[Let me just take a moment to interject that within the same lunch hour spent shopping around SoHo, I found extremely similar sunglasses for $150 (private label Italian manufacturer) and $5 (H&M). Tell me how that's fair.]
Added bonus: These two items also lend themselves to healthier living.
1. Asics Gel Nimbus
Firstly, kudos to Jack Rabbit Sports for offering customized fittings, complete with videotaped treadmill test-run stride analysis.
Secondly, why didn't anyone ever tell me shoes could be this comfortable? I've been running around in likes of Diesel "fashion" trainers forever.
Thirdly, who wants to take a walk with me to Canada? Because, these shoes are just that comfortable. I'd also be up for a 5-hour dance rehearsal (that happened last week, and my feet were doing OK in the aftermath... vs the pain they've been in for 2 days post performance in heels).
Oh right, the price tag. These were $125, and in my estimation, worth every penny. I've been positively jaunty everytime I slip these on.
2. At-home Soda maker, by SodaStreamUSA
I can't explain it, but I've developed a preference for sparkling water to the point of purchasing and lugging home several litres a week.
Friends and neighbors Lauren & Aaron turned us on to this at-home soda maker. They really should be getting a referral fee for all the people they've introduced to this fantastic gadget.
Some kitchen gadgets are superfluous. If you like sparkling water, this one is not.
For example, gizmos like an egg timer, apple corer, or garlic press could just as easily be replaced by say, any clock or a knife, respectively.
It's a lot harder to find a make-shift CO2 canister.
By the way, I'm in no way compensated by either brand or product. I just happen to love them. They improve my quality of life, and I appreciate that.
[For the curious, the sodastream's range from $89-199]
