a bit of it. I enjoy long bike rides, hiking and getting caught in the rain. That said, staying fit can be tedious. Perhaps that's because exercise equipment is so dull. Treadmills? Without outdoor scenery, running is the fitness equivalent of watching paint dry. Plus, they confuse cats. Elliptical ...SkyMall Monday: Mombasa the Garden Giraffe vs. Boris the Bronotosaurus
May 30th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
Here at SkyMall Monday, we love lawn ornaments. By now, you should know about our affinity for the Garden Yeti, his baking abilities and incredibly high threshold for pain. This week, however, we take a look at the two biggest beasts offered up in SkyMall. Rather than litter your lawn an army of tiny Garden Gnomes, it's time that you allowed your yard to be dominated with a true giant. So, ...SkyMall Monday: Nuclear Globe
May 23rd, 2011 at 1:00PM: Since the Cold War, we have lived in fear of nuclear war. Nuclear disasters from Chernobyl to the recent events in Japan have showed the force and dangers of nuclear power. But, what if I told you that something nuclear could also be fun? While we don't power SkyMall Monday headquarters with fusion, we do appreciate a good nuclear device. With summer just around the corner, we were thrilled to ...SkyMall Monday: Hangin' Around Henrietta
May 16th, 2011 at 1:00PM: We all get lonely sometimes. Maybe you're an only child with no one to invite to your tea party. Perhaps you're an elderly widow who's no longer able to attend the bridge games that used to fill your days. Or you could just be a serial killer biding your time in your seemingly innocuous suburban home, waiting for just the right moment when you show the world that you're worth everyone's attention. ...SkyMall Monday: Towel Origami Book
May 9th, 2011 at 1:00PM: As we march deeper into the 21st century, technology will only become a greater force in our lives. From the internet to mobile devices to the near-imminent arrival of jet packs, innovation will continue to push us forward. The flip side, however, is that we will lose more and more of our old ways. As older generations pass on, many of our old ways will be forgotten. Here at SkyMall Monday ...SkyMall Monday: Five Stones Ring
May 2nd, 2011 at 1:00PM: There was big news out of SkyMall Monday headquarters this weekend. I got engaged! As you can imagine, we're pretty thrilled. As you might also imagine, there's been a lot of talk about rings. I was fortunate enough to be able to give my fiancée my great-grandmother's ring. It saved me the agony of having to shop for jewelry (and, yes, also a lot of money). Ring shopping is tough. It's ...SkyMall Monday: USB Cup Warmer
Apr 25th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Is coffee part of your morning routine? Do you need coffee to wake up in the morning? Do you tell people not to talk to you until you've had your third cup of coffee? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you most certainly have a caffeine addiction. Don't worry, I'm not judging. I don't drink coffee, but most of my friends do. I'm used to them making me stop at coffee shops with them ...SkyMall Monday: Microwave cookware makes nuking easy
Apr 18th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Many people are intimidated by cooking. They worry that it's too difficult - or that they are too inept - to produce an edible meal. "The only thing I know how to make is cereal," people will say. Well, as much as bowls of Cap'n Crunch helped me get through my freshman year of college, you cannot live on cereal alone. However, if you truly are that bad of a cook (or, if your overprotective mother ...SkyMall Monday: Reel Marshmallow Roaster
Apr 11th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Despite the fact that spring is off to a chilly start here in the Northeast, we've begun to plan some camping trips for the upcoming summer. If you want to book the best campsites, you have to reserve early. As such, we've started taking a look at our camping gear over here at SkyMall Monday headquarters to make sure that everything survived the winter. On any camping trip, you want to have the ...SkyMall Monday: Inflatable Turkey
Apr 4th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Few, if any, SkyMall products leave us speechless. Sure, there was the one product that I disliked, but I had plenty to say about that. In fact, I usually can't say enough about SkyMall gear. This week's SkyMall Monday, however, was a challenge to write. I stared the product for hours while pondering how to describe it. It's clearly ripe for the SkyMall Monday treatment, yet it truly defies ...SkyMall Monday: Parks and Recreation
Mar 28th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
This week's SkyMall Monday takes a look at last week's episode of the NBC show Parks and Recreation. In the episode, the staff of the Pawnee, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department goes on a team building camping trip. One member of the team, Tom Haverford (played by Aziz Ansari), brags that he purchased all of his gear from the SkyMall catalog. Well, we took a keen interest in all of ...
SkyMall Monday: Packable Wine Glasses
Mar 21st, 2011 at 1:00PM: Drinking while you're traveling can be tricky. Open container laws, TSA regulations and the challenge of packing wine bottles (despite advances in bottle protection technology) conspire to make enjoying your favorite wines away from home harder than it needs to be. It shouldn't be this way. Wine is good for us. Just like we pack our medications and vitamins, we should be able to take our wine ...SkyMall Monday: Message In Time Clock
Mar 14th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Cuckoo clocks used to be all the rage. Clock makers earned great esteem for their craftsmanship and the owners of the chirping clocks appreciated the announcement of each passing hour. Of course, this was before watches were affordable and things like cable boxes, microwaves and, of course, cellphones filled our homes with constant reminders of the time. Nowadays, clocks in general, let alone ...SkyMall Monday: Portable Neck Traction
Mar 7th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Neck and back pain are topics that we have covered quite a bit in this SkyMall Monday space. Whether you have a kink in your neck from a long flight, stiffness from sleeping awkwardly or just tweaked some muscles attempting to carry your rolling luggage on your back, neck pain can derail your day faster than a train getting derailed. Seeing a chiropractor is unreliable and expensive. Besides, if ...SkyMall Monday: Pillow Speaker
Feb 28th, 2011 at 1:00PM: While some people enjoy falling asleep to the soothing sounds of music or the television, the noise can disturb others. Whether you're at home trying to sleep next to your spouse who prefers peace and quiet or on a plane where you want some background noise to drawn out the passengers around you but also don't want to disturb them, trying to sleep while also listening to music can be a challenge. ...SkyMall Monday: Fake TV Burglar Deterrent
Feb 21st, 2011 at 1:00PM: Going on vacation should be a stress relief. Putting your job, chores and responsibilities aside for a break from your everyday routine is just what everyone needs. However, leaving your home unattended can be a worrisome endeavor. Sure, you could get a housesitter, but that requires you to trust someone not to rummage through your things, steal your valuables and seduce your cat. Whenever I go ...SkyMall Monday: Products rejected by Skymall
Feb 14th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Obviously, we love SkyMall and celebrate it every week right here in this space with SkyMall Monday. We enjoy everything that SkyMall has to offer (with only one exception). It's no wonder, then, that I was recently quoted in a CNN.com article about SkyMall. Despite being a world-renowned expert in all things SkyMall, even I can learn a thing or two about our favorite in-flight catalog. As such, I ...SkyMall Monday: Temperature Regulating Sheets
Feb 7th, 2011 at 1:00PM: For many people, it can be difficult to sleep comfortably. Whether it's because of stress, noise or horrific night terrors, sleep does not come easily to everyone. One of the biggest challenges to sleeping well is simply getting comfortable. Sleeping in a cold room will cause you to shivver. Sleeping in a hot room will make you sweat. It can be a constant struggle. Here at SkyMall Monday ...SkyMall Monday: Relax 'n Nap Pillow
Jan 31st, 2011 at 1:00PM: I tend to love almost all SkyMall products. My reviews are favorable because the SkyMall Monday headquarters is full of useful products that have solved problems that we never knew we had until SkyMall told us about them. However, there was always one product in the catalog that I avoided reviewing. Whenever I would flip through the pages or scroll through the website, I would avoid it at all ...
