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Day 18: Thankful for Technology and its Power for Good
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published November 18, 2019. Updated on November 18, 2022. Today for Day 18 of the 30 Thankful Days Challenge. we’ll be giving thanks for the technology that gives us amazing computers and smartphones that enhance our lives in so many ways. Sometimes computers can be frustrating – they seem to take forever to do what we want them to do, as well as demand our constant…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts for the Home Theater
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. In recent times, fewer and fewer people have been going out to see movies at the theater. There’s a concern about health, and you don’t always get a good seat, and sometimes there are people there talking or using their phones or doing other things that might annoy you. Since so many movie companies are putting movies out straight to streaming services, as well, there’s no reason…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts for the Smart Home
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. As smart devices become more reliable and more readily available, more people are utilizing this convenient technology in their homes. Smart gadgets can do both very specific tasks as well as many broad ones, all allowing you to better control your home. There are many gifts for the smart home available this year. Smart Home Hubs The first thing you should start with is a home center.…
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Solar-Powered Generators
Your electric needs don’t just stop when the electricity goes out. If you have an unexpected outage and you didn’t charge your cell phone or other small devices, then you may find yourself without the ability to reach out to others or to get help. A solar-powered generator is a necessity for emergency situations. The Solar Power Portable Generator The Solar Power Portable Generator is a small one, but powerful enough that it can help you make it through a dire situation. It has 8000 mAh of power, so it can keep your devices running when they need to be charged. You can use this one for your smartphone or…
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Solar Lighting Options for Nighttime Hours
When there’s no light, you can’t see to do anything. More than just being bored because you can’t entertain yourself, without light, there can be a safety hazard from falling over stuff you can’t see. Plus, there are those who would use the night as cover to steal or commit crimes during a survival crisis situation. Solar Light Bulb Light up the dark with the Solar Light Bulb. This bulb offers 4 different modes. You can use the light to have low light all the way up to the Highlight mode, which gives off the most light. It does have a sensor, so you can have the light come on…
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Solar Cookers for Meal Prep Off the Grid
When the grid goes down, so does everything you depend on it for. That means, in addition to your ability to cook, you may also lose the ability to have clean drinking water if an outage renders your water treatment plant unusable. You need a backup plan for being able to cook. In addition to that, you’ll want to have a way to heat water or to purify it. You can do that by using a solar cooker. Solar Cookers All-Season Solar Cooker The All-Season Solar Cooker is a lightweight gadget that’s big on its ability to cook food while still being affordable. It’s compact, yet bigger when operational than…
